QUICK NOTE: Hi I started rewriting this story over on A03 and i really love that version better. Of course i will finish this version but if you interested in reading the improved version i'll leave the link here. /works/24131266/chapters/58099429

"I need to find Lexa right now." Clarke could feel the worry building up, she knew Lexa could be dead by now. She had no idea what she was running into. There was no waiting, she had to help her.

"Wanheda, we need to get you to the Capitol building where you will be safe."

"Lexa is out there; I'm not leaving without her." Clarke demanded.

"We have our orders; we are to escort you back to Polis." Indra stood her ground.

"You also take your orders from me and I said I'm not going anywhere without Lexa"

"Clarke." Lexa called from the woods, she couldn't tell if she was hurt or not but there was blood on her hands. "We need to get the Capitol building now."

"Lexa, are you hurt?" Clarke grabbed her bloody hands.

"No, it's not mine."

"What the hell is going on? Why is Azgeda attacking?"

"They don't usually have legitimate reasons Clarke, but this doesn't make sense. King Roan and I have no problems. Or so I thought." Lexa clenched her jaw.

"Do You think they missed on purpose, like as some sort of warning?"

"I don't know, but the shooter has been captured, we need to get back to the capital."

When they got to the building polis was completely empty the only people outside were guards. They went straight to meeting room where a man was tied up to a chair.

"Heda, he's not answering any questions, all he said is he has a message he's only willing to tell you." Titus said as the two women walked in the room.

"Speak quickly, you will pay with your life for what you attempted today."

"The Queens army sends their regards; get ready there's about to be a new commander." The man smiled. "Long live the Queen."

Without a second thought Lexa took her sword out and stuck it deep into the man's chest. This is the price anyone would pay for trying to end Clarkes life.

"What does this mean?" Clarke clutched her stomach; she knew exactly what it meant but hearing Lexa say it would make it real.

"Seems some people aren't too happy with Nia's death." Lexa clenched her jaw.

"She died months ago why now? Clarke asked.

"Vengeance has no expiration date. I'm afraid only the dead will see the end of this war with Azgeda." Lexa sighed.

"No, I don't except that, there has to be a way to be peaceful with Azgeda. I refuse to believe this will last forever." Clarke said.

"This feud out lives us all Clarke, Azgeda won't be happy until they hold all the power."

"So, what now." Clarke asks.

"Titus, call upon the armies of the clans, we need to be prepared for anything." Without Azgeda warriors they were back down to twelve which meant this is a fight SkaiKru would participate in.

"Sha Heda." Titus bowed before leaving.

"Just when I thought this was over." Clarke sighed. "We don't even know if Roan has anything to do with this. Who's to say he's not just as confused as us?"

"I will explore every possibility Clarke."

"We will." Clarke corrected her. "Together."

The two spent the day going through strategies, as much as Lexa preferred Clarke to stay as far away from it as possible she knew that was not going to happen. Finally, she convinced the girl to go upstairs and lay down while she continued planning.

"Hey sky princess." Octavia and Raven smiled at the door of Clarke and Lexa's old room.

"Hey guys."

"So, can you guys believe how peaceful and happy it is right now." Raven said sarcastically as she sat on the bed.

"I was really hoping it would last." Clarke sighed.

"We all were."

"Have you guys seen my mom." Clarke asked.

"Her and Kane are downstairs with Lexa trying to figure out if it safe for the Arcadians to leave."

"Everyone's wondering if they'll be safe here or not." Octavia sighed.

"Are we safe?" Raven asked.

"Me and Lexa won't let anything happen to you guys. I promise."

"I heard she was leaving for Azgeda in the morning, I know you were probably upset about that." Octavia said casually.

"SHE'S WHAT?" Clarke yelled.

"Good one O." Raven smacked Octavia.

"I thought she knew." Octavia sighed. "Great Lexa's going to kill me."

"Not if I kill her first." Clarke slipped on her shoes before running downstairs to find Lexa. There was no way she was leaving her to walk into what is most likely a trap.

"Heda a word." Clarke barged in the room filled with ambassadors and war leaders. Of course they looked pissed but she didn't care.

"Clarke." Lexa gave her a confused look. "You can't just interrupt these things."

"Really? Because I thought I was supposed to be a part of them. I am supposed to help you make decisions, right? Because I'm quite sure you're making all of them and I'll just find out when it's already happened."

Lexa looked at the blonde before figuring out what she was talking about. "I'm going to kill Octavia." She said as she rolled her eyes. "I was going to tell you as soon as we got done here."

"So, I don't even get a say?"

"The decisions already been made."

"I'm going with you." Clarke demanded.

"Clarke you are not going." Lexa sighed.

"Then neither are you."

"I'm sorry I didn't consult you on this but now you see why."

"I'm glad I know how this works now. You don't include me in important things when you think I'll disagree with you." Clarke started to walk off.

"That is not what this is Clarke." She grabbed the girl's hand.

"Then what is it?" Clarke stared at the girl and all that came to her mind was how only 48 hours ago they were getting married and none of this was happening.

Lexa tried to give an explanation but everything that came to her mind suddenly seemed inadequate.

"That's what I thought." Clarke sighed.

"Do you know what I would do if something happened to you there?" Lexa's voice cracked.

"Don't even go there Lexa, this isn't about my safety this is about you finding me incompetent when it comes to making useful choices."

"Trust me Clarke I know you are fully capable, but this fight is personal I have to end this before they take another person from me that I care about."

"You know what, maybe we shouldn't have had our bonding ceremony then." Clarke could not even look at Lexa's face.

"How can you even say that?" Lexa said angrily.

"Because I was under the assumption that bonding meant we trusted each other, that your problems were mine, and your fights were mine. And believe me when I say I would go to the ends of the earth fighting for you. Hell, I'll kill Roan myself if he had anything to do with this. I would die for you Lexa; I love you more than anything in this world. Don't you get that? Don't you understand your fights are also mine?"

"Maybe that's our problem then, we keep trying to save each other."

"There's a difference between saving and shielding. You can't shield me from this Lexa, I'm right in the middle of it." Clarke sighed. "I just want to be included Lexa."

"I know and I'm sorry." Lexa grabbed her hands. "I love you more than anything, you do know, that right?'

"I do."

"And as much as you might hate it, I do have to go to Azgeda, and I need you here protecting our people."

"How long?" Clarke sighed.

"Hopefully no longer than a week, we need to talk with Roan, whether he's involved or not we need information from him, and something tells me Ontari has a hand in this as well."

"What if he doesn't talk."

"I won't be giving him much choice."

"And what if they are expecting you to go there and it's a trap?" Clarke shuttered at the thought.

"I will come back to you Clarke, both of you." Lexa kissed the blonde. "I swear it."

"Just do one thing for me." Clarke said.

"Anything."

"Take a radio so I know you're okay."

"I can do that." Lexa smiled.

It was pitch black outside by the time the meetings were over. All decisions were final, even the ones Clarke did not like so much. Lexa was leaving and there was no guarantee she would be back. There was no changing her mind, she was going even if this were a trap even if she would die as soon as she stepped foot on Azgeda land. Even with all the endless possibilities of how this could end Clarke chose not to think about that instead she spent her last couple of hours with Lexa.

"While I'm gone, I need you to stay in our old room at Polis." Lexa said as they walked through the halls up to the room.

"No, I'm staying in the house." Clarke said calmly

"Clarke, I need you safe and there are guards here 24/7." Lexa sighed knowing she was fighting a losing battle.

"Then I'll have guards with me at the house, and Ravens will stay with me."

"Why do you have to fight me on everything."

"You may be the commander Lexa, but you have to realize that in some situations I am in charge." Clarke smirked.

"Even when your safety is at risk?"

"I've kept myself alive this long right."

"That is correct sky girl, but as we've just discussed it isn't just you anymore. The enemy we are fighting wants to destroy me and that means you too. I just need to know that you are safe."

"I promise I will be Lexa; I'll have a guard with me everywhere I go and at the house plus Raven in the house taking care of me like the angel she is."

"This situation is unpredictable Clarke, there could be spies in Polis as we speak. The tower will be safer at least for a couple nights, please." Lexa pleaded to the blonde.

"I want Raven with me." Clarke sighed.

"I'll make sure she has all clearance." Lexa smiled.

"The only reason I'm agreeing this, so you don't have to worry while you're gone."

"I know and I appreciate it."

"It's like your incapable of letting someone else make a decision." Clarke mumbled.

"Clarke don't start this again, please I don't want to leave like this." Lexa sighed.

"When you get back, we have a lot to discuss." Clarke said.

"I'll be back before you know it Skai girl, and Indra has some leads on possible spies for you to follow up on in the morning."

"I love you Tri girl."

"I love you more anything Skai girl." Lexa pressed her lips against her wife's.

"Hurry back to me."

"I will." Lexa promised.