I woke up to candle light lying in bed. Ancient Greek pots and vases surrounded the floor below me. I sat up and noticed that the two men had clothed me and bathed me. My hair also felt like they had done it. It was in a high bun. The sheets on the bed were so soft, even the pillow. I took a glance at my feet and had barbarian sandals on. I got up and walked to look outside the window and saw what seemed to be warriors at every turn. All the homes were guarded. The sky was dark and cloudy. The atmosphere was gloomy and miserable.
"Eíste xýpnioi." A familiar voice spoke behind me. Even though I could speak Greek fluently, I preferred english. I turned around and I couldn't believe it. It was my beloved Max.
" Max?"
" Yes." I ran with elation to hug him and he hugged back.
" What the hell is going on? What happened to you? Why are you talking like that?" I asked.
" I should be asking you the same thing. Why are you here? Why did you jump in the portal?"
" I was following you. I saw you jump in and I thought you were dead, but I came back a couple nights later and I fell in. I didn't want to say goodbye."
" Well you should have stayed home. Its bad enough I have to protect the city, now I have to worry about if you are safe."
" With the level of security around here, Im sure you have little to worry about me. Now, we must leave here." I said while sneaking to climb out of the window.
" I cannot leave. I have duties here. With General Kratos away on military call, and if one soldier leaves, Sparta will be vulnerable to any attack."
" I cant believe the shit youre saying right now." I said, losing my temper.
" First of all, we dont even belong here! This is not even our fucking time or country! Secondly, there are people who love you and miss you back home...especially me."
" Then get back to them yourself. I like it here. Did I mention that they cured my lung cancer?"
" I understand that, why dont we celebrate at home?"
" Listen, Lili, I cant come back with you-"
" Well I am NOT leaving you."
" Fine. Do as you please. Just know it was your choice to stay."
" I am just glad that I found you."