XENA WARRIOR Princess: Xena’s Legacy
A Fan Fiction Story by Amy Sadler ©2025
Author’s Notes:
I do not own the rights to Xena Warrior Princess, all rights go to John Schulian, Robert Tapert, R.J. Stewart, and Sam Raimi. This is a fan Fiction based story that tells an alternate origins story about Xena and-also of her Legacy. All people and place names etc. in this story are completely fictional and do not relate to the Xena Warrior Princess TV Series in any shape or form, apart from Xena herself, Gabriel and Aries.
Story Overview
“XENA WARRIOR Princess: Xena’s Legacy” is a sweeping alternate origin and legacy tale, reimagining the mythos of Xena with fresh characters and settings, while preserving the core spirit of the television series. Keeping only Xena, Gabriel, and Aries from the original cast, the narrative delves into themes of identity, transformation, deception, and the forging of new legends. The story traces Xena’s resistance to a royal fate, the sacrifices of family, her meteoric rise and tragic downfall, and the birth of a new champion in her wake.
Main Characters
· Xena: Fiercely independent, defiant princess struggling against societal constraints.
· Xanax: Xena’s younger brother, thoughtful and overlooked, destined to step into his sister’s legacy.
· Gabriel: Loyal friend, Hand Maiden and confidante, voice of conscience and empathy.
· Aries: God of War, manipulator and mentor, catalyst of Xena’s transformation.
· Original supporting cast: Allies and adversaries unique to this alternate universe.
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Prologue: The Beginning
The realm of Kraytor is one of fractured peace, threatened by rival kingdoms and marauders. Princess Xena and her younger brother, Xanax, live under the watchful eyes of their royal parents. Even as a child, Xena’s spirit is unbreakable, while Xanax yearns for his sister’s recognition.
King and Queen Xanthia of Kraytor in Greece. They were the most-happiest couple that ever lived. They had two children, a boy, and a girl. They were Xena and Xanax. Xena was the eldest by two years older than Xanax. Xena was 20 years old, she had long black hair and ice blue eyes, from her mother’s side. She was 5ft 6in tall with a very slender figure. Xanax was 18 years old, with short black hair, he also had ice blue eyes. He too was surprisingly 5ft 6in tall and of a slim build.
Xena was in Xanax’s bedroom, pacing up and down. “I hate it. I do not want to marry Prince Alron of Merith, I do not even like the guy, never mind love him.” Xena complained. Xanax was not surprised; he had met Prince Alron who turned out to be a bit of a snob and infatuated with himself. “I know, but the marriage has already been arranged, it’s tradition.” Remarked Xanax, matter of factually. Xena gave him a cold hard stare.
“I am fully aware of that fact thank you very much. But of all people, why does it have to be Prince Alron?” Retorted Xena in disgust. “Because, his father and our father are such close friends, that’s why.” Replied Xanax in his defence. “Yeah, but who knew that the son of Ryax would turn out to be such an ass.” Remarked Xena, to which Xanax burst out laughing. “Of that he is, but you still have to marry the guy.” Replied Xanax in sigh of despair.
“Heck no I will not. You will marry the guy in my place.” Remarked Xena with a smile on her face. “What? No way.” Remarked Xanax in shock. “You can’t be serious!” Exclaimed Xanax in despair. “Oh, but I am very serious.” Replied Xena, who was smiling even more at the sight of her brother’s shock and discomfort. Who would have ever imagined it, a boy in a dress! It was something; that was completely unheard of.
“I am not going to wear women’s clothes and that’s final.” Remarked Xanax in defiance. “Oh, but you awe me big time brother. I have saved your butt many times now, for getting into trouble, I have always taken the blame for you and got punished for it.” Replied Xena in a most serious tone of voice. “I know that, and I never asked you to take the blame for me.” Replied Xanax, getting all defensive. “No, you did not, but I took it none the less.” Replied Xena, sounding even more serious than before.
“Look Xena, I cannot be you. I do not have long hair or a pair of breasts.” Remarked Xanax in shear desperation. “I have already thought of that, come into my bedroom and I shall show you.” Said Xena, with another smile on her face, as she turned to leave Xanax’s room. Xanax let out a heavy sigh and followed Xena into her bedroom. Xena went over toward something that Xanax could not see until Xena turned around and presented him with a wig.
“This will take care of the hair problem.” Said Xena with a big grin on her face, as she held up the wig for Xanax to see. It was a long black-haired wig. Just then, Xena put the wig down on top of her bed and then went over to a drawer unit and opened the drawer, she came back with two flesh-coloured mounds in her hands, grinning from ear to ear. “What the heck are those?” Asked Xanax, as he had never seen such things before. “These are those fake breasts for girls and women who have the misfortune of never fully developing, they are glued on to the chest with skin glue.” Said Xena grinning like a Cheshier Cat.
“Glue!” Remarked Xanax in shock. “Don’t worry brother, they can be easily removed, with the correct kind of solution that is.” Remarked Xena with an even bigger grin on her face. “But why must I take your place?” Asked Xanax in frustration. “Why that is obvious brother. I have already told you; I hate Prince Alron.” Said Xena, quite bluntly. “I do not like him all that much either.” Replied Xanax. “That is beside the point. No way on this Earth am I ever going to marry Prince Alron. I would rather die than marry him.” Replied Xena, quite harshly.
“Then why don’t you fake-your own death then?” Xanax remarked. “Because that is risky, too risky. Which leaves only one other option and that is for you to take my place.” Replied Xena, sounding deadly serious. “Oh, come on sis! Prince Alron is bound to find out that I am not you, I for one do not know how even remotely act and behave like a woman.” Said Xanax, hoping to get out of this ridiculous situation, that Xena was trying to put him in.
“The wedding is not for another four weeks. That gives me plenty of time to teach you on how to act and behave like a woman, or more to the point, on how to act and behave exactly like me. Get this right brother, which I know that you will and not even our mum and dad will not even notice the switch and as such, not even Prince Alron himself will know that you are not really me.”
“You do realize that at some point that he is going to want to see me naked, even have sex with me.” Xanax bluntly pointed out. “Seeing you naked or even having sex with you would violate father’s decree. I am forever a virgin; I shall never have sex and-also, I shall never be seen completely naked by any man.” Replied Xena. “What about women? You have servants that bathe you, etc.” Replied Xanax. “I shall order them not to bathe me, or even dress me, all of these things you will have to learn for your self-brother, but do not worry, I shall teach you all that you need to know.” Replied Xena in a happy tone of voice.
“I am going to feel damn right foolish and not to mention very uncomfortable with wearing women’s clothing.” Remarked Xanax with a sigh, as he could not see a way out of the situation and he could tell how determined Xena was and that she was not going to take no for an answer and there was the fact that he did awe her for helping him get out of trouble so many times. “True, but you are going to be too busy learning stuff to be worrying about all of that.” Remarked Xena with a laugh.
But Xanax, simply could not see the funny side to all of this. He was right, he was going to both feel foolish and downright uncomfortable with wearing women’s clothing. More so Princess clothes, as they always seem to be way prettier than ordinary women’s clothes, that much he had observed. “When do you want me to start taking these lessons of yours?” Xanax asked sounding quite nervous about the whole ordeal. “Well, there is no time like the present.” Said Xena with a big grin on her face. “What? Right now?” Asked Xanax a little uneasily, to which made Xena smile even wider. “Yes, right now.” Said Xena with even a bigger grin if that was at all possible. Xanax let out a heavy sigh, wishing that he could get out of the entire situation altogether, but deep down, he knew that was not possible. Furthermore, he knew that he was going to really regret letting himself in for being talked into being letting Xena dress him up in her clothes.
