Connected Thoughts

(Friendship)

(Alternates from Xena to Gabrielle...Xena is first)

DISCLAIMER:I in no way own Hercules/Xena characters


*She doesn't realize how much she's done for me.

**I hope I'm not a burden to her.

*She has shown me the way that was lost for so long.

**There's so much good in her heart.

*I know I need to show more affection toward her, so she can see how much I really do care.

**I try so hard to let her know I care.

*There was something special in those eyes when we met; I'm lucky to have shared in her wisdom.

**I was in awe the moment I met her, and to this day, still am.

*She's so open with her feelings; I wish I were strong enough to do the same....someday.

**She can be so hard at times; it's difficult to understand her, but I follow my heart.

*Without her, I simply could not live.

**I don't know how I'd ever live without her.

*I know she's in great danger being my friend, that's why I must always keep her safe from harm.

**I trust her with my life, and should something happen to me, I would never regret my choice to join her.

*She risks her life every day to be with me; I've never known such friendship and sacrifice.

**I admire her so much; her courage.

*I admire her so much; her courage.

**She's so beautiful; inside and out, heart and soul.

*She is such a beautiful person.

**Does she know....it wouldn't be so hard for her to live with her past if she did...

*I feel so guilty, like I'm taking her chance at a good life away. She has so much potential for great things. Why does she stay?

**I feel like I'm holding her back; that she can't be herself. She worries about me so.

*The lessons she has taught me are beyond priceless; she saved my soul; redeemed me.

**We've been through so much together.

*Through good and bad, we'll always be in it together.

**She taught me about real life; how to handle it and how to use my mind. Something I could never learn in Potedia.

*It's strange how and why the Fates choose to cross the paths of seemingly different people.

**We were destined to meet from the beginning.

*I'm afraid of my past, as is she; but I'll never return to it now that I have her on my side.

**I'm afraid her past will one day appeal to her again; the dark side take hold.

*I hope she knows there's no need to worry; those days are over, and with her help, I'm making up for them now.

**My heart is so full.

*If I ever lost her, I'd die; my heart is bursting with pure feelings I haven't felt since I was a child.

**I know we'll be together forever.

*Together forever. Our souls are one.

**If I could only tell her.

*If I could only tell her.

**Imagine, me of all people, not being able to tell someone how I feel.

*A brave warrior too cowardly to tell my best friend what she means to me.

**I love her.

*....That I love her.


***Next to a crackling fire, Gabrielle appeared and sat softly next to Xena, placing a small hand on her friends strong shoulder. "Xena," she said, looking upon her with loving eyes, "can we talk?" Xena smiled faintly, blue eyes blazing as brightly as the fire and answered, "Yes, let's talk." Xena grasped Gabrielle's hand and as the night passed, their thoughts became more than trapped words.***