Dear Diary
That was so strange to see all that happened with Hope and the monster she gave birth to. It affected me even though I'd come to accept that my daughter was never really mine. I'm just glad that my family's safe after living with that monster. I feel lost but I'll be ok with Xena at my side.We've been through some pretty tough times and this time wasn't any different.
Well my plan worked so Xena was saved and it was worth the cost. It's so wonderful that Xena was able to release the souls of the Amazons that were trapped in the land of the dead. We're off to find Argo and our next adventure that awaits us. I'm glad that Hope is finally gone so she can't wreak any more havoc and endanger the world.
Entry Two
Dear Diary
Now this was a really tough week. A crazy rabbit attacked me and a bush that I got entangled up in were the highlights of all that we went through and of course my mouth going numb and being unable to feel my tongue. Xena got lice which she gave to me even though she denied it and kept saying that it was just dandruff. Sure it was just a minor scalp irritation that just itched like crazy.
For payback I did give her my fungus which was so gross. At least that green is gone and I've learned that the chakram makes an excellent back scratcher. Joxer actually stopped the Scythian army with his cooking. No big surprise there but it did save the village. I'm never going to eat his cooking again.
Entry Three
Dear Diary
What a tough battle this has been. Such a loss with Flanigus dying and I wasn't able to save him. If only I'd thrown that spear better he would have been with his wife and child right now. I talked to Temecula about his first kill because I know how deeply that can affect you.
That memory is always with me just at the edges although it's gotten better with time. I hope I helped him even if it's just a little bit. The focus needs to be on the fact that lives were saved and these people will be able to rebuild their village.
Entry Four
Dear Diary
What a terribly restrained village that was. How ridiculous to ban dancing. That just drove me to distraction. I never wanted to dance so much in my life. I got my boots fixed and they should last for a while. I love traveling but it's hard on the feet and boots. Those were just the ugliest shoes I've ever seen. No wonder he just gives them out as loaners because no one in their right mind would pay good dinars for those dreadful things.
Xena's plan in bringing Autolycus worked like a charm and was really entertaining. Now people can dance to their heart's content. Tara has found a good home for herself and has people that care about her. She has come a long way from that annoying brat that bit my ear. She has a good thing here and I hope she doesn't mess it up.
Entry Five
Dear Diary
Xena was arrested and sentenced to Shark Island. She just allowed herself to be taken away. I can't let her stay there. I've heard horror stories about that place. It's such a waste for her to be in there when she could be doing so much good.
I ran into a bit of luck when I ran into the healer who had just quit. So now I'll be going to Shark Island as the new healer. Xena can't stay in that dreadful place for the rest of her life. I need to get her out of there.
Entry Six
Dear Diary
The girl that Xena supposedly killed wasn't even dead. Valasa was dead in a way but I helped her get in touch with herself. I think now she's not going to let that anger and bitterness eat away at her soul as it obviously has over the years. Xena will never forgive herself.
She's changed but she'll carry the guilt always. That was such a horrible place and I'm so glad that Xena's free of that place. Some of those guards were totally bastards especially that one that I used the broom on. He so deserved that and probably more.
Entry Seven
Dear Diary
We met this woman named Najara who seemed good at first. This was a case of appearances being deceiving. I fell for her act hook, line, and sinker but Xena didn't. I should have trusted Xena's instincts.
I suppose I want to believe that most people are essentially good so I believed her. She has been arrested and should remain in prison for a good long while. Even now I'm still a bit naive. Xena's coming back with food so I'll just cut this short.
Entry Eight
Dear Diary
I can't believe that Xena is taking that vision that Alti showed her so seriously. Who knows if it will ever happen anyway. It could have been some kind of trick since Alti isn't the most reliable source. It did show her that I wasn't dead. I just did what I had to do. I wish she would stop worrying about it.The threat of dying in battle is something that I came to terms with.
I'm not going to run for cover at the slightest sign of danger. Xena can be so infuriating when she gets all over protective. I know it's because she loves me but she can't protect me from everything especially not some vision. What happens will happen regardless. I won't let this vision change the way I live my life. I don't even think it was real and if it was well we'll just cross that bridge when we get to it.
Entry Nine
Dear Diary
This latest battle has taken its toll on Xena. She was haunted by images from the past. She found out that Cztrina was behind Borias's death. So sad that right as their child was taking his first breaths Borais was taking his last. I may not have understood when I found out about Xena giving up her child but I think I kind of do now.
She really didn't have any other choice because she wanted him safe. She ultimately did the right thing although it had to be one of the most difficult things she's ever had to do. Although his life was cut down way too short Solan had a wonderful home and people who loved him dearly.
Entry Ten
Dear Diary
Well I missed a lot while I was visiting my sister. It was great to see her although it would have been a sight to see Joxer and Meg fighting. I'm kind of hitting a wall with this story I've been working on.
I have the idea but I'm having a problem with names. I'm trying fiction again minus an enchanted scroll. I'm still doing the Xena Scrolls but I just wanted to try something new. It's about a wooden boy.
Entry Eleven
Dear Diary
We learned more about the Horde. They are called Pomira and are more like us than we thought. Thanks to a young girl peace has been waged between two sets of people who have always battled the other. Pulee is the link to our new understanding of these people.
I'm just glad that there won't be any more senseless battles. I had my doubts since it seemed to be a mistake to reunite Vanessa with her family but now she has two families that love her and you can never have too much love in your life. So all in all I did pretty good for a sidekick.
Entry Twelve
Dear Diary
What a day this has been with twists and turns. I was taking a new refreshing shower only to have Xena steal my favorite shirt. So I had to wear a sack and brown is so not my color. My feelings were a little hurt when she referred to me as the Fairy Gods sister of dishes. I thought about it and know that she meant that we are family and share a special bond. We've always found our way back to each other.
I started writing that scroll about the wooden boy I told Xena about. I'm not sure what to call him but I've made a good start. I'll work on the story and at some point I'm sure I'll come up with a name. The man that makes the wooden boy is Petrios. I'm sure it will come to me eventually.
Entry Thirteen
Dear Diary
So much for finding paradise. I fell down a hole and ended up in this beautiful place. This was a major case of looks being deceiving. It reminded me of Illusia. At first I was enjoying my time with Aidan and of course thought that those statues were amazing but of course I had no idea that they were people and that the same thing nearly happened to me.
It was amazing because it made me feel better doing those techniques. I felt so light which started turning me into a blue statue. Thanks to Xena we were able to escape that place and that poor man was able to go home. Hmm I wonder if I really do have hands like a sailor. Well it wasn't a total loss since I could use those techniques Aidan taught me. Maybe I can get Xena to do them with me.
Entry Fourteen
Dear Diary
That was quite an adventure. What a strange place with people walking on hot rocks and a bed of nails. That man I saw was amazing. I hope to reach that level someday. I was possessed by a demon but Eli saved me since he was the Devi and not me. At first it was wonderful especially after restoring that man's sight. I'm just glad that I'm back to my old self.
I wanted to travel with Eli but he wanted to be alone. I wonder if we'll see him again. It's just too bad that that power came from evil but I feel there has to be one out there for good. I admit that all that attention went to my head a little. I'm only human after all. I wonder what will happen next. I got a cool new outfit but it takes so long to dry. A new look in a new land.
Entry Fifteen
Dear Diary
We ran into Eli again. It turns out that he's an Avatar. It was amazing to watch him heal that little girl. The last part of our trip was wild. Eli and I were kidnapped by the King of Demons. He stuffed us down into this carpet that he sat on and flew through the sky.
I wouldn't mind flying one of those carpets without the evil guy and being pushed down inside it.I've decided that the Way of Love is for me. So I threw away my staff. I failed my first test but I'm going to keep going since Eli said that would happen. No path is easy so why should this be any different.
Xena's path is the Way of the Warrior which I've always known. The world needs people like Xena to protect those that need it. Eli's going home so Gods willing we'll see him again soon. I have such a wonderful story about our adventures in India that is nearly done. It'll be nice to get back to Greece.
Entry Seventeen
Dear Diary
Going back for my scroll was a good idea. Xena even did yoga with me. My scroll is going to be turned into a play. I'm so glad that I found it since it's a really good one. Zera liked it a lot and wants to produce it. I was flattered and refused at first but she talked me into it.
It shouldn't be too hard to rewrite it for the stage. I've sent word to Xena. Wow I'm going to be the Director which should be so exciting. Joxer's helping and he's full of ideas. He's out putting up parchments for a casting call. I'm going to look over my scroll before the actors arrive.
Entry Eighteen
Dear Diary
It turns out that plays aren't for me. Too stressful and it didn't help that the Queen of Cons suckered me. I feel like such an idiot. Well my play touched Minya just not in the way I was hoping for. You can't be interesting when you are preaching. I couldn't even cast a Gabrielle. Besides I could never compete with Sophocles.
No I'll just stick with writing scrolls. Like I said they are meant to be read. It just doesn't work well performed. It's too intimidating and Sophocles turned out to be the guy that hit on me when I came into town. Such a disappointment but he's still a good writer it's the man that's a lech.
It was exciting to have a centaur that wanted to be in my play. I did create a new concept for the theater where the audience interacts with the play. I wonder if that will catch on. I suppose it's good to try new things.
Entry Nineteen
Dear Diary
I was so sure that Najara had changed. She sucked me in especially after mentioning Eli. I'm just too trusting but she was totally insane. Some people can change but others. Note to self approach groups with caution since they could end up being a cult. This was a brutal lesson that Xena ended up paying the price for.
Well Najara will be taken care of and we won't hear from her I imagine. I really feel for Joxer who made his first kill. It stays with you and you'll never forget it although in his case it was self defense which is different from what I did. I'm just glad that Armand forgave him for killing his father.
Entry Twenty
Dear Diary
Just a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday trying to solve a murder. It turned out not to be murder after all but self defense. Argo was just protecting herself from having her tendons cut.
It was nice how all of our friends and family wanted to protect Xena. Everything was done in the name of love. Now that is a beautiful thing. I'm just glad that I had nothing to do with Ravinika's death. That birthday cake was delicious. I think I'll go check to see if there's any left.
Entry Twenty-one
Dear Diary
I can't believe that Ephiny's gone. Well she died in battle as the true Amazon warrior she was. I've left the tribe in good hands with Shulapa as Queen. She'll make a wonderful Queen. Thank the Gods for Xena since she was a big help in arranging things.
I wasn't able to think clearly and I'm not exactly great Queen material since I don't fight. A girl from the tribe named Amarice is now traveling with us. I'm sure she'll learn a lot from traveling with us. She's trying to figure out who she is and where she fits. I sure know how that goes.
Entry Twenty-two
Dear Diary
Since I have some time I want to write down this dream I had. Xena went off to get some supplies so I have some time. It'll be great to see Eli again. That was such a strange dream. It took place in the future in a far far future. I've even come up with a name for it when I write about it. I'll call it Deja Vu All Over Again.
I was in it and so were Xena and Joxer but we weren't quite ourselves. I was some kind of past live's counselor that was a total scam but it turned out not to be one. Salmoneus was there but he turned into Ares. As usual he wanted Xena. Not exactly a shocker but the twist was that Xena's soul was in Joxer's body and his was in her's.
Also they were a couple which was strange but I ended up with her I mean him since we regained our memories of the past. Annie even came up with a song like Joxer's. I wonder if it was a glimpse into the future since we now know that we've shared lives in the past and will in the next.
I'll be a man and a warrior while Xena will be the Mother of Peace. Maybe it was something I ate that caused that dream but I did have that one dream before. Well I see Xena coming so I better get my stuff together.