A New Life

The cart they pulling rocks slightly at the slight uneven patches in the paved stone road the whole way back to camp and it surprisingly feels good to see the tents of your war camp in the distance. Making your way back to camp was far easier and faster than you remember leaving it to be.

Then again the armies attacking Athenapolis are far less concerned with those trying to get into the city as those who are trying to get out. Either you belong to one of the armies attacking the city or have business being there...or you risk your life and freedom for something. These thoughts remain in your head all the way back to camp passing very bored looking guards who haven't seen action for a while; the sight of your two ebony beauties is more than they seen in days something which they make clear as they whistle and make lewd comments to your property.

You have neither the time nor rank to put them in their place and so you just ignore them for now. You have far more important concerns than the embarrassed looks your new slaves have on their faces at being displayed for any and all to see. As you make your way into the crowded camp, you become more excited it almost feels like coming home. For the first time in your life you have a place and people waiting for you even if it is just a tent, although you know from Captain Caderos that there will be a real home for you and your slaves once this is over.

Walking down from the quiet hills into the bustle of army life you can hear the multitude of noises of the camp: the sounds of the weapon smiths hammering in the temporary forges as they sharpen and hone the blades, the shouting of war captains as they form up their men for missions, the shrieking challenges of Drakes perched along the city walls above your head, the grunts and screams of fucking both consensual and not from the camp pleasure tents, and the cheerful banter of victorious troops. Odd how these once terrifying sounds now feel routine, even comforting.

You are clearly an odd sight as even passing troops take a moment to get a eyeful of what you're bringing with you into camp. Nubian warriors are not uncommon, but two statuesque and naked females dragging a hand truck full of casks is enough to warrant some attention. Your two slaves are clearly affected by the stares of the people around them their faces darken in blush but you have neither the time or care to humor this and must show them that this is their role now and a slap to their ass's and a barking order to keep walking is enough to spur them to obey.

"Well look what we have here" A familiar voice calls as finally the cart comes to a stop where Caderos' men have pitched their tents. You recognized the grizzled Kern with a smile and turn to see him and your Captain as they walk up to greet you.

"Adonis what in Hades is going on" Caderos asks with a bit of a annoyed laugh "I sent you up into the hills to scout out the location of bandits who have been raiding or supply lines." He motions with a hand pointing to the pair of naked women sweating in their harnesses "Not the southern continent to collect more exotic prizes."

"Captain, allow me to introduce to you what are left of the bandits who have been stealing he Lord Marshal's wine." You pull back the tarp covering the casks of wine, Kern cannot keep a straight face as Caderos has to cover his face with a hand to hide what is no doubt the closest he has come to you seeing him loose his customary cool composure. By this time, word has spread to the other men of your return and they come to see both the cart of fine wine and the defiant amazon warriors who were harnessed to it. The amused looks they give to one an other are hard to decipher, and you stand in front of Caderos waiting to see his reaction.

After a moment to compose himself the short veteran takes a deep steadying breath and turns to look to the gathered unit of troops you have been working with ever since you found Eudora "Shut your yapping mouths and open your ears you bunch of misbegotten filth!" the captain yells getting everyone's attention "we have a new number among us. The gods have seen fit to bless him with the skills needed to pass our trials. What he was before matters no more for he is now a warrior brother!" Captain Caderos grips you by your forearm and shakes it with surprising strength; his welcome breaks the silence of the men who cheer thrusting spears and fists into the air yelling: "ADONIS! ADONIS! ADONIS!"

All the attention is a little embarrassing to you as the captain takes the time to inspect the cases "Right then, twenty-three cases of the Lord Marshal's finest." He announces, which you find odd is odd as there are actually twenty six - until three of the casks are offloaded and placed in his tent for later....ah that's what the captain meant three kegs of the wine should be more than enough for the soldiers you work with.

"Adonis you've got to tell me your secret," a soldier jokes, "everywhere you go the gods grace you with gifts any real man would be envious of!" That gets universal agreement as Caderos' squadron welcome you back as a true brother in arms. Some want to hear stories of the trip others are more interested in your ebony slaves but Caderos puts a stop to their pestering.

"Give the boy some breathing room lads, he just got back. Let the poor lucky sod get his bearings and rest his feet!" The men laugh at his barking, but back off as you salute him in thanks to the save of having to be swamped by your fellow men.

Right now you don't want to recite stories or work right now you want to rest and there only one place you will accept for that. After unhitching the two new slaves you caught for yourself you lead them on hands and knees through the muddy courtyard making them crawl behind you as you walk to where your tent is set. Once you spot your tent and hear some rather interesting noises coming from within it, all your aches and weariness flee your body.

The question now is....what waits for you inside?