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Clarke

Clarke awoke to shouts and snarls from outside the tent. Through the fabric of the tent, she could see that it wasn't dawn yet. She jumped out of bed, not caring if she woke Lexa, who stirred awake as Clarke moved. She quickly threw on her pants, boots, and jacket before she ran out of the tent.

She almost knocked into Ryder, Lexa's personal guard and a giant of a man, who was standing just outside the entrance. Ryder and several other warriors had spears pointed away from the tent, directly at Kida, who had returned from her hunt. There were a few Sky people who had guns raised and aimed at her too. Kida was snarling and bearing her teeth at the spears, occasionally snapping at them with her huge teeth.

Clarke pushed passed the guards and stood in front of Kida, facing the guards.

"Stop!" She ordered, "lower your weapons now!"

Lexa had exited the tent and stayed where she was to watch the scene unravel before her, knowing that Clarke did not need her help.

"She tried to enter your tent, Skai Prisa." Clarke's bodyguard, Ved snarled, with his spear still ready to strike. Kida growled in response.

"She is under the protection of me and the Commander! STAND DOWN!" Clarke shouted. The guards hesitated before they stepped back.

Lexa smirked from the tent entrance, proud of how Clarke could command her people.

Clarke turned to Kida and rested a hand on her large head before addressing the crowd that had formed. Many gasped as Clarke's hand made contact with the white fur. Kida did not move as Clarke ran her hand through her fur.

"Are you ok?" Clarke whispered.

Kida dropped her head, nodding slightly.

"If you provoke her or threaten her, she will defend herself and trust me, you do not want that. She will only obey the Commander and me. No one else, so do not try. She will go where she wants and you will not question it."

Lexa moved from her place and walked to the other side of Kida.

"This is over!" She addressed the crowd that had formed, "If you wish to question the wolf's presence, then you can ask me or Skai Prisa directly."

With that, Lexa left Kida's side and walked into the tent. Kida followed, whilst Clarke remained outside, watching the people disperse.

Bellamy approached her from among the people, warily watching as Kida disappeared into the tent, "Clarke, I don't understand. How do you know that you can control the wolf?" he asked.

"It's not something I can explain right now ok? Just trust that I know what I'm doing." Clarke answered.

"Fine, but if it hurts you-"

"She won't."

"How do you know that?"

"I just do. I'll talk to you later and hopefully, I'll have some answers for you."

"I'm holding you to that princess."

Clarke returned to the tent and rubbed her temples. This entire situation was going to be worse than she thought. "How are we going to do this? I can't keep lying to my friends." Clarke walked further into the tent and sat on Lexa's throne.

The action made Lexa flinch but she didn't say anything. A few weeks ago she would have said something but after some 'persuasion' from Clarke, the Commander let her soulmate sit on her throne.

"You have done it before Clarke," Lexa replied as she moved from her small trunk of belongings and pulled her gloves on.

"I know and that was to protect Bellamy and help win the war. Plus I wasn't lying to my friends, just our people."

"And this time, it is to protect Kida."

"Don't worry Clarke," Kida said, having shifted and put on her stolen clothes, "we'll figure it out."

"I hope so," Clarke said, "I'm going to do my rounds with Nyko. I'll see you for lunch." She rose from the throne and gave Lexa a quick kiss before leaving the tent. She shivered as she stepped out into the cold. The whole changing seasons thing was still very strange to Clarke. Having grown up in the same temperature controlled climate, to be cold was completely new and unusual.

Clarke made her way to the Nyko's hut and internally groaned when she saw her mother talking to the healer. No doubt she would have questions for Clarke too.

XXXXX

Lexa

This was not the ideal situation for Lexa. Within one day, everything had changed for her. The nice bubble she had built with Clarke was shattered and it would never be the same. She still didn't know whether to be happy or sad about it, but whichever it did make her feel, she refused to show it. Lexa listened to Kida moving around the tent as she pulled on her thick coat.

Kida was not what she had expected, but in reality, Lexa didn't know what to expect of her second soulmate.

She quickly scolded herself. She couldn't allow herself to think of Kida like that, it was the only way that she could be protected. But the throbbing and pushing in her back was a constant reminder of what she was keeping herself from.

"I just had a thought," Kida said, "I assume you have people within your clan that you trust?"

"A select few, why?" Lexa replied.

"Do you trust them with your life?"

"Yes," Lexa looked at her curiously.

"Would you trust them with mine?"

"What are you suggesting?"

"That I reveal myself to the few people that you and Clarke trust. Then Clarke won't have to lie and I won't have to stay in wolf form all the time."

Lexa thought for a moment. This could potentially work. It would certainly make everything easier for both her and Clarke.

"That is a possibility. We can discuss it with Clarke later. For now, I need to go and check on a few things, so I suggest that you either come with me or go and find Clarke."

"I'll go with you."

Lexa nodded and left the tent with Kida not far behind.

Lexa and Kida walked through the village that had slowly risen from the ashes. It warmed Lexa's heart to see her people thriving after all that had happened. First the massacre and then the bombs; her people had been through so much and yet they survived.

As they walked between the houses that had recently been built, Lexa spoke with some of the villagers, ensuring that they were prepared for the cold to come and if not, she ordered Ryder and other warriors to help provide them with what they needed.

Not too far away, there were some children running between the new buildings. They all froze when they saw Lexa and Kida. They were not quite old enough to start training, so they spent most of their days playing with each other.

Lexa looked at Kida who was watching the children closely. Kida slowly moved closer to the children, who were yet to move. She came to a stop before the children and dropped down, lying on the ground, with her head in between her giant paws.

One of the children, a small boy, looked closely at Kida. He stepped toward her and she did not move. He inched closer until he was standing right in front of Kida.

Despite the fact that she was flat against the ground, she was almost as tall as the boy who could not have been older than 4.

The boy sent a questioning look at Lexa, who had been watching curiously the entire time. She smiled softly and nodded in reply.

The boy reached out and Kida lifted her head. The boy stopped, but Kida surprised everyone and licked his hand. The boy giggled and leaped at Kida in an attempt to tackle her. Kida playfully rolled onto her side, letting the boy trap her.

The boy started laughing and quickly the other children approached and began petting Kida's fur. They also started jumping on to her, and she would playfully throw them off. Soon they were all laughing and running around Kida.

Lexa watched on in silent wonder but suddenly, the force in her back flared up like never before and took her completely by surprise. She quickly composed herself, stopping herself from stepping forward from how strong the force was. This really did not help Lexa in her plans to keep Kida at a distance. Kida showed the same compassion as Clarke and it was one of the qualities she loved most about the sky girl.

Kida played with the children for a bit longer before she slowly stood up. The children looked up at her with wonder and happiness, no longer afraid of the large animal.

This broke Lexa out of her thoughts and she noticed the crowd that had gathered. She stepped forward and said, "Kida!"

Kida looked at her in acknowledgment and they began to walk away from the children and the crowd.

"Mochof Heda!" The children called after them and a small smile appeared on Lexa's face.

The villagers of Tondisi seemed to be a bit more relaxed around Kida after this. They were still unsure about her but knowing that she was friendly and did not harm the children helped ease their thoughts. They continued to travel through the village until it reached midday and Lexa was due to meet with Clarke.

It was a small ritual they had started because they would sometimes struggle to spend time together. Aside from their days away from the village and the few nights when they both finished their duties early, Clarke and Lexa didn't get much time to themselves. So they decided to meet for lunch each day unless there was an emergency or urgent matter to attend to.

Ryder and Ved had caught on to their leaders' tradition and would make sure to give the two women their space whilst also keeping a watchful eye.

Lexa led Kida to the communal fire pit that was just outside Nyko's hut, picking up some smoked meat and bread along the way. This would often be their meeting place unless the weather was bad, but despite the cold, it was quite a nice day.

Lexa sat down on a log near the fire with Kida standing next to her looking at her curiously. They didn't have to wait long for Clarke to appear and she seemed very relieved to be out in the open. She basically threw herself onto the log beside Lexa and rested her head on her soulmate's shoulder.

"I am so glad to be out of there," Clarke said as she grabbed a piece of meat from the pile sitting in Lexa's lap, "Mom wouldn't stop asking me questions about yesterday."

Kida moved to Clarke's feet and lay down, resting her head on Clarke's lap, "Yeah, it was all about you," she joked, ripping off a piece of meat and feeding it to Kida, who took it eagerly.

Lexa watched the exchange closely. Clarke was already so at ease with Kida and a part of Lexa hated that she was going to keep them apart, but then she reminded herself it was for their own good.

"We may have a solution to that," Lexa said quietly, drawing Clarke's questioning gaze, "Kida suggested she reveal herself to the people we trust," Lexa usually wouldn't discuss such a sensitive topic in public but everyone knew not to disturb her and Clarke at this time unless it was necessary. So most people stayed away while they sat together.

"Really?" Clarke replied turning to Kida, "Are you sure that's a good idea?"

Kida nodded her giant white head.

"If you want to, but we have to do it tonight. My mom leaves for Camp Jaha in the morning and I want her there."

"Very well," Lexa said, "We will meet at sundown in the War Room."

"Great! Um, Kida," Clarke whispered, "is there any way that you can shift with clothes on?"

Kida tilted her head to the side and lifted her shoulders, in what looked like a shrug.

"Well, that helps. I'd really prefer it if everyone didn't see you naked, especially my mom. That wouldn't be awkward at all."

"The Chancellor is a healer Clarke, it won't bother her," Lexa replied with a chuckle.

"It bothers me! Not only will it be my mom, but Bellamy too and Raven-" Clarke's words were cut short when Kida abruptly stood up and walked to their tent. Lexa and Clarke shared a look before getting up and following Kida into their tent. They were greeted with the sight of a naked Kida rummaging through Lexa's clothes.

"What do you think you are doing?" Lexa said stiffly, trying to not explode in anger.

"I've been told that Alphas have the ability to shift with clothes on, but only with light clothes," Kida said as she held up one of Lexa's shirts before throwing it to the side, "The ones I stole are too loose. I need to find better ones." She picked up a pair of pants and held them up before nodding and putting them over her shoulder.

Lexa was about to speak but Clarke spoke first, "Awesome! You have 'til sundown to be able to do it. I'm going to let everyone know about the meeting,"

"What gives you the right to go through my belongings?" Lexa growled at Kida once Clarke had left the tent.

"I needed clothes and I'm closer to your size than Clarke's." Kida replied as she pulled on the tight black pants and sleeveless shirt she had found.

Lexa was furious now. Kida has just waltzed into her life and turned everything upside down, literally! Her clothes were thrown all over the floor and Kida was just standing there, unfazed by everything.

"I should have you skinned alive for this!" Lexa exclaimed.

"You should, but you won't," Kida smirked.

Lexa wanted to scream. Usually she kept her emotions under control but Kida managed to push her buttons, much like Clarke did sometimes. Instead of replying, Lexa stormed out of the tent and said to Ryder, "Time to train."

XXXXX

Clarke

Clarke waited anxiously for Lexa and Kida to arrive at the door of the War Room at sunset. She was very nervous as to how this meeting was going to turn out. It was important that everyone in the meeting accepted Kida because it would bring them one step closer to revealing the nature of their soulmate bond.

Eventually, a sweaty Lexa appeared with Kida not far behind. Clarke could see that Lexa was not in a good mood and she was hoping that Lexa could keep it in until after this meeting was over and if there was anything that Lexa was good at, it was hiding her emotions.

They walked together into the War Room, leaving Ryder and Ved outside to keep guard.

The War Room was fairly simple. It was merely a large rectangular room with a large table in the center and the Trigedakru flag hanging from the walls.

Standing around the table was Abby, Bellamy, Raven, Octavia, Lincoln, Indra, and Echo. After Lexa found out about Echo's leadership within the mountain, she promoted her to become a general.

Lexa and Clarke took up their positions at one end of the room, Kida staying slightly behind them.

"All that is seen and heard in this room does not leave these walls. Is that understood?" Lexa asked sternly.

The silence was her only response so she continued. "This wolf did save Clarke and me from the pauna yesterday. We believed her to be dead after she killed the pauna but she was not."

Clarke took over, "Instead of a wolf, well, we found this," They both turned to Kida who stepped forward and shifted, slower than they had seen her shift before, due to the concentration it took to shift with clothes on.

Clarke breathed a small sigh of relief she didn't realise she was holding. All three looked at the people gathered in the room.

It was quite a comical sight. Everyone was frozen still, wide-eyed and jaws dropped.

Kida eventually spoke up, "My name is Kida and I am a Lycan. I have the ability to shift into a wolf form at will."

"Whoa!" Raven exclaimed.

"How is this possible?" Lincoln said, "Where did you come from?"

"My kind has been around for many generations," Kida replied calmly. "We live in these woods. No one is truly sure about the origins of our species."

"So you're like a werewolf?" Bellamy asked.

"No," Kida snapped, "we pride ourselves on being in complete control of our wolves. Werewolves are inferior to us. We are not slaves to the moon."

"Sorry," said Bellamy quietly.

"This is insane," Octavia said.

"How did you survive a fight with a giant gorilla?" Abby said, "Clarke and Lexa thought you were dead."

"One of our abilities is to heal at an accelerated rate. We can survive most injuries but we can still be killed if the injuries are severe."

"I would love to do some tests on you and discover the reasons behind your abilities–"

"You will do no such thing!" Lexa interrupted, slamming her hand down on the table, "No test of any kind is to be done to Kida! She will be treated as you treat each other, even when she is wolf form."

Everyone around the room nodded, slightly shaken by Lexa's strong outburst.

"If I may," Echo started, "why did you come back with Heda and Skai Prisa?"

"I was attacked by some of my pack mates and was forced to leave. When I saved Clarke and Lexa, my wolf claimed them as my new pack."

Clarke kept her eyes on Kida as she spoke but out of the corner of her eye, she could see Raven's eyes widen and a smirk crossed her face. Clarke watched as Raven elbowed Octavia slightly and gestured to Kida with a smile. Octavia looked at the mechanic strangely for a moment before turning back to Kida, then she froze as she too realised. She looked back at Raven with a look of pure glee.

It was clear to Clarke that they realised exactly who Kida was: Clarke and Lexa's other soulmate. Eventually, they noticed Clarke watching them and Raven winked at her. Clarke blushed slightly and turned her attention back to Kida.

"What does that mean, your pack?" Abby asked.

"It means that I am loyal to them and I will protect them with my life. However, that does not mean I will follow them blindly. My instincts will not allow me to."

"Why?" said Abby.

"That shall remain between the three of us. I may trust Clarke and Lexa but as of now, I don't have much of a reason to trust any of you."

Silence fell upon the room for a moment. Kida was making her presence known

"Are there any more questions?" said Clarke.

"How long do you plan on keeping this a secret from the rest of the people?" Indra asked.

"We don't know yet," replied Clarke, "We think it's best to wait until everyone gets used to Kida in wolf form, but it could be longer than that."

"Kida has agreed to remain in wolf form when in public, in private she is free to choose which form she will be. As a hunter, she prefers to fend for herself when she requires. If anyone questions you about what has happened today, you will tell them that Clarke and I are in control and leave it at that. Understood?"

Everyone nodded again.

"Good. You may return to your duties."

Slowly everyone left the War room, with Octavia and Raven lingering slightly behind, their grins returned to their faces as they walked out.

Clarke sighed and shook her head at her friends, "I think that went as well as it could have. Raven and Octavia are as observant as ever."

"Sky people certainly like to talk and ask a lot of questions. Don't they?" Kida said with a laugh.

"You have no idea," Lexa replied quietly with a smile.

"Hey!" Clarke objected and stepped to stand directly in front of Lexa, "What is that supposed to mean?"

The smile fell from Lexa's face as Clarke looked at her intensely with her bright blue eyes and stern face, "Uh…I…well…"

A mischievous spark appeared in Clarke's eyes. "You better watch yourself, Commander," She smiled and planted a quick kiss on Lexa's lips before she walked away, leaving a dumbstruck Lexa behind.

"Let's go, it's been such a long day and now I just want to sleep," Clarke said.

Kida immediately broke out in laughter at the look on Lexa's face before she shifted and she followed Clarke out. Clarke's heart melted at the sound. She couldn't wait to hear it more often.

They left the War Room and headed back to the tent. The mess that Kida had created was cleaned up and all of Lexa's belongings were back in her trunk. Clarke assumed that Kida cleaned it up whilst she was working on her shifting.

Now that one issue had been addressed, Clarke felt that it was time to address the other important matter, the soulmate marks.

Kida had settled on the floor like the night before and Lexa had moved to the table where some food had been placed for them.

It was now or never, "Lexa, we need to talk."

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