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Title: "All That Remains"
Fandom: Xena:Warrior Princess
Pairing: Xena/Gabrielle
Rating: G
List: 2-Memory
Warnings: ummm..post-FIN..so if you haven't seen it..don't read it!
Disclaimer: I don't own them...I just like to play with them every now and then.
*note- my last one for this list..hardest to write..and I tried not to make it sad..I think I managed that..maybe...no beta..they are all in bed..ugh..so it's just me and Microsoft.
There are two kinds of tears… Tears for those who leave you and tears for those who you will never let go…and I will not say goodbye.
The sea crashed against the prow,wind blowing into sails caused rigging to creak and groan, as the vessel pushed its way through the ocean waves on course for the Greek Isles. Sailors worked among the cargo stacked upon the deck, repairing sail, and fishing for the evening meal or just lounging in small groups. The main gossip among the crew was about their lone passenger.
They had all heard the cries at night, wailings of grief, the older sailors had called them. However, no one dared approach the young woman, she may have been small but she carried herself proudly and was equipped with a wicked looking sword and strange circular object. She would venture out upon deck during the daylight hours, walking back and forth along the railing or to sit quietly in the bow. Sometimes the sailors who ventured close while she sat heard the sounds of her melodic voice speaking, but to whom she spoke, they knew not. Many were beginning to think she might be a bit touched in the head, even more reason to stay clear of the woman.
Suddenly the sailors quieted as the young woman walked by their groups,they watched in silence as she walked to the bow and sat cross-legged in the same spot she did everyday. Slowly the sounds of men talking resumed as they went about their tasks, all avoiding the general area of the bow if possible.
Gabrielle sat upon the deck, feeling the warmth of sunlight upon her face and letting the breeze from the forward motion of the ship wash over her body. ‘If it could only be daylight always,’ she thought, ’during the day I am left to face memories but at night they change into nightmares. Will they ever stop?’
Reaching over her right shoulder and withdrawing the katana from its sheath, holding it in front of her body for a moment she then placed it on the deck beside her. The bard then opened her bag and withdrew the chakram, followed by an object carefully wrapped in rags. Placing the chakram on the deck in front of her, she then unwrapped the bundle, contained within the protective covering was a small black urn; placing it next to the round weapon she shook her head and sighed deeply, “Dammit Xena…couldn’t you have at least let me try to bring you back?” she spoke to the wind.
Her mind flashed back to that moment on Mt Fuji, she still could not believe that Xena had stopped her from pouring her ashes into the well. The whole speech about the souls needing avenging, so she must stay dead. Her learning the right thing to do from the bard…it was so unfair!
“I so just wanted to knock you unconscious and dump the ashes! To Hades with the entire do the right thing crap!” Gabrielle yelled into the wind. “You left me Xena! It’s not fair! Do you realize how difficult it is to love a ghost!” she finished yelling and slumped in defeat.
She felt the wind ruffle her hair and a faint caress on her cheek, then in her mind a voice answered her outburst, ‘Not anymore difficult then a ghost trying to love a mortal my bard. I am sorry it had to end like this and it may be hard to understand the reasons, but it had to be done,’ Xena’s voice said.
Tears trailing down her cheeks, Gabrielle turned to see the faint outline of her partner, lover, and soul mate. “Oh Xena…it’s so hard though. All I have left of you is that sword, your chakram and memories. I can’t even keep your ashes with me for long, you wanted to be put to rest next to Lyceus; I’m going to keep that promise.” the bard said to the ghost.
‘I love you so much Gabrielle and I meant what I told you…I’ll always be with you, no matter what, just think of me and I will be there. You don’t need to have my ashes or even the chakram, but it would be nice if you kept that…all the trouble we went through to fix it you know,’ the last part was said with Xena’s characteristic sarcasm.
Gabrielle stared at the grinning ghost, raising a finger she waved it in the ghost’s face, “Do not try and get out of this by cracking jokes Xena! I’m not in the mood for your attempts at humor!” the bard yelled at the outline, but the whole time she was trying so hard not to laugh at the sheepish look on Xena’s face.
Turning back to face the prow of the ship, Gabrielle said aloud, “I know what you’re trying to do Xena, it might work for a short time but in the end I have to face things without you. It will take me some time to get used to that; but for now, until I do…I will take the memories good and bad, however they may come."
‘And I’ll be there to watch over you, my bard…always.’ the ghost said as she disappeared into the wind once more.
Fandom: Xena:Warrior Princess
Pairing: Xena/Gabrielle
Rating: G
List: 2-Memory
Warnings: ummm..post-FIN..so if you haven't seen it..don't read it!
Disclaimer: I don't own them...I just like to play with them every now and then.
*note- my last one for this list..hardest to write..and I tried not to make it sad..I think I managed that..maybe...no beta..they are all in bed..ugh..so it's just me and Microsoft.
There are two kinds of tears… Tears for those who leave you and tears for those who you will never let go…and I will not say goodbye.
The sea crashed against the prow,wind blowing into sails caused rigging to creak and groan, as the vessel pushed its way through the ocean waves on course for the Greek Isles. Sailors worked among the cargo stacked upon the deck, repairing sail, and fishing for the evening meal or just lounging in small groups. The main gossip among the crew was about their lone passenger.
They had all heard the cries at night, wailings of grief, the older sailors had called them. However, no one dared approach the young woman, she may have been small but she carried herself proudly and was equipped with a wicked looking sword and strange circular object. She would venture out upon deck during the daylight hours, walking back and forth along the railing or to sit quietly in the bow. Sometimes the sailors who ventured close while she sat heard the sounds of her melodic voice speaking, but to whom she spoke, they knew not. Many were beginning to think she might be a bit touched in the head, even more reason to stay clear of the woman.
Suddenly the sailors quieted as the young woman walked by their groups,they watched in silence as she walked to the bow and sat cross-legged in the same spot she did everyday. Slowly the sounds of men talking resumed as they went about their tasks, all avoiding the general area of the bow if possible.
Gabrielle sat upon the deck, feeling the warmth of sunlight upon her face and letting the breeze from the forward motion of the ship wash over her body. ‘If it could only be daylight always,’ she thought, ’during the day I am left to face memories but at night they change into nightmares. Will they ever stop?’
Reaching over her right shoulder and withdrawing the katana from its sheath, holding it in front of her body for a moment she then placed it on the deck beside her. The bard then opened her bag and withdrew the chakram, followed by an object carefully wrapped in rags. Placing the chakram on the deck in front of her, she then unwrapped the bundle, contained within the protective covering was a small black urn; placing it next to the round weapon she shook her head and sighed deeply, “Dammit Xena…couldn’t you have at least let me try to bring you back?” she spoke to the wind.
Her mind flashed back to that moment on Mt Fuji, she still could not believe that Xena had stopped her from pouring her ashes into the well. The whole speech about the souls needing avenging, so she must stay dead. Her learning the right thing to do from the bard…it was so unfair!
“I so just wanted to knock you unconscious and dump the ashes! To Hades with the entire do the right thing crap!” Gabrielle yelled into the wind. “You left me Xena! It’s not fair! Do you realize how difficult it is to love a ghost!” she finished yelling and slumped in defeat.
She felt the wind ruffle her hair and a faint caress on her cheek, then in her mind a voice answered her outburst, ‘Not anymore difficult then a ghost trying to love a mortal my bard. I am sorry it had to end like this and it may be hard to understand the reasons, but it had to be done,’ Xena’s voice said.
Tears trailing down her cheeks, Gabrielle turned to see the faint outline of her partner, lover, and soul mate. “Oh Xena…it’s so hard though. All I have left of you is that sword, your chakram and memories. I can’t even keep your ashes with me for long, you wanted to be put to rest next to Lyceus; I’m going to keep that promise.” the bard said to the ghost.
‘I love you so much Gabrielle and I meant what I told you…I’ll always be with you, no matter what, just think of me and I will be there. You don’t need to have my ashes or even the chakram, but it would be nice if you kept that…all the trouble we went through to fix it you know,’ the last part was said with Xena’s characteristic sarcasm.
Gabrielle stared at the grinning ghost, raising a finger she waved it in the ghost’s face, “Do not try and get out of this by cracking jokes Xena! I’m not in the mood for your attempts at humor!” the bard yelled at the outline, but the whole time she was trying so hard not to laugh at the sheepish look on Xena’s face.
Turning back to face the prow of the ship, Gabrielle said aloud, “I know what you’re trying to do Xena, it might work for a short time but in the end I have to face things without you. It will take me some time to get used to that; but for now, until I do…I will take the memories good and bad, however they may come."
‘And I’ll be there to watch over you, my bard…always.’ the ghost said as she disappeared into the wind once more.
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