Winwolfa (A Roan x Female OC Fanfic)

Chapter 26

"So, what happens now?" Astrid asked as she paced the throne room. The Commander and soon-to-be Queen immediately convened there to avoid the unnecessary ears listening to their conversation. Blood of varying colors decorated their faces and garments, too eager about the next steps to change. 

"Now, you and Roan will return home to lead your people tomorrow morning." There was a long pause as Lexa let loose a wavering breath. "And..."

"What else?" Astrid slid her eyes to the Commander, waiting for her to finish.

"There will be a ceremony here in a few days." Astrid waited, knowing there was something that held Lexa back, "Tiena."

Blood drained from her face as she struggled to breathe. Not even her grip on the banister could stop her swirling head.

"Marriage?!" Astrid raised her voice enough for the whole damned city to hear, "You told me this plan would ensure that not only Azgeda falls in line, and Nia ends up dead." She seethed as she returned to walking the length of the room. "Could you have at least mentioned the married part?"

"Would you have done any different?" Lexa asked stoically. Astrid contemplated her answer for a moment then shook her head slightly to answer, "With Winwolfa on the Azgeda throne, they know you don't pose a threat to my throne either. The union of The Commander and Winwolfa will ensure Azgeda and all other clans listen."

"Yeah, now I have to marry that arrogant, egocentric, maniac." Astrid threw her hands up in defeat. "Is there anything else I need to know about this absolute sham of a marriage? Please don't tell me we will have to commensurate after..."

Disgust plagued Astrid at the thought. She always thought her first time would be with somebody she actually liked. At first, she never thought she could. But after surviving on the ground, she always thought there was a small possibility with a long term boyfriend. Now, that was completely spoiled.

"Don't worry, nothing of the sort." Roan scoffed as he entered the double doors, "It's so good to hear my bride is so excited to be wed."

"Call me your bride again and there won't be a wedding." Astrid bared her teeth. She was half tempted to slit his throat now. Roan chuckled slightly at the threat. Sometimes, it was hard to take her seriously when she still held the figure of a teenager. The Queen's regalia, drenched in blood, hadn't helped either. Pure royalty, yet with such a hostile attitude.

"It appears you already quarrel like a married couple." Lexa snickered, which earned a threatening stare from Astrid. She quickly covered it with a cough as she sat upon her throne.

Clarke strode through the door a moment later. She looked relieved from the result of the gonplei, but looked especially appreciative as she walked up to Astrid.

"Thank you." She embraced Astrid in a hug.

"It was only for the best." She let go of her body and held onto her forearms, "With Nia dead, Skaikru should be safe from now on."

"What will happen to you now?" Clarke asked, turning over her shoulder to look at Roan. Astrid sighed, letting her head hang low in defeat.

"Roan and I..." Astrid couldn't bring herself to finish the sentence.

"We will get married in Azgeda." Roan answered for her. Clarke could see a small twinge of pride in his face, despite Astrids demise.

"Oh." Clarke's sigh did nothing to comfort Astrid.

"Give my best to Octavia and the rest at Arkadia." Astrid finally broke from Clarke's hold and stalked towards the door. "I am in desperate need of sleep. Two days without rest is not good for a Queen."