At that point I stopped writing and lay down my quill as I groaned softly and leaned my head back as I massaged my stiff neck. Xena walked up behind me and placed her large hands on either side of my neck and leaned down so she could place a soft kiss on my forehead and said. "Let me take care of that for you love, have you finished for the evening".

I couldn't help letting out a soft moan of contentment as I looked up into the cobalt blue eyes of my much loved wife. Nodding my head slowly as Xena's fingers worked their magic on my stiff shoulders and neck I felt myself relax total as I closed my eyes.

"You know you never did tell me what Evie said to you to earn five nights of the most boring guard duty possible".

I opened my sea green eyes and they were twinkled with amusement as I replied. "Well she didn't really say it to me per-say she kind of mumbled not quite under her breath that she thought the staff drills were a bloody stupid waste of time".

"Bloody stupid, Mama Gee", Xena couldn't help saying as she lifted her right eyebrow.

"Yes Mama Xe, bloody stupid. So I gave Evie a little one to one demonstration on just how effective those particular drills can be. Every miss hit was punished by a swift whack across her backside which left a lasting impression I'm sure, if the discreet rubbing of the effected area afterwards was any indication. I called a halt to the little demonstration after a dozen or so well aimed hits and informed Evie that she would be on punishment guard duty for the next five Evenings to help with her growing impatience".

"Well she had better not let me catch her swearing or those 12 whacks you gave her will feel like love pats by the time I'm finished with her".

"I know dear that's why I didn't tell you at the time". I said as I closed my eyes again and groaned softly.

At that point the cabin door opened unexpectedly and we both turned towards it. All we needed to see was the guilty look on our eldest daughters face to know that once she was in trouble.

Quickly hanging up her bow and quiver on their hooks by the door she turned to face us. Taking a deep breath and fighting back her tears she said. "I'm so sorry Mama Gee but Megan and I were caught making out by the Captain of the guard. Cynthia said she has no choice but to report us both to Mama Xe in the morning".

I closed my eyes as this time waves of disappointment and anger washed over me. I took a deep calming breath before fixing my daughter with a stern look as I stood up. "Evie how could you let this happen you knew better than to behave like that. What on earth were you thinking if you were thinking at all? As soon as Megan turned up tonight you should have sent her home".

Evie's blue eyes that are so much like her Mama Xe's were filled with unshed tears of shame. "I couldn't do that Mama because I was the one that invited Megan to join me tonight. All we were going to do was talk honest but things got a little out of hand when".

I didn't let her finish what she was going to say as I cut in with, "well you can say that again Missy. You had no right to invite Megan to join you while you were on punishment guard duty in the first place. I can't believe that your auntie Effie and auntie Pony would let her join you anyway".

"Well they didn't exactly know she was meeting me". Evie said looking completely guilty once again as she dropped her eyes from my stern gaze. "Megan told her parents she was going to spend the evening with her Gran-ma Stephiny. That was my idea, you know how forgetful she is these days she would remember Megan stopping bye but not how long she stayed if it was ever brought up".

"Evie you know better than to tell a lie or get someone else to lie. I can't believe this, go and get yourself ready for bed your Mama Xe and I need to discuss this and decide what your punishments are going to be".

"Yes Mama", was all the tall seventeen year old could say as she dropped her head in shame and embarrassment as she walked passed us and headed off down the hallway towards her bedroom.

Xena wrapped her arms around her me from behind and dropped a kiss onto my blond hair.

I leaned into Xena nestling the back of my head into her chest and I let out a deep sigh.

"You know", Xena said so softy that I could just about hear her. "I remember another Amazon princess that almost got caught making out one afternoon when she was supposed to be on punishment guard duty".

Despite my anger and disappointment I found myself smiling at the memory too. That was until my thoughts turn to the consequences of what happened to me afterwards. "No almost about it oh Warrior of Mine, Stephiny knew exactly what I had been up too and marched me straight off to Queen Melosa without even letting me explain not that I could or would anyway. Melosa left me in no doubt that she was an expert at bare bottom spanking after I refused to tell her who I was making out with. I had to go straight to bed and was told to stay there until the next morning which meant I had to miss out on dinner too and you know how much I hate doing that. The next morning after breakfast I was officially punished in front of the whole village for dereliction of duty. I received twelve strokes of the Artemis arrow but Queen Melosa never did again ask me who I was making out with".

"That was because she never needed to my love I had already confessed to being the guilty party. I realized that both Stephiny and Melosa were unlikely just to let the matter drop and I couldn't let you face the consequences all by yourself. I think they were both a little relieved that it was me you were making out with. Melosa had already guessed that I was madly in love with you and she was more than a little worried about what my reaction would have been if you were messing about with one of your age mates. So you weren't the only one that ended up with a very sore backside because of our very heated goodbye kiss that afternoon. I received twelve stokes of her sword belt across my bare butt before I left for that three week visit with Magda to their sister villages. That was one of the most uncomfortable trips I can every remember taking".

"You never told me that before", I couldn't help saying with a slight smirk as I thought of my wife bending over and letting someone thrash her bare backside with their sword belt. I knew that Queen Melosa viewed Xena as a younger sister and had had punished her in her younger days if she thought she needed or deserved it. I knew that Cyrene occasionally cuffed Xena across the ear when she was being partially cheeky but apart from that first visit home I don't think ever heard Cyrene even threaten Xena with another spanking.

"I guess it slipped my mind until now, besides when I finally returned home I had other things on my mind".

Before either of us could say anything else there was a light tap on the front door. This time Ephiny's curly headed appeared as she asked. "Is it all right if we come in"?

"Yes we might as well get this sorted out now". Xena replied.

Ephiny walked in pulling Megan in behind her and they were closely followed by her wife Epony. "I guess Evie told you guys what happened then".

"Only the barest of details", I replied pulling away from Xena's embrace. "I can't believe our daughters pulled a stunt like this Effie they should have known better".

"Your right about that, they were brought up to know better. I just don't know what's going on with my eldest lately. I guess I have haven't been paying her as much attention as I should have done if she thinks she can get away with pulling stunts like this that's for damn sure. Well things are going to change from now on because I will not have my daughter lying to me and sneaking off to do as she damn well pleases".

Ephiny replied in angry tones although she kept her voice low knowing that our other daughters would already in bed and sound asleep just like her own little girls were. Turning her stern gaze to Megan once more she reached down and slapped her smartly across the backside as she added.

"According to Amazon law you are still a child and you will be treated like one until you turn twenty one full seasons old just like everyone else. If that means I have put you over my knee and spank your bare butt every day for the next four full seasons just to help you remember that fact than you had better believe that I'm going to do it too young lady".

"Yes Mama I know you will", Megan replied dropping her head down and stepping back hopefully now out of range of her Mama's stinging slaps. Already wishing that she could give her smarting bottom a soothing rub having lost count of the amount of times her Mama had spanked it during the short walk over here and knowing that she still had a proper spanking to get through before this night was over.

I couldn't help but noticed her wince as she moved away from Ephiny slightly. Even though I was disappointed and annoyed at both her and Evie's actions I knew that my god daughter had already suffered through a flurry of stinging spanks from her mother tonight.

I have found myself being similarly treated to the stinging slaps of Ephiny's hard hand on more than one occasion over the years. Ephiny had taken me into her heart after our first meeting and she took her role as older sisters every seriously. Whenever she found me in a place that she thought I had no right being in, she would march me home to either Xena or Queen Melosa to be properly dealt with.

The time that sticks in my mind the most also happens to be the first time I ever tried Amazon Ale. Xena and I made frequent trips back to the Amazon village in those first four years before we set up home here permanently. Xena had gone off to join one of the hunting party's on a three day trip as winter was closing in fast and the larger game were getting ready to head south. I was left in the care of Queen Melosa with orders to behave myself and stay out of trouble.

The first day I joined in with the Staff classes and was quite surprised to find out how much I had improved under Xena's tutelage since our last visit. It was hard for me gauge my skill level while sparing with Xena as she was such a master at using one although she rarely used it herself as she preferred her sword. I had managed to win all my sparing sessions that afternoon and I was feeling quite pleased with myself.

Later that day while I was in the bathing chamber I was asked if I wanted to join in a little celebration of my achievements by three other young warriors in training. They told me that they had managed to get hold of the keg of ale and were planning on toasting my success after the evening meal. I jumped at the chance because Xena ever let me drink anything but apple cider or milk even though we stayed in Inn's all the time. I wanted to know what real Ale tasted like.

Effie and Pony had both turned twenty one and had become full Warriors and were now Princess Terris's official Royal bodyguards. The two of them had set up home together and had given each other betrothal bracelets but they weren't planning on a full bonding ceremony for a couple of years.

I knew that drinking was forbidden under Amazon law until you were of the magical age of twenty one so this had all been discussed in hushed tones in case any of the full warriors or elders might over hear us. I had asked Queen Melosa's permission to spend the evening in the meeting hunt with the other young warrior's in training. Melosa had gladly gave it knowing that Terry would be with me and that meant by extension that we would both be watched over by Effie and Pony.

I had no idea at the time that Melosa was quite worried about the fact that I was such an innocent in the ways of love and sex. I was an easy target for the more aggressive sexual members of the tribe and Effie and Pony had been given instruction by both Xena and Melosa to make sure I was kept safe and unmolested.

I slipped out of the meeting hunt using the excuse that I needed to use the latrine and met up with my three new friends as arranged. I had no idea that both Effie and Pony were out looking for me when I failed to return within a few candle drips. They both knew of all the clandestine meeting places of the young and it didn't take them long to track me down.

I was just about to take my second taste of the frothy ale when all of a sudden the cup was taken out of my hands. I was pulled to my feet and my bottom was smacked hard half a dozen times by an irate Ephiny as she grabbed my hand and marching me back to Queen Melosa hut spanking me the whole way as she scolded me about my irresponsible behavior.

Pony told the other girls to leave the Ale where it was and to head home so they could tell their parents about what they had been up to as Queen Melosa was about to find out all about it. Queen Melosa was less than impressed that I had snuck off, lied and been caught drinking with a group of girls that she had been secretly worried about.

I found myself over her knees and my bare bottomed spanked before I had a chance to open my mouth and explain not that it would have made any difference even if I had tried. The next morning all four of us received an official punishment of twelve strokes of the Artemis arrow in front of the rest of the Amazon's in training for drinking under age.

"Megan sweetie, why don't you go and join Evie in her room while we discuss what happened tonight", I said trying to shake off my memories.

Megan was thankful to get away from her Mama's stinging hand for now.

Once Megan left Ephiny, Epony and Xena sat down at the kitchen table while I busied myself making us all some tea.

"You know I really don't know what's got into that daughter of mine. I still can't believe she lied to me tonight", Ephiny said with a sad sigh.

"Well from what Evie told us she played a big part in that, she told us that it was her idea". I said as I put a cup of tea down in front of Ephiny and Epony a few minutes later.

"I think there was more going tonight than just those two wanting to make out with each other". Xena said as she accepted her tea from me as I joined them at the table.

"Well whatever the reason we still need to discuss their punishments. As Queen I will have to thrash both their butts with the Artemis arrow in front of the whole village tomorrow because Evie was supposed to be on guard duty".

"As it was already a punishment guard duty I don't think we can just let her repeat the twenty hours either". Xena added.

"Well I think they should both repeat the twenty hours and on different nights. The nights they aren't on guard duty I think they should learn and be able to recite word for word some of the more obscure Amazon laws". Ephiny said with a little smile as she sipped her own tea knowing this would be the worse punishment for her daughter. After all they are going to have to learn them at some point anyway".

"Two hours of early morning chores should also be thrown in too", Epony added. "After all they planned this and disregarded the fact that Evie was already being punished. We need to make sure that they don't disregard any of our punishments never again".

"Well that takes care of the official punishment but what about the unofficial one. Evie deserves a good spanking for thinking up this little stunt". Xena said. "As Gabrielle gets to thrash their bare butts tomorrow and I get to set their early morning chores I think it's only fair that you two get to show your displeasure at their antics tonight".

"I'm all for that", Effie replied. "Pony can take your long leggy daughter over her knees as that will be a much better fit. I want my daughter to know that there is no way I will never put up with her lying to me. A good over the knee spanking will help reinforce the fact that she is still a child and I am her mama".

"I think we are all agreement with this and Megan has been a getting a little too big for her britches lately. The night isn't getting any younger and I haven't had my supper yet so let's get started", Pony replied.

"Yes they both deserve it, they planned it, they lied to pull it off and they both should have known better than to even try it. A good spanking from you two should help reinforce the point that none of us are happy about their latest stunt". I couldn't help saying with a slightly sad sigh myself now.

"I'll fetch the girls", Xena said as she stood up.

Xena knocked gently on her daughter's bedroom door before she opened it to find the two girls holding hands and looking very sorry for themselves as she said. "We are ready for you now".

Evie already knew that she would be in for one hell of a spanking for upsetting me this evening but she had expected her mama Xe to be the one doing it so she was a little surprised when I said.

"As we both get to punish you two tomorrow we thought it was only fair that your aunties get to show their extreme displeasure at your activities tonight. You two have stepped way over the line with this little stunt and you are both going to be well and true sorry for it by the time we are all finished punishing you for it. Evie get yourself over your auntie Pony's lap as she gets the pleasure of thrashing your bare butt tonight, Megan you can get yourself over your Mama Effie's lap".

The two girls were still holding hands and gave each other one last final reassuring squeeze before they let go and made their way over to the two waiting laps. Megan stood before her mama Effie and waited for her to pull down her undergarments before lying across her lap. Evie had already draped herself across her auntie Pony's lap; she wasn't wearing any undergarments under her sleeping shift having already known that she was going to receive a good spanking and didn't see the real need to wear any.

Neither Pony nor Ephiny lectured as they spanked. They both put all their energies into making sure that the girls felt every single stinging slap. I busied myself making everyone a light late night supper with Xena's help.

Xena and I have been eating with Evie for the last four nights as its been the only time we've had with her as she has only had time to grab a couple of meat wraps before rushing off to start her punishment guard duty once her lessons were over for the day.

I know from experience that when you over someone's lap getting spanked it feels like it's going on forever but in truth is was all over within a few candle drips. When Xena and I carried the supper plates over to the table both girls were standing facing the wall trying to get their sobs under control.

"Okay girls you can now sit down. I think we all could to with a little light supper before bed tonight".

The girls took their seats, sitting next to each other both couldn't help wincing as their bottoms touched the hard seats. I handed them both square rags so they could blow their noses and wipe the tear tracks off their faces".

While we ate we explained to the girls what the rest of their punishments were going to be. By the time we had finished eating both girls were looked very unhappy. But I noticed Evie taking Megan's hand and giving it a gentle squeeze as she gave her a loving smile before clearing her throat so she could get our full attention.

"I know there is really no excuse for what we did tonight but I would like to tell you why we did it", Evie said looking at her Mama Xe now.

"As you know tonight was the last night of the Hunter's Moon and I wanted to make sure that we had Aunt Artie's blessing when I asked Megan to wear my betrothal bracelet. I know we are a little young to be betrothed but Mama Gee this is what we both want".

I looked over at Ephiny and Epony to see what their reaction was going to be. Both had big smiles on their faces as Megan pulled out the bracelet that she had tucked into her wrist guard to keep it hidden from view.

"It's beautifully made sweetie you did I good job Xena said before her eye's turned fierce as she looked our daughter in the eye. "But do you really think that your Aunt Artemis would approve of you two making out when you were supposed to be guarding one of her tribes". Xena's tone was cold and harsh and I know that both girls had taken her words to heart.

"No Mama", Evie replied blushing slightly under the sharp evoke. "I'm sorry we just got a little carried away".

"You know the laws concerning young couples". I started to say.

Before I could finish Evie butted in with. "Yes Mama we know, we can't get bonded or live together until we are both twenty-one". Both young girls were now blushing scarlet.

"That wasn't what I was going to say sweetie", I said.

"Mama please not the sex talk again", she half mumbled under her breath as she blushed even more. "We know we have to wait until we are eighteen for that too and I think I can speak for both of us when I vow that as warriors in training we will wait but please don't make us talk about it".

I bit my lip so I wouldn't smile at my daughter's discomfort. "Okay sweetie we trust you both to keep you word but the next eight months is going to be really frustrating for the pair of you and I want you both to know I am here if you need to talk about it".

"Mama please", Evie whined again as Megan mumbled, "tell me about it".

We all gentle laughed at the girl's responses. Ephiny reached across and took her daughters hand in her own as she admired the betrothal bracelet she was wearing.

"I don't like the fact that you lied to me and it had better not happen again if you know what is good for your backside. But I understand why you did it. I am truly happy for the pair of you".

"Thank you Mama and I am sorry for lying to you. I didn't know Evie was going to give me the bracelet tonight we have been talking about becoming betrothed for a little while so we both made bracelets for it. I am so glad she asked me under the moon it was so romantic I don't think I will ever forget it. We both got a little caught up in the moment I am really sorry we both disappointed you all so much tonight we didn't mean to do that".

"Wait you didn't know she was going to give you the Bracelet tonight". Ephiny asked as she let go of her daughter's hand.

Evie groaned and looked up towards the ceiling as Megan realised what she had said, her eyes grew wider and she looked panicked now.

"You mean you lied to me Missy just so you could make out with Evie knowing she was on guard duty", Effie said getting angry again.

"Well mama I haven't seen her all week except for school and lessons and you know that we aren't left alone there, so we haven't had a chance to kiss and things until tonight".

"Young lady, Evie was being punished so you had no right to be kissing her tonight either. I am really disappointed in your actions and reasoning at least Evie had more legitimate reason to ask you to meet her tonight.

You are lucky that I have already spanked you enough for one night or you would be over my knees again. You had better start making more responsible choices my girl if you don't want to end up over my knees more often. As it is you are going to be punished for nearly a moon cycle for this latest stunt. It is getting late and I think it's time we headed home to bed".

"Do you need any help with the cleaning up Gabby", Ephiny asked me as she got up from the table.

"No me and Xe can handle it", I replied standing up as well so I could give her and Pony a hug.

Our daughters stood up and hugged and kissed each other goodnight before pulling apart. Megan made her way over to me so she could hug and kiss me goodnight as she said. "I really am sorry auntie Gee, I know how much you hate dishing out official punishments".

"Well honey it will be your butt's that will paying for it tomorrow so just try and behave yourselves from now on please". I replied as I gave her bottom a none too gentle pat as I hugged back and gave her a kiss on the cheek as Xena ruffled her hair before she went to join her mother's at the door.

"Night Gabby", Ephiny said as she gave her daughter's bottom another hard slap as Megan walked pass her before she closed the door behind them.

My disappointment at my daughter's actions still lay heavy in my heart. Like Ephiny I understood her reasons for wanting to give Megan her betrothal bracelet tonight but she should have found a better way of doing it. Lying and neglecting her duty is not the way for an Amazon princess to behave and she know that.

Xena started to clear the table as Evie made her way over to me. "I really am sorry I disappointed you again tonight Mama Gee but I really do love Megan and I wanted to make it special".

I reached up to cup my daughters face as I said, "I know you do sweetie and I'm not disappointed with you just your actions, you should have found a better way of doing it baby. I know your mama Xe's not a big romantic but you could have talked to me about it".

Evie blushed scarlet and replied, "Mama I know you would have tried to help but you would have made a big deal out of it like a party or something I didn't want that. I just wanted it to be me and Megan in the moonlight with the stars shining and it was perfect until Cynthia caught us. We shouldn't have got carried away and I'm sorry for that".

I pulled Evie in for a cuddle, "I know you are sweetie and I'm glad that you had your perfect moment I just wish I didn't have to thrash both your butts because of it tomorrow".

"Our fault Mama and I don't think Auntie Effie feels the same way about it right now".

"No but then Megan was willing to meet up with you just to make out, I'm not too thrilled about that either".

Xena walked back towards the table to finish clearing it as she said. "Time for bed Evie, we all have an early start tomorrow thanks to this whole mess".

Evie leaned over to kiss Xena's cheek before she headed off to bed.