ForevaXena's FanFic . . .

DISCLAIMER: You know the Drill. Xena (Xora) and Gabrielle (Brie) are not mine, they 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, you better STOP NOW! This is not for you. Also for the readers that are not familiar with my writing style, please consult the earlier parts for a glossary on the slang language and terms.

Written and Copyrighted by: LB Anderson

July 17, 1999

Gabrielle couldn't wait to see Xora. As soon as the sun started to rise she jumped out of bed and dashed upstairs. Once there, she didn't want to wake Troy or Xora so she crept into the room. She moved over to Xora's side of the bed, which she was partially hanging out of, and knelt. Xora looked so majestic that Gabrielle couldn't keep from touching her. Gabrielle gently swept her hair softly off her face and cupped it behind her ear. Out of no where Troy's arm plopped across Xora's neck. (Good Lord my sister is tougher than I thought). Gabrielle thought with a frown. (She has to be to live through a night of sleeping with her). Xora shifted and nudged Troy onto the other side of the bed. "Stop it Slade," Troy growled, rolling onto her stomach.

"Are you just going to stare at me or are you going to kiss me?" Xora asked with her eyes closed. She knew the instant the bedroom door eased open it was Brie. Gabrielle smiled and jumped up into the bed on top of Xora. "Hi ba-by," She hyphenated while moving fully unto Xora's body and teasingly sweeping her lips over Xor's. Xora growled and reached up into Gabrielle's hair and forced her lips down upon hers. She didn't ask for entry into the Gunny's mouth like she usually did. No she wanted to relay to her little mechanic that the time had come for her to claim her.

Xora's tongue pushed its way into Brie's warm mouth and swirled over the slick surfaces with a blistering passion. Gabrielle moaned and sucked voraciously on Xora's verbal articulator intensifying the Major's desires. Xora rolled Gabrielle roughly onto her back shoving Troy completely out of the bed. After that, It didn't take any time for Xora to top Gabrielle and intensify the kiss. Gabrielle welcomed Xora's unusual ascent. She felt her self-growing hotter and hotter by the minute. They each slipped a firm thigh between the other's leg and unconsciously began to grind against the other. Xora didn't know why but for some reason she wanted Gabrielle even more after fantasizing about how Gabrielle was going to seduce her with popsicles.

The pair's hips rolled in a lazy, grinding motion. Sweeping each of their scorching clits graciously against the other's upper thigh. Brie gasped and panted while clawing at Xora's ass trying to pull her more firmly against her. She didn't have any idea what they were doing, but what she did know was that she was burning in places she never knew of. She whimpered and hunched vigorously against Xora wondering if her partner was as heated as she was. She didn't have to ponder long. Xora's pumping increased while she openly groped at her partner's flexing buttocks.

In spite of the fact that they were both clothed. Xora had never felt anything like it. The kiss ended a while ago but their faces remained close listening to each other's heaves of desire. "Xora," Gabrielle whined breathlessly as her grinding becoming frantic and her breathing shallower. She was gyrating against Xora like crazy. Everything below her waist was on fire. "Sssh baby," Xora panted. "We're…(gasps and growls)(hunching and tugging)…" Xora's eyes tightened. She was losing it, and for once, in her entire life, it felt so right. Gabrielle's body stiffened, her eyes rolled back in her head, and she began to scream.

"XOOOR…" She started to screech, but Xora clamped her mouth over Brie's, muffling her cry. The Major wasn't far behind Gabrielle with her own release as she tightened her grip on Brie's firm ass and drove her hips down hard several times more, growling into Brie's mouth. As the spasms of their bodies ceased, Xora's head dropped down against Brie's, and her body went limp.

"What…(pants and gasps)…did…(more gasps and panting)…we just do?" Brie asked. Xora chuckled and returned sporadically. "What…Slade…didn't mention…doing it…with your clothes on?" Gabrielle snickered and said, "No, I'm afraid she left that out." Both women laughed while moving their arms back to their favorite places. Xora wrapped her arms around Brie's neck while Gabrielle's arms went back around Xora's waist. "Hey, what were you saying right before we kinda got lost?" Xora laughed again. "I was saying we were almost there." Both she and Gabrielle chortled again.

"Well, I'm glad someone is having a very fruitful morning!" Troy snapped, shoving herself up off the floor. "Xora you didn't have to throw me out of the bed. All you had to do was ask me to leave. While you lay there humping, away with your groove thang, I'm down there getting turned on like a Muther (blankety, blank, blank, blank)." Troy puffed. "And Gabrielle," Troy huffed, while aggressively folding the blanket that fell on the floor with her. "Don't you ever ask me to sleep with that woman. She was all over me." Xora's head popped up. "Troy, you lie like a rug. If Gabrielle wouldn't have came in when she did, you would have choked me to death in your sleep." "Well," Troy tiff. "If that's the gratitude I'm going to receive in this rump, humping play pen then I'm leaving." Gabrielle's giggle prompted Troy to do just that.

"So," Xora said, rolling onto the side of Gabrielle. "Did you miss me?" "Aw ba-by, you know I did. Why else would I be DOING IT with my clothes on?." Xora reached out and tickled Brie, causing both of them to laugh. "C'mon, let's get cleaned up. There's somebody I want to take you guys to meet." "Okay," Gabrielle said, pushing Xora down on the bed and running toward the shower, "Race ya."

Downstairs…

"Come here guys," Sharonda called out. "Isn't that Lieutenant Marks?" She asked turning up the TV. "Well I be damned," Shane returned. "It sure is. XORA AND GABRIELLE GET DOWN HERE." She yelled.

"Hello America, I am Konnie Kwan reporting live from the Marine Corps Air Station in Okinawa. Authorities have arrested Lieutenant Sylvia Marks this morning for conspiracy to aid a nonmilitary official in retrieving secret information about our government in an effort to enhance the Okinawa dominion." "Lieutenant Marks has denied these charges and will undergo a thorough investigation before a court martial date is set. The investigators stated that Lieutenant Marks have been manipulative and disloyal to all of her fellow Marines during her entire career. Lieutenant Marks maybe undergoing an extensive inquest, but what seems to be the question of the day is her integrity. Is this the kind of officer YOU want SHARING your foxhole? I know I wouldn't. I am Konnie Kwan and this is CNH News."

Everyone sat quietly submerged in their own thoughts. No one would have ever predicted an ending such as this for the Lieutenant. They all thought she was too cunning and agile, but the broadcast today proved differently. A mist of relief drifted over the room and its occupants as Xora pulled Gabrielle closer to her, and buried her face in her sweet scented hair. Flashes of what the General promised before she left, kept replaying in her head. Xora couldn't control the tears of joy as they ran from her eyes. She had no idea what she'd done to deserve such loyal friends but she was thankful that they were.

 We're off to see the Wizard…

"JOY," Xora yelled from down stairs. "Bring your ass on. You know you are going to make me angry IF YOU DON'T C'MON." Xora's voice rose mid sentence to reveal to her friend the severity of her command.  Joy still wasn't ready, but she damn sure didn't want to upset Xora so she finished dressing herself on the way to the staircase. By the time she reached the stairs she was completely dressed. "Xora you know I am particular about what I wear. It takes time to…" "Yeah, yeah, yeah, tell me about it when we get there." Xora snapped, pushing her friend out the door.

Once outside, Xora asked everyone if they were ready. Each of the drivers revved their engines signifying that they were. Xora smiled and headed over to her Mercedes where Brie was already waiting. Gabrielle couldn't wait to find out where they were headed. Xora wasn't even in the car yet before Gabrielle began to pester her about where they were going.  "Baby," Xora said courteously. "You are going to have to wait on this one. I am not telling you." Gabrielle plopped back in the seat and pouted. Xora looked over at her and smiled. Gabrielle looked so adorable when she did that.

Xora reached over and slid her hand down between Gabrielle's legs. Gabrielle shoved her hand away and crossed her legs. Still acting as if she was angry. Xora then reached over and cupped her left breast. Gabrielle shoved the Major's hand down again and crossed her arms covering her breasts. Xora sighed and ran her fingers through Brie's hair. Brie snatched her head out of Xora's reach and leaned closer to the window. Turning her back to Xora.

The couple had been on the road for about twenty minutes and Brie still hadn't spoken. This was Xora's punishment for not telling her where they were going. "So I guess you're not going to talk, huh?" Xora inquired. Brie didn't say anything. She just turned herself further into the seat so that all Xora saw was her back. Xora chuckled, reached over the armrest and pinched Gabrielle on the butt. Brie yelped and sat upright in the seat like she should have been.

"Xora this is so not fair." She popped. "We could at least play the twenty questions game?" Xora sighed and returned. "Will that make you happy?" Before she could look over at the little mechanic good she saw her smile. Xora smirked and said, "fine, but I'm only doing this because I love to hear you talk. Not because I am giving in." Brie smiled, hopped around in the seat until she was facing Xora and began her series of questions.  

Pit Stop…

By the time Xora pulled into the Gas station in Charleston, Brie was asleep. Xora had to admit she was rather amused with the questioning, but Gabrielle didn't know any more about where they were going than she did before they started. So after quizzing Xora for about forty-five minutes she fell asleep.

"Damn Xora," Mayo shouted, running past them. "I was wondering when the hell you were going to stop. I'm about to blow a gasket (Piss all over myself). Mayo ducked and dodged the patrons tending to their cars as she dashed for the bathroom. "Hey," Troy said with an entertaining grin on her face. "Let's go catch her and keep her from using the bathroom until we all have used it." Shane looked over at Troy with a mischievous gleam in her eyes and said, "Hot dang Troy, I knew there was a reason why I liked you. Let's go get her ass." The pair broke for the relieving chamber with Sharonda and Joy following. After waking Brie, coaching her into relieving herself, and buying them all something to eat, the gang was back on the road. It took another hour and thirty minutes to finally get to where they were going.

"Baby, how much longer?" Brie asked, laying her head back and taking deep breath. Xora almost skidded off the path as her eyes caught a sidelong glance of Brie's rising breasts. (Stay focused girl, do you want to kill her before she lay eyes on it?) Xora chastised.  "We're almost there Brie." Xora stated. It's just over that hill." Just as Xora made it up to the top of the bluff, she asked Brie to close her eyes. Brie gave Xora an adoring gaze before doing exactly what her love instructed while reaching for Xora's hand for security measures.

Xora took her hand and started her descent down on the other side of the mountain. The sight brought another smile to her face. She hadn't been to see her grandfather in about two months now and he was sure to remind her of that. Nor had she'd talked to Maryah, the superintendent of the house crew. (Ah, I am definitely in some deep shit). Xora thought comically. But, It really didn't matter, because she was with her lover girl. And with Brie at her side, Xora felt she could endure anything. Mayo, Slade and Shane's eyes practically jumped out of their heads at the view. It was as if they had stepped into the movie Gone with the Wind. It was the biggest house they had ever seen, at least in their lifetime.

"I must be dreaming," Mayo hissed. "But I can't be because y'all ugly asses here too.  "Still pissed about the bathroom thang huh Mayo?" Shane said with a frolicsome smirk. "Shut up you…you," Shane threw up her hand halting Mayo's speech. "Direct it to the door, because I don't wanna hear any mo'e. Mayo stared at Shane menacingly before thumping her briskly on her forehead. "Skanch," Shane muttered, rubbing her head.

Xora brought the car to a halt just a little ways up the driveway so that Brie could see the entire setting. "Are you ready?" She asked, knowing Brie was about to scream from anticipation. "Xooorrraaa," she spanned out while squeezing Xora's hand. "Pleeaassee, you know how I hate surprises. Now…get me out of the car woman and show me what'cha (what do ya) got."  Xora popped, "Okay," while shoving her door open and jumping from the car. She then helped Brie out and guided her over to a patch of evergreen grass before stepping back. "Ready?" Xora said again. Realizing this is always the best part. Gabrielle would shake, whine and stomp to shake off the jitters of her anxiety. And just as Xora asked that, she did exactly what Xora expected.

Xora covered her mouth to muffle her laughter. Brie always had a way of making her smile. Shortly, after they started dating, Xora wound up with poison oak from head to toe. And boy, the things Brie would do to make her laugh.  Like, one day, Brie bought some boxing gloves to cover Xora's hands. She had been telling Xora all along she was going to do it, but Xora ignored her lectures. So one day while she was asleep, Gabrielle put those giant boxing gloves on her and waited for Xora to awake.

The minute Xora went to scratch her nose she bopped herself in the face with on of those huge ass gloves. Xora couldn’t believe her eyes. Ever so slowly she sat up and just stared at the offending masses before screaming and yelling for Brie to take 'em off. But Brie continued to move about the room so serenely, that one would have thought an angel had touched her. Xora continued to yell obscenities and beat the bed. Demanding Gabrielle comply with her demands.

Once Brie was fed up with it she stepped up onto Xora's bed and straddled her. Xora watched her with evident anger. Gabrielle dropped to her knees, snatched Xora's gloved hands up and dropped them intentionally upon her beautifully firm breasts. She then ordered Xora to squeeze them. Xora didn't know what to think. She was angry that was for sure, but as odd as it sound she was kinda amused by the encouraging look the Gunny was giving her. After contemplating her little love's request, she couldn't help but to grin. (How in the hell am I going to squeeze her titties with these fucking things on)? Xora thought before falling back upon the bed cackling. Gabrielle dropped down on top of her and gave her a well deserves kiss. "I love to hear you laugh Xora," She urged. "There's just something about it that make me want to imprison it and keep it for my self."

Xora past thoughts were quickly doused by a screaming Brie who was still holding her eyes closed and the gang had encircled her, toying with her. They were barking, purring, dragging switch tips all over her body and pulling at her hair. Xora quickly stepped back up to her and shove them away. "Open up baby," Xora whirred, pulling Brie back up into her.

Gabrielle opened her eyes and grabbed both of Xora's thighs pulling her closer. "Oh my Gosh, have we died and gone to Heaven?" she uttered in a panicked shriek. Xora chortled and said, "Do you like it?" Gabrielle felt herself grow weak in the knees as she fell to the ground with Xora attached to her. Her eyes filled with tears. "Xora it is mag-ni-fi-cent. Is…it…yours?"  Xora tightened her embrace and whispered, "Yes strawberry it's mine. Ours if you'd like." She petitioned silently, hoping the Gunny would accept her plea to be with her always.

"My aunt and uncle left me the entire ranch. They'd always had a passion for raising racehorses and they didn't want to sell it. And that is how I wound up with this legacy. Xora paused and laid her head next to Gabrielle's, allowing the Gunny to absorb what she was seeing.

"I want you to run it with me lover!" Gabrielle whirled around in Xora's arms and glanced up into her questioning orbs. Gabrielle then smiled reassuringly and said, "If that is what you wish, then so be it. I want to be with you always Xora, and if I have to become a cowgirl to do it. Then so be it." She then gave Xora the brightest smile known to man. Xora seized the Gunny's lips with a hunger that only lover's share. "I love you." She whispered, squeezing Gabrielle so tight that she squeaked.

"Hay, let go of that little wench and take us horse back riding." Mayo tiff, as she eyed the prettiest snow-white mare she had ever seen. Xora laughed, still unable to deal with the joy she was feeling at that moment. "First I want y'all to meet someone, then after showing you the house, we'll go riding. I know Joy, Sharonda and Troy can ride. Can the rest of you do the same?" Shane gave Xora a "how dare you ask me that" look before responding.

"Just because our parents doesn't own a dynasty doesn't mean us country girl's haven't ridden a horse. Hell I've won trophies riding my uncle's mare in tournaments. Shit I groomed her so well her coat glowed like the setting sun and when we strutted past the judges panel they couldn't help but to give up. (standing ovation). I was looking good and she definitely had it going on (she looked eminent)." The whole gang stood speechless from Shane's little declaration of pride.

"Well, I'll be damned," Mayo started. "Not only are you a voodoo priestess you're a cowgirl too. Everybody, GIVE that girl a cunt cry." Everybody, including Gabrielle and Xora, moaned suggestively and rubbed their crotches. Shane snorted and said, "Kiss my ass," while heading over to the front door of the main house. The gang gathered at the front door, waiting for Xora to let someone know they were there. Xora pushed her way to the front holding Brie's hand and turned around to face the group.

"First of all, I wanted to tell y'all I am glad you are here with me. There are very few people that have seen this place, but I feel as if you are more to me than just friends. I trust every one of you like kin. I've brought you here to meet my Grandfather. Now be advised, do not be caught in a room with him by yourself because he's kind of frisky and he LOVES young girls. So watch out for him okay?" Xora warned, before ringing the doorbell. The thing chimed so loudly it sounded like a church bell. "Damn Xora, all your modern day castle need now is a moat." Slade harped, holding her ears. Xora laughed and turned just in time to look into Maryah's face.

"Miss Xora, it is good to see you. Your grandfather was just talking about you." Maryah said with a smile, and or course a hug. She noticed that Xora was holding hands with the cutest little blonde she had ever seen. It wasn't so much that she was a Miss America, but she had this certain tranquil look about her. "And who might this be?" Maryah asked, pulling Xora away from Gabrielle and taking the hand Xora was holding into both of hers. "Hi," Gabrielle said with an infectious smile. "My name is Gabrielle." "That you are," Maryah said, stepping back and allowing her eyes to move over Brie's body with an appreciative gaze. "You are a little jewel aren't you. Not only are you pretty, but you have the body of a Greek Goddess as well. Do come in little one." She said cordially, pulling Gabrielle into a loose embrace. Maryah then looked back at the rest of the gang and urged them to do the same.  "Gosh from the way she was looking at her, I thought she was going to keep Brie for herself." Mayo mumbled jokingly in Slade's ear, causing her to laugh out loud.

"Maryah, where is Paw-Paw?" Xora asked, looking over the huge welcoming chamber. It must have been two trailers long. "Shit Xora, your ass is packing aren't you? Shane inquired, moving slightly away from the group, admiring the huge arrival chamber adorned with three giant chandeliers hanging from the giant European style, sculptured ceiling.

As the group talked among themselves, an elderly man with salt and pepper hair, slightly slumped posture, pretty descent physique, and well-groomed beard and mustache, approached them. Though his stride was gradual, his desire wasn't. "Ah, look at all the hunny bunnies. However can I choose?" He studied, as his dark glittering eyes darted from one woman's bosom to the other. "Get over here and leave Xora's friends alone." Maryah ordered, pulling him over to Xora.

"W'ats up Snapper?" He said, drifting gracefully into Xora's outstretched arms. "Hi Paw-Paw," she said, pulling him into a generic, tight hug. She didn't want to injure the old man, but she wanted him to think that she was giving him a bear grip.  He pulled away from Xora and said, "Do your friends know why I call you that?" "No, Paw-Paw but we can save that for later. I want you to help me show them the house first. "Hee, hee, hee, He cackled. "Snapper you know every passage in this house. You don't need me. He then looked back at the group of women Xora had brought with her and finished. "Yeah, I'll help ya. Besides I bet I have more fun following y'all than anything. Good lord these girls are stacked."

"Paw-Paw," Xora said, rolling her eyes. She knew her grandfather was about to try and fondle all of her friends. "Z, I'm going out to the kitchen to fix you and your friends something to snack on after the tour, okay." Maryah informed her Mistress. "Y'all enjoy yourselves now. Especially, you little one, you are just a doll. Xora is lucky." Gabrielle looked over at Xora with dancing eyebrows and said, "I like her." Xora yanked Brie to her and returned, "She likes you too. C'mon, let me show y'all the house.

The group was amazed by the decor of the house. Every room seemed to have a chandelier in it, even the bedroom. The entire home was painted snow white, and antique pictures of Xora's ancestors hung everywhere. "Xora, we are going to have to take a break, there is no way in hell we can see all of Miss Xora's house in one days." Shane said with a mischievous smile. "Hush up gal," Xora quipped, "We're almost through. "Paw-Paw, what's in this room?" Xora asked. Xora knew the contents of every room except the one they were standing in front of now. Ever since she was a child, she thought about that room. Her aunt and uncle always kept it locked.

Her grandfather scooted up to the door and pulled out a chain of keys. Your aunt and uncle kept memorabilia of all the children born into this family. It's just a lot of old photos, toys, stuff they bought in auctions and old cribs. Although the pair didn't have kids of their own, they did allow their sibling's children to spend the summers, before they began to smell themselves (became too big for their britches).

He opened the door for Xora and her friends and stepped back. The whole group, including Xora, stood in awe. It was splendid. It was painted sky blue with matching children's designed borders. It gave the room a playful aura. The women took off into different directions. Grabbing up photos, playing with toys and admiring the hand crafted baby cribs. "Xora this place is a wonder," Gabrielle uttered, releasing her love's hand and heading over to a giant picture in the corner hidden by a cloth hanging over it.

"What's under here?" She asked, moving slowly toward it. Xora didn't answer, instead her eyes zoned in on her first tricycle completely restored with a shiny new bell. She knelt beside it and caressed the unbent frame. She and that bike had been through a lot of times. She remembered riding it out to the stables and ringing her bell. The sound of its chime spooked one of the new horses, which caused it to break away from its trainer and trample the three wheeler under it's feet. Her grandfather managed to pull her away just in time, as the trainer ran to the horse and pulled the panting mare back. The bike however was bent all up and the spokes of the wheels were stomped out. Xora found herself smiling at the image of her riding that trike.

"Oh my God," she heard Gabrielle screech. "Xora, come look at this." Xora looked up from the trike and all she could see was the Gunny's back. She quickly moved up behind Gabrielle and gasped. She wrapped her arms around Gabrielle's shoulders to keep from falling back with shock. "What the fuck," Slade voice, unconscious of the selection of words she just uttered. The whole group, including Paw-Paw surrounded the pair.

"What the hell is that Xora? And where did it come? And…who in the hell are they?" Slade couldn't believe what she was looking at. Xora's grandfather moved to the head of the bunch and cackled. "Haven't you heard of Xena and Gabrielle?" He then looked over at the pair and said, "The Jihn said your paths will always be entwined. Xora and Gabrielle's mouths remained open. Awaiting further explanation from the old man.  The old man patted his hands down in front of him wordlessly asking the group to sit down. Everyone except Xora and Gabrielle complied. They still couldn't fathom that right before their eyes stood a picture of them embraced as they were right now. Sure, the pair had on different clothes and looked more rugged but still, it was them.

"Legend has it," He began. "That these two ladies were soul mates. Xena, a warlord with astounding abilities, decided after the gauntlet (a vicious beating issued to departing warriors from a particular army), to change her life. After ridding Greece of the murderous mercenaries with Hercules' help." "Stop," Gabrielle shouted. "Are you telling me that these two women hung out with the legendary son of Zeus, THE KING OF THE GODS?" Paw-paw smiled and nodded his head in approval. Gabrielle fell up against Xora, who toppled helplessly back onto her tush cradling Gabrielle from the fall.

"Yep, sweetums that's what I'm telling you." His eyes twinkled as he continued. "Xena came across this village that was being corralled by a slaver named Draco. Xena was just about to lay her weapons down for good; that is until she laid eyes upon an angel. Who was at the time trying to bargain with the men to take her and spare the others. She was untouched, unsoiled and the most courageous thing Xena had ever seen." Everyone looked over at Brie and smiled, already realizing whom the little angel Xena met was Brie's double. Slade pulled Troy closer to her and smiled over at her sister.

"It didn't take Xena ten minutes to whip up on the entire gang before encountering the leader. He had a smart mouth, but his battle skills couldn't compare to Xena's. She quickly disarmed him and sent him back with a message for Draco that she was in town. The story has it that Xena defeated Draco, that is of course, after the very talented and cunning Gabrielle, who had run away from home with the desire to join with Xena, saved the warrior's life from the residents in her home town who were about to stone her. Aw, Gabrielle was far from being a warrior, but within her, she possessed the ability to disarm even the mightiest of warrior's ever in Greece by just using the art of persuasion. As you see before your very eyes, the proof." "Bards told the story for years about the pair being lover's. Xena, a well known lover of women, had conquered the soul of the little Amazon Queen."

"Wait a minute Paw-Paw, you seemed to have left out a lot of things. Now how did a peasant farm girl become the Queen of the Amazons?" Gabrielle asked quizzically.

Xora's grandfather smiled down at Brie and said, "My you are quick aren't you butterfly?" Gabrielle gave him a blushing smile and dropped her head onto Xora's arms. Who, by the way, hadn't said anything in a while. She just sat there, staring at the portrait of past lover's and wondered if what her grandfather said before he start telling the tale about their paths being entwined, was true. But once again, the fates had proven true, as she sat behind the model of a present day Gabrielle stationed in her arms.

Xora's grandfather picked up the story from when Xena and Gabrielle were crossing Amazon land and how coming across the Amazon's princess prompted the change in Gabrielle and Xena's life. Who from the first day they appointed Gabrielle as their princess, became Gabrielle's champion, and later her lover.

He told the gang of Xena and Gabrielle's rift, which brought tears of anger to their faces. He told them of how Xena fought an entire army just to keep an ailing Gabrielle safe. He told them of how Xena and Gabrielle help free Prometheus and help restore Hercules's powers. He told them of how Gabrielle helped bring back Xena after dying in a terrible accident. He told them just about everything he knew about the pair, ending it with a description of the love affair that was unrivalled to this day, and finally the pair's death, in the same battle. Both refused to give up their last ounce of life until they were in each other's arms for one final time.

"So you see girls, it is not luck that brought you two together. It was fate. Together you two possess immense powers and if you hold tight to that and your love for each other, nothing can prevail against you." Paw-Paw's eyes glared down at the pair before he shuffled over to them and raised Gabrielle's chin.

"My granddaughter didn't have to tell me which of you she was in love with. I knew it from the very moment I saw you, and I bet she did too." He then looked back at Xora and asked, "Didn't you?" Xora pulled Gabrielle closer and buried her face in her scented hair and rocked her head in agreement. Once again, the other women left them alone. This was definitely an emotional time even they could feel. Their friends could be the reincarnation of the legendary pair. If they weren't, they damn sure did looked like it.

Once everyone had left, Gabrielle turned slowly around in Xora's arms and gazed intensely into her eyes. Xora could hardly contain herself as she watched the waves of passion and wonder toss in the little beauty's crisp, green eyes. "Xora," she said in an almost scared tone. "Do you believe in fate?" Her voice revealed an honesty Xora had never known. "Yes," She gulped. "After this week's events," she continued, dragging her fingers threw Gabrielle's long, shiny curls. "I know there is someone that watches over us and helps us along the way. From the moment I looked down in your eyes as we watched the sun set for the very first time, I saw love like I had never before seen and I knew I wanted that. I wanted you Brie. Hell," Xora paused, staring at Gabrielle as if looking into her very soul. "I want you right now."

Gabrielle felt something snap inside her and before Xora knew it, she slammed her lips down hard upon Xora's and shoved her tongue deep into the commander's waiting mouth. Xora growled and shoved Gabrielle to the floor. Both women clawed at each other's clothes, ripping all of the buttons off their partner's shirt, groping each other's breasts almost violently. "Oh gosh," Gabrielle panted. She was aroused beyond belief. "Oh Gosh, Xora…Xora," she called weakly. Trying to halt Xora's advances upon her neck. Xora's head popped up, abruptly pulling her lips from the already darkening, passion mark on Brie's neck.

"We…have to…stop." Gabrielle said in a trembling voice. "I don't want it to happen here and not this way. I want you all to myself. No memories, no photo, no nothing, just you and I." Xora could feel the emergency brakes bare down in an attempt to shut down her urges. The moment she'd been waiting for, and Gabrielle was still asking for a stay. She pushed herself off of Gabrielle and rolled a couple of steps away from her before even attempting to speak. "I have waited for nearly a year to get to this moment, and yet I am STILL met with resistance."

Xora closed her eyes and took some deep breaths. "I'm going crazy with desire for you. I want you so bad Gabrielle that I am burning the seats out of my underwear." Xora dropped her left arm across her eyes and continued. "I'll show you the receipt for the new underwear I bought later." Gabrielle couldn't help it she had to laugh. She knew Xora desired her, but she also knew that if Xora felt she wasn't ready, she wouldn't pressure her into making love.

Gabrielle moved into Xora's outstretched arm and curled up next to her. "Patience my love. I promise tonight is the night that you shall come away with it all." Xora's eyes popped open under her arm. She felt ecstatic and at the same time…frightened. Xora silently prayed that she wouldn't lose control of her urges and hurt Gabrielle, but deep inside she knew that once they'd entered that room, Gabrielle would have no doubts as to whom she belonged to…and that was a fact not a theory.

Xora looked down at their ripped opened tops and laughed. "C'mon I think I have something in my closet that will fit you." "Okay," Gabrielle returned, standing up. The pair walked down the hall to Xora's room hand in hand. Once inside the commander's room, Gabrielle marveled at its size. "Lord, Xora this room is like a stadium," She said reverently, while moving cautiously inside. Xora chuckled and moved over to her walk-in closet. Gabrielle gasped. Xora had outfits and matching shoes that seemed to go on for days stored there. She picked out a Marine T-shirt from one of the many drawers built into the wall behind her suits. "Hey Xora with all these clothes you have, we can have a dress up dinner tonight." Gabrielle smiled and moved into the closet.

"Gabrielle these clothes will only fit me." Xora indicated the truth of the statement by giving her partner a raised eyebrow look while gazing at the huge t-shirt Gabrielle was now wearing. Gabrielle grinned and said, "Alright, alright so why don't we go shopping and buy everyone a outfit for a formal dinner. Gabrielle wanted this night to be extra special and out of the ordinary. "Ga-bri-elle," Xora drawled, curious as to what her new love had in mind. "Aw, com'on Xora, I want this night to be special." Gabrielle then wrapped her arms around Xora's waist and yanked her to her. "This will be our first night together as partners and I want everything to be memorable, even our dinner." Xora sighed, knowing full well that she couldn't deny Gabrielle this one thing. "Alright," she quirked, "But you better make sure you put it on me (make her crazy with pleasure)." Gabrielle chuckled and broke for the kitchen.  

Lunch Time…

"Hay)," Slade said with a quizzical look on her face. "Where is the shirt you had on?" Xora ran into the kitchen and snatched Gabrielle up and twirled her around. "You are a cheat and a little tease. Now I want you to say it." Gabrielle laughed breathlessly and threw her hand back onto Xora's shoulder. "O…o…kay, I'm a cheat and a tease. Now…stop it…before…I throw up." She yelled out in defeat. Xora immediately stopped and put Gabrielle down. Of course she didn't move because Gabrielle couldn't stand up on her own now even if someone paid her too.

"BRIE," Slade shouted. Louder than she herself expected. Everyone jumped and looked at her. Troy eased over into her lap and told her to calm down. Xora gazed over at Slade with a concerned expression before answering for Gabrielle.  "We had a little accident so we had to change shirts." "Well what could have possibly happened to ruin two perfectly new shirts?" Slade asked with anger in her voice. "Slade what's bothering you?" Gabrielle asked, moving over to her sister. Slade lifted Troy up out of her lap and bolted for the back door. Gabrielle gazed back at everyone before following Slade.

"Slade," She screamed over and over. "Slade, please stop." Slade brought her retreat to a halt at the breaking point. Gabrielle ran up beside her and took several cleansing breaths. "Slade what in the world is wrong?" Slade shook her head looking blindly around. "Look at this Brie. What in the world could you possibly know about this woman if she can hide something of this magnitude from you?" "What are you saying Slade?" Gabrielle snapped back. "Are you telling me you know everything about Troy and if you do then you tell me why didn't she, Sharonda and Joy looked shocked when we arrived here? It seem as if YOU don't know everything about your woman as well."

"Slade, I know what's bothering you but you knew this time was coming. Why else would I be asking MY BIG SISTER about making love to another woman. You know I love Xora. And I think you knew that from the first moment she came to the house. Yet for some reason you must have been wishing that some other woman snagged her up and pulled her away from me. Was that what you wanted Slade? Her to disappear so she couldn’t claim YOUR sister."

Gabrielle paused and brought her finger up to her lips as if searching for something else to say. "Slade I can't live according to what you think my life should be any more. I want to be with Xora and I want her to be there for me. You've had and continue to have an influence in my life, but I won't walk away from a woman that makes me happy beyond belief because you can't accept our love. I want you to always be a part of my life but I can't deal with your resistance and try to be happy at the same time because it won't work. I can't do this Slade. I need both of you, but if you are not willing to be a part of this then I give up." Brie turned away and began to walk back to the house. Slade still hadn't said anything and she was so angry that she was seeing spots. Well if Brie thinks she can get alone without me then so be it.

"Why don't you do one more thing for me little sister." Slade called out while taking out her keys and jiggled them in the air. "Tell Troy I'm leaving." Slade then walked off in the opposite direction. Brie began to cry but she didn't falter in her steps back to the house.  The gang was standing outside when they saw her walking toward them with tears running down her face. Xora sprinted out to her and pulled Brie to her. Brie wrapped her arms around Xora and was crying uncontrollably and chanting that she had lost her sister. Slade hates her and something about her life.

(Got damn her, who in the fuck does she think she is)? Xora shouted in her mind. She then kissed Brie on the cap of her head and asked Troy to take care of her. Xora tore back into the house and grabbed her keys. By the time she made it to the door, Slade peeled out of the driveway throwing rocks and gravel everywhere. (Crazy bitch) she thought, running to her car and getting in. It didn't take a minute for her to run right up on Slade's bumper honking. Slade ignored her and peeled away. Xora hit down on the accelerator and quickly gained ground on her target again. This time she pulled over on the side and yelled for Slade to pull over. Slade rolled up her window and ignored her once again. Xora swirled, causing Slade to swirl and run off the road into an opened field.

"What the FUCK is your problem?" Slade screamed, stepping away from her car and glaring at Xora. Xora slammed her door and tried to calm herself before approaching Brie's sister.  "No! Instead, YOU tell me what YOUR problem is? I left your sister at the house crying like a baby because she thinks she's lost your love AND YOU, her big sister, Or should I call you that? Right now you’re acting as if you are the only child."

"Shut up Xora, you can't tell me anything about my sister, AND SHE IS MY SISTER?" Slade screamed, kicking one of the four tires that were stuck in murk.

"No I don't know all that I need to know about Gabrielle but I do know she loves you unconditionally. I do know that when she says her prayers at night she always includes you. And, I do know that whenever WE go somewhere together she is always thinking of YOU. So don't snap at me about knowing your sister, because that isn't the problem. The problem is you can't stand for Brie to be happy unless you are handing it to her yourself. YOU can't stand for her to love another, because you are afraid it will intrude on your love. YOU are more afraid of losing Gabrielle than she is of you, and today proves it. Gabrielle never imagined you walking out on her and telling her to forget you. She never thought you would do that. But I guess you fooled her huh Slade? You see, innocent little Gabrielle loves you endlessly but you have stipulations for issuing her love don't you?"

"Shut up Xora." Slade's glance was full of loathing. Xora wasn't the only one who could turn words and thoughts around. "Why couldn't you have stayed in the gutter with the rest of the trash." Slade hissed, coming closer to Xora. "You knew you wanted to fuck Sylvia. Why didn't you just do it? What," Slade said rocking her head and plopping her hands onto her hips. "Speechless now Commander? Nah, what you wanted was to get up in some fresh stuff didn't you? And the moment your eyes met Gabrielle's you knew you wanted to fu…" Xora slapped the word right out of Slade's mouth.

"YOU BITCH," Slade screamed, as she set off a series of punches directed at Xora's chest. Xora counteracted each move, prompting Slade to inaugurate a series of kicks, which Xora also blocked. Angry with herself and Xora for loving her sister, Slade slammed her head against Xora's staggering her periodically while she delivered an open hand blow to Xora's chest.

Xora stumbled back and brushed her chest down. She then tilted her head and smiled. "Now I'm fixin' to open up a can of whoop ass on ya. You selfish cunt." Xora growled, setting off a series of punches herself, landing an open palmed blow to Slade's forehead, which made her stumble back. But Xora didn't stop, she then swiveled and kicked Slade in the stomach. Slade fell up against her car panting. Xora rushed her and pinned her to the car with her elbow against her throat. "Now you are going to take your cocky ass back to that house and apologize to your sister. Do you fab my meaning Miss selfish?" Xora asked, panting in Slade's face.

Slade brought her knee up hard between Xora's legs prompting an immediate release. But she didn't stop there. She then delivered a right punch to the side of Xora's head knocking her to her knees. Just as she was about to kick Xora, the commander grabbed her upraised leg and slung mud up into her face. Xora then snatched Slade's legs out from up under her and topped her. Both women scrambled and punched at each other until they were out of breath. Just as Xora was about to deliver a series of bitch slaps to Slade's face the gang pulled up.

"YAHOO," Mayo screamed. "Look at what we have here, two girlies full of mud. I'll put twenty dollars on…" Mayo narrowed her eyes as if trying to figure out what the woman looked like on the top. "Ah, hell I don't know which is which so I'll pick the one on the top to bet on."  "Shut up Mayo and tell Joy to release the crane so that we can get these cars out of here." Gabrielle commanded. Mayo rolled her eyes and got back up in the truck and yelled over the roaring motor to Joy what Brie wanted. Gabrielle then proceeded out into the field where her lover to be and sister were buried from head to toe with mud.

"I don't know what is going on here…" Slade went to say something but Brie screamed over her. "AND I DON'T WANT TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON. I love you both and I won't have you scrapping every time I do something you both think I shouldn't do. Slade I love Xora and I AM going to be with her. YOU however are going to accept that fact as of today and always. Xora, Slade is my sister and if she needs to be put in her place I will DO IT. I will never bear witness to something like this again and if I do I will have all of our friends to over power you both, take you back to the house, tie you to a whipping pole and BEAT YOUR ASSES MYSELF. NOW GET UP OUT THAT SHIT AND LET'S GO BACK TO THE HOUSE." Both women jumped and looked at each other in shock before sitting up in the mud and watching Gabrielle's hasty retreat.

"Well you sure did fuck that up," Slade said, regaining her height. "Me, it was your ass that started this shit." "Yeah it was, wasn't it. But, I have to look at the bright side. We are both now talking to each other AND…it is you that has to sleep with that Tasmania Devil." Xora's mouth fell open with definite regret. (Damn, that cunt is right. Shit…what am I going to do)? Xora wondered, while looking down at her mud covered body and growled, "Well I can't do shit now but shower." She said out loud, following Slade out of the murky patch and they headed for their cars.

"Both of you, give me your keys." Gabrielle ordered, extending her opened palms to both women. "Uh baby, how are we going to get back to the house?" Xora asked, almost frightened to look into Gabrielle's eyes. Gabrielle sighed and gave each of the women a civilized smile. "Well, since you girls seem to be so full of energy, I thought a three mile run would cool you down. So what do you think, isn't that a great idea?" Slade and Xora glance at each other and then back to Brie. They then laid their keys gently in the palm of her hand and watched her crawl up into the monster that was now towing both their cars.

"Damn, she is actually going to leave us out here." Slade said in a shrieking tone. Gabrielle stood up in the cab looking down on the two most important women in her life before speaking. "I love you both and I need you both. While you are on this run you discuss that between each other and come up with a solution that is beneficial for all of us, and I mean that." Brie then sat down on the bench behind the cab window and order Joy to leave. Mayo moved to the back of the truck and waved sadly at the pair that was still standing there with their mouths opened and covered from head to toe in earthly goo.

"Shit, what the hell are we going to do now?" Slade asked Xora. Xora allowed her eyes to move speculative over Slade's body and asked her what size she wore. "I wear a size eleven, Why?" Xora looked down the road in the opposite direction and said, "We're going shopping. My woman wants a formal dinner and that is what she is going to have." Slade stood staring at Xora with confusion. "Come on," Xora said with a nudge of her head towards town. "I have a friend that owns a formal attire shop in town. We can shower and buy the clothes there. "You do know Shane and Mayo's dress sizes, right?" "Yes," Slade huffed, “but?” "Then let's go." The pair broke into a casual run as they discussed what they would get for the gang to wear for the dinner.

At the Shop…

The pair finally reached the store after a five mile run that left them a little winded. "For the Girls," Slade panted, looking up at the sign. "Yeah," Xora returned. "Let's go get cleaned up and do some shopping.

"Xora," an elderly lady with snow-white hair and corpulent grandmother figure called from behind the counter. "Hi Auntie Lean," Everyone called her that because of her essence for style in female clothing designs. "Have you two been fighting?" She asked with furrowed brows. Xora looked down over her body and then Slade's and answered obediently, "Yes Ma'am." "Now is that the way friends are suppose to behave?" Slade sighed and said, "Oh God." "DON'T YOU SWEAR IN HERE YOUNG LADY. YOU WILL NOT USE THE LORD'S NAME IN VAIN IN HERE. NOW YOU TWO GET UP THOSE STAIRS AND GET CLEANED UP. XORA, TALK TO YOUR FRIEND BEFORE I HAVE TO GIVE HER A WHIPPING HER MOTHER SHOULD HAVE GIVEN HER. Who does she think she is, using the lord's name in vain, what is this world coming too?" Auntie Lean moaned, while continuing to fold underwear.

Slade jumped from the brash reprimand she just received. "Oops, I forgot to tell you," Xora whispered. "Auntie Lean is real religious and she doesn't like for anyone to use the eminent hierarchies in any kind of conversation unless you are praying. So stay away from using that kind of slang until after we leave." Slade nodded her head approvingly with enlarged eyes. Xora placed a couple of calls while Slade showered in order to get transportation back home and dinner ready by the time they got back.

Slade was putting on her clothes when Xora walked in the room to get cleaned up. "Xora," she said softly. "I want my sister to be happy and if you are what she wants…" Slade inhaled and dropped her head. "Then that is what I want as well." Xora went to say something but was quickly interrupted by Slade again. "I was afraid Xora. I didn't want what you did to that girl overseas to happen to Brie! And the closer the moment came to you two getting intimate the more I dreaded it. Brie means the world to me and I do occasionally keep her kind of boxed in, but I've never rationed my love out to her like you insinuated. I love her unconditionally and I always will."

Xora smiled and said, "I accept your apology Slade. Now get your ass downstairs and get to picking out clothes for Troy, Shane and Mayo. I'll take Brie, Sharonda, Joy and myself. I'll meet you down there in about twenty minutes." Slade finished dressing and headed downstairs as Xora bid.

By the time Xora finished and came downstairs Slade was dressed in a long tail tux, top hat, white Stacys and a matching cane. "Wow," Xora said, moving towards her. Slade tapped the bottom of her cane on the floor, propelling it into the air, caught it in mid flight and tilted her hat slightly back with the other end. She then brought the cane back down to her side and crossed her right leg over her left.

"I look bad don't I?" She said, while looking cool. "Oh yeah," Xora returned. "Auntie Lean," she shouted. "Where is mine?" It didn't take a heartbeat for Xora to get dressed down.

"Dag, Xora that's got "give me some" all over it. How did you know Brie liked you in leather?" Xora had to think fast. She couldn't tell the sister of her lover to be that she was eavesdropping on their sex talk. "Oh does she? I picked this because I like the feel of it against my skin." (Shuh, good save girl). Xora thought, turning back to look into the mirror.

She was wearing an all leather, two piece, long tailed, outfit. It was similar to her Valentine outfit except for the long tails and the ponytail. "Xora you look seething. Brie is going to tear you up." "Well," Xora buzzed checking her makeup once more. "I most certainly hope so." She finished with a wink. "Did you pick out Troy, Mayo, and Shane's outfit?" "Yes, I did your highness." "Good," Xora said gathering up Brie's and the others outfit. "Our ride should be here now." Just as they stepped out the door Sam pulled up in an all white limo.

"Damn Xora, you know you be on it (keep organized)." "Why thank you sis?" Slade laughed and placed her outfits in the trunk like Xora just did and got into the car. Xora thanked Auntie Lean and told her to charge the clothes to her account and she would take care of it later. Auntie Lean gave her a kiss and yelled out to the car for Slade to come do the same. Slade growled as she got back out of the car and walked up to Auntie Lean.

"You don't have to mean it, but you most definitely have to do it. Plant it right here," she said sternly. Slade looked up at Xora and smiled and did just that. She then thanked Auntie Lean for the use of her shower and everything. "You're welcome sweetheart and you and Xora stop that tussling around. Girls don't do that unless it is for other reasons." She concluded, while winking her eye and going back into the store. "She's a frisky old bat ain't she?" Slade analyzed, while watching her change the open sign to closed. "Yep, and she don't take any shit from anybody either." Xora stated while sliding into the car. Slade smirked and followed.

Within fifteen minutes the trio pulled up in front of a now lit up mansion. Gabrielle and the gang quickly made it outside, curious as to who it was pulling up in a limousine. Samantha quickly opened the door and out stepped Xora. Gabrielle smiled. Amazed that Xora remembered how special she wanted this evening to be.

"Hi baby," Xora popped gleefully. "Look who I brought with me?" Slade slid out the car and stepped elegantly around Xora and tilted her hat. Brie didn't know whether to laugh or cry so she did both. Sam called Mayo and the gang over to help with the packages as Gabrielle and Xora stood staring into each other's devoted gaze.

"You didn't forget," Gabrielle spoke but only to the woman she loved. "How could I? Everything that you ask of me I shall fulfill. And if I don't, I will die trying." The tears ran slowly down Gabrielle's cheeks as she blew Xora a kiss. Xora reached up and snagged the imaginary kiss and pocketed it before mouthing, "I love you." She then joined Brie on the steps and bid Sam a good night before leading her new love into the house.

The dinner was a gala occasion. Xora called Maryah from Auntie Lean's shop and ordered a smoked steak dinner prepared with all the trimmings. The entire banquet hall and yard long cherry wood table was decorated with a white tablecloth, red dinner napkins, rose decorated centerpieces and candles. The whole room glowed of passion.

The scene was so beautiful the gang didn't know whether to eat or just marvel in its beauty. Everyone was dressed formally. Gabrielle wore a strapless black satin silk long gown with matching long gloves and a split up her left side. Her body screamed "take me," as the dress hugged each of her curves and dips. She was magic in an angelic package.

Shane wore a long leather, white dress that split up the middle, matching finger less gloves. Her skin seemed to glow with the eminence of an African queen. Her eyes glistened among the darkness. She was simply mystical. Joy wore a short, spaghetti string, mini with matching nylon sash that definitely magnified the magnificence of her long tanned legs. Mayo couldn't keep her hands off the voluptuous limbs. Troy's silk, long, white gown matched Slade's suit perfectly. Her sleeveless ensemble dipped down in a V shape that softly ended at the edge of her cleavage. The bottom bore two slits easily displaying the soft sheer panty hose with miniature flowers running up and down her powerful legs. To finished the outfit off, she had elbow length satins gloves and satin pumps. Both Mayo's suit and Xora's nearly matched in design, except for the buttons. Mayo's were golden and Xora's were shiny black roses. Slade and Sharonda both wore white tuxes designed by Auntie Lean for the more enterprising female. Xora's, of course was her own design. Auntie Lean was very aware of Xora's particular taste so every now and then she just sat and designed clothes for her.

After eating, the group sat and conversed a little longer. Xora was curious about the group's plans after their time in the Corps had ended. No one uttered a word. Realizing the subject that they all dreaded had reared its ugly head again.

"Well," Mayo began, clearing her throat. "I personally hadn't thought much about it. But I do know I don't want to be away from Joy. She means everything to me, and if she'll have me I want to spend the rest of my life waking up in her arms." Joy practically leaped over the table, falling into Mayo's arms. Their kiss was so needful that the entire group shifted in their seats as their loins ignited.

Troy gazed from one friend to another before speaking. "I know I don't want to be without Slade and I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we probably may need to consider what kind of options we have. Especially…if we want to all be together." Everyone nodded their head in agreement, silently wishing that they all could stay together and with their perspective partners. "Well, I'm gathering that we all want to continue on together?" Xora questioned with a raised eyebrow. The room burst with different forms of agreement.

"Well, then ladies, tomorrow we'll go horse back riding and see if we can come up with a plan that is suitable for us all. I know if Gabrielle will have me, that I'm not going to be without her. Yet I also want to hold on to the friendships that I have developed with all of you as well. Maybe, after discussing each of our financial statuses, we could probably try to make a go of this place, as equal partners, or try our hand at some other kind of business. How does that sound?" The room roared with different forms of agreement again.

"Good," Maryah shouted over the audible mutters. "Now why don't y'all call it a night and let me get this mess you all made cleaned up." Everyone laughed, grabbed their partners and took off in different directions. Leaving Xora and Gabrielle sitting at each ends of the table.  "Uh Maryah," Gabrielle called softly. "Did you set back those things I asked you for earlier?" Maryah looked up for her duties and gave the little Gunny a wink. "You bet'cha. The package you asked for is waiting for you on Xora's nightstand. Gabrielle smiled and chirped, "Thanks Maryah you're the greatest." Xora could hardly contain herself. The moment had come and now she was as nervous as a blushing bride. "Why don't we go up to the room and check out the scene from the terrace. I'm sure the setting sun and rising stars are exquisite tonight, wouldn't you say my champion." Gabrielle rumbled sexily.

(What the hell…did she just call me)? Xora thought, as her memories drifted back to the picture of Gabrielle and Xena standing as one, with Xena's arms wrapped protectively around her bard's shoulders. Xora began to feel a carnal desire rise in her she had never felt before. It lingered as if it had existed for centuries yet it felt new as well. Xora had to mentally tell her body to move as Gabrielle sauntered ahead of her moving as if she was a model on the runway. Xora gulped and prayed a silent prayer for endurance as her urges magnified as Gabrielle coasted up the whirling stair case like the rays of the setting sun. Xora found herself panting, needing and wanting more.

As they entered the candle lit room, the vista cause Xora to pant harder. Gabrielle moved gracefully across the room as if she were a mirage. Xora looked down at the leathers that were now becoming extremely uncomfortable. (Jeez, I have to get out of these before I die of spontaneous combustion). Just as the thought came to a close. Gabrielle open up the patio's doors, let her hair down and sensually tossed it from side to side pulling a wanton growl from her partner's dry throat. Brie then stepped out onto the patio and moved to the exquisitely decorated railing. Xora still hadn't moved from the door. Her body wouldn't permit her to move. Gabrielle tossed her hair from side to side once more before slowly turning around and gazing back into the glowing room at Xora. Her eyes glowed as if she was possessed as they traveled endlessly over her love's sculptured body. Xora gasped as her hands began to move suggestively over her leather cover flesh.

"Xora," Gabrielle hissed with caged hunger. "Every night that I laid beside you I wondered what it would feel like to caress your entire body." (I'm going to die). Xora thought, as her shallow breathing paused briefly. "Every night I wondered what the sweet oils of your secreting body would taste like as my tongue wiped it from you body and allowed it to melt into a delicacy and flow down my throat. Tonight I shall find out Xora, and you will yield…to my desire." Gabrielle leaned back against the artistic banister and artfully lifted her sleek, covered limbs and propped into a bending posture. "Remove your clothes Xora. I want to see your body glow among the candlelight." Brie commanded adoringly. Xora could do nothing but comply as Gabrielle held her gaze. "Now," She said saucily. "Come to me."

Xora finished undressing and just as Gabrielle thought, the commander's essence blended with the room's mystifying aura. "You are so wicked (dazzling). Come here and let my touch you." Gabrielle issued confidently. Laughter of the other's playing around outside played in the distance as the pair's mind focused on only them and that very moment. Xora sensually strolled toward Gabrielle causing the little Gunny to moan audibly with anticipation. "I love the way you move. It makes me ache in places that only my mother is permitted to nick name (Pocket book/cunt and bubbles/tits). Bring it on baby, I can't wait much longer." As she closed, Xora took several steps more placing her right in front of the Gunny bridled in only her birthday suit. Gabrielle gracefully slid to her knees in her long formal and laid her head gently on Xora's love chamber. Her hands then began to softly caress both of Xora's legs ever so slowly. She then lifted her head slightly and lowered her tongue against the commander's hidden clit. Xora's head fell back as a groan ripped from her throat. All of those nights she laid wondering what would it feel like to have Gabrielle taste her never amounted to the actual act. Xora was fuming with lust.

"Hay," Mayo said, grabbing the attention of everyone that was outside twirling and playing around. "Look up there," she said quietly, pointing toward the balcony Xora and Gabrielle was standing on. Just as they all took a seat and began watching, Xora reached both of her hands down into Gabrielle's silky golden hair and moaned again. "Damn Slade," Mayo whispered as the gang looked up with high amusement. "I guess that sex talk paid off huh? Listen to the way Xora is moaning. Gabrielle must be whacking that clit silly." Everyone chuckled quietly as they continued to discreetly watch the pair.

They watched as Gabrielle softly kissed her way up Xora's body and patiently sucked at each of her erect nipples before Xora pulled her up further for a hungry kiss.  "Shit! Xora's got some nice tits doesn't she?" Mayo popped, getting turned on more and more by the minute. Joy elbowed her to get her attention. Mayo gazed up into Joy's jealous features and laughed softly. She then leaned into Joy while running her palms over her partner's tasty breasts. "Aw baby you know I love my honkers. Don't you go to sleep every night with my hand clutching them?" Joy giggled shyly while placing her hand upon Mayo's fondling hand. "And don't you wake up every morning with my hand still on them?" Joy moaned urgently and pulled Mayo down into the grass and claimed her talkative lips. Mayo groaned and gave her pots (partners, friends) the thumbs up. She knew her night was set, right in her baby's arms.

The gang watched as Gabrielle pulled away from the kiss and seductively moved behind a torpid Xora. At least one of her hands continued to caress Xora's body at all times. They then watched as Gabrielle stood directly behind Xora and eased her hands under the commander's arms and filled her hands with her partner's ample bosom. Xora's head fell back again as her hands instinctively joined her partner's. As one hand continued to fondle Xora's left breast the other traveled gradually down her body until it reached Xora's hot spot. The group watched as Xora became a willing prisoner of the little tigress behind her as her legs slid open and Gabrielle began to tenderly massage her pumping clit. Gabrielle strokes were so rousing that the group felt their hands move into their perspectives partner's laps. Seeking the same warmth Gabrielle was playing in right now.

"You know our friends are watching don't you?" Gabrielle murmured while dragging her wet fingers over Xora's hip, down her buttocks and entered her from the back. Xora cried out as she indicated her answer with a jerking bob of her head. Gabrielle smiled and peeped around her love and observed their friends as their hands began to play in their partner's slippery cunts. "Ooh," she hissed intoxicated by the love oils that pooled into her hand. "Your pussy is so wet Xora. I think I want some more." Xora eyes fluttered as Gabrielle coiled her fingers inside her and slipped in and out of her with a teasing rhythm. Xora reached behind her and grabbed Gabrielle's thighs and pulled her closer. "Gabrielle," she gasped through shallow breathing. "I need you right now. I can't take much more of this." Gabrielle pulled her fingers smoothly out of Xora, took her by the hand and led her back into the bedroom.

Gabrielle then removed her dress and dropped it right where she stood. She then allowed Xora to pull her into a searing kiss while backing up to the bed's edge. Xora released Gabrielle, sat down on the edge of the bed, and slid dreamily back onto the bed. Gabrielle crawled up behind her, straddling Xora's body all the way. Just as Gabrielle was about to claim her lips, Xora slid back further until her back rested against the Mahogany headboard. Gabrielle gave her a mischievous smile and looked over at the golden ice pail Maryah had sent up for her. Xora followed her gaze to the ice bucket. The commander felt her body tingle with impatience. (This is it) her mind shouted. (I'm about to get hooked up (taken) with some popsicles).

Gabrielle crawled casually from the bed and walked over to the pail. She then reached in and pulled out her favorite, strawberry. She then pushed it as far back in her mouth as it allowed and dragged her tongue erotically up each side before offering Xora some. Xora was eager to help moisten the cool pop for further exploration. She felt her cunt drip with her excitement as she coached Gabrielle to move between her legs. Gabrielle withdrew the sicle from Xora's juicy, reddened lips and dragged it down over her chin. She continued down Xora's neck, over her chest and on to her breasts where she circled her peaks.

Gabrielle then growled and tore into Xora. She was sucking, nipping and gnawing at the spots leaving red patches of passion marks around Xora's throat and down her chest. Xora screamed, as her body jerked from chilling and heating effects of the elements being applied to her body.

Gabrielle smiled as Xora's body trembled beneath her assault. Gabrielle, not wanting the popsicle to melt too fast before she reached where she wanted to be, smeared it all over Xora torso and breasts and tore into her again. Xora didn't know what to think. She never imagined their night would be like this. She pretty much figured that Gabrielle would be sort of reluctant and she would have to guide her through this, but she never expected this. Gabrielle was eating her alive and she loved it. She felt exhilarated beyond belief.

She couldn't wait till Gabrielle was inside her with her cool wand. And just as she thought that, Gabrielle's tongue began to lick hungrily at her clit like a nursing pup. She then let out a scream as Gabrielle pushed the coolness into her depths making her shake uncontrollably. She was hunching against Gabrielle's sugared lips like crazy.

Gabrielle then jerked away from her power beacon and shoved her tongue deep down into Xora's waiting opening. Xora slid down into the bed and grabbed a hold of Gabrielle's bobbing head and yelled out the Gunny's name repeatedly as her climax jumped her and her body went rigid.

Gabrielle continued to suck and plunge into her sole until every ounce of the popsicle juices mixed with Xora's essence ran dry. Gabrielle then kissed her way softly back up Xora's heaving body and claimed her lips. "Man, you sure taste good," Gabrielle said, while pulling her now tearful mate up into her arms and comforting her. Xora had never had it so good. She was ecstatic with boundless pleasure.

"This definitely measures as a ten on my weird shit-o-meter!" Xora chuckled, winded. Gabrielle laughed with astonished pride. Xora was pleased and that meant everything in the world to the little Gunny. Never again would she doubt that she could please her woman.

Xora rolled over to her side and pulled out a blind fold from under her pillow. "Now, my little adventurous one. It is my turn." Gabrielle smiled, dropped back onto her back and closed her eyes. Xora straddled her magnificent little frame and proceeded to blindfold her as well as handcuff her to the bed.

"Now you are going to find out just how dope (good, inventing, straight up tight) I can be. Open your legs." Xora stated enticingly. Gabrielle did as she was instructed. Xora moved to her nightstand and removed the toy she picked out months ago for this little exercise. She then turned it on (electric vibrator about the size of two of her fingers) and moved to the bed. "Gabrielle," She hissed with a staggering rumble. "You are about to enter the school of passion…and tonight I will be the instructor."

Xora crouched over Gabrielle's feet and blew soft spoofs of air upon the Gunny's feet. Gabrielle stirred and pulled at the handcuffs. Xora smirked as her love's skin took on a pinkish tint of longing. She then redirected her attention back to the Gunny's feet. She angled her little toy so that only the tip of it would graze Gabrielle's feet as her tongue lashed feverishly all over them both. Gabrielle whimpered and screamed. Her body wiggled as if trying to dodge the heat that was building in her.

"Oh lord Xora, what are you doing to me?" Xora didn't reply, she just simply continued her quest up the stirring Gunny's body. By the time she reached Gabrielle's breasts the little mechanic was crying for completion. Xora nudged Gabrielle's legs wider and eased her vibrating toy down over the Gunny's clit.

Gabrielle screamed and bucked as if she were out of her mind. Xora chortled and shifted so that her tongue moved artfully in and out of her new lover. She continued to drive her tongue deep inside Gabrielle until the little instructor began to growl out her need to be taken.

Xora shifted to her knees and pressed the palm of her hand kindly up against the gyrating vibrator and plunged into the Gunny's tight, pulsating cunt. Gabrielle screamed out Xora's name, stiffened, wiggled her toes and dropped limply to the bed. Xora continued to ease in and out of Brie, not really ready to withdraw yet, but she did after several more plunges. Xora smiled and removed her concealing and disabling devices. There was no need to talk because Gabrielle was quite incapacitated at the moment. Xora smiled again and moved gently to Gabrielle's side while rolling her onto hers and pulled her back into her body before drifting off to sleep.  

Meanwhile out in the hallway...

"Joy," Mayo said supposedly quietly. "I think I have grass in my pants. How did that happen?" "Well if you would have waited and allowed me to take you in the bed, you wouldn't have grasshoppers jumping around your cunt." Mayo snatched her pants open to see if that was true before snapping. "Well next time you need to tell you friend to make love to her girl in her room instead of outside and getting everybody stirred up."

"Slade I think I have a leaf in my draws (panties). See if you can reach it." Slade chuckled at the grass stains both she and Troy had on their all white outfits before reaching in her love's underclothes and removing the offender. "Well, Brie really had her screaming huh? I guess my sex talk was very informative huh?" Troy whirled around and whispered, "It sure was baby. I could have never imagined myself being taken by you up against a tree." The pair grinned at the oddly stimulating situation and continued on to their rooms.

"Shane, wait baby I think you still have hay sticking out of your gloves." Sharonda said faintly. "Boy, wait till I tell Brie how hot she and Xora made us as we watched them do it on the balcony." "Shay Shay," Sharonda started, while whirling her partner around. "What have I told you about telling your friends what we do?" Shane snatched Sharonda to her and purred, "Girl as good as you put it on me, I don't mind telling the world, you crazed minx you." Sharonda placed a vicious, growling kiss upon her chocolate love's lips and stumbles back into their bedroom door.

Xora listened to her friends and their partners discreetly revealing their inventive lovemaking charades as they weaseled into their rooms. (So they were watching) She thought with a sinister grin. (Well it serves them right for acting like peeping Toms). She then smiled once more, quite pleased with tonight's events, and drifted back off to sleep.

"So Brie," Mayo uttered from across the huge round table in the kitchen, which was usually utilized by the servants on their breaks."Didn't I tell you if you kept going into that lioness's den she was going to eat you? What'cha have to say for yourself now, you little happy meal?" Mayo chirped, jesting. Gabrielle crinkled her nose and said in a purring, singing tone, "Oh no Mr. Gate keeper please don't let me out yet. There's a spot she missed." The whole room, including Maryah, echoed with laughter. "See that's exactly why I didn't get up in it (try to sleep with you). I never did like you any way." Mayo finished, cutting a piece of the huge southern pancakes Maryah had prepared for them.

"Now Mayo, we all know that you love me." Mayo gazed into Brie's eyes as her voice turned serious. "Had it not been for you demanding that Slade come back to that base and get me, there would be no telling what would have befallen me. It was YOU, along with Troy's help that held our seams of friendship together and for that…I thank you." Both women continued to stare at each other, silently revealing what they really meant to the other.

"I still think that you're a trick and a skeeze, but you're still my girl." Gabrielle then jumped up out of her chair, spread her legs and pumped her hips in a thrusting manner. "Bank it," she said, while placing her hands upon her hips. Mayo smiled and rose from her seat. Just as she stood. Shane and Slade followed. All together that lifted their left leg pumped twice and hissed, "Cha-ching," like the ring of a cash register. "Considered it banked girl," she said giving Brie a wink as they all took their seats again.

"Well, I'm highly aroused now," Xora said, with amusement in her eyes. "Now let's get down to a little business. Have any of you considered the offers I issued last night? Everyone began to speak all at once." Xora looked on as her friends began to spat off ways of helping to run the ranch. "So I gather we're about to become business partners." Xora said with a smile. "So let's talk finances."

Each one of the ladies had saved a substantial amount of money during their enlistment. Plus some of the women, Shane, Sharonda, Brie, and Slade had invested money in several lucrative stocks such as Computers, Amusement parks and Computer software. Troy, Xora, Mayo and Joy had all been bequeathed land or large amounts of monies from settlements through their families. So the women agreed that once they were out, they would help Xora run the ranch and maybe later open a video store or a health center. What better trainers can you get than Ex-Marines (Somebody say ooh-rah)?

The girls spent the weekend at Xora's huge mansion doing girl things and learning more about each other before returning to the base. Brie was ready for work now and her recruits were wrapping up their training. They were now able to take periodic liberty breaks learning how to adjust to the civilian life and maintain the conduct of young Women Marines. Since Slade, Mayo and Sharonda had been pulling the bulk of the day and night shifts, Brie informed them that she would wake the babies up Monday morning.

"Baby, are you sure you're ready?" Xora asked, partly because she'd been with Brie during this whole ordeal and she was feeling kind of wary about letting the little Gunny out of her sight. "Xora you all have nursed me back to health, now its time to see just how well you've done. Besides, you just don't want to go back to work commander." Xora smiled, dropped her elbows on the table and leaning on them. "You're right Gunny." "Ooh, we're pulling rank now." Mayo said with a twisted mouth. "I don't want to go back to work. I'd rather stay home and cuddle with you." Brie smiled and gazed into her partner's eyes. Each knowing they could give a damn about ridding horse right now. They wanted each other. "Race ya," Brie said, breaking from the table. Xora lit out behind her, trailing her all the way up the stairs.

"Hay," Mayo shouted. "What about the horse ride?" Shane retorted. "Girl after they had each other screaming like they did last night do you think they are going to stop now? You are sadly mistaken. They are going to break that stuff in just like they want it before giving it a breather." She said while finishing her pancakes.

"Well, we can meet up with them later," Mayo stated, shoving the last of her pancakes in her mouth. "I want to go riding. Who's going with me?" "Shane took a couple of final bites before returning, "I guess I'll go with your arrogant ass, that way you won't get lost or thrown." Joy chuckled as she watched the two friends glare menacingly at each other. "Ah hell why don't we all go. Y'all know you're are curious as to how the place is run and what kind of stock we are investing in." "Damn Joy, that is the smartest thing I've heard you say since I've met you. Outside of the tumbling thing, you are just chock full of surprises huh?" Slade poked with a smile.

"Ease up off my baby now or else I'll be forced to write a short story, place it on flyers and distribute it around town, on how you had Troy was jacked up against that tree out yonder. That's how that leaf got stuck in her draws." Everyone chuckled as Slade threw up her hands in defeat.

"Let's go riding," Sharonda popped, breaking out the back door. Shane and the rest of the gang quickly followed. "And NO ONE look up at Xora's room, no telling what else they'd have us doing next." Mayo said jokingly, following the gang flapping her arms.

Monday Morning…

Gabrielle eased into the squad bay. The neighboring drill instructor smiled up at her as she stealthily moved into the DI hut. "Well, good morning Gunny." Gabrielle smiled and gave the OOD (Officer of the day) a friendly wave before pulling the Sergeant up for a hug.

"I'm glad you're back and I hate your recruits." Sergeant Macky whispered. Whenever anything arose during the night and Gabrielle or any of her staff would have to leave Sergeant Macky stood in. She was about Gabrielle's height, scrawny in form and loved her job. Whenever Gabrielle needed a little additional hazing done on a defiant private, Sergeant Macky was called in. There were times when Gabrielle thought she really hated the Privates, but in reality, she just LOVED her job.

"So the Gunny is back in the house," She said cordially, while placing her hands upon her hips. "Yeah, I've decided to give the girls a break and wake my own babies up today." "Well Gunny," Sergeant Macky sighed in relief. "I ask that you relieve me of this post and your horrible little gremlins. They're so good it makes me sick to look at 'em." Gabrielle chuckled softly and gave the Sergeant permission to stand down and log out.

She then removed her cover, took a deep breath and stepped back out the hatch. Gabrielle stood gazing into the darkness with her hands clenched behind her back, and the slumbering bodies that occasionally tossed and turned, still trying to hang on if only for a second more of sleep.

Gabrielle then grabbed the huge dictionary off the corner of the banquet table the instructors used to take a breather and moved toward the light switch. Unbeknownst to her, all of her friends had followed her and was prepared for the day as well. Slade, Mayo and Shane watched as she moved gracefully up and down the privates resting quarters before waking the platoon. "She looks good," Mayo whispered softly as all three of them stood in the shadows of their neighboring DI hut. "She does doesn't she." Slade said proudly while finally exhaling.

Xora had also made it to the base. She stood outside of her office waiting for the lights to come on in Gabrielle's squad bay before moving. She still hadn't told Gabrielle that she had been promoted. So her appearance on top of her advancement was sure to surprise the Gunny and earn her a stiff reprimand later. Just what she wanted, Gabrielle always managed to apologize for being so brash which always led to making up. (Damn, I have to stop that here. I'll damn sure to get court martialed if I take Gabrielle on my desk). Xora thought with a smile.

Just as she was about to head over to the girl's barracks, she heard someone come up behind her. "Look Cameo, what do we have here?" Shana asked playfully. Xora smiled, recognizing her friends immediately from a single voice. Xora whirled around revealing a huge smile and said, "What are you two tricks doing here?" They both chuckled and Cameo said, "Well Xora, our surrogate mother thought that you may need a little looking after and that is where we come in. Besides you needed two new company commanders. You had one that got locked up for some reason." Cameo paused place her point finger over her lips and pretended as if she didn't quite know the reason, before bursting out laughing.  "Ssssh," Xora said quickly. "We are in the middle of the court yard, every sound imagined carries here. So be quiet." "And the other one retired while you were on leave with Brie." Shana finished faintly.

"She doesn't know that you are here does she?" Shana asked, peeking over Xora's shoulder at the dark squad bay. "No," Xora said rolling her eyes. "And, I want to keep it that way. This is her first day back and I just wanted to make sure everything goes okay." Cameo smirked and said, "Uh-huh, sounds like you don't want to let this sweet honey dip out of your sight. You done hit it haven't you?" Cameo continued playfully. "Cammie, Cammie I can always depend on you to organize my perspectives." Xora said, turning back toward the steps leading to Gabrielle's side of the barracks. Shana and Cameo watched Xora as she moved up the stairs and stood just a ways off from thirteen A's sleeping quarters. "Yep, she done popped it." They said concurrently and followed behind her. "I guess this would be as good a time as any to meet the tasty croissant." Cameo stated while easing up to Xora's right side and Shana on the other. "You two," Xora began with her most serious expression. "Do not embarrass me. Gabrielle knows very little about my past and I kinda want to keep it that way." "Now Xora, you know we have your back." Shana stated, gazing vapidly into Xora's eyes. "Lord help me." Just as she said that, she heard a big clash drop to the floor of the squad bay and the lights go on.

"GET UUUUP OUT OF THE RACKS," Gabrielle sang out audibly. "Damn she certainly has a pair of lungs on her?" Cameo shot, before even giving her words a second thought. Xora elbowed her, drawing a yelp from her old friend, and moved to the door leading to the Drill instructors office. The goof troop followed.

"The recruits jumped straight up in the bed, rubbed their eyes and gazed down at the senior drill instructor. They then quickly move to the head of their bunks and began the count off. Gabrielle watch as her babies couldn't contain their joy of seeing her. They were all smiling. She was ecstatic too, but she wouldn't reveal that to them. Xora and her old partners in crime eased up behind Gabrielle's Assistant Drill instructors and watched the Gunny work. "How's it going so far?" Xora asked Slade. Slade never looked up, but the evidence of pride was definitely in her face. "She's doing great." Slade said quietly.

Gabrielle drifted gracefully down the right side of the squad bay looking as immaculate as ever. "WELL THIRTEEN-A, I SEE THAT YOU ARE STILL HERE, AND YOU ARE ABOUT TO GRADUATE." "YES MA'AM," the platoon screamed louder than they ever had. Gabrielle smirked, quite pleased with her recruits. "WELL YOU DO REALIZE THIS IS MY HOUSE? EVERYBODY REPEAT IT." "THIS IS GUNNERY SERGEANT SMITH'S HOUSE." "That's right," Gabrielle purred. "And if I am not ready to let you go you won't go. IS THAT UNDERSTOOD?" Gabrielle finished screaming. "YES MA'AM," the recruits retorted.

"Now," She whirred, moving once again to the middle of the squad bay. The young ladies stood obediently at attention still in their sleep wear. "Tell me," She inquired while standing in front of Private Base. "Who will be my Honor Graduate?" The platoon started to answer but Gabrielle brought that to a halt by screaming out, "Shut up."

She then moved to the end of the first rank to one her tearful recruit and asked the question again. Private Bennitt was the shortest in the platoon and always had considerable trouble with every thing except drill. She seemed quiet, withdrawn and she never socialized with the other Privates. Gabrielle was wondering if Mayo and Shane had helped her out with that.

Private Bennitt snapped to attention, stepped out as each Private is instructed to do when addressing a drill instructor and shouted. "GUNNERY SERGEANT SMITH MA'AM," she prompted. "THE HONOR GRADUATE FOR THIS PLATOON IS PVT BASE." "PVT BASE," Gabrielle chuckled sarcastically. "HOW IN THE WORLD DID MISS SELFISH WIND UP WITH THAT POSITION?" Gabrielle already knew of Pvt. Base high scores in just about everything she did, and she also listened to Mayo and the gang brag about how giving she had become regarding others. Private Bennitt never faltered in her presentation nor did she fold like a fetus and cry. Gabrielle stood watching her as she continued to articulate everything Pvt. Base had surpassed during training and the admirable adjustment she had implemented in her life regarding her fellow platoons men. (Uh…women, I mean). Gabrielle smiled and yelled, "GET OUT OF MY WAY." She was still testing Private Bennitt's will to withstand intimidation. Private Bennitt efficiently stepped back and yelled, "YES MA'AM."

Gabrielle smiled as she sauntered back up the squad bay and ordered the women to give her twenty push ups for missing her. The platoon screamed as loud as they ever had and broke down in a team format and pumped out the exercise while counting audibly.  Once they were finished they regained the attention position before the Gunny ordered them to get dressed. As soon as the women went about preparing for their morning chow, Major Black and her Assistant Drill instructors stepped out into the squad bay. Gabrielle saw movement and thought it was just Slade, Shane and Mayo. That is until she took a second look at Xora who seemed to glow like a Greek goddess as her golden oak leaves beamed upon her shoulders.

"ATTENTION ON DECK," Gabrielle yelled while pulling her body into the sharpest attention position Xora had ever seen her execute. Xora smiled and walked past Gabrielle to stand to the right of her.  "Good morning thirteen -A," Major Black said, just loud enough for each of the privates to hear. They responded in kind. "I see you are HAPPY by your Senior Drill Instructor's presence," Xora implied looking back at her lover. "I am too." She said, moving to the hatch. "I didn't come to stay long. I just wanted to congratulate you on your graduation and to welcome the Gunny back. Please…carry on with what you were doing." Cameo and Shana moved to Xora's side as she bid the Gunny and her crew a good-bye. Gabrielle fell against the table and glared at her three companions once Xora departed. "You three have some explaining to do when we get to the chow hall." The trio looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders. The platoon quickly dressed and mustered out onto the catwalk.

"Cover and align seniors," Gabrielle ordered, while moving to the left side of the platoon. "Since I haven't had the privilege of drilling you ladies in a while I think I'll do it now." Gabrielle said, while professionally stepping into her command position. "Forrrr-ward Arch," Gabrielle sang out in a tone so familiar to the platoon. They each smiled and stepped off on the left. No sooner had they started than Gabrielle stopped them. "Plaaatoon halt," She called, just as they were about to prepare for the next command to pivot around their usual right turn.

Gabrielle went to the head of the platoon and spun artfully around and sung out. "Baccckward Arch," The platoon efficiently executed the command. "Plaaatoon halt," she called again. She then marched back to the side and administered an about face again.

"What the hell is she doing?" Mayo asked, watching Gabrielle move the platoon backwards and forwards. "She's just trying to get the feel back," Slade said observing the Gunny's demeanor. Gabrielle did this several times more before leaning back and doing her traditional bob before letting it rip." "Yooorward Arch," her voice rose with power and ending in a thunderous rumble. "Left, wrrrite (right), left. Cooolumn wrrriiit Arch (column right March)," she called out, causing the squad leaders to lean into the request, pivot on the balls of their feet to their left and stepping off into a casual stroll as their heels sat down a rhythm of power.

(God I love my job) she thought with a smile as her seniors set down a stroll that made the juniors envious of them. Gabrielle decided to taunt them some more she led her platoon out into the middle of the court- yard and gave them and in-place march. The platoon leaned into the command bringing about a powerful shush of their boot heels before bring  their left legs up sharply in unison and prompting a stationary march. Seemed as if everyone in the command was watching as Gabrielle moved to the side of her platoon again. Only this time she was facing them.

Gabrielle timed their steps before issuing her next command. "Yooorward Arch," She watched as the entire platoon stepped off. Gabrielle wanted to slow the pace a little bit so she went to singing with the marching cadence. Lean…back…settle…down…set that…rhythm…on the ground. "Ain't…no…sense…in looking…down…Ain't…no…six pack…on…the…ground; left…right…left…left…right…left." 13A leaned back and allowed their Senior Drill Instructor's voice to soothe them as they dropped down a beat onto the pavement only they could do.

Xora watched as Gabrielle took a deep breath and ordered her flanking ranks one by one to the rear. "First squad to the reeear…Arch, Second squad to the reeear…Arch, Third squad to the reeear…Arch, Fourth squad to the reeear…Arch, Left, riiite (right), let." Gabrielle was working on this move before the incident. They were still juniors then so it didn't look nearly as good as it did now.

Gabrielle smiled and Xora knew their performance was acceptable. Gabrielle gave the command again. The first squad hit down on the pavement with the balls of their feet, executed a hundred-degree turn and immediately went down in a ssshushing half step cadence. Awaiting the other squads to carry out the same command so they could cover and align.

Gabrielle observed as her girls demonstrated skills of excellence just before giving the entire platoon the command to do a forward march then an about face to come back to her. She watched as they leaned into the command once more before heading back to her. Gabrielle was very pleased with their performance and it showed as her smirk of pride ruled her face. Gabrielle called out several more commands before finally taking the ladies to chow.

"Damn," Cameo began, mesmerized by Gabrielle's elegance. "Now that's alright. She's a bad little pastry ain't she? And…look at those little hips beat down (sway to the beat) of the rhythm her platoon is slamming (making)." Shana moved to the window and panted, "Everybody say I love the Corps."

Xora watched as both of her old war hogs began to fantasize about her woman. "Get back to work," she ordered sternly, pulling them from their daydream with Gabrielle. "Oh, Oh, yeah…I knew something completely slipped my mind." Shana popped, moving back into the office. Then Xora allowed her own mind to wander as Gabrielle strolled up the stairs toward the chow hall. (Damn, I want her. I love watching her move in that form fitting uniform. How much longer till we're off)? She thought while looking down at her watch. (Shit it's just eight thirty, Maybe…I can persuade her to come over to my cottage for a quickie)? Xora thought with an encouraging grin.

The day seemed to end as soon as it began. Xora brought Cameo and Shana out to the ranch to meet her new friends. Although they were friends of the past, Gabrielle and the gang treated them as if they had been acquainted for years. Cameo and Shana revealed to the gang how they met Xora AND Troy overseas, and some the altercations they were in and how the General pulled them out. There were still some things Xora wasn't quite ready to reveal to Brie, but it didn't matter, because Gabrielle wasn't interested in her past, only the woman that she fell in love with today.

Xora eyes darted from one friend to the other as they carried on several group conversations. Just as she was about to ask Maryah for some more wine she felt her partner staring at her from over the lid of the cup. Gabrielle nudged her head indicating she wanted to go out side. Xora quickly got up from the table and followed Gabrielle out. Once they were outside, Gabrielle took Xora's hand and led her out into an open field and pointed up into the sky as the moon soft beams glowed down upon them.

Brie then looked up into Xora's glistening orbs and whispered, "Thanks for loving me. I can't imagine a moment in my life that I have been more happier, than I am right now." She confessed as Xora reached down into her hair and pulled her head further back and gently claimed her lips. Gabrielle wrapped her arms around Xora's waist and floated into the kiss like a butterfly. Xora pulled back from the kiss and asked Gabrielle if she wanted to go for a ride. Gabrielle smiled and indicated her answer with an agreeable nod of her head.

Xora then turned toward the barn and whistled. Gabrielle gasped as a golden mare much like the one Xena the Warrior Princess had grazing in the photo behind the embracing pair, broke from the stable. She was already saddled and ready for a ride. Xora helped Gabrielle up and she mounted right behind her. The gang watched as the pair galloped toward the rising moon and disappeared among the bleakness of the night.

"Now there goes an interesting pair," Cameo stated. "When Xora was much younger, people would have sworn on their lives that she was the wicked temptress of Satan. But then alone came Saint Gabriel's niece and pulled her out of the darkness. And now they are joined in more ways than one."

"Wow," Mayo tiff. "Did you figure that out all by your self." Cameo looked over at Shane with a smirk and said, "Hip her up sister, children shouldn't play with grown ups and kittens shouldn't play with cats." Mayo went to return something sarcastic like she usually did, but Shane stopped her. "Don't mind her, some people are not even worth listening to." Cameo looked back at Shane as the whole group leaned back laughing.  

On a hill about a mile away from the house…

"Xora, why didn't you tell me you had been promoted?" Gabrielle asked. Xora pulled her closer and whispered, "I did it on purpose, are you going to punish me now?" Gabrielle smiled realizing that Xora had in fact forgotten about the advancement. Yet the opportunity to reap additional attention had presented itself and Xora wanted it. Gabrielle allowed her right hand to float down behind her and over Xora's burning crotch. Xora moaned and slid closer to Gabrielle, shifting enough so that the Gunny's hand could cup her hot box and her thumb could continued to wag against her throbbing clit.

"Isn't tonight beautiful?" Gabrielle asked, as she continued to stroke Xora's love knot poetically. Xora wrapped the reins around her saddle horn and pressed down on Gabrielle's hand, rocking her hips and pulling her closer, "Oh yessss," The commander hissed, burying her face in her little lover's sweet scented hair.

Three years later… 

"Shane, what I tell you about preparing this spicy meal for Brie. She cannot eat this." As Xora spoke, Gabrielle continued to shove the fragrant southern cuisine in her mouth. Xora popped her lightly on the back of the head and ordered her to spit it out. Gabrielle rolled her eyes and Xora popped her again. Gabrielle did as Xora asked under protest.

A couple of months after they were all discharged Xora notified the General, Cameo and Shana of a private wedding ceremony they were having within the next two weeks for friends and family members. And just like she promised, the General was there. She informed Xora that Sylvia was doing a twenty years sentence without possible parole. Frick and Frack, Cameo and Shana were going to hang out with her after she retired and open up a health center much like Xora and the gang had done, except they would offer additional services much like a bathhouses.

After careful planning, the group finally opened the first Women's All Treatment Center. They offered various form of dance, martial arts and aerobics along with staffing an official nutritionist and physical trainers to help potential customers and their regular customers with a feasible diet combined with a selected physical fitness program.

Xora, Slade, Mayo and Sharonda were usually the ones to approve the physical part of the training since Brie, Troy, Joy and Shane had been artificially inseminated to bear off-springs for the joined pairs. Lucky for each of the pairs they had willing brothers to contribute toward their sisters and mate's expectant families.

Slade, Mayo and Sharonda joined Xora downstairs already in their work uniforms for the day. Mayo had leaned over to kiss Joy goodbye when she smelled the onions on her breath.

"Shane if you don't stop feeding her this shit I'm going to kick your ass." Mayo growled, wagging her finger at her best friend. "Hey, hey, hey lay off my baby now. She's not forcing your chunky wives to eat what she cooks. They could easily eat something else." Sharonda mumbled with a mouth full of Shane's spicy meal dripping from her mouth.

"Sharonda," Slade directed, while eating some of Troy's morning meal. "Stop taking up for Shane. She knows she gives our wives indigestion with that hot ass shit and on top of it Shane knows she shouldn't be eating this as well. Now tell your woman to stop cooking this slop." "Good isn't it?" Troy whispered, as Slade bent down to suck her sweet lips into her warm mouth. "Yep, but you stay away from it. You'll be up tonight and I will to, mainly because you won't let me sleep."

Xora kissed Brie bye and repeated the same thing Slade just said to Troy. Gabrielle smiled and said, "I'm full anyway. I'm not going to eat anymore." Xora gave her a raised eyebrow expression, immediately questioning her wife's agreeable tone. Xora, Sharonda, Slade and Mayo ran out the front door and closed it. Xora held the knob in her hand and pointed to Mayo to count down from five. As soon as she got to one Xora slung the door open and there all their plump wives were, dipping in that pot.

"Mayo," Xora sighed disappointing. "Go get it." This was now becoming a routine. Brie, Shane, Troy and Joy were found each day eating something they shouldn't have. Mayo ran into the house, popped Shane playfully on the forehead, forcing her to relinquish her hold on the pot and took it back out with her. "Good morning Ladies Xora said with a wink, closing the door behind Mayo. "Hey," she shouted, just as Mayo was about to empty the contents of the pot into the yard. "Don't throw that away. We're going to eat that." Xora said, smiling and waving at Gabrielle and the others through the opened window.

EPILOG:

Of course the girls had their bouts, but they always managed to pull the group back together just like they did after their first calamity. Women can indeed stay together, but you damn sure have to work at it, trust, honesty and respect promotes an invaluable element, and it is called friendship.  

THE END

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