Lexa approached her tent, still sore, but felt better after her nap at Nyko's hut. Standing outside at full attention, Indra was awaiting the commander's arrival. Words were going to be shared and Indra's facial expression knew what was coming.

"Inside. Now." The commander flew open the flaps and walked inside.

Indra followed in slowly and watched as the commander filled herself a glass of water and arranged herself.

"Indra, my second, I feel as if we need some clarifications between us." Lexa waited a moment and continued, "You say that I appear to be restless. You also spoke of me not thinking clearly because of a minor injury," She pointed to her shoulder, "Speak loud and true. Do you believe I am jeopardizing the lives of my people?"

Indra kept eye contact the entire time, "No Heda."

"Then explain yourself."

"You gave me a direct order to not talk about what I believe is to be the cause."

Lexa knew what Indra was speaking of. She swallowed hard, "You may speak of the mountain."

Indra nodded, "Heda, it's not that I have questioned your loyalty to your people, but I am worried. If the Commander of the twelve clans falls because of a tactic that saved many over some sky girl, what are we left to do?"

Lexa clenched her fist tight and tried to calm herself.

"I realize it is unlike for us to speak of such things, but it always seems like the Sky Girls clouds your better judgement for yourself. In order for the treaty of the twelve clans to be strong, we need the commander that's held it together thus far. Risking your life for someone of no importance is suicide." Lexa raised her hand.

"I've heard enough. First, I want to thank you for being so honest. Second, it's nice to know that you care for your commander's well-being, as a second should, but don't let it get you killed. Lastly, I am fine. But. If you ever say that Clarke kom Skaikru is of no importance, I will make your death look like a suicide."

Lexa took a step closer to her second. "I don't want to kill you Indra. I trust you. That's why I let you speak your mind. When it comes to Clarke, you do not harm her or allow anyone to no matter what. Even if my life is on the line, do not raise a finger to that girls head. Is that clear?"

"But Heda, my job is to protect you," Lexa gave her a stern look, "I understand."

"Good. Now before I dismiss you, please go procure a map so I can lay out a plan for our hunting parties tomorrow. I will rest and stay back at camp."

XX

Night had fallen upon Ton-DC. The temperature had also fallen, bringing most people inside their homes, and others sitting close to the fire pits that were built.

Clarke began to move back at Nyko's hut. When she opened her eyes for the first time, the candle light that flooded in caused her to make an unpleasant noise, grabbing the attention of her healer.

The large grounder quickly moved to the blonde's side, "Clarke kom Skaikru, please rest your eyes. You are not well."

Trying to collect herself and take in her surroundings, she looked shocked, "Ny-Nyko? Wh-What am I doing here?"

"You fell ill sky girl. Heda was quick to bring you here when she found you."

"What?" Clarke started to become worried and tried sitting up but failed.

"Please rest Clarke. The commander would want you to build your strength and I must advise it myself."

"The commander," Clarke sat back and covered her face with her hands. She rubbed her hands through her hair and just gazed at Nyko, "Am I in Ton-DC?

He nodded. "Ok but the commander was supposed to be in Polis. She told me that before she left me and my people to die." Clarke stated in a harsh tone.

Nyko turned around and began filling up a cup of water, "Believe it or not Sky Girl, but Lexa stayed back to help her people rebuild this place. We would not have been able to survive the winter without her help and planning." He turned around to hand her the glass, "Every morning she is out either rebuilding huts or hunting for our people."

"Ok but how did I get here?"

"From what she disclosed to me, she was out hunting a bear with a party of people. You somehow became prey and she saved you. You don't remember any of this?"

She shook her head no.

"You must have been truly exhausted then Clarke. Here have some berries and nuts that I've collected. Eat them slowly. It's only enough to get your body used to eating again."

She picked up the food in her hand, "I almost forgot what food was for a minute."

The blonde slowly placed berries and nuts into her mouth regaining her strength. She sipped slowly on water.

"Nyko, thank you for your hospitality and care. I truly appreciate it and I am forever in debt of you."

"You are quite wrong. I am in debt of you. I have saved many lives because of your teaching. I am grateful as well as my people."

"Well….anytime."

They shared a smile but a knock at the door interrupted them.

Nyko made his way to the door and opened it. Clarke pushed herself the best she could to sit up and see who it was. He had been standing there muttering to someone for a while.

The man then grabbed his coat, "Excuse me Clarke, but I have to step out for a moment."

Clarke understood and laid herself back on to the bed made of furs. She took in a deep breath and then she heard a familiar voice,

"Hello Clarke."

Clarke picked her head up to meet Lexa's eyes. She didn't reply. She couldn't think of anything to say. The blonde only felt a mix of emotions boiling inside of her.

"I didn't think you would be awake. You were not well before," Lexa began fidgeting with her hands and lent against the table across from Clarke. "I'm glad you are well enough to have a conversation with Nyko though."

Clarke still had nothing to say to the brunette. She thought to herself, "What is there to say to someone who supposedly cared for me and then left me?"

The room was quiet.

Lexa began to tell Clarke of how she found the wandering and disoriented woman unknowingly walking into a bear's territory. "You must have passed out after I blocked its first attack."

Clarke then fell curious, "Is that what happened to your arm?"

Lexa looked down at her wrapped up shoulder, "Yes but it's a minor injury. It will heal."

Clarke rolled her eyes, "I guess the Commander isn't perfect."

Lexa furrowed her brow and tilted her head at Clarke, "No. Not in the slightest bit, but I try to do my best. Clarke, if I somehow just offended you-"

The blonde scoffed and somehow pulled herself up into a sitting position, struggling and groaning with every movement.

Lexa ran to her side. "Stop!" Lexa halted abruptly. Lexa wanted to do nothing more than wrap her arm around the blonde fragile girl.

"Please don't come near me."

"Clarke…" Lexa whispered.

The blonde knew that nobody other than her talked like this to the Commander of the twelve clans.

"What do you want? Why are you here?"

Lexa felt crushed when she heard those words. She tried to find words, "I told Nyko I would come to check on you, but he was also needed elsewhere."

"No Lexa…why are you here? What are you getting out of this?"

Lexa stood up shocked. She knew Clarke would be mad at her but, she was not prepared for this. "What am I getting out of this? Clarke, the only thing I am getting out of this is ease. Ease with the fact that you are okay."

"You didn't care if I was okay when you left my people and I up on that mountain did you? If you cared you would have stayed and fought."

Lexa turned around gripping onto the edge of the table. She fought the words out, "I made that decision with my head—"

"Yeah I know Lexa and not with your heart. I heard that in my head the last three months. As I wandered throughout the woods searching for some type of closure, that is all that sung throughout my head. Over and over!"

"Closure?" Lexa turned back around crossing her arms.

"Oh don't give yourself a big head! It wasn't just you! Do you know what I had to do to get my people out? I had to kill every last person in the mountain. From the elderly…all the way down to innocent children and infants who had no say in their parents' decisions! I am sick to my stomach about what I did," Clarke was fighting for breath and her rage was spiking. She tried to stand, "Why did you—"

Clarke felt faint and fell back onto the bed. Lexa moved towards her and grabbed her arms.

The blonde slowly peered down to find Lexa's hands wrapped around her wrists. Clarke pulled away. "Leave."

Lexa looked down as Clarke looked up. They met eyes. Each of their eyes screamed something different.

Clarke's screamed 'why' as Lexa's screamed 'I'm sorry.'

"Lexa, I am grateful that you saved my life, but you hurt me. I don't want to see you. Please leave."

The Commander felt like she had a sword driven through her chest. 'You hurt me.' That's all it took.

She wasn't prepared to actually hear those words out loud.

And just as caring and worried as she was, Lexa stood up and placed the cold-hearted commander mask upon her face. She walked out without saying anything else.

Clarke sat there in bewilderment.