Chapter 7
- Ares i dont think this is funny so stop laughing ! ! !
- I'm sorry but the expression on your face, its too much...
- Who is this girl ? ?
- I told you, she's my daughter and the Queen of the Amazons.
- But, How could she be so like me ? ? Even my own sister doesn`t look like me this much.. She could be my twin or my daughter... Ares ! NO ! Dont tell me its Hope ! You Bastard ! what did you ?..
She tried to hit him but he quickly grab her wrists.
- Easy, little girl, easy, he said with a soft tone, This is not Hope, dont underestimate me that much.. But, you're right about one thing...She is part of your family.. Chut ! Dont argue with me and listen to what I have to say.. A long time ago, I got your daughter pregnant and I know it was a dumb thing to do but, Hey I was the God of War I had to save my life from that evil....Anyway, when she was about time to have her child, she threw me out of her life, she wanted revenge on Xena by her child.. I only had to make her pregnant it was my task.. But I kept watching on her until she gave birth.. I wanted to see my son, the Destroyer. Well, you saw him, you can understand I was a bit, disapointed when I saw him. But to my surprise and Hope's, she was giving birth to a second child. I couldnt believe my eyes, in her arms was lying the most beautiful baby in the world. She was so, so perfect ! But her perfection was also her loss. Hope could feel that the baby was perfect and pure. And the fact that she looks just like you decided Hope that this child must died... I saved her just in time. I think that Hope never knew that Beth was alive. She is my daughter not her's.
- I......I..... dont know what to say Ares. Who would have thought you could be a loving daddy ? So, she is my.... Grand-daughter ? ?
- Yes by the blood, sweet Gabrielle..So you wont be jealous of her anymore i guess ? ?
- What ? who told you ? ?
- I heard you talking with Aphrodite... Thats why I took you here to meet Beth. I knew I could trust you. Maybe its because of my feelings....
- Feelings ? You have feelings for me ? What kind ?
- Oh ! Gabby you perfectly know ! !
He tenderly put one of his hands on her cheek. She closed her eyes and sighed. He slowly took her in his arms and hold her close to him. When he released her, he could see a tear running down her face.
- Hey ! Daddy ! Queen Gabrielle ! Arent you gonna join us for dinner ?
Gabrielle smiled at Beth and try to stop herself from hugging her.
- You dont have to call me Queen here Beth, you're the only Queen in your tribe.
- I know, but since i've been little, Daddy has been telling me stories about you and your friend Xena. You will always be the Greatest Queen the amazons has ever known. Its an honor to finally meet ya.
Gabrielle was blushing so Ares tell her daughter about Gabrielle's modesty.
- She will always try to deny her acts, claiming it was natural or that she did nothing... The problem with Gabrielle sweetheart is that she doesnt see herself at her full potentials....
Breaking the peace between them, Gabrielle felt her anger for him, once again. It was definitely a Love & Hate relationship that was going on between the two of them...
Chapter 8.
- Come with me Gabrielle ! We gotta get prepare for the ceremony. See you later Daddy ! !
- A ceremony ? What ceremony ?
- You will be my guest of honor.... Come....
- I dont think I...
- Cut of the protestations ! this is an order from your Queen....Sorry im not use of that behavior ! ! !
Beth and Gabrielle both laughed. Gabrielle was amazed to see what a wonderful work Ares did when he raised his daughter......Gabrielle was helping Beth with her hair when she realized that the young girl was obviously staring at her.
- What is it Beth ? Is there something wrong ?
- No ! I'm just trying to figure out why Daddy bring you here. Not that Im not happy... He had never brought anybody here. And he had certainly never said to anyone that I was his daughter. Maybe now its safe to tell it. Or he only wants to make me happy by finally meeting you.. Yeah ! Thats probably it.
- You know that you have a wonderful hair Beth ? I use to have a similar one instead of THAT ! !
- OH ! But I love your hair. You dont always have it in your eyes and during battles it bothers to have an hair like mine. Do you regret ?
- Regrets ? About what ?
- Having your hair cut.
- Sometimes... But there was no choice then.
- Yup ! And between you and me, its more sexy short hair dont you think ?
- Well.......I.... never thought about it. But with long hair you can do whatever you want in it. Let me show you.
Quickly, Beth jumped in Gabrielle's arms. She gave her a long hug. Beth looked at Gabrielle, puzzeled.
- I feel so comfortable with you. I feel like i've known you for a long long time. But It's not possible isnt ? I guess Its because i've never been close to a woman. Its probably how it feels to have a mother...
- Thats really a nice thing to say. You remind me of my daughter you know..
- You have a daughter ? Dad never told me that. What is she like ?
- Hum.. Few people knew about her because she died when she was really young. She was a lot like you. As I said, you remind me of her, but not in a painful way. You remind me the joy of beeing a mother.... How you can be proud.
- Tell me more about her please. I'd like to know her name and....
- I'm so sorry Beth but it's still painful to talk about her. She was my Hope....... And I lost her.... Tell me about your mother. I didnt knew Ares had a wife and kids...
- Dont try to fool me Gabrielle, you know who my mother is........
Beth became really calm and almost angry..........
Chapter 9.
- Me ? Your mother ? I didnt even know Ares had a daughter so..
-Really ? Then I'm really sorry. But...... I'm sure I know you from somewhere... And why would Daddy brang you here and revealed his secret ? ? I have to find out... I'll talk to him later.... Let's just forget to talk about the ones who rests in peace for tonight ok ?
- You got yourself a deal little Queen....
Gabrielle felt relieved..... She didnt want to talk about Hope right now.. With this new event, this was too much to deal with for her. She felt like she needed to be alone. But she couldnt be for now. Beth was so happy to be her. They got changed and Ares joined them few time after.
- Wow ! You two look amazing. You really are two Queens.
But Ares havent looked at Beth. His eyes were fully on Gabrielle. Both of them were wearing a Queen's long dress. And the green one of Gabrielle was making her eyes sparkles even more then the stars in the sky. Gabrielle saw all of that in Ares's eyes. She felt incredibly alive. She wasnt able to take her eyes off him too. They went for the dinner. Ares sat between his girls. They had a wonderful dinner except that it seems that every Amazons present here was thinking, like Beth, that Gabrielle was a kind of Hero. She tried to deny it but she was outnumbered. She laughed and told them to believe what they want. Ares fought all the evening against the desire to be alone with Gabrielle, somewhere. Gabrielle met his eyes and smile tenderly at him. At this right moment, he knew he couldnt deny it anymore. He was incredibly in love with this girl. How ironic ! He had to tell her fast. He wanted her to marry him and bear his child. And everything else involved in a wedding. On her side, Gabrielle felt more puzzled wich more minute passing. She really need time alone to think about all that. After the dinner, she went for a long walk, alone. But not for long, she quickly felt Ares' s presence by her side. He didnt say a word and they looked at each other for a long time. They never knew who made the first step but, they found themselves kissing passionnately. Ares transported them in his bedroom and they spent the night together....... When she woke up next morning, Gabrielle reached for Ares and, to her surprise, found herself alone in the big bed. Where was he ? At least she would have time to think. She have come up here for answers and she found even more questions. And of course she found herself in love with Ares. What am I goin to do ? With pink flashes and sparkles, Aphrodite appeared sitting on the bed.
- Hello Gabrielle ! I think you need my help or what ?
- hum....Maybe. i think I'm in love with Ares..
- I knew it ! Where is the problem sweety ?
- I'm not sure if he loves me back Dite. He always have been trying to catch Xena and now he is in love with me ? It's kinda hard to believe Do you see my point ? I dont wanna be hurt again.
- Gabrielle, trust me, I know these things. Ares is totally devoted to you. He would give his life for you. Well, he did this already. As if, you two should talk and decide on what to do. Either you should marry or never see each other again.
Aphrodite laughed when she saw the panic in Gabrielle's face.
- Cant stand the though of not seeing him again huh ? You know what you have to do. Go for it little one. Gotta go Love buiseness ! ! !
Yes, she knew. But first, she had the found Ares. She dresses and go looking for him. Ares, was thinking too. And, without the help of his sister, he came to the same conclusion than his beloved.......
- Ares i dont think this is funny so stop laughing ! ! !
- I'm sorry but the expression on your face, its too much...
- Who is this girl ? ?
- I told you, she's my daughter and the Queen of the Amazons.
- But, How could she be so like me ? ? Even my own sister doesn`t look like me this much.. She could be my twin or my daughter... Ares ! NO ! Dont tell me its Hope ! You Bastard ! what did you ?..
She tried to hit him but he quickly grab her wrists.
- Easy, little girl, easy, he said with a soft tone, This is not Hope, dont underestimate me that much.. But, you're right about one thing...She is part of your family.. Chut ! Dont argue with me and listen to what I have to say.. A long time ago, I got your daughter pregnant and I know it was a dumb thing to do but, Hey I was the God of War I had to save my life from that evil....Anyway, when she was about time to have her child, she threw me out of her life, she wanted revenge on Xena by her child.. I only had to make her pregnant it was my task.. But I kept watching on her until she gave birth.. I wanted to see my son, the Destroyer. Well, you saw him, you can understand I was a bit, disapointed when I saw him. But to my surprise and Hope's, she was giving birth to a second child. I couldnt believe my eyes, in her arms was lying the most beautiful baby in the world. She was so, so perfect ! But her perfection was also her loss. Hope could feel that the baby was perfect and pure. And the fact that she looks just like you decided Hope that this child must died... I saved her just in time. I think that Hope never knew that Beth was alive. She is my daughter not her's.
- I......I..... dont know what to say Ares. Who would have thought you could be a loving daddy ? So, she is my.... Grand-daughter ? ?
- Yes by the blood, sweet Gabrielle..So you wont be jealous of her anymore i guess ? ?
- What ? who told you ? ?
- I heard you talking with Aphrodite... Thats why I took you here to meet Beth. I knew I could trust you. Maybe its because of my feelings....
- Feelings ? You have feelings for me ? What kind ?
- Oh ! Gabby you perfectly know ! !
He tenderly put one of his hands on her cheek. She closed her eyes and sighed. He slowly took her in his arms and hold her close to him. When he released her, he could see a tear running down her face.
- Hey ! Daddy ! Queen Gabrielle ! Arent you gonna join us for dinner ?
Gabrielle smiled at Beth and try to stop herself from hugging her.
- You dont have to call me Queen here Beth, you're the only Queen in your tribe.
- I know, but since i've been little, Daddy has been telling me stories about you and your friend Xena. You will always be the Greatest Queen the amazons has ever known. Its an honor to finally meet ya.
Gabrielle was blushing so Ares tell her daughter about Gabrielle's modesty.
- She will always try to deny her acts, claiming it was natural or that she did nothing... The problem with Gabrielle sweetheart is that she doesnt see herself at her full potentials....
Breaking the peace between them, Gabrielle felt her anger for him, once again. It was definitely a Love & Hate relationship that was going on between the two of them...
Chapter 8.
- Come with me Gabrielle ! We gotta get prepare for the ceremony. See you later Daddy ! !
- A ceremony ? What ceremony ?
- You will be my guest of honor.... Come....
- I dont think I...
- Cut of the protestations ! this is an order from your Queen....Sorry im not use of that behavior ! ! !
Beth and Gabrielle both laughed. Gabrielle was amazed to see what a wonderful work Ares did when he raised his daughter......Gabrielle was helping Beth with her hair when she realized that the young girl was obviously staring at her.
- What is it Beth ? Is there something wrong ?
- No ! I'm just trying to figure out why Daddy bring you here. Not that Im not happy... He had never brought anybody here. And he had certainly never said to anyone that I was his daughter. Maybe now its safe to tell it. Or he only wants to make me happy by finally meeting you.. Yeah ! Thats probably it.
- You know that you have a wonderful hair Beth ? I use to have a similar one instead of THAT ! !
- OH ! But I love your hair. You dont always have it in your eyes and during battles it bothers to have an hair like mine. Do you regret ?
- Regrets ? About what ?
- Having your hair cut.
- Sometimes... But there was no choice then.
- Yup ! And between you and me, its more sexy short hair dont you think ?
- Well.......I.... never thought about it. But with long hair you can do whatever you want in it. Let me show you.
Quickly, Beth jumped in Gabrielle's arms. She gave her a long hug. Beth looked at Gabrielle, puzzeled.
- I feel so comfortable with you. I feel like i've known you for a long long time. But It's not possible isnt ? I guess Its because i've never been close to a woman. Its probably how it feels to have a mother...
- Thats really a nice thing to say. You remind me of my daughter you know..
- You have a daughter ? Dad never told me that. What is she like ?
- Hum.. Few people knew about her because she died when she was really young. She was a lot like you. As I said, you remind me of her, but not in a painful way. You remind me the joy of beeing a mother.... How you can be proud.
- Tell me more about her please. I'd like to know her name and....
- I'm so sorry Beth but it's still painful to talk about her. She was my Hope....... And I lost her.... Tell me about your mother. I didnt knew Ares had a wife and kids...
- Dont try to fool me Gabrielle, you know who my mother is........
Beth became really calm and almost angry..........
Chapter 9.
- Me ? Your mother ? I didnt even know Ares had a daughter so..
-Really ? Then I'm really sorry. But...... I'm sure I know you from somewhere... And why would Daddy brang you here and revealed his secret ? ? I have to find out... I'll talk to him later.... Let's just forget to talk about the ones who rests in peace for tonight ok ?
- You got yourself a deal little Queen....
Gabrielle felt relieved..... She didnt want to talk about Hope right now.. With this new event, this was too much to deal with for her. She felt like she needed to be alone. But she couldnt be for now. Beth was so happy to be her. They got changed and Ares joined them few time after.
- Wow ! You two look amazing. You really are two Queens.
But Ares havent looked at Beth. His eyes were fully on Gabrielle. Both of them were wearing a Queen's long dress. And the green one of Gabrielle was making her eyes sparkles even more then the stars in the sky. Gabrielle saw all of that in Ares's eyes. She felt incredibly alive. She wasnt able to take her eyes off him too. They went for the dinner. Ares sat between his girls. They had a wonderful dinner except that it seems that every Amazons present here was thinking, like Beth, that Gabrielle was a kind of Hero. She tried to deny it but she was outnumbered. She laughed and told them to believe what they want. Ares fought all the evening against the desire to be alone with Gabrielle, somewhere. Gabrielle met his eyes and smile tenderly at him. At this right moment, he knew he couldnt deny it anymore. He was incredibly in love with this girl. How ironic ! He had to tell her fast. He wanted her to marry him and bear his child. And everything else involved in a wedding. On her side, Gabrielle felt more puzzled wich more minute passing. She really need time alone to think about all that. After the dinner, she went for a long walk, alone. But not for long, she quickly felt Ares' s presence by her side. He didnt say a word and they looked at each other for a long time. They never knew who made the first step but, they found themselves kissing passionnately. Ares transported them in his bedroom and they spent the night together....... When she woke up next morning, Gabrielle reached for Ares and, to her surprise, found herself alone in the big bed. Where was he ? At least she would have time to think. She have come up here for answers and she found even more questions. And of course she found herself in love with Ares. What am I goin to do ? With pink flashes and sparkles, Aphrodite appeared sitting on the bed.
- Hello Gabrielle ! I think you need my help or what ?
- hum....Maybe. i think I'm in love with Ares..
- I knew it ! Where is the problem sweety ?
- I'm not sure if he loves me back Dite. He always have been trying to catch Xena and now he is in love with me ? It's kinda hard to believe Do you see my point ? I dont wanna be hurt again.
- Gabrielle, trust me, I know these things. Ares is totally devoted to you. He would give his life for you. Well, he did this already. As if, you two should talk and decide on what to do. Either you should marry or never see each other again.
Aphrodite laughed when she saw the panic in Gabrielle's face.
- Cant stand the though of not seeing him again huh ? You know what you have to do. Go for it little one. Gotta go Love buiseness ! ! !
Yes, she knew. But first, she had the found Ares. She dresses and go looking for him. Ares, was thinking too. And, without the help of his sister, he came to the same conclusion than his beloved.......
