Hey everyone! Sorry for the delay of updating my story but I am back! I had some technical difficulties with my laptop but it's fine now. This is most likely the last war chapter and everything after this will be the birth of Achilles and Briseis' daughter. When Sapphire is born, the story will end and the sequel will be posted. I may take a break to write another story for another category but I am undecided. I just hope that you all like this chapter and just a little side note, Briseis is almost nine months pregnant so her birth will be any day now. Please review!
So, here is…
Chapter Thirty Three
The stars had not yet begun to rise in the sky when Achilles had returned from the last night of building. The Trojan Horse was finally completed and ready for its first and only presentation to the Trojans. It was decided who would go to Troy in the horse, Eudrous, Patroclus and a few others, but they had included Achilles. His tent had been empty, like he suspected. Briseis was with Gabrielle at the moment, where he and Patroclus had left them. He didn't want to see her quite yet, he had things on his mind. The war seemed to be coming to an end, with the death of Paris and the loss of battles along the way. But, he didn't think of that now. His decision was about his warrior state, should he leave for his family or keep going out in pursuit of his glory?
He loved the fame that war gave him but something that would be arriving soon plagued his thoughts on a daily basis. His baby was coming soon and it was all he thought about; not even Briseis overwhelmed his thoughts like his little one did. He stripped off his armor and placed it on the stand. Achilles heard the ruffling of the leather strips and turned to see Briseis coming in, she held her stomach slightly. Her face showed a bit of distress which alarmed him greatly. "Briseis? Do you feel okay? Is it the baby?" Achilles asked, his questions making her smile through her pain. "Every now and then, I get little cramps. But, like before, it is nothing. They are looking for you. The women are being sent to the underground of the Trojan Walls. I've come to collect my ring." Briseis said as she kissed his lips softly and grabbed the ring from the nightstand.
Achilles picked up a small dagger and placed it in her hands. "Take it with you, I can't be your protection tonight. Remember what I taught you, be subtle and quiet, strike when ready." He said as he took from her hand and placed the dagger in her pocket. "Nothing shall keep me from you, I will return to your defense after I have completed my personal battles." Achilles said as he nuzzled her nose softly. "Briseis!" Gabrielle called out as she entered the tent, noticing their sweet embrace. They pulled away and she was taken away from his arms. Her face was plastered over with sadness but she detained her emotions. Briseis bit into her lip as she was dragged out of her tent, Gabrielle tugging on her sleeve. Patroclus was deeply troubled, seeing his lover leaving. His cousin joined his side minutes later to watch the women off.
"When do we need to prepare to fight?" Achilles asked Patroclus who waved a farewell to Gabrielle. "Soon, the women are distressed, as it would have been foreseen. Especially Briseis, she seems a bit out of the ordinary." Patroclus whispered to Achilles who nodded his head in agreement. "Her stomach bothered her, I thought the baby but she said it was nothing." Patroclus nodded and let his head drop. A loud scream filled the air which made both men jump in unexpectedness. Achilles knew that cry, it was Briseis' scream. He jumped up and took off but was pulled back by Odysseus, he held him tightly as Achilles squirmed. He whispered harshly into his ear, "If you run to her, The Trojans shall notice and both her and your child will die." the reminder of his child made Achilles relax.
On the carriage, Briseis felt water flow down her leg and immense pain in her abdomen. Her scream made the women look to her, the older ones knew the ache she felt. They took pieces of cloth and covered her mouth but whispered gentle and soothing words to her. "Childbirth is painful dear but very worthwhile. These hours are the most painful." The old woman whispered to Briseis as sweat began to generate above her brow. "Knowing how handsome Achilles is and your beauty, this child shall be gorgeous dear." Briseis smiled but was quickly shattered with a look of pain and utter discomfort.
It was no longer easy for Achilles to cope with her scream. His life was spinning out of control now, he was set to fight and his baby was being born without him. He had gotten back into his war attire and stood outside the Horse. The sun was setting and the men had piled in. Agamemnon plan was to let Troy keep Helen, though her lover was dead and give the horse as a sign of peace. It was all bullshit and if Troy was smart, they'd know it was too. He climbed up the side and pushed away the latter, and shut the trapdoor. It was dark within the horse but Achilles thought nothing of that, her screams filled his mind yet again. He felt a tap on the shoulder, a sign of comfort. "She's fine, I know when my son was born, Penelope screamed beyond belief. But, like you, I was in a battle far away. You are only feet away from pure happiness and glory." Odysseus said as he patted his friend's shoulder again.
"Don't do this for Agamemnon, nor for your glory, give your son or daughter something to know about their birth. To know daddy fought for their protection does look good to a child." He said jokingly which brought a temporary smile to Achilles' face. The vibrations from the moving horse kept the men awake to meet their doom or magnificence as through the eyes, The Trojan Walls seemed only a foot away. Achilles sat next to Patroclus who seemed nervous the whole ordeal, wringing his hands together. Suddenly, the vibrations stopped and Achilles looked up, a small break of light came through. Agamemnon sickening voice could be heard to the men;
"I have brought you a gift Priam. A Horse I have called 'The Trojan Horse' a sign of peace on my behalf. I apologize for Achilles' foolishness of killing your beloved son. But, Menelaus does not want his wife back. The war has ended." Agamemnon said as he left out his hand to the king of Troy, begging to Zeus for him to take it. Achilles shook his head as he stared at the old man, his blood boiling. Priam took the hand of his enemy and shook it, letting the gift in graciously. The townsmen rejoiced at the lovely gift for they saw it as a sign they had won. Achilles shook his head at the pure stupidity of his enemy. The children looked happy but he even thought of them as evil. But nothing worth killing, nor his time. His only actions was to get back to his wife in time of the birth of his child. The hours passed by quickly, the moon shined through the horse, the men awoke with greed and anger on their mind, killing their only action.
Achilles stood in front of the men for the pep talk of sorts. "Kill them all, leave only Hector and Andromache with their little son Astyanax. They have caused us no harm, but helped us in the retrieval of my woman and with the production of more weapons. We owe our lives to them." He said as he removed his sword from his belt and rose it up, "For the Myrmidons and glory!" The men rose their swords and began to let out of the horse, quietly they moved. The drunks staked outside, unawake nor aware. They never saw the blade coming, stabbing them quickly but full of pain. The warrior was the first to strike. He looked around the premise, the people slept, but the warriors grabbed torches of fire and lit ablaze the houses.
The screams began to circulate as the last battle began. The men had come out, but only to be gutted or have their throats sliced. Achilles made his way through the crowd, fighting every man that came into his view.
The Trojan Men began to raid the undergrounds, in search of weapons for they were severely unprepared. Briseis continued to scream from the terrible pain she felt. Tears streamed down her face as the women began to move her to above ground, they could no longer hide. "Gabrielle, take her to Achilles. We cannot protect her no longer." The old woman spoke as she moved Briseis' damp curls from her face. Gabrielle nodded and wrapped her friend's arm around her shoulders as they struggled along. She dropped Briseis to the ground, she grew weaker by the second, the loss of blood was rising. "You cannot give in! Achilles is ill-equipped to raise a child without you! He loves you more than anything, hang in there!" Gabrielle cried as her friend continued to bleed.
Agamemnon killed off the last men in his view before he saw the object of his rage. She laid on the ground, feeble and unprotected. He crept closer, striding like a cat as he picked up Gabrielle by her blonde locks and whispered aloud, "Patroclus affectionate lover. Just as much of a whore as this one." He said as she shoved her to the ground. He turned his attentions back to Briseis, her body was racked with sobs. He picked her up by the throat, choking her. "When I kill your husband, you shall be mine and the baby you give birth to now, shall be dead by sunrise." Briseis said nothing, Agamemnon hadn't noticed her small hand in her cloak, clutching the dagger.
'Remember what I taught you, be subtle and quiet, strike when ready', Achilles' words ran through her mind. In a swift move, she let the dagger come flying from her cloak and into Agamemnon's collarbone, blood spurted from his wound. He dropped her to the ground, he grasped his wound in pain, but only pushed the knife further. Briseis moved away from the deadening body and into the boots on another. It was Hector as he kept her on the ground, brushing away her damp curls. She felt her spirit slipping away, but she had to know the answer of her question. "Why did you help us?" She asked as she stared into the dark orbs that looked so much like her own.
"I came looking for you in Phtia, for you are my cousin. I saw in your window, Achilles was on top of you, his caresses were gentle. I knew he loved you, so I left you alone for I knew you already had a home. But, I promised that I would always protect you." Hector said as he scooped her up in his arms, his eyes searching for Achilles. "My baby," Briseis whispered in a hoarse whisper, her voice cracking.
Achilles killed off another man and had Andromache and Astyanax in his possession. He searched for Hector and Briseis, he hadn't known if she brought with her the baby or she was still in labor. Two dark heads caught his attention, Hector supported Briseis as she laid on the ground. Andromache and her son saw Hector and ran to him, Hector pulled away from Briseis to embrace his family. Achilles ran to Briseis and began to scoop her up, whispering, "This is over, we shall go home." Briseis smiled and looked up from behind his shoulder.
"NO!"
Achilles looked up, Agamemnon stood again, a dagger sticking out of his collarbone as he held a bow and arrow. "I WILL BE REMEMBERED!" he screamed as she let go of the arrow. Achilles scooped up his wife and moved out of the way, the arrow missing his heel. Blue eyes turned to fury as he stood, withdrawing his sword from his belt. Achilles ran, the speed the gods had given him and jumped, his sword making contact with Agamemnon's throat, slicing his head off. "No one tries to kill me and gets away with it." He said in a smug tone as his wish was fulfilled. A scream pulled him away. "Get onto the ship," Achilles said to Hector and Andromache who held Astyanax. He nodded and ran with his family to the Grecian ship. Achilles picked up Briseis and ran along with Hector. She clung to him as he felt blood run down his arm.
"Hurry!" She moaned as she kissed the nape of his neck. The ship was already almost away from the dock when they all jumped in. Briseis was dropped to the ground, her blood spilling onto the dock. The men looked worried for the woman they loved so dearly as a friend. The women pulled out of the crowd and pushed Achilles off Briseis and brought her into the bedroom. "You must stay out here, when the baby is ready to come into the world, we shall allow you in." Gabrielle said as she returned to the room, locking it. Loud screams filled the next 5 and a half hours, the men grew restless. Achilles rocked back and fourth on the dock, his blonde locks following over his eyes. Patroclus and Odysseus tried to talk with him but he snapped back, it was perfectly understandable. The door unlocked and Gabrielle came out, her dress covered in blood.
"Hurry! The baby is almost here!" Achilles eyes widen in fear, his life as he knew it was almost over. But, he jumped up and scurried inside, shutting the door.
The bedroom, the bed sheets were covered in blood and Briseis sat on the bed, her legs wide open, crying. The women surrounded her, some damping her forehead and others helping with keeping her legs open. Her brown eyes widened in anger when she saw him.
"THIS IS YOUR FAULT!" Briseis screamed as Achilles came to rest on the bed next to her, grabbing her hand. "Yes, I take the blame, but you can't deny it wasn't good." Achilles said with a smug smile. Briseis smirked at him, but her face was replaced with a look of pain. "THE BABY! It's almost here!" The old woman screamed as Briseis began to scream again.
"Only 4 more pushes dear! 4 more and the baby will be here!" Briseis began to sit up, Achilles took his arm and placed it behind her back, helping her sit up with every push. She cried out again, and fell back into the pillows. "Only a few more."
"I can't, Achilles. I can't do this. I'm so tired." Briseis said as she looked to her husband. He swallowed a large gulp and kissed her temple. "We worked so hard, you've wanted a baby, that I know. We're married, I love you as much as this baby who is almost here. Give me everything I've ever wanted for I miss only one thing." Achilles kissed her again and she gave him a small smile. Her pain continued to increase a bit as she sat up and gave one final push.
A loud scream filled the air. This time, it wasn't Briseis. The old woman held up a small baby in her arms, covered in blood and something else, but it was a beautiful baby. Achilles smiled. "A beautiful baby girl, sure to be just as beautiful as her mother!" the old woman rejoiced, as did the other women, they began to dance along. Achilles eyes widen in happiness as the woman cleaned his baby off with her apron and wrapped her in a small blanket, it was his shirt actually that the women had stolen away. Briseis leaned back into the pillows and let out a sigh of happiness. She accepted her daughter with gracious arms and brought her daughter to her breast. Achilles smiled as he kissed her forehead, "What have I done to receive these two beautiful gifts from the gods?" Achilles asked as he stared at his daughter and wife.
The baby girl opened her eyes, a beautiful shade of blue, they matched Achilles and a dusting of brown hair atop her head. "A lovely daughter I have, especially with a mother as beautiful as the one she has." Achilles said as he kissed Briseis on the lips. She smiled from the affection and kissed her daughter. "Her name is Sapphire. Sapphire of Phtia, daughter of the great Achilles." Briseis kissed her daughter and sat up but only to wince. "Don't worry, I'll go show her off." Achilles said as he took Sapphire in his arms and cradled her.
His wife smiled as she shut her eyes, her body seemed to be extremely tired, it was predictable.
Achilles waltzed outside, continuously cradling his little daughter, "Look out mates! My little daughter could be stealing the hearts of your sons!"
------The End------
Ah! It's over! Yep, Sapphire is born and Achilles is proud to show her off! Thank you so much for all that have reviewed! I've worked really hard on this story and I appreciate all those who have praised me and for those who have given me criticism. Some, were ridiculous and they know who they are but everything else, I appreciate. The sequel should come out soon, so look out for it, the title is still working but I have a feeling it will be 'If I Ain't Got You', all the titles, if they become series will be named after songs. That one is obviously from Alicia Keys who I think is great.
So, for the last time for this story, I thank…
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Angel99nar- if you go to the search engine on fan fiction.net, just type in Achilles and Briseis under the Troy section and you'll get plenty. Sorry I couldn't answer your question sooner!
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So, here is…
Chapter Thirty Three
The stars had not yet begun to rise in the sky when Achilles had returned from the last night of building. The Trojan Horse was finally completed and ready for its first and only presentation to the Trojans. It was decided who would go to Troy in the horse, Eudrous, Patroclus and a few others, but they had included Achilles. His tent had been empty, like he suspected. Briseis was with Gabrielle at the moment, where he and Patroclus had left them. He didn't want to see her quite yet, he had things on his mind. The war seemed to be coming to an end, with the death of Paris and the loss of battles along the way. But, he didn't think of that now. His decision was about his warrior state, should he leave for his family or keep going out in pursuit of his glory?
He loved the fame that war gave him but something that would be arriving soon plagued his thoughts on a daily basis. His baby was coming soon and it was all he thought about; not even Briseis overwhelmed his thoughts like his little one did. He stripped off his armor and placed it on the stand. Achilles heard the ruffling of the leather strips and turned to see Briseis coming in, she held her stomach slightly. Her face showed a bit of distress which alarmed him greatly. "Briseis? Do you feel okay? Is it the baby?" Achilles asked, his questions making her smile through her pain. "Every now and then, I get little cramps. But, like before, it is nothing. They are looking for you. The women are being sent to the underground of the Trojan Walls. I've come to collect my ring." Briseis said as she kissed his lips softly and grabbed the ring from the nightstand.
Achilles picked up a small dagger and placed it in her hands. "Take it with you, I can't be your protection tonight. Remember what I taught you, be subtle and quiet, strike when ready." He said as he took from her hand and placed the dagger in her pocket. "Nothing shall keep me from you, I will return to your defense after I have completed my personal battles." Achilles said as he nuzzled her nose softly. "Briseis!" Gabrielle called out as she entered the tent, noticing their sweet embrace. They pulled away and she was taken away from his arms. Her face was plastered over with sadness but she detained her emotions. Briseis bit into her lip as she was dragged out of her tent, Gabrielle tugging on her sleeve. Patroclus was deeply troubled, seeing his lover leaving. His cousin joined his side minutes later to watch the women off.
"When do we need to prepare to fight?" Achilles asked Patroclus who waved a farewell to Gabrielle. "Soon, the women are distressed, as it would have been foreseen. Especially Briseis, she seems a bit out of the ordinary." Patroclus whispered to Achilles who nodded his head in agreement. "Her stomach bothered her, I thought the baby but she said it was nothing." Patroclus nodded and let his head drop. A loud scream filled the air which made both men jump in unexpectedness. Achilles knew that cry, it was Briseis' scream. He jumped up and took off but was pulled back by Odysseus, he held him tightly as Achilles squirmed. He whispered harshly into his ear, "If you run to her, The Trojans shall notice and both her and your child will die." the reminder of his child made Achilles relax.
On the carriage, Briseis felt water flow down her leg and immense pain in her abdomen. Her scream made the women look to her, the older ones knew the ache she felt. They took pieces of cloth and covered her mouth but whispered gentle and soothing words to her. "Childbirth is painful dear but very worthwhile. These hours are the most painful." The old woman whispered to Briseis as sweat began to generate above her brow. "Knowing how handsome Achilles is and your beauty, this child shall be gorgeous dear." Briseis smiled but was quickly shattered with a look of pain and utter discomfort.
It was no longer easy for Achilles to cope with her scream. His life was spinning out of control now, he was set to fight and his baby was being born without him. He had gotten back into his war attire and stood outside the Horse. The sun was setting and the men had piled in. Agamemnon plan was to let Troy keep Helen, though her lover was dead and give the horse as a sign of peace. It was all bullshit and if Troy was smart, they'd know it was too. He climbed up the side and pushed away the latter, and shut the trapdoor. It was dark within the horse but Achilles thought nothing of that, her screams filled his mind yet again. He felt a tap on the shoulder, a sign of comfort. "She's fine, I know when my son was born, Penelope screamed beyond belief. But, like you, I was in a battle far away. You are only feet away from pure happiness and glory." Odysseus said as he patted his friend's shoulder again.
"Don't do this for Agamemnon, nor for your glory, give your son or daughter something to know about their birth. To know daddy fought for their protection does look good to a child." He said jokingly which brought a temporary smile to Achilles' face. The vibrations from the moving horse kept the men awake to meet their doom or magnificence as through the eyes, The Trojan Walls seemed only a foot away. Achilles sat next to Patroclus who seemed nervous the whole ordeal, wringing his hands together. Suddenly, the vibrations stopped and Achilles looked up, a small break of light came through. Agamemnon sickening voice could be heard to the men;
"I have brought you a gift Priam. A Horse I have called 'The Trojan Horse' a sign of peace on my behalf. I apologize for Achilles' foolishness of killing your beloved son. But, Menelaus does not want his wife back. The war has ended." Agamemnon said as he left out his hand to the king of Troy, begging to Zeus for him to take it. Achilles shook his head as he stared at the old man, his blood boiling. Priam took the hand of his enemy and shook it, letting the gift in graciously. The townsmen rejoiced at the lovely gift for they saw it as a sign they had won. Achilles shook his head at the pure stupidity of his enemy. The children looked happy but he even thought of them as evil. But nothing worth killing, nor his time. His only actions was to get back to his wife in time of the birth of his child. The hours passed by quickly, the moon shined through the horse, the men awoke with greed and anger on their mind, killing their only action.
Achilles stood in front of the men for the pep talk of sorts. "Kill them all, leave only Hector and Andromache with their little son Astyanax. They have caused us no harm, but helped us in the retrieval of my woman and with the production of more weapons. We owe our lives to them." He said as he removed his sword from his belt and rose it up, "For the Myrmidons and glory!" The men rose their swords and began to let out of the horse, quietly they moved. The drunks staked outside, unawake nor aware. They never saw the blade coming, stabbing them quickly but full of pain. The warrior was the first to strike. He looked around the premise, the people slept, but the warriors grabbed torches of fire and lit ablaze the houses.
The screams began to circulate as the last battle began. The men had come out, but only to be gutted or have their throats sliced. Achilles made his way through the crowd, fighting every man that came into his view.
The Trojan Men began to raid the undergrounds, in search of weapons for they were severely unprepared. Briseis continued to scream from the terrible pain she felt. Tears streamed down her face as the women began to move her to above ground, they could no longer hide. "Gabrielle, take her to Achilles. We cannot protect her no longer." The old woman spoke as she moved Briseis' damp curls from her face. Gabrielle nodded and wrapped her friend's arm around her shoulders as they struggled along. She dropped Briseis to the ground, she grew weaker by the second, the loss of blood was rising. "You cannot give in! Achilles is ill-equipped to raise a child without you! He loves you more than anything, hang in there!" Gabrielle cried as her friend continued to bleed.
Agamemnon killed off the last men in his view before he saw the object of his rage. She laid on the ground, feeble and unprotected. He crept closer, striding like a cat as he picked up Gabrielle by her blonde locks and whispered aloud, "Patroclus affectionate lover. Just as much of a whore as this one." He said as she shoved her to the ground. He turned his attentions back to Briseis, her body was racked with sobs. He picked her up by the throat, choking her. "When I kill your husband, you shall be mine and the baby you give birth to now, shall be dead by sunrise." Briseis said nothing, Agamemnon hadn't noticed her small hand in her cloak, clutching the dagger.
'Remember what I taught you, be subtle and quiet, strike when ready', Achilles' words ran through her mind. In a swift move, she let the dagger come flying from her cloak and into Agamemnon's collarbone, blood spurted from his wound. He dropped her to the ground, he grasped his wound in pain, but only pushed the knife further. Briseis moved away from the deadening body and into the boots on another. It was Hector as he kept her on the ground, brushing away her damp curls. She felt her spirit slipping away, but she had to know the answer of her question. "Why did you help us?" She asked as she stared into the dark orbs that looked so much like her own.
"I came looking for you in Phtia, for you are my cousin. I saw in your window, Achilles was on top of you, his caresses were gentle. I knew he loved you, so I left you alone for I knew you already had a home. But, I promised that I would always protect you." Hector said as he scooped her up in his arms, his eyes searching for Achilles. "My baby," Briseis whispered in a hoarse whisper, her voice cracking.
Achilles killed off another man and had Andromache and Astyanax in his possession. He searched for Hector and Briseis, he hadn't known if she brought with her the baby or she was still in labor. Two dark heads caught his attention, Hector supported Briseis as she laid on the ground. Andromache and her son saw Hector and ran to him, Hector pulled away from Briseis to embrace his family. Achilles ran to Briseis and began to scoop her up, whispering, "This is over, we shall go home." Briseis smiled and looked up from behind his shoulder.
"NO!"
Achilles looked up, Agamemnon stood again, a dagger sticking out of his collarbone as he held a bow and arrow. "I WILL BE REMEMBERED!" he screamed as she let go of the arrow. Achilles scooped up his wife and moved out of the way, the arrow missing his heel. Blue eyes turned to fury as he stood, withdrawing his sword from his belt. Achilles ran, the speed the gods had given him and jumped, his sword making contact with Agamemnon's throat, slicing his head off. "No one tries to kill me and gets away with it." He said in a smug tone as his wish was fulfilled. A scream pulled him away. "Get onto the ship," Achilles said to Hector and Andromache who held Astyanax. He nodded and ran with his family to the Grecian ship. Achilles picked up Briseis and ran along with Hector. She clung to him as he felt blood run down his arm.
"Hurry!" She moaned as she kissed the nape of his neck. The ship was already almost away from the dock when they all jumped in. Briseis was dropped to the ground, her blood spilling onto the dock. The men looked worried for the woman they loved so dearly as a friend. The women pulled out of the crowd and pushed Achilles off Briseis and brought her into the bedroom. "You must stay out here, when the baby is ready to come into the world, we shall allow you in." Gabrielle said as she returned to the room, locking it. Loud screams filled the next 5 and a half hours, the men grew restless. Achilles rocked back and fourth on the dock, his blonde locks following over his eyes. Patroclus and Odysseus tried to talk with him but he snapped back, it was perfectly understandable. The door unlocked and Gabrielle came out, her dress covered in blood.
"Hurry! The baby is almost here!" Achilles eyes widen in fear, his life as he knew it was almost over. But, he jumped up and scurried inside, shutting the door.
The bedroom, the bed sheets were covered in blood and Briseis sat on the bed, her legs wide open, crying. The women surrounded her, some damping her forehead and others helping with keeping her legs open. Her brown eyes widened in anger when she saw him.
"THIS IS YOUR FAULT!" Briseis screamed as Achilles came to rest on the bed next to her, grabbing her hand. "Yes, I take the blame, but you can't deny it wasn't good." Achilles said with a smug smile. Briseis smirked at him, but her face was replaced with a look of pain. "THE BABY! It's almost here!" The old woman screamed as Briseis began to scream again.
"Only 4 more pushes dear! 4 more and the baby will be here!" Briseis began to sit up, Achilles took his arm and placed it behind her back, helping her sit up with every push. She cried out again, and fell back into the pillows. "Only a few more."
"I can't, Achilles. I can't do this. I'm so tired." Briseis said as she looked to her husband. He swallowed a large gulp and kissed her temple. "We worked so hard, you've wanted a baby, that I know. We're married, I love you as much as this baby who is almost here. Give me everything I've ever wanted for I miss only one thing." Achilles kissed her again and she gave him a small smile. Her pain continued to increase a bit as she sat up and gave one final push.
A loud scream filled the air. This time, it wasn't Briseis. The old woman held up a small baby in her arms, covered in blood and something else, but it was a beautiful baby. Achilles smiled. "A beautiful baby girl, sure to be just as beautiful as her mother!" the old woman rejoiced, as did the other women, they began to dance along. Achilles eyes widen in happiness as the woman cleaned his baby off with her apron and wrapped her in a small blanket, it was his shirt actually that the women had stolen away. Briseis leaned back into the pillows and let out a sigh of happiness. She accepted her daughter with gracious arms and brought her daughter to her breast. Achilles smiled as he kissed her forehead, "What have I done to receive these two beautiful gifts from the gods?" Achilles asked as he stared at his daughter and wife.
The baby girl opened her eyes, a beautiful shade of blue, they matched Achilles and a dusting of brown hair atop her head. "A lovely daughter I have, especially with a mother as beautiful as the one she has." Achilles said as he kissed Briseis on the lips. She smiled from the affection and kissed her daughter. "Her name is Sapphire. Sapphire of Phtia, daughter of the great Achilles." Briseis kissed her daughter and sat up but only to wince. "Don't worry, I'll go show her off." Achilles said as he took Sapphire in his arms and cradled her.
His wife smiled as she shut her eyes, her body seemed to be extremely tired, it was predictable.
Achilles waltzed outside, continuously cradling his little daughter, "Look out mates! My little daughter could be stealing the hearts of your sons!"
------The End------
Ah! It's over! Yep, Sapphire is born and Achilles is proud to show her off! Thank you so much for all that have reviewed! I've worked really hard on this story and I appreciate all those who have praised me and for those who have given me criticism. Some, were ridiculous and they know who they are but everything else, I appreciate. The sequel should come out soon, so look out for it, the title is still working but I have a feeling it will be 'If I Ain't Got You', all the titles, if they become series will be named after songs. That one is obviously from Alicia Keys who I think is great.
So, for the last time for this story, I thank…
cute4u2003
babyg2988
izzyspins5678
grand admiral chelli
beechiki
Donna Lynn
Goldensong
Angel99nar- if you go to the search engine on fan fiction.net, just type in Achilles and Briseis under the Troy section and you'll get plenty. Sorry I couldn't answer your question sooner!
Sailor Sagittarius
amy
Cap'n Keira Sparrow
Brad's bum is HOT- the official best name!
R E Rakel
enjorli
Dudette2004
jaylis- I read the end of whispers and I think your story is great!
o Bubbles o
Trojans
LK19
Ava- MY #1 DEVOTED FAN! (official)
dr3amlvr
Tara
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Thank you so much again!
The sequel will be here soon!
Angel