It was another night for Clarke in Ton-DC. She spent the rest of her evening eating dinner with Nyko. Clarke was getting used to how early the darkness fell across the land. She missed the summer months for what felt like everlasting sunlight.

Clarke was able to regain some energy and found time to take a bath. The water was warm compared to the freezing baths she took the last three months in nearby rivers. Her enjoyment was short lived when she remembered that she would be meeting Lexa shortly.

XX

Clarke stepped outside to see a kneeling commander in front of the fire pit. Clarke still at loss of strength and energy spoke, "Hey"

Lexa stood up to find the blonde leaning against the hut. "Clarke." She slowly walked over almost asking for permission to help her walk closer to the fire. She grabbed on to Lexa's arm for balance. The two sat near the fire.

The brunette explained, "Indra will be here shortly. She is preparing horses for our small travel. Evidently you are still drained of your travels and weak."

Clarke sighed, "Oh Lexa, I'm sorry but I barely made it out the door. I don't think I will have the energy for an adventure."

Lexa pondered and her lip formed into a smirk, "An adventure? I haven't been on one of those since before I became commander."

"Where are we going?"

"A place where I find peace when all hope is lost."

Clarke tilted her head in question but Indra arrived shortly after.

Lexa helped Clarke to her feet and walked them over to the horses.

"Indra if you would assist Clarke." Lexa, even with an injured arm, climbed onto her horse with no problem. She waited to see the weak Sky Girl crawl on top of her horse. Indra pushed and supported her until her leg wrapped around the steed. The horse's reigns that Clarke was on, were given to Lexa to steer. They began to move.

XX

It only took fifteen minutes before Lexa brought the horses to a stop. She jumped down from the saddle and walked over to help Clarke down. It was only these two. There was already a fire and blankets laid down

"I had Indra come here earlier and prepare a fire and lay blankets down to sit."

Clarke glanced to Lexa, "Why are we near the edge of a cliff?"

Clarke posed a very good question. They did ride horses fifteen minutes up a hill to a cliff with a fire and blankets. Clarke thought, "She's either going to throw me off of this thing or try to seduce me by the fire."

Lexa chuckled a little, "Don't worry Clarke, it's something you would never imagine."

As they passed the fire and neared the edge of the cliff, Clarke tightened her grip on Lexa's arm. Lexa felt the tightening hands around her arm and gave the sky girl a look of reassurance, "Clarke, I know it's hard to ask of me, but trust me. You're safe."

When the blonde got a full view of what lied below the cliff, her jaw dropped and eyes widened. There was a field of blue, glowing butterflies. They seemed to light up the entire sky. She figured the only thing that could have caused such effect was radiation from the war, but she didn't want to over think it. She was in awe of the beauty that lay before them.

Lexa sat them both down. "I found this place years ago. You can only see them glowing blue light during the night time. They are peaceful aren't they?"

Clarke smiled for the first time in a while, "Octavia used to see these around our first drop ship. They are beautiful."

Lexa nodded, "I'm glad you think so. I give you permission to come here anytime you want. Even though this field sits on my land, no matter what happens in the future, you will always have the authority to come here without question. Nobody should be denied this sight, no matter what clan they are from."

Clarke just stared in amazement into the field, "Thank you Lexa. They come and gather here every night?"

"From what I could tell, yes. They have always been here. I come here often when I feel like the world cannot get any darker than it is. When I finally arrive and see this place, I know that this field will always be lit, regardless of how dark the skies may fall. There will always be hope somewhere in a world of despair."

Lexa held her head proud.

Clarke now remembered who she was sitting with. Her situation came flooding back into her mind. "Is this why you brought me here?"

"I brought you here to show you that there is even hope for the darkest souls."

Clarke hesitated before she spoke and then said, "Souls like you?"

Lexa met her eyes and looked troubled, "If that's what you see me as."

"I think you aren't completely heartless Lexa. I think there is hope buried in there somewhere."

"There is hope in your position as well. Let this be your motivation to fight. Let this ignite the fire to try."

Clarke said jokingly, "So you want a field of glowing blue butterflies to be cause enough to fight?"

"Yes and no."

Clarke's eyes opened wide asking for more.

"I want this to give you hope and strength. As I said let this ignite your passion."

"But Lexa…I don't even know what to fight for anymore." She said sadly.

Lexa turned her body to face her, and pointed towards Clarke's heart. "That Clarke. That is what you fight for."

Clarke just stared into Lexa's eyes.

"Your heart is what makes you…you. Your heart will lead you to the right decisions you want to make, it will protect the ones you care deeply for, and you will never second guess your choices. Your heart is always pure and true. Just be careful when using it."

Lexa turned back around and faced the glowing blue field. She could tell that Clarke was still glaring at her.

"So, Clarke…what were you doing wandering through the woods the day I found you?"

Clarke lifted her hands, "I have no idea. I don't remember much of that day. Nyko said I could have been starving and exhausted to the point of hallucination and memory loss. I remember waking up and thinking… 'This is it, if I don't find some food or shelter, I'm dead.'"

"Is this after you left your people?"

"Yeah, I've been gone for three months. I was doing fine on my own. I was able to find food and water easily until the weather drastically changed….Without realizing my surroundings, every tree and path looked the same. I became lost and delirious. Now I'm sitting with you."

Lexa gave her a moment, "What matters is that you are safe."

Clarke nudged her, "Yeah I never thanked you for saving my life from that bear."

"It's not asked of you. You were ill and I was there. I will be there as long as you allow me to be….if you can trust me to be." The commander appeared to be in deep thought.

"Lexa, I am trying. I am going to have to realize that we bare the same weight with leading our people, but it scares me."

They sat there in silence for a moment, sinking deep in their thoughts.

Lexa spoke "I'm going to give you some time to yourself. That's another reason why I brought you here." She motioned to move.

"No," Clarke said quickly. She didn't want to be alone. Lexa was her closure and no matter how hard she tried to deny the feelings she felt for commander…they demanded to be recognized.

Clarke placed her hand on Lexa's hand, "I've been alone for three months, so stay. After all this is your secret hide out."

"Clarke kom Skaikru, you make it seem as if I have time to go on adventures and sneak away to hidden crevices and cracks in the earth." She joked playfully.

The blonde chuckled, "Lexa, you are the commander…you can do what you want."

With a large sigh, "Not exactly. Not when your second in command has been questioning your every decision."

Clarke frowned, "It's because you saved me?"

"Apparently it started when I left you at the mountain. I never gave it much thought." Lexa didn't want to talk about the last three months without Clarke. So she tightened her jaw, shook her head and proceeded, "But I think my second in command has become fond of you." Now laughing a little to herself.

"I agree with you but then again at the same time I feel like she would love to rip me to shreds."

"You're not wrong. She would love to, but she knows that's out of question." Lexa let her mind lead her elsewhere. She turned to Clarke, "Is there anything you wish to know of me?"

Clarke played with her nervous hands and thought about it. "There is so much I would like to know, but in time I suppose. At the moment though, I'd like to know about this school you plan on building."

Lexa nodded, "Yes the school…" She folded her hands, "I'm going to give it a trial run in Ton-DC. If it works out for the better, I will see that others of its kind are built in villages across the twelve clans."

"That's wonderful Lexa." Clarke was really in awe of the brunette's decision. They sat there for a while longer speaking of the hopes and plans for the school.

The temperature continued to drop and the fire that was behind them was no longer able to keep them warm. They decided to call it a night.

XX

Lexa steered both horses to a tent that Clarke has never been to before.

The Commander hopped off her horse and helped the blonde down once again, "I had a tent made up for you and there's a fire pit built inside. There are fresh clothes as well as a bed with the warmest furs. You should have a place of your own. Do you need help inside or will you suffice?"

Clarke observed the large tent from the outside and turned to give a small smirk at the commander, "As much as Nyko enjoyed my company," saying sarcastically, "I think he will enjoy this more." The two girls giggled in agreement, "Thank you. I will be fine. It's only a few feet, so I can manage."

The two girls caught each other's glare.

Clarke was unsure of what more to say or do.

On the other hand the commander was mesmerized by the color of blue she found buried in Clarke's eyes. She didn't know if it was the moonlight but they hypnotized her. She felt transfixed. Lexa no longer needed the field of butterflies because she found that same hope when she looked at Clarke.

Lexa became aware of just how long she was standing there absorbed into Clarke's gaze. She stepped back and shook her head.

"I must go and get rest myself." She grabbed the reigns of the horses.

Clarke put her hand out to grab the commander. She let her finger tips lightly tough the forearm as the brunette turned around to leave. Clarke became wary and jolted back her hand quickly.

Lexa turned around, "Did you need something Clarke?"

At loss for words Clarke began fumbling, "Uh—Uh yea.." She was now running her hand though her hair.

Lexa raised an eyebrow.

"I was just wondering when I would see you again. I think we cleared up a lot, but talking with you helped ease my mind a lot. Plus….I don't think I've ever seen you open up so much."

She saw as the woman in front of her closed up. It was like a stone wall dropped in front of her face.

Clarke cursed herself for mentioning how well Lexa communicated deeply.

The commander swallowed hard, "I will be busy in the coming days. I have to take a trip to a nearby village for a supply trade for Ton-DC. Perhaps when I return home we can," Lexa searched for words, "….clear some more up?"

They nodded and finally the brunette left, "Good night Clarke."

She turned and disappeared down the dark path to the stables to return the horses.