To Make You Whole Again

Lexa rode at a quick pace to Tondc with Trei keeping up easily behind her. When they arrived at the village, Indra was waiting for them.

“Heda.” The general bowed her head respectfully.

“Indra. I see rebuilding is going well.” Lexa noted, dismounting Socks and handing his reigns off to Trei. The village was almost fully rebuilt around her.

“Sha. Thank you for sending men from Polis to help.” Indra replied. Lexa nodded and let the general lead her around the village. The people there greeted her as she passed with warm smiles.

“What are you really here for Heda? Surely you could’ve sent a rider for a progress report on the reconstruction.” Indra asked as soon as they were away from prying ears.

“I came to retrieve Jynx and Briat. I have an assignment for them.” Lexa replied. Indra’s eyes widened at the names Lexa mentioned.

“The sky girl?” Indra asked.

“Sha. They will be her guards. They can help her too.” Lexa nodded. Indra called for the two warriors, who appeared moments later.

“Heda.” They bowed.

“Rise. I have a task for you.” Lexa ordered. She paused to look the two over. Jynx was Anya’s younger sister. She had been tormented relentlessly as a child for having two different colored eyes. Anya of course had none of it and beat up anyone who dared hurt her sister until Jynx became a warrior. Jynx stood proudly before Lexa. She was built wispier than Anya but with just as much muscle. Her hair was worn in dark braids that brought out her eyes. One was green and the other was a dark blue. Lexa’s gaze fell in the long score marks over Jynx’s green eye.

“A mountain lion Heda. Got the drop on my while I was hunting.” Jynx explained before Lexa could ask.

“I use his pelt to sleep under every night just to spite him.” Jynx continued with a grin. Lexa smiled. Briat was Gutus’s second before he had died. He was built like his mentor with a thick beard as well. His hair too was held back in braids. He had a dark tattoo down the left side of his face with flecks of gold in the ink that accented his honey colored eyes.

“For Gustus.” Brait told Lexa, gently running his fingers down the tattoo.

“I am sorry.” Lexa told him softly, but the man shook his head, understanding showing in his eyes.

“You two will pack and prepare to ride to Arcadia with Trei and me. We need to return before sundown.” Lexa ordered.

“Sha Heda.” They bowed and hurried away.

“I will return with Clarke tomorrow. She wanted to see Tondc too.” Lexa told Indra as the general returned to her side.

“The sky girl will always be welcome here.” Indra nodded. She honestly was fond of the blonde rabble rouser.

“Octavia will be coming too.” Lexa added, smirking at how quickly Indra perked up. Jynx and Briat waited at the village gate with Trei, Socks, and two more horses.

“Maun op! We ride for Arcadia.” Lexa ordered, striding forward to take the reins of Socks from Trei. She mounted her stallion and waited for the other three to follow in suit before urging her Socks forward.

“Jynx. Briat. Upon our arrival at Arcadia, you will be the guards of Clarke kom Skaikru. You will guard her as you would me. I’m trust her to you. If anything happens to her, I will end you twice as painfully.” Lexa explained. Both guards nodded, honored to be given the task, but slightly terrified as well.

“You will be patient and teach her too. Anything she wants to know you will teach her to the best of your ability or find someone who can. You will learn her and keep her safe. Even if she tells you to go away or leave her alone you hide just out of sight then. Nothing will hurt her or I will hurt you twice as much.” Lexa continued. When she was done they picked up the pace and arrived at Arcadia an hour before sundown. Octavia waited for them at the gate. As soon as the four were let in, they dismounted and tethered their horses with the others they’d ridden from Polis.

“Trei, take care of the horses and then find us. Octavia, where is Clarke?” Lexa asked.

“Who are they?” Octavia asked, looking the new comers up and down wearily.

“This is Jynx and Briat. They will be Clarke’s personal guards. They have my complete trust.” Lexa introduced.

“Octavia kom trikru. Seken kom Indra.” Briat greeted. Octavia grinned at the recognition.

“Raven brought her to the corner.” Octavia explained leading the way.

“You’ll see commander.” Octavia promised at the confused look Lexa gave her. Octavia led them to the mechanic bay where Britt stood guard.

“Heda.” He bowed.

“Clarke is in there?” Lexa asked.

“Sha. With Raven kom Skaikru.” He nodded.

“You know Briat and Jynx. They are Clarke’s guards.” Lexa explained. He nodded and let them pass, remaining outside.

“Commander.” Raven greeted softly from a relatively well hidden corner of the room. Lexa understood what Octavia meant. The floor was a shallow pit that was filled with pillows and soft furs. Clarke was asleep with her head on Raven’s lap, tucked under one of the furs. Raven ran her fingers through blonde locks as she watched the commander.

“She’s been asleep like this since you left. The forty seven have been drifting in and out to check on her all day too. You really touched them. You touched all of us.” Raven told. Lexa nodded.

“Clarke… Princess. The Commanders back.” Raven gently started to wake Clarke up.

“L-Lexa…?” Clarke mumbled sleepily. She purred when she felt soft hands reach out and cover her own.

“I’m here. Did you sleep well?” Lexa asked. Clarke nodded, sitting up and stretching.

“We need one of these in Polis.” Clarke told her.

“Noted. I’ll figure it out when we return. In the meantime tomorrow we can send a rider to Polis to tell Aedan to find the softest pillows and furs he can until we return.” Lexa nodded. Clarke seemed satisfied with that answer.

“Clarke, there are some people I need you to meet.” Lexa began.

“Hmm?” Clarke hummed becoming more alert.

“This, is Jynx. She’s Anya’s little sister. She will be one of your personal guards, just as Britt and Trei are mine. This is Briat. Basically Briar with a T instead of an R. He was Gustus’s seken. He will be you other guard. They will protect you to the death and then some.” Lexa introduced, pointing first to the woman and then to the man.

“I… Ok I guess…” Clarke sighed. Guards would help her in the long run and she knew that as much as she wanted to argue with the commander.

“Heda, it is time for supper.” Britt called into the room.

“We’ll be there shortly.” Lexa called back.

“Thank you Raven… I haven’t slept that well in a while.” Clarke said softly, turning to the mechanic.

“I know Princess. Don’t worry. We’re here for you. All of the forty nine.” Raven nodded.

“Forty nine?” Clarke asked confused.

“Lexa too. And Lincoln cuz of Octavia. Everyone agrees. We’ve adopted you as one of our people Lexa and there’s nothing you can do to escape it.” Raven shrugged with a grin.

“Well if there’s nothing I can do I guess I’ll just accept it, Raven, gonakru kom wamplei.” Lexa smirked.

“Woah did you just give us a cool name? I’m gonna tell the others, they’ll be thrilled!” Raven exclaimed, pushing to her feet excited.

“Wait, what does that mean?” Raven paused.

“Raven, warrior of death. Because Clarke is the Commander of death and she is the leader.” Lexa translated.

“That’s dark. Cute but dark. Good job commander.” Raven grinned again and limped away in a hurry.

“You just made their day, I promise.” Clarke laughed at Ravens sudden exit.

“Made their day..? Is it not already day?” Lexa asked confused.

“Right. It’s a sky people phrase that means you just made them really, really happy.” Clarke explained. Lexa nodded, understanding.

“Let’s go to supper then.” Lexa decided, helping Clarke to her feet. Their guards fell in behind them as they walked the mess hall. The forty seven sat around them again, all super hyped about their new name. Lexa was glad to be among them. With the forty seven she could just be Lexa and no one thought any less of her for it. She smiled and laughed with the rest of them throughout dinner. They all bid Lexa and Clarke goodnight as they began to leave in small groups.

“You’re one of us now Lexa.” Clarke purred, cuddling into her side.

“I’m glad. It’s time for bed we have much to do tomorrow Kwin kom Wamplei.” Lexa smirked, leading Clarke back to the tent and getting ready to sleep. Both were surprised to find the floor of the tent covered in pillows like the ones in the corner. Lexa smiled at the panther fur folded neatly in the corner.

“Octavia.” Clarke smiled, shaking her head.

“We’ll thank her tomorrow.” Lexa yawned, making herself comfortable as Clarke curled into her side.