Turns Nyko was the healer that would be teaching me how to help people with this new sickness. From what he's described it causes pure agony and is horrible to watch never mind have. The cause of it was still unknown but there were a lot of different theories going around. One theory said it was caused an infected animal bite. Another thought it was a designed bioweapon from one of the clans who might want to gain more land or power. A lot of people believed it had something to do with Sky crew but I know it wasn't them because one they don't have the knowledge to do something like this two they have more important things to be doing and three what would be the point. There are a few other points but honestly, it's not worth the effort I just want to deal with this and then head home. Maybe I convince Raven Bell O and Lincoln to come with us to visit the Ocean. When I first arrived, I found it ironic that while trying to run away from what I've done I went to the place where me and the rest of the hundred had tried to run to after starting a war with Trikru. I wonder how different everything would have been if we had actually made it. The mountain would still stand with Monty trapped inside. What about the rest of the Ark. Would the grounders have killed them or could Kane have found a way to have peace between them. The warrior killed in my ring of fire would be alive and back with their families. Mount Weather wouldn't have sent the missile to Ton DC. Anya would still be alive but there would be no cure for the ripas. Unless my mom figured it out like I did. Finn would still be alive. He wouldn't have shot all those people. He wouldn't have snapped like he did looking for me. For all the good we did it equals the bad. Do I feel awful about the things we've had to of course. But I would make that choice again if I had to. When it comes down to life and death for me and my people I would have always chose to live. To Protect my people not matter the cost.
"I figured I would find you here." Luna's soft voice pull me out of my head. Nyko had finished explaining how to deal with the sickness a while ago but I stayed to try and help the sick or injured. Many seemed to fear me due to being the commander of death but were also grateful for everything I've done for their people. Every clan feels the same way. At some point I would like to travel to the other clans to see everything the ground has to offer. Turning my head and some of my body so I can see behind me I spot that Luna is casually leaning against the world admiring my behind. For someone who wants to keep us a secret for as long as possible she's not being very subtle. Then again, most people are sleeping or attending to patients. She smirks when she realises I've caught her checking and gestures to go somewhere private. She obviously has something she wants to talk about with me but doesn't want to do it out in the open. Figuring our rooms will be the safest place we leave the makeshift hospital and head back to Heda's tower which strangely reminds me of a giant candle for some reason.
"Is everything ok." I ask seeing Luna become more tense and angry as soon as I close the door to my room. Luna gave the two guards on my door that we are not to be disrupted by anyone until further notice. Her behaviour changing from light and flirty to angry and on guard make me worry. Did something happen here or back home. She starts paces but doesn't say anything which only adds to my rapidly growing anxiety. "Babe." I saying knowing she loves it when I call her that because it's acknowledging me feeling for her. But even this doesn't stop her pacing. If anything, it causes it to become worse. Not being able to stand here and not know what's causing my love to act like this I interrupt her pacing my grabbing her shoulders and forcing her to face me. I almost wish I didn't because the look in Luna's eyes is one of hatred burning stronger every second. If I didn't know she refused to kill anyone I would swear she was wearing the look I've seen warriors have before they kill the person who hurt them. It reminds me of when Quint tried to kill after I killed his brother in the ring of fire. "Luna pleases talk to me." My whimper seems to defuse some of the fire in her eyes and she takes a deep breath trying to control her feelings.
"Queen Nia." Is what is spat at me before Luna pulls away from me to walk over to the balcony probably to try and calm herself down by looking at the view. It's something that seems to help her calm down. I know Queen Nia is very hatred for killing Lexa's last lover Costia who was one Luna's close friends and many, many more horrible things but it has to be more than just presence. Nia must have done of said something to have Luna off like this. Walking behind Luna I wrap my arms her stomach resting my chin on her shoulder. She has to calm down before she can talk to me about what's happened and if holding her helps to put her at ease I'll do it in heartbeat. Looking out over the city it something I never thought I would ever experience and I'm so thankful to be here with the woman I love more than anything. The setting sun creates a somewhat peacefulness over the city that makes me feel content. "I'm sorry to have closed myself off like that." Luna say's in an ashamed tone which causes me to raise an eyebrow in surprise. I can't understand why she would feel ashamed about needing to calm down.
"You have nothing to be sorry." I tell her making sure my voice is as comforting as loving as I can be. I have to be supportive to help her through whatever happened during the meeting of leaders. My words take effect as Luna takes another deep breath before turning in my arms so she's facing me.
"Nia has always looked for ways to hurt people. Especially those who she deems a threat to herself. She hates my and Lexa as much as she does because we are night bloods and the only people the flame will accept as Heda's." She pauses trying to maintain her composure. " But since I ran away from conclave and stopped killing I became less of a threat to her." The conclave will always be a hard subject for her. She doesn't regret running but regrets not running sooner and taking her brother with her. Even now she is still haunted by the actions she made so she could survive the brutality of the ground. "Now through I am a bigger danger to her then she thought I could have been. I'm standing in the way of something she wishes she could process. The one thing that would help her to take control over the other clans and make Azgeda all the more powerful." My body tenses as I realise what's she's saying. "You Clarke." She barely manged to say and if it wasn't silent within my room I would have missed it. "She wants the power of Wanheda for herself that's why she put out the bounty." I shiver at the prospect of being taken by Queen Nia and the underlining fear expressed in Luna's voice. There is no doubt in my mind that she wouldn't hesitate to torture me to break me down only to build me back of I'm the image she wants. Her weapon to me wielded against the other clans. One that will strike fear in to them all. "I won't lose you to that monster. I swear I will protect your falling into her grips Clarke." Only now I notice that Luna was crying as he struggles to get her words out. The thought of losing me like Lexa lost Costia is unbearable for both of us.
My grip on Luna tightens in hopes of bring comfort to her. She crashes her head in to my neck and sobs holding my as tightly as she can in fear that if I'm released from her grasp I'll disappear. Feeling some wet on my face alerts me to the fact that I'm also crying. If the Queen can't control me the next best thing is to kill me and take my power for herself. And from what I've heard she'll do it even if it causes a war with the other Clans. I gently stroke Luna's hair and draw circle on her back in hopes of trying to calm her down. When that doesn't work I move us over to my bed and carefully manoeuvre us so we can lie down together. Softly I start talking to her about my childhood aboard the ark. Seeing Luna break down like this causes my heart to clench. When I was at my lowest she was always there for me even before we started a relationship so the least I can do is hold here while she breaks. I'm pretty sure if Lexa didn't need us to stay for a few more days she would have grabbed me and took me home as fast as she could.
After what seemed like hours Luna eventually stopped sobbing but she still held me in vise grip. It was night and the only light came from the candles scattered around the room. Luna made so motion that she was going to move anytime soon I figured we were going to miss dinner. Oh well I can sacrifice one meal for the women I love. Hearing quiet steady breathing coming from her I assume she has fallen asleep wrapped around me like a Kola would. Or at least they did in books back on the ark. Pulling the sheets over both us I settle down for night and allow sleep to take over.
The feeling of Luna placing small kisses on my neck wakes me up with a small moan leaving my mouths which only encourages Luna. The soft kisses turn in to nips and sucks causing desire to flood my body. Grabbing her head, I pull her so our lips connect. The battle for dominate begins as we both want to be in control. Her tongue was moving slowly along my lower lip begging for entrance. Not wanting to delay any long I open my mouth to allow her to take control. Normally I'll put up more of a fight but I know she need to feel in control after what happened hours ago. She moves her body so she's on top of me and I wrap my arms around her. Once again, she attacks my neck knowing the places which cause me to moan. With a familiar sense of need surging through my heated body I take one of Luna's hands and slips it under my top offering her permission. Taking the hint Luna releases my neck to dispose of my shirt and the grounder equivalent of a bra giving her access to my chest. Without hesitation she moves further down my body leaving trails of kisses before rising back up to claim my lips at the same time she moves her hand to cup my boob. The feel of the rough leather tracing my skin reminds me that she's still fully clothes. Slowly I move the fabric up her body until it reaches her shoulders. Releasing her hold on me she sits back up and pulls the fabric over heading throwing it somewhere on the floor. Her flushed body is revealed and I take full advantage my attaching my mouth to her chest. I'm rewarded with a groan as I savour my time on her chest. Pulling my leg upwards I'm able to thrust it in to her sex which creates a larger moan. Smirking at this result reattach my lips on to Luna's needing to taste her full soft again.
Our lips meet hungrily which causes me to moan into her mouth. Luna's hand starts to trail downwards until she reaches the edge of my pants. My desire continues to build as he releases my lips and starts to kiss her way down my body again paying attention to my chest. "Luna" I groan telling her to hurry up and take my pants off. Not wasting a second longer she makes quick work of my pants and underwear leaving me completely bare. With a look of longing from Luna she spreads my legs giving her access to my cunt. Sending a smirk in my direction after seeing the moisture falling out of my folds she plants a soft kiss there spurring my desire I moan again. "Luna please" I whimper needing her inside of me now. Needing no more permission she slips her tongue in to my clit. The pleasure causes me to ache my body moaning her name loudly. She sucks and licks making my hips buckle. Brining her hand from my leg she inserts two of her fingers into my warm entrance making my cries of pleasure grow louder. Thrusting in and out has me starting to loss control. The combination of her skilled fingers and mouth means I don't last long before my walls clench around her fingers. She adds her thumb which increases the volume of my moans. Me screaming her name is the only warning before I feel my body go stiff as I release. Lunas removes her finger and licks up my juices that are spilling out. She continues to likes while I ride it out.
Panting heavily, I manage to say " I love you" stopping Luna's assault. Pulling back from my legs she sits up looking at me intensely. Licking the last of my aftermath from mouth she smiles before crawling up my body so our lips can reunite in a soft passionate kiss.
"I love you too." She says quietly when we pull apart to breath. Placing another soft kiss on my lips she continues. "More than I thought possible." Her voice is small and loving. Starting to feel some energy return to my body I flip us over so now I can worship her pristine body like it should be. To begin I slip my tongue to her mouth creasing hers being able to taste myself oh her makes me feel a little hot. Hearing her moan, I pull which leads to a disappointed whimper coming from Luna. Next, I move my lips to her neck sucking and licking her pressure point before slowly moving down to her chest a trail of kisses and sucks on her collar bone. I can feel Luna shivering when I suck on certain points. When I reach her breast, I cup one with my hand and the other with my mouth. I can feel them harden which encourages me to play we them earning deep breaths coming from Luna. Needing to pay good attention to her needs I swap over my hand and mouth over before continuing what I was doing. "Clarke" hearing her whimper my name causes my kiss down her stomach pulling off her pants. She's now laying bare in front of me. Moving her legs to open them more I lay soft kisses on the inside of her thighs which causes her to shiver and moan some more. Giving her folds a lick I can hear her whimper starting to become impatient. Slowly I bring my tongue in and out growing excited to her cries of pleasure. Deciding now is the best time I add a finger and start thrusting. When her hands bury themselves in my head and she starts to thrust her hips I add the second finger. her calling my name is probably my sound when she begging me to thrust faster. Her wishes are my command. It's when I add my thumb into her entrance that I feel her walls start to clench around my finger. Knowing what's coming I add more pressure to her walls by pushing on them and increasing my speed while my mouth sucks on her clit. Her screaming my name is followed by her liquids pouring into my mouth. Loving how she tastes I continue to lick even after she'd done. Adding a finger, I can feel her cumming again.
Feeling her grip on my head weaken I look up to see struggling to move her arms. Knowing I've tried her out I lay gently kisses back up her slightly sweaty body enjoy the taste of her skin before copying her earlier action my kissing her lips. I know she hasn't got the energy for another round I lie down next to her resting my head on her shoulder wrapping my arm around her stomach. In response her arm wraps around me and pulls me closer and kisses my forehead. Looking at the candles we have a few hours of sleep left before we have to get up. Hearing Luna's breathing even I can tell she's fallen asleep. It's not long after that I also fall asleep.
Next time I wake to the sunlight shining through my balcony. I know we have to get up soon but I'm at peace lying here in Luna's arms that I don't want to move. Moving my head so I can look at my homon I can just how beautiful she is. Sometimes I wonder just how I managed to earn her love. Knowing it's time to get up I lay a gentle kiss on her lips. "Luna." I say stroking her stomach. "We have to get up." I smile when she pulls me closer muttering no. I'm usually the who struggles to wake in the mornings. Kissing her collar bone, I try again "If we don't get up soon we'll miss breakfast". Again, she mutters no. Thinking it be best if I got up first I untangle my limbs from Luna I walk over to my closet to pick out the outfit I'll be wearing today before I move in to the bathroom to run us a bath to freshen us up after last night and the days of travelling. As it's running I walk back in to my room I notice Luna is now sitting up but curled into herself which worries me. "Can we talk about last night" she asks timidly which really doesn't sound right coming from such a strong person. Slowly I walk over to the bed and sit next to her. Taking this as a sign that we can talk she continues." Thank you for being there for me last night. I know it must have surprised you when I fell apart like that so thanks for being patient with me."
"I will always be here for you Ai hodness." I tell her. "Nothing is going to keep us apart. Not Nia or Lexa or anyone else." I say with as much confidence I can while giving her a small smile. Planting a kiss on her check I stand back up. "join me in the bath when you're ready." Leaving her to her own thought I move back into the bathroom. There nothing that I would rather do then comfort her but she needs her space to help her process everything that happened yesterday. Climbing in to the bath my muscles immediately relax while the warm water covers my body. A few minutes later Luna appears at the door way watching me with a smile on her face. She stands there for a few minutes absorbing every inch of me before she joins me. "Why don't we get bonded when we go back home." My question catching her off guard and she looks shocked for a few seconds before regaining her composure. "I honestly don't think I can wait a few months to be your bonded." My confession makes her smile before leaning forward to claim my lips.
"The monument we return home I shall have the ceremony performed." She says once we break our kiss her voice full of love. We spend a small amount of time in the bath before getting out to get dressed. Heda wants all leaders in the meeting again to discuss more trade agreements. We both agree it will be best if we stayed together since Nia basically said she was going to kill me. I know Luna feels better when I'm with her where she can keep a watch on Nia and anyone else who dared harm me.
As we getting dresses a di outside our room draws our attention. Our guards know we don't want to be interrupted while were together but some seems to keep trying to get through them. Since the guards aren't attacking we can tell it's someone who doesn't mean us harm. I go to see what's happening while Luna quickly hides our actions of last night. When I know there is no evidence of last night's actives I open my door to find Sky crew trying to enter my room. "Clarke" raven lets out a happy shout at seeing me open the door. "Will you tell your guards that we can come in." Rora and Flint both turn to look at me waiting for their orders.
"It's ok let them through." I tell them. They drop their defensive stance over my door and allow the group to enter my room. "Thank you " I tell them before closing the door.
"Luna what are you doing here." Lincoln asks somewhat confused about why she was in my chambers this early in the morning. It does look a little bit suspicious. Even more so that Luna is wearing one of my outfits instead of her own. But Only Lincoln might notice that. I move past everyone to sit next to Luna on the edge of my bed.
"Am I not allowed to visit one of my people Lincoln." She says casually trying not to bring to much attention to her not answering her question. Lincoln looks between both of us before coming to a conclusion. He sends a smile in our direction. Yep he figured it out. Thankfully nobody else seems to pick up on his line of thought.
"So what are you all doing here." I ask trying to change the subject quickly.
" We didn't see you at dinner last night where were you." My mother asks sounding concerned. It everything have not to blush as I think about everything that happened between me and Luna last night.
Before I could come up with some sort of excuse Luna answers for me. "That would be my fault." She says drawing a panicked look from me. She can't say she was here last night and is now here back in the morning. Getting strange looks from everyone but Lincoln she explains. "After what Queen Nia talked about yesterday I deemed it unsafe for Clarke to be wondering around the city." I'm sorry I ever doubted her. Her lie is not a full lie since I'm pretty sure she doesn't want me walking around alone. Her excuse seems to work as my friend's nod at this explanation.
"We were on our way to eat and wondered if you both wanted to join us." Kane says reminding me just how hungry I am after not being able to grab dinner last night. I'm guessing many noticed the lack of Floukru leader and Wanheda from the dining room. Oh well.
"That sounds great thank you Marcus." I say polity as I can. O is the first to move to go get breakfast. Today will be the first day I've ever been involved in a political meeting like this. I know it's going to be stressful sitting there and not being able to say anything since I'm not the leader or the Ambassador. It's also the first time Nia will be able to talk to me. I'm not looking forward to dealing with her but it'll be best if I'm there. It's going to be a long day.