Captured
Epilogue
The journey back from the Azgeda border was carried out in a hurry, the need to commence a Clan Meeting paramount. The prisoners they had captured were still held in their custody and their presence alone had the entire rescue party on edge.
To say Echo and her loyalists were enraged by the news of Ontari's demise was an understatement. From that point onward they tried everything and anything to free themselves, their need for revenge overcoming their fear of punishment. Echo was by far the worst in her reaction, that harsh Azgeda warrior rearing its ugly head once more. But eventually, no matter how hard the woman tried, her attempts of escape and revenge were futile.
The urgent call meant that most leaders had arrived just before Lexa and her people did, making her presence immediately in the throne room. She offered for Clarke to retire to their room and rest but the blonde refused, wanting to see this thing through. Knowing better than to argue they continued on and made their entrance together.
The meeting progressed for what seemed for hours, Lexa taking into account Clarke's words and wishes. The leaders listened carefully to all accounts but at the end of the day the Commander had the final verdict. "I banish these Azgedakru to the wastelands where they will spend the remainder of their days. If the border is crossed at any time, they are to be killed on sight." Lexa knew the verdict would unsettle and challenge the ways of her people, but with just one glance in Clarke's direction she knew it was the right choice to make.
The meeting adjourned and the leaders filed out one by one once Echo and her allies were escorted out the gate, some leaders a little disgruntled but seeming to accept her decision.
"They may retaliate." Clarke spoke up as she approached, but the smile on her face told that this was a problem for another day. Lexa could see the tiredness begin to seep in, and so once the room was empty she placed a guiding hand on the blonde's waist and lead her from the room.
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Clarke emerged from the washroom with a towel in hand as she tried her best to tame her wavy blonde hair. It was close to evening and after the events of the past week or so she was ready to fall into bed.
Her body was tired and sore in places she never knew were possible and as she walked past the mirror on the dresser she couldn't help but inwardly wince when she saw the state of her face. With a sigh Clarke draped the now damp towel over the back of the chair and glimpsed around the room to find there was no sight of Lexa.
The quiet sound of humming reached her ears from her daughter's room and with her curiosity piqued she followed the noise. What she hadn't anticipated was to find her lover singing softly to their child. Clarke leaned against the doorway for a moment, her arms crossed loosely over her chest as she took in the scene that made her heart swell. It was strange to know that the woman before her could also kill a man within seconds.
Clarke need not worry about making her presence known, Lexa's hearing capabilities always impeccable and capable of detecting another presence. Akalya had not long drifted off to sleep as Lexa's humming finally came to an end.
"I sang to her in your absence." The brunette quietly answered, already feeling the question radiating from her love. Clarke stepped forward and placed a gentle hand around her waist. "I never knew you could sing like that." A small smile played at the corner of the Commander's mouth as she tore her eyes away from their daughter to meet Clarke's softening gaze. "Neither did I." She admitted, the two beginning to quietly leave the room.
Without words Lexa watched as Clarke crawled exhaustedly into their bed, stretching out on the large yet comfortable mattress. Considering over the past week the blonde's bed had in fact not been a bed at all explained the contented sigh that soon followed.
Lexa hesitated for a moment, taking the time to undo her braids as she watched the other from the corner of her eye settle under the furs. She almost didn't want to disturb her but soon Clarke was half sitting with a familiar 'come here' look on her face.
Without needing much encouragement, and with the chance to allow herself to finally relax even for a second, the brunette soon joined her in bed. The Commander's fingers delicately ran through Clarke's hair, her head which rested on her shoulder as the other settled around her middle. Her embrace was protective and solid, a reminder of how terrified Lexa had been in the duration of Clarke's kidnapping.
Clarke's hand found Lexa's and she took her hand, intertwining their fingers before bringing her hand up to place a small kiss to its back. "I'm here." The blonde reassured, her eyes meeting green in which she realised were glistening with unshed tears. The hold the Commander already had tightened and in that moment Clarke had never felt more safe.
Clarke lifted herself up a little to gaze into the other's eyes and gently pressed her lips to Lexa's, the kiss reciprocating readily. The kiss soon turned heady, each wanting to be as close to the other as they possibly could. Hands and mouths traveled along exposed skin, even a tear or two shed. And as the sun peaked above the horizon, its light casting down over them both the next morning, they each knew there was nowhere else they'd rather be.
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Many years passed since the demise of Ontari and the banishment of Echo and her loyal followers, the threat of capture and retaliation long gone. A chilly Autumn breeze swept through the mountainside where the training grounds sat, the sound of clanging shattering the peace and quiet.
"Again!" Lexa bellowed for umpteenth time that day, her sword raised readily and limbs beginning to burn in that familiar way. It had been long since she'd required to train, until the day her daughter Akalya had requested it. "Ba Nomon!" The pre-teen protested as sweat dripped from her brow, her chest heaving with exertion from hours of training.
"I said again!" With a groan of objection Akalya lifted the heavy sword in defense as one of her mother's began to strike. One, two, three blows and frustration flashed in her eyes. Lexa caught sight of the emotion and slowly shook her head.
"What was your very first lesson goufa? When in battle do not allow emotion to overcome you."
"I am not a child!"
"She's right you know."
Clarke chose that exact moment to emerge from the path leading towards the grounds with a tray of drinks and food in hand. Akalya, apparently having not been distracted from her mother's presence unlike the brunette took that opportunity to lash out, knocking the sword from Lexa's grasp which landed with a 'thud' on the ground and before she knew it a sword was aimed directly at her chest.
Akalya froze, recovered from her frustrated and determined state as she quickly lowered the weapon, but what happened next caught her by surprise. Lexa pulled the twelve-year-old into an embrace, her eyes shining with pride as her green eyes met Clarke's blue. For the very first time she'd managed to win a training session with her Nomon and the Commander couldn't be prouder.
As they pulled away a victorious grin appeared on Akalya's face and the pair walked towards the table in which Clarke had set the food and drinks onto.
"Well done." The blonde congratulated, briefly hugging her before passing water to each of them. Lexa took it gratefully and watched as Akalya gulped down most of the bottles contents.
"Perhaps we'll make a warrior out of you yet." Clarke mused out loud as knowing eyes meeting Lexa's. And just like that the promise of a bright future without war or bloodshed played before her, and she couldn't wait to see what life had in store for them yet.
AN: Okay okay, I love writing fluff and heart-warming feelings and I couldn't help but leave it there. I wish we'd gotten a happy ending for Clexa, but of course it wouldn't be the 100 otherwise.
Once again I'd like to thank everyone of you for reading, particularly those who have loved and supported this story from the very beginning (you know who you are).
Any future ideas are welcome and appreciated but for now this verse is closed
Thank you all again and much love to you all you amazing human beings 3
Until next time~
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