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Lexa's eyes met Clarke's and they widened.
"Clarke…" Lexa managed.
It was clear that both women had believed the other had died. They had given up hope on each other.
Clarke felt rage surging through her veins. How could she? How was it even possible? She left Clarke again.. She even left her people and here she was with two strangers laughing in the woods like she hadn't left an entire nation to crumble by faking her own death. She felt her grip on Madi tighten and her glare harden.
Lexa knew she had a lot of explaining to do, she had left Clarke after swearing fealty to Her, she had left her people but she had no choice. Lexa had her reasons for leaving. She knew that it would be better to have the discussion alone. She saw the young girl at Clarke's side and was relieved that she had not been alone all this time. Lexa was also confused the only people that had survived to her knowledge had been nightbloods and the last she had checked Clarke was not one.
"You know each other?" the brunette asked pulling both Lexa and Clarke from their thoughts.
"Yeah, I knew Clarke before primfiya. Clarke, this is Kayla and Eve," Lexa explained gesturing to each girl.
"Nice to meet you both.." Clarke trailed off.
The five just stood for what felt like forever until Eve broke the silence.
"What's your name?" Eve questioned Madi after finding the courage to come out from behind Kayla.
"Madi…" Madi answered sheepishly, for the past couple of years she had only interacted with Clarke.
"Oh, I'm Eve and I'm five. How old are you? Do you want to play with me?" Eve rambled.
"I'm ten and if it's okay with Clarke…" Madi said staring up at Clarke for approval, Clarke smiled and nodded.
The two girls smiled at each other before Eve announced they were playing tag. Madi hadn't heard of it so the precocious five year old walked her through the rules. That left the three oldest still staring at each other unsure of what to say next. Kayla and Lexa exchanged a glance, then Kayla announced she would be joining the girls in their game.
Clarke and Lexa stared at each other, Clarke smiled and Lexa returned it before walking towards her and hugging her slowly making sure Clarke was comfortable with the hug. They stood there holding each other close for what seemed like forever. Both were struck dumb by seeing each other again.
"I missed you," Clarke whispered her voice shaky.
"I missed you too Clarke," Lexa replied gently.
