Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I would love to own Rhade…but even Hercules is out of the picture so I'll just have to stick with the picture I use as a backround on my computer. I other words I own nothing.
Summary: A stranger challenges Rhade to go one week without whiskey or women so he takes a job with Beka, Rafe shows up with a daughter, and Dylan and Harper get girlfriends. This takes place in season five after the "Moonlight Becomes You."
Ramblings: Okay I know I have other stories going but I couldn't help but want to get this one up. Maybe it'll help make up for my lack of work on Jenny. Anyway enjoy.
THE CHALLENGE
Chapter 1
Rhade was lying on his bed staring into the blackness around him when he noticed a woman sitting next to him. He couldn't who she was; it was to dark. All he could see was a faint outline. They were silent for a while before she spoke.
"You can't do everything."
"I never said I could."
"You act like it."
"What's wrong with that?"
"You won't let anyone help."
"I don't need help."
"Yes you do."
"No I don't."
"Yes you do."
"Leave me alone."
"No."
"Why?"
"You need help."
"I do not."
"Then why are you pushing me away?"
"I don't need help."
"Yes you do."
"No I don't."
"Why are you always drunk?"
"It helps."
"How does it help better than a person can?"
"It isn't always saying its right."
"You know I am."
"I don't need help."
"Prove it. Go a week without getting drunk."
Rhade heisted for a minute but then decided that he had nothing to lose, "fine."
"And without having sex with a different woman every night."
"Why do you care?"
"Because I just do."
"How will you know?"
"Trust me, I have my ways."
"What'll I get if I do this?"
"Do it and see."
"What'll you do if I don't?"
"Do you really want to know?"
"Yes."
"Then what makes you think that I'll tell you?"
"Why would you not?"
"Suspense."
"Whatever."
"Do we have a deal?"
"Who are you?"
"Someone who cares."
"Such as?"
"Someone you've wanted for a long time."
"Like?"
"Take my offer and find out."
"One week?"
"Yes."
"Fine."
"Here's something to remind you."
Smooth soft hands pressed Rhade to the bed as a female body covered his. Soft hair brushed across his face. Full soft lips briefly pressed against his. He tried to catch her scent but couldn't.
"You won't know me until I want you to," her breath was hot on his cheek. "Remember that I'll be watching at all times. I might even come by."
Rhade finally caught his breath from the kiss. "Who are you?"
A finger pressed against his lips. "No getting drunk and no sex, deal?"
"Please who are you?"
"Wait and see. Do we have a deal?"
"Yes."
ANDROMEDA ANDROMEDA ANDROMEDA ANDROMEDA
By the way this is a dream. Rhade talks to the 'woman' in his dreams. He doesn't find out who she is until the end of the week. Do you want to hazard a guess about who she is? Feel free to do so when you review. Tell me what ever you think even if you hate this.