The Amazon Gift | By : iamvirgo Category: G through L > Hercules Views: 2777 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Hi everyone, once again I'm not on my regular computer. This time I'm on my sisters PC forty miles from my house. I'm house sitting, so as I am doing nothing, here is chapter 10.
Pairing: Hercules/Iolaus at the start. Could end either Herc/Iolaus or Ares/Iolaus.
Disclaimer: I do not own Hercules: TLJ.
Rating: NC-17.
Beta: Myself.
Warnings: Mpreg, Violence, Slash, Gore, and Lemons.
Timeline: Takes place after 'Old Ares had a farm' in Xenaverse. Also Takes place 'Full Circle' in Hercules.
Really big A/N: I have just realised I have made a big timeline plot hole. 'Old Ares had a farm' was set 25 years later in the Xenaverse world. Let's pretend Ares gave up his godhood 25 years earlier to protect baby Eve, who will be in this Fic. Chap two and 3 have now been edited to involve Eve. It’s not worth looking up though. I have only edited the chapter on my livejournel, as editing on these sites can be torture. I have also changed the days it takes to reach the Amazon village. I was recently looking at a map of ancient Greece and I noticed it would take longer to get to the point where I wanted the village situated. The distance from Corinth, that is.
"Talking", 'Thinking'
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Hercules opened his eyes and smiled. He was still lying on his bed, naked with an equally unclothed Iolaus in his arms. His love had turned during the night and had his back facing him. Hercules glanced up at the open canopy and saw it was now dark. He never thought he would have this again, sleeping next to Iolaus after making love. He turned onto his side and gently trailed his fingers down his loves tanned back. Iolaus groaned and slapped the hand away. Hercules smiled to himself. Noticing how dark it actually was he decided to go meet with Alexis early. 'I can talk to her and be back in time before Iolaus even realises.' He placed a soft kiss on the blonde’s shoulder blade.
Gently sitting up, Hercules pushed the blankets to the side, he knew he had to be extra vigilant. Iolaus was a very light sleeper, years of sleeping out of the open and in caves had taught him to be. He carefully moved over the sleeping blond and set his feet on the dry ground. He walked over to the door, only stopping to pick up his pants and boots that lay near the entrance.
Hercules stepped out into the cool darkness. Clouds veiled the stars so viability was next to none. He stepped into his pants and laced them, next came his boots and set of to Alexis' hut. Hercules knew, even at the best of times he was not the stealthiest man around, so kept a slow pace, using his hands against the hut walls and fences as aids. He judged the time to be around half 11 or so.
On reaching Alexis' home, he promptly walked up to the flap and silently lifted it and without invitation, entered her home. Hercules looked around the averagely decorated cabana to see it was devoid of life, well, apart from the brown, long legged spider sleeping in the top corner on its web. He wandered around, picking up random trinkets and objects until he came to the main table at the back of the dwelling. The wicker basket from earlier was on it and it was still full of vegetables. Alexis must not have stayed in here for long. Then something from earlier came back to him.
"You know you are always welcome to dine with me and Kratos, Hercules." Valasca walked up to Hercules. She smiled seductively and trailed her fingertips along the mans tanned damp bicep.
"Good day. Oh and Alexis?"
The woman had been looking at the ground in shame the whole time. When she heared her name she snapped it up
to look at her queen.
"Yes?"
"I wish to have a meeting with you later. Later on, after sun down, ok?" Valasca left for the direction of the temple, humming gently as she went.
'She must still be at the temple.' Hercules thought. He inspected one last time for any clues; finding none he left and headed for the temple. 'A meeting doesn't take that long.' He concluded she must have been with Valasca for over nine hours, which was more than enough time to speak about something that was obviously trivial.
Hercules slowly made his way up the steep steps leading to Hera's temple, he glanced around to make sure he was unseen and he slowly opened one grand door just enough to slip in unnoticed. Closing the door behind him without a sound, he gave the empty shrine room a once over. The only light in the room was from the candles next to Hera’s altar. His attention was turned when he heared voices coming from the throne room. One was definitely Valasca's; the other was hard to tell. The voice ranged from whispering to murmuring. They were obviously trembling violently.
Hercules tip-toed his way over to the archway leading to the throne room and hid in the shadows; from his position he could see the scene clearly, there were four women in the room, Valasca, Anazilea, the border guard Aglaea and Alexis. Alexis was kneeling on the ground, her head hung and her shoulders quivering, her loose curls hiding her face. Valasca was standing over her looking down in disgust while holding a spear. Anazilea and Aglaea were standing at Alexis' sides holding her by her arms.
"I have made my decision. For dishonouring the Amazon law, you, Alexis, daughter of Natasa must be punished accordingly. The punishment is death." Hercules heared Alexis cry out in fear. "But I am a merciful queen and will give you a second chance. You will be taken to the north solitary pit. If you are alive in two weeks time, and if you are a true Amazon you will be, you shall be forgiven and welcomed back into our family." She flicked her wrist. "Take her."
The two guards dragged the now screaming Alexis to her feet. She began to twist violently, but her once good friends and comrades had a steady hold on her. Hercules could feel his blood boiling at the sight. 'How can they do this to one of their own. They're like savages. I can't let this happen to her.' Hercules' hero complex kicked in and he stood from the shadows and entered the room. All eyes turned on him in shock, but Hercules ignored them and looked at Valasca.
"What has Alexis done to deserve death?" he ordered.
"It is none of your concern. Return to your hut Hercules, the hour is late." Valasca spoke in her ever-calm fashion.
"Fine. If you won't do anything, then I will." Hercules seethed. He planned to free Alexis, but before he could make a move, Valasca intercepted and thrust her spear at the man. Hercules saw her move from the corner of his eye and hurriedly side-stepped, causing Valasca to stumble and she speared open air. Hercules took advantage of her moment of confusion and gripped the wooden shaft and pulled; successfully disarming her. Using his strength, he snapped the pole like a twig and threw the remains to the side of the room.
"Nice to know we can settle this like adults." He said sarcastically.
"There is no settling because there is no argument." Valasca spoke as if nothing happened. "Alexis will be punished. Her crime was dishonouring the Amazonian way. By offering her to make your evening meal, it was like she was openly volunteering to become a house maiden."
Hercules shook his head in disbelief. "You will kill her over offering to make dinner. I know your rules are strict, but this is ridiculous."
Valasca held her head high; nobody insults Hera's law. Not even the bastard son of Zeus and some Thebian whore. Valasca looked over Hercules' shoulder to her guard captain. With a slight nod of her head Anazilea released Alexis' arm and walked foreword, raising her hand to press the pressure point on the demi-gods neck to induce unconsciousness
Hercules once again felt movement behind him and turned just in time to catch her raised hand by the wrist. "I wouldn't do that if I were you!" He warned, his teeth clenched in anger. He roughly pushed the offending extremity away, and almost causing Anazilea to loose her footing.
Another nod from Valasca and the brown haired defender unsheathed her backsword and held it before her. Hercules sighed, "You have been kind to me Anazilea. Don't make me regret this."
"This isn't about kindness. It’s about duty and loyalty to my fellow Amazons." She expertly swung her broadsword for the man mans midriff, but Hercules jumped back and deflected the attack with his gauntlet. His attacker twirled and aimed for the same place, only Hercules dived to the side and picked up the broken spear pieces. He looked up in time and blocked the next strike by making a x with the pieces, managing to catch to trap the blade.
Anazilea realised a roar of frustration as Hercules twisted the canes of timber, successfully disarming the warrior and sending the weapon flying across the room.
Valasca watched in pleasure as her first guard fought the half god hand to hand. Hercules was good, he obviously had years of experience; but Anazilea was a perfect match for his skill. Years of practise came through for her as she matched Hercules, punch for punch, kick for kick.
Alexis saw a hefty kick from Anazilea land Hercules on his back with a huff, Anazilea jumped on his chest and straddled him, the guard wrapped her hands around the mans muscular neck. Alexis once again tried to get loose of Aglea's grip; she pressed a pressure point on the back of the hand holding her, Aglea's hand unwillingly loosened and she was free. The blond hopped to her feet and raced towards the fighting pair. Using her own weight as a ram, she hammered into Anazilea and they both clattered to the ground in a heap. After a moments shock, they regained their senses and began fighting each other. Even though she had just battled with Hercules, Anazilea still had enough energy to match Alexis' lower level skill.
Hercules jumped to his feet and let in much needed air, he didn't want to hurt the brunette guard. He was mostly to fend of her attacks. Now knowing that talking to Anazilea was out, he went over to the fighting girls. Alexis saw Hercules coming, her opponent didn't. She somersaulted backward and kicked Anazilea in the chest, momentarily stunning her. Hercules jumped in and grabbed Anazilea's neck. He lifted her aloft with a roar. Anazilea gripped the thick hands holding her, trying to pry them loose. Her legs flailed while her vision darkened.
Just as she could feel herself slipping into unconsciousness, she was suddenly dropped onto the stone ground. Her hand went to her throat; it was tender and painful.
Hercules gasped in pained shock and looked down, the serrated part on the broken spear was embedded in his side. His limbs suddenly became dead weights and he dropped Anazilea. His bare side was now covered in blood and the same substance was pouring out of the wound just above his left hip. He moaned in pain and fell to his knees. His head became heavy and in between the blurryness he looked to see Valasca with her arms crossed and a smirk on her face.
Alexis screamed and tried to reach the fallen man, but was held back as Aglaea grabbed her again. Hercules fell to his side and his eyes closed. Valasca walked over to his body and gracefully lowered herself onto one knee. She placed her fore and middle finger at his throat; she found a pulse, it was weak but he was still alive. She stood up and walked over to the guard.
"Anazilea! Get up!" The guard shuddered to her knees and struggled to stand upright. "Now, everything is back in order. Find extra guards, they can carry Hercules. He will join you Alexis." Alexis was crying freely now. Aglaea dragged Alexis to her feet and hauled her out the door.
Anazilea rubbed her bruising neck. When she spoke her voice was gravely. "I thought Hera needed Hercules?"
Valasca kicked Hercules' body onto his back; she placed one foot on his chest and roughly pulled the pike out. Hercules groaned in pain and tried to roll over again, but the foot stopped him. She threw the bloodied spear to the side.
"The deed is done. Hercules is no longer needed. Throw him in the pit with Alexia." She walked up to her throne and sat on it. She dismissed Anazilea and the guard left the temple. Valasca didn't bother to look up as four guards came into the room and took the demigods body away.
**
The dense forest was alive with the sounds of night. Predators took advantage of the moonless night and stalked their supper. Crickets and night birds danced and sang Gaia's melodies. All was as it usually was in the forest. A silver and tan Athena owl sat on its high wooden perch scanning for her children’s lunch. It hooted in curiosity as eight figures emerged from the corner and walked down the rarely travelled path, they stopped at the circle of grey stones.
It’s small head bobbed as a yellow haired human stepped into the circle and uncovered a hole. She put the wooden cover to the side and looked down the 30-foot pit. The hole was two meters in diameter.
"Put them in." A sleeping, presumably hibernating big human was put in first; followed by a loud small human. The owl didn't know the humans language, but from what Artemis had taught her about people language, she was either scared, or in heat. 'I don't know why that human doesn't want to go down there. Plenty of nice food can be found in holes. I found that nice gecko a few days ago. Hum, I think I still have some left overs at home. That’s if the kid’s haven’t found it.'
The foolish human was screaming from the hole now. The lid was placed back on and the human females left as silently as they arrived. The screaming from the hole was worse now. The owl placed her head down to her chest and tried to cover her ears with her small wings. 'Goodness, its like feeding time with my children. Yap, Yap, Yap. STOP!' All that was heard was a booming hoot.
'There'll be no food here with that racket tonight.' Seeing the others animals moving away aswell, the owl spread her wings and took flight, as far away so she couldn't hear the noisy untrained human anymore.
**
The sun beating through the open hole of the roof hit Iolaus' face. The hunter tried to swat it as if it were a fly. "Go' way." He muttered into his pillow. Memories of the night before came back to him and Iolaus smiled. "Herc?"
No answer.
"Herc?" Silence. Iolaus was about to shake his lazy lover up when he turned around to only see the wall. 'Oh. I guess I can't be angry with him for not being here.' He flipped his body over again to search for Hercules discarded clothing. All he saw where his own clothes and Hercules shirts.
He recalled more events from last night and he gulped unsteadily. 'It was nothing. I will check and there will be no extra hole.' He lay on his back and spread his legs. He let out an unsteady breath as he probed himself. When he found nothing out of the ordinary he relaxed and smiled 'See Iolaus, worrying over nothing.'
He was laughing at himself as he stood up and began dressing. Iolaus shrugged on his jacket and regarded Hercules' in the corner. He walked over and picked it up aswell. He draped them around his belt like a sash. After tidying the bed a little he left the hut and headed to his own.
'Hercules better be around here somewhere.' He entered the hut to see Valasca sitting on the chair in the room brushing her long raven hair. She glanced up and smiled "Ah Kratos. Where did you get to last night? "
Iolaus was confused for a moment before it clicked it his head. He fell into his role as king and walked over and sat on the bed. "Nowhere that concerns you Valasca."
She put down her brush and went over to her king. She snaked her bare arms around his neck; they're noses almost touched. "My king. You are being faithful, aren’t you?"
"Of course. I could never lie to a beauty like you."
Valasca placed her hands on Iolaus' neck. A sultry look came on her face. "Then you will not mind kissing me." Her voice was flirtatious. Iolaus mentally scoffed, but he kept his smile. "Of course not."
Valasca gently brought her lips to Iolaus'. They kissed tenderly, but it was up to Valasca to deepen it. She pushed her tongue against Iolaus' closed lips. Iolaus mentally apologised to Hercules as he opened his mouth. They deepened the kiss until Valasca pushed her king against the bed and pinned him. She straddled him and they're lips met again.
"OUTSIDERS!"
They both jumped up as the call came from outside. Valasca jumped to her feet and looked out the door. She gasped and quickly reached for her sword. She left the hut screaming in anger.
Iolaus hopped to his feet aswell. He ran over to the entrance and threw the flap aside. The sight that greeted him was guards in Corinthian armour and foreign amazons attacking Kalos' amazons.
Still unable to take in the situation, he stood there like a fish out of water, watching the battles unfold. Woman who had not had enough time to grab weapons was fighting with rakes and sticks.
"Iolaus?"
The blond hunter turned and looked into the eyes of Iphicles.
**
That’s all I can do at the moment.
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