Amazon Treaty

Post-Episode 56

By Jinxie

Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters; I just made up the stories. The beginning and ends of episodes are quoted from the actual TV series.

Content Warning: This is a series that takes place between episodes. The stories build upon the TV series and it is advised that you watch the episodes then read the post-episode (this story) in between. Many references by the characters are very specific to the episodes, so you may not get everything unless you watch at the same time or have the episodes memorized. The series does lead to a romantic relationship between two women, so if you don't like it don't read it.

Goal: To fill in the rest of the story of Xena and Gabrielle that I felt the series left out. This is more how I would have wished the show to go. I strive to make it a realistic love story of how the two get together and share their lives together. Please feel free to email me with constructive feedback Jinxie2013

End of Episode 56 (S3,E10):

"I guess everything's fine now." Gabrielle said.

"Hmm I guess so." Xena replied.

Joxer pointed to the scroll, "Hey look! You've still got some extra space at the bottom of the scroll."

"I guess that means there is something else to write." Gabrielle put her quill to the scroll.

"Try, The End." Xena ordered.

"Hmm ok," Gabrielle started to write. "I personally think that sounds a bit"

Fade to black.

"Bye Joxer! Be safe." Gabrielle called to him as they parted ways. She turns to Xena, "Uhg. I love Joxer, but I hate him too. Is that right?"

Xena shrugs, "I feel the same way, so it must be ok." Xena wraps her arm over Gabrielle's shoulder. "So, where do you want to go now?"

"You're asking me? Since when do you ask me?"

"I've asked you before. Remember up in the mountains a few weeks ago. We stayed a whole week. Best week ever." Xena commented.

"Mm that was a good week. Can we go back there someday?" Gabrielle's eyes glazed over just thinking about it.

"Sure. Next time we need a vacation, let's go there. Sound good?" Xena's eyebrow went up as she waited for her answer.

Gabrielle smiled, "Mm hm." She wrapped her arm around Xena's waist as they walked along the path.

A week later..

"Gabrielle, we are close to Amazon territory. Did you want to drop in and say hello?"

Gabrielle's eyes lit up, "Can we? That would be great!"

Xena smiled and led them towards the Amazon forest. When they were about an hour from the village, sentries dropped from the trees and held out their swords. Xena and Gabrielle held up their arms and clasped their hands to give the peace sign. The lead sentry removed her mask, "Queen Gabrielle! Xena! Welcome."

Gabrielle recognized Solari as the one talking. "Solari! How are you?" she hugged the Amazon.

"All is well. Are you here for the peace treaty?"

"What peace treaty?"Xena asked.

Solari looked to her, "Caliapus has made a treaty and is meeting tomorrow to finalize it. Ephiny has gone to help."

"We didn't know." Gabrielle replied.

"Oh. So the scouts we sent to find you didn't find you?" Xena and Gabrielle both looked confused. "Ah. We sent out two scouts to ask you to come for the treaty signing. Caliapus and Ephiny wanted you both there. I assumed that they found you."

"Nope, we wandered here on our own." Xena deadpanned.

"We'll escort you to the village. Ephiny is already with the Centaurs, but you can meet up with her tomorrow, as it's already quite late. Dinner should be served here in a few minutes." Solari mentioned. "I'm sure our Queen is starving."

Gabrielle rolls her eyes at Solari, then glares at Xena since she has a big smile on her face. "Not a word Warrior Princess."

Their arrival to the village was well accepted. Amazons swarmed Gabrielle hugging her and asking questions about recent adventures. Many commented on how much she seems to have changed. She nodded and told them she has a few stories she would tell tonight by the fire. When she got out of the cluster of people, she tried to find Xena but couldn't. Solari saw that Gabrielle looked almost lost, so she grabbed her by the elbow and started leading her to the dinning house. "She's in here, my Queen." Solari smiled and let go of her elbow. "So how are things going between you two?"

Gabrielle blushed, "Pretty good, considering. We've had a really rough last six months. But we survived and are doing much better. How are things around here?"

"Things have been well. Ephiny has been spending a lot of time with the Centaurs helping Calaipus. Of course, it doesn't hurt that Xenan is there as well. She loves spending time with her son." Solari opened the door to the dining room for Gabrielle.

"Thanks." She went in and spotted Xena at a table. She was surrounded by teenage warriors. She looked pissed. "I better go rescue her." She walked over to the table and just watched for a moment as the girls asked Xena question after question on warrior topics. They didn't even give her time to respond. "Ladies!" Gabrielle rose her voice over the sound of the babbling girls. "How about you all go take a seat somewhere and eat. Xena and I are hungry and we would like some time to just relax. Ok?"

The girls all had slacked jaws as they watched their Queen chew them out gently. After a moment, one spoke up, "Queen Gabrielle, you are amazing." All the girls giggled and they ran away. Gabrielle rolled her eyes.

"Amazons." Xena stated. "Let's get some food." Xena stood up and grabbed Gabrielle's hand and then gather food from the main table. "Gabrielle! Look they have those pastry things with the red filling! I love these."

"Tell me about it. I know how much you love them, Xena." Gabrielle sighed.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing. Just wasn't expecting nonstop chattering from everyone. I'm already worn out." Gabrielle leaned her head against Xena's shoulder.

"Come on, let's eat then we'll go to our hut and have a moment of quietness."

"Mm that sounds nice." Gabrielle stated.

After eating, they walked out of the dining hall and were met with the stares of all the teenage warriors. The girl that had spoken to them earlier walked up and asked Xena "Can you teach us some new moves? Old Eponin never learns anything new to teach us."

Xena quirks an eyebrow, "You better not let her hear you call her old. How about I show you some things tomorrow, ok? After the treaty signing. Right now, the Queen needs some rest."

The girls all groan, disappointed in the answer from Xena. They sulk and walk away. "That was cruel Xena." Gabrielle says.

"What, it's true right? You wanted to get some peace and quiet, so that's what we are doing."

"Yeah, but I can do that on my own. You could have showed them a thing or two." Gabrielle reaches down and grabs Xena's hand. Come on, let's go." They walk to their hut and enter, not to be seen the rest of the night.

In the hut they both get cleaned up in the bath, then they sit by the fire and chat for a little while. "Gabrielle, I'm nervous about seeing Solon. I think I hurt him the last time we were there, because I told him that being a warrior wasn't a good thing. What if he has gone back to hating me?"

"He could never hate you again Xena. You and he left it as friends. That's a good thing. He saw a different side of you when we were last there. He loves you." Gabrielle snuggled up under Xena's arm.

After a few minutes of silence, Xena hesitantly asks, "Do you still think I should tell him he's my son?"

Gabrielle begins to stroke Xena's chest with her finger. "I think that it's ok if you don't and it's ok if you do. As long as he knows that he has you as a friend and that you love him. That's what he needs most."

"What about you? You are his friend and you love him too."

"That's true, I do. I'll make sure he knows that from me too, then." Gabrielle looked up and kissed Xena soundly. "I love you Xena."

"I love you too."

The next day.

Beginning of Episode 57:

Xena and Gabrielle walk into Centaur territory. "Remember how it looked the last time we were here?" Gabrielle asked. "What a difference a year makes, huh?"

"One year, two months, and twelve days. But who's counting?" Xena says.

"It'll be fine, you'll see." Gabrielle comforts Xena.

"After all Caliapus has done to make this happen, I certainly hope so." Xena said, while looking around.

"I'm not talking about the treaty, Xena." Gabrielle says with a sigh.

Xena puts up her hand to quiet the bard. Solon jumps out of a tree and grabs Xena.