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Chapter 13- The End?
(Briseis)
My hopes died away when I saw an old man with...Odysseus?
"Odysseus?"
"Guards, seize them!"
Mynes had acted right away. He pulled out his sword and stand in front of me. Memories came flooding in my mind. 'there I was on my knees watching helplessly as Paris came into view and notched an arrow into his bow, ready to strike. I felt a strange feeling inside me. It felt like all my strength were gathered and about to explode. I pushed Mynes away and shouted with all my voice...
"No, stop!"
'An arrow landed on Achilles heel. Then another and more came that I can not register how many.' I feel on my knees breathing heavily. A hand landed on my little shoulder.
"Briseis, is anything the matter?"
"I...I know them."
It was barely just a whisper. But I was certain that Mynes heard me for he summoned the man back. Mynes helped me stand up to my full height. I looked at Odysseus, nothing changed in him. But I did notice his features were light is as if a burden was lifted from him. I turned my gaze to the other man. He was old and...(gasp) his eyes...those eyes...those sapphire eyes...they look like just....Achilles. But he was an old man and nothing more. I averted my gaze to the floor. The stare of the old men seems to open the closed stitch in my heart, tearing it apart.
"Who are you, My lord's?"
It was Mynes who broke the silence. I could still feel the intense gaze of the old man.
(Achilles)
I looked at her, can barely ripped my eyes off of her. She was dressed in the most beautiful dress I have seen. A wedding dress, I remind myself. She was looking at the ground. She looked like a goddess blossoming in the month of June. How I wanted to run to her, held her in my embrace, whisper things that I myself had never imagined to exist. But being with her everything seemed so possible. My thoughts were disturbed by a rough hand on my shoulder.
"And this is my friend, an old friend, Trimitus."
I have not even noticed that Odysseus has started introducing himself.
"Well then, Lord Odysseus. What may I ask you are doing here in such an important day?"
I looked at the man who spoke just a minute ago. He had dark long, shoulder length, hair. His eyes seems not to show a hint of aging. His eyes were green like the forest tree's in the forest, reaching out to touch it's greedy branches toward the sun. I felt in raged, anger and...jealousy. When I knew that this was Mynes, the soon to be husband of the only women I have loved. The women who I have given my heart to. But all she did was throw it away like it was just a useless garbage. I restrained myself from jumping and hurting her but then I ask myself. Will I really hurt her? When she has found happiness? Will I punish her because she left me, her dungeon? No, I can not hurt her I can not afford to. I relaxed after this little argument In my head.
"...and that is why we came here. Is it not, Trimitus?"
Once again I have missed another of Odysseus discussion. But I nodded in response.
"Very well then, I hope you enjoy your stay here. Tomorrow me and Briseis shall get married."
"I am positive that we will feel heaven here."
Odysseus gave a little smirk and bowed.
"Don't worry, my lord's! I will make sure my servants will make you feel one."
And with a clap of his hands, servants came gathering around us leading us to our quarters. I took one last glance at her and maybe the last. I could feel my very breath stop when she looked up and both our eyes met. I looked at her hard and close. I could have stared long enough at her but the doors were closed tightly.
(Briseis)
Oh, why do I feel this way towards that old man. It feels as if my heart would burst any second. Oh, I would treasure every moment I would have if ever I could see Achilles one more time. But it was too late I shall closed the door of my heart that has kept calling me to Achilles and lock it forever. For tomorrow I am owned by someone else.
"Briseis, come."
I obediently followed Mynes to wherever he was leading me.
"Briseis, are you happy?"
I jolted my head up to see his face. I gave him a little smile, but smile nonetheless.
"I am more than happy than I ever was."
"Good, be ready for tonight. We will have dinner with the two gent's tonight."
He bent down to kiss my forehead and how his kiss reminded me of Hector. He gave me one last smile and faded away from my sight. Yes, he was like a brother to me like Hector was. But another part of me says No, he is the one for me. I walked straight to my room not stopping a time to look back.
At night there was nothing special but people chattering and laughing. I excused myself to retire for sleep. I was now in a dark hall. The darkness seemed to swallow me whole.
"Lady Briseis"
I turned around upon hearing a soft voice.
"Lord Trimitus! May I be in any assist?"
"No."
He was so old, his curly gray hair, his face wrinkled from age. But his eyes looked so young and bright.
"Please, do sit."
I assisted him in seating down on a couch just beside the window near us. He was looking at me with those intense gaze again. I looked at the stars trying to ignore his gaze but it seemed every minute of it he successfully made a whole in my heart.
"I heard you were once a captive by the great Achilles."
I looked at him surprised to hear those words again. He was smiling a little.
"Yes, it is true."
"Was it true...that you love him?"
I turned my gaze away. I found it hard to breath. At last a gave a little laugh and turned my gaze back to him.
"Why are you questioning me this, My lord?"
"Rumors...just rumors."
"Well, do you believe in rumors, my Lord?"
I was surprised to hear those words out of my lips. Was I denying my love for Achilles? Was I trying to defend myself or my people?
"That is why I asked you, my Lady. But I think everything is too clear now. Goodnight."
I watched him leave. Was that a tear I saw in his eyes? nay, impossible. But I can't just find myself to tear my eyes from his almost fading back. Was it this that I feel? a feeling that Achilles was here. I shook my head and dismissed this silly thought. I stood up and left as well.
(Achilles)
I walked the lonely halls alone, forever. Will my life be like this? My knees felt weak wanting to fall down on the cold marbled floor. I finally gave in and let my knees do it's pleasure. I could feel hot tears streaming down my face. I gave out a little cry and stayed like this for a long time. I forced myself to walk the lonely night to Odysseus quarters. I now stand in his door and knocked silently.
"Achilles? What is the matter?"
"We are leaving when the sun comes up."
"But...but the king..."
"You have deal with the king a while ago. Why would today be any different?"
With that I walked away. Away from Briseis...forever.
(Briseis)
I lay on my bed that night. Sleep did not seem to invite this very night. No matter how I closed my eyes I found them staring at the blank wall. The sun was beginning to rise. I gave a loud sigh and closed my eyes again. But something has disturbed my sleep, a sound of men shouting. I opened my eyes and sat up from my bed. The noise seemed to come from the outside. I watched the collusion outside. The ship...the ship of Odysseus was leaving. And from a a near distance stood Mynes. My heart began to race. Feelings I can not explain. My feet wants to run to it. I just had this feeling that someone...someone who is the missing piece of my puzzle was there. I gave no minute to think about it and ran as fast as my feet could go.
Achilles!
(Achilles)
The men were preparing to leave. I have said my goodbye's to the king. But I can never say goodbye to Briseis.
"So, you give up?"
I looked up at the goddess in front of me.
"I have enough of your games, Aphrodite."
"I am sorry, Achilles. You may have your appearance back now."
And with a blow of a strong wind she was gone. I held the necklace tight to my arms. My own seashell necklace my mother has given to me. She made this out of her love for me. This was the most precious gift I have ever hold in my heart. But you Briseis are priceless. I will leave this necklace out of my love for you. Goodbye.
"We are ready to leave, My lord."
"Good"
(Briseis)
I have finally reached the shores. I found it hard to breath. My legs hurt but I would give anything to see him again.
"No."
I was too late. The ship had left. Had stolen away all that I have ver hold precious in my heart. I fall on my knees and cried. But there was something that caught my eyes...a Necklace, a sea shelled necklace. I held it in my arms. The same necklace he wore when I have met him and the last time I saw him.
He is here! On the ship!
I watched the ship sailed away. Helplessly I stood there rooted on the ground and on my hands, his love that he has showed me all the time.
The end!
A/N: Just kidding! Not the end yet folks! But almost! So pls. R &R!
Amy7000: wow! You sure are a good guesser! Do you have psychic power? Just kidding! ( anyways thanks for reviewing!
o Bubbles o: thanks! And you are a good reviewer too! Thanks for reviewing!
danger-natnat: hope I did not keep you waiting! Thanks for reviewing!
Donna Lynn: don't worry! Maybe Achilles and Briseis will get together. Maybe. (evil smile)
Lady Discord: thanks for your review!
Chapter 13- The End?
(Briseis)
My hopes died away when I saw an old man with...Odysseus?
"Odysseus?"
"Guards, seize them!"
Mynes had acted right away. He pulled out his sword and stand in front of me. Memories came flooding in my mind. 'there I was on my knees watching helplessly as Paris came into view and notched an arrow into his bow, ready to strike. I felt a strange feeling inside me. It felt like all my strength were gathered and about to explode. I pushed Mynes away and shouted with all my voice...
"No, stop!"
'An arrow landed on Achilles heel. Then another and more came that I can not register how many.' I feel on my knees breathing heavily. A hand landed on my little shoulder.
"Briseis, is anything the matter?"
"I...I know them."
It was barely just a whisper. But I was certain that Mynes heard me for he summoned the man back. Mynes helped me stand up to my full height. I looked at Odysseus, nothing changed in him. But I did notice his features were light is as if a burden was lifted from him. I turned my gaze to the other man. He was old and...(gasp) his eyes...those eyes...those sapphire eyes...they look like just....Achilles. But he was an old man and nothing more. I averted my gaze to the floor. The stare of the old men seems to open the closed stitch in my heart, tearing it apart.
"Who are you, My lord's?"
It was Mynes who broke the silence. I could still feel the intense gaze of the old man.
(Achilles)
I looked at her, can barely ripped my eyes off of her. She was dressed in the most beautiful dress I have seen. A wedding dress, I remind myself. She was looking at the ground. She looked like a goddess blossoming in the month of June. How I wanted to run to her, held her in my embrace, whisper things that I myself had never imagined to exist. But being with her everything seemed so possible. My thoughts were disturbed by a rough hand on my shoulder.
"And this is my friend, an old friend, Trimitus."
I have not even noticed that Odysseus has started introducing himself.
"Well then, Lord Odysseus. What may I ask you are doing here in such an important day?"
I looked at the man who spoke just a minute ago. He had dark long, shoulder length, hair. His eyes seems not to show a hint of aging. His eyes were green like the forest tree's in the forest, reaching out to touch it's greedy branches toward the sun. I felt in raged, anger and...jealousy. When I knew that this was Mynes, the soon to be husband of the only women I have loved. The women who I have given my heart to. But all she did was throw it away like it was just a useless garbage. I restrained myself from jumping and hurting her but then I ask myself. Will I really hurt her? When she has found happiness? Will I punish her because she left me, her dungeon? No, I can not hurt her I can not afford to. I relaxed after this little argument In my head.
"...and that is why we came here. Is it not, Trimitus?"
Once again I have missed another of Odysseus discussion. But I nodded in response.
"Very well then, I hope you enjoy your stay here. Tomorrow me and Briseis shall get married."
"I am positive that we will feel heaven here."
Odysseus gave a little smirk and bowed.
"Don't worry, my lord's! I will make sure my servants will make you feel one."
And with a clap of his hands, servants came gathering around us leading us to our quarters. I took one last glance at her and maybe the last. I could feel my very breath stop when she looked up and both our eyes met. I looked at her hard and close. I could have stared long enough at her but the doors were closed tightly.
(Briseis)
Oh, why do I feel this way towards that old man. It feels as if my heart would burst any second. Oh, I would treasure every moment I would have if ever I could see Achilles one more time. But it was too late I shall closed the door of my heart that has kept calling me to Achilles and lock it forever. For tomorrow I am owned by someone else.
"Briseis, come."
I obediently followed Mynes to wherever he was leading me.
"Briseis, are you happy?"
I jolted my head up to see his face. I gave him a little smile, but smile nonetheless.
"I am more than happy than I ever was."
"Good, be ready for tonight. We will have dinner with the two gent's tonight."
He bent down to kiss my forehead and how his kiss reminded me of Hector. He gave me one last smile and faded away from my sight. Yes, he was like a brother to me like Hector was. But another part of me says No, he is the one for me. I walked straight to my room not stopping a time to look back.
At night there was nothing special but people chattering and laughing. I excused myself to retire for sleep. I was now in a dark hall. The darkness seemed to swallow me whole.
"Lady Briseis"
I turned around upon hearing a soft voice.
"Lord Trimitus! May I be in any assist?"
"No."
He was so old, his curly gray hair, his face wrinkled from age. But his eyes looked so young and bright.
"Please, do sit."
I assisted him in seating down on a couch just beside the window near us. He was looking at me with those intense gaze again. I looked at the stars trying to ignore his gaze but it seemed every minute of it he successfully made a whole in my heart.
"I heard you were once a captive by the great Achilles."
I looked at him surprised to hear those words again. He was smiling a little.
"Yes, it is true."
"Was it true...that you love him?"
I turned my gaze away. I found it hard to breath. At last a gave a little laugh and turned my gaze back to him.
"Why are you questioning me this, My lord?"
"Rumors...just rumors."
"Well, do you believe in rumors, my Lord?"
I was surprised to hear those words out of my lips. Was I denying my love for Achilles? Was I trying to defend myself or my people?
"That is why I asked you, my Lady. But I think everything is too clear now. Goodnight."
I watched him leave. Was that a tear I saw in his eyes? nay, impossible. But I can't just find myself to tear my eyes from his almost fading back. Was it this that I feel? a feeling that Achilles was here. I shook my head and dismissed this silly thought. I stood up and left as well.
(Achilles)
I walked the lonely halls alone, forever. Will my life be like this? My knees felt weak wanting to fall down on the cold marbled floor. I finally gave in and let my knees do it's pleasure. I could feel hot tears streaming down my face. I gave out a little cry and stayed like this for a long time. I forced myself to walk the lonely night to Odysseus quarters. I now stand in his door and knocked silently.
"Achilles? What is the matter?"
"We are leaving when the sun comes up."
"But...but the king..."
"You have deal with the king a while ago. Why would today be any different?"
With that I walked away. Away from Briseis...forever.
(Briseis)
I lay on my bed that night. Sleep did not seem to invite this very night. No matter how I closed my eyes I found them staring at the blank wall. The sun was beginning to rise. I gave a loud sigh and closed my eyes again. But something has disturbed my sleep, a sound of men shouting. I opened my eyes and sat up from my bed. The noise seemed to come from the outside. I watched the collusion outside. The ship...the ship of Odysseus was leaving. And from a a near distance stood Mynes. My heart began to race. Feelings I can not explain. My feet wants to run to it. I just had this feeling that someone...someone who is the missing piece of my puzzle was there. I gave no minute to think about it and ran as fast as my feet could go.
Achilles!
(Achilles)
The men were preparing to leave. I have said my goodbye's to the king. But I can never say goodbye to Briseis.
"So, you give up?"
I looked up at the goddess in front of me.
"I have enough of your games, Aphrodite."
"I am sorry, Achilles. You may have your appearance back now."
And with a blow of a strong wind she was gone. I held the necklace tight to my arms. My own seashell necklace my mother has given to me. She made this out of her love for me. This was the most precious gift I have ever hold in my heart. But you Briseis are priceless. I will leave this necklace out of my love for you. Goodbye.
"We are ready to leave, My lord."
"Good"
(Briseis)
I have finally reached the shores. I found it hard to breath. My legs hurt but I would give anything to see him again.
"No."
I was too late. The ship had left. Had stolen away all that I have ver hold precious in my heart. I fall on my knees and cried. But there was something that caught my eyes...a Necklace, a sea shelled necklace. I held it in my arms. The same necklace he wore when I have met him and the last time I saw him.
He is here! On the ship!
I watched the ship sailed away. Helplessly I stood there rooted on the ground and on my hands, his love that he has showed me all the time.
The end!
A/N: Just kidding! Not the end yet folks! But almost! So pls. R &R!