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The entire party came to a full halt as Septimus walked into the Ludus, flanked by a hard eyed younger man In similar armor.
"Legatus...good fortune to see you." Lucretia said with a forced smile.
"Good fortune is mine, Lucretia." Septimus said as he planted a kiss on her hand. "Allow me to introduce my Tribunus laticlavius: Gaius Claudius Glaber."
"A honor to make your acquaintance." The 2nd in command said with a bow of his head as Lucretia did likewise. As Flavius laid eyes on Septimus's protege, he could tell that the man deep down was no better than the wicked master that he served. The look on his face screamed narcissism and Lucretia was clearly onto him by the forced smile she offered.
"Apologies for the intrusion, but when word was delivered of festivities within the house of Batiatus, the gods themselves could not keep me away." the legatus replied as his eyes immediately landed on his most despised of enemies.
"You grace us with your presence." Gaia said, trying to play the role of charming co hostess. However, Septimus paid her no mind as he immediately made a beeline for Mars's son.
"So...the son of the god of war, gracing us mere mortals with esteemed presence?" Septimus taunted as the former Roman kept his cool and uttered not a word.
"He does not appear to be a demigod, rather...a common slave; forever destined to bow and scrape at the feet of his betters.
"I would have the rumors disproved: a match before the those of import in Capua!" Septimus declared as the people voiced their approval for such a distraction. Flavius could see that Lucretia was none too pleased about having someone else decree what would take place in her husband's Ludus, but she knew that she had to play along; or see risk fall short of reward as far as kissing the elite asses of Capua was concerned.
"As said, honored guests are the Dominuses and Dominica's of this house; Doctore, see practice swords to purpose." Lucretia commanded as Doctore snapped his whip.
"Flavius, Ashur, step forward!" He commanded as the Syrian and the son of Mars had wooden swords and shields bestowed upon them. The 2 Gladiators nodded at each other in respect before the epic duel began. The sound of clashing wood rang through the Ludus as Flavius and Ashur dukes it out before the masked party guests. By sparring with Flavius, the Syrian's skills on the sands has improved considerably. Flavius found that he actually had to push himself to keep from being struck by Ashur's weapon.
For the first half of the exhibition, Flavius was fighting on the defensive. However, his Syrian brother in arms eventually made a mistake that the former Roman was able to take advantage of. Flavius delivered a harsh blow to Ashur's left shoulder as he proceeded to take the offensive. Eventually, Flavius swept the knee and Ashur fell flat on his ass before the line of gladiators. Before Ashur could return to his feet, he found himself facing the point of Flavius's sword. The Syrian raised 2 fingers in surrender, giving the missio. Diona, who had been observing the match was clearly pleased that her love had won. All of the guests applauded the match, except for Septimus who bore a look pure hate upon his face.
"I grow bored of simple exhibition with weapons of wood, I would show honored company something of worth!" the Legatus declared as everyone's attention was on him. He nodded to his subordinates as they removed themselves from the Ludus. When they returned a few minutes later, every soul within the Ludus was put to utter shock when they drug a big black bear in with them via chains around the creature's neck.
"I've flush that if you mean to slay a beast, you must use a beast!" Septimus declared as he motioned for his to men to release the bear. He then pointed to the former Roman with poison in his throat.
"Septimus, no!" Lucretia cried out as the warlord ignore her pleas.
"Kill him, fucking kill that cock sucking, hemorrhoid sucking fuck!" The Legatus snarled as the black bear did as it was commanded. The bear chased through the crowd of screaming people as Flavius immediately ran away, trying to evade the beast. Good Solonius, who had agreed to stand in the places of Quintus and Titus, knew that Septimus's games had truly gone too far.
"Take this!" Solonius called out to the son of Mars as he tossed him a simple dagger. It wasn't a sword, but it was better than nothing. Flavius decided to stand his ground against the black bear before anyone else was hurt. The bear began to swipe and claw at the former Roman. One of the swipes eventually managed to draw blood as Flavius growled in pain.
"NO!" Diona screamed as she tried to run towards her champion. Thankfully, she was held back by Melitta. Eventually, Flavius decided to end it. He ran forward and pounced on the bear. The son of Mars plunged the dagger given to him by Solonius into the bear over and over and over again until he lost count. After 5 minutes of non stop stabbing, the black bear slowed down from blood loss. Flavius finished it off by ripping its jaw.
"WHY! WON'T! YOU! DIE!" Septimus screamed as his rage knew no bounds.
"Doctore, see him to the medicus!" Lucretia commanded before turning to Septimus in fury. "You shame this house and I demand you leave at once!"
"I do not take orders from a woman." Septimus spat.
"You will this night unless you wish to present ass for fucking." Solonius growled as Glaber arrives to pull his master away.
"We must take our leave." The 2nd in command declared as he was hopeful that Septimus's careeer might so be over he continued in this manner.
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