Barricade- John Murphy

Chapter 43

Season 3

Episode 3:
Ye Who Enter Here

After talking with Lexa about what happened, she told me I needed to get dressed. She also told Murphy he needed to get dressed as well. Which was when I realized he had been in the clothes he trains in the whole time. I wash my hair quickly, and get dressed while it dries. I was glad my hair dried fast. I work through doing intricate braids through my hair. Lexa told me to try something fancy or new with my hair, to make it different for tonight.

I slide on the dress that had been left on the bed, sliding my boots back on. I don't care if this was a dress, my boots were the go-to shoes. I do my paint and turn to Murphy as I finish. "You... I have no words. Goddess you look amazing." He says gently grabbing my hand in his. I smile up at him and kiss his cheek. "We should go. Everyone should be there." I say softly. He nods and leads me out of our room.

We walk down the hall quietly, and as we round the corner the guards at the door push it open for us. We walk in and up to Lexa, who was also dressed differently. She also had on a nice dress, and did not have her typical war paint. She motions beside her and I move standing next to her, Murphy standing just behind me. I see a brunette man sink down and kneel, bowing his head. I hide my glare as I recognize him. 

Everyone follows suit, kneeling before us both. "Hail warriors of the twelve clans." Lexa speaks. "Hail commander of the blood." They all reply. "Rise." She says simply. They all stand up looking at us. "We welcome Skaikru to our halls. In the spirit of friendship and harmony. And we welcome Artemis Kom Skaikru, legendary Wanheda, Mountain Slayer." She says looking over at me. 

My eyes flick to hers and we share a hidden proud look. "The reason for the summit has changed. We are not here to negotiate a treaty with Skaikru." She announces. I feel confused looks being thrown at me, but keep my face blank. "But rather to initiate them into the coalition." She says. Quickly, voices raise, clearly disagreeing with this idea.

"To symbolize this union, the leader of Skaikru must bare our mark." She says, glancing over at me. I flick my eyes to Marcus, then back to her and she gets my idea. I look over at Marcus who was looking at me. I nod at him, and he seems to catch on as well. "Present your arm." Lexa tells him nodding behind him. He turns, one of the grounders holding the branding iron. As the mark is given to him, the radio on Bellamys hip crackles. 

"Bellamy. Bellamy come in. I need to talk to Arty." I hear Ravens voice. Bellamy looks up to me as he grabs the radio. "Didn't I tell you to turn that off for this?" Marcus asks him. "She's right here Raven. What's going on?" He asks her. "Someone attacked Mount Weather. It was a man dressed as a grounder." She says and Bellamy pauses, looking at me shocked. I cross the room taking the radio from him. "Raven, tell me exactly what happened? And what the man looked like." I tell her.

"Arty it's gone. They blew it up. Mount Weather is gone. It was a man, older than us. He had the paint like you do, but there were scars on his face." She says sniffling. "How many people did we lose?" I ask her. "Everyone that was there. Me, Sinclair, and Pike are the only ones left. I'm sorry." She cries through the radio. "I told him to get everyone out of that Mountain hours ago! Stupid man, never fucking listens." I rant in Italian, not noticing the looks I'm getting. "English" Lexa calls. "I'm angry. I told him they shouldn't have been there. Hours ago." I tell her and she nods.

"Raven, get back to Arkadia. Tell Abby what happened. I'll be back as soon as I can. Apparently no one can listen if I'm not physically there." I mutter annoyed. I give Bellamy his radio back and turn. "Would you like to confess to your crimes now? Or should I torture it out of you, and show everyone here EXACTLY why I earned my title." I glare at the man from Azgeda. Not the one who tried to kill me though. 

"The Ice Nation did what Lexa was to weak to do." He says pacing forward. She glares at him, seething with anger. "This, is an act of war. Sentries, arrest the Ice Nation delegation!" She snaps. They surge forward grabbing him and dragging him out. "And the prince." I call and the man gives me a look as he's walked out. "We need to get home. If they attacked the Mountain, Arkadia could be next." Bellamy says to Marcus who nods.

"Go. Marshall your forces. We'll avenge this together." Lexa tells them. "Sorella.." I say softly. "First thing tomorrow you will go, but we need an ambassador from your people here." She tells me and I nod. "Dad." I call walking over to him. "First thing you do, when you get back? Arrest Pike. Cause if I get back and see him wandering free? No one will like me." I tell him. "I'll make sure he's locked up tight. And I will kick anyone's ass who tries to get him out." Octavia and Bellamy tell me.

"Good. I'll be there soon. Stay safe." I tell them and they both nod kissing my head and cheek. "You be safe too Best Friend." Nate tells me coming over. "I will. Tell the other two idiots to stay safe." I smile up at him. He nods and they all turn leaving quickly. "Go change. We're going to be busy." Lexa tells me. I nod and leave the room, Murphy following close behind. 

I change quickly and fix my paint. "Stupid fucking people. Don't fucking listen." I mumble as I get changed. "Hey. Hey. Take a second here. Breath." Murphy says grabbing my hands. "So many of the people who died, probably had families at camp. But because of Azgeda, they're gone now. These people don't get to just, destroy our lives and get away with it." I rant at him.

"And they won't. You won't let them and neither will Lexa." He tells me soflty. "She can't just betray one clan. It would break the coalition. And as we stood side-by-side, I can't either." I say softly. "You'll find a way to get your justice again. For all of us." He says kissing my cheek. I nod taking a deep breath. "Better?" He asks and I nod. "Much." I say and he smiles leading me back out.