Random thoughts of a crowded mind
This filk is based on the Hercules The Legendary Journeys episode Gauntlet featuring Lucy Lawless as Xena. In Gauntlet Xena’s lieutenant, Darphus, turns against her so Xena joins forces with Hercules to overthrow him. Originally published on 14th December 1997 We set the scene to tell the tale of rampage, pillaging and much more. Please …
This filk is based on season one, episode 9 of Hercules Legendary Journeys entitled Warrior Princess that launched the spin off Xena:Warrior Princess. Originally published on 14th December 1997 See the beautiful lady frightened, alone and in distress. Watch Iolaus offer to help her out of her horse shoe mess. She scans him with eyes …
The Dahak and Hope story kicks off with the mystical assault of Gabrielle. Dahak first appears in the Xena and Hercules universe as a mysterious god worshipped by Celtic Britons, whose worship is interrupted by the invading Romans. He is described as “the one true god” by his followers, who will bring his “kingdom to …
Robert Trebor was a fan favourite in the Xenaverse despite appearing in only four episodes. His relationship began with Xena in the Hercules season one episodes The Gauntlet and Unchained Heart. His first appearance in Hercules was in Hercules and the Lost Kingdom (1994) alongside Renee O’Connor where he played a slave. He appeared in …
Lucy Lawless and Renee O’Connor appeared in Hercules long before Xena arrived on the scene. The following are guest appearances in the world of Hercules where they played other characters. See here for episodes where they played Gabrielle and Xena. Hercules and The Amazon Women: Telemovie Guest Starring: Lucy Lawless as Lysia Hercules meets the …
Season two, episode 22 Draco is threatening to sell some temple maidens into slavery and Xena is trying to stop him. Trouble is, she’s also falling in love with him. Meanwhile (and just as strange), Gabrielle is falling for Joxer. This episode is called ‘A Comedy of Eros’ and naturally it is a comedy. The …
After a shipwreck, Gabrielle finds herself aboard the cursed vessel of the lost mariner Cecrops. Soon, she and Xena are confronted by pirates and the nasty god Poseidon. Xena does an awesome leap onto the ship of the “Lost Mariner” in order to save Gabrielle. I can’t believe I actually held my breath whilst she …
In the Price Xena reverts to her old ways to whip a dispirited Athenian army into shape to take on a horrific foe known as the Horde. But her ruthlessness appals Gabrielle. I liked this one. Xena as the Warrior Princess coming into conflict with Gabrielle the “gentle”. Gabrielle proves that Xena is not the …
Season two, episode 19 In Ulysses, Xena and Gabrielle have a Poseidon adventure when they help Ulysses the good king of Ithaca regain his island kingdom from the nasty God of the Sea’s pirate henchmen. Unfortunately I watched this episode and did not enjoy it. I’m used to Gabby throwing herself at the man of the …
In this Xena episode entitled Blind Faith, A warrior Palaemon (Jeremy Callaghan) wants to make his name by killing Xena. He kidnaps Gabrielle and sells her to agents of a king…who, it seems, needs a queen. He meets up with Xena and tells her he has killed her Gabrielle. Naturally they fight but during the fight oil …
In the Execution, Gabrielle is torn between her beleaguered hero, who’s accused of a murder she’s certain he didn’t commit, and Xena, who’s not so sure. A supposedly great warrior Meleager the Mighty is accused of cold blooded murder and Gabriel doesn’t believe he is capable. Meleager was drunk on the night in question and …
For Him the Bell Tolls is a comedy episode showcasing the talents of actor Ted Raimi. While engaged in a battle of wills with her son Cupid, Aphrodite turns Joxer into a dashing hero. I know it’s hard to believe. Joxer a hero. It worked for me though. I know many fans believe there’s no …
