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Hectors PovHector was standing on his balcony looking out to the see. It was an hour after his fight with Achilles and he was still registering the fact that he was alive.
Why didn't he kill me? What changed his mind?
There was a knock on the door. He opened it to find Paris.
"Father wants to speak with us both. I think it's urgent."
Hector nodded and followed his brother down the hallway to the throne room.
When they entered the huge room they found there father all alone sitting on his throne. When he saw his sons enter he stood.
"I realized today that this war has gone far enough. My son almost died before my eyes today and I can't let it happen again. I want peace brought to our lands. Either we make peace with Agamemnon or we find away to drive them out without losing an amazing number of men. This war has gone far enough."
"Father the only way we can get Agamemnon too back down is too submit too his command. We can't let that happen. We can't let that man control our country. And we won't be able too knock them out. They have too many men. We won't be able to win this war anytime soon," said Paris.
Hector was shocked. Were did that come from?
"Apollo watches over us son. We will find a way to win this war."
Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
A small message boy came in.
"Your majesties. There is a Greek chariot at the gate requesting entrance. The gatekeeper doesn't know what to do. He was wondering if you could come to advise him."
Priam sighed, "Hector, Paris you go with him. I'm too exhausted."
As Hector and Paris walked towards the large city doors Hector wondered what was going on.
Maybe it's Achilles wanting too fight me again and this time actually wanting to kill me. For some reason I wouldn't be surprised. In fact nothing would surprise me now.
But when Hector saw who it was he realized how surprised he could still be.
Bresies' PovAs the gates of Troy opened Bresies took in a deep breath.
This is it. I get to come home and see my family again. Even if only for a short while.
"Bresies?" she heard a familiar voice say.
"Hector Paris."
Bresies jumped of the chariot and ran into the open arms of both her cousins.
"I missed you so much," she said as if she wanted the whole world to hear.
"What happened? We thought you were dead along with the priests. I didn't get time to search the temple for you but I just assumed," said Hector his surprise wasn't at all hidden from his voice.
"Are you alright?" Paris' concerned voice asked.
"I'm fine. The most I got were some minor cuts. I got lucky though if it weren't for Achilles I would be branded, raped, and possible dead."
"Achilles?" both of the brothers said simultaneously.
"O right. You probably want to hear the story."
"Yes we do," they said together.
"You two are starting to scare me. When did you start talking alike?"
"When we realized our cousin was alive," said Paris. Hector nodded.
"Fine. But can we talk about this some were else and with some of the others. I only have a few hours before I need to go and I also have to collect some of my things."
The brothers both looked at her confused.
"Also can you take care of Eudoras and the horse?"
"Who?"
Eudoras spoke up, "I'm Eudoras I don't really need anything. If you want my lady I can come back in a few hours if you want."
"No, no stay. Give the horse a break, get something to eat. You brought our cousin back to Troy you should be rewarded," said Paris who seemed to be very happy having his cousin and best friend back.
Eudoras looked confused, "Thank you my lord."
Paris just nodded then started to drag Bresies away a huge grin plastered on his face.
Hectors PovHector gestured at one of the soldiers, "You make sure that the horse is taken care of and that this man gets something to eat. Then bring him to the grand hall. I would like to speak to him."
The soldier nodded then went to work.
Hector turned to follow his younger brother and cousin.
And I thought that I had gotten all the surprises I could handle.
When Hector entered the throne room he found Bresies being hugged by Priam, Andromache, and Helen all at the same time.
"I can't believe you're alive. We all thought you were dead. I'm so happy," said Andromache in a rush.
"Bresies I think what we all want to know is what happened to you?" said Helen.
Paris nodded, "Yes particularly about what you said earlier."
Bresies just nodded, "Everyone's here so I can tell you now. You might want to sit down it's a long story."
When everyone had found a place to sit Bresies began to tell her story.
Bresies' Pov"On the day that the Greeks attacked and conquered the beach I was in the temple praying. When the Myrmidons sacked Apollo's temple they took me to the tent of their leader Achilles."
There was a sharp intake of breath as everyone listened to the story.
"The men thought that I could 'amuse' Achilles. When I first met him I thought that he was a cold, heartless monster whose only talent is killing and womanizing. So when Agamemnon sent for him I was relieved because he had just untied my wrists. I tried to escape. But some of Agamemnon's men captured me and brought me to his tent. And Achilles was going to fight Agamemnon's men to get me back but I screamed about too many men dying that day and not wanting anyone dying for me. So he threatened Agamemnon and then left."
Paris spoke, "But I thought you said that Achilles saved you from being branded, raped, and possibly killed. If he left you too Agamemnon then-"
Hector cut him off, "Let her finish."
"Thank you. Anyway that was just the first twenty minutes of me being captured. Well that night Agamemnon had some 'important business' that he had too attend too so he didn't force me to do anything. But the next morning he tried to kiss me so I spit in his face. He slapped me then left. But when they had come back after losing the battle Agamemnon was so furious that he was about to hit me. However he lowered his arm and decided to give me to some of his men."
Bresies shuddered remembering those men.
"The men were having some fun pushing me around and grabbing me in well areas. But they decided that they wanted to brand me a Greek slave. When I tried to fight back it only got worse. I had lost all hope that things could get better when the men that were holding me up dropped me and I fell. I heard a man shriek in pain and one fall to the ground. Suddenly strong arms were picking me up and carrying me away from the men."
Bresies smiled a bit remembering how Achilles' arms felt around her.
"I thought that this man was by guardian angel, until it turned out to be Achilles. He tried to help me clean the cuts the men had given me but I didn't let him. And he talked to me and listened to me. I thought that he was a dumb brute who's only talent was killing but I was wrong, was wise almost. He went to sleep that night without even trying to touch me."
Bresies stopped not exactly sure if she should go on.
"Continue Bresies," said Helen.
Bresies nodded, "That night I almost killed him. He had left a dagger just lying around; I could have killed him right there. But he wasn't asleep like I thought he was. When I thought he would be afraid for his life he just told me to do it. That if we all die it doesn't matter if it's today of fifty years from now. Then he kissed me and we…."
Bresies' voice trailed off.
While Priam and Andromache looked horrified, Helen and Paris looked amused, and Hectors face showed no sign of what he was feeling.
Andromache spoke first, "So you gave up your virginity."
Bresies just nodded.
"Hector you owe me ten gold nobles," stated Paris.
"What? Were you two betting about whether or not I'd fail in being a priestess?"
Paris nodded, "Basically."
"What is wrong with you two?"
"So tell me was this around three days ago?"
"Actually it was four days ago."
"Pay up Helen," said Andromache.
"WHAT? You've been betting too?"
"Yes but we bet on how long you would last before giving it away not if you would or not."
Bresies rolled her eyes.
"Fine. Well now that I'm done my story I'm going to collect my things."
"Bresies you're not done the story. Why are you here? Why do you have to collect your things? What happened after that night?" Paris stated.
Bresies mentally slapped herself.
"Right. Well I fell in love with Achilles, today he asked me too go with him to Greece, I agreed, and I'm just here to tell you that I'm alive and collect some things before we leave tonight."
"Wait you're going to Greece with Achilles?" said Helen.
"Yes. We leave later on tonight. I asked him if I could come here before we left and he agreed. But I have to be back at the Greek camp before sundown."
The entire room was silent.
"Bresies are you sure about this? It's your choice but are you sure you've thought it all over?" asked Hector.
"Hector I love him. Would you have left Troy for Andromache?"
"Well yes but-"
"And Paris would you have left for Helen?"
"Without a doubt."
"Then don't you see. If you love someone then you would do anything to be with that person. That's why I have to go. He loves me too, he promised not to fight anymore. And I know that if I didn't go with him I would regret it for the rest of my life. Don't you understand?"
All was quiet.
Finally Paris spoke, "Bresies I honestly can't say that I approve of you going with him but if you love him and trust him then I won't stop you. We all love you and if going with him is what you want then we'll let you."
"Thank you. I need to collect some of my things. We leave before sunset so I have to get it done soon."
"I'll help you get ready," said Helen.
"Me too," Andromache stated.
Hectors PovWhen the women had left Hector, Paris, and Priam started to talk.
"Are you sure about this? I'm not sure if we can trust this Achilles. After all he almost killed Hector earlier on today."
"This is Bresies' choice. We can't force her too stay," stated Paris.
"Actually we could but we're just not going too. And with Achilles gone we might be able to take the Greek army," observed Hector.
"I don't know how many surprised my old body can take now."
"Don't worry father they'll be able to take many more. I'm going to go speak with the man who brought Bresies here. Maybe he can tell us about what's happening."
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Okay I had a bit of trouble finishing that off but I did it.
Thanks to all my reviewers:
Queen Arwen: I knew you would like the fact that Hector is alive. I love all the characters and didn't want to see them die so VOILA I have this story. Thanks.
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me: Interesting name. Thanks for reading.
Celebwen Telcontar: You're right Odysseus was awesome. And the whole what happens with the family. Well if you're reading this you know. And about the ramblings don't worry I go into some myself.
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