The following is a bit of alternative fiction based on certain characters from the Xenaverse. It is not meant to infringe on anyone else's rights. If you don't agree or disapprove, please go read something else.
Xex Alert: Oh Boy Is There. .This is a Prurient Piece with a Bit of Kink (If you hear the crack of the whip then you'll be in the neighborhood) Proceed at your own risk. :)
"You know, I've wondered this for days Xena. Now that you've got him at the foot of Olympus, what are you going to do with Hercules?" Colchak asked. He looked at the mountain that towered above him and wondered. It looked so plain, yet it was supposed to hold the homes of the Gods. But a God's way was nothing of his business. His business was strategy.
"Nothing. Yet." Xena said, as she glanced assessingly at the mountain. Somewhere to the back of her, horses whinneyed. "Just keep the pressure on him. Keep him. . .distracted. . ."
Colchak whirled to stare at Xena, "You're going up that mountain!!" He looked like he swallowed a pig. "But . . .But. . .The Gods live there. Surely. . ." Colchak looked confused, "If Hercules notices you, He'll kill you. . ."
Xena tapped her sturdy boot into the ground and looked impatient, "That's why you're keeping him distracted. I've got to get up there and see what's going on." She smiled winningly, "Besides, I have a plan."
Colchak narrowed his gaze, "What kind of plan?"
"I'm going to get the *Real* Hercules back. Iolaus gave me the clues. I just need to. . .see if I can get the cooperation."
"But. .what about Gabrielle?"
The strawberry blonde seemed to have sneaked up behind him. She wore a thick cloak and gripped a sturdy pole in her hand. "What about me?"
"Gabrielle . . .is . .going with me, to keep watch." Xena's expression held a mixture of worry and pride. They'd talked long and hard, until Gabrielle finally said that even if she didn't go, she would follow. Sometimes that bard of hers was so stubborn. But Xena was glad for it.. . usually. She placed her hand firmly on Colchak's shoulder, "We're depending on you."
The general looked back and forth between the two. He pursed his lips, then extended a meaty hand, "Be careful." Gods please be careful. "We. . .need you to come back." Not just him, but the whole of Greece. They were the pin that held this whole thing together and he quaked with fear that the burden would fall upon him. After all that plotting to take over the Greece, he knew now that he *didn't* want it. It was too much responsibility.
Xena clasped his forearm and they held the grip for a long time. "If we don't come back, you'll figure something out. Take care of Argo?" Colchak only nodded, fearing to say anything, "You're. . .you're a good man, Colchak, and wise. You'll do well, you'll see. "
"Only because of you, Xena." He turned to Gabrielle, "And you." His heart pounded in his chest and he swallowed tightly. He prayed one of the few prayers of his life, but said nothing.
The Queen smiled gently then looked at her lover, "Ready?" Her red gold hair flashed in the sunlight. She looked strong and at peace.
Xena grimaced and then gave smile, "Oh Yeah." She pulled Gabrielle close with her arm and nodded, "I'm ready. Let's go." She gave one last glance to Colchak, and an easy smile. Then they started walking.
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