First of all Thanks you to Diva's Dream for reviewing and to anyone else whose read this story. This next section gives a little more detail to Athena and Elanis' relationship, so I hope everyone likes. Be aware that this is a little more into detail with a f/f relationship even though Elanis (wipes a tear) is dead... by the way Italics are flasbacks or thoughts.With that over with On to the story!! READ ON READERS!!

A sisterly talk.

Aphrodite materielized at her sisters palace, not knowing what to expect.

"Athena?" She called softly, as she walked quietly through the palace.

"Athena!!" She called a little louder, "I need to talk to you,"

"So talk." her sister replied, as she apeared behind her Aphrodite.

"Athena, why are you doing this?" Aphrodite asked.

"You know very well what the Phrophecy states, Aphrodite" Athena said, her voice sounding void of any emotion, and very matter of fact.

"This is only about the phrophecy?" Aphrodite asked, gazing at her older sister.

"Why else, Aphrodite?"

"R-revenge." Aphrodite said quietly, not daring to look her sister in the eyes.

"For?"

"Elanis"

Athena turned and walked away fron her sister,

"Thats it isnt it?"

"Of course not." Athena said. "Because of this phrophecy, Hera has disappeared, Zeus, our father is dead"

"You know very well that if Zeus hadnt pursued killing Eve he'd still be alive!" Aphrodite replied.

"Its Eve's fault, even as a child-"

"Thats just it Athena!" Aphrodite argued "Eve was a child! She, even now as an adult, is innocent!" In a softer tone, Aphrodite added, "Xena loves her as much as you loved Elanis,"

Athena whipped around, anger written across her beutiful features. "Dont you even say her name! Youve no right!"

Aphrodite took a step towards her sister. "Athena, please stop. I know your hurting "

"No you don't know" Athena said coldly, her calm posture returning. "It was stupid of me to get involved with a mortal. My emotions are because of my own stupidity, and are entirely my fault. They will go away in time."

"When?!" Aphrodite asked, "Its been 25 years!! You were never one to hold grudges against mortals! Face it Sis, you loved her."

"I cared for her, Aphrodite. She was my chosen, but Elanis was also a warrior. And a warriors life span is limited,"

"Can I ask a question?"

"Yes" Athena looked at her sister, her grey eyes dark .

"Do you honestly believe killing Eve, will take away the pain of losing Elanis?"

"I told you, my motive for killing Eve, is the phrophecy." Athena stated simply.

Aphrodite looked into her older sisters eyes, she now understood why her sisters nickname was "grey eyed", they were a shocking, unnatural shade of grey, and in them, she seen one emotion. Sadness.

" Father taught you well to hide your emotions. But I know your lying." Aphrodite said.

"Then you'd know wrong" Athena replied."Excuse me..sis..." Athena sneered as she reffered to her sister. "I have things to do."

"Killing Eve won't bring Her back." Aprodite said.

"For the last time Aphrodite, Its about the phrophecy." Athena snapped as she disappeared in a shimmer fo golden light.

Remembering

Athena materialized in her favorite temple, clearly not in the best of moods.

"Aphrodite..what does she know?" All she does is sleep around anyway." Athena thought as she walked around the temple.

She knows about love...a voice in Athenas replied. I don't have a grudge because Xena killed Elanis..

"She's wrong, this isnt about Elanis. I'm doing this for the Olympian gods"

Athena sighed and sat on her altar. Elanis' death had hurt her more then her own fathers. The fact she was gone, even after 25 years, weighed heavily on her mind, she could still remember the day she'd first seen her at an Archery competition in Thrace.

"Whose that girl?" Athena asked, pointing to a young woman.

"Oh...Thats Elanis. She's a Nisaryan." Artemis replied.

Athena and Artemis stood at the archery competition, watching as the warriors each took a turn at the targets. Athena watched, as the woman hit bulls eye after bulls eye.

"She's very good." Athena observed, keeping her eyes on the young Nisaryan.

Artemis winked at her sister. "And beautiful."

"Stop Artemis, I'm looking for a champion, not a lover."

Athena gazed at the woman again. Artemis was right, there was no doubting the womans beauty. Her long dark hair fell past her shoulders, and was a silky choclate brown. But it was her eyes that struck Athena. Her eyes were a shocking shade of violet.

"Go speak to her." Artemis suggested.

"She's probably already another Goddess' champion, Artemis, look at hr skill."

"She's not" Artemis replied.

"How do you know?" Athena asked, raising an eyebrow at her sister.

"Well I heard some mortals talking about her, and apparently she hasnt been in an army for awhile, plus shes one of your followers. Ive also heard shes just as good with a sword, as she is with a bow and arrow."

Shaking her head at her sister, Athena, went back to watching the Nisaryan.

"Ok well you stare at the gorgeous brunette, and I'm going to go wish my Amazon good luck, her set is next"

"Ok Artemis. See you later" Athena replied, not taking her eyes off the warrior.

"On Olympus." Artemis said as she disappeared.

Athena started towards the warrior ,as she seen her part in the competition was over. Athena could hear some younger girls congratulating her.

"Good job Elanis!"

"Thank you Helàna." Elanis replied.

"Youre definitly going to get first"

"Don't say that, I could very well lose." Elanis said, taking the string off her bow.

"With a set like that its difficult to imagine you losing" Athena said, as she materialized in front of Elanis and her apparent fan base.

The warrior was immedietly on her knee, in courtesy to her Goddess.

"My goddess, it is a pleasure to be in your diving presence" The warrior said.

Athena smiled. "Please stand, Elanis of Nisenai. Do you have a few moments? I would like to speak with you."

"Of course my Goddess." Elanis stood.

The two women walked away from the crowd and competition.

"Youre a fine Archer, Elanis" Athena stated.

"Thank you Athena"

"Youre welcome. How is it, you are not in an army right now?" Athena asked, "I've heard you're an excellant swordswoman and archer."

"I was first in command in Lord Lysander's army, but when he was killed thr army was dismissed and not needed.

"And you were first in command?"

"Yes my Goddess."

"Impressive" Athena stated. "Have you heard of the threat Poisdon, poses to Athens?"

"Ive heard, I'm afraid I do not know all the details, My goddess."

"Poisidon, wants Athens as his patron city"

"I thought Athens was your city?"

"It is. I need a champion to lead my army, if need be, to defend Athens." Athena looked at Elanis. "Under normal circumstances I would ask my father for a tournament, the winner being my new champion. But your talents in archery and from what I've heard, your work with a sword, not to mention already being a commander in the past, makes me feel inclined to ask you, to lead my army, if war against Poisdon is inevitable."

"Of course, if that is how I may serve my Goddess, I would be happy to help."

"Thank you." Athena nodded her thanks. "I will vist you later, and we can discuss these matters furthur."

"Yes my Goddess" Elanis said.

" If you will excuse me I have some important matters that need my attention."

Elanis nodded. "I look forward to speaking to you tonight, my Goddess,",

"Good bye. Elanis of Nisenai." Athena said as she disappeared in a flash of light.