Expect the Unexpected (Clexa)

Preparation {Chapter 18}

Author's Note: Hey guys! I tried to make this chapter longer, I hope you guys enjoy :)

"Well," Lexa started "we can start with dueling, then move to more advanced spells," Raven and Octavia nodded before Raven's brow was furrowed again. "Why do I have the feeling you have another question?" Octavia and Clarke laughed while Raven flushed in embarrassment.

"Well, I was just wondering if you really did all the stuff we were taught about Nightbloods," Raven explained, and Anya raised her brow.

"Like what?" Anya questioned, Lincoln slipping into the group, interested in Lexa's answer.

"Like, I don't know, being a frickin' animagus or having black blood, or knowing legilimency, and a bunch of other things," Raven listed off, looking to Lexa.

"Yes, yes, and I'm working on that last one," Lexa scratched the back of her neck guiltily.

"Wow," Lincoln breathed, talking for the first time since he woke. "Are you registered and everything?" Lincoln questions and Lexa's expression turns serious.

"No, I'm very young and registering me is pretty much handing me over to Nia," Lexa explains, and Lincoln frowns.

"Are we going to need to be animagi?" Lincoln questions and Lexa ponders the question for a moment.

"Maybe. It's easier to get around without being detected as an animagus, but some animagi can take less common forms. For example, Gustus would be fine but Anya and me, not so much. It's easy to stay hidden, though. But that will come later. For now we have much to teach you," Lexa starts, folding her hands behind her back.

"So what are you guys?" Raven asks bluntly, causing Anya to snort. Lexa rolled her eyes and replied,
"I'm a lynx, Anya's a cougar, and Gustus is a bear," Lexa stated, and Raven furrowed her brow.

"That's an interesting bunch. Don't people notice you?" Raven asks, and Lexa shrugs.

"We're able to stay hidden," Lexa explains and Raven still looks unconvinced.

"Wait, but can't you choose your animagus?" Clarke looks to Lexa, and she turns to face Clarke.

"As a Natblida, it is much more of a spiritual situation than it is comfort. I would prefer if you were to form as what you are than what you want to be," Clarke nods in understanding, and Lexa looks relieved.

"So, are we ready to begin?" They all nod in reply and Lexa nods back, taking her wand from her pocket.

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About an hour or so later the group had learned a few stunning spells, a stronger shield charm, and a few more attack spells. Lexa was impressed by how much the group was able to learn in one sitting. Octavia was still enthusiastic about learning more, but the rest of the group seemed tired out.

"I think that's enough for today," Lexa stated, satisfied with the work. Everyone nodded and filed out of the room, and Anya nodded curtly at Lexa, walking out of the room to go to her next class.

"Hey," Lexa jumped, surprised by the sudden grip on her wrist. "I just wanted to say thank you for telling me the truth," Clarke smiled, and Lexa nodded with a blush. "I was also wondering if you were staying for Christmas, because it looks like I'll be stuck here for the holidays...again," Lexa furrowed her brow at Clarke's sigh.

"Of course, I always stay the holidays, you know that," Lexa said, and Clarke chuckled.

"Well that was the case for our first year, but I wasn't sure if anything had changed," Clarke explained, and Lexa nodded again.