A/N: okay,got a little review on the last chapter about formatting. So,I tried this. Let me know if this is better?
-postive/constructive reviews are appreciated.
Indigo looked at his little sisters,deciding if it was worth telling the truth. He looked back at Clarke and Lexa with an exaggerated sigh."Its a long story,how long do you have?"
"I have time" Clarke said annoyed,"I dont care how long the story is. I want to know,I want it all"
Indigo shrugged as if to say 'I warned you',the proceeded to tell the story. "I was 15 when it all went down. Thats probably why you dont recognize me."
"What?" Clarke said more than a little confused
"We've met Clarke." Indigo began,"The day you had your baby. Do you remember?"
"Oh My God!" Clarke said,realizing just where she's seen Indigo before.
"What" said Lexa,concerned.
"He was there after I had Finley." Clarke began,the memories of Finleys birth floating around her head. "I was hunting when I knew something wasnt right with the baby,and tried making it back to the cave. I tripped on something and fell."
"My mother found you,you woke not long after we got you settled" Indigo said "She helped you give birth"
"She took Finley from me right after she was born to get her cleaned up. You brought her back to me" Clarke said remembering that small little detail from that night.
"I brought a baby back to you"
"What?" Clarke was still a little confused. Why was Indigo beating around the bush so much. Was it really that hard to just tell the truth?
"I didnt bring your child back to you" Indigo bega,Clarkes heart dropped. "When my mom took your baby to get cleaned off,she asked me to switch them"
"Switch them?" Clarke said. "Switch who?"
"My sister,for your daughter" Indigo said looking down at Echo,then back at Clarke. "My baby sister was a week old at the time. She was a Night Blood. My mom asked me to bring Echo and give her to you so that she would be raised without knowing. Without anyone knowing."
"You took my baby?" Clarke shouted,it took all she had not to kill Indigo right there.
Indigo sighed,it was almost a minute before he spoke again. "It was wrong,I see that. Expecially now that Ech- Finley is living here.
Being raised to be the next Commander." Indigo glared at Lexa,there was no doubt that he harboured,hate? Resentment? Both,towards Lexa.
"Finley isnt in line to be the next anything" Lexa said in defense of her choices,"She is being trained as a warrior,because that is her birthright." Lexa would have had a few more choice words for Indigo but a little voice spoke up.
Echo looked over at Clarke. "So you're my real mom?" Clarke just looked at Echo,how could this little girl be hers?
How could everything change so much,in so little time. She knew she would love Echo just as much as she loved Finley,but what would happen? She couldnt just switch them back,not after all these years. Could she rip Echo from her family? Clarke knew that she couldnt,wouldnt,give up Finley.
Clarke just smiled at Echo,"I guess so,little one"
"Now What?" Wren spoke up,asking the question that was on everyones mind.
"I dont know" Clarke said honestly. She just wanted to go back in time. Before any of this came out. The truth hurts.
"We can switch them back" The words flew out of Indigos mouth,as if he didnt even care if he lost Echo. "You take Echo,Wren and I will leave with Finley"
"What?" Wren shouted
"Not Happening. Im not letting Finley go. I'm also not letting Echo go." Clarke said,she would fight for both if she had to,and she knew Lexa would back her up.
"You know what,keep them both. I dont even care,she's been nothing but a burden since mother died." Indgio turned to leave,motioning for Wren to follow. "Come Wren. We're going home! NOW!" he yelled,but Wren didnt budge.
"Wren?" Echo said looking up at her big sister.
"Now Wren" Indigo shouted.
Wren was torn between her brother and sister. She didnt want Indigo to be mad at her if she stay,but she also didnt want to leave Echo. "I-" Wren began looking from Echo,who had tears falling down her cheeks,over to Indigo who looked like he was about to kill someone. That someone right now,being unknown. "I cant leave her!"
"She's not your sister" Indigo said,shifting his weight. Wren knew he was going to grab her.
"She is my sister,and she's scared"
"What are you going to do Wren,these people dont want you!" Indigo grabbed Wren's arm a little too hard. She winced at the pain but didnt make a sound. He looked her in the eyes."If you dont come with me,no one will ever want you"
"Thats a lie" Lexa said,walking over and physically removing Indigo's hand from Wren. Without another word Lexa took Wren by the hand and lead her out of the room. Clarke followed them out with Echo at her side. Lexa said something to the guard stationed outside of the Throne Room,and the 4 of them made their way to Lexa's room.
"Are you okay Clarke?" Lexa asked the moment they were behind closed doors.
"Honestly? Im in shock,what are we going to do Lexa?" Clarke asked looking at the two little girls that were standing together,both looking terrified.
Lexa looked at the girls and gave them a little smile. "We make them feel at home. Wren,are you okay?"
Wren nodded,letting a tear escape. "Why was he being so mean?"
"I dont know little one" Lexa kneeled down so she was eye level with Wren. "You're wanted,dont ever forget that."
Wren leaned over and wrapped her arms around Lexa,and just held on tight. Lexa held the little girl,and she would for as long as Wren needed her too. "It's going to be okay"
Clarke smiled at the two of them,knowing in time,everything would be okay. She placed her hand gently on Lexa's shoulder,before heading to the door. "Im going to check on Finley,I'll be back"
"Wait! We'll come with you" Lexa stood up taking Wren and Echo by the hands. The four of them walked out of the room and down the hall to Clarke's room. When they walked in they saw Aden sitting on the bed looking through an old book,Finley asleep beside him.
He looked up when he heard them enter the room.
"Hey!"
"How was she?" Clarke asked,knowing the answer before Aden even replied. Finley was fine,she was always fine when she was with Aden. Her brother. "Thanks for watching her Aden"
"Anytime" Aden smile,then turned his attention to Wren and Echo. "Whats going on?"
"Nothing you need to worry about" Lexa answered quickly.
"I know you're lying" Aden said,then shrugged it off. "I know you'll tell me when the times right though"
"Can you show Wren and Echo around please" Lexa asked
"I guess so?" Aden said,a little confused.
"I will explain soon,Aden" Lexa said.
"I know you will" he said,then looked at the girls. "Come with me"
"Do not leave the tower" the tone in Lexa's voice told Aden that his wasnt to disobey his mothers order. He just nodded before leaving with the two girls closely behind him.
"What are we going to do about them?" Clarke asked walking over to the couch and sitting down. Lexa walked over and sat down next to her.
"What do you want to do?"
"I want to raise my daughter. But its not that simple,its been 6 years. She doesnt know me. How is Finely going to feel?
What about Wren" nearly everything Clarke thought about this situation spilled out.
"You're thinking too much Clarke" Lexa smiled,placing her hand in Clarkes.
"Maybe"
"Just take it day by day. Dont force Finley into anything. Dont force Echo into anything. They will adjust"
"And Wren?"
"It will all work out,I promise" Lexa leaned over and kissed Clarke. In that moment she knew that Lexa was right.
Everything was going to be,it was just going to take time.
