Chapter 12:
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Lexa woke out of her dream. The same one that she always had since the mountain. It always ended with one last glimpse of Clarke. Lexa wiped the salty tear from her cheek. It was habit now to wipe her cheeks in the morning; she always has moist tears there now.
Yawning briefly Lexa slowly and painfully rose out of her bed. She didn't even remember falling into it. "Indra" she called out.
"Commander?" Indra answered entering the tent.
"Gather my things, we make our way to Polis now." Lexa said shortly.
Indra nodded. Within minutes they were ready to depart. The guard followed the two of them, Lexa wincing with every step of her horse. She took each motion like penance for what she had done to Clarke, she took her own pain as Clarke's pain and she bore it proudly.
When they arrived in Polis Lexa excused herself to her quarters. The resident healer arriving shortly after to help her with her bandages that Clarke had placed on her. The healers touch lacked what Clarke's had. Lexa smiled weakly as she remembered Clarke's delicate fingers gently wrapping Lexa's torso. She pushed the thought deep inside her and thanked the healer for her work.
When she left Lexa was left alone. She looked out her window but didn't venture towards it. Instead she turned and took to her bed. She felt weak, tired and ultimately defeated. She didn't know where to turn. She didn't know what her next move should be. She laid there in silence contemplating her options.
After a few hours Lexa called for Indra. Indra entered the room and bowed her head. "Commander."
"Indra, I need you to head out again. I need to you find Octavia." Lexa ordered.
"Yes Commander," she replied not questioning Lexa's request. With that Indra turned and left the room. Lexa remained in her position when Titus slowly entered not long after Indra left.
Lexa nodded to him when he entered. His face was drawn and dark circles were under his eyes. Lexa blinked, she knew she caused those rings around his eyes. He was concerned. She raised a hand "I am fine Titus."
Titus nodded as he took in the sight of Lexa and her injuries. "What of Wanheda?" he pressed.
Lexa swallowed at the new title. Not sure of how to respond she looked at Titus. He adjusted his jaw and took a moment before continuing, "Azgeda marches Commander."
Lexa rolled her eyes. She didn't need Titus telling her that. She knew what was happening. "I know."
"What are your orders?" he asked ignoring her tone.
Lexa paused. "I have sent for a member of Skaikru, I'll discuss things with her when she arrives. Until then no one moves," Lexa stated. "I need to think. Leave me." She ordered.
Titus bit back his response and simply nodded instead. Lexa heard the door close before she could finally allow herself to breathe and think again.
Lexa didn't leave her room the entire day. She remained in her bed thinking of the events that led her there. Finally, a knock came at the door. "Commander, Octavia of the sky people has arrived." Titus's voice rang clear through the door.
"Enter." Lexa said slowly brining herself out of the bed. She couldn't avoid the pain when she moved.
Octavia entered the room. She paused in her movements as she gathered the sight of Lexa. She saw the pain etched on her face. "Commander." Octavia greeted her nodding curtly.
"Octavia." Lexa replied mimicking the nod.
Octavia took her chance, "Indra wouldn't tell me what this was about."
Lexa smiled weakly, "No, I'd expect not," she said before continuing "I have news of Clarke."
"Is she okay?" concern filling Octavia's voice as she took a couple steps forward.
"Yes, for now." Lexa replied.
"What does that mean?" Octavia raised her voice demanding an answer.
Lexa smiled slightly as she remembered the same concern in Clarke's voice when she called Lexa out for trying to kill Octavia. She cared for Clarke obviously. This was the right decision.
"Clarke is in danger. The ice nation have placed a bounty on her head."
Octavia froze, her breath catching in her throat.
Lexa continued, "They seek Wanheda." Octavia nodded in understanding. Obviously Lincoln had informed Octavia of Clarke's new title beforehand.
"So what do we do?" Octavia asked, shooting straight down to business.
Lexa smiled weakly again, Clarke was right about her feelings. Again.
"I need you to inform your people of the bounty. You must send out a search party to find her."
Octavia nodded again, "Consider it done."
Lexa paused, appreciating the fact that Octavia was putting Clarke before her anger of what happened at the mountain. "It is imperative that we find her first. Her life is in grave danger."
Octavia gave another nod but could not hide the knowing look she gave the commander as she did so. Lexa tried to ignore it for the sake of Clarke's friend. She knew Octavia meant well.
"I'll go right now, we will send word if we hear of anything." Octavia said.
Lexa nodded before adding a soft "Thank you."
Octavia noted the appreciation in her response and nodded again. Lexa didn't care what she thought or if she knew the real motive behind the request. All she cared for now was that Clarke remained safe, with her head intact. She felt calm in letting Octavia know this information and giving her this task.
Octavia left without another word. Leaving Lexa to her thoughts again.