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Chapter 7: I will follow you till' the end of my days!
(Achilles)
I watch her leave. Each passing minute seemed to last forever. She was drifting away from me. I can't just stand here and watch. I must know why she left. I wanted to know if she was just fooling me around. I saw an old man he was about to depart in his small boat. Perhaps there is room for me there? I approached him. Careful not to scare him away.
"What does a great warrior like your self wants from an old man like me?"
I stop dead in my tracks. This old man seems to know I was to talk to him. He turned around to face me. His face was wrinkled, his messy long hair tied back, his beard that seems to touch his very foot. But, his eyes showed no age at all. He has full wisdom in him; I could see it in his eyes. He spoke again. This time his voice seems to have laughter in it.
"A great warrior speechless not knowing what to say to an old folk."
My blood boiled but I have controlled it. Reminding myself that I have in great need of his boat. Before I could speak he has answered for me.
"You are looking for a boat. Hoping that I may let you ride with me. To seek a special treasure that you yourself seemed to misplace. But, will you go without telling your mother and most of all unarmed. Go now boy! I will wait for you. But, I will not wait long. This wind will bring me to my location much faster and I will need it. Now go on!"
He was indeed wise. But his calling me boy had made my anger rose again. But, I did what I was told. I hurried back to my armor. I was on my way to my mother when I saw her not to far away from my tent. She smiled upon seeing me. Slowly, she approached savoring the soft yet hot sand in her feet. As if it was her last. She was now in front of me. I could see she was fighting her tears back. This is one reason why I loved my mother. She does not want anyone to see her weakness not even her own son. Tis is the reason why I love Briseis. The silence was broken by mother saying.
"Are you sure this is what you wanted?"
I look at her and asked myself that very question. I smiled and said
"if I let her go, I will regret this forever."
She smiled back at me and kissed my forehead.
"Then go, child! I will wait for you. I'll be expecting a daughter in your return."
I laugh and kissed my mother's cheek.
"Perhaps I will bring you a grandchild too!"
She laughed at this. I bid her farewell and went to search for the old men. I saw him in the far side of the sea. I approached him. He was already settled in his boat. I joined him and then we set sail.
(Briseis)
My heart ached to see him far away from me. The same feelings I have felt when I returned back with my uncle. It hurt when I saw him pierce by my own cousin's arrow. But it even hurts more to know that he lives yet I am running away from him. My cheeks are wet because of my tears. But, I did not mind wiping them away. Let them see my broken heart. Let the god's see that their punishment for me was fit. I closed my eyes and let my tears fell free from my eyes. That's right! Be free, like I could never be. I am chained from my own doom. I could feel a soft hand at my shoulders. I turned to see who it was. It was andromache. Her eyes were full of concern for me. I smiled at her reassuring her that I am well. But, she seems not to believe me. She gave me a tight hug telling me that everything is going to be fine. I felt foolish enough to cry. Andramache has lost more than what I have. Yet, she stands tall. No wonder Hector has chosen her above all else. We both stayed in that position for awhile mourning our dear hearts out. Slowly I pulled away. she smiled at me putting her left hand at my cheek saying.
"You are very brave, Briseis. You have left the one that you held so close to your heart just for your people. I don't know if I could have done the same."
I thanked Andromache for the kind words she has commented me.
"Briseis! Andromache!"
Both I and Androamche turned our heads to see who has called us. It was Helen. She stood there not far away from us yet not too near. She was wearing a white robe her hair feel free from her face. The soft breeze was playing with her hair. She smiled at us and looked at andromache.
"Little Astyanax would not sleep without your presence."
Andromache let out a small sigh. She has left Astyanax with the care of one Trojan servant. She turned to looked at me. Smiled and said her apologies then left. I turned on my heel when....
"Brisies wait!"
Helen pleaded me to stop. I turned to see her eyes wet from her tears. She stayed on her location. I waited for her reasoning. But it never came. Tired and frustrated I was about to leave once more when she spoke in a hoarse voice.
"I know I have sinned greatly. It is because of me that troy has burned."
There was fire in my eyes. So, she has realized what she has done! But, it's too late. Apologies won't bring troy nor Hector back. She continued but tears were flowing from her eyes.
"I...I am lost! People would look at me with hatred in their eyes. But, Paris was always there to comfort me. But his comfort alone won't lift this guilt from my heart..."
"Then guilty shall you be!"
I shouted at her. I was full of rage now that I can not control my anger no longer. She was shocked I could tell by the look on her face. But I did not stop.
"It is because of you that poor Andromache has suffered! Astyanax will grow without a father. Not even a chance to see his father, to hear Hector's sweet comforting words that he used whenever I feel miserable! It is because of you! that Troy is buried to the ground along with sweet, dear uncle Priam! It is because of you!....I am in much pain now." (Helen)
I watched Briseis slid to the ground and broke into a cry. Her words were like a thousands of knives hit directly at my heart. I wondered how much I have hurt everyone in troy. Just because I wanted to be with Paris, for love. I opened my mouth and closed them finding no words to comfort her at all. There was a moment of silence as I tried to register all the things that has happened just a week ago. It was all too much for me. Brisies was the one who broke the silence. Her head was covered by her messy hair. She still sat there in the wooden floor. Then she spoke up...
"But I know how it feels."
She whispered softly but I heard her words clearly. She looked at me. Her eyes were red from crying. She continued...
"I know how it feels to love. How you want to sacrifice everything for it. How you want to go through all your doom just to be with him. There is just one thing I need to know...His love. You are lucky...very lucky. Troy has accepted you as a daughter, everyone welcomed you as there sister and no Trojan never commits a mistake. But now I think of it. All of us are bound to make mistakes. This is just one mistake of yours Helen. Let there be no other more."
She smiled softly at me. I was so happy that I knelt beside her and gave her a tight hug. I burst into tears and told her....
"I always wanted to have a friend. But now, I want a sister. Will you be the one, Briseis?"
I was afraid that she might disapprove of me. But she answered...
"Then sisters we shall be."
(Achilles)
I could feel the soft breeze in my face. I closed my eyes remembering her touch. So soft like a new born child's touch. I was disrupted by my thoughts when the old man started singing.
"Wise men say only fools rush in But I can't help falling in love with you Shall I stay would it be a sin But I can't help falling in love with you...
"you sing well, old man!"
He stopped singing and looked at me.
"You look in love, boy! You must be a fool then!"
I laughed at his words. But I can't help but to accept the fact that I am in love. Perhaps he is right I maybe a fool. But I will not let him see through me.
"I am not a romantic man, I do not go to the farthest land to bring the loveliest flowers found for the one I love, I will not climb the highest mountain screaming her name, I will not risk any danger, nor my family for her For I am not a fool I am simply a man who is in love."
I looked at the horizon and that of what I have just said. Where did those words came from? I know not. But will I not do all of this for her? for briseis? Once again my thoughts were interrupted when the old man spoke again
"Let your heart speak, not your mouth!"
I just shook my head and continue to look at the horizon. But something caught my eye. There was a ship and it was heading in our way. There was only one person I could think of this very moment.
"Briseis"
A/N: I know the song "can't help falling in love with you" does not exist way back in the history. But I just wanted to put the song in this chappie! Because....i like it!. Anywayz, pls. pls. R&R! and tell me what you thin about this chapter.
Donna Lynn: Thank you so much!
Silver Magiccraft: sorry! Hope this chappie won't get in your nerves now. I have already capitalize Briseis name! and thanks for informing me!
cassie89: Thank you so much!
Mrs.M: Thank you so much!
Trojans: : oh, your so sweet! I'm touch! Thanks! Don't worry! Someday there broken hearts shall be reformed once more! By the way, here's my email add: chaveliaplkissessyahoo.com. Can't wait to chit chat with you too! Thanks once again!
DarkAngelFallen: Thanks for all the information! And man! You are right! 3rd person is much easier! Although can't promise you about the long chapter thinggie. Hope you can give me more information! Thank you so much!
Chapter 7: I will follow you till' the end of my days!
(Achilles)
I watch her leave. Each passing minute seemed to last forever. She was drifting away from me. I can't just stand here and watch. I must know why she left. I wanted to know if she was just fooling me around. I saw an old man he was about to depart in his small boat. Perhaps there is room for me there? I approached him. Careful not to scare him away.
"What does a great warrior like your self wants from an old man like me?"
I stop dead in my tracks. This old man seems to know I was to talk to him. He turned around to face me. His face was wrinkled, his messy long hair tied back, his beard that seems to touch his very foot. But, his eyes showed no age at all. He has full wisdom in him; I could see it in his eyes. He spoke again. This time his voice seems to have laughter in it.
"A great warrior speechless not knowing what to say to an old folk."
My blood boiled but I have controlled it. Reminding myself that I have in great need of his boat. Before I could speak he has answered for me.
"You are looking for a boat. Hoping that I may let you ride with me. To seek a special treasure that you yourself seemed to misplace. But, will you go without telling your mother and most of all unarmed. Go now boy! I will wait for you. But, I will not wait long. This wind will bring me to my location much faster and I will need it. Now go on!"
He was indeed wise. But his calling me boy had made my anger rose again. But, I did what I was told. I hurried back to my armor. I was on my way to my mother when I saw her not to far away from my tent. She smiled upon seeing me. Slowly, she approached savoring the soft yet hot sand in her feet. As if it was her last. She was now in front of me. I could see she was fighting her tears back. This is one reason why I loved my mother. She does not want anyone to see her weakness not even her own son. Tis is the reason why I love Briseis. The silence was broken by mother saying.
"Are you sure this is what you wanted?"
I look at her and asked myself that very question. I smiled and said
"if I let her go, I will regret this forever."
She smiled back at me and kissed my forehead.
"Then go, child! I will wait for you. I'll be expecting a daughter in your return."
I laugh and kissed my mother's cheek.
"Perhaps I will bring you a grandchild too!"
She laughed at this. I bid her farewell and went to search for the old men. I saw him in the far side of the sea. I approached him. He was already settled in his boat. I joined him and then we set sail.
(Briseis)
My heart ached to see him far away from me. The same feelings I have felt when I returned back with my uncle. It hurt when I saw him pierce by my own cousin's arrow. But it even hurts more to know that he lives yet I am running away from him. My cheeks are wet because of my tears. But, I did not mind wiping them away. Let them see my broken heart. Let the god's see that their punishment for me was fit. I closed my eyes and let my tears fell free from my eyes. That's right! Be free, like I could never be. I am chained from my own doom. I could feel a soft hand at my shoulders. I turned to see who it was. It was andromache. Her eyes were full of concern for me. I smiled at her reassuring her that I am well. But, she seems not to believe me. She gave me a tight hug telling me that everything is going to be fine. I felt foolish enough to cry. Andramache has lost more than what I have. Yet, she stands tall. No wonder Hector has chosen her above all else. We both stayed in that position for awhile mourning our dear hearts out. Slowly I pulled away. she smiled at me putting her left hand at my cheek saying.
"You are very brave, Briseis. You have left the one that you held so close to your heart just for your people. I don't know if I could have done the same."
I thanked Andromache for the kind words she has commented me.
"Briseis! Andromache!"
Both I and Androamche turned our heads to see who has called us. It was Helen. She stood there not far away from us yet not too near. She was wearing a white robe her hair feel free from her face. The soft breeze was playing with her hair. She smiled at us and looked at andromache.
"Little Astyanax would not sleep without your presence."
Andromache let out a small sigh. She has left Astyanax with the care of one Trojan servant. She turned to looked at me. Smiled and said her apologies then left. I turned on my heel when....
"Brisies wait!"
Helen pleaded me to stop. I turned to see her eyes wet from her tears. She stayed on her location. I waited for her reasoning. But it never came. Tired and frustrated I was about to leave once more when she spoke in a hoarse voice.
"I know I have sinned greatly. It is because of me that troy has burned."
There was fire in my eyes. So, she has realized what she has done! But, it's too late. Apologies won't bring troy nor Hector back. She continued but tears were flowing from her eyes.
"I...I am lost! People would look at me with hatred in their eyes. But, Paris was always there to comfort me. But his comfort alone won't lift this guilt from my heart..."
"Then guilty shall you be!"
I shouted at her. I was full of rage now that I can not control my anger no longer. She was shocked I could tell by the look on her face. But I did not stop.
"It is because of you that poor Andromache has suffered! Astyanax will grow without a father. Not even a chance to see his father, to hear Hector's sweet comforting words that he used whenever I feel miserable! It is because of you! that Troy is buried to the ground along with sweet, dear uncle Priam! It is because of you!....I am in much pain now." (Helen)
I watched Briseis slid to the ground and broke into a cry. Her words were like a thousands of knives hit directly at my heart. I wondered how much I have hurt everyone in troy. Just because I wanted to be with Paris, for love. I opened my mouth and closed them finding no words to comfort her at all. There was a moment of silence as I tried to register all the things that has happened just a week ago. It was all too much for me. Brisies was the one who broke the silence. Her head was covered by her messy hair. She still sat there in the wooden floor. Then she spoke up...
"But I know how it feels."
She whispered softly but I heard her words clearly. She looked at me. Her eyes were red from crying. She continued...
"I know how it feels to love. How you want to sacrifice everything for it. How you want to go through all your doom just to be with him. There is just one thing I need to know...His love. You are lucky...very lucky. Troy has accepted you as a daughter, everyone welcomed you as there sister and no Trojan never commits a mistake. But now I think of it. All of us are bound to make mistakes. This is just one mistake of yours Helen. Let there be no other more."
She smiled softly at me. I was so happy that I knelt beside her and gave her a tight hug. I burst into tears and told her....
"I always wanted to have a friend. But now, I want a sister. Will you be the one, Briseis?"
I was afraid that she might disapprove of me. But she answered...
"Then sisters we shall be."
(Achilles)
I could feel the soft breeze in my face. I closed my eyes remembering her touch. So soft like a new born child's touch. I was disrupted by my thoughts when the old man started singing.
"Wise men say only fools rush in But I can't help falling in love with you Shall I stay would it be a sin But I can't help falling in love with you...
"you sing well, old man!"
He stopped singing and looked at me.
"You look in love, boy! You must be a fool then!"
I laughed at his words. But I can't help but to accept the fact that I am in love. Perhaps he is right I maybe a fool. But I will not let him see through me.
"I am not a romantic man, I do not go to the farthest land to bring the loveliest flowers found for the one I love, I will not climb the highest mountain screaming her name, I will not risk any danger, nor my family for her For I am not a fool I am simply a man who is in love."
I looked at the horizon and that of what I have just said. Where did those words came from? I know not. But will I not do all of this for her? for briseis? Once again my thoughts were interrupted when the old man spoke again
"Let your heart speak, not your mouth!"
I just shook my head and continue to look at the horizon. But something caught my eye. There was a ship and it was heading in our way. There was only one person I could think of this very moment.
"Briseis"
A/N: I know the song "can't help falling in love with you" does not exist way back in the history. But I just wanted to put the song in this chappie! Because....i like it!. Anywayz, pls. pls. R&R! and tell me what you thin about this chapter.