Rebirth of a Different Kind
Anya found herself staring up at the sky before drifting into a light sleep herself. When she woke again it was early morning. She restarted the fire and moved to check on Elyza only to find that either Alicia or Lexa had had moved them over to lay next to Elyza sometime in the night. Anya was relieved to see that Elyza’s fever had dissipated and the wound on her belly looked like it was beginning to heal. Her breathing was still uneven but the color had returned to her face. Finn was still limp against his binds when Anya check them. Satisfied with everything, she sat around the fire, making more of the salve for Elyza’s wound.
Alicia woke up with a groan. Her shoulder ached from sleeping on it wrong but other than that she felt fine. She instantly checked over Elyza before finding her alive and relaxing.
“I just checked on her.” An amused voice said from a little ways behind her. Alicia felt Lexa begin to stir as she turned to see Anya grinning at her from her spot by the fire.
“Yeah well…” Alicia grumbled with a pout. Anya laughed waving her over to sit next to her.
“Good morning to you too Commander grump.” Anya smirked, handing Alicia something to eat. Alicia nodded thanks and ate silently. The two were silent for most of the day, talking briefly when one or the other checked on Elyza’s ever stabilized condition.
Clarke felt like someone big was sitting on her chest. She couldn’t move and could hardly breathe. She tried to squirm out from under whatever was atop her to no avail. Everything was so dark. She struggled and fought, thoughts of seeing Lexa again driving her like nothing else. A light began to appear the more she squirmed and struggled. She moved towards it as much as she could, the dark finally beginning to fade around her and she was able to crack her eyes open. The sight that met her was not the one she’d hoped for but something told her it wasn’t over yet. Titus rushed to her side.
“Wanheda..?” he asked hesitantly. She felt herself smile.
“R-Reshop… Heda… Muchof… Titus… Wanheda… Nou…. Mou… May we… Meet… Again…” Clarke gasped softly. Titus nodded.
“Ye gonplei ste odon Wanheda.” He rose to his feet from kneeling as her eyes fell closed for the final time.
Clarke felt like she was drowning. She tried to swim to the shaky light above the water but it only seemed to get further and further away. She pushed harder and harder, stopping to release a silent scream as pain tore through her belly like nothing she’d felt before. She pushed through the light and sat up gasping. She still felt like she was drowning. She felt herself be rolled onto her side as she coughed up water. She shivered and whimpered weakly when it was gone, feeling on the verge of passing out again.
“Easy Clarke. Beja. Breathe. You’re here, you’re ok.” She heard a familiar voice speak softly as a warm hand ran itself up and down her back in a soothing manner.
“L-Lex-Lexa…” Clarke struggled, squirming as she tried to roll to see her.
“Be still, you’re only going to hurt yourself more like that.” Lexa scolded firmly, moving Clarke so Lexa was cradling Clarke in her lap. Green eyes met blue and tears welled up in Clarke’s eyes.
“Clarke?” Lexa asked confused.
“I missed you… Ai hod yu in…” Clarke sniffled reaching a hand up shakily towards Lexa. Lexa smiled, taking Clarke’s hand in her own and holding it gently against her cheek.
“Ai hod yu in seintaim Klark…” Lexa purrs, pressing a kiss to Clarke’s wrist.
“I’m here Clarke… You’re ok. Everything will be more than ok now.” Lexa assured, seeing the doubt flash through blue yes. She had read that the grounding process could be more than just a little disorienting. She knew she needed to just help Clarke’s sense of reality finalize itself by promising her she was where she thought she was. No matter what tricks her head played on her asleep or awake.
Clarke nodded, nuzzling closer to Lexa’s chest.
“Ok ok. Alicia wants her turn now she says.” Lexa sighs, smiling as she watches Clarke.
“Well it is her body technically.” Clarke rasped. After a moment she saw Lexa’s forest green eyes fade into the softer green that belonged to Alicia.
“Hey there you.” Alicia grinned.
“Hey.” Clarke smiled.
“We’re glad to see you’re ok. Lexa was so worried… I was too…” Alicia admitted.
“What happened..? Did I get shot? Did we get shot..?” Clarke asked confused, registering the wound in her belly.
“Well… A little bit…” Alicia began.
“And just how does one only get a little bit shot Ali?” Elyza chuckled mentally.
“Elyza.” Clarke murmured relieved. Alicia smirked, only being able to imagine what sort of retort the fiery little aussie had given in her direction.
“You took a bullet for Lexa. For me. At least, Elyza did. You probably would’ve too though in hindsight.” Alicia sighed.
“You’re right, but from who?” Clarke agreed.
“Him.” Alicia growled, surprising Clarke. She nodded at Finn who remained bound and gagged. Clarke’s eyes widened in alarm.
“F-Finn?” She whimpered. She swore she could still feel his blood on her hands. Lexa forced her way forward as Clarke’s breathing hitched and a panic attack shook her.
“Shh… You’re ok… You’re safe Clarke, I’m here. I’m safe. Breathe, beja…” Lexa pleaded gently, pulling Clarke against her chest until her breathing had calmed.
“Lex…” Clarke murmured weakly, her eyes fighting to stay open.
“Rest ai niron… You need it to heal… Rest, I’ll protect you. Alicia and I will protect us.” Lexa promised, pressing a kiss to the top of Clarke’s head as blue eyes fell closed again.
“You should rest too seken.” Anya scolded, startling Lexa and Alicia by putting a hand on their shoulder as she spoke.
“Sha fos.” Lexa yawned, curling up next to Clarke and Elyza.
“Rest well. I will protect us.” Anya promised, moving back to sit by the fire. She watched the two quietly before sighing and lifting her gaze to the sky again, admiring the heavens.