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"I'm going to fight. I'm going to fight for you. You need to remember that."

R.L. Griffin, Seamless

Clarke hates her. With a burning passion that seems to erupt even at the mere sight of the commander strolling across the village to the war meeting. Okay maybe she doesn't hat her. Maybe Clarke's real anger came from the fact that Lexa won't even meet her eye in the war meetings, nor will she comment on any of her theories and she especially won't allow herself to be caught alone with Clarke at any moment. Which, she would like to point out, is stupid considering they're the only two equally stationed leaders here and they should be planning together. Clarke is starting to wonder whether she really fought her way through the grounders and out of mount weather just to be faced with this. Lexa infuriated her. Yet she also managed to remain slightly endearing at the same time and that is what annoyed Clarke most of because even when the two of them were mid argument she had the strange desire to throttle her and kiss her at the same time.

Clarke looked up from the fire she was sitting by. It had been a long night and Lexa finally had agreed to take a break when one of the generals pulled his blade on another over the tiniest dispute. The sun was just starting to rise and the embers of the fire were dying out but the crisp morning air still forced Clarke to tighten her jacket around her as she watched the grounders begin to start their daily routine.

She watched as the flap of the commander's tent pulled back to reveal Lexa. The commander spoke briefly to her guards before gazing around the camp. Her eyes caught Clarke's but instead of making her way over Lexa turned on her heel and back over to the war room.

Clarke rolled her eyes and stood from the log with a stretch that cracked her back. It was now that she could see further over the camp and Clarke could see one of the generals, Quint she thinks his name is, glaring at her from his spot opposite her. She turned away from him and chose rather to go for a short walk to clear her head knowing that Lexa would no doubt appreciate her absence for a few hours. It appeared however that the commander had other ideas because no sooner had she made to leave than Lexa's voice called her name through the air. She groaned internally before clearing her face of the annoyance then turning to make her way over to the commander ready for another war meeting.

It appeared this one would be no better than the others.

No sooner had she entered than Quint started complaining about the exact issue Clarke had been under the impression they had dealt with the day before. Even Lexa was looking angered now.

"We never fully discussed all methods of entering the mountain" He snapped.

Clarke had to stop herself from rolling her eyes, "And I told you that can't be your priority! It doesn't matter how you get in if you can't even reach the mountain. The acid fog has to be our priority"

She shot Lexa a pleading look but it was Quint that responded, "You don't tell me what my priority is sky girl. If I say we need a way in then we need a way in… The acid fog means nothing if we cannot do that"

"Do you have an idea?"

Clarke met Lexa's firm gaze with a frown, "An idea for what?"

"How to take down the acid fog" Lexa was holding Clarke's sketched map of the mountain of the exit she and Anya had used but her expression told Clarke that the commander was growing bored of the repeating conversation.

"Well no but-"

"I told you" Quint slammed his fist down on the table with a snarl as he glared at Clarke, "All she offers us is no. Instead of telling us what we can't do and distracting us with things we can't control why don't you offer us something we can use?"

Clarke stared right back at him, "What do you want from me? I've given you the best information and view of the mountain that you've had for years. You've never been more well-informed on the mountain and I'm telling you what you need to focus on… Okay I don't have an idea but that doesn't mean we can't think of something"

"How-" Sneered Quint, "Are we supposed to take down something inside of the mountain?"

It was all she could do to stop herself from grabbing the gun currently hanging at her side but still she couldn't help the twitch of her fingers. He was the worst of Lexa's generals as the others seemed to be slightly more inclined to listen to her ideas… Quint just hated her. Pure and simple.

"Quint" Lexa said warningly.

"Apologies commander"

He pulled back but it was clear that the matter wasn't resolved and instead Clarke was forced to stand there for the rest of the meeting as Lexa went over the supplies for the army. The matter of the acid fog wasn't touched again and Clarke got the feel that Lexa wanted to avoid it until everyone was slightly less tense and miserable.

XoXoXoX

Abby looked up from the note she was holding to see Marcus making his way towards her. He shot her a questioning look and she merely handed the page to him with a raised eyebrow.

"Jaha's gone"

"Gone?" He quickly scanned the text, "Gone where?"

"God knows but he's taken men and guns with him" Abby hung her head in her hands as Marcus ran an anxious hand through his hair. They really needed the man-power.

"If the grounders turn on us we won't last ten seconds Abby"

"I know"

Marcus sat himself down on Abby's left as they watched the camp move around them. There weren't many of the original Arkers alive and there was even less of the 100 but somehow they were surviving. Maybe, just maybe, Lexa would let them stay after the battle with mount weather.

Abby let out a long sigh, "I don't like it"

"What?"

She gave him a look, "How close Clarke is to the commander"

"Maybe it'll work in our favour" He shrugged, "She seems genuine"

"She's a child" Abby snapped.

"Lexa or Clarke?"

"Both of them…"

Indra had arrived the morning before ready to train some of the Arkers in the grounders fighting style but so far the two groups refused to mingle and Indra herself wasn't making any effort to change that. Marcus didn't want to push their people but, unlike Abby, he could see past the next battle and knew they would eventually run out of bullets. If they didn't learn how to fight then they too would face similar survival issues as mount weather.

"I think Lexa's fair…" At Abby's incredulous look he raised his hands in defence, "Hear me out. I strongly believe that she will let us stay here for our assistance in helping to rescue her people from mount weather. She's a leader, not a soldier, and so her actions are determined by what's best for her people… The commander's no fool. She won't want another war after just rescuing her people from the mountain. We have to have faith in that"

"Do we?"

"Have faith in Clarke Abby"

Marcus rose from his seat with an awkward pat on her shoulder before leaving to help train some of the Arkers that still didn't quite know how to wield a gun. Maybe he could even convince a few grounders to try.

XoXoXoX

Clarke finally got her moment of piece after the war meeting finished and she managed to escape for a quick nap before leaving for a moment of quite. Ton DC was too cramped and she felt the heat and temperaments go to her head.

Her feet were snapping twigs as she walked through the forest but she didn't care. It wasn't like all those weeks before when they feared the grounders every time anyone left camp… Now their greatest threat was the mountain. Somewhere between landing on earth and being taken by the mountain men Clarke's hearing had become unusually sensitive. It perked up the further she got away from camp and soon they picked up a second set of footsteps joining her own though it was clear they weren't trying to hide their presence from Clarke.

She turned on her heel and was surprised to see Lexa standing there. The commander was wearing her armour without war paint and looked less intimidating than the other times Clarke had seen her but still it did nothing to quell the anger in the pit of her stomach.

Lexa raised an eyebrow and drew herself closer to the blonde, "You should not be alone Clarke"

"I'll be fine" She snapped.

The commander faltered in her steps seemingly shocked by Clarke's sudden anger. Any display of emotion was gone a moment later and Clarke couldn't help but roll her eyes at the sight.

"I know the generals can be quite hot headed but they didn't get where they are by being kind and caring"

"I gathered"

She really couldn't help the sarcasm dripping from her tongue but having the brunette this close and alone was reminding her of the conversation beside the pyre. Lexa's refusal to even admit her feelings spiked a whole new level of anger within her.

"Clarke" Lexa stepped closer so she was standing directly in front of Clarke, "I know how difficult the war meetings can be but the generals just have the war's best intentions in mind. It's nothing personal"

She scoffed, "You think I'm angry about that?"

Lexa furrowed her brow in confusion, "You are not?"

"No!" Clarke laughed in exasperation, "Lexa I-"

Suddenly she was cut off as her body was tackled to the side as an arm wrapped around her middle and another held tightly over her mouth. Clarke's eyes widened in realisation that Lexa was currently holding her tightly to her front against the trunk of a tree.

She mumbled against the hand over her mouth but Lexa merely hissed for her to be quiet. When she tried to speak a second time the commander lowered her mouth so it was next to Clarke's ear and she whispered, "Silence. Reapers"

Clarke turned her head to look of Lexa's shoulder where there were a group of around ten reapers hunched over as they moved quickly through the forest. She felt Lexa's body tense up behind her and internally groaned as the reapers came to a stop not a few feet from where they were hiding. Clarke didn't know much about these creatures but she had seen enough in that tunnel when Lexa had fled for her life (After kissing Clarke…).

She prayed they would move on but it looked as though the group was staying put for the moment as they all crouched down low against the ground and began searching through their packs.

"They aren't going anywhere anytime soon" Clarke whispered when Lexa removed the hand from her mouth and she felt the commander nod against her shoulder.

"They could see us if we attempt to move"

"And if we don't?"

"Then they will definitely see us and kill us"

Clarke closed her eyes and took a steadying breath, "So either way the odds aren't good?"

"We won't make it back to camp before they catch us" Clarke could practically hear the brunette running through all their options, "We can't out run them so our only hope is to find somewhere to hide…"

"Is there somewhere?"

"There is… One place" Lexa admitted cautiously and Clarke got the feeling that it wasn't a favoured choice but currently their options were looking a little slim.

"Have you got a better idea?"

"Can you run?" She retorted.

"Yes"

Lexa nodded her approval and lowered her arms from around Clarke, "Good. Then follow me closely and attempt to stay silent"

Clarke ignored the obvious jibe at the noise of her feet through the forest earlier and moved so Lexa could slip from behind her ready to lead them away. The two leaders keep low as they attempted to creep away from the surrounding reapers. She allowed herself to believe that they might actually make it when her foot slipped and Lexa was forced to jump back to cushion her fall. The two of them collapsed to the ground and Clarke let out a short cry at the feeling of her ankle twist from underneath her. Lexa pulled away and stared down at Clarke with wide, concerned eye but was distracted a second later by the sound of the reapers shouting to one another.

Lexa didn't wait to look back and instead propped Clarke's arm over her shoulder. She took Clarke's weight with her own and half carried her back down through the trees attempting to keep a fast pace. Clarke could hear the reapers crying to one another still behind them and she didn't know if they realised the presence of the two leaders or not but didn't doubt that Lexa wouldn't wait around to find out.

She realised they weren't heading back to the camp and shot Lexa a panicked look but she merely pulled Clarke towards an opening ahead of them.

"We will not make it back in time"

A short roar sounded from behind them and Clarke felt Lexa freeze against her. She looked up to see the panciked expression on the commander's face, "Reapers?"

"No" Whispered Lexa, "Monaw"

Clarke didn't know what that was but, as another roar sounded followed by a scream that sounded horribly like a reaper, she decided she didn't want to find out. Lexa dragged Clarke through the pipe until they came up inside a small enclosure covered in foliage and littered with decaying carcasses. Clarke gagged at the smell but pushed it back in favour of following Lexa up and over the stoned surface. It was hard going due to her ankle but she powered through refusing to be the reason why she and Lexa died here today. Actually she was amazed Lexa hadn't already left her.

Another roar sounded as they reached the top of the stone slab and this time it was terrifyingly close than before. Clarke shared a panicked look with Lexa. The brunette pushed Clarke towards the railing furthest ahead of them and they ran (as best they could) away from the sounds of the approaching Monaw. She reached the bars first and gasped at the height ahead of them.

"Lexa" She croaked, "I can't jump that with my ankle"

"You're going to have to Clarke"

Another roar.

They whipped around to see the sharp teeth of the Monaw mid roar glaring at them across the space. The reapers didn't stand a chance.

Clarke swallowed and glanced at Lexa who gave her a brief nod then unsheathed her sword. She stepped in front of Clarke raised the blade up with a sharp, "Go!"

She pushed back the anxiety and pulled herself up and over the railings. For a moment she was suspended mid-air before she plummeted down and collided heavily with the concrete below. Clarke let out another pained cry as her ankle protested heavily with the landing. She looked up to see Lexa gazing down at her and indicated for the brunette to follow.

Lexa gave a nod then pulled herself up and over the railings to a smiliar position as Clarke. Just as she jumped a huge black hand shot out and collided with her body… She let out a pained cry as she was forcefully thrown to the ground beside Clarke where the blonde stood watching in horror.

Clarke ignored the screaming in her ankle and collapsed next to the commander who stared up at her dazed. She forced herself up into a crouching positon then raised a shaky finger to the gate ahead of them.

She helped Lexa shakily to her feet and they leant against one another as they stumbled to the gate where they were forced to crawl through the gap before kicking it down just as the Monaw appeared again. Clarke looked up to see the thick door of the cell ahead of them and pulled Lexa fter her. Thr brunette was still carrying Clarke despite the pain in her own body and when she looked over her shoulder she was horrified to see the Monaw breaking through.

"Close the door" She snapped at Clarke as she pushed the blonde inside the cell.

Lexa raised her sword but felt it slip from her hand as she was struck across the chest and flung into the opposite wall.

Clarke stretched out to grasp the fallen sword and pushed the door closed, locking it with the blade, before the Monaw could break through for another strike. The blonde felt back against the dirt covered cell floor as the beast roared and banged heavily against the door but let out a slight sigh of relief when it held strong.

Once the adrenaline left her body the pain in her ankle returned but once again she was forced to ignore its protest as she moved to crawl over to the fallen commander.

Lexa was gasping heavily where she lay awkwardly and instantly Clarke saw that the Monaw had dented her armour over her lungs cutting off her access to breath. She was clearly struggling to draw breath and she unsheathed the brunette's dagger from her side so she could rip apart the armour.

The moment the chest guard was removed a ragged breath cut through the brunette and she collapsed back against the ground now breathing easily. Clarke watched her gently as she caught her breath looking for any other signs of injury.

"Clarke" Lexa croaked, "Thank you"

She nodded gently watching her breath for a moment before then turning to her own injury that was still throbbing prominently. Lexa watched Clarke's movement and forced her body into an upright position as she followed Clarke's movements carefully.

Clarke winced as she gently fingered the swollen flesh. It didn't feel broken but she could well have fractured her heel. A ripping sound drew her attention and she looked up to see Lexa tearing her shirt apart at the bottom. The protest died on her lips as the blonde gently raised the injured ankle to her lap and began wrapping it with warm, gentle hands that Clarke didn't think she was capable of. Lexa focussed on wrapping the injury but it was all Clarke could do to stop herself from staring at the intense look on the brunette's face and the warmth currently spreading from her ankle. Once she was finished Lexa didn't make any move to remove Clarke's foot from her lap and rather chose to lean back slowly against the wall with closed eyes. The blonde allowed herself to lean her left side against the wall and carefully watched Lexa's breathing for a moment making sure it had indeed gone back to normal.

"You're staring Clarke"

She looked up to see the brunette's eyes still closed and blushed at being caught. Lexa let out a deep sigh as her fingers rose up to gently run soothingly against Clarke's injured ankle. She felt it twinge slightly at the contact but it didn't hurt, rather Clarke found it quite calming.

"Are you hurting anywhere?" She asked.

Lexa shifted slightly, "My back hurts slightly but nothing major Clarke… How is your ankle?"

She knew that was a lie. Her back must seriously be killing her right now and Clarke had no doubt that the commander was aching all over after being hit not once but twice by that beast.

"Better" She lied, "We could move soon"

"We aren't going anywhere until the Monaw leaves Clarke"

"I guess we'll be here a while then"

Lexa smirked lightly but still kept her eyes closed, "Mockery is not the product of a strong mind Clarke"

Clarke scoffed, "Neither is ignoring your feelings"

Silence hit them and for a moment she wondered if that had been pushing Lexa too far but then the commander let out a dissatisfied sigh as she opened her eyes and turned to Clarke. There was something wavering in the green orbs that she couldn't put her finger on and yet still seemed to swim with deep emotion that Clarke knew Lexa would never allow to grace her features.

"Clarke… I told you of what happened to Costia"

"I know Lexa"

"No" She sighed, "You don't know"

Clarke shook her head, "Then tell me"

She watched Lexa swallow and her eyes darted around in a way that made her look slightly panicked, "She died because of me Clarke, because of who I am, and I can't let that happen again"

"You think it will?"

"We're in the middle of a war Clarke" She reminded her, "People die"

"They do… But people also survive and do you really think your feelings will change whether you accept them or not?"

Lexa gasped slightly and for a moment Clarke thought she might actually cry, "I can't feel again Clarke. I can't face that again" She pleaded quietly.

Clarke leaned forward and lifted her hand up to gently cup Lexa's cheek, "Please Lexa, for me, feel for me… You can do it. You're strong remember?"

The brunette swallowed again and this time a tear did escape which Clarke wiped away almost instantly with her thumb. Lexa leant forward an inch before faltering. She tried one last time, "It hurts Clarke"

"Feel" Clarke whispered as she closed the gap so her lips barely grazed the brunette's. Tears were now falling freely and her eyes were closed again as Clarke closed her own inching closer each time, "Feel for me"

Her eyes flickered down to the brunette's lips and pressed forward. Her lips moved gently against Lexa's plump ones and it was mixed with tears falling from the commander's eyes but she didn't care. It was a kiss filled with hope and that's all that mattered.

XoXoXoX

Abby had arrived at TonDC just as dusk settled over them with Raven at her side but she was annoyed to discover that neither Clarke nor the commander were anywhere in sight. At first she considered they must still be in a war meeting however after spotting more than one general she was left to concede that this was not the case.

She was pacing and that only seemed to be angering the mechanic next to her.

"Cool it Abby. Clarke will be fine… She's with the commander"

"That's what I'm worried about" She snapped back.

Raven rolled her eyes but said nothing and allowed the older Griffin to continue her concerned pacing. Soon enough a shout sounded from the entrance of TonDC and she spun around to see Lexa hobbling in supporting Clarke who was gingerly attempting to walk with an injured ankle. Instantly she ran forward with Nyko at her side.

Lexa snapped orders to Nyko who turned to Abby, "Follow me to the medical tent"

Abby nodded and carefully stood to Clarke's right side with concerned eyes. Nyko led the four of them into the tent where Abby and Lexa lowered Clarke to the furs nearest the entrance then Nyko attempted to lead Lexa way but she shook him off.

"What happened?"

Clarke shot her mother a look, "We ran into some trouble"

"I realise that" She frowned but Lexa lowered herself down on the furs on Clarke's left. She tried to ignore the tender look passed between them and the way their hands were still linked loosely to one side.

"I think I may have damaged my heel" Clarke winced as Abby carefully unwrapped the bandage.

Abby nodded, "It's badly swollen…" She trailed off taking note of the injuries but they were interrupted by the arrival of Indra through the tent flap.

Lexa frowned at the general, "What is it Indra?"

"Anya has returned" They all looked up to the grounder general, "And they have a reaper"

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