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Well that's the end of this story. Please review. Keep a look out for my story on Polis. It will be different but I hope you will like it.
The morning of their Merger Lexa woke a grumbling Clarke well before dawn. Clarke blinked open her eyes to find a large tub with steam rising out of it by their rock pit that had fresh heated rocks in it. She couldn't believe she had slept through them bringing it in. Glancing at her watch she groaned when she realized it was only 4.00am.
"Lex it is early" she grizzled as Lexa threw back the covers and offered her a hand.
"Come. The ceremony is to be held at first light. There is much to do" Lexa dragged her naked soon to be wife out of bed and towards the tub. She helped Clarke into it before hastily stripping herself and this time lowering in behind Clarke. Clarke raised an eyebrow but said nothing. She let herself be washed from head to toe before asking
"Where did this come from?"
"A gift from a blacksmith" Lexa informed "Delivered only just this morning"
Clarke sighed as fingers combed through her hair, untangling all the knots before she felt Lexa working at an intricate set of braids.
"It is important on the morning of a merger that the intended braid each other's hair in a specific way to show all that they are no longer available. The way I braid your hair will show your status as the Commander's houmon"
"Oh" Clarke blinked as the braids worn by the Trikru took on a new meaning. "I like that. Do I get to braid yours?"
"Yes. I will instruct you" Lexa informed as she completed the last braid on top of Clarke's head. "You may wash me now and braid my hair"
"With pleasure" Clarke purred and watched Lexa's eyes darken and she swallowed hard. Clarke took the wash cloth and took great joy in washing Lexa everywhere, smiling when Lexa gripped the side of the bath when she ran the wash cloth over her breast, teasing the nipples with her thumb so they were hard and pointed. Lexa's strong hand caught her wrist when the cloth travelled towards the juncture of her thighs.
"Clarke you are playing with fire"
"Maybe I want to get burned" Clarke whispered and Lexa sucked in a wild breath, looking at Clarke questioningly. Clarke nodded "Yes, I'm ready"
Lexa groaned and touched their foreheads together "You tell me now? We have no time" she frowned "What happened to waiting until Polis?"
"I can't wait any longer. I love you. I want to show you, I want to feel you on me, around me, in me. I want you to consume me"
Lexa growled, mashing their mouths together in a hard demanding kiss, pushing Clarke back against the far edge of the bath before kneeling above her. She had to shut Clarke up before she tipped her over the edge and Merger be damned she took her now. They kissed long and vigorously, Lexa surprised by Clarke's roughness. Surprised when she nipped and Lexa could taste blood. She had to calm herself down. She had to try and be gentle with Clarke later, doubted she could but she could at least try.
Gently cupping her soon to be houmon's and lover's face she pulled back, Clarke letting out a desperate moan.
"Later" Lexa promised. "We will spend all afternoon and night sating our hunger while the others party. Right now you need to braid my hair"
"Why the hell did I resist you for so long?"
"Only you can answer that Houmon" she whispered "My wife"
Clarke felt like her heart was going to beat out of her chest at the tender adoring look in Lexa's eyes. Her body sang with the need of her but Lexa was right. They had the ceremony to attend, had the well wishes of their people to be an audience to and they were expected to stay for a midday feast before they could return to their tent. She would have to make sure Octavia and other guards stood a fair distance away so no one would get too embarrassed. Sighing she let her head fall forward until it rested on Lexa's.
"I love the sound of that" she sighed "Your wife"
"As do I" Lexa informed before kissing her brow gently and turning in front of Clarke "It's just as well I possess the strength of Heda. Only that has prevented me from having you"
"Hmmmm". Clarke murmured as she started undoing the current braids ready to finger comb out Lexa's hair so she could start the new braids "Here I was thinking it was Lexa's gallantry."
"That too" Lexa sighed and enjoyed the sensation of having Clarke play with her hair. No one had braided her hair since Costia. Even then she couldn't remember it feeling this good. She shivered as Clarke placed a kiss behind her ear.
"Ok. Tell me how you want this"
Lexa explained patiently, knowing by feel when she was going off track and correcting her gently. It took some patience; it had been a long time since she had practiced braiding. It took a while but eventually the braid was finished to both their satisfaction and they got out to dry off. Clarke was thankful for the rock pit in the early morning chill.
Lexa led her to a neat pile of fresh clothes, instructing "these are yours, specially made for the Skaiprisa"
Clarke looked at the pile of Trikru clothes and felt a smile tug at her lips. Today she was not just merging with Lexa she was merging with their clan. Merging Skaikru with Trikru, they would lead both clans as one.
She pulled on soft clean underclothes that were very similar to Skaikru underwear. She was slightly frustrated by the binding that they used to bind the breasts and Lexa had to help her, standing close so that she could reach around her. Gazes clashed and breathing was harsh as they both looked forward to after the ceremony when they could take clothes off instead of putting it on.
"Thank you" Clarke whispered before they awkwardly turned to their own clothes to dress, both trying to ignore the sexual tension in the air. Clarke found a dark undershirt which she pulled on, followed by a soft sky blue shirt. She had no idea they did any colors besides dark ones.
"It matches your eyes" Lexa informed her and she blushed and turned, her breath catching to see Lexa in new black pants and a dark green shirt to match her own eyes. Lexa smiled "I had them made for today"
"It is gorgeous. I will treasure it" Clarke smiled and fingered her own top before turning her attention to the clothes. She found some type of stretchy material which she pulled on over her legs and clung to her skin. It was nice and warm. She had pants to do up over that, some sort of dyed animal skin that was done up with straps. Next was a black waist coat type vest, made of wool and warm, again done up with straps just under her breasts so that some of her blue shirt still showed. Finally there was a long coat which was to be left undone and dragged on the floor behind her. It was warm, very warm and Clarke prayed they had a nice day so she could enjoy it.
She turned to Lexa and could only stare. The Heda stood in front of her again, but a different Heda. The clothing was similar to what she previously wore except for the green shirt and definitely newer. Black armor was replaced with polished silver. It wasn't as chunky and sat on both shoulders and down over her shoulder blades. A black and red cape flowed from beneath it.
"Wow" she breathed and Lexa blushed.
"Another gift. I saw it last night and decided to wear it. I didn't want to wear the Commander's battle gear. I refuse to wear war paint"
"Good" Clarke nodded "Shows its Lexa I am merging with" she smiled when Lexa blushed and offered her hand.
"Come our people await us" she informed and Clarke was suddenly filled with nerves. She didn't know what to expect. She had only seen Skaikru weddings. The Chancellor usually officiated over them being their leader. She didn't know if anyone would officiate over this.
As they got close to the tent opening she could hear the murmur of the crowd that was waiting for them and wondered how she had not heard them before. Too caught in her own mind. She hesitated and Lexa turned to her with a frown.
"Clarke?"
"I don't know what to expect. You never said and I've been too caught up to ask. Do I say something? Do I have to make a speech?"
"Relax" Lexa soothed drawing her in close and hugging her. "You only need to answer Indra's questions as I do Bellamy's. Then we will share a drink, either our ale or your moonshine. Then we feast and then we come home to consummate" she teased and watched her soon to be Houmon blush.
"Bellamy is going to ask you question's?" She asked and Lexa nodded
"Indra has been preparing him all week. As your second he has to ask me the hard questions" Lexa explained "As Indra does you. It is easy for us. Most answers are Yes, no or I will" she promised and waited for the body she was holding to relax before stepping back "Just remember I love you, I always will and once the ceremony is complete our souls will forever be joined"
"Then we better get to it" Clarke nodded feeling more relaxed. Lexa moved so Clarke was standing on her left and they linked hands as they stepped out of the tent. Only Bellamy, who looked handsome in more formal Skaikru attire, Indra, Octavia and Ryder awaited them. The last three in full battle attire.
Lexa noticed the surprise on Indra's face at seeing her not in her battle gear but then covered it well. In fact she thought she saw her General's lips twitching.
They were then led towards the large platform that overlooked the hillside and where their audience for the merger was standing on the other side. Clarke felt the butterflies in her stomach again. She was grateful to have Lexa's strong support as they climbed the stairs onto the platform. Her knees almost gave out when she saw the amount of people waiting on the hillside and realized that Trikru had come from miles around.
Clarke looked around to see if she could see her mother and friends and wasn't surprised to see them only a few rows back. The look of shock on her mums face made her smile. Obviously she wasn't expecting the style of clothes that she wore or her hair up in braids. Raven called out something that she missed and gave the thumbs up. All the guys, Jasper, Monty and co jumped up and waved.
"Not even drunk yet and your friends are acting like fools" Lexa chuckled.
"Well hopefully we won't be around long enough to see them get drunk" Clarke teased and watched her lovers face go slack and her gaze darken.
They stood there while the crowd chanted their names until the first sliver of sun came up over the hills to indicate the new day. Indra and Bellamy raised their hands for the crowd to quieten.
"Today will see a new era" Indra shouted.
"Where the Skaikru and Trikru are one" Bellamy shouted straight after.
"Today our Heda and Skaiprisa pledge their allegiance to each other" Indra shouted.
"And their love" Bellamy continued drawing a look from Indra. Obviously that hadn't been in the script "Today they pledge their allegiance to us, as one clan, as one people. To rule us with strength, with compassion, with loyalty"
"Today they promise to protect us, honor us and give up their lives for us. Today they pledge to protect, honour, love and give up their lives for each other" Indra stated causing Lexa to raise her brows, another change of the plans. Indra turned to Clarke "Skaiprisa kom Skaikru do you pledge this?"
"Yes" Clarke yelled, feeling that was easy.
""Heda kom Trikru do you pledge this?" Bellamy roared.
"Sha" Lexa replied in her best battle cry.
"Skaiprisa will you stand beside Heda in life, in battle, and in peace? Will you be by her side, rule with her by your side, live by her side and love by her side?"
"I will" Clarke nodded.
"Heda will you stand beside Skaiprisa in life, in battle, and in peace? Will you be by her side, rule with her by your side, live by her side and love by her side?" Bellamy asked.
"I will" Lexa promised.
Indra turned to take a large silver cup that Octavia held before turning to offer it to Lexa.
"With this drink my you unite. Yu keryon ste teina (your souls are entwined)"
Lexa took the drink, taking a small sip and wrinkling her nose in distaste. Seems like they had combined both their drinks and it tasted like horse piss. Not that she knew what horse piss tasted like.
"Houmon" she offered the cup and Clarke took it with a blush "careful it tastes awful. I have no idea what they did to it"
"Thank you wife" Clarke winked and taking a sip was grateful she was warned. She nearly spat it back out again. The cup was handed back off to Bellamy and Lexa took her by the hand and led her to the edge of the platform. There she raised their hands together above their heads and the crowd let out a roar. Caught up in the moment, the cheering and the pounding of her heart she then pulled Clarke to her and holding her tight bent to take soft lips with her own which had the roar turning into a deafening crescendo.
Lexa finally came out of her haze and realized what she had done. She couldn't be sorry though as she saw the dazed look in her houmon's eyes. Clarke was just so breathtakingly beautiful standing there smiling and radiant she couldn't resist. She was going to have a hell of a time waiting until after the midday meal.
A slap on her back had her turning to look over at Indra who offered up the closest thing Indra offered as a smile.
"Well done Heda. A fine choice" Indra nodded before moving on to Clarke. Bellamy came up next, his eyes serious.
"Permission to speak freely?" He requested and she nodded her consent "Clarke is like a sister to me. I can see she loves you and you love her. Every couple has their fights but if you ever do anything to seriously hurt her or question your love for her you will answer to me"
"Understood. But I think you would have to to get in line. My own clan would skin me alive" she assured "After Clarke herself ripped me apart"
"I'm sure she would" Bellamy agreed
"I know she would" Lexa nodded and he moved on awkwardly to congratulate Clarke.
They moved to the back of the platform then. Lexa's throne had been brought out and a smaller but just as elaborate chair had been made for Clarke. They then had to sit through a long line and hours of well wishes. Of course Clarke and her friends broke protocol by hugging each other but Lexa let it go, in too good a mood and not wanting to risk not getting sex soon.
Abby had called her Lexa, again breaking protocol, and had wished them both well before hugging her daughter.
It was about 11 according to Clarke's watch when they finally had finished receiving all their guests and had been entertained by a few performers. Lexa could not wait much longer so she stood and raised her hand. "Let the feast begin" she roared then turning took her houmon's hand and led her to the mess hall for a feast.
The feast was a blur for both Lexa and Clarke. They sat together at their table Octavia, Bellamy, Indra and Ryder beside them as they ate boar, deer, steer, berries, potatoes, cheese and bread. They drank Trikru ale and Skaikru moonshine and everyone got merry quick. Lexa watched her and Clarke's consumption of the alcohol and made sure they drank a lot of water. They held hands openly and played footsies under the elaborately covered table.
Many watched them and speculated how long they would last before they left the feast and returned to their tents. Most guessed mid afternoon. Others speculated the Heda would last longer. Cheers went up when the couple stood as they just finished eating. The Heda nearly tipped her chair over in her eagerness to stand and pulled Clarke to her feet. The mess hall went quiet.
"Enjoy the feast, eat and drink well. My Houmon and I bid you good day" she advised then dragged her red faced wife out of the Hall. There was much cheering and cat calling in Trigedasleng as everyone clamored from their chairs to follow. Octavia swore and staggered drunkenly to her feet with the help of Indra as they hurried after their charges.
Abby could only watch, unsure what to think knowing exactly where her daughter and wife were going and why.
Once outside the hall and in front of hundreds of other feasting guests Lexa bent and swung Clarke into her arms before striding for the tent. Clarke gave an embarrassed squeak, looking over Lexa's shoulder to see her friends waving and her mother looking slightly uncomfortable. She buried her face in Lexa's shoulder as they made their way, people calling out threats to come and interrupt them, Lexa calling back to shof op or she would put them on a pole. Indra, Ryder, and finally Octavia pulling swords and pretending to hold the revelers at bay. Lexa stopped at the front of the tent
"Wave to your friends Houmon" and Clarke, still highly embarrassed, did so before they pushed inside their tent. Once inside the tent Lexa put her down and hurried over to tie the tent together, making sure the knots were secure and on the inside.
Suddenly it all became real. She was going to make love to Lexa her wife, her love, her soul mate. Heat flooded her, burning its way through her veins, making her skin itch, her nipples to pebble and her underwear to flood. Clarke shivered in anticipation as Lexa turned to her and by the flush across her cheeks she knew her soon to be lover was feeling the same way.
Clarke held out her hand, her heart pounding in her chest, legs weak as Lexa stepped forward and took said hand and led her into the bedroom. Clarke noticed the bath had been removed, the heated rocks had been replaced and the skins on the bed had been turned down.
Clarke expected Lexa to grab her immediately, to kiss her hard, and to be full of passion. She was surprised when Lexa took her hand and raised it to her mouth, kissing each finger in turn before laying it on her chest. Clarke could feel the beating of her heart under her fingertips and looked up at Lexa.
Lexa smiled "ai sonraun laik yu sonraun nau. My life is your life now."
Clarke's heart thundered in her chest as she stepped closer and started undressing her lover, letting clothes lie where they fell, not caring. Just wanting to see her wife naked and on top of her, around her, in her. They shared soft kisses, tender kisses and right now Clarke was happy with that, their first time was going to be love making, Lexa was going to make sure of that but she knew after that the Heda was going to take control. She shivered; she was looking forward to the heat. But right now the gentleness of Lexa was making her heart ache and tears form in her eyes.
"What's wrong?" Lexa asked gently kissing away a few stray tears running down Clarke's cheeks.
"Nothing. Everything is perfect. I'm just emotional and I love you so much" Clarke choked out, cupping her face and kissing her tenderly "You're just perfect and I feel so special"
Clarke resumed kissing her while undressing her, grumbling at all the ties and buckles. She told Lexa they had to get more efficient clothes. She was aware of eager hands undoing her clothes a lot easier until finally they both stood naked and she could look at her lover knowing she was soon going to have that body loving hers, the long thin fingers touching her, playing her like an instrument. That perfect lean body covering hers, the dark sun kissed skin a contrast to her pale. The scarred but soft skin. Clarke whimpered as her feelings overwhelmed her just looking at Lexa.
"You are perfect" Clarke whispered.
"No, you are. You are exquisite. An angel fallen to earth. My Skaiprisa, yu slip daun kom skai en in ai tombom. You fell from the sky and into my heart." Clarkes eyes fluttered closed as Lexa wrapped her lean but strong arms around her, her body shaking with the force of her feelings and she could only hold on to Lexa for dear life as she was lifted and placed into the middle of their bed.
"Lay back and just feel. Let me love you" Lexa whispered as she lowered her heated body on top of hers. Clarke moaned out loud her hands coming up to dig her nails into Lexa's ass causing her to hiss.
Clarke felt foreign in her own body, making love to Lexa was like an out of body experience as she spread her thighs wide and let Lexa settle between them, positive she could feel how wet she was.
They kissed gently but passionately, their tongues coming into play, teasing each other, teeth nipping and breathing harsh. Lexa's hands spread fire all over her body as they explored her sides, hips, thighs. Wherever she could reach. The simple touches had her quivering in her own skin, foreign sounds escaping her lips. She had no idea how loud she was and nor did she care. Let them hear.
When small calloused hands cupped her breasts, fingers squeezing and thumbs playing with her pebbled nipples she moaned as electricity shot straight to her clit, her hips arching. Lexa pressed down into her, soothing and exciting her pulsing core all in one. When soft wet lips and a curious tongue made their way south and latched onto her right breast she couldn't help but cry out, raising half off the bed while fingers clutched into dark hair. Blue eyes shot wide and unseeing, emotions and strong sensations buffeting her from all sides as she alternated between pulling Lexa closer or pushing her away, overcome.
Clarke knew she wouldn't last long, that when Lexa touched her she would come undone. She tried to hold herself together as Lexa alternated between her breasts, mouth on one, hand on the other, her spare hand holding her tight. She could hear murmurs of approval from Lexa, words of encouragement maybe but she wasn't sure over the roaring in her ears. She was shivering uncontrollably, clenching her thighs and belly trying desperately to hold off her climax.
If she knew love making could be like this she would have never given into her other fumbling lovers who'd never gotten an ounce of this type of pleasure out of her. She would have waited for Lexa, her soul mate, her everything.
She groaned as Lexa started kissing and licking her way south. Oh god her tongue should be listed as a deadly weapon, no scratch that, one of the seven wonders of the old world. It was sensational it was beyond sensational it was...Oh God. Who knew your belly button was an erogenous zone? Fuck, fuck fuck, oh God. She didn't know whether she was yelling in her head or yelling out loud and she didn't care.
She licked her dry lips, trying to get moisture back in her mouth. Maybe she was screaming, maybe that was why her throat and mouth felt dry and raw, maybe it was her harsh breathing or her sobs or OMG. Lexa was spreading her thighs further and kissing her way south. She would have been embarrassed except for the tingles shooting straight to her clit, her core pulsing and waiting eagerly for Lexa's mouth to move where she needed her most.
"Fuck me...LEXAAAAAAA" she screamed as she exploded at the first touch of Lexa's tongue in a swipe from bottom to top.
Outside the tent many people paused upon hearing the scream, many of the Trikru started chanting "Heda", Skaikru smirked and Abby decided it was time to head back into the Ark so she couldn't hear. She suspected she would be treating many for alcohol poisoning or scrapes from drunken accidents soon.
Octavia looked at Indra.
"Not a word 2nd" Indra ordered with a straight face but Octavia couldn't help it.
"Go Heda" she whispered and could have sworn she saw Indra smirk.
Inside the tent Lexa had barely paused in her ministrations and Clarke was drowning in sensations she could barely keep control of. Lexa's tongue was insistent, on her clit and deep inside her; it was like Lexa couldn't get enough of the taste of her.
Clarke was right on the brink of a second orgasm when Lexa closed her lips and thrusts two long thin fingers deep inside her, curling upwards stroking that rough patch to drive Clarke wild. She couldn't hold it anymore, screaming her lovers name again.
"You are so responsive to my touch, so open, so loving" Lexa sighed then hummed against her clit and started working her fingers inside her again. Oh God. She was so sensitive, every nerve ending tingling and she was so wet and swollen. Clarke could only grip the bear skin beneath her and try and hold on for dear life.
When the third climax hit she let out a shuddering sigh, exhausted by the sensations buffeting her, by the intensity of all three climaxes, and overwhelmed by all.
"No more" she begged as she felt like a wet noodle with no energy. Lexa rose above her and leant in to kiss her while flicking her clit with her thumb. She jumped like she had been touched by a live wire as Lexa settled herself over her right thigh.
"One more, together." Lexa promised with a tender kiss, body shaking with her own need. "Raise your thigh"
Clarke didn't think, just did as requested and raised her thigh slightly for Lexa to settle against. Clarke gasped at the wet heat she felt against her thigh and felt slightly guilty at not pleasing Lexa. She gasped again as Lexa rocked against her, breath choppy and strong fingers started surging inside her. She was surprised to feel herself climbing again and all she could manage for Lexa was raising her hands to cup her breasts. It seemed to work though. Lexa gasped and moaned in Clarke's ear.
Clarke concentrated the best she could on giving Lexa pleasure, raising her thigh into her thrusts downwards, flicking her thumbs over dark pebbled nipples. It wasn't easy with her fourth pending climax, she was right at the pinnacle, a push and she would be falling.
"Lex" she groaned, warning her wife that she was right there, that she was about to crash.
"Yes" Lexa growled, thrusting harder, losing her rhythm and she knew Lexa was close. She cried out as Lexa latched onto her throat suckling hard enough she knew she would have a bruise there.
It was when Lexa pressed her thumb hard against her clit while stilling, throwing her head back and yelling her climax to the room, that Clarke totally lost it. The buildup had been quick and fast but the Climax was out of this world, she felt like she had been propelled back into the stars as she gripped a shuddering Lexa tight against her. Nothing compared to it, she truly felt connected to Lexa body and soul, and she knew in that moment they were.
She held her lover tight, as they came down from their incredible high, tears streaming down their faces, unable to express how they were feeling but understanding despite the lack of words.
"I love you so much" Clark whispered into a perfect shell of an ear making her wife shudder "As soon as I gain an ounce of energy I plan to show you just how much"
Lexa merely grinned and pressed a kiss into the neck she had her face turned into "I love you too Houmon" she whispered before relaxing into her wife's hold, satisfied enough for now and letting her wife rest.
Clarke had a half hour power nap before turning the tables on Lexa, rolling her over so she was beneath her and exploring her body with her mouth and tongue.
Lexa had always prided herself for being a strong and silent lover but as Clarke explored her breasts with hands and mouth she could only hold on while emitting all sorts of sounds she was barely aware of making. When Clarke kissed her way south, tongue playing with her clit the same time as she sunk two fingers deep, Lexa cried out. Unable to hold back her scream as tongue and fingers worked perfectly in tandem to bring her to her climax.
Before she could blink she was being urged onto her stomach and that very talented tongue was tracing her Heda tattoo. Lexa fought against the rising of the Heda, but it wanted out. She wanted to last as long as she could but soon she had Clarke flat on her back and blinking up at her. Clarke must have recognized the look as she smiled.
"About time" she whispered and Lexa pounced.
They made love for the rest of the day with only short breaks in between. Clarke on the bottom, from the front, from behind, Lexa on the bottom and Clarke riding three of her fingers. Lexa sitting back against the headboards with Clarke straddling her waist. Even one time when they had to make a trip outside to the woods where they made love up against a support beam of the tent upon returning. Not even the table was safe. Some was hard and fast, others were soft and tender.
They got little sleep that night and didn't make it out to the mess hall until their hunger couldn't be ignored at lunch the next day. They had been living on love and a jug of water that Lexa kept in the tent. Both were walking a little gingerly but so far hadn't been teased for it. It appeared their people had partied hard long into the early morning and were feeling the worse for wear. The only sober ones appeared to be Indra, Octavia, and Lincoln who had taken turns in guarding them.
They refueled on leftovers from last night's feast, rehydrated on water and returned to the tent with a fresh jug. They had a honeymoon to start.