Τροία: Mercy του Hector
Author's Notes
This is story is about of what could have happened if Patroclus never died and Hector had showed him mercy on the battle field. This is my first Troy fanfiction, so be very honest with your reviews and enjoy!
Chapter I
Achilles and Briseis awoke to the sounds of battle cries and the clashing of swords. Briseis started to get up, when Achilles pulled her back into his arms. "Let them have their war!" he said. Looking over her shoulder to look at Achilles, Briseis smiled . Achilles and Briseis then closed their eyes and drifted back into slumber and not caring for the battle taking place just outside the camp.
On the battle field. Patroclus led the men into battle. He was amazed how some Trojans dared not to come near him. His cousin reputation served him well. After all the Trojans and including Myrmidons did think he was Achilles. He took out many Trojans one by one with a quick swift of his blade, when he noticed that a Trojan was coming near to him, not showing any fear. Patroclus wondered who would dear to fight the might Achilles willing, when he saw the man's face, Prince Hector.
Patroclus and Prince Hector engaged in combat. Hector moving with deadly purpose, with his vast knowledge of the sword and Patroclus trying his best to counter his attacks. As Patroclus thought he would have affair chance of beating the Prince of Troy. Hector struck his sword in Patroclus' leg and Patroclus cried out in pain.
As they heard the cry of pain. The soldiers surrounding them stopped to see the battle between their countries greatest warriors unfold. Patroclus as he tried to regain his footing, he rushed Hector and Hector being quick on his feet, deflected Patroclus' attack and used his shield to deliver a forceful blow and push him back. The blow from shield, knocked the helmet of Patroclus' head and sent him down to the sand beneath them.
As Patroclus lied in the sand, Hector realized he had not been fighting Achilles, but a young boy, even younger than Paris or even Briseis. Hector did not want to kill one as young as he, but felt he must do what he must for Troy. Hector then put his sword against Patroclus' neck, ready to give his final blow, when he heard a cry.
"Please my lord! Do not kill the boy!" Eudoros pleaded with Hector, as the soldiers where all frozen in shock upon seeing Patroclus. "Please my lord, the boy should not even be here." Eudoros said, as continued to plead with Hector. Upon hearing Eudoros words, Hector moved his sword away from the boy and asked, "What is your name?" "Patroclus! I am the cousin of Achilles." Patroclus said proudly, as he began to rise to his feet. "Patroclus! I have decided to show you mercy. Go home; this is no place for someone as young as you."
Patroclus was about to speak when he felt a hand being placed on his shoulder. "Thank you Prince of Troy." Odysseus said appearing from behind Patroclus, as he held the boy's shoulder, telling him to be still. "Thank you for showing mercy to the boy. I am sure Achilles will be most grateful." "No gratitude is necessary. I believe there has been enough blood shed for one day." Hector said, as he and the remaining Trojans began to leave.
"Prince Hector!" Odysseus called. Hector turned to face the King of Ithaca. "Since you have done this for us. I wish to do something for you." "Nothing is needed to be done." Hector replied as he began to lead his men away again, when Odysseus called out, "Does the name "Briseis" hold any meaning to you". Hector then stopped dead in his tracks upon hearing the name of his beloved cousin, who was presumed dead, after the Greeks defiled Apollo's temple. "What do you know of her?" Hector replied, with the small hope that the cousin he loved so much as a sister was still alive. "She is being held in the camps." Odysseus replied. Hector could not help but feel a sense of joy and sadness at the same time. His cousin was alive, but was being held against her will by those animals.
Odysseus could see the emotions Hector felt all over his face. He was about to speak again, when Hector spoke angrily, "Do you know hold a Princess of Troy?" Odysseus could not speak upon hearing Hector's words. He had no knowledge of the girl's family, and surely neither did Agamemnon. But before Odysseus could full process this, Hector spoke again, "If you really wish to repay my kindness. You return her to Troy and to her family."
Without waiting for a reply, Hector led his men away and back to Troy. He had to tell his father and his family of his discoveries and what call of action to take next.