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Lexa was standing watching the Skaikru train. They had gotten a lot better in their two weeks at Polis and their daily training of the last few days. Good enough that they could defend themselves in a situation until someone could help them out. Octavia was coming along leaps and bounds too and Echo was gaining strength every day after her ordeal in the Mountain.
She looked over to where Jayde was allegedly teaching Abby how to shoot the bow. It looked like it was more of an excuse to get up close and personal to her. She was never taught to shoot that way. Shaking her head with a smirk she turned to watch her wife sparring with Octavia.
Her wife was one hell of a warrior. Lexa had watched her learn at a phenomenal rate, so much so that Lexa suspected she had her own commander powers. She wasn't great with a bow, no better than the others anyway, but she was good with Luna's staff and excelled with a sword. Well enough that she had been sparring with O for the last couple of days and holding her own.
At this rate she would have to get Clarke to spar with Indra and tell her General not to hold back. She could hear the two friends verbally sparring as well and had to smile. Octavia, Raven and the rest of Clarkes friends were going to keep her on her toes.
A small disturbance to her left caught her attention and she turned to see two large warriors from the main gate heading towards her with a purposeful stride, bodies tense, faces stoic. Every sense she possessed heightened and her smile fled. She slid off the fence she had been sitting on and Lexa slipped away to be replaced by Heda. Everything inside her screamed something had happened as the two men paused in front of her.
"Heda" they bowed their heads respectfully and one stepped forward slightly, looking apprehensive.
"What is it?" She questioned
"A messenger from the Lake clan arrived with news" she saw him flick a look towards where Jayde was and Lexa turned to where her friend was still oblivious and teasing her partner who seemed to have shot an arrow only several feet in front of them. "They were attacked"
"What?" Lexa seethed as her blood boiled and dread settled in her stomache like lead "what village?"
"All of them" came the reply and Lexa shot the men surprised looks. No army was big enough to wipe out a whole district except
"Azgeda" she hissed between her teeth and the men nodded
"Sha Heda. A surprise attack at night. Some tried to flee into the surrounding woods but were chased down. The messenger says they survived by piling into boats" he seemed distressed by revealing the news and Lexa could not blame him as he continued. "The Ice nation killed all who did not make it into the boats. They destroyed livestock, crops and houses. There is nothing left. He says refugees are on the way here, about 200. Two hundred and fifty at most. Most are injured, some gravely. They should be here by noon"
250 left. From all those villages? It was an annihilation. Lexa's blood boiled.
"Jaydes mother?" She asked and growled when he shook his head. "Find as many warriors as you can through the city. Send out an escort. Go to the hospitals, get as many healers as you can to the gate to assist the critically injured to the hospitals. Send a messenger to the Chancellor, I will hold council tonight"
"Sha Heda" he stated but did not move and seemed nervous. Lexa knew there was more coming and he didnt want to deliver it.
"What is it?"
"The messenger said the Ice Queen sent you a message" he looked shifty and Lexas eyes narrowed dangerously.
"What? Speak true." She warned, barely containing the boiling rage inside her
"She will return when the ice melts and take what's rightfully hers" he paused and swallowed hard, noticing the white knuckled grip the Heda had on her training sword "and to not get used to the blonde as she plans to use her head as a trophy"
Fury whipped through Lexa's veins and her battle cry ripped from her throat as she pulled her sword and swung, her knuckles white. The big man in front of her closed his eyes and waited for the death blow. He knew it would be dangerous delivering the message. The blow never came though and he opened his eyes in surprise. His Adam's apple bobbled when he saw the blade against his throat.
"Heda" he croaked. He could see the fury in her eyes as she snarled at him. Another cry escaped her throat as she grabbed her knife, spun and flung it thirty yards into a knot in a nearby tree, reminding all there as they stared at their furious Heda why she was the best warrior in the world.
"Go" she ordered "Do as I bade. Send messengers to the other clans not present here. There will be no more neutrals in war. They are either with me and a peaceful alliance or I will consider them with the Ice Clan. They have two weeks to join us at Camp Jaha" she took a step back.
"Sha Heda" and with that the men turned and left as quickly as they deemed dignified.
Lexa turned back to the others who stood frozen in place knowing something had just taken place. Her distressed eyes met Clarkes which seemed to snap her wife out of her stupor and within moments Clarke was running for her. Lexa needed to feel Clarke safe in her arms and took two steps forward before catching Clarke to her and holding her as tight as she could. She would keep Clarke safe. No way would she allow anything to happen to her love.
"What is it? What's wrong Lex?" Clarke asked holding the brunette tight, still startled by her wife's anger and battle cry. Dread sat heavy in her stomach as she figured something had happened.
"War" Lexa croaked out and felt Clarke stiffen "the Ice Nation attacked Jayde's clan. Many have perished, including Jayde's mother" Lexa pulled back and stared down into agonised blue eyes "They destroyed everything as a declaration of intent. Killed everyone who didnt escape onto the lake in boats"
"Everyone?" Clarke was aghast
"Everyone. The Ice nation shows no mercy" Lexa informed "they didnt this time. Every man woman and child who didn't get on a boat would have been cut down. Livestock were slaughtered, fields and villages burned"
"All the villages? Not just Jayde's?" Clarke was aghast. She had seen many things since she was here but that was a new low. A new depravity. To strike down children!
"All." Lexa confirmed "all that is left of the Lake clan are Jayde and the refugees that will be arriving around noon. We need to inform Jayde, it's best your mother stays too, though I will need her help later as many refugees are critically injured"
"Are we going to war now?" Clarke asked and Lexa shook her head
"No. The Ice Queen has retreated. This was merely a taunt. She knows we can't go to war during winter, we would lose warriors to the weather as much as blade" Lexa sighed "we wait until after the winter thaw"
"Then we will have time to train the Skaikru in swords. Strategise. I'm sure Raven can make a few things that will go boom too" Clarke nodded and sighed seeing determination settling across her wife's shoulders. "You need to tell Jayde"
"She will know the second I either approach her or call her name" Lexa sighed as they pulled apart and she looked around for her friend. Their group had combined a short distance away and she felt a hand slip into hers and looked at her wife.
"Together" Clarke informed "We are one now, and though you may lead on the battle field I am here to help you in all other matters."
Lexa nodded and together they walked over to the others. Lexa kept her gaze down to avoid looking at Jayde until she was close enough to offer her friend some comfort. They paused in front of the group and Lexa looked around at all the solemn faces.
"Heda what happened?" It was Luna who asked. Of course it was Luna.
"The Ice Nation happened" Lexa grated harshly and heard the disapproving murmurs "a night raid on many villages at once. Killing, destroying and burning crops and houses. Nothing remains"
"Villages plural?" Rio asked shocked "it would take an enormous army. Their whole army. They would have needed to have been planning for months. Before the Mountain"
"Yes. Villages plural. Nearly the whole clan. Only 200 or so survive" Lexa sighed at everyone's shocked gasp "and yes. This was a declaration of intent. She wants to be Commander and she believes she can do it with force"
"What Clan?" Flynn asked slightly panicked and fearing for his family. Lexa felt the squeeze of the hand Clarke was holding and looked at her. She shook her head at her wife's silent question if she wanted to her to do it. She was Heda. It was up to her. Clarke nodded before turning and capturing her mothers concerned gaze. She could only try and portray her sympathy the best she could and saw her mothers eyes go wide with understanding.
Lexa looked up and with a broken heart looked at her friend from the Lake Clan. She saw Jayde stiffen and automatically take a step back as denial radiated from her and her stoic mask started to shatter.
"No" Jayde croaked
"I am sorry my friend" Lexa took a step forward. Luckily so did Luna as she caught Jayde along with Abby as their friends legs gave out and she crumbled to the ground. Lexa rushed forward with Clarke as everyone watched heart broken for the woman they had come to call friend.
Lexa knelt on one knee in front of Jayde and watched as she struggled to gather her emotions while Abby held her tightly, Luna hovering close in case a firm hand was needed again. Lexa waited until Jayde finally looked up anguish evident in her gaze. But anger and resolution was also clear.
"My mother?" Jayde asked and growled when Lexa shook her head. Abby could only hold her closer as her heart broke for her lover. Lexa decided to give her purpose.
"We go to war when the Ice melts and when I have the cold bitch tied to a pole you can drive the dagger through her Icy heart" she promised and Jayde nodded before looking at Abby.
"I need to go to my people" Jayde informed her partner and Abby nodded
"Your people are on the way here" Lexa informed "they will arrive at noon. We will need all hands on deck to help them. Abby we will need your skills as a surgeon for those critically injured"
"Of course" Abby nodded
"Clarke will help" she informed and Clarke nodded. Wherever she was needed as Lexa continued "I will be holding Council tonight. The councillors need to be informed. All clan leaders will need to be there" she informed and Clarke nodded, knowing she was included "6pm sharp. I am announcing war come winter thaw. No neutral parties allowed. You are for the alliance or with the Ice Nation"
She stood after dropping that bombshell as everyone stared at her. Neutrality had always been allowed before. But it wasn't a hard decision really. Heda's fair rule or oppression through fear and slavery. Everyone startled as Lexa once again drew her sword and looked around their group.
"Echo" she called "Step forward"
"Lexa" Clarke jumped up worried what her wife was about to do but paused when Lexa shot her a look to stand down. She did so only because there was no real anger in the gaze, she was not going to take anything out on the woman.
Bellamy tried to step in front of Echo but she touched his arm gently.
"It's Ok Bel. She's not going to hurt me" she promised and looked at her Heda as she stepped around her lover and stepped forward. "I know what you are going to ask Heda."
"Then you better have the right answer" Lexa shot back not lowering her sword "Who has your allegiance Echo of the Ice People, me or your Queen"
"My allegiance is with you and anyone else against the Queen" Echo stated evenly as she bowed before Lexa "I owe Bellamy a life debt but he also has my love. My life is with the Skaikru which is now merged with the Trikru. I no longer consider myself from the Ice Nation and I have much information for you Heda that will allow you to win this war."
"Good. You will attend the meeting tonight. Tell me all you know" Lexa instructed her, staring deep into her eyes as she had spoken and believing it to be the truth.
"Sha Heda" Echo nodded rising and Lexa turned back to Jayde who was back on her feet but gripping Abby's hand tight. Jayde's eyes and face showed her turmoil and Lexa stepped towards her taller friend reaching up to grip a shoulder.
"We will avenge your mother and people my friend. We will settle the refugees in Polis then you and what remains of your warriors shall come to Camp Jaha where we will train and plot our revenge. The Ice Nation needs to return via your lands. I am sure your knowledge in our planning will give us an advantage."
"As you wish Heda" Jayde nodded, her voice dull with grief.
"Lets return to the the Homestead for our warrior clothes" she informed the others including Skaikru. They were all in this now as she turned to the other waiting warriors and seconds. She could see their eagerness to help in any way so she called out.
"The Ice Nation has attacked the Lake Clan unprovoked. Most have been killed, their villages destroyed." She paused as shocked murmurs went around the crowd "about two hundred refugees are on their way to Polis and will be arriving shortly. Anyone with medical knowledge head to the main gates as there are many injured. The rest of you set up a camp here on the archery field." She looked at Jayde as she was going to protest. "Its only temporary until I can talk to Inn owners about taking in the refugees and ascertain tonight the availability of housing."
"Sha Heda" Jayde nodded in deference.
"Come let us go now" she ordered her friends and after they all had put away their training gear they headed back to the Homestead in a neat little protective circle around Jayde.
Upon entering the Homestead Lexa called out to her head servant to organise the coaches and have them ready ASAP. He nodded, hiding his curiosity behind his professional mask, as he hurried towards the stables to advise the stable hands.
When they reached the safety of their rooms it was only then that Lexa let her distress show again. That people had been slaughtered in the Ice Queens game of one upmanship sickened her and she swore this time she was going to end it. She should have ended the bitches life when she killed Costia.
A gentle hand came down on her shoulder and Lexa spun looking into concerned blue eyes. She realised she must have zoned out and her wife had been calling her name. She stepped forward and wrapped her arms around her Houmon while crashing their lips together in a kiss that was harsh and desperate. Clarke moaned at the onslaught and cupped her face, tenderly stroking her cheeks with her thumbs and allowing herself to be plundered.
Lexa wasn't gentle at all, backing Clarke into the lounge wall with a thud as she nipped at her lips with rough teeth causing the blonde to whimper. Lexa pushed her slightly taller body into Clarke's, pinning her against the wall as her mouth started a trail across a smooth jaw and down a slender throat. She bit down firmly on Clarke's pulse point and sucked the skin into her mouth.
Clarke merely tilted her head to give better access and held Lexas head. Whatever form of comfort Lexa needed. She couldn't deny it was hot though, not that Lexa had never been rough before, but not this rough as she gasped as her top was shredded and marauding lips headed south across her chest. Her bra was pushed up out of the way as Lexa attacked her breasts next while her rough palms slid over her skin at her waist, then slid around the front to the button on her jeans.
Clarke had only meant to reassure Lexa, let her know she was here for her. She never dreamt that reassurance would turn into a hard fuck up against the lounge room wall as her arousal exploded and she fought to catch up, pulling at Lexa's clothes frantically. Lexa's shirt met the same fate as her own, seems ripping under urgent hands, breast binding pushed down. Clarke was pretty sure she ruined the zip on Lexa's jeans.
When both jeans hit the floor they kicked them away after stepping out of it. Clarke sort Lexa's mouth hungrily while shoving underwear down. Her own underwear met the same fate as her shirt. Before Clarke could blink she was being lifted by the back of her thighs and with a squeak she could do nothing but wrap her legs around Lexa's waist as she was carried towards the bedroom.
They made plenty of stops along the way, at a table, the door frame, back of a sofa. By the time they reached the bed Clarke's arousal had coated Lexa's stomach and Lexa's was running down her thighs. It was not going to be a prolonged coming together as they fell on the bed, legs intertwined. Lexa pressed her thigh against Clarkes wet heat, growling when she felt the warmth indicating her lovers arousal. Clarke cried out and arched against her as Lexa bore down finding her own relief on Clarkes thigh.
Lexa found her hands and interlocked their fingers, pushing them high above their heads and holding Clarke pinned beneath her. Hips thrust fiercely together as they rode each others thighs. Lexa broke the kiss when she knew she was getting close, she sensed Clarke was too and looking down knew it to be true as all evidence of blue in Clarke's eyes was swallowed up by black.
She'd always found it so intimate to stare into her lovers eyes as she came. It was doubly so with Clarke as long strong fingers contracted around her own. A flush spread up from Clarke's chest and she felt a gush of wet heat against her thigh just as Clarke arched and cried out. Lexa lost all sense of control then as her own climax hit her hard, her whole body clenching with the power of it before she slumped onto her lover drained.
Clarke broke the hold she had on her hands and ran gentle hands along her arms and over her shoulders. One hand pushed aside her tangled mane of hair so she could press calming kisses on a sweaty brow and the other hand trailed lightly up and down her spine.
"I love you" Clarke whispered into thick lush hair. "Always. I am with you all the way"
Lexa pushed up onto her elbows and looked down into the incredibly beautiful face she loved. She sighed at the sight of Clarke's bloodied lip and tried to soothe it with her thumb. Clarke pressed a gentle kiss on the thumb.
"It's ok"
"Your mother might think otherwise" Lexa sighed
"She can mind her own business and look after Jayde" Clarke bit her lip when she realised that was slightly insensitive given the current situation.
"Speaking of, we're now late" Lexa gave a little smirk "but not sorry"
"I know, me neither. I'm here for you"
"Just be careful out there ok. Stay with someone at all times and dont wander off on your own" she stated as she rolled off Clarke and headed naked for the bathroom. Clarke frowned not liking the sound of that and hurried after her lover, catching up in time to step into the shower with her.
"What aren't you telling me?" She asked Lexa as she shampooed Lexa's hair after a few minutes of silence. She heard Lexa sigh and saw her shoulders sag as she informed,
"The Ice Queen made a direct threat on your life." Lexa turned to her and looked at her earnestly. "Promise you won't go anywhere alone. Here and even back at Camp Jaha never go outside the camp alone"
"I promise" she assured her wife and she intended on sticking with it. Her wife had enough on her plate without worrying about her. "Besides as a leader I will be with you most of the times. Where you go I go"
"I like the sound of that" Lexa managed to grin.
"I bet you do" Clarke grinned and pecked her nose. Lexa sighed at the simple gesture and drew Clarke in for a hug.
"I can't lose you Clarke. I won't be able to survive" she appealed and felt strong arms squeeze her tighter.
"I don't intend to go anywhere and don't forget I like the Heda spirit right where it is."
"Yes boss"
"Don't you forget it" Clarke winked and pulled back "ok, seriously we need to get moving before we are late"