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Sorry for the long wait to post the new chapters, here you go!

Chapter 10

�Am I still your captive�

�You are my guest�

�In Troy guests are allowed to leave when they wish�

�You can do what you wish�

�Would you leave this war behind you�

�Would you leave Troy�

The question played over and over in her mind as she was led to the thrown room where her family awaited her arrival. She was elated to be home but saddened all the same. It amazed her that in the few days she was with Achilles he was able to captivate her so. Usually, it was the other way around, and she was just as taken with him. She knew he cared for her greatly or he wouldn't have been so willing to keep her safe. She only prayed to Apollo that she would lay eyes on him again.

"Briseis!" Andromache called out overjoyed to see her cousin-in-law safe and sound. She rushed to her and embraced her tightly. "By the Gods everyone has been so worried." She pulled away and kissed her. "Hector never thought for one moment you were gone from us."

Briseis gave a tired sigh, "I am alright�it is good to be home." She looked over Andromache's shoulder and saw Priam, her uncle, Paris and Helen.

"Briseis!" Priam seemed to be on the brink of tears as he held out his arms for her. "My dear child thank the Gods you are safe." She fell into his arms and closed her eyes. Priam had been more of a father than her uncle since her real father was dead, and her mother. He pulled away from their embrace and kissed her on the forehead. He quickly glanced over her body in concern. "I hope they did you little harm."

She smiled tiredly, "Achilles treated me well Uncle."

"Achilles?" Helen said surprised from behind Priam, standing with Paris.

Briseis turned her attention to Paris and Helen and was quickly enveloped in a tight hug from Paris.

"It is so good to see you alive and well cousin, " Paris praised pulling away from her to kiss each of her cheeks. "We have been worried sick, all of us." He glanced over to Helen with a reassuring smile.

"Yes, I am so gracious to the Gods for your well being, " Helen said hopefully. She hadn't had much bonding with Briseis and she didn't know what she thought of her frankly. She only hoped that they all, like Andromache, understood her situation. She was forced to marry a man she felt nothing for and therefore was forced to live a life of servitude, as Queen of Sparta. Her life with Menelaus was unfitting and not what she wished or wanted, but being a young female royal she had no say so in the matter. When Paris and Hector first arrived in Sparta she was stunned by Paris and his charms. She found him intriguing and someone she could see herself with. What she had found was an opportunity to get away, even for just a moment. When she arrived in Troy she could tell the people were snickering and making lude comments of her character and it stung her slightly, but she understood their thoughts. People dislike or fear what they don�t understand. "You look well my lady."

Briseis nodded to everyone and wrapped her arms around her waist. Andromache noticed her stance and knew she must be tired and wanted to rest.

"Come Briseis, you must surely need your rest, " Andromache soothed wrapping her arms around her from the side. "If you will excuse us Sire." She and Briseis bowed lightly to everyone and left them to speak amongst themselves.

"Thank the Gods she is alright, " Helen said with relief. "I have heard stories of Achilles."

"I knew his father, " Priam interjected looking at the doorway Briseis and Andromache had just left through.

Paris seemed surprised, "You knew him?"

Priam nodded, "A long time ago�Peleus died long before his time."

"At least he didn�t live long enough to see what his son has become, " Paris offered.

"They say his mother is a Goddess, " Helen mentioned. "That she dipped him into the River Styx to make him immortal."

"It�s nonsense, " Paris spat. "He is human just like any other man."

"But he has never been beaten in battle Paris. Why do you think Agamemnon has been able conquer Greece so easily?" she tried to explain.

"Achilles is only one man!" Paris shouted making her stiffen slightly.

"We have nothing to fear from Achilles, " Priam spoke quietly. "It was he who returned Briseis to us."

Paris looked at his father perplexed, "But who is to say he won�t turn around and attack us anyway? He is probably only using Briseis as a pawn."

Priam sighed, "We shall know soon enough."

Achilles stealthily made his way back into camp. He wanted to avoid a conflict with Agamemnon at all costs. The mere sight of the man sent him into fury. He only hoped he could avoid him long enough to get his men off the beach.

"I am going to assume that she was no mere slave woman, " a voice from the shadows said. "For I see no other reason for you to risk your life so recklessly."

Achilles smiled softly into the dark and dismounted his horse. "Your assumption would be correct, " he reaffirmed. "To what do I owe this visit Odysseus?"

Odysseus stepped out from the shadows and held out his hands. "I am here at my own curiosity, " he reassured.

"Curiosity of what?" Achilles asked facing his friend.

Odysseus smiled curiously, "The woman? Who is she?"

Achilles tried not to go on the defense at the question and reminded himself who stood before him. He is your friend Achilles�he would not betray you for Agamemnon he told himself. He once said of all the Kings he respected Odysseus the most, he did. He was a warrior but he was more of a warrior with words. He could talk himself out of any situation instead of fighting. "Briseis�Lady of Troy, " Achilles said softly. "She belonged with her family�not with me."

Odysseus� eyes widened at the new knowledge. "She was royalty, " he said more than asked. "You knew all along and you protected her? Why?"

Achilles thought on the question for a moment. He really didn�t know. It had nothing to do with the fact she was royalty or that she was beautiful. He knew many beautiful women and was chased by many noble women. The way she talked to him and the way she viewed things. She intrigued him. "If Agamemnon had known who she was he would have used her against them, and no matter how much I want my glory a woman should never be subjected to such treatment." He decided to go with a simpler answer.

Odysseus nodded, "Lady of Troy? That would mean she is Prince Hector and Prince Paris� cousin. Niece to the King, Priam."

"Yes, " Achilles took a seat outside his tent and rested his elbows on his knees.

Odysseus took the uninvited seat next to him and positioned himself in the same manner. "What do you plan to do now?"

Achilles watched the waves crash onto the beach with lazy interest. "I have a proposition for you, " Achilles started.

Odysseus raised an eyebrow, "What sort of proposition?"
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