Chapter 2

Xena rode to the healer's home as quickly as she could. When Gabrielle caught sight of, her friend, she squealed, "Xena!" and rushed over to give her a big hug. Xena smiled; she was glad to see Gabrielle again. "Are you ready to leave?" she asked. Gabrielle told her that she had a few things to pack. "Not too much, I hope," said Xena with a frown.

"Well...." said Gabrielle, biting her lip, and looking worried.

"Oh, all right," sighed Xena. "Let's see it."

Gabrielle took Xena into the house. Beside her bed sat a large backpack. It was full of yarn. There were knitting needles in a side pocket. "What's this?" asked a puzzled Xena.

"It's yarn. The healer taught me to knit. I can make the clothes and things we need."

Xena wrinkled her nose, and said, 'Well, you have to carry it. Argo can't carry a bigger load than usual."

"Okay, Xena."

-TBC-