I Reforging a Kingdom
Lucius Magnus rode slowly and sadly on his beautiful yet scarred warhorse behind his battered and exhausted Roman Legions. Yet in Lucius¡¯s eyes, anyone could tell he was very happy and proud. He rode slowly in Front of his 10,000 remaining soldiers. ¡°Many brave, courageous men have been slain today,¡± Lucius said quietly without a hint of disappointment in his voice. It sounded as if he didn¡¯t care. ¡°But, my loyal soldiers, we got what we wanted, Roma Victor!¡± he cried as he raised his voice dramatically.
After the word ¡°Victor¡± a cry loud enough to erupt Etna and Vesuvius erupted through the soldiers. Morale had never been higher and now Lucius was prepared to say something more, something which would scare any living mortals who were Lucius¡¯s enemies. ¡°Fellow Romans, I have something to say which will affect all of you, at this very moment thousands of loyal Romans are flooding to Sicily from the conquered Provinces! In about two months we will have enough forces to retake Rome!¡±
These words shocked many. For 35 years this army knew nothing but retreating, Scavenging and looting. This was the first offensive for almost three decades. After years of looting Lucius had enough weapons in the armouries of Messna, Syracuse and Lilybaeum, it was just numbers of men he needed and now, he had it. He remembered those times of great defeats and massacres. Once, there were over a million elite Legionaries. He also remembered the first Hunnic attack.
At that time he was just a small, innocent child playing with his father, Lucius the elder when suddenly the he was distracted by a huge earthquake. These happened quite constantly in the province of Gaul but this time Lucius the younger could see a glint of fear in his father¡¯s eyes. His father stared at one point for a minute and said to his son, ¡°Lucius, we must return to Rome, NOW!¡± Lucius the younger turned around to see what his father had stared and then his heart missed a beat.
Charging down a hill were thousands and thousands of foreign cavalry, charging down into a small village where they raped, looted and killed. ¡°Lucius, quickly, alert mother!¡± said Lucius the elder. Now the barbarians were less than a mile away from them. Less than a minute later, Eva Magnus along with Lucius the younger ran out of their country Villa and all went on horseback. ¡°Eva, Lucius, we must be quick and warn Rome, can you two ride without eating for an entire day?¡± asked Lucius the elder.
By nightfall they had reached Rome and Lucius the elder was given command of the VI, VII and VIII legions. However, whilst Lucius the younger was only 31, his father was slain fighting the Huns. This was why, now, Lucius wanted revenge, not only for his father but for Rome¡
2nd part of chapter 1 coming soon
The great part is that Scab is apparently among such people. Yes. Greek Scab. My minion. -Stormraider
"Please don't grind on my wench and herr" - Bleedteals sister, asking me and herr not to grind her but mispelling
If he's not trolling I'll strip myself naked, paint myself green, and cheer for Ireland. -Coldviper. I'm still waiting for the proof....