This was sooo sexy, I loved it. I really enjoyed having Ares in the story and as usual the girls relationship is sooooo beautiful. - Emma - Oct 28th, 2002   

I really loved this story, It was a really different one for Ri. Very wild and sexy. - Anonymous - May-07-2007   

Cute and spicy addition to this series. I do hope Sarah gains confidence and some abilities other than loving Lara - she doesn't seem much like Gab. - Stacia - Sep-04-2013   

It's so cute! I loved it! - Raf_51 - May-22-2010   

The author warns us that this is a multi-hanky story but sorry, I didn't shed a single tear. The ending seems rushed and written more to get the story finished than to actually 'complete' the story. - Anonymous - Dec 29th, 2002   

A good concept with well written, believable characters up until the last part. I just couldn't see where the falling in love happened and how it was so strong as transcend barriers as we know them. Needs to be fleshed out more in that respect but it is still an enjoyable read. - Kay - Dec 31st, 2002   

This was a great piece. It was different from many things that I have read in the past, even from this author. She seems to push the limits with her more recent works, especially this one in which she alters the course of history. A fabulous, creative idea. Granted I can understand the frustration of some of the other commentators, but I believe that the end of the book is apt. Even though the author jumps forward in time, I think she does a good job wrapping up the book in as much as the story is back-filled with significant information. The book seemed to be about love after all, and I think it held true through it. For the princess, the love was obviously displayed and for Lara, it was more subtle. I think the author makes the assumption that readers can make the jump with her from the last chapter to the epilogue where even though it is not explicitly stated, the inference is there that Lara's love for Alexa continued to grow through the years even though not a lot of detail of this is given about that particular subject. To write out another half century would have been cumbersome in my opinion and unnecessary to the plot. Besides I think the love is displayed in other ways through the loved ones around at the end of the piece. This was a great effort to bring something new to the table, and it's an easy, fun read. Although I did cry in a few places. - Anonymous - Jan 2nd, 2003   

This story reminds me so muths of the LADY DIANA story..Can one find love after it is to late?What is the price of a crown? - Nemo - Feb 13th, 2003   

Awesome, another excellent story by a master bard. Once again Alex Tryst takes the reader on an exciting journey of love and heartache, never giving us a moment of peace, always pushing our perceptions to the limit - an unexpected ending, but so clever in its creative endeavour - woo, what a read. Be prepared to use a box of hankies - loved it. Cannot wait for her next story. - Anonymous - May 23rd, 2003   

THANK FOR A GREAT STORY..IT WAS SAD BUT TRUE..YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU HAD UNTIL YOU LOSTED IT. THIS WAS A GREAT STORY DIDN'T LIKE THAT ALEXA HAD TO DIE BUT NOW ALL STORY HAVE HAPPY ENDING..I SHOULD KNOW..BUT THANK YOU FOR YOUR STORY AND HOPE YOU DON'T STOP WRITING..THAT WAS A GREAT STORY ..AGAIN THANK YOU.RITA - RITA GARCIA - Jul 6th, 2003   

great story
very sad
and as the saying go's Don't know wot you got till it's gone - Anonymous - May-24-2008   

Don't read or judge this story without reading the wonderful sequels. Combined with the sequels, this story is typical of Alex's outstanding, can't-put-it-down-until you get to the last page work. I must confess I even snuck a few pages in during a group Bible study yesterday....I just HAD to see what was going to happen next! - LambdaPrincess - Feb-24-2010   

what a nice story... - bluebutterfly - Aug-24-2010   

why is it people only realize who they love once that love is no longer unattainable?? weird but nice epilogue.. - xtra dog - Sep-14-2011   

One of those stories that tell the tale simply but you want more, thankfully there will be more. Great start! - Anonymous - Feb 4th, 2003   

This is a truly unique trilogy. Erin O'Rielly has spun a wonderful tale, looking at events from two different perspectives and then bringing it all together. She is a wonderful bard and her writing is engaging, compelling and will hook you in. Highly recommended. Read it - you will enjoy the story. - x/g fanfic fanatic - Jun-14-2010   

I liked this story and how it builds through showing both ladies perspectives until it comes together. Good read. - Lyn B - Apr-03-2011   

This one has a very sexxy payback. Great read that is actually a published book. - brighteyez08 - Oct-10-2009   

Interesting story with very likeable characters. Liked watching them work out their wounds of past relationships and some of their own biases on butch-femme stereotypes. - Anonymous - Sep 3rd, 2003   

The link is broken. - Vale - Aug-16-2009   

The link is broken. - Vale - Aug-16-2009   

Sounds interesting... link is broken so cant find out if it is or not. [Editor's Note: Link fixed. 8-18-2009] - Anonymous - Aug-17-2009   

great story! I would love a sequel! - Anonymous - Aug-25-2009   

the link is not working, this one does http://www.academyofbards.org/amazontrails/fiction/firstlight.htm - sabrina - May-21-2011   

well written story.. loved the many analogies the writer made.. was particularly fond of the sentence 'it felt as if the sun had gone out'.. - xtra dog - Dec-02-2011   

seeing that the author hasn't placed any new stories in a considerable time, i'm guessing xena did catch up with her.. i just hope that the bodily harm xena inflicted on the writer will not prevent her from installing new stories in the future.. fun read.. - xtra dog - Nov-02-2011   

Nice but very short story - Angela - Jan-11-2013   

Please continue!! This story draws the reader in quickly but needs more to be a fully rounded story. If you're looking for just a "quickie" this is definitely the story for you. - Stacia - Jan-12-2013   

Good short story, with a nice pwp element to it. I liked the characters and how their relationship developed. Kim's writing is always good and she can create scenarios that capture so much emotion and detail in a few words. - Lyn B - Apr-09-2011   

Great short story. Passionate piece - Anon - May-27-2011   

Simply sensational - Sandy - Aug-11-2011   

This was a lovely end to the series. It had humour and romance. It was very well written and the ceremony and everything happening all felt right for the happy couple. Good read. - Lyn B - Apr-09-2011   

I loved this series.. very sweet and romantic and it's beautifully written. - Ricky - Jun-15-2012   

Sweet story. - Renée (NL) - Dec-26-2006   

a good sweet story. worth the read - vampireslayer2 - May-29-2007   

I found this tale to be an entertaining and sweet short story. - uber goober - Oct-08-2010   

Loved this story! Very sweet and well written. A definite must read for uber fans. Wish there was a sequel. - Stacia - Apr-04-2011   

Beautiful short story - Raf_51 - Jan-05-2011   

Very sweet and touching story:-) Nice read. - Lyn B - Jul-26-2011   

Love this story and the characters. I highly suggest everyone check it out!! - T. Stratton - Mar 9th, 2005   

I really liked this story and am waiting for the nextpart, has a great story line and the characters so farhave been developed really well. I recommend you read this - Anonymous - Mar 10th, 2005   

Wow!...This is really very good!I found myself swept away so much that i forgot it was unfinished and was quite disapointed when there was no ending! LOLHope it is finished soon! - KTBard - Jul 12th, 2005   

Is it just me or did I miss something? Didn't seem as though this story was complete. - Anonymous - Oct 3rd, 2005   

Is it just me or does this story seem unfinished? It was really really great though and I hope the author writes a part 2! - Axiomdragon - Aug-16-2006   

When I first saw this story I wasn't sure that I wanted to read it. Oh man am I glad I did. Wonderfuly written and kept me on the edge of my seat, the couch, the kitchen chair, and bed. I could not put it down until I read the very last page. I really really do hope there is a sequel somewhereor sometime soon. - Robin Hicks - Aug-19-2006   

can't wait for #2...love it so far....must have more please... - Anonymous - Apr-10-2008   

This story is great and unique. Can't wait for a sequel! - sparks - Apr-06-2009   

I very much enjoyed the story. Well thought out fun characters and a powerful villan. Waiting for a sequel. - Anonymous - Oct-11-2009   

Couldn't stop reading this captivating story once I began. Highly recomend to everyone! Hope there will be a sequal :) - Anonymous - Nov-03-2009   

This was an awesome story! The plot was very good and I hope to see a sequel at some point... but... since this story was written in 2005... - kaysy_1994 - Nov-07-2009   

I really like this story, I just hope that there is going to be a sequel. - Anonymous - Dec-16-2010   

Great story, it's incredibly well written. The author takes you to her world in a very fluid way, I found myself absorbed by the story. I just regret the end, which left us kinda hanging there, a lot more could have been said, so I hope there will be a sequel some day. - Raf_51 - May-16-2011   

the author created a world on its own which is fun to explore.. the story line itself is interesting.. but the story is unfinished, IMO.. too many questions remain unanswered, too many possibilities unexplored.. - xtra dog - Feb-07-2012   

This was really a nice love story. I did not like the name of the story. But I loved the story. Gab really had a ceateimagination for purifying Xena. Good job, Annaria! - Starry - Sep-02-2008   

This was a nice first time story with the help of Xena's Mom. - uber goober - Apr-19-2010   

This is a great debut by a truly gifted author. I can only hope that Wolvie will write more. - Anonymous - Apr-05-2006   

heheheh got to love this story! this story includes all the important supplements of a GrEaT XENA fic! i liked how believable the characters reactions where to each problem they had or were going through at the moment. i liked how the Xena character wasn't portrayed as a tough girl who ignored her feelings and let Gaby deal with it on her own. Xena played the tough girl, but when it came to hiding her feelings for Gaby, she just couldn't handle it :( - Marie 'Angel' - Apr-17-2006   

this is a great story!!! but it has a second chapter that i have read on another site. I hope you can find it and add it to this site. - Anonymous - Mar-27-2007   

interesting series.. a lot of introspection going on, but no decisions being made.. - xtra dog - Dec-17-2011   

That was really cute. I enjoyed the chemistry between Eden and Rage. I'd love to see a sequel to this. - Hoqoq - Jul-29-2008   

In between all the (very hot) sex, there is a good story in there somewhere ... I'm sure of it (^_^) - Anna Lei - Aug-27-2010   

The interaction between 2 leading characters is endearing.Such a wonderful story. I would like to read more about these two. Sequel pretty please. - Rayne - Mar-01-2011   

Ive never laughed so hard on this site. The interaction between Mercy, Angel and Rage throughout the story was great and the exchange during the badminton scene was just hilarious. This writer has a wicked sense of humour. - Mica - Jun-10-2012   

I enjoyed this story. A sweet story. - Anonymous - Dec-26-2007   

A nice romantic story that is different from the norm. I liked the relationship between Elyse and Ruth. From a difficult beginning they both something in the other that changed their lives. Very sweet.
- Lyn B - Apr-14-2011   

A sweet sunday afternoon read ... - Ricky - Nov-18-2014   

broken link [Editor's Note: Corrected. 6-4-2011] - Anonymous - Jun-01-2011   

This is a beautifully written faery tale about love, loss, and redemption. Ambyrhawke wonderfully captures to tone and tenor of a story sung by a medieval bard. - wasabigirl - Nov-10-2008   

good read ..... - renslucy - Aug-07-2010   

I'm getting a 'Dead Link' Message on this one. - Kugai - Aug-29-2011   

Still showing a dead link - Sabrina - Oct-28-2011   

Hey folks. This and any of the other stories that link over to ambyrhawke.com...my personal website has and will be defunct for the forseeable future. If you would like to read the ones linking there, you should be able to find other places hosting them with a quick google search. I'll see about finding the files and getting them hosted here. Thanks! - Ambyrhawke - May-20-2013   

It's a really sweet and beautifully written story. There was never a dull moment in the story and had lyrical undertone to it. Finally a lesbian fairy tale I can tell my niece and nephew. :) oh and the story is available on www.ausxip.com just google it with the bard's name. - April.smithint - Apr-25-2015   

One of the bestest W/T stories I've ever read. It's sweet, it's angsty, and the characters just feel *real*. A must read. - Vale - Mar-05-2008   

absolutely brilliant read. looking forward to future updates. - m fry - Jun-03-2008   

Great interplay between characters. Looking froward to future updates. - anonymous - Jun-13-2008   

Just fabulous, thank you so much for sharing your minds stories with us. I really loved this little story!!! - Ruth - Nov-30-2009   

Great short story...I'm not much of a short story reader but whaen I saw that I have read this author before and liked the other stories so much I had to read it and I an VERY glad I did. Thank you Robin for sharing your thoughts with us! - Jessie - Dec-30-2009   

Great short story...I'm not much of a short story reader but whaen I saw that I have read this author before and liked the other stories so much I had to read it and I an VERY glad I did. Thank you Robin for sharing your thoughts with us! - Jessie - Jan-11-2010   

Sweet and charming. Sequal would be nice. - cpo - Oct-07-2010   

Would Gabrielle still fall in love with Xena if she were some kind of non-verbal jungle-woman? This strange little fairy tale answers the question quite nicely. - Link - Apr-13-2007   

Very sexy--this bard never fails to please. - SPQR - Jul-03-2008   

cute, lovely short story. - kc - Jul-08-2010   

that was the cutest story!!yum - Shyn - Jul 23rd, 2005   

I know you have to read The Hapless Romantic first and I love that story...but this sequel is such simple joy. Guaranteed to make you happy. - msprism - Mar-23-2007   

I like this continuous Hapless Romantic story. I found that the story line is kind of our *needy* daily sense of humour. - easteden - Nov-06-2009   

Sweet, light hearted read. Nice short story. - Lyn B - Mar-11-2011   

very nice sequel.. loved the interaction and the mind games between the two characters.. - xtra dog - Nov-20-2011   

REALLY sweet and appealing story that shows a softer side of X & G. A great Christmas read! - Anonymous - Feb-18-2011   

What a great Christmas story - X and G enjoying the return of Senticles and the secret Senticles through the eyes of a child - CoolNik - Mar-30-2011   

Cute :-) - Silver - Jun-11-2011   

really loved this short story.. very well written.. lots of humor with a definite ten on the cute scale.. - xtra dog - Aug-25-2011   

This is a sweet story. I really like the twist at the end, it is unexpected. I love all work by Ann McMan! - Anonymous - Nov-07-2011   

This is a really wonderful short story, one of the author's best efforts. If you want to read the latest "seasonal" offering by AM, mosey on over to that OTHER fanfic website and check it out. It's a winner! Great job, Ann. - PhoenixRising - Jan-19-2012   

Awesome, awesome read. Fun characters. - Jaydon - Sep-09-2008   

I really enjoyed this story, fun characters..a little humor to keep you smiling at the antics of both of the main characters. - Jaz - Sep-20-2008   

Wonderful story with war, revenge, and happily ever after. Do yourself a favor and read this one. *S* - Icefic - Oct-06-2008   

Another wonderful story set in the same world as Clans, this tale is full of great characters, funny moments and a relationship coming to full bloom. - Revalis - Dec-03-2009   

Thank you so much for this airtlce, it saved me time! - fdhJyxrOvGLgPGqJZB - Dec-12-2011   

nice to see some old characters popping into this story.. good read.. - xtra dog - Jan-10-2013   

I must agree with the previous comment. It's great to see more light on the writers past characters. I would recommend that you read "Clans" first. I like how this story is funny and is fast paced. But I wish the writer would let us have a deeper peek into this world of hers. more please! - Katie of Ohio - Jan-10-2013   

OMG! I just got so choked up over this one! It affected me on a maternal level, as well as a reader. This is a great story! I would have liked to have seen an episode like this. Tell everyone you know to read this one, you won't be disappointed! - Taleweaver - Nov 16th, 2002   

this is just simply a MUST read! you will feel sorrow, maybe even anger, but in the end you will smile. through tears but you will smile. - empress - Apr 14th, 2004   

One word. SERENITY. - MoonLightning - Jan 22nd, 2005   

This was a wonderful story. Like the previous commenter, this would have made a great episode. This a story you need to save in your file folder and archive as one of the better Xena stories so you can re read it again. - Karon Reiter - Sep-13-2009   

This is a superior written story. Way above most. Not only well written but well crafted. - kr - Sep-14-2011   

good story. - dms_143 - Feb-17-2008   

loved this- cute, clever, funny. - msprism - Jan-18-2009   

Dead link [Editor's Note: Fixed. Thanks for letting us know Shayla. 12-4-2012] - shayla196107 - Nov-28-2012   

Awesome! Funny and very. Nice work!sexy - Alicia - Nov 5th, 2003   

Funny and sweet! Just perfect. - Anonymous - Nov-04-2008   

All right, but not masterful. - CJ - May-31-2009   

Wow, this little short story is quite good. The author's writing style is wonderfully vivid and the reader can see the activity taking place. Enjoyable read. Recommended. - kazy - Dec-08-2012   

An interesting alternate reality story. The premise isn't what you see everyday, and it's handled with flair.

Do not read at work! - L'Nara - Mar-26-2008   

Very nice and silly story. I think the joke comes from a
King Arthur myth. - golem3 - Mar-30-2008   

WHAHAHAHA. THIS IS GOOD. HOT TOO. - KAT - Apr-27-2008   

lol. luv it! - Anonymous - Jun-15-2008   

Fantastic! A great blend of humor and spice. Definitely give this a read! - Anonymous - Apr-24-2009   

Cracked me up! - Jude - Jul-24-2009   

Not Bad! I liked it! - Starry - Jul-06-2009   

Very well written. LOVED IT!! - Xena - Mar-11-2010   

Surprised no one has commented on this story before. Funny bantering with X&G , cute story. - Anon - May-03-2013   

Great witty banter in this one! The storyline was decent too, but by far the best thing about this is the subtle humor...think A Day In The Life type of humor. Great for a pick me up! - Stacia - Mar-17-2014   

Actually this story is related to the episode BLIND FAITH, no THE EXECUTIONER [Editor: Corrected 7-6-2009] - Anon - Jul-04-2009   

This was a surprisingly well written story. And hot, hot, hot. I'd say it was equal to and possibly better in its passion than Blind Faith Restores by Zzelami which is a classic in it's uniqueness in employing both drama a humor. But this story's writing is intense in it description of Gabrielle's ordeal in dealing with being entombed in a burning coffin. I recommend reading it and keeping it for posterity. - kazy - Nov-07-2011   

I'd like to recommend Felioness' "The Amphipolis Expedition" and "For the Love of Gaia" ... 2 wonderfully written sci-fi stories by one of my favorite bards. - Anonymous - Sep 16th, 2003   

According to the graphic on book 1 this is a trilogy. Was book 3 ever written? Also the graphic in book 2, For the Love of Gaia doesn't appear.
- Anonymous - Jan-27-2009   

Very well written. Great plot, great writing, great sex! What more could you ask for? Highly recommend. - austiness - Feb-10-2010   

Highly recommended. Felioness has done an outstanding job and this is a great read. If you love futuristic sci-fi, you will enjoy Felioness's talented tale of adventure. - Anonymous - Jul-25-2010   

So glad I mined the archive to find this gem of a story. Highly enjoyable read. Wishing for the 3rd installment in this triology. - colorado fan - Sep-04-2011   

Thoroughly enjoyed this story. Always looking for well written uber relaying to xena & gab in a way. Thank you for sating my fan fic need :) - Lisa Jane - Mar-28-2013   

I love how you took the actress' last names and combined them with the character's names. They worked well!!! - Te` - Aug-03-2014   

I love how you took the actress' last names and combined them with the character's names. They worked well!!! - Te` - Aug-03-2014   

I love how you took the actress' last names and combined them with the character's names. They worked well!!! - Te` - Aug-03-2014   

wow.. those were some heavy numbers at the end.. - xtra dog - Mar-12-2012   

Ooohh, that was sweet! And way hot! - AZL - Mar-29-2008   

That was great and very romantic. Highly recommend reading it. - uber goober - Jul-13-2010   

Very cute and loving! You will enjoy it, I gurantee it! - Starry - Aug-27-2012   

Romantic short story. The length of the story makes parts of this story feel a little rushed, and I'd have preferred to have seen their relationship develop more slowly, but it's well written and sweet:-) - Lyn B - Jun-30-2011   

I really enjoyed reading this short sweet tale of two people falling in love. - uber goober - Aug-10-2012   

Lovely story ... I can't believe it hasn't been recommended more! - Ricky - Aug-24-2014   

Beautiful story, recommend reading today. - Anna28Carm - Nov-29-2016   

Excellent. - Lyn B - Apr-11-2011   

an uber story that features aphrodite and artemis.. never heard of it before now.. - xtra dog - Nov-13-2011   

What a magical tale of hope and soulmates. - Niyah - Sep-11-2012   

Inspired by a Twilight Zone episode. This is a good story with a twist. It's very well written: fun and bittersweet. Add in romance and you've got a great story:-) - Lyn B - Apr-28-2011   

i'm still trying to wrap my head around this story.. very good halloween story.. - xtra dog - Feb-24-2014   

A nice heart-warming story.The ending is a little unexpected,maybe because of the warm wether? - Anonymous Tokyo - Dec 20th, 2003   

Herodotus is a bit out of character.. i would understand hecuba taking that position, but Herodotus?? every time xena met him on the show, he was less than civil to her.. apart from that, i like the story.. nice read.. - xtra dog - Jun-12-2013   

Thank you for the lovely and funny, if quick, story :) Topless Amazons FTW! - Anonymous - Apr-26-2010   

Oh my! That was very funny - but it does beg ... what happened next? - Georgia - Aug-31-2013   

Another good story! I have enjoyed all your writing. Off to the sequel!!!! - juliemania - Oct-03-2008   

RjYRAl http://www.FPU7vqiRhHghotBHegWQdZiVgO8pMSe6.com - dPqVeFmWjNx - Jun-22-2012   

If you've ever completely lost yourself to someone who couldn't return your love, you're going to think Cephalgia has seen inside your heart. This triumphant tale is well-written, and packed with the emotional detail usually found only in longer, character-rich stories. Great job. - KG MacGregor - Jul 21st, 2003   

Wow. Really moving. Definitely worth a read. - Anonymous - Jan 14th, 2004   

Very well written. Bittersweet. It's not romantic, but it's poignant and thought provoking. - Lyn B - Jul-26-2011   

never having been on the seawall myself, but having lost my best friend who went swimming with eliza, this story really did hit home.. it is a very solemnly written without any embelishings, exactly what the story needed.. praise to the author.. - xtra dog - Jan-18-2012   

A very different story, but still moving and compelling! - Anonymous - Nov-14-2007   

Yes, very different but none the less, a must read. It made me stop and think - you never know who you are affecting with your actions nor the circumstances of anyone else. Powerful. - CoolNik - Oct-30-2010   

Powerful, indeed.

Angels come in all forms, even in the most unlikely form
of all.

- Mickey - Oct-31-2010   

I love it, beautifull. I´d like to read the sequel!! - Antonia - Feb-10-2011   

A powerful story around a theme. It would have been good to read a sequel as the relationship between the characters is compelling. - lyn B - May-27-2011   

this story is too short.. it feels like the beginning of a larger story.. - xtra dog - May-16-2015   

There is nothing ordinary about this story, in fact it's damn near brilliant in it's simplicity. This bard has a knack for description that puts you in the moment. It's refreshing to read a passage that uses 'ordinary' words wisely and doesn't tread over the reader's sensibilites with unnecessary adjectives. I am not one to 'beg for a sequel' as I do not see a sequel in every story. But, this one has more to give and if the bard does write one, my mouse will be the first to point and click. - Anonymous - Feb 13th, 2005   

great - Anonymous - Dec-04-2008   

Good one - Anonymous - Aug-09-2011   

a nice easy read great for a tea break quickie - Anonymous - Dec-12-2012   

heartbreaking but really good - Anonymous - Jan-26-2014   

a longer sequel will do.. - Anonymous - Jan-26-2014   

Didn't feel like a short story. Nice characters. I enjoyed reading it. - Samantha - Sep-01-2009   

nice read.. - xtra dog - Feb-25-2014   

Nice read, in a kind of different sort of way. - Stacia - Feb-26-2014   

A very good short tale. It leaves you feeling good about X & G 's future.(unlike the season finale)Good job Akiela Xal! - uber goober - Nov-20-2009