Disclaimer: I do not own the Xena and Hercules gangs, Gods, etc.
Warning: This story takes place in our time period and in ancient Greece... It's a bit confusing but you'll soon see what I mean. I've made it pretty obvious who the characters are but if you get stuck on one that you can't figure out don't be afriad to ask. There is also no subtext. This is my first Xena fic so please let me know what you think.
Hey all! I'm sorry I haven't updated for a very long time, I started school about two weeks ago and I've been busy! Anyway I've decided I'm going to start writing a lot more at school to put new chapters up all the time, hopefully! Well I hope you like the next two chapters!
CHAPTER 16
Xena looked the huge monster straight in the eye and smiled. "I didn't know ugly fellows like you came out in the day light."
The monster known as the Baractus opened up it's mouth once more to show its many rows of teeth. Xena turned around to look at Gabrielle who had not blinked once since coming in contact with the horrible creature.
The creature seemed to be laughing at the two women and roared angrily. The sound hurting Gabrielle's ears tremendously. Xena closed her eyes tightly as if to get rid of the pain and opened them slowly. She was now looking down the mouth of the monster. It was about to clamp down on her neck when all of a sudden the monster got a hard staff to the face and went down painfully.
"Good Job Gabrielle... but I'm afriad that's not good enough to keep this big boy down!", Xena said pushing Gabrielle back for safety. The Baractus roared and rose from the ground. Xena smiled wickedly as she watched. "You never give up do ya'?", she finished pulling out her sword quickly.
"Well I guess you have something in common because neither do you", a voice said from behind her.
' Thank the gods!... well not really.... never mind!', she thought to herself. "It's good to see you Hercules", she replied standing next to him.
"What no kisses and hugs?", Hercules said picking up a large stick.
"Well... first things first", Xena said smiling .
"Actually I was talking to the Baractus", Hercules replied sarcastically.
Behind a nearby tree was Iolaus waiting quietly. He was told to get Gabrielle to safety, and he took the order with pleasure.
"Gabrielle...", he whispered to the scared young bard.
Gabrielle thought she heard her name being called from out of nowhere. She slowly shook it off as her imagination and resumed taking deep breaths.
Iolaus rolled his eyes, he'd have to do this the hard way. He ran from behind the tree quietly. Gabrielly was unaware that the young blond man was behind her. She rose to get up suddenly when a cold hand came over her mouth and brought her back down on her knees.
"Stay!", Iolaus said with a bit of laughter in his voice.
Gabrielle looked up only to see blond curly hair belonging to a man she cared very deeply for.
"Twerp", Gabrielle said hitting him lighlty on the leg.
"I'm sorry but I couldn't get your attention... so I had to use another resource", he replied sheepishly , his blue eyes twinkling lightly.
They stared at each other intensly, neither one wanting to break the moment but they were soon interupted by a loud roar. Iolaus and Gabrielle turned their attention back to the on going fight.
The Baractus came full speed at Xena but was suddenly caught off guard by Hercules.
"Where do you think you're going little fella?", Hercules said sarcastically.
"Little?!", Xena asked looking the Baractus over. "I suppose you think he's cute as well?", she finished, raising an eye brow.
Hercules smiled, "Well now that you mentioned it...", he started but stopped quickly in mid-sentence when he saw the look of unbelief on Xena's face.
The Baractus rolled his eyes. He could take no more of this. He reached out for the warrior womans neck and lifted her off the ground in one quick motion.
"I always said I wanted to be swept off my feet... no offence but I didn't mean like this!", Xena choked out, tying to untangle herself from his strong grasp.
Hercules took out Xena's sword while the Baractus wasn't looking. "Hold on Xena!", he yelled. Hercules circled him slowly until finally coming around to the back of the monster, and in one fluid movement he sliced through the monsters back. The Baractus howled in horror and quickly dropped Xena to the ground. Xena and Hercules watched as the wounded creature ran into the darkness of the woods.
Hercules dusted himself off and handed Xena back her sword.
"Thanks", she replied cleaning it off quickly.
"So... how about those kisses and hugs now?", Hercules said smiling affectionatly at Xena.
"Well if you want them you better hurry and catch the Baractus", Xena retorted playfully as she turned to walk away. Hercules quickly caught her arm and pulled her over to him. She smiled softly, she could have easily pulled out of his grasp but this was too much fun. He finally stopped tugging at her until their lips were only inches away.
"Why catch the Baractus when I have something better?", he asked breathlessly. Xena was about to answer when suddenly Hercules lips were covering her own softly. She closed her eyes slowly and enjoyed the blissful moment. He finally pulled away fom her and looked deeply into her eyes.
"Lena... Lena! Get up!", Irene called trying to wake up her daughter. Lena opened her eyes on at a time very slowly.
"What's wrong mom?", Lena asked yawning tiredly.
"Nothing! It's a beautiful day... the sun is shining! It's Saturday and you promised to help me at the diner... remember?", Irene said placing a gentle kiss on Lena's forehead. "Come on sleepy head get up!", Irene yelled playfully, leaving the room shortly after.
"Alright I'm getting up!", Lena said quickly sitting up in her bed. She yawned once more and stretched. "Out of all those crazy dreams I've been having... that was the best one!", she said to herself excitedly. 'But why the heck did they keep calling me Xena?!', she thought wildly. "Well if that WAS me I sure do look good in leather!"