The One Who's Fallen

Chapter 145

"Is there anything else we need to discuss?" Maya asks.

"Yes, a few more things." I answer. "First of which is about the Mountain. You have technology that's mainly been destroyed by the Ark's fall to earth. I know my mom would love to get her hands on some of the equipment."

"So what's your question?" Maya prompts.

"Will you let Skaikru and the clans use it as another hospital? There's one set up at the Skaikru camp they've been using, but this is much closer to Polis and to some other major cities. It would be the perfect place to train healers in more advanced medicine, and to help people who need it that can't make it to the Skaikru hospital. Um, if that makes sense." I say, cocking my head to the side.

"It does. To me, at least." Maya says. "So... The mountain would be used as a hospital and training place. I'm guessing Skaikru and the clans will want to trade for some things as well." Lexa nods. "I'll discuss this with the others later and tell you if they don't like the idea, but I have little doubt that they'll be fine with it. Okay. What's next?"

"Next, we should discuss when we will make Maunkru and Skaikru official clans." Lexa says. "I would expect you will all need time to settle in beforehand, but we cannot wait too long. We need to convince the clans that you are not a threat to them, that you will not turn on them."

"Do you think that'll happen?" Maya asks worriedly.

"That is what I will discuss next. But first, we should set up a date for which the Skaikru and Maunkru will leave for Polis, the capital." Lexa responds.

Maya nods, a concerned crinkle forming between her brows. She purses her lips. "Alright. I guess... A few weeks would be good. Two or three to get settled in."

Lexa nods. "Very well, we will plan for that. As we near the time of our departure, I will inform you of the exact date and time we will leave. Between now and then, think of which people you would like to bring."

Maya grimaces. "I don't know how many people we can spare. We don't really have many adults, and a few of them want to join Skaikru."

"From what Raven told me, it sounds like a few Skaikru want to join and work inside the mountain on a permanent basis." I say. "They would be happy to help. I know you don't have the engineers, farmers, mechanics, etc. that you need to sustain everything. What Skaikru can do is send over those who want to join you, and add on some temporary workers in exchange for some of your supplies and stuff. They can make sure the kids are okay. So you can take whoever you want. Does that work?"

Maya's eyes are wide and she looks almost overwhelmed. She nods. "Yeah, yeah that sounds perfect. Um. What about what you said earlier, Commander? Sorry, what's your title in your language? Um. Tree-gay-da-slang?" She sounds it out.

"Trigedasleng." Lexa says, saying it slower than usual so Maya can hear it better. "I am called Heda among my people, which means Commander. You can call me either."

"Alright. Hay-da." Maya tests it out. "Okay. So what's this about us possibly being a threat?"

"You must understand my people first, Maya." Lexa begins. "Your people have been our greatest enemy for decades. They were the main reason I was even able to form a Coalition successfully. I have no way of knowing if it will strengthen or weaken following Cage's defeat. Your people, though you are fewer, possess the same technology that has terrorized my people for generations. Many will fear that you will let that power get to you, and that you will use it to take over the clans."

"We wouldn't, though." Maya frowns.

"I know that, but they do not. I will have to reassure them. Not to mention those who take 'jus drein, jus daun' farther than I do. That is a phrase that means 'blood must have blood.' Clarke has told me it is reminiscent of an old Earth code called Hamburger's Code."

"Hammurabi's Code," I correct her, trying to keep from laughing. "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."

Maya's eyes light up in recognition. "Right, I know that. So what do you mean, Heda?"

"I mean that they may want revenge on all of your people. To kill all, no matter if they are guilty or innocent. Adult or child. It will not matter to them."

"So you think we'll be attacked?" Maya questions.

"It is a real possibility." Lexa admits. "So I will send guards to protect you. Both from the existing clans and from Skaikru. You will be defended at all times. I will hand select the warriors from among the clans, and I will have Abby and Kane select Skaikru warriors who are loyal both to them and to me."

"Thank you. Mochof. I appreciate that. Um, so when will this all be set up? The guards and everything."

"As soon as possible. Some warriors I have here will be good to your people, and we will talk to Abby after that. I am sure she has some Skaikru guards she trusts here."

"Anything else?" Maya asks after a short pause.

"Not that I can think of," Lexa says.

"Alright. I'll head back to my people and let them know what's going on. When will the Skaikru people begin coming over here to stay? When should I send my people over there who want to leave?"

"Whenever they want to go, they can. I'm guessing some of the Skaikru people who will want to stay are already here. Those that aren't will probably head over as soon as they get word it's safe. We'll send over a courier, so they should start heading over in the next couple of days. Your people can go whenever, but with a guard or two. Just in case." I look over at Lexa for confirmation, who nods in agreement.

"Okay. I'll let them know that too. Mochof (thank you)."

With that, Maya turns around and heads back to her people.

Wow, a lot happened/was discussed. That was so much dialogue! Hopefully it was good because I didn't get much sleep last night and my grandparents are over because I'm graduating tomorrow (well, when this is posted it'll be today)... So. Busy life rn! But it's all good. And I'll have some time to plan out what will happen next!! I'm already working on it and I'm super excited for what'll happen next :D

Okay, I've gotten two comments that I want to address on here before I conclude this lengthy Author's Note... One person asked if I will make the chapters longer. I might. As I said earlier, life is pretty crazy for me at the moment, plus I'm heading to England for two weeks on the 24th (which shouldn't mess with my posting but it might, so if I can't post one day that's why), plus I'm heading off to college at the end of the summer... So I'm planning on trying it out next book, with 1,500 words instead of 1,000. We'll see if I can keep it up. If I can't, I'll let you guys know! Another person asked if we'll see more of Raven, Luna, and Anya. Yes, we will! Next book, there'll be a lot more of them and some chapters from their, probably Raven's, perspective! Okay, I'm done for now. Thank you all for reading and for your amazing comments! Stay awesome!