Clarke sat on the wooden steps of the clinic, looking up at the stars.
'Don't tell me you miss it.' Raven said, knocking her shoulder.
'God, no.' Clarke muttered.
Raven handed her the bottle of Monty's moonshine. Clarke took a small sip and immediately grimaced.
'Yeah, it doesn't get any better.' Raven remarked. 'Nyko's back.'
Clarke looked to the tree line and could just make out a figure moving towards them. He was stooped slightly and Clarke realised it was from the size of his bag that was thrown over his shoulder. Instead of moving to help him, Raven turned around and yelled to the inside of the clinic to summon Jasper.
Jasper immediately grumbled but rushed to help Nyko carry everything inside.
'Looks like Octavia came good.' Jasper commented.
He set the bag down in the corner next to the front door and Raven turned and looked at him remove the equipment.
'That's my damn tripod.' Raven muttered.
Clarke turned and immediately recognised the device she had asked Raven to make to help raise patients for when they had unstable hip fractures. It had been stolen from them on their last supply run.
'Did you just see Octavia in TonDC?' Clarke asked casually.
'Indra was there also.' Nyko replied.
Clarke turned back to her drink, lost in thought. It seemed as though Lexa had rightly deferred to Octavia and Indra on this. If they had been involved on the attack on the raiders then it was paramount that Lexa's involvement was kept secret. Azgeda longed for her head and even Skaikru had turned against her. She and Lexa had barely been safe in Arkadia after everyone had discovered the lie.
'No Lexa?' Raven asked and Clarke knew her friend had shot her a glance.
'Octavia said something about her meeting Rosar.'
Clarke immediately took a large gulp of her moonshine while Jasper let out a low whistle.
'Jasper!' Raven shot.
'She's hot.' Jasper shrugged, confused, but then Raven indicated her head towards Clarke his eyes widened in realisation. 'Well, not that hot. I mean, there is hotter-'
'Shut up, Jasper.' Raven sighed.
'I agree.' Nyko interjected. 'Clarke, go rest.'
Clarke spun around where she sat and smiled at him. Nyko was one of the few grounders that ever called her by her name and not the title that represented death.
'You sure you're good here?' She asked.
'We'll be fine.'
Clarke bid her thanks before leaving the moonshine with Raven and walking back through the clinic. It had been built on the designs of both Raven and Wick. Thanks to Monty they had a small communications system set up so they could contact Arkadia but that was relied upon mostly to warn of Azgeda raiders in the area or to arrange supply runs.
Clarke went over to the end bed to check on her loneliest patient. Zoran immediately sat up when he saw Clarke head towards him.
His face was still covered in tunic. He would not let anyone other than Clarke lower it to check him over. His biggest issue had been the state of his feet and severe malnutrition. It had taken Clarke days to get the story out of him. His parents had died on their way to the City of Light and he had made his way alone through the Dead Zone for weeks. Clarke had been stunned when he had asked about a Thelonious and Clarke had to break the news to him that Jaha had died. He was quite possibly the only person who ever mourned Jaha- except perhaps Murphy in his own way.
'When can I leave?' Zoran asked.
'You got somewhere to be?' Clarke asked, quickly checking his feet and applying fresh bandages.
Zoran deflated and Clarke knew why. He had no one and he had no purpose.
'Because I'd quite like it if you could stick around and help us out.' Clarke said.
'How can I help you?' Zoran asked in wonder.
'You know my friend Raven? She's kind of a genius but she could do with some help. She used to have loads of help back at Arkadia with Monty and Wick but now they're kind of stuck there. Do you think you'd be up for it?'
Clarke could not see his expression but she was sure he was beaming if the twinkle in his eyes was anything to go by. Zoran had been fascinated by everything about Skaikru. This would give him a chance to heal and allow him some safety, or at least protection. They may have a tendency for getting attacked regularly but so far no one had been able to kick their asses, as Raven had so gracefully put it.
Clarke left Zoran to rest although she was sure his excitement would impede him on that quest. She headed through the back door and into their very small quarters. In reality, there were four beds that were crammed in a tiny room. They rarely ever slept at the same time, however.
Clarke kicked off her boots and collapsed on her bed, allowing her mind to clear once more.
'Rosar wants to see you.' Murphy grumbled.
'At this time?' Lexa asked, a trace of indignation laced in her voice.
'She is our Azgeda expert.' Murphy replied scathingly and Lexa shot him a questioning look.
'If I remember correctly, you were the one who suggested we bring her with us.' Lexa replied.
'I know.' Murphy groaned. 'And I know that if it wasn't for her spilling Azgeda warrior training secrets and tactics Clarke and the others would probably have been killed by raiders by now.'
'She did accurately work out where a large group of them were camping.' Lexa conceded.
'I just don't like-'
Lexa quirked a brow in amusement when Murphy faltered unsure, and he waved his arms looking slightly hopeless.
'Oh, fuck it,' Murphy hissed, 'I don't like her with you.'
Lexa was aware she should more than likely scold Murphy for his foolishness and for overstepping but she couldn't help but be touched by his loyalty to both her and Clarke when he of all people could argue that they were responsible for Emori's death. Even the remaining population at TonDC had not been happy when she had arrived here a month ago. Everyone across the land held her accountable for the deaths due to the radiation but Murphy had remained loyal.
'Thank you.' Lexa said quietly.
'Thank you?' Murphy repeated, baffled.
'Yes.' Lexa nodded and Murphy understood that he was dismissed.
She watched as Murphy exited but she heard him mutter a slew of curse words and her brow furrowed when she saw Rosar enter wearing her night gown. Lexa forced an impassive expression upon her face. They still required Rosar.
'You wished to have an audience with me?' Lexa prompted and she hoped the formality would remind Rosar of her position.
Rosar smirked. She slowly reached to the straps of her nightgown and pulled them down, letting the garment fall to the floor.
'Leave.' Lexa told her a bored voice.
'I wish only to serve Heda.' Rosar smirked, stepping closer.
'Then leave or I will have my guards drag you out of here.' Lexa said, her steely gaze never leaving Rosar's eyes which were full of hunger.
'Clarke isn't here, if you're worried...'
'Do not utter her name. She is my wife. It does not matter where she is.' Lexa replied icily.
'Anybody would want this, Lexa. Anybody would take it. You are Heda. You have needs.'
'I am not anybody. The only requirement I have for you is your exit.' Lexa said and she stopped to pick up the nightgown and casually flicked it at Rosar who stepped back in shock.
Her face flushed in anger and she threw the gown back over her head before storming out of the door.
Clarke rolled over in her bed when she heard the door open. A smile instantly met her at the sight of Lexa.
'You're late.' Clarke smirked.
'There's no time here, Clarke.' Lexa reminded her, as she lay down at her side.
Clarke sighed contentedly as Lexa brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. Clarke shuffled closer on the bed to Lexa and their feet immediately tangled.
'Any moment your attention isn't entirely focused upon me is a wasted moment.' Clarke retorted.
'You are exceptionally demanding.' Lexa replied, smiling.
Clarke laced her fingers with Lexa's and stared down at their entwined hands. It reminded her of when they had woken up from having saved the world, or so they had thought. Clarke quickly banished those memories, not wanting to dwell on all that had happened. She squeezed Lexa's hand. She never wanted to let Lexa go.
'Were you with Rosar?' Clarke asked, tensing slightly.
'Clarke, I care nothing for her.' Lexa vowed.
'I just miss you.' Clarke admitted sadly.
'I know.' Lexa replied and she reached forwards to kiss Clarke softly.
As their lips met, Clarke pulled Lexa closer and gently rolled them so that she was straddling Lexa. Lexa hummed in contentment at their closeness and they continued to kiss slowly. Clarke pulled back, and took both of Lexa's hands in hers.
'I could stay like this forever.' Clarke told her earnestly.
'We do have forever.' Lexa replied, pulling Clarke back down again.
Clarke moaned as she felt Lexa's tongue slide across hers. She pressed more firmly against Lexa, wanting to be completely embedded in her existence. She missed getting her fingers caught in the braids of Lexa's hair, she had longed for the scent of Lexa to overwhelm her this much again, she'd missed how their bodies molded together.
Lexa carefully unbuttoned Clarke's pants and slid them down, with her underwear. Clarke hissed slightly at the cool hair but she was pushed up as Lexa removed her top. Clarke didn't have a chance to reconnect their lips as Lexa rolled her so that she was now staring up into green eyes full of lust and love.
Clarke could only watch in adoration as Lexa began to strip herself. Clarke made no moves to touch her skin. She just needed to see her for a moment, to take in all of Lexa and memorise all of her as if she was about to sketch her love once more.
Lexa lowered herself again and brushed her nose against Clarke's tenderly.
'Are you okay?' Lexa whispered.
'This is everything.' Clarke answered, finally kissing Lexa once more and running her hands over Lexa's stomach and up to the curves of her breasts.
Lexa gasped as Clarke began to tease her breasts with her deft fingers and she bit and sucked on Clarke's bottom lip lightly. Clarke felt Lexa smirk against her when she released another moan.
She had wanted nothing more than to be with Lexa. She lost herself to this place whenever she could but she would not Lexa simply take whatever she wanted. She would always rise to any challenge.
Clarke snaked her arm around Lexa's back to steady her as she lifted them both onto their knees.
'That's how it's going to be?' Lexa laughed.
'Exactly how I want it.' Clarke retorted and Lexa laughed again against her lips.
Their fingers roamed each other as they continued to kiss passionately. Clarke could tell Lexa was steadily losing control. As Clarke's hands played with her inner thighs, Lexa rested her head on Clarke's shoulder and bit the skin lightly as she released a shaky breath.
'Clarke...'
It was a breathy whisper of want and Clarke leaned back so that Lexa was forced to look at her. Clarke tenderly brushed Lexa's hair back behind her ears. It was now fairly tangled and the braids had come loose. Lexa's eyes were clouded with lust and her lips were swollen and parted. Clarke cupped her cheeks before smiling fully and kissing Lexa tenderly, and lowering her hands to Lexa's wet folds.
Lexa gasped at the contact and Clarke struggled not to release her own curses at the feeling of Lexa around her. She was so wet. Clarke pressed a searing kiss to Lexa's lips and Lexa instantly deepened it. Clarke's lust was set on fire by Lexa's hot core. She ached to slip her fingers fully inside but she continued to toy with her. She could have kept Lexa like this forever.
She moaned again in surprise when suddenly Lexa's fingers were parting her own folds and were intent upon extracting as much pleasure as they could. Clarke's kisses raged against Lexa's lips until desire overtook her. She couldn't focus on anything but her own fingers and Lexa's as they moved within her. She rested her head against Lexa's collar bone and panted quicker with each passing moment. Clarke could feel Lexa's own heavy breathing and Lexa's nose was buried in her hair. Clarke cried out loudly when she felt Lexa finally reach her orgasm. Her own triggered by Lexa's cries of ecstasy.
Clarke continued to rest heavily against Lexa who wrapped one arm around her. Clarke turned her head to Lexa's face slightly and watched as Lexa licked each finger, while she still held Clarke securely to her.
Clarke smiled happily and Lexa moved them to the top of the bed and gently guided them both to lie down. Clarke's fingers started tracing delicate patterns over Lexa's hip and thigh. They were quiet for a long time, content to simply be with each other.
'Come back to me.' Lexa finally whispered.
Clarke continued to stare as her own fingers carried on their route. She couldn't look in Lexa's eyes and see the longing and hurt. It would break something inside her. She didn't know where that would lead.
'I'm with you.' Clarke replied quietly. 'I'm right here.'
'There is no here.' Lexa sighed and Clarke could tell annoyance was creeping under skin.
'Yes, there is. This place is real.' Clarke said.
'I need you back with me in life.' Lexa told her firmly.
'Let's not do this again.' Clarke pleaded.
'How long will you continue to run for?'
'I'm not running.' Clarke replied, eyes welling. 'I'm doing this for everyone, including you.'
'We both get to decide how we want to live our lives, Clarke.' Lexa challenged.
'There is no living in that world, Lexa.'
Clarke raised herself on the bed, sure she could here Raven's voice.
'I have to go.' Clarke said quickly but regretfully.
'What is it?' Lexa asked, instantly rising too.
'Raven, I don't know. Better not be Azgeda.' Clarke leaned across the bed to capture Lexa's lips one final time.
Author's Note: Clexa can never really stay away from each other. Being in two different places can't stop them ;) So I didn't just want to get rid of the Flame and the mini Flame as tbh there was no reason too. I like the technology and even though it isn't as necessary now plot wise I just don't see why either of them would ever want to destroy it. Plus, I did want a nice scene with them just for some stuff that's in store. Spoiler alert: We will get some 'true' Clexa scenes though. It is taking a bit of time just to set up the plot as there are some quite heavy things coming up. Azgeda will trigger a lot of issues between them all and obviously they need to figure out how to get Lexa back in Polis and join the coalition once more. There are also going to be major character deaths and some will be fairly soon. Don't worry- none of them are lesbians.
