Earth to Unknown
“Earth to unknown” is a story based in 2050 in a new modern and futuristic world where robots and metal birds existed, an impressively advanced science, advanced systems where a group of young scientists decided to go to 2000 years ago in ancient Greece and investigate a warrior princess named Xena when Emily and her group arrived at Mount Olympus they found a tavern, at that time it was snowing, everything was frozen and incredibly preserved. Emily entered and found two boxes ice crafting, impressively preserved, with some ancient writings, Xena’s weapons and the Gabrielle’s dagger, each box had a different design, one with the design of Xena’s warrior costume and the other with the design of Gabrielle’s dagger, she quickly called the forensic pathology group and her archaeologist, they immediately opened the box and what they saw was incredibly impressive, Xena’s body well preserved and Gabrielle’s body too, they took the bodies, put them into a very advanced preserving machine and flew to NYC.
As the team landed back in New York City with the remarkably preserved bodies of Xena and Gabrielle, they connected some machines in Xena’s naked body. They also attached a metal device to Xena’s heart. several different wires and machines. They did the same with Gabrielle’s body but in a different hospital room to discover how those bodies were kept preserved for so many years and try to bring them back to life.
Will they be able to find out?
Will they be able to bring Xena and Gabrielle back to life?
Xena opened her eyes and blinked at the bright lights. She felt a sharp pain in her chest and a cold metal device attached to her heart. She looked around and saw wires, machines,and monitors. She woke up in an unknown place unlike any she had ever seen. Everything was sleek, shiny, and futuristic and she was so confused. She tried to move, but straps and needles restrained her. She felt a surge of panic and anger.
Backer heard a noise, which came from the room where Xena’s body was connected to all those machines. She got scared and went carefully and found Xena awake trying to move but all those wires, machines and monitors retained her, Backer ran over and could notice pain and frustration in Xena’s gaze….Quickly the scientist Emily Backer came into action, she gave more oxygen to Xena since she was having difficulty breathing, Xena’s body was shaking abruptly, she began to remove the wires from her head, Xena made an expression of pain, anguish and confusion, She tried to speak but it was difficult to breath and the pain in her chest due to the metal device.
-Ga…….(shortness of breath) Ga…..Gabriel?……….(pain expression)…..
-Xena, hold on……..(trying to stabilize Xena’s vital signs)
Emily whispered, her voice filled with sincerity. She gently reached out to stop Xena from removing the wires, but Xena’s movements were too quick. The wires disconnected from the monitoring devices, causing a cascade of alarms to blare in the room. Concern etched deep lines on Emily’s forehead as she hurriedly attempted to silence the alarms and stabilize Xena’s vital signs, but Xena began to remove all the needles, with the little strength she had and with each pull of the needles she gasped in pain, her breathing accelerated, she looked disoriented, Emily was nervous because she didn’t know what could happen, nor did she know if Xena understood her language.
-Gabrielle? her voice barely heard”
-Hold on a little longer Xena…..(trying to stabilize Xena’s Vital signs)
-……. what happed to me?…Where I am?
-I don’t know yet, Xena, but I will figure out.
Emily admitted with a tinge of frustration, her eyes never leaving the screens, She instinctively placed her hand on Xena’s trembling arm, offering what little comfort she could in that moment. As Emily analysed the data, a realisation struck her. Xena’s brainwaves were highly erratic, bouncing from one extreme to another. It seemed as though her neural pathways were caught in a repetitive loop, causing extreme discomfort. It was an unprecedented phenomenon, one that challenged everything Emily thought she knew about human physiology. Taking a deep breath, Emily re-established the connection between the wires and the monitoring devices. With each wire securely fastened, she initiated a series of calibrations to reconfigure the equipment’s parameters. The room filled with anticipation as Emily worked tirelessly, her movements driven by the determination to help Xena find relief.
Time seemed to stretch as Emily’s efforts became more intense an intricate dance between human ingenuity and the limits of scientific understanding, as the minutes ticked by, a glimmer of hope emerged amidst the chaos. Xena’s brainwaves began to stabilise gradually, the jagged peaks and valleys smoothing out like ripples on a tranquil pond, Helping Xena’s body stop shaking, Xena was still awake, her breathing was gradually beginning to improve, but she still had a sharp pain in her chest, when she saw that she was able to stabilise Xena’s vital signs, Emily looked for a type of thermal blanket that helped warm the body.
But Xena was filled with anger and confusion. She couldn’t understand what was going on or where she was. She frantically searched for Gabrielle, longing for answers. Everything seemed to be connected to her, intensifying her desperation. Unable to bear it any longer, she hastily removed everything and jumped from the bed as best she could. Emily, attempting to calm her down, was unsuccessful. Xena’s frustration boiled over and she struck Emily, rendering her unconscious. Though weakened, Xena managed to escape from the unfamiliar room. As she made her way through the corridors, she encountered bizarre robots and machines that were completely foreign to her. Overwhelmed and irritated, she covered her ears, desperately trying to block out the unknown noises emanating from the strange machinery.
Xena stumbled through the unfamiliar hallways, the disorienting surroundings only fuelling her frustration. The metallic clangs and hisses of the strange machines assaulted her senses, making her uneasy. She continued moving forward, her warrior instincts driving her to find answers and locate Gabrielle. As she turned a corner, she encountered more of the peculiar robotic beings. Their mechanical movements and cold, lifeless stares only intensified her unease. Xena’s hand instinctively went to the hilt of her chakra, but she was unarmed without her weapons but still kept her warrior instincts on high alert. She knew that she had to be cautious, unsure of the intentions of those mechanical entities, she tried to hide around the corners of those machines, leaving cautiously trying to look for some type of weapon to be able to defend herself, she entered a room where there were different types of weapons. , and strange clothes but she found something similar to her ancient warrior clothes and also found some weapons similar to the ones she used, Navigating through the bizarre environment, Xena’s thoughts raced… flashbacks of her past adventures flooded her mind, but none of them seemed to explain the current situation. She couldn’t shake the feeling that this was a place beyond the realms of the known world.
Xena Thoughts “How did I end up in this strange world?…full of these machines in this strange environment, with a complete lack of emotion or humanity. I remember had been in many battles with triumphs and defeats. I had faced countless adversaries, both human and supernatural, and they had never left me as unsettled as these mechanical creatures do. They have no strategy to them, no mind to read, just cold, calculated movements.”
While Xena was lost in her own thoughts she heard a creak like metal, she looked and saw that monstrous Robot, twice the size of the others, passing through the hallway, a chill ran down her spine, she took a deep breath and tried to think of a strategy, Xena began to study that monstrous machine, she looked everywhere to see if she saw anything that could deactivate the machine, but the Robot being in constant movement made it difficult for her, she had no choice but to stand in front of that enormous robot, the Robot. She quickly detected Xena and wanted to attack her. Xena ran as fast as she could trying to avoid him. In one she entered a room… where there was a bed-type capsule, She approached carefully so that the humanoids wouldn’t notice, in that bed Gabrielle was found, she seemed unconscious with a machine connected to her head, a lot of wires in her chest and along her arms and legs, and a device connected to her chest. there was also a kind of screen where Gabrielle’s memories of the two of them showed, Xena looked and her eyes filled with tears, while she tried to wake her up but Gabrielle did not react to the first spoken word.
–Gabrielle?……woke up! I’m here, I come for you….What did they do to you Gab? Why you don’t answer me?….)
Xena desperately tried to remove the wires, carefully…as she removed the wires she heard the metal steps of that Robot…suddenly Gabrielle opens her eyes and gasps, she was shivering from the cold, Xena took a sheet and covered her, Xena’s heart raced as she worked quickly to free herself from the wires entangling her limbs. The cold, metallic steps of the approaching robot echoed ominously in the dimly lit chamber. With each second that passed, the urgency intensified. Gabrielle, now conscious and aware, looked up at Xena with a mix of confusion and concern.
-…Xena?
–Gabrielle, I got you sweetheart
– what happened? (confuse)
-I don’t know Gabrielle…..but we must get out from here
-I can’t feel my limbs.
-That’s ok I got you sweetheart, Let’s escape from here
Xena continued to work swiftly, using her warrior instincts to navigate the intricate web of wires. The metallic steps grew louder, signalling the approaching threat. Gabrielle, still disoriented, clutched the sheet around her as she tried to make sense of their predicament, Xena finally managed to free Gabrielle for the entangled wires, and without wasting a moment, The two women stood close, shivering not only from the cold but also from the uncertainty that loomed around them.
-God, Xena, what is this?
-I don’t know, Gabrielle, but it’s other world.
As Xena helped the still weak Gabrielle walk, the robot approached, a menacing figure of metal and wires, entering the dimly lit chamber. Her glowing red eyes fixed on the two women and made a mechanical hum that sent shivers down their spine.
–Can you walk?
-I think so……Xena, what are we going to do now?
-we have to find a place to hide until it passes.
– Hide us?
-I don’t know how to fight with those machines, they are very different from what we faced.
Xena led Gabrielle through the shadows, avoiding the direct line of sight of the robot. The chamber seemed vast and labyrinthine, with strange symbols etched on the walls. They reached a corner and huddled together, trying to make themselves inconspicuous, the robot continued its relentless pursuit, its mechanical sensors scanning the surroundings. Xena held Gabrielle close to her body, whispering reassuring words in an attempt to calm her racing heart.
-Gabrielle, I’m here for you.
-And I’m here for you, Xena.
-We have to find some way out of this (looking around)….this sick world.
-but, how?
-I need to think in something….A strategy.
While they were hidden, those humanoid robots had disappeared from the hallway, the only thing that occurred to Xena was to leave the hiding place and try to find the exit from that hospital, as quickly as possible, while they walked carefully so as not to attract attention, Xena couldn’t find any exit, suddenly a small silhouette between the dark hallways stared at them, Xena curiously tried to make out from afar, Xena got scared because that small silhouette had bright blue eyes, she hid behind the wall again with a racing heart.
-Xena, what’s happening?
-is there someone….
-what was it?
-I don’t know, she was, she looked like a little girl, she was just like those machines.
– Did she see you?
-Yes, she saw me.
-is there someone….
-what was it?
-I don’t know, she was, she looked like a little girl, she was just like those machines.
– Did she see you?
-Yes, she saw me.
At that moment, the little girl appeared in front of the two of them. She was cute, she didn’t seem to have any evil, her eyes were glowing blue, she only had a human face and a robot body. she looked into Xena’s eyes and analysed, and then She looked at Gabrielle and began to analyse her.
name: Xena
category: warrior princess
year: 3000 BC
temperature: 99.01
class: human
status: fear.
relate: Gabrielle’s wife
language: Greek
was born in the city of Amphipolis in northern Greece
name: Gabrielle
Category: bard, Amazon princess.
year: 3000 BC
temperature: 98.01
class: human
status: fear
relate: Xena’s wife
language: Greek
was born in Potidaea in Chalkidiki, Greece.
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Delta- 9
Physical Appearance
age:10
height: 4.9
hair: short brown
eyes: fluorescent chrome blue
Special Abilities
designed to observe, collect data on humans and their interactions.
Description
Delta-9 is a humanoid with high Intelligence Artificial. This small humanoid doesn’t cause any harm, it was created to analyse human feelings and to learn different ways of life. Delta-9 has a specialty and that is to protect and help humans who were in danger, it speaks more than 6 languages, to help understand better.
Xena and Gabrielle exchanged puzzled glances as the little girl continued to analysed them with her glowing blue eyes. The air around them seemed to crackle with another world energy, and an odd silence settled over the clearing. After a moment that felt longer than it was, the little girl’s face brightened with a warm smile.
-You’re both interesting! I’ve never seen humans like you before.
– Who are you, and what do you want?
– I won’t hurt you! I am Delta-9, an artificial intelligence designed to observe and learn about different life forms. I am here to gather data on humans and their interactions.
-Why are you so interested in us? What do you hope to learn?
-I am programmed to understand emotions, relationships, and the essence of humanity. Your connection intrigues me. Love, friendship, trust. these are concepts I am trying to comprehend
-Why should we believe you? How do we know you won’t use what you learn against us?
– I mean no harm. My purpose is to observe, not to interfere. I am bound by my programming to be a passive observer, documenting the intricacies of human behaviour
-Alright Delta-9….What you got for us?
-we need to get out of this place….would you help us to escape?
– I know a way out from here, but you guys need to trust us….
-us?
-correct….my creator and I have a place.
– creator?….Who is your creator?
-I am….Xena
-you?
-correct, I created Delta -9 to collect information about humans, their emotions and their life…
A shiver ran down Xena’s spine and a strong pain in her chest that made her gasp. Gabrielle saw it and was worried. She touched Xena’s chest and hugged her.
-what is this?(panting)
– The pain you are feeling is caused by the device that has been placed in your heart
– device? What is a device? And why did they connect it to Xena?
– is a mechanical implant designed to monitor and regulate the functions of the heart. It’s typically used in medical procedures to treat certain heart conditions. but in Xena’s case, was placed to monitoring the rhythm and read all the data possible.
Gabrielle’s eyes widened in shock and anger. She couldn’t fathom who would do such a thing to Xena or why. Her protective instincts kicked in, and she vowed to find the culprits responsible. Xena’s breathing steadied, but the pain persisted, a constant reminder of the danger lurking within her. The warrior princess suppressed her frustration and focused on gathering information.
– Who did this to me? and Why?
– I did, but I don’t have the control on you ladies
-If it’s not you… who has it?
-The government… our government is run by technologists, they order the implantation of the devices and each human being, I don’t have the power to control the devices.
-but….can you remove them?
-I can try to remove it but it is very risky, since the wires are connected to the heart, and any bad practice can result in chaos.
-and deactivate them?
-I can’t deactivate them but F-9 knows…only that when you deactivate the device it activates an alarm in the government.
-There has to be another way to get out of them.
-it’s hard! The only way is if you die or if the Device is damaged and it can be replaced….but for the device to be damaged it has to have some malfunction.
-you can do it?
-Yes I can try something, but it is also risky because if the wires are disconnected it can poison your blood and you can become seriously ill or even die, but it is up to you if you want to take the risk.
-I need to think about something, but I need to get out of this place… it’s driving me crazy (covering her ears)….
-Xena, you have to calm down, Delta can take you and Gabrielle to a hiding place that we have. It’s in another city. It’s called Southallow.
-Is it far from here?
-It is a bit remote, because it is towards the mountains, the government doesn’t know about that place…Delta is going to show you the way, but be very careful, you will have to go through the internal tunnels.
.-Internal Tunnel?……but we don’t know how to walk around here…..
-You will have to learn, I will give you the map, and the access to enter, I will give you some weapons so that you can defend yourself.
-Are there more people ?
-No….but I will contact you, to help you with whatever you need, eventually I will send F-9 to teach you how to use the weapons here.
-This is very frustrating……I feel tied.
-Xena, we have no other option…do we have another option?
-No….unfortunately it’s the only thing I can do for now.
-Alright….(Xena Breath deep with uneasy)…..we’ll go to Southallow. We’ll do whatever it takes to get out of this mess.
realising the urgency of the situation. Delta stepped forward, her holographic form projecting a map onto the table. She pointed out the internal tunnels they needed to navigate to reach Southallow safely, after this Emily gave them some clothes to put on. She gave Xena a Dystopian warrior outfit, the same as Gabrielle and a pair of leather jackets along with some weapons similar to the ones they used so that they could defend themselves in any mishap.
-now Delta-9 will show you ladies, the way out….show them please.
-positive……Follow this path, avoid any government patrols, and remember, Southallow is hidden in the mountains. Once you’re there, stay low, keep a low profile, and wait for further instructions. I’ll do my best to help you from the outside. (said Delta-9)
Xena and Gabrielle studied the map, committing the route to memory. Emily handed them small communicators, devices that would allow them to stay in contact.
-You’ll need these….(handle them a small communicators)
-what are those things?
-They are communicators….put it behind your ear, like this.
-communicators?(putting the communicator in her ear)…how are they used?
-When I try to communicate with you, it will sound like this (the communicator ringing)…now listen carefully, when you hear the sound you will touch the back of your head, that is where it is connected and we can communicate, understood?
-understood!…right Gabrielle?
-right!
-And take these weapons. It’s essential to be prepared for any surprises.
As they suited up, Xena couldn’t shake the feeling of being trapped. She clenched her fists, a mixture of frustration and determination ran through her, they had no other option for now. Gabrielle saw Xena’s frustration in her eyes, she approached her and hugged her, touching her chin.
-We’re going to be fine Xena!…we’ve been through a lot of things together, and we’re going to get over this one.
-I hope so Gabrielle…I know we can’t go back….but at least we have to get over this.
-we will Xena…(kissing her)
– do whatever you both can to find out who’s behind this, and why they’re doing it.
-we’ll dig into it, Xena. But remember, Southallow is your priority now. Keep yourselves safe, and I’ll contact you when I have more information.
With a nod, Xena and Gabrielle made their way through the labyrinthine corridors, guided by Delta’s instructions. The internal tunnels were a maze, but Delta’s guidance and the map in their hands eased their progress. They encountered a few close calls with government patrols, but the duo managed to slip through unnoticed it took them like almost a day to reach Southallow, at the end of the internal Tunnel, there was an exit, where they passed through the exit door and find a hidden haven nestled among the mountains. The air was different here, a mixture of relief and uncertainty.
-Emily…we made to South hollow….Now what?
-good job…Find a safe place to stay for now. I’ll be in touch.
-How I know will be a safe place?
-there is an apartment, I give you the access.
Xena and Gabrielle followed Emily’s instructions, making their way to the designated apartment. As they entered, they found a modest but comfortable space, a hidden sanctuary in the heart of Southallow. The soft hum of the city was muffled by the mountains, creating a sense of isolation that both comforted and unnerved them, The apartment was equipped with the essentials – a small kitchen, a cosy living area, bedroom and bathroom. The windows provided a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains, casting a serene atmosphere over the room.
-it’s impressive!
-this world is not Real Gabrielle……those things created it….there are no real humans, no real animals….just metal birds, a world created by technology.
-but its seem so real, so magical.
-I know but its not….we don’t even know if we are safe in here.
-must be a hope Xena, I believe that no everything is created by those thing……we made it this far. Now, we wait for Emily’s next move.
– I Know but we’re still in the heart of the Alliance, and Southhallow might not be as safe as it seems, We need to be cautious. Emily may have given us a temporary refuge, but we can’t afford to let our guard down. The Alliance has eyes everywhere, and Southhallow might just be another layer of their elaborate game
-Xena, we’ve faced gods, warlords, and monsters. We can handle whatever this Alliance throws at us. Besides, we’ve got each other. That’s always been enough.
-You’re right, Gabrielle….(hugging her)… We’ve been through worse, and we always come out on top. But we can’t ignore the fact that this world is not what it seems. We need to figure out its secrets, understand how Emily fits into all of this……(settle in the couch)…..
-this is so comfortable….so soft! (courting on Xena’s side)
As they settled into the living area, Xena took out a map she had acquired earlier. It detailed the layout of Southhallow, marking potential safe zones and areas controlled by the Alliance.
-(kissing Gabrielle’s forehead)….We can’t stay hidden for long. We need to move cautiously, gather information, and find a way to bring down this Alliance. Emily may be our ally, but we can’t fully trust her moves either.
-Xena (gaze at Xena’s eyes)…. what if this world is a trap? What if Emily is just leading us into a bigger web of deception?
-(Xena’s gaze hardened)….We need answers, Gabrielle. And to get them, we might have to play along for now. But always remember, trust your instincts. If something feels off, we act. No matter what, we stay true to ourselves.
As Xena spoke, Gabrielle nodded in understanding, determination in her eyes. She took the map and studied it carefully, Gabrielle began to explore that apartment, she entered the bathroom, she felt curious and began to touch all the buttons she found, in one of those in the bathtub a waterfall-type shower with very hot water was opened, She called Xena with a demand that Xena ran as fast as possible thinking that something had happened to Gabrielle.
-Xena?……Xenaa!!
-Gabrielle?…..Gabrielle where are you?
-here…..
-what’s going on? some pro……
-look…..
-WHAT?…..Gabrielle for the gods, I thought something had happened to you?
-(laughing)….don’t be silly!….look at this delight.
-(Xena serious)….Really? You scream at me as if something was happening to you to show me whatever that thing is.
-It’s a shower, it’s like a river with a waterfall, and it has hot water…..(with sparkles in his eyes)
-so? (gesturing)
-Let’s take a warm bath, it looks delicious!
-Do you think I’m going to get into that thing?
-(teasing Xena with the eyes)….come on babe…I know you like those things, besides…I’ll give you a massage (hugging Xena and giving her a kiss)
Xena raised an eyebrow, a mix of skepticism and amusement playing on her features as she looked at Gabrielle. The warrior princess was not easily influenced by modern comforts, but the mischievous glint in Gabrielle’s eyes had always been her weakness. Gabrielle approached and caressed her cheek. She was short but dominated her. She grabbed her by the hips and held her close. to her body and began to kiss her nakedly.
-A massage, huh? You’re pulling out all the stops, Gabrielle. (Xena smirked)
-(Gabrielle smiles mischievously)….ummm…let’s say that, I want my wife to be relaxed, that only think about the two of us and forget about this crazy world we fell into…(removing Xena’s crop top leaving her breasts on display)……that you are only for me.
With a playful smile, Gabrielle began to undress and tossed her clothes to the side. Xena watched for a moment, her strong demeanour breaking, Once both were undressed Gabrielle approached her and kissing her before she took her hand and brought her into the hot tub, filled with warm water, Gabrielle closed her eyes and let out a contented sigh, looked at Xena, smiled flirtatiously.
-You always find a way to surprise me, Gabrielle.
-Ah, this is heavenly. You have to admit, my love, it’s not bad.
Xena couldn’t help but smile at Gabrielle’s infectious enthusiasm. She reluctantly allowed herself to enjoy the feeling of the warm water soothing her tired muscles. Gabrielle, true to her word, began to massage Xena’s shoulders, eliminating the tension that had accumulated during their recent adventures. Xena closed her eyes, letting herself be carried away by that moment, letting a moan escape from her lips, while Gabrielle massaged her. with those angel hands and Kissing Xena’s neck.
– (moaned)……mmmmm… you got me. This isn’t half bad. But…….(moan) don’t think it means I’m turning soft……..
Gabrielle chuckled, continuing the massage with a mischievous glint in her eyes.
-Of course not, my warrior. Just consider it a well-deserved break……(kissing her)
-Why you want to torture me with this huh?…….(exciting)
-Oh, I just love seeing you relax for once. Plus, the way you moan is quite addicting. And who knows, maybe you’ll see that being soft isn’t always a bad thing. (smirking)
-Oh yeah?………(soft moan)
-yeah!……
-ummhu…..You know…(said softly)…. maybe being soft isn’t so bad after all. Just as long as you’re the one giving me this massages…..it would be good (soft moan)
-Well, then I’ll just have to make sure to give you plenty of massages from now on. Anything to keep that tough exterior softened up a bit. (smiling)
-You’re enjoying this way too much, aren’t you?….(chuckling)
-Oh, absolutely. It’s not everyday I get to see the mighty warrior let her guard down. (playfully)
-Guess you’re just lucky then, huh?…..(smirking)
-Oh, I’d say we’re both pretty lucky. (leaning in for a kiss)
As Xena and Gabrielle were kissing in the hot tub, Gabrielle allowed her tongue to penetrate Xena’s lips and kissed her very hard and passionately. With their tongues rolling on each other,Gabrielle began to play with Xena’s nipples, making her moan softly, then she took one in her mouth and began to suck on it. Xena let out an involuntary gasp as Gabrielle’s lips closed around her nipple, sending shivers down her spine with every flick of her tongue against sensitive flesh that sent waves of pleasure through her body like an electric current that left her breathless with desire for more of the same, after a while Xena and Gabrielle lay down in bed, but Xena didn’t sleep, she look at her side and Gabrielle was peacefully sleeping
Xena stood there, gazing out at the serene landscape beyond the window, lost in her thoughts. The memories of her past life and the events that led her to this new world flooded her mind. She couldn’t shake off the feeling of displacement, the awareness that something extraordinary had happened to her. The device on her chest hummed softly, a constant reminder of the mystical forces at play. She traced her fingers along its edges, contemplating the enigma of her return.
-(gasp)…..What’s going on? why this thing hummed?(deep breath)
As she turned away from the window, Xena caught a glimpse of Gabrielle still peacefully asleep in their bed. The bard’s rhythmic breathing provided a comforting backdrop to Xena’s contemplations. She quietly moved to a nearby table, where a digital map of the unfamiliar terrain lay spread out. With a furrowed brow, she studied the map, trying to make sense of the geography. and she thought ” This World is so different at the one that I know with kind of mystical and names of places that doesn’t look familiar to me”…… The realisation hit her that she was in uncharted territory, a land fraught with unknown challenges and dangers.
As she contemplated her next move, Xena noticed a faint rustling sound behind her. Gabrielle, now awake, had quietly entered the room. The bard’s eyes met Xena’s, filled with a mixture of curiosity and concern.
-Xena love, everything ok? (worried)
-I don’t know Gabrielle….(gasp)…..
-What’s going on love (approached to her)….something hurt?
-This thing on my chest, has been hummend…..
-hummed? how so?
-I don’t know how to explain……
-Maybe is because something’s been on your mind love…..Want to talk about?
-I don’t have all the answers, Gabrielle….but I can feel it…our journey is far from over. There’s a purpose to my return, and I need to figure out what it is.
Gabrielle became worried by the words Xena had been saying and was a little scared she took a step closer and placed a soft hand on Xena’s cheek and hugged her tightly.
-Oh Xena….you’re scaring me a little. What do you mean by “the journey is far from over”?
-like if something is not right…I can feel it in the air, in my bones. This world, it’s not the one we left behind. It’s like we’ve entered a realm of mysteries and challenges we can’t even fathom.
-Whatever it is, we’ll face it together, just like we always have.
-(smiles faintly) I wouldn’t have it any other way, Gabrielle. But we need to understand this place, its rules, and why we’re here. These names… they don’t match any place I’ve ever known. It’s like we’ve stepped into a tapestry woven with threads of magic and uncertainty.
-Maybe Emily or someone in this world who can guide us, help us make sense of all this.
-That’s a good point. We need allies, but we also need to be cautious. We don’t know who or what we can trust here…..tomorrow when the sun goes up, we need to walk around here, very cautiously, we can’t make a false move….I feel like someone is constantly watching us, calculating our steps.
-do you think that someone is watching us?
-Yes Gabrielle, someone is watching us….I can’t take off this feeling.
-but who?
-I don’t know sweetheart…..maybe the alliance or could be Emely to, we can’t trust….(kissing Gabrielle forehead)…..let’s go back to sleep, tomorrow we have a day ahead.
-Yes Xena…..
Xena and Gabrielle lay back down on that soft bed, Gabrielle snuggled into Xena’s shoulders, while she gently caressed her hair, kissed her on the forehead and closed her eyes, until she fell asleep completely.
The next morning Xena woke up very early, the sun hadn’t risen yet, but could already see the clarity, Xena, without waking Gabrielle, left the apartment for the mountains, explored the area a bit, while walking carefully near the creek that crossed the southshallow mountains, she discovered that it connected to another place she had seen on the map called Endcliff, from there some strange noises like screams could be heard, she approached through the bushes and could see with her eyes, a civilization killing what appeared to Humanoids….. but Xena had to be cautious, she went straight to Gabrielle to wake her up.
-Gabrielle?……(move her softly)
-Ummm………
-Gabrielle, woke up…..
-What’s going on? Xena….(yaw)
-I heard something….I saw something………I discovered that mountains connect to another place.
-How?….When?
-While you were sleeping, I dared to walk near the stream…..(gaze at Gabrielle’s eyes)
-Why you do that Xena?………you said to me that we must be cautious…….(sob)
-Gabrielle calm down…..I’m back, I’m here……
-What would happen if something had happened to you?……you told me that we have to be together, …why did you leave without telling me?
-Sweetheart, I’m here….Nothing will happen, I had to check (hugging her tight)
-(hugging Xena tight)…..What did you saw?
-those thing fighting…..I think they are different civilizations…..
–Different civilizations? Fighting? What do you mean, Xena? (Gabrielle asked, her eyes filled with a mix of concern and curiosity.)
-I’m not sure, Gabrielle. I stumbled upon a place called Endcliff, not far from here. There were strange screams and clashes. It looked like humanoid figures, maybe two different groups in conflict. (Xena explained, gently holding Gabrielle’s face to reassure her.
-Humanoids fighting each other? That sounds dangerous. We should stay away, Xena. We can’t afford to get involved in some unknown conflict. (Gabrielle expressed her worry.
-I agree, Gabrielle. But it’s crucial for us to understand what’s happening around us. Ignorance can be just as dangerous. We need to know if these conflicts will pose a threat to the nearby villages or even to us. (Xena spoke with a sense of responsibility.)
-but we don’t know to fight those things…….(worried)
-I know Gabrielle, but we must try…………
-Try???? Xena love that’s so dangerous…….
-I know it is…..but we don’t have another option…..
-Why you don’t communicating with Emily or Delta-9 maybe they can guide us.
-I don’t trust them….I have this feeling that they are allied with them, or another alliance. I don’t like that feeling Gabrielle……(gasp)……
-What do you suggest, then? (Gabrielle inquired, looking up at Xena.)
–We need to observe and gather information discreetly. I can’t just turn a blind eye to potential dangers. But we must be cautious and not get directly involved unless absolutely necessary. (Xena explained her plan.)
-Alright, Xena, but promise me you won’t take unnecessary risks. We’re a team, remember? (Gabrielle insisted.)
-I promise, Gabrielle. We’re in this together. Let’s head back to the mountains and find a vantage point where we can observe without being seen. (Xena reassured Gabrielle as they prepared to head towards the mysterious Endcliff.)
-alright!!!.
while Xena and Gabrielle were getting ready to go somewhere near EndCliff to gather information, they quickly gathered their belongings and headed towards the mountains.
Do they will discovering what is behind those alliance?
Do they recognizing those symbols?
Let’s see on the next chapter……………………………………………………………………….
Continue in Conflict in Endcliff
- ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕗𝕝𝕚𝕔𝕥 𝕚𝕟 𝔼𝕟𝕕𝕔𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕗5.386 Words
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