Author's Note: Okay, here's the second chapter to All Within My Hands, enjoy!

Chapter Two: An Open Position

Gabrielle shut off the van's engines, as well as the sounds of the music she'd been listening to, Metallica's St. Anger album, the music served as a way for Gabrielle to vent her anger without physically harming anyone. "Alright Joxer, you ready for this? Get the camera, here she is." Joxer went live as Gabrielle approached the dark haired woman, "Hi, Gabrielle Ulrich here with a Channel Five exclusive, legendary fashion designer Xena Frantic has just unveiled her new line. Miss Frantic, what do you have to say about this success?" Gabrielle put the microphone she held up to Xena's mouth, "Well, this is something that I've been slaving over for five years, this is as close to perfection as I can get, how does it look?" Xena asked showing off her latest style, Gabrielle was clearly in a trance, "That is smoking hot style, you heard it here first, the new line from the Frantic designers is looking to be a smash hit, Gabrielle Ulrich reporting, Channel Five Eyewitness News." Gabrielle stayed behind, even after the rest of her crew had left, she wanted an intimate interview with the legendary Xena.

"So Xena, tell me, what started you at this line of work, fashion?" Gabrielle started the interview "I was thirteen, I had just been fired from a part time job as a film stunt coordinator, feeling depressed, I did nothing but sat in my room looking through fashion magazines, it took awhile before I started thinking about how those designs were made, I became fascinated by it, but to make a long story short, that's what got me here." she answered, without hesitation she added, "You know, I can see through you, you're not happy with your job, well, do I have great news for you, it just so happens that I have a position available, if you want it that is." Xena was hoping for a yes, but she was shocked to see tears falling from her eyes, "What's wrong?" Gabrielle looked at her, "I don't only hate my job, I hate my life, you see... never mind." Xena took hold of her shoulder, "It's okay, you can tell me, what is it?" the dark haired woman's eyes showed Gabrielle that she cared, "Forget it, It's nothing really, I promise, anyway, I'll be happy to take that open position, if you'll have me." Gabrielle was unsure of herself, Xena could see the pain in her eyes, but still she replied with the gentlest of smiles, "Welcome to Frantic Inc Gabrielle," Xena said as Gabrielle walked to her van and opened the door, "Wait, if you ever want to talk, after hours, here, see you tomorrow." she said handing Gabrielle a card that had not only her business phone but her personal number as well, "Thanks," Gabrielle replied "I'll see you tomorrow." Gabrielle then got into her car and drove away.

Author's Note: Here's a longer update to a short introduction, as you have read, there is something troubling Gabrielle, you'll find out more about that later on, until the next update, please read and review!