Captured

Chapter Two

The next few days passed uneventfully, Akalya following behind the Commander wherever she went. They spoke to Clarke through the walkie talkie at least once a day, a routine taking place mostly just before bedtime.

Akalya was already in bed as Lexa read story books Clarke had gathered from the Ark which the small child seemed to enjoy each night, although Lexa could not always answer her questions properly at times. As she finally finished the book Lexa glanced at the device attached to her hip, them both waiting for the static to sound through it. But the silence stretched on until it was an hour overdue for their call which was highly unusual.

Not wanting to alarm Akalya, Lexa tucked her in for the night and kissed her forehead, telling her they would try to reach Clarke in the morning. But despite the reassuring smile on her face as she left the room that didn't stop the churning pit of worry in her stomach as she tried her best to sleep that night.

Lexa tried to get through again once she'd finally given up on sleep, the sun only just beginning to rise. The worry in her stomach only grew as she was met with nothing but silence. Her mind began to race, and it took everything inside her not to panic. But she knew it would do no good so instead she dressed in appropriate attire, asked the handmaid to get Akalya fed and dressed before heading out towards the training grounds.

Lexa expected to be alone at this time of morning, needing a distraction to take her mind off of the radio silence from her lover and training being a familiar one. But as she approached the grounds she soon realised she hadn't been the only one with that idea. "Heda." Octavia greeted, her head bowing in respect. "I can leave." She offered, unsure if Lexa wanted to be alone. "Stay, I could do with a sparring partner."

After their long and gruelling training session they both began to head back down towards the Tower and Lexa's concern soon returned. "She has contacted us every night since she left but I have not heard from her last night or this morning." She spoke of her worries out loud to the warrior, hoping she could offer some insight. "I think it would be wise to be concerned Commander, she would have found a way to contact you by now." Lexa nodded in understanding, her worried mind reeling at the confirmation. She knew she had every right to be concerned. "Thank you."

…

The Commander sent out a scout to search for Clarke as soon as she returned to the Tower, ordering him to ride at full speed. The man she sent was also skilled in tracking in which she hoped would speed things along.

Lexa didn't sleep much for the next few nights, and she refused any help with looking after Akalya no matter how much the maids offered it. Since Lexa slept very little she spent her time keeping watch over her sleeping daughter and when she wasn't worrying, she was thinking just how much she resembled Clarke. They both shared blue eyes and when they slept both always had their faces scrunched up, as if fighting something while they were unconscious. But most of all, both had a passionate determination to achieve with everything they did. Akalya had already picked up on so much, which was why she often asked the questions that popped into her head just like any three year old. Which was why after a few nights of continued radio silence, Akalya finally decided to ask her.

"Mama? Is everything okay?" She asked, her little face scrunched up in seriousness as she looked up at her expectantly. "We haven't heard from Nomon and I miss her."

"Nomom is very busy but I'm sure we will hear from her soon. I am sure she misses us too." It was a lie of course, a ruse so the child didn't fret. And as Lexa tucked her in for the night and blew out the candles her face remained calm and collected. But as soon as she entered her own room her face fell, and her brows creased with worry. "Where are you?" She murmured to herself as she moved out onto the balcony, her hands poised behind her back as she gazed out at the City below. "I know you are out there somewhere."

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Lexa was abruptly woken from sleep later that night, the first she'd had since she'd stopped hearing from Clarke. She looked around the room groggily, not remembering falling sleep. "Heda, your presence is required in the throne room." Came a voice through the door, one she recognised as Indra. Lexa hurried to get dressed to make herself look presentable and moved off towards the throne room where she could hear voices whispering quietly in the corner of the room upon entering.

That uneasy feeling in her gut returned as her most trusted advisors and warriors gathered in the room and she took a seat on her throne. She could tell no one knew of how to start the conversation and as she looked at each and every one of their faces she knew. It wasn't until she sighted the scout she'd sent out to find Clarke, battered and bruised that she simply knew.

Her heart felt like it was in her throat as that unsettled feeling in her gut made her want to purge everything from her stomach. No. No. Not Clarke. Anyone but Clarke. It took her entire willpower not to let her turmoil of emotions reflect on her face. She was always calm and stoic, not a mess of feelings. But Clarke and Akalya were her family and everything she did, she did for them.

"Heda. As you can see Malik has returned. He says…he says that he tracked Clarke South of the river and all of her belongings laid scattered on the ground. There, there was blood. Not a lot, but enough." Lexa's eyes slid closed as she struggled to compose herself, her thoughts running wild with possibilities. But she knew Clarke through and through, she knew she would have put up a fight in which case the blood mostly likely wasn't hers. But whoever took her wouldn't have been kind and the thought of anyone laying a finger on her lover made her blood boil.

Green eyes opened once more and were met by Kane's kind but worried face.

"Heda, she has been captured."

AN: This chapter hurt a lot to write particularly the end. But at least it means I'm writing with as much emotion as possible.

I know it's a short chapter, but I guess you could call it a filler. Stay tuned for the next chapter soon.

Also, I'd like to personally thank everyone who has favourited, followed and reviewed this story so far. As you guys know it means a lot to me.

~xoUselessLesbianxo~