Reaching Athens was a breeze, who knew the paths can be safe from time to time, the meeting point was always in a inn which always ends up with someone starting a fight and Xena finishing it. Making my way to the market instead, I was trying to find a frying pan as soon as possible, no more fish for this girl I'm done.
I see a stall with many frying pans of different size and materials, by this point I'm so exited that my observation skills are nonexistent, trying different pans to asses their durability I fail to notice a shadow who was watching my every move with an amused expression. Buying 2 frying pans I pack them and make my way to the inn when someone grabs my elbow, my reaction kicks in and trying to free myself I accidently hit Ares the God of War with one of the frying pan, I couldn't contain my laugh as I forgot he took possession of my arm.
"What in my name is wrong with you wench" Ares said rubbing his forehead "I can't believe you just hit me, with a frying pan nonetheless" He took hold of my elbow and dragged me to a more secluded alley.
Trying to hide my blush that has reached my neck and below, I'm trying to break free from his hold, yes Gabrielle good luck with that, trying to escape a god,
"Seriously Ares do you have to scare my like that? Can't you just try to at least act like a god? Kidnapping people in the middle of the day you should be ashamed of yourself " my blush was still persisting, If he would just stop touching me "As you can see Xena is not with me, and the last time that I checked I'm not Hermes" trying not to show my disappointment since is never about me with this God in particular, but a fair maiden warrior who's also her best friend.
"Look you troublemaker I wasn't looking for Xena, I wanted to talk to you, but since you're not interested I can always make you listen" I was looking at his smirking face as my mind couldn't wrap itself on the idea that Ares, her Ares was actually looking for her and not Xena for once.
"Wait so what you're saying" making a long pause to find my words " is that you're looking for me on your own free will and has nothing to do with Xena " I didn't think my eyes could get any wider and full of hope "Oh this is going to be rich, you have my undivided attention, please tell me with what can I possible help the mighty god of war " I was trying to not show hope in my voice, the joy that the one I've been having my dreams filled with every night, would want anything to do with me.
I saw as his eyes travelled on my face with a shocked expression, I wished I knew what he was thinking, but it was getting late and Xena would come looking for me soon enough, gently I touched his forearm with my free hand, I was dying inside only from that small contact, I wanted more so much more, for those strong arms to take me and hold me tight while whispering silly nothings in my ear, now we were both staring into each others eyes and trying to find words to break the tension . "Well.." I started breathing very shallow while counting the freckles in his eyes "I m waiting Ares, what do you want with me?" he woke from the long daze and dropped my elbow like it was fire "Yes, yes I wanted your advice on a matter "he started saying all the while avoiding my eyes "I want you to teach me how to be more approachable and kind " the way he forced the last word was a wake up call reminding me that in front of me was Ares the God of War, not a kind and respectable man, I swallowed my words and trying to look in his eyes with disbelieve "You're telling me that you want to change and be good" although I had strong feelings for him I never forgot who he was in the end, a cruel uncaring god whose only concern was to rage war and conquer the world "What makes you thing I will believe you, or help you for that matter" trying to get myself in check while I stole many gazes towards him.
"Ok I know I'm not the best candidate for that, specially since you know I tried killing you a few times and Xena as well, I know it sounds like another scheme of mine, but I'm serious this time" trying to make the most sincere face I saw, an idea blossomed in my head, if I help him I can have him around more, that would be enough for now, until I can make a plan to make him fall for me , with a smile on my face I extended my arm "Ok Ares I will accept the challenge, but as soon as I find any fault in this plan of yours or trying to trick me or Xena all this is off and you will feel the wrath of Xena once again " I smile while he shakes my hand and smirks "Oh trust me little bard, you have my word nothing evil will come out of this" as we shake a bright red flame binds out hands together "What the…"