A/N: hey guys! I'm back! This story is about a war in the heavenly kingdom and here on earth. Hope you enjoy!
Chapter 1: All in the Past
The war was finally over. There was peace for now, the rain washed all traces of blood that was spilt because of man's own greed. Women and children grieving over there loss, while other's are waiting for their loved ones doom. Briseis smiled upon seeing one family embracing one another, happy to see each other again. Helen came running down to Paris with open arms, ready to receive him. Briseis felt her heart ached; his final word's ringing back to her mind "You give me peace in a lifetime of war." A tear rolled down her cheeks when a soft hand wiped it away. Briseis looked up to see Andromache holding Astyanax in her arms. Astyanax was all Andromaches have had left to live for.
"Shed no tears no more, Briseis. Enough tears had wiped away our beloved Trojan soldier's blood"
Briseis felt deeply sorry for Andromache and got her into a deep hug. When Astyanax wailed and started squirming from Andromache's arms. "I should leave now. If you ever need me I'll be at my tent."
With one last hug Andromache left. Now, each and everyone were starting to return to back to their tents, some with heavy hearts while others were pleased. There was silence once again, the roaring of the sea increasing, inviting Briseis for a deep. She was all alone once again. The silence seemed to consume her every being. Deciding that she need some air she sat on a nearby rock, not to far away from the sea. She closed her eyes as the scent of the sea entered her nostrils. All of it reminded her as she became a slave to an enemy's guest and lover.
"Briseis?"
Briseis snapped her eyes open and turned around to see Paris concerned face.
"Come inside, Briseis. It is cold out here and inside it is warm and there are food laid out at the table." But Briseis remained huddled at the rock as she hugged her knees and shook a little bit. "The coldness…It reminds me of how the world really is…cold."
"Briseis, come with me." Paris stretched out his hand as he came closer to Briseis. But, Briseis just ignored his gesture and continued looking at the horizon.
"This is not about Achilles is it?" Briseis turned to look at Paris, with wide eyes. Somehow she managed to give Paris a small smile, but disappeared quickly as she spoke. "It is not about him. It never is, never was, never will."
"Then shall you come in now?"
"Later."
Paris gave a sigh and left Briseis sitting there out in the cold beach. The wind blew, caressing her cheeks. It was indeed cold, but Briseis could feel nothing more than deep sorrow and pain.
"Wonderful night, isn't it?"
Briseis turned to look at the owner's voice, as she squinted her eyes because of the light that was somehow radiating from him.
"Who are you?"
"Me? I am the great Zeus!"
"Zeus?" Briseis got down from the rock and knelt before him. Zeus gave out a hearty laugh. "That is why the God's favor you, Briseis."
"What do you mean?"
"You respect all of them, including Ares."
"All God's should be respected and feared."
"Very well said, that is why I am here to grant you happiness once more."
"Happiness?"
"You were happy when you were in Achilles arms. Achilles, a great threat to your own country, yet you loved him so much." Zeus watched as Briseis lowered her gaze. "But loving your enemies does not make you a traitor, but rather a savior."
"How can be I be a savior loving my own enemy?" Briseis kept her gaze low.
"If it wasn't for you Achilles would never have left Troy, knowing that he has you and for that you may have saved your Trojan people. But because of man's thirst for blood everything came tumbling down. That is why I will bring Achilles back."
Briseis quickly looked up at Zeus, thinking if this was just a dream. But the pounding of her heart in her chest was very strong that it hurts inside telling her that this is not a dreamer's dream.
"But, you must give me something in return."
Briseis could feel hot tears in her eyes, knowing that this was indeed real. "Anything!"
"I want to build a great kingdom here in the mortal world and I want someone to watch it for me while I attend to my heavenly duties. What I am asking is that you will be my bride and my queen and I shall bring Achilles back as a promise."
"But…" Before Briseis could finish Zeus held out his hands to silence her. "I am not asking you to make a decision now. I shall wait till tomorrow. Meet me back at Troy's ruins at sun break." And with one harsh blow from the wind he was gone. Brisies stood up slowly, looking at the sky, searching for any sign of Zeus.
"Briseis?"
She turned around hoping that it was Zeus. But to her dismay it was just Paris.
"I'll go inside now, Paris."
Paris nodded and together they went inside their tent. With one last glance outside, it was dark and peaceful, an evening to put all those who are troubled to sleep, but Briseis had a feeling she can't sleep tonight.
A/N: Well, that's chapter 1! Hope you like it. Pls. read and review! There will be more coming! Promise!
