There was a new wave of chaos in the temple as more injured people were being brought in. But for all the new arrivals in need of treatment, Xena's sole focus in that moment was Gabrielle as she rushed over to the soldier who was carrying her.
XENA
Gabrielle.
Looking at the young woman, Xena could see that she had multiple cuts and bruises all over her body and hoped that the extent of Gabrielle's injuries weren't actually as bad as they appeared.
XENA
Here, put her down.
The warrior quickly moved to the nearest open bed and motioned for who brought her in to lay her there so she could look her over.
XENA
It's okay, Gabrielle. Just relax. You're safe.
Xena cupped Gabrielle's cheek as she let her thumb gently brush a fresh bruise that had begun to form, and tried to reassure herself that the young bard would be okay.
XENA
You're safe now.
After standing there for a long moment as she took in the terrible state that Gabrielle was in, Xena set her focus to what needed to be done and proceeded with her examination and treatment of the other woman.
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It was a while later, as Xena finished stitching up yet another wound. She then shouted out instructions to someone else that was tending to another patient, who had been brought in at the same time as Gabrielle.
XENA
Make sure that soldier doesn't fall asleep. If he does, he may never wake up.
GALEN
If she had hit him an inch lower, she could've killed the monster.
Xena dipped her hands into a nearby bucket of water as she washed her last patient's blood from her hands.
XENA
Gabrielle knew that, that's why he's still alive.
MARMAX
Are you telling me that she'd rather die, than take the life of a man she doesn't even know?
XENA
Gabrielle lives by her own code. That code doesn't include killing.
MARMAX
As I said before, a girl like that should not be brought into a war zone.
Xena didn't say anything as a part of her agreed with the soldie,, and instead decided to go check on Gabrielle.
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Feeling a light touch on her arm, Gabrielle opened her eyes to see Xena standing beside the bed where she laid.
XENA
(Soft tone) Hey, I didn't wake you did I?
Gabrielle opened her heavy eyes.
GABRIELLE
(Weak tone) Xena, where's Ephiny?
XENA
Ephiny?
Xena motioned over her shoulder.
XENA
She's just over there.
EPHINY
Actually I'm right here.
Hearing the Amazon's voice, Xena turned slightly to see the woman walking over to Gabrielle's bed.
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EVER ETERNAL series SCROLL I: AN ANCIENT AFFAIR
FanfictionA romantic tale of Xena and Gabrielle's lives as they travel together throughout ancient Greece. From realizing their feelings for one another. As they go from just friends to the first I love you and first kiss, and much, much more.
