The Plan of the Elements Part II
Time Period: This takes place after Ares becomes a god again (season 6). Cyrene is still alive, the whole burning at the stake thing never happened.
Disclaimer: The characters of Xena, Ares, Gabrielle, etc. do not belong to me; they are the property of Renaissance Pictures, Studios USA, and MCA/Universal.
Rated pg-13: for some language and violence
Summary: This is the sequel to 'The Plan of The Elements'. The Elements are still not done with Xena and Ares. Even though the birth of Sabrina brought them closer together, things between them are still a little shaky. Xena realizes that raising a child in her line of business is going to be harder then she expected. With jealousy and anger pointed towards their direction, Xena and Ares must find a way to keep their child safe.
With the birth of their daughter Sabrina, things between Xena and Ares were finally getting better. As a result of the effect of the dragon snake's venom, which Sabrina was infected with while her mother's stomach. They found out that Sabrina will age six times faster then normal. Every two months will feel like a year to her, but luckily she was only infected with a small amount. So approximately after a year, her aging will go back to normal.
The Elements decision to bring back the gods proved to be not such a bad idea. Since the only gods who could remember what happened in the twilight of the gods were Hera, Zeus, and Ares, and many of the gods had nothing against Xena. So Eve and Sabrina would be safe, from most of the gods at least. When Sabrina was born many of the gods saw it as a blessing, they had hoped that Ares would now ease up on the wars, therefore giving their followers some peace. There were only a few gods that weren't too happy about the birth of Sabrina, which included Zeus and Poseidon, who fought against Xena a number of times before.
Nevertheless Hera had decided to throw a baptism for the baby, one in which both mortals and immortals would attend. While Hera was organizing the baptism, Ares was striking a deal with Hades. Soon it came time to start the celebration. Hera had already sent two gods to pick up Cyrene, Meg, Virgil, Lila, Sara, Varia, an aged Autolycus, and many others.
It was a magnificent summer day, the sun was shining and the sky was a breath taking baby blue color. Xena was sitting on a rock, as she held her baby up to the sky then brought her back down to her lap. When Aphrodite appeared before her, dressed in a surprising pink dress which almost covered her body.
"What are you doing, aren't you going to get ready for the baptism?" Aphrodite asked.
"I am ready" Xena answered, dressed in her usual black leather outfit.
"You've got to be kidding me. There's no way you can go dressed like that. I know the perfect dress for you" Aphrodite said, with a smile across her face.
Before Xena could refuse, Aphrodite snapped her fingers and in seconds Xena was wearing a long selves less lavender colored dress, with two strips on her shoulders.
"I was right it is prefect. You don't have to thank me or anything, I can tell you love it" Aphrodite said.
"Yeah sure" Xena replied sarcastically, as she stood up and walked to where Gabrielle was.
"Xena exactly how many people are coming to this?" Gabrielle asked.
"Your guess is as good as mine" Xena answered.
"Do you mind if I take Sabrina?" Gabrielle asked.
"No, not at all" Xena answered, as she handed Sabrina to Gabrielle.
Just then Hera appeared along with Artemis, Apollo, Athena, Cupid, and Hephaestus. Xena then walked up to Hera, as the other gods want to see the baby.
"Hera I appreciate everything you've done, but I just wanted some thing small. You know just friends and family" Xena said.
"Yes, I know, that's exactly what I'm doing. Trust me, just take it easy and flow with it" Hera replied, before walking away.
"Flow with it" Xena whispered to her self.
As Ares suddenly appeared behind her, dressed in a black and golden robe.
"You okay?" Ares asked.
"Fine, just fine" Xena answered, turning around to face Ares.
"If I may say so my self you do look amazing" Ares said, with a smirk as he looked her up and down.
"You don't look so bad your self" Xena replied, also with a smirk on her face.
They both simply gazed into each others eyes for a moment, until Xena heard Eve's voice.
"Mother, it's starting" Eve said, before grabbing her mother's arm and walking away with her.
Pass the trees lie several golden benches a lined in rows. To the side of them was a long a banquet like table, filled with delicious looking food and wine. In front of the benches was a hand crafted stand which held a large basin on it, filled with the most holy of water.
When the mortals and immortals finished filling the benches, Xena and Ares approached the basin while holding Sabrina in their arms. There waiting for them were Sabrina's soon to be godmothers Gabrielle and Aphrodite on the right side. With the soon to be godfathers Autolycus and none other than Poseidon, whom Hera had forced to be there. Hera knew that Sabrina's life would be endangered, she had hoped that Poseidon would began to care for Sabrina therefore insuring her protection in the water. But Poseidon wanted nothing to do with Sabrina, however with Hera's new powers, the last thing he wanted to do was anger her.
When the baptism was over everyone made they way to the banquet table, where glorious food awaited them. Passing through was this merchant looking man. While ridding his wagon he could smell taste food and could hear laughter. Being very nosey he got off his wagon and followed the smells to the banquet table. He saw mountains and mountains of food, he quickly took a sit and began stuffing his face. Little did he know that he was sitting next to Hades Lord of the underworld. The man then tapped Hades on the shoulder.
"Hey you mind passing the peas?" The man asked.
Hade then slowly turned to the man.
"Who are you?" Hade asked, with a grim voice.
"HOW ARE YOOU?" The man asked, mocking Hades.
"How dare you" Hades said, with anger in his voice.
"HOW DARE YOU?" The man said, once again mocking Hades.
At this point Hades had, had enough of the idiocy of this mortal. In a split second the man found him self falling into the depths of tartarus, while screaming, "ALL I WANTED WAS SOME PEAS".
While this was going on, the Elements were mingling with the other guest, but of course they were in disgust. In order to protect their identities, so that the others around them wouldn't be alarmed.
It soon came time for the gifts. Athena walked up to Xena who was holding the baby.
"Sabrina my sweet I bless you with wisdom" Athena said, then kissing Sabrina on the forehead.
Then Aphrodite and Artemis walked up to the baby as Athena was walking away.
"Sabriny, I bless you with beauty, so that you may be as beautiful as you are smart" Aphrodite said, before kissing the baby.
"And I bless you with strength, so that you'll be able to fight off the boys" Artemis said, as she then also kissed Sabrina on the forehead.
Off to the side were the Elements disgusted as priestess.
"What just blessings, what a bunch of cheap skates" Angel said.
"Would you shut up, we're not supposed to bring attention to our selves" Lena whispered, after elbowing Angel in the side.
Other than blessings, Sabrina had received a baby unicorn from her grandmother Hera, but this was no ordinary horse. The horse was a demi-god like Sabrina and could sprout out wings whenever she pleased, and would shoot lighten bolts from its horn when frightened. The horse was named sky, her coat was a creamy tan like color similar to Argo's except lighter, and her mane was a light fiery red color. Sabrina soon quickly took to Sky.
Hephaestus being the master craftsman he is gave Sabrina a small toy made up of crystals and metal, which when hit with a volt of electricity could turn into any form. But it would still remain a small toy of course. Beside that gift Sabrina also received other things such as a necklace which she could use to teleport anywhere she wanted, and only she had the power to use it. But the thought of her daughter disappearing to anywhere whenever she wanted, didn't set too well with Xena. So Hera gave Xena a pendent identical to the necklace, which she could use to either teleport to where Sabrina was, or have Sabrina teleported back to her.
After the last gift was given most of the guest had already said their good byes. When Ares took Xena's hand and lead her to a large tree.
"What is it Ares?" Xena asked.
"I have a surprise for you" Ares answered.
"What kind of surprise?" Xena asked.
"There's someone who wants to say hi to you" Ares replied.
Then behind the tree jumped out a young man looking to be in his late twenties. Xena stared at the man of a second before realizing who it was.
"Solan" Xena said, as she ran to her son and embraced him.
"Mother" Solan said, with a smile on his face.
Solan now had a muscular build, his skin was a golden tan color, his hair was a sandy blonde shade and flowed down his face stopping at his shoulders. His eyes were the same crystal blue color as his mother's. He wore a dark blue colored vest with dark brown pants and boots.
"Look at you all grown up, but how?" Xena asked, with a puzzled expression as she turned to Ares.
"I made a small deal with Hades. If Solan could fight and defeat ten of his best warriors, then he would be sent back to the mortal realm. Since Solan wouldn't have stood a chance against them as a boy, I had him aged so that he would be a young man instead. I'm sorry but he had to learn how to use a sword, I know how much you didn't want that" Ares said, with an I'm sorry expression on his face.
"Are you kidding me, I'm just happy to have my son back. Thank you Ares, Thank you so much" Xena replied, as she went and hugged Ares then gave him a kiss on the cheek.
What had gotten into her Xena normally would never do that, she must have been so over joy she wasn't thinking straight, or was she?
Having over heard the conversation, April ran up to Solan and began hugging him so tightly he could barely breathe.
"Excuse me… Who are you?" Solan managed to say, while trying to break the hold.
"Oops, my bad, you don't know me but I know you. It's a long story.." April said, but before she could finish Savannah came and yanked her away.
As they were walking away Gabrielle and Eve approached Xena and Ares. Xena quickly told them of Solan's return. A very happy Gabrielle turned to Solan and gave a big old bear hug. Eve not ever meeting her big brother before was a little shocked, but snapped out of it and embraced her brother.
As Xena watched Solan become reacquainted with Gabrielle and Eve, whom couldn't wait for him to meet Sabrina. Xena thought to her self, maybe Ares has really changed, this might just work after all.
After everyone had left Ares said goodbye and headed back home. Xena watched as Ares disappeared, part of her wanted him to stay, but her pride wouldn't allow her to say anything.
Solan would only be staying with them for month or so, he would later go to the Centaur lands, and live there for awhile.
Time Period: This takes place after Ares becomes a god again (season 6). Cyrene is still alive, the whole burning at the stake thing never happened.
Disclaimer: The characters of Xena, Ares, Gabrielle, etc. do not belong to me; they are the property of Renaissance Pictures, Studios USA, and MCA/Universal.
Rated pg-13: for some language and violence
Summary: This is the sequel to 'The Plan of The Elements'. The Elements are still not done with Xena and Ares. Even though the birth of Sabrina brought them closer together, things between them are still a little shaky. Xena realizes that raising a child in her line of business is going to be harder then she expected. With jealousy and anger pointed towards their direction, Xena and Ares must find a way to keep their child safe.
With the birth of their daughter Sabrina, things between Xena and Ares were finally getting better. As a result of the effect of the dragon snake's venom, which Sabrina was infected with while her mother's stomach. They found out that Sabrina will age six times faster then normal. Every two months will feel like a year to her, but luckily she was only infected with a small amount. So approximately after a year, her aging will go back to normal.
The Elements decision to bring back the gods proved to be not such a bad idea. Since the only gods who could remember what happened in the twilight of the gods were Hera, Zeus, and Ares, and many of the gods had nothing against Xena. So Eve and Sabrina would be safe, from most of the gods at least. When Sabrina was born many of the gods saw it as a blessing, they had hoped that Ares would now ease up on the wars, therefore giving their followers some peace. There were only a few gods that weren't too happy about the birth of Sabrina, which included Zeus and Poseidon, who fought against Xena a number of times before.
Nevertheless Hera had decided to throw a baptism for the baby, one in which both mortals and immortals would attend. While Hera was organizing the baptism, Ares was striking a deal with Hades. Soon it came time to start the celebration. Hera had already sent two gods to pick up Cyrene, Meg, Virgil, Lila, Sara, Varia, an aged Autolycus, and many others.
It was a magnificent summer day, the sun was shining and the sky was a breath taking baby blue color. Xena was sitting on a rock, as she held her baby up to the sky then brought her back down to her lap. When Aphrodite appeared before her, dressed in a surprising pink dress which almost covered her body.
"What are you doing, aren't you going to get ready for the baptism?" Aphrodite asked.
"I am ready" Xena answered, dressed in her usual black leather outfit.
"You've got to be kidding me. There's no way you can go dressed like that. I know the perfect dress for you" Aphrodite said, with a smile across her face.
Before Xena could refuse, Aphrodite snapped her fingers and in seconds Xena was wearing a long selves less lavender colored dress, with two strips on her shoulders.
"I was right it is prefect. You don't have to thank me or anything, I can tell you love it" Aphrodite said.
"Yeah sure" Xena replied sarcastically, as she stood up and walked to where Gabrielle was.
"Xena exactly how many people are coming to this?" Gabrielle asked.
"Your guess is as good as mine" Xena answered.
"Do you mind if I take Sabrina?" Gabrielle asked.
"No, not at all" Xena answered, as she handed Sabrina to Gabrielle.
Just then Hera appeared along with Artemis, Apollo, Athena, Cupid, and Hephaestus. Xena then walked up to Hera, as the other gods want to see the baby.
"Hera I appreciate everything you've done, but I just wanted some thing small. You know just friends and family" Xena said.
"Yes, I know, that's exactly what I'm doing. Trust me, just take it easy and flow with it" Hera replied, before walking away.
"Flow with it" Xena whispered to her self.
As Ares suddenly appeared behind her, dressed in a black and golden robe.
"You okay?" Ares asked.
"Fine, just fine" Xena answered, turning around to face Ares.
"If I may say so my self you do look amazing" Ares said, with a smirk as he looked her up and down.
"You don't look so bad your self" Xena replied, also with a smirk on her face.
They both simply gazed into each others eyes for a moment, until Xena heard Eve's voice.
"Mother, it's starting" Eve said, before grabbing her mother's arm and walking away with her.
Pass the trees lie several golden benches a lined in rows. To the side of them was a long a banquet like table, filled with delicious looking food and wine. In front of the benches was a hand crafted stand which held a large basin on it, filled with the most holy of water.
When the mortals and immortals finished filling the benches, Xena and Ares approached the basin while holding Sabrina in their arms. There waiting for them were Sabrina's soon to be godmothers Gabrielle and Aphrodite on the right side. With the soon to be godfathers Autolycus and none other than Poseidon, whom Hera had forced to be there. Hera knew that Sabrina's life would be endangered, she had hoped that Poseidon would began to care for Sabrina therefore insuring her protection in the water. But Poseidon wanted nothing to do with Sabrina, however with Hera's new powers, the last thing he wanted to do was anger her.
When the baptism was over everyone made they way to the banquet table, where glorious food awaited them. Passing through was this merchant looking man. While ridding his wagon he could smell taste food and could hear laughter. Being very nosey he got off his wagon and followed the smells to the banquet table. He saw mountains and mountains of food, he quickly took a sit and began stuffing his face. Little did he know that he was sitting next to Hades Lord of the underworld. The man then tapped Hades on the shoulder.
"Hey you mind passing the peas?" The man asked.
Hade then slowly turned to the man.
"Who are you?" Hade asked, with a grim voice.
"HOW ARE YOOU?" The man asked, mocking Hades.
"How dare you" Hades said, with anger in his voice.
"HOW DARE YOU?" The man said, once again mocking Hades.
At this point Hades had, had enough of the idiocy of this mortal. In a split second the man found him self falling into the depths of tartarus, while screaming, "ALL I WANTED WAS SOME PEAS".
While this was going on, the Elements were mingling with the other guest, but of course they were in disgust. In order to protect their identities, so that the others around them wouldn't be alarmed.
It soon came time for the gifts. Athena walked up to Xena who was holding the baby.
"Sabrina my sweet I bless you with wisdom" Athena said, then kissing Sabrina on the forehead.
Then Aphrodite and Artemis walked up to the baby as Athena was walking away.
"Sabriny, I bless you with beauty, so that you may be as beautiful as you are smart" Aphrodite said, before kissing the baby.
"And I bless you with strength, so that you'll be able to fight off the boys" Artemis said, as she then also kissed Sabrina on the forehead.
Off to the side were the Elements disgusted as priestess.
"What just blessings, what a bunch of cheap skates" Angel said.
"Would you shut up, we're not supposed to bring attention to our selves" Lena whispered, after elbowing Angel in the side.
Other than blessings, Sabrina had received a baby unicorn from her grandmother Hera, but this was no ordinary horse. The horse was a demi-god like Sabrina and could sprout out wings whenever she pleased, and would shoot lighten bolts from its horn when frightened. The horse was named sky, her coat was a creamy tan like color similar to Argo's except lighter, and her mane was a light fiery red color. Sabrina soon quickly took to Sky.
Hephaestus being the master craftsman he is gave Sabrina a small toy made up of crystals and metal, which when hit with a volt of electricity could turn into any form. But it would still remain a small toy of course. Beside that gift Sabrina also received other things such as a necklace which she could use to teleport anywhere she wanted, and only she had the power to use it. But the thought of her daughter disappearing to anywhere whenever she wanted, didn't set too well with Xena. So Hera gave Xena a pendent identical to the necklace, which she could use to either teleport to where Sabrina was, or have Sabrina teleported back to her.
After the last gift was given most of the guest had already said their good byes. When Ares took Xena's hand and lead her to a large tree.
"What is it Ares?" Xena asked.
"I have a surprise for you" Ares answered.
"What kind of surprise?" Xena asked.
"There's someone who wants to say hi to you" Ares replied.
Then behind the tree jumped out a young man looking to be in his late twenties. Xena stared at the man of a second before realizing who it was.
"Solan" Xena said, as she ran to her son and embraced him.
"Mother" Solan said, with a smile on his face.
Solan now had a muscular build, his skin was a golden tan color, his hair was a sandy blonde shade and flowed down his face stopping at his shoulders. His eyes were the same crystal blue color as his mother's. He wore a dark blue colored vest with dark brown pants and boots.
"Look at you all grown up, but how?" Xena asked, with a puzzled expression as she turned to Ares.
"I made a small deal with Hades. If Solan could fight and defeat ten of his best warriors, then he would be sent back to the mortal realm. Since Solan wouldn't have stood a chance against them as a boy, I had him aged so that he would be a young man instead. I'm sorry but he had to learn how to use a sword, I know how much you didn't want that" Ares said, with an I'm sorry expression on his face.
"Are you kidding me, I'm just happy to have my son back. Thank you Ares, Thank you so much" Xena replied, as she went and hugged Ares then gave him a kiss on the cheek.
What had gotten into her Xena normally would never do that, she must have been so over joy she wasn't thinking straight, or was she?
Having over heard the conversation, April ran up to Solan and began hugging him so tightly he could barely breathe.
"Excuse me… Who are you?" Solan managed to say, while trying to break the hold.
"Oops, my bad, you don't know me but I know you. It's a long story.." April said, but before she could finish Savannah came and yanked her away.
As they were walking away Gabrielle and Eve approached Xena and Ares. Xena quickly told them of Solan's return. A very happy Gabrielle turned to Solan and gave a big old bear hug. Eve not ever meeting her big brother before was a little shocked, but snapped out of it and embraced her brother.
As Xena watched Solan become reacquainted with Gabrielle and Eve, whom couldn't wait for him to meet Sabrina. Xena thought to her self, maybe Ares has really changed, this might just work after all.
After everyone had left Ares said goodbye and headed back home. Xena watched as Ares disappeared, part of her wanted him to stay, but her pride wouldn't allow her to say anything.
Solan would only be staying with them for month or so, he would later go to the Centaur lands, and live there for awhile.