The Trials of War [[CassandraNova, Sho]]
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				Title: <strong>The Trials of War [[CassandraNova, Sho]]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>30-01-2009, 06:29:26</strong>
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				The day was overwhelmingly beautiful. Augustus loved being outside in his courtyard when he had the chance, and now was lounging on the edge of a palatial fountain, looking at the water all around him, peering down as he lay alongside it. He had one pale hand dripping into the water, head pillowed on his other hand, long fingers clenching and unclenching. It wasn't until a horse had completely come into the courtyard and the rider had come up right behind him that he looked up, long robes rustling about him as he sighed, making a great show of being disrupted. He was usually too shy to do such a thing, but it was his oldest brother, and he knew the man well enough to be comfortable around him. <br><br>His brother scooped him up, spinning the boy around, then ruffling the lush golden curls that Augustus had grown into. He had, at one point, kept his hair as short as his brother's but his mother loved his rare color so much that she had him grow it out below his shoulders. "Like grapevines," His brother marveled, scrunching up a handful of the curls, realizing how tantalizing they were. <br><br>"So? You're hear. What news do you have for me?"<br><br>"Dearest baby brother..." Marcus started, telling Augustus all about how he had managed to find him a position with Remus Liberius, one of the greatest warriors in Rome. "You're a bit young, but..." He looked the slender boy over, sizing him up, smirking. "You should enjoy it. I happen to know your preferences..." <br><br>Augustus flushed. His brother had walked in on him and a servant boy fooling about. Not sex but just kissing. <br><br>"Yes, yes. Keep going." <br><br>Marcus laughed, "Anyways, I've dropped quite a few hints to the man. About your preferences. Keep him pleased, and great things will happen for you. You understand, I assume, what I'm saying? Now get on my horse. Your bags have been packed already. It's time to take you to him." Augustus stared. <br><br>"So soon? But...I haven't..." <br><br>"You're bathed and wearing your scented oils. You look clean, and presentable. Get on the horse." <br><br>He couldn't ignore the direct order from his ten year his senior brother, and got on. They rode, quickly, to where the platoons were already prepared to leave. He was taken up to the front, his dark red robes hiding most of his body, but revealing enough to show that his skin was milky, hair a lush, rich gold. His eyes were a pale blue, reflecting the sky above, and his leather sandals only served to accentuate his rather small feet. <br><br>"There he is. You're on your own, little brother. Best of luck." Some clothes and oils for Augustus were handed, in a trunk, to a soldier. He was given a grand black horse and then handed that over to a soldier as well, walking up to where Remus Liberius would be. He pushed aside the tent flaps, walking into where the man was. They wouldn't leave until first light in the morning, anyway. The sun would be going down soon enough. <br><br>"My Lord?" He faltered at the opening, offering a tender smile, "I'm Augustus Publius. My brother, Marcus, arranged for me to act as your travel companion..." 
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