More than just surviving (A Clexa Story)

Chapter 3: The Meeting

Clarke found herself unable to move as she took in her surroundings. There were many different buildings ranging from various sizes and shapes, but what amazed Clarke was that they were all made out of stone. It was the complete opposite of TonDc where most things were built out of wood.

Minutes had past before Clarke was finally able to recover her senses. Just as she was dismounting from her horse Clarke was startled by someone calling her name. Clarke turned around and found that the person standing in front of her, on the other side of the gate was none other than Indra, the Commander's General. Indra was glaring at Clarke and did not look pleased to see her at all thought Clarke. "What brings you to Polis, Clarke of the Sky People?" grumbled Indra. "I'm here to see the Commander," replied Clarke unflinchingly. "Is it possible that Indra looks even more angry?" thought Clarke. Indra gave Clarke a death like stare before saying, "Heda is busy and does not have time to waste on you." Clarke clenched her jaw together and told Indra stiffly "I haven't come all this way just to turn back. Take me to the Commander now," demanded Clarke.

Indra nodded to the two guards who then promptly opened the gate. "This way," said Indra gruffly. Clarke led her horse through the gate where it was taken by a warrior and began to follow Indra. Clarke couldn't help but look on in awe as she saw grounder children playing together, adults chatting and even elderly grounders going about their day. Clarke had never seen elderly grounders before and was under the assumption that many died young, but this obviously wasn't the case. Clarke loved the hustle and bustle of the markets and knew she would enjoy walking around them. However, that would have to wait as her business with Lexa came first. Clarke was awakened from her thoughts when she heard Indra cough and suddenly realized that they had stopped. She looked up and air instantly left her lungs. Clarke had never seen anything as breath taking as the Palace that stood before her. It looked like it belonged in one of the fairy tales that Clarke had read about on the Ark.

Indra gave the sky girl an amused look as she looked completely star struck at the sight of the Commander's Palace. Clarke realized she had been staring at the Palace for some time so she turned to the General and gave her an apologetic look. Indra continued walking with Clarke following her. Clarke couldn't help but glance in every direction as she entered the Palace. What caught Clarke's attention the most was an impressive looking chandelier hanging from the ceiling in the main hall. Indra turned left down a corridor and stopped outside the last door at the end of the corridor. Clarke looked at Indra who gave her a nod before leaving Clarke alone. Clarke took a deep breath and summoned all the courage she could before opening the door and entering the room. Clarke found herself in a big throne room that was even more grand than could have ever imagined. In the centre of the room was a table that was covered in what looked like maps and an assortment of scrolls. There was also a number of different tapestries lining the walls that looked beautiful to Clarke. Clarke felt her heart beat faster as she noticed Lexa looking very much regal as she sat on a throne that was similar to the one she had been sitting on when Clarke had first met her.

Lexa was currently deep in thought, but she could feel the gaze of someone upon her. She looked up, but nothing could prepare her for the sight before her. Lexa could feel her mask slipping as she stared into eyes the color of the ocean and quickly put her mask back in place feigning indifference. "Clarke of the Sky People, I didn't expect to see you so soon," stated Lexa in her stoic manner. "Hello Commander," replied Clarke coldly.