Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Kurgawa, Asima, Lepidus
Links: The Academy Of Bards
| Xena | General | Drama | Novella - 67 pages | Finished | Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Kurgawa, Asima, Lepidus Links: The Academy Of Bards | |
| This story is what Friend In Need I and II should have been IMHO. Saul's story, in comparison to FIN, makes more sense to me. I don't want to spoil this story, so let me just say that the flow of this piece is smoother and the ideas expressed within are more rational to me. The relationship beween G and X is honored and respected. The battle scenes respect the skills of both Xena and the Samurai warriors. Its a good read, IMHO and I recommend it highly. - M.E. Hunt - Aug 16th, 2004 |
| Xena | General | Adventure | Novella - 82 pages | Finished | Cast: Joxer, Meg, Maria, Xena, Stamrus, Criton, Jorgas, Francisca Links: The Academy Of Bards | |
| Xena | General | Drama | Novel - 170 pages | Finished | Cast: Gabrielle, Xena, Meldinas, Attila, Althea, Ares, Velasca, Valacia, Stella Links: The Academy Of Bards | |
| In terms of setting the stage, Crossroads is basically a post-FIN story. So yes, Xena is 'dead'. Remember though, death is a relative term in the Xenaverse, That said, I'm not going to spoil this story. Read it. You'll see Gabrielle come into her own; how she fares; how the relationship of X and G transcends time and space, and even death. In some respects its not an easy read - there is violence, but it is not an over-the-top blood and gore spectacle. Frankly, I hated FIN and swore I was done with anything that related to a FIN ending, but once I started reading Crossroads, I couldn't quit. I had to find out what happened next. Saul Trabal obviously did alot of research and it really paid off in the depth and texture of this story. In short, I recommend it highly. - Reviewed by M. E. Hunt, October 2004 | |
| Saul Trabal is a very talented writer and he is one of my favorites. If you like pretentious fanfiction and have not read one of his stories yet, you have definitely missed something. - Thea, - Nov 2nd, 2004 It's a **very** dark piece that follows Gabrielle's path after Xena's death. Many suprise twists happen in this fanfic! Old characters are brought back, new ones emerge, fantastic fighting and an amazing attention to detail...makes you feel like you're watching a movie at times it's so easy to see in your mind!! - fraoch - Nov 18th, 2004 Hi Saul...I just wanted to tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed CROSSROADS OF DESTINY. Very well written indeed. Thank you very much for the wonderful story. - Mom Bard - Nov 23rd, 2004 It still amazes me just how good a writer you are. You have this great ability to simply bring scenes to life-and you sure did that in "Crossroads"-wonderful story. - Sandra Pascoe - Oct 4th, 2005 After reading this powerful story I realized that I had enjoyed it a lot, I personally give it 5 stars. Just seeing the growth of Gabrielle's courage and determination after Xena's death is remarkable. She was truly brave in this story. I believe that in my opinion this story is a better ending that of the FIN episode. I definitely recommended to anyone who is in for a good reading. Incredible job! - Leana Bessa - Jul-24-2007 Very interesting plot - I think the time shift adds a very interesting dimension. Fairly melodramatic at times, but if you can get past that, then it is quite a good story. - Anonymous - May-09-2009 |
| Original / Uber | Futuristic | General | Adventure | Novella - 94 pages | Finished | Cast: Lance, Matt, Asimov, Vicky, Jules, Jose, Lawrence, Baris, Mindy, Marcy, Galileo Links: The Next Chapter | |
| Xena | General | Drama | Short Story - 45 pages | Finished | Cast: Meg, Virgil, Joxer, Maria, Xena, Gabrielle, Thanis, Pridas Links: The Academy Of Bards | |
| Xena | General | Drama | Novella - 64 pages | Finished | Cast: Sovereign, Xena, Meg, Joxer, Gabrielle, Maria, Martus, Galian, Parses, Francisca Links: The Academy Of Bards | |
| Xena | General | Drama | Novella - 88 pages | Finished | Cast: Meg, Joxer, Maria, Autolycus, Francisca, Philemon, Gladys, Dabros Links: The Academy Of Bards | |