Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Day My Hero Died Part One – Gabrielle’s gift as a weapon

You would not think that. I mean, yes, truth hurts and can be painful to hear but as an attack? Think of all the good the gift has accomplished. It brought Xena and Gabrielle together and kept them there, current … Continue reading

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The Day My Hero Died Part One – Xena and Gabrielle, fallen heroes

The title is literal and figurative. As always, it comes down to a choice and the result is that heroes bite the dust. Xena chooses selfishness. This is her chance to possess the bard in the afterlife and she takes … Continue reading

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The Day My Hero Died Part One – Xena and the marriage proposal

I believe that if Xena went with Gabrielle, the bard would not ask for Athena’s hand. The relationship needed a few more months to simmer but the battle and Gabrielle’s impending death accelerated the schedule. Once Xena removed herself from … Continue reading

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Thorns – Xena and Athena, threads of Fates

Ares is a hands-on God and definitely deeply involved when it comes to Xena. He watches her progress and steps in at an opportune moment. In the fabric of things, threads on the loom of the Fates attract each other, … Continue reading

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Thorns – Xena and Gabrielle, ambrosia

It slices, dices, restores the dead, and makes you a God! Plus it removes stains, cures cancer, and best of all: 10 calories! Right; I call BS. First, God is a manifestation of faith and we beat that horse to … Continue reading

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Thorns – Gabrielle and Praxiteles, don’t say goodbye

GABRIELLE “It keeps father alive. I can almost hear his voice, caring and warm, responding. I know he passed on but our shared memories are real. The advice given and the example set made me the woman I am. The … Continue reading

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Thorns – Xena and Gabrielle, soul bond

Gabrielle, hurting GABRIELLE “It was not about love. He murdered fourteen young women for amusement. Black heart, black soul. And the worst part, it is becoming a common sight.” Xena spreads her arms and reaches out to comfort Gabrielle, who … Continue reading

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Thorns – quotes

XENA “Is that what you live with every day? Every decision bringing agony? Haunting your waking thoughts and slumbering dreams? What have you done to me? I slept well and had not worries beyond the immediate.” Welcome to being human, … Continue reading

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Ties That Bind Part Two – possible Ares sighting

Is Atrius working alone? First Toris, Xena’s brother, appears out of nowhere in her path and now her father. Once is chance, twice is someone pulling the strings. When your long lost family members are no longer so lost, it … Continue reading

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Ties That Bind Part Two – Xena and Gabrielle, playful side

It takes an incredible level of trust to tackle Xena and wrestle her to the ground. Men and women have died for much, much less. Yet here is Gabrielle, mauling Xena without regard for personal safety. This is a nod … Continue reading

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