Time Means Nothing

Chapter 7 "Ai laik Skaiheda, Non na throu daun gon ai."

Chapter 7 "Ai laik Skaiheda, Non na throu daun gon ai."

3 days later

Clarke's POV

     The Ark came down yesterday, I briefly talked to mom and Marcus. Mom was trying not to show how worried she was for me, but I could see it in her eyes. I didn't tell them what we expect to happen later today. That would only make her worry even more. 

     Raven and Anya found the dropship, there was some damage, but everyone made it, so that's what really matters. She is leading them all to our damp, they should arrive there before dark tonight. Monty already has made it to Arcadia with his group, they are also all alive. We still haven't heard from Indra yet, but we should by tomorrow.

     Lexa has hardly left my side today as we are waiting for Quint and the other generals. Gustus joined us last night, from Polis, he is all caught up. I still don't think he trusts me, but I will just have to wait and see. I hope he doesn't betray Lexa this time. It will be just as hard on her as it was last time. 

     Lexa is standing near the training grounds with Gustus, while I just finished a conversation with Nyko. I raise my head up as there is a commotion on the other side of the tents. I see him over by the tents, but it is already too late. I have just enough time to throw my hand up, stopping the arrow from piercing my heart.

      The blow sent me to my knees, but I am quick to get back up. Quint pulls out his knife as he makes his way over to me. He doesn't make it before Lexa is in front of him, blocking his path. Grabbing his hand, twisting it until he drops the knife, "What is the meaning of this, Quint?"

     "Heda, her people killed my brother, burned him alive with her ships." Quint says.

     By this time Nyko has pulled out the arrow and wrapped a bandage around the wound. I walk over to them and say, "Your brother should have heeded our warnings and left with the rest of the people from your  village. Our ship could have landed there or in Polis. It was his choice." 

     "Your people come down, invade our land, kill my brother and you want to become our allies? I will never work with you or your people. You are the enemy." Quint sneers.

     "We don't have time for this. Either you work with my people or you issue me a challenge." I snarl back at him.

     I start to turn around, but before I can he says, "Fine, I challenge you, a fight to the death. You will be the one not standing, when I am finished with you."

     I look him straight in the eyes and say, "I accept your challenge, may the best woman win."

     Lexa swallows and says, "People of Ton Dc, a challenge has been issued and been accepted. Clear the fighting pit. Clarke kom Skaikru, as you have been the one challenged, you have the right to choose a champion, who do you choose to fight for you." 

     I look at her and say, "Ai laik Skaiheda. Non na throu daun gon ai."

     Lexa, still twisting Quint's hand, pulls out her dagger and says, "However, seeing as your act of cowardice has injured your opponent, I have no choice but to make things fair. You issued the challenge, you will fight without a champion." 

     After jamming it into his hand and twisting it, she whispers so low that I can barely hear her, "Jomp em op en yu Jomp ai op." She twists his hand even harder as she pulls her dagger out.

     I make my way over to the pits slowly, pulling my sword out on the way. After Nyko wraps Quint's hand up he does the same. We make our way over to opposite sides of the pit as Lexa stands next to me and addresses the crowd, "There is only one rule of a fight to the death and that is, only one leaves alive."