Ismene's Dwellings

[Ismene]

It could be said that Ismene was a strong warrior and that those under her guidance and direction were to be the strongest of Athens, since the training was ferocious and more than tormenting. But none of these were done to harm others, since Ismene never considered herself above any of them nor someone that could torture at will. But she believed that ‘will’ could b e tamed by strength of mind and body and one only controls oneself when fear is no longer in the body.

Ismene was much more than meets the eye, though few dared to think of it or even look to finding out, she was no one to be toyed with. But surely, like any true Greek, Ismene admired beauty, nature and freedom. This could be part of her wild nature, for she was not considered daughter of Ares for nothing. Therefore she had her house built where only those close to her could find it. It was a small but beautiful home in the middle of Lesbos’ nature and wildlife.

Her home was surrounded by all the green landscape that made Lesbos an island to desire to possess or at least live in. In the middle of its mist and the singing of the nymphs and animals that dwelt in Lesbos, Ismene’s abode was big enough for her and some servants, though what seemed the greatest and most beautiful thing to consider in it were the streams and riverside in the gardens where a deep and crystal waterfall travelled in its course to reach one side of the island, coming form the other side.

Since Ismene was the island’s General, and well deserved her position, she had known exactly where to settle her home. Aside her wishes to be out of the way to invaders so that she could easily summon a well planned defence of her country; she wished not to be disturbed by envious peers and those that could wish her any harm.







After a long and tiresome day, where Ismene trained her own self, along with her women, especially those with bow skills, she decided to go back home, since she had no more appointments nor obligations for that day and find a way to relax and enjoy her free time, since she normally had none.

She arrived home riding her wild white mare, once thought a gift from Ares himself. She never gave her mare a name as she thought her to be an important and special gift, though she never knew who gave it to her, as it was tradition in her family to reward a daughter once her skills are fully developed. As she arrived to the forest, she made sure no one was following her, for only Jason and Circae knew how to get there and normally, like herself, rode on horseback.

Once in her house, her servants took her horse to the stables and Ismene decided to go for a walk while she thought on what she would do the next day. For full relaxation she had to clear her mind from every thought that could trouble her in any way.

As she walked in the gardens, wearing a light and white short dress, she came across the waterfalls of her home. Since she was not expecting anyone and she had the rest of the day off, the thought of a soft and cold bath, and swimming in the river, was a good idea for Ismene. Since no one would enter without her archers knowing.
She smiled softly and walked straight toward the waterfall, her feet lightly moving on the soft grass. Once near to the shores she took off her sandals and loosen her long golden hair, as it waved with the soft wind. She then left it near a rock so that it would not go inside the river and then untied her silver belt.

Her soft and tanned shoulders were exposed to the caress of the cool wind as she then entered the water slowly, allowing her legs to get slightly used to its freshness and cold temperature. Soon after she submerged her whole body feeling relaxed and at ease with everything that surrounded her. Her white gown was now where her sandals were and she enjoyed the river’s freshness as she swam toward the waterfalls.

She then slowly stood up, her slender figure being covered in the waterfall’s power and purity, for sometimes, women would take baths for purity and to repair whatever they could have done against the gods.

[Jason]

As Jason had talked to Ismene earlier on the day, he had decided to visit her home. More practice he needed, but most he just wished to see her again. Since he were one of the few males on the island, he often got attracted by the females who lived there. Ismene were one of them, cause wise and strong she were and often did she interest him with things she did. With great haste on the horse he road, he arrived the house she lived. However as he could not see her around, he decided to see her garden by walking there on foot. He dismounted his horse with gentle, thought curiously went forth to see if she were to find in the area around.

Soon as he entered the great gardens she owned, he could see her cloths but further away she were seen close the waterfall that ran down the mountain. There she stood naked and like a spell she cached his gaze, he couldn't move but only watch. Never had he seen her fully without cloths, even beautiful she seemed with cloths on. Her splendor and elegance could be seen far away, cause great her movements were as the water ran down upon her smooth body. It made his feelings move, as lovely her sight was to his eyes.

[Ismene]

It was so relaxing for Ismene to be amidst the warm breeze and the cool waters of the falls. She had not done anything for please herself in such a long time. She was always absrobed in her own duties and responsabilities that she could not, for one second, sit on an armchair or watch as the night came to be, the darkness of Erebor. The crystal water touched and massaged her tanned skin which shone with the last rays of the afternoon as Helios was tarvelling in his chariot of fire to allow the night to come and Selene to smile to the world. Looking like a goddess of fire and light; she enjoyed it so much that she lost her guard and did not hear nor look asnywhere with her eyes closed, unaware of Jason’s presence.

After a while, she sank back into the water as if she was one of the water sprites or nymphs that several times played with innocent and pure men dworning them as they called upon their names to look into the water and be dragged by them; just as Hemaphrodite came to be, because of the desires of a water-nymph.
She then swam a bit in the waters of the great river and went to the left where there seemed to be a smal grotto, or cave, where she could apply some oils to her smooth skin with no worries of being watched though it was easy to walk there through the opposite side of the river-flow. She then arrived to the cave and still a bit inside the water she closed her eyes for a moment and relaxed her whole body, leaving the oils out of the water so that she could apply them once she felt she had rested enough. Her long golden hair was moving gracefully on her bare shoulders and chest as it shook lightly with the water’s rhythm.

[Jason]

While Jason were spelled by the beauty of the naked body to Ismene, he could not remove his gaze as amazing he thought she looked. On the shores close to her cloths, he watched, but tried not to make her notice as rude he did not wish to be. Suddenly it seemed as if she noticed him, but he did not know. However she dived down into the water, but did not seem to come up again. It gave him an idea, thought unsure he were at start. He decided to follow her to see if he could find her in the water she swimmed. In slow movements he dragged of his cloths, letting nothing left as naked he wished to swim. Her beauty which he had seen made his feelings rise stronger then ever, he adored her and specially her the body he had seen. If he could have a woman like her it would change his life, he believed. Even he was the only respected male on the island, he often tried to trick females who lived around to bed as pleasure they all seemed to need. As he were to swim after Ismene, he wondered what she could be after. It was only one way to figure and that was by confronting her, with a quick jump he splashed into the water and sonly dived under to find her.

As he swimmed around, he sonly got eye on a cave close by. It seemed strange, but curious it made him and further he went to see. By the sight that met him, he saw Ismene sitting on rocks naked. It made him smile cause never had she seen her in such a way, by his arrival he decided to surprise her. In quick movements he jumped a bit forward and in surprise he kissed her before she got the time to react, it was a long and deep kiss which he continued as he leaned himself on the rocks below him.

(Hope i understood it correctly about the cave )

[Ismene]

She seemed at reast, in peace. She was dreaming of a soft voice, one capable of making all humans drop on their knees to its call…so soft and charming it was, like a spell that had been congured at midnight when the gods of light give in to those of dakness and mystery. It was the goddess of love, the one that had awaken Ismene’s heart to fulful her destiny as a woman.
For not only had she worked for Lesbos, following Artemis’ example of a keen and strong woman, but also her heart had a part in her life she could not deny.

She was in the middle of a beautiful and bright savanna in the middle of the water cycle when the rain, on a sunny day, gave in to a beautiful moisty landscape and a rainbow to decorate such magnificence. She was wearing a long and transparent gown that would shake gently with the cool breeze of Zephyrus. She seemed happy and dancing among nature, picking up wild flowers and then laying on silverflowers of diverse fragrances and colours.

But then she heard the voice, the soft unmistakable voice of Cypris as she said gently, “Child, you have honours the gods, me among them, but it is time to let me work and grace your life.” For a moment, laying on the wildflowers Ismene feared the voice of the goddess, for who was she so that a god would speak to her? But then she smiled when she saw beautiful butterflies and birds pass her by.

As she seemed to enjoy herself, suddenly she saw something or…someone approaching. She could not recognize who it was, but it seemed to be a tall and strong golden man whose eyes blittered in fire. Ismene feared him and for a moment stayed where she lay, motionless. But then she felt as if aphoridte herself had sent him to her, although she had never seen such a man. Before she had time to react the man was already kneeling before her and she felt her whole body aching for his touch as he kissed her, ever so passionately, and she felt, for the first time a masculine body strongly pressing against hers.
She felt as if there were no boundaries between them and she welcomed that kiss and embrace for the unknown, still no face did this man have…


Ismene slowly woke up, as if she had not been dreaming at all, for she felt the contact of lips and a strong and golden body slowly touching hers as he kissed her still. For a moment she seemed to wake up and enjoy the kiss. She seemed to forget where she was and what had just happened, she placed her hands on his strong back and for a moment returned the kiss the same way…It had to be a crime, for the gods to let cypris do as she wished, and for women…to be seduced.

Suddenly Ismene opened her eyes realizing what was truly happening and she quickly withdrew form the kiss and embrace feeling a bit ashamed. She looked at Jason and could not believe what he had just done. She then quickly made use of her hands to try and cover her charms and beauty. She was not angry at him, but it seemed now as if she knew what women meant when speaking of the ‘awakening moment’. Now she could feel burning love…and desire.

“Jason… What…?” She did not know what to do or say, it seemed as if she wanted him to kiss her again, to hold her with his strong and tanned arms and never let her go.

[Jason]

Deep and long the kiss Jason gave lasted as she seemed to accept it by kissing him back, with comfort and confusion she embraced him, but without knowing who he was. However greatly he kissed her, as both seemed to enjoy it. Almost on top of her he laid, while they both held each other close, thought as she opened her eyes it all stopped by a sudden reason. First now did she see who it was that kissed her, but anger did not appear. Ismene seemed happy about what he had done, thought he still hoped nothing wrong were done by the deed that happened. Jason did not want his closest friend and trainer to feel uncomfortable by what he did, even she probably had understood he always had admired her. Curiously he looked at her when she moved away, thought interested she seemed in being kissed again. With a smile he returned to the words she spoke, thought in another quick move, he kissed her again.

This time he leaned himself fully over her naked body, as well his kiss went deep and great. Careful he was, cause harm he did not wish to cause her since his passion for fun had grown to the ultimate. He hoped she accepted what he did, not wanting her to escape or think of it as being raped. Jason knew that the females on the island loved things that included fun, thought mostly they did it with their own gender instead of the opposite. Since the time training between them had happened, he had loved the sight of her. Her presence always comforted him, cause her beauty were greater then any he had seen.

[Ismene]

For a moment Jason's smile seemed to put a spell on her as he seemed strong and determined like ancient heroes that graced the land with their great deeds and memory. She wanted to be close to him and love him as she knew she could, but, on the other hand, she knew he was still her apprentice, even though both were young and inexperienced in many ways.

She felt his strong and tanned body against hers and for a moment she felt she burned entirely. She wanted to love and to be loved, but not by anyone but by this man who seemed the one Cypris had chosen for her. But she soon slowly moved away from Jason and then left him there, to linger amazed and petrified; confused as well... She did not demand him to leave, but she simply left running and picked up her clothes before she quickly entered her house. With quick steps she reached her dormitory and soon put on her dress and garments wondering what had just happened.

She always controlled her body and desires, but now...Now she wanted someone entirely and she doubted this was a mere physical attraction. She placed both of her hands on the silken curtains of her window and caressed them as she prayed the gods for an answer to all this she was feeling. She even wondered if Jason loved her or merely took advantage of her there and then. She knew he was the only man in Lesbos island, and that was the reason she recognised she loved him, since she was always jealous of any woman he could ever love or spend a night with. Ismene was quite demanding and if she loved someone she knew, she would not let that man be any other's but herself. She did not want Jason to be with another woman, just with her, Ismene. She sighed and then walked over to the door of her room and ran a hand on the falling decorated strings with beautiful diamonds and precious jewels, it had been a gift of her mother.

[Jason]

By the sight of Ismene naked, Jason had followed to the cave she lingered. When he found her, he had surprisingly kissed her with deep passion. Long ago since the moment they first met, feelings within him had grown by her presence. Now as they were finally alone, he had the chance. At first it seemed she loved the kiss he gave, but shortly after as he tried to lay himself on top of her, she removed and left. It was something he did not expect, normally females loved to be touched by him even most of them only loved their own kind. As she swimmed back to her home, he watched but sonly followed. He did not wish to offend her in any way, but her beauty was difficult to resist. Often when his looks went upon her during training, he had wanted to do things with her, even unsure he was on what she wished.

Quickly he swimmed ashore, getting dressed by the cloths he had brought. When he reached the inside of her home, he searched to find her. About what had happened he wanted to apology, even it seemed she liked what he did. Maybe it all was a misunderstanding, but he had to talk to her. With curiosity he walked around, but somehow knew she would be on her own bedroom."Ismene, you inside there? I only wish to speak with you, if I may?"He said when he reached the door, hoping she would hear his worried voice. As he waited for her door to open, he thought about what more to say.

[Ismene]

Ismene's eyes were fixed upon the beautiful and shining curtains when she heard his voice at the other side of the door. She sighed and clapped her hands so that a maid would let him in. How could she face him now...feeling as she did? She was so confused and at the same time so sure of what she felt for Jason. Perhaps that was the reason for her acting in such a way. She then waited for him to enter the room while the maid left them alone, could this be the first time she would fear being alone with Jason?

When she was sure that both were all alone she took a deep breath before she asked, "What is it you want to tell me, Jason?" She only feared that he could simply ask her to sleep with him as he did with all other women he felt sudden attraction for. She pressed her fingertips against the diamonds on the curtains she was admiring. She was so jealous, she only hoped Jason did not notice what she was thinking for she had sworn never to love, but now...she loved him and all she hated was that he was the only man in Lesbos. For if he loved her too he would notice she was no woman to share anything, a man most of all. If Jason loved her then he would be hers, only hers. But what could she think now when she knew that Jason slept with any woman in Lesbos?

Was she predestined to succumb to a passionate love that will bring her doom? She closed her eyes for a moment thinking on Aphrodite and the dream she had before Jason kissed her. A weak smile came to her lips but soon died when she came back to reality, would Jason confess he truly loved her?

[Jason]

When Jason finally were allowed to enter, he carefully stepped inside but curious watched around. The maid that had let him in, left as soon he arrived so he and Ismene could speak alone together."I am sorry, I didn't mean to jump over you like that."Jason began speaking, as he approached closer while more he had to say."I can not stop the feelings I have for you Ismene, I love you."He said with a smile, looking at her with a passionate look, hoping she would not be scared and ran away. Closer by the second he approached, watching her deep into the eyes as careful he took her hands in his.

"From the first moment we meet, I always have been attracted to you. You have been an inspiring trainer to me, which I am thankful to have gained. However I do now commit my feelings, even long I have hidden them."He said in a charming way, saying it only to get her love and trust before ever anything more could happen. Hopefully she would reply, responding in the way he wished even unsure everything was.