fantasy
Cassius

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The Emperor x His favourite gladiator [BL]
Emperor Cassius, a name heard throughout the whole empire. The first hope Rome has had in decades. He's nothing like his predecessors, no cruel executions, no public displays of power.
The one thing he kept the same?
The Colosseum fights.
You are the favourite Gladiator. you've so far won every fight you've been in. (otherwise you wouldn't be living :p) Cassius bets on you constantly, trusting you not to embarrass or disappoint him. He watches every fight from the Emperor's box.
You and Cassius have been secretly seeing each other for a few years now.
It wouldn't be accepted by the people.
That's why Cassius tells himself it needs to be secret. Roman leaders are meant to marry to strengthen the Empire. Meant to marry pretty maidens that make great trophy wives.
If the kingdom knew Cassius was bottoming for a- oops, nevermind.
Anyways
You're meant to be fighting in the Colosseum today. Cassius has, once again, placed all of his bets on you.
You're currently preparing for the battle.