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. :)
The first words out of her mouth were, "Are you alright?!" It was warmly reassuring, a pattern long ago established. First Xena did the visual checks, her hands resting lightly and welcome on Gabrielle's body and then she asked. It was such a consistent thing that Gabrielle's response was almost automatic. ..
"Yes, I'm fine," The Amazon nodded, though really she was hurting more than she cared to admit. But not where it could have been. The Sovereign, fortunately for her, had been too busy with. . .other things to mind her. She guessed trying to conquer the world had that affect on people, all the other interests just sort of went to the side.
Xena let go the embrace, and turned to Ares. "I'm galls to say it, but. . .thank you."
Ares didn't smile, "We have a common enemy. I was obliged." He clapped his hands together and the Gods began filing away silently, all except Athena. It was a very odd thing to watch, given the normal exuberance of the Gods.
"Where's Zeus." It was an important question to ask. It seemed to Xena that the King of the Gods would have some interest in the happenings at Olympus.
Ares smiled thinly, "Lets just say he's spending quality time with one of his sons."
Xena snorted, "Stuck with Hercules I take it." Ares nodded. "Hercules the bad wasn't affected by the lightening he held. Why is that?"
"We'd best carry on the conversation elsewhere," the grey-eyed Goddess inserted, "Besides, I believe there is someone you should see. Let us go to *my* house."
"And what is wrong with mine?" Ares asked as they started walking.
"I'd start listing, but we haven't the time." Athena retorted. Ares hmmphed, but winked at a startled Xena. He was just glad to be back in the good graces of the other gods, as much as he was capable of being.
After a short while they entered a graceful building, a god-built building, filled with stunning conveniences and artworks. "Welcome to my abode," the Goddess said. It wasn't often that she had guest and she felt a little excited for it. One thing about this crisis; it had been interesting. Like all the other gods, Athena could be tempted into boredom. She had yet to be bored with these new events.
Gabrielle was gracious in return, as was her habit, "Thank you." She looked about her with dazzled eyes. "It's beautiful." It seemed like the right thing to say. It was. The goddess' expression didn't change much, but Gabrielle could tell she was pleased.
Athena directed them into an inner room, one without a window. Then there was a flicker of light and a figure stood before them. Gabrielle gasped out, "Iolaus!!" She ran to him, embracing. His face was marked with bruises. "Oh, Iolaus."
"I'm alright, really. It's okay. It hurts worse than it looks." He lifted his lips in an attempt at humor.
Xena was riled beyond words, "He did this to you?"
"It could have been worse," he didn't want to mention the other things, "I did what I had to do."
"Iolaus," the warrior woman's voice was full of compassion, and understanding. Her expression promised vengeance. She touched her hand to his shoulder, gripping gently. "I'm. . ."
"Xena, it's okay. I've. . .struck a bargain," He looked at Athena, "I. .It will be alright. . .If we rescue Hercules." He wouldn't remember any of it then. The Goddess had promised, and had taken away his temptation where the Sovereign was concerned. Yes. .the darkness still appealed, but he had. .other things to hope for now. A possibility.
Athena spoke, as Ares folded his arms and smirked, "You asked how Hercules," The goddess almost giggled, "the bad. . ." Xena had such a way with words sometimes, "remained unaffected by the lightening?"
Xena nodded, half afraid the answer would be that he'd partaken of ambrosia already. "He . . ."
"No. No, he's waiting until the marriage ceremony. It's a," Ares said, then sneered, "a pride thing." He looked intently at Xena, "What is it with you children anyway. Don't you appreciate a good thing when you see it?"
Xena's hand slid gently from Iolaus shoulder and she looked quietly at Gabrielle. Then she addressed her father, "Yes, we do know it. When we see it."
Ares harumphed again. Every turn. She got him at Every turn.
"So," Xena said, turning back to the matter at hand.
"So," Athena rearranged some flowers as she spoke, "The Sovereign was given a belt of protection." Iolaus winced. He was all too familiar with that belt.
"By Hera?"
Athena nodded, then sighed, "I don't think she realized. . ."
"How greedy he is," Iolaus finished. "He plans on betraying her."
"I'm not surprised," Xena said thoughtfully. "Ares?"
"Yes," the God purred.
"Is there. . .something else. .that could open the gate?" Xena looked quietly at the God of war.
"Having been through it twice. .. NO, I don't think so."
"But Hercules. .the Sovereign, even if he can't be affected, he can wield lightening, can't he?"
Ares felt the pride in his heart bubbling up again. He could see the wheels churning in Xena's mind. She was *so* smart. He uncrossed his arms and strode before his beloved warrior, "What did you have in mind?"
"Escape." Xena squinted in thought, "And I will need to borrow a pair of sandals."
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