Geta's POV-
Where has she wandered of to? I stuck by her side the entire time and only left briefly for a stroll and to get some food but as soon as I came back her bed is empty. I'll take it as a good sign that she was able to walk but I hope things didn't get left in a bad way. After all, I need her. I can't see a future without her by my side so that's why I'm going to ask her to marry me. I want her to be the empress of Rome.. MY empress of Rome
When Ravi came back to the room I asked him if he knew where Y/N had gone
R- "I'm not sure your highness.. I said that Lucilla requested to see her and she seemed pretty eager to go" What would Lucilla need with her?
G- "Thank you Ravi. That will be all" i leave the room and start walking in the direction of the cells hoping that I will bump into her on the way.
But I bump into someone completely different instead- Macrinus
M- "Emperor Geta.. we need to speak in private"
G- "Can't it wait? I'm trying to find Y/N"
M- "Actually.. it's a matter involving her" his words instantly spike my attention
G- "Alright but make it quick" We go into the main hall and I try to greet my brother but he ignores me. He hasn't talked to me since the game yesterday and since I let Acasius live
M- "I have had word from one of the slaves about a conversation Y/N and Lucilla had. In which they talk about her origins and- parents" She finally knows who her parents are? This should be positive news so why are we discussing it here and why now?
G- "Please proceed Macrinus" I say eagerly
M- "Turns out your little gladiator is of Royal roman blood after all. A pure pred you could even say" my stomach starts to sink
G- "Who is she?" I ask as blankly as I could
M- "Aelia, daughter of Lucilla and daughter of" he pauses "Late Emperor Commodus"
G- "Are we sure??" I ask desperately "How do we know this is true?"
M- "I'm sure the little ring on her finger could verify that for you" he seemed smug but I was too lost to care. What will this mean for me? What will this mean for us?
M- "That's not all... her little poet friend. Is Lucius Verus Aureluis- prince of Rome. Aelia's brother"
Me and Caracalla look at eachother at the same time obviously feeling the same way. This could destroy everything. Everything we have done for the greater good of Rome. The prince could otherthrow us and we would drain into the gutter like we are nothing. Forgotten forever..
C- "They need to die.." I swear that is his answer for everything but this time i know deep down he is right- I slump back into my chair and put my head into my hands. This can't be happening. I love her- I mean I could never hurt her like that. Right?
C- "Where did you go brother?" I feel a hand on my arm which pulls me out of my thoughts
G- "We need to come up with another way"
C- "There is no other way. Don't you see?"
M- "Emperor Caracalla is right.. They must die and I have an idea"
C- "Do tell, Macrinus"
M- "Put Lucilla and Aelia into the games. Mother and daughter. It will be a tradgedy"
C- "And what about the poet?"
M- "He can be their only protector. There is no chance any of them will survive against all your guards"
G- "It's wrong.." nothing like that has ever come out of my mouth
C- "No its mercy..." he puts his hand on my face but I push it off and storm out of the room. I can't face them right now.. I can't even face her