Nightmares (Alt / Classic) by Reni
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Gabrielle is plagued with nightmares that seem to be sucking the life force out of her. She seems to accept the desolation, because she still has post traumatic stress after the deaths of Solon and Hope. But Xena fears for the health and even the life of her bard.