ForevaXena's FanFic . . .

DISCLAIMER: Xena (Xora-Xor) and Gabrielle (Brie) are not mined, but the rest of the characters are. X&G belong to MCA, there is no copyright infringement intended. Although there is no lovemaking, if you are below the age of 18 or offended by girls getting their groove on, STOP NOW! This is not 4 you.

Written and Copyrighted by: LB Anderson

Revised: May 13, 1999 Re-edited: 010701

As Gabrielle slid into the roomy limousine, her body began to tremble tautly. It had been two weeks since she'd even talk to Xora, and she was definitely feeling uncomfortable. Although she trusted Xor completely, they still had matters to discuss and she was dreading it.

Xora slid in behind Brie. She had never felt so nervous in her life. She simply worshiped Gabrielle, but she also knew it there were something she had to get off her chest before their relationship could continue to flourish and grow.

"I'm glad you decide to come with me tonight. I had my doubts after what happened. Yet, I prayed you would." Xora whispered while taking Brie's smaller hand into hers and caressing it. She then crossed her legs just as she did in the movies and laid the gunny's hand politely upon her thigh.

"I know there are some things we need to discuss, but before we begin I want to apologize for what you witness in my office that day. I don't know where it began, and what's worst, I can't even begin to explain why. All I know Brie, is that I don't want to be without you. I hope you can find it in your heart to pardon me, because frankly I wouldn't know how to proceed if you didn't. I just..." Xora paused in the middle of her statement looking for the right words.

Brie applied a gentle squeezed to the commander's thigh and let out a satisfying sigh. "Xora," she stated quietly. "Do you remember the first time we went out? I mean, the very first night you and I were alone, all to ourselves?"

Xora looked disconcertingly down into the gunny's face and replied, "Yes." She then laid her hand upon Brie's and squeezed lovingly.

"Do you remember what we did?" The commander let out a shaky breath and whispered, "Yes," again.

"What did we do Xora." Xor pulled slightly away from Gabrielle and stared into her eyes. Silently trying to figure out the significance of the Gunny's questioning.

The commander straightened in the seat and gazed up into the ceiling of the car. "Well, we took a long relaxing walk along the river front admiring the decorative sail boats. We then laid a hand knitted blanket down near the weeping willow just a ways off from the ice cream stand, and we ate those messy foot long hot dogs." Xora stifled a chuckle. "I had the damnedest time wiping those chilly stains away from your already flushed cheeks." Xora smiled and redirected her gaze back toward Gabrielle. "I then moved you into my lap and we quietly watched the sun set. I've never taken an interest in the beauty of such infinite creations until I met you. We were left speechless from the sun's golden rays as they turned rosy and she dipped her lower half down into the water's coolness. It was breathtaking...and so were you."

Gabrielle moan comfortingly before adding, "Yeah, I'll never forget that statement you made about the hues of my hair and how it reminded you of the setting sun. "Do you remember that Z?"

Xora didn't reply just then, she simply lifted Brie's hand and moved her between her legs and wrapped her arms around her. "Yes I do." She uttered.

"Go on love, finish telling me what we did." Brie encouraged.

Xora tightened her grip and hummed pleasingly from the contact. It had been seem like forever since she held Brie like this. "I then said just listen to the sweeping of the gentle tides. Allow its peacefulness to carry you away as I hold you safely in my arms." The commander found herself captured by the gunny's meekness. She was heading somewhere, yet her direction, Xor was unsure of. All she was sure of was that she would follow the gunny to the ends of the world if that were what it would take to hold on to her.

"You then quietly offered me a proposition." Gabrielle interrupted. "Do you remember that?" "Yes," Xora retorted while pulling Gabrielle closer. Brie smiled at her friend's humble tone. "You said, Brie, I can't promise you the world. I can't promise you that I will never hurt you, but I can promise...to love you...always." Xora found herself joining in and finishing the statement with the Gunny. "All you have to say is yes, and I will become yours forever. Say it Brie. Make me yours...Please." Xora whimpered as finally the gravity of the Gunny's questioning began to dawn on her.

Gabrielle leaned back against Xora and buried her hands under her leather-covered thighs. "Tell me Xora, what did I say?" "You said it is I that should be pleading for your love. You had never met anyone that you felt so safe and content with. You then took a deep breath and leaned further into me and said, "Every morning that I awake I see images of those big baby blues and I smile." Gabrielle intervened. "Each morning I visualize you coming into the bathroom with a smile upon your face and a hug just for me. Those memories make my heart sing Xor, and my soul soar. I could never despise you, and can you tell me why?"

Xor tightened her embrace and took in a trembling breath. "Yes, I do." Xora thought back to when Mayo, Shane and finally Slade offered their insight on how she could get Gabrielle back. She also recalled Slade's mind-boggling poem while reciting its pertinence out loud.

"I have gazed into your eyes and witness the boundless love you have for me. I have touched your heart and branded it mine." Xora inhaled deeply and ran just her fingertips across Brie's sweet scented shoulders, while issuing gentle spoofs of air upon the exposed area. "I have caressed the warmth of your skin and know that it is only I that you desire." Xor pulled Gabrielle back into her arms and slid further down into the seat. She then took another deep breath and continued. "The same goes for you. You have gazed into my eyes and uncovered a love I've never known. You have touched my soul," Xora laid her hand gently upon Brie's heart. "And filled it with immeasurable happiness. You have caressed the warmth of my skin, and made me long for your touch alone." Xora paused and planted a succulent kiss upon the valley of Brie's neck and shoulder. "Brie, you can't despise me, because it isn't in you and you can't hate me else you hate yourself."

Gabrielle gasped and turned slightly to look into the Commander's teary eyes. "You had help with this." Xora smiled and nodded her head proudly. "Yes, and I thank the Lord above for it." Brie returned the smile and wiped the running tears from Xora's eyes.

"You are mine Xora. I laid claim to you the moment I saw you. Though I didn't know it then, my heart did. Xora, I have never been happier than when I am with you. Though YOU have faltered, our love shan't. Though you are unsure of our path, allow me to enlighten you. I forgive you and I still want you. So...com'on girl," Gabrielle whirred to lighten the mood. "Won't you be my Valentine?" Brie then crinkled her nose and rubbed it against the commander's. Xora cackled loudly and pulled her girlfriend in for a vicious hug. "You are priceless little one. Of course I'll be your Valentine, but you must promise to be mine as well." "It's a deal then," the gunny whispered while planting a tender kiss upon her valentine's luscious lips.

"So ladies, where shall it be?" The chauffeur for the night asked. Brie slid back down between Xora’s legs and wrapped the commander's arms snuggly around her shoulders. "The riverfront," They both answered concurrently. The driver smiled at the contrasting pair and pulled onto the park’s pavement. While the pair was engaged in other matters, they hardly noticed that the driver was hanging on their every word. The minute she heard of their first date, she immediately adjusted the night's field trip. As she brought the vehicle to a stop, she immediately donned her hat and assisted the couple out.

"I will be at your disposal whenever you are ready, ma'am." She informed Xor. "Sam," Xora stated with a glimmering smile, "Excuse my rudeness. I don't think I've introduced you to my lady." Sam instantly brought her body to attention and reached for the gunny's hand. "Gabrielle, this is Samantha. I call her Sam for short. She is an old friend of mine. Sam owns her own limousine fleet." Sam smiled, and planted a very professional kiss upon the back of the Gunny's hand. "It is an honor to meet you Gabrielle. It's not everyday I meet a woman with such power." Xora elbowed her and ordered her out the way. "Don't be rude Xora," Gabrielle asked as her eyes twinkle brightly. Xora stood rigid from the coy look Brie was giving her. <By the Angels in Heaven, do you know what you do to me woman? > "As you wish my love," Xora chirped while walking past Sam. "Page me when you are ready Xor." Sam called out while observing Xora's wave of approval.

The couple walked along the shore arm and arm watching the peaceful ripples of the river slap upon the rocks. "Are you hungry?" Xor asked. "I sure am. How about a hot dog from the ice cream stand?" "A lovely choice, my little strawberry." The commander returned sweetly. After the couple ate, Xora purchased a blanket from the tapestry stand and laid it down in front of the tree they sat at on their first date. Together they watched the sun set. Xora closed her eyes and allowed the gentle breeze to sweep graciously upon the contours of her face and imprison her soul. "Can you feel it Gabrielle? Can you feel the aura tonight?" Brie cooed, and pushed further back into Xor. "You swoon me woman. I am helpless against your spell, Please," she hissed, "don't let go." "I won't," Xor promised while issuing a gentle kiss upon the gunny's shoulder.

As the upper rim of the sun ducked under the silent waves, Xora suggested they return to the car. Brie nodded her consent and allowed the commander to pull her to her feet. "Brie, I never imagined this day ending like this. I had a beautiful dinner planned with all the trimmings, but after holding you the entire evening I realize material things will never come close to what I feel right now. I feel so light, so free, so captured by your love. Stay with me tonight. I don't want to stop holding you, not just yet please." Gabrielle gazed up into her love's face and said; "Now how could I refuse those seething puppy dog eyes. I can't." Brie confirmed while shaking her head. "I can only grant my Valentine her wish. Besides, I don't have a curfew tonight." Both women cackled heartily while heading for the car.

The couple retired for the night in one of Xora's friend's log cabin overlooking the shore. They watched the stars rise and twinkle among the darkness from the cozy king size bed housed in the glassed in patio.

Note: The couple didn't engage in any hanky panky on this night. They simply indulged in some old-fashioned cuddling and bountiful bonding.

PART VIII

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