Chapter VI

Hercules dragged Makia, kicking and screaming to the nearest room. Which happened to be his.

"Why didn't you let me have at her!? That bitch deserved everything that I could throw at her! How could you…AHHH!"

*Splash*

Herc had dropped her into his bath tub, clothes and all.

"Don't even thing of getting out of there until you cool off." Herc said pointing his finger at her. "I have never seen you loose it like that and I don't ever want to see it again! You're never supposed to let your anger overrule when it comes to royalty! You of all people should know that! You could have killed her!"

"Good! Then I would never have to deal with her again!" Makia leaned back against the head of the tub. She could feel her anger start to subside. It struck her funny that, just being around Herc, made all her anger or sadness disappear. Herc was usually a happy go lucky guy, with a smile that could melt your heart. Right now his eyes were fixed on her in anger. His mouth in a scowl. Makia ran her fingers through her wet hair and then put her face in her hands. What she wouldn't give to see that smile right now. Makia couldn't help, but let the tears fall. She tried not to make a sound, for she hated to cry in front of people, but a sob escaped.

"Oh, Makia." Herc said softly, his anger subsiding as he crouched next to the tub. "I didn't mean to make your cry! I'm so sorry, please don't cry."

"I'm not crying…" Makia remarked, wiping her tears away quickly.

"Are too." Herc whispered, as he wiped away a rogue tear. Makia looked up to see Herc smile at her.

"Here, lets get you dried off." Herc stood up and grabbed a towel off the back of a chair. He then helped her out of the tub. Makia shivered as a breeze blew through the open window. Herc wrapped the towel around her  and started to rub her arms to keep her warm. Makia who had been looking down, looked up into Herc's eyes.

"By the Gods, he has beautiful eyes!" She thought breathlessly.

Herc gave her a little half smile. He leaned in and brushed his lips against hers teasingly. When she didn't pull back, he deepened the kiss. Makia slipped her arms around his neck as he pulled her closer. When the finally pulled apart, they were still inches away from kissing again.

"Um…hum.." Makia breathed.

"What?" Herc whispered.

"Mmm..nothing…" Makia smiled and kissed him. When they pulled apart a second time, Herc asked if she could tell him what happened  with Kendra. Makia sighed.

"Do you really want to know?"

"Why don't I ring us up some supper and dry clothes for you. Then you can tell me while you're changing."

"Alright," Makia sighed in resignation. "But you're not going to like it."

"Why doesn't that surprise me?"

Author's note: I am soo sorry if you have been waiting for me to continue. I had the past three chapters written, but never typed them due to computer problems. I'm sorry for any inconvenience. Let me know what you think!