ForevaXena's FanFic . . .
Knyte's
Song
by Mikala D'Amour
© 2002, July
DISCLAIMERS
Standard Disclaimer: The
characters of Xena, Gabrielle, etc. are owned by MCA/Universal and no copyright
infringement is intended
Uber:
This
story is Uber-esque and any likeness to certain characters of Xena follows
standard uber story lines.
Violence
Warning: This
story depicts scenes of mild violence and their aftermath
Subtext:
This story depicts sexual
relations between two women who are in love. If that offends you there are
plenty of other stories you might want to read. If you are under 18 or it is
illegal where you live, look elsewhere. If
the idea of two women in love and acting on said love offends you… please stop
and crawl back into the slime from whence you came…. If not, please enjoy my
musings….
Joana
Skylar Knyte = Xena
Emily
Danielle Arbor = Gabrielle
Erin
Michaels = Ephiny
Krystal
Anark = Kestra
Sarah
Hawk = Solari
Erika
Rozwel = Eponin
Colleen
Caliss = Callisto
Later
that Day…
*ring
*ring
“D’Amour
Books, Sarah speaking, how may I help you?”
“Sarah,
it’s me.”
“Hey,
one sec.” Emily
heard her yelling in the background before another voice came on the phone.
“Hey,
I’m off in ten. I’ll meet you at the apartment.”
Erin
said.
“Okay,
bye.”
“Bye.”
Emily hung up her cell phone and continued on to the apartment.
Parking in the garage, she gathered her things and got out of the car.
Her thoughts turned back to lunch. Jo
and her had been getting along well, then she opened her mouth and everything
changed. With a sigh, she walked to
the elevator and pushed the button. Digging
in her pocket for her keys, she forgot to check the mail.
Entering the apartment, she dropped her stuff and immediately
went into the small kitchen to get a drink.
After getting a glass of iced tea, she went into the living room and
flopped down on the couch. ‘Well,
guess I had better get started.’ Taking
a few swallows of tea, she got up and went to retrieve her notebook.
Just as she was opening her bag, the door swung open, knocking her to the
floor.
“Oops...
sorry Em.” Erin’s voice
came as she closed the door. Reaching
out her hand she pulled Emily to her feet.
Emily took a moment to get her notebook and dust herself off before
returning to the living room. “So, how’d your day go?” Erin called from the kitchen.
The
phone rang and Emily went to answer it. “Hello?”
“Hey
babe.”
“Hey
Sarah, what’s up?”
“Heard you got the job, congrats.
Anywhos, don’t forget the performance.”
“Okay. I’ll be there, see you then.”
“Bye.” Emily hung
up and waited for Erin to join her in the living room before answering the
question. “It was a day.”
“Ooohh, you don’t sound too
happy about that.” Erin
replied.
“Well, how is one supposed to
feel when they continuously embarrass themselves in front of their boss, who
just happens to be their idol and ultimate crush?” Emily stated with great
sarcasm.
“Oh, I see... What happened?”
Erin inquired, a slight smirk creeping onto her face.
She couldn’t help teasing Emily. After
all, the woman had been infatuated with the singer since she first arrived on
the scene. Every picture, video, or
magazine that had come out that had anything to do with Joana Knyte was
carefully stored away in the ever-growing collection of Emily’s.
“I don’t want to talk about
it.” came the abrupt reply. Emily
turned her attention to the notebook in front of her and tried to focus.
Jo wanted to see what she had produced thus far tomorrow morning at the
meeting. Emily had agreed without
thought. Now at home, she dreaded
the next day... She hadn’t even begun to write.
For some reason, she just hadn’t been able to really concentrate on her
work. ‘Oh yeah right. How
‘bout... I can’t keep my mind of fantasies involving my boss.’
Emily shook her head to clear her thoughts and tried desperately to come up with
something.
Erin watched her friend struggle over her writing and sighed.
She walked over to her friend and sat down next to her.
Putting her arm around her, she pulled Emily close.
“You know... I have an idea.
Why don’t you write what you feel.
How ‘bout your ex?” Erin suggested.
Emily turned and looked at her for a moment.
‘How
I feel? Hmm… How about I think
I’m falling for my boss.’ She then returned to her writing. The pen seemed to have a mind of its own as it floated across
the paper. A few hours and several
crumpled pieces of paper later, Emily stood up and exclaimed: “Eureka!” Grabbing Erin and pulling her into an embrace, she
danced about the living room. After
a few minutes, the pair fell onto the couch in a hysterical fit of laughter.
“Congrats!
Let me see...” Erin cried
while grabbing for the book. Emily
dodged her easily.
“Uhn uh, not yet.” she
said. Rising from the couch, she
went to the kitchen and poured herself another glass of tea.
Her notebook tucked safely under her arm.
After downing the entire glass she returned to the couch and plopped
down. “Okay,
now you can see.” Erin leaned over and placed her arm around her friend. Emily cleared her throat and began to read her latest work.
Erin sat back and listened closely.
A
wish for love pure and true
A
dream of a tender young heart
A
hope for a new beginning
A
broken heart…
A
love betrayed…
Now
longs for another chance…
I
want to hold that wondrous gift…
Looking
into your eyes…
I
see my wish fulfilled…
I
see my dream become reality…
My
hope is now alive.
A
mended heart…
Love’s
faith restored..
A
new beginning has been given…
I
now hold that wondrous gift.
Tears
flowed freely as the words touched her heart.
Grabbing a tissue and wiping her eyes, she hugged Emily close.
“Jo’ll love it. I do. That was
beautiful.” Emily just blushed, a smirk to her lips.
‘Now for tomorrow.’ she thought as she returned to the
notebook.
******************
The
Meeting...
“Morning.”
“Hmmph.”
“Well,
I see someone’s not very happy today.”
“Hmmph.”
“Come on Jo. What happened? You
look as though you’re ready to kill anyone or thing that even glances in your
direction.” Jocelyn was only
mildly concerned, for she knew her friend too well.
Jo’s rather harsh temperament was always rearing its ugly head.
It had even earned her the title of ‘Ice Warrior’.
Jo just sat there glaring at Jocelyn.
No words came from her mouth.
‘She was just being friendly. She
doesn’t know.’ Jo was upset
that she had obviously hurt her friend. ‘Friend?
Well, I hope so.’ Jo
continued to stare into the air, ignoring Jocelyn.
Jocelyn eyed her friend warily, concern growing as she saw the sadness
behind the baby blues. ‘What
is happening my friend?’
*knock *knock
Jocelyn went to the door to see who it was.
A rather worn Emily stood before her.
It was plain to see she hadn’t slept well.
Her eyes were rimmed red with dark circles beneath them.
She motioned for Emily to come in and be seated, then went back to her
chair. Jo lifted her eyes just in
time to see Emily nearly tumble into the chair next to her.
Without thought, she reflexively caught her and helped her into the
chair. Jo’s previous dark mood
was replaced by a calm concern.
‘Well, well my friend. You
are truly smitten aren’t you.’
Jocelyn smiled to herself as she witnessed the sudden change in her
friend’s demeanor when Emily was near. “Well,
welcome Em. Did you bring your work?” she asked.
Inwardly she smiled as she realized she had used her new ‘pet name’
for her friend. ‘Friend indeed….’
Emily looked up and smiling at Jocelyn, retrieved her notebook.
“Thanks.” she said to Jo as
she proceeded to hand her notebook to Jocelyn.
Jo smiled and intercepted her, taking the notebook herself.
She sat back and began to read through the works.
Emily had been up all night compiling songs.
She had three completed and two in progress.
Silently she watched Jo for some sign as to what she thought. Jo remained quiet and her face unreadable.
Jo forced herself not to let how she felt show.
The words sank deep within her and touched something she thought long
since dead.
After a few moments, Jo spoke. “They’re
wonderful. We can work on the music later.” Emily breathed a sigh of
relief. They spent the next hour
going over the words and talking about the music for each song.
Jocelyn just sat in awe of the two.
Jo seemed to be at complete peace with Emily around.
The pair were laughing and clearly enjoying themselves. Joce smiled on them as a tear pricked her eye.
Clearing her throat she tried to get their attention.
“Well, you guys up for lunch?”
she finally interrupted the pair. Both
women looked up from the papers and smiled, then went back to their discussion.
Jocelyn shook her head and proceeded to order lunch for them.
“Hope you like Chinese.”
she said, but obviously wasn’t heard. The
phone rang and she quietly thanked whoever it was for saving her from utter
boredom.
Emily
and Jo continued to work on the songs through lunch and well into the afternoon.
Taking a moment to stretch, Emily caught a glance at the wall clock. ‘Oh
shit! I’m late. Sarah’s gonna
kill me.’ she thought as she turned to Jo.
Jo wondered what had caused the sudden change in her friend.
‘Friend... where’d that come from? Well I guess we are... are we?’
she wondered. Emily frantically
tried to gather her things. Turning
to look at her companion, their gaze locked and it took all her strength not to
just lean forward and kiss those sweet lips.
Jo’s thoughts mirrored her own as their gaze held.
Emily jumped up, breaking the connection, and continued to gather her
things.
“Sorry, I gotta go. Can we
continue later?” she explained. Jo
nodded and in a flash, Emily was out the door.
Jo just sat there transfixed on the door.
‘Now that’s twice she’s run out… Could she… Oh shit I nearly
kissed her…’ The
tall woman just sat there dumbfounded.
Jocelyn watched as Emily sped past her then turned to look in on Jo.
There she sat on her office floor just staring into open air.
They look on her face was priceless.
‘Oh yeah, she’s got it bad…’
Joce smiled and brought the food over to her friend.
Jumping
in her car, she drove to the club. ‘Can’t
believe I’m late.’ Emily yelled at herself.
********************
The
Club...
Upon
arrival at the club, Erika greeted her. Emily
apologized for her being late. Erika
just laughed and led her backstage. “Well, there you are. I
was about to send the search parties.” Sarah joked. Erika went to her partner and enfolded her in an embrace.
“See, I told you she’d get here
hon. By the by, you’re on in five.” she whispered in her love’s ear.
Dropping a kiss on Sarah’s head, she exited the room, leaving the two
friends alone.
“Sorry I’m late Rah.
Meeting went on longer than I expected.” Emily tried to explain.
“Uh huh. I know you get around
her and the world disappears.” Sarah teased her friend.
“Well come on. You heard Rik, we’re on in five.” Emily
shrugged her shoulders and followed her friend to the stage. Taking her place behind the keyboard, she began the intro
music. This was only a rehearsal
for tonight’s show, but her friends insisted on going through it as if it were
the actual performance.
The rehearsal went well and all were pleased.
“So... you gonna tell me what’s on your mind.” Sarah’s voice
startled Emily out of her reverie.
“Huh?”
“You seemed a million miles away
there for a moment.” Rik added.
“Well, yeah. I guess I was.”
Emily shrugged. She got up and
started to walk back stage before turning and addressing her friends: “I’m
gonna take a nap before the show.” With
that she walked off. Her thoughts
were filled with the day’s earlier events.
‘I almost kissed her… I’m falling… Oh God.’
“You think she’s okay?”
Rik asked as she watched Emily walk away.
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