Gladiator



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Part 1: Arrested
Freeze!

I looked over and saw at least 10 people staring in my face. All of them were the worst sort of people, the guards.

“What have you done you foolish child!” said one.

“I…. I… have done nothing. “I quickly added.

I didn’t believe the sight of my eyes. I never had believed something like this would happen. Threw out the week I had been in Rome, I never thought I would be happen. You see, I had been to the thermopolia. Oh the fast food there was amazing. The food was warm, hot, and amazing. I had visited a temple called the Pantheon, where Clifton and I was able to honor our gods, the roman gods. So many memories were in this grand city. I had met my best friends here, I had found a home and I was so happy. But now, I was standing in front of the guards. What awaited me…. Horror. Pure horror which I never thought would happen, but now the moment was right in front of me. So today I was cursed. I made a silent request to the gods asking them to forgive me for whatever crime or wrong I did.

“Why have you done such a horrible crime? You shall be punished in the most harmful way. Even if you are merely … 11?” the man asked.

“12 good sir. “ I replied, hoping that would spare me some luck.

“Well, for a murderer and… apparently a thief… you are very polite. That is strange. Where were you born?” said the man who was apparently the head guard.

“Out in the country, over the hills, thru the forest, etc. There I was born and was given the name Georgius, but I am also known as George. “

“Well, George of the country, over the hills and thru the forest, by the power in the emperor, I am required to take you and your fellow fiends to a court. There your fate will be decided. “The head guard replied.

“No… No. We found him…. We… we….!”

“Spare me your lies. Boys, get them. “The head guard said.

They ran towards us, one man grabbed my arm with a fist of iron.

“No…. Please…… he was crazy… no… please!” Tomas begged.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">The Head Guard only watched us, and as we were dragged out of the house, leading to a fate unknown, he said…

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Oh I know who you are…. And let’s say I am planning some things…. My little friend… mwhaaaa!”

Part 2: The Trial
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">We were brought to a court, and placed in a dark room. No, it wasn’t a barbaric pit with bars to keep us in. It was a simple room with some statues and pictures. This is the day of fear. No one could imagine what I felt like. It was driving me mad. I went thru the memory, the facts, everything that happened. But the truth is, I had no idea what happened. One minute Clifton and Tomas’s Dad was going crazy, the next minute, he suddenly just... died. But I did know something. The Guards though we killed him. Also, I knew something else. That guard, the head guard…. Something wasn’t right with him. He seemed … different then other people. Maybe he was evil… no, he was evil.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“I … I just don’t understand. Why do they think we killed my dad? I’m his son for crying out loud.” Tomas started.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“I’m his son too. Maybe they think we wanted power. Well… we only had him, and that was it. Now, we’re going to be trialed. I shudder to think what will happen. “Clifton told his brother.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Well… we’ll survive. “ I said.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">But I had a feeling this was our last day in our lives. 5 min. later, the moment came. We were brought in front of multiple people. There was a powerful judge whose eyes never left us. There also was a jury, and once I caught their cold stares, I knew they already had decided our fate.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Georgious, Clifton, and Tomas, you have been accused of murdering the blacksmith Leonus. The Guards have told us that the body was cold by the time they came. Clifton, Tomas, Leonus is your father. Do you deny this?” the judge asked.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“No” they both said.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“And do you deny that you killed your father… for whatever reason?”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Yes. “My friends also said.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Pardon?” the judge asked.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“We have no reason whatever to kill our father. “ Tomas replied.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“You understand that the evidence is against you, right?” he said.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Yes. “ Clifton responded this time.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“We have people saying that they heard him scream. Did he scream? “The man told Clifton

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Yes… but…”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“And did he scream in terror?” He asked.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Yeah… but he was crazy… “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“You see! We have a confession. One child would be slaughtered by a man like Leonus. Two children could live, but not likely. But Three Children could overtake a man, as you see. “The judge shouted across the court.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">A quick mumble traveled across the people of the jury, and I knew we were doomed.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">One member rose and said,

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“We ... The jury of the city of Rome, ruled by our grand emperor, say that justice must be given in order for Leonus to move on. So we find the defendants … “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“No…” I quietly said to myself.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Guilty. “

Part 3: Gladiator
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">We were held against our will. They took us and we traveled down a familiar path. Like before, time seemed to slow down. It stood so high, like piercing the sky in glory and honor. I heard thousands of people shouting, cheering, and roaring. Not a crack on it, and you felt like you wanted to run in there. I had returned to the Colosseum. We went inside, and were shoved inside a cell.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Now stay in there, and be quiet. You are no longer citizens of Rome. You are infamis now boys. You are beneath the law will never be a respectable ciThe Trialtizen. Mourn for these are the last hours of your life. You get no meals. “A guard said.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">He started to leave when he turned around and added,

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Oh, and George, you are the first victim. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">He hanged the keys on a hook, and sat on a stool, where we began to take a much needed sleep.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Minutes, and hours passed by, and grief settled on our cell.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Why… why… why?” Clifton asked.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Guys… I don’t understand why we have to face this. But we do, and nothing can change that. “I said, with what was left of my bravery.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“But… what now?” Tomas asked.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">A silence entered the cell… I stood up, and said 2 words:

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“We Fight “.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">(The Next Day)

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">The battle was coming. I was released from my cell, and with one last look at my friends, prepared for death. I put on my Balteus (sword belt), my light shield, also known as the Cetratus, my Galerus, the shoulder guard, and even my cuirass, the breastplate. I knew that I would die. But yet, I was calm. Maybe it is because I am my father’s son. He was a warrior who died in battle. Well, so would I. either today or many years later… I would die in battle.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“George, your destiny awaits. “A guard replied.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">I took a few steps, and heard the cheers of the rich and the poor. I took a few cautious steps, and passed thru the Death Gate. What I saw was amazing and horrific. There were thousands of people cheering for me, hoping I’d fight and die. I saw the emperor himself came to see this battle. In front of me was a grown man. Muscles stronger than a cow, eyes as daring as my father’s. He didn’t even wear a helmet.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">I held my Gladius, and threw myself into the battle.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Ahhhhh!” I shouted as the clash of blades began.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">The Gladiator quickly struck, and using my father’s talent and my skills my brother and I practiced, I struck back. For what seemed like forever, we battled with an unnatural speed. Sweat went down my cheek, and that’s when I figured out what to do. I held my gladius up, and said,

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Strike me down. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">The Gladiator stood there, and then charged.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Wait for it, Wait for it I thought.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">When he was close enough, I ran towards him, slid down under him, turned around, and threw my sword. In a grand finale, the blade struck his head, and he fell down, dead.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">A great cheer arose from the crowd. Think about it, a twelve year old just killed a grown man. A trained gladiator who must have fought countless fights was killed by me. Another gladiator came, and then, I had a strange feeling. My right arm started to burn a little, and at the same time, I felt stronger than before.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">He charged at me, struck a small blow at my leg, but I grabbed my sword, and slit his throat with a whoosh.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">''How am I doing this? ''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Two gladiators came and attacked me. I kicked one other, and stabbed the other in the leg, making both fall down. I never wanted to kill anyone, but I stabbed him in the only place I could… the face. By the death of the 6th gladiator, ½ of my gladius was covered in blood. I looked at the Death Gate and saw Clifton, in awe. I had told him I had practiced fighting before, but he looked like he just saw a god.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">True was, even though it was wrong and horrible, it was fun. I had never felt like such a person. I truly felt like a warrior. I turned to the emperor and asked,

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“What shall face me now? “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“I shall” said a voice.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">''That Voice…. ''I thought.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">I turned to see the head guard, who apparently wanted to personally kill me.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“So, you wanted to kill me yourself?” I said.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Oh, I have my reasons Georgius. “He replied.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">He ran at me with unnatural speed, injuring my left leg and my left arm at the same time.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“AHHHH! What in the world? “I screamed in pain.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Can’t stop me Georgius? Or shall I call you George the Triumphant?”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Fine. Guard, taste my sword. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“You are no expert at fighting boy “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">He stabbed me in the left arm, and kicked me to the ground. As I tried to get up, he used his foot to keep me down.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“You know George; you could have been the most powerful person in Rome. Oh... what could have been. But know this… I am the one who made Leonus die. I poisoned him, which made him go nuts, which finally killed him. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“What? Why?”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“I have my reasons. Goodbye…. George the Un-Triumphant. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“No, Goodbye to you”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">I grabbed my sword, cut his right leg off, and as he was in shock, took my blade, and lucky, since he wasn’t wearing any armor, was able to stab him in the heart. I twisted the sword as a light entered his eyes. I took out the sword, and made it fall to the ground.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">The Guard looked at me, and with dying words said,

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“This isn’t over boy. But you have done well. We will meet again, George the Triumphant. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">My Right Arm burned really bad, as he gave one last grasp, and died. Once that was done, my right arm stopped.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">In shock, I looked up, and saw the emperor entering the field.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Oh great emperor, I…”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“No need George. I heard everything this guard said. Now that I know he is the reason a blacksmith died, you all are free to go. “

Part 4: A New Beginning
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“What?” I asked.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“You and your friends did not kill him, so you will not die today. “The emperor said.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Thank You. “ I replied.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“And George….” He added.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Yes?”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“That was some great fighting. Would you be the son of Richard the III? “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">I never knew that the emperor had known about my dad.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Yes, I am. “ I replied.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Well… I would be willing to send you to a camp out of Rome, to join the Roman Army. If you wish, of course. “He said.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“Oh… yes… I’m… “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">I couldn’t even say it. I was much honored .That fact that I was given a second chance, and now offered to go to a camp to join the Roman Army, it was a big honor.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">''I can finally be a solider, a warrior, like my father. ''

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“I would join… but not without my friends. I started a new life without them, and will not leave until you let us all go. “I replied.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">The Emperor showed no emotion. Though I had a feeling he was not pleased. Finally, he relaxed and said,

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“As you wish, you and your friends may go. “

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“YES!”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">My friends ran out to the field, and the audience cheered in happiness, for we were given a new beginning at last.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">We returned home, and with help, moved the tablet, got our stuff, and started on a trip towards our new home… the camp.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">A Day later, we arrived at the camp.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"> CAMP Bellator Romae.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">As we unpacked, I realized something.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"> “Wait?” I started, “I … have a feeling… what if that whole thing… was a test?”

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Clifton paused, and started at me.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">“A Test, for what?” he asked.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">And that was one question that I could not answer. At least, not right now.

Main Characters

 * George
 * Clifton
 * Tomas
 * James ( mentioned)
 * Richard the III (mentioned )
 * Clifton and Tomas's Dad (deceased)

Villians

 * The Head Guard
 * Roman Guards
 * Gladiators

Trivia

 * This is the last episode in Season 1 where George will be in Rome.
 * This and the previous episode will influence the plot later on.
 * This Episode starts right where Episode 2 ends, and Episode 4 will begin right where this episode ends.