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Post by Leonius Gaia on Jan 9, 2008 11:19:54 GMT -5
"Yes, your right. However if not open war then what?, I have to do something to save my sister from slavery and captivate. Maybe I should send a rescue team, or negotiate with them. What you think my love, what would be best to do?"He said and asked for advice, unsure about what to do as lost his sister he had. The Romans now had eagered him to fight, he wished for revenge but did not want his people to suffer. The thought about his sister captured by Romans made him worried, never before had it happened them but now it had.
Hopefully he would succeed in saving her, but not without more help as Rome were greater in numbers then Etruscan. Maybe if they could raise an army with money, they could be greater in strength tho the Romans were well rumored about being skilled in battle. Curiously he waited on Julia to answer him, still unsure what to do as he kept dressing on the armor he owned.
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Post by Julia Gaia on Jan 9, 2008 11:46:23 GMT -5
"You need to rescue her, without risking to start a war with your actions. What if... you send special trained men, to find out where she is held captive and then she could be rescued easier. Or what do you say?" She asked, she did not want to do decide this matter as too much was at stake. Julia wanted to prevent war, at whatever cost, because she had the deep feeling that when Etruscia would be at war with Rome, Etrusca would fall and be wiped off all maps.
On the other hand, Julia knew how much Leonius loved his sister, and that he wished her back at whatever cost. It was a difficult way to go now for the couple, not losing her sister-in-law, but neither losing the rule over Etrusca in war.
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Post by Leonius Gaia on Jan 9, 2008 12:38:21 GMT -5
"Maybe I could so indeed, yes."Leonius answered his wife as he thought about it for seconds, quickly he dressed finished as he himself wish to find were his sister had been taken. He would not let her be in danger longer then needed, cause he cared for her as growing up together they had."Guards, tell my army to be ready if needed. However pick out the best ten men of Etruscan you can find and bring them to me, we have a mission to do."He spoke out loud worried, wanting to save his sister as a matter of life and death had appeared before them.
If war between Etruscan and Rome was to break out, then they would surely be an easy target thought would not give up without resistance. A proud people they were, strong and respected but less in numbers. Something more had to be prepared if a war was to come, the land would need better security and more armies ready to fight. Worried he turned looking back at his wife, wondering what she thought about it all but most of all he wished her to be safe and happy.
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Post by Julia Gaia on Jan 9, 2008 13:20:02 GMT -5
"I will, my love." Julia simply answered, before kissing his cheek and leaving the throne room with haste. She did not run, but walked in some speed, out of the palace to the near military building where the war generals had their base. She herself would not be able to find out who the best 10 men of the Etruscian Army are, so she would let them decide who was to be trusted in this matter.
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Post by Leonius Gaia on Jan 9, 2008 13:59:04 GMT -5
With a slight nod he returned to his wife, seeing her leave to find men able for the mission that was set. However he had asked his guards to do so, but it seemed she insisted. When she was gone he turned back to his guards, telling them to dress on his restoring armor as much help with it was needed. Similar to the romans the armor he had was, but with few changes as Etruscan were different. The helmet he had owned were more similar Greeks then roman, his armor were brown though under wore a chain mail. As he was finished dressed he went around, waiting for his wife to return along the soldiers chosen.
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Post by Julia Gaia on Jan 9, 2008 14:27:04 GMT -5
Julia had the head general of the Etruscan army informed to gather 10 of his best men and bring them to the Royal Palace before she returned. She had needed to get out of the palace for one moment, out of all these troubles of her kidnapped sister in law, and she had needed to get fresh air in her lungs.
She now returned to the palace. She saw her husband's servants were dressing him in his armour, this ment he wished to ride with the soldiers to rescue his sister. Immediately, she was worried about him, she had not considered that he wished to go as well and would be in danger. But on the other hand, she understood that he had to go, it was his sister and he probably felt responsible for her. However, before he left she needed to tell him something, a secret she only had discovered this morning although had felt for a long time already. She was not sure how to tell him, but somehow it would be possible, he needed to know before he goes.
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Post by Leonius Gaia on Jan 9, 2008 14:53:34 GMT -5
Worried Leonius waited for his wife to return. his sister needed immediately rescue and he had no time to lose as she were in grave danger. Captured by Romans she was, however with the ten best men of Etruscan along with himself was going to help her free. As he now sat upon his throne, waiting for his wife to return he sonly could see her approach in distance. In haste she stepped up the stairs, coming closer to were he sat as he then spoke out."My love, did you find any? did you find our ten greatest warriors?"He spoke out in curiosity, wondering if she had found any but as well were worried about her safety.
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Post by Julia Gaia on Jan 10, 2008 13:21:58 GMT -5
"The warriors will come here with the general, he chose them." Julia answered, she walked up the few stairs towards him. "So you will go with them? I... I will be worried about you." She said, taking his hands into hers. She truly was worried about him. What if something happened to him and he would not return to her. Then she would be alone, had to go through what awaited her without anyone helping her.
She had to tell him, she hoped it would not keep him away from freeing his sister, that she did not want. But she wanted him to know what awaited him when he returned. "I need to tell you something, my love..." she began, looking into his eyes still. "Before you go, you need to know that you are going to be a daddy." She said.
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Post by Leonius Gaia on Jan 11, 2008 13:20:37 GMT -5
"Good then I will wait for them."Leonius answered Julias first words as she entered, looking at her as she approached but then kept on listening to what more she had to say. Gracefully and kind he took her hands within his, glad to have her back after the short trip outside to look for soldiers. However as she started to speak with worriedness in her voice it made him afraid, he did not want her to miss him badly as he was gone cause he would return to her no matter what, on the shield or with it."I know my love, but you should not worry about me. You know your husband is a strong man and he can take care of himself, even in a rescue mission."He said smiling, resting his hands upon her hips as he watched her deeply into the eyes. Slowly he leaned closer to kiss her, and so he did as his lips touched hers with a soft touch.
When it was done he kept watching her, listening to what she said as it suddenly shocked him in surprise. Her news that she had to tell was not expected, although he had seen her been troubled."What, your pregnant?"He said shocked, not really knowing what to say as he almost were to faint but stood calm as he held her tight into his body, with her hands in his. After a while of relaxing he started to smile, happiness filled him as the news about him being a father got told, long had he wished a son cause long had the kingdom needed an heir.
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Post by Julia Gaia on Jan 11, 2008 13:39:19 GMT -5
Julia only nodded, but she did not speak at the moment, she let him react in his way. "Well, but if only the smallest thing would happen to you, and then I would be alone... to rase up the child..." She wanted him to know that she would keep worrying, but still wished him to leave, she knew he had to do this.
She wondered if it would be a girl or boy. She had a feeling it would be a boy, although it was a 50:50 chance, no one could know for sure. She also wondered if she would even look good, attractive at all with a huge belly to carry around.
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Post by Leonius Gaia on Jan 11, 2008 17:46:11 GMT -5
"Well if you say is true then I cannot leave you alone, I will stay but send the others on mission without me. You are most important now, even my sister is kidnapped by Romans."He said gentle, happy about the news even shocking they had been. Leonius and Julia were to become parents and together would they raise the child to become great, as heir to the throne it in future would be. If it was a boy or girl it did not matter, cause as costume to Etruscan the first born would be the heir no matter what, although it depended on the rulers.
Still he had on his armor but as he were to stay, he would take it of. Glad he was to be a father, though also nervous about to become one. Never before had he raised a child, but hopefully it would go well with the wife and servants he had. Smiling he held tight onto her hands as softly he kissed her cheek, waiting for her to answer as he ones again looked at her.
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Post by Julia Gaia on Jan 12, 2008 12:42:04 GMT -5
"No, love, I do not want that. You love your sister, and you should do everything to help finding her. I still have a few months time before I will need you." Julia answered. She was not sure if she had put it in the correct words, and if he would understand what she had meant.
Julia kissed him lightly, onto Leonius' lips. She loved him, more than anything, but in this moment she wanted him to leave. It was best for him, it was the right thing to do. What if his sister would not be found again, then he would blame himself forever for not helping to find her in Rome. She did not want that. "I love you. And I will miss you and be horribly worried about you. But you are a good fighter, a clever and smart man, I know that you will return to me." She spoke, giving hope and trust to both of them.
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Post by Leonius Gaia on Jan 13, 2008 10:02:29 GMT -5
"I wish to be beside you as more news may come, though if you really wish me to leave then I will."He said with a slight sigh, looking down shortly as he held their hands tight but then soon again turned too look back into her eyes. She were kind and lovely, and he though she were beautiful. Long had he adored her courage, he was really glad to have her. Without Julia as his wife he would be unable to do most of the things he wished, many times did she give advice and help in times of need. He loved her, cause most precious to him she were.
Slowly he leaned closer after he finished spoke, and slightly he kissed her with passion as he tried to show how much he cared for her. She was great and so was her lips, it really was a pleasure to have her as his wife.
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Post by Julia Gaia on Jan 13, 2008 14:56:48 GMT -5
"If you do not leave you will regret it forever." Julia answered him, wanting to make him understand that she did not wish him to leave, but she wished him to not feel guilty if anything would happen. She kissed him back lightly, knowing that he would leave now soon and that it probably was their last kiss for a very long time, and she would miss it, although she most of all would miss him around her.
In this moment, the ordered ten best soldiers of Etrusca entered, led by the general. Julia withdrew her lips from his to turn around and look at them.
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Post by Leonius Gaia on Jan 13, 2008 18:03:44 GMT -5
"I am not sure my love, however we have to trust our strength and strategies. I at least first now will lunch a rescue team to get my sister out, then we will see what happens further. In the meantime I wish for you to stay home safe, if I am to go. I don't want anything bad to happen you while I am gone, your most precious to me."He said as he tried to comfort her not to worry, he knew she would be if he left to find his sister but it was important that she got free from the grip of Romans. However he also cared a lot about his wife, as beautiful she were and with his child she now carried.
Gentle he watched her as both held each others hands, it was quite lovely to have her as wife though he also cared about his sister. Both were great to him, if something were to happen he would not forgive himself as he sat them highest above all. Often he had bought dresses and jewelry to his wife, mostly cause he loved seeing her happy. However now as if he were to leave, he did not wish her to grieve but to happy about what they had.
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