The Young One, and the Old
One: Chapter Two
Jemiul-- thanks!
lateBloomer04-- yes, there will be more romance. eventually. i hope you enjoy chapter two!
britsos1-- i hope you enjoy chapter two. thanks for reviewing!
vanessa-- thanks!
ash-- don't worry, i won't stop. at least i'll try my best not to stop. thanks for your review!
SporkGoddess-- thank you for your review. i know the movie was different from the story (although i never read the actual story), but i'm basing it on the movie. as for what you think of the plot... well, if you don't like it then don't read it.
willspiratelass-- thanks! i think that's what should have happened to. oh well... enjoy chapter two!
Katherine4-- thanks! i hope you like the next chapter.
Courtney-- i agree. ;-) i hope you enjoy chapter two!
ElvenRanger13-- i'm glad you like it! i hope you like chapter two as well.
Carly-- thanks. enjoy chapter two!
TheHotChick-- yeah, they did make him seem wimpy. at least he was good with the bow and arrow, surprise surprise. ;-)
Eliza17-- i don't know, it depends in which direction my story goes in. we'll see.
Paris Lover-- keep reading to find out. ;-)
tribalbutterfly-- thanks!
Carriane-- thanks! i wanted Paris to win in a real way. it wouldn't have made sense any other way. ;-) i hope you enjoy chapter two!
the evil witch queen-- eep! you didn't see Troy! you have to see it. i'm ordering you to see it. ;-)
sugar0422-- thanks!
Emma-- that's what fics are for. :-) enjoy the next chapter!
HellOnHooves-- quality is always better. it's just that i'm used to writing things that are at least over 1000 words. thanks for your review!
ChibiYugiYasha-- thanks! i hope you like chapter two. :-)
manders1953-- thanks!
Skye-- here's more. I hope you enjoy!
Andromache-- i hope you like this chapter. thanks for reviewing!
nightshade14-- thanks!
Author's Notes: Thank you everyone! I wasn't expecting to get so many reviews. Your comments are very much appreciated. THANK YOU! I hope you all enjoy chapter two.
For all other notes: See previous chapter.
Chapter Two
Priam sat beside his youngest son, watching his still face closely for any signs of movement. The healers were moving around, doing everything they could for their prince. One of the healers was washing his leg injury while another was getting the stitches ready. "My Lord?" the healer with the stitches said, "You will have to leave for now, so you will not get in our way while we tend to his injuries. We will get you when we are done."
"Very well," Priam replied. He kissed his son once more on the forehead before leaving.
Hector was outside the walls, conducting his soldiers. They were beating back the Greeks with everything they had, and so far it was working. 'One thing their king doesn't use is strategy', Hector thought to himself as he killed another soldier. 'Thank Apollo for that.'
Helen was on top of the battlements with Andromache, watching the battle go on below. She watched as Trojan and Greek soldiers gave their lives to protect either their city, or their king's honor. Everytime she saw someone fall, she felt a jolt in her stomach that was consistent with guilt. Too many people dying, because she agreed to get on a boat and leave her miserable life behind. And if the man she loved, the man that made her feel like living again, died because of her as well...
She looked one last time at the battle before setting off at a brisk walk to the healer's, where her husband was. As she entered the building a servant saw her and came forward. "Please, my Lady, do not come in here."
"I want to see Paris," Helen replied. "I have to be with him."
The servant opened his mouth to reply when Priam appeared. "Let her in," he said. The servant frowned at his king, but let her pass.
She ran over to him and gave him a hug. "Thank you," she said. She stepped back. "How is he?"
"The healers are tending to him. They are very skilled, he will be alright." he assured her.
"I have no doubt in their abilities. But..." she trailed off.
Priam nodded. "I know, Helen." He looked around. "Come. The healers are tending to him and they asked that we stay out of their way for a while. We can wait in the next chamber."
He led her to another room that was beautifully furnished. There were a bunch of couches scattered around the room and she sat down on one. It was extremely comfortable, but she wanted to be with her lover. She grabbed one of the silk cushions and hugged it to her, trying to stop the tears.
Priam sat down next to her and put an arm around her shoulder. "Don't worry my dear," he said softly. "Both Paris and Hector have been in many scrapes before and they always survived to hear my long lectures about safety."
Helen giggled. "I don't see Paris as a trouble-maker."
"Oh, he was. He and Hector caused so much heartache around the palace. In all these years, twelve of my servants quit because of Paris. Which is a record, because Hector only made seven storm out of the palace in his time."
Helen laughed. "And how many did you make quit when you were their age?"
Priam sighed. "Alas, I have trouble remembering my youth. But I was just as bad as them."
"They must get it from you."
"Yes. Although I hoped they wouldn't," Priam said.
"What did they do?"
"They acted like young boys their age, what more can I say? They ran around inside the palace without paying attention to where they were going, they played tricks on the servants, they ran away, they used their position to manipulate people, they had no manners, they disrespected their elders, they were always late for important events, they broke things, they stole things--"
"They stole!" Helen exclaimed in disbelief.
"Yes, yes. Sometimes very vaulable things, too. But they always returned what they took in the end. They weren't bad boys, they never meant anything by it except to see what they could get away with. Paris stole my horse once," he added.
"He did?"
"Yes, when he was seven. I don't know the whole story, but Hector had something to do with it too, I'm sure."
"Why do you think that?"
"Because Paris didn't get in any trouble. I had no proof that he did anything except for the word of a palace guard. But when I arrived at the stable my horse was there being tended to by the boys. They never told me what happened, and I doubt they ever will."
"Brotherly secrets."
"And brotherly love. Those two have done so many things together..."
Helen smiled as she tried to imagine the two as young boys, trying to get out of trouble. "What a sight to see those two together," she said.
"Yes, they have a very good relationship. Hector always looks out for Paris. If something happened to either of them now..." he trailed off.
Helen reached out and squeezed Priam's hand with her own. "Do not worry, Paris will be okay. He's in the good hands of the healers and he has your love, my love, and his brother's love to hold onto. He will fight."
"I'm sure he will, my dear," Priam replied. They smiled at each other before getting settled for the wait to hear news about Paris.
TBC! please review!
Jemiul-- thanks!
lateBloomer04-- yes, there will be more romance. eventually. i hope you enjoy chapter two!
britsos1-- i hope you enjoy chapter two. thanks for reviewing!
vanessa-- thanks!
ash-- don't worry, i won't stop. at least i'll try my best not to stop. thanks for your review!
SporkGoddess-- thank you for your review. i know the movie was different from the story (although i never read the actual story), but i'm basing it on the movie. as for what you think of the plot... well, if you don't like it then don't read it.
willspiratelass-- thanks! i think that's what should have happened to. oh well... enjoy chapter two!
Katherine4-- thanks! i hope you like the next chapter.
Courtney-- i agree. ;-) i hope you enjoy chapter two!
ElvenRanger13-- i'm glad you like it! i hope you like chapter two as well.
Carly-- thanks. enjoy chapter two!
TheHotChick-- yeah, they did make him seem wimpy. at least he was good with the bow and arrow, surprise surprise. ;-)
Eliza17-- i don't know, it depends in which direction my story goes in. we'll see.
Paris Lover-- keep reading to find out. ;-)
tribalbutterfly-- thanks!
Carriane-- thanks! i wanted Paris to win in a real way. it wouldn't have made sense any other way. ;-) i hope you enjoy chapter two!
the evil witch queen-- eep! you didn't see Troy! you have to see it. i'm ordering you to see it. ;-)
sugar0422-- thanks!
Emma-- that's what fics are for. :-) enjoy the next chapter!
HellOnHooves-- quality is always better. it's just that i'm used to writing things that are at least over 1000 words. thanks for your review!
ChibiYugiYasha-- thanks! i hope you like chapter two. :-)
manders1953-- thanks!
Skye-- here's more. I hope you enjoy!
Andromache-- i hope you like this chapter. thanks for reviewing!
nightshade14-- thanks!
Author's Notes: Thank you everyone! I wasn't expecting to get so many reviews. Your comments are very much appreciated. THANK YOU! I hope you all enjoy chapter two.
For all other notes: See previous chapter.
Chapter Two
Priam sat beside his youngest son, watching his still face closely for any signs of movement. The healers were moving around, doing everything they could for their prince. One of the healers was washing his leg injury while another was getting the stitches ready. "My Lord?" the healer with the stitches said, "You will have to leave for now, so you will not get in our way while we tend to his injuries. We will get you when we are done."
"Very well," Priam replied. He kissed his son once more on the forehead before leaving.
Hector was outside the walls, conducting his soldiers. They were beating back the Greeks with everything they had, and so far it was working. 'One thing their king doesn't use is strategy', Hector thought to himself as he killed another soldier. 'Thank Apollo for that.'
Helen was on top of the battlements with Andromache, watching the battle go on below. She watched as Trojan and Greek soldiers gave their lives to protect either their city, or their king's honor. Everytime she saw someone fall, she felt a jolt in her stomach that was consistent with guilt. Too many people dying, because she agreed to get on a boat and leave her miserable life behind. And if the man she loved, the man that made her feel like living again, died because of her as well...
She looked one last time at the battle before setting off at a brisk walk to the healer's, where her husband was. As she entered the building a servant saw her and came forward. "Please, my Lady, do not come in here."
"I want to see Paris," Helen replied. "I have to be with him."
The servant opened his mouth to reply when Priam appeared. "Let her in," he said. The servant frowned at his king, but let her pass.
She ran over to him and gave him a hug. "Thank you," she said. She stepped back. "How is he?"
"The healers are tending to him. They are very skilled, he will be alright." he assured her.
"I have no doubt in their abilities. But..." she trailed off.
Priam nodded. "I know, Helen." He looked around. "Come. The healers are tending to him and they asked that we stay out of their way for a while. We can wait in the next chamber."
He led her to another room that was beautifully furnished. There were a bunch of couches scattered around the room and she sat down on one. It was extremely comfortable, but she wanted to be with her lover. She grabbed one of the silk cushions and hugged it to her, trying to stop the tears.
Priam sat down next to her and put an arm around her shoulder. "Don't worry my dear," he said softly. "Both Paris and Hector have been in many scrapes before and they always survived to hear my long lectures about safety."
Helen giggled. "I don't see Paris as a trouble-maker."
"Oh, he was. He and Hector caused so much heartache around the palace. In all these years, twelve of my servants quit because of Paris. Which is a record, because Hector only made seven storm out of the palace in his time."
Helen laughed. "And how many did you make quit when you were their age?"
Priam sighed. "Alas, I have trouble remembering my youth. But I was just as bad as them."
"They must get it from you."
"Yes. Although I hoped they wouldn't," Priam said.
"What did they do?"
"They acted like young boys their age, what more can I say? They ran around inside the palace without paying attention to where they were going, they played tricks on the servants, they ran away, they used their position to manipulate people, they had no manners, they disrespected their elders, they were always late for important events, they broke things, they stole things--"
"They stole!" Helen exclaimed in disbelief.
"Yes, yes. Sometimes very vaulable things, too. But they always returned what they took in the end. They weren't bad boys, they never meant anything by it except to see what they could get away with. Paris stole my horse once," he added.
"He did?"
"Yes, when he was seven. I don't know the whole story, but Hector had something to do with it too, I'm sure."
"Why do you think that?"
"Because Paris didn't get in any trouble. I had no proof that he did anything except for the word of a palace guard. But when I arrived at the stable my horse was there being tended to by the boys. They never told me what happened, and I doubt they ever will."
"Brotherly secrets."
"And brotherly love. Those two have done so many things together..."
Helen smiled as she tried to imagine the two as young boys, trying to get out of trouble. "What a sight to see those two together," she said.
"Yes, they have a very good relationship. Hector always looks out for Paris. If something happened to either of them now..." he trailed off.
Helen reached out and squeezed Priam's hand with her own. "Do not worry, Paris will be okay. He's in the good hands of the healers and he has your love, my love, and his brother's love to hold onto. He will fight."
"I'm sure he will, my dear," Priam replied. They smiled at each other before getting settled for the wait to hear news about Paris.
TBC! please review!
