Sky Above Me, Earth Below Me

Chapter 29

Emily

We are currently in the throne room talking about the food distribution of the 12 clans when one of the council brought up the marriage of the queen. I glanced at Lexa sitting on her throne calmly and gave her a warning look but she just ignored it. Typical. I rolled my eyes and listened to the councils blabbering. "You should try to find from the councils daughters your highness it would be good for our race maintaining higher ranks as their leaders." One council said. "What about Niva she's kind, smart and brave she would be a perfect partner for you." Another council suggested. I just rolled my eyes and let them talk.  Other council agreed to Niva but it seems the queen has no plans in commenting any of their suggestions. "How about my daughter.. Costia, your highness she's your lover for how many years I'm sure she regretted the mistakes she made. At least you're already familiar to one another, right?." Costia's father said. Making me grip my arm rests. Other councils nod in agreement and smiling to the idea. "They do look good together, both beautiful and strong" another council said. I looked at Lexa who is now rubbing her temples. Cmon please don't agree to them. Costia's a bitch you know that already. I was screaming in my head but I kept myself composed. "Very well then send Costia here tomorrow, I'll personally talk to her.." the queen said. What?!?! I almost crushed my arm rests from my deadly grip. I was trying to signal her to look at me but she was good at avoiding my eyes. The councils smiled and seemed victorious. I am so pissed off right now I need to talk the sky ladies. This can't be. I won't accept it. Lexa suffered enough, she deserves to be happy.

Clark

As I opened the doors of my chambers I was startled to see Allison, Raven and Octavia waiting for me sitting on the couch with worried faces. "What's wrong? Why are you guys looking at me like that?" I asked getting worried myself. Raven came running towards me and hugging me tight. I was startled by her actions but at the same time worried. "Oh princess.. " she whispered to me. I let go of her and look at her directly in her eyes. She's now teary eyed and I also glanced at Ali and Octavia who are also about to cry. "Can you please tell me what's going on?" I said getting irritated and scared at the same time. They were about to answer when I heard a knock on my door. "Princess.. can I talk to you for a moment." The voice from the other side said. I opened the door and saw the commander waiting for me. I opened the door wide and let her inside. As she entered she was also started at the 3 ladies on my couch. "Oh good you are all here.." the commander said then she turned to me and continued "The queen will be having her engagement party tomorrow night.." "wait what?!" I cut her off shocked of the news. I felt all of my blood draining from my body. I glanced at my friends and was surprised that I'm the only one who is shocked by the news. "So.. that's what you're trying to tell me ?" I asked them and they nod with sad faces. "She's now engaged to Costia the councils seemed happy cause she agreed with their suggestions." The commander said. "She agreed?!?!" Raven shouted and seemed forgetting who she's talking to. "But why?!? That Costia girl is evil!!!" She continued. "Raven please.." I said warning her to shut her mouth. "I agree Costia is not suited to lead the people nor holding the Queen's heart." The commander said which made our jaw drop I thought she's gonna scold Raven for talking ill to their future queen. "That's why I'm here princess .. I'm begging you to change her mind.. you're the only person who could do that.." the commander said. I was speechless, all my emotions are bursting out. I walked out of the balcony and took a deep breath. I felt their presence behind me waiting for me to answering. Even my friends seemed to agree to the commander. "I can't.." I finally said it. "If that's her decisions so who am I to change that?" I glanced at their sad faces. I felt my heart slowly breaking. How am I hurting this much? I don't even know her that well and hell we don't even have a real conversation with one another but that strong pull.. that forest green eyes kept calling me out, hypnotizing me.. it is like some part of me already belongs to her. But if she's happy with her decisions then I should be happy for her as well. I felt my cheeks getting wet, I didn't eve noticed that I was already crying. I'm so pathetic! I quickly wipe it off and showed a fake smile then said "Let's just support her okay? For whatever reason this might be I'm sure it's for the best for her people...I may not know her that much but I know she's the type of  Queen who knows what's best for her kingdom that is why I... that's why I look up to her..so.. do not worry you guys..it's gonna be okay.." I said wearing a fake smile. They all looked at me like I'm about to break. I can't take this. "So if this private meeting is done maybe we should sleep now cause we all have a big day tomorrow!" I said making my voice as lively and as happy as possible. I slowly guided them all towards the door and was about to close it when the commander stopped the door and said "Don't give up on her.." while looking at me with pleading eyes. Then let go and walked away. I was just stuck there and heard Ali said "Princess don't pretend that it's okay cause obviously it's not... you're just hurting yourself.." then felt her palm touching my cheeks wiping the remains of my tears. "Good night.." she said then kissed my cheeks and walked away. I saw Octavia followed Ali with a sad face while Raven just stood there looking at me like a kid who just lost a game. I gave her a sad smile which she returned slightly then walked away. I closed the door and leaned on to it. I closed my eyes and let go of the tears that I was holding back. I felt my powers radiating due to my emotions, I backed away when I saw the wooden door getting black burned stains. I hugged myself and tried to control my powers radiating out of my body. I quietly sobbed and broke down clenching my heart. I don't understand... this is too much.. this pain is too much. I felt the floor from where I am standing slowly turned black with burned stains. I know it will all get better in time...

Lexa

I was in the throne room waiting for Costia to arrived. This is for the best.. this is how it should end.. for my people..I said to myself repeating it in my head over and over again to keep the blue eyed girl away from my thoughts. I heard the doors opened and there stood the brunette that I used to cherished but was immediately erased by the sky princess presence. I saw Costia walking towards me then bowed with a sweet smile. I used to love that smile now I can't even feel anything. I stood up and walked towards her. "Welcome back Costia.." I said while extending my arm. She looked at it then held it but suddenly pulled me towards her locking her lips to mine. I was about to pull her away but remembered that she's gonna be my wife soon I should get use to this, I kissed her back but it didn't feel right not like the sky princess kisses who could send electricity in every nerve of my body. I let go and looked at her with blank stares then said "it seems your father already told you about the news.." she stared at me with confused look. "Why are you not happy? Are you still mad at me? Do you not love me anymore? I regretted that day Lexa... I've changed now.. I was just jealous of them cause you seemed too distracted with their presence.." she said, explaining while searching some emotions in my eyes but I couldn't just pretend.. it's different now.. it feels different.. I stepped back and said "I'm sorry.." then I left her there standing.