Deception (Clexa)

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"What do you mean you know who took you Lex? This doesn't make any sense" If Lexa knew then why isn't the person in jail for what they did to her. Why isn't that person throat slit for the lives they ruined most importantly why wasn't that person dead for her life they ruined. All those years she spent wasted and broken. Just when she thought she could finally manage it all the universe crumbled her all over again sending Lexa back to her with no warning. Clarke wasn't sure if she wanted to know any of this. Maybe she wanted to let it go and forget it ever happened but she knew better than to think such a silly thing. The truth always comes out and she's kind of glad Lexa finally told her something before hand. Lexa says she's protecting Clarke from getting hurt but what she doesn't know is all the things she has kept from her only hurt Clarke more that Lexa couldn't come to her anymore. Clarke knew they weren't that happy couple anymore everything has changed and now it was time to see who's fault it was that their happy ending came to an end.

"Clarke?" Lexa took Clarke hands into her own. "You have to promise when I tell you, you won't go looking for anyone or try anything I have waited far too long to get back to you" Lexa looked at Clarke with the softest eyes and Clarke gave in she couldn't make any promises so Clarke gave her a simple nod and let her continue. Lexa cupped Clarke's cheeks and gave her a gentle peck on the lips. Clarke was surprised at first but kissed back nonetheless. Something she missed more than anything was Lexa's touch "I love you and that has never changed" Lexa rubbed her thumb across Clarke's cheek and told her everything.

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(6 and half years ago)

"I have to have her back Octavia my world isn't the same without her you have to understand..." Lexa was hyperventilating and Octavia saw the girl almost about to pass out. She needed Lexa to calm down she knows what she's doing with this black market stuff.

"I understand Lexa I do but you have to know once we do this theres no going back" Octavia knew how tricky this stuff was and there was always consequences. "If you talk to this guy he will want something in return" she assured her of everything but Lexa was not thinking with her head acting on impulse and her heart that yearned to have Clarke back. Octavia was smiling on the inside wishing and hoping one day she would find someone that loves her the way Lexa loves Clarke so endlessly even after everything that they've been through.

"I just want Clarke home safe in my arms whatever the cost" Octavia nodded and called up the guy that knew his roots around the black market. They called him Jaha she has heard of him here and there but no one has ever seen his face. Well not in America for the most part. It was her job to know these things if required. "I have him on the line" Octavia handed the phone to Lexa.

"Yes hello?" Lexa answered anxiously.

"I've heard you've been looking for someone throughout the market" a deep voice spoke through the phone.

"Yes my um... girl — my friend" she wanted to keep this as professional as possible and not get too personal she didn't want to risk them finding out who she was and why she was really calling she was the president after all.

"What is her name?" the man asked not convinced this was something important.

"Clarke I cannot give you a last name but I can tell you who are the affiliations with this kidnapping. Nia Kettling probably goes by Azgeda" Lexa confirmed. She made sure to also keeps Clarke's full name out of this she didn't want this backfiring on her.

It took exactly twenty minutes for the man to search up the information he received and report back to Lexa. "I have everything you need I will give you a location and the things you will need to prepare for when you get there" the man confirmed and transferred the instructions of what to do and how to get Clarke back. Lexa was in such joy that she found a lead finally after a month of searching for her girl "But I will need something from you in return" Lexa knew it wasn't over.

"What are your terms?" Lexa asked trying her hardest not to sigh.

"No terms just a favor I'll let you know when that favor is needed Lexa" the man ended the call leaving a puzzled and shocked Lexa.

Little did Lexa know that favor would cost five years of her life.

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"That name sounds very familiar" Clarke said in deep thought. She had heard the name so many times how could she forget the source in which the name came from. Lexa saw this and snapped Clarke out of her thoughts she told Clarke to let it go she can't fix the damage that has already been done.

"Listen to me Clarke. Please don't do whatever you're thinking. Aren't we tired of all of this" Lexa emphasized her words making sure Clarke understood. "We're losing so much time and I don't want to waste a second more so please let this go" Lexa begged she wanted nothing more than to wake up with Clarke everyday and smile because everything would in fact be okay more than okay.

"I can't Lexa!" Clarke stood. Lexa shocked at the sudden outburst.

"Why Clarke? What's done is done" Lexa stood to grab Clarke wrist from keeping her from walking away.

When Clarke turned her eyes were filled with tears. "You did all of this for me every single thing you did was to save me. How am I ever supposed to repay you?" Clarke huffed in a strangled sob and Lexa heart broke to see such a sight. Why would Clarke ever think she owed her something. Lexa would do anything for Clarke she just wished she would understand that.

"You being here is enough" Lexa took two large steps closer to Clarke invading her personal space. Clarke found it welcoming and slowly laid head in the crook of Lexa's neck finding warmth and serenity. Lexa gently wrapped her arms around Clarke's waist pulling her closer if possible. "You are enough, you're all I need" Lexa whispered into Clarke's ear.

It was true Lexa had done everything for Clarke. Her heart sung for her. It's been so long since they've held each other. Lexa missed the taste of Clarke's warm eyes and Clarke realized how much she loved Lexa when she let her go but somewhere in her heart she knew they'd meet again.

AN: it's Wednesday and I was feeling generous. Its going to take some time for Clarke and Lexa to rebuild what they've loss don't give up on them just yet. Clarke is stubborn. :)