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Tweak says, "i wanna lady in the street"

zaria (bravely) wrote in mirage_rpg,
@ 2008-07-05 18:16:00

Entry tags:

complete, day 6, gabrielle, xena

Day 6
Who: Gabrielle & Xena
What: Relaxing
When: Evening
Where: Jacuzzi
Rating: R- nudity
Status: Complete

Her muscles were sore. She'd had more of a workout that morning than she'd had in a while. She had forgotten what teaching could be like. Not that she'd ever done much teaching. Maybe a little tutoring of Gabrielle on occasion, but Gabrielle picked up a lot on her own. Xena hadn't been the one to teach her how to use the sais, afterall.

She rubbed her arms where they ached, then turned the key in the lock to her room. She pushed the door open and took a deep breath. She could still smell Gabrielle in the air, and that brought a smile to her face. It meant Gabrielle was still around. Losing her was something Xena feared deep down. She sighed softly and sat down on a chair near the door. She draped her arms over her knees and leaned forward.

"Hey, Gabrielle." She lifted her head and smiled slightly. "What have you been up to today?" She yawned, then leaned back and rested her head on the back of the chair. She settled her hands on her abdomen and closed her eyes. She felt badly that she and Gabrielle hadn't had much time together since her arrival.

"We should go do something." She sat up, wincing slightly. This damn planet was making her soft. She couldn't afford to be soft. Not if they were ever going to leave. She would need to be able to defend herself, and Gabrielle if they ever got off this rock. "Zeus, I'm sore." She shook her head smirking. Standing she tilted her head toward the door. "Let's go."

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travelingbard
2008-07-05 08:24 pm UTC (link)

Since her arrival on Mirage, Gabrielle had successfully reunited with her best friend, Xena. She also managed to make a few friends on the planet. But for Gabrielle that had never been an issue with her. The young bard was good with words and people. They seemed to gravitate towards her, perhaps its what brought Xena to her village all those years ago.

The spunky blonde had been sitting on her bed with a pen and notebook in her hand. They were similar to the way pen and parchment worked. Gabrielle had always been the story teller and even on this new world she continued to tell of her journey's and adventures with Xena.

The door to their room opened and Gabrielle peered up from writing. A large-carefree smile melted along her full lips. "Howdy, stranger." She mocked the country accent she had heard from the person in the small box back. Putting her notebook and her pen down, Gabrielle had been sitting Indian style when her blue eyes followed the warrior princess to the chair.

"Pfft, the mighty Xena sore?"

Gabrielle seemed feisty as she threw her bare legs over the side of her bed. Her bare feet touching down onto the carpet. "Are you sure you can handle it?" A chuckle escaped her ample chest, which shook from her playful jest. "Let me get my boots then." Grabbing her red boots she laced them up, not bothering to bring her sais.

Following Xena to the door, Gabrielle slapped her friend on the shoulder, "Let's go." She knew of the perfect place she had seen a few people using a few days ago. Glancing over her shoulder, she reached back to take Xena's hand to interlock their fingers together.

"Just what exactly did you do to yourself?"

The gentle stroll would lead them around the corner and down a hill where the pool area was. It had been vacant as everyone seemed to be elsewhere. The bright moon lingered above them, casting its glow down onto them as onyx clouds of the night moved by.

Gabrielle lead Xena to the pool area as she released her hand, motioning to the round jacuzzi. "I heard these are good for relaxing." Crouching down in front of Xena slowly, Gabrielle's eyes stared deeply into the brunette's eyes. Her fingers would begin to unlace Xena's brown boots slowly, "I figure we could relax here." Gabrielle's ministrations slow and mindful of her friend's tender body.

Standing up to her short height of 5'5, Gabrielle was just a few inches shorter than her friend. Both hands sought Xena's wrists to slowly massage up her toned arms until she reached her shoulders. Coiling her fingers around the side of the armor to unclasp it. Sliding her hands down to Xena's curvy waist to remove her breast plate. There was something in Gabrielle's eyes but what? Could it be she had missed her friend dearly enough to want to spend some quality time with her? Placing the armor on the ground gingerly without warranting a scratch.

"Just relax, Xena."

Gabrielle managed to remove all of Xena's armor until she was left wearing a snug bodice and her skirt. Biting on her bottom lip to prevent herself from smiling. Lifting her eyes onto her friend, Gabrielle got lost in them only to push down the sleeveless bodice until it sank down the warrior's silky olive skin. Next came the skirt that also fell in a heap with the rest of the clothing.

Stepping back Gabrielle removed her own clothes until she was naked. One slender leg walked down the stairs of the jacuzzi until she sat down in the warm water. Pushing a button a spring of bubbles came flooding through the jacuzzi. "Oooh I've died and gone to the Elysian Fields." Shutting her eyes, Gabrielle dunked her head down into the water to wet it. Running both hands through it to slick it back.

"Come here, Xena."

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bravely
2008-07-05 09:07 pm UTC (link)

As they moved into the hall, Xena looked down to their clasped hands and smiled at Gabrielle. She swung their hands back and forth as they walked down the hall. She was excited to have her friend back. "Oh you know, I was practicing with my sword this morning. It's been a while since I used it. And then a girl, Katara, asked if I would teach her how to use a staff." She slid her blue eyes toward her friend, smirking slightly.

"I'm not a s good as you, of course, but I think I did alright." They walked over the rise and down to the pool area. She raised a brow at Gabrielle and chuckled lightly. "If you say so." She looked down as Gabrielle crouched and began to unlace her boots. She watched her curiously. She was acting a little strangely. But, strange was normal for Gabrielle.

She watched her then rise and massage her arms before removing her breast plate. Xena removed her gauntlets and arm bands herself. She dropped them on the growing pile. She furrowed her brows when Gabrielle insisted on removing her leathers as well. She chalked it up to her willingness to help her completely. She stepped out of the puddle of clothes around her feet and down the steps of the hot tub.

She sat down, groaning her pleasure as the hot water struck her muscles with a force she hadn't been prepared for. She closed her eyes, tipped her head back and sighed. She heard the splash of water as Gabrielle had apparently disrobed and stepped in after her. She cracked her eye open and smirked when Gabrielle spoke of dying and going to the Elysian Fields.

The bubbles surprised her a little, but it felt good and massaged her gently. But she wanted a real massage. Her back and arms needed it. She gave a half smile when she was ordered to go to Gabrielle. "Only if you give me one of those massages you're so great at." She dipped her head back in the water to wet it and turned her back to Gabrielle as she moved closer to her. She stopped when she came in contact with Gabrielle's thigh.

She leaned forward with expectation, tilting her head down and pulling her wet hair over her shoulder. She rested one of her elbows on the edge of the jacuzzi, her other hand sandwiched between the seat and her thigh.

"Do you know I was forced to cook a few days ago? Did I tell you that?" She couldn't remember if they'd talked about their forced activities yet.

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travelingbard
2008-07-05 11:12 pm UTC (link)

The sizzling water rippled and swayed as Xena moved closer to her. It wasn't foreign for the two friends to take a bath or even a swim together naked. They did it all the time. After awhile of nudity a person got used to the other's body. Which, Gabrielle knew Xena's body well and even if she had been acting a little strange it was only because she had missed her. Plus she did want to make her more comfortable.

"I'll give you one but only if you do me in return."

Was that dare I say it sexual innuendo to that remark? Gabrielle's eyes wandered down Xena's shoulders as she turned around, accidentally brushing into Gabrielle's thigh. Pulling her bottom lip into her the warm folds of her mouth to nibble. To the common eye anyone could see there was dormant sexual tension between them. Neither of which acted upon it. Gabrielle was straight or so she had believed. But in her heart she had loved Xena. More than as a friend, especially with everything they had been through.

Running her wet hands along the crook of the warrior's neck. Curling her digits around the slick olive skin, applying a bit of pressure while simultaneously swiveling her fingers around. "Cook?!" Gabrielle's chest trembled from an eruption of laughter. A thin sliver of water separated Gabby's breasts from caressing Xena's spine. "I would have LOVED to have seen that."

Descending her hands down to the warrior princess' shoulders. Sliding her thumb across her collar bone. "You're so tight, Xena. Relax for me." Anyone passing by would have obviously gotten the wrong impression. Or their mind would have wandered into the gutter. Gabrielle's face peered over her friend's shoulder to watch her.

"Well, I was forced to do something called country-line dancing. I met some really nice people but we did some strange things."

Thinking back to the dance class she smirked, shaking her head. "One of the girls there, Rose, hated it. I can't say I blame her. But Max and Maxxie seemed to have a blast, poor boy was as clumsy as a Cyclops."

The heat from the jacuzzi and Gabrielle's soft-sensual touch would hopefully relax her friend. Slithering a little closer, the water haphazardly guiding Gabrielle's torso into Xena's back. The movement caused the blonde to gasp out but she covered it up with a quick exhale. Squeezing Xena's shoulders she ran her hands down the length of her arms. Dense layers of steam rose off both naked women.

"The people here seem really nice though."

Dunking her hands into the water to roam up the inside of Xena's arm, which accidentally collided with her breast. Gabrielle's cheeks flushed for a second only to dissipate. What was wrong with her? Shaking her head.

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bravely
2008-07-05 11:50 pm UTC (link)

Xena wasn't at all shocked at the nudity of either of them. It had been a long standing understanding that it was natural. They obviously couldn't bathe clothed, and there were no such things as swimming suits. Xena never even gave it a second thought.

"Sure, prey on my weakness. You know I can't refuse one of your massages. Alright. Deal." She smirked, shaking her head slightly. Xena was usually hard pressed not to give in to everything Gabrielle wanted. Xena wanted to make her happy, because seeing her happy, made Xena happy. Xena loved Gabrielle, like she loved no one else. It was the same love that she gave to her daughter, Eve. But, there was that something else. Xena couldn't put a name to it, but there was definitely something different about their relationship. Possibly because Gabrielle wasn't her daughter, but she felt just as protective of her.

She sighed softly, and then moaned when Gabrielle's talented fingers found just the right places to massage. She tipped her head forward a little more, and frowned slightly when Gabrielle burst out laughing at the idea of Xena cooking. "Hey! I didn't even burn anything. It turned out just fine, thank you very much." She reached back to splash her with the hot water.

She let out another sigh and dropped her shoulders, trying to relax a little more as commanded. Gabrielle could be so feisty sometimes. She wondered if it were a facade she put on to appear stronger. She knew the bard was strong, and didn't have to act that way, but she also knew something about outward appearances. If everyone saw the softness inside Gabrielle, they would take advantage of her. And to Xena's everlasting shame, she had done the same thing sometimes. Not intentionally, but Gabrielle's way was different than hers, even if their end goal was the same; the greater good.

Xena sneered at the idea of dancing. "I'm glad it was you and not me, then. I don't think I would have been able to enjoy being forced to dance. I only do it when I want to do it. Like singing." She listened to Gabrielle tell about the different people she met, and her own mind went back to the cooking session and the ones she'd been saddled with.

"At least you didn't have the Bacchae in your group. His name was Lestat, and he would have made your toes curl with some of the things he said. And Jack, he went along with it as happy as a clam until the Bacchae read his mind." She chuckled slightly. "And there was a samurai,Souji. Definitely an interesting bunch, and none of us seemed thrilled to be cooking." She shrugged lightly.

She tilted her head down once again, giving Gabrielle full access to her back and shoulders. She let out a breath and watched the steam rise from the surface of the water and drift off. There was no wind, and the air was so still. She couldn't help wondering why. There had been at least the hint of a breeze every day since she'd arrived, and now it was eerily still. She kept her senses alert, even while Gabrielle soothed her sore muscles.

She couldn't help but notice when Gabrielle's front collided with her back, but she attributed it to the water. It was hard to control your body sometimes with the way the water made you feel lighter. Xena shrugged. "Nice enough, I suppose. I think the no killing thing helps. No one wants to see what will happen if they do kill someone. Makes my job easier, but it also makes me soft and makes me sore when I finally work out." She grumbled lightly.

Her skin erupted with goose flesh when Gabrielle's hand accidentally grazed the sensitive skin of her breast. She knew it must have been a slip, but she was angry with the way her body reacted to it. It had just been too long since anyone touched her there. She rolled her head, shaking it off while Gabrielle resumed her massage. "You do such a great job, Gabrielle. But I guess you've had years of practice, haven't you?" This wasn't the first time Gabrielle had given Xena a massage, it was practically a ritual when they had traveled together.

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travelingbard
2008-07-06 01:02 pm UTC (link)

Gabrielle couldn't help but grin at Xena's retorts. "Well that's amazing you didn't burn anything to Hades." Giggling she jerked to the side at the playful splash thrown her way. "Hey! Keep it up and we'll stop this massage right here." Playful as a kitten, Gabrielle had a good rapport with her best friend. That strong bond had kept them together through thick and thin. Even when things went sour the two would take a reprieve from the other. Only to return to the other in time. Nothing could separate the fighting duo from the other.

A few drops of water had trickled down Gabrielle's face, having been splashed. Both of her hands continued their tantalizing dance across Xena's taut body. "I thought about you though. The Golem's handed us these things called cowboy hats and boots. Which only made things that much more hilarious. I would have paid a pretty dinar to see you there with me." Biting back a smirk, Gabrielle knew how Xena could be when she was forced into something. "I know...you've gotta be moved to sing something."

A thin brow arched on her forehead, "A Bacchae? But we killed Bacchus and Orpheus' liar was returned to him. They must have evolved over the years." Gabby found that bizarre to have vampires around the planet. "I'm pretty glad we have that rule actually. I bet Aries isn't so happy about it though." That mischievous God of War had been a pesky to the duo hundreds of times.

Gabrielle's hands would continue to ascend up Xena's arms. Without even a waver she ushered them back up onto her shoulders. Even for her petite size Gabrielle was strong and often underestimated. Which in the beginning of their friendship Xena had also sought to protect the young bard. As the years passed Xena noticed that Gabby was cunning, quick, and a powerful little fighter. Sliding her hands down the back of the warrior's spine to trace the vertebrae of her spinal column. Curling her fingernails inward to gingerly rake them down the humid skin of her best bud. Exploring across the desert of skin she found until she felt a knot in the middle of Xena's back.

"Well, what is it you say....I have many skills?"

Dipping one hand into the water to splash Xena back echoed with a chuckle. "I like helping people out, especially you." Massaging out the epidermis, Gabrielle's hands smoothed lower to the small of the back. "By the Gods, you're knotted practically everywhere." Sliding closer to her best friend, Gabrielle's pelvis brushed into the back of Xena's ass. This time though the bard didn't seem to freeze up. It was just a friendly massage.

Slender fingers rose up to the side of Xena's waist. Firmly working out any bumps and clenched muscles she felt there. Spider-crawling her fingers around to her abdomen. Gabrielle's fingers lingered on the toned muscles there. Blinking her lashes she snapped out of her reverie. Removing her hands to return up to her friend's neck. Tenderly those talented fingers soothed the back of her neck.

"I love you, Xena."

She hadn't said it in awhile. Gabrielle figured she might as well say it. Having been separated had placed fear of the unknown in both hearts. Now that they were reunited Gabrielle felt the need to vocalize her feelings. It wasn't uncommon for the two to say such powerful words. Although usually Gabrielle was the first to say them, usually under times of duress. Now with the tranquility of the atmosphere it seemed appropriate.

Pulling back completely, "Okay, my turn. I don't want you falling asleep." Shifting to provide Xena access to her back and shoulders. Peeling the wet strands of her blonde hair over her shoulder.

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bravely
2008-07-06 02:47 pm UTC (link)

Xena shook her head, smirking. Gabrielle could really push her buttons sometimes, and sometimes it was better to just shut up and let her think she got her way. Otherwise, the banter might never end. She grinned and turned her face back as far as she could to see Gabrielle while she spoke.

"You had objects you had to wear as well?" Costumes weren't foreign to the pair. They often disguised themselves to infiltrate different organizations. They'd gone undercover as slaves, priestesses, and a lot of other kinds of things. But, there was no reason to dress up here, they didn't have to infiltrate anything here. "I'm really glad I wasn't ordered into that one."

"You're really the only one who hears me sing. I mean, I sing for funerals. But, other than Eve, I think you're the only one who knows I can." She smiled, glad that they could share something like that. Singing was so personal for Xena. She didn't do it often. And it meant something when she did.

"Oh! That's the spot. You found it." When the large knot was attacked, Xena groaned and relaxed a little more, allowing the tension to be massaged out of her back. "I know, I need to practice more often than I do. I wouldn't always be so sore if I did. We could do it together. Stay on top of things, you know?"

When Gabrielle's fingers lingered on her taut stomach, Xena stilled and looked down. It was strange that she'd stopped, but she must have been lost in thought, because her hands slipped away quickly, moving to her neck. "I love you, too, Gabrielle." Xena said it easily. They had been through the toughest times together, and it was their love for each other that had often brought them through it. It was their bond.

Xena was disappointed that the massage was already over, but fair was fair. She nodded and switched places with Gabrielle as she turned her back on her. She moved in close to her back and began to work first on her shoulders, her strong fingers digging into the muscles there. Xena's hands were rough and calloused from the use of her sword and chakram. But, while she moved her hands over Gabrielle's skin, they seemed to soften.

She lifted at her shoulders, pushing her shoulder blades together, then massaged up and down her arms, finding and relieving each knot she encountered. "Do you think you are going to miss Earth?" She leaned forward slightly as they spoke, so she could hear and be heard.

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