Gabrielle had traveled a long time when she brought Argo to a stop, and walked behind the horse to where Xena lay out on a makeshift wooden sled that Gabrielle had made out of tree branches, after getting Xena through the mountain snow on Argo became too difficult.
GABRIELLE
Xena, can you hear me? Xena? Mount Nestus. Is it north of the Strymon River?
Xena mumbled something incoherent as Gabrielle tried to keep her worry under control. She quickly made sure that the warrior was warm enough beneath the blankets she was under, and moved back ahead of Argo and spoke to her, as she grabbed the mare's reins.
GABRIELLE
I hope that's a yes.
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Cold and exhausted, Gabrielle pushed on through the snow with Argo as she fought through the cold that had turned her fingers and toes numb. She shivered as she glanced back to where Xena remained unconscious, before passing onward, until she finally spotted a small building that sat alone amidst the snowy wasteland. With what she prayed was her destination in sight, Gabrielle moved faster, as she hoped that her journey to get there would be worth it to help Xena.
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Reaching the small building, Gabrielle knocked on the door and waited a moment, before a man opened it and looked at her, seemingly a bit surprised to find someone at his doorstep.
GABRIELLE
Please, help me. My friend needs help. She's hurt and asked me to bring her here to find someone named Nicklio.
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I'm Nicklio,
The man looked passed Gabrielle to see Xena laying bundled up behind Argo and walked over to her.
NICKLIO
Xena? What happened to her?
Nicklio quickly examined the warrior.
NICKLIO
Her organs are swelling from internal bleeding.
He stood up.
NICKLIO
Quickly, we need to get her inside.
Together, Gabrielle and the healer lifted Xena and carried her into the small house
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NICKLIO
You've traveled a long way in this cold, here let me look at you.
Moving Gabrielle closer to the warmth of the fire that was lit in his fireplace, the healer Nickilo began to look Gabrielle over.
GABRIELLE
Will you help my friend?
NICKLIO
Xena can wait. You, I can do something about.
GABRIELLE
What do you mean?
NICKLIO
Unfortunately I can't do anything for her right now. Whether Xena recovers or not is up to her.
Gabrielle shook her head.
GABRIELLE
What? I don't understand. You're a healer and Xena told me to find you. I could've taken her to someone much closer but I figured since Xena insisted on coming to you, you could help her. But now you're telling me you can't do anything? Why not?
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"EVER ETERNAL" series TWIN SOUL SCROLLS 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.
