A/N: The gens Julia claimed to descend from Venus, goddess of love and passion. She had a son, that some of you might know, Aeneas. He was married to Creüsa, a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy. Aeneas was one of the few that was able to flee the burning city of Troy with a few friends and his son. His son called Julus and he founded the city of Alba Longa. Years later, his descendants, Romulus and Remus, sons of Mars would found Rome. Romulus killed Remus and became Rome's first king.
"Ugh," Caesar opened his eyes, standing up. Where was he? He looked around, trying to figure out where he was. His wounds were healed, but he was no longer in the world of the living. Then he saw her. He recognized her from the statues. He fell on his knees, studying her face intently. She was the personification of beauty, and he could see she shared same color of hair and eyes with him.
"You have disappointed me, Caesar." Her voice was light, yet he could hear the tone of disappointment in it. "I tried to warn you, but you ignored the signs. Why?"
"I...I am sorry, Mother." he managed, looking away. He didn't like to disappoint people.
"Stand up again. You are a Roman, and my son. A son of Venus does not kneel for anyone." she said, brushing one hand through her hair. "I hope you do know I cannot let you return to Rome?"
He nodded, standing back up, an embarrassed look on his face.
"I do, Mother." he said, staring at his feet, "I am supposed to be dead. Could you tell me the reason of your visit? I felt your presence many times, yet you never visited me. Why now? My life is over, my legacy is widely known."
"Your story is not yet over," the goddess replied, "You have still a prophecy to fulfill. Soon, you will wake up in a new world. Find out what the prophecy means and become a legend. I shall guide you on your path, like I guided my son, Aeneas, your ancestor."
"Why all of this? Is what I have done not enough?" he asked, "I am becoming an old man. I do not have the eternal life."
She shook her head, laughing. "The world I will send you to does not know about your conquests and your actions. And you do have eternal life. You became a god - the Divine Julius. It is now almost two years ago they assassinated you. You are not yet one of us, for you will have to drink nectar, and you shall receive that honor, but first, you have to fulfill the prophecy."
"Two years?" he echoed, confusion in his voice, "But it feels like it just happened."
"To you, yes, for you were dead, but time continues, and does not wait for the dead." she smiled, "Alas, it is time to part ways. I know you still have many questions, but I fear there is no time to answer them. Go now my child. Have faith and know I will be there to watch and guide you."
Venus placed a soft kiss on his cheek before turning and vanishing into the darkness. He tried to say something, but then the sleep came.