Author's Note:

OMG! I'm so sorry I haven't updated for so long. It's just been pretty hectic and I was suffering from a bad case of writer's block. But I also currently have six other stories running right now.

But I must thank EternityInYourArms and deathdaisy N for the wonderful ideas for this chapter. So here is chapter six. Enjoy! Also check out my other stories on my profile.

Chapter VI

As Hector looked over the gate, he prayed to the heavens he wasn't going mad as he saw the Odysseus, king of Ithaca and the mighty Achilles and his Myrmidons standing there at the gate. "What do you want?" Hector called down to them as he recovered from his shock. Odysseus was the first to speak.

"Prince Hector. This meaningless war as gone on long enough. It is time it came to an end." Troy soldiers'' mouths were agape as the words left Odysseus' mouth. "Then why do you come here. For our surrender?" Hector said with distaste.

"No. We wish to see Troy victorious. Agamemnon is a man driven by greed and power. He has become so blinded by his hate and greed that his he has become mad. Countless men have died in his quest to see Troy fall. We however we do not wish to see this fate upon your great city. We wish to pledge our allegiance to Troy." Achilles said as he locked eyes with the Trojan prince.

"Achilles. Odysseus. Come inside, my father will decide. Your men will wait outside the city." Hector said after a moment of silence. Achilles and Odysseus agreed as the west gate open.

Meanwhile:

Agamemnon was furious to say the least when he learnt of Odysseus' and Achilles' betrayal. This was expected of Achilles, but Odysseus? Agamemnon's war council advised him to leave the shores of Troy now, while they still can. They believed there was no way they could take on Troy's forces, Odysseus, Hector and Achilles. But being the proud man that Agamemnon is, he still intends to carry out the war.

Back At Troy:

On Hector's orders, Lysander rushed through the palace walls to Briseis' chambers, to tell her of news of Achilles' and Odysseus' arrival. Lysander being Hector's most trusted solider and friend knew the whole story and even though he was a slight jealous of Briseis' heart belonging to another, after he sought after it for so long. He eventually came to see they were never meant to be.

Ever since this war started Hector never would have thought he would be leading Odysseus, the king of Ithaca and the mighty Achilles into the throne room to see his father with an offer of allegiance.

The entire council was in up roar when they found out. Hector and Paris sat at other sides of their father as they watched the members of the kings' council argue. Paris glared shamelessly at Achilles, who was pretending not to notice as Odysseus kept a hand subtlety over his mouth to keep himself from laughing at the council antics.

Finally having enough, Priam spoke. "Leave!" He said in calm, but serious voice. The council along with his sons looked at him shocked. "Father!" Paris exclaimed. "My sons and I will speak to King Odysseus and Achilles alone." A few priests open their mouths to protest when Priam cut them off. "I said leave!"

As soon as the council left. Paris jumped out of his seat and glared murderously at Achilles. "You should not be here. Not after all you've done, you've killed men of my kin and then you steal my cousin's innocence." Paris said angrily as he continued to glare at the Myrmidon. "Paris." Hector chastised.

"Do not place the burden of their deaths on my shoulders alone Trojan prince. For you carry their blood on your hands as well…and I can assure you I did not take what was not freely given." Achilles said in a calm voice. Paris turned a bright red in anger.

"Paris that is enough. We have other matters to discuss." Priam said as looked to towards the Myrmidon in amusement. "You wish to fight alongside us and against your own kin? Why?" Hector asked as he looked between Achilles and Odysseus.

"This war has gone on for far too long. You are a great and honorable king, Priam, even more than Agamemnon and your beautiful city should not fall…no one should die, especially a love one, because of one man's greed." Odysseus said as he glanced at Achilles at the end.

Priam glanced at Achilles as Odysseus finished speaking. He got up and walked over to Achilles and placed a hand on his shoulder as he looked into his eyes and smiled. "Invite the council back in." He said calmly, before returning to his throne.

Soon enough the throne room doors opened and in walked Briseis and the council not far behind. Briseis came to stand beside Hector as she locked eyes with Achilles. A smile played on Achilles' lips as he saw his seashell necklace hanging from her neck. Briseis' face however remained a mask of calm that had been perfected over the years as her eyes lit up like the noon sun.

"The matter has been settled…Achilles and King Odysseus, as well as their men have been welcomed into Troy. Their allegiance now lies with Troy." Priam said once the room settled down.

"But my Lord, Odysseus' loyalty is understandable; he does what his best for his kingdom. But what loyalty does Achilles have to Troy and how do we know his loyalty will stay?" Velior protested.

Priam stood up as he looked over to Briseis. "Come here my child." Briseis glanced at Hector for a moment, who gave a small shrug as she walked towards her uncle. Priam took her hand in his as he spoke again.

"Achilles loyalty will not stray. His loyalty will always lie with Troy. His loyalty will not stray as we bind our families together." Briseis' and Achilles' calm façade slipped for a moment. Both their faces clearly showed the shock they felt at the king's words. This was clearly not what Achilles had been thinking this meeting would lead to, but he could not find it in himself to be displeased.

Actually, staring at the beauty across the council room from him, he found himself VERYpleased with this turn of events. Unknown to him, Briseis was of a like mind. She felt like grinning, crying (happily), and maybe even fainting a little, all at once, but instead she found herself returning the slight smile Achilles had playing across his lips.

And the council? Well, when it finally dawned on them what Priam had meant, they took on various stages of shock: mouths agape, eyes as wide as dinner plates, and breathe frozen in their lungs. One of them even looked to be about to have a stroke. If Odysseus himself wasn't so shocked, then that laughter he had been vainly trying to suppress earlier would have burst forth right then.

"Achilles and Briseis shall be joined in marriage."

CLIFFHANGER!

What will happen to Achilles and Briseis now? And will they get their happy ever after? And what will be the fate of Troy?

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. I will try to update as soon as possible.

REVIEW!

Please remember to review!

- Alana.