Hey guys. I just wanted to tell you that this is my first fan fiction ever. It took me a long time to figure out what I wanted to write. I knew I wanted to write a Clexa fanfic, but I wanted to write something that no one would think of. And, I finally did just that. I am a die hard Clexa fan so I was kind of angry with myself for writing this. But, at the same time I was excited, because this will be some major s**t that Clarke and Lexa have to get over. I hope you guys enjoy this. Please feel free to PM and review your thoughts. I would greatly appreciate it.

Chapter 1: 1 Month After The Mountain

"I bare it so they don't have to"

She looked around at all of the bodies. Some were on the floor, others were in chairs with their heads on the table. Pained expressions on there face. Red angry blotches covered every inch of there bodies. She saw movement out of the corner of her eye. She looked towards the movement. She watched in horror as she saw a child get up and walk over to her.

"This is your fault. You did this to me," he said as he went to grab her.

She screamed as she pulled away from him and turned to run. She got little more then two steps, when she stopped. She stood frozen in fear, as she watched everyone that she burned, get up and walked towards her.

"Clarke!," they all screamed as they approached her.

"Klark. Klark wake up," she heard someone scream as she was shaken. She awoke in a tight embrace. Still terrified, she struggled trying to brake free. "Shhhh. Klark, you are safe. I have you."

Her mind still in a fog, she frantically tried to remember where she was. That's when it hit her. "Nia?"

"I'm here Klark. It was just a bad dream," Nia said as she ran her hand through Clarke's hair. Nia smiled as she felt Clarke relax into her. When Clarke realized what she was doing, she tensed up and started to move. She stopped when she felt Nia tighten her grip just a bit. "No, Klark, it is okay. If you feel comfortable I will hold you as long as you want me too."

"Are you sure. I don't wish to intrude. I mean, you've done so much for me already. I was close to death when you found me. And you took me in, fed me, gave me clothes and put me in a room next to your's in your mansion. I just, what I mean to say is, why are you being so nice to me?"

Nia shifted herself to lean against the wall and pulled Clarke closer to her, letting Clarke rest her head on her shoulder. "What can I say. I have a weakness for a pretty face."

"No, Nia. Please, I'm being serious. I wan to know. I need to know."

"I heard the story of how you defeated the mountain. I was on my way to the mountain when we stumbled upon you. I knew who you were the moment I laid eyes on you. I seen how broken you were. So, I chose to believe the story. But, looking at you reminded me of my first kill and how it felt. I just thought that I could help you," she said. Clarke watched as she went back in time as she spoke.

"I don't want to be rude. But, how can I really trust you?" She watched Nia's reaction. Nia came back to the present, and looked at Clarke. "I heard what you did to Costia, because she was close to Lexa. How do I know your not going to do the same with me?"

Nia held Clarke's steady gaze as she answered. "If I wanted you dead Klark, you would be right now. I did not think that you were that close to Lexa, because of what she did to you.

And, even if you were close, I could imagine your pain due to the betrayal." Nia watched as she sparked Clarke's curiosity, so she continued to talk. "There is more to the story of what happened to Costia, then you think. I was still young when Lexa became the commander. Her mother and I used to be very close. That was until Lexa became the commander. A lot of my people didn't think it was wise when a 16 year old took command. They opposed her, it got worse when she tried to form the coalition. So they attacked her village, essentially killing her mother and father. I didn't know at the time what was happening. My brother was in the group. I found out later, after it was too late to stop it. I was also informed that Lexa had killed all of the warriors, but took my brother to torture him into giving her information on me. That is the reason why I took Kostia, I just wanted to get my brother back. He was the only family I had left. When I found out that she killed him, I did the same to Costia," Nia said with a pained expression.

"I had no clue that she did that," Clarke said with a surprised expression. "She never told me that part," her surprised turned to betrayal and pain. "There's a lot of things I don't know about Lexa," she spat the words out, her face scrunched up in disgust.

"I know how you feel Klark. I've been there trust me. I've know Lexa since she was a baby. But, right now, you need your rest," Nia said as she started to move out of the bed. She stopped when she felt a hand hold her arm. She smiled to herself, but quickly covered it before turning around to face Clarke.

"Can you please stay with me tonight? I don't want to be alone right now," she said with a pleading expression.

"If that is what you wish Klark," Nia said as she laid back on the bed. When she settled, Clarke came up next to her, and placed her head on Nia's shoulder. Nia lifted her arm around Clarke, and pulled her into her side. Clarke rested her head on Nia's chest as she placed her arm around Nia's middle. Within minutes, she drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, she rolled over to find her bed empty. She woke up, and looked around.

"Nia," she called out. When she got no reply, she shifted into a siting position as she leaned against the wall. When she looked down, she noticed the piece of paper lying on the pillow next to her. She reached over and grabbed it. She unfolded it, and started reading it.

Dear Clarke,

I'm sorry to leave before you woke up. I had some business to attend to. I took the liberty to have my people prepare breakfast for you. As well as have them bring it to your room. I left one of my favorite people waiting outside your door to show you around the city. I have a feeling you will like what you see. If you find anything you like at the market, feel free to buy it. I left money for you with the guard that I assigned to you.

Your's truly

Nia

Nia was sitting in her thrown waiting for her most trusted warrior. She heard a knock on her door, then the door opened to reveal Roan, the queen's trusted warrior.

"You called for me, my Queen," he said as he walked into the room.

"Yes, Roan. I wanted to update you on my progress with the Sky Girl," she said with a wicked smile on her face. He nodded to show he was listening. "I told her the story about Kostia. As I predicted, our Heda has not told her the full story. She was taken by surprise with this new information. Which in turn, has caused her to trust me, and have more hatred towards her dear Heda," she said with pure excitement in her voice. She got up from her throw and made her way over to a table with drinks on it. "If things keep going like this, she will be on our side, and ready to do our bidding. I just have to keep playing my part," she said as she poured herself some water.

"That is good, my Queen. But, I must warn you. You must be careful while dealing with this Sky Girl. She is dangerous. She took down the mountain without any help from Heda. She might just turn on us. I don't want anything to happen to you," he said as he watched Nia stroll over to him.

"This is why I trust you completely, Roan. You have always looked out for me. But, I can handle the sky girl. And, pretty soon, Heda will be the one that will fear the Sky Girl," Nia said with a smile.