Kidnapped
Part 5 - 6
by Xenaslaves

Part 5

Xena stormed through the village, searching frantically for Gabrielle. She suddenly stopped, turned, and grabbed Ephiny by the arm. The Regent struggled in pain from the strong grip. Sarina rose her hand towards the warrior, as if to strike her.

"Xena, now that's enough!" Sarina stated. She released the grip on Ephiny's arm, as she quickly reacted, blocking the hit coming straight towards her. She took in some deep breaths before speaking.

"Ephiny, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you." She looked down into the Regent's eyes and apologized for her actions, while Sarina moved in front of Ephiny to protect her. The warrior continued to take deep breaths, trying to shake off the dizziness that had just re-emerged. She could feel her body weakening, but insisted on finding the Queen before she would rest. They turned towards the tent, when Ephiny noticed Xena was having difficulty walking. She signaled to Sarina to come over, so they could each brace an arm, in order to keep the warrior from falling.

The Queen's guards gathered by the entrance of the healers tent. Ephiny opened her mouth to order the Amazons to move, but Xena barged her way in, tossing the Amazons to the side. She looked over to the healer's table where Gabrielle lay. She started to approach when she heard her bard's command.

"XENA! Close your eyes!" Gabrielle frantically looked around for her blanket, while the healer stood there patient, medicine in hand."OK, now Xena." The bard spoke in more of a order than a statement.Xena turned her head and watched as her bard, wrapped herself tightly in the blanket, then rushed over and took a seat beside her.

"Gabrielle, what's wrong?"

"Nothing Xena. I was startled, you scared me."

Xena could tell something was wrong, but decided to wait until they were alone to discuss it. She knew she couldn't push the bard over any limits. She knew that things would never be the same, and didn't want Gabrielle to react to her in fear. She had already decided to do whatever her bard asked of her. She would not argue.

The healer allowed them to stare in each others eyes for a few moments before commenting on the warriors rude behavior.

"Xena. You must move so that I can help her. Your not doing her any good by coming here. Why don't you have someone help you to your tent. You don't look so well yourself. I will attend to you soon."

Xena rose her hand to Gabrielle's face, softly caressing it.

"Do you want me to stay, Gabrielle?"

"No Xena. Please, just do as she asks."

Xena glared up at the healer and nodded, before stumbling off the pallet, towards the exit. Ephiny and Sarina waited patiently outside until Xena's departure. They took her by the arms and walked her slowly to her tent.

"Xena, you have to take care of your injuries. You won't be any good protecting her if you're injured. You need..." Xena dazed off into her own thoughts, completely ignoring Ephiny's words.SHE DOESN'T WANT ME TO LOOK AT HER? I DON'T BLAME HER. I WAS SO WEAK IN PROTECTING HER? I FAILED! HOW CAN I TELL HER IT'S NOT OVER?

Xena suddenly jumped back into reality when she realized they were at her tent. She walked over and sat down on the floor, positioning herself on the side of the bed. She lowered her head into her hands, fighting the tears of frustration overtaking her.

"Xena? Tell me what happened. What does Callisto mean by finishing the job?" Xena shook in anger, muttering a few unrecognizable words at them. Ephiny signaled for Sarina to leave them alone, before she sat herself next to the warrior. She rested her arm around Xena's shoulders, and stared at the floor. They both had so much to say to each other, but both remained speechless.

Moments later, the healer walked in to find the two women sitting oddly on the floor, their eyes staring directly at the ground. Xena wasn't about to let anyone see her hurt, so she decided to continue staring at the floor while she dared to ask about Gabrielle's condition.

"How is she?"

"She'll be fine, no internal injuries, just flesh injuries. She will heal in time, no worries young woman."

Xena raised her face up towards the healer.

"Can I see her?"

The healer smiled, "Of course you can, but only after I've looked you over." Ephiny quickly excused herself, as Xena got off the floor and onto the pallet.

The healer looked down at her and frowned, "Well, I see you're a mess," she exclaimed. Xena didn't bother to answer the healer's remark, instead she closed her eyes and gritted her teeth, while she waited for the healer to attend to her injuries.

First, the healer worked on the obvious injury, the gash above her eye. She began to clean the wound, shaking lightly from fear of this patient. It wasn't every day she worked on such an angry warrior. She tried to remain calm by starting conversation, but was ignored.

"Now, young warrior, we must take this shift off so I can continue." Xena grunted cries of pain as she helped the healer remove her shift. She lay back down, shivering from the sensation of the cold pallet against her skin.

The healer noticed the gashes running down the warriors legs and asked, "What happened here, dear?"

Xena opened her eyes for a brief moment to remark, "I thank you for helping my friend and I, but I don't feel like talking right now. I feel very weak, and would like to rest." She closed her eyes and raised her arms over her head, allowing the healer, a better view of the injuries. Xena kept her eyes closed, trying desperately to block out the images that danced in her head. She could see Callisto's body on top of her bard's, and felt a stream of warlord anger she had long forgotten. She wanted nothing more then revenge, even if she had to die for it.

"Xena!" Ephiny disrupted the warrior's daze as she rushed in towards them. Xena started to rise from the pallet but was stopped by the healers hand.

"Oh no, young one, you can't move right now! Lay back down."

"Ephiny, what's wrong?"

"I can't wake up Gabrielle! Something's wrong!"

"WHAT?!" Xena Screamed.

Part 6

Xena attempted to jump off the pallet but felt the pain overcome her, from the quick movement.

"No. Wait. It's just the sleeping powder!" Xena's face, now directly in front of the healers, expressed the look of an angry warlord's before a kill. The healer stuttered, as she spoke to the young warrior.

"Well, the Queen was shaken up. But I don't know why exactly. I gave her some sleeping powder, so she could get some rest. I didn't mean any harm, really." Xena looked up at Ephiny and sighed, before lowering down to the pallet. Soon after, she fell into a deep sleep, to dream about the next confrontation she would have with Callisto.

Xena's hand came out from under her covers, gripping Shae by the neck.

"Ouch!" Xena opened her eyes, only to find the grip of her palm on the Amazons neck

"Oh Shae! You know better then to sneak up on me. What are you doing here?"

"Xena, being as hurt as you are, you still have a mighty grip." Xena chucked, then winced in pain as she grinned at the young Amazon.

"Help me up, will ya?" Xena asked as she started to raise her head. She looked around the room for her clothes, smiling when she saw them lying neatly on the table. Gabrielle would fold them in the same manner, every morning. MUST BE AMAZON HABIT, she thought silently, as she smiled.

"So, what are you doing here?"

"I was told by the Queen to watch over you. I was just about to wake you when you grabbed me." Xena dropped her eyes from the Amazon's face, attempting to walk towards the table. Shae grabbed the warrior's arm trying to convince her to lay back down. She told Xena she had strict orders from the Queen. She was to watch over her, to make sure, she didn't move from the pallet. Xena nodded in acknowledgment but insisted she had to see the Queen. With a day wasted they had less time to prepare for battle.

She began to dress herself slowly, but realized the armor was too heavy on her waist. Wearing Sarina's shift, she strolled out of the tent and towards Gabrielle.

In the meantime, Amazons were by the fighting grounds, sparring against each other. Shae smiled as she noticed them working on the new techniques she had taught them. Moments later, she noticed Castera, her top fighter, glaring intensely at Xena's body. All of a sudden, Castera fell to the ground.

Shae laughed hysterically, while silently thinking to herself. SO I SEE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO LIKES TO GLARE AT XENA. MY QUEEN DID WELL IN SELECTING HER.

Xena turned her head towards Shae wondering what the laughter was about, but decided to let it go. They were just outside the Queen's Quarters when Ephiny came running to her side.

"Xena, I've been looking for you. I think I have a way to distract Callisto." Xena nodded down at the Amazon, now gasping for air.

"I have a plan also Ephiny. Let's first check on Gabrielle, then we'll discuss it."

Ephiny ordered the guards to move, as she restrained the warrior from barging in, *again*. Gabrielle was standing by the table talking to Sarina when the two women entered. Xena's facial expressions froze, as her eyes met the vision in front of her. It looked like Gabrielle had just gotten out of her bath. Her hair was wet and running down the sides of her neck. Her shift was tightly snuggled around her body, exposing her nipples through the thin fabric.

When Gabrielle raised her head towards Xena, her face looked like an angel's. Her eyes, full of joy, lit up from seeing her strong warrior. Her voice was the most beautiful sound the warrior had ever heard.

"Xena, what are you doing up?" Gabrielle asked, walking over to Xena.The bard observed Xena, wearing only the shift and giggled. She could only imagine what the Amazons were thinking, watching her walk in.

"Xena, you should lay down. I talked to the healer and she said you shouldn't be moving."

"I'm a fast healer." Xena said sarcastically.Gabrielle grabbed her by the arm and walked her over to the bed, positioning herself between the warrior's legs. The bard reached over, placing her arms around the warrior, in a strong embrace.

"Did Sarina tell you, Gabrielle?" The small smile on the bard's face quickly faded as she heard the question.

"Yes, I know."

"We need to talk about what happened Gabrielle." Xena muttered.Gabrielle tore away from her arms, while nodding her head.

"No Xena, I have to worry about the Amazons right now. Put this blanket around you and lets go eat." The bard turned to undress but hesitated.

"Xena, could you please wait for me outside?" Xena obeyed her bard, placing a blanket around her as she strolled out. She found it strange that Gabrielle didn't allow her to watch her change, but decided not to worry about it, at the moment.

In the meantime, Ephiny and Sarina stood, watching Shae and the others train. They noticed as Xena walked towards the campfire, her eyes lost in a daze, and followed. Ephiny ordered the Amazons to stop for the night, as she headed over to the warrior.

"Everything ok, Xena?" Ephiny asked."It will be soon." Xena replied under her breath. Sarina and the queen came over moments later and sat down next to their loved ones. They discussed the plan for several hours before deciding to go to bed.

"Good night, my Queen," Sarina said while lowering her head. Gabrielle giggled. She still wasn't use to being called a Queen.

"Good night, Sarina" the Queen replied. Gabrielle helped her warrior to her feet, as she watched Ephiny and Sarina stroll into the same tent.

Gabrielle chuckled,"Well I see, they're not sleeping tonight."Xena smiled at the remark but remained quiet. They walked over to the bard's tent slowly, taking in the breeze that surrounded them.

"I'll see you in the morning ,Gabrielle."

"No, wait Xena. Please don't leave me alone." Xena looked at those beautiful green eyes, now staring at her, and placed her arm around her waist. They walked over to the bed and sat down.

"We need to talk, Xena. This is hard for me to say. So I need you to be patient and quiet until I finish. Ok?" Xena nodded and laid her body down on the bed, while she waited patiently for her bard to collect her thoughts. Gabrielle closed her eyes and sighed. She laid herself next to her warrior and stared at the ceiling.

"I haven't been completely honest with you. The night Perdicus and I had was beautiful, touching, and memorable. However, I never... Well, we never actually..." She closed her eyes and began to cry.

Xena was now on her side, her head propped up by her arm, so that she could see the bard as she spoke. Xena remained quiet, she wasn't sure what the bard was trying to say. She wanted to comfort her and hold her in her arms, but decided to leave physical contact out. Xena avoided causing the bard more distress, especially after Callisto's traumatization.

"Shh... It's ok Gabrielle. Take your time. " Xena said, in a whisper.

"That night, when I laid there next to him, all I could think about was you. He could tell something was wrong, and so we decided to talk about it. I told him how I felt.... about YOU."

Xena tried to stay quiet but it crept out, "You did what?!"

"Shh... I'm not done. He wasn't mad, just confused. He decided that I needed time to think, so we stayed up all night talking. JUST talking! Do you understand?"

Xena moved the bard's face towards her, wiping her tears.

"Are you telling me that you weren't with him that night.....sexually?" The bard lowered her eyes away from her warriors.

"Yes," she grumbled. Xena panicked for a second, realizing the significance of the bard's story. She could feel the anger coming on again as she thought of Callisto. Her mouth opened in shock and she began to shake. Gabrielle raised her eyes to see tears rolling down her warrior's face.

"Xena, that night with Callisto....." Xena covered the bard's mouth, as she pulled her close to her. She didn't want to hear what was coming next. She didn't want to acknowledge what she thought happened. She knew it was important for her bard to talk about it, but wasn't sure she could handle the details. Moments later, Xena composed herself, asking her bard to continue.

"I don't know exactly what occurred. It's a blur. The parts I remember I don't want to talk about. I just wanted to clear your mind by telling you that I am, still, pure in body. I don't want you to feel guilty on my behalf, so I needed to tell you."

Xena pulled away quickly, lifting her hand to the bard's cheek.

"Gabrielle, are you telling me, nothing happened?" She stalled for a brief moment before continuing. "from what I saw......"

"No Xena, what you saw was the beginning of Callisto's plan. I'm sure if she knew I was a virgin, um, it would of been different, but luckily...." Xena interrupted her words as she sighed.

"I understand Gabrielle."Gabrielle cuddled against her warrior's strong arms, giving her warrior soft kisses, before falling off to sleep.

The next morning, Xena awoke to find her bard missing. She jumped up, searching for Gabrielle.

"I'm *here* Xena, sit down." Xena sat back on the bed, while Gabrielle finished the scroll she had been writing. The bard rolled it up and placed it neatly in her bag. She walked up to her warrior and positioned herself between her legs.

"Xena, we need to change the bandages, before dressing. Raise your shift up, just a little. I'll take care of these first," as she pointed to the injuries on her inner thighs. Xena complied with the bard's order, moving her shift up to her waist. She flushed a bit from embarrassment but maintained her serious demeanor.

Gabrielle started to undo the bandages slowly, feeling every bit of sensation she could from touching her warrior. The bandages fell to the floor, and Gabrielle frowned at the awful cuts. How could she have done this to her? I HOPE SHE DOESN'T TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED, I DON'T WANT TO KNOW, she thought silently. In a difference of character, Gabrielle felt like what she didn't know wouldn't hurt her, whereas Xena had to know *everything*. Xena tilted the bard's eyes up to her own.

"It's ok love, it doesn't hurt."Gabrielle sighed, as she grabbed for the new bandages behind her. When she turned, she placed a soft kiss on her warrior's lips. She caressed her warrior's thigh, as she whispered into her ear.

"I love you Xena. I always have." Xena grabbed the bard around the waist and brought her closer. She could feel the bard's waist against her womanhood, sending electricity through her body. Gabrielle saw the reaction her words and actions were having in the warriors eyes. They stared at each other awkwardly, not sure what to do next.

Gabrielle could feel Xena's mind wandering, possibly about Callisto, and decided to distract her. The bard flashed her a wicked smile, before lowering to her knees. Her intentions at first, were to give soft kisses to all the injured areas of the warrior. Her rationality was that Xena would think of her instead of Callisto, when she saw the scars on her thighs. However, once she began, she felt her passion rising and couldn't stop. She licked every inch of her thigh savoring every taste, every moment.

Xena, speechless from the bard's actions, tried several times to call her name and failed. She had dreamt so long to be touched this way, and now that it was here, she didn't know quite how to react. She was overwhelmed by the sensations and shocked by the actions. She let herself fall into Gabrielle's tongue, causing her body to shake. She let out soft moans of pleasure unconsciously.

Just then, Shae walked in to find Gabrielle's face between the warrior's legs and slowly sneaked out without being noticed. Embarrassed from what she had seen, she decided to keep guard outside, so they would not be interrupted.

Gabrielle stood, placing one hand on the warrior's womanhood, while the other slid up and down her left thigh. Xena closed her eyes as she grabbed a tighter hold on the bard.

Gabrielle kissed her again, forcefully, sliding her tongue into her mouth. She was astonished by her actions, but couldn't stop her.

The bard wasn't sure what she was doing, but continued. It felt good too good to stop. As she kissed her warrior, she slipped two fingers into Xena's undergarment, catching Xena off guard.

"Gabrielle!!!!!!" she wailed. Shae stood outside the tent blushing in embarrassment when Ephiny and Sarina approached her.

"Just give them a moment" Shae stuttered out, as she smiled. The three woman looked at each other and smirked.

"It's about time!" Sarina whispered, as she gripped her lover's hand.

Soon after, they heard the cries of passion coming from the room. Loud enough to hear from the outside, and clear enough to make out whose moans they were. They broke out in laughter, nodding their heads simultaneously, as they heard their Queen's name screamed, repeatedly

Later, Xena walked out fully dressed, sword in hand. She looked up at the faces staring back and her and smirked. Xena started to walk away as she motioned for Shae to follow.

"Let's go Shae.... we need to train." Shae followed closely behind the warrior, glancing back once to see the smiles still radiating on the couple's face.

"XENA!...... Ephiny!" the young woman's voice rang clear, from the woods. Ephiny and Xena ran towards the frantic cry. They found the woman covered in blood, struggling to walk towards them.

"Oh my gods, Jeanine? What happened?" The regent asked with deep concern.

Xena carried the young Amazon in her arms, as they walked to the healers tent.

"Callisto's coming! She's after the Queen!" She said, before slipping out of consciousness.

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