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Last Updated: 9/6/2007
A Different Peace (revised)
Gabrielle struggles to come to terms with life without Xena while defending a group of Elijians against the Emperor Nero. Post FIN
While awaiting her fate in the jail cell during Ides of March, Xena looks back on a recent incident between her and Gabrielle. Memories and regrets haunt her as she struggles with her conscience and her need to make things right before her time with Gabrielle runs out.
Gabrielle charts her passionate relationship with Xena, which leads her to reveal a secret that has tortured her conscience for years.
***Warning: This story contains a non-graphic sex scene which can be interpreted as non-consensual.***