Okay, so, hey guys! First of all, thank you to everyone who reviewed the last chapter. I hear what you're saying about some things that I've chosen to happen - ie Raven taking the responsibility of saving/killing Finn - but this is something I've thought about in detail and it's what makes most sense to me.

Someone said to me that my portrayal of Clarke makes her seem weak but, while I hope you don't all feel like that, she is weak. I mean, Clarke is a strong character, of course she is. But after everything that she's been through and done, she's still just 18 years old and had to live through a freaking war, no matter how short. She's gonna have some PTSD, anxiety issues about her decisions, especially now that she knows a lot of what could happen. Finn is something that she doesn't feel she can have on her conscience again. She doesn't want more death on her hands.

And Raven... even if Finn isn't the boy she used to know, she never got to really say goodbye last time. This is closure for her, or it will be. It's goodbye, and it's saving him from the pain of something she almost had to go through herself.

Anyhow, about this chapter, I know it's hella short, and that's because I haven't really had much time to write in the past week. But I'm hoping to give you guys an extra long chapter on Wednesday. I wanted to post something so I could let you all know.

So, with that said, here's Once More

Disclaimer: Please see chapters 1-3

Before:

"These two were caught in my camp. They were armed and had their weapons ready to attack so one of my warriors knocked them out. When one of them was down, the other lashed out and started shooting. Four of my warriors are dead, heda."

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"Lexa isn't going to let him go." Clarke said quietly. It wasn't helpful, but it was the truth. Blood must have blood, and Finn's actions demanded four life's worth.

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"It's my turn Clarke. You took it on yourself last time when I asked you to save him, no matter what. It wasn't fair to you or to anyone else. It's my turn." Raven looked back at her and gave her a small, pained smile. "I have to."

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"You have given them your protection, Alexandria, but not everyone agrees that they should be left to themselves."

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"You have not been visited." Anya pointed out and Lexa shook her head.

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"You would spend your time learning their ways?" ... "As I said, if we are to have an alliance, it would be the smart thing, would it not?"

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"Who is it?" Anya asked and Lexa's cheeks reddened slightly.

Now:

"I don't know what you're talking about." Lexa denied, picking up a couple of grapes and popping one in her mouth. They really were quite good this time of the year. The grapes didn't tease her.

"You know exactly what I'm talking about, Alexandria. Which one has caught your attention? It cannot be the one you spoke of – Octavia. She's with Lincoln, as you said. Is it the other one? Or is it – It is. Alexandria, Mighty Commander of the Trigedakru, Uniter of the 12 Clans, likes the leader of the Sky People." Anya laughed and shook her head before she realized the situation they were in. "Well jok, this might complicate matters." Fuck.

"If you don't be quiet I will have you hanged." Lexa said under her breath, eating idly. Anya just laughed and rolled her eyes.

"Lexa." She said softly when she'd gotten all of her laughter out. Lexa looked at her, her eyes narrowed. Anya smiled softly. "If this is something that works out, then I will be happy for you." Lexa sighed and turned her gaze towards the flaps of her tent.

"I can't do it, Anya. What will my people think-"

"The warriors respect you and your people love you, heda. When you are finished here, and back in Polis, you will remember." Anya shook her head before tilting it slightly and looking at Lexa. "You always seem to forget when you are away."

Lexa smiled softly to herself, remembering how the people acted towards her in Ton DC. Being around her warriors for so long, Anya was right, she tended to forget that not everything had to do with them.

"The other clans…" She looked back at Anya and raised an eyebrow. Anya raised one back.

"The other clans should have no influence on who you are happy with, Alexandria. Now that we know what the Ice Nation is capable of, not one of those who are loyal to you will let the past repeat itself." Lexa sighed again before straightening herself.

"Come. We must tell the Sky People what will become of their own." Anya nodded and stood beside Lexa, walking with her as they left the tent.

ooOoOoo

"Heda wishes for you to come back into the village." Raven and Clarke looked up at the new voice and Clarke nodded, standing, and pulling Raven by her hand along with her. They didn't let go once they were standing and moved to follow the grounder when he began walking back towards Ton DC.

People were out and about but warriors from Anya's camp mingled with them now. Clarke watched as children spoke in hushed whispers, pointing towards the armor-clad figures. She watched some of the grounders helping the more elderly residents of Ton DC. She smiled softly despite the situation, watching the casual interactions she had missed the first time. It had been all blood and death and war but now, even with the threat of the Mountain Men and the Sky People falling, the people were more relaxed.

The warriors were still tense though, that was obvious. As they walked past them, Clarke received glares and hard looks. While not all of them were hateful, they weren't welcoming, and Clarke tried to shrug it all off. Raven's hand in hers tightened periodically when they would walk past a particularly malicious grounder who would step forward like he was going to attack.

Soon they were at the Commander's tent. Lexa and Anya were standing in front of it, posture rigid conveying the leadership they seemed to radiate even without it. Indra and Gustus were behind them at their sides, standing as guards in case the news they were about to get would set them off.

"Clarke." Lexa greeted as they walked up. Clarke noted the quick glance that Lexa shot towards hers and Raven's joined hands before she was looking up at her again. Clarke sighed inwardly and stopped a few feet away from the group of grounders.

"And Raven!" Raven piped up, trying to lighten the atmosphere. Tried was the key word because she was still feeling as down as she had been earlier and her tone showed it. Clarke squeezed her hand gently and the tension in Raven's shoulders lessened only slightly.

"Yes, and Raven." Lexa said. She looked beside her at Anya before looking back to Raven and Clarke. Behind her, Clarke heard footsteps getting closer and fought the urge to look and see who it was. A second later she saw Lincoln enter her field of view along with Octavia.

"Lincoln, Octavia." Lexa nodded at them and Clarke saw Lincoln nod back.

Anya took a half step forward and let her eyes scan them all before looking directly at Clarke.

"Two of your people entered my camp, with weapons, ready to attack. One of them was knocked out but the other managed to kill four of my men." Clarke closed her eyes and took shaky breaths, trying to keep them even. She looked back at Anya and nodded.

"For the murder of four warriors, the price is death."

Well, we all knew that was coming. But how will Octavia take it? And what's gonna happen with Bellamy, who was with Finn, even if he didn't kill anyone?

Thanks again for understanding guys, I hope I can have a lot more for you come Wednesday!

Questions and comments are always welcome in reviews! Let me know what you think.

Until Wednesday!

Keep the faith.

-Bad Wolf.