In the year 146 BC the Roman wolf had set it fangs upon the free states of Greece. To avoid being devoured by this great beast the Greeks joined hands in a great league spanning from Crete into the sea, to Mighty Athens and beyond. This Achean League would have to defend the Greek world against the invaders.
At the holy site of Delphi the Greeks would meet the invaders in a battle to decide the fate of Greece.
The Latecomer
Are you happy now?! We're going to be an even bigger laughing stock than Ares!'' Prince Nikias of Itaca cried out. As a prince he was allowed to lead the forces of his island despite his mere 19 winters. But rather than heroically lead his men into battle he stumbled through the woods, hopelessly lost.
''Am I happy?!'' His older sister Penelope shot back ''YOU'RE the one who failed to realize the crew rowing our boats were disguised pirates! If you used that smart little head of yours our ships would't have been sunk!''
''Yes except YOU hired all those pirates! So the blame is on you!'' Nikias huffed ''Uuugh...I can't explain to the League Itaca is just sending three soldiers and one of them being a GIRL''
''Well THIS girl at least knows how to handle a spear! I recall I saved your skinny ass from the pirates'' Penelope said with a proud smirk on her face. Of the siblings she had always been the more masculine ones. Despite having reached his manhood Nikias still resembled a boy, and the long brown hairs weren't helping. The blonde Penelope on the other hand was a true Amazonian, being more muscled than her skinny brother.
''Apologies for interrupting but can you two ZIP it'' Tagging along with the sibling was their slave Dolon who's irritated expression was somewhat hidden behind his brown curly hairs ''We can come across a Roman patrol any time now, and your bickering will give us away....again''
''....If you didn't have a point we'd have spanked you for talking so rudely to your masters, Dolly'' Penelope said jokingly
''DOLLY! I'll have you know that I am a proud Spartan who's name is Do-urmmh! mmmh! mmh!''
Nikias had seen himself forced to muffle his slave ''Shhh....remember what you just said. Roman patrols....and would you look at that'' he dragged Dolon into the bushes. They indeed came across a Roman patrol
''Mmr tlmmh ym smmh'' Dolon muffled in the hand as the siblings came to sit next to him. With good fortune the patrol might pass them bye.
''Oho!...they have a prisoner'' Penelope whispered in her brother's ear. In the middle of the patrol rode a horse upon which the rider sat restrained with rope.
''Probably an important one since he can afford a horse'' Nikias whispered
''RMmf mmh mmh'' Dolon meanwhile found the gold hoplite armor a better indicator of the youth's status.
''RMMH! GRRMMMMH! MMMMMMMMMH!'' The captured Hoplite was only a little older than Nikias, a broad shouldered adonis of a youth with hairs that bothered between brown and red. Trashing and groaning the young man nearly fell from his horse several times but seemed to possess the skill to remain in his saddle.
''Wowie....he's hot'' Brother and sister alike sighed in admiration while Dolon rolled his eyes.
''Brother....how are we going to save mister Adonis over there? Will you and Dolon distract the soldiers while I get my bow?'' Penelope asked.
''Or will you rush in and beat the enemy down while I sneak to the horse and release the Adonis so he can help us out. He seems handy in a fight''
''Or!'' Dolon said after removing the princes hand ''We stay hidden in the bushes and have them pass us bye. Lets leave the stranger to his fate and focus on what's important. And that's us''
The siblings had one thing to say to that which was ''NO!'' and a particularly loud one at that.
''Who's there! Show yourself!'' The Roman Centurion shouted ''Aha! Greeks hiding in the bushes like the cowards they are! GET THEM!''
''....Why thanks Dolly, I'm sure happy we took you along'' Penelope grimaced as she took her spear ''Oh I'll show YOU who's the coward!'' With a fierce warcry Penelope dove in and already send the first unfortunate soul to the underworld.
''....If we go to Hades because of this I'm going to kill you two'' Dolon took his twin blades and cautiously approached the enemy, leaving Nikias to stay in the back with his bow.
Penelope descended on the Romans like a true Achilles but the boys fared worse. Dolon's tiny blades failed to get past the shield of a roman soldier, allowing the soldier to shieldbash the boy in a daze and disarm him ''urg My lord! arrows! At his neck! NOW PLEASE!'' Dolon shouted as the soldier wrestled his arms behind his back
''I'm!...trying!'' Nikias shouted, firing arrow after arrow but the Roman in front of him blocked each with his shield, including those he fired at Dolan's captor
''Try! Harder!'' Dolon shouted ''Urmm! mmmh! mmmh!'' A cloth was pulled between the lad's teeth, rendering him unable to do anything but watch the soldiers descend on his prince.
''Nhh!...I won't....be defeated here!'' Nikias peeped. The soldiers were coming dangerously close and eventually they seized his bow, yanking it from his hand and holding the prince at sword point.
''Its...its on you now sister! Um...save us!'' Nikias cried out. Like with Dolon his hands were bound and a cloth was used to gag him ''Mmmh! mmh! mmmmh!'' the young prince shouted in panic. His sister was handling herself so well, but a hammer wielding soldier snuck up behind her, took aim with his hammer and....
''MMMMMMH!'' Then the captured hoplite came to the rescue, having gotten off his horse in the confusion. The captive tackled the hammer wielding Roman so hard he got knocked out.
''Thanks handsome! Now lets DO this!'' Penelope grinned widely. With her speer and the stranger throwing his strong body at the occasional problem they brought low the Romans, sending them all in a deep sleep through hefty concessions. The Skirmish was a victory for the Greeks!
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''Say iiiiiiit!'' Penelope removed her brothers gag but she didn't make a move to free him as she had done with Dolon and the stranger.
''.....You're Perseus....and I'm Andromada'' A big blush started to form on Nikias cheeks. He hated being the damsel only a little less than he hated his sister rubbing it in.
''Wait you're lovers!'' The stranger asked which caught Dolon in a fit of hysteric laughter ''Oh! Haha! What a cute couple!''
''N-no! Noooo! no! We're siblings!'' Nikias got even redder ''Um...um what we MEAN is that she's the hero and that I am....not. I'm the...the captured princess''
''Well I'm not one to judge...really. I mean dating your sister is weird but Zeus does it and...
''We're NOT a couple!'' Nikias shouted ''Um...may I know your name good sir?''
''Me! Oh! I'm Etesias! Captain from Megalopolis! My father represents the League as a Strategos, and we led our troops in the big battle of Delpi!'' The young man introduced himself
''Oh! You're from....you fought in....so who won!?'' Nikias jumped up in excitement. Could this dashing stranger have cut his way through the Roman legion to get reinforcement, or have made a charge to win the battle outright
Etesias grinned proudly and responded with ''I have no idea!''
''So you weren't at the battle?'' Dolon asked ''Makes sense since you're pretty far from Delphi''
''Oh no! I was there! I just uh...I wasn't THERE!'' Etesias clarified ''See! My squad send the romans packing! And so I gave chase! And chase! And chase and then suddenly I was far from the battlefield....aaand from my friends.....and standing in front of a Roman Cohort''
''....We may be facing an idiot'' Dolon smirked
''....A big idiot. A big handsome idiot'' Penelope agreed
''But!....But I still have news! We League has a lot of spies! We just need to find my little buddy! He's one of those spies and can no doubt tell us the affairs of the League!''
''It would be best to get some information before WE wander in a Roman cohort too'' Nikias smiled ''Okay....Etesias, welcome to the forces of Itaca. We'll accompany you from here on out. Lets find your spy''
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''Oh you're gonna love Pellenos! He's such a good boy!'' Etesias happily told the group during the march ''He's trustworthy! He's smart! he's like Odysseus without a beard!''
''W-we're like Odysseus in the sense we descend from him!'' Nikias quickly said. Hopefully that would impress the dashing Hoplite
''Woooow...not just my heroes but related to THE hero!'' To Nikias great cheer it did ''You're full of surprises kiddo! Hahaha c'mere!'' the lout grabbed Nikias and took him in an affectionate headlock.
''One! I'm an...owow adult and two! I can't....b-breath! You're closing up my throat! Arggggh!'' Nikias cried out, wriggling his head around to escape the overly enthusiastic hug of his new friend.
''Pellonos says the same a lot too. Really, I think you boys just need to buff up a bit more!''
''I think so too! My brother is so tardy when it comes to his training'' Penelope giggled ''Maybe its because I keep trashing him in all affairs! Be it running or fighting!''
''I...I win sometimes too!'' Nikias started blushing again ''I mean...I do right Dolon?''
''You know who's not winning....that Pellenos boy. They got your spy'' Dolon just stated.
Before them Roman soldiers were dragging a boy out of a farmhouse. The Spy Pellenos by the looks of it. A black haired boy dressed in a simple sheep herders tunic and wearing a Petasos, the typical headgear for Greek farmers
''Let me go! Let me gooo! I'm not the one you want!'' Pellenos screamed like a little girl as the soldiers dragged him outside ''I'm just a boy! I'm just a boy!''
''Save it brat! Your comrades sold your identity already. We know you're the spy!''
''Oh...well that's rude of them'' Upon hearing this the boy's voice deepened instantly. Pellenos adjusted his pose somewhat to show he wasn't quite as small as appeared at first glance too ''Pff....you'd think they would send better people if they knew who I was''
''Now.....'' The Roman held a sword at Pellenos' neck ''Start talking! Reveal all you know!''
''Oh very well...'' Pellenos answered with a sigh ''You know how every boy daydreams about secretly being the child of Zeus? Well in your case I can illuminate such speculation. See when you were being conceived your mother was too busy to lay with Zeus. She was too busy being fucked by me''
''...torture?'' The Roman soldier asked his friend.
''....Definitely torture'' The other roman answered.
''NOT ON MY WATCH!'' With a mighty roar Etesias stormed on the scene ''Let me comrade go right now! Unless you want to face the end of my spear!''
''Oh for the love of.....If we go to Hades because of this I'll kill that fool' With a resigned sigh Dolon grabbed his swords to enter combat once more.
''We got this...'' Nikias took hold of his bow ''We got my sister, we got sir Etesias and we got my bow! We'll win this and.....ah!''
Moments after entering combat a Roman smashed a piece of pottery on Nikias head after which all went black.....
Achaean Odyssey (M/M M/F MM/F F/MM)
In Rome's Grasp
''MMMH!'' Nikias awoke with a gasp. Instantly he could feel that he was tied up ''Hrmmf! Mmmmh!'' his hands tied tightly on his back, his torso covered in coils of rope wrapped strongly against his lithe body, and his ankles bound. But more distressingly he was..
''N-n-nmmhed!'' Nikias gasped out. He was sitting completely in the nude!
''Hellommh...'' Pellenos said, greeting the waking prince which only made him more distressed. He was sitting naked in a wooden cage with a stranger! At least the spy was still wearing his smallclothes and his hat, if nothing else.
''Wrmmh...wrmmh arr wmmh'' Nikias wondered. The last thing he remembered was getting hit on the head, and now he was here.
''Hrmmg! mmf! mmh'' Pellenos muffled at him and came closer.
''N-nmmrh!'' Given his bare stated Nikias in no way wanted this boy to come closer than he already was.
''Tm! Glmms!'' Pellenos rolled his eyes, waving his face into Nikias direction ''Tmm! gmmh!''
''Oowwwmh!' Nikias got it. His cellmate wanted his gag removed ''Umf...mmh'' Meekly he moved his face against Pellenos, rubbing against it to try and loosen the cloth gags.
It was a long, very awkward affair but eventually the prisoners managed to mutually achieved to get their gags down.
''W-where are we?'' was the first thing Nikias asked when he could talk again.
''Oh....mmmm...a Legionary's camp. I'd say.....yeah...fifth Legion Africanus. That's the location we're being held in''
''Um...why am I naked and you...uh almost so?'' Nikias had to shuffle to the other end of the cage to make this situation at least somewhat less awkward.
''Seems obvious doesn't it? You my friend have been enslaved, and so have I'' Pellenos answered without seeming very concerned about the matter ''If the Legionaries don't take us home we'll be sold on some market''
''Slavery! Oh no! Penelope! SISTER! SISTER! WHERE ARE YOU!'' A deep terror emerged in Nikias. He couldn't let his sister suffer such a fate ''SISTER! SIS! SIS!''
''MMMH HRMMMH!'' Was the lout reply that emerged from one of the tents. It caused some relief in the young prince. At least his sister had not been taken from this camp. He could also hear the far louder sounds of Etesias but that one wasn't trying to say anything. He was just shouting senselessly by the sound of it. Dolon as expected didn't make much sounds.
''So....how did the battle fare? Um...At Delphi I mean? Did the Greeks win?'' Nikias asked ''I...I mean they can ride in and save us if they did!''
''Hahaha! Oh goodness no! Dead to the last man!'' Pellenos laughed ''Yeah....we didn't really fare well. The Romans just walked at us and we already scattered like flies
''This is just great....'' Nikias sat down in a huff ''Join the army....father said. Its good for the family name...father said. I'm doomed...I'm sooo doomed''
''Oh yes. They say the wife of the consul is hanging around to lay first claim on spoils and slaves. I'd say its a fair chance she snatches us up. Woe is us huh?''
His gloomy thoughts were soon interrupted by the Romans ''Hey! Who gave you drecks permission to talk!'' The cage door opened and the boys were roughly dragged out, though of course not before their gags were moved over their mouths again.
''Urmmh!'' Nikias and Pellenos were pushed on their knees in front of a Roman woman.
''GRMMMH! MMMH! MMMMMH!'' The screaming Esetias was shoved next to them, with Dolon soon kneeling next to them.
''Well well well....such delicate specimens'' The Roman woman smiled ''I am Cornelia, Metallus Grachi....but you may call me...Domina''
''MMMMMMMMH!'' Esetias screamed right in her face, seemingly not intended to call her any of the sort.
'Quiet brat!'' The woman slapped him ''Though I suppose your pitiful shouting has some charm''
''Nrmmf! mmh!'' Esetias squirmed against his ropes but seemed to somewhat calm dow.
''Um....'' Nikias shivered. This lady was looking straight at him.
''What a treasure you two are! Hehehe...so small and smooth'' Cornelia knelt between Nikias and Pellenos, placing her hand gently on Nikias' crotch
''Nrmm! mmmf! mmmh!'' Nikias grunted in horror ''N-nmmh'' he whimpered.
''Now this one is more of a bull!'' Cornelia moved to Esetias ''That one is nicely positioned between the boy and the bull...ah who to chose....who to chose''
''Urmh!'' Nikias had an idea. He really didn't want to do it but he saw no choice. He stared at the lady and started to purr
''Mmmmf...mmh...owwmmh'' some moans soon followed the purring as Nikias tried getting the woman all hot and bothered ''Mmmf! urmmh! mmmmmmh!'' crawling towards Esetias he began sitting crotch to crotch to give her a show.
''HUMMH!'' Naturally the Captain was baffled by this ''Um! mmf mmh mmh!'' he whined with a big blush, stopping even his struggles. The confusion might be too much for his brain to handle.
''Mmmmf...'' Nikias stared into the man's brown eyes pleadingly. He'd explain this later.
''Ooooh someone is exited already'' Cornelia laughed heartily at the scene ''Centurion! Place these boys in my tent. I'll take both of them''
''Mmmmh!'' Nikias sighed in relief. It worked. He would come with the woman, and even better! Esetias was going to come too! This might work out.
As he had hoped Nikias and a confused Esetias were taken into Cornelia's tend ''Tie the big one to that pole over there'' the lady instructed her guards.
''Two soldiers...'' Nikias thought ''Of course she would not be alone with us unguarded...still...I can do this...''
''Now my little one'' Cornelia held Nikias by the chin ''For my amusement you will suck your little friend off....can you do that?''
''Y-yes my lady....um...yes Domina!'' Nikias answered quickly when his gag was removed ''B-but...but I am more...ahem..capable with my hands then my mouth. May I perhaps...s-stroke him? T-then when he's exited I...I'll indeed suck him off...w-with my mouth and um...''
''NIMMKIAS!'' Esetias shouted out in complete shock ''MMMMMMMH! MMMMH!''
''If it pleases you'' Cornelia decided to let Nikias take the lead in this ''You know your...ahem capabilities best. Remove his bonds''
''T-thank you my lady! You are one kind! Merciful Domina!'' Nikias smiled greatly when he found his bonds cut loose ''Okay....only one chance''
Suddenly Nikias punched both Roman guards straight in the neck with all the force he could muster, sending the breath straight out of them. The young prince took one of their sword and threw it in the sand before Esetias ''Sir! PLEASE untie yourself before they are freed from this daze!'' he pleaded.
''Gua-urmmh! MMMMMMH!'' Nikias had his own task. He seized the Roman noblewoman and clamped his hand over her mouth ''Be still....Please!...I won't h-harm you!''. The guards were coughing in vanquish after the neck strike, the lady had her voice muffled. They had a chance now!
''mmmmh! MMMMH! MMMMMMMH!'' The woman kicked, she bit and she screamed but Nikias had to hold. If he could hold her they were saved!
''Siir! Hurry! Esetias! Help me!'' Nikias pleaded. Much to his relief the captain soon used the sword to free himself and arming himself with it
''I'm going to tie you two up now'' Esetias grinned at the downed Romans ''Nikkias! You're so smart! Taking the consul's WIFE hostage and..''
''SHUT UP BEFORE YOU GIVE US AWAY YOU DOLT! Nikias had to scream out ''Um! I mean...help me bind this bitch!''
'With pleasure....Hehehe! I have a BIG surprise for you!'' Esetias once done binding the Roman guard took off their socks.
''You barbarian! We are NOT in Gaul here! No! Stay away from MMMMMMMMH!'' Cornelia soon had the socks stuffed straight into her mouth, and while she bit into them in anguish Nikias bound her hands tightly
''Sir Esetias! Keep the sword aimed on her....s-so that we may march!'' Nikias started to shove their prisoners out of the tent ''Roman of the Fifth Legion! I have...I have your commanders wife! Grant my friends their freedom and give me the finest horses! She won't be harmed if you do this!''
Too many Legionaries to count surrounded them, but Nikias had no fear. He had the upper hand here ''....Give in to my demands! Or face your commander and tell him you caused his wife to die!'' he shouted ''And...and return our clothes to us too!''
''MMMMMMH! KLMMH HMMH! KLMMH! KLMMMMMMMH!'' Cornelia shouted out but the men were helpless to aid her. She remained a hostage who's throat could be cut each moment.
Nikias gazed at the soldiers, and they gazed back at him. The prince didn't falter. He knew that he had them. Soon his friends and horses emerged. He had won!
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''RIDE! RIDE! RIDE! BY ARTEMIS RIIIIDE!'' Penelope shouted. The moment they had tossed Cornelia back to the Romans they had decided not to let them go.
''I told you to keep the creepy lady....Esetias!'' Pelenos shouted.
''KEEPING HOSTAGES IS WRONG! Ride! By Apollo riiiide!''
....Aaaand they gave us the WORST horses! Not the best'' Dolon noticed in horror when he found his horse panting in exhaustion only 10 minutes after leaving the roman camp ''....We're going to die aren't we. Shall we dismount and make one last offering to Hades before we're gutted and beheaded?''
''...Hold your horses gloomypants. No one knows these woods as best as I'' Pelenos started riding in front ''Follow me if you feel like living! I know a secret passage! By Hermes RIDE! RIDE! RIDE!''
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A frantic, fright filled and nearly fatal hour later the group had found refuse in a cave.
''T-told you I know the routes better then...Oh goodness don't hug me!'' Pellenos shouted when Esetias gave him a bear hug
''Thanks Pellenos for the directions! And thanks Prince Nikias for the!...the....uuuh!'' Esetias decided not to hug the prince after all. They had done enough hugging for one lifetime
''Um! um....Y-yes no hugs....um....I only hugged you for...for the plan! I needed to be alone with that lady s-so I seduced her. It was all part of the plan!'' The blushing prince said with a frantic peep to his voice.
''My lord....lets take the night watch'' Dolon requested ''I need a word with you anyway''
''R-right! Okay. Yes. Indeed my friend'' Nikias smiled ''We'll take the first watch!''
Soon the group slept as the two young men kept watch over you ''Sooo...what do you want to talk about, Dolon?'' Nikias asked the curly haired youth.
''You know we won't win right? Against the Romans. They already won. That's what the little spy said. So its all a matter of mopping up the remaining Greeks. Meaning among other things...us''
''Um! We can still win! We have the gods on our side. Zeus will smite them for what they did!'' Nikias was sure of it. The gods wouldn't allow some Roman wolves to devour the free Greeks.
''Yeah. That's one possibility'' Dolon nodded ''But have you considered allying with the Romans instead? Keep our heads, maybe increase our wealth''
''I have not even for one second considered that'' Nikias said firmly ''And as your master I now declare that neither have you. Do you understand me?''
''....Crystal. Its a real pity''
''H-hey! What are you! Dolo-URMMMH!'' One moment Dolon had smiled at him, the other he had seized Nikias and clamped a hand over his mouth
''Be...silent'' Dolon growled. Nikias peeped when the cold touch of Dolon's knife rested on his neck.
''We are going to have a little talk with the Romans my lord'' Dolon said ''I have a...present for them. Now walk!''
''Mmmmff...'' Nikias obeyed, a soft little whine leaving his covered mouth. Dolon...had betrayed him? With tear filled eyes Nikias was dragged away by his slave turned enemy. Back to the fangs of the Romans.
''MMMH!'' Nikias awoke with a gasp. Instantly he could feel that he was tied up ''Hrmmf! Mmmmh!'' his hands tied tightly on his back, his torso covered in coils of rope wrapped strongly against his lithe body, and his ankles bound. But more distressingly he was..
''N-n-nmmhed!'' Nikias gasped out. He was sitting completely in the nude!
''Hellommh...'' Pellenos said, greeting the waking prince which only made him more distressed. He was sitting naked in a wooden cage with a stranger! At least the spy was still wearing his smallclothes and his hat, if nothing else.
''Wrmmh...wrmmh arr wmmh'' Nikias wondered. The last thing he remembered was getting hit on the head, and now he was here.
''Hrmmg! mmf! mmh'' Pellenos muffled at him and came closer.
''N-nmmrh!'' Given his bare stated Nikias in no way wanted this boy to come closer than he already was.
''Tm! Glmms!'' Pellenos rolled his eyes, waving his face into Nikias direction ''Tmm! gmmh!''
''Oowwwmh!' Nikias got it. His cellmate wanted his gag removed ''Umf...mmh'' Meekly he moved his face against Pellenos, rubbing against it to try and loosen the cloth gags.
It was a long, very awkward affair but eventually the prisoners managed to mutually achieved to get their gags down.
''W-where are we?'' was the first thing Nikias asked when he could talk again.
''Oh....mmmm...a Legionary's camp. I'd say.....yeah...fifth Legion Africanus. That's the location we're being held in''
''Um...why am I naked and you...uh almost so?'' Nikias had to shuffle to the other end of the cage to make this situation at least somewhat less awkward.
''Seems obvious doesn't it? You my friend have been enslaved, and so have I'' Pellenos answered without seeming very concerned about the matter ''If the Legionaries don't take us home we'll be sold on some market''
''Slavery! Oh no! Penelope! SISTER! SISTER! WHERE ARE YOU!'' A deep terror emerged in Nikias. He couldn't let his sister suffer such a fate ''SISTER! SIS! SIS!''
''MMMH HRMMMH!'' Was the lout reply that emerged from one of the tents. It caused some relief in the young prince. At least his sister had not been taken from this camp. He could also hear the far louder sounds of Etesias but that one wasn't trying to say anything. He was just shouting senselessly by the sound of it. Dolon as expected didn't make much sounds.
''So....how did the battle fare? Um...At Delphi I mean? Did the Greeks win?'' Nikias asked ''I...I mean they can ride in and save us if they did!''
''Hahaha! Oh goodness no! Dead to the last man!'' Pellenos laughed ''Yeah....we didn't really fare well. The Romans just walked at us and we already scattered like flies
''This is just great....'' Nikias sat down in a huff ''Join the army....father said. Its good for the family name...father said. I'm doomed...I'm sooo doomed''
''Oh yes. They say the wife of the consul is hanging around to lay first claim on spoils and slaves. I'd say its a fair chance she snatches us up. Woe is us huh?''
His gloomy thoughts were soon interrupted by the Romans ''Hey! Who gave you drecks permission to talk!'' The cage door opened and the boys were roughly dragged out, though of course not before their gags were moved over their mouths again.
''Urmmh!'' Nikias and Pellenos were pushed on their knees in front of a Roman woman.
''GRMMMH! MMMH! MMMMMH!'' The screaming Esetias was shoved next to them, with Dolon soon kneeling next to them.
''Well well well....such delicate specimens'' The Roman woman smiled ''I am Cornelia, Metallus Grachi....but you may call me...Domina''
''MMMMMMMMH!'' Esetias screamed right in her face, seemingly not intended to call her any of the sort.
'Quiet brat!'' The woman slapped him ''Though I suppose your pitiful shouting has some charm''
''Nrmmf! mmh!'' Esetias squirmed against his ropes but seemed to somewhat calm dow.
''Um....'' Nikias shivered. This lady was looking straight at him.
''What a treasure you two are! Hehehe...so small and smooth'' Cornelia knelt between Nikias and Pellenos, placing her hand gently on Nikias' crotch
''Nrmm! mmmf! mmmh!'' Nikias grunted in horror ''N-nmmh'' he whimpered.
''Now this one is more of a bull!'' Cornelia moved to Esetias ''That one is nicely positioned between the boy and the bull...ah who to chose....who to chose''
''Urmh!'' Nikias had an idea. He really didn't want to do it but he saw no choice. He stared at the lady and started to purr
''Mmmmf...mmh...owwmmh'' some moans soon followed the purring as Nikias tried getting the woman all hot and bothered ''Mmmf! urmmh! mmmmmmh!'' crawling towards Esetias he began sitting crotch to crotch to give her a show.
''HUMMH!'' Naturally the Captain was baffled by this ''Um! mmf mmh mmh!'' he whined with a big blush, stopping even his struggles. The confusion might be too much for his brain to handle.
''Mmmmf...'' Nikias stared into the man's brown eyes pleadingly. He'd explain this later.
''Ooooh someone is exited already'' Cornelia laughed heartily at the scene ''Centurion! Place these boys in my tent. I'll take both of them''
''Mmmmh!'' Nikias sighed in relief. It worked. He would come with the woman, and even better! Esetias was going to come too! This might work out.
As he had hoped Nikias and a confused Esetias were taken into Cornelia's tend ''Tie the big one to that pole over there'' the lady instructed her guards.
''Two soldiers...'' Nikias thought ''Of course she would not be alone with us unguarded...still...I can do this...''
''Now my little one'' Cornelia held Nikias by the chin ''For my amusement you will suck your little friend off....can you do that?''
''Y-yes my lady....um...yes Domina!'' Nikias answered quickly when his gag was removed ''B-but...but I am more...ahem..capable with my hands then my mouth. May I perhaps...s-stroke him? T-then when he's exited I...I'll indeed suck him off...w-with my mouth and um...''
''NIMMKIAS!'' Esetias shouted out in complete shock ''MMMMMMMH! MMMMH!''
''If it pleases you'' Cornelia decided to let Nikias take the lead in this ''You know your...ahem capabilities best. Remove his bonds''
''T-thank you my lady! You are one kind! Merciful Domina!'' Nikias smiled greatly when he found his bonds cut loose ''Okay....only one chance''
Suddenly Nikias punched both Roman guards straight in the neck with all the force he could muster, sending the breath straight out of them. The young prince took one of their sword and threw it in the sand before Esetias ''Sir! PLEASE untie yourself before they are freed from this daze!'' he pleaded.
''Gua-urmmh! MMMMMMH!'' Nikias had his own task. He seized the Roman noblewoman and clamped his hand over her mouth ''Be still....Please!...I won't h-harm you!''. The guards were coughing in vanquish after the neck strike, the lady had her voice muffled. They had a chance now!
''mmmmh! MMMMH! MMMMMMMH!'' The woman kicked, she bit and she screamed but Nikias had to hold. If he could hold her they were saved!
''Siir! Hurry! Esetias! Help me!'' Nikias pleaded. Much to his relief the captain soon used the sword to free himself and arming himself with it
''I'm going to tie you two up now'' Esetias grinned at the downed Romans ''Nikkias! You're so smart! Taking the consul's WIFE hostage and..''
''SHUT UP BEFORE YOU GIVE US AWAY YOU DOLT! Nikias had to scream out ''Um! I mean...help me bind this bitch!''
'With pleasure....Hehehe! I have a BIG surprise for you!'' Esetias once done binding the Roman guard took off their socks.
''You barbarian! We are NOT in Gaul here! No! Stay away from MMMMMMMMH!'' Cornelia soon had the socks stuffed straight into her mouth, and while she bit into them in anguish Nikias bound her hands tightly
''Sir Esetias! Keep the sword aimed on her....s-so that we may march!'' Nikias started to shove their prisoners out of the tent ''Roman of the Fifth Legion! I have...I have your commanders wife! Grant my friends their freedom and give me the finest horses! She won't be harmed if you do this!''
Too many Legionaries to count surrounded them, but Nikias had no fear. He had the upper hand here ''....Give in to my demands! Or face your commander and tell him you caused his wife to die!'' he shouted ''And...and return our clothes to us too!''
''MMMMMMH! KLMMH HMMH! KLMMH! KLMMMMMMMH!'' Cornelia shouted out but the men were helpless to aid her. She remained a hostage who's throat could be cut each moment.
Nikias gazed at the soldiers, and they gazed back at him. The prince didn't falter. He knew that he had them. Soon his friends and horses emerged. He had won!
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''RIDE! RIDE! RIDE! BY ARTEMIS RIIIIDE!'' Penelope shouted. The moment they had tossed Cornelia back to the Romans they had decided not to let them go.
''I told you to keep the creepy lady....Esetias!'' Pelenos shouted.
''KEEPING HOSTAGES IS WRONG! Ride! By Apollo riiiide!''
....Aaaand they gave us the WORST horses! Not the best'' Dolon noticed in horror when he found his horse panting in exhaustion only 10 minutes after leaving the roman camp ''....We're going to die aren't we. Shall we dismount and make one last offering to Hades before we're gutted and beheaded?''
''...Hold your horses gloomypants. No one knows these woods as best as I'' Pelenos started riding in front ''Follow me if you feel like living! I know a secret passage! By Hermes RIDE! RIDE! RIDE!''
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A frantic, fright filled and nearly fatal hour later the group had found refuse in a cave.
''T-told you I know the routes better then...Oh goodness don't hug me!'' Pellenos shouted when Esetias gave him a bear hug
''Thanks Pellenos for the directions! And thanks Prince Nikias for the!...the....uuuh!'' Esetias decided not to hug the prince after all. They had done enough hugging for one lifetime
''Um! um....Y-yes no hugs....um....I only hugged you for...for the plan! I needed to be alone with that lady s-so I seduced her. It was all part of the plan!'' The blushing prince said with a frantic peep to his voice.
''My lord....lets take the night watch'' Dolon requested ''I need a word with you anyway''
''R-right! Okay. Yes. Indeed my friend'' Nikias smiled ''We'll take the first watch!''
Soon the group slept as the two young men kept watch over you ''Sooo...what do you want to talk about, Dolon?'' Nikias asked the curly haired youth.
''You know we won't win right? Against the Romans. They already won. That's what the little spy said. So its all a matter of mopping up the remaining Greeks. Meaning among other things...us''
''Um! We can still win! We have the gods on our side. Zeus will smite them for what they did!'' Nikias was sure of it. The gods wouldn't allow some Roman wolves to devour the free Greeks.
''Yeah. That's one possibility'' Dolon nodded ''But have you considered allying with the Romans instead? Keep our heads, maybe increase our wealth''
''I have not even for one second considered that'' Nikias said firmly ''And as your master I now declare that neither have you. Do you understand me?''
''....Crystal. Its a real pity''
''H-hey! What are you! Dolo-URMMMH!'' One moment Dolon had smiled at him, the other he had seized Nikias and clamped a hand over his mouth
''Be...silent'' Dolon growled. Nikias peeped when the cold touch of Dolon's knife rested on his neck.
''We are going to have a little talk with the Romans my lord'' Dolon said ''I have a...present for them. Now walk!''
''Mmmmff...'' Nikias obeyed, a soft little whine leaving his covered mouth. Dolon...had betrayed him? With tear filled eyes Nikias was dragged away by his slave turned enemy. Back to the fangs of the Romans.