In the Cave of Wonders
Lying in the place where it all began, warmed by glowing embers, Octavia watched the paintings on the wall. They depicted many things; some which she understood – like the mushroom cloud of war – others which she didn't. This world was still foreign to her in many ways, but Octavia could feel that it was where she belonged.
Lincoln's most recent drawing showed her holding two babies, one in either arm: the girl, Felicity, named after Luna's new found happiness with her infants, Tobias and her reunited family; the boy, Phoenix, for a mystical creature worshiped by common ancestors of both the Grounders and the people of the Ark – a creature who rebelled against death. A full month had passed since their birth, a full waning and waxing of the moon. The twins grew stronger every day, as did Lincoln.
Now, they were on their way to visit Bellamy, Clarke and the others, stopping to pass the night in their favourite place. There were many things to be discussed with her friends now that Lincoln was The Commander. Later in the year, before the first snow, he would make the journey to Grounder populations in the far corners of the remnants of their world; again, she would be at his side.
Sitting up, Octavia shrugged on a covering and walked to the mouth of the cave. Above her, a furé dangled in the half-light – beckoning her to venture outside. She followed, collecting flower after flower until she found Lincoln standing in a clearing, watching the night sky. She wrapped her arms around his waist, face in the small of his back. "You left me." Her lips traced the words on his vertebrae.
"I did," his voice was deep and pure. "But unlike you, I leave clues as to where I have gone."
Octavia breathed deeply. She would never get enough of fresh air, so unlike the air on The Ark. Space had been her prison, but Earth had set her free. Yes, here was where she belonged. Here, with him.
"Come back to me," she was holding his hand now, smiling coyly and leading him away.
Together, they returned to the cave.
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