An Alternative Universe: Troy
Summary:
What if there is no Helen? That the only reason why Troy-Greece has a war because of Agamemnon's greedy in power. And instead of Briseis, the one who captured is Paris, youngest prince of Troy. What will happen when he meets the valiant warrior Achilles? Add in the twist is Prince Hector, who is very protective with his younger brother. Is there any chance that love will happen between two people who are torn between their duty and their love for each other?
Warning: slash, AU
Pairing: Achilles/Paris
Disclaimer: not mine....
A/N: this is my first slash fic... and any mistakes please bear with me because English is not my first language... feedback is appreciated. Thanks a bunch for Lady Corinthian for the big help... yay I got now a beta reader. To all who offered thank you very much... you didn't know how much I appreciate your concerns... also with the tips and advice thank you.... to all of you who reviewed thank you!! and question will be answered later on... This chapter has been edited.... Hope you like it....
Chapter 1 "The attack of Greece"
"We are now nearing the territory of Troy, my king." said the servant behind the King. Agamemnon, King of all Greece, just nodded dismissively. "Well then, let the battle begin." he whispered once the servant was gone. At last, Troy would be his. He would not stop until the city was under his rule. And nothing would stop him from conquering Troy. Priam, stubborn old fool, had no idea what was coming.
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TROY...
While the bell was tolling, Prince Hector was running towards the chamber of meeting. He barged in and found himself in the middle of a discussion with his father, King Priam, his cousin Aurelius and their advisers.
"Father, what will we do? They have so many ships, too many." Hector asked as he looked around, looking for one face in particular.
"Apollo is with us, son, we will survive whatever Agamemnon does to us." Priam answered.
"Yes, my dear cousin, and we will fight the Greecian wolves." Hector's cousin Aurelius said. Like Hector, Aurelius was a man of war, and a great strategic planner. Hector smiled at his cousin's enthusiasm. Then his face became more serious when he finally worked out who was missing from the meeting hall...Paris. The youngest, and some said, the fairest of the Trojan princes. "Paris," he said the name softly at first, "Where is he?" No one answered. Hector turned, "Where is my brother?" he demanded of the servants, ignoring the faces of the advisers. The servants didn't budge, but it was clear they were frightened of the outburst that was bound to come. Hector had lost his patience.
"I said...where is Prince Paris? Are you all deaf? Where is he?" he barked.
"Cousin, calm down. Maybe he is in his chambers taking his rest." Aurelius said, trying to calm the prince.
It was the known fact in the kingdom of Troy how close the two princes were, the older would not settle down until he could see the young. Some said that when the two were a bit younger, they made a promise to each other, that they would protect each other. Prince Hector was more protective of Prince Paris than his own father. Because he just reasoned out that Paris was strong yet very sensitive and young that Paris needed someone who could shield him from anything.
Hector shook his head "He is not the type who can sleep during daytime, Aurelius, unless he is sick. Even then, you know my brother does not sleep save at night." He glared at the servants, waiting for answers, when a lady spoke up.
"My Prince, he's with your cousin Briseis." The prince nodded and turned his cousin, trying to remain pleasant, "And tell me, my cousin, where is your sister?" Aurelius said hesitantly, "She is at the temple of Apollo."
"What?! They re outside the walls of Troy?" Prince Hector asked, not pleased with the answer. Aurelius just nodded. Hector nodded, "Then I shall go and fetch him before the enemy reaches the temple." He turned away but stopped when he heard his father speak. To him,
"What of the battle, son?" Hector held up his hands and said, "Let Aurelius handle it, he is a fine warrior like me. But for now, I must follow Xandros." Then, Hector was gone to find his little brother.
"Very well then. While Hector goes to find Paris and Briseis, let's plan our strategy, Aurelius." The King said.
TEMPLE OF APOLLO...
"Stop distracting me Paris" Briseis said scolding her cousin. Paris gave an innocent shrug and turned away. He knew Briseis well enough that when she said stop, she meant just that. So, he went outside. Outside, he found so many ships but one of them had beached. He saw the thousands of sails and knew. Greeks! Agamemnon's coming! Soldiers in black armor were getting off the ships. Some of them were fighting with the Trojans and some of them were approaching the temple. Paris turned and ran back into the temple. He had to get Briseis out of the temple before the Greeks got to her.
"I said, stop distracting me." Briseis said sharply as he grabbed her by the shoulder.
"Briseis listen, there are thousands of Greek ships coming into the bay. Some have already landed, so I want you to go back to the palace and warn our people." He said.
"But what about you, Paris?" she asked, now afraid. He sighed, "I will stay here and fight, I have to. I am a prince of Troy and my duty is to protect the land and the people of Troy." He heard the enemy entering the temple and looked at his cousin.
He led her to the wall and pressed a section...three bricks moved revealing an opening, "Go, keep walking until the tunnel ends. You will find yourself behind the walls." Briseis now openly crying, but he could hear the Greeks, "Paris, no. You have to come with me. Please."
"No, I'm not coward, Briseis. I am a prince of Troy. Only worry about yourself and getting word to my father." Paris said as he kissed his cousin's forehead, "Now go," he shouted then Briseis obeyed.
He closed the hidden door and drew his sword. Enemies were now in the temple and they killed the priests. Paris came out of hiding and fought them, but he just didn't know that someone was there behind him. A blow to his head from behind knocked him unconscious, leaving Paris at the mercy of the Greeks. They decided to take him for a prisoner and carried him back to their camp.
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