Water fell in an even, rhythmic pattern, echoing across cobblestones. A shallow puddle gathered in the low corner of a damp dungeon. Chill seeped from the cracks in the walls and floor.
Chains clinked gently across stone, and an occasional draw of haggard breath pushed through the silence. A woman was on her feet, barely, knees bent and head hanging, hands manacled above her head. She was gripping and releasing the chains in time to the drips, trying to keep blood flowing through her aching arms and shoulders. She inhaled and exhaled slowly, dry tongue occasionally darting out onto dry lips. Blonde hair hung down, framing her face, sticking to her neck.
Kara Zor-El, princess of Krypton, was a prisoner - and she was scheduled to become a martyr.
AU storyline
****Not my story****
OG Author: IcarusandHerSun
Clarke is getting married to Lexa, who is in love with Costia. Sometimes it takes a lot more than love, to make love work.
Clarke Griffin, daughter of the Arkadian Chancellor, is to be married to the Grounder Commander Lexa, for political alliance. Little does she know that Lexa was already betrothed to and in love with Costia.