Chapter 4
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"Clarke" Lexa said just above a whisper. Clarke had a strong confident aura that surrounded her. She walked with purpose, respect and strength. The girl was dressed very similar to Nia with the white furs and brown straps. She wore tall white snow boots and had a sword strapped to her side. The white diagonal paint trailed across her face. Lexa took a closer look at Clarke's face, she had blue eyes like her mothers but they were brighter and seemed filled with more life than her mothers. This girls hair was also a gold color Lexa had heard of people in Azgeda having golden colored hair but had not seen any this pure ever. "Heda," is all that Clarke said back to Lexa but the way she said it made Lexa want to hear more.
Lexa took her attention away from Clarke she needed to stay alert. "Nia why have you never mentioned you had a daughter?" Indra asked stepping closer to Lexa. "Well it hasn't been that long that we have been at peace and Clarke is in charge when Roan and I are away." Indra looked satisfied and stuck her arm out. "It is nice to met you Clarke." Lexa looked at Nia, "I will have an extra chair brought out for our guest." Lexa motioned for a servant to come over and whispered something in her ear. "Clarke you will sit next to me on my left." All the clan leaders or seconds were sitting at the table. Lexa took her seat next to Clarke and Indra. Lexa had an indifferent feeling about this Clarke but tried to push it aside but it was impossible so instead she just let it sit there. Lexa grabbed her glass of juice and stood everyone looking at her. "I am glad to see all the clan's together enjoying this wonderful feast before the winter. I wanted to thank Nia and the Azguard clan for providing us such a feast to celebrate peace." Lexa raised her glass along with everyone else and drank. She sat back down and took a bite of meat. It was amazing it was tender and juicy unlike any bear she had eaten before. She felt a nudge from her left side it caused her to jump and almost pull a dagger. Gustus walked forward before she head motioned him away.
Lexa looked at Clarke who was smirking she opened her mouth to talk, "Your people are so jumpy, I was just nudging you to tell you to close your mouth you look like a fool. Have you never eaten polar bear before?" Lexa looked surprised at the slight humor this girl had. Nia had no such humor and Roan was just serious all the time. Lexa spoke up, "No I have not eaten polar bear before, I have not spent much time in Azgeda." Clarke smiled again, "You don't say." Lexa turned looking into those blue eyes "Mockery is the product of a weak mind." Clarke smiled, "Yet you're the one chewing with her mouth open," Clarke said taking a sip from the cup. This girl was nothing like her mother she was witty and fairly charming, though Lexa did not like being the center of a joke. This girl was not scared of her in anyway. It reminded Lexa of Costia. Lexa felt a pain in her stomach comparing Costia with the daughter of the women who killed her was just wrong. Lexa looked down the table at Nia who ate rather neat for such a savage person.
The fest was nearing an end for Lexa, she knew that several of her people would party well throughout the night. Lexa herself was not a person to stay up until sunrise drinking wine. She got up from the table wished Indra a goodnight and began heading toward the stairs as Gustus and Titus followed. Lexa turned, "Stay and celebrate I will see myself to my room." Lexa walked along the hallway by herself when she entered the room she looked to her bed and saw a giant white fur on the bed. She saw a note in the center she unfolded it inside she read, This is the fur of the polar bear we had for the feast, it is a gift. When you come to the north bring it with you, you will need it. Also the servants should have put a pair of winter boots made of the same fur in your wardroom. Hope you like it. At the bottom it was signed by Clarke. Lexa looked at the fur on the bed and found the boots they were beautiful she very rarely saw white furs only the white furs the Azgurad wear but never large enough for a bed. Lexa put her fingers through it Clarke was right this was much thicker and heavier than any fur she has ever had.
Lexa could still hear the festivities going on outside but she had the servants draw her a bath. She unhooked all the armor and weapons and climbed into the bath washing the dirt off her body and the coal off her face. Lexa sat there in the warm water clearing her mind she needed to find a way to stay close to Clarke to find out what she or Nia was planning. However, she needed it to not be obvious as she thought of Clarke her stomach turned. Lexa got out of the tub and dressed. She walked to the door opening it and saw two guards. "Ryder, where is Clarke and Nia staying?" Ryder didn't look surprised by the question it is always good to know where your enemy is. "They are staying on the floor below you." "I want you to give Clarke a room by herself on this floor but keep Nia where she is and have guards patrolling." "Sha, Heda." Lexa walked back in her room and laid on her bed falling asleep.
Awhile later she heard yelling below she could make out Nia, Roan and Clarke's voices but couldn't tell what they were saying. After about 10 minutes it stopped and Lexa heard a door on her floor open and close. She guessed it was Clarke going to the separate room she had set up for her. Lexa felt a little more at ease knowing Clarke was closer to her and she feel back asleep.
When Lexa arose in the morning she saw a bird sitting on her desk with paper wrapped around its leg. Lexa got out of bed the tiles under her foot were cold. She took the paper off the bird, there were two pieces of paper. The drawing inside was of water maybe an ocean, lake or sea. The other piece of paper had writing on it. I'm sorry to say but I have never had an ally I want to kill. I do know of someone who is having an issue with that now. Recently, I have met this ally/enemy person my mother speaks of. It was my first time meeting her I do not know much about her but she seems very strong and powerful. She is also very attractive which I did not expect and I must be careful to not get too close to her. I do not know what my mother plans to do but I'm sure I won't approve and I don't want to hurt any unnecessary people. However, I do know I will be spending a lot of time with this person so less letters. I hope you manage to work things out with your enemy but ally. The turtle was drawn at the bottom again. Lexa opened her desk draw and put the two pieces of paper inside and removed a piece of paper and a pencil.
Lexa sat down in the wooden chair in front of her desk and began to write. I do not believe things will ever be worked out between myself and my enemy unless one of us holds the others head. My enemy has presented me with something new that I am not sure how to respond to. I know I should be cautions and not trusting but parts of me say to trust her and those parts are very wise. Lexa referring to the past commanders in her head. I shall continue to write I hope things for you and this attractive girl go well. Lexa signed the bottom with an L and attached the letter to the bird.
Lexa decided she wanted to go out for some light training since it was still early morning and most if not all people were still asleep. Lexa pulled on her black pants and black boots along with a black sleeveless shirt that had belt buckles across the torso and chest. Theses buckles were there for added protection. There was on large buckle that went diagonal across her chest which was attached to a sheath for Lexa to put her sword in.
In the tree's you could hear the birds chirping and the water running from the near by stream. The trees were still full of green leaves however the grass beneath Lexa's feet seemed to stop growing a sign winter was nearing. Lexa decided a run would be good to start off with. She loved feeling the wind on her face as she ran, she loved the smell of the forest. Lexa slowed down as she neared her special training ground, as she got closer she heard a thumping noise. Lexa crouched down and moved forward slowly.
In the small clearing she spotted a person with a bow in their hand. Lexa assumed it was a warrior, but it wouldn't make sense all of her warriors are band from training this far this was her training area. She moved closer to see who it was before the figure turned around and shot an arrow at her landing between her index finger and middle finger that were resting on a tree next to her. Lexa's eyes looked to her hand where a small amount of blood was running down her two fingers. The figure ran towards Lexa, Lexa took the arrow out and threw it at the person while taking her own sword out. The arrow had hit the arm of the person but they continued to run toward her sword drawn. Lexa then stepped into the clearing where they both stopped. Lexa knew by the blond hair that she saw now that it was Clarke.
Clarke came to a stop so quickly that she nearly fell over. "Heda I apologize I did not know who I was firing at." Lexa wanted to laugh at the display of Clarke almost falling but she put her commander mask on not letting any emotion show. "That is quiet alright. I'm just glad you're a bad shot." Clarke arched an eyebrow, "Did my arrow not hit between your index finger and middle finger on your right hand?" Lexa looked surprised by the question but answered, "It did, it even caused me to bleed," Lexa lifted her hand showing Clarke the trail of blood on her fingers. "Then it hit right where I wanted it to, I never miss," Clarke said confidently walking towards Lexa who was now only five feet from her. Clarke put her sword back into the sheath at her side and walked over to a bag that was just to the left of Lexa.
Lexa watched her carefully but put her sword in her sheath once Clarke put hers away. Clarke pulled a jar out of her bag. Clarke the stood facing Lexa, "Let me see your hand," Lexa gave Clarke her hand. The touch sent an electric volt through Lexa. Lexa flinched and Clarke noticed, Lexa opened her mouth. "Why were you aiming for my fingers?" "I didn't want my enemy to shot me with an arrow. If I take out your fingers then it would make it harder for the person to shoot a bow with accuracy. Therefore the person would have to fight me close range and I am a very skilled swordsmen." "What if the person just used their other arm to fire the bow?" "Well most people use their right hand and very few warriors can use both hands." That was a fair point but Lexa wouldn't let her win this easily. "Can I borrow your bow?" Clarke looked suspicious but gave Lexa the bow and an arrow. Lexa took the bow and pulled the string back with her left hand and released the arrow so that it hit the bulls eye drawn on a tree in the distance. Lexa looked at Clarke, "Any good warrior can use both hands, never under estimate your enemy." "I was under the impression we were not enemies," Clarke answered with a slight smile to her face. "Princess Clarke you are nothing like your mother," Lexa stated handing the bow back to Clarke. Clarke laughed, "I'll take that as a compliment my mother is not so well liked she is mostly feared. Heda, I would prefer just Clarke, if you don't mind the whole prince, queen king isn't really my thing." Clarke grabbed Lexa's hand again now dipping her free hand in the jar. Clarke began to rub some grey color mud like substance on Lexa's fingers.
"What is that?" Lexa asked slightly worried she was allowing her enemy's daughter rub strange possibly poisonous substance on her fingers. "Do not worry it just helps keep it from getting infected, numbs and helps heal faster. It is something I created." Lexa felt her fingers begin to go numb she started to panic but wouldn't show it on her face. Clarke put some of the same substance on her hand and looked at Lexa, "If it was dangerous I wouldn't put it on myself. Heda, I'm not stupid I know you are suspicious of my family and I. You have good reason to be everyone knows my mother wishes you were dead."
Lexa was not surprised by this statement but was surprised Clarke had said it so bluntly. Lexa thought for a moment her next words could change everything. "And your thought on me?" "I didn't think the Heda would care about what I think of her," Clarke gave a small smile. Lexa couldn't help but look away she wasn't going to let this person break her guard.
Lexa drew her sword, "Shall we duel? I came to train by myself but that seems to be ruined." "Oh, I'm sorry Heda, I didn't realize this was your special training ground," Clarke said sarcastically. Lexa swung her sword expecting to catch Clarke off guard, instead Clarke blocked the attack. "Heda, I expected you to wait until I was ready," Clarke was being sarcastic again. "Well you mentioned you were a skilled swordsmen I figured you could handle it. I was right." Clarke saw a bit of amusement behind those green eyes.
Both stepped back, "Are you prepared Clarke?" "Heda, are you sure you are prepared?" Clarke ran forward attempting to strike at Lexa's shoulder but Lexa blocked it and stepped to the side in hopes of Clarke falling forward because of the moment she used to strike. To Lexa's surprise Clarke didn't fall but instead tried to take off Lexa's head. Lexa ducked her head down and swung her sword at Clarke's torso. Clarke backed up avoiding the sword, but Lexa swept kicked Clarke's legs and knocked Clarke to the ground, Lexa went to point her sword at Clarke's neck but Clarke brought her forearm up and knocked the sword out of the way quickly rolling and getting up. Lexa and Clarke were back in their original stances ready to defend or attack. Lexa lunged forward swinging the sword at Clarkes side, Clarke blocked the attack. Lexa and Clarke both brought up their legs and kicked each other knocking each other on the ground. Both getting up quickly back into their stances. Clarke came at Lexa swinging down towards her head Lexa spun out of the way and swung at Clarkes back. Clarke had brought the sword up behind her back quickly but not quick enough to where her own sword cut a little vertical line into her back blocking Lexas sword. The next thing happened so quickly Clarke didn't even realize she had a dagger at her throat until she went to move forward.
Lexa backed away, "You are a very good swordsmen," "Well, Heda I usually fight with two swords in order to protect me from enemies daggers but I didn't seem to bring it." "Well next time we shall spar with two swords." Lexa placed the dagger back in her secret pocket located on her side by her ribs. When Lexa looked up she noticed the blood running down Clarkes back.
"You should see a healer for the wound on your back." "Heda, you sound concerned," Clarke turned around giving Lexa a sly smile. "Clarke I simply wish for you to be healthy so you have no reason to be weak during out next duel." Clarke retrieved the jar and began to rub the mud like substance on her lower back and upper back. "Heda, do you mind putting it in the middle?" Lexa was caught off guard by the question. No one ever dares ask the Heda for such a favor. Lexa felt the urge to touch her again so she answered "I suppose I could," Lexa began to rub the substance on the wound, once again feeling the electric through her body. Lexa handed the jar back to Clarke, "Your all good." "Thank you Heda, I must meet with my mother now." Clarke began packing her things, "How are your fingers?" Lexa looked down at the dry grey substance, "Good I suppose." "The ointment hardens to act as a bandage, tomorrow you can peel it off." "Ok. Do you know a lot about healing?" "I know enough, we are not all about war and fighting in Azegard, some of use enjoy the healing side. I tend to be gifted in both." Clarke began to walk away and turned her head over her shoulder to look at Lexa, "about the question you asked earlier referring to what I think of you. I haven't decided yet." Clarke smiled turned around and headed back into the tree's.