It's an pretty interesting tale. - Ami - Jun-04-2008   

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Ros@ - Dec-27-2010   

Love it! - Valeria - Dec-27-2010   

It's a beautiful tale of love and time! - Anonymous - Dec-27-2010   

Wow, I suppose I should have expected the ending but I certainly didn't! Fans of surprise endings should definitely give this one a chance. - Stacia - Sep-05-2014   

Broken link - Anonymous - Apr-10-2011   

What a wonderfully interesting story. Incredibly thought-provoking - and so sad. Without giving anything away, just let me say, this is one of the best classic Xena stories out there along with so many others that Ella has written. I recommend all of her work. She's quite amazing. I wish she was still writing. We can use more classic Xena stories. This place has been overrun with too many ubers - some of which you can't even recognize as Xena and Gabrielle. They should be in the original fiction section as they seem to have nothing to do with the dynamic of Xena and Gabrielle. If you want a wonderful ride in the world of the Xenaverse, read this. - Karon Reiter - Apr 3rd, 2005   

Do not miss this story!!! It is one of the most gut wrenching...reaffirming love stories I've ever read!!! It gets better with every read...Highly...highly...recommend!!!!!! - loubug - Apr 14th, 2005   

I've come back to this story many times and it never fails to touch me deeply. a truly wonderful story - Shyn - Nov 23rd, 2005   

If this story was indeed written in '97 the author was remarkably prescient in anticipating several things that later happened in the series. They include the following; Gabrielle's loss of her blood innocence, her transformation to a skilled warrior, and her eerie description of preparing Xena's body for burial that, of course, later happens in the episode Friend In Need. Eloquent yet economical prose. Well done! - 3creeks - Feb-24-2007   

I loved this story. One word...compassion. - purplehawke - Aug-18-2007   

What a beautiful story ! The words are flowing with grace, and the emotions behind them go straight to the heart of the reader. Ella Quince's writing is like music, like a perfectly crafted song : you hear it once, the tune stay with you forever. - Carambar - Aug-25-2008   

They're RIGHT! Read it! - yuka - Oct-22-2009   

This is such a great story. A definite read. - Anonymous - Oct-26-2009   

Very compelling and moving story. Beautifully written for such a short piece, I'd recommend it to anyone. - Anonymous - Dec-09-2009   

Very good story! - Enverz - Dec-15-2009   

This was great! It acually made me cry but it was also loving and passionate:) - Dominyka - Apr-12-2010   

Nice story. Great job. - sassy123 - Nov-30-2010   

Abdolutely wonderful! Well written, incredibly unique--a true pleasure to read. Very highly recommended. - Anonymous - Apr-10-2011   

While there have been many well written post FIN stories describing very real and rewarding ways in which to get Xena back - should that ever happen, this probably deserves to be seriously considered as one of them. What makes this story so extraordinary is that it was written in 1997 long before the final episode aired, which makes it all that much more painful and heartbreaking to read. This, like most of Ella Quince's stories is a profound read. - Karon Reiter - Jul-01-2011   

A beautifully written story, so rife with pain and introspection. I wish she were still writing fan fiction because this piece is so unique & thoughtful. Without going too deeply into it, Xena's pain, fear and vulnerability are so beautifully captured. For anyone who relates to the inner struggles of X+G, this story is a MUST! - XenaZon - Jun-11-2014   

Beautiful and touching story. Gabrielle's love of Xena had no boundaries, no end. We all know there was nothing she wouldn't do for her soul mate. I love imagining her the way she has been portrayed in this endearing story. Thank you.. - Anonymous - Oct-10-2014   

This was a great story. One you won't find anywhere else - I don't think. Most stories are about encountering someone from Xena's past that pose a threat to Gabrielle - not this time. This story is about someone from Gabrielle's past. And because of that, I found it to be quite unique and intriguing. But then again, I find all of Ella Quince's works to be phenomenal. Considered to be one of the best bards in the Xenaverse - if not THE best bard. Check out all her work. It will never leave you - she's that good. - Karon Reiter - Jan 9th, 2005   

A wonderful read!! - JC - Jul-22-2007   

This is fantastic. So clever and funny and sweet. It's a treat to read. Go ahead...treat yourself. - msprism - Mar-10-2007   

Clever and delightful metafiction! - 3creeks - Mar-29-2007   

this is my second recommendation of this story. I keep coming back to it and I love it more each time. It's just so freakin' clever. - msprism - Sep-06-2008   

Intereting, and an enjoyable read. - Betty - Dec 30th, 2002   

I don't think the above comment does justice for Ella Quince. She is an amazing writer, and I personally LOVE 'Deja.' She has a great grasp on the characters, the plot is intriguing, and the one thing i love is that she so descriptive. Ella is one of the best fanfiction writers on the net. - Anonymous - Jan 8th, 2003   

The link to De Ja Vu All Over Again is actually to a different story (A Taste of De Ja Vu), so I'm not sure which one the first comment was meant for. I do know, though, that Ella Quince is by far one of the best X:WP writers out there. Her stories, such as this one, have intelligent and original plots, clever dialogue, humor, and are just a sheer pleasure to read. If I could have only five X:WP writers' works on a desert island, Ella Quince would be one of them. - Della - Jan 9th, 2003   

cute, short, and sweet story. interesting and funny dialogue. overall great read - Anonymous - Mar 3rd, 2005   

It' s cute and very fanny!! - Rosa - Dec-27-2010   

well-written sweet and charming story.

(broken link, though. found it at http://ellaquince.org/dejavu.asp) - kc - Apr-18-2011   

You can tell how old a fandom is when the links start to bite the dust. :(

Great story though.

https://web.archive.org/web/20100512181244/http://www.gabwhacker.com/xwp/quince/dejavu.asp - Link Fixer - Jan-16-2016   

Absolutely beautiful. The end brought tears to my eyes. - Andie - Oct-23-2007   

Beautifully written; carefully chosen words. I was set adrift on a wave of sentiment. Thank you ! - Thothgirl - Oct-10-2014   

the sql to Creative License. Fantastic. I love Ella's alternate universe for X and G. - msprism - Sep-06-2008   

Broke Link. :( - Lysia - Jun-24-2011   

New url: http://ellaquince.org/realitycheck.asp - Anonymous - Nov-16-2011   

beautiful. - msprism - Sep-06-2008   

Wonderful. So sweet. - Andie - Sep-22-2008   

It was beautiful! - Starry - Jul-06-2009   

Nice, I love the gentle unfurling of this story. - Anonymous - Dec-15-2009   

I've never read a "first time" story as poignant. In particular, the author's description of their love-making is pure poetry. Beautifully constructed narrative with characters so moving this reader longs to know them personally. Sufficiently deep to touch one's soul. - XenaZon - Jun-14-2014   

I've never read a "first time" story as poignant. In particular, the author's description of their love-making is pure poetry. Beautifully constructed narrative with characters so moving this reader longs to know them personally. Sufficiently deep to touch one's soul. - ultimatebard - Jun-14-2014   

This has to rate as my all time favorite "first time" story. The language is so poignant, the story progression is gentle yet purposeful. Vivid characters make the reader long to step into the story to interact with them. And, as for that pivotal moment subtext fans awaited for 6, sensually tense seasons, their communion is tender and fluid, ethereal and timeless, powerful yet delicate. The storytelling stirs one's soul. - XenaZon - Jun-14-2014   

New url: http://ellaquince.org/rumorsoflove.asp - Anonymous - Nov-16-2011   

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   

With the constant and diminishing availability of classic Xena/Gabrielle stories on the web lately, I always rely on re-reading the "old timers". Ms. Quince's stories are a favorite indulgence, superbly written and always satisfying. - Kaye - Aug 24th, 2003   

Like the poster before me, I agree, there is definite lack of good classic Xena stories being written - everyone seems to be moving to uber more since the show ended - this story by one of the premiere superior writers is so moving and so touching - that no uber can come close. This story will bring a tear to your eye by the sheer weight of the emotions being elicited. - Karon Reiter - Jan 29th, 2005   

For some reason I always come back to this story. I absolutely love it and I really do suggest this story. - Nikki - Jun 12th, 2005   

Someone just mentioned this story the other day. I'd not read Ella before now and didn't know what I had been missing! This story is nicely written, quite moving, and sexy. Simply, a must read! - 3creeks - Feb-24-2007   

Well written really enjoyed it..... - Shayle - Jul-02-2009   

A classic, dont miss - Brighteyez08 - Oct-08-2009   

Really interesting and well written story. A good read! - Enverz - Dec-23-2009   

What a nice story. Great job of writing. - sassy123 - Feb-08-2011   

my first reaction to this story was after reading the synopsis.. 'what?? wait.. what happened??' and i just kept on reacting to the story.. very good writing when an author can achieve that.. - xtra dog - Jun-11-2013   

Cute, very cute, lol... - Anonymous - Jan-03-2010   

Wow... - Welma Singh - Feb 11th, 2005   

Wow, indeed. You will not be disappointed. - Lilybean - Feb-28-2007   

Really enjoyable and very clever. A fantastic and entertaining tale from a great Bard. - msprism - Feb-28-2007   

read this one. really, really do. it's magnificent. - msprism - Sep-06-2008   

Great author, dont miss - Brighteyez08 - Oct-08-2009   

I've read this one before somewhere else...and now I read it again here. I'd recommend it to anyone, it's a refreshing read, and the ending is clever. - Anonymous - Dec-10-2009   

Consistently amazing writing from Ella Quince. I recommend all of her works. - kc - May-21-2010   

oh yes a very good story - erma - Nov-27-2010   

Loved this story. Great job. - sassy123 - Dec-03-2010   

I have been reading new fanfaction from Once Upon a Time and other shows - and I can't help but feel it is so lacking. Coming back to the Xena fanfiction and authors as talented as Ella Quince is so refreshing. This might have been written quite a while ago now, but it is still some of the best writing out there. - Matrixrose - Feb-23-2014   

very well written story.. xena is ever the strategist, gabrielle can outwit anyone.. - xtra dog - Jul-22-2014