Disclaimer: Only own Alana
A/N: I know that I'm not following the events form the movie, but I haven't done it from the beginning.. I've already changed the course of History making Helen stay there and bringing Alana to the story.. this is why things will go different from the movie in all senses.. don't be surprised if things that you expect don't happen, or vice versa : ) My inspiration for the personality of characters comes from a novel by Colleen McCullough, she's a scientist who made a research on Troy's history. She explains how they were, according to Homer's work. Helen was described in a similar way as I did, and I thought if I had met her in person, she would have been like this : )
Chapter sixteen
"I can't believe it.." Whispered Priam, looking through the window, in the left part of the living room. Hector looked up at him, placing himself next to his father.
"What's wrong?" He asked, and the king pointed at the horizon. Hector froze. Dozens of ships were coming. The war was coming, and it had taken them by surprise. "This can't be happening.." Priam watched at his son, with a sad frown on his face.
"We knew it would occur.. it was just a matter of time.. no matter what Alana would do.. Agamemnon always wanted to have Troy.." With a sigh, he walked fast towards the door. "Call them, Hector. We'll join in one hour. Prepare your army. Bad times are coming"
Hector ran through the halls, breathing strongly. People observed him, as he was shouting the warnings. Their scared faces showed the fears, and he felt sorry for all the families that would be broken. Turning around a corner, he almost walked over a woman.
"Where are you going so fast?" She asked, surprised. Hector stopped and took her hand.
"Briseis, the war is coming.. you must get ready" She opened her eyes in shock.
"Where is Paris?" She asked, joining Hector on his way.
"I don't know, I haven't seen him in a while.. neither Alana"
"The girl who came from the future? Your father told me about her.." She replied, looking around. "I'll look for them, go and do what you have to do" But Hector stopped and shook his head.
"Can I ask you something?" He said, and she nodded.
"Of course!"
"I'll go myself to look for Alana and Paris.. in the meanwhile, go to the main square and tell everybody what's coming. Tell them the whole truth, they must be ready. We'll meet again in one hour, in the living room" She nodded, leaving as fast as she could. Hector took a deep breath and stopped one of his soldiers. "The wall, close it. The Greeks are coming, they'll be here in few hours. Call the troops and join me in two hours, did you understand me? "The young soldier nodded, and Hector went on running, leaving the palace.
He checked all possible places, but there wasn't any sign of them. Worried, he went back to palace, where he met Andromache. She looked at him, and then avoided his gaze. To her surprise, he came towards her , breathless.
"Andromache, the Greeks are coming.. you must hide, take our son and leave soon. You're not safe here" She looked at him, scared.
"I already talked to the servants, four of them will join me.. we're leaving to the nearest village.." She murmured, shocked. "I'll be there for anything you'll want.. because I expect to see you alive again" Their eyes met, and Hector smiled.
"Of course" He murmured, kissing her on the cheek. "Now, leave. This is not safe for both of you"
"See you soon, Hector" She joined the group and they all left, exiting the city. Hector went back to the halls, looking for the missing persons again, but nothing happened. He wondered what was going wrong. Stopping in front of a window, in the back part of palace, he searched in the distance. If his eyes didn't cheat on him, there was something different on the sea. The waves were dying in a zone too far away from the sand... frowning, he looked again. Yes, he was right. Something was stopped there, something that made the sea beat against it.
An idea came to his head. A ship. The Greeks had already arrived. He ran towards the golden door that led to the huge garden. It was already dark, but he knew the place very well. The only sound he heard was his breathing and the sword beating against his armour. The minutes he had to wait were an eternity for him . Once under the arc, he hid behind a bush when he heard voices. He was right. A big group of soldiers were standing near, observing a couple. Alana and Paris.
He didn't have enough time to react, and saw Achilles moving towards them, Alana standing up fast, followed by Paris. Hector felt useless, he couldn't just jump there and help, they would catch him as well. He had to think of something, and fast. He wouldn't allow them to hurt his brother.. and he wouldn't allow them to take Alana.
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I was speechless, standing in the moonlight, waiting for the worst. Paris didn't look better than me, his dark eyes showed the fears inside him. But, at the same time, I saw a kind of strength on him that made me feel safer. I couldn't explain that. Achilles walked around us, in silence, like a predator that would jump on his victim sooner or later. I knew little about that man.. almost nothing. Sure his face was familiar to me, as all the faces were.. I still couldn't explain that, maybe it was just a dream.
"I think you made someone angry few days ago, girl" Achilles spoke, looking at me. His eyes were blue and cold. I swallowed, noticing I was shaking. "And this person who got angry went to look for me, paid me a high fee.. and here I am.. do I need an introduction?" he half smiled, and before I could reply, I heard Paris' voice.
"What are you doing in Troy?" Achilles moved towards him, frowning.
"I think it's not you the one who has the right to make questions"
"This is my home and I'm the prince Paris. You're not welcomed here if you arrive in those conditions. Come with me and you'll meet the king Priam" I was surprised to see Paris so confident. But Achilles laughed.
"We're not going anywhere, boy.." he took his sword and put it on Paris' neck. Paris started, taking a deep breath. "You don't have the smallest idea about what is coming now.."
"The Trojans didn't do anything to you. Why would you attack them?" I said, and the whole group looked at me.
"I don't care what happened between the two cities.. I'm here because someone asked me so.. because it's my duty to do this. "His eyes showed a kind of anger. He lowered the sword, and gave a step towards me.
"Agamemnon always wanted Troy.. he's not an honourable person, and you'll be sorry for this" Paris said.
"I won't discuss this with you, Paris.. I only want to finish with this and go back home" I frowned. Finish what?
"You're Achilles, right? "I said, and he looked at me, shocked.
"How do you know it?" I felt a kind of power now.. I still could make him scared, even if he didn't believe in gods or magic.
"Lets say I can see the future.." Before I could finish the phrase, Achilles took my arm.
"Don't play with me , girl. I know you're not stupid and you cheated on a queen.. but this won't happen again, I won't give you any choice"
"Helen sends you?" I asked, surprised. Paris looked at me, our gazes met.
"Impossible" he said, but Achilles shook his head.
"Your innocent queen is not so innocent, Paris.. she wants a revenge.. and she will have it. I didn't come here to fight against Trojans.. Agamemnon already sent a thousand ships to do it.. I'm here for personal business" A hundred emotions were crossing Paris' face.
"Is Helen here?" He stuttered, and I felt as if I was going to faint. But what did I expect? He loved her, she was charming for men. But Achilles took my both hands and tied them.
"She's coming with us" At this, Paris moved towards us.
"No" He said, with anger on his eyes.
"If she comes, Helen will be pleased.. "Achilles spoke, walking slowly. "You can't stop this war, Troy will be destroyed.. go to Greece. And now, let me do my work" I looked at Paris in desperation. He seemed to be thinking deeply, and suddenly, showed a happy smile.
"I'll go to Greece.. you can take this girl. "
"What?" I shouted, and Achilles pushed me towards the ship.
"I'll be with Helen" Paris murmured.
"Are you stupid? She's Agamemnon's wife! If you go there, he will kill you! Now everybody knows what's going on between both of you!"
"No, Alana.. Agamemnon is coming here"
"But sooner or later you'll have to face reality, Paris"
"Stop this now, come on" Said Achilles, angry. I felt tears falling from my face. What would happen to me? Helen would order to kill me, as a punishment for all what I had done.
"No, no!! Help!" I shouted, with the hope that someone reacted.. but who would help me? We were lost in the middle of nowhere. I walked slowly, wanting to die.
"Are you coming with us?" Achilles asked Paris, and when I looked at the prince, I saw something in his eyes.. an intelligent gaze. Was he planning something? Or was it just my imagination, in a desperate try to find a bit of optimism? The group of soldiers were on board already. Paris followed us.
"I am" He walked by me, without looking, ignoring me. Then, I thought about escaping. I wondered how fast would Achilles run if I did so.. the soldiers would have to jump from the ship, this would give me extra time. Achilles pushed Paris, and when he turned around I ran. I ran so fast that I thought I would die.
"She's escaping!" Achilles shouted. I reached the trees, the small forest, I heard his breath close, he was stronger than me, it was useless to escape. But it was then, when in the darkness, I heard someone falling on the ground behind me. Someone had knocked Achilles, and taken me by the arm.
"Shhhh.. it's me" He whispered, pushing me behind a tree.
"Hector!" I said, hugging him.
"Listen to me" He pushed me away. "Go back to the palace, call everybody. "
"What about you?" I said, but he shook his head.
"Just do it. I have to tie Achilles and recuperate Paris" His dark eyes smiled. "You're brave, Alana"
"And your brother is stupid.." I murmured. "How can he go to Greece if he knows what's waiting for him there?"
"I don't believe he was serious about it, Alana.. he has a plan"
"A plan? Sure" I said, but Hector took my hand.
"He doesn't love Helen" Hector said softly.
"As if I cared.." I replied back, standing up. "I'll go there now.." We heard steps approaching, and I saw Hector jumping.
"No, we're going there now.. run!" He took my arm and we escaped through the trees.
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"Hector? Paris? Alana?" Briseis had crossed the small forest and reached the beach, walking slowly. "Oh" She shouted when she saw a man laying on the ground. She kneeled beside him, he had blood on his head, and was moaning. "Are oyu feeling well?" She asked, and he opened his eyes, moving away from her.
"Who are you?" He said, taking her by her hand rudely.
"You're hurting me!" She shouted back, and he left her hand slowly. "What happened to you? Why are you laying here? "He observed her face as she spoke, and felt something completely new. "What are you looking at?" She said, and he shook his head.
"The war has begun.. and you can't return. "Achilles stood up and took his sword. "You're my prisoner" Briseis gaped at him, shaking.
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Paris stood by the ship, shocked. What had Alana done? He was trying to help her.. joining her on the way to Greece, he wouldn't leave her alone. But she didn't understand anything.. she had to escape and spoil everything. He was so shocked that he couldn't move. Now he was alone, a prisoner. The soldiers were watching up at him.
"Where is Achilles?" One of them said. Looking in the distance, they saw two shapes. "He's coming"
Paris looked at them, and felt his heart beating fast. He was coming with a woman. But she was shorter than Alana.. he froze. She was Briseis. "Oh, no" Murmured, shaking his head.
"Throw the anchor!! We're not leaving" Achilles said, throwing Briseis on the sand. "Build the tent. Tomorrow the Trojans will have a surprise. The girl escaped once, but she won't do that again" Alana had escaped? How? Wondered Paris, still shocked. His cousin looked up at him, scared. Situation in Troy was terrible for them.
A/N: I know that I'm not following the events form the movie, but I haven't done it from the beginning.. I've already changed the course of History making Helen stay there and bringing Alana to the story.. this is why things will go different from the movie in all senses.. don't be surprised if things that you expect don't happen, or vice versa : ) My inspiration for the personality of characters comes from a novel by Colleen McCullough, she's a scientist who made a research on Troy's history. She explains how they were, according to Homer's work. Helen was described in a similar way as I did, and I thought if I had met her in person, she would have been like this : )
Chapter sixteen
"I can't believe it.." Whispered Priam, looking through the window, in the left part of the living room. Hector looked up at him, placing himself next to his father.
"What's wrong?" He asked, and the king pointed at the horizon. Hector froze. Dozens of ships were coming. The war was coming, and it had taken them by surprise. "This can't be happening.." Priam watched at his son, with a sad frown on his face.
"We knew it would occur.. it was just a matter of time.. no matter what Alana would do.. Agamemnon always wanted to have Troy.." With a sigh, he walked fast towards the door. "Call them, Hector. We'll join in one hour. Prepare your army. Bad times are coming"
Hector ran through the halls, breathing strongly. People observed him, as he was shouting the warnings. Their scared faces showed the fears, and he felt sorry for all the families that would be broken. Turning around a corner, he almost walked over a woman.
"Where are you going so fast?" She asked, surprised. Hector stopped and took her hand.
"Briseis, the war is coming.. you must get ready" She opened her eyes in shock.
"Where is Paris?" She asked, joining Hector on his way.
"I don't know, I haven't seen him in a while.. neither Alana"
"The girl who came from the future? Your father told me about her.." She replied, looking around. "I'll look for them, go and do what you have to do" But Hector stopped and shook his head.
"Can I ask you something?" He said, and she nodded.
"Of course!"
"I'll go myself to look for Alana and Paris.. in the meanwhile, go to the main square and tell everybody what's coming. Tell them the whole truth, they must be ready. We'll meet again in one hour, in the living room" She nodded, leaving as fast as she could. Hector took a deep breath and stopped one of his soldiers. "The wall, close it. The Greeks are coming, they'll be here in few hours. Call the troops and join me in two hours, did you understand me? "The young soldier nodded, and Hector went on running, leaving the palace.
He checked all possible places, but there wasn't any sign of them. Worried, he went back to palace, where he met Andromache. She looked at him, and then avoided his gaze. To her surprise, he came towards her , breathless.
"Andromache, the Greeks are coming.. you must hide, take our son and leave soon. You're not safe here" She looked at him, scared.
"I already talked to the servants, four of them will join me.. we're leaving to the nearest village.." She murmured, shocked. "I'll be there for anything you'll want.. because I expect to see you alive again" Their eyes met, and Hector smiled.
"Of course" He murmured, kissing her on the cheek. "Now, leave. This is not safe for both of you"
"See you soon, Hector" She joined the group and they all left, exiting the city. Hector went back to the halls, looking for the missing persons again, but nothing happened. He wondered what was going wrong. Stopping in front of a window, in the back part of palace, he searched in the distance. If his eyes didn't cheat on him, there was something different on the sea. The waves were dying in a zone too far away from the sand... frowning, he looked again. Yes, he was right. Something was stopped there, something that made the sea beat against it.
An idea came to his head. A ship. The Greeks had already arrived. He ran towards the golden door that led to the huge garden. It was already dark, but he knew the place very well. The only sound he heard was his breathing and the sword beating against his armour. The minutes he had to wait were an eternity for him . Once under the arc, he hid behind a bush when he heard voices. He was right. A big group of soldiers were standing near, observing a couple. Alana and Paris.
He didn't have enough time to react, and saw Achilles moving towards them, Alana standing up fast, followed by Paris. Hector felt useless, he couldn't just jump there and help, they would catch him as well. He had to think of something, and fast. He wouldn't allow them to hurt his brother.. and he wouldn't allow them to take Alana.
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I was speechless, standing in the moonlight, waiting for the worst. Paris didn't look better than me, his dark eyes showed the fears inside him. But, at the same time, I saw a kind of strength on him that made me feel safer. I couldn't explain that. Achilles walked around us, in silence, like a predator that would jump on his victim sooner or later. I knew little about that man.. almost nothing. Sure his face was familiar to me, as all the faces were.. I still couldn't explain that, maybe it was just a dream.
"I think you made someone angry few days ago, girl" Achilles spoke, looking at me. His eyes were blue and cold. I swallowed, noticing I was shaking. "And this person who got angry went to look for me, paid me a high fee.. and here I am.. do I need an introduction?" he half smiled, and before I could reply, I heard Paris' voice.
"What are you doing in Troy?" Achilles moved towards him, frowning.
"I think it's not you the one who has the right to make questions"
"This is my home and I'm the prince Paris. You're not welcomed here if you arrive in those conditions. Come with me and you'll meet the king Priam" I was surprised to see Paris so confident. But Achilles laughed.
"We're not going anywhere, boy.." he took his sword and put it on Paris' neck. Paris started, taking a deep breath. "You don't have the smallest idea about what is coming now.."
"The Trojans didn't do anything to you. Why would you attack them?" I said, and the whole group looked at me.
"I don't care what happened between the two cities.. I'm here because someone asked me so.. because it's my duty to do this. "His eyes showed a kind of anger. He lowered the sword, and gave a step towards me.
"Agamemnon always wanted Troy.. he's not an honourable person, and you'll be sorry for this" Paris said.
"I won't discuss this with you, Paris.. I only want to finish with this and go back home" I frowned. Finish what?
"You're Achilles, right? "I said, and he looked at me, shocked.
"How do you know it?" I felt a kind of power now.. I still could make him scared, even if he didn't believe in gods or magic.
"Lets say I can see the future.." Before I could finish the phrase, Achilles took my arm.
"Don't play with me , girl. I know you're not stupid and you cheated on a queen.. but this won't happen again, I won't give you any choice"
"Helen sends you?" I asked, surprised. Paris looked at me, our gazes met.
"Impossible" he said, but Achilles shook his head.
"Your innocent queen is not so innocent, Paris.. she wants a revenge.. and she will have it. I didn't come here to fight against Trojans.. Agamemnon already sent a thousand ships to do it.. I'm here for personal business" A hundred emotions were crossing Paris' face.
"Is Helen here?" He stuttered, and I felt as if I was going to faint. But what did I expect? He loved her, she was charming for men. But Achilles took my both hands and tied them.
"She's coming with us" At this, Paris moved towards us.
"No" He said, with anger on his eyes.
"If she comes, Helen will be pleased.. "Achilles spoke, walking slowly. "You can't stop this war, Troy will be destroyed.. go to Greece. And now, let me do my work" I looked at Paris in desperation. He seemed to be thinking deeply, and suddenly, showed a happy smile.
"I'll go to Greece.. you can take this girl. "
"What?" I shouted, and Achilles pushed me towards the ship.
"I'll be with Helen" Paris murmured.
"Are you stupid? She's Agamemnon's wife! If you go there, he will kill you! Now everybody knows what's going on between both of you!"
"No, Alana.. Agamemnon is coming here"
"But sooner or later you'll have to face reality, Paris"
"Stop this now, come on" Said Achilles, angry. I felt tears falling from my face. What would happen to me? Helen would order to kill me, as a punishment for all what I had done.
"No, no!! Help!" I shouted, with the hope that someone reacted.. but who would help me? We were lost in the middle of nowhere. I walked slowly, wanting to die.
"Are you coming with us?" Achilles asked Paris, and when I looked at the prince, I saw something in his eyes.. an intelligent gaze. Was he planning something? Or was it just my imagination, in a desperate try to find a bit of optimism? The group of soldiers were on board already. Paris followed us.
"I am" He walked by me, without looking, ignoring me. Then, I thought about escaping. I wondered how fast would Achilles run if I did so.. the soldiers would have to jump from the ship, this would give me extra time. Achilles pushed Paris, and when he turned around I ran. I ran so fast that I thought I would die.
"She's escaping!" Achilles shouted. I reached the trees, the small forest, I heard his breath close, he was stronger than me, it was useless to escape. But it was then, when in the darkness, I heard someone falling on the ground behind me. Someone had knocked Achilles, and taken me by the arm.
"Shhhh.. it's me" He whispered, pushing me behind a tree.
"Hector!" I said, hugging him.
"Listen to me" He pushed me away. "Go back to the palace, call everybody. "
"What about you?" I said, but he shook his head.
"Just do it. I have to tie Achilles and recuperate Paris" His dark eyes smiled. "You're brave, Alana"
"And your brother is stupid.." I murmured. "How can he go to Greece if he knows what's waiting for him there?"
"I don't believe he was serious about it, Alana.. he has a plan"
"A plan? Sure" I said, but Hector took my hand.
"He doesn't love Helen" Hector said softly.
"As if I cared.." I replied back, standing up. "I'll go there now.." We heard steps approaching, and I saw Hector jumping.
"No, we're going there now.. run!" He took my arm and we escaped through the trees.
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"Hector? Paris? Alana?" Briseis had crossed the small forest and reached the beach, walking slowly. "Oh" She shouted when she saw a man laying on the ground. She kneeled beside him, he had blood on his head, and was moaning. "Are oyu feeling well?" She asked, and he opened his eyes, moving away from her.
"Who are you?" He said, taking her by her hand rudely.
"You're hurting me!" She shouted back, and he left her hand slowly. "What happened to you? Why are you laying here? "He observed her face as she spoke, and felt something completely new. "What are you looking at?" She said, and he shook his head.
"The war has begun.. and you can't return. "Achilles stood up and took his sword. "You're my prisoner" Briseis gaped at him, shaking.
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Paris stood by the ship, shocked. What had Alana done? He was trying to help her.. joining her on the way to Greece, he wouldn't leave her alone. But she didn't understand anything.. she had to escape and spoil everything. He was so shocked that he couldn't move. Now he was alone, a prisoner. The soldiers were watching up at him.
"Where is Achilles?" One of them said. Looking in the distance, they saw two shapes. "He's coming"
Paris looked at them, and felt his heart beating fast. He was coming with a woman. But she was shorter than Alana.. he froze. She was Briseis. "Oh, no" Murmured, shaking his head.
"Throw the anchor!! We're not leaving" Achilles said, throwing Briseis on the sand. "Build the tent. Tomorrow the Trojans will have a surprise. The girl escaped once, but she won't do that again" Alana had escaped? How? Wondered Paris, still shocked. His cousin looked up at him, scared. Situation in Troy was terrible for them.