Hey dear readers, what unbelievable times we are currently living huh? Hope all of you and your loved ones are doing well wherever you live, and know this Tiny Fic Writer is thinking about all of you. Anyway, by my standards I'm posting sooner than anticipated but still, I wanna apologize for the delay; I know most of you are finding comfort in these stories while in quarantine and wanted to contribute this chapter for your entertainment. Life is messy for all of us so while I try not to panic and make long lines for groceries, I find some time to write in between. As always, I hope you enjoy this chapter. Please, don't hate me for the not so cool cliffhanger :O See you next chapter!

As expected, as soon as the door closed to Clarke's bedroom, they reconnected their lips in a heated kiss.

Lexa slams Clarke hard against the door, earning a loud moan as a reward.

Clarke is not sure if it's the alcohol or her desire but she's loving this wild side of Lexa; it completely captivates her and causes her to feel weak in the knees in the best of ways. That's probably why she doesn't object when Lexa begins to remove her clothing.

Once she has Clarke only in underwear Lexa commands with one syllable, "bed".

Obediently Clarke sits on the edge of the bed, waiting for whatever her girl has prepared for her.

With Clarke's expectant eyes on her, Lexa's bravado seemingly fades away and instead shyness is overriding her. 'Lexa, she loves you and desires you there's nothing to worry about,' she attempts to calm herself down. 'Besides this is sort of her birthday present; don't you wanna see how she reacts? Do it for her!' With those words of self-encouragement, Lexa proceeds to disrobe.

Clarke impatiently watches as Lexa removes her dress at a much slower pace than she wishes. She would perform the task herself if it wasn't for the fact that she wants to be a good girlfriend and not move from where Lexa has asked her to be. Well, the whole "good girlfriend" attitude threatens to go to hell when she witnesses her first glimpse of Lexa's garments underneath the dress. "Oh fuck".

That reaction is all Lexa needs to feel reassured and so she lets the dress slip down to the floor and stands boldly in front of Clarke for her to admire. "Late birthday present?" Lexa offers suggestively.

It comes as a surprise to Clarke herself when instead of answering she grunts in response. She has to tightly hold onto the sheets to avoid pouncing onto her young lover.

Lexa smirks at Clarke's animalistic reaction; she loves to elicit these responses in her. She remains in place for a couple minutes more to allow Clarke time to take her all in.

As the good commander, she is, Clarke stays put simply ogling Lexa, squirming in her seating position.

In reward for her patience, Lexa steps forward so she is within Clarke's reach.

The blonde takes full advantage of the offering by placing her hands immediately on Lexa's hips. She runs her fingertips over the lace material of Lexa's panties, then slides them up toward the bra where she takes the opportunity to grab the smaller breasts. Clarke hums her appreciation at the touch, able to sense Lexa's hard nipples through the thin fabric.

Lexa's breath hitches at the sensual contact but she doesn't do much more other than allowing Clarke to fully enjoy the experience.

And Clarke sure does. Her palms caress Lexa's back and slowly lets them drop to her ass cheeks squishing them shamelessly. "Mine", she rasps leaning her head on Lexa's abs. She grins to herself when she feels Lexa's muscles tense up, but soon becomes distracted by the distinctive smell of Lexa's arousal. Absolutely proving she's liking these events too.

Clarke may be behaving but Lexa wants to move things forward. "Lay down", she lets out in a soft but commanding tone.

Like on autopilot Clarke scoots over on the mattress until she's in the middle on the bed.

Lexa once again revels in how obedient Clarke is being right now, it just makes her feel powerful. So to establish her dominance she crawls her way on top of Clarke.

Despite her being Commander and as a woman of experience Clarke doesn't care one bit that Lexa is taking control.

They initiate a frantic make-out session accompanied by desperate humping.

Lexa's desire escalates so fast that her clothes begin bothering her. She moves her hand down to remove her panties but Clarke stops her.

"Keep it on…please", Clarke barely rasps with eyes full of lust.

"As you wish", Lexa complies giving Clarke a long deep kiss. Only when they part, she dares to ask teasingly. "What else can I do for you, my commander?"

It takes a few seconds for Clarke's brain to catch up to the implications of that query. When it does, she immediately remembers something. "There's a box over there. Bring it".

Curious Lexa looks to the side, taking in the box she didn't notice when they entered. She pushes herself out of bed and does what she's told. She retrieves the box and heads back to Clarke.

Clarke props herself up on her elbows and bites her lip equally nervous and excited as she watches Lexa brings the object back. "Open it", she suggests.

Lexa carefully lifts the velvety-like cover of the box and what she finds is not at all what she was expecting to see. "It's this a… uh…" Lexa tries to formulate in her stunned state.

The expression on Lexa's face makes Clarke gulp, unsure if Lexa would like to partake in the activities she was thinking of. Nevertheless, she goes ahead with her plans; she has nothing to lose after all. "Yes, that's a strap on" she replies as cool and collected as she can as not to scare her young love.

Tentatively, Lexa picks up the sex toy. She observes it for a few seconds with large saucer eyes. "It's like… double?" Lexa can't help commenting on its odd shape.

"Yeah, it's a double-ended dildo for uh, so both people are able to enjoy it." Clarke provides, giving more details. "Raven had it personalized for me with some um, enhancements."

"Hmm", Lexa swallows. She doesn't understand how she can be both scared and aroused at the same time. This visit to Arkadia turned out to be full of surprises and new experiences, and if she's honest with herself she's willing to try out all of them in the company of Clarke. Besides she promised to do whatever she wanted for her birthday. With that in mind, she pushes aside her hesitation and asks. "So, um… you want me to … wear this?" She can't help grimacing.

And there she is, exactly where Clarke wants Lexa to be. She can see in her eyes the fear, but also her disposition and that's what ultimately helps her to make the move. "Yes…" she answers honestly, "but not today". With that she takes the strap out of Lexa's hand and proceeds to enunciate with lust in her voice, "I'll be right back".

Lexa is confused as she watches Clarke retreat to the bathroom. It takes her a couple of seconds to figure out what Clarke is gonna do. 'Jok'. She sits on the bed, mildly panicking. 'She's gonna want to… Do I want to do that?' Lexa debates it in her mind. She's not aware of how long she was pondering her options but suddenly Clarke is back and Lexa gasps at the image in front of her.

Clarke, in all her naked glory; except for the new appendage right between her legs. She stands there as seductively as she can, masking her own uneasiness. If truth be told, this is the first time for her too, she has never dared to use sex toys with her previous lovers, in an attempt to keep her sex encounters detached and raw as possible. But now with Lexa back in her life, she wants to try anything and everything there is in existence in the sex zone. If everything goes OK, she can check one thing off her bucket list… but first, she has to make sure. "Hey".

"Huh?" Lexa replies dumbly.

"We don't have to do this if you don't want to", Clarke offers affectionately.

It melts Lexa's heart how considerate and selfless Clarke is being in this situation. It makes her feel very loved to know that even if she doesn't want this to happen Clarke would be perfectly OK with it. But she has already made up her mind, so she lets her girlfriend know without much hesitation. "I do want to".

With that reassurance, Clarke approaches Lexa and helps her up. She strokes her cheek tenderly, in a silent thank you for trusting her. "Come here", she places a hand on Lexa's nape bringing her closer to her face to begin another round of kisses.

Lexa lets Clarke kiss her and really tries to enjoy it while pretending the shaft rubbing her thigh is not distracting her.

Noting Lexa's shy discomfort, Clarke coaxes Lexa into getting back into bed.

They rearrange themselves in a way so both are facing each other on their sides.

That's when it becomes real for Lexa. Even though she is a willing participant in this, she feels she needs to point out something. "I've never…"

"I know", Clarke softly interrupts her. She emphasizes this by taking Lexa's hand and staring into her eyes. "We can stop at any time you want, OK?"

Lexa nods slightly and not wanting to delay any further she leans forward taking Clarke's lips in hers. Not that she forgot but now that she's this comfortable and close to Clarke she relishes in her girl's state of nakedness. Her hands roam over Clarke's skin and curves quickly getting lost in the sensation.

It is going so well that all Clarke can think about is pushing Lexa onto her back and fucking her senseless – like she imagined a thousand times- but she knows she can't. 'Maybe some other time'. Clarke consoles herself. Either way, she wishes to move things along and for that, she wants to make sure of something first. She moves her hand to Lexa's front, immediately sliding one finger in Lexa's slit.

Lexa breaks off the kissing to let out a long and loud moan at the contact that is for sure very welcoming.

Turns out Clarke has nothing to worry about, Lexa is dripping wet and physically ready for what is coming. "Babe," she wants Lexa's attention, when she gets it, she cautiously asks. "Do you wanna maybe try…" Clarke gestures toward her crotch.

Coming out of her sweaty trance Lexa notices what Clarke is trying to say, "ye-yeah, yeah" she replies trying not to sound too eager. But the truth is she's very curious now. She is about to move but realizes she has no idea what she's supposed to do next.

Taking in her confused expression Clarke considers something briefly and then makes a decision. She lies on her back in the middle of the bed. She doesn't say a word; she simply pats her thighs and looks at Lexa expectantly.

Lexa understands the message clearly, though she glances at Clarke's crotch with a bit of confusion.

But of course, Clarke has an explanation. "This way you will have more control over what you do and how far and fast you wanna go".

"OK". Lexa murmurs in her sex daze. She promptly straddles Clarke's lap placing herself just in front of the silicon gadget. She urgently searches for Clarke's gaze and it is just then Lexa is able to gather how eager Clarke is. That only fuels her desire and any reservations vanishes. She scoots forward a few centimeters until her covered sex rubs against the toy.

Clarke's eyes open wide as Lexa begins rubbing herself on the appendage. It is quite the display but Clarke doesn't want to lose her cool so she chooses to rest her hands on Lexa's thighs.

All this is new for Lexa, technically an experiment she's cautiously trying out with Clarke. But it doesn't take long to get lost in the new sensations it creates for her, especially when Clarke is sliding her hands up and down her thigh. In a final decision driven by her excitement Lexa maneuvers and removes her panties. Then after resuming her previous position, she grabs the dildo and looks down at it for a brief second before slowly directing it to her entrance.

A chocked breath escapes Clarke at the vision. She freezes not wanting to miss a single second of Lexa's actions.

Little by little Lexa sinks the object attached to Clarke into herself. It is a weird sensation at first; she takes tiny breaks to get used to it. Her mouth opens and closes in awe and discomfort as the toy penetrates deeper and deeper. Finally, when it's all in, both of their breaths hitch in unison at the revelation.

"You OK", Clarke hurries to verify.

"mhm," Lexa confirms still getting used to the odd sensation. She takes a moment to collect herself before starting to thrust onto it.

Clarke watches mesmerized how Lexa moves up and down the toy in her groin. It takes a few seconds to realize she can do more than watch. Never taking her eyes off Lexa's face, Clarke removes Lexa's bra and immediately grabs both breasts in her hands.

That causes Lexa to groan, loving the double stimulation. "That feels so good don't stop" Lexa lets out.

And Clarke has no intention of stopping. She makes sure to caress and twist both hardened nipples to elicit more of those sweet sounds from Lexa. She even lets her hands roam around enjoying it herself.

After a short time, the odd sensation Lexa was having at the beginning has disappeared completely making way for a pleasurable sensation inside of her. She starts rocking her hips in wild abandon.

Clarke knows Lexa is close so she decides in giving her the last push. She rises from the mattress and puts a nipple into her mouth and sucks it hungrily.

"oww", Lexa instinctively holds tight onto Clarke's hair in an effort to make her continue her ministrations. With three more well-aimed thrusts and pulling forcefully onto Clarke's hair Lexa finally crashes into a powerful orgasm. The hot pulses of pleasure run through her muscles so good and sweet that she can't help smiling involuntarily.

It is a fantasy come true for Clarke to watch Lexa crashing into the abyss in this way. She feels like something inside her has been quenched and that gives her a sense of pride that she's never had before with a lover. 'I'm a sucker for this girl', Clarke thinks to herself with a triumphant smirk on her lips.

With the last waves of pleasure coming to an end within her, Lexa lets her body weight to fall onto Clarke, feeling secure in her arms.

Taking in this response, Clarke concludes Lexa can't be that bad, either way, she wants to make sure. "You OK?" She prods after a couple of minutes, caressing Lexa's back.

"Yeah". Lexa mumbles into Clarke's shoulder. She remains quiet for a few seconds enjoying her sex bliss before elaborating. "That was quite the … experience." She giggles blushing profusely.

"You can say that again". Clarke replies with a cute chuckle. She rubs Lexa's back tenderly hoping she can come down from her high.

Lexa is so comfortable and safe in Clarke's embrace that it takes her a while to realize something. "Hey!" She leans back enough to look into the blonde's face "What about you?"

"Oh, Me?" Clarke considers telling her she's OK but truthfully, she's about to explode. She comes up with a fast and convenient solution… not only for her. "I guess we can do something about it".

"Huh?" Lexa watches Clarke reach for something in the box where the toy was kept.

"OK", Clarke states as she lays on her back again, taking a deep breath. "This may be even weirder than before but trust me it's gonna be good". She gives Lexa a few seconds to prepare herself, then she makes a small gesture indicating she's gonna start.

Lexa nods her approval completely intrigued and clueless but suddenly she starts feeling a soft vibration inside her core. "Woah…" She looks at Clarke who's smirking at her with eyes half-open.

"It's OK, don't worry" Clarke reassures and then gives some input. "It may help me if you move a bit".

With another nod of acknowledgment Lexa begins riding Clarke's appendage.

Clarke knows she's not gonna last long, so she limits herself to enjoy the soft jolts of electricity and Lexa's movement doing wonders on top of her.

The vibrating sensation feels really good to Lexa, and her pleasure only increases when she hears Clarke moaning. She honestly did all this with the purpose of taking Clarke to her peak. But along the way she got carried away and she found herself searching for the perfect pace and angle until she comes once again.

The unexpected result is all Clarke needs to come herself. It's a fast but strong one, and she just lets it wash up over her.

Lexa falls into bed next to Clarke completely spent.

In a similar state, Clarke turns off the device, removes the strap from her body and places it on the nightstand. She immediately turns onto her side to cuddle with her young love. She waits for a prudent amount of time to let the moment they just shared to sink in before commenting. "That was officially the best birthday I ever had. Thank you", she kisses Lexa's cheek softly.

With a lazy smile on her face and with eyes closed Lexa responds. "You're welcome love".

There, satiated and exhausted they fell asleep, making a perfect spoon.

The next morning Lexa rouses at the sound of groaning. She looks behind her only to find Clarke with both her hands holding her head, evidently in pain. "Oh Clarke". Lexa caresses Clarke's forehead tenderly.

"Hurts like a fucking bitch", Clarke complains.

"I'm gonna go to the medical center for some pills for the pain, OK?"

"Please!" Clarke begs.

Placing a soft kiss on Clarke's forehead, Lexa heads out to the center for some medication that will help ease her woman's misery.

Upon reaching the medical center Lexa sees how busy it is. She looks around and notices people in the same condition or worse than Clarke is in. She enters with no interruption since all the staff are busy caring for patients. Lexa is not sure where she has to go to get the pills but then someone she knows makes an appearance.

"Lexa!" Abby waves in her direction.

The girl immediately walks toward the woman. "Dr… Abby", Lexa corrects herself in time.

"I was about to send over Clarke's medication. Come I've got them in my office", Abby invites.

Lexa follows obediently.

Once there, Abby reaches for a package in a drawer and hands it to Lexa. "Clarke already knows how to take those, just make sure she does it on schedule". She indicates.

"Of course,", Lexa reassures. "Thank you, Abby, I'll let you get back to work now." Saying that she turns around and strolls toward the door.

"Lexa, wait," Abby calls out abruptly.

Taken aback by the urgency in Abby's voice Lexa spins around, fixing her eyes on the older woman.

Abby hesitates. She remains quiet, seemingly considering whether to voice what is troubling her but in the end, the words inevitably escape her mouth in a desperate request. "Please don't hurt my daughter".

Lexa is completely blown away by the emotional appeal at first but quickly is distracted when she notices something very familiar in Abby's pleading eyes. It is so intense she almost feels like looking away. For a moment there it seems like she's staring at Clarke. 'Will Clarke look like this in twenty years?' Lexa wonders and concludes she doesn't dislike what she sees. With that momentary distraction dealt with Lexa focuses back on what Abby evidently has to say.

When Lexa doesn't say anything, Abby takes the opportunity to elaborate. "I saw my daughter slip away with each passing year", she starts with a sudden somber vibe. "After she took command, she became someone else, someone I almost didn't recognize anymore. From being the feisty young girl who despite her troubles always was surrounded by positivity, she then transformed into this dark leader who had no reason for enjoying life anymore, it was like... she was gone." She becomes lost in the awful memories for a moment.

Lexa silently observes Abby not knowing if she should reply to her last remarks. Luckily the woman continues.

"But then you came into her life and…" Abby chuckles, "my daughter is back. The sparkle in her eyes, the genuine smile on her face… the hope is back." Her face illuminates in a wide grin. Then in a soberer stance, she walks a couple steps toward Lexa and staring straight into her eyes she declares. "I don't know who you are, I don't care where you came from or what you want as long as you continue doing whatever it is you do to keep Clarke, my Clarke happy. She has suffered a lot, carrying the weight of her people on her shoulders and the weight of her own pain for all these years. So please… don't hurt her". Abby's voice cracks at the last words "cause I don't think she could survive any more pain." She finishes with eyes welling up with tears.

The admission is very raw, and Lexa felt it deep within her soul. She adopts a respectful posture and connecting with Abby's gaze she offers solemnly. "I promise you, Abby, for the love I have for your daughter and the respect I have for you as her mother that I would never hurt Clarke intentionally. I'm committed to dedicating my entire life to your daughter and making her happy till my last breath. You have nothing to worry about, my heart belongs to her, my whole existence is bound to her. So, I assure you I would never dare to risk ever changing that. I love her, I really do."

The way Lexa spoke to her with sincerity and firmness convinces Abby all that she heard was nothing but the truth. She couldn't avoid though to perceive some familiarity in Lexa's words and poise, it kind of reminded her to… Abby squints her eyes, trying to erase that thought from her mind and getting back to the present. She offers Lexa a smile of relief as she voices. "Thank you. I appreciate you putting up with this concerned mother". She shyly wipes away tears from her eyes.

"I understand Abby, I'm always at your service". Lexa replies kindly, giving a nod of respect. A few seconds later though she excuses herself. "I should probably get going".

"Right, right! You should get those to Clarke before her head splits", Abby chuckles. "And don't worry about breakfast, I'll be sending a helper to bring it to you".

With that, both women part ways in a very good-natured way.

Lexa considers for a moment to share this exchange with Clarke but then decides against it, not wanting to disrespect Abby's vulnerability. Instead, she resolves to keep it in her heart.

…

Later in the afternoon, Clarke made plans to meet the girls at the dining hall for a late lunch.

Lexa starts to get ready by taking a well-deserved shower. A sensation of release washes over her as the warm water hits her skin; she wasn't aware until now that it was exactly what she needed. She supports herself with both hands pressing against the wall and basks in the pleasure of the gentle downpour running over her body. Everything is peaceful and tranquil until Clarke makes her appearance.

"hmmm". Clarke embraces Lexa from behind, leaning her front upon Lexa's back. "You're comfy" she mumbles.

Lexa enjoys Clarke's body on hers but just as she's about to make a flirty remark a sneaky hand causes her words to get stuck in her throat.

"How are you feeling in here huh?" Clarke questions provocatively as her hand takes hold of Lexa's sex.

Lexa moans greatly surprised by Clarke's intrusion.

Clarke continues her ministrations for a brief while but then she comes up with another idea. "Turn around". She commands seductively as she helps Lexa with the process.

Suddenly with her back facing the wall and already stimulated Lexa doesn't have the foggiest idea what's going on. That is until she watches Clarke getting on her knees, "oh um…" she gulps. "I tho-thought you had a headache".

"Yeah, but I'm sure this is gonna cure what's afflicting me a lot faster", saying that Clarke leans in and takes Lexa's labia into her mouth.

"Jok".

…

An hour later Clarke and Lexa grin from ear to ear as they walk hand in hand toward the dining hall. When they make it inside, they see their friends are already there with their backs facing them. As they get nearer, they can hear them giggling in complicity.

Curious, Clarke approaches them from behind, noticing they are watching a video on a cellphone.

"…And well I thought it would be appropriate to let you know that I-uh-I'm courting Lexa; that we are in a relationship."

Octavia, Raven and Myrreh coo and laugh at the scene.

"What the fuck", Clarke exclaims embarrassed. She pounces and tries to snatch the device from Octavia's hands.

"Hey, Hey chill!" Octavia complains as she skillfully dodges Clarke's attempt while protecting the cellphone.

"Give it to me now!" Clarke demands, extending her arm out in an effort to retrieve the object again.

"Clarke c'mon, we were just watching it!" Raven steps into the middle of both women. "We aren't mocking you or anything, it's actually very cute".

"I swear to God if you don't give it to me now…"

"You recorded it when Clarke told my parents we are dating?" Lexa interjects happily. "I wanna have a copy!"

"Jesus!" Clarke rolls her eyes.

"Not to make you feel better or whatever Wanheda", Myrreh intervenes. "But you were amazing compared to Bellamy".

"Yeah, he sucked", Octavia snorts, remembering the event.

"Babe please, please can I have a copy?" Lexa begs her girlfriend.

"Ugh". Clarke exhales in defeat, cooling down a notch knowing her inability to deny anything to her young lover. "Fine". She begrudgingly agrees.

"Yay. Lets watch it again!" Raven proposes excitedly.

"What no…"

"Yes!" Lexa accepts the proposal eagerly, taking a seat expectantly.

The other three women follow suit, leaving Clarke no other choice than to join them, however not without throwing daggers at Raven and Octavia with her eyes the whole time.

After a very entertaining conversation and delicious lunch, Lexa stands up from the table. "Now if you ladies will excuse me, I'm gonna ride around Arkadia".

"Oh, OK. Lets go". A not very enthusiastic Clarke is about to follow her girlfriend but Lexa stops her.

"Hey, you don't have to come with me, you're still hungover". Lexa points out.

"No it's OK I just need…."

"Clarke", Lexa warns sweetly. "You need to rest. Just stay and chat with your friends a bit more", she suggests.

Still unconvinced Clarke double checks, "are you sure?"

"Totally!" Lexa assures, "besides I think it's a good opportunity for me to explore and find my own way around skypeople's land."

It sounds like a good idea to Clarke. "In that case, OK. Have fun, don't take too long".

Happy she succeeded in convincing her girl to leave her alone to explore, Lexa, leans in to peck Clarke's lips.

"aww".

"So sweet".

"Get a room".

Lexa chuckles at the other women's reactions. She gives one last loving glance at Clarke before departing the dining hall.

Clarke watches enamored as Lexa walks out of sight.

"You have it bad", Octavia utters making it sound like a criticism.

"So, so bad", Raven contributes in a joking-sarcastic way.

Myrreh just shakes her head with a smile on her face, finding adorable how in love Clarke looks.

With a long sigh of surrender, Clarke has to admit. "I know".

…

Still at the dining hall and with evening almost upon them, Lexa hasn't made an appearance yet which causes Clarke concern.

"She should be here by now", Clarke voices uneasily.

"Oh, let her be, she is probably taking her time. It's new territory for her and maybe she got distracted", Octavia reassures.

The words don't help much to put Clarke at ease, nevertheless, she agrees to wait a bit longer in the belief Lexa would be showing up soon.

Two hours later Clarke couldn't take it anymore, she has a bad feeling. "I'm going to search for her", she informs as she scurries toward the main entrance of Arkadia.

"OK, I'm gonna order a search party, I'm coming with you", Octavia states.

"Me too," Myrreh volunteers, earning a thankful nod from Clarke.

It doesn't take long for Octavia to arrange a group of soldiers in cars and on horseback which inevitably created attention.

"What's going on?" A concerned Abby with Kane standing behind her questions at the evident commotion.

"Lexa hasn't returned from her excursion yet; we are gonna start looking for her", Clarke fills in a serious manner.

"Oh…OK, OK". Abby doesn't like the sound of this. She looks at her husband with a worried face.

"Lets go". Clarke commands the group.

The large gates of Arkadia open up and the search party begins to move forward when a sudden cry stops them in their tracks.

"Horse approaching!" The guard in the tower notifies vociferously.

Clarke awaits expectantly the appearance of the animal with her eyes glued on the road in front of her.

The horse finally approaches in front of them. The horse is the one Lexa was riding, but there is no sign of her.

The shock of not seeing Lexa on the animal is so overwhelming Clarke's reaction isn't immediate, which prompts Octavia to run toward the animal to inspect it.

Raven, Myrreh, Abby and Kane witness the scene with worry.

After a few seconds, Clarke finally comes out of her brief stupor state, only to encounter a view she wishes she never had: The exact moment Octavia's face contorts at the vision of something. Clarke takes a couple of steps forward with the intention of demanding information but she halts when her eyes lock onto the objects Octavia is holding in her hand.

With pursed lips, Octavia approaches the group to show everyone what she was holding.

Lexa's jacket sleeve along with a piece of fur… from ice nation apparel.

….

Some months ago.

At a well-hidden location, almost outside ice nation territory a group of former rebels discuss and debate the recent news their informants brought them.

"Brothers and sisters", Echo calls out to the gathering in trigedasleng to get everyone's attention. "There are no coincidences, this is a sign that our prayers have been heard by the spirits and we can't ignore it." She declares in her characteristic confident attitude. "Lexa is back, this time not as a commander but just as a simple girl. A girl we can use to our advantage if we are smart enough". She smirks devilishly as she adds "This is exactly what we've been waiting for all these years and I already know what we should do".