Hey everyone! Glad people liked the lemon that was well deserved. Achilles and Briseis have already sailed back to Greece (the first scene of the movie already happened in the other chapter) and Odysseus comes to ask Achilles to fight in the war. He does want to fight but he doesn't want to leave Briseis behind again nor does he want to make her leave again to accompany him. He tries to hide his problem from Briseis but she does discover them. I will try to make this a decently long chapter (no less that 1500 words). The weekend is coming so I will update as much as I can!

The next lemon doesn't seem to be that far away so the next lemon will be coming soon! Just review if you want it. The next lemon could be the next chapter if you give me 27 reviews! But, if not, you'll have to wait!

Now, here is…

Chapter Twenty Four

It had been a rather easy week considering Achilles and Briseis had returned from Thessaly. Her stomach had gotten slightly bigger, but nothing noticeable. Every morning before he left, Achilles would kiss Briseis' forehead and than, lift the covers and her nightgown to kiss her tummy. He had been getting up at dawn to work with Patroclus with the sword in fighting. He had gotten better but Patroclus was not ready for war. He was also not very pleased that he and Gabrielle were rather, 'active' at night. In hours of darkness, he and Briseis would be talking then here loud moans that sounded like, "Oh God, right there! OH MY GOD!" Than a scream usually followed. He laughed slightly when he thought about it. Plus, Patroclus seemed to be in a good mood all the time.

It was dawn now and Achilles slipped from the bed and put on his toga skirt and a brown shirt. Briseis continued to sleep, she was turned away from him, facing the door. The sheets were left at her waist, it was starting to get warmer outside. Achilles took a comb from the dressing table and ran it through his locks once than set it back down. He smiled as he looked on top of the table; it was filled with lockets, old ones Briseis had found in the attics. He heard the bed creak slightly and he turned back to see her sit up slightly. She stretched and looked at him, her chestnut hair cascading down her back. "You're still here?" She said as she yawned and sat forward on the bed. "Why? Expecting your Latin lover, are you?" Achilles asked with a grin as he kneeled on the bed and crept forward. Briseis smiled and replied, "Yes, my Latin lover should be here, so leave while I get some good sex,"

"Don't insult my sex,"

"Oh, ego hurt a bit?" Briseis said with a giggle as she poked his forehead slightly. Achilles sighed to himself and kissed her forehead. "My ego does not hurt." He said as he kissed her cheek, but not where she wanted him to kiss her.

"Good, because you are the best sex." Briseis kissed his lips softly as she leaned back down onto the bed, still attached to him by the lips. His tongue massaged hers and he bit into her lips slightly. She moaned against him as his hand pressed against her breast, kneading it slightly. "Achilles…Oh jeez, sorry." Patroclus said as he opened the door, saw them playing foreplay and left in a second. Achilles pulled himself off of his wife and looked to the door, it had already shut. "Baby, I'm sorry but I do have to go!" Achilles said quickly as he kissed her quickly on the mouth and left the bedroom. Briseis smiled slightly as she touched her seashell necklace and laid back down on the bed, "Even this baby needs more sleep…"

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Achilles walked outside into the bright sun and saw Patroclus sitting on the ledge of a rock. He turned to see him but turned away quickly. "Sorry bout that. I knocked but no one answered," Patroclus said as he took his sword from his waist and set it on the rock. "Achilles, can I ask you something before we begin?" He asked conscientiously as he watched his cousin walk towards him and sit on the other rock. "You can ask me anything cousin," Achilles said, expecting a question about fighting techniques. "How--how, do you satisfy a woman?" Patroclus asked as he examined the sword, keeping his eyes away from meeting Achilles'. "I mean, I do love Gabrielle but I don't know how to make her happy…in bed. I hear Briseis and Gabrielle talking all the time, she always says, "Oh, making love with Achilles is so wonderful." That had certainly added to his already large ego; "I can't tell you that Patroclus. Though I am not happy about you and Gabrielle having sex but I can't stop you. Ask her what she likes, Briseis likes it when I touch her, try that. But, if you do get her pregnant, you will take care of that child, whether married or not. I got Briseis pregnant and I plan to take care of that baby the best I can. I expect the same of you."

Achilles smiled as he thought about his baby, growing inside of Briseis. He was the reason it was there, and growing. "But, making love brings you closer, just, before you do it, make sure she is the one you want to spend your life with. It hurts more when sex isn't sex, if you truly do love her, it will hurt more if you break up." Achilles said as he met Patroclus' eyes and gave him a smirk. "But, life becomes more interesting. The way your woman looks after you've made love is the most beautiful she will ever be. Her curves seem to be more eye-catching, her eyes seem to be more gorgeous and she always seems to smile when she sees you, keep that in mind. Now, lets fight!" Achilles said as he picked up his sword and tossed it in the air.

Patroclus smiled and grabbed his own sword and locked it together with Achilles. The fight included turns and knockings of swords; Achilles was beating Patroclus immensely and Patroclus was determined to win. He kicked at his cousin but was met with the blade of the solider on his foot, he was unaffected by the blow. "Ah Achilles, let the poor boy win!" a deep voice said, behind the columns which made Achilles turn to see his good friend Odysseus. He was the only king or any person, other than Briseis and Patroclus, that he respected. Odysseus was King of Ithaca, another country in Greece, he had a good relationship with Agamemnon. They were not attacked; they were under the best protection. Achilles faced his friend, but still kept his senses on Patroclus who was still recovering from the jolt of the sword.

"Ah, my dear friend Odysseus. What do I owe this lovely visit?" Achilles said sarcastically as he continued to fight Patroclus. Even when he wasn't looking, Patroclus still lost the battle. "That's enough cousin," Achilles said, annoyed as he continued his conversation. "You know why I have come. A war is coming, a great one. The one you were born for." Odysseus said as he spoke of this 'grand' war. Achilles rolled his eyes and looked down slightly, to see the necklace he wore. The seashell one; his wedding ring of sorts. "Even if I dreamed of more glory this war would give me, there will always be something more worth while." He said regretfully, he refused to leave Briseis again. When they had returned from Thessaly, she seemed distraught. She was pregnant, he assumed that it was about the baby, it caused mood changes.

"That woman, now your wife. I must congratulate you, becoming a father. Teaching his sons to fight I assume?" Odysseus said, he spoke kindly of Briseis and Achilles' child. Achilles nodded his head and looked back to his cousin who sat on the rocks again. "Not just her, him as well. He met a girl, she will do good for him. Keep his mind away from war. I don't want him to know killing like I do, nor do I want my children to know that." Achilles said as he sat in front of Odysseus. "My friend, you were born into this world for this war, and Briseis. Fate has many things in store. If you were meant not to survive this war, the gods would not have blessed you so greatly." He said as he stared at the necklace that hung around his friend's neck.

"We sail in three days, make the decision Achilles. Which do you desire more: Love or Glory. But, a bit of advice my friend, they walk, hand in hand." Odysseus nodded to his friend and turned away, walking towards his men. "Wait," Achilles shouted to his friend. Odysseus turned to look at his friend. "I accept it, but I work not for Agamemnon, but to keep my family safe. Make sure that pig knows." Achilles said in a harsh tone as he picked up his armor and swords. "Come cousin," Achilles said to Patroclus and Patroclus sighed angrily, he wanted to continue the fight.

The walk home was long, cold and quiet. Achilles was slightly steaming and Patroclus was angry. "I want to fight," He said quietly to his cousin who walked continuously. "No, you don't." Achilles retorted back and continued his moderate pace. "You have a woman now, stay, marry her one day. It is very different when you are married." Achilles said to his cousin, he knew he was being angered. "It is my decision!" Patroclus yelled at his cousin, his tone was cruel. Achilles turned to Patroclus, his blue eyes filled with anger as he pushed him hard. "You don't know what it is like to kill a man. You are not a man yet, I've seen them die. I've seen the women mourn for them and I wish nothing like that on Gabrielle. I have an advantage that you don't. I am immortal, I will not die unless I want to." Achilles said angrily to the boy he saw in front of him.

"I do love Gabrielle. But, you are married to Briseis, she is going to have your child. How can you leave her?" Patroclus screamed angrily to his cousin. "I am not leaving her! She is to come with me!" Achilles yelled back as he pushed his cousin away. "As far as I can see, you are ill prepared and you will die in this war unless you listen to me." Achilles said as he continued to walk home alone, without his cousin following…

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"He speaks the truth," Zeus said, commenting about Achilles, "Patroclus is still a boy. He has found love but there is an advantage for Achilles, he shall take it!"

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Oh! P/A angst of sorts! Don't worry, the ending concerning Patroclus won't be so bad. Not a lot of Achilles/Briseis action but the next chapter shall be mostly them. In the next chapter, they will be in bed, where Briseis discovers Achilles' choice on joining the Trojan War. It is her reaction and I think it is pretty expected. Please review people! You all know I live for the lovely reviews you provide for me! This story is going to be longer than I thought it would be! It I said it was going to be about 35 chapters long, I was wrong! This might be about 40 at the least! But that all could change! Review if you want another lemon that might have the special "kiss" from Briseis to Achilles. I do hope you all know what I mean!

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