Author's Note: Hey guys, I'm so, so sorry about the huge wait. I've been in Spain for the last few weeks and I haven't really had the time to write. I'm also very sorry about the shortness of the chapter, my computer broke and I've been borrowing my dad's. I'm not sure when I will a new one, so for now, either I will post short chapters normally, or longer chapters less frequently. Thanks so much for the patience!

-Lilli

Clarke walks back to where Octavia and Raven were sleeping. She quietly picked up the radio Raven had fixed the night before and put it in a shoulder bag she had found in the dropship. The blonde was done packing her belongings fast since she didn't have much to keep with her, so she sat down waiting for her friends to wake up.

A few minutes later, Octavia stirred. Clarke sighed in relief, she did not want the commander to get mad at them for taking so much time to say goodbye. "Morning," she whispers, smiling at the brunette in an effort to stay calm.

Octavia sits up, "did I oversleep?"

"Yeah, you did, actually. It's time for me to leave with them."

The snaps something in Octavia's brain, and suddenly she's super aware of her surroundings. "Already?"

"They want to get to Polis as fast as possible."

The brunette doesn't say anything but nudges Raven. The other girl wakes up, muttering something they can't catch, but makes no effort to get out of bed.

Octavia, already grouchy about the fact that Clarke's leaving, snaps at the other brunette. "Get up."

Raven opens one eye, peeking through the light blanket. "Why... I stayed up so late fixing the radio so Clarke can..." She shoots upward, eyes on Clarke, "so Clarke can..."

Clarke smiles sadly, "Ready?"

"No." Octavia and Raven answer simultaneously.

"Well, you have to be. We will never truly be, but this will just be harder if we don't accept it." The other two don't respond, but get up, putting on their boots and running their hands through their hair. Clarke tenses up slightly, hating how her friends are acting. "I'm going to be outside."

Clarke walks out of the tent, fist clenching together. Anya and Ontari are outside, waiting. "Are you ready?"

"No."

The other two exchange a look but Clarke doesn't care. She walks towards the dropship and sees Harper and Monty outside.

"Oh, hey Clarke!" the other blonde exclaims smiling. Clarke instantly feels a bit better from the girl's energy. "You need anything?"

"Yeah. I wasn't planning on seeing you guys here, but now that I am here anyway, I'll just ask you. Can you keep an eye on-"

"Raven and O? No offense Clarke, but you are kinda predictable. But yes, of course, we will." Monty says winking. He isn't questioning if Clarke's ok or if she's ready, and Clarke's glad.

Harper tells a joke and now they are all laughing while walking back to the group of Trikru.

Raven and Octavia are already there with Murphy and many of the delinquents have gathered to say bye to Clarke.

"Griffin," Raven says looking at her friend seriously, "We need to hear from you every single day. No excuses."

"I know Raven," Clarke answers, rolling her eyes.

Octavia takes a deep breath, tears already brimming in her eyes. She comes forward and pulls Clarke into a tight hug. "I love you so much."

"I love you too," the younger girl answers. Her voice wavers slightly, and she clears her throat. When the two finally separate, Clarke turns to Raven. "Take care of each other."

"We will Princess. And remember this. You. Are. Not. Allowed. To. Die." Raven says, emphasizing each word.

Clarke smiles. "I'll try not to."

The three hug again, this time longer. Lexa, behind them, clears her throat loudly. "It's time." The girls release each other, and Clarke looks towards the horses. Lexa, watching her, nods towards a big red one. "Since this is the first time you will be on a horse, you will be riding with Ontari for your safety. Once we get to Polis, you will be properly taught how to ride one."

Clarke beams, excited about the idea of learning how to ride a horse. Ontari looks towards the blonde. "Do you need help getting on?"

"Yes, please," she answers, blushing slightly. Ontari gets onto the horse first, then offers her hand to Clarke. The other girl takes it, so Ontari nods towards the stirrup. "Put your left foot here. Then push upwards, and I will help you get on."

Clarke does exactly what she said, and was on the horse quickly. She was in front of Ontari, which her back to the other woman's chest. Once everyone got settled, she waved at Raven, Octavia, and the delinquents who had gathered. "Bye! Don't miss me too much!"

Lexa and Anya gave a simple nod to their parents and Lincoln. Lincoln decided he wanted to stay with there to help protect, but Indra and Gustus suspected it had to do with Octavia.

When the horses started to move, Clarke's eyes widened. She turned to look at Raven and Octavia one last time."Bye! Love you!"

"Love you too!" She heard from behind her, as they moved farther into the forest.