Moonlight Dwelling

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Entry One

Dear Diary

Well we're back from the dead and we have Eli to thank for that. I certainly don't recommend crucifixion since that was in no way fun. Thank the Gods that Amarice kept my scrolls for me since I have two more on the way. The one about our death will be called Ides Of March.

So Caesar is dead and by Brutus' hand. That was quite a surprise to hear. The things you miss when you're dead. How strange that Xena is how I always wanted her to be but it's like she's missing a part of herself. She's off balance. We need to get her back to herself. I wonder what happened to Amarice and Xena. They've been gone a really long time. I'm going to go look for them.

Entry Two

Dear Diary

Well that was a strange experience. Me and Xena shared a body and I got the night shift. Another psycho bites the dust. You never ask Ares for help which turned out to be her fatal flaw. Not a very smart girl that Mavican. I sure didn't like that little dark room. I admit that I was tempted to kill her but that's exactly what Ares wanted.

He tried to recruit me. Sorry but I'm happy with my current position. That wasn't such a bad place aside from the fact that I was being stalked by an insane person. Well hopefully after this experience Xena won't underestimate me.

 If a group of bad guys come along I want to have at least one of them to fight. That isn't too much to ask especially since I can take care of myself. Now that Mavican went to a sorcery to enhance her motives. She'd have no problem floating in water.

Entry Three

Dear Diary

Joxer keeps staring at me but he totally pretends like he isn't. He said he expected nothing but he does. I love him but I'm not in love with him. Finally I got my own horse. It's about time too. Xena has Argo so it's only fair that I should have one of my own. He's a beauty. We bonded over his injury. The poor thing got his foot caught in a trap.

Wow Xena's pregnant and she has no idea how or when. Well I'm happy for her no matter how it happened. I wonder what other disgusting things she'll eat during her pregnancy. Raw fish and raspberry jelly was so utterly disgusting. Well I did eat some strange things when I was pregnant. It was nice to do a little relaxing for a change.

Entry Four

Dear Diary

Once again Alti reared her ugly head. She tried to steal the soul of Xena's baby and replace it with her own. It was so strange being in the spiritual realm. I failed and wanted to try again but Xena wouldn't let me. I just wanted to protect the child that I love as my own. I ultimately knew that it would have to be Xena that fights Alti since I'm no match for her.

That was quite a surprise to find out about Amarice. It's like that advice Xena gave about pretending to be what you want to be. I made it official so she is an Amazon in every sense of the word now. Amarice is staying with the Amazons. I think it'll be good for her although I'll miss her. Thank the Gods the baby is safe and sound.

Entry Five

Dear Diary

We traveled to Chin which is such a beautiful place. I met this man named Lin Chee and he got me back in touch with that part of me that's a bard. I haven't been writing scrolls as much as I used to. It's like it just got buried since they used to pour out of me and onto the page.

 I guess he was right about once a bard always a bard. Maybe I can recapture that bard that couldn't stop writing. I just eventually over time stopped and I'm not sure why. I think that spark may have been reignited. I guess turning all those rabbits into stone came in handy. That was incredible how she turned all of Khan's men into stone. That should make a great story.

Entry Six

Dear Diary

Once again Xena was in someone else's body. Aphrodite was just trying to help but she goofed it up big time although it did wake up Daphne. I'm not sure which was stranger this time or when she was in Callisto's body. I've been working on a scroll even though it's been a while.

I just need to get into the habit of writing on a regular basis. The words are there. All I have to do is unleash them from inside me. I'm going to see if I can get in touch with that part that loved opening a scroll and smelling it and just diving in to fill it up with my words. It may take time but hopefully it'll happen someday soon.

Entry Seven

Dear Diary

Eli is dead but his message will live on. I couldn't bear to face it so I didn't watch. Like he said it was for the greater good even though it didn't feel like it. It's what he wanted and it was so hard to do. Of course I felt guilty because I wanted to save him but my fighting Ares wouldn't have changed the outcome. Eli still would have died. He died following his path.

It was really brave of him to go up against Ares like that. Not too many people would stand up against a God. So it was Callisto that gave Xena the baby and she'll be reincarnated as her child. That is kind of strange but oddly fitting since they have come full circle.

Entry Eight

Dear Diary

What started as a total headache didn't turn out so bad. Draco is as obsessed as ever but Xena kicked his ass. Joxer has another brother named Jace. He has quite a flair for fashion and is quite the performer. I'm glad that Joxer went to talk things out with his brother.

Family is important and Jace seems like a doll. Well I'm being called for dinner so I'll end here with the title I've just come up with for my next scroll which will be Lyre Lyre Hearts On Fire. I just don't know when I'll be written. Hmm I wonder if that title might be a bit too long.

Entry Nine

Dear Diary

I couldn't sleep so I tried working on a scroll but I was suffering from a major case of writer's block. Talking things out with Aphrodite really helped me. I was so inspired that after I picked up my quill and worked on a scroll and just like in the past it just flowed out of my and that hasn't happened in ages since I've only been able to do a little bit here and there.

 I just haven't had the time but I'm going to make sure that I make time to work on my scrolls. I've just been hit with inspiration so I'm going to work on my next scroll which I'll call Seeds Of Faith.

Entry Ten

Dear Diary

Xena had her child but we had a Tartarus of a time reaching that point. We went into the Underworld and boy is that water deep. It was heartbreaking to see Solan in Tartarus. He wanted it that way so he could see his mom but Xena made sure he was put in the Elysian Fields where he belongs.

 It was good to see Hercules too but it was too bad that it wasn't under better circumstances. On the bright side Xena had a beautiful baby girl. Her name is Eve and Solan is the one that named her. I guess all that fighting we did helped her with labor pains. Only Xena would be able to fight while in labor.

Entry Eleven

Dear Diary

What a time this has been. Joxer nearly died but he's fine now. I was mean and feel bad about that. I really wish that I could return his feelings but I don't although he's very dear to me. I think he went off to see Meg. He'll find his happy ending one of these days and most likely it'll be with Meg. He deserves to be happy.

We went to Amphipolis and the battle continued. I was stunned when I heard talk of giving up Eve to Athena. That really threw me that there would be people that would considering giving up an innocent child. Ares was in the thick of things as usual but he did fight against Athena.

Hopefully we'll get some rest and relaxation with the Amazons. So Xena felt something with Ares which is strange considering all the things he's pulled over the years. At least she didn't have to seal the deal with him.

Entry Twelve

Dear Diary

That was so strange. I was knocked into the water and woke up a mermaid. I thought it was just a dream but I found the ring on my finger. It'll make a cute story and Eve seemed to like it. I was thinking that I'd lost my touch with kids but maybe I was wrong. Sometimes a baby just wants her mom.

Joxer actually saved me which is quite a surprise. That is so strange but it's true. What was I thinking when I kissed him? I guess I thought it was Hagar. I wonder if he found his wife and worked things out.

Was it real or not? It seemed like it was but how could it? I'm not a mermaid and I certainly can't breathe under water. I'll just turn it into my next scroll for something light and fun.

Entry Thirteen

Dear Diary

We went to visit the Northern Amazons. I wanted to give Eve my Rite of Caste. Bad news greeted us upon our arrival. Amarice and Yakoot are dead. I would have enjoyed seeing them again especially Amarice. They certainly have different rituals but thankfully they have been stopped.

Remembering the past is a good thing but sometimes you just need to change things. There is no need to slaughter a horse to initiate a new member into the tribe. It was so fascinating to see the birth of the Amazons play out with that Utma dagger.

Yakoot is now at peace. We're going to stay here for a bit since we could use a break. Here we are safe from the Gods and can just relax which is a nice change of pace. Maybe I'll be able to catch up on my scrolls. I've been writing more and what better place than here where it's peaceful and we aren't reaching for our weapons every ten seconds.

Entry Fourteen

Dear Diary

It would be kind of nice to have a place to call home and it is beautiful here. Besides the girls need a leader. Xena agreed to think about it which is something. We'd be safe and we wouldn't have to be traveling all the time.

So typical of Joxer to be an idiot so he's in the stocks right now. Maybe if we settle down I can finally catch up once and for all on my scrolls. I've gotten really behind on them. I think I'll just take a steam bath and relax.

Entry Fifteen

Dear Diary

I'm not so sure that was a great idea when I suggested the girls should respect the Amazon traditions. That ram's horn isn't exactly how I want to be woken up in the morning. I'm not too thrilled about having to get up so early. Ok that was a setback when Cyanne mentioned the punishment for spying. That's not so great for Joxer but I'll come up with something I just need to keep looking.

Now that is a pretty harsh law. It was great to see that Xena cleaned the place up. She's giving it a real try so I can't do any less. I need to look through the Amazon Scrolls. There has to be a loophole somewhere. But first I think I'll take a nap. They woke me up from the best dream. Maybe I'll pick up from where I left off.

Entry Sixteen

Dear Diary

That was a pretty close call. I found a loophole to pardon Joxer but he broke another law. So much for Xena giving it a try. I'm just glad that things worked out. I'm leaving the tribe in good hands and anyway I'd miss traveling. I'd probably get writer's block staying in one place which would mean no more scrolls and that's something that I don't want to give up.

I certainly won't miss howling at the moon covered in mud. Some of those traditions are ridiculous. Wow Xena finally read my scrolls. No I know this is all for the best. I was able to help the tribe out and have those laws changed that were just too harsh.

 I guess Joxer wasn't lying about Reia after all. I'm just glad that he's not dead. Once again Xena and her genius had Joxer declared dead and then brought him back because no one said that he had to stay dead.

Mighty clever of her using pressure points. They sure come in handy. She really should think about writing a scroll about them. I guess not since that would be sharing her secrets for anyone to read. I won't miss those antlers since that wasn't a good look for me.

Entry Seventeen

Dear Diary

Another mission has been completed. It's such a shame that Brutus killed Cleopatra. Yet another bad boy falls for Xena. Octavius is an idealist so that's a refreshing change from the other Roman Emperors. At least we'll be able to spend a little time sight seeing here. We're on our way to meet Cyrene and Eve.

That Antony really got to Xena. Well he was really handsome so I can't really blame her. It would come in handy if we could when the need arose control out emotions since it would be really helpful in some situations. But feelings flow like a river and can't be stopped from pouring out no matter how hard we try to hold them back.

25 Years Later

Entry Eighteen

Dear Diary

There has been a lot to absorb after waking up and finding out that twenty-five years have passed. The plan would have worked perfectly if Ares hadn't stepped in. He sealed us up in a ice cave since he thought we were dead. I guess it just shows that he really cares and he even put me by her side which is where I'll always be.

It's been great to see Joxer again and he has a family. He got that happy ending he wanted after all. He has a wonderful son named Virgil and he's a bard too. He writes epic poems. It is so strange to have had time stand still for us while time carried on for everyone else.

Little Eve is all grown up and a bloodthirsty killer. Well Xena was able to change so I'm sure that we can change Livia back to Eve. Xena just needs the chance to talk to Eve and make her look within and realize who she really is.

Entry Nineteen

Dear Diary

I must admit that I'm really torn about this. We're off to find Eve. I'm not even sure if I want to help her but I won't leave Xena. I just can't stop thinking about Joxer. His death keeps replaying in my head. Can a person like that change and should I even care? I guess my grief over such a dear friend's death has my thinking clouded.

I knew that Xena would try but wouldn't be able to kill her own daughter. Even though it seemed necessary there is that part of you that wants to find some good somewhere inside them. It made me think of my own daughter and how I poisoned her in an attempt to kill her. I nearly took the poison myself. It would have destroyed her. I'm supporting Xena and hopefully things will work out.

Entry Twenty

Dear Diary

The Furies played on my doubts and drove me to make an attempt on Eve and it nearly succeeded too. I saw Joxer which made his being killed come rushing back. Xena has been given the ability to kill Gods. I nearly died myself along with Eve. I've forgiven her for Joxer's death. He's at peace now and he had a good life. If she's anything like her mother she'll carry around all that guilt along with all the things she's done.

Ares corrupted her but now we have her back. She has been initiated into the Way of Love and has been cleansed of past sins. It's so strange that nearly all of the Gods are dead now and all by Xena's hand. So now we move forward into the sunset.

Ares really surprised me when he saved us so Xena wouldn't be killed. He gave up his most precious gift which just shows how deeply he loves Xena. It turns out that Aphrodite helped out by taking us to Olympus. I just wish that I could have seen the place instead of unconscious. I'm just glad that Xena didn't kill Aphrodite since there was no reason to and in a way I consider Aphrodite a friend.

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