Hiya Readers,

First of all, I just wanted to come on here and say that I think most of us, if not all would agree that 2016 was not a great year. For me, it was not a great year health-wise, but I don't really want to go into that because no one wants to read about all my medical problems LOL. Anyways what I wanted to do this little not to you all since it is a new year and I am hoping the year will be better than the last, even if things don't get better with my health.

I wanted to say that I am planning on updating all my multi-chaptered fics really soon, but I am going to try to be focusing on Love Amongst The Ruins, We Stitch These Wounds, and Bred To Kill Them All, only because they are the most asked about. None of my fics are completed I still have a lot to write on all of them and I plan to try to make time. I am busy with writing me novels also so that is an issue that I have 'time'. I am going to try my best to get all the fics finished. I promise I won't start any more multi-chaptered until all the ones I have out are complete!

So I hope that I have not lost you all but I understand if I did. I hope that you will be happy with the new chapters once they come out. Thanks again for your reads, comments, and kudos, they really do mean a lot to me.

I hope you enjoy the new chapter.

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Ama

Chapter 15: To the South

Agron let out a groan as he set himself down on the table in the room Spartacus had led him to. He felt his friend eyes upon him. "Speak your mind brother." He looked up and met the blue eyes of his leader.

"I hold great worry in heart and mind." Spartacus sat down beside his German friend.

Argon kept his eyes on him but remain silent. Knowing Spartacus would share his thoughts without having to ask more of the man.

"I have worried that Chay will not stop pursuing his desire of you." Spartacus knew Chay was a strong fighter and would be a great use to them on that front but he held doubt of the man's worth any other way.

Agron couldn't help the smile that crept onto his lips at his friends concerned. "I shall be fine Brother, I have a feisty Syrian to protect me!" He and Spartacus both laughed, both knowing Nasir's feelings towards Agron. Agron could still see the worry in Spartacus' eyes but didn't voice more on the matter when he saw the Gaul enter the room.

"I see the German fuck was under your care today?" Crixus questioned Spartacus. He has seen the many cuts and bruises that the German man's body now possessed. He looked to the other German in the room and saw his whole body tense at his words.

"I only sought to teach a lesson, but hold regret that it was not learned." Spartacus gripped Agron's arm sensing his discomfort after Crixus had spoken. "What did you and your men find?"

"A villa not too far from here to the South ready for the taking…" Crixus started pacing the room.

"Then to the South, we shall move." Spartacus knew the men were tired after a long day of training and would see them all to rest for a few hours before they made attempt on the next villa. "Find rest and food…" Spartacus told Crixus and watched him leave the room.

Agron let out a sigh. "They could have hunted while exploring, to see that our supplies stay full." He knew how much food was consumed by Gauls and his own kin, though he found his consumption had waned with Duro no longer at his side.

Spartacus nodded. "We shall hunt after we take purchase of what the new villa holds." Agron was right though their meat supply was low.

Agron got to his feet and headed to the door. Feeling his stomach growl after talk of meat. "I shall see everyone ready." Spartacus nodded and smiled at him. Agron returned the smile and left to find Nasir. Agron soon found him sitting with the blonde girl that had been freed with him. The one Agron thought Nasir was involved with. He paused in his steps deciding he would let the little man have time with his friend. Agron watched them for a moment, they seemed lost in conversation so he decided to try to slip past unnoticed. He should have known that was not possible with Nasir. Agron soon heard footsteps behind him as he rounded the corner and a hand touched his arm.

"You try to slip by unnoticed. Have I caused offense?" Nasir was worried Agron no longer sought his company.

Agron turned to face Nasir. "No offense was caused. I did not want to disturb."

Nasir's worried expression left his face and he smiled at Agron. "I have a meal for you if you wish to join me?"

Agron returned the smile to him and then followed him to their corner. The blonde girl was still sitting against the wall. He watched Nasir sit down and then sat down beside him away from the girl. He took the bowl Nasir was offering with a small smile and started to eat, remaining silent.

Nasir smiled as he watched Agron. He turned his gaze to Chadara who was smiling too. "Agron this is Chadara." He hoped Agron would talk to them both and not remain silent as he now sat.

"Greetings Chadara," Agron said with a nod and then resumed eating.

Chadara felt herself blush when Agron's green eyes looked at her. The more so when Nasir hit her leg. She turned her gaze on her Syrian friend and smiled an apologetic smile at him. "Greetings Agron of East of the Rhine." She smiled at him when his gaze lifted to hers again.

"You know of my lands?" Agron asked with a raised eyebrow.

"I have heard a few mentions of your land. Though knowledge I do not hold." Chadara didn't think she would repeat what Rhaskos had said about Agron and his lands. She did not share Rhaskos' views and would not see anger rise.

Agron knew she had heard the Gauls talking of him but decided he would not comment on it. He did not what to make Nasir mad. "And where do you hail from?" He decided to ask. He was trying to keep the conversation going, though he was not usually one for many words.

"I stand Greek." Chadara smiled when she saw the huge grin on Nasir's adorable face.

Nasir was surprised Agron was trying to converse with Chadara. He was not growling at her. They sat eating, he and Chadara talking while Agron mostly sat in silence. When they were done with their meal Chadara collected the empty bowls and bid them a farewell. Nasir felt Agron relax more now that they were alone.

Nasir sat on his knees beside Agron and started to tend to the wounds not asking permission this time. He knew that Agron would not object to his touch. He was just finishing tending to the wounds when he felt Agron's large warm hand though his side. Nasir fidgeted slightly. His sides were very sensitive to touch. He looked down at Agron's hand.

"Did I do this?" Agron ran his fingers over a bruise on Nasir's side.

Nasir shook his head. "I believe I received it from a blow in training with Spartacus." He really wasn't sure when he received it but knew it was not at Agron's hand. Nasir placed his hand atop Agron's and then watched him. He seemed lost in thought but kept his hand on Nasir's side. "What troubles you?"

Agron looked up at Nasir meeting eyes with him. "Words broken with Spartacus." He was thinking about what Spartacus was worrying about. Agron looked past Nasir's head and let out a growl.

Nasir turned his head knowing the growl that escaped Agron's lips was not for him. He let out a growl of his own.

Chay, as Nasir had learned his name from Chadara, was walking passed them with eyes locked onto Agron. Nasir felt Agron's grip tighten on his side and turned his gaze back upon him. His jaw was clenched. The muscles in his shoulders were so tense. Nasir quickly started running his hand up and down Agron's arm hoping it was soothing. He snapped his head back around when he sensed someone behind him, knowing it was Chay. "Leave fucking sight!" Nasir hissed. He watched the smirk form on the man's face.

"You may have the little Syrian's affections for now, but know you will be mine, my young kin. I laid claim to you first!" Chay said in German to Agron. His smile became very sinister as he turned his gaze onto Nasir. He left after one last glance at the two of them.

Nasir did not know what was said but knew he did not like the sounds of it. Not one bit. He watched the man walk away and then slowly turned his attention back to Agron, who still held his side tightly. Nasir continued to rub Agron's arm in comfort. "Meaning of words was lost to me, though I fear them," Nasir said softly.

Agron leaned his head back against the wall and closed his eyes. "I shall not repeat words." He didn't want to worry Nasir more than he already was. Nor would he have the words repeated to Spartacus. He let out a sigh when he felt Nasir's fingers stop moving against his skin. "You should rest. We leave these walls soon." He thought Nasir was probably in need of sleep after such a long day of training.

"We take another villa this night?" Nasir slid so he was sitting beside Agron against the wall. He hadn't wanted to move or have Agron's hand absent his skin but he knew he wouldn't be able to stay on his knees on the hard ground much longer.

"Yes, we do. The Gauls found another villa not far from here." Agron kept his eyes closed as he spoke knowing Nasir didn't mind. "Now rest, gather strength. We yet do not know how many fucking Romans the villa holds."

Nasir nodded and closed his eyes trying to get as comfortable as the harsh ground would allow.

Agron groaned and lifted his head. He felt a weight on his sore left shoulder. Agron looked down. Nasir's head was rested on his shoulder. He was asleep. The room they sat in was dark, only lit by candles, torches, and oil lamps. It was still peaceful, only a few noises could be heard of those seeking company together. Agron let out a sigh and felt Nasir stir beside him.

"Do we go?" Nasir asked eyes still closed. He wasn't aware where his head was until he felt Agron move. He quickly picked his head up and looked at Agron. "Apologies." He felt the blush color his cheeks once again. He had never blushed this much in his lifetime.

"No apologies are needed." Agron straightened his back more trying to get the stiff muscles to move. He groaned when his left shoulder remained stiff and hard to move. "I shall seek out Spartacus." Agron started to move but stopped when Nasir touched his arm.

"Spartacus comes seeking you." Nasir motioned towards the Thracian, who was walking towards them, waking people as he did.

Agron stood and picked up his swords strapping it on. "We move?" He asked when Spartacus stopped in front of him. The worry was still full in his eyes but Agron tried to ignore it.

"Yes as soon as we can get all assembled." Spartacus smiled at Nasir when he stood, stretching.

"I shall get them moving," Agron told him and received a smile. Spartacus gripped his arm and gave him and Nasir another smile before he left. Agron watched Spartacus for a while before he turned his attention back to Nasir. "I shall get all moving and find you by the gate."

Nasir looked up at Agron. "I shall come with you if it is welcome?"

Agron nodded at him and watched him quickly grab all his bags. He put them on his shoulders. Agron stood watching him quietly.

Nasir smiled at Agron when he was done picking up his things and then picked up his sword. "I am ready." Nasir followed Agron to get everyone moving.

When they were done they headed to the front gate together. Awaiting command to move. Nasir carried on a quiet conversation with Agron as they stood in the corner by the front gate. "It is very dark out there..." Nasir commented looking out through the now open gates. He had never traveled in the dark.

"I shall protect you Little Man." Agron could sense Nasir's nervousness of going out in the dark.

Nasir looking up at Agron and smiled. He stepped closer to Agron when Spartacus' voice broke out over the crowd and told them all they were moving to claim a new villa. Nasir walked in silence beside Agron as they made their way out into the darkness. A few torches lighting the group as they walked. "I prefer moving in the daylight," Nasir whispered to Agron.

"We shall be there soon." Agron placed a hand on Nasir's shoulder, feeling how tense he was.

Nasir felt a little more at ease with Agron's strong hand on his shoulder. He let out a sigh. Nasir was thinking about what he and Agron could talk about to pass the time on the journey more quickly when he felt and arm brush against his and then Agron's removed his hand from his shoulder. He frowned. Nasir turned his head towards the newcomer that caused Agron to move the comforting hand away. Mira was looking at him, her eyes shining in the light of the torch she carried. "Greetings." He said to her hoping his displeasure of her appearance had caused did not lace his words.

"Greetings..." Mira nodded and smiled at him. She looked passed Nasir to Agron who was walking silently beside him, his eyes roaming their surroundings. "Spartacus would have you to his side. We near close to the villa." Mira told Agron and then watched Nasir tense at her words.

Agron too sensed Nasir discomfort. "I shall be back at side when the villa is liberated." He gave Nasir a small smile and then left him with Mira.

"You grow fond of him?" Mira said as a question even though she knew the answer.

Nasir watched Agron weave his body through the crowd. He was joined by Auctus and Donar. Nasir hated that he wasn't joining Agron in the fight too. He let out a sigh and then brought his eyes back to rest on Mira. "I will not deny it, but I fear he only sees me as a friend." He knew Agron cared for him but he had not voiced to what extent he care for him.

Mira stayed silent for a while as they walked. "Speak feelings. See if they are returned." Mira offered. She had known Agron since he came to the House of Batiatus and had not seen him become close to anyone besides Spartacus, Auctus, and Donar, and no one since the death of Duro, not until Nasir. She really thought it was more than friendship she was building between the two.

"I do not want to take a chance of pushing him away." Nasir frowned at the thought of that happening. He had seen the way Agron had become enraged at the touches from Chay and he did not want his touches to be greeted the same.

Mira nodded. She understood what Nasir meant. She had not seen Agron in any intimate relationships but she was positive that Agron held feelings for Nasir. "Promise you will not shy away from seeking his affections?" She asked hoping Nasir would at least try.

"I hope that he will seek for mine but I promise not to shy away from seeking for his." Nasir felt himself blush.

Mira smiled and put an arm around Nasir's back.