CHAPTER 7

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All she could think of was to run.

Clarke's breathing had escalated as she sprinted out of the tent. Luckily it seemed as though the village had gone quite in the short time she'd spent with the Commander. Yet Clarke was still stuck with the issue of where she was heading. All she could focus on was the blood rushing around her head.

She couldn't believe how stupid she had been. She had just punched the Commander of twelve clans, across the face. Admittedly she deserved it but that doesn't change the severity of the outcome. The alliance would be over and her people would all suffer thanks to her mistake. How could she have been so stupid?

It's not even as if Lexa is unattractive. She seems like she would be an incredible partner in the bedroom if her confidence was anything to go by. What was the real reason for Clarke's panic? She was certainly enjoying herself until her thoughts clouded her mind and convinced her otherwise. She just didn't want to be pushed around by the other girl. On she submitted, it would always have been expected of her to do again.

Clarke continued to sprint through the forest forgetting that she would need to cover her tracks. Warriors will be searching for her in no time. Lexa may search for Clarke herself. If Clarke is caught then her punishment would surely be death.

….

Anya had just left her tent as she saw the Sky girl exit the Commanders tent in a rush. She scanned the surrounding area with tears threatening to break from her eyes before dashing off into the forest.

Quickly making a decision Anya ran back to grab her sword before following in the direction that the Skai Prisa ran off in. Making sure to keep her footsteps light unlike the loud crunching of leaves that Clarke left behind in her wake. Tracking the girl was easy as Anya listened carefully. The girls destination becoming clearer as time passed.

Anya didn't understand why she had an overwhelming need to ensure the girls safety. Maybe because Clarke rescued her from the Mountains clutches or because she is now Lexa's houmon? Anya was loyal to Lexa and Clarke now belonged to her Commander. Well at least she would if Clarke could be controlled so easily. Anya couldn't help but chuckle to herself at the thought. No Clarke would not be controlled. No even by the great Heda. The fact that she was traipsing through the forest after the Sky girl proved this point.

After a few minutes of sprinting Anya soon caught up with her prey as she stood in front of the scattered and crisped gates, that used to signal the enemy camp.

….

Meanwhile Lexa was struggling to grasp what had occurred minutes before. She could already feel the bruise forming across her cheek yet did not feel anger like before. Merely guilt and self loathing. She had been foolish and now must pay the price. Slowly shaking herself back to a slightly sober straight thinking leader, Lexa rose to search for her wife.

She had not yet cancelled the new feast and so the sky people remaining, although huddled in one area of camp, were still packing up ready to leave when able. The Commander presumed this would be where the Skai Prisa would head for comfort.

Lexa needed to apologise before Clarke made up her mind and chose to leave with her people. Although she denied it, Clarke was right in assuming the Trikru needed the Sky people to defeat the Mountain. They had never been so close to crushing the Mountain than the possibility that this union creates. Yet Lexa has crushed that hope in her drunken stupor.

Too soon she reached the Sky peoples area with no script for an apology. She merely knew she had to apologise to her wife, if she could still call her that. Clarke had all the right to deny Lexa of such a right. After all Gustus did commit treason. The only way to break such a union. Maybe her old advisor had won his final battle after all.

Shaking the thoughts out of her head, Lexa strode through the scampering Sky people looking for the unique blonde beauty, to no avail. Clarke was no where to be seen.

Before the Commander had the chance to turn and search elsewhere it was too late. Abby Griffin, Chancellor of the Ark, had her sight set on Lexa and strode over to give her a piece of her mind.

'Commander, I'm surprised to see you so close to my people. Have you not done enough damage today? I'm surprised my daughter still trusts you to ensure my peoples safety. Yet she is stubborn. She trusts you and I cannot change her mind. After the feast I will take my people and head back to our own camp.' Abby ranted completely missing the Commanders subtle falling of face.

Clarke trusted me? She trusted me and I tried to force her into this union. Clarke seems to be the only Sky person willing to trust me and I just went and shattered that trust. Instead of forcing Clarke to stay I have pushed her further away.

Lexa also came to the conclusion from Abby's rant that she had no clue of her daughters disappearance. Not wanting to cause more issues Lexa simply shrugged to the Chancellor before announcing her departure.

In yet again quick strides Lexa began shouting Commands in tridgesleng to her warriors to find the blonde. Also shouting for Indra and Anya to meet in her tent in 5 minutes.

….

It took Clarke a few minutes to realise the Commanders mentor was stood staring at her. Automatically on alert Clarke began slowly shuffling towards the Dropship entrance.

Anya simply cocked her head as she stood watching with amusement. Folding her arms over to create a non-hostile posture.

'Are you going to kill me now or does Lexa want that pleasure herself?' Clarke spat, no longer moving back realising it was pointless in running.

Anya still confused by the Sky girls statement simply stared hoping the girl would sweat it out and continue talking. Which is exactly what occurred.

'I didn't mean to do it. Lex- I mean the Commander just wouldn't listen. The alliance doesn't need to be over. We can still defeat the mountain together. I'll take the price as long as you promise to help my friends.' Clarke at this point was panicking and was struggling to breathe as she began to search for other warriors in the trees.

The grounder general realised that she had missed some serious information. She should have checked her second before running after the blonde. She now had no clue as to what the girl was panicking about but it couldn't be good news. Still yet to speak Anya took a step forward to try and reach Clarke before she ran. Yet the movement simply caused the girl to panic further.

Noticing blood once more splattered across the girls sleeve, Anya realised that Clarke had reopened her wound once again. Clarke's face was white as snow and her eyes couldn't seem to focus on anything. She began mumbling to herself until her knees once again buckled underneath her in the space of 24 hours.

Quick to action Anya grabbed the girl before she hit the ground to check for any other wounds that may have reopened during her jog to the Dropship. Clarke needed medical attention. Yet Anya knew that it was getting dark and the forest was not safe to travel so far whilst protecting the young girl in her arms.

Making the most sensible decision, yet Anya's most feared, she carried the blonde across the bones and ashes of her fellow warriors into the enemy's fortress. Placing Clarke down on one of the nearest hammock she began to search for bandages or any strips of fabric that would help the unconscious girl.

She would speak to her about Lexa when she wakes.

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'Heda, it appears Anya is missing. No one can find the Skai Prisa either.' Indra stated as she stood in the Commanders tent. The Commander just fumed once more sat on her throne, twirling her knife. 'It is possible they are together.' she gulped hoping they would miraculously reappear before once again stating. 'No-one saw them leave.'

This simply caused Lexa to seethe further.

She wanted her general to return. She needed advise for her mentor. She needed to apologise to her wife. She could not lose anymore people. Not due to her own stupidity.

Lexa suddenly felt completely sober as she wondered where the two could be. She needed to find them. She did not care that Clarke hit her. She simply wished to apologise and get on with bringing the mountain to justice. Yet without the Skai Prisa that dream seemed impossible.

'Have any of the Skaikru noticed her disappearance?' She questioned as calmly as she could.

'No Heda. Although they will not leave until she tells them. I have informed them that either of you do not wish to be disturbed tonight. They will be ready to leave by sunrise.' Indra grunted. She did not like these Sky people. Not even hours after a union with these people and chaos had already ensued.

Nodding slightly in gratitude, Lexa dismissed her general. There was nothing more that could be done tonight. She trusted Anya to look after her wife, wherever they are. If they have not returned by tomorrow morning then she will look for them herself.

Until then she would plan for apologies.

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Coughing herself awake Clarke was surprised to recognise her surroundings. She was back home. The Dropship. Wincing as she she moved her hand to sit up, she realised she had begun bleeding once more. That explained the blackout. She must had reopened it when she punched- oh god. She punched the Commander.

Once again remembering her idiotic reaction Clarke began to search for the warriors that must have been guarding her. Yet all she found was Anya staring at her from across the room.

'You really need to be careful, Branwada. Without you the alliance will fall. We cannot have you dying because of a dirty wound.' Anya stated as she watched the girl once again check her wrist.

'Of course can't have your prisoner dying before her sentence right.' Clarke muttered as she remembered why Anya was here.

Anya who was once again confused decided to get straight to the point. 'Why do you think I want you dead? You are Heda's wife. Even if I wanted you dead I would be dead myself just for thinking such things.'

Now both girls were confused as Clarke began to rethink Anya's resigning for being here.

'If Lex- I mean the Commander didn't send you then why are you here?'

'I presumed Lexa had made a fool of herself. Wanted to make sure no lasting damage was done. It may not seem like it but I do care about this alliance Skai Prisa. Now why do you think she wants you dead?' Anya simply smirked at the young girl.

'She wanted to consummate the union, but she was drunk. I punched her.' Clarke whispered just loud enough for the general to hear. Clarke winced ready for Anya to flip and take her back to camp as prisoner. Yet all she heard was a deep chuckle.

Swiftly looking up, Clarke had never seen such a sight. Anya, the stoic grumpy grounder general was laughing whilst clutching her stomach.

'Only you could get away with such things Clarke. What was her reaction?' Anya asked eager for all the details now. Completely oblivious to Clarke's confusion.

'I don't know that's when I ran. She wanted me to be a subservient wife. I won't be anything but her equal. That is not what I agreed too.'

Realising that Clarke had become more nervous as she spoke Anya understood her anxiety attack better. 'You will not be punished Skai Prisa. In fact it is Lexa that should be apologising. I had advised her to do so sooner. There is no excuse but I know that Lexa does not expect you to be anything but her equal. She is merely grieving. She won't admit it but Gustus was important to her.'

'She told me she had lost someone special to her before. That love is weakness. How can I be a wife to someone that does not believe in love? What will happen after the war?' Clarke had so many worries of the union. She knew she could trust Anya for a true answer.

'You must understand Lexa has lost almost everyone important to her. Everyone she has ever loved. As is the sacrifice expected of the Commander. Yet she is special. You will see it soon enough. She will open up eventually. For the mean time I would like to apologise for allowing her to become so inebriated.'

'Thank you, Anya.' Clarke seemed to have a greater understanding of her wife now and understood that they needed to sit down and talk before the alliance moved any further.

'We will return to camp in the morning. You should rest some more. I will remain on watch.' Anya nodded before seeing the blonde slowly relax back into the sleeping contraption.

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