"The complete silence of the camp woke Clarke, the forest around her was illuminated in a spectacular blue light coming from the vegetation all around. She sat in wonder for a few minutes before she slowly pushed her body away from the ground to explore the phenomenon in front of her. Stepping out of the safety of the sleeping teens all around her she barely noticed the prickling sensation on her neck indicating that she was being watched.
The ground was proving to have so much more than she had ever expected, so much more than she had ever been taught the expect. The Ark knew nothing of what they faced on this planet. How could they, none of them had ever set foot on the ground. It excited and terrified her in equal parts.
She knew that they weren't going to last very long if things continued as they had today. They were being reckless, stupid. They needed help a plan and they needed it now. Examining the glowing plants surrounding her Clarke was overwhelmed by the enormity of what lay ahead of her. She wished that there had been time to prepare for this, she wished her father was here to guide her. There was no point wishing for things that would never come to be. Clarke put all thoughts of her father out of her mind. If they were going to come together as a team to survive she would need to put the past behind her. It was clear to her that Bellamy was dangerous and that Wells, while having good ideas, was hated by the majority of the people in camp. They would need to focus on survival in the morning. Food, water, shelter.
Lexa stood with Anya hidden by the trees watching the young blonde separate herself from the group. There was something about the woman that kept Lexa's eyes glued to her every movement. "They are foolish and reckless," Lexa breathed in Anya's ear, "there are no guards stationed around the camp, nothing to provide shelter, no food collected and they fight amongst themselves to no end."
Anya had sent her Second to scout the crash site as soon as she received word that there were people emerging from the ship. Being the leader of the woods clan that the ship landed in she felt it was her responsibility to ensure that her people were safe from any threat, but these people did not seem to pose much of one in her eyes. They were acting like children and she had only been observing them for a few minutes herself.
"Which is their leader?" Anya asked her second.
"There is a lot of confusion around that. The boy there, they call Bellamy, wearing a uniform has a gun and the others follow him, but his ways are chaotic and his goals aren't aligned with the group's safety. The one with the injured leg, they have been referring to as chancellor, has a sound plan but lacks the respect and loyalty of the group. And the blonde, Clarke, she has potential, but also anger. Her emotions rule her and to be the leader they need she would need guidance, but she's the only one looking out for the whole and trying to survive with the cards she's been dealt." Lexa concluded her summary of the leaders, her eyes never left Clarke as the girl explored the florescent plants surrounding the camp sight.
Anya noticed her seconds attention was on the girl, Clarke. A faint smile crossed her face, she hadn't seen Lexa so interested in anyone since Costia. A plan started to take shape in her mind as she watched the blonde move slowly through the forest, Clarke was full of the wonder and joy that was taken from her people when they were young. Living in the harsh environment of the Earth, everyone made sacrifices and at a very young age, but these people were fresh, new. Where had they come from? What were their intentions? How many more were there? Could they be allies or would they be enemies?
"Could you integrate yourself into their group?" Anya asked her second.
"Yes." Lexa answered without hesitation. "They are new to each other, adding another would cause no questions at this point."
"Do it." Anya decided, "Get close, help where needed, learn everything, gain their trust. We need to know what they plan, if their are more, if they pose a treat to our people. I'm trusting you to be my eyes and ears in their camp."
"I won't let you down." Lexa answered with a nod. She understood the necessity of learning about these new people and was honored that Anya trusted her with such a task.
"Be safe. Report back when you can." Anya turned and disappeared into the forest away from the camp.
Lexa watched Clarke until she moved back to her sleeping area, Clarke would be the wisest choice in leadership she decided. When the sun rose Lexa planned to align herself with the young blonde, if she could gain the girl's trust she would be able to learn what she needed to in order to keep her people safe.