Astyanax and Lilly
Thanks for the great review and letting me know about the misspelled name, Elfvamp 1-13-97! Oh and thanks to Butterfly for the sweet review! Anyway I hope that you like the second chapter.
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Some how she got away and ran out onto the deck laughing. Achillies grinned and ran after Breceis, he quickly caught her and spun her around. Brecies wrapped his arms around her waist they passionately began kissing in front of the crew not really caring.
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Patrocles walked to the couple and cleared his throat looking down. "Yes?" asked Achillies a little annoyed.
"We shall arrive home within a few short hours sir."
"Alright." Patrocles quickly walked away.
"Finally, one more day on this ship and I'd go crazy." Said Briseis resting her head on Achillies chest.
" Just a little longer." Whispered Achillies.
"What were you afraid of?" asked Briseis.
"Well," " A moment." Said Briseis running to the side of the ship.
Achillies held Briseis' hair out of her face whispering soft words to her. One of the men handed Achillies a cool rag. Achillies wiped the back of her neck. When Briseisfinished the two sat next to each other and she rested her head on Achillies' chest again. "This."
"What?"
"You asked me what I was afraid of and this is it." "Me being sick?" she asked looking up at him.
"And me not being able to do anything about it." Said Achillies moving a strand of hair behind her ear. "Being here is enough." Said Briseis.
"And getting off this damn ship said Achillies in his best imitation of Briseis.
"Do not tease a sick woman." Said Briseis slapping Achillies arm. "As you wish." Said Achillies kissing her head.
They sat down against the side of the ship entwined in each other's arms falling asleep.
ONE HOUR LATER
"Land ho!" "Briseiswake up we're here." Said Achillies gently shaking Briseis.
"Hmm?" asked Briseis not opening her eyes.
"We're home."
"That's nice." Mumbled Briseis laying her head back down.
Achillies bent over to shake her awake but the same time Briseis sat up. "Wha..Oww!" They sat there rubbing their heads.
"We're back at Phtia."
"How long have I been asleep?"
" Just an hour or so."
"Will she like me?" asked Briseis nervously.
They climbed the steps of the palace to Achillies' mother.
"If she only likes you half as much as I love you then you'll be fine." Whispered Achillies as they reached the top step. "Achillies!" exclaimed the old woman.
"Mother." Said Achillies smiling and hugging the woman.
"And who is this beautiful gem my son?" asked Thetis.
" Briseis "
"It's lovely to meet you." Said the queen walking around Briseis.
"When is it due?" asked Thetis.
Achilles and Briseis frowned, "I'm sorry your majesty what do you mean?" asked Briseis.
"The baby of course." Briseis frowned even more, "I'm afraid your mistaken I'm not pregnant." Said Briseis.
"Throwing up your breakfast lately?"
"Yes but I've never sailed before so I was just sea sick."
"Strong smells make you sick?"
"Yes but.."
"Tired easily?"
"Yes.."
"Feeling something odd changes in your body?"
" A little."
"Trust me dear you are with child." said Thetis smiling.
"I'm going to be a dad?" asked Achillies.
"Most certainly." Smiled his mother. "I'm going to be a dad." He said again with amazement sitting on the top step.
FIVE YEARS LATER
"Mommy! Can't I take my doll?" asked a little girl.
"Yes you may." Said the woman.
"But daddy said not to."
"Well don't listen to daddy darling he's just trying to ruin your fun." Smiled the mother.
"Ignore her father? That's not a good habit to form." Said a man from the doorway.
"And so is taking a little girl's doll away." Said the woman taking her pack off the bed.
" She's loose it, let me carry that."
"Achillies I can carry it fine myself." "Your pregnant Briseis you should not do any lifting." Said Achillies. "So you wouldn't have taken it from me if I wasn't pregnant?"
"I'd take it none the less." Said Achillies kissing her forehead. "Smart answer. Come here Lilly." The little girl skipped to her mother, "Yes mommy?"
"Do you want a ride on my back?" the little girl nodded her head causing her brown curls to bounce. "Lilly that wouldn't be a good idea." Said Achillies.
"Why?"
"Because you might give mommy a headache."
"Oh." "Well daddy is already giving mommy a headache and we haven't even left the palace." Said Briseis smiling at Achillies. Lilly giggle and skipped out of the room.
Three Weeks Later in Troy. They are there to visit so Briseis can see her
family and the war has been over for about three years.
"How have you been?" asked Helen giving Briseis a big hug.
"Wonderful.''
"Briseis! How far along are you?" asked Andromache hugging Briseis.
"About eight months."
"And who is this angel?" asked Helen.
"This is Lilly said Briseis smiling as the child occasionally poked her head from behind her mother's legs.
(goes on at the same time as previous)
"Achillies." Said Hector slightly nodding his head.
"Hector." Said Achillies nodding his head.
They stood there for some time until Lilly screamed, "Daddy!" Achillies ran over and picked Lilly up, "What is it?"
"That stupid boy made a face at me." Said Lilly pointing at Andromache's legs.
Andromache picked up the boy, "That wasn't nice of you Astyanax." Andromache walked to Achillies "Now tell her your sorry." Said Andromache.
"But girls are gross!" protested the boy.
"Tell her sorry son." Said Hector.
Andromache walked closer so he could say sorry to her face. Before anyone could stop her Lilly reached an arm out and soundly smacked Astyanax on the nose. All of the parents started laughing, but laughed even harder when Lilly declared, "Your just a stupid boy."
"Come you all must be tired and hungry." Said Hector. Everyone sat down in the main dining room and caught up. Briseis grabbed Achillies hand. Achillies frowned for a moment but Briseis put his hand on her stomach, the baby was kicking.
"Helen, Andromache come here." Said Achillies smiling. "What is it?" they asked walking around the table.
"Feel right here." Said Achillies pointing to Briseis' stomach. "It's going to be a strong child." Said Andromache smiling.
"Hopefully mine will be just as strong." "Helen?" asked Paris.
"I think I'm with child." said Helen smiling putting a hand on her stomach.
"I'm….I'm…. going to be a dad?" asked Paris in wonder.
Helen nodded her head, "That's wonderful!" exclaimed Briseis hugging Helen. "Now Astyanax will have someone else to play with." Said Hector smiling and slapping Paris on the shoulder.
"I'm going to be a dad." Said Paris still very shocked.
"Was I like that when you told me about Lilly?" asked Achillies. "No you just teased me about being sea sick." Said Briseis smiling.
"Well you want to know what Hector did when he heard I was pregnant with Astyanax?" asked Andromache with a mischievous grin. "I don't think they need to hear that dear." Said Hector. Andromache went on pretending as if she hadn't heard him, "Well it was night time and I took him onto the battlements to walk around. The words had hardly left my mouth when Hector stumbled over the side of the battlements I had to hold him until, three men to pulled him back up. Even then when he sat down he nearly slipped off again."
"Would you like to hear about the day Lilly was born?" Achillies put a hand on Briseis' mouth, "They don't need to hear that."
"Really? Because I think that we do." Said Helen. Briseis took Achillies hand from her mouth. "When I told him he started panicking and running around."
"This bread is wonderful!" said Achillies in a raised voice.
"As I was saying, he was being totally absurd and he ended up running into the door there by being knocked out."
After the laughter had subsided Hector said, "As much fun as it is to listen to these tales I'm going to take a long long horseback ride. Achillies, Paris would you like to join me?"
"Yes."
"Gladly." Said Achillies jumping from the table.
With that the two kings and the prince left walking very quickly. All three queens laughed at the retreating men. "I almost feel guilty." Said Helen. "Don't worry they'll have to eat eventually." Said Andromache smiling. "Mommy!" yelled Lilly running into the room.
"What's wrong darling?" asked Briseis. "That stupid boy Astyanax pulled my hair!" "But she punched my nose!" yelled Astyanax running into the room. "You called me stupid!" said Lilly standing by her mother. "You called me ugly." Said Astyanax climbing into Andromache lap. "Well you are." Said Lilly in a whinny voice. The woman laughed at the children's antics. "Stupid girl." Muttered Astyanax. "Did you call me stupid?" asked Lilly giving him a suspious look.
"Maybe." Said Astyanax defiantly crossing his arms. "Then say it to my face." Said Lilly stomping to him. Astyanax got out of his mother's lap and walked up to Lilly, "Stupid girl." Lilly kicked Astyanax in the shin, and took off running when Astyanax chased after her. Two men in black hooded cloths with mask walked into the dinning hall and the room froze.