The Ice Queen

Chapter 7

Coalition

Clarke-

After spending a whole week in Polis the Commander has finally agreed to allow me to take the mark of the coalition and become the 12th clan.

"You look very beautiful" Echo says as I look at myself in the mirror my blue war paint over my eyes and my golden dress ready to for the taking the mark, my hair curled and plated, I look like the Queen I am.

"Thank you Echo" I smile taking one last look at my self.

I head toward the throne a hand full of my warriors at me side Echo next to me. As we stand outside the thone room the sound of someone singing can be heard and the door are opened, my eyes land on thoughs of the Commander and she look stunning a simple black dress hangs of her body and her face is cover in war paint with her symbol of the Commander rest between her eyes.

My warriors step away so it is just me in front of the Commander and I slowly drop to my knees bowing before the Commander in a show of respect she nod her head at me and then the whole room follows suit bowing before their Commander.

"Hale Warriors of the eleven clans" The Commander voice is soft but strong all at the same time she owns the whole room.

"Hale Commander of the blood" the whole room chants back.

"Rise" the whole room stands up and I stay facing the Commander. "Today we're are here to welcome Azgade into our hall in the spirit of friendship and harmony and to welcome them into the coalition by branding there leader with our mark as a symbol of there loyalty" the whole room is silent listening to the word of their Commander
"Their leaders Clarke Kom Azgade will take the mark" i take a breath already imagining my flesh burning. I present my arm and the flame keeper is handed the branding the red hot end is presented before me and I nod.

The hot metal is pressed against my skin and it take all my will power not to cry out in pain, when he pulls away I can see my new brand mark my skin red and inflamed.

"It is officially Azgade is one with the coalition and will be treated as such they will come to our aid if attacks and we will come to there" Lexa voice rang through the room but all I can focus on is the burning heat coming from my arm.

The room is dismissed and instead of heading to the feast in our honour I have a healer see to my burn.

"It is a very deep burn your majesty I would suggest wrapping it" the healer says as she gently placed a soothing ointment to the inflamed area.

"That would be a sign of disrespect, treat it now so I can join the feast in Azgade's honour" she dose just that she gives me a few vials of ointment and cream and some pain medication.

I join the feast and I'm instantly offered a glass of some kinda alcoholic beverages. I hand it to one of my warriors who takes a sip insuring it safe for me to drink, he hand me it back after no affect and I take my seat at the table with all the other leaders.

"So your majesty what plans do you have for Azgade now your in charge?" One of the leads ask.

"I want to try and secure peace over the Ice nation it's so full of war and I hate it" I say honestly and he gives me a short nod.

"For Nia chosen leader your nothing like her" he informed me.

"War is something I never enjoyed I hate killing but that doesn't mean I'm not capable of it because I am I was trained by the best" I assure him and he nods fondly.

"It's great to see a leader with your spirit" The Commander voice catches me of guard i turn to face her and every time it Surprises me how beautiful she is.

"Thank you" I say and she just nods her head in acknowledgment.

The night is long and filled with lots of alcohol and food and soon enough my vision becomes a bit of a blur.

"Excuse me Heda, but I feel I should turn in for the evening" she just nods and wish my a good evening and I leave.

I sway to the sound of the music in the large hall as I make my way to my room, I probably should have taken my guard with me but it's too late now. Suddenly I feel as thoughts someone or something is following me I look around and then I see a figure running in my direction i fumble around pulling my sword from its holster when I suddenly realise it just Echo.

"Whoa there Clarke you could take someone's eyes out, I saw you leave and thought I best catch up" she explained I holster my sword and then she helps me to my room.

"How much did you have to drink" she laugh once we're inside my room.

"Too much" I say as she helps me undress and climb into bed.
"Goodnight Echo" I say pulling a fur over my body and I hear her chuckle and then the sound of the door closing behind her.