Another Time, Another Place

Natblidas

Lexa, Clarke, Raven, Octavia and Caspian, who was asleep in Lexa's arms, made their way to the training grounds, where the Natblidas were training.

The Natblidas, ran over to them and greeted them excitedly, when they saw Caspian. After the initial excitement died down, Lexa handed Caspian to Clarke and addressed the Natblidas,  "please sit down, natblidas, we have much to discuss." Once they were all seated, Lexa continued, "I have recently been informed of a prophecy, from Bekka Pramheda, that Clarke, Caspian and I have fulfilled. This prophecy, means that future Hedas won't participate in a conclave, to determine who will be Heda." All of the Natblidas cheered, Lexa waited until they quietened down to continue. "Future Hedas, will be chosen when the current Heda names them their successor. The successor, is to be chosen from one of the Heda's children, unless the Heda has no children, in which case the Heda will name a successor, from one of your Natblidas family lines. The Heda's position has now also changed, I am now known as HedaKwin, Clarke is known as Kwin and Caspian is now Prince Caspian. The Heda, will no longer be involved in decisions involving small matters, for the clans, that will be decided by the High council, which we need to establish."

"What does this mean for us, can we go back to our families?" Darla questioned.

"There are a number of options for you all and yes going home to your families is one, but Clarke and I would love to offer you all high ranking positions, like you deserve. If you choose to go home, you can second a general of your tribe and eventually become a general in the royal army if you choose. We want to discuss all of your options with you. Then make whatever you choose happen for you. How about you all go train and we will call you over and talk to you, to give you some options, you don't have to decide today unless you want to. Aden and Sierra please stay." Lexa said as the other Natblidas went back to training. "How do you both feel about what we have just told you, it's ok to speak your mind."

"I am pleased, Hedakwin, I did not want to have to kill everyone, to become Heda, especially not Aden. I was not expecting to live past the conclave and I was ok, with that because if I lived, I would want to experience a normal life of love and happiness and we have seen what a struggle it was for you, to be allowed to love Clarke." Sierra said.

Lexa nodded at Sierra, understanding all of her concerns, "How about you Aden?"

"Hedakwin, please do not take offence, I never planned to fight in the conclave, I couldn't hurt  any of them, I love them," Aden looked at Sierra, out of the corner of his eye and blushed. Lexa smirked at him, realizing what was on the verge of beginning, between the two young Natblidas.

"I can understand that, the conclave was a terrible ordeal, I am glad it is no more. Clarke and I feel you are both worthy of being generals in the Royal Army but in addition we think you would be perfect for the High council. Either way we would like you both to be leaders, as you have proven yourselves to be. What are your thoughts?"

"What would we do in the High Council?," Aden questioned.

"We would like Sierra, to take Polis position in the High council and you Aden to speak for the Crown, each clan will have a member on the high council, when the clan ambassadors sit, they will address the high council, unless the matter is a death or war, the High Council will decide the outcome. Death and War matters will be addressed by Clarke and myself." Lexa answered.

"It would be my pleasure to represent you in the High Council and serve you as a General in Royal Army, Hedakwin." Aden said bowing to Lexa.

"Thank you, Aden." Lexa replied.

"Hedakwin, I would love to represent Polis on the High Council and serve and protect You, Kwin and Prince Caspian, along with my people, as a general in your royal army." Sierra replied after some thought.