When Gabrielle woke up she found a note from Xena saying that she’d gone fishing.
 
“Oh that’s good I should have plenty of time to get things ready.”
 
Gabrielle was planning a big surprise for Xena. It was Xena’s birthday and Gabrielle new that it was time to reveal her feelings which she was almost certain that Xena would return. She was so nervous she had a small nagging thought that she could be wrong but in her heart she knew she had to make her move. After a quick shower and breakfast she decided to call on Aphrodite for who better to call on regarding matters of the heart.
 
 “Aphrodite I need your help.”
 
Aphrodite appeared in a shower of pink hearts as usual with her barely there outfit.
 
“I sense love in the air Gabby. So you’re finally going to do it. All I can say is its about time. So what can I do to help?”
 
 Gabrielle was thrown but figured that being the Love Goddess would give her insight into peoples hearts.
 
Gabrielle blushed and said, “OK so you know and now it’s time to let Xena know so I can find out for sure that I’m right.”
 
 “So you want a romantic setting right?”
 
 Gabrielle had been thinking about this for a while so she filled in Aphrodite in on her plans.
 
“So can this be ready by sunset Aphrodite?”
 
“No problemo sweet pea it’ll be done.”
 
Gabrielle started making those dumplings that Xena loved. Aphrodite popped back with all the stuff Gabrielle wanted.
 
“As a bonus I’ve made the candles scented like white chocolate.”
 
Gabrielle placed the candles around the campsite.
 
“Well I better get ready since Xena will be back soon. Thanks for the help Aphrodite.”
 
“No problem.”
 
 They hugged and Aphrodite popped out. Gabrielle put on the sex lingerie that Aphrodite got her.
 
 “I hope this works. Feet don’t fail me now.”
 
 Meanwhile back on Mt Olympus Aphrodite talks to Discord to distract Ares. Discord only agrees to help because she was still miffed about Ares wanting to have Deimos as his second instead of her. So Discord was only too happy to help out. She was to distract Ares by pretending to be Xena.
 
“That boy will be eating out of my hands since he’ll be thinking with his codpiece.”
 
She transformed herself into Xena and went into his bed chamber. Gabrielle was all ready when she heard Xena coming so she slipped on a robe so the surprise wouldn’t be ruined. Dinner was all ready when Xena appeared. Music courtesy of Aphrodite started to play even though no one was there to play it. The amazing things that Gods can do thought Gabrielle.
 
“What is this?”
 
“Xena I’ve cooked your favorite dinner. I know you hate birthdays but I wanted this to be special and I want you to know how I feel about you.”
"Gabrielle I already know.”
 
 “I’m not sure that you do Xena but soon you will.”
 
Gabrielle led Xena over to a log and motioned her to sit. Gabrielle started dancing and slowly opened her robe. She spun around and opened it dropping it to the ground. She was wearing a black bra and panties. She turned around to face Xena who hadn’t made a sound. She was looking at Gabrielle with desire in her eyes.
 
She started to rise and removed her boots, gauntlets, and took her armor off. She next took off her dress and was standing there in her panties and bra with a big smile on her face. She walked over to Gabrielle and kissed her.  She reached out for Gabrielle bra and released the catch so her firm round breasts were exposed under the moonlight.
 
Next she reached for Gabrielle’s  panties and pulled them down and Gabrielle stepped out of them totally nude. This was different from other times that Xena had seen her naked. Xena stood there and looked at the beautiful nubile Gabrielle and reached out to pull her into her arms. As they kissed Gabrielle reached for the catch and took off Xena’s bra. She next pulled down her Xena’s panties and Xena stepped out of them.
 
Gabrielle looked at Xena feeling such a strong desire. She started kissing Xena’s neck and worked her way down. They sank down to the ground. Gabrielle fondled Xena’s breast and started licking the other in slow strokes. Xena moaned with pleasure. She worked her way down to the triangle of hair that rested between her legs.
 
She stroked it with her finger. The hair was smooth and silky to the touch. She opened the lips and placed a finger inside. Xena was writhing deep in the throes of passion. Gabrielle bent down and placed her mouth on those pink moist lips and lapped at her with her tongue. Such exquisite pleasure bringing on such a powerful orgasm that went on and on.
 
Xena shuddered and screamed her pleasure calling out Gabrielle’s name never having felt such intense waves of pleasure that flooded through her making her vibrate. Back on Olympus Discord was playing with Ares. Ares totally clueless for all he saw was his beloved Xena before him finally giving him what he’d desired for far too long. For years he had tried but the closest he got was the time Callisto was in Xena’s body.
 
“Oh I’ve waited years for this and I just know you’re worth the wait.”
 
He was lying on his bed while Xena stripped for him and Discord had to bite her tongue so she wouldn’t burst out laughing. She was amazed that he was so completely gone over a mere mortal. Oh well she thought to herself I may as well have some fun and he is a great lover. Ares reached out for Xena and said,
 
“Finally you are mine!”
 
Xena got up and looked down at Gabrielle. They stared deep into each other’s eyes.
 
“So beautiful,” she whispered.
 
 A feather was near the blankets which Xena grabbed. She kissed her on the mouth and she darted her tongue around Gabrielle’s doing a dance as they swirled around in their mouths. Such pleasure that she never wanted to end. Wave after wave of pleasure washed over them going higher and higher.
 
 Xena reached down between Gabrielle’s thighs and placed her tongue on her clit and in slow circles she swirled and Gabrielle was screaming and moaning. Xena worked out her tongue inside and went in and out over and over and over into her.
 
Gabrielle cried out, “Xena” and shuddered as she came. After they curled up in each other’s arms and went to sleep under the stars with smiles on their faces.
 
 Dinner was left on the blanket untouched. On Olympus Ares was gasping for air and his well muscled chest was sweaty since Discord had ridden him over and over like a stallion.
 
Discord started laughing and said, “Have a good time lover?”
 
She left with her laughter echoing and Ares had a puzzled look on his face.
 
 “Damn it!”
 
He was so tired that he fell right back to sleep.
 
Translated by Barbara Desmond
 
During the production of this scroll Ares was once again foiled and didn’t get Xena although he had a good time with the faux Xena. Gabrielle and Xena however had tons of fun and Xena decided that she didn’t mind birthdays after all. In fact she decided to surprise Gabrielle on her next birthday by cooking her dinner.
 
Don’t worry she learned how to cook from a reliable source. No it wasn’t Joxer since that would be a disaster. Although Joxer is much loved he just isn’t the best of cooks. He’s great in stopping a blood bath with his killer stew.