Entry One
Dear Diary
As usual things got pretty intense. I never thought I'd find myself feeling sorry for Ares. Of course I'll always be grateful to him for saving my life and Eve's and ultimately Xena's as well. That was quite a sacrifice he made and all done in the name of love. This latest adventure should make a wonderful scroll.
Well the Furies won't be able to mess with anyone else's head. That was a horrible experience that I wouldn't wish on anyone. Wow how many Gods has Xena killed now? I'm a little behind on my scrolls but I'm nearly done with the one I call Motherhood. I'm glad that the Amazons let Eve go. The person that did all those evil things is gone.
Although I can understand why they'd want to kill her but it would be a waste and a loss of all the good she can do. I've finally been able to totally forgive Eve for Joxer's death. He's at peace now and he had a good life with Meg and their children. I'm so glad that he was able to find love.
We're on our way to see Cyrene. It's been so long since we've seen her. It'll be nice to see her and just relax for a little bit and Eve will be able to meet her grandmother since the last time she saw her she was just a baby. Maybe she'll have some nut bread. I haven't had any since before we took that twenty-five year nap.
Entry Two
Dear Diary
I am so worried about this situation. Xena killed the King of Hell and legend says that that person would take his place. There really was such torment here so of course it had to be done but I don't like the idea of my best friend being the Queen of Hell. I'm just glad that Cyrene's finally at peace as she should be.
Xena does have a knack for getting out of tight jams. I'm just glad that the tavern isn't dripping with blood and all that other fun stuff that it was doing before. Just what everyone wants their own personal portal to Hell. Well I'm going to go shopping for some new clothes. I had to burn what I was wearing when I was sucked into the floor and got possessed.
Entry Three
Dear Diary
There's a new King of Hell. As usual Xena pulled it off quite beautifully. She was right about the rotten fruit since it didn't take much since Lucifer went through all the deadly sins in the course of a day. I'm just glad that things were set right before things got too out of control.
We're on our way to Potedia now. It'll be so wonderful to see my family again. It's been so long. I wonder if Lila's married and if she has any kids. I'm so excited to go back.
Entry Four
Dear Diary
I finally get home and find a total nightmare. I just wish I'd come home sooner but I was on ice at the time. It seems like such an eternity since I was that girl that said that the way to stop the cycle of violence was through love and forgiveness. I nearly became a monster after hearing that my parents heads had been cut off. I just lost it and I was infected with bloodlust.
Well Sarah is now home where she belongs. That monster Gurkhan is dead and all the girls are free. What an evil man to buy wives and collect them like possessions. I wouldn't have survived that beating Xena took for me. It was just so horrible to see how badly beaten she was.
I'm proud of myself for not giving into my rage and killing that bastard. I was really tempted though but it's only natural to feel that way. The important thing is that I didn't give into it when the opportunity presented itself.
Entry Five
Dear Diary
The beauty of the desert turned ugly. I wish I could turn back time so I could undo killing Korah. I was ready to die for my crime. My life passed before me images from my past. So much has changed in me from that day so long ago in Potedia when I first met Xena.
I honestly believed that Xena was in danger. I went for the kill when I should have used the other side of my sais. Like Xena said mistakes are made and I'll have to live with them. I don't know if I'll ever be able to forgive myself but it helps to have Xena help me through this terrible time. I never realized that she was ready to just give me just before she met me.
Well through the years we have saved each other. It was strange though how those people practically worshipped us. It was a stroke of genius on my part to make up that Amazon Code of Chastity. That may come in handy again. Things came full circle when I was able to save Korah's father. I was glad to save his life although it didn't bring back Korah's.
How does Xena live with all the things she's done? I guess it's something you have to learn how to live with since you can't change it. All I can do is the best I can and realize that mistakes will be made. It helped that Korah's father forgave me. I just don't think that I'll be able to do the same for myself.
Entry Six
Dear Diary
I'm coming to terms with my dreadful mistake. I can't see his face every time I fight because that will just get me hurt or killed. I got hurt and Virgil was in serious danger. That was much too close since I was nearly dinner. That stuff they slathered on me was disgusting. I thought it would never come off.
Now this area is free of those wretched cannibals. I don't understand how human beings could eat other human beings. It makes absolutely no sense to me. That little man was so strange and boy did he ever pack away the food. The key to surviving cannibals is to stop eating so you won't be eaten.
Entry Seven
Dear Diary
I know Xena wouldn't have done this if she didn't feel this was something she had to do by herself. I debated whether to respect her wish. I can't. Her path is my path. I've been following her now for weeks. Her trail has taken me north, due north, farther north than I've even been.
I don't know the details of Xena's mission but I'm beginning to understand her goal. She wants to correct some great wrong she did in the past. My dear friend's curse is to spend the rest of her life seeking a redemption she'll never allow herself. Maybe Brunhilda will be able to help me find Xena. She told me about the time Xena spent as a Valkyrie. It seems that she's made a study of her life so maybe some light will be shed on where Xena has gone.
Entry Eight
Dear Diary
I just knew that Xena would come for me. I dreamed about her while I was in that ring of fire. That was so amazing how Brunhilda turned into this flame to protect me. So I spent a year sleeping and Xena didn't know who she was. I'm just glad that Beowulf found her and brought her to me even though I'm certain that she would have come for me eventually. Our souls are too closely tied to end up permanently lost to each other.
Married and sentenced to death all in the same day is pretty intense. What a pig to take advantage of someone like that. Xena returned the rheingold and restored Brinhilda to human form and as a Valkyrie. Even though she did all this she still won't forgive herself. All the memories are burned into her mind as if it happened moments ago. The important thing is that we are back together where we belong.
Entry Nine
Dear Diary
Xena and I decided to set up Ares in a new life. It's the least we could do considering the sacrifice he made. Every warlord he ever crossed is after him. So we took him to Xena's farm. It's a fixer upper but it's charming. We'll stay around and make the place nice so he should be safe there. It'll be nice to stay here for a while and have a much needed break from things.
That little guy was funny. Hey aren't I supposed to be the Battling Bard? He wasn't a battling anything. He actually made me feel tall for a change since people tend to be taller than me. Maybe I need a new pair of boots. I wonder who or what is stealing our stuff.
Entry Ten
Dear Diary
Ares is all set up at the farm. He actually bonded with the dog and gave him a name. It was actually kind of sweet. I think he actually cares about Horace. It was funny to see him out there trying to kill a chicken. I'm not sure if he's cut out to be a farmer but he's safe now.
It was nice to spend time there with Xena and Ares wasn't half bad. He seems to be adjusting to mortality. Now we're off to see Marga and the Amazons. I'm think that Varia won't be so welcoming. I do wonder what Marga wants it sounded like it's serious.
Entry Eleven
Dear Diary
Marga was killed and Varia took her place as Queen. What kind of man hunts people down like animals? All the lost Amazons are surely dead. Xena saved the rest of the Amazons since this guy was going to continue hunting them down one by one until they were all dead. There are just some people that I'll never understand. Sure part of a warrior is killing but not for kicks.
Marga couldn't have found a better teacher for Varia since Xena's the best. This is great they have nut bread here. I am finally having what I've been craving for ages. It turns out to be a favorite among many of my sisters.
Entry Twelve
Dear Diary
Now that was a close call but that's such a common thing. I'm so glad that the bond was broken between Caligula and Aphrodite. She has her mind back but she's mortal now. Even though things seemed pretty dire I knew that Xena would figure out a way to get rid of Caligula even without the ability to kill Gods. Now that was someone who shouldn't be a God. He was totally out of his mind.
So Ares still has his sister. He truly cares about her and she's one of the few members of the family that he has left. That was terrible of Michael to try and kill Aphrodite. He deserved to get knocked around a bit and it was understandable that Xena would want to kill him after what he pulled. Now we need to get Aphrodite back her Godhood so we're heading north.
Entry Thirteen
Dear Diary
Our mission worked even with that irritating little man. Such a typical thing for a reporter to pop up when you least expect it and twist things around. So Ares and Aphrodite are restored to God status which is where they belong. I never thought I'd say that about Ares. They keep things in balance since you can't have one without the other. It was so strange not feeling love especially towards Xena the one I love most in the world and having silly arguments over absolutely nothing.
Seeing that reporter reminded me a little bit of Salmoneus and all his crazy schemes. I could just picture him wanting to be an agent or offering to write Xena's life story. But of course he's long dead by now and I'm the writer here. It's said but I heard that he died in jail. It had something to do with tax evasion which is no big surprise.
Entry Fourteen
Dear Diary
Alls well that ends well. Eve has been saved and Varia saw the truth. Ares was up to his old tricks. Not a surprise really since that's what he does. I totally understand how persuasive he can be. He nearly got to me too that one time. We decided to stay for a while longer with the Amazons. Varia sure packs a mean punch. She must have fists of steel. She did have an unfair advantage over me since she got some fighting lessons from Ares.
I didn't do too badly though. I've come a long way from that day I challenged Melosa all those years ago not realizing what I was doing at the time. Eve is heading to Chin with her message of peace. I wonder if Xena and I will ever get back there since it's such a beautiful place.
I am so pleased that the Amazons have all united. There will be a lot of ceremonies and unfortunately Xena can't attend. I think they should make an exception but it's Amazon Law and I'm not Queen.
Entry Fifteen
Dear Diary
I find myself losing pieces of myself with each battle. Xena was so right when she said that war is tough on the soul. I just lost it and became so enraged. I just couldn't get those images out of my mind of those Amazons being blown up. The blood spilled on the beach soaking into the sand. So much death littered on the beach. I allowed a human being to go off to certain death because it was needed. I never thought I'd be capable of doing such things but it had to be done to save the others.
One life for the lives of others even though it tears away at my soul. I've forgiven Varia since she basically did the same thing as I did. So I leave the tribe in good hands. I was able to get some nut bread for the road. So off we go to parts unknown. Traveling our way through life side by side where we belong.
Entry Sixteen
Dear Diary
What a day that was so full of mixed emotions. That was a total change of roles since I just wanted Xena to kill Beleach. I'm glad that she didn't. Too much blood had already been shed. It was so strange to see Ephiny but great too. Well Xenon's all grown up with his own beautiful family. It seemed fitting that I was there for the birth of his child as I was for his but I was fully conscious this time.
Xena saw her own ghost since Beleach was the spitting image of Borias. It's so tragic that all but two of the centaurs were slaughtered. That's why I wanted him dead because it sickened me to see all those centaurs dead in that pit. The last two centaurs will be safe so maybe one day the centaurs will thrive again. A proud and noble race they were and may be one day again.
Entry Seventeen
Dear Diary
So typical of Caesar to want to play with everyone's lives in order to fulfill his destiny. Well I pulled the rug out from under him when I destroyed the loom. There was a risk but I was willing to take it since that life was so empty and lonely even though I was a famous playwright.
The thought of living the rest of my life without Xena after finding and remembering all that we shared just didn't appeal to me. I had a feeling that things would be made right again and if I'd died at least I would have been with Xena in death. Even though we couldn't remember our hearts knew. My birthday's coming up so I'll need to be on guard since Xena will be up to her usual tricks.
Entry Eighteen
Dear Diary
Pranks aside I'd have to say that was the best birthday ever. A poem written by Sappho who I love and getting to fly was awesome. That is so wonderful that Genia is turning the temple into a shelter. I will never understand the whole virgin sacrifice thing and the women being sacrificed and I've noticed that it's always men doing the killing and not offering themselves up to be sacrificed. I wish we could keep the helmet but no such luck but it was fun while it lasted.
This is where the diaries ended.