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Post by Ana on Dec 2, 2007 2:50:21 GMT -5
Ares was caught completely off guard, as he heard the doors open to his temple, he thought it might have possibly been his father. Curse the wrinkly old soul. Dropping his hands, and taking a rather large step back away from Xena, his wide surprised eyes gazed at Gabrielle standing at his door. Swinging his arms idly by his side, he chewed his bottom lip as he tried to 'act normal'. Not that he didn't know Gabrielle saw everything, she normally saw everything.
"No, not at all short stuff," he blurted out his reply, perhaps over doing it a little. Mentally kicking himself for never thinking before speaking. He could feel the warmth of embarrassment rise in his chest and neck, however his face tried to look as innocent as possible. Well, as innocent as Ares could make himself. Everyone already knew he was far from innocent. Raising a fist to his mouth, he cleared his throat, "... Xena was... well, she was just leaving."
As much as he didn't want her to go, he didn't want to perhaps deal with such a situation. Some would call him cowardice for avoiding the truth. However, it always worked for him.
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"Xena you catch arrows,I thought for sure you could catch a bucket ....full of fish guts." ~Gabby
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Post by Xena on Dec 2, 2007 3:30:18 GMT -5
Perfect timing as usual.Some how Xena estimated the lack of time she really had ,which prompted her to make the first move in the first place.Still she would have preferred to be caught in the temple,not caught in the act. Taking a step back casually and calmly,she half expected Ares to fling her back wards and across the room. Luckily he hadn't ,but Xena sort of wished he had.It would have post-poned the storm quickly approaching.Gabrielle's reaction the moment they stepped outside of the Temple would not be pleasant. A bit surprised in Ares' reaction all together,Xena was now positive that something weird was going on. Since when was the God of War modest or paranoid? Even in situations like these!
Sure he knew that Gabrielle would not take too kindly to what Xena had done,but its not like she would take it out on him.If anyone had cause for concern it was Xena.Clearing her own throat and scratching the side of her cheek slowly,she avoided eye contact with Gabrielle for as long as she could before it became too obvious.Xena was at a loss for words.What was she expected to say? " Well I was in search of food and got lost so I decided to waste some time by making out with Ares?" Somehow she doubted that would help the situation at all.The last thing she wanted to do now was to further aggravate Gabrielle.
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Post by Gaby on Dec 2, 2007 16:20:15 GMT -5
Gabrielle shot a glaring look at Ares. Obviously she was 'intruding'. Gabrielle then looked from Xena to Ares, she couldn't believe what she had walked in on. Gabrielle was surprised, usually when someone walked in on him and Xena, he held onto her. But why now had he pulled away? Was it in consideration of Gabrielle's feelings? No, of course not. He was Ares, the God Of War, obviously he was worried about something and jumpy. Gabrielle looked around. She didn't want to see this. Well, I guess I'll wait outside, but if you take to long. Gabrielle pointed her finger at Xena and then to Ares, raising one eyebrow up. She turned and walked through the big doors. Gabrielle pushed the door closed. She looked up at the sky, it was late afternoon. Gabrielle leaned against the door and took a deep breath. She couldn't understand what Xena was doing. It couldn't be love could it? Only one person knew about love like that. Aphrodite. She needed Aphrodite's help.
{{Brings in her spells }}
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Post by Ana on Dec 2, 2007 17:04:00 GMT -5
He stood perfectly still when Gabrielle gave them both a 'look'. Pinching the bridge of his nose and lowering his head he relaxed a little more when the blond girl exited his temple. Taking a moment to compose himself, Ares sighed and looked up at Xena. "She always comes in at the wrong time..." he complained slightly, making his voice a higher pitch whiny-like.
"Listen, there was something else I wanted to talk to you about," Ares shifted his weight to the other foot and folded his arms in front of him. "Zeus, he's making plans to kill Eve again." Ares started, his tone perhaps a little softer, gentle as he showed concern for Xena's daughter. Of course, that wasn't the only reason why he wanted Xena to help overthrow his 'father'. It was a slight detail that was embellished slightly, to get Xena interested.
"I'm building an army, I want you to lead it, the fight against Zeus and take him down once and for all."
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Post by Xena on Dec 2, 2007 17:45:37 GMT -5
Glancing over at Gabrielle as she stormed out of the Temple--Xena moved her jaw slightly to the side with a raised eyebrow.An obvious look of displeasure and annoyance on her face.Not even a warning...24 hours to enjoy herself or anything.Just straight to the point.How did she know that there would be a catch?? Because there always was.Pursing her lips slightly ,Xena opened her mouth to speak but nothing came out. Zeus?! After Eve....But he was dead?! "Is this some sick idea of yours... to finally get me to lead one of your armies...?"Xena said suddenly."Because I have to tell you It's not amusing at all..."Xena added,the tone in her voice showing hints of anger."I thought you could do better then that.." If he thought that using her daughter against her was going to work,he was sadly mistaken. Xena didn't think Ares would stoop this low to get what he wanted,but then again it wouldn't be the first time...
"Zeus is dead..."Xena tried to reassure herself. Hoping that if she heard the words out loud it would cause them to become reality."And why now?.....Im sure he's had opportunities to attack..." There were so many different thoughts and images flashing through Xena's mind that she found it hard to compose complete sentences.She didn't have the power to kill Gods anymore....But she wouldn't allow that technicality to stop her,If what Ares said was indeed true.Even with an Army the chances of success were slim,too slim and grim for her taste.Still,She had dealt with worse ...
Xena didn't bother to suspect any other reasons behind Ares' decision,her main concern right now was Eve...
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Post by Ana on Dec 3, 2007 5:49:28 GMT -5
"Look, I didn't want it to come down to this... god knows you think the worst of me right now, no need to tiptoe around that obvious fact." Ares started after waiting for Xena to finish mumbling some detached sentences. Walking closer to Xena, his face was stern, this was business he was talking about. Their 'moment' was just spontaneous. Nothing would ever come of it, when did it ever? Well, anything long term anyhow.
He wanted to actually hold her again, the closeness they shared moments before was rather comforting considering he was rather pissed off to say the least. "No one understands this, but ALL the Gods have returned, with a vendetta. I'm worried for everyone. Despite what you think, I'm not just saying all this to get you to do what I want... not this time. This is for the better of man kind." Ok, so he was embellishing a little more, turning the whole point of him recruiting her into a story directed at 'the people'.
"Zeus, Hera... Athena, they're all pissed. And they will take it out on everyone. I have saved powers, from a long time ago. I had them locked away where no one could get to them, once this army that you'll be leading, has this power... Zeus will be gone forever." His eyes shone as he spoke, sincerity plastered over his face as he spoke gently to Xena. "Please Xena... this is for everyone, especially you and Eve... I never want to see anything happen to either of you, and this can be the means to the end!"
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Post by Xena on Dec 3, 2007 19:01:10 GMT -5
Things always went from one extreme to the other with Ares and Xena but it was only because they understood one another so well.Right now business came first,there was no time to let doubt and reassurance get in the way. "Oh believe me. Nothing is going to happen to Eve."Xena said sternly.Even if it meant taking out every innocent in her path Xena would make damn sure Eve and Gabrielle were safe.She felt herself slowly consumed by a raging fire,the same fire Ares fueled so many years ago that lead to Xena's title Destroyer of Nations.Her reasons back then were selfish and only for destruction but now it was out of love and for the protection of the people she loved the most.The rage of a Mother trying to protect the only offspring she had left was enough to send any God running in the opposite direction.Combined with Xena's determination and spite for everything the Olympians had put her through, She would be unstoppable.
Xena nearly tore Mount Olympus to the ground the last time they tried to pull a stunt like this and this time she would ensure it never happened again."Let's say I decide to believe you.."Xena said with sarcasm.Trying to ignore Ares' "For the Greater Good" speech which was obvious bull shit,She crossed her arms over her chest."It would still be suicide...And you know that.."She argued."Somehow I doubt these powers you set aside will be enough to take down the King of The Gods."Xena said with emphasis on those last words."And you know I don't have the power to kill gods anymore..."She said in a softer tone,having no desire to share that information with the enemy.They couldn't risk Zeus finding that bit of information out when they were not ready for him,What would keep him from attacking Eve then?
Right now they needed as many advantages as they could get their hands on,even if it was temporary.The fear of Xena's ability to slay gods was enough to buy them a bit more time.Xena was an excellent bluffer and so far that seemed to be all they had to work with..
Shifting her weight from one side to the other,Xena was already lost and brainstorming a plan for action.They needed a good battle strategy,Even with the God of War as an ally.
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Post by Ana on Dec 8, 2007 19:48:13 GMT -5
"Let's say I decide to believe you.." Ares scoffed slightly, she should already believe him. Well, so he thought in his own mind. "It would still be suicide...And you know that..Somehow I doubt these powers you set aside will be enough to take down the King of The Gods. And you know I don't have the power to kill gods anymore..."
"... I know all this, don't you think I haven't weight it against the odds? I believe that this time will be different. The powers that I have set aside are very strong, beyond your wildest imagination." Ares stepped forward, his hands resting on her shoulders. His thumbs touching the side of her jaws, stroking her soft skin as he looked into her eyes. "I will give you anything you need to take them down. Anything you want."
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Post by Xena on Dec 16, 2007 1:26:12 GMT -5
"Anything I want......" That was an awful tempting offer but still Xena was not 100% convinced with Ares plan.Killing Zeus was not going to be a walk in the park but if it had to be done to save her daughter, then so be it.True Xena had faced worse odds,but this paled in comparison to all of that.Her nightmares it seemed were slowly creeping up on her one by one.The next thing she knew Callisto,Hope and Alti would be choking her with the Fates thread of life that represented Xena's life.And Somehow she doubted that Zeus could be tricked into killing himself.Skeptic and a little frustrated,Xena would definitely have to come up with a back up plan,while milking her title as God Slayer for as long as possible.Ares's men,even an Army of his men,would not be enough.
Sighing heavily and tapping her boot against the ground impatiently Xena looked at Ares."Build your Army and Find me once you have...."Xena replied reluctantly ."If we have any chance of success at all, We're gonna need a little more to fall back on." She added.For the sake of the relationship between herself and Gabrielle,Xena could not be excited about this plan.Even if she secretly was.She had promised herself and Gabrielle that she would never again allow herself to even glance down that darkened path from her past.Although she knew that Gabrielle would understand why she had to agree to help,she wouldn't be too happy with the parties involved considering the current situation.And without Gabrielle there was not much to keep Xena in her place...
Xena had nearly reverted to her old self once or twice...Driven mad with grief and rage at the loss of a child and her best friend..What would keep her from turning into that monster once more? Was that truly the reason why she had rejected Ares' offers so many times before? Fear of what might happen should she accept? Fear of allowing herself a taste of what she used to be... No. This was different,And despite the fact Gabrielle was angry with her she would not allow Xena to fail or fall into darkness.This was all for Eve.And she would have to continue to remind herself of that fact.Sometimes Xena failed to see how much good she had really done over the past years,refusing to completely forgive herself of her past sins.It was about time she let go of that last shred of guilt and remorse she so desperately cling ed to.
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Post by Ana on Jan 8, 2008 7:34:55 GMT -5
"Build your Army and Find me once you have.... If we have any chance of success at all, We're gonna need a little more to fall back on."
Ares smiled, this was the fighting spirit he enjoyed in Xena so much. Lowering his eyes, he looked down her top, and then slowly meeting his gaze with hers. "There's plenty to fall back on, besides you have the God of War on your side, what else do you need?" he replied with a smug smile, his shoulders shrugging modestly. So ok, he knew that there were some pretty big risks. But, with Xena on his side, how could this fail?
"I don't have to remind you, just how great of a warrior you are... this plan can not fail." again he replied with a thin smile.
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