**WARRIOR SPIRIT by T. Novan
In a DELIGHTFUL homage to the movie GHOST, T. Novan continues the story begun in WE NEVER SAY GOODBYE with the now immortal Gabrielle grieving the loss of her beloved warrior's last incarnation. Meanwhile, a ghostly Xena makes a pact with the Goddess of Love that could eventually return her to corporal form but first she'll have to find a killer and to do that she's gonna need the help of her grieving soulmate. Emotional at first, this story develops into a fun, sexy little romp with a nice bit of suspense thrown in. T. Novan's playful and yet deeply loving portrayal of Xena and Gab is guaranteed to leave you with a very wide grin here. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! [See the sequel THE PRICE OF LOVE] - 22 pgs., 7/26/99
https://ausxip.com/fanfiction/w/warriorspirit.html
[Palm Pilot version available at XENA FAN FICTION FOR THE PALM PILOT]

**WARRIOR, THE WITCH AND THE NIGHTMARE (THE) by Verrath
A SPECTACULAR adventure-thriller, Verrath latest is a lengthy, thoroughly engrossing tale which begins on Mount Olympus where the gods are very concerned about an unexpected presence in the mortal realm. Meanwhile, on Earth, Xena and Gabrielle are busy saving a mysterious stranger - a woman accused of being a witch who inspires something in Xena the warrior is not used to feeling...fear. Before long the warrior's instincts prove correct as she embarks on a desperate quest to find her beloved partner, ultimately making a deal with a goddess whose unusual aid will challenge warrior and bard as they've never been challenged before. Verrath delivers here a remarkably entertaining story with a well-conceived, solidly paced, suspenseful plot. The characterizations are terrific all-around with the fiercely determined, emotionally reserved warrior contrasting beautifully with the more open, sensitive bard. In an ironic twist, the villain though impressively evil acts also as the conduit through which the love story is developed. A page-turner if I've ever read one, this is a MUST READ certain to satisfy that fanfic craving. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - 100 pgs., 11/19/00
http://merwolf.com/academy/verrath_wwn1.html

**WARRIOR'S BEST FRIEND by Otter
A fun little story that has the bard and a furious Warrior Princess going after a clever horsethief when Argo comes up missing - only Xena isn't the only one that horsethief is gonna need protection from. Otter does a terrific job mixing the more playful aspects of the Xena/Gab relationship with some slizzing passion in a story reminiscent of those simpler days. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - 12 pgs., 5/31/99
http://members.wbs.net/homepages/c/h/a/chakram1/warriorsbestfriend.html

WARRIOR'S HANDS (A) by sHaYcH
Sensual new offering set right after the events in the episode THE LOST MARINER which has Gabrielle remembering a secret she's kept from the Warrior Princess for much too long. - 6 pgs., 9/11/97
http://www.geocities.com/shaych3/hands.htm

WARRIOR'S HEART (A) by L. J. Burchell
Contrasting the thoughts of Xena and Gabrielle as their relationship starts to change, this story shows the anguish of an ex-warlord terrified of admitting what's in her heart and a bard frustrated by the tension and sadness she senses in her beloved partner. L.J.'s story is well written with a very nice, strong foundation of love and devotion in the relationship. - 4 pgs., 5/9/00
http://www.amazontrails.com/xena/warriorsheart2.htm

**WARRIOR'S HEART (A) by TZ
TZ concludes her fantastic A SACRIFICE FOR LOVE SERIES, with a tour-de-force! - a spellbinding, magical tale that will remind you in parts of the movie GHOST and offers the same combination of humor, romance, and drama that made that film such a huge success. Certain that she's dead, Gabrielle is thoroughly confused when she finds herself in the woods near Xena - able to see her partner, able to see and smell and feel the forest around them but invisible to the warrior. With her heart mirroring the ache in Xena's own, the little bard begins to follow her - vowing to keep her safe despite the warrior's almost suicidal recklessness. Soon Xena senses the beloved presence by her side and thus begins a quest to bring her soulmate back to the world of the living - determined to do so no matter the consequences...or the price. At times funny, at times heart-wrenching, this is a magical love story that thoroughly warms the spirit. A definite MUST READ! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! -- 15 pgs., 9/14/98
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/warriors-heart.html

WARRIOR'S HONOR by Lyssa
This first-time alt. tale features a very passionate interpretation of the Xena/Gabrielle relationship. It explores Xena's darker side, the raw passions lying beneath the surface and the warrior code upon which she bases her life. The story has Xena going off to battle some ruffians and leaving Gabrielle at an inn, affording the two time to think about the feelings that have been developing between them, time in which they must either find the courage to admit those feelings or risk losing each other forever. - 62 pgs., 4/97
http://xwp-altfic.simplenet.com/lyssa1.txt

**WARRIOR'S JOURNAL (THE) by WordWarior
This gifted bard is back with a short, thought-provoking and very nicely written tale of Xena just prior to her army's betrayal and the gauntlet she was forced to endure. The story is told by a scribe who follows her around, recording her actions on the night before a battle as she visits her men, comforting the sick, encouraging the warriors and exacting punishment on any who dare disobey her orders. The portrait that emerges is of a Warrior Princess with a very definite if sometimes ruthless code of honor and of a woman engulfed in darkness but beginning to reach out for the light that will find her in the months and years to come. Original look at a Xena in transition. Note: This story is not explicit. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - 4 pgs., 10/8/97
http://cousinliz.com/fanfic/wordwarior_twj.html
http://xenafan.com/fiction/content3/warriorsjournal.html

WARRIOR'S TALE (THE) by Gilliland
This story by a new bard is one of the most beautiful merging of prose and poetry I have ever read. Shifting point-of-views and startling imagery, make the style unique and richly emotional. Set soon after the events in the much-loved episode IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE, the tale has a still-recuperating Gabrielle getting ready to take part in a bard competition in Athens, while Xena, unable to forget how close she came to loosing her companion, is gathering the courage she will need to leave her. The warrior is certain Gabrielle will forever be in danger by her side, but to push her away she will need to overcome both the bard's steely determination to stay and her own desperate need for the gentle heart she has grown to love so much. Riveting and powerful. - 19 pgs., 6/97
http://www.gabwhacker.com/xwp/quince/warrior.html

WARRIORS, SCHEMES & DREAMS by Saturday Whim
Saturday's first fanfic effort is a sweet first-time tale set after FISH, FEMMES AND GEMS that has Gabrielle taking the initiative with her Warrior Princess after a little prodding from the Goddess of Love. Nicely written with a good interpretation of the Xena/Gab relationship. DO NOT MISS! - 10 pgs., 11/21/98
http://home.ican.net/~llachlan/WS&D3.html

**WARRIORS WILL BE WARRIORS by T. Novan
Part 47 in the RAISING MELOSA SERIES finds things finally coming to a head between the Amazon Royal family and the God of War as Ares finds himself with a few unexpected difficulties in his plan to corrupt Mel. Nice action in this along with some cute moments. DO NOT MISS! - 6 pgs., 6/20/99
https://ausxip.com/fanfiction/w/warriorswillbe.html
[Palm Pilot version available at XENA FAN FICTION FOR THE PALM PILOT]

WATCHING GABRIELLE SLEEP by Alan Plessinger
Amusing and sweet little story that has the Warrior Princess struggling with an intense bout of insecurity after she realizes her bard may no longer need rescuing all the time. An interesting look at the dynamics in the relationship. Entertaining read. - 5 pgs., 7/10/98
http://www.amazontrails.com/xena/watching.htm

WATER'S EDGE (THE) by Tegan Jovanka
Playful offering set in the fourth season which has the warrior and bard engaging in some distracting water sports under a moonlit sky. Sweet and sexy. - 8 pgs., 2/4/99
https://www.altfic.com//subtextfic/Xena/teganjovanka/watersedge.htm

**WATERFALL (THE) by Katelin B.
A beautiful, romantic, sizzling little piece about a warrior, a bard, a waterfall...and that first time. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - 5 pgs., 2/26/98
http://members.t ripod.com/~Katelin_B/waterfall.html
[French version: LA CASCADE translated by Fanfan at http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Land/8379/cascade.html]

WAY OF LIFE SERIES (THE) by TZ - [Read in the following order]:

WAY OF LOVE (THE)
WAY OF THE WOLF (THE)
WAY OF THE AMAZON (THE)
WAY OF THE BARD (THE)
WAY OF THE CHILD (THE)
WAY OF THE MOTHER (THE)
WAY OF THE FAMILY (THE)

WAY OF LOVE (THE) by TZ
The first story is TZ's THE WAY OF LIFE SERIES, this is a post-Illusia tale that has the warrior and bard struggling through some of the still unsettled issues between then. An emotional piece which realistically depicts the rebuilding of a shattered relationship. - 9 pgs., 4/27/98
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/way-of-love.html

WAY OF THE BARD (THE) by TZ
Delightful story that has Xena and her bard trying to help a town under a mischievous curse...and then falling victims to the curse themselves ;-) Very cute! [This is the third story in TZ's THE WAY OF LIFE SERIES]. - 14 pgs., 7/13/98
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/way-of-bard.html

WAY OF THE CHILD (THE) by TZ
Set five years after the events in THE WAY OF THE BARD, this latest entry in TZ's THE WAY OF LIFE SERIES has the Amazons dreading the conversation they need to have with their wandering queen about a certain duty she's expected to perform - only to soon learn their queen and her warrior have beaten them to the punch as it were ;-) Featuring a reunion with old friends, this story also chronicles a time of change in the lives of Xena and Gabrielle as they begin to let go of the past and look forward to a future now more promising than ever before. A nice depiction of the relationship in this. - 36 pgs., 7/13/98
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/way-of-child.html

WAY OF THE FAMILY (THE) by TZ
TZ's sixth entry in THE WAY OF LIFE SERIES finds the warrior and bard visiting Amphipolis with their kids and an Amazon entourage. It is a time for Xena to reacquaint herself with the feeling of being part of a family again but the happiness is short-lived as the warrior soon senses the winds of war blowing near. TZ does a nice job here of capturing that sense of family and friendship adding poignancy to the developing unrest. - 24 pgs., 11/21/98
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/way-of-the-family.html

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