Xena's heart stopped beating for a long moment, then pounded in her ears. She couldn't believe she had
just heard correctly. Her voice shook in wonder, "Gabrielle...I'd love that. But are you positive? There's no
rush...." Xena's words were stopped with a soft kiss.
You told me to listen to my heart, to find out what will make it happy. Xena, this is what I've wanted for
such a long time. Yes, I'm positive."
A tear fell from the blue eyes, and Gabrielle caught it. Xena's smile shone like the first ray of sun after a
storm, "I would *love* to go finish that ceremony with you."
"Good, because," a wicked grin crossed Gabrielle's face, "I'm suddenly looking forward to my wedding
night!" The warrior laughed and kissed her love soundly. Gabrielle studied the two trees for a bit. "You
know, Xena...those trees remind me of us. They're so different, yet they fit together perfectly."
Xena helped the bard get up and considered the oak and prune trees thoughtfully. Then she grinned down
at her love, "Yeah, you're right, they do. After all, you are a fruit."
She got a slap on the butt for her efforts. "That just means you're a nut, my warrior." The two made their
way back to the temple with happy hearts.
Fini
