Too Precious
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Status: Incomplete
Category: Drama/Romance
Rating: R/NC-17
Content Warning: Language, violence and sexual content.
Summary: When Hector must go off to war he takes a woman, a concubine.
Author's Note: I want to take a stab at a Hector centric fic and so I'm going to take one of my own challenges, #38, which I haven't posted on my website as of 10/12/04 but will be soon. Back in the days of Troy it wasn't uncommon for a married man to take on a concubine in case his wife were not able to serve him. So if this type of subject upsets you do not read any further, you have been warned and I will not taken responsibility for someone's inaction to read proper warnings.
Pairing: Hector/Other, Hector/Andromache
Disclaimer: The characters of "Troy" do not belong to me. So DO NOT sue me!
Chapter 1
"I wonder if it's true?"
"What?"
Rhea looked to see if anyone were listening. "The rumors, about Prince Hector. I heard he was taking on a concubine, " she whispered. To be heard talking in the manner they were could earn them a stern punishment.
Malva gaped at Rhea surprised, "Who? Does the Princess know of this?"
Rhea merely nodded, "Of course she does. It is not uncommon for men of the royal family to take on a concubine during times of war. If he does leave for war and is away for some time he would most certainly need to be served."
Malva looked around anxiously, "I…I wonder whom he will take?"
Thera listened absent mindedly to her fellow friends and servants. She rarely engaged in their daily ramblings but she did listen. Their lives were nothing but servitude and this was their way of getting away, so do speak. She remembered the year before, when Prince Hector's engagement to Princess Andromache had been announced. All the female servants of the house wept. She smiled faintly at the memory. She herself was happy he found a woman to share his life with. He was one of the most handsome and generous men she had ever met. On many occasions she had the honor and pleasure of serving him. Not once had he treated her or any of the female servants badly. He treated them with respect, as ladies.
Even though he treated her respectfully his mere presence intimidated her. She was still afraid of him no matter how good he treated her. He was the future King of Troy and that alone would make any woman tremble with fear, and pleasure.
"Thera?"
Thera looked up from her weaving, "Yes?"
"Haven't you heard a word I've said, " Rhea asked.
Thera raised an eyebrow slightly and went back to weaving, "I'm sure I did not miss anything I will not also hear tomorrow."
"You never partake in our discussions, why not?" Rhea asked curiously.
Thera tilted her head as she continued to weave, "Because most of the time your discussions are completely infactual and are nothing more than maidens whom have caught the attention of a ranking soldier."
"Are you making fun?" Rhea smiled teasingly.
Thera looked up briefly, "Never." Then turned her attention back to her weaving.
Rhea repositioned herself to face Thera. "Come on I know you were listening. Whom do you think he will choose?" she asked.
"I'm sure if he had a true choice he would choose his own wife, " Thera admitted.
Rhea rolled her eyes, "The purpose of a concubine Thera is to serve a married or unmarried man sexually."
"I know what it means Rhea and my point is that Prince Hector doesn't seem to be the type to take a concubine freely, " Thera explained.
"What are you saying?" Malva interrupted.
Thera sighed, "Even if he were to take on a concubine he would merely have her for appearance. He loves his wife too much to bond with another woman in such a close manner."
It was Rhea's turn to roll her eyes, "He is a man Thera and his impulses will always win in the end."
Thera stopped and met Rhea's eyes boldly, "Are you saying he would rape a woman?"
"No…merely persuade, " Rhea reaffirmed. "Not that he would need to do much persuading."
"You are terrible, " Thera declared going back to her weaving.
"I have to agree with Thera Rhea. Prince Hector has always treated us with respect, " Malva agreed.
Rhea held up her hands in defense, "I am not saying he would do otherwise just stating he is only male. A very attractive male at that."
Thera shook her head without looking up. There was a moment of silence until Rhea decided to speak up again. "Do you know what else I heard?" she stated looking between her two best friends. When neither spoke she sighed.
"What else did you hear Rhea?" Thera asked in a regretful tone.
Rhea once again looked around to make sure no one was listening. "I heard that Princess Andromache would pick, " she voiced.
"No!" Malva whispered loudly.
Rhea held a finger to her lips to silence her friend. "Supposedly it was her idea for him to take one, " she added.
"Where do you hear such things?" Thera asked tiredly. She knew she shouldn't have gotten into the conversation but it was too late to back out now.
"I overheard the King and Prince Hector himself, " Rhea told proudly.
"You were eavesdropping on the King?" Malva asked surprised.
Rhea nodded then looked to Thera, "Which leads me to believe that our quiet friend Thera here isn't as innocent as she seems."
"If you are insinuating that I eavesdrop on the King and Prince's conversations you are sadly mistaken Rhea, " Thera defended herself.
"Then how would you know he was against taking on a concubine?" Rhea challenged.
Malva looked between her two best friends.
Thera stopped her weaving and looked to Rhea, "I will admit to hearing such conversations but it isn't his words that tell me he isn't willing. It is his actions…his expressions. He doesn't wish to betray his love for his wife."
"It doesn't matter anyway. None of us would be picked…would we?" Malva stated.
"You never know, " Rhea said looking to Malva.
Thera didn't say anything as she started her weaving once again. The conversation was starting to upset her, they always did. The moment Rhea started to talk she knew she should have excused herself but for some odd reason she had not.
"I must be going, " Rhea stated as she stood and brushed herself off. "I must attend to Prince Paris."
Thera smiled, "I'm sure you do attend to the young Prince."
Rhea merely smiled and walked away leaving her two friends alone. Malva watched as Rhea left and scooted closer to Thera.
"Thera?" Malva said timidly.
"Hmm?"
"Who do you think the Princess would pick?"
Thera considered it for a moment, "I don't know Malva, but I can assure you it wouldn't be Rhea."
Malva smiled, "I agree, Rhea is far too vigorous for her own good. I think that is why Prince Paris enjoys her company so much."
"There are very much alike, " Thera voiced before she could stop herself.
"Yes, " Malva agreed.
They sat in silence for a few moments then it was Malva's turn to stand. "I myself must be going. Lady Briseis will be returning from the Temple of Apollo soon, " she gave her friend a kiss on the top of the head and made her way from the servants quarters.
Thera was now alone to reminisce in her own thoughts. Who would the Princess or Prince pick? The question plagued her for an odd reason. She continued her weaving as she thought of the possible candidates. She had been around the couple enough to know that they would both have to agree on whoever it was. There were many servants to choose from and it was difficult to imagine whom it could be.
Before she knew it hours had passed and she was nearly done with her project.
"Thera?"
She quickly looked over her shoulder to see Sabe the Kings personal servant standing in the doorway.
"Princess Andromache wishes to speak with you."
Please let me know what you think. This is the only chapter of this I have written. First I want to see if anyone would like to see more. If you have any ideas, suggestions, questions etc…please don't hesitate to ask. This is my first story with Hector being a major character and I would like to do a great job. Please read and review, thanks!
On another note, I have not forgotten about my other Troy story "Unforeseen" I'm still in the progress of writing chapter fourteen and I'm very close to being done. I could post it now but I feel the chapter is too short and incomplete so I'm going to write a bit more before I post more.