the air in the command tent was tense, the flickering light of the torches casting long shadows over the map spread on the table.

“We have to go after her,”

you said firmly, your hands gripping the edge of the table.

lexa stood across from you, arms crossed.

“This rogue faction does not care for alliances. They will kill anyone who enters their territory unprepared.”

bellamy slammed a fist on the table.

„Then why are we just standing here? Raven’s out there, and you’re worried about strategy?”

lexa‘s gaze didn’t waver.

“If we act recklessly, we lose more lives. You know this.”

“Enough,”

you snapped, your voice cutting through the tension. You turned to Lexa.

“You said you’d stand by us. Prove it.”

lexa studied you for a moment, then nodded.

“I will lead the mission myself.”

the rescue team moved swiftly through the forest, their steps silent but purposeful. You walked beside Lexa, your heart pounding as you neared the rogue faction’s camp.

when you arrived, you found raven tied to a post, bruised but alive. lexa motioned for the group to stay back as she approached the guards. Her commanding presence was enough to make them hesitate, but when one drew a blade, lexa struck with lethal precision.

the fight was brief but brutal. You and Bellamy rushed to Raven as soon as it was over.

“About time,”

raven muttered, her voice weak but full of relief.

lexa approached, wiping blood from her blade.

“You are safe now.”

raven looked up at her, then at you.

“Guess the Commander’s not all bad.”

bellamy grudgingly nodded.

“She’s got her moments.”

you glanced at lexa, your chest tightening.

“Thank you.”

lexa met your gaze, a faint smile touching her lips.

“I keep my promises.”