It did not take long for the women to reach Nyko's hut. The horse moved swiftly back to Ton-DC but Lexa wanted to go alone with Clarke because they weighed less. The horse was therefore able to carry them easily and make good time.
Lexa knocked on the hut with urgency.
Nyko opened the door, "Heda, what caused this?" He went to reach for her bleeding shoulder but she pulled back.
"It's not of importance at the moment. First I need you to help Clarke kom Skaikru."
He looked in confusion, "Pardon me Heda, but the alliance was ended when—"
She raised her hand to stop him.
She motioned for him to step outside to see the young unconscious healer who he became fond of himself. She was barely sitting up and leaned up against the wall of his hut.
With haste he scooped her up in his arms and carried her inside.
Lexa followed quickly behind.
XX
Two hours later, Nyko was finishing up patching the commander's wound.
Her eyes never left the unconscious Clarke as she lay on a bed of furs.
"Nyko, can you please tell me what is wrong with her?"
"From what I could tell, based off of clear signs as a healer, I would say it is only fatigue and exhaustion. Though, it is not something to take lightly. Even some of the strongest warriors can die of this, if they were to be foolish."
Lexa lowered her head and let out a deep sigh, "Will she be alright?"
Nyko shot another look of confusion but knew better not to question the Commander's intentions, "She will, but she is in need of rest. I also recommend bed rest for you. Your shoulder will hurt worse tomorrow."
Lexa nodded. "In time, but now I just need to be by Clake's side. She has nobody amongst us besides you and I." She fell quiet, "I trust your discretion with our conversation."
Nyko gave her a reassuring look, "You can trust me Heda."
When things fell quiet again Nyko wanted to give his Commander some time to herself, "I need to step out for a while. If you need anything let me know. You both can rest here as long as you need to. There is a chair right next to Clarke if you feel the need to sit."
Lexa wanted to show her gratitude. She stood up fully and placed a hand on his arm. "Thank you."
Nyko walked toward the door and turned around, "Before I leave, if Clarke happens to wake in my absence, you can slowly let her sip on water and eat a few nuts I have in the can on the table. She cannot drink or eat anything fast. She has not eaten in a while, and consuming water or food quickly will make her sick." With that he nodded at the commander and walked out.
XX
Lexa eventually made her way to Clarke's bedside. She pulled the chair closer so she could watch over the Sky Girl.
The blonde's breaths were heavy and deep. It was clear that sleep was pivotal. It left Lexa wondering what she has been doing.
The Commander said to herself, "Where were you? How could you have allowed yourself to become so ill?"
It saddened Lexa to know that Clarke didn't fight harder. She kept remembering the bear running towards Clarke and the blonde just giving up. She made no attempt to run or fight. She just stood there.
Everything Lexa tried to stay away from and not talk about for the last three months, was lying right next to her. She didn't know whether this was a curse or a gift.
She knew deep down, it was a gift. To see the blonde walk into her life one more time. She didn't care why or how it happened…it just did.
XX
Nyko opened the door to find a sleeping commander and a resting sky girl. When he shut the door behind him the commander jolted upright in her chair and pulled a dagger. When she realized who it was, she placed it back into the slot that held it close to her hip.
"Forgive me Heda, my intent was not to wake you."
"Nonsense, this is your home and you have been gracious to allow Clarke and myself to rest here. I need to return back to my quarters and talk to my generals. They are going to be wondering why the Sky Leader is back."
Nyko just stared and tried to sympathize with distraught look on his commander's face.
"However, I must ask more of you. Would it be too much of a burden if Clarke rested here a while longer? Only until she can be mobile on her own. This will give us time to build her a tent to stay in."
"It would be an honor Heda. Clarke is my friend. We share a common interest and I am in debt to her for all she has taught me."
Lexa walked toward the healer and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Thank you once again Nyko. I shall return later."
Lexa walked out the door and in the direction of her own tent. She knew Indra would be waiting for her.