Disclaimer: I own nothing

apologies for any spelling mistakes. On night shift

Soon it was time to go. Lincoln and Octavia took the lead as her guards while the others surrounded her in a circle. Flynn was just awed to be a part of the procession. It wasn't his first time in Polis but it was his first time for any type of celebration and it was the Heda's wedding. He was in total awe of the whole festival, the crowd, the decorations and everything. He had never been more happy to see his father injured.

Nerves hit when they arrived at the Great Hall. Lexa was sweating a bit and Octavia teased her she was looking a bit pale. That she snapped at the young warrior was testament that she was starting to feel how big the occasion was.

Octavia merely laughed and said she couldn't wait to tell Clarke. The mention of her loves name brought warmth to her chest and eased some of her nerves. It was going to be ok. She would be with her love soon.

She greeted the Councellors and the Chancellor who was done up in robes to marry them. They were lead inside where the wealthy of the city were situated, the influential, business people, traders etc. Lexa paid them no mind as she moved up the front of the Great Hall and onto a dais with Luna while the others positioned themselves around it in protection.

Lexa glanced up at the clock and noticed that she had about 15 minutes until Clarke arrived for their wedding. She needed something to distract her until then and asked the Chancellor what events they had planned for later.

Clarke stood in front of her mother and friends and waited for their reactions. She had warned them if any made her cry and gave her red eyes for her wedding she would kill them herself.

She looked down at her simple but elegant white dress and was happy again she had chosen it. It swirled around her ankles softly without the worry of tripping on it. It had some flare to it from the waist down which she didnt mind and wouldn't be enough to stop her from being close to Lexa. The top was strapless, leaving her shoulders bare and while the front was modestly covered her back was only covered in sheer lace. It was going to drive Lexa nuts she knew.

"You look so grown up, so beautiful" Abby tried hard not to cry and Clarke shot her a warning look. Her mother looked just as beautiful in the dark blue dress. It was knee length and held up by spaghetti straps. A bit more daring at the front which she teased her mother Jayde would like, but the back was more covered.

While Clarke had her hair braided (she aske Raquel for help) her mother wore hers up in a bun on top of her head with a few whips down to soften the look.

The others too were in an assortment of dresses, Raven in her usual red which was getting Wicks attention. They all had shawls or coats to keep warm. It was overcast but no signs of rain yet and there was little breeze to speak off. The guys were even dressed nicely in suits.

"So this is it, my little girl becomes a big girl today" Abby sighed and Raven snorted

"I'm pretty sure that happened two weeks ago Abby"

Abby sent her a glare while Clarke rolled her eyes

"Shut it" she ordered and Raven merely smirked as Clarke turned back to her mother. "Still what she said is true" they ignored Ravens chortle as Clarke continued "This is just reaffirming our love in Skaikru tradition and to show the people of Polis we are committed to each other. By that we are committed to protecting them together"

"I guess I just find this more official than the merger" Abby sighed and reached out to her daughter, rubbing her hands up and down "Your father would be so proud" then realising what she said bit her lip. Clarke merely smiled fondly despite the pain.

"I know he's up there looking down. I know he's with us and would like Lexa"

"Lexa yes, the Commander no" Abby chuckled and Clarke merely shrugged then turned as the Homesteads head servent entered the room where they were all waiting.

"Skaipris the coaches are ready" he informed and Clarke nodded, excitement bursting inside her.

"Mother and Bellamy need to be with me. The rest of you find space where you can" she informed "Raquel you come with me too" Raquel nodded and they started to make their way towards the front of the homestead. It was only them she heard the dull roar and asked "What's that?"

"That is the people waiting to see their new Queen in her wedding finery" Raquel informed her and Clarke froze in shock. How many people were out there. OMG.

"Wait Queen?" she asked and Raquel merely nodded.

"Heda is our ruler. As her wife you will now be known as the Skaikwin instead of Skaiprisa."

"Great. Skaiprisa was bad enough" Clarke grumbled and taking a deep breath ordered the doors be open. Bellamy and Jasper stepped in front of her just in case as a roar went up and they made their way down to the three enclosed coaches. Clarke paused to give the crowd a wave which sent them into an uproar. "Everybody wave" she instructed and despite a few grizzles everyone did so. Good Lord she thinks she sent them into a frenzy.

"Right everyone in the coaches. You guys go first so you can head in and get seats or stand or whatever" Bellamy instructed "We will be in the last coach" He gently placed a hand on Clarkes back and guided her over to the last coach, the only white one with the other two being black. Appropriate.

Monty ended up coming with them to save room and after Clarke was helped up and arranged near a window by her mother and Raquel the boys climbed in. So started their precession through town. Besides the crowd cheering as they passed they did not try and push forward or interrupted it in any way.

Armed guards walked beside the coach, including the four that came from Camp Jaha who were in full warrior gear and looked imposing besides the guards from the homestead. It took about half an hour to make their way through the streets and by looking at Bellamy's watch she could tell as they pulled up outside the Great Hall that they were fashionably late by about 5 minutes.

Clarke watched through the window, hand gripped tight in her mothers, as the others were helped out of the coaches first. Clarkes jaw dropped when she caught sight of Lincoln and Octavia in a uniform that was all white. They looked so smart. She wondered if they wore the same uniform as Lexa but doubted it. Lexa had told her she would be in black pants and a jacket.

"Wow they look good. Is that what Lexa is wearing?" Her mother asked and Clarke shook her head

"No she and Luna are in one uniform, she has those two in white to stand out as her personal guards and the others will be wearing a separate uniform again" she turned to her mother and smiled "She promised me you would like what Jayde is wearing"

"Oh stop" Abby grumbled "We're friends"

"You can still like it" Clarke teased as they pulled forward until finally they were ready to leave the coach. Monty got out first, then Raquel and Bellamy. When her mother went to get out Clarke stopped her with a gentle hand and Abby turned to her.

"I just wanted to say I love you mum. And thank you for being here"

"Oh baby, there was no place else I was ever going to be" Abby leant forward and hugged her daughter then kissed her on the cheek "Come, I don't want to be on the receiving end of the Commanders wrath by holding you up."

"I have a feeling Lexa is probably in there having a slight panic attack" Clarke laughed and watched as Bellamy assisted her mother down which caused loud cheers to erupt. She watched her mother blush and duck her head in shyness before offering up a small wave to everyone and heading towards the steps.

Clarke looked down at her good friend and second as he offered his hand up to her.

"Come on princess" he called which made her smile and accept his hand as he helped her down gently to an explosion of sound. Her eyes went wide at the sheer number of people and the deafening roar they made. Bellamy leant in and shouted "I think they love you"

"What gave it away?" Clarke joked back and grinned as she waved to those who would soon be her people before she walked up the stairs of the Great Hall on Bellamy's arm and surrounded by guards. She stood just out of sight of the door as it opened and the Chancellor came out and shared a few quick words with them. Abby would walk down the aisle first and then music would be cued for them to walk down. They nodded their understanding and he disappeared.

Shortly after music started and Abby took that as her cue. "See you on the other end" she smiled at her daughter before the door was opened and she stepped in. OMG the place was packed. A few hundred at least. She felt her legs go to jelly and had to look at the ground so she could put one foot in front of the other. When she gained her balance again she looked up and the first person she saw was Lexa. Good Lord but she looked handsome in her gear before she looked around looking for a certain someone and when she saw her she nearly stumbled.

Jayde looked amazing and by the look on her face Jayde must think she looked amazing too. She looked stunned and Abby couldn't help but wink at her upon seeing the stoic mask cracked. She watched the woman blink out of her stupor and incline her head in acknowledgement. She really did look gorgeous in her black pants, with a black jacket with a high collar. Gold buttons on the jacket, red ribbing and a white belt which held a sword made the outfit pop. She was hardly surprised when she felt heat curl in her stomach.

Upon arriving at the end of the aisle she turned to look back down it to wait for her daughter. Besides the music the place was deathly quiet and she turned to Lexa who was watching the door eagerly and smiled.

"You look very handsome Commander"

Lexa turned to look at her and nodded. Abby smiled "Prepare yourself Lexa. Your wife is about to make you fall to your knees" she warned and before Lexa could reply the doors opened and in stepped Bellamy and her daughter.

Clarke was a bundle of nerves when she stepped in to the Great Hall. It exemplified when she saw all the people crammed inside. She smiled quickly at Octavia who was guarding just inside the door with Lincoln and saw her friend whisper "wow" before she turned her attention back to the murmuring crowd. They all were smiling so that was a start, some looked in awe.

She followed Bellamy's guide as they headed down the aisle, not daring to look at Lexa yet incase she froze. Or fell over. Or something equally stupid. Instead her gaze found a young warrior standing with Jayde, Rio and Garret who all looked devilishly handsome in their gear. She hadn't seen him before now and assumed he must be a late arrival from the fifth clan Lexa had sent a messenger to. He left his run late to get here but at least he was showing his loyalty to the alliance and Lexa by being here.

Speaking of Lexa, she turned to look at her wife, lover, soulmate, winking at a beaming Luna on the way. The woman looked stunning in her uniform. But then her eyes met her wifes and nothing else mattered. Lexa looked like a stunned love struck teenager. Although there was nothing wrong with that considering Clarke herself was still in her teens.

God she looked so handsome in her finery. From her shiny polished black shoes, to black pants. Her shirt was so white it was nearly blinding and her bow tie sat perfectly straight. Her jacket was perfectly cut and accentuated her slim waist and strong shoulders. The gold buttons and ribbing made the uniform. She wore a red sash over her left shoulder and diagonally across her chest to indicate the Commander colours. She wore a black belt with a sword with a polished gold handle on her right and she could see a dagger on her left. Clarke was stunned speechless as they stopped in front of Lexa and Bellamy handed her over to her wife.

"You look magnificent" she breathed to her wife, still stunned

"And your incredible beauty leaves me speechless" Lexa returned "let all present know that I have captured a true angel fallen from the stars" she brought her wife's hand she was holding up to her lips and kissed the knuckles.

"Smoothe love" Clarke smiled and Lexa blushed but managed a wink.

Her wife was absolutely gorgeous, of that there was no doubt. And popular. She had heard the cheering of the procession come closer and closer as she had waited for her wife to arrive. Luna had done a good job keeping her upright as the time to marry, for love and not an alliance, crept closer and closer.

She had watched one by one as Clarkes friends had entered, all the women looking lovely, all the men looking dashing. She had heard Luna's sharp intake of air when she had seen Raquel come in the hall in her lovely dress and it had relaxed her a bit to tease her friend.

Then Abby had entered and Lexa could freely admit her wife's mother looked beautiful and a quick glance at her friend Jayde had shown she was captivated. There was definitely something brewing between the two and Lexa thought it would be a good match.

Then her wife had entered and Clarke alone made her knees want to collapse on the best of occasions as Abby had warned. Seeing Clarke in a dress with no sleeves that hugged her upper body made her dizzy, blood swooshed in her ears and her heart just about beat out of her chest and into her throat. The Gods were smiling on her, that was all she knew and even Luna had whispered how lucky she was.

She could only stand now and look across at her wife as she half listened to the Chancellor talk about how they were gathered there for their joining and to celebrate their love. She only paid half an ear to it, not really concerned. She had asked a few people about the tradition of Skaikru and Polis weddings and learned the important parts. Hence the rings she had bought.

Clarke must have felt her intense gaze and turned to look at her. Their gazes clashed and nothing else mattered but their shared look of love. Every person in the hall was witness to it and any lingering doubts they may have held vanished. Even the Chancellor paused for a second and smiled at them. Lexa realised he had stopped and shot him a look to make him continue.

The next thing she knew she was promising to love and cherish and honour Clarke for as long as she lived. She thought these parts were stupid, of course she would look after her love, of course she would love her for all time. Of course she would care for her in sickness and in health. They seemed insignificant to what had really happened, the forming of their alliance, taking down a mountain, joining their two clans.

But it made Clarke happy to have this ceremony, to prove that their joining was about love too so she smiled warmly at Clarke as she repeated the vowels back to her. Clarke's blue eyes twinkled and shone with happiness as she spoke and Lexa was reminded again why this had been a good idea on her part.

The next thing was the Chancellor asking for the rings and heard Clarke and Abby gasp in shock. She grinned, good to know she could still surprise the Griffins. It wasn't going to be the biggest surprise of the day, she still had a surprise. She turned to Luna who dug into her pocket and pulled out two small velvet satchels and handed them over to the Chancellor who looked inside and knowing which one was for Clarke handed it over to Lexa.

Lexa immediately reached inside to pull out the ring she had selected for her wife and heard her gasp again, looking up to see her hand over her mouth and her eyes wide. Lexa was on autopilot as she took Clarkes shaking left hand and slid the ring onto her wedding finger. She repeated the words the Chancellor requested she say before the Chancellor handed the second satchel to Clarke who pulled out the simple gold band.

Lexa held out her left hand and let Clarke slide the ring on, listening to her repeat the same words. Rings weren't practical, she could lose her whole finger in a fight but she was willing to take the risk. Maybe if she knew she was going into battle she might tie it to a leather band and wear it around her neck instead but she would always have it on her either way.

She looked down into Clarke's eyes, could still see her amazement at having the rings and was happy with her choice. She had made the right decision after all. The Chancellor was still droning on in the background but asked if anyone could find any reason why they should not be joined. The Heda in her jumped up and took issue with that, no one should even dare and she would have shot the crowd a hard look if Clarke hadn't have cupped her face and beseeched her with her eyes not to.

Sighing she remained looking at her love and waited for the Chancellor to finish rambling and get it done already. These old world weddings took forever. When he finished talking and there was a long silence she turned to him and he looked at her uncertainly.

"Heda are you sure?" He asked and Lexa could see Clarkes confusion and it irritated her

"Yes and if you value your position you will not question me again" she hissed back and watched him blanche then nod before taking a deep breath.

"With the power invested in me I now pronounce you wife and wife" he called out "you may kiss your brides"

Lexa didn't hesitate, it had been too long since she'd had her wife's lips on hers. Stepping forward she cupped Clarke's jaws delicately and leant in to take her houmons mouth gently but firmly. A huge cheer erupted in the church which was echoed by those outside.

Lexa pulled back slightly and turned to the Chancellor giving him a nod letting him know to say what they had discussed.

"Ladies and gentlemen I present to you Heda and Skaiqueen of Trigedakru Mrs Clarke and Lexa Griffin"

"Oh my God" she heard Clarke breathe the same time she heard Abby say

"What?"

Luna coughed out "Holy Fuck" and a few hundred people in the church started to murmur. Lexa merely grinned and kissed a shocked Clarke again quickly before pulling back.

"Lexa what? You're taking my name?" Clarke was stupefied

"I have no last name. However it is Polis and Skaikru tradition. You followed my tradition and now I am following yours"

"God I love you so much" Clarke flung herself at her wife who held her tight "First a ring and now this. Any more surprises?" She asked even as Lexa met Abby's gaze over her wife's shoulders and received an approving nod. Lexa pulled back and gave her wife a wink.

"I might have one or two" she smiled and Clarke couldn't help but smile back, still stunned. "Come we have to go walk the streets and meet the people" she nodded at the Chancellor who led them out, Abby and Luna right behind, followed by their friends and then other guests. They paused on the top of the steps outside while the Chancellor raised his hand and called for quiet. Clarke could swear you could hear a pin drop as he repeated their official and unofficial titles. Clarke and Lexa Griffin. Oh wow. By the amount of roaring going on she figured they approved.