Chapter 1

.

Note: Ever wonder what might have happened if Hercules and Callisto crossed paths a little bit earlier? Such as before Xena became reformed? My theory on what mght have happenned.

.

Alcmene was getting ready for bed, but with the storm raging outside she feared she wouldn't get much sleep. Before she could even get to her bed a young woman rushed inside, this was Callisto, and it was clear she was shivering from the rain. Alcmene immediately put a blanket around Callisto and brought her over to the fire.

.

Callisto: Thank you. Sorry to just burst in, but I couldn't take that rain anymore.

Alcmene: I can see that. You're welcome to stay here until it passes.

Callisto: Thank you. I'm afraid I don't have much money to pay you.

Alcmene: Don't worry about that.

Callisto: Are you Alcmene, mother of Hercules?

Alcmene: Yes. Are you seeking my son's help?

Callisto: Yes. I understand he and I have a commo enemy. Xena, the warrior princess.

Alcmene: I know who she is. She turned Hercules and his best friend Ioulas against each other and tried to kill them both.

Callisto: Ten years ago Xena attacked my village, slaughtered my parents, my sister. She has to be stopped, perhaps Hercules and I can work together on that.