Hello. Please don't think that Briseis isn't as strong as she seemed in the movie, because she is. I know some of you don't really like her much because she lets people…control her. I don't agree at all. She is still the same old Briseis and I'd really like it if you could tell me whether or not you like her. Try and see her as the same Briseis you all know and love, because that is who she is. She is just really upset and she does think she love Achilles. I hope you all start to like her a bit more. I feel I sort of need to create and argument between Briseis and Achilles to give her a big opportunity to stick up for herself, and to show you she is really strong inside.

Anyway, thank you so much for reading and reviewing. I love every single review and I love receiving them so much. Thanks again fans!

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It seemed forever until the fire burned out, and when it did if just made Briseis even more upset. When it was burning it felt like Tecmessa was till alive. But when it burned out she felt that The Fates had really cut the string and burned out Tecmessa's life too.

She felt she would kill Patroclus, if it was the last thing she ever did. If she would die doing it, it would be done. She wondered if Achilles would ever forgive her for that. Ajax was a line that he had let her cross. She didn't think he would be as understanding with Patroclus. The pair seemed so close. Patroclus had known Achilles since they were both very young. Patroclus had been asked by Peleus to teach Achilles how to run, throw, fight ect. Achilles had let Patroclus beat him in all those things, even though he knew that he was better. He felt it would be honourable to his father to let Patroclus try and teach him, just like his father had asked. Achilles didn't want Patroclus not being able to do something his father had asked.

But when it came to wrestling Patroclus couldn't take winning any more, so he shifted his weight to let his friend knock him over. Achilles laughed and clung on to Patroclus, knowing that his friend (thinking he was stronger) would try to push him away. When Patroclus did as intended he was shocked at how strong Achilles was. He had certainly not been expecting it as he had beaten Achilles at every sport they played! He struggled and struggled and tried to get away but Achilles just laughed and help him tighter. When Patroclus had understood what was happening he laughed too, and the pair had been friends ever since. She didn't think that Achilles would take kindly to her ending that friendship.

But it was his choice, her or Patroclus, True, she loved him. Or she thought she did. But then, abuse would seem like love after her marriage with Mynes.

People began to disperse from the pyre, relived that they could leave at last. None of them wanted to come; most of them never knew Tecmessa and, if she were alive, would happily kill her for all the fuss she caused.

Briseis, still having tears on her cheeks, walked away, Achilles' hand around her shoulders, looking solemn too.

They walked into the tent and said nothing. Achilles thought it was awkward but Briseis was glad. She felt whatever Achilles said it wouldn't talk away the pain. It would just add to it. Eventually, alas, he spoke.

"I'm sorry about Tecmessa." Briseis nodded.

"You don't need to be sorry. It wasn't your fault. If anyone's it was mine. I am the one who killed Ajax. I should be the one burning on the pyre."

Achilles moved to her.

"Don't say that," he said. "Ajax deserved to die. It is not your fault Tecmessa is dead." Achilles dropped his head. "I miss her too. I knew her since she was ten and I sixteen." Briseis looked up.

"Tell me about it please." She whispered. "If it isn't too hard."

Achilles shook his head.

"It isn't hard; she'd want us to talk about her wouldn't she. We mustn't forget her." Briseis thought what he had just said was stupid; of course they wouldn't forget her!

"Tell me." Achilles nodded and turned to face her.

"Excuse me if I cry," he whispered.