The sun had just risen into the sky, giving the forest a beautiful morning glow. The air was fresh and crisp. The birds were singing their morning song. Lexa stood atop a hill looking over her camp with a smile tugging at her lips, thanks to the now peaceful nature of her camp. Her only worry being her trip to Camp Jaha. She can only hope all goes well and her peaceful mornings can continue.

Clarke stood and watched Lexa from the shadows. She watched as the sun hit Lexa's face causing her to almost glow. Clarke couldn't help but admire the sparkle in Lexa's eyes as she watched over her people with pride and content. It caused a sad smile to form as she prayed that there could be more mornings like this, where Lexa could just be Lexa. Standing there, Lexa looked so strong, young, happy, and oh so beautiful. Yes, beautiful. Clarke knew she was attracted to Lexa, and these last few days Lexa brought back the warmness to her heart, but she never stopped and really looked at Lexa. Clarke was only with Lexa for a few months before the mountain and there was so much going on around them, as well as within herself, that she never truly had a moment to really see Lexa.

Her eyes, so green, like the leaves of the forest around them. So deep, that if you weren't careful you could get lost in them. So powerful, that they could make the strongest of warriors fear her. Yet so soft, that if you looked close enough you could see the whirlwind of emotions she hides behind her mask.

Then, there's her jaw line, so sharp yet goes on for miles. Those pink plump lips that are just so lushes and kissable. That wild brown hair that shows off her power as a warrior, yet makes you want to run your hands through it as if to tame it. Clarke wanted nothing more then to capture Lexa's beauty in a sketch. Not just her beauty, but her power and down right sexiness as well. Clarke knew that she could watch Lexa for hours and never get bored of her.

A loud sigh pulled Clarke away from her thoughts.

"Your staring Clarke" Lexa said as she turned around. Green meeting blue. Clarke felt her pulse quicken and a flush rise in her cheeks. Clarke closed her eyes, steadying herself. Never has Lexa brought out this much of a reaction before. It was a bit scary, but she wasn't going to run from it this time. Things were different now. There was no war to fight. Her people were safe. She no longer needed Lexa to guide her. She was stronger now, able to stand on her own two feet as Lexa's equal. Able to protect and maintain the peace they worked so hard for. Finally, they had a chance to start living, and Clarke was ready to do so by Lexa's side. It was time to show Lexa that love is not a sign of your weakness, but your greatest strength.

Lexa watched as Clarke closed her eyes and took a step back. She truly admired the woman before her. So brave, so beautiful, and a heart full of kindness and strength. She does not know why Clarke forgave her, but she knows if Clarke lets her, she will do everything in her power to make her happy. She will stand by Clarke's side and learn to love again.

The sounds of Ton DC waking up and starting its day floated up the hill breaking Lexa and Clarke out of the little trance they were in. As they looked at each other again, they shared a small smile before heading towards the gates to meet up with Octavia and Lincoln.

"Wow someone has gone full grounder," Octavia said with a smile as they headed towards Camp Jaha. Clarke just ironed her comment as she put on her hood and adjusted it so that it would hide her face better. It was quite the walk and Clarke was sure she would need her energy for when she faced her people, especially her mom. "Just remember no one is to know who I am yet so for now refer to me as Okami"

"Okami. Where the heck did you get that name from?"

"It means wolf in some language from the old world. The original master of the lost souls spoke that language."

"Right, the whole sharing your soul with a wolf while fighting drunk thing"

"Really Octavia?"

"What, it was a long story, and that's what I got out of it. Doesn't mean I don't think you and Niami here aren't kick ass"

Clarke just sighed as Niami's ears shot up upon hearing her name. Octavia gave Niami a pat on the head before making her way to the front of the group.

After about an hour, they were finally nearing camp Jaha. As they came upon the gates, Lexa turned to Clarke and asked "Ready?"

"Ready as I'll ever be," Clarke replied with a sigh. Octavia and Lincoln entered the camp with Lexa and Clarke right behind them.

"What are you doing here?" calls a voice from behind them

"Relax Bell, we are just here to talk."

Lexa turned around and took a step forward so that she was facing Bellamy now.

"I would like to talk to Abby. She is the one in charge correct?"

"What for?" Bellamy takes a step towards Lexa while gripping his gun, causing Lexa to tighten the hold on the handle of her sword. Before things got out of hand, another voice yelled at them from across the camp.

"What the hell are you doing here!" They all turn to see Abby walking towards them full of anger and with a hand full of guards.

"Well this should be fun" Octavia chirps in from the back. Clarke turns back and gives Octavia a "your not helping look" as Lexa heads towards Abby to greet her.

"I wish to discuss something with you, Abby of the sky people."

"I have no interest in any thing you have to say"

"I assure you it will be beneficial for both our people"

"Do you expect me to believe that you care about my people now. After you betrayed us, betrayed my daughter. All you have ever done is bring pain and death to my people."

"I understand your concerns, but I did what I needed to do for my people, and now I'm doing what I can for yours."

Lexa tilts her head towards Clarke, getting a reassuring nod in return.

"I will not leave until we talk"

"I say other wise"

Abby motions to the guards with her head and they raise their weapons. Clarke stands beside Lexa with her hand on her dagger as Lincoln and Octavia draw their swords

"I do not believe that to be wise Abby of the sky people. All you would be doing is starting a fight you cannot win"

"Oh trust me commander we are much stronger than you think and will take on anything that comes our way"

"You were weak once and your still weak. Don't overestimate your power against us."

Lexa took a step closer to Abby, anger evident in her voice.

"You have only survived this long because I have allowed it. I am growing tired of this. Lower your weapons now!"

Anger flashes in Abby's eyes

"I'll show you who is weak," Abby says as she spits at Lexa.

Lexa snaps and draws her sword but Clarke is faster, and in a blink of an eye she has her dagger pressed against her mother's throat. Everyone freezes not sure what to do and Clarke leans in and whispers,

"If I were you I would listen to the commander. You should have learned by now that our narrow way of thinking and rash actions always lead to death."

Abby shifts her gaze quickly at the sound of that voice. It's been far too long since she has heard that voice, her daughter's voice. Abby searches the face under the mask finding her daughter's stormy blue eyes. Abby's heart tightens at the pain and anger in her daughter's eyes, but she can also see how Clarke's eyes beg for her to understand and listen. After what seemed like hours, but are only a few minutes, Clarke lowers her dagger and returns to Lexa's side. Abby motions for her guards to lower their weapons.

Lexa returns her sword to her sheath as Clarke turns to her and says,

"Seems like this is a waste of our time. They prefer death over salvation" before walking off towards the gate. Lexa follows Clarke but gives one last look at Abby.

"Next time you treat me in such a manner your fate will be sealed with my sword." with that Lexa, along with Lincoln and Octavia, head towards the camp's gates. Just as they reach the gates and are about to leave, they hear someone shouting.

"Wait!"

Hope you enjoyed. please review. I will try to get the next chapter up soon.

Thanks to my friends who helped me edit this