I got chapter 3 up! Very proud of myself; I used to take forever to write anything :D

Hope you enjoy!

It has been about three days since the capture of the Avatar and Lexa's crew informed her of their need to dock. Their supplies had started to diminish since the last time they had docked and food was kind of important to have.

Lexa stood at the bow of her ship with her arms behind her back as the boat pulled into the docks of the island. Her shoulders were back and head was held high as she took a deep breath. As much as she hated them having to stop, she did not want everyone to starve. She wasn't that cruel.

Once the ship was anchored the crew slid out the plank and walked town to the pier. Anya stopped before going down and turned to Lexa. "Are you coming, Princess? Getting off this ship may do you good."

Lexa shook her head without turning around. "No, I am going to stay here. I will hold down the fort while you are all away."

Anya sighed through her nose and turned to walk down the bridge. "Well, if you change your mind we will be in town."

Lexa gave a sharp nod and she was gone. The Princess turned and headed back down the stairs to the lower quarters and headed to the practice room. The room was at the very end of the hall and was larger than the rest. Lexa strode through the room, past all the wardrobes lining the sides, and sat down on a cushion by the back of the room between two lit braziers and closed her eyes. She held her hands in her lap and crossed her legs then started to meditate, taking deep and slow breaths to calm her heart rate. Her cousin told her she needed to keep calm so she could stay in control during dire situations. It has helped her strengthen her senses as a bender.

Unfortunately, not long later, she heard the faintest patter up on the upper level. Can I never relax anymore? Lexa thought angrily. Listening harder, she determined that the steps were too quiet to be her crew; they wouldn't bother trying to hide themselves, and whoever these people were obviously wanted to be unheard.

Lexa hopped off her bed and lightly stepped to her door. She put her ear on the metal and closed her eyes to listen.

"...where she is!" She heard a girl whisper. She sounded young.

"Shh! Knowing the Fire Nation, she'll probably be down here." A boy said. His voice was deeper. He said Fire Nation with such disdain Lexa basically knew who these people were.

Lexa clenched her fists. These must be those two Water Tribe kids the Avatar mentioned. There was no way that Lexa would give up the Avatar to a couple of warriors-wannabes. They couldn't even properly infiltrate a ship.

"Are you sure nobody is on board?" asked the girl.

"Yeah," The boy replied. "I saw everybody get off the ship a little while ago." What idiots. How did they not know somebody would be left on board?

Lexa heard footsteps going towards her door. "We just have to go through each room then." She heard them start to open doors from down the hallway. The Firebender didn't know if she should attack them or wait for her crew to return to capture them. Compared to how she used to be she was patient, but she did not want them to even have the chance to take back the Airbender.

As she heard them start to open her door, she jumped back to hide. The door swung open and was mere inches away from hitting her. The two in the doorway were silent for a moment.

"Not here either." The boy stated. Lexa heard footsteps start to walk further into the room, and she was prepared to fight.

"Hurry up, Bellamy! We don't have time to go looking in every room!" The girl growled.

"But O, this looks like a practice room. Imagine the gear in the closets . . . maybe we can-"

"Bellamy, don't take anything! Let's just go!" And there was a quiet dragging noise, as if the girl pulled him out by the collar.

"Octavia!"

"Bellamy?" A more muffled voice seemed to yell.

"Clarke!" Octavia cheered and the two seemed to get further down the hallway, forgetting to close Lexa's door.

Lexa jumped out from behind the door and poked her head out into the hallway. Down the hall she saw the two Water Tribe kids, one with curly short hair and the other with long, braided hair. Both seemed to represent their Tribe wearing their blue and white attire.

"Clarke!" Octavia pounded on the door. "Hold on, we'll get you out!"

Lexa finally stepped out and started to step down the hall. "Don't plan on it."

The two snapped their heads towards the Princess. Bellamy pulled a sword out from the scabbard strapped to his back and pointed it at Lexa. "We won't let you keep her here. You can't stop us!"

The Princess glared at him. She held out her hand. "Try to take her then." Lexa got into her stance, "Let's see you get out of here without any burns."

Bellamy took a step towards her with his sword raised and Lexa punched towards him, sending fire in his direction. His eyes widened and he ducked back.

Until a small wall of water extinguished the flame.

Octavia was standing with her arms out and a ball of water in front of the two. She shot her brother a look, "Not useless now, is it?"

Lexa growled. She spun in place, swiping her left leg out then her right. A line of fire shot towards the two. Octavia tried to spray the fire with the water, but she was clearly not trained. The water extinguished the first flame but the second one kept going. Bellamy had to tackle the girl to the ground to avoid it.

The boy jumped back up and sprinted towards Lexa with his sword raised over his head. He must have had minimal training too, because Lexa easily sidestepped out of the way as he slashed downwards. Lexa quickly kicked the sword out of his hand and grabbed his wrist. She twisted it behind his back making him grunt in pain, and forced him to face plant into the ground.

The Avatar's room door banged. "Octavia, Bellamy what's happening?!" She yelled.

"Bell!" Octavia ran forwards.

"Come any closer and I won't hesitate." Lexa threatened. She pointed one of her fingers and lit a fire like a knife so close to his face it seemed to singe the tips of his hair. The Waterbender stopped.

"Princess!"

Lexa turned her head to see her cousin with a few of her crew members. Lexa turned back to Octavia, who was standing there motionless. "Take these two to the cells until I decide what to do with them."

"Yes, Your Highness." Three of the guards sped forward, two to take the boy Lexa was currently sitting on, and the other to restrain and escort the girl down the hallway. Lexa stood once the guards had a proper hold on him and watched as they took the Water Tribe kids to the cells.

Anya stayed behind, however. She put a hand on Lexa's shoulder. Lexa cringed away, not being a fan of physical contact of any sort. Anya pulled her hand away. "I'm sorry."

"It's fine." Lexa replied sharply. "I wish to return to my room."

"There is a large furry beast outside." Anya informed. "Judging by the arrow-shaped markings, we believe it belongs to the Avatar."

Lexa pondered for a moment. "I will go speak to the Avatar first, then. I will go to my room afterwards. Do not disturb me."

"Do you want me to guard the door at least while you speak with her?"

"If you wish." Lexa replied and walked to the Avatar's room. She glanced at Anya, who had followed her, as she took out her keys and unlocked the door. She opened it enough for Lexa to slip in, then quickly shut it and locked it again.

Lexa alone with Clarke again and she felt something in her stomach. She quickly ignored it. Clarke was glaring at her. "What did you do to my friends?!"

Lexa held up a hand. "They are fine. Physically. However since they came onto my ship and attacked, they are in a cell."

"You can't do that!" Clarke yelled.

Lexa crossed her arms. "Yes I can. It's my ship. They should not have come aboard."

Clarke took a breath to compose herself. "May I speak with them?"

"Of course not," Lexa scoffed. "You will just escape. My mother is already expecting our arrival in a weeks' time."

"Why does your mother want me, anyway?" The Airbender crossed her arms and glared at the brunette. "What would she gain?"

"I will not share my mother's plans with you." Lexa clenched her fists. "And bringing you to her will be a great honour."

Clarke was about to open her mouth when Lexa spoke, "By the way, I have been informed that your bison was found not too far off from here. We do not know what to do with it right now."

At the sudden change of subject Clarke looked shocked. Once she processed the words, her face broke out into a smile. She changes moods fast, Lexa thought. She's a very confusing girl.

"You found Niylah!" The Avatar jumped with joy. Obviously Airbender's can't do things half-heartedly because Clarke jumped three feet into the air, narrowly missing the ceiling. Lexa was slightly worried that she did hit her head, but she came back down safely.

The brunette shifted back a little. "Actually, I suspect your Water Tribe friends may have ridden it here."

Clarke was still smiling though. Her blue eyes were shining brightly. "Hey, she's here, that's all that matters!"

Lexa turned away and walked towards the door. "Do not get too happy. I still have not decided what to do with it."

Before Lexa could open the door, a hand grasped her shoulder. She cringed away and spun around. Lexa glared at Clarke so fiercely that the Avatar took a step back and shut her mouth. "Don't. Ever. Touch me." Lexa growled.

Clarke held her hands up. "Okay, okay. Sorry I didn't know." She looked slightly ashamed. As she should.

Lexa hastily knocked on the door so her cousin would open it. The second it was cracked wide enough she darted out so Anya could lock it again.

"Lexa, what is wrong?" Anya asked, looking concerned.

Lexa turned away from her. "I'm fine. It is none of your business."

Anya's worried eyes burned the back of her head. "Did she touch you?"

"I said I'm fine!" Lexa shouted so loudly that the Avatar probably heard, but she didn't care right now. She just wanted to be left alone.

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