Jus Drain Jus Daun

Commander Lexa of the 12 Clans

[heda-lexa-trikru]

If there was something that Luna was certain of is that she would always be on Lexa’s side. No matter what she did or what her decisions would be, Luna would always support her. Because she loved her, she always had for as long as she can remember. Luna didn’t hesitate and sat down on Lexa’s lap, her arms wrapped around the Commander’s neck, playing with the ends of her hair. She tried to calm her down, with these little actions because she could feel the stress coming from Lexa. “Don’t be sorry Lexa, it’s not your fault. Just do what you think it’s best, I will always be here and you will always have my support.” She let out a sigh and leaned her head on top of Lexa’s. “If war is the way to go now, the way we have to take to achieve peace in the future, then so be it.”

Lexa played with Luna’s shirt as the blonde spoke to her with such calming words. “It is my fault. I could not achieve peace.” She said disappointedly. Lexa let out a breath as Luna let her head lean on top of Lexa’s and she closed her eyes. She opened them after a moment and put her hand on Luna’s cheek. “I promise, I will never let any harm come to you.” She spoke. Lexa had only ever told two people that she loved them. Costia and Aden. But she knew her feelings for Luna were true. “I love you, Luna.” She spoke softly. 

[heda-lexa-trikru]

Luna listened to Lexa’s words and nodded. It pained her, it upset her that they had to go to war most likely, because she hated it and she hated violence more than anything. But she knew Lexa was trying her hardest to avoid it and she couldn’t ask for more from the Commander. “It’s not your fault, you’re trying your best, I know that. You don’t want to war, almost as much as I don’t want it, I can see it in your eyes.” She brought one hand up and placed it on Lexa’s face, caressing her cheek. “I’m not angry, but I am upset because I wished there was a different way to solve this. But even I can admit that sometimes, there isn’t another way.” Luna looked up to Lexa and nodded. “I know, it’s okay. I’m sorry too. I know you’re trying so hard and you’ve done so much for Skaikru already, this isn’t fair to you. And if they can’t understand that and respect you, then maybe they don’t deserve to be in the coalition at all.”

The faith and loyalty that Luna showed to Lexa was unbelievable and incredible.  She was so gentle and so kind in her words Lexa just wanted to protect Luna at any cost. Lexa looked up at Luna when she stroked the side of her face and leaned into her touch. She looked at her for a moment and then said, “Come here.” Lexa said quietly and desperately. She reached her hands up and latched onto Luna’s side, pulling her towards her before wrapping her arms around her waist. She pulled Luna onto her lap while sitting on her throne and held her tightly. “I’m sorry.” She whispered again as she leaned her head against Luna’s shoulder and neck. 

[heda-lexa-trikru]

Lincoln knew how much Lexa and Indra trusted one another, and the fact that Indra had seemed to accept Kane likely meant Lexa had put some trust in the man. Having that person taken out of command of Arkadia seemed to be throwing them all for a loop. As the commander approached him, all he could do was shake his head, helplessly. “I’m not sure. The looks, the murmurings…it seems that no matter what we do they will not accept us,” he shrugged. “I do not want to quit…but at this point I am wondering what more we can do. Ice Nation did a number to some of their people, and they cannot seem to separate the rest of the clans from that.”

Lexa let out a small frustrated breath as Lincoln spoke, confirming her fears. “I had my suspicions.” She told Lincoln. “Now I know them to be true.” She said with a nod. “The new Chancellor of Arkadia is not a peace maker, which endangers my people.” She spoke aloud. “Has he threatened you or any of our people?” She asked him. 

[heda-lexa-trikru]

Luna frowned at the sight of Lexa, she could see the worry and the tension that was on Lexa’s shoulders in that moment. She had so much to think, so much to do and decisions to make, Luna could only think how awful it was. Sure she was in charge of Floukru, but it had nothing to do with being in charge of all the twelve clans. Luna approached Lexa and knee down in front of her, placing her hands on Lexa’s knees. “Lexa.” She paused. “Talk to me. It helps.”

If anyone else had come in front of her and place their hands on her knees, Lexa would have thrown them out. But Luna’s touch was comforting and she couldn’t help but be soothed instantly. She looked up at Luna and said, “I fear war is on the horizon.” She said. “And it is my fault. I can not protect my people from Arkadia’s new chancellor. I should have protected them.” She said shaking her head. “I’m sorry, Luna.” She said knowing Luna hated war. 

[heda-lexa-trikru]

“ Indra and I agree, I do not deserve my Trikru name. The Mountain Men did more damage on the soul then first thought.” Ghost looked back at her,“ My Name is Ghost, a shell. The soul that one resided in me was taken by the Mountain, as a boy. My father was the Grey Wolf.”

Lexa heard him speak but did not understand his words. “I do not understand.” She said confused. She didn’t know what he meant by his soul was taken by the mountain. “What did the mountain do to you?” She asked as her eyes never left the man in front of her. 

[heda-lexa-trikru]

“ Son of a bitch!” The man cries out, dropping his bag of game, hand still hovering above his gun though for safety,“ Commander, I am Commander Shepard from Arkadia, the one that was tasked with the extermination of the Reapers. Your welcome by the way. Why don’t we all just lower/stop hovering over our weapons.”

Lexa flinched ever so slightly when the man said his title was commander. In her culture that was a sacred title. Her guards were ready to pounce when they heard him call himself commander but she held her hand, telling them to hold. She looked at Shepard and tilted her head. “You are not commander.” Lexa said firmly. “I am.” She said looking directly at him.

[inthenameofsephiroth]

I am the Commander. No one fights for me. 

[johnxshepard]

’ Last I checked you weren’t supposed to be out here.“ The commander stood there with his rifle over his shoulder and a bag of retrieved small critters from snare traps and the .45 handgun holstered with his hand resting above it. ” Want to explain what you are doing?“ The legend, the charismatic gun slinger from the Ark and War Hero was not one to be trifled with. It was a legend to most and true to a dead few, he only drew his gun when he intended to kill; because that’s what they were for. Though he did sometimes draw to make a point.

[heda-lexa-trikru]

Lexa was making her way through the woods from Polis to Trikru to be closer to Skaikru in hopes of keeping the peace with this new chancellor. She had guards with her but had her head wrap on, trying to remain unseen until she got to Trikru. The man ‘s voice broke through the silence and caused her to turn. The guards were the first to act and had their weapons drawn ready to attack if the man tried anything against Lexa or heard Lexa’s command. He clearly didn’t know who she was. “These are my woods.” Lexa said plainly. “I am simply making my way through them.” She said. “What are you doing?” She asked.

[heda-lexa-trikru]

Ghost held his hands out to the side to show peaceful intent, although slide of hand was a trick many people knew this day. Not wanted by his clan and tolerating the niceties of the Mountain Men and the Skikru the man sought a new direction.“ I remember you, when you were a child. It’s not very clear but I think you had flowers in your hair.” The Ghost of the Mountain had come before her. It was known that the mountain took people, but most were for the Reaper program. Here was the surviving test subject of another off the books project to ’re-educate’ grounders into the gene pool of the mountain by reprogramming their mind. “ Heda.”

The man got down on one knee, lowering his head to her, slamming his closed fist over his heart.

Lexa watched the unfamiliar man in front of her hold out his hands as if to show he came in peace, but Lexa was not naive enough to fall for that. She tilted her head upward at him when he mentioned her when he was younger. Lexa remained silent as he bowed down to her and she watched him. “Who are you?” She asked firmly. Who was this man who claimed to have remembered her as a child and suddenly  was in front of her.

[heda-lexa-trikru]

Luna had gone back to Floukru and stayed there for a few weeks. She had some matters to attend and decisions had to be made, so she was needed back home. But when she heard about the more recent developments with Skaikru, she made her way back so she could assist Lexa if she needed anything. Luna made her way towards her tent and remained on the doorway, waiting for Lexa’s meeting to be over. When her advisers came out, she walked inside and smiled slightly. “Warm welcome.” She knew Lexa most likely wasn’t in the mood to play around, but she wanted to try and lift up her mood. “It’s good to see you as well Lexa.”

Lexa let out a silent breath when she heard Luna’s voice but since her guards were still in the room she had to keep her commander face on. Lexa turned away from Luna and took a few steps towards her throne. “Leave us!” She shouted not even glancing over her shoulder as her guards left the room. Lexa let out a breath and turned back towards Luna as she sat on her throne. She put her face in one of her hands and closed her eyes. She was feeling the stress and weight of things and it was beginning to be too much. She needed to deal with things properly.

[heda-lexa-trikru]

Despite wanting to keep his eye on Arkadia at all times, Lincoln knew word of Pike’s election would have traveled by now. The commander deserved to have intel before she made any actions. There were enough people he trusted around the sky people’s camp that he felt a trip to his people’s camp could be afforded. The last time he had found the commander in this camp had been a fluke and he had likely been lucky to escape unscathed. This time, however, he was practically directed to her. Letting one of Lexa’s advisers pass through the doorway in front of him, Lincoln entered the commander’s area. “Heda,” he said, bowing his head just slightly as he entered. “I wanted to check in. Clearly you have heard the latest news of Arkadia,” he mentioned, gazing over his shoulder to indicate the advisory who had just left.

Lexa watched Lincoln bow to her and she stood straight with her arms behind her back. “I have.” She said about hearing the latest news from Arkadia. “I can’t say I am happy about it.” Lexa looked at him and took a few steps forward. “Lincoln.” Lexa said looking up at him as she walked towards him since he was a lot taller than her. “What is happening in Arkadia?” 

[heda-lexa-trikru]

Jasper knew who he was talking to, but given every event that had led him to bar and ruined six months of sobriety he seemed it was one mistake he could make as long as he redeemed himself from now on. “That was my second one,” which was true, someone had spilt their drink on him when he’d come in but given that he assumed he’d be going back to his room after, he didn’t bother going to change. So while he reeked of alcohol he was far from being drunk or even really buzzed. But he’d been in the bar for a while nursing his two drinks, mostly trying to compose himself and find the will to face the terror that was now Arkadia. The anger came from the situation that he learned about earlier that day, he was abandoned and the new leader of his people was about to get them all killed. It’d driven more than just himself to drinking. “I’ve still got my head together, don’t worry. What can I do for you, Commander?”

Lexa studied him and she could tell he was being serious when he said he had only had two and he was still fully functioning and ready to talk. She nodded once and took a breath. “Your new chancellor.” She spoke firmly. “He has not responded to my requests for him to come meet with me. I have heard rumors.” She said vaguely. “What is happening in Arkadia?” 

[statesofgrey]

[heda-lexa-trikru]

“Just here to talk about it,him…the new chancellor.” Scarlette hadn’t taken well a warmth to any of the grounders she’s met besides Emori, but with Pike haveing taken charge there had to be something the commander could do. “He’s dangerous.”

Lexa kept her face straight as the Skaikru girl spoke to her. She thought about her words and tilted her head. “How is he dangerous?” She asked needing more information on the situation.

[heda-lexa-trikru]

Lexa had just gotten the news that Arkadia had elected a new Chancellor. “A new chancellor?” Lexa asked. It was still foreign to Lexa how Skaikru elected their leaders, that they were not born or sacred in anyway. She clenched her jaw and turned to one of her advisors. “I want to speak to this new Chancellor.” She said firmly. “Fine him.” She commanded and the man nodded and left. She saw a figure in her doorway and said, “What are you doing here?” She asked there person.

[anicarusborn-deactivated2017021]

“After I finish this,” he tells them as the annoyance rests in his voice as he picks up what’s left of his drink. He tosses his head back, finish it off. He reeked of alcohol and the disheveledness of his attire showed he’d been there for quite some time. He turned back to the person stepping towards them. “Happy? What do you need me for anyway?”

[heda-lexa-trikru]

Lexa cocked her head slightly when he responded to her with annoyance and hesitation. She pursed her lips and when he looked at her she looked him up and down. “You have been drinking.” Lexa stated. “How much?” She needed to know before she asked him to do something for her. 

[heda-lexa-trikru]

Marcus laughed, “the ceremony for mine and Abby’s union.” he smiled proudly, “I don’t know what your people do but in our culture the ceremony is a pretty big deal.”

“An exchange of vows to each other.” Lexa said to him. “We call it something different in our culture but I understand and I am honored to attend.”