"THE PRINCESS & THE QUEEN" series -SCROLL VII: SACRAMENTS FOR SUBSTANTIATION

Finale

Morning sunlight poured in through the window as Xena stood in front of the mirror fidgeting with the tie on the back of her dress that didn't seem to want to stay put. She scowled as she made an annoyed growl. She was about to just cut the things off when there was a knock on the door. Sighing Xena opened it and saw her mother who smiled at her.

CYRENE
Oh just look at you, Xena. You look beautiful.

XENA
Thanks.

Xena let Cyrene in as she went back to fidgeting with her dress. Noticing that Xena was having a little trouble, Cyrene took over and helped secure the sash.

XENA
Thanks, Mom. I can fight warlords and gods any day. but apparently completing a simple task like that is too much for me to handle.

Cyrene smiled as she hugged her daughter.

CYRENE
You're just nervous that's all.

The two separated.

XENA
Yeah, but I don't get why. It's not like I'm having second thoughts or anything. I've known for a long time now that I've wanted to spend the rest of my life with Gabrielle. So...

CYRENE
It's normal to be nervous Xena. This is an important day for both of you. It's just the anticipation of what's to come that really does it. But you'll see once you're both standing in front of each other you'll forget all about this nervousness because you'll know that you're doing the right thing.

Xena smiled.

XENA
Thanks, I feel a little better now.

CYRENE
Of course. You might be the great Xena, warrior princess turned Amazon queen, but I am your mother. I'd like to get you got some of your better qualities from somewhere.

The two chuckled a bit as Xena finished getting ready and Cyrene walked her out.

GABRIELLE
Well, how do I look?

Lila smiled as Gabrielle did a little twirl to show off her wedding dress.

LILA
You look great. Xena's gonna love it.

Gabrielle smiled as she finished putting on a few pieces of jewelry and looked at her reflection in the mirror.

GABRIELLE
I can't believe this is really happening Lila. Me and Xena have been together for years now, been through so much. Even when we were just friends I knew that there was something special about her.

LILA
Something special. About Xena. That's certainly putting it lightly.

GABRIELLE
Oh, you know what I mean. But still I never really thought that we'd be here. But now that we are I know that wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

LILA
I know. I'm happy for you Gabrielle. For both of you. And I hope that you'll have many more happy years together.

Gabrielle walked over and hugged her sister.

GABRIELLE
Thanks.

The two pulled apart and Gabrielle headed for the door as she smiled back at Lila.