Blood Moon

Two days later

Anya watched the sky camp from the shadows of the forest, she could feel and smell the tension in the air. She shifted into her human form and approached the camp.

She looked up at the guards. "I've come to speak with your leader." The guards continued to look at her with blank expressions like they hadn't heard her. She locked her jaw and stared them down. If it wasn't for Heda's order she would have killed them for their insolence. Luckily a guard who seemed to be in charge looked at her and barked orders to the rest to open the gates, she glanced back at Anya and welcomed her into the camp. The guard was going to walk her to Clarke's tent until Raven noticed Anya at the entrance of the gate looking around. She quickly waved the guard off and approached Anya.

"Hey, Anya were you looking for me?" Raven said smugly while grinning.

Anya smirked at her. "I need to speak with Clarke."

"Who doesn't?" Anya looked at Raven clearly not impressed by her comment.

Raven saw the frown on Anya's face and quickly tried to make light on the situation. "You're hungry...that's why you're not sharing that beautiful smile with me."

However she tried in vain as Anya still had the same expression on her face. Raven gave up and sighed. "Ok…it's this way." While the two walked in an awkward silence towards the dropship many eyes were on them, giving them unusual looks.

Clarke was in the dropships medical bay, cleaning and keeping a record of medical supplies while Octavia helped by sharpening the utensils. Octavia was telling Clarke about Lincoln's oh so fine muscular body, they both ended up in fits of giggles when Octavia told Clarke about the first time she saw him without a top.

Raven and Anya walked into the dropship and heard the laughter coming from the med bay. Raven cleared her throat and raised her voice over the laughter. "Griffin, you have a visitor."

Clarke and Octavia both looked at the door, then at one another. Octavia went back to her chair to continue with her work while Clarke put the medical equipment away. Once the medic bay was tidier she called the two in.

Clarke was cleaning the medical table when the two entered. Anya glanced at the med bay taking everything in before focusing her full attention on the blonde girl.

"You are?" Clarke guessed it was a grounder but she never saw her before.

"C'mon that's Anya, don't you remember? Are you having some problem remembering her, I don't know how you could forget her. You're not suffering from memory loss are you?" Raven said while continuing to rant about how unforgettable Anya was.

Clarke rolled her eyes and waited for Raven to finish, however Raven showed no signs of letting up so she stated. "Raven, I've never seen Anya in her human form only her wolf form and I can't shift into a wolf remember?"

Octavia listened while continuing her work, stealing glances at the scene playing out, she smirked at how Raven was unconsciously confirming that she had feelings for Anya. She glanced at the grounder, Anya had an impassive look on her face but Octavia knew that Anya was shocked and touched by what Raven was saying. Octavia smiled to herself, having a grounder boyfriend sure did come with perks and abs.

Anya had enough, she cut in before the two could continue after all she was sent here for a reason not a tongue wag. "Heda wishes to speak with you." All three girls looked up at her.

"Right now?" Anya simply nodded

Octavia put her work done and quickly rose, "Octavia you'll stay here" Clarke said.

Octavia really wanted to leave the camp and see Lincoln again, "Come on Clarke you know I have been training, my skills will be of use. It's not wise to only take Raven with you as it could be a trap. Anything could happen in those woods are you're our alpha."

Anya glared at Octavia before she could protect her Heda's honour Clarke spoke.

"She could have killed me many times and I will take Monroe with me. So you don't have to worry. Just keep Bell at bay."

Octavia sighed and involuntarily nodded. Clarke turned back to Anya and Raven. "Can you both wait for me at the gate? I need to retrieve Monroe… pun not intended." Raven smirked while Anya stared at her with an emotionless face, they both nodded and made their way to the gate.

Clarke was just about to leave when she felt Octavia's hand on her. She stopped and watched Octavia strap a sheathed knife onto her belt.

"Werewolves aren't the only creatures that lurk in those wood. You need to train when you return, you may not be able to shift but I strongly believe we should follow the Trikru way and train our human and wolf form so we are ready for anything."

Clarke nodded and touched Octavia's shoulder. "I appreciate it O, want me to pass a message to your hunk?" Clarke waggled her eyebrows and Octavia laughed and shook her head.

Monroe and Harper came back from their run and walked into the dropship to grab soap from the medical bay. Monroe wrapped her arms around Harper and nibbled on her ear, "You're such a tease and I can't believe you pushed me into the water." Harper smiled. "Well you should be more aware of your surroundings."

Monroe purred into her ear. "Oh I'm very aware of my surroundings." Harper grinned. "Oh really? So if I…" With that Harper spun around and pinned Monroe against the wall.

Harper smirked into Monroe's neck and slowly kissed her pulse point. "You need to be aware of your surroundings or you could end up being in dangerous situations." Harper slowly bit down on Monroe's neck, Monroe moaned and opened her eyes, she was startled when she saw Clarke standing at the door way.

"Clarke!" Monroe said startled, Harper turned her head but refused to move.

"Sorry I was going to ask you to escort me to the grounders camp but you seem busy."

Harper looked at Clarke before unpinning Monroe "I want her home by tonight and in one piece Clarke."

Clarke nodded. "You have my word, I will errr wait outside so you two can finish your moment." Harper nodded and turned back to Monroe while Clarke removed herself from that very awkward encounter.

"Remember what I told you keep an eye on your surroundings and I expect you home in once piece." Harper looked into Monroe's eyes, leaned forward and captured Harpers lips, pouring all her love into that kiss.

"Harper I will return."

Harper smirked "Oh I know you will." She slowly sucked on Monroe's pulse coaxing a moan from her lover. She leaned in ever so slightly and purred. "Hurry home so we can pick up from where we left off." With that she spun Monroe around and smacked her ass.

"Away with you now, Clarke is waiting."

Monroe looked at her stunned and shook her head. "You're such a tease!" and with that she left the room to meet up with Clarke.

Clarke and Monroe soon joined the others at the gate.

Anya led them away from camp. "Where are we going anyway?"

"To TonDC if nothing has changed, right?" Clarke looked at Anya for confirmation. Anya nodded in acknowledgement.

Raven looked at Clarke surprised and glanced back and forth between Clarke and Anya. "What is TonDC and how far away is it?"

Without taking her eyes off the road Anya answered. "It's one of our villages and it's not far."

Raven wasn't exactly in mood for silence. "Anya could you please be more precise with that statement?"

Anya rolled her eyes. "Well Raven that depends, as humans and with the sluggish pace that we are currently walking I would say it would take us six hours."

"And as wolves?" Clarke and Monroe both perked up and was eager to hear Anya reply.

"For a slow Trikru it would take two hours but since you are Skaikru wolves who knows, will you still be as chatty while in wolf form?" Anya started to be slightly irritated by all these questions and Raven only grinned at how sassy Anya was.

"Hold on a minute, you want to tell me that we have to toil for another four additional hours because Clarke here can't shift? Can't we just run ahead? I'm sure she will find her way." Clarke glared at Raven and Monroe quickly stood in front of Clarke.

"We will not leave our alpha in these woods alone! If you want to scout ahead then do so but I will not leave her side!" Monroe growled at Raven, Clarke quickly rubbed Monroe's back to calm her down.

Raven was taken aback by Monroe and stuck her tongue out, Monroe growled again and puffed up clenching her fists. Before a fight could break out Anya interrupted.

"No matter how much I agree with you Raven I don't wish to be killed by Heda. Plus the forest isn't a safe place for two Skaikru, especially when they know so little about the area." Clarke glared at the back of Anya's head.

"Great, I guess that's our decision made. Looking on the bright side we can sightsee and Anya can be our charming tour guide." Anya mumbled great under her breath and walked faster. Raven on the other hand smiled innocently and chuckled at Anya's dismay.

Clarke took the statement to heart and was frustrated with herself for not being able to shift like the rest of her friends. She tried multiple times but no matter what she did the outcome was still the same. Imagine an alpha that can't even shift, what type of leader is that? She clenched her fists and stared at the ground in front of her.

"Look I don't know why I haven't shifted yet, if I could do something about it I would." In a quieter tone she added "I'm probably just doing something wrong or maybe something is wrong with me."

For some strange reason Anya felt for the Skaikru leader. "Everyone shifts in their own time and they usually shift for different reasons, so don't feel bad just know that the wait will be worth it."

Clarke was surprised by Anya's kindness, she looked up to only find the back of Anya's head. "Thank you Anya that means a lot to me."

"You're welcome Clarke. Skaikru really talk too much. Now if everyone has had their fill with words we need to pick up the pace as I'm getting hungry and don't wish to be walking any longer than necessary."

They picked up the pace as best as they could, yet it still wasn't as fast as Anya had hoped. Anya sighed, this is going to be a very long day she thought to herself. How is it that Skaikru are so loud when walking and they breathe far too heavy. She glanced back and found Raven staring at her ass, she smirked and was just about to say something to the girl when Clarke beat her to it.

"I have an idea! Shift Raven!"

Anya and Monroe stopped and turned around to see what was going on.

Raven glared at her alpha. "Clarke how many times do I have to tell you that I'm not a transformer?" However with a blink of an eye there was a wolf standing in front of Clarke.

Clarke smiled and rubbed Ravens neck. "Thanks Raven and werewolves are much cooler than transformers." She leapt on top of Raven like she was a horse. "Now let's not waste anymore time and get to TonDC faster." Clarke heard a growl and whipped her head to the direction of the sound. Before she could stop the attacker she was on the ground with Anya bearing her teeth at her.

"What the hell Anya?"

Raven and Monroe quickly got to their alpha and pulled Anya away. Luckily for them the grounder didn't put up a fight.

Anya was still baring her teeth and growling at Clarke. "No one will ride my mate!"

Everyone froze at Anya's statement, Monroe released Anya and helped Clarke up. They both stared at Anya surprised and tried to figure out what that statement meant.

Raven slowly released Anya from her grasp. "Your mate? What does that mean?"

Anya froze and turned to Raven. "Well, I…you…" her cheeks slowly reddened.

"Are you…blushing?" Raven couldn't believe her eyes.

Anya turned away. "I…I don't know what you're talking about."

Raven smiled and moved closer to Anya. Anya was about to turn away to hide her embarrassment but was stopped by Raven caressing her cheek.

Anya didn't dare move, she closed her eyes and gently leaned into the caress. She slowly opened her eyes and their eyes met, it seemed that time had stopped. Raven felt a pull and her eyes flickered down to Anya's plump lips and back up to her eyes, without thinking she slowly moved forward and captured Anya's lips. Anya moved her hands down to Raven's lower back and pulled her closer. The kisses deepened and low moans were heard. They separated only when they heard someone clearing their throat behind them.

"I don't want to ruin your moment but Lexa wanted to talk with me, remember?" Clarke was looking between the two girls who were still holding one another.

Anya growled at her and was ready to tear her head off, only thing that stopped her from doing so, was the fact that she was still holding her mate and refused to release her mate from the embrace.

Clarke raised her arms in the air. "We will go as humans."

Anya nodded to that. "Fine, but never mount my mate again!"

Raven kissed Anya's cheek which seemed to calm her grounder down a little.

Monroe was thinking about what Anya had said, what if Harper was her "mate", what was a mate? She would have to find out while in TonDC, she thought about what Harper last said to her… Hurry home so we can pick up from where we left off.

"The hell we will!" Monroe shifted and howled, flipping Clarke onto her back and dashed off in the direction they were walking. She wasn't willing to walk another four hours as a human and as a wolf she was going to get there as soon as possible, two hours her ass. She growled to herself, you want to know how fast a Skaikru can go grounder I will show you! The sooner I get there the sooner I will be reunited with my lover who is awaiting for me, you all better deal with the pace because I will stop for no man or beast.

"Well damn she is in a hurry." Raven kissed Anya quickly, they both shifted and ran after Monroe. Anya took the lead but didn't expect to be sprinting all the way back to TonDC. This Monroe was a fast werewolf and definitely on a mission, the question was why.

Clarke smiled and hung onto Monroe, she loved the feeling of the wind blowing through her hair, the forest seemed to blur by. She was going to see Lexa sooner rather than later, a huge smiled formed on her face.

Less than an hour later they arrived at TonDC. Raven dropped to the ground and panted with her tongue lolling out. So much for sightseeing. Anya smiled and rubbed Raven's neck. "All of you stay here so I can alert Heda that we are here."

Clarke nodded and slowly got off Monroe and scratched behind her ear.

Anya walked to the tent.

In the tent

Lexa was standing around the map with Indra, Lexa glanced towards the other woman and could see her fidgeting, something wasn't quite right.

"Indra something seems to be bothering you, what's wrong?"

Indra looked up. "Nothing is wrong with the plan. Something else bothers me Heda but I doubt you will appreciate my opinion on the matter."

"Indra I would not ask if this was true, so please enlighten me."

Indra nodded. "I don't think we should be close to the Skaikru they are dangerous and have no order, their camp is in complete chaos. They have weapons like the mountain men and they fire them like wild savages, those weapons are dangerous to our people and can easily kill many of us. We either have to destroy all these weapons or find better armor. They clearly can't be trusted just look how they treated Lincoln and you, yet you still try and help them…help her."

Lexa growled. "Tread carefully Indra."

Indra paused and continued again. "It would be safer for our people if we removed them from our lands or…kill them. I am thinking of our people and not with my heart. Our people think your feelings have clouded your judgment for the Skaikru."

"Do you not trust me to have the right intensions for our people Indra?"

"I do trust you, I'm not saying this to hurt you but rather to protect you."

Lexa was gripping the table but relaxed at the last statement.

"Indra I know you are trying to protect me and look after our people. Thank you for bringing this to my attention."

"Sha Heda" Indra bowed and turned her head when the guards announced Anya's arrival.

"Sorry to bother you Heda but Clarke is waiting outside."

Lexa nodded and sat on her throne, Indra took position on her right. "Allow her in."

Anya nodded and walked out. The three girls approached and heard Anya speaking with the guards in a language they couldn't understand.

Anya turned to Monroe and Raven. "You two will have to stay outside."

"Oh hell no! If Clarke is going in then we are going in with her." Raven moved closer to an unimpressed Anya.

Clarke didn't want any problems especially when Lexa didn't send her army to kill them after the incident at camp. Bad memories flooded in of what happened that day, the fear of losing Lexa was too much to bear. She quickly set her mind on the task as she could do nothing to change the past.

"That's fine, I expect you two to stay in the camp and not cause any problems while I'm gone." She looked especially at Raven.

Raven sighed but decided to obey her alpha. She followed Anya and Monroe to the fire.

Once the others had left, the guards opened the tent flap and followed Clarke inside.

Inside Clarke saw Lexa sitting on her throne with warpaint on her face, she glanced down and noticed Lexa twirling her dagger.

"Leave us." The guards looked like they wanted to object and looked at Clarke warily, after all they didn't trust Skaikru.

"You heard Heda. Out!" The guardsmen looked apologetic to their alpha before bowing and exiting the tent with Indra bringing up the rear.

Clarke watched them leave and turned back to Lexa. "Impressive."

Lexa got up from her throne and poured two drinks. "I didn't expect you to arrive so soon."

Clarke smiled. "One of my werewolves decided that a six hours hike here and back again was unacceptable especially when she's away from her potential mate."

Lexa smiled and poured them both a drink, handing one to Clarke who took it willing. "We need to talk Clarke."

"About what exactly?"

"Will more of your people be coming down from the sky?" Clarke was surprised by this unexpected question.

"Unlikely, they believed that no one could survive on Earth and I doubt they would risk lives without knowing the outcome." Lexa nodded clearly pleased with this answer.

Clarke took a sip of her drink. "Why do you ask?"

"Many of my people are in distress because of your pack. If more of them came down from the sky, it could get worse and I don't want a war on my hands." Clarke nodded in understanding which was followed by a long silence.

"Lexa can I ask you something?"

"Of course Clarke what is it?"

"What is a mate? Anya kind of blurted out that Raven was her mate, what does it mean?"

"Anya blurted out that Raven was her mate? Something must have shocked her to blurt that out."

"Yeah I kind of jumped onto Ravens back and next thing I know I was on my back with a snapping growling Anya"

Lexa growled and Clarke quickly rubbed her chest to soothe her, she noticed what she was doing and quickly took her hand back, she went bright red and apologized and quickly changed the subject.

"On the Ark we were never told about mates."

Lexa looked at her surprised. "You have never been told about mates?"

Clarke shook her head.

Just when Lexa was about to answer a woman came in.

"Sorry to interrupt Heda but lunch is almost ready shall I arrange more seats for your guests?"

Lexa nodded, the woman bowed and smiled at Clarke before leaving.

Lexa looked towards Clarke. "Lunch is almost ready would you like to join me?"

"I don't want to be a nuisance, I will just head back to my camp."

"Clarke I would not have asked if I didn't want you to stay. I didn't expect you until later and even prepared tents for you and your escorts to stay the night as it's not wise to travel in the forest at dark."

Clarke raised her eyebrows and smiled at Lexa's kindness, she was really looking out for her and it seemed like Lexa still wanted her to stay the night.

"I would love to stay thank you for the hospitality and for arranging accommodations for us." They both took a sip of their drinks, Clarke watched Lexa's neck swallow the liquid down, she lowered her gaze to her breasts and watched how her chest raised with every breath she took. Her heart started to thunder in her ears. She took another large sip of her drink as her throat suddenly became dry, she slowly looked up into Lexa's eyes and held her gaze. She was mesmerized by those green eyes so much emotion and feeling could be seen within. It felt like a lifetime before Lexa cleared her throat and broke the connection they shared.

Clarke stammered into action. "I should probably talk with the girls about the change of plans."

Lexa nodded when she saw that Clarke was still not moving she added. "Lunch will be ready soon. If you want, you can invite your escorts to join us for lunch."

This spurred Clarke into action, she put her glass down and headed towards the exit before exiting she stopped and looked back at Lexa.

"One more thing, I promised Monroe that she could go back to the camp tonight and spend time with her lover…potential mate."

Lexa nodded and without losing eye contact she added. "Lincoln can escort her back after all his mate is in your camp as well."

Clarke smiled and nodded before exiting the tent to find her friends.

Clarke looked around for the two girls, she spotted Raven first who was helping a grounder at the forge.

Raven saw her alpha and waved at her. "Look what I made Clarke, do you like it?" Clarke looked at the dagger and smiled.

"It looks really good Raven, you seem to be a natural at this."

The woman at the forge smiled "She would make a very good apprentice that's for sure."

Raven smiled at the woman and thanked her before leaving to look for Monroe.

Monroe was watching the grounders train, she was fascinated by two girls who were sparring. The way they moved and looked at each other mesmerised her and reminded her of her partner and her. Lincoln sat down beside her and looked in the same direction.

"The way they move and look at each other indicates that they are mates am I right?"

Lincoln smiled and nodded.

Monroe turned and looked at him "Is it hard to be away from Octavia?"

Lincoln slowly nodded "Yes, I miss her everyday, I wish I could be with her all the time but we come from two different wolf packs. We train together as this is a dangerous world and I refuse to let her wonder the wilderness alone without any lessons, I would never forgive myself if she ever got hurt. It also strengthens our bond. We get each other and she really completes me, our souls have entwined as one. However if you want to learn more, you can ask me in the training field."

Monroe smiled and they both made their way to the training pitch to spar.

Clarke and Raven looked around for Monroe, they got a tip off that their third companion was training with Lincoln in the training field. They made their way to the training grounds and watched Lincoln sparring with Monroe. After Monroe got her ass handed to her they called her over. They climbed up a hill and sat down were Monroe sat previously while watching the grounders fight.

"What do you mean that we will eat with the commander? Have you seen her, she is terrifying! Did you not see how she killed the delinquents at our camp?"

"Yes Raven I saw how she killed them but she is a normal human shifter. So there is no need to worry and she has been so kind to let us sleep here for the night. From what Monroe and I heard earlier I doubt you will be objecting to that, so try to be nice." A moment later Clarke added. "To someone else that isn't Anya." Monroe chuckled at that.

"You know that eating in stress isn't good for your body? I might even lose my appetite."

Clarke rolled her eyes and added. "Like you will get stressed when a huge plate of food is in front of you. If it bothers you that much you don't have to eat or you can eat with the other grounders."

Monroe was in stitches laughing.

Raven shoved Monroe. "Hey, you should be on my side."

"We both know Clarke is right and think about it we will be eating with the commander who will have the best food comparing to the rest of them and not to mention a certain female will be there for you to gawk at."

Clarke made kissing noises and all three of them laughed, Raven looked away from the other two embarrassed. "Fine, let's go I'm hungry after that run." She glared at Monroe which made the two women laugh more before getting up.

While Raven was in front, Clarke turned to Monroe.

"After lunch you have permission to leave and head back to the camp, Lincoln will be going with you."

Monroe looked at Clarke. "If you need me to stay I will, Harper will understand."

Clarke shook her head. "Thank you Monroe but I will be safe here. Lincoln and you need to spend some time with your partners. After all you did get us here in a flash of an eyes."

They both chuckled. Monroe looked at her alpha with a huge smile on her face, she was going to see her mate just as her alpha had promised.

Raven walked faster when she smelt the delicious aroma wafting from the commander's tent. She stopped at the entrance of the tent and dared not enter until her alpha took the lead. When all of them entered the tent they saw a table full of all sorts of food. There was wild boar, vegetables, bread and pretty much everything you could think of.

Raven quickly sat down next to Anya and started digging in. She didn't even notice Lexa sitting down at the head of the table smirking.

Clarke and Monroe looked at Raven and shook their heads at her behavior.

Clarke sat down next to Lexa. "I'm sure someone was saying something about being nervous and not being able to eat."

Monroe smirked and moved past Clarke and stood between her and Raven, she looked at Clarke for confirmation before sitting down. Clarke nodded and Monroe happily sat down next to Raven and started to eat as well but at a much slower pace she actually wanted to taste her food and savior the flavour unlike Raven who just wolfed the food down.

Clarke inclined her head towards Lexa. "I'm sorry for Raven's behavior when she sees food that's it."

Lexa smiled. "Don't worry about it Anya is the same way." She gestured with her head.

Clarke looked over and laughed at the two eating, she watched how Monroe had to swat Raven's hand away from her plate. "Well they are clearly meant for each other."

Lexa laughed and the two began talking and finding out more about one another. The two were so occupied with their conversation that they didn't notice the three women leaving the tent.

Lincoln waited for Monroe outside the tent and smiled. "Ready to go?"

Monroe nodded, they both said goodbyes to Anya and Raven before heading out of the village.

Monroe looked at Lincoln before shifting. "I think we should hunt first to bring something back to the camp."

Lincoln smiled. "You mean to impress our women?"

Monroe laughed. "You know me too well already Lincoln." With that they both shifted and ran off to hunt for food to impress their mates when they returned to the dropship.

Monroe and Lincoln dragged a big elk back to the dropship, the guards quickly opened the gates and allowed the two to enter. People stopped what they were doing and smiled when they saw what would be cooked for dinner tonight. Octavia walked quickly to them.

"What are you two doing here?"

Lincoln replied as Octavia was mostly looking at him. "Heda and Clarke sent us back, we came with food so the camp wouldn't get hungry."

Octavia nodded and looked at Monroe. "Harper is in the cooking tent." Monroe nodded and quickly took the elk to the tent.

Octavia grabbed Lincoln's hand and they disappeared into a hidden compartment in the dropship.

Monroe opened the tent flap and stood with toothy grin when she saw Harper look between her and the elk.

"You caught that?"

"Lincoln and I caught it."

Harper grabbed Monroe and kissed her passionately "I missed you and I'm glad you're back safely." Monroe wrapped her arms around her and kissed her back just as passionately.

"I will always come back to you." They continued to kiss and hold one another.

Harper pulled away from the kiss, Monroe whimpered and tried to pull her back into the kiss. Harper moaned and moved away. "Babe we have an elk to skin and cook."

Monroe smirked "We? I thought you were the cook."

Harper smiled "Well the sooner I finish with this, the sooner we can spend quality time together."

Monroe gulped and quickly nodded, the pair made quick work of the elk and made poor Bellamy watch over the food while Monroe carried Harper into their tent.

Back at TonDC

Raven and Anya were once again stuffing their faces with food in Anya's tent.

Raven groaned. "Anya I think I ate too much."

Anya laughed at the girl. "You wanted to have an eating competition, not me."

Raven groaned and pouted.

This only made Anya laugh more, she sat down on the bed and rubbed Ravens upset stomach.

"Maybe a bath would help."

Raven smiled. "I agree and it will help with the smell too."

Anya smacked Raven's stomach playfully. "Speak for yourself, when was the last time you bathed?"

Raven shrugged and smiled. "Hey I just recently dropped from the sky, washing wasn't the first thing that came to mind you know."

Anya nodded and stood up. "Well if we want to get rid of that smell we better go to the hot springs."

"What are hot springs?"

Anya rolled her eyes, why did her mate have to be the one with a million and one questions?

"It's easier if I showed you."

Anya stood up and helped a very sluggish Raven onto her feet. They walked for a short time. "We're here." Anya announced. With that she stripped and stopped when she saw Raven blushing and looking in all directions.

"Raven we are both women what's the problem? You can't honestly be shy and can you really resist not to look at my body?"

Raven looked at a smirking Anya, who removed the remaining clothing on her body and threw it at Raven before getting into the hot spring.

Raven watched Anya's ass sway and gulped when she saw Anya eying her up.

"Cat got your tongue Raven? Come on and get in here already and before you ask no I'm not going to avert my eyes you have already seen an eye full now it's my turn." Anya licked her lips.

Raven blushed and slowly pulled her clothes off, she started getting her confidence back by the way Anya looked at her. She swayed her hips and slowly swung her bra above her head and threw it at Anya. She slowly strutted towards the hot spring and slipped into the hot spring moaning at the sensation. Anya's mouth was wide open. Raven smirked. "Did you like the show? What's the matter cat got your tongue?" She purred into her ear and swiped her tongue over her ear. Anya moaned and pulled her into a smoldering kiss.

Lexa and Clarke were still laughing and enjoying each other's company, they had quite a lot in common and were fascinated by each other's growing up stories.

Lexa stood up. "Clarke I need to teach you how to defend yourself."

Clarke laughed and slowly stood up. "Lexa I hope you know I can pack a punch as you have already seen."

Lexa smiled. "Humor me Clarke."

Clarke took off her jacket and charged at Lexa, Lexa dodged every hit like she was dancing.

Clarke was stunned by the way Lexa moved her body away so elegantly, she was determined to at least get one hit on Lexa. If only she didn't move so fast and move her body like that.

Clarke tried a different tactic but was pushed down onto the floor. Lexa just raised one eyebrow which spurred Clarke into another attack, she once again was on the ground panting. Clarke grabbed her side in pain which made Lexa rush over.

"Clarke what is it, did I hurt you?" With one swift move Clarke tackled Lexa to the ground and was stunned when Lexa was the one on top smiling. "That was a dirty move Clarke."

"I imagined this differently and I never said I played fair Lexa." Which came out unexpectedly in a sultry voice.

Lexa leaned into Clarke's ear "You've got to try harder if you want to be on top Clarke."

Clarke gulped and bit back a moan "I don't mind you being on top…for now."

Lexa looked down and saw stormy blue eyes looking back up. She slowly lowered herself and was an inch away from Clarke's lips.

"Lexa." Clarke whispered breathlessly.

"Yes Clarke?"

Clarke was too mesmerized by Lexa's lips and leaned in for a kiss. Before their lips met Indra stormed in. The two sprung apart and Clarke was left panting and trying to regain composure.

"Heda I have just heard back from our scouts and…" Indra stopped and looked at the two standing before her. "I'm sorry I didn't realise you were busy Heda. Do you wish me to come back later?"

Clarke beat Lexa to it. "It's ok Indra I was just saying goodnight to the commander." She turned her back to Indra and looked at Lexa. "Thank you for having me I really enjoyed myself, have a goodnight Lexa."

"Goodnight Clarke, sleep well." Clarke nodded and also bayed Indra goodnight. She walked out the tent and was surprised how late it had gotten, she quickly made her way to her tent and smiled when she saw a hot bath waiting for her, after her long soak she fell asleep on the fur bed dreaming of a certain green eyed commander.

Back in the tent

Lexa looked at Indra and nodded for her to continue. Indra walked to the map on the table. "The scouts that came back reported that the Skaikru that ran away fled in two directions. One group are now in mountain men territory and the others have just entered the ice queen's territory. Shall we keep following them?"

Lexa looked at the map.

"No, they are out of our territory but I want more scouts around our borders and keep an eye on the Skaikru, I don't trust some of them."

"It will be done Heda." With that Indra left the tent to prepare the scouts.

It was still dark outside when Lexa walked into Clarke's tent. The girl obviously didn't hear her calling and she needed Clarke to wake up. She walked up to Clarke's bed and stopped when she saw a half naked Clarke curled up in the furs. Clarke rolled onto her stomach which exposed her white creamy back, Lexa let her eyes roam over her back. She stopped when she saw a strange lump on Clarke's upper back she gently touched the lump and took a closer look, it seemed like whatever was in Clarke's back was inserted as it was a medical cut. Lexa's eagle eyes even saw a dull blue light coming from the area. She wondered what it was and why Clarke had it, did all the Skaikru have this thing in their back? Just then Clarke slowly woke up and turned around she opened her eyes and saw Lexa. She quickly jumped and pulled the furs closer to her body as she was very nude under these furs.

"Lexa what are you doing here?"

Lexa ignored her question. "I'm sorry for starling you but I need you to get dressed. I want to show you something." She grabbed Clarke's clothes and tossed it on top of the furs.

"Are you crazy Lexa? It's still dark outside, go back to sleep." When Lexa didn't move she added. "In your tent."

Lexa looked at her for a moment, she took the furs that Clarke was under and tossed it aside. "Now Clarke."

Clarke quickly covered her assets and glared at Lexa. "What the hell are you playing at Lexa? Can't you see that I'm completely naked?!" She hissed.

Lexa handed Clarke her shirt. "I can see that Clarke, that's why I told you to get dressed and if you don't hurry we'll be late."

That got Clarke's attention. "Late for what?"

Lexa had enough. "No more questions. When you are dressed meet me at the front gate." Before Clarke could argue Lexa was gone.

Clarke sighed and quickly got dressed not wanting to make the commander wait any longer and rushed out to meet her at the front gate.

Lexa saw her and smiled. When Clarke saw the way Lexa looked at her she promised herself that she would happily wake up early every morning just to see Lexa smile like that.

Clarke smiled. "So?"

"This way." Lexa led her into woods.

Lexa lead her to a beautiful lake with a waterfall. "Lexa this is beautiful." Clarke turned to other girl who was looking at her. "You do know that we could have seen this at any time, I doubt this would have disappeared if we were late and not to mention it's still dark so I can't see the full beauty."

"Clarke stop complaining for a moment and look over that rock." Lexa pointed at the rock, Clarke sighed and looked in that direction. Clarke's mouth dropped when she saw a beautiful sunrise, sunbeams could been seen from the surface of the lake, Clarke had never seen so much colour in her life. She could now understand why Lexa woke her up so early.

Without taking her eyes from the beautiful scenery she whispered to Lexa as she felt that any loud sound could destroy the moment. "Lexa this is beautiful thank you, I have never seen a sunrise before, I have read about them but never seen one before." Lexa turned to her and couldn't stop a huge smile from spreading on her face.

They watched the sunrise in silence and watched deer emerge from the forest to drink at the lake. Clarke smiled when she saw two fawns playing together. They both sat down on the grass and leaned against a tree.

Clarke turned to Lexa. "Do you come here often?"

"Not as often as I would like." She turned to Clarke as well. "I like it here, it's peaceful."

Clarke smiled. "I can tell, when we left camp you basically ran here and looked like a kid in a candy store." Lexa looked at her clearly confused. "What's a candy store?"

Clarke smile grew wider. "It's a place where you can buy something sweet and tasty, children are always happy there. Well, according to films I saw and books I read." Lexa frowned.

Clarke understood. "A film is." Clarke thought for a moment. "Well its moving pictures, it's hard to explain." Lexa nodded and they sat in a comfortable silence.

Clarke continued to watch the fawns play. "Lexa what's it like to be a wolf? How does it feel?"

Lexa looked at her and frowned.

"I would like to change I really do but everything I have tried isn't working and I don't know why." Clarke quickly looked down and whipped the frustrated tears away.

Lexa lifted Clarkes chin and looked into her eyes. "It takes as long as it takes Clarke." Clarke looked at Lexa's eyes and saw that she was being honest with her, Lexa wasn't judging her or pitying her she was just being completely honest. Clarke smiled and leaned into Lexa's hand, she moved closer to the other girl unaware of her actions. Lexa looked at her lips and then back to her eyes, they could both feel the pull.

"Clarke…" Lexa said huskily.

"Lexa stop teasing me and kiss me already." Clarke pulled her closer. They both closed their eyes and leaned in for the kiss.

Before their lips could touch something landed in front of them. A few seconds later pink fog came out from the device. The last thing Clarke remembered was Lexa growling and trying to protect her from a man in a mask who was advancing towards them.