Caesar's Demise
Chapter 1
Loki landed in a Roman neighborhood. He was near Gallana's home; she was the reason Loki was here. When he had heard of her terribly traumatizing ordeal he decided to go back in time. It was against the Universal law to do so but Loki would do anything for his beloved. The consequences meant nothing to the young prince; he just wanted to prevent Gallana from the torment she would soon go through.
He hid himself from Heimdall and came to Midgard once again. He chanted to make sure he would not be seen or have any powers while on Earth. The only weapon he had he stole from Odin. He made Gungnir look like an old wooden staff before he came to this time period. It was the only magical and powerful thing he had.
Loki was there for a man named Gaius Julius Caesar. He now only went by Julius Caesar or Caesar. The man had made his last name mean king. Loki despised men like this who just took power because they could. Loki himself hated being seen as a great being when he wasn't. He knew Gallana was the same way. So they kept themselves hidden when they visited Midgard.
But this Caesar had done more than just that; he had defiled Gallana. For that he would pay. Loki would make sure of it. He was going to prevent anything from happening to her. She did not deserve that kind of treatment. If anything she should be praised for all that she was and everything she did.
Loki had to stay hidden from Gallana though, or it would change history and time itself. It would change their experiences together and what would happen in the future. If Gallana saw him she would wonder how he came to be there because at the time he was still a child. When she realized what happened she would become infuriated with Loki. He couldn't let that happen.
Loki put a ragged cloak over himself and hid all but the very bottom of Gungnir under it. He did so just in time. Caesar, Gallana, and another man came around the corner. They were talking when Gallana turned and saw Loki in his cloaked form. She said something to the two men and they walked over. Loki hoped Gallana hadn't recognized him and that was why they were walking over.
It was then Loki remembered Gallana mention she had married a man named Antiquis; he was the cousin of Caesar. Loki also remembered she had called herself Gallia; the same name she had taken when she had changed into a horse to be closer to Loki. Then she had to go; she didn't come back for a millennium. When she did Odin found out and cast her out for good saying if she and Loki loved each other enough they would find each other again and would not be able to be parted. When that day came Gallana would be allowed back into Asgard and Odin could not cast her out again.
"Sir, why are you out here alone?" Gallana asked
"I have just come a long way away. I was told to come here if I wanted a home. My friends said to meet with one who calls himself Caesar. Do you know where I can find him?" Loki said in a raspy voice.
"I am Caesar. What do you want from me?" Julius Caesar said
"He just said Gaius." Gallana said
"I said never to call me that again Gallia!" Julius shouted at her.
"I am only calling you by your first name. I am used to calling you Gaius." Gallia said
"Yes, well I am king now. That is why you call me Caesar now." Julius said
"You're not king and your last name does not mean emperor or king!" Gallia retaliated
"Gallia." Antiquis spoke for the first time
"Yes, my dear Antiquis?" Gallia turned and spoke softly to her husband.
"Be kind. I know you want peace for everyone but this not the way to do it." Antiquis said
"I know I am sorry; it has been a long hot day." Gallia said
"We are being rude. I am sorry dear sir. My name is Antiquis Caesar, and this is my wife Gallia and cousin Gaius Julius Caesar. He now goes by Caesar." Antiquis introduced everyone
"Luscious Cerbeus." Loki answered
"You said you are looking for somewhere to live?" Antiquis asked
"Yes, I am very tired and need somewhere to stay." Loki answered
"Well, Luscious there is nowhere right now..." Julius coughed as Gallia elbowed him in the ribs
Loki saw this and smiled. He was glad to see his beloved Gallana stand up to this man in these times when he thought everything revolved around him. He now knew why he had done what he had to Gallana or Gallia as she was known as here. Gaius Julius Caesar was afraid of her and she was an obstacle to be dealt with. He thought the best way to do that was to break her in the worst way; take away her virtue. That hadn't worked though she claimed her ground with a vengeance so fiery he and the other perpetrators wished they had never crossed her.
Even though Gallia had taken care of everything Loki wanted to ensure it didn't happen so she and her family could live in peace and happiness. If he failed his mission then his visit was all in vain. It may mean waiting longer to see her and perhaps it would change history; and their history together but it would all be worth it in the end.
"I am sure we can find somewhere for you to live." Julius finally said after catching his breath.
"Thank you." Loki said
"Gallia do you know of any places Luscious could stay?" Julius asked
"You may stay with us we have a spare room no one ever uses." Gallia said
"That's right. I'd forgotten about because we never use it." Antiquis said snapping his fingers
"Are you sure you want a commoner in your house?" Julius asked
"It's no trouble since we're commoners as well. At least that's what you call us." Gallia said
"Gallia, be sensible now. You know Julius is family." Antiquis chided
"Why? He does consider us commoners and you're in the senate and a high ranked soldier. Yet only Antony is fit to be his equal and he is the same as you. In fact you are a general he is just a captain. Yet Marc Antony is favored by Gaius." Gallia retorted
"It is fine Antiquis. It is to be expected of a woman of her nature." Caesar said
"What's that supposed to mean?" Gallia turned on Caesar.
"You should be kind and respectful to the lady." Loki said
Caesar turned to the cloaked figure and looked at him with disgust. This new comer was challenging him and his authority. No one ever did that unless they wanted to pay the price.
"And what do you know about women?" Caesar asked
"I know much about them. I have loved and lost one woman many times." Loki said
"Why don't you show your face?" Caesar asked changing the subject.
"I was burnt in a fire so it has disfigured my face. I dare not show it in fear of when it is seen people will look at me in horror and disgust. I will be cast out." Loki said
"You need not worry about that here Luscious." Gallia said
"I thank thee my fair lady." Loki said
"Shall we be off now?" Antiquis asked
"Yes, let us go before it gets dark; our children are waiting." Gallia said
The foursome went out into the night. Loki smiled to himself everything was going as planned. He just needed to get close to Julius and then he would bring him down. He just needed to stay hidden while he stayed with Gallana and her family. Then he would strike and show himself to Julius Caesar before he gave his judgment. Yes, everything was going perfectly just as Loki wanted it to.
