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A Change Of Plans

Spoilers for Season 5 Episode 9

"Please tell me that you're joking"! An angry Clarke Griffin yelled at her best friend.

Bellamy Blake sighed, he knew that Clarke hated this idea but he wasn't sure what else to do. Indra would make an excellent leader but Miller threw that idea in the trash can. So much for the the Hundred.

"Clarke, please listen to me. We need a nightblood and Madi's the only one. Besides, Indra says that she was as old as Lexa when she ascended".

Clarke snapped, "Lexa was trained and prepared for the Flame since she was little! Madi is not prepared at all. She wasn't trained at all Bell"!

Bellamy took a deep breath. He knew that she had a point but he continued, "Indra, Gaia, and I will be there to help her. I don't want to do this Clarke but we are out of options here".

Clarke still was against it. The very idea of it scared her to death. So many things could go wrong. Not to mention that Commanders don't normally live long. She still remembers watching Lexa die in her arms like it wasn't six years ago. She also knew you can't exactly save someone from voices in their head. She knew Lexa would try to protect her but she was only one Commander and could only do so much for an untrained girl that has no idea what to expect from this thing.

Suddenly an idea came to her mind and she then turned to Bellamy,

"Bell, you haven't looked at everything".

Bellamy asked, "What are you talking about"?

Clarke smiled as her mind went to the memory of what she did in Becca's lab.

"Madi is not the only the nightblood here". Said Clarke as she motioned her eyes towards her arm.

Bellamy's eyes widened in realization. He knew what she meant and he was scared of it backfiring.

"Clarke, we don't know if that will work".

Clarke argued, "I survived Praimfaya because of it. If it saved me from that then I can use the Flame without getting killed".

She could tell Bellamy hated this idea. Maybe even more so then putting the Flame in Madi.

"Bellamy". Clarke attempts to reason with him,

"I've had the Flame in me before when I went into the City of Light. I'll at least have an idea of what it's like going in. Madi will still be safe and I'll be able to get Wonkru to listen to me".

Bellamy was fighting his mind and heart. He knew that she was right. It was a good plan if it works. Yet, He was so scared of losing his best friend again but he knows that if he betrays her and puts the Flame in Madi then it would take a long time for Clarke to forgive him, if he even deserves it.

He finally made his decision when he unlocked her chains,

"Thank you". Clarke said as she got free.

"Thank me when this works. We still got to convince Indra of this idea". Bellamy replies back.

"She'll understand. The harder one will be Gaia. I'll deal with her". Clarke said in return.

Bellamy chuckled in response.

The two of them walked out the door and escaped the area to find Indra and Gaia and stop this war before it destroys everything.

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Wanheda Rises Again

It was very difficult to avoid all of Blodreina's men (especially Miller and Niylah) but Clarke and Bellamy finally made it to Indra. The reunion was as expected,

"Clarke? We agreed to free her after Madi's ascension Bellamy"! Indra muttered in anger at what she saw.

Octavia was still unconscious due to Monty's algae but Bellamy urged Indra to talk with them in the next room. He didn't want to risk Octavia hearing everything. Once they were clear, Indra spoke, "We agreed to let her out after the ascension".

"Plan has changed Indra". Bellamy replied.

Clarke spoke out before Indra could, "We're not putting the Flame into Madi. We're putting it into me".

Of all things to hear, Indra did not expect that. Indra replied in a grim tone, "Explain".

Clarke said, "I know you think Madi could become the next Lexa but Lexa was trained and prepared to become Commander. Madi is not prepared or trained for this at all. You know about what I did in the City of Light so I at least have an idea of how to handle this. I know you need a Heda now to control Wonkru so here I am".

Bellamy continued, "Clarke survived Praimfaya because of Nightblood. It's possible that the Flame will accept her".

Indra nodded and sighed, "I wish we didn't have to but I know you would lead better then the girl. I'll speak to Gaia. She won't like the change of plan but I'll get her to come around".

Clarke said, "Let me try and talk to her".

Indra replied, "No, their is not enough time Wanheda. To the rest of Wonkru, you are a prisoner. I will deal with Gaia. Once I convince my daughter, the ascension must start before any of Blodreina's men tries to stop it".

"Thank you Indra". Clarke says.

"You must be careful WanHeda. Octavia will recover and find out what you've done. You know what she will do. I won't be able to stop her".

"I understand". Clarke says with confidence while Bellamy looked at her with confusion on her face.

Indra nodded and moved along her way. Clarke and Bellamy went and hid in a smaller room nearby. Bellamy reacted as Clarke expected,

"What is she talking about? What about my sister "?

Clarke replied, "Don't worry about that right now. You need to slip out and find Madi. Make sure she's safe. Knowing Gaia, this might take awhile".

Bellamy chuckled but he knew that Clarke had not answered his question. What was Clarke not telling him?

"Are you really sure about this Clarke? You know this will put a target on your back". Bellamy asked her.

"Of course I know that! But if I don't do this then Madi will get targeted by all of Wonkru! I'm bearing it so she doesn't have to". Clarke replied.

Bellamy sighed in frustration. He had just found his best friend and now she's putting herself out there again for someone else.

"If you were in my situation and it was either you take the Flame or your sister does to stop a war, what would you do"? Clarke asked him.

"Bellamy smiled cheekly, "Given that I have Nightblood".

Clarke gave him a look that basically said, "shut it and just answer".

Bellamy took a deep breath and said, "You know the answer to that Clarke".

Clarke replied back, "Then you understand why I have to do this".

Clarke looked at him in the eyes and said, "My Child, My Responsiblity".

Bellamy laughed and said, "Be careful out there Griffin".

The two hugged for a minute and Clarke muttered, "You too".

Bellamy had made it to Madi's room while avoiding Miller or any of Wonkru. Madi was kept secure from anyone else due to her connection to Clarke. His mind was still trying to figure out what Indra was talking about to Clarke. He knew it was Octavia but he couldn't figure what that meant. What really scared him was that Clarke looked like she knew exactly what Indra meant. Bellamy wasn't foolish enough to recognize that Clarke avoided his question about his sister which scared him even more.
Why was Clarke keeping a secret from him about his sister?

Bellamy opened the door and went inside. Madi was sitting in a chair, looking stressed and agitated.

"What's happening? Where's Clarke? Is she okay? Bellamy"? Madi started shouting desperately at the man she heard from Clarke's stories.

Bellamy took a deep breath and replied, "Don't worry Madi. Clarke is fine for right now. We're working on a plan to get her pardoned. I came to check on you".

Madi calmed down a little bit but she still had tears in her eyes, "Please Bellamy, Save Clarke. She's all I have. If she dies..."

Bellamy bent down and wiped Madi's tears and muttered in a soft voice,

"Madi, listen to me. Nothing is going to happen to Clarke. I swear to you that I'll make sure of that".

Madi calmed down and hugged Bellamy. She had to believe that he was going to make everything better.

"Tell her I love her, please. Tell her I'm sorry for messing up and showing my nightblood to Octavia". Madi separated from Bellamy and asked him with tears in her eyes.

Bellamy smiled and muttered in a soft voice, "I'll tell her but I'm pretty sure she's already forgiven you".

Bellamy hugged her again and said to her, "I promise you Madi, this will all be over soon and then I'll come back and then you'll be able to come out".

Madi wanted to argue but knew she couldn't. She decided to trust in Bellamy and believe that the stories that Clarke told her about Bellamy and the others were true. Despite the fact that Octavia was seems to turn out to be the complete opposite.

The conversation between Indra and her daughter was turning out to be exactly as Indra expected which is basically pissing off her daughter,

"I can't do this mother! It's not the tradition"! Gaia shouted.

"Keep your voice down Gaia". Indra said in a steely voice.

Gaia quieted down and Indra answered back, "In case you haven't noticed daughter but the tradition of the flame became non existent after Praimfaya".

Gaia was about to interrupt again but Indra interrupted, "Clarke survived Praimfaya because she has the blood. Madi isn't trained or prepared for the flame. Must I remind of what Sheidheda could do to this child"?

Gaia felt her back shiver at the thought of that name and thought of an innocent child being invaded or controlled like that. She nodded and asked her back, "You do realize what you're asking of me Mother, don't you"?

Indra knew all too well what she was asking,
"I know child but this is bigger then our religions. If Octavia goes to war, then Shadow Valley will be destroyed".

Gaia was at war with herself but eventually her head won over her heart.

"What do you honestly think of Clarke leading us"? Gaia asked her

Indra took a deep breath and said, "I didn't like the blonde at first. She was stubborn and sometimes allowed her emotions to cloud her judgement. I thought she was too merciful for her own good. I didn't understand what Lexa saw in her. I once asked her that myself".

Gaia wasn't expecting this, "What did she say"?

Indra smiled and replied back, "She said that Clarke Kom Skaikru was a born leader, willing to do what is necessary for her people. She said that Clarke is much stronger then I believed. She said that Clarke elevates herself and that she was special. Their were times when I saw what she meant, especially when we heard that she had slayed the Mountain Men with only a few of her comrades. I knew at that moment that I might've been wrong about Clarke".

Indra turned to her daughter. She had a determined expression on her face and said, "Clarke Kom Skaikru might be stubborn, headstrong and sometimes too merciful for her own good but she is also a leader who will do everything for her people, no matter the cost. Lexa believed in her and I believe in Lexa". Indra finally finished and turned to her daughter and added,

"Plus, I believe she's the better alternative then a child who knows barely anything about the flame".

Gaia took a deep breath and took the flame out of her pocket and held it out to her, "I hope Clarke is who Lexa believes she is".

Indra took the flame and muttered back, "So do I".

"Be ready at nightfall. We must perform Clarke's ascension before anyone tries to stop it. We need our new Heda now". Said Indra

Gaia nodded and her mother then left to go find Clarke and Bellamy.

Bellamy arrived back to where Clarke was hiding and they both hugged each other. They released and Clarke asked him,

"How is she"?

"She's safe but she's scared that she doesn't know what's going on. Not that I blame her. I reassured that we got a plan to get you pardoned. It calmed her down little". Bellamy answered back.

Clarke calmed down a little.

"You know she really loves you. She's terrified at the thought of losing you". Bellamy said to Clarke.

Clarke looked at him and said with such determination, "That won't happen".

"I hope not". Bellamy said with uncertainty in his voice.

"I'll be fine". Clarke assures her friend.

"She also wanted me tell you something. She's sorry for showing her nightblood to Octavia. I'm not sure what happened there but I guess that's how Octavia got her involved in the fights down in the pit".

Clarke nodded her head and said, "I've already forgiven her for that. I know she was just trying to protect me".

Bellamy chuckled and replied, "Yeah, I said the same thing to her. You and her are too freaking alike Griffin".

Both of them laughed for a minute or two before Indra came in.

"It's time".

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A New Commander

Nightfall has come as Clarke was walking with Bellamy, Indra, and Gaia into the ascension chamber. Clarke couldn't help but wonder if Lexa would've wanted this. Was she making a mistake? She knew that putting Madi in this position is a terrible and stupid idea. She just needed to hope that Lexa had chosen her. She then remembered something that Lexa had said to her when she saw her in the City of Light,

"I told you my spirit would choose wisely"

Had Lexa already made Clarke her choice for the Flame? All those lessons and fighting techniques Clarke got from the commanders had to mean something. It certainly helped in training herself during those six years while being stuck on Earth. Either way, Clarke knew this could be the only way to negotiate peace with Diyoza and it has to happen soon. Octavia will wake up soon and that won't be pretty. If Miller or Niylah haven't figure out what was happening then they will soon.

Clarke had thought about Niylah for a bit. She really wished things hadn't come to this. Hell, she wished none of this crap happened but she really wished Niylah wasn't against her even though she understood why though. It may have been six years ago but Clarke still remembers the lovely grounder trader that showed nothing but kindness, understanding, and empathy towards the Commander of Death. It saddened Clarke that because of Octavia, their loyalties will make them turn against each other. Clarke can only hope that Niylah will in time, understand why Clarke did what she did.

As they made into the chamber, the ascension began. Everyone pretty much knew Gaia didn't like this idea at all. It was written all over her face but she continued on with the process.

"The time has come for Clarke Kom Skaikru to become Heda of Wonkru. Do you accept Clarke"? Gaia said as she held the Flame in her hand.

Clarke stands with an aura of confidence and answers back, "I do"

Gaia nodded and handed the Flame to Bellamy. Bellamy echoed the code word used to open the Flame,

"Ascende Superius"

The Flame activated and Bellamy let go inside Clarke's neck. Due to both Clarke's nightblood and her being prepared for the familiar feeling, she grunted in pain. Her eyes were closed.

"Clarke"? Bellamy was getting worried.

Clarke opened her eyes and said, "I'm fine".

Gaia was amazed that it worked but she decided to continue on with the ceremony,

"Now for the names of the past commanders". Gaia said in Trigedasleng

Clarke said every name as if she reciting facts from a textbook.

Gaia's jaw dropped and Bellamy and Indra smiled. It was a success.
A minute later, everyone was kneeling before Clarke.

"HEDA" Everyone echoed the name until Clarke motioned them to rise.

Suddenly soldiers started invading the ceremony. They were led by Miller and Niylah. Clarke knew what this meant. Octavia was awake knows what happened. Blodreina herself appeared right behind Miller. Nobody has ever seen her this angry before. The blood on her face made her look even more terrifying. Octavia's eyes widened when she saw the dot on Clarke's head. Her eyes then twisted into rage.

"O, I can explain" said Bellamy.

Octavia gritted her teeth, "Spare me your excuses brother".

Octavia then turned to the new commander and said, "You had to know this was going to happen Clarke".

Clarke nodded in acceptance and said, "Indeed, I do".

Indra had a grim expression on her face while Octavia gave a twisted smile. Bellamy looked to Clarke with confusion over him,

"Clarke, what are you talking about"?

Clarke ignored him and had her eyes trained on Octavia, "I know what you want Octavia. Go ahead and say it".

Octavia replied, "I challenge you Clarke Kom Skaikru for leadership of Wonkru".

Clarke walked over to Octavia and stared at her in defiance and said, "I accept your challenge".

Most of Wonkru were muttering voices of awe and fear of the idea of Wanheda battling Bloodreina.

"Where would this challenge take place then Bloodreina"?

Octavia snorted and answered, "The fighting pits, like always".

Bellamy felt his blood boil at the thought of his best friend and little sister fighting to the death in the pits.

"Who is your champion then"? Clarke asked Octavia

Octavia snorted and shouted at Clarke, "I fight my own battles"!

Indra sighed, knowing she was going to say that. She also knew what Clarke was going to say.

Bellamy was about to volunteer but Clarke beat him to the punch,

"As do I".

Bellamy was about to interrupt but Indra grabbed his arm and shook her head, telling him that he can't stop this.

Octavia's twisted smile came back and held out her hand to Clarke and said, "I'll let you prepare Wanheda. I'll see you in the pit, my old friend".

Clarke reluctantly shook Octavia's hand and said, "May We Meet Again".

Octavia and her forces left the area. Clarke and Niylah stared back at each other. Both were incredibly sorry that it had to come to this and were fighting the tears from coming out. Eventually, Niylah left and Clarke reluctantly turned to her very angry best friend.

Clarke, Bellamy, Gaia, and Indra retreated back to a secluded area for where they can talk. It came as expected,

"You knew". It was a fact but the way Bellamy said it told Clarke that he was really angry.

Clarke nodded and Indra replied, "We all did. I knew the moment Clarke told me of her plan to put the Flame in her".

Bellamy turned to Indra, "That's what you meant about you not being able to stop O from what she was going to do".

Clarke took a deep breath and said, "We knew the lengths that Octavia would go to reclaim power and we also know what would've happened if I refused the challenge".

Bellamy asked her, "Enlighten me".

Clarke looked at him confused, "I would've thought Echo would've told you that".

Bellamy nodded his head no and replied, "She wanted to move past Azgeda". Clarke nodded her head in understanding.

Indra answered the Blake's question, "If Heda refuses the challenge then Blodreina would've ordered her men to attack and kill everyone. Clarke has saved all of you by accepting her challenge".

Bellamy argued back in anger, "By offering her life in return"!

Indra looked at him as if he was being silly, "She's not surrendering her life Bellamy".

"No but she could die in there". Bellamy argued back.

Clarke sighed and reasoned with her friend, "Bellamy, I don't really see another way out of this so I'm doing this and you can't stop me". Clarke left them and Indra gave Bellamy look that basically said, "If you try anything to stop this, I'll stab you in the leg with my spear".

Bellamy desperatly asked Indra, "How is this not surrendering her life. Clarke isn't Octavia. She wasn't trained by your people. O will kill her in a few seconds. Maybe a minute or two if she's lucky".

Indra thought for a moment and replied back, "You underestimate Wanheda. I wasn't in Polis often but Lexa had trained Clarke during the time that she spent there as Polis's ambassador. She also has had time to train for six years on this world. Either way, she's already given me orders in case of her death that Wonkru makes peace with Eligius and shares Shadow Valley".

Bellamy was even more angry, "But Clarke still dies! Madi loses her mother"!

Indra glared at him and replied, "I don't like this at all but this is what Clarke wants and I've done all I can for her. Whether her fight ends tonight or years from now is her decision".

Bellamy asked her, "What do you mean? What did do for her"?

"I sent her to where would find a few things that belonged to her. An armor that was created during her time in Polis. It was requested by Heda herself and two blades that were also requested to be made for her". Indra answered

Bellamy looked stunned. He wasn't sure if Indra actually cared about Clarke,

"Thank you Indra".

"I may not have been close to Clarke but I respect her. Besides, Lexa always spoke highly of her and I would follow Lexa into death itself so I believe Lexa's spirit chose her to lead".

Bellamy nodded and asked her, "So what happens now"?

Indra answered, "We wait and we pray that it's enough for Clarke to prevail".

"And if Clarke prevails, what will happen to my sister"?

Indra seemed lost for a moment but answered, "I'm unsure. Clarke is Heda. If she desires too, she could spare and lock up Octavia but she might face some upset members of Wonkru but she could claim her as a prisoner of war".

Bellamy was then wondering if Clarke would do that. Spare her enemy and claim her as a prisoner. It seems that only time will tell should Clarke even survive this fight.

"Clarke is a survivor Bellamy. She'll survive this". Indra said with confidence.

Bellamy hoped so because he just found her alive again. It would tear up if she dies in the pit. That being said, Bellamy had to remind himself that Indra is right.

Clarke is a survivor or as Murphy would say, a cockroach and one thing everybody knows about cockroaches is that they are very hard to kill.

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She followed the directions that Indra gave her. It was a chest that Clarke was able to unlock with a key that Indra gave her. She opened the chest and she recognized the armor. It was similar to her Grounder outfit when she went searching for Luna, only this one was had more protection and had weapon holsters. She figured that this was started by Lexa but was finished by Roan. It's design held similarities to Lexa and Roan outfits. It was flexible like Lexa's (good for speed) but was more durable (like Roan). Clarke still feels terrible for what happened to her friend and how they acted with each other before he died in the Conclave. She never meant to hurt him. She only wanted to stop the war and save humanity from Praimfaya. Clarke wishes Roan was here now. She missed his sarcastic remarks or the times he had helped her with training herself. What she missed most was the quiet moments where he attempted to make her feel better because of the choices that she had to make to save people. He had said that making her feel better was never one of his strengths but the truth was that it did help her. She wonders what he would say to her now. Would he agree with what she's doing?

Clarke decided to block this out. Roan is dead and hopefully has found peace. He can't help her now.

"The Dead are gone Klark. The Living are Hungry". Clarke remembered Lexa's statement after she told her about Costia.

Lexa was right. Outside of the commanders, the dead can't help Clarke and so, she must continue to focus on helping the living.

Clarke put the armor on and suited up. Indra was correct, this was definitely made for her. It fit perfectly. Clarke then inspected the two swords. They weren't very long which was okay with Clarke. She picked them up and swung them around for a bit. The balance was perfect. The metal had to have been very expensive to make. They were fast and sharp. Whoever made this did a great job with them. Clarke placed the swords in her holsters on her back. The time for inspecting her tools was over. It was time once more to fight for peace.

"Please tell me you're not doing this"! Monty said as he came charging in with Harper walking slowly behind.

Clarke snorted and replied, "Ever heard of knocking, Monty. And here I thought you'd learn that after six years on the ring".

Harper chuckled and said, "Well, he knows more manners then Raven". Monty glared at both of them.

Monty tried again, "C'mon Clarke, you can't be seriously considering fighting Octavia in that Pit".

Clarke rolled her eyes and said, "Oh I'm pretty sure we're past considering it. This is happening one way or another".

"And if Octavia kills you". Monty's voice quivered as his mind entered the thought of seeing the woman he saw as a big sister die a second time.

Clarke rolled her eyes and said, "Ye of little faith, Monty". Harper snorted and Monty continued glaring at her.

Clarke cleared her throat and said, "I can't see another way out Monty. Not one that doesn't involve another Civil War inside this Bunker".

Monty was about to argue back but Clarke was faster, "You wanted to avoid more bloodshed, so do I. This is how we do it. No one ever said this was going to be easy".

"When was it ever easy"? Monty asked worriedly

Clarke hugged him and she felt him embrace her. She said,

"I know and I'm really sorry I didn't listen to you about killing Cooper". Monty nodded his head and said,

"I forgive you". They separated and Clarke went to hug Harper.

Harper said to her, "Monty and I have been wanting to tell you this ever since we found out you were alive".

Clarke waited for the response,

"Thank you Clarke for what you gave up for us. We'll make damn sure Madi is safe". Hope swelled in Clarke's chest, knowing that she could count on the two of them. She shook her hand with each of them,

"We Will Meet Again". Clarke left after her promise to stay alive.

"I still can't believe she took your line".

Clarke went with Indra and Bellamy to go to the Pit. They were both giving her tips on fighting Bloodreina. Clarke could feel Niylah staring at her. Her expression had told Clarke how guilty Niylah feels, knowing that Clarke could die here but she chose her side and Clarke has chosen hers. Bellamy hugged Clarke when they reached the Pit. He was still scared for both her and his sister. Indra grabbed Clarke's arm and said,

"Don't think about how to disarm her. Fight to survive her". Clarke nodded her head and thank Indra for all that she has done for her. Clarke knew how close Indra was to Octavia. She really hopes that she won't have to kill her to end this war.

"Good luck". Indra left and Clarke took a deep breath and entered the fighting pit, ready to face off against someone who was once her friend.

"NO CLARKE! Nou Do Disha"! (Don't do this) Clarke fought the tears from forming in her eyes. Hearing her daughter's pleas were very hard to block out . She turned around and saw Monty holding Madi and stopping her from running towards her mother figure. Clarke mouthed a thank you towards Monty and he mouthed back one word,

"Win"

Bellamy gave a hopeful smile but his worry is evident through his eyes. Clarke looked at Madi. The poor girl looked so scared and frantic. Tears were falling from her eyes. Clarke felt like hating herself even more for putting Madi through this, knowing full well the feeling of losing a parent.

"No, not this time. She won't lose me like she lost her parents or how I lost my father". Clarke thought as she felt the love she had for this little one strengthen her resolve to survive this battle.

She looked at her crying daughter and mouthed a phrase in Trigedasleng,

"Ai gonplei ste nou odon". (My Fight is not over)

Madi nodded through the tears and replied back,

"Ai believe in yu nomon". (I believe in you Mother) Clarke nodded with a smile and turned away before she could let the tears fall.

The two warriors walked into the Pit and the exits closed. People were calling for a fight between the two Commanders and a fight, they would give one

Octavia pulled her sword out, her expression was a mix of rage and sorrow. It confused Clarke but she brushed it out of her mind and unsheathed her two swords from her back. The crowd was roaring in anticipation. Most were yelling "BLOODREINA" in excitement.

Octavia yelled in rage and charged at Clarke. Clarke parried her attack, sidestepped and slashed her in the back. Octavia grunted in pain. She turned around and looked at her opponent walked over and the two commanders clashed with their swords. Octavia was stronger but Clarke was faster. The two separated after the struggle and Clarke avoided and deflected attacks from Octavia.

Clarke and Octavia matched against each other, blow to blow. The crowd found it unbelievable. It looked like the two commanders were almost dancing around each other, neither side wavering. Fortunately, Clarke has an edge with her two swords. She had managed to deal in a few good slashes in her left side while avoiding Octavia's sword. Clarke then slashed her right side with her left sword and hit Octavia in the face with the hilt of her right sword and sent a powerful kick in the chest. Octavia staggered back a few steps and it sent the crowd into shock. No one has been able to survive this long against Bloodreina. Octavia gave an cruel smile and the two warriors clashed again.

Madi was clinging onto Bellamy like a child wanting her Uncle to assure her that everything was going to be okay. The child had known more then anyone that Clarke was actually a great fighter (she trained her, after all) but this was Skairipa. The warrior who conquered the Conclave. The worst part was not being able to tell who was winning. Bellamy tries his hardest to help her but this was probably the scariest thing that he had ever witnessed in his life. Indra still had a stoic expression on her face but her eyes didn't lie.

The battle continued, Clarke lost her right sword as it clattered to the ground and she received a few slashes in the side. The pain hit her like a brick but she shoved it down and sidestepped, avoided a deadly attack from Octavia and slashed her chest with her left sword and she then hit her face with her right elbow and kicked her in her bleeding chest. The force sent Octavia towards the wall and she groaned in pain. The crowd that was chanting 'Bloodreina' stopped all of a sudden. Clarke grunted in pain as she looked down at the hits she took from her side. She was lucky that they weren't deep. It simply grazed her.

"You're better then I expected, Clarke". Octavia grunted in pain at the cut near the chest.

Clarke twirled around her sword with her eyes trained on the woman that was once her friend.

"But you're holding back. Stop being a coward! The only way you win is if you kill me!". Octavia snarls as she assaults Clarke. Octavia was faster then expected but Clarke parries and pushes with her sword but Octavia was very strong. Clarke could feel Octavia's sword touching her left cheek. Clarke gritted her teeth and mentally screamed in pain as she received a nasty cut on her cheek. Octavia then hit Clarke in the face with her sword hilt and gave a powerful kick in Clarke's stomach and she was pushed into the wall.

Clarke groaned in pain and for a moment, she glanced at Bellamy, Indra, and Madi. Indra had a stoic expression on her face but her eyes told Clarke everything she needed to know.  Bellamy looked scared and had tears in his eyes. He wanted so badly to stop the fight but he knew this was out of his control. He mouthed these words to her,
"You can do this".

Monty was struggling to not look away. He had seen too many friends die. Harper tried her hardest to comfort Madi but she wasn't sure if she was helping much. She wasn't Clarke. Monty was silently praying for Clarke to get up, hating himself for being so angry with her over the list, even if it was six years ago. Madi looked so terrified with tears rolling down her cheeks but she took a deep breath and refused to break down. Clarke mentally smiled. She was proud of her daughter's bravery to stay calm in this horrible situation. Madi wanted to scream but she mouthed the words that Clarke needed to hear,

"Your fight is not over". Clarke smiled and winked at her. She summoned her strength and pushed all of her pain aside.

"I did not survive all of this just to die in some gladiator arena"! Clarke mentally shouted in her head.

"No. You did not, Klark. Get knocked down, Get back up". Clarke's eyes widened at the voice in her head. A voice she knew all too well.

"Lexa"? Clarke thought in her mind.

"I told you I'd always be with you Klark, though I wished these were better circumstances". Clarke stopped herself from laughing and crying tears of joy. It's been so long since hearing the voice of the woman she loved and still loves.

"You can do this Klark. She's stronger but you're faster. Let her tire herself out and do whatever it takes to win. Madi's waiting for you". Lexa's words of encouragement had helped strengthen Clarke's resolve to finish this.

"Come back to die, Wanheda"! Bloodreina taunted Clarke.

Clarke picked up her sword got into a fighting stance,

"I will die Octavia but not tonight and not in here". Clarke promised as she continued her fight.

Octavia snarled and charged at Clarke with the intent to kill but Clarke was faster. She deflected and sidestepped her way out of Octavia's grasp, looking for an opening to strike. Octavia was incredibly fast at first. Clarke was only slightly faster. However, she realized after a few minutes that Octavia was slowing down. She wasn't slowing too much but enough for Clarke to gain the upper hand. Clarke advanced forward and attacked faster and faster. She could feel by Octavia's heavy breathing that she was getting more desperate. Clarke sidestepped another strike and slashed at right cheek and dodged another strike and slashed at her right knee. Octavia grunted in response to the pain but everyone saw the blood dripping off the deep cut she received from her face. The crowd was completely silent at witnessing this event: Wanheda made Bloodreina bleed.

Octavia didn't waste a second, she used her good leg and swung her most powerful strike against Clarke. She parried at last minute. Both of their swords were locked against each other. Both sides were struggling to overpower the other. Octavia was using all her strength to bring down Clarke, determined to end this.
However, Clarke was just as determined. In a desperate move, Clarke put her right hand on Octavia's sword and used all her strength to push it towards Octavia. She felt her black blood falling on the floor but she ignored the pain and continued to fight. It took everything she had but with one push, Clarke shoved the hilt of Octavia's sword right into her face. Clarke reacted fast and disarmed Octavia of her sword and hit her again. Octavia fell to the ground with the blows that she took. She was disoriented and Clarke had both swords in her hand. She didn't waste any time. It was now or never.
She placed both swords right up to Octavia's neck. Their sharp tips were grazing her throat while Clarke stepped on her chest, putting all her strength into make sure she stayed down.

"Don't make me do this Octavia". Clarke gritted her teeth as she said this to the fallen dictator.

The crowd that was silent had started chanting out one name: "WANHEDA"!

"It is your choice, Wanheda". A voice ran out amongst the crowd.

Clarke looked up and saw Indra's daughter, Gaia. She then said,

"Will you choose Jus Drein Jus Daun (Blood must have Blood)"? Gaia asked.

Octavia wanted to scream in rage but Clarke kept her down. Clarke noticed Bellamy looking at her and suddenly, she knew what she had to do.

"No, Bloodreina ste ai honon gon wor"! (No, Bloodreina is my prisoner of war) Clarke yelled as loud as she could.

Clarke continued, "She will be imprisoned until I say otherwise! Anyone that has a problem with it will suffer the same fate"! Clarke then knocked Octavia unconscious with the hilt of her blade.

Bellamy sighed in relief, knowing that his sister and his best friend both survived tonight was enough for him. Indra sighed in relief in witnessing that no one had to die tonight and that Lexa was right in believing in Clarke. Monty and Harper sighed in relief and smiled at there crazy friend. Madi was crying tears of joy. Despite the very bad situation, Her mother figure defied the odds and won the fight. She wanted so badly to hugged her to death but she decided to patiently wait until Clarke exits the arena.

Indra walked over to handle Octavia,

"Lock her up. I'll deal with her later". Clarke said and Indra nodded and said,

Indra nodded and walked away with the fallen Red Queen.

Clarke dropped Octavia's sword and picked up her other one that she dropped. She placed both weapons on the holsters on her back. She left the arena and she looked at Gaia.
"You did well today Wanheda but you should tend to your injuries and rest". Gaia said and Clarke nodded.

Gaia continued, "I will help you solve the problem with Eligius but you need to heal first". Clarke held out her arm and Gaia grasped it as way of showing respect. Clarke said, "Thank you". Gaia nodded as they let go and Clarke walked past, looking for her daughter.

Clarke was definitely feeling all the aching pain that came from the fight but she pushed it away when she finally saw Madi and Bellamy. She smiled when Madi started running towards her. Clarke decided to kneel down and lay out her arms, preparing for the hug. The little girl launched herself in Clarke's arms. Clarke pushed the pain she felt away and put her child first. The little girl was crying so hard and Clarke felt terrible for putting her kid through this whole mess.

"Clarke! I was so worried that you'd... That I lose..." Madi was so overwhelmed so she continued crying while Clarke was rubbing her back to calm her down.

"Shhh... It's okay Madi. I'm here. You're not losing me". Clarke whispered in her ear as she let the poor girl let out all of her tears.

"But you could've... You almost" Madi whispered.

Clarke looked at her daughter in the eyes and said, "Madi look at me". The young teenage girl looked at Clarke. Her eyes were heavy with tears.

Clarke says with absolute determination in her voice as she was stroking her cheek, "You're not losing me because I only die when I allow it. Understand"? Madi finally smiled and Clarke smiled as well. They wrapped themselves around each other like they were each other's lifeline.

"Damn right". Bellamy thought as he was watching them and for the first time, he saw just how special Madi was to Clarke.

"I wish I knew what happened during those six years Clarke" Bellamy thought in his head.

As Clarke and Madi separated, Clarke rubbed Madi's face of tears while Madi laughed like she was younger then she was.

Clarke went over to Bellamy and they both hugged each other. Suddenly, Bellamy's worries went away.

Bellamy took a deep breath and muttered, "You are truly crazy Griffin". Clarke laughed in response and replied back,

"You're just getting that now". 

"I'm glad you're okay". Bellamy muttered and Clarke replied, "Me too".

Bellamy added, "Thank you for sparing my sister". Clarke nodded and replied,

"I was hoping I could. I was hoping I wouldn't have to tear apart your family". Clarke muttered.

Bellamy grabbed Clarke's shoulder and said, "Hey, you are my family too Clarke. You and Madi". Clarke smiled and said,

"Thank you".

Bellamy looked at Clarke's injuries from the arena and shuddered. He hated seeing that.

"You should tend to your wounds and rest Clarke. You're gonna need it". Clarke snorted and said back,

"I think what I need is a vacation". Bellamy chuckled,

"We'll get there soon Griffin". Clarke smiled and said,

"I hope so". Clarke then looked at Madi and said, "C'mon Natblida, help me patch myself up".

Madi nodded gratefully and she followed Clarke and went into Heda's room to clean up.

Bellamy was finally able to get some rest from this horrible ordeal. At least, everything went okay in the end. He'll have to talk to Octavia and see if his little sister is still in there.

"Thank god that was over". Monty said as he and Harper came over. Bellamy chuckled at today's events.

"I'll get back on the Algae Farm. With luck, we'll manage to avoid war altogether now". Bellamy nodded and the young couple left afterwards.

Suddenly, he heard a voice come out of his radio. He dug it out and adjusted the channel,

"Blake! Are you there"? A voice he knew too well came out.

"Murphy"? Bellamy asked in astonishment. He hadn't heard from Murphy since touching down to Earth.

"About fucking time Blake! We're fine man. I was trying to tell you that Diyoza's taken care of". The cockroach said back.

Bellamy's eyes widened at what he heard. He took a deep breath and asked the only thing he could ask,

"What the hell are you talking about"?