Disclaimer: I do not own the Xena and Hercules gangs, Gods, etc. I am also not making any profit of this.
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.
Hi all! I know I have not updated in a while and I'm truly sorry for those of you who liked my story. I've been really busy with school, work, and relationships. I'm very sorry for neglecting this story and I'm going to try hard not to do it again! Thanks!
CHAPTER 20
"So how have you been my mighty friend?", Xena asked sitting at a nearby inn.
"Very good. What about you Xena?", Hercules responded taking a drink of his ale.
"Oh... Dandy! I was almost knocked out by firewood and about to be swallowed whole by a butt-ugly monster. All in all life is great!", Xena said sarcastically, giving Hercules a reassuring smile.
Hercules laughed. "Well I'm glad life is good for you as well!", Iolaus chimed in sitting down with Gabrielle.
"So what was that thing?", Gabrielle asked looking around. "Was that the evil creature that's going to destroy this world? Because if that was it then you guys sure showed him!", Gabrielle replied with a confident nod.
"Actually Gabrielle, it was only one of his minions. No, Saimian is too much of a coward to face us away from his precious realm.", Xena said coldly.
"So where is this realm?", Iolaus asked intrigued.
"We're not sure, but we know it's not on this earth. Iolaus, you remember the time you were thrown into that portal of the Sovereign?", Hercules asked waiting for his friends response.
"Sure I do! I'll never forget it!", Iolaus replied looking at the confused and questioning faces of the women.
Hercules smiled. "We'll explain later. Anyway it's just like that, only this is the "Almighty" Saimian's realm not the Sov's.
"Oh... I see. So what do we need to do? Make Zeus angry to open up the portal?", Iolaus asked.
"No not Zeus. The portal can only be opened by a lever", Xena replied.
"A lever? That's it?", Gabrielle snorted.
"This lever isn't just any ordinary lever. You see nobody knows where it is, and this lever can only be found and pulled by: Love, a pure soul, and a warrior's heart", Hercules spoke looking down.
"So where do we find these things...or people?", Gabrielle asked quietly.
"I don't know. Legend says that a child of goodness will lead the way. A child that is born of a God and mortal. When the child is found all will prevail and the level will be unveiled. Then only then will we be able to reach Saimian's Kingdom", Hercules said quietly.
"I'm guessing you don't know where this child is either...", Iolaus asked semi-sarcastically.
"No, but wherever it is we need to find it and quick. Not only is all of Greece at stake but the entire known world is as well!", Xena responded seriously.
"So... about the Sovereign thing-", Xena started, a smirk on her face.
"Hercules! Xena! We need your help!", a villager yelled gasping for air in the process. He had ran in from outside obviously looking for the hero's.
"What's the problem?", Hercules asked standing up quickly.
"There's a creature of some sort outside the village. We don't know what it is or where it came from but it's holding farmers that were outside of the gates hostage. We think it might be gruesome enough to eat them! Please help!", the young boy said, tears glistening in his eyes.
"Will do what we can. Lead the way, boy", Xena said grabbing her sword and chakram effortlessly. The gang followed the young boy outside to where they encountered a creature more hideous then the first.
It's skin was reptilian and scaly. It had eyes above and below it's mouth. A mouth that now had bright red blood oozing down to it's chin. The creature was disgusting to say the least and Gabrielle felt as if she would be sick.
"What is that thing?!", Gabrielle choked out.
"I'm not sure... but it won't be alive much longer. I'll make sure of it!", Xena responded grasping her sword tightly. She nodded at Hercules and together they made their way to the end of the gate and possibly the end of their lives.
I know the chapter is a little short... but hey they all are! I hope you liked it. I'm also hoping that they'll be more chapters up soon. Thanks for reading!