Racing through the city, Xena moved as fast as she could to stop what she had discovered was the trigger to the day resetting time and time again. Finally, she arrived in a small garden where she spotted a young woman seated on a bench with a small bottle in her hand.
XENA
Hey, give me that vial.
Before the young woman knew what had happened, the warrior closed in and snatched the small container from her, giving the contents a quick sniff.
XENA
Night's bane. You're aware this stuff is deadly?
The young woman nodded slightly as she looked away sadly.
XENA
When did you take this?
?
Just after sunrise.
XENA
So, you're the one who's been causing all this trouble.
Seeing an unhappy expression on Xena's face, the young woman didn't say anything more, and instead just turned her eyes away with a defeated look before quickly leaving.
XENA
Hey, wait.
The warrior attempted to follow, but stopped when she heard someone behind her.
?
No, it's not her fault. It's mine.
Xena turned around to see a young man.
XENA
And you are?
?
Neron. And I'm afraid there's nothing you can do.
XENA
Why's that?
NERON
Because her house is at the north end of town, and the stables you're in are at the south.
The warrior narrowed her eyes in suspicion at the young man.
XENA
And just how would you know about that?
NERON
Because like you, I'm fully aware of what's been happening. So, no matter how fast you run...
XENA
I'll never get there in time to stop her.
Now realizing just what she was up against, the woman moved to sit on a nearby bench to think, as Neron sat at the other end.
XENA
Okay, Neron, you're clearly aware of what's been happening, so why don't you fill me in here. Like why she took the poison.
NERON
Because we're in love. But our families hate each other, so we were forbidden from being together.
XENA
That must've been hard.
NERON
It was. But for a while we were still able to sneak away to see one another in secret.
Neron looked down sadly as he continued.
NERON
That was until we found out that her father was gonna make her
marry someone else.
Finally, Xena was beginning to put together how they had gotten to where they were.
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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.
