`Chapter 69

After about another fifteen minutes of some intense making out and some barely restrained lustful groping to satisfy a much wanted desire, Ares finally decided to allow his stunning Princess to have her freedom from his clutches before he lost himself completely within her. It was a little disheartening to Xena that he really wasn't going to at least attempt to take things any further and with slower movements than usual, she made her way out of bed. While her mind was still stuck on the fact that she would have much rather been fending off his advances though, before she knew it, she was completely refreshed, dressed and ready to go. Having a God that literally worshipped the ground you walked on, did seem to have its perks.

Not really liking the distance, and before she could even voice what she was going to do next, Ares had swiftly wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her flush up against himself. Just the thought of her being even the slightest inch away from him was not ok with him by any means and before she could protest in anyway, he quickly captured her lips in a demanding, possessive kiss. Despite having told herself that she was going to deny him for once, just to give him a little taste of what it felt like to be rejected, she melted into him regardless once their mouths connected and while she was distracted, they soon dematerialized from the room.

It wasn't long before they reappeared within the stables and after giving Argo an eyeful of a show between them of just how much they craved the other, they broke apart. Xena didn't realize where they were at first – as a small happy smile appeared on her face from their sensual act, completely obliterating her previous thoughts of how she was going to make him suffer with want. She just lightly moved her hands along his chest before she cast her desire filled eyes up to his, expressing to the War God her little need. But the mare had other plans and decided to break up their little party before they ended up rolling around in the hay.

This was where she had to sleep after all and she didn't need to be scarred for life by watching the two of them give in to their attraction for the other. It was bad enough that she could sense it whenever they were together and she hastily asserted herself between them, sticking her head in the middle to remind them that they weren't necessarily alone.

Plus, Argo really didn't think it was all that fair that Xena was hogging him all to herself anyway. The mare had got the hint a long time ago, the War God was hers and she was his, no need to keep reminding her about it every time they were in her presence. For Zeus' sake, some people just had no decency and with these two… please, it was like they were going to combust every second. After all, she was promised apples and their little foreplay could certainly wait and nothing was going to get in the way of what she wanted at that moment and she swiftly started to nuzzle her head against the War God's body.

"Well this is new." Ares stated, finding the horse's reaction a little surprising, she had never done that before.

"I think she is waiting for something." Xena amusingly informed him, taking a small bit of joy in watching Argo sweetly cuddle up to the War God. Now there was something you didn't see every day.

"Waiting for what?" he curiously asked, reaching up and stroking along the mare's strong body.

"I might have promised her, though I'm not entirely sure of the details exactly, that you would be eagerly inclined to give her a few apples and all she had to do was show a little affection." she teasingly told him, a huge grin brightening up her face.

"Did you now?" he cast her a suspicious stare, watching as she slowly made her way over to a small hay stack where there just so happened to be several apples that the horse could eat, "Now why would I be so inclined to do such a thing?"

"Oh, I don't know…" she mischievously stated, hoisting herself up onto the hay stack and seductively crossing her legs as she slowly ran her hand along her thigh, causing her skirt to move further up her leg to reveal more skin, "… I'm sure you'll eventually come up with a reason to show such generosity."

The War God's eyes were glued to that beautifully exposed flesh, his mouth suddenly becoming extremely dry and he licked his lips at the enticing sight that was mere feet away from him- and in his mind he had already touched every inch of it and by this point had her moaning out in pleasure. She was a cunning one, there was no denying that and his little minx was seducing him for apples. I mean come on, did she really think he was actually that easy? That was so not the case and it was certainly going to take a lot more than a little skin and her hand wandering so… so… his thoughts came to an abrupt halt with the way she was teasingly toying with him.

That was so not fair…She couldn't just sit there like that, roaming her hand against her leg that way, arching her back, intentionally sticking out her breasts and expect him to have no reaction from it. He was neither blind nor dead and her utterly sensual movements were enthralling him greatly and he wanted her so badly at that moment. He soon tried to shake the thought from his head, not wanting to give in to her little game but his eyes were naturally drawn to her. He couldn't help it though, to him she was absolutely irresistible and there wasn't anything that he wouldn't do for her, especially when she was asking ever so nicely the way she was.

After fighting against it for a while longer, which only ended up with him being tortured some more with the way Xena had moaned out so wantonly the way she did, causing a low primal growl to form in his throat, Ares gave in and an apple appeared in his hand. Argo seized the moment and quickly took it from his grasp and when she rubbed against him for another one, it wasn't long before she got her fruity reward. The War God just couldn't believe it really, one mortal woman commanding him the way she did- but that completely beautiful smile that was now on her face from her sneaky victory seemed totally worth it to him and without another thought he made a huge basket full of apples appear for Argo.

As the Warrior Princess basked in her triumph over him, she got up and soon started to gather a few things that she still needed for her trip, packing up a few extra apples for their journey.

While she was doing that, Ares was carefully watching her the whole time. He didn't ever want to lose her, he knew that now more than ever and he turned his attention to the mare that was happily eating her new supply of food. He moved in close to her so Xena wouldn't be able to hear what he said.

"Look after her, Argo…" he told the mare and that caught her attention and she looked over at Xena for a moment and then back to the War God, "… I don't want to lose her… don't let anyone harm her… protect her for me when I can't be there."

The horse looked back over to Xena again, knowing that she made a big difference in the War God's life, she could sense it in him, something that hadn't been there before. But what Ares didn't know was that he didn't need to ask that, the mare would have done it anyway and she just snorted softly as her acknowledgement to his request. She loved her owner and she would protect her.

"What are you two talking about over here?" Xena asked as she slowly made her way to them, seeing that the two of them seemed to have been discussing something rather important.

"That's between me and her, my sweet. You'll just have to deal with the fact that Argo likes me more."

"Does she now… huh… well, whatever you two are plotting, it won't work." she confidently told the both of them.

"We'll see about that." As far as he was concerned, it better work because her death was incomprehensible to him and all it took was one minor slip.

"There's still one more thing that I need and then I'm all set." the words came out more hesitantly then she would have liked and she just chastised herself for it.

"What is that, my dear?"

"The pendant you gave me… I want it…. and … this…"

Before she had the chance to talk herself out of it, Xena swiftly reached up and pulled his head down towards hers and captured his lips in a possessive kiss of her own. She wanted one for the road, a wish of good luck if you will and she deepened it more, wanting to make it last as long as possible since he was so detached early and fully determined to leave him wanting her when she left.

It wasn't long before Ares cradled her head, quickly taking control of the kiss and hungrily seeking entrance within. Her lips against his were like a drug that he just couldn't shake himself free from and it only made him pull her closer, fervent to keep the sensation going as long as possible. They were both fully committed to it, mouths passionately crashing together as their need continued to climb and by the time it had ended, neither one had enough strength to pull themselves away completely.

"That's two things…" he whispered against her lips, causing her to chuckle before she pulled back from him slightly.

"Is it?" came her amused question, "I'm not so sure, I think you might have misunderstood me." she breathlessly murmured out, placing a sweet kiss against the corner of his mouth before he turned into her and captured her lips zealously again.

He slowly ran his hand down her throat, stopping once he made it to her chest and a soft blue light began to form in his palm and instantly, the beautiful sword pendant appeared around her neck. He then snaked his arm around her waist, swiftly lifting her off of her feet and pinning her against the stone wall of the stall as their mouths fused together more ardently.

There he was, it was like he had broken free from those chains that had been restraining him earlier, now if she could just hold on to him. His hands were franticly touching everywhere that they could and his mouth, holy mother of Hera, it was the greatest feeling in the world to her and she leaned into him from the sensation.

"Gods, I want you…" he breathed out as he urgently made his way down her throat.

"Then what are you waiting for?" she whispered out, inhaling sharply when his lips connected with that sweet spot that sent her body into over drive.

Her harsh pant in his ear and the Warrior Princess hooking her leg over his hip and pulling him closer made Ares pin her against the wall more roughly, eager to do with her as he pleased. He quickly cupped her ass, hoisting her up those few extra inches to have her right where he wanted her. She grinded against him, wanting to feel him deep inside of her and she wrapped her legs around his middle more securely to insure their joining.

Their need was unappeasable as they started to explore one another and as the War God inadvertently brushed against her swollen clit in his attempt to hastily remove that bothersome piece of fabric, he realized what he was doing. He was already too lost within her and by making love to her now, he would only fall deeper and he really didn't want to feel that helplessness that had come over him when he saw her lying on his temple floor again.

If he allowed her in deeper than he had already done, to allow himself the pleasure of having her, then he would have been a total fool for letting one mortal woman cause such a weakness within him. In spite of what he actually wanted, and his body was in no way thanking him for it as it refused to comply with what he tried to get himself to do, his movements became less urgent as he tried get a hold of himself but then Xena seductively moaned out her plea against his ear.

"Please…" she whimpered, her mind clouding with the pleasure that she knew she could have if he just applied that much wanted pressure, "… touch me…" she murmured, gently rubbing herself against his hand that had stayed frozen in place the moment her velvety voice had pierced the air.

She was losing him; she could feel it in the way he was pulling back from her. Gods damn it! Why was he being so damn stubborn?! She just couldn't understand what it was that had happened for him to be acting this way. It didn't make any sense to her and not about to just let him back away so easily, Xena sexily whispered against his ear again.

Her request was one that Ares could not willingly resist and after some incredible efforts to stay in control, he finally did as asked, softly caressing and manipulating her clit to her boundless satisfaction and causing her to arch into him as his strokes became more determined. As she tried to rock herself against him to increase that rapidly building tension that greatly wanted to be released, the completely focused Olympian who was hell bent on causing his darling Princess the most rewarding pleasure he could give her, soon slipped his fingers down to her soaking wet pussy that was steadily dripping her honey nectar vastly all over his hand.

He took his time while he gradually slid his fingers deep inside of her, making his way agonizingly slow inch by inch, making a breathless whimper escape from her throat before he quickly claimed her mouth with his own in a hungry kiss. He pumped into her rhythmically, knowing just how close she was with every needy cry that he swallowed as his thrusts grew in repetition. That wasn't what was driving her crazy though- the feeling of him plunging into her, while at the same time that same hand was rubbing against her enflamed nub each time he moved as the friction grew more and more in its intensity had completely driven her out of her mind.

She gripped at his shoulders more savagely, the sensation only seeming to make the War God more determined as he strengthened his strokes. A few more concentrated deep thrusts into her later and the Warrior Princess cried out loudly while he filled her body with that climatic orgasm that ultimately left her feeling like she had no strength left as she slumped against him.

She just rested her head against his shoulder once it was all over, trying to steady her breathing from the emotional impact that he had on her, her limbs instinctively tightening their hold around him for refuge. It wasn't long once she had started on her little time out that the War God's hand was expertly running all over her body. Every little dip and curve was well thought out as he indulged on the feeling of her body against his and she could feel that ever present want that he had for her as his throbbing member pushed against her center through his pants.

If one of them didn't control themselves then they would never make it out of the stables and not really wanting to, Xena applied some pressure against his chest. Although it was fairly weak, considering what he had just put her through, it was enough for the War God to stop, knowing the outcome if they were to continue and trying to get a hold of his own self-control, he gradually lowered her back down to her feet when all he wanted to do was bury himself snugly deep within her warm depths until he had submerged his essence firmly inside of her womb.

"That was definitely two things…" he cockily murmured, lightly tracing the contours of the intricate crafted metal that beautifully adorned her silky flesh and causing her to just shake her head lightly as she smiled once again

"I'll see you later?" she asked, but then realized that maybe she shouldn't have asked that and she felt completely stupid for it the following second.

She had been too caught up in the moment that she didn't filter that question before it made its way out of her mouth. She had let her heart do the talking instead of her head and now she had just made a complete fool of herself by doing so. Her eyes held his for a moment longer, really not sure how he was going to take that and there was no taking it back now and when she didn't get an answer right away, her eyes slowly drifted away from his, choosing to seem relatively interested on tracing the edge of his vest then on focusing on his penetrating gaze.

Nonetheless, Ares did not disappoint her or make her feel ashamed for it. He was actually not looking forward with essentially not having her near him for that lengthy amount of time. So while he still could, he just softly began to run his knuckles along her cheek, wanting to savor the feel of her smooth skin until he could feel it once again before he gently tilted her face back up to meet his. He sought out those gorgeous baby blues of hers before cupping her face and placing a long promising kiss of what was definitely meant to come later against her lips.

She better not exert herself too much with her army because she was undoubtedly going to need all of her strength and he just couldn't wait until he had her all to himself again.

"You can count on it."