Chapter 30: What happens in the throne room…
The next morning went by swiftly, after getting checked by Abby, Clarke joined everyone in the training yard. She herself wasn't training but she liked to watch the Nightblood's and any other citizens spar.
When she arrived today Raven was there along with Luna who seemed to be teaching her how to fight. She walked by the girls and joined max who was seated near a clearing watching the girls.
"Hi." Clarke greeted her brother-in-law.
"Clarke." Max nodded not giving her much attention. Even though they haven't been here long Clarke could tell Max didn't like her much. He never really held much of a conversation with her beside pleasantries, so she didn't know why he hated her.
"I owe you an apology, I understand if your mad at me for the fire situation. I know Luna means the world to you and my negligence almost cost her, her life so I'm sorry."
Max paused for a second and stared at the girl.
"Luna does mean the world to me, so I appreciate your apology even though it's unnecessary. It wasn't you fault things fell through plus you guys are alive and that's all that matters."
"So, you don't hate me? I mean besides this situation it just seemed like you hated me."
"I don't hate you Clarke, I'm sorry if I've come off a little cold but it's strange being back here. When I left my sister wasn't this fearless leader that everyone loved, she was just my little sister with the special blood. Now that I'm back she's older with a family and an amazing legacy and I just hate that I missed that." Max sighed.
"I'm sure Lexa felt that way about you as well. Even though you guys won't get that time back there's still time to make new memories together now. I know it may not seem like the best time to do that, but we have to take every moment we get." Clarke smiled. "I know Lexa is ecstatic to have you guys back, and even though we've just met I'm glad you guys are back too."
"You're very good with words Clarke, she's lucky to have you."
"I'm the lucky one, Lexa's saved me more times than I can count."
"I'm glad she found someone; I remember hearing about Costia. I hated I couldn't be here for her during that." Max sighed.
"Did you know her well?"
"After Lexa was brought to Polis is would visit her pretty often, it's how I met Luna. During my visits I would notice Lexa and costia spending time together but me and her only shared a few conversations. Even then I knew how Lexa felt about her."
"What was she like before she became the commander?"
"She was so many things but if I had to pick one thing, I'd say she was very hilarious." Max laughed. "Ever since she was a kid, she'd been a jokester, during training her and Luna always pulled pranks on the other kids. Titus hated it of course but it was always funny."
"Titus hates everything." Clarke laughed.
"That is absolutely true, but he also never liked that Luna and Lexa were friends. He said there was no point in it since they would have to kill each other one day. He did everything he could to make them hate each other but it never worked, they always stuck together."
"That's what true friends do." Luna smiled joining her husband and Clarke.
"I see you've worn out my friend." Clarke pointed to Raven who was laying in the grass dripping in sweat.
"She asked me to train her, I told her I wouldn't hold back." Luna smirked. "How are you Skai girl? Lexa didn't give you too much of a hard time, did she?"
"She didn't give me a hard time at all actually."
"I told you she was just worried."
"I wanted to thank you for indulging my idea even when you knew it would turn out terribly."
"Clarke, I didn't think it would turn out terribly I just wanted you to be careful." Luna flashed a warm smile.
"Either way I'm sorry I almost got you killed." Clarke sighed.
"You don't owe any of us an apology Clarke, I know it was your plan, but it wasn't your fault. If you want to blame someone blame Ontari and her spies, we were lucky but there are people actually dying. We need to focus on that, so stop apologizing because none of us blame you."
"Fine, but still thanks for being here for me."
"Your welcome Skai girl." Luna smiled.
"Clarkeeee!" Raven whined still laying in the grass. "I think I'm dying; everything hurts!"
"I should get her inside; I'll see you guys later."
Clarke walked over to Raven grabbing her throwing one of her arms around her neck.
"You know I'm pregnant right, you're going to have to help me out here. I can't support all your weight."
"Are you really calling me fat right now while I'm already on my death bed." Raven dragged her body beside Clarke as they entered the tower.
"Even though I know you want me to tell you that your body is bangin just to give your ego a boost I will anyways. Raven your body is bangin."
"It never hurts to hear someone say it." Raven smirked.
"Clarke? Raven are you alright?" Lexa asked approaching them with a confused look.
"Your friend Luna attacked me."
"What?" Lexa asked with a furious look on her face, even though Raven and she had their issues they still cared for one another and she wasn't ok with anyone attacking the girl. "Where is she?"
"Lexa calm down over dramatic here means to say Luna was training her." Clarke nudged her friend.
"But it was nice to know you care sexy Lexi." Raven smirked.
"Of course, I care Raven, but if you no longer want to train with Luna, I'd be happy to take over." Lexa smiled.
"No!" Raven yelled, which turned a few heads. "I mean Luna's fine I'm just out of shape, now if you don't mind, I'm going to crawl to my room and die peacefully."
"I can help." Clarke called after the girl whose limp was worsened by workout.
"No, you're pregnant you shouldn't be supporting all my weight." Raven said mocking Clarke's words.
"That's very considerate of you." Clarke rolled her eyes.
"Love you princess." Raven called disappearing down the hall.
"So sexy Lexi are you busy right now?" Clarke turned her attention to the brunette.
"I was just heading to meet Roan; we're questioning the spies today." Lexa watched the blonde face turn sour.
"Oh." That was all Clarke could conjure up.
"Would you like to join us?"
"I thought I was stepping back."
"You are I just thought I would give you the option."
"Well I think I'll pass, I actually wanted to ask if I could go to the house. I know we can't stay there yet but I'd like to grab a few things."
"Ok, if you want to wait for me, I'll join you." Lexa suggested.
"No, it's ok, your busy and it will just take me a minute."
"Ok." Lexa said, looking behind Clarke seeing Alix walking up to them. "Take Alix."
"Take Alix where?" Alix smiled walking up to the girls.
"I just need to stop by our house to get a few things." Clarke answered.
"Well let's go, I was coming to see you anyways."
"I'll see you soon." Lexa kissed the girls head.
"Where's she going?" Alix asked.
"They're questioning the spies today."
"Oh, and you didn't want to be there?"
"Right now, my wants aren't important." Clarke sighed.
"Of course, they are."
"I just mean taking a step back is what I need, even if it isn't what I want."
"I understand that." Alix grabbed the blonde hand as they walked in the woods. "I'm glad you're ok by the way. Elena and Theo have been begging to see you since they found out what happened."
"How are they?"
"Ever since the attacks started, training time has been doubled so they've been worried about that."
"Have you been worried?" Clarke turned to the girl.
"You know I'm always worried."
"I know but I also know your kids and they're always cautious."
"I wish they didn't have to be cautious." Alix sighed.
"Me too." Although Clarke didn't know everything about the conclave, she was curious why people with such rare blood would kill each other for leadership. She knew Lexa was working on some sort of change for Nightblood's but that was on the backburner until they beat their newest battle.
Clarke hadn't been to her and Lexa's house since the day after their wedding almost a week ago. Everything was how they left it thanks to the 24-hour guards watching over it.
Entering her room, she hadn't realized how much she missed her little home. The tower wasn't bad, but this was her and Lexa's space away from everything.
"You ok?" Alix asked.
"Yeah, I just." Clarke paused for second. "I just don't have any clothes that fit."
"I know how that feels, how about we stop by Tara's shop."
"That's probably a good idea. I just need to grab a few more things."
After getting some art supplies from her room she went into the baby room for a few books. She grabbed Lexa's favorite Greek mythology book and a few other books to keep her busy.
As her and Alix walked back to the tower her mind drifted to Lexa. Her mind wouldn't let her think of anything else, she wanted to know what the spies were saying. Of course, she could just ask the girl but she wanted to be there by her side.
"We haven't been gone long I'm sure she's still down there." Alix said as if she had just read Clarkes mind. "I know you're thinking about it."
"I'm just curious."
"So then let's go down there." Alix suggested.
Clarke wanted to go, she wanted to face the people who tried to kill her not only once but twice. She needed to.
"Fine, let's go."
As Clarke and Alix walked into the building, they were greeted by guards who escorted them to the dungeons where they kept the prisoners. When they got to the door Clarke stopped hearing Lexa's voice.
"Wait, can we just listen from here." Clarke looked at Alix. "I don't think I want to go all the way in."
"Of course."
"How long have you been working for Ontari?" A male voice Clarke could assume was Roan asked.
"I wouldn't call it working for her." Someone replied.
"You are here doing her bidding; I would classify that as working for her." Lexa said.
"It's never that simple in Azgeda, you should know that better than anyone Roan."
"Are you saying you don't have a choice?"
"I'm saying there is nothing I can tell you that would help."
"Then you'll die sooner than I anticipated." Lexa said plainly. "Let's talk to the other one."
There was shuffling down the halls before anyone else spoke.
"Where is Ontari?" Roan asked the next spy.
"Even if I knew I wouldn't tell a traitor like you."
"If you want to live then you should." Roan replied.
"I'm not naïve, none of us will live no matter the information we give you."
"Then you have nothing to say?" Lexa asked.
"You'll all be dead soon, including the sky girl. My death will be validated with your deaths." The spy smiled.
"The only person dying is Ontari, maybe I'll even let you live long enough to see me slit her throat." Lexa smiled which only made the spy angrier.
"This was useless." Clarke could hear the voices getting closer to the door.
"Did you really think they would tell us anything?" Lexa asked opening the door.
"I didn't have many expectations honestly."
"Clarke?" Lexa stared at her wife and Aunt, at first glance it looked like there were sneaking to hear what was going on.
"Clarke, good to see you again." Roan said to the blonde.
"You as well."
"What are you doing?
"I was going to come in." Clarke said. "I just wanted to hear what they were saying without seeing them."
"Unfortunately, there wasn't much to hear." Lexa sighed.
"So, what's your next move?" Clarke asked.
"At this moment? Eat dinner with my family." Lexa smiled. "Training should almost be over right?"
"Yes, I'll go collect my children then join you guys." Alix said.
"It's a little early for dinner." Clarke said, it couldn't be no later than 5 o'clock and they usually ate around sunset.
"I'm enforcing a curfew, until we find Ontari I don't think it's wise for people to be roaming Polis."
"That's probably for the best."
"Roan would you like to join us?" Lexa asked.
"Eat dinner with your family?" Roan asked confusingly.
"Yes, you do eat right?" Lexa raised her eyebrow, her sarcasm taking Roan by surprise.
"Another joke, wow Lexa you're really on a roll." Clarke whispered in the girl's ear causing her to smile.
"Of course, I eat I just mean are you sure you want me to join you?"
"Why not, it's fine with you right?" Lexa turned to Clarke.
"Of course."
"Then let's go eat." Lexa motioned towards the dining area.
When they arrived, everyone was waiting for them. Lexa loved that she had this many people in her life that she cared about. In the past this would've been something that she feared because the more people she cared about the more she had to lose. This time around though she didn't plan on losing anyone.
During dinner one mentioned what was happening around them, they didn't talk about the attacks and they didn't mention Ontari. Instead they enjoyed each other's company, even Roan seemed to be having a good time.
After dinner Clarke decided to go to the library while Lexa finished up with Roan. She was tired of sitting around even though it was her choice, she needed to be useful. So instead of doing nothing she decided to read up on the conclave.
If there was even the slightest chance her baby could have the blood she wanted to be prepared, and even if she wasn't, she owed it to Alix to try and help.
There weren't many books on anything that happened after the bombs which she expected. She had hoped there would be handwritten notes or even journals detailing how trikru had built their society, but she couldn't find anything.
"Wanheda." A voice called behind Clarke.
When she turned around, she found Titus lingering by the door with his one expression he always sports.
"Titus." To say the man doesn't like her would be an understatement but at the very least since her and Lexa's ceremony he did respect her.
"Heda would like you to join her in the throne room."
"Ok, thank you. I'll put these away and I'll be right down." Titus nodded before walking back down the hall.
After Clarke put all her books away, she walked downstairs to the throne room where Lexa, Roan, Abby, and Kane were waiting. Seeing them all together gave a her a bad vibe, the only reason they all would be talking would be if something happened.
"You wanted to see me?" Clarke tried to read Lexa's face, but it was blank, she had her mask on. Something was wrong. "What happened?"
"Arkadia was attacked." Kane replied.
"When?" Clarke knew this wasn't good, half the Arkadia citizen were still in Polis from the wedding but the other half was at the camp.
"In the past hour or so. When we came here for the wedding, I left Miller in charge of the guard. He radioed us not long ago letting us know what happened."
"Is anyone hurt?" Clarke asked but she didn't need an answer, Kane's face said it all.
"We don't have exact numbers but from what I was told they tried to set the camp on fire. They started with the guard shack and it spread to housing quarters, it collapsed before anyone could escape. We don't know who was all in there yet." Clarke could see the heartbreak in Abby and Kane's eyes, she knew they would blame themselves for not being there even if there was nothing they could do.
"We're heading back to Arkadia tonight." Abby said.
"Can't you wait until morning what if they attack while you travel?"
"Our people need us Clarke, they need their Leader. Everyone is scared and the wounded need reinforcements."
"When do you leave?"
"Now, we wanted to let you know what was happening before we left." Abby said.
"After you've cared for your wounded you must bring them to Polis." Lexa said.
"That's very kind Commander but we've imposed enough." Kane replied.
"Your people are my people Chancellor; we have plenty of room. Once they are here and safe, we will discuss rebuilding Arkadia. I promise you Ontari will pay for this."
"Thank you, Commander, hopefully we'll be back in a few days." Kane nodded. "I'll wait for you in the rover." Kane said to Abby who nodded.
"Be safe." Clarke looked at her mother trying to memorize everything about her, and she hated herself for it. She didn't want to think this was the last time she would see her mother, but it was a possibility.
"Take care of yourself, both of you." Abby said as Lexa stood beside Clarke.
"We will." Lexa offered a smile.
"We'll see each other soon." Abby hugged both girls before heading outside to the rover. Clarke wanted to follow but she couldn't, watching that rover drive away would only make this worse.
"Are you ok?" Lexa asked Clarke who stood staring at the door. "They'll be fine."
"How do you know that."
"I don't." Lexa sighed. "But I have faith and you should too."
"I'm trying to." Clarke felt like she was losing, this battle has been one sided. They haven't attacked anyone, yet their people kept dying. "We have to do something."
"We're trying, but until we locate Ontari and her army there's nothing we can do." Lexa exhaled.
"You can't hide an army; they have to be here somewhere." Clarke was beyond frustrated; more people were going to die if they didn't figure this out.
"Ontari planned this well Clarke." Roan replied, who up until this point Clarke forgot was there. "She has A.L.L.I. Es and people willing to help her whether that's out of fear or loyalty."
"So, we find her A.L.L.I. Es, anyone who is helping her has to have been loyal to Nia. What clans were willing to follow her?" Clarke asked.
"They all were the day they voted against me." Lexa said.
"My mother had more enemies than A.L.L.I. Es, none of the clan leaders liked her they feared her. Voting against her would've been a death wish on their clans, so they voted against Lexa because they thought they were doing right by their people. I can't imagine they'd betray Lexa now for Ontari who has no real power." Roan said.
"So, then they wouldn't be able to hide within the clans, there has to be somewhere else they could be." She needed to figure this out.
"They're out there somewhere and we will figure it out, but now I need to get you to bed. We'll discuss tomorrow with a fresh mind." Lexa said.
"I'm fine Lexa, it's not that late."
"Well what if I'm tired?"
"It has been a long day, maybe with a good night's rest we'll uncover something we missed." Roan added.
"Fine." Clarke sighed.
"Goodnight Roan."
"Commander, Wanheda." Roan nodded before leaving the room.
"Everything will be ok Clarke." Lexa said pulling Clarke into her lap trailing kisses down her arms.
"How can you always be so positive." Clarke sighed leaning back into the girl as they both sat on her throne.
"Worrying achieves nothing, it's my job to fix everything and I can't do that if I'm worrying about what could go wrong."
"I wish I could do that."
"We keep each other grounded, you worry, and I assure you that we'll figure it out." Lexa smiled.
Clarke lifted herself enough to throw one of her legs around Lexa straddling her.
"I love you." She pressed their lips together.
"I love you too." Lexa smiled.
"I might need you to tire me out though, I've had a pretty uneventful day so I'm full of energy." Clarke smirked.
"Here?" Not that she was opposed to it, but Lexa was surprised.
"Yes, I want you to take me on your throne Heda." Lexa groaned at the big blue eyes staring back at her.
"What if someone walks in?" Lexa asked amused at Clarkes smirk.
"I'll kill them." Clarke smirked, feeling Lexa already getting hard beneath her.
"As you wish Wanheda." Lexa smirked.
She should've known the moment Clarke flashed her lust filled eyes at her she couldn't refuse, and she didn't want to. She swiftly grabbed the blonde's body carefully switching places with her so Clarke was sitting.
Eager Clarke quickly ripped her pants off spreading her legs. Lexa could feel herself getting wet just looking at Clarkes dripping center.
"You're always so wet for me." Lexa ran two fingers through the wet folds earning a moan from the blonde. She couldn't resist the urge of running her tongue through the wetness, it had been so long since she tasted Clarke and she needed it.
"Fuck Lexa." Clarke's hand found Lexa's head pushing her face into her. "Right there."
Lexa made sure to hold eye contact with the blonde while she was in between her legs. The look In Clarkes eyes only made her harder.
She stopped her mouth for a second wanting to add a finger
"I need more Lex," The urgency in her voice made Lexa moan feeling her wetness dripping down her thighs,
"I want on top." Clarke said and Lexa nodded picking the girl up connecting their lips before sitting back down in her throne. She made sure Clarke could taste herself as their lips met again.
Wasting no time Lexa slid herself into Clarke a loud moan escaping her, she was sure the whole damn tower heard but she didn't care.
"Oh my god Clarke, so tight." Lexa moaned again into Clarkes ear, pushing herself deeper into Clarke.
"Fuck…. Only for you Lex." Clarke could barely get the words out as Lexa started thrusting faster. She knew Lexa could go harder but it didn't feel like she was holding back this time. Although they usually were rough, she loved this just as much because she knows Lexa cares about not hurting her.
As Clarke rode Lexa's fingers she knew she would never be able to sit in this chair again without thinking of this moment. The way Clarkes boobs were bouncing above her and the pure look of ecstasy on the blonde's face fulfilled her in ways she never knew possible.
Clarke could feel herself tightening up and she knew she would last much longer.
"Harder." Clarke screamed louder than she wanted but she didn't care. Lexa grabbed her waist increasing her speed, she could feel Clarke tightening and she knew she wasn't far behind.
Clarke's breaths quickened as Lexa reached her hand down to the blondes throbbing clit, she began rubbing as she thrusted harder.
"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Lexa!" She arched her back leaning into to every thrust as she felt herself clenching up.
"Come for me Clarke." Lexa couldn't stand it anymore, but she wanted Clarke to finish first. As she felt her juices explode around her, she knew it wouldn't be long.
Lexa pushed their chests together thrusting harder absorbing every moan Clarke made.
"You feel so good." Lexa moaned.
"Only for you Heda." Clarke screamed not holding back how good she felt. "I'm all yours."
Lexa gasped at the blonde got on her knees and started licking her center, she was dripping at this point and it wouldn't take much for her to come. She watched in all as Clarke licked up every ounce of wetness.
"It's been too long since I tasted you Heda." Clarke moaned as she trailed kisses up Lexa's stomach finally connecting their lips.
Lexa shivered at her words, if she weren't sure the whole floor had just heard them, she would take Clarke again.
"Did I succeed at tiring you out?" Lexa smirked.
"I'm pretty sure I won't even be able to stand tomorrow." Clarke laughed but stopped when she noticed Lexa's reaction. "What is it?"
"I was too rough, what if I hurt the baby?"
"Lexa this was tame for us, you're allowed to have sex during pregnancy I'm fine." Clarke kissed the girl once more before putting her clothes back on. "Now let's run to our room before someone notices how crazy we look." Clarke laughed.
When they entered the halls it was silent, there were a few guards patrolling who avoided all eye contact with them as they walked. Clarke wanted to laugh so bad but she could see Lexa was embarrassed so instead they walked silently to their room.
Once they were there, they were there they cleaned themselves up and laid in bed.
"I wanted to talk to you about something." Clarke said, cuddled into Lexa's side.
"On no. Am I in trouble?" Lexa teased And Clarke nudged her.
"You wish." She smiled before continuing, "I was wondering if there were any books written after the bombs. Whether it's about the clans or records of past events, even handwritten journals. I looked in the library, but I couldn't find anything."
"The library is mostly filled with whatever books our ancestors recovered so it's all old-world books. As for records you would have to talk to Titus, the Flamekeppa is responsible for making sure our history lives for future generations. I'll ask him to share it with you, as for anything hand-written the only thing I have is from the first commander."
"Really?" Clarke asked, she was surprised something like that would survive this long.
"Yes, she had many journals most of them I don't understand but if you want you can read them." Lexa suggested. "After my Ascension Day I knew all I needed to, the journals are just something we keep because it was hers."
"Ascension Day?"
"After the Conclave, the new Commander must ascend, there are a lot of rituals but the only important one is getting approval from the spirits of the previous Commanders. Ultimately they choose the next commander." Lexa said. "I know you're skeptical of our ways, even I had my doubts but on my Ascension Day everything became clearer. It's like I was meant for this, that's the way it felt in that moment at least."
"You are meant for this Lexa; I know you've lost a lot being Heda, but you've achieved so much greatness as well."
"What's this about?" Lexa asked. "I'm glad you want to learn more about us but is there some reason you want to read the records?"
"I just want to understand things better." Clarke didn't want to tell Lexa about wanting to change the conclaves rules yet. She wanted to have a solid solution before she brought it up.
"Well I'm glad you're interested." Lexa smiled. "I'll have Titus show you the records tomorrow."
"I'm sure he'll be thrilled." Clarke leaned into the brunette, resting her head on her chest.
"He's not as bad as he seems, annoying at time yes but he does mean well."
"I know, honestly he's lightened up on since the ceremony. We don't talk much but when we do, he doesn't sound as disgusted." Clarke laughed.
"He's set in his ways, one day he'll come around. Now get some rest, I'll have a warm bath ready for you in the morning just in case your sore."
"Now that's something to look forward to." Clarke smiled.
"The last thing I need is for Raven to tease me about you're not being able to walk."
"She does love teasing you." Clarke laughed.
The next morning true to her word Lexa had a bath ready for Clarke when she woke up. The brunette had already left to meet up with Roan so Clarke enjoyed her bath. Just as she expected her legs were very sore but she had suffered worse after a night with Lexa.
After getting dressed the blonde went to the training grounds to watch the Nightblood's train. As she stared at them, she couldn't help but wonder if they were scared. For the most part they were all young kids so it was hard imagining them killing each other. But she couldn't think like that, if she could find a way to change this hopefully, they wouldn't have to.
"Wanheda." Clarke hadn't even noticed Titus standing next to her.
"Hello Titus."
"Heda tells me you want to read the records." He said plainly.
"Yes, if that's ok with you."
"Even if it wasn't Heda's already allowed it."
"Titus, I know I don't know much, but I do know how that Flamekeeper's respect and cherish their job. So if you don't want me to see the records, I am ok with that, I'm giving you the choice."
Titus paused for a moment staring at Clarke with squinted eyes.
"Follow me." Titus said before walking towards the tower.
They walked to side of the building before taking some stairs to what Clarke could only describe as a basement.
When they entered the room their shelves of book lining the walls and a huge table taking up most of the room.
"This is my personal study, all the records we have are kept here." Titus pointed to a stack of books.
"What are the other books?" Clarke asked.
"We use them to train our successors, the next Flamekeppa."
"Would you mind if I read those too?"
"What is this about?" Clarke could tell Titus was trying to read her.
"I figured learning about Trikru culture would be a nice pass time while Lexa and Roan figured things out."
It was obvious to Clarke that Titus didn't accept that excuse, but he didn't question her further which she was thankful for.
"Very well, I'll leave you to it then." Titus nodded.
"Titus." Clarke said causing him to stop walking. "Thank you for allowing me in here."
"I don't expect you to read through those today so during Nightblood training you can come here." Titus said before exiting the room.
"He's such a sweetheart." Clarke mumbled to herself.
Hours passed and Clarke had barely made it through two record books, the previous Flamekeeper's were thorough when it came to keeping records. So far, she hadn't found anything useful, it was mostly just recollecting battles, trading deals and clan feuds.
Clarke made a mental note to herself to bring a notebook with her tomorrow so she could write down anything important.
She decided to give up on the records and started reading the other books Titus had. When she picked the first one up, she noticed that symbol gracing it's cover almost immediately. It was an exact copy of the Infinity tattoo Lexa had on her next covering a scar, but that wasn't the only place she's seen it. She felt like she had seen it before Lexa, but how is that possible.
When she opened the book the first page held a drawing of the infinity sign again inside distorted circle with wires coming out all over it. Under the drawing were the words 'A.L.L.I.E 2 or The Flame". 'Goodbye for now'
Before Clarke could read any further, she heard footsteps coming down the stairs. When she turned, she found Lexa by the door smiling at her.
"Having fun?" Lexa asked.
"Well no offence Commander but your history is quite boring." Clarke smiled.
"History often is, but it's important." Lexa replied. "Have you eaten?"
"Not yet." Clarke hadn't been outside since Titus brought her down here which was a few hours ago at this point.
"Let's go get some food, there are some things we need to discuss."
"Oh no, am I in trouble?" Clarke teased; repeating Lexa's words form the night before.
"Thankfully, you've managed to stay out of trouble the past few days." Lexa smiled. "It's actually about Arkadia."
Clarke could feel her whole-body tense up. "My mom... is she"
"No Clarke she's fine, they made it to Arkadia just fine." Lexa could see the girl relax.
"Did something else happen?"
"In a way yes, let's go upstairs so we can discuss it. I've asked the others to join us."
Clarke tried to keep her calm as they walked to the throne room, she didn't want to assume anything, but Lexa was being vague, and she didn't know what to think.
When they got to the room Roan, Raven, Luna, Max, Octavia, Lincoln, Bellemy and Echo were waiting for them.
"You know what's funny guys; I was walking past his very room last night and I heard the craziest noises." Raven smirked as she watched Clarke and Lexa's eyes double in size.
"Raven." Clarke warned.
Everyone looked at them with confused faces trying to figure out what was going on.
"Clarke you look like you're having some trouble walking are you ok?" Raven asked grinning ear to ear. She knew what she was doing.
"You're so predictable you know that." Clarke rolled her eyes.
"You know what's unpredictable?" Raven asked. "Lexa being a screamer! And don't even get me started on the amount of times I heard Heda being screamed."
Everyone looked mortified when they realized what Raven was saying.
"Oh my god." Octavia couldn't hold her laugh in. "OH MY GOD, in this room?"
"Probably on the throne too, that's where I'd do it." Raven smirked.
"Enough." Lexa said. "If you're done acting like children, we have actual problems to discuss." She knew her whole face was red by this point but thankfully her paint did cover most of it.
"What's going on?" Luna asked eager to change the subject.
"Kane radioed while me and Roan were meeting, as you know Arkadia was attacked last night so they returned home. When they arrived, they found half of their camp burned to ash. Abby says there weren't many deaths and that the injured would recover."
"That sounds there's some good news." Lincoln said.
"Yes, but there's something else." Lexa paused. "This morning they had a surprise visitor, Abby says it's Jaha. He was also accompanied by a boy name Murphy and a woman named Emori."
"Wait Jaha and Murphy are still alive?" Octavia asked.
"Am I the only one who forgot they existed?" Raven said.
"Who are these people?" Luna asked.
"Jaha was the chancellor on the ark and Murphy was a part of the 100." Clarke answered. "But I don't understand, why did they just show up at Arkadia all of a sudden."
"Abby says Jaha claims to have knowledge about Ontari, and he also claims to have found the city of light." Lexa said.
"The city of light?" Clarke asked. "What the hell is that?"
"A myth." Max answered. "It's not a real place."
"Jaha is claiming that it is and he wants Skaikru to join him there." Lexa said.
"What does Murphy have to say about all of this?" Bellamy asked.
"From what I understand he's claiming he has nothing to do with Jaha."
"So what is there next move?" Luna asked.
"Right now Abby and Kane are bringing the remainder of their camp to polis, Jaha has agreed to join them. Once he's here we'll question him."
"Did he say what information he had about Ontari?"
"Apparently he wants to tell me personally." Lexa said.
"What about Arkadia? Are they just abandoning it?" Raven asked, it wasn't much but it was there home.
"Unfortunately, there isn't much left, they're bringing everything they could salvage in the rovers." Lexa sighed.
"Wait, why would Jaha want to talk to you personally? He doesn't even know you and I don't trust him." Clarke said.
"We met once, him and Kane were captured and brought to TonDC for questioning. He showed his true intentions when he attempted to kill me." Lexa remembered the day clearly; she had been dressed as a commoner and they had no idea who she was.
"HE TRIED TO WHAT?" Clarke yelled catching everyone by surprise.
"It was rather entertaining honestly." Lexa smiled; she loved that Clarke cared even though Jaha couldn't come close to even scratching her.
"Calm down princess, if this giant couldn't kill Lexa do you really think Jaha could come close." Raven pointed to Roan who rolled his eyes.
Clarke didn't care if Jaha could actually kill Lexa or not it's the fact that he tried. This was the man responsible for so many deaths including her father. How can someone responsible for so much pain be unscathed by it all?
"Clarke?" Lexa nudged the girl. "Did you hear me?" Clarke had completely zoned out; she hadn't heard anything for the last couple of minutes.
"No, sorry what did you say?"
"I said they should be here by tomorrow."
"Ok." She didn't understand why he would want to talk to Lexa, and it worried her.
"When they get here, I'll let you guys know more."
"Not that I don't appreciate it but isn't this something you should talk with the ambassadors about? I mean why did you tell us?" Echo asked.
"The ambassadors have already been informed." Lexa wanted to say because they're her family with the exception of Echo and Roan of course. She wanted to tell them that she cared about them and she appreciated everything they've done, but instead she said, "You all deserve to know what's going on, especially those who lived in Arkadia."
"I can't say I'll miss it." Octavia said, realizing how selfish that sounded knowing people had just died. "But I know it was home for you guys so I'm sorry."
"It was never my home." Clarke murmured.
"Arkadia is just a place, home can be wherever we make it." Bellemy said.
"Aww Bell, that was so inspirational of you." Raven teased.
"Shove it, Reyes."
"What will happen with the rest of the Arkadian's coming here?"
"For now they will join the others in the compound until we figure something out. I've already talked to Indra about finding them a new piece of land to rebuild on once this is over."
"So what do we do until they get here with Jaha?"
"Nothing, the only thing we can do is wait."
After discussing a few more things everyone left the room except for Lex and Clarke.
"Are you ok?" Lexa looked at the blonde. It had been a while since she talked.
"Fine, just processing everything."
"If you're worried about Jaha, don't be. He'll be locked up the whole time he's here until we figure out what's going on."
"I want to kill him." Clarke said not realizing she say it out loud.
"Clarke I'm fine, he's not a threat trust me."
"It's not just about you Lexa, of course I hate that he tried to kill you, but he has already killed so many. And although my mother set his fate Jaha pulled that lever that killed my dad and I want him to pay for that. I want him die for everything he's done to me to O and Bellemy to Raven, Finn everyone."
"Then he will if that's what you really want. I'll kill him myself."
Is that what she wanted? Will him dying make anything better? She's killed enough to know that it won't change anything. What he did will always be there even if he isn't.
"I don't know." She whispered.
"Then we'll figure it out as we go and, in the end, if that's what you want, it'll be done."
"ok."
"Would you like to join me for lunch?"
"I'll meet you in there I just need to talk to Raven quickly."
"Ugh, I can't believe she heard us." Lexa said, the redness creeping back to her cheeks.
"We were quite loud I wouldn't be surprised if the whole tower heard." Clarke smiled.
"I can't even be in this room without thinking of it."
"We could always go for round 2 later." Clarke smirked.
"You would like that sky girl."
"I really would."
"Unfortunately, we can't, the Natblida's have a lesson in here."
"Pity, I've been craving tasting you all day." Clarke whispered in the brunette's ear sending chills down her spine.
"Am I interrupting?" Roan cleared his throat.
"What do you need Roan?" Lexa asked still looking at Clarkes mischievous blue eyes.
"The ambassadors have called a meeting; they're waiting downstairs."
"Send them up." Roan nodded before walking away. "I really wish you hadn't just said that. It's bad enough I have to sit in that chair knowing all the things we did in it."
"Now you have something to think of during your meetings." Clarke smirked, kissing the brunette's soft lips.
"Go eat without me."
"I'd rather—"
"Please don't finish that sentence, I'm already tempted to lock the doors and keep you in here all throughout the night."
"Heda, I would love nothing more." Clarke smirked, she loved teasing the girl. "You know how wet—"
"Clarke." Lexa warned.
"I'm going, I'm going." Clarke smiled kissing her one more time.
After leaving the throne room Clarke went looking for Raven who apparently disappeared of the face of the earth because she couldn't find her anywhere. Eventually she ran into Octavia who before today she hadn't seen since she left for Azgeda with Lexa.
"Hey princess." Octavia hugged the girl. "How are you?"
"I'm fine, how are you?"
"Apart from everything going on I'm good."
"I'm glad your back."
"Me too, where are you headed?"
"I'm looking for Raven have you seen her?" Clarke asked.
"Not since the meeting, she's probably hiding from Lexa." Octavia laughed. "Which by the way, did you guys really have sex in there?"
"Octavia, I'm not discussing this."
"So you totally did, good for you."
"Anyways if you see Raven tell her I'm looking for her."
"I will but she'll probably think it's about earlier."
"It's not, tell her it's important." The last thing on Clarkes mind was scolding Raven for her inappropriate comments. She needed to talk to her about the infinity symbol, she's seen it somewhere before, but she doesn't know where. If anyone would know it's most likely Raven.
Clarke had given up looking for the girl after a while, instead she took some food up to her room and drew some sketches in her book. Drawing always helped her see clearly and clarity was exactly what she needed.
Three drawings in and she finally realized where she's seen that symbol before, it was on the Ark. She couldn't remember more than that, but she knew she's seen it there. Now she definitely needed to talk to Raven.
She rushed to put her Art supplies away in hopes she'll find Raven in her room. It was late but she didn't care.
"Wow, where are you rushing off to?" Lexa examined Clarke rushing to put her things away.
"I need to talk to Raven."
"You'll have to wait until morning, it seems she is on what you Sky people call a date."
Clarke couldn't help the smile that appeared on her face. She was happy her friend was dating and doing normal things.
"Besides did you really think I would let you get away with teasing me earlier?" Lexa still had her face paint on which added to the intimidated factor she was going for.
"I'm really sorry Heda." Clarke smirked.
"I don't think you are, but you will be."
The way Lexa was looking at her right now made her forget how to even talk, she was beyond turned on. She loved the dominate side of her, submitting has never been her forte but for Lexa she'd submit in a heartbeat.
"It's going to be a very long night Clarke, so I hope you're not tired."
NOTE
hi! hope you enjoyed this don't forget to let me know if you're still interested! i know ive mentioned this a billion times but i write this story over on a03 with a G!p Lexa so i'm going through the chapters to post on here and making the necessary changes. My main reason for rewriting it with a g!p Lexa was because of the baby, in this story it makes absolutley no sense that Clarke is pregnant but i wrote it when i was 16 4 years ago so whats done is done i guess! anyways this story will be concluded by the end of september! thank you for reading i love you guys for sticking with me through this story so thank you!