It had finally happened, after 7 years of war, 1 year on the sea, and 2 years on an island.
Uriah could now finally feel the sand of Socotra's beach under his feet. He was home at last.
'Iax now looked on as Uriah ran around, while undressing himself in the excitement.
" Now that is gay " said 'Iax with a smile.
(And gay being the medival term for cheerful)
After having made some sand-angels. Uriah now put on his clothes. He then walked into Solomon's ship and took his sword.
" What are you doing? " asked 'Iax.
" I am going to kill some simps, " said Uriah with a smile.
" They outnumber you, and you will put both you wife and son in danger "
Uriah realized that 'Iax had a point.
Uriah threw his sword on the sand.
" What would you have me do?! " said Uriah, frustrated.
" I first want you to calm down "
" Calm down? Calm down?? I Am Calm! " said Uriah, as his voice started to break; " 'Iax... they are in my reach... but they are also in danger... I simply want to hold Bathsheba and Nomolos in my arms... "
Uriah fell on his knees, as he started to cry.
'Iax's heart broke, but he did not show it, he simply said;
" Artiya'il, I could use your help "
Uriah's grief now suddenly vanished.
'Iax walked over and helped Uriah back on his feet.
" Listen. We have been together since the beginning, just you and I. I understand your pain and impatience, but you have to trust me " said 'Iax, as he was holding Uriah by the shoulders.
Uriah could see the love in 'Iax's eyes.
" Tell me what to do, " said 'Iax with a smile.
" You need to become a woman, " said 'Iax with a smile.
The only words which Uriah could utter was;
" I beg your pardon...? "
" It is a brilliant plan! " exclaimed 'Iax with sparkling eyes.
" I am still waiting to hear this great plan of yours... " said Uriah, while sweating.
" I will change you into a woman, so no one will recognize you "
" Why don't you just disguise me as a beggar! "
" That has already been done! Look, as a woman you can be one of Bathsheba's servant girls. You can be close to your wife and watch over her "
Uriah liked the sound of that, but he then realized that he would be losing his Johnson, and that was when it was already too late, for 'Iax had already snapped his fingers, changing Uriah into a woman.
Uriah's penis was now gone, but on the plus side, he had now gained some boobies.
" Thank me later " said 'Iax with a smile.
" 'Iax... I am going to kill you... " said Uriah with the voice of a woman.
" Excuse me, are you lost? " said a woman.
Uriah turned around, and that was when his heart was filled with pure joy, for he was looking at his wife; the beautiful Bathsheba.
" Hello, nice to meet you " said Bathsheba with a smile.
" Uhm... Hello " said Uriah, as he was struggling to get his mind and emotions in control.
" My name is Bathsheba, what is yours? "
Uriah froze, as he realized that he could not give his real name.
" Ulysses " said 'Iax.
" Ulysses, yes, my name is Ulysses " said Uriah with a smile, as he shook Bathsheba's hand.
" Is it your first time here on Socotra? " asked Bathsheba.
" Yes, I come from a far off land you see, and I have come to Socotra looking for a job " said Uriah, as he felt a little nervous.
" Really? From what land do you hail from? "
" Uhm... "
" Greece " said 'Iax.
" Greece! Yes, I hail from humble Greece " said Uriah/Ulysses.
" I see. I hope that you will enlighten me with tales of your majestic homeland, but what kind of job are you looking for? "
" What? " said Uriah, nervously.
" You said that you were looking for a job? "
" Oh! " said Uriah, as he remembered 'Iax's plan; " I was hoping to become a servant girl "
" Really? " said Bathsheba, as she paused for a moment; " Well, I am not looking for any servant girls, but if you have no place to go, then how about coming home with me, as my guest " said Bathsheba with an angelic smile.
" I love you... " said Uriah, as he forgot the current situation.
Bathsheba simply giggled, she then had a serious look on her face.
" What? " said Uriah, as he was sweating like crazy.
Bathsheba walked closer, as Uriah was panicking.
" Your eyes... " said Bathsheba, as she looked deep into Uriah's eyes.
" Yeah? What about them? " said Uriah.
" They seem familiar... it could not be... " uttered Bathsheba.
Uriah's heart was about to jump out of his chest, he was about to tell the truth.
" Nevermind... " said Bathsheba, as she took Uriah's hand; " Let us go to my palace so that we may get something to eat "
Both Uriah and 'Iax could be heard letting out sighs of relief.
Bathsheba and Uriah had now arrived at the palace.
Uriah's heart was filled with joy, as he looked at his old home.
" Ah, my son. I would like to introduce you to someone, " said Bathsheba, as Nomolos now approached.
" My boy... " uttered Uriah/Ulysses, quietly.
" Greetings, my name is Nomolos. What may yours be? "
" My name is Ulysses. It is an honor " said Uriah with a smile.
All three now walked inside the palace, and that was when Uriah noticed all the suitors. He felt a great anger arise within, but it was thanks to 'Iax that he did not unleash it.
Everyone now started to eat and drink.
" Say, Bathsheba, who is this beauty you have brought with you? " said David the Lustful.
" Her name is Ulysses, and she is my guest "
All the suitors were now looking at Uriah, who was glaring at them.
" Smile " said 'Iax, but Uriah just kept on glaring.
Gurth the cowherd now played a song on his flute.
Afterwards. It was now time for 'business'
" Say Bathsheba " said Jonah; " Have you come to a decision? "
" Yes, and mother will not marry any of you losers " said Nomolos.
" I was not talking to you, brat " said Jonah with a glare.
Nomolos was about to lose control over his anger, but that was when Bathsheba said;
" I have decided, and I choose to wait for my husband "
Jonah giggled, as Uriah smiled.
" You can not be serious. He is dead " said Jonah.
" He is alive, I just know it, " said Bathsheba with love.
Uriah could not help but let a single tear run down his cheek.
" We are all getting tired of waiting, " said Jonah.
" Then leave " said Nomolos with a smirk.
Jonah just looked at Nomolos.
Jonah then sat back down on his chair.
It was now night, and high time for some sleep.
" Hey 'Iax, you never told me the rest of your plan " said Uriah, as he was in his room.
'Iax was quiet.
" Why do you not answer me? " said Uriah, both confused and surprised.
" As I said, they outnumber you... "
" And? "
" And... they are planning to kill your son "
Uriah's heart was now filled with horror and terror.
" We must stop them! " yelled Uriah, as he jumped out from his bed.
" Shhh. Calm down! " exclaimed 'Iax.
" Don't tell me to calm down! They are planning to kill my son! I must do something! "
" WE are going to do something. I promise that your son will not get killed, not as long as I am around " said 'Iax with a smile.
Uriah now calmed down a bit.
" So... what do we do? " said Uriah.
" We play it smart, but for now. You should get some rest "
Uriah sighed, as he laid back on his bed.
He looked up at the ceiling, and with a smile he said;
" I am finally home "
