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Zoe POV

I got up early the next morning and went to the palace to see Maria. We were going to the games together today and I knew that she was trying to impress my brother; they had liked each other for a long time. We just had to get Dave to agree to let them date. I knew that I wasn't going to be easy since Paul and Dave didn't get along at time; since my brother was over the senate.

"Zoe!" Maria squealed when the servant took me to her room. I just smiled and hugged her; I never envied Maria, but I felt sorry for her. Dave didn't give her much credit and didn't care about her feelings. He was like every other Roman; he just cared about himself. I didn't care for Dave because he could be mean and cruel. I usually tried to avoid him and not speak very much; he had a bad temper.

Maria POV

I was glad when Zoe was around because Dave a nicer to me. He didn't care about me except to further the family. I knew that he liked Zoe and she was my best friend. I envied her because Paul had taken care of her since her parents had died and she always seemed so happy.

The servants helped me get ready as I talked to Zoe. She was glad that we were going to the games today and I was glad that Paul was going to be there. Everyone knew that we liked each other; we just had to wait for Dave to come around. Paul, Zoe, and I knew that Dave liked Zoe, but she didn't care for him.

"Maryse, go tell them that we will be leaving in a few minutes." I told my servant as I finished my hair. She nodded and left; I didn't care for her because she didn't speak.

"Ready?" I asked Zoe and she just smiled at me. She knew I had tried to make myself look good for Paul. We linked arms with each other and were walking into the courtyard.

"Stop!" Dave yelled at us and we turned around. Dave walked over to us and smiled at Zoe.

"Zoe." He said.

"Caesar." She replied and gave a small nod. He just smiled at her and then looked at me.

"Where are you going?" he asked me.

"To the games." I replied and hoped that he wasn't in a bad mood today.

"Can't you wait on me?" he asked me and realized he was in a bad mood.

"We are sorry, Caesar, but we didn't want to disturb you while you were dealing with Rome." Zoe added in and Dave just smiled at her again.

"Please, Zoe, its Dave." He told her and she gave a small smile.

"Fine, you may go to the games, but on one condition." Dave said and I just looked at Zoe. We both looked at Dave.

"I would like for Zoe to sit with me once I arrive and Maria you can sit with Paul." Dave said and we both smiled. I knew that Zoe was smiling because she wanted to get out of there faster and I was smiling because of Paul.

"We will see you at the games." I told Dave and we basically ran out of the courtyard.

"I am sorry, Zoe." I told her and she shrugged.

"I will live Maria, I am just glad that you and Paul can sit together." She told me and I smiled. I knew that she had given up on love since John was killed. She just wanted everyone else to be happy now.

We walked outside and Matt (Morgan) was waiting for us.

"Good morning, Maria and Zoe." He said and we smiled at him. Matt was my personal guard and he went everywhere with me. Zoe was usually with me so he guarded her as well.

"Matt." I said in acknowledgement.

Matt and a few other guards escorted us to the arena and we went to our seats. I was sitting in the box beside Dave's and Paul would join me as soon as Dave arrived.

"Thank you for helping me with Dave." I told Zoe and she just nodded.

Zoe POV

I was glad to be at the games, but not excited to be sitting with Dave later. He was in a bad mood this morning and I had to stop him from hurting Maria or me. He had a bad temper and could be scary since he was so big. I was sitting with Maria for the morning entertainment, which wasn't very entertaining. We were snacking on grapes and wine while we watched the animals devour other animals and a few humans.

"Zoe, Dave would like you to join him, now." Ric (Flair) said and I just smiled at him. I hugged Maria before going with Ric to Dave's area. Ric was Dave's top general and he was very nice. He was one of my father's close friends.

"He is not in the best mood." Ric whispered to me before we got to his area and I just gave a small smile.

"Thank you, Ric." I said to him and gave him a small hug.

I walked in there and Dave stood up to greet me. I just smiled at him and I sat next to his throne.

"Do you like the games?" he asked me.

"Yes, for the most part." I told him and he smiled at me.

"How long have you and Maria been friends?" he asked me and I looked at him.

"Since we were little." I told him and he nodded.

"I don't remember you when we were little." He said and I tried not to laugh.

"You always used to pick on me." I told him and he just looked at me.

"I am sorry, then." He said and smiled at me; I smiled and looked back at the games.

We sat there and watched the games. Dave was not satisfied with the games for that day and found them boring. He stopped the games to make an announcement.

"I have found the games today to be less than satisfactory. I will not promote games that do not entertain. I will kill the owners if the games do not improve." He said and turned to leave.

"Zoe, will you accompany me?" he asked me and I had no choice, but to say yes. I nodded and took his arm. We walked out and Maria was on Paul's arm; I just smiled at her and shot Paul a momentary glare.

Paul POV

I noticed that Zoe was unhappy with Dave and knew that I needed to get her away from him soon.

"Zoe is not happy with Dave." Maria whispered to me.

"I noticed. I will see you tonight at the feast." I told her and she nodded. I quickly kissed her hand and walked towards Zoe.

"Zoe?" I called and she turned to look at me. I could see that Dave was mad that someone else had gotten her attention. He realized it was me and softened his glare.

"We need to go back to the house to freshen up before the feast tonight." I told her and she looked at Dave.

"You may go, but I must see you tonight." He said and she agreed. She quickly took my arm as we made our way to our house.

"He dismissed me!" she told me and was upset about it.

"I know, Zoe, but shh, you must remember that the emperor has ears everywhere in Rome." I told her as we made it into our house.

"I wish that John was still here and I wouldn't be in this position." She said and started to cry. I just hugged her and knew that she was right.

"Zoe, it will be alright, you can't think like that. You have to look ahead and realized that you will have to take your place sometime soon." I reminded her and she nodded.

"I know all for the family, the senate, and the republic." She mumbled before stomping off. I hated seeing her like this, but I knew I couldn't' do anything to stop it, especially since she was now what the emperor possibly wanted.

I was sitting near the fountain in the courtyard when Evan (Bourne) was announced to be here. I stood up to greet him.

"Evan." I told him as we shook hands.

"Sorry this is short notice." He said and I waved it off.

"Is everything alright?" he asked me.

"Zoe, is not having a good day. It has been three years since his disappearance and she still misses him. She is also caught the eye of the emperor." I told him and he nodded. I knew that I could trust Evan, not to talk to anyone.

John POV

I had just fought and won again. I was working my way to freedom and all I could think about was Zoe. I still missed her every day and I hated myself; I would until I could ask for her forgiveness.

I was summoned by my owner, Mick (Foley) to discuss who knows what.

"Yes?" I asked him as I walked into his room.

"John, you are the best fighter I could ask for, and you are earning your way to freedom. What do you want that will make you happy? I need to keep you happy so that you will fight and win." He said and I just looked outside.

"You can't give me what I want." I told him and he nodded.

"We are headed to Rome." He said and I looked at him with shock.

"Rome?" I asked him and he nodded.

"Yes, we are going since they Emperor is tired of all the gladiators, he is sent for new ones to be brought it. We were summoned and we are going." He said. I was secretly excited because it meant that I had a chance at finding Zoe. I had no idea what Paul had told her or if she had already moved on. I just had to hope, because that is all I had left.

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