Our Journey (the Fourth Book in the Her Weakness series)

Chapter 25

Lexa's POV

"So where to next?" Raven questions.

We are all sitting down at the table, inducing the guards, eating dinner.

"I don't know what it is in Trigedasleng, I think it stars with and o and kind of looks like gibberish when it's written out." Octavia says. "The Plains Riders Clan or something, yeah? That's next?"

"Yes, it is." I confirm, deciding to wait to tell them the Trigedasleng name of it. Just to draw out the tension.

"So why is it named that? Do they ride in the plains?" Raven questions between bites.

"Yes, they do. It is home to the most skilled horse riders and trainers in the clans. Their horses are always better than any other clans, even if they are reared the same way. You will love it." I insist, my smile growing.

"Horses?" Octavia gasps out excitedly. "Yeah, we'll love it! Are our horses from them?"

"Yes they are. All the horses for Commanders and Natblidas have been." I answer.

"That's awesome." Raven says, her eyes sparkling. "Dude. Are we going to see baby horses?"

"I figured you would like that, so I have requested that." I say, and Octavia cheers while Raven whoops.

Clarke raises my hand, which has been holding hers, and kisses the back of it gently. I smile softly and squeeze as she rests our hands back on her leg.

"Thank you. Oh my god." Raven says, bouncing up and down on her chair, making it squeak in protest.

"You are welcome. They have not said yes yet." I warn her.

Raven waves me off. "You're the Commander, they'll say yes. Can I ride a baby horse?"

"No, you are too heavy." I shake my head. "But you can ride a pony."

Raven opens her mouth, closes it, and opens it again. She looks confused. "What's the difference? Isn't a pony just a baby horse."

"No. I believe colt is one name for baby horses. There are many, but I am no expert. On the other hand, ponies are horses that even as adults, are rather small. They will be full-grown, small horses that are strong enough for an adult human to ride them."

"Oh." Raven nods. "Alright, got it. We get to ride ponies?"

"Yes, there are trail rides that they offer for ponies. It will be shorter than the larger horse back rides that I have also planned for us all."

"We are all going?" Ryder asks, sounding surprised.

"If you would like to, yes. You are welcome to accompany us." I say, giving the guards a smile.

"Mochof (thank you), I would be more than happy to." Lincoln says.

"As would I." Ryder adds. Nix just nods her confirmation.

"Good. It will mainly be a free ride. You can take your own horses, but you can borrow one of their steeds as well. You can ride along the plains and go wherever you would like, as fast as you would like. A couple guides will be around to make certain you do not get lost."

"This is going to be great!" Raven exclaims.

She then begins making plans with Octavia on where they're going to go in the trail ride. Despite the fact that they don't know the Trigedasleng name for the clan, let alone the terrain.

What happens next probably is not the best idea since we have to leave tomorrow. But Aski, the leader of Trishanakru, comes over and offers us a bonfire with just us for our last night. We all agree swiftly, of course, and thank her.

"It is no problem. Have a good night, and if will be at the gate in the morning to say goodbye. And Heda? As a congratulations to you and Wanheda, I have included Trishana's specialty." She winks at me and then leaves.

"What's Trishana's specialty?" Octavia asks after the door shuts.

"They have a few, but the one she is referring to I am sure is their alcohol." I answer.

Raven and Octavia cheer again.

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!" Raven asks, getting up and pulling on Octavia's hand.

"Hang on, babe, we don't even know where it is."

Raven flushes and stops tugging. "Right."

"I know where it is," I offer. "I can lead us there."

"Mochof (thank you)." Octavia says.

"Pro (you're welcome). Follow me." I stand and so does Clarke, our hands rejoining as we head out.

I lead them to an area behind the cabin where we can still look out at the forest. There are some logs lying on the ground in a ring around the fire pit. There are some empty glasses and a few pitchers, with a stone crate in the shade as well. I step over and look to see that it's filled with bottles and ice.

"I love this place," Raven sighs as she pours herself and Octavia a glass.

She continues pouring and hands out filled glasses to everyone. She offers some to the guards, who all insist they will only have one. We all take a first sip and it is obvious who has not had Trishana's alcohol before. Their jaws drop, surprised by how good it is.

Raven moans happily. "My taste buds are in alcohol heaven."

"Yeah!" Octavia confirms, clinking her glass against her girlfriend's.

Clarke just lets out a pleased hum. We all sit on the logs and relax.

"We should do truth or dare." Raven suggests.

"What are you, in high school?" Octavia teases.

"No, I was done with that when I was twelve." Raven says casually, winking at Octavia.

Octavia sticks her tongue out at Raven. "Yeah, yeah. Rub it in, super genius."

Raven laughs. "Fine, no truth or dare. You're just worried I'll ask about how amazing our sex is."

Octavia blushes deeply. "You should know the answer to that. You're there, after all."

Raven starts teasing her in a low voice that I cannot hear (luckily). I lean against Clarke and wrap an arm around her as we sip our drinks, knowing it will be interesting to get everyone to leave in the morning.

I don't have my notes with me and we haven't been back to the hotel room all day, so I couldn't look up what the plains riders is in Trigedasleng... :p Oh well. Next chapter, the plains riders clan! Also, it's sunny for once in England. Which means my literally paler than my white carpet self got a sunburn! But it's a minor one, I'm fine. Thanks for reading and for your amazing comments! Stay awesome!