Alexander, #240, Alexander/Hephaistion

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Title:  Jumping with Horses (Word count:  200)
         Jumping Deer (Word count:  100)
         Jumping Fish (Word count:  400)
Fandom:  Alexander
Rating:  Pg 13
Disclaimer:  It is all my imagination

I hope posting all threes were OK.

 

Jumping with Horses
Word Count:  200

 

They did not know who had started, but by now they were both galloping over a meadow at full speed towards the rising sun.  The scenery around them turned into one big splash of emerald green, and the aroma of sweet summer grass filled the air as it was crushed under the hooves. 

 

Warm air brushed their faces, and propelled their manes behind.  The strong muscles of the beasts rippled against their inner thighs, making their lips curl up with great joy.  They did not have to glance at each other; they knew exactly what expression the other carried. 

 

When they came to a small brook, they kicked the horses’ sides hard, making them jump high into the air.   The water splashed under them, and they reached up to the sun.  Their faces glowed with the morning rays, and the laughter broke into the air. 

 

When they landed on the other side, they knew that they were ready.  Tomorrow, their skills would be tested in the field of Chaeronea.  No matter what fate should wait for them, one thing was certain to both that they would fight side by side, and they would prove their courage to the whole world.

 

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Jumping Deer
Word Count:  100

 

The rustling sounds of fallen leaves traveled through the crisp air in the forest.  Alexander’s muscles tensed with anticipation.  A single deer appeared in sight; its antlers still slim yet already magnificent.  Alexander seized his breathing and adjusted the grip of his spear. 

 

The fawn sensed the danger and leaped up in the air, yet exposing him into the clear path of Alexander’s attack; his movement so lethal and graceful.  The image of Hephaistion transposed over the deer right before Alexander released his spear, causing it to cut through the empty air. 

“You missed it?!” 

Alexander just smiled to Hephaistion.

 

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Jumping Fish
Word Count:  400

 

“Take these poles and go fishing.”

“Fishing?” 

All the students questioned Aristotle at this unusual assignment.

“Yes, fishing.  And report to me what you caught and what you learned when you come back.”

With this, they all headed for the stream near by school with fishing poles propped on their shoulders.  When they came to the bank, Nearchus looked for a cricket for the bait, and later he dug the ground to get a worm.  Ptolemy hooked a piece of meat, which he brought from the kitchen, at the end of the line, and quietly sat on the bank.  Cassander sat with Ptolemy for a while, but soon he became tired, and walked away to get a branch to make a spear.

 

Alexander and Hephaistion also sat at the bank side by side with their fishing lines in the water.  The afternoon sun in late spring was warm and the grass at the bank was still young and tender.  Hephaistion leaned back on his elbows, and tilted his head back to face the sun.  His tender throat was fully exposed, and Alexander could not fight with the temptation.

 

He hovered over Hephaistion.  Their gaze locked and saw the reflection of their own desire in each other’s orbs.  Alexander put his hands on either side of Hephaistion’s hips, and tenderly sucked the sensitive throat before placing a passionate kiss.  He gently pushed Hephaistion down.  A fish jumped at the end of the line, but they were too lost in their world.

 

“What did you catch and what did you learn, Nearchus?”

“I caught this big fish.  I learned that you could catch a bigger fish with a worm, not with a cricket.”

“I caught this little one, and I learned that fishing requires  patience.”  Ptolemy answered.

Cassander proudly showed his fish at the end of the spear he made.

“I learned fishing is boring.  It is not for me.”  Everybody laughed.

“What about you, Alexander and Hephaistion?  It seems that you did not catch any fish.  What did you learn?”

Alexander answered without hesitation,  “We learned love.”

Hephaistion blushed, but quickly added to it.  “And passion for nature.”

“Ah, so is that why you did not catch any fish?  You would rather like to starve for the love of nature? “  

Aristotle grinned from ear to ear seeing a faint red marking on Hephaistion’s throat.   Spring was definitely here in Mieza.

Comments

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Beautiful scenes! And posting all three together is perfectly okay. Thanks for playing!

[jun-yumemakura.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I could not chose just one, so I'm glad it was okay.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

You can write as many as you want for each prompt, the only limit is three posts per person per week.

[nesamelda.livejournal.com]

love all of 'em but love the last one more, so sweet

[jun-yumemakura.livejournal.com]

I love writing their time in Mieza when they could still be so care free.
Thank you for reading and commenting :)