AN: This was an assignment for English in school. I just couldn't resist the temptation of uploading it. :D It was supposed to be about if Brutus decides to turn back from making mistakes at certain times.

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Journal Entry 1:

Prid. Id. Feb. (February 14th)

Cassius approached me today, during the celebrations of Lupercalia. I'm troubled by his implications of Caesar's infirmities. Is Caesar truly so weak? I know he has the falling sickness, but there must be some reason that the citizens worship him as they do. The physical qualities of a man do not determine his ability to rule. In ruling, a man needs intellect and confidence, of which Caesar has both.

Cassius has been accusing Caesar of being like the Colossus, and us, his underlings. He sounds ambitious; his words of false sweetness nearly convinced me to join his conspiracy. Perhaps he views me as naïve and easily manipulated. But it is not so, Brutus sees through those sweet words. Caesar is neither weak nor as power hungry as Cassius himself is. He acts for the good of Rome and will continue to do so.

I do not wish to cause turmoil within Rome. If my perceptions of Cassius's actions are correct, then I dare not write the treason in which he is aiming to commit. I know however, that his rash actions would result with chaos. Who would rule next? I do not wish to cause a civil war.

Perhaps I should consider the Romans as well. The citizens do not seem discontent with Caesar's power, even if he were to rise to be king and dictator. I love Caesar, and I love Rome as well. I will stop Cassius before he is able to influence any others and act on his desire for power.

Brutus