Training
„What is wrong?" Clarke asks as soon as she sees Lexa. The commander sent for her with a message that she wanted to see her.
"What happened?" Clarke asks again, this time louder. Lexa's silence starts to worry her.
"I brought you something" Lexa finally says and from behind her back she pulls out a sword "To fight a war, you need a normal weapon" she says firmly and holds out the sword for Clarke to take.
"Thank you" the sky princess takes the sword and looks at it amused by its light weight.
"To own a sword like this, you have to know how to use it" Lexa states and takes out her own sword.
Clarke realizes that their swords are very similar and that simple fact makes her smirk
The brunette arches a brow "What?" she barks
"Nothing" Clarke chuckles slightly shaking her head "Will you teach me?"
The commander rolls her eyes "That is the plan, Clarke" she raises her sword "Show me what you can"
"What? You mean...I have to hit you?" Clarke takes a step back which earns another eye roll from Lexa
"Yes. Now do it!" Lexa order and gets in defensive position
"I will not hit you! What if I hurt you?" Clarke refuses to move. Lexa glares at her, slightly shakes her head then strikes. It takes Clarke by surprise but she raises her sword in defence
The commander pushes her to the tree "Dead" she says through gritted teeth. Something inside is telling her to stay this close to her just a moment longer but she shakes it off and backs off instead. "Weakness. You don't fight back because you know me. In a real fight you might have to fight with someone you thought you knew" Lexa says and puts away her sword "Tomorrow. Here. Don't be late" she orders and walks off.
The next day they meet at the same time. They greet each other with a silent nod.
Lexa gets in position and glares at the blonde "C'mon!" she shouts and Clarke hesitates again "Weak" the commander murmurs trying to tease the sky princess
"Fine" Clarke huffs and strikes. She fails three times landing on the ground.
"Get up! Again!" Lexa shouts circling around the other girl
Time passes fast; the sun sets and the starts come up. The moon shines at the two leaders who are still training.
Clarke grunts as she strikes on Lexa's shield "Harder!" Lexa orders and kicks her. Clarke parries the hit and strikes immediately taking Lexa by surprise. The commander dodges the hit but stumbles backwards. Her back is against the tree and Clarke's sword is against her throat.
"Dead" The blonde whispers smirking.
Their breathing is heavy and their faces are so close, they can feel each other's breathing on their skin.
Lexa looks in Clarke's eyes. Her eyes are like the sky. She didn't realize how beautiful she is, even with dirt on her face.
Stars. She can see stars looking in Lexa's eyes and Clarke swears it is more beautiful than the sky above them. She's lost in her eyes when she breaks the silence
"Good" the commander's voice is silent and almost sounds weak. Clarke pulls away as slowly as she can manage the hint of a smirk on her lips and she looks up at the sky. Yes, Lexa's eyes are as beautiful as the sky. "Maybe I should..."
"Yeah, maybe you should" her voice is still softer than usual but she tries to look as firm as usual.
The commander looks at the ground then back at Clarke. Clarke backs off and Lexa realizes she is holding her wrist
"Let me go?" Clarke asks smirking. There is something about this situation. It makes her heart flutter as Lexa is holding her wrist and she is sure that as she lets go off her wrist she runs her hand on her hand on purpose.
"Right" the brunette clears her throat. She wants to take steps back but the tree behind her stops her.
"See you tomorrow" Clarke says and heads back to Camp Jaha
Lexa watches the blonde smiling. She allows herself a small laugh as she leans on the tree and shakes her head. "Unbelievable" she whispers looking up at the stars
