I forgive because I...

Queen Nia

3rd Person

'Maybe over time'

'Time' that was all that Clarke was given. She was now allowed places, would see who she likes, do as she pleased but the only thing Lexa asked of her was that she slept at Polis in her room. Clarke didn't find that too hard to agree to as the room was massive and had a massive king size bed in with the comfiest furs .

It had being about 2 weeks since Clarke told Lexa she could maybe forgive over time and that was all it took Lexa to find hope and so she agreed. Time is what she shall give her. She kept her distance and only spoke to her if absolutely necessary and even then would make it short. The last time she spoke to her was when she asked if she was ok with having two personal body guards since Queen Nia was still after her, to make life easier she agreed.

...

In the late evening Lexa called upon a meeting between the clans leaders and Clarke agreed to go as she was pat of Skaicru. Sat in the meeting room Titus barges in demanding to speak with the commander. As they go to the balcony Titus explains that Queen Nia is here to offer a deal. She must hear her out then make the decision.

"Bring her in" Lexa shouts

Queen Nia walks in with a smug smirk on her face

"I'm sure you've all heard by now, that I'm here to offer a deal."

Lexa sits on her throne placed above slightest everyone else with her chin upwards to show no fear.

"A battle to the death. Me against Wanheda. If I win i'll take her power. And well... if you win-

she says tilting her head to look at Clarke

"Well if you win... i'm sure that's enough to please Lexa. Or have you forgotten about what happened to your precious Costia?" she says with an emphasist on the word 'precious'.

"How I beat her until she was covered in bruised and begging for me to take her life to stop the pai-"

"EMPLENI" Lexa shouted standing from her throne (enough)

"Clarke. Please join me out on the balcony."