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Authors Note: Thanks for the reviews! I'm glad you like the story so far. So, this story is a new concept I created years ago, while taking a really weird English class in college. Be gentle and let me know your thoughts! :)

Chapter 2: Fading Away

Lexa woke up feeling dizzy. Her eyes scanned the room, taking in her surroundings. Clearly, she was in a tent. Most likely the tent she shared with Octavia at the Base camp. She sat up and instantly regretted this decision as her vision seemed to be fuzzy. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She tried to refocus her leftover energy so she could get rid of the dizziness and clear her vision. After a few minutes, she could feel her headache and nausea disappearing. She opened her eyes and could see clearly once again.

"You should be sleeping" said an annoyed voice. Lexa turned to see Octavia entering the tent with an extra bottle of water in hand as well as a steaming hot mug.

"I had enough sleep" Lexa replied as she took the steaming mug from her partner. She gulped the tea and instantly felt relief. Her body warmed up significantly and she could feel her energy returning.

"It's only been 45 minutes." Scoffed Octavia. She was still wearing her gear from earlier.

"There's still too much to do. I can sleep when we are back on campus and our mission is declared over." Lexa answered.

"Lex-" Octavia started.

"How's the boy?" Interrupted Lexa. She didn't need another lecture about this. They have been arguing for years about her work ethic to no avail.

"Sleeping still. They are running some tests. He's fine, but it looks like his body is very weak."

Lexa nodded at this, "And the girl?"

"Definitely not pleased. They had to force her to bathe, I mean it couldn't be comfortable waiting by his bedside smelling like rotting flesh and covered in it. If I were her brother, I wouldn't want to wake up to that smell." Joked Octavia, "She wouldn't leave Aden's side for a second."

"Can you blame her?" asked Lexa earning an odd look from Octavia. "She's been on her own for a while, I can tell." Lexa stood up. She half expected herself to be wearing her dirty clothes from earlier and was surprised that her clothes were clean.

"Relax. A simple cleaning spell and freshener." Smirked Octavia, "Although its nothing I haven't seen before." Lexa laughed lightly remembering the many moments these past years when her partner would walk into their room unannounced. By now, she was used to it.

"Why do I put up with you?" asked Lexa. She was now staring at herself in the mirror attempting to fix her messy braids.

"Please bitch, you love me" scoffed Octavia, "Plus, finding a new best friend would take too long."

Lexa laughed again, "Come on, let's go"

Both girls walked through the camp. It was littered with maybe 3 dozen tents, scattered around. They walked until they found the tent they were looking for. On the outside, it was a small tent covered in a tan cloth, but when you walked inside, it was a large tent filled with beds and equipment. They could see a few people in the beds as they made their way to the back where the two they were looking for were currently. Clarke was sitting in a chair next to her brother's bed and watching him. His features looked so peaceful, it was as if he was just a normal kid sleeping through the night.

"You'd never be able to tell he was in a battle." Said Octavia, breaking the silence. Clarke jumped slightly at her words and her features relaxed when her eyes found Lexa's. She turned back to her brother without another word. They walked forward and took the chairs on the other side of the bed. Lexa watched her carefully, this time she allowed herself to look at the girl she spent her morning protecting. After freshening up, she could now see Clarke's blonde hair seemed to be more of a dirty blonde. It almost made her smile how even though Clarke had it up in a ponytail, wavy strands managed to cover her eyes. The blonde seemed to have this natural tense look and Lexa couldn't help but wonder if this was Clarke's natural demeanor. The more she allowed herself to stare, the more she realized that Clarke was beautiful.

"Right Lexa?" Interrupted Octavia as she elbowed her in the ribs. Lexa turned her face to Octavia's fast and without thinking, she touched her hand to Octavia's elbow and allowed a small jolt of electricity to touch it. "Ouch!" yelped Octavia, "What the hell. I thought we talked about this! No more shocking me." Glared Octavia.

"Sorry, it's a natural reflex" shrugged Lexa. She could feel Clarke's eyes watching her and didn't dare return her stare.

"Okay. What's going on?" Asked Clarke. This time Lexa forced herself to make eye contact and could see that fierce passion in Clarke's eyes again from earlier. "There's no excuse this time. We aren't fighting a horde." Clarke watched her intently, waiting for an answer. Lexa could tell she wasn't getting out of it this time.

With a sigh, Lexa turned to Octavia who only shrugged. Lexa glared at her before looking back to Clarke, "I'm a Crynthal." Clarke's eyes scrunched and Lexa could almost read the confusion coming off her expression. "I was born with an extra Chromosome. It allows me to manipulate my energy and release it when needed."

"Uh- okay. So those green bolts of electricity…"

"That was my own energy." Answered Lexa. Clarke's face was still scrunched, but if you looked closely enough you could see the puzzle coming together for her.

"And you release it through your hands?" She asked after a few minutes.

Lexa shrugged, "It's just easier to control it that way. I can release energy through any part of my body." Clarke nodded in understanding. "Are you born like this?"

"Yes." Lexa replied. Clarke then turn to look at Octavia.

"And you? Are you a Cryn-uh whatever too?" she asked Octavia.

Before Octavia could respond Lexa smirked, "Oh, she only wishes she were that amazing and talented. Naturally she's just a Witch."

"Really Lexa? You're going to go there again?" glared Octavia.

"You see?" Clarke watched Lexa, surprised by this girl's tone. Earlier today she would have thought this girl had the personality of a stone. "What? You are a Witch, are you not?" Octavia glared again, but nodded at Clarke.

"Wait so you really are a witch? You have a wand and say spells?" Asked Clarke.

Octavia pulled out a metal stick from her pocket. It was covered in engravings that were a light bluish color.

"We don;t exactly need to say spells. We just need to think them and visualize what we want"

"Wow" replied Clarke. She had a distant look on her face.

"We know it's a lot to take in." said Octavia as she put her wand away.

"I wouldn't have even believed you, if I hadn't seen it earlier. This just doesn't seem real."

"Well it is" replied Lexa. Octavia glared at her again, but Clarke just nodded.

"So you two are alike then?" She asked after another minute earning confused glances from both brunettes, "I mean you two manipulate energy and release it, right?"

"Well, when you put it that way…" Octavia answered with a blank look.

"Psh. Don't even try that. You must release it using a metal stick. I on the other hand, don't need an anchor to use my abilities." Scoffed Lexa.

"As if! I can do more than you. I can teleport and create things visually and make them appear." Octavia glared, causing Clarke to roll her eyes.

"Wow have you two always been this competitive?"

"Yes, I'm afraid they have been." Answered another voice.

"Hi Nyko." Greeted Lexa. "Thank you for the tea"

"You're welcome Lexa" he smiled before turning to the other, "Octavia. Why do I always find you two in my tent? Please tell me you aren't injured again."

"What- me? No way" laughed Octavia sarcastically, "We are just visiting." This earned a raised eyebrow. "What, we are."

"Well I'm glad I have all three of you here. It makes my life a little easier. Your presence is required in the Counsel Room" At this, Octavia looked at him with a hard look, while Lexa's became more distant.

"Me?" Asked Clarke, "I'm not leaving him"

"He's in good hands" replied Octavia. "Nyko will take care of him. We will only be gone for an hour tops." Octavia looked to Lexa for help, but Lexa looked to be in deep thought. "Figures" she mumbled. Clarke looked to Lexa and back at Octavia before huffing. This time Octavia rolled her eyes, "Look would we really go through all of this trouble to keep you both alive, just so we could kill you ourselves?"

After a brief moment, Octavia's words sunk in. Clarke's eyes hardened and stubbornly she spat, "Fine."

They walked through the camp until they stood in front of an old gray tent.

"You ready?" Asked Octavia. She was staring at Lexa who had been silent the entire time. Lexa only nodded in response. Clarke watched both girls carefully. She wondered how long they'd known each other. Octavia opened the tent flap and held it open for both girls.

"Wow" It amazed Clarke how large each tent really was. At first, when she saw the ratty looking tents upon arrival at the camp, she expected the insides of each tent to be small and old looking. Imagine her surprise when she walked into the medic tent and saw how large it was. This tent was no different. It was well lit and could fit at least 20 people comfortably. There was a large round table in the middle of the room, with maps littered all over it.

"Woods, Blake" greeted a female voice.

"Indra" greeted both brunettes. Their stance looked rigid and she could practically feel the tension coming off both girls.

"You must be Clarke" Indra was standing in front of the round table now, her eyes trained on Clarke.

"Yes, that's me" Clarke had moved to stand next to both girls and mimicked their stance, although hers was less rigid.

"So you are the human that took on 30 Newborns and lived to tell the tale"

"Well, I had help" replied Clarke.

"Yes, you did." Indra then looked at Lexa.

"Woods, report"

"Octavia and I were at our usual route. We heard a commotion and went to investigate. We found two survivors struggling in a small underground room with no exits. The younger boy needed medical attention. We had to bide time before we could be taken to base. There were about 30 in total that we had to take down with more on the way."

"You didn't think to call backup?"

"There was no time and Octavia would be needed for our exact location." Replied Lexa. Her voice was strong and confident, "Any hesitation or inaction and we would have lost both survivors."

"So why is it that 30 newborns tired you out so fast. It is worrisome that someone at the top of her class, could barely hold it together." Indra stated. Lexa stayed rigid, but her jaw clenched together.

Clarke looked at Lexa confused before turning back to Indra, "Barely hold it together?" Clarke said angrily, "Excuse me? You try shooting at 30 Zombies that are dodging you and rolling out of the way." Octavia's eyes widened in surprise at this.

"What?" asked Octavia. Lexa had forgotten to mention this information. Octavia herself had just thought it was Lexa's inability to sleep throughout the night that had caused her energy to deplete faster.

"Woods!" Indra called out, ignoring Clarkes outburst, "Is this true? Did a pack of newborns dodge your attacks?"

"Yes Indra. It took more concentration to hit them directly the first time and in the head. It also took more energy to kill them."

"You know that is unheard of"

"I do. I am more than willing to submit my memories for the counsel's reference" answered Lexa. Indra nodded at this.

"If what you say is true, we have bigger problems on our hands." Indra looked expressionless, In fact, her blank look mirrored that of Lexa's.

"it is true. They open a jammed door by turning the knob." Answered Lexa. "they knew to hold the door knob while they pushed against the door.

"I will need to see those memories before you go." Lexa nodded as Indra turned to Clarke, "What is your full name and where are you from?"

"Clarke Griffin." Answered Clarke, "I am from the old settlement of Arkadia."

"That settlement was destroyed by hordes 8 months ago," Indra replied.

"My brother and I survived. We have been on our own since."

"Ah a story I would love to hear at a different time. Now, your brother Aden." Indra stated. "Tell me Clarke, how long has he suffered from seizures."

"They started around the age of 8. He will be turning 10 this August." Lexa turned her head and focused on Clarke. Her gaze hardened before turning back to Indra.

"I see"

"When will my brother and I be able to leave?" Asked Clarke.

"You are free to leave whenever you'd like. Your brother, however, will need to stay." Clarke's eyes widened. As if sensing her anger, Lexa stepped forward.

"Clarke-" She started trying to diffuse the situation.

"You promised he'd be safe!" She yelled at Lexa. Lexa stood her ground and allowed Clark to finish before speaking.

"He will be. You just need to trust us" Replied Lexa before turning back to Indra, "When will his training begin?" Octavia held Clarke back and gave her a harsh look, almost telling her to shut up.

"He is behind. He will need to be mentored before he can join the training with others his age."

"When will this need to begin?" asked Lexa again.

"As soon as he is well." Indra watched Lexa curiously. Lexa nodded at this information.

"I request permission to train him." Octavia and Clarke both stared at her in surprise.

"Woods, you do realize the responsibility you face training him?"

"I do. I am also the best fit as well."

"Fine. You have 3 months. You know the rules, he must be ready by his 10th birthday"

"Thank you Indra."

"Will someone tell me what is going on?" asked Clarke angrily. She was trying to put together everything that just happened today and was failing miserably. Why did these people enjoy talking in riddles?

Lexa looked at Indra who nodded in approval before turning her attention back to Clarke, "Aden is a Crynthal. He is like me."