Seth clutched his side groaning as he fell to the unforgivable ground trying to catch his breath. Roman didn't give him the opportunity he quickly picked Seth back up and slammed him to the ground causing the man to cry out. Dean made it to the circle and saw Seth on his back withering in pain. Dean's blue eyes met Seth's pleading chocolate brown ones; they held remorse and sadness in them. Seth tried to crawl to Dean but Roman stomped on his back stopping him. Dean glanced at Roman his eyes were a stormy grey, his expression menacing. This was not the man he knew this was a complete stranger to him. The soldiers cheering only added fuel to the rage in Roman, who bellowed as he speared Seth who just got to his feet. The two toned man laid lifeless and Dean thought him dead until he saw his chest rising.
"Enough!" The blond shouted causing the soldiers to become silent and take a step back. Roman stared at the blond man confusingly. "I have been given permission to duel Seth for retribution for what he did to you." Dean's jaw ticked at the comment he was pissed. "How's this even a fair duel? When Seth can't even defend himself, this is nothing more than a beating there is no honor in that Roman." Dean looked at Seth "Someone help Seth up and tend to his wounds." He barked out and a few soldiers rushed over. Dean looked at Roman with hard eyes. "It should have been my decision not yours on what to do with Seth. How dare you take matters into your own hands?" He yelled as he turned to walk away. Roman stared at Dean's retreating figure and cursed the gods for the anger he felt towards his beloved.
Dean was in his mother's room sitting on the bed beside her. He told her what Roman did and how he treated him in front of everyone. "Dean you have to understand that Roman was raised to defend and protect the ones he is bonded too. You may think it wrong but to him it's what he knows don't fault him on that. Roman has every right for doing what he did to protect you because he loves you." Dean stared down at his hands. "I doubt that he will want to talk to me right now I'll let him cool down before I apologize to him." The queen smiled at her son and grabbed his hand. "This will not be the first or last time you too fight just try and meet each other half way next time okay son" Dean nodded in understanding and kissed his mom before heading out the room.
The emperor and his men were getting ready to head out. Seth managed to get in his armor to make the ride out. "Wished you would change your mind and join me brother we could split the spoils of the war." The king shook his head no "I have all I need right here brother be safe on your journey back home. Give my regards to the family and tell mother I wish her well." The emperor nodded as he and his men rode off into the tree lines where he stopped. "Well done my boy you've provided the perfect reason for my brother to pay for his insolence. When Randy hears that you were beaten up by the juggernaut himself he is for sure going to want payback for hurting you."
Seth looked at his emperor "I deserved this once I tell Randy he will understand that Roman had a right to do this." He said while pointing to his face. The emperor's mouth formed into a huge grin "Seth you don't know Randy no one touches what is his especially when it comes to you. Randy and Roman share the same mentality no one messes with the ones they love. Lucky for you Randy is the son of Gaius therefore no harm will come to Lorium. This fuels Gaius more now to attack Naevius to get the revenged he wants."
Seth looked at the emperor stunned. "I was just a pawn for you to use" The king laughed "nonsense Seth you did a hell of a job for me so I should be thanking you. I'll be sure to reward you handsomely for your troubles." He laughed as he started to ride off. Seth's stomach turned at what the king just told him he was going to be the one responsible for what happens to Andora. He had to talk to Randy and tell him it was all a misunderstanding.
Dean wondered the castle when he ran into the Samoan in the hall leading out to the practice yard. Roman averted his gaze from the man and quickly rushed to the open yard. Dean yelled for him to stop and at the command Roman stopped. He shouldn't see Dean not when he was still fuming for how he treated him in front of everyone. The blond reached Roman and notice that he was tense, he could feel the anger radiating off him. He went to grab his arm but the Samoan pulled his arm back causing Dean to frown. "Dean now is not a good time to talk, please understand I might say something I'll regret just let me be." Dean lowered his head "Roman just hear me out please." He whispered as he grabbed Roman's hand.
That damn touch of his always made him cave he sighed. "What is it then Dean cause I have training to get to." He said annoyed. Dean looked up at him but Roman kept his eyes straight ahead. "Aren't you going to look at me Ro." Roman growled his patience wearing thin. "Get on with it Dean I don't have all damn day." Dean shoved Roman hard "I said to look at me dammit that's an order." Roman snapped and shoved Dean against the wall "Why do you push my buttons huh you like seeing me pissed is that it." He demanded the blond looked into Roman's eyes "At least your looking at me now." He threw back. Roman slammed both his fist against the wall causing Dean to jump since his fist were a few inches from his head.
Roman rested his forehead on Dean's head closing his eyes. "Why do you test my patience Dean, I-." Dean cut Roman off by kissing the Samoan hard and Roman responded and grabbed the blonds face as they fought for dominance. The angry kiss slowly turned into a passionate one as Dean ran his fingers through Roman's raven locks eliciting a moan from the Samoan who broke the kiss. "Will talk later Dean but, right now I've got to go." Dean nodded his head in agreement and kissed Roman a few more times before he let him go.