Love Me Harder

Training Begins

Clarke heard what Lexa was saying but she wasn't processing it. There was no way the Commander meant this. She didn't even know if it was possible. It also brought many concerns that the blonde didn't want to consider. The thought of Lexa not being there. The possibility of her spirit choosing the blonde over the Grounders beloved Aden. How would the clans even react if it happened? Worst of all how much of a leader would she be without the Heda? The thoughts swirled around her mind at such a rapid pace it was starting to make her dizzy. She closed her eyes. It was next too impossible to slow the chaos in her brain. She blinked a few times as she opened her eyes focusing on the Commander. Concentrating on one thing at a time, the most important one, the one that was the current pressing issue. "That's not possible." Her voice barely above a whisper.

Lexa watched the emotions play out across Clarke's face. She stood completely still letting Clarke digest the importance of what was just told to her. From the instant Lexa heard what Clarke did at Mt. Weather she knew there was a true leader in her. One that wasn't so different from the Heda. Knowing that there was a war brewing she needs to know her people will be led by someone strong. Someone who is smart and can make the right decisions. A person that would put others needs before their own. Who better then Clarke, with the exception of Aden. The Commander knew if she could teach the blonde the rest of their ways, make her understand them, then she would be a strong contender. Snapped out of her own thoughts when she heard Clarke speak. Normally showing emotions wasn't her forte but she couldn't help the small smile. It wasn't much to most people; Lexa wasn't most people. "Your people found a way from the Sky to the Ground with little causalities. I know this can be done Clarke."

It was a lot to take in. Too many things she didn't want to get into now. The Wanheda looked into Lexa's eyes. Saw the seriousness in them. It was true her people did find a way to the Ground but only when forced to. It was do or die. Then again wasn't that their current situation. The blonde agreed to be the 13th clan partly for the protection of her people. Where she did them wrong last time, this time she wouldn't, couldn't, make the mistake. If Lexa died it would put her people in double jeopardy. "Then I guess I have to speak to my mom." The blonde still wasn't sure if it was possible or not. One thing she was sure on was that she would try every way. Science was all about trying, failing, trying again, and succeeding. Maybe not at that pace, the point was scientists don't give up.

Without saying another word Lexa sent the guards outside her chambers to retrieve Abbey. It only took a few minutes for the doctor to arrive. The Commander explained what she wished for to the past Chancellor. As she was listening she would glance at her daughter making sure this is what the blonde wanted. It was the glint in her daughter's eyes that told her how serious this was. The look of determination that shun through them. She made a mental note to discuss it further with Clarke alone. Abbey was all too well aware of what happened if you crossed the Heda. "I am going to need access to the NightBloods history. Down to the first Commander." The ex-Chancellor knew this was the most important information to the Grounders and weren't going to be too willing to share it with someone from SkyCrew. "What you're asking me Lexa is basically to make someone who is O negative blood type to AB. Without having all your history, I will not do what you're asking." Hoping to breakthrough to the sensible side of the Heda.

Lexa remained quiet. They did have some facts that went back to the original Leader. This was private and sacred to the Grounders. She never was faced with having to share this with any outsider. Contemplating if they still were outsiders. They were now her 13th clan and she was considering Clarke a replacement in case of her untimely demise. "I will show you our sacred temple. This is where the ritual is performed for the next Commander. No one other than the flamekeeper, current Commander and the Commander to be, have been in this room. What you see in there you must not share with anyone else." Lexa decided it was in the best interest to take them there. She wanted it known with all certainty that it is strictly for them, strictly for this purpose.