Part 9

We continue with Hephaistion who still feels he's entitled to a little more time and some special attention.

WARNING: No, you should know by now, but in case you don't - SEX!


Jrydm and I are on our way to the palestra. I am telling him about the victory won at Issos, the wonder of the Pyramids, and the great avenue of Sphinxes at Karnak in the lands of Khmet.

"Yes, Hephaistion, and I understand they revere cats as gods there." I frown and grumble I hate cats, sneaky little beasts like women! Give me a dog, they you can trust!

"Oh, I like dogs, too, Hephaistion, I love dogs." I cannot help but smile at him as we stop a moment, apparently his sandal has come undone. I didn't notice.

"How did you get this scar, Hephaitstion?" He really seems to like running his fingers over my battle scars. I have to tell him about each scar, this could take a while. He is particularly fascinated with the scar on my left thigh by my knee and then the other a little higher up. Oh, that tickles just a bit. Truly, he is a sweet youth. He seems to have a rather interesting scent it reminds me a bit of Alexander, it is a bit more on the flowery side, well, he is an Athenian. They are a bit more effete than we Macedonians. I smile at him, again, I certainly don't want him to think I'm angry and stroke his arm drawing him a little closer. Such smooth skin could he be younger than an ephebe? No, it would not be so, that has not been allowed since the 30 years war. I am not naïve to the temperament of Athens, I know most of them hate us, well they hate Alexander. Perhaps he is as Alexander was slow to grow to manhood even though he certainly sought it fast and hard. For a moment I smile thinking of those days, the summer nights at Mieza, how sweet his kisses were, how… NO! He's back in his tent fawning over those snake handling harpies, I'll not think on him right now. Perhaps later…

"So, you got to see the Nile? Wow, oh, Hephaistion, I've always wanted to see Eg, ah, Khmet." He is starry eyed this one. Yes, I can see he needs some mentoring, some polishing, but he has so much potential.

"Who is your regimental commander, Grdrmeym?" Dionysius balls! I will have to give him a nickname, his name is even worse than wrapping one's tongue about Persian. If I cannot pronounce it then truly it is a name to be forgotten. I pause, he is quite fair of face, yes, Hylas. Excellent!

"Oh, my, ah, that's ah, yeah, ah... Krateros! Yeah, it's Krateros." I frown, of all the bastards in the army Krateros? Well, I'll deal with it if I have to I'll go to Alexander. Usually I wouldn't but I like this gynis Athenian, yes, hmmm, I think I could get to like him very much. He has a light touch. I am very much looking forward to getting him down in the palestra, feeling that slick oil smooth skin on skin...

"So, Gry…ah, would you mind if I gave you a nickname. We all have them, those of us Alexander's inner circle." Oh, the sweet boy! The look in his eyes, well, it certainly makes up for Alexander's nauseating behavior back in his tent.

"Oh, whatever would make you happy, Hephaistion, ah, Hylas?" I steal a quick look around and with a small laugh pull him to the side of the next tent. He's giggling. Yes, this is perfect. Just what I need, perhaps he wouldn't mind… I draw his cloak about us. I…he comes right into my arms. Oh, I like this. "Hy… " Oh, yes, he kissed me! Yes! Oh, Yes!

"Fair one, can't you take your helmet off? I want to see your face."

"Oh, don't worry about me Hephaistion, I'm just fine, but you seem a little hot. Why don't you remove the rest of your clothing? Here…"

I cannot but help smile, he may be young, but he's no novice. His hands are busy he kicks my loin cloth away with his foot as he kneels down. I blink…ah, I didn't think he would be… Gyrm! I – Gods! Zeus, Hera! Aphro… ohhhhhh! I…thin..k..I looove Athenians!

"Are you feeling better, Hephaistion?" I am sooo glad we have a cloak around us. Isn't he sweet, why he insists on holding me, letting me catch my breath. Yes, oh, yes I am feeling so much better.

"Hylas, my fair Hylas, won't you…"

"Oh, don't worry about me, Hephaistion, I, I would do anything for you. I just want to make you feel good." We kiss several times. I really, really do like Athenians! Perhaps a quick bath would be the thing we can talk and then get to know one another even better. I let my hand wander down along his hips. He wiggles and giggles as I caress them, and move my hand. Let's see what his thi…

"Gym, I mean Hylas, come don't pull away, come here!" Why all of a sudden…oh, perhaps he's never…how sweet, I'll be his first. I think he just needs a…

"Hephaistion!" I hear Alexander's voice call out. Apollo's balls! Talk about bad timing! "Hephaistion, where are you? I know…" Oh, gods, he's going to find us. I grab my chiton and pull it back on, quickly. I really need a cloak right now, ah…if he finds us! I look around quickly, what can I do? "Hit me, hard!" I turn to Grmdm, he steps back and stares at me. "Quick, I – "

"Oh, I couldn't do that, Hephaistion, I…"

"Please, hit…" I shake my head. Then with a loud exclaimation he glances to down at my…yeah, and then runs into the nearest tent comes back out and throws a glass of something liquid on me. Well, that did the trick, it's wine, sweet and sticky. Now I'm sticky, but I'm sure I taste good! Gryrrmydmm is licking his fingers. I grab him and kiss him hard and fast. I love the way he giggles.

"Hephaistion, oh, good there you are. I've been looking all over for you." Alexander's eyes go back and forth between Grdmn and I. He's frowning. I think he is a little jealous. Good.

"We were just going to the baths. It's rather warm and I feel sticky." Hylas giggles, I squeeze his hand which is behind my back doing the most amazing things to my…

"Hephaistion, I need you to come back to my tent, now!" Alexander lifts one eyebrow as he studies me. "You can bathe there." I am trying not to smile too much when he removes Grf.. Hylas' arm from my shoulder. "You can go. " He dismisses him with a little nod of his head. "I will give Hephaistion whatever might need. Come, Hephaistion." I wave to Hylas and let Alexander lead me back to his tent. Then I stop.

"Hephaistion?"

"Are the witc..your guests still there?" Alexander sighs and shakes his head vigorously.

"No, I dismissed them. They are nice for a little but I grew tired of their chattering. Ptolemy is to entertain them in his tent. Philotas has taken over the care of Lexy. I think this best. He is more suited to women and their ways. However, I am most concerned for her. She is still having trouble remembering her name and is very quiet. I understand you found her under that pile of carpets. It is good you were there, most lucky for her."

It is truly amazing what a little exercise can do for the nerves. Why, I think I could even be around that Lexy woman and smile, for about two minutes, anyway. I cannot help but smirk, but not too much. "It is most unfortunate she met with an accident. You know such things can happen this is a military encampment, and not really the appropriate place for such women."

He is shaking his head slowly. "Yes, this is true. Still, they are our guests, and we must treat them properly until they leave.

"Speaking of leaving when?" Alexander purses his lips.

"Well, I wish to learn all I can of the weapon that throws thunderbolts. I wonder if Lexy is the only one who can tell us of this?" He turns and runs his finger along my lips. "Hephaistion, will you see to this? Perhaps you can talk to Lexy without upsetting her too greatly. I know you are the best one to do this. I will leave it in your care."

I frowned and stopped. "I thought you said she was staying with Philotas?"

"Oh, yes, she is, but I would like you to find out more about the gun. I don't trust Philotas too much. Not after Khmet. Besides I am still most concerned about her health, you can discover what wrong with her." &&%$%%#! Why me! Oh, well…I sigh loudly and he rubs my back. It does feel rather nice.

"Certainly, Alexander whatever you wish." He is stroking my wrist it's rather hard to refuse him, and I am still a little, ah, excited, and no one ah, kisses quite like Alexander.

"Come, Hephaistion, I just received some of that oil we liked so much in the newest shipment from Khmet. Let me rub it all over you, I'll make you feel much better." I smile at him and pat his arm. Oh, yes you will, Alexander, you always do! I smile perhaps I'll be nice to Lexy for a while. So that bastard Krateros is Hylas' commander, well…

To be continued…