Disclaimers: The characters of Xena: Warrior Princess and company do not belong to me. They are proudly owned by MCA Pictures and used here without permission. No copyright infringement was intended in the writing of this story. The piece focuses on Xena and there?s no sex (Sorry! Get a grip people! Next time, I promise!). It is a sappy, mushy one. The relationship between Xena and Gabrielle is unmistakable however, so if it makes you uncomfortable, or is illegal where you live, please just find something else to read. There?s lots of good stuff out there! I dreamt this one and knew I had to write it. It was a gift from the Gods. For feedback KMcc430937@aol.com How could she possibly tell her how she had been feeling? ? She?ll leave when I tell her I?m in love with her, she?ll leave ?. That was Xena?s biggest fear. That this beautiful little bard wouldn?t be able to take this shock and she would go her own way. Back and forth, about six paces in each direction, back and forth. The warrior wondered exactly how she would find the words. Never being good with them, they scared the life out of her. They had gotten through the ?I love you? thing all right. The warrior had even been amazed to find that her sweet, innocent little bard had been harboring the same feelings. From there their love for each other had grown more intense and more passionate with each day that