Part 3
Reminder- this is an M story
Clarke watched Lexa as she slept. She wished she could draw Lexa, but she had nothing to do that with, yet. Lexa was perfect. Before, even in sleep, Clarke could see the weight of the world on Lexa's shoulders. Now, all she saw was gentle peace as it played across Lexa's features. She couldn't help herself, and leaned in to kiss Lexa on the lips. It was a gentle kiss and did exactly as Clarke hoped. Lexa began to stir.
"Mmmm," Lexa murmured, eyes still closed. "I could get used to waking up that way."
"You will get used to it! I plan to do it every single day I wake up next to you." Clarke smiled.
Lexa cracked an eye to look at Clarke and noticed tears. "You're crying," She stated, worried.
"Happy tears. There was that brief moment when I was waking where I thought everything was just… a dream. I was terrified. But then I felt your arms around me. I think it's going to take a while for my subconscious to admit this isn't just a dream every, single morning."
Lexa pulled Clarke in for a searing kiss. When they broke it off she said, "Not a dream."
The women lay on the bed, together, in comfortable silence for a time.
Clarke broke the silence, "I'm going to go hunting with Madi today, just the two of us. You don't mind, do you?"
"Of course not, Clarke. She is your child. You should spend time together. I will consider how to best build a relationship with her. There will be an odd dynamic between us, I suspect... At least for a time. I don't know what she remembers of me from her head, but for me it felt like a strange dream. I couldn't talk to her, but I could share images, feelings, warnings. I did what I could to protect her from evil Commanders, but I couldn't do enough. Sheinheda…"
"She won't hold that against you. She knows you tried. I am not worried. The two of you are more alike than you know."
"So, she is stubborn, hard-headed, and always believes she's right?" Lexa teased.
"Exactly!" Clarke laughed. She would quickly get used to Lexa this way. She threw the blankets off and rose, naked, to find her clothes. She stopped just long enough to turn and give Lexa a glance and a suggestive smile. "I will be back later. I expect you to be here in this bed -our bed- naked, when I return."
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Clarke strode through the exit out into the open. She made her way to the fire. Madi was there. So were Octavia, Levitt, Echo and Raven.
"Where is everyone?" Clarke asked no one in particular.
"Some are still in their rooms. Indra went out to hunt. Gaia is with her," Raven informed her.
"Which way did they go?" Clarke asked. "Madi and I will go a different way."
Raven pointed off to the left. Clarke nodded.
Levitt filled a plate with stew and handed it to Clarke. "Thank you," Clarke said, as she took the plate.
"What's the plan Clarke?" Raven asked before Clarke could sit down with the food.
"What do you mean?" Clarke asked, confused.
"Yesterday. You and Lexa just stood back rather than taking the lead. That is not like either of you."
"Our people are safe, either here or in Transcendence. We don't have to be the leaders anymore. We can just be us. I can be a mom," she said as she glanced at Madi. "I think you should take the lead. The next steps are building the encampment up anyway, and I don't really know much about that sort of stuff. I think you should take the lead, at least for that. Maybe Echo can help with figuring out what we need for hunting and protection from whatever animals are out there," she said waving towards the forest. "Obviously, Lexa and I will help with anything needed and put in as much work as everyone else. But there is no need for a Commander or Wanheda here. And for that I am grateful."
"Okay," Raven responded. "I am so happy for you Clarke. I know you didn't get the choice to transcend, but to be honest, it seemed boring. Once you have felt part of that collective whole you quickly realize how constricting it is. No more room for individuals. No thanks!"
Clarke didn't know if Raven told her this because it was true or if she was just trying to make her feel better. Either way, it helped. "Thanks Raven. Do you think there are others out there that came back?"
Raven pondered the question carefully before answering, "It is possible. It is probable. But we have nothing to fear from them. Any who felt that peace, even if only for that very short moment, will no longer need war. We are all one people."
Clarke nodded. She reached out and took Raven's hand and gave it a squeeze. "Thank you. Thank you for coming back. Thank you for being you."
Raven just smiled in response. No other words were needed. So much had happened between them over the years, but they were still best friends. Clark found a spot on a large log to finish her food quickly.
"You ready Madi?" Clarke asked turning towards the girl. "Where are the weapons for hunting?
"They are leading on the tree over there. There are not a lot at this point, but I am sure Indra will find more," Madi smiled. "But there are no guns. No one wants to use guns."
"I would have to agree with that feeling. I would be ecstatic if I never had to use a gun ever again." The image of shooting Bellamy crossed her mind. She shuddered and tears welled up and threatened to fall. She pushed them away, rubbing savagely at her eyes. She would deal with that later. Right now, she was spending time with her daughter and that is all that mattered. Once Madi was on her feet, Clarke threw her arm across the girl's shoulders. Clarke realized it wouldn't be too long before Madi was eye-to-eye with her. That thought made her happy. It meant Madi was alive. The two walked off towards the woods.
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With Clarke off spending time with Madi, Lexa decided to work on the rooms she and Clarke had chosen. She knew they would not live in the bunker forever, but they would be there for a while and the main room needed something. They might as well make the best of it.
She eyed the main room critically. The table and chairs were old, but serviceable. They really needed a place for them all to sit comfortably. Lexa decided she would search the bunker and see what she could find. She had at least a few hours before Clarke and Madi returned.
Lexa spent the next few hours walking through the underground bunker with a light. The other levels did not have power. Some doors she could open, others were locked. She didn't know what was down there and didn't know where to go. She didn't want to get lost, but she was struggling to make a mental image of the different levels to know where she had and hadn't looked. She hoped she would run into someone that had lived in the bunker, though she wasn't sure who had. Octavia was the only one she knew had lived there for sure, Bloodreina, but Octavia refused to come into the bunker. She and Levitt were the only ones staying in a tent above ground. Then she remembered Indra and Gaia had both also lived in the bunker so she decided she would find one of them to help. She made her way back up to level 5 and then out. After being in the dark bunker, the brightness of the sun hurt her eyes and just made her grumpier.
The only person she saw near the fire was Levitt. 'Damn!' she thought. He would be no help at all.
"Have you seen Gaia or Indra?" she asked, somewhat tersely. She was feeling irritable after spending all that time looking below ground and not finding what she wanted.
"They are hunting," Levitt answered. "They should be back in a few hours."
Lexa pursed her lips. She would have to find one later. She decided to go and wait for Clarke in their room. She threw herself on the bed and covered her eyes with her arm. That is how Clarke found her an hour later.
"You follow directions better these days," Clarke teased, "but I did say naked, and you are wearing too many clothes…" Clarke pointed out.
The corner of Lexa's mouth raised, "I do believe that can be fixed. Madi?"
"With Gaia and Indra."
"Mmm, well then… Since you commanded me to be naked, then naked I must be." Lexa sat up in bed and began to remove her shirt.
"Let me help with that," Clarke purred. She reached down and took Lexa by the hands and pulled her up. Then her hands found their way to the bottom of Lexa's shirt and she pulled it off. Clarke began to nibble on Lexa's neck and began to travel down towards the perfect breasts she now held in each hand. Clarke's thumbs gently grazed the nipples and Lexa drew in a breath, her nipples hardening. Clarke's mouth found one nipple, giving it her undivided attention. Then, switching to give the other nipple the same attention. After all, she didn't want to play favorites! Lexa's breathing was getting more and more rapid.
"Clarke…" She groaned. She felt Clarke grin against her nipple.
Clarke's hands had made their way to Lexa's pants. She tugged at the button in the front, quickly undoing it, and then pushed them down slowly, trailing kisses down Lexa's abs. She kissed Lexa's pubic bone, eliciting another indrawn breath before making her way back up to Lexa's mouth. Lexa gripped the back of Clarke's head, pulling her into the kiss tightly. Their tongues warred. Lexa gently took Clarke's lower lip and pulled on it with her teeth.
She pulled apart long enough to look deeply into Clarke's eyes, "You are wearing too many clothes."
Clarke smiled enticingly, "I think maybe you should do something about that."
So, Lexa did. She tore Clarke's shirt off, turned the slightly shorter woman so that Clarke's back was to the bed and she pushed her roughly down. She pulled Clarke's boots off, then stripped off her pants and underwear.
Clarke's chest was heaving, making her breasts move tantalizingly. Lexa descended face-first into Clarke's breasts. Lexa's hand teased Clarke's sex. She gasped. Lexa's hand was grazing her while her mouth was exploring Clarke's breasts. All Clarke could do was feel Lexa taking her over.
One finger dipped into Clarke and then was pushed in as far as it could go. It was then pulled out and a second finger joined it on the next thrust. The fingers were curled slightly to hit Clarke's g-spot. Lexa's thumb found Clarks clitoris, rubbing it in small circles.
Clarke was quickly rising towards an orgasm.
"Lexa! Oh, Lexa… YES! YES!" Clarke's voice rose in pitch and volume. A high-pitched moan escaped her lips when she climaxed. Lexa's fingers continued their movement to in an attempt draw out all possible pleasure. Then, when it was over, Lexa's hand stilled and slowly withdrew. Lexa moved back up, slowly kissing each breast, the collarbone, the heartbeat in Clarke's neck, and the tip of her chin. Lexa kissed Clarke once more on the lips, gently, and then pulled her in to cradle her as she came down from the climax.
Clarke's eyes stayed closed. Her breathing slowly returned to normal. She let Lexa hold her, because it felt so warm and safe. Clarke never expected to be with this woman again. She had believed for so long that that one night they'd had in Lexa's tower would be all they ever had. Now, she could spend every night with Lexa for the rest of her life.
Clarke raised herself up onto one elbow, resting her head in her hand. She stared down at Lexa's beautiful face. Tears shown in Clarke's eyes.
"Are you crying? Did I hurt you?" Lexa asked, suddenly alarmed.
"No, no of course not," Clarke reassured her. "It's just… I realized again that I get to spend the rest of my life with you. I never thought I would ever be this happy again after you died. But here you are. Here we are. I love you Lexa. I am in love with you. I get to love you for the rest of my life."
"I love you too, Clarke. After Costia… I never thought I would ever love again. I thought love was weakness. You showed up and taught me that love was strength. You turned everything upside down. Then, we were finally together, but there was a shadow over us. You had to leave to protect your people. I would never trade that moment for anything. But it also made being with you as painful as it was wonderful because I knew when it was over I would have to let you go. Then, I died because that fool, Titus, shot me. I am grateful I could take that bullet for you and keep you safe but I am so sorry I had to leave you to deal with everything that happened afterwards. Now, I have a second chance and I don't want to waste one minute of it. I won't waste one minute. I promise you that."
Clarke leaned forward and kissed Lexa fiercely. Then, she began her descent down Lexa's body.
To Be Continued…