Raven in da house! The secret is out.
*This is basically a filler chapter, starring the "three amigas" and some Octaven friendship. A little fun before Clarke gets to know the parents and "Lexa's secret" :o This is the last chapter of the year; I can't believe it's been 5 months already! Thanks for tagging along and supporting my crazy idea (especially M206 ;)) I wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you next year! :P
ps. With any luck, you can expect a new chapter on January 1, 2017. HOHOHO!
Surprisingly so, Clarke found the time to spend it with Lexa in other places that weren't in their bedrooms at night. They are currently making out under a tree in their secret garden after sharing a nice romantic picnic.
"I missed this" Clarke murmurs, as she wraps her arms around Lexa's torso with her face leaning on Lexa's chest.
"Me too" Lexa, on her position straddling Clarke, kisses the blondes forehead. Seeing how relaxed and contended Clarke is, gives Lexa the green light to bring something up, "Clarke?" She tries, tentatively.
"Yeah?" The blonde's muffled voice blows softly on Lexa's chest.
"I uh, I wanted to tell you something."
"Sure." Clarke looks up, staring at her girl, "what is it?"
Lexa gulps as she opens her mouth to expel the news, when the beeping of Clarke's walkie-talkie goes off.
"Sorry, I have to take this." Clarke carefully helps Lexa off her and steps away. "Go ahead" she indicates pressing a button.
"Heda," the voice of a man resonates through the device. "As you requested, I am informing you the head of mechanics has just arrived in Polis."
Clarke's face lights up at the information, "OK. Over" she quickly finishes, anxious to go and see her friend. "Raven is here, we have to go back," she says to her girlfriend with a smile. She is about to spin around and head up the stairs when Lexa's hand grabs her arm to stop her.
"Wait!" Lexa calls out firmly, waiting until she has Clarke's full attention before continuing. "How did your guards find you?" She questions with a scowl.
"Oh um." Clarke becomes suddenly nervous, "it's a walkie-talkie you know? They can communicate with me even if we are far away," she utters as an excuse.
"I know," Lexa affirms clenching her jaw, "but I also know the range of those apparatus is not too long; which means your guards must be close by." She studies Clarke's face, "have they been following us Clarke?"
There's nothing Clarke can do or say, she's been caught. "Well, kinda yeah; I'm sorry."
"Clarke!" Lexa accuses "do they know about this place? I told you it was our secret spot!"
"No of course they don't!" Clarke hurries to explain. "I gave specific orders for them not to follow me into the woods. These radios are different, Raven made them especially for me, they have a very long range; the guards are far enough away Lexa, trust me."
"It doesn't matter Clarke, it is still a risk if they are close; they could just be wandering around and come across it."
"They are not that close and besides I do it for your security, I don't want anything to happen to you."
"Here we go again." Lexa rolls her eyes irritated. "I told you it's not necessary, I can take care of myself just fine!"
"I know but…"
"You know what? Forget it, lets just go." And with that Lexa forgets whatever she was planning to say before.
…
The way back to the tower in general was a silent one after Clarke finally gave up trying to explain and apologize to Lexa. At least she managed to convince Lexa not to leave her for the rest of the day, which she considered a small victory. As soon as they reached the building Clarke headed straight to the room where her friend would be staying for the remainder of her visit.
"There you are", Clarke greets from the open door of Raven's room.
"Commander hottie!" Raven runs to Clarke.
Both embrace in a warm tight hug.
"I thought you were coming later tonight?" Clarke questions pulling away a bit.
"Oh yeah, I finished earlier than planned, you know me," she shrugs boastfully.
Clarke chuckles, shoving Raven's shoulder.
It is then Raven notices someone behind Clarke. "Holy shit!" She blurts out.
"Hi" Lexa greets shyly intimidated by Raven's reaction.
"No fucking way." Raven approaches the girl slowly, scanning her up and down.
Lexa, standing still, sends a nervous glance toward Clarke who just observes the interaction with amusement.
"It's like…" Raven tries to find the right words "it's you but, not you!" She laughs in complete awe.
"Um…" Lexa shakes her head, not sure how to reply to that.
"Bitch!" A voice interrupts.
Raven's attention is drawn to the source of the voice. "Whore!" She yells now going to Octavia and enveloping her in her arms.
No matter how many years Lexa has been interacting with sky people, she will never understand how it is they insult each other as a greeting.
"What the hell happened to your face now!" Raven slaps Octavia's arm as a mock reprimand because of her friend's keenness for getting into trouble.
Octavia, Clarke and Lexa exchange tense glances.
"Oh well," Octavia reacts firsts. "Just a fight with an idiot."
Clarke gives Octavia a warning glare but she only gets a shrug in response.
"OK then General; Wanheda" Raven addresses both her friends. "Why don't you fill me in on what I'm gonna do first?"
"Right!" Octavia replies, "sadly you'll have to settle with me for now cause these two are on a date," she informs nonchalantly.
"Shit your date!" Raven cringes turning to Clarke and Lexa. "I forgot about it, sorry! But don't mind me go, go we can catch up later," she signals with her hands.
Clarke is about to thank her friend for her understanding when Lexa starts speaking.
"Actually I think I'm gonna go, leave you to it."
"What? No! We talked about this Lexa" Clarke interjects.
"Yeah, I mean we can see each other some other time."
"Uh oh," Octavia murmurs grimacing.
Raven, taking in the change of mood, grabs Octavia by the elbow. "Hey, we will be inside if you need us." She slowly drags her friend away from the hallway.
Not really paying much mind to the women who left, Clarke continues. "This was supposed to be our day before we go to your village Lexa; you know how hard it is for me to get free time, you can't just leave me like this."
"Your friend is here Clarke, you haven't seen her in a while; I think it is only fair you hang out with her and stuff" Lexa justifies crossing her arms defensively.
"Is this because of what happened earlier? Are you trying to make me feel bad? Cause if that's your goal I can tell you it is totally working."
Lexa sighs frustrated, "yes it's about earlier OK?" She admits annoyingly. "I actually need some time alone to take a breather and cool down."
Clarke's face falls at the admission but she doesn't want to argue. "Oh, OK." She gulps and looks down. Then almost pleadingly she requests, "But you're coming tonight right?"
No matter how pissed she is or how much she would like to say no just to punish Clarke, Lexa didn't have the heart to deny that face, "yeah of course I am."
Satisfied but not entirely happy Clarke agrees reluctantly. "OK."
"OK." Lexa nods biting her lip. "Talk to you later." She spares Clarke one glance before quickly departing.
Scratching her head in frustration, Clarke joins her friends.
…
Lexa enters her room and slams the door shut. She paces around finally letting out her anger. 'Why she has to treat me like a freaking - ugh!' She grunts at the irony. 'OK, I may be in this body but she knows who I am, she knows what I think; there's no need to keep me in the dark, she could just talk to me!' Lexa bangs on her desk 'if she can easily hide things from me, then who is gonna stop me from doing the same? I mean it's not even a big deal anyway' she reasons with herself. 'She's gonna stay only one day; what could go wrong?' Making up her mind and feeling less guilty about the whole situation Lexa thinks about something else. 'I better go out and do something fun to help me calm down before seeing Clarke.' With that she marches in search of Esiry who never fails in keeping her entertained.
….
Raven –unable to help herself- is dutifully checking the electrical connections in Clarke's room.
When her friend is momentarily distracted, Clarke takes the opportunity to make Octavia a proposition. "So O um, there's something I need to ask you."
"What is it?" Octavia is intrigued by the edginess in Clarke's voice.
"Well, since you accompanied Bellamy when he talked to Myrreh's parents, I um" Clarke clears her throat, "I thought it was only fitting for you to come with me to Lexa's village and maybe guide me through it and stuff." She purposely tried to be vague; but of course her friend is having none of that.
"Wait a minute." Octavia raises a finger, "you want me as your witness and moral support for when you talk to Lexa's parents?" She quirks her brow at the blonde.
Clarke exhales defeated, "yes Octavia I want you as my companion and witness for… that," she swirls her hand around not capable of finishing the sentence.
"Why the mysterious faces?" Raven intervenes.
"Clarke wants me to go with her to ask for Lexa's hand."
"What?!"
"Oh my fucking God!" Clarke covers her face with both her hands, regretting asking Octavia to accompany her. "I'm not doing that; I'm just gonna let them know we are seeing each other out of respect you know? That's all."
"Aww Clarke you are such a gentle woman," Raven coos.
"So fucking romantic," Octavia contributes.
Clarke groans. "It has nothing to do with romanticism or chivalry, I am simply doing the appropriate thing so my people can see that even the Commander follows traditions and I don't do as I please." The explanation looks completely logical in her head.
Both brunettes stare at her for a second; then reply at the same time.
"Right."
"Of course."
Having just about enough, Clarke spats "you two can both fuck off." Saying that she spins around giving up on her impossible friends, "now start with the hallways!" She commands Raven, sounding angrier than she really is.
Octavia and Raven exchange wicked sneers, something already on their minds.
…
Around ten that evening Lexa considered it was a good time to check on Clarke. She felt significantly less bitter towards her girlfriend and she was determined to have a good time with her. She quickly makes her way to the tower, reaches the elevator and waits for it to go down.
When the elevator door finally opens, there is someone already inside.
"he-" Roda's first instinct was to greet Lexa by her previous title; she shakes her head flustered and with a chuckle she gets it right this time. "Miss Lexa" she offers in trigedasleng with a kind smile.
"Roda," Lexa greets back still a bit shy with the woman's attention. She moves to the side allowing Roda to step out before entering the elevator.
"She's in the General's room," Roda informs Lexa before she has the chance to close the elevator door. "You'll have an interesting night I'm sure," Roda giggles shaking the items in her hands.
It is then Lexa sees the objects the woman is carrying, 'crap…'
…
Lexa approaches Octavia's room cautiously; already hearing the loud laughter and some background music. The door is open so she stands at the threshold and clears her throat to gather the women's attention.
Three heads turn towards the sound coming from the entrance.
"Baby!" An over enthusiastic Clarke all but yells, stumbling and knocking over a bottle on her way to reach Lexa.
"woah" Lexa is forced back when Clarke jumps into her arms.
"wooo!" Octavia and Raven cheer in unison.
Clarke hums, clinging onto Lexa's neck.
"Someone's getting heda tonight!" Raven insinuates wiggling her eyebrows.
"But only one-heda," Octavia adds immediately after.
Both women burst into laughter.
The blonde becomes a smiley blushing mess; hiding her face in Lexa's neck.
"Um" Lexa glances from Clarke to them, utterly confused. "We uh- we better get going," she grabs Clarke by the wrist pulling her softly toward the stairs.
"Go get her tigress!"
"grrr!"
Lexa rolls her eyes at the silly innuendos. She internally thanks her parents for creating in her certain reservations regarding alcohol. The image of the Commander, the General and the Head of Mechanics acting like three careless idiots is enough to reinforce her determination to stay away from those beverages. "C'mon, lets get you to your room."
Of course, Clarke doesn't help with the process since she stops every five seconds tugging at Lexa's jacket and kissing her neck and face. They even run into a couple of guards who at watching the scene in front of them turn around in panic.
With much difficulty, they finally arrive at Clarke's bedroom.
Lexa opens the door and quickly guides Clarke inside; turning briefly to close it behind her. She yelps when she is abruptly spun around and shoved against the wooden door.
"You still mad at me." Clarke asks in her raspy voice, her face inches away from Lexa's.
"I-uh" Lexa finds Clarke's tone so sexy and seductive that she almost forgets the strong odor of alcohol on her girl's breath.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you" Clarke continues, her hands at the back of Lexa's neck caressing tenderly. "I just… I can't stand the idea of losing you." She leans her forehead against Lexa's, with eyes closed.
And just like that Lexa melts into the confession. She does want her freedom and her independence; but she can totally understand Clarke's fear. Lexa has to admit that if the tables were turned she would probably keep Clarke in a crystal bubble away from any danger. So she relents, forgiving Clarke for overprotecting her. Lexa is about to vocalize just that, when a sneaky hand makes its way inside the front of her pants, making her choke on her own saliva.
"Mmm; I see you've missed me," Clarke purrs on Lexa's lips.
The abrupt change of mood sends Lexa into a mental spiral but her body responds to the stimuli anyway. Plus the naughty kisses Clarke stole from her on their way here, contributed to Lexa's quick state of arousal.
"I've missed you too," Clarke murmurs running her fingers over Lexa's entrance, spreading the already present wetness. "Let me show you how much," she removes her hand for a moment to unfasten Lexa's belt.
"Clarke!"
"Shhh," Clarke shushes pulling Lexa's pants and underwear down in one motion.
The brunette shivers in anticipation, moaning when Clarke sucks on her neck and ear. She brings Clarke's hips closer to hers, eager for contact.
"Impatient much?" Clarke teases with a drunken smirk.
Lexa doesn't have time to reply; she can only groan when Clarke thrusts two fingers inside of her and creates a quick rhythm.
Even in her inebriated stupor Clarke is able to capture the details on Lexa's face; the creases on her forehead, the redness of her cheeks, the O shape of her lips. 'So fucking beautiful' she continues relentlessly until she feels Lexa's walls tighten around her fingers. One simple curl of her index finger is enough to bring Lexa into a short but intense orgasm. As her young love comes down from her high and listening to her hard breathing, Clarke decides right there and then this is what she wants to witness for the rest of her life. She vows to herself she will do whatever it takes to keep them together until the day she dies; no matter how, no matter what. 'You will be mine forever Lexa kom trikru, I'll make sure of that'.
…
The next morning- and with a tolerable hangover- Raven makes her way to the throne room where the mechanics of the different clans are already expecting her. She stands in front of the doors, making sure she has brought everything she needs for the meeting. Satisfied she lifts her gaze, "hi" Raven grins, ravishing with her eyes at the handsome guard she had some fun with the last time she visited Polis.
The tall muscular guard fidgets in place, "Miss Reyes." He greets with an exaggerated deep voice before opening the door for her.
Raven winks at him, loving how nervous she's making him, and enters the room.
The noises and voices suddenly stop as everyone acknowledges the presence of the Head of Mechanics.
"Morning everybody, so how about if we start with this." Raven pronounces with her usual confidence stepping into the middle of it all. When nobody moves and only stares at her in silence she becomes puzzled.
Clarke, to the rescue of her forgetful friend, discretely bows her head; hoping Raven gets the message. To her relief, she does.
"Oh right, right!" Raven reacts after a second or two. "Wanheda" she bows awkwardly.
"Miss Reyes," Clarke replies with a nod.
Just like that, the mechanics resume their previous activities.
With a huff, Raven walks the short distance to Clarke's throne and settles in by her side, "I have the feeling you're enjoying this too much" she mumbles just loud enough for Clarke to hear.
Clarke has to contain a smirk, "just a little."
Raven grunts, "you are going to pay for this," she threatens with childish irritation.
"What!" Clarke inclines her body towards Raven's side to whisper, "I was saving your ass. I don't want them to think Sky people are arrogant and rude."
Raven rolls her eyes. "For real, aren't we?"
Clarke opens her mouth to refute the statement but finds that she can't; instead she just sighs facing the table where the mechanics are reunited.
"Ladies and gentleman; I'm going to ask you to take a seat, the meeting starts now."
…
"The jeeps are outside already; just give the order and you'll be ready to go," Indra informs an uncharacteristically tense Clarke.
"Oh, OK. Thank you uh…" she trails off looking at the woman.
"Lexa is already on her way here," Indra states.
"OK." Clarke nods rapidly, peering for the umpteenth time at her knapsack.
"Ready?" Octavia, bag in hand, makes her appearance.
"Um yeah, yeah." Clarke takes a final look around "let's go."
…
At the entrance of the tower an excited Lexa hugs Indra goodbye. "I'll see you in two weeks," she assures pulling away.
"I'll be waiting," Indra replies with a smile.
"Don't worry Clarky, I'll keep myself busy until your return; just go and have fun," Raven comments sticking out her tongue.
"Right." Clarke gulps at the unlikeness of the statement, given her apprehension. "I'll see you around." She pats Raven's shoulder; then extends her hand beckoning Lexa to get in the vehicle with her.
It's only Octavia and Raven now. They share a smile of conspiracy as they embrace.
"Here it is." Raven places a modified iphone inside Octavia's jacket, "fully charged and a spare battery just in case."
"Sweet," Octavia can't help remark.
"I want everything there!" Raven demands when they separate, pointing at the place the phone lies.
Octavia's flashes a big grin, "Consider it done."
…
The four hour drive to Lexa's village went smoothly. However during the trip Lexa felt tempted to talk to Clark about "the topic" but Octavia was in the same jeep they were in, which didn't provide much privacy. She settled for letting it be since Clarke wasn't going to remain in the village for very long. 'When I get back I will tell her' Lexa promised herself.
When they finally make it to the big gates at around midnight, the leader of the village is already expecting them; having been alerted by the guard tower.
"Wanheda," he bows. "General" he nods respectfully at Octavia. "My apologies; I wasn't notified of your visit early enough, otherwise, I would've had something prepared for you." His regrets sound sincere.
"No need to worry about that; this visit is for personal matters and it will be fast. I much prefer to maintain my presence as discreetly as possible," Clarke orders.
"As you wish my Commander." The man bows once again, "follow me please." He extends his arm allowing Clarke and her small entourage to enter the village. He then notices Lexa. "Oh, our dear champion!" He reaches for Lexa's face cradling it.
"Chief," she bows with a sly smile.
"We are so proud of you my child, we knew you would not disappoint."
"Thank you sir."
"We'll make the arrangements for a celebration in a few days so you and your lovely family be ready." He winks, finally letting go of Lexa.
Lexa just chuckles feeling a little coy at the recognition.
The man quickly strides to catch up with Clarke and he immediately asks what she needs for her stay.
As Clarke requests a space to assemble her tents and the man gladly indicates the location; someone is descending from the guard tower.
Octavia and Lexa stand next to the chief and Clarke, quietly observing how the entourage is performing the task of preparing everything for the night.
"LEXA!"
Lexa turns around just in time to witness her worst nightmare unfold 'oh no…'
A pretty blonde around Lexa's age comes running and throws herself into Lexa's arms.
"Oh boy…"