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Listening to Immortals by Fall out boy on repeat because I loooooooove it so much!

Getting ready for the university convention on Thursday (roles eyes) yeah because I have any idea what I'm going to do after college…

They want me to prepare questions?

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Echo woke Bellamy much against her better judgement. She didn't know what Lexa was thinking by inviting him along to this hunt but Echo suspected that Lexa was enjoying this more than she let on. Echo had no doubt that Lexa respected Bellamy but would she let an opportunity to mess with him go by? Of course not.

Would Echo tell Bellamy? Of course not.

Bellamy moved to dress but she stopped him and nodded to the pile of clothes she had brought, "To hunt like us you will need to dress like us"

He lifted up the fabric and looked back at her, "They're just pants?"

Echo nodded and tried to hide a smile, "You wear little clothing when hunting, easy movement, and you will not wear a shirt. You will also carry the weapons we give you"

He gave her a questioning glance but she was giving nothing away.

Once he was dressed she led the way out of the tent into the still dark world outside. He was wearing black pants with boots. They made their way to the front gate where Lexa, Clarke, Octavia and Jua stood.

Jua was wearing similar attire to Bellamy whereas Lexa and Octavia were wearing cloth around their chest as well. Their hair was braided back but there was no war paint to be seen. Octavia was grinning smugly and Jua seemed to be balancing on the balls of his feet. Clarke and Echo stood to the side and watched them all prepare.

Lexa held out a long knife and spear for him, "Keep the blade at your side but make sure to have the spear at the ready"

He nodded and Octavia slapped him on the back, "Don't worry big brother, Indra took me out on a hunt before, just don't impale yourself"

Jua laughed and beamed at him. Bellamy could just about manage a half smile. He turned to where Echo and Clarke were watching and found them both giggling to each other, "Stop laughing" he growled.

Clarke gave him an innocent look whereas Echo just laughed more. Lexa huffed from her place by the gate and told Jua to lead the way.

Shooting one last look over his shoulder at Echo and Clarke he followed the commander out of camp. Octavia turned to Clarke, "Keep an eye on Raven?"

"Two" Clarke promised and moved to close the gate as they all made their way out.

Echo sighed as Octavia disappeared in the trees and shared a look with Clarke, "This should be interesting"

Clarke hummed in agreement, "Breakfast?"

She nodded and together they made their way back down the path ready to start the day.

XoXoXoX

Raven was sitting upright in the medical bay waiting for Clarke and Abby. She kept glancing at the clock nervously as her foot tapped the side of the bed anxiously. With Octavia gone for the day she was hoping to surprise her by being out of surgery when she got back.

It wasn't that she didn't want her around but she knew that if Octavia was in camp whilst this was happening then she would only be causing problems for camp. At least if she was out on a hunt then she could distract herself. She also really needed to do this, especially with Bellamy, and prove herself to the grounders. Raven had been tempted to ask Echo if she could continue Octavia's training but she had yet to breach the subject.

The door suddenly opened and in came Abby closely followed by Clarke. They gave her a reassuring smile as they prepared the equipment. Clarke sat down next to Raven and picked up her wrist ready to inject the anaesthetic.

"How were they?"

"Excited" Clarke met her eyes, "Octavia was practically jumping at the idea of beating Bellamy at something… and I think Lexa is enjoying this a bit more than she should be"

Raven laughed, "Bellamy is out of his depth with those two around"

"I think Echo is just happy that Lexa is trying"

Raven nodded, "It seems… dare I say it, normal?"

Clarke paused and smiled, "Yeah… I guess it does"

XoXoXoX

Bellamy was crouched down behind a tree. He looked to his left where Octavia was in an equal position and behind him to where Jua was staying out of sight but not getting involved. Lexa was leading the hunt and could just about be seen within the undergrowth ahead of them.

They were staying out of sight from the clearing in front of them where a wild boar was grazing unawares of the threat approaching.

Bellamy held his nerve as a familiar sense of excitement washed over him and he wondered if the grounders felt the same during a hunt. To his left Octavia held a wide eyes expression and he could only assume she felt the same.

Lexa raised her left hand slightly palm wide and he prepared himself, spear at the ready, as she started to move forward. She halted at the edge of the clearing and indicated to her left and right.

Lexa and Octavia had talked Bellamy through the hand signals used during the hunt and he knew she meant for him and Octavia to split to her left and right so they could surround the boar.

Keeping low and avoiding making a sound he crept along the ground. He switched his gaze between the boar and ground. Lexa watched him out of the corner of her eye and nodded in approval as he moved into position.

A bird erupted from the ground behind them and the boar looked up slightly startled.

Lexa cringed for a moment and unconsciously sunk lower to the ground but she needn't have worried. A moment later the boar turned back to the grass.

She raised her hand again palm wide and held her breath for a moment, her right hand twisting around the spear, before closing it and stretching her spear arm back.

Three spears flew from the grass in perfect sync.

XoXoXoX

Clarke and Echo were waiting for them when they arrived back. They watched as Octavia sauntered in first with a small blood splatter across the bottom part of her chest but looking utterly thrilled with herself. Bellamy followed behind and he too had a thin layer of blood across his chest. Jua was carrying the boar and carried it towards the fire followed by cheers from the grounders and sky people.

Clarke smiled as Lexa came into view. The blood was thick across her chest but she smiled once she spotted Clarke.

She pulled Lexa into a tight hug and kissed her lightly before pulling back, "So, how was he?"

Lexa shrugged nonchalantly, "He wasn't as bad as he might have been"

Clarke rolled her eyes, "You can admit that he impressed you"

"He didn't disappoint me" She offered causing Clarke to scoff and pull her down for a longer kiss.

Echo laughed as Bellamy threw the spear down, "Your sister is crazy"

"So is yours" They both looked over to where Octavia and Jua were displaying the boar for all to see.

"Fair point" He grinned at her and put an arm around her, "Does this mean I passed the test?"

Echo shrugged, "Oh there was never a test"

Bellamy's smile faltered and he looked at her, "What?"

She tried to contain her laugh, "Lexa never had a problem with you… She took you on the hunt to see you take down a boar… and to mess with you"

"You mean" His eyes widened, "The commander set me up... as a joke?"

Now Echo laughed and she winked at Lexa over his shoulder who returned the look with raised eyebrow.

XoXoXoX

Clarke waited until the hype from the boar had died down to tell Octavia about Raven; she at least deserved to enjoy the aftermath of the hunt. Lexa had told her one of the most satisfying parts of a hunt was to watch your people feast afterwards.

"Octavia"

She had changed back into her normal wear minus the war paint and was just finishing off the story of the hunt to another group of grounders. They were watching her in awe as she approached Clarke and she wondered if any of them had been given the honour of hunting with the commander.

"What's wrong Clarke?"

"Raven's out of surgery"

"Surgery?" Octavia's confusion answered Clarke's next question and she winced briefly.

"She didn't tell you…"

Octavia's smile had dropped now and she was storming towards the Ark, "She had the surgery and didn't think to tell me?"

She whirled round and faced Clarke who stumbled back, "You didn't tell me?"

Clarke placed her hands on Octavia's shoulder and looked her straight in the eyes, "She's fine Octavia. We're waiting for the anaesthetic to wear off and I'm sorry but I honestly thought she had told you that it was happening today"

"Do you think I would have gone on that hunt if I had known?"

She sighed and shook her head, "No but maybe that's why Raven didn't tell you… Maybe she didn't want you to worry"

Octavia nodded in understanding and bit her lip, "She's okay?" She asked cautiously and let out a breath as Clarke nodded.

"I'll take you to her"

XoXoXoX

Octavia sat down cautiously and looked over the sleeping mechanic. She looked peaceful and that brought a smile to her face as she took her right hand between hers.

Abby approached and began to check Raven's vitals, "I wouldn't be surprised if she woke up in the next few hours Octavia. I'll leave you two alone but if she wakes up come and find me?"

Octavia nodded and looked up at the older Griffin. She looked exhausted and suddenly she felt slightly guilty, "Thank you Abby"

She smiled at Octavia and put a hand on her shoulder, "I was doing my job Octavia. The hard part will be keeping her in bed when she wakes up; you know how she was after mount weather"

Octavia laughed, "Yeah… That'll be a challenge"

XoXoXoX

Abby left Octavia to watch over Raven. She ran a hand through her hair and made her way back to her tent.

She was getting ready for bed when Clarke pushed back the flap and made her way inside, "Hey"

"Hello Clarke" She stopped what she was doing and sat down on her bed, a moment later Clarke joined her, "Well done today Clarke and thank you for your help"

Clarke shook her head, "Thank you for doing that mum"

"It's my job Clarke" She smiled at her daughter, "But you knew that… what can I do for you?"

Clarke sighed and looked up at the canopy before looking back down again, "I don't think Lexa is sleeping"

Abby watched her daughter, "What makes you think that?"

"I know she's not" She leant back against the beam behind her, "She's tired all the time, she's awake every time I wake up, she refuses to fall asleep before me and on the rare occasion I catch her sleeping she will wake up after a few seconds"

Abby nodded and placed a hand on Clarke's knee soothingly, "I think you should talk to her Clarke. Keep an eye on her but if that doesn't help then tell me okay? We can't have her collapsing from exhaustion"

Clarke smiled and they pulled each other into a tight embrace, "Thanks mum"

"I love you Clarke"

"I love you too"

They stayed like that for a while and Abby felt as though she could finally truly appreciate Earth for what it was. Home.

Another light chapter and that's it for today but I will try and update tomorrow – I have a plan guys, I have a plan!

Right I'm off to bed – so tired…

Hope you all are still enjoying this fic and it's living up to your expectations (?)

Haha well let me know what you think of today's posts and once again I am so sorry for the wait between the updates