Circa 1000 B.C.E

Aro was desperate. He needed help if he was ever going to defeat the Romanian coven and he knew it. This last battle had diminished his numbers significantly. Even with the help of Marcus, whose ability made it so easy to take down the leaders, this was a major loss for his side and that was reprehensible. Aro was not ignorant he knew that one more hit like this and the Romanian coven would have his head.

Aro needed Caius. Caius was one of the strongest of their kind. Both sides were attempting to convince the lone soldier to join them. Caius' military accomplishments were vast and his cruelness and tactics were incomparable, just look at the Trojan War for proof. There was no way those Greeks would have won if not for Caius. However Caius refused to join either side. It was well known that Caius would only join the side that offered him something in return and he was just waiting for the best prize. But what could Aro offer him that he did not already have? Caius had everything he could possibly want and anything he did not have was at his beck and call; just a snap away.

Maybe he could present Caius with slaves. No he couldn't do that. Caius had enough Trojan slaves to last him the Centaury. He had money, fame, fortune, power…the only thing that he didn't have was a wife. Yes, that's it! A wife! That is what he would offer Caius. It worked perfectly well with Marcus and Didyme, Marcus had joined his ranks as soon as he had offered her and now they were married and in bliss. Aro was now truly happy he knew exactly who he was going to offer and there was no chance Caius would refuse once he found out. There was just one person he had to convince….

"Sulpicia, come here! I have something I need to discuss with you," Aro said walking into his throne room.

Sulpicia glided into the throne room and situated herself on Aro's lap. "Has something else happened with the war, darling?"

"Yes, actually I believe I have a way of getting Caius on our side for once and for all."

"That is great news, darling, what is your idea?"

"He shall be offered Athenodora's hand in matrimony."

Sulpicia tore away from Aro's lap, "What! No no no there is no way that can happen-"

"Are you questioning my orders," Aro shouted abruptly standing out of his chair and pulling her to him.

"No, of course no Sire…I would never dare to…but Athenodora's still a human and…and she would not understand any of this you see…" she tapered off seeing the blazing red eyes staring her down.

"Well then it looks like it will be your job to prepare her for everything, will it not? Sulpicia you will serve me and do this for me do you understand me? I expect this done within the week. I plan on inviting Caius and I expect Athenodora to accept this, am I clear!"

"Yes, of course darling if that is what you decide is best. I will get right on it I promise"

Yes this was exactly what Aro needed. With Caius and Marcus by his side the Romanian Coven was history. Now the only challenge was getting Athenodora to go through with the betrothal and with Sulpicia he knew there was no way this could fail. Those cousins were as close as sisters and she knew the weight of this and that she could not fail!

A/N: Hi anyone reading this! :) So I felt that there was a serious shortage of Caius and Athenodora fics and once this entered my mind it just wouldn't let go! I have many many ideas of where this could lead but I kinda need some feedback first and let me know if this is worthwhile it or not!

- somniare214 :)