Disclaimer: I don't own Gladiator or Elder Scrolls. They belong to the respective owners.

A/N: Hi, everyone. This is my first fanfic and English is not my first language, so bear with me and point me any mistakes you find.

Anyway, I've had this idea for quite some time. I see many skyrim stories but not so many oblivion ones, even so with gladiator. So I thought the combination of the two would be awesome. Rated M because I'm paranoid.

On with the story!


Chapter 1: Celestial Agreement

He was now at peace. Maximus' soul was finally at rest. No longer thinking about earth and everything on it and reunited with his wife, Claudia, and his son, Octavius, he has lived in the afterlife, Elysium to be exact, for 15 years. He watched his son grew into a handsome adult, although he and his wife remained the same in their soul appearance. But then, the divine intervention would change their lives forever.

His family was laying on their backs on a sunny day when Pluto, the god of the underworld suddenly made an appearance before them, startling the three and every soul in that place. He wore a black robe and had a long, black beard and hair. When he walked, some black mist swirling around his feet. Everyone in that place bowed down to him right away when they saw him.

"Hello, Maximus. Enjoying your immortal live, I reckon?" Pluto said with a smug grin on his face.

"Y-yes, Lord Pluto? But it's unusual to see you visiting us mortal soul in this place. I don't remember seeing you since I left the Earth. I think you never step into this place," Maximus said to the god of death with a bit confused look.

"It's true. Normally I don't travel to Elysium, I'd rather be with my beloved, Persephone, only to see you when you arrive and ask if you want stay here or be reborn to the mortal realm. But this not normal times, Maximus."

"What do you mean, my lord?" Maximus asked with worry and curiosity. He didn't think there would be trouble in godly realm. Trouble only existed in mortal realm. He was not sure he's ready to face ordeal once again after what happen to his family.

"Someone came to Olympus during their counsel. A visitor from another realm of existence. He looks pretty unusual with his two heads, one of a dragon and one of a man. He told Jupiter about this request, then I was summoned to the counsel. He said his name is Akatosh, the chief deity of a pantheon unknown to us. The message he brought is about the safety of another universe," Pluto explained Maximus regained to his feet.

"Why are you telling me this? What does another universe have anything to do with us?" Maximus asked the god.

"Oh, no, Maximus. It's not about them. It's about you. You see, their mortal world is in great danger. Normally, for situation like this, they will choose a mortal to be their champion to deal with these matter. But this Akatosh said they find no one suitable to be sent. That's where you come in. The dragon god asked us to send someone to save their world. We've already talked about this among us and we chose you, Maximus Decimus Meridius, for your bravery and honor you showed when you were alive. Especially Mars, he likes you so much."

Shocked was an understatement when Maximus heard that news. He never thought for eternity that he would be back as living, breathing human on Earth, let alone in a strange universe. Who knows what he would encounter there? He knew nothing about this world whatsoever.

"Please, my lord, don't do this to me! I've been through so much and I can't be separated again from those that I love, my wife and son. There must be someone else you can send, there are lots of people in Roman history who were as honorable as I was."

Maximus hoped he could change Pluto's decision. Hell, maybe even all the god's decision.

"You spoke of combat prowess. But you have something others do not. You faced massive ordeal, from a general to a slave, from a slave to a gladiator. You lost everything you had. If there's someone worthy enough to jump into the fire without the fear of losing something or someone precious, it's you. And about being separated again from your family, I have decided to send them as well. You'll need them in this new world. And I promised, I will never let a cruel and painful death touch them. As mortals, of course they will die again, but their second death will be peaceful, unlike the first one. If you need time to think about it, that's okay," Pluto explained the so-called plan to Maximus.

Everyone around them looked at Maximus with shock and anticipation. They wondered if the Spaniard would accept the ruler of the underworld's offer. They heard his heroic story about how he defied the corrupted emperor himself to stand upon what's right and not to bow down to tyranny. Meanwhile, Maximus was not sure at all about this. He didn't know if he could trust Pluto's word. Well, he's not the god of wisdom, was he? If it was Minerva who spoke to him, maybe he would reconsider it. Finally Claudia opened her mouth.

"Don't worry about us. Our time will come when it comes. We already had it once, we are not afraid, my love. Besides, he is a god after all. He commands the death, remember? And how can you refuse the gods' order? They are more than any emperor, you know." She placed her hand on her husband's chest to comfort him.

His son, Octavius, now a 25 year-old man, also tried to comfort his father. "Father, I'm an adult now, I can defend myself and mother from any danger. You taught me yourself how to fight during our time here. I always trust you, Father. Now it's time for you to trust me."

Maximus was deep in thought, he'd be lying if he said he didn't worry for his family. The memory when Commodus said how his soldier raped Claudia over and over again, and burned Octavius as he cried in agony was still fresh in his mind. He was having difficulty forgiving himself for letting them suffer like that. But finally an idea sparked in his eyes.

"If you want us to go back to the world of the living, I need you to do something for me," said Maximus with determination to the dark god.

"And what would that be?" Pluto asked.

"I want my friends to be resurrected as well. Juba, Hagen and Cicero. They will help me in my mission or whatever it is."

Pluto was thinking about his words. He never thought this former general would strike him a deal.

"Alright, I will discuss this with my brethren. I'm not the god of trade, you see. Maybe Mercury can help me decide. Wait here." And with that, the god disappeared from Elysium.

Maximus rapidly went to meet his friends, fellow gladiators to explain his plan.

"You don't need to worry, my friend. I don't have a problem being alive again to help you. Just say whatever you need," Hagen said with gusto to Maximus. His body is the biggest of the four gladiators, towering the other three.

"Your friends are with you, Maximus. We will never leave you, no matter what," Jube answered shortly to assure his friend.

"You know I'm always loyal to you, General. Even the death can't change that. After all, I am still mad at myself for letting myself be a bait to lure you into an ambush. I hope I can redeem myself with this opportunity." Cicero, Maximus' servant also gave his support to his former master. He still couldn't stop calling Maximus "general" for a reason.

Satisfied by their answer, Maximus smiled at his friends, "Thank you, my friends. I know you won't disappoint me. Let's use this second chance to amend ourselves from our failures on Earth. But know this, Pluto never promise me and you will die peacefully like my family."

"We know," Juba said.

"Good." Maximus was happy that his friends didn't lose their heart of warrior in the afterlife.

After saying that, Pluto reappeared in Elysium. Maximus, Claudia, Octavius, Hagen, Juba and Cicero walked towards to god, waiting his response.

"I have told my brethren about your condition. And we agree."

They breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the news.

"We will provide you with everything you need to start a life there. There are many races in this world. I will change each of you into their race so you can blend in more easily."

"May I know the name of this world you're going to send us?" Maximus asked Pluto. If he was going to a new place, he wants to know everything about the place. His military experience taught him that.

"I can only tell you the name of the world is Nirn, and the continent is called Tamriel. But no more. Anything else you must learn by yourselves. Now prepare yourselves. I'm going to send all of you."

Pluto created a black portal at the right side of the group.

"Go now, and have a safe journey. I hope you succeed in you mission." Pluto gave them a farewell.

The group walked towards the portal, and then they disappeared from Elysium. Everyone else kept looking until the portal was closed.


What do you think? As you see, this story takes place after the event in Gladiator and before the Oblivion Crisis. I'll try to come up with right lore and whatnot. But hey, you can't satisfy everyone. I hope you enjoy it and please give me your reviews.

Until next time, haljordan123 out!