North Italia, 228 B.C.E

In the northwestern forest's of Italia two legions of the Roman Republic have been mobilized in order to eliminate barbarian threats to the villages boardering Southern Gaul.

The 2 Legions in question are the 4th and 5th Legions Lead by Magnus Moody and Marius Green grass 2 of the experienced and decorated Legatus Legios of the Republic army. That in part is because of the Centurions they have under them. Namely Hadrian Potter and Orian Black. These two have proven themselves capable of outlandish feats almost to the point of them being named demigods.

The Legions moved as one through the folliage as rain pelted them from above yet they showed no sign of being slowed or even discomforted by the ongoing onslot. Hell Orion and Hadrian even lead there cohorts personally as a sign of solidarity to them. This lead to there cohorts being paired at the lead of the formation dispute them being from different Legions.

Orion looked up to the sky before turning to Hadrian.

"What do you think Jupiter is pissed off about this time?"

"Probably something childish if what Vesta has told me is true." Hadrian states in response.

"It is strange that you have such a close relation to a goddess brother let alone and elder one such as Vesta." Orion comments while chuckling.

"I would say the same had she not taken a liking to you as well Orion. Don't forget you bare her mark on your forearm as I bare the mark of Juno on mine." Hadrian responds.

"Aye, she never lets me forget it either. Remember when I fell out of that tree while scouting for water and game to hunt 3 Moon cycles ago? She sent me dreams for 3 sun rotations!." Hadrian smirked.

"Wouldn't have done so if Marcus hadn't warned you about that tree being unstable and weak." At his Orion glared at him before smirking and responding with.

"True. True. However you are not without fault Hadrian. If I remember correctly a peacock attacking you for making a dumb decision that nearly lost you your foot to a wolf pup not 2 sun rotations ago." Hadrian proceeded to grumble about over protective goddesses and there animals, which he promptly stopped after thunder could be heard at that moment. Deciding to march in silence so to not incure the wrath of there respective patronesses.

At some point during there travel through an especially remote part of the forest leading to the river that decides Gaul and Italia Hadrian started to feel like he was being watched from all around him. Holding up hand he stopped his cohort much to everyone's concussion.

"Why are you stopping the cohorts." Orion asked.

"Don't you feel that?" At his confused look Hadrian explained.

"We are being watched brother. And what ever is watching us isn't exactly friendly." At this Orion grounded but proceeded to reach out with his senses and understood his brother in all but bloods concern.

"Formations!" Both Centuries called out at the same time. Within seconds both cohorts formed into a phalanx 100 across and 20 deep all looking at every direction for combatants.

After what seemed to be hours a flash of silver could be seen 20 yards away. A fees seconds later another flash closer to them is seen. Then another closer still. Until from the under brush comes a group of 40 or so young girls lead by what appeared to be the eldest of them wearing a silver circlet. Upon seeing them Hadrian calls out.

"Rest!" As one all 2,000 men and cavalry to relax significantly though there shields placed in such a way they were still easy maneuverable should something happen.

Moving out of formation Hadrian addressed the eldest girl wearing a silver circlet marking her, in his mind at least, as the leader.

" It is in wise to be in this forest right now. Barbarians have over run the area. Leave now while you can girl."

"How dare you speak to us in such a way male! If anyone is to leave this forest it will be you!" Looking at the girl he responds.

" We are the 4th and 5th Legions otherwise known as the Senates fist. We number at 10,000. So while you may appear to have skill you will be obliterated before you even have the chance to try and counter act us so do as you are told and exit the forest." At this Hadrian stopped and thought to himself.

"Fuck it nevermind if you and your marry band of maidens have a death with go about as you will I will not stop you." Turns to his right.

"Tessersarius Longbottem!" At this another man whereing more ornate armor than a legionaire but less so then Hadrian himself walked forward.

"Yes my Centurion?!"

"Spread the word to the other Centurions and Officers that these maidens are to be unaccounted unless physical harm is done to one of ours. If they have a death wish to walk among the forest of Mors then let them. They are not our responsibility."

"Yes Centurion I'll issue this order at once." With the Tessersarius ran off to carry out his orders. Turning to the group of girls again who by this point looked furious at being written off and ignored.

"You have been warned whether you leave or stay hardships will be fall. This forest is a fucking nightmare. Keep that in mind." With that he turned and walked back to his formation.

"Forward March!" And with that the 2,000 men of the combined cohorts move passed the girls not even looking at them there training and honor requiring nothing less. Above them an hawk could be seen looking down on the formation before turning back and land near the girls before turning into a girl who looked to be 12 yrs of age.

Walking up to the group she spoke to the girl with the silver circlet.

" Despite him being a male, Zoe he was right we should not be here right now there are thousands of those barbarian savages in these trees. Not only this for some reason there is an increase of monsters here."

"But my Lady he disrespected us!" At this the raven turned girl raised an eyebrow.

"In what way? He told you to leave an active battlefield, which is his job as a military commander. He had to make sure all non combatants we're clear so he may do as he please without risking your lives. That said we should get moving we have been assigned a hunt North of Pompeii." At this the girls reluctantly nodded and started heading in that direction away from the army of Romans.

Little did they know that they would be seeing a lot more of that Centurion and his men then they would ever have thought.

Whats up y'all here's another chapter of the story and keep a look out in the next couple of days because there will be a vote coming out for y'all to have the potential to control the story. If you have an idea put it in the comments and I will see if I can implement it in the story line. That said as always stay happy, healthy, and safe in these trying times.

-Marious Pluton