Joxer watched in horror as his best friends were taken away by Ares. Later Octavius told him that they weren’t dead and he was relieved to find Eve safe and sound. Joxer had no idea where Ares had taken Gabrielle and Xena. He went to a tavern for something to eat and hopefully figure out some way to find them. To his surprise he found Meg inside who he hadn’t seen in a while.
“Meg what are you doing here?”
“Just wetting my lizard baby cakes."
Joxer was so glad to see Meg since he could use a friend right about now so he filled her in on what happened. Old feelings stirred up even though she wasn’t much help with figuring out what he could do. She was quite a distraction but he had to figure out what happened to his friends. He decided to go to Octavius to see if he could be any help and Meg tagged along. Octavius couldn't think of anything but gave Joxer some dinars to aid him in his search. Joxer decided to go to one of Ares’ temples to see if he could talk to him about Xena and Gabby.
“Oh Ares God of War please come to me Joxer the Mighty."
He got no reply even when he called Ares a jelly butt which had worked for him before so he left after waiting for a while. Meg traveled with him and they got to know each other better. The attraction was there and he found himself falling deeper and deeper in love with Meg. While Joxer would always have a special place in his heart for Gabby he knew nothing would ever come of it. Besides Meg was a great girl.
He kept running into dead ends even Aphrodite didn’t know where her brother was. He knew that Xena and Gabby wouldn’t want him to spend the rest of his life looking for them so he got up the courage to ask Meg to marry him. She said yes so they decided to get married quickly since Joxer was still determined to spend some time looking for them. He wouldn’t lose hope that one day he’d see them again.
Joxer asked Jace to stand up for him and was glad to spend some time with his brother. Jace as usual had on one of his flashy outfits had asked if he could sing at their wedding. Joxer was still baffled that his brother still had that accent but he’s family even if he’s different like Gabby had said to him a while back. Finally his wedding day arrived and the butterflies started fluttering. As he was getting ready Autolycus popped in.
“So today’s the big day big guy?”
“Autolycus how did you know?”
“Your brother Jace filled in in. What an interesting family you’ve got.”
“Are you making fun of me?” asked Joxer with a puzzled expression on his face.
“Same old Joxer. No you moron I hate to admit it but I actually kind of like you. If you tell anyone I’ll deny it of course after all I have a reputation to maintain,” said Autolycus as he fiddled with his mustache.
Joxer was ready and waiting for his bride. He looked especially sexy on this most special of days he thought to himself when he looked in the mirror. Meg appeared and she was a vision as she glided towards him. He was so happy but he couldn’t help but be reminded of Xena since Meg looked so much like her and of course Gabby too. They stood before the priest and faced each other holding hands gazing into each other’s eyes. Joxer never thought that he would ever be this happy. The priest started the ceremony.
“Dearly beloved we are gathered to join Joxer and Meg in the bonds of holy matrimony. May the Gods smile down on this union and I ask for Aphrodite’s blessing.”
As that was said a shower of hearts rained down on the happy couple. Aphrodite was watching the ceremony and was getting misty eyed since true love always got to her.
“Now Joxer and Meg have written their own vows.”
“Meg the first time I met you I knew that you were special. When I found out your name I thought it was the prettiest word I’d ever heard. We have had some great times. This is but the start of a new adventure. I love you Meg and happily take you as my wife.”
The priest turned to Meg for her to say her vows.
“Joxer I thought you were a lovely man from the first time I laid eyes on you. I never thought that I’d fall in love let alone get married. I always wanted a little light in the sky of my very own and my wish has come true. You are the sweetest and kindest man I’ve ever known not to mention sexy. I love you and take you as my husband. It’s time for a toast so let’s break out the wine.”
The priest said, “Joxer and Meg I pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride.”
Joxer and Meg kissed.
Aphrodite popped out sniffling, “I just love weddings.”
Meg grabbed Joxer and whispered in his ear, “I have a little surprise for you so put this blindfold on.”
She led him out with Jace and Autolycus following. When they came to a stop and Meg removed the blindfold he saw himself in front of a tavern.
“Well I’m confused Meg where’s my surprise.?”
“Look you moron,” said Autolycus.
Joxer looked and saw that the tavern had a chakram and sais for a sign and he walked inside and found it decorated with Xena and Gabby pictures, statues, weapons etc.
“Surprise babycakes the place is our’s and since you’re bummed about your friends vanishing I decorated the place in honor of them. Mr Stinky and your brother were a big help.”
Joxer was at a loss for words and started to tear up. This was the happiest day of his life but he wished that his dear friends were here with him to celebrate. He vowed that he wouldn’t give up on his search. They were out there somewhere. Joxer and Meg went upstairs where their new bed was waiting along with plenty of wine. Jace and Autolycus took off since Autolycus had heard about this rare jewel that he wised to steal.
Translated by Barbara Desmond
During the production of this scroll Xena and Gabrielle were in an ice cave catching up on their beauty sleep while Joxer actually got the girl and had a family like he’d always wanted the happy ending was finally his.
