From The Ashes We Will Rise

So Much Blood...

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POV Lexa

This whole... Issue could have been prevented, but I have been so caught up in my feelings I was blindsided. I didn't see what Azgeda was playing at and once again the Queen has played me. The clans that were already on the edge have fallen and Azgeda is getting what they want... Alex. When the ice nation ambassador named her to fight for Azgeda my blood ran cold. I fought and tried but I couldn't. I should have more power I am the commander but I was losing them, and I had to do what was best for my people. So, once again Alex gets the short stick and has to suffer for my foolishness. I keep messing up with her. Why can't I just show her what I'm feeling? She is my strength yet everytime she is around I'm so weak. I know I've always loved her so way, but this feeling is confusing and I keep pushing her away... Punishing her when she already has been through so much. To say I was worried for her was an understatement. I know she is strong and can take care of herself but I can't help it. When the warriors were getting ready Clarke and the ambassadors all gathered and sat waiting and watching. Clarke was worried about Octavia but I assured her she would be fine. All the warriors were standing by their flags but Alex and when she was called out my breath hitched. She looked so different, her hair was braided beautifully, the jacket she wore was obviously Azgedan, and her war paint was unlike I have ever seen. What stood out the most though was her cold golden eyes, no life in them and that scared me. When the fighting began I couldn't help but wonder who she would be up against. I was relieved Octavia did well, Indra trained her well. I know Anya is upset and I am already on not so good terms with her since I locked Alex up. When Titus announced Azgeda to fight I tightened my grip on my throne. Clarke tries to tell me she would be fine but I couldn't listen. To say I was shocked is an understatement. She killed that warrior in maybe a minute and it was not merciful. she showed no emotion and she was quick. No one seemed to know how to respond untill the Azgeda ambassador started to cheer causing a few more to. The fighting went on and mummurs started to filter through the crowd about Alex. I tried to ignore them but I was furious. Octavia had just won but she took a bad beating and Clarke was quick to talk me into putting someone else in the fight. I don't budge untill Alex gets called again to fight and let's just say it was brutal. She cut his head clean off and walked away like nothing. But that wasn't it, she lit her sword on fire and I'm sure everyone was terrified. the warrior begged for his life even but she gave no mercy to him. His clan was upset but she gained more cheers then he first fight. It was then left to Trikru vs Azgeda and I sent a guard down to swap Octavia out, but I was not ready for Anya to step forward. The small Azgeda supporters were...upset to say the least. The ambassador stormed over to me yelling how it was against the rules so, I put him in his place kicking him off the side of the stands. That for peoples attention and no one questioned me after that. The fight started and I sat grilling my sword hilt tightly wincing at every blow either took. The fight lasted longer than the others. They traded blow for blow untill Alex knocked Anya down. She was able to bring Alex down with her and they found but Alex ended up on top pinning her to the ground. My heart stopped, I had put Alex in yet another position and this one was the worst. I am making her kill her mother, and I lose Anya and Alex in the process. Many were distressed not liking what was happening and Clarke pleaded for it to stop but I could not be weak, so I stay there and watched. Alex raised her dagger and brought it down.

Gasps were heard and everyone was standing on their feet. Alex stood up wiping her face off. Anya had cut her cheek causing blood the run down, but she also had blood on her from the two people she killed. I stood up and walked next to Titus, Clarke coming up next to me. "Azgeda withdrawals from the competition!" She yells shocking everyone. She looks down and holds her hand out to Anya helping her up. "Onya kom Trikru is the winner!" She says and it's quiet untill Trikru starts to cheer making everyone. "What do we do Heda? This hasn't happened before" Titus asks and I have no idea, but what I do know if I'm not making Alex suffer anymore. "Nothing Titus. We got what we wanted. The coalition is fine and the people seem to be happy" I say and he huffs but says nothing. Clarke and I make our way down to the pit. Indra was holding Octavia up as she was limping her way over to where Anya and Alex stood. "What happens to her?" Octavia asks. I steel myself and walk out to the center next to Anya and Alex. Alex had taken a step away and I nodded at Anya. I look towards Alex but she didn't meet my eyes making my heart sink. "Today we settled our differences. Onya kom Trikru came out victorious! Make no mistake I am the commander, if anyone has an issue with what I say I will have your head! We wanted enough time, there are threats that need to be solved now! This accomplishment nothing but kill more warriors! The Queen is our enemy! Azgeda has broken the coalition and threatened your commander! I called apon you to defend our home, not to fight amongst each other!" I yell out making everyone stop their cheering and listen to me. "What about her!" Someone yells and the people start to yell out again. "Enough!" Titus yells calming everyone. "Alex is not Azgedan. She never was! She was taken prisoner by the queen. She is Trikru. If anyone harms her it will be like harming me! Punishable by death! Alex kom Trikru is under my protection she is one of my top warriors and onya's second! You have seen what she can do, I wouldn't test her" I say, and everyone goes silent. I glance at Alex to see her confused face, but she is looking at me which is more than before. "Alex!" "Alex!" "Phoenix!" People start to chant, and I look around and a small smile forms on my face. I look at Alex and walk up to her. "Forgive me? Be Trikru again?" I ask her and she chews her lip making me nervous. "Ok" she whispers, and I almost miss it with all the cheering. My smile widens and I have to fight the urge to not hug her. She nods at me a small smile on her face. Octavia limps past us crashing into her hugging her. I'm slightly jealous she gets to but hopefully I can get her alone to talk after this. "Thank you" Anya whispers to me making me face her and smile lightly. "I did what I should have done from the start. I'm sorry it took me so long" I say, and she squeezes my hand out of view then let's go nodding at me.