Summary: Alexander gets jealous when he thinks Hephaistion seems just a bit too interested in the Persian slave boy Bagoas, and gets himself into big trouble with his lover.
Author's notes: This story gives a different view on how Bagoas came into Alexander's and Hephaistion's life. I take some liberties every now and then, either because I don't know the historical facts, or because it fits the story. Hope you like the idea, please review!
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They moved like snakes. They filled the whole room with a hissing, the sound of their scales as they restlessly slid over each other, their eyes fixed securely on their preys, even if they tried not to show it. Alexander warily walked further into the large, richly decorated chamber, his generals right behind him. He knew that for them it was even harder to resist the deceiving sight in front of them. They all stared at the women, some with awe in their gazes, some with simply lust shining out of their gleaming eyes. Contempt showed on Alexander's face as he came to a halt and took in the whole room. No wonder this king was overthrown so easily, one who was led by so much lust.
He was about announce his claim on this room and everyone in it, as his eye caught Hephaistion, staring just as hungrily into the crowd as his other generals. With surprise he followed his lover's gaze, and found them securely locked on the eyes of a black-haired boy.
The beautiful Persian boy looked like a rabbit in this room, a rabbit trying very hard to keep up his composure as the snakes moved around him, stroking his bare chest and whispering silent threats in his ears. Alexander saw his lips part as in a gasp, as one hunched over his shoulder and followed his gaze to Hephaistion, who was still staring at him. Was it that easy?
He pursed his lips and his eyes became dark. Everyone in this room was his. The women, the generals, the slave boy. This palace, the city, all the people in it, all belonged to him. All except for one.
