The Natblida from Skaikru

7 -Hidden cave-

Rae

Clarke, Finn, and Wells all went looking for the seafood to help Jasper. Monty and O were watching Jasper. I gave Monty some input on better techniques to get the wristbands to work. But truth is I don't think they will. I left camp needing a break. Bellamy and his group went to hunt. I couldn't find Murphy so I assume he went back to sleep.
The woods were beautiful with the high noon sun. And the silence. It was just what I needed. Walking deeper into the forest I heard a horn blast. And then saw a big fog. It was an orange ish yellow. But, I started to run. Looking for a place to escape the fog I found a boulder. It didn't look in place so I moved it aside. Climbing down into a small cavelike place. Pulling the boulder over just as the fog waves over. Some of it hitting my skin causing it to burn.
"Good thing I ran." I say more to myself.
"Yes it was." A deep voice says from behind me. Turning around and seeing a tall built man with many tattoos. "How did you know this place was here?"
"The boulder looked out of place I moved it and found this." I say as I motion my hands over the small cave. Seeing it decorated like a small home. "You live here." I concluded, he nods as he studies me. "What is your name?"
"You don't need to know." He motions for me to sit. I do.
"My name is Rae. I'm from the sky." I smile at him.
Surprisingly, he smiles back.
"My name is Lincoln. I'm from the ground."
"So I see. Listen, I don't know how long that fog will last so if you don't mind if I can stay here? I know I came in unannounced and I'm sorry." He seems shocked to see that I've apologized.
"You can stay but, you must tell me about your people." He says almost threateningly.
"What do you want to know that you already don't?"
He raises a brow, confused as to how I know he knows. "I'm cunning Lincoln, I like to scan my surroundings. So, I usually see when there is a strange man in the trees. On the second day here I climbed up a tree to see if I could talk to you."
Suddenly realization floods him.
"I remember you." He says while staring at the wall. "Your important." I scoff. Me, god no. "You just don't see it yet."
"Uhm okay.." I say drawing my words. "Listen can you give me some water my arm is burning."
He gets up and brings me a cloth and some water. Lifting up my sleeve go see that my arm was blistered and bleeding. Forgetting that I have to cover my blood, I hear Lincoln mumble a word. 'Natblida'.
After realizing that he probably is referring to my blood. I cover it quickly with the cloth. "I'm sorry I forgot to cover it, I'm not supposed to show it to anyone."
"Why not?" Lincoln asks a little too curious. His eyes still on my arm where I had my wound.
"My mother told me not to after I cut my finger once, while cutting vegetables. She said, 'never let anyone see your blood or they may take you away.' I never understood it. But no one knows about it."
"You have black blood." Lincoln repeats more to himself.
"If you've heard of it please explain to me what it is."
Lincoln stares at me. Contemplating something.
"Black blood is rare here. Those who have it are trained to be a leader. A heda. Which means commander. The commanders are only those who have black blood. Coming since the line of Becca Praimheda."
"Wait did you say Becca?" Lincoln nods. "She was my great aunt. Before one child rule was made." Lincoln realizing where the blood comes from looks at the me. I stare at him.

After hours of speaking with Lincoln. (Well into the night.) I got to know him. And I would consider us friends. He told me he will inform his Heda of my existence so, I can speak with her. And after all that, he told me the fog has passed. And before I left I gave him a hug.
"Thank you Lincoln, you have helped me a great deal. I am in your debt." He smiles at me.
"Your welcome, Rae." I wave goodbye and start walking back to camp.
Entering camp, was different then what I expected. Octavia run up to me, and hugged me.
"Where the hell have you been?"
"I was stuck outside when the fog came I hid in a cave." She best not know about Lincoln, yet. "What happened here?"
"Clarke and Bellamy's groups were also stuck in the fog. They came back about an hour ago. Jasper woke up. And then went straight back to sleep. And Atom is dead." Choking up a bit on the last part, I pull O back into a hug.
"It's going to be alright. The pain will pass soon.
You got to stay tough." I whisper to her. Kissing her forehead and finding Murphy.
Found him. He's in a tent near the back of the drop ship. Opening his tent flap, "can I offer some company?" Watching as he looks up at me tiredly. Nodding his head I come in closing the flap behind me. Taking off my boots and jacket. I get under the blanket with him. His arms wrapping around my waist. And his chest against my back. After muttered 'good nights'. Both of us exhausted. The rhythm of his heart beat relaxed me. Both of us soon, quickly drifting into a deep sleep.

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Really wanted to introduce Lincoln early so yeah..