The Greatest Bloodbath in the Galaxy Chapter 06
Blue Neutrino: I wouldn't count Rory out yet he might yet surprise you, don't you remember he defeated a Cyberman with his sword and fought the Headless Monks during Demons Run. Enjoy the story!
Chapter 06 Isn't that fab
Below the Villa in the modest gladiatorial dining hall that looked out on the dusty practice courtyard, the Gladiators were sitting down for their morning meal. Spartacus was sitting at a wooden bench at the far end with his best and only friend in the Ludus,Varro.
"What do you know of this Blockbuster" asked Spartacus as he spooned a bit of gruel from his wooden bowl.
The big blond man shrugged.
"I admit the name Blockbuster is not a name that has ever been in the arena. I have only heard rumour about him of late" answered Varro.
"What of the rumour" asked Spartacus curiously?
"I hear that Blockbuster took down over twenty with not but his bare hands" said Varro grimly.
"Ha nothing but a jest to me, who feeds you that shit" said Spartacus.
"You spoke the same words when I told you about Theokoles, the shadow of death. Rumour were truth on that occasion" stated Varro.
Spartacus memory of his match against that hulking albino was not a pleasant one and it was not experience he wanted to repeat. Spartacus was about to make a defiant retort but was interrupted by the arrival of Doctore and two strangers, one in funny clothes, the other in a Rome Centurion armour. They were flanked by a single Guard who was acting as a bodyguard.
Every Gladiator got to his feet or was forced to their feet by a nearby guard as protocol dictated. Doctore made a beeline for the end wooden bench where Spartacus and Varro were standing. Doctore put an arm on Spartacus, turning back to the Doctor.
"This is our Champion Spartacus" introduced Doctore.
"Ah the man of the hour, just the chap I was looking for. I am the Doctor; this is one of my best mates Roranicus. How are you Spartacus feeling, not too queasy or sickly I hope" asked the Doctor.
"I am fit and strong, ready to fight my next foe" stated Spartacus.
"Well isn't that fab, and because it turns out I have the perfect foe for you to fight. Over to you Rory" said the Doctor patting Rory on the back.
Rory gave a big gulp and looked around him at the room of big muscularly blokes wearing nothing but loincloths. It was enough to emasculate any guy who had the standard amount of muscle.
"Eh Spartacus how about you and me have a little practice match" said Rory.
There was an eerie silence before all the Gladiators and even some of the guards started laughing.
"Well I have to admit Rory that could have been worse" said the Doctor.
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Amy was having a much better time than she had expected, Batiatus's wife Lucretia was a barrel full of laughs. As soon as she had been given a cup of Roman wine and a comfy couch Lucretia had insisted on regaling Amy with Roman gossip. No wonder women were such big gossips during this time period, the tale of a rich Roman trader and his donkey made sitcoms seem boring in comparison. It had kept them both entertained for an hour before Amy started wondering what her boys were up to.
"You must tell me who your tailor is dear, your clothes are simply divine" asked Lucretia?
Right Amy thought, how was she suppose to say that she had found her clothes in the depths of a sentient time travelling blue box owned by a bowtie wearing alien. Before Amy had a chance to think up a lie she was interrupted by Batiatus who had strolled into the chamber.
"Ladies sorry to interrupt but I think I have something you absolute cannot miss" proclaimed Batiatus.
"How goes the day oh husband of mine" asked Lucretia?
"Roranicus is about to engage in a great gladiatorial fight with our Thracian Champion" replied Batiatus.
"WHAT" said Amy jumping out of the comfy sofa and running to the balcony!
All alone with her husband Lucretia stood up and bared her teeth at her husband.
"What are you thinking; you want to get our important guests killed. I know they are tiresome especially that ratty little red head but we cannot afford to have them killed just yet" snarled Lucretia.
"The responsible for this decision does not rest on my shoulder but those of the Doctor. It was he that suggested the bout between Spartacus and Roranicus. The Doctor wanted to see Spartacus fight so he could tailor his battle plan for our champion's strength" said Batiatus.
"This Doctor seems too big for his boots, how dare he come into our villa and order us around" said Lucretia.
"Don't worry my love, after Spartacus has finished this usurping foreigner I will personally teach this Doctor some manners" said Batiatus.
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Amy burst out on to the balcony and immediately spotted Rory and the Doctor on the practice ground below. Rory had taken off his maroon cloak, replacing it with a wooden practice sword and shield. The Doctor was standing next to him whispering advice and furiously rubbing his hands. Standing five meters away from them was the Doctore and another man who Amy presumed was Spartacus. Spartacus wasn't a big man like Amy had thought he would be, but slender and built more for speed than all out strength. Although he did have a delicious six pack and that unshaved face gave him a chiselled look. Spartacus wasn't wearing anything but his loincloth and was holding two wooden practice swords.
"Oy Rory, Doctor; what in the name of sanity are you doing" yelled Amy!
The Doctor and Rory looked up at Amy with guilty looks on their face, like two little children caught with their hands in the cookie jar.
"Don't worry Amy, if any happens to Rory I will find you a replacement. We can get a dog and call it Rory; I swear you won't notice the difference" the Doctor yelled.
"Yeah thanks for the vote of confidence Doctor" said Rory.
"Don't worry Rory, I have every confidence that you will do your best" teased the Doctor.
"What about survive" murmured Rory.
Amy leaned out over the balcony to see the rest of the Gladiator milling about in the shade. All of them were taking bets whether Rory would live to fight another day and the odds weren't in Rory's favour.
"Rory if you die today I will never talk to you again" yelled Amy.
"Thanks Honey I will try and keep that in mind" Rory yelled back.
Batiatus walked out with Lucretia on his arm and waved yelled down at the Doctore.
"Are the Champion and Challenger ready Doctore"!
"They are Dominus" boomed Doctore.
"Begin" proclaimed Batiatus.
