Surrender to the Legions (Closed for Marauder13)

[marauder13]

Drusus Curtius Molacus

Drusus had been serving Tiberius since he was recognized as a man 16 years before. He was proud to have served the young man, and had watched his master rise in Roman society. He did not care who these women were before they became his Master's slaves, as that was not relevant to his duties. He noticed the interaction between the slaves as they acted as if they were who they were, and spoke of their previous lives. It was natural for slaves to do initially, but it always caused problems. He ignored the altercation and led them to the kitchens, and ordered food for them both.

A few of the Legionnaires took notice of the naked women. Their gazes roamed over their bodies, focusing on their natural assets. Their expressions took on a more lustful expressions as they started to advance on the two. An older legionnaire put his arm out to stop them both.

"Don't. Those are the Legate's." The two legionnaires stopped, suddenly loosing interest in the naked women.

Drusus returned with food and water for them both. "Here, eat up. I suggest that you forget about who you once were, as it will do you no good in the long run. Little encounters like that will get you punished as well in future. You are all slaves now. You are all equal, even though you are owned by the Legate."

Drusus sat with the women while they ate, noting that Mergan seemed to be most effected by what she saw. She would either break completely or she would adapt quickly. The next two days would show which way she would go. The other one seemed to have resigned herself to her fate, which would make her life easier. Except her fate was closely tied to the willful one. His master had chosen his course well.

When the slaves had finished eating, they returned their bowls to the kitchen. Drusus directed them back to where the tent once stood, but now a wagon stood nearby.

"Get in, you will be able to sit on the back."

 

[YoungLisa]

Drusus returned with food and water for them both. "Here, eat up. I suggest that you forget about who you once were, as it will do you no good in the long run. Little encounters like that will get you punished as well in future. You are all slaves now. You are all equal, even though you are owned by the Legate." ...

...When the slaves had finished eating, they returned their bowls to the kitchen. Drusus directed them back to where the tent once stood, but now a wagon stood nearby.

"Get in, you will be able to sit on the back."

Mergan looked round and saw the rest of the slaves, apart from those like Drusus who had earned certain privileges, were walking. Some had to carry huge items that would seriously slow them down. Part of her wanted to protest, to insist that she be included among those who walk, but looking at Julia she could see the pain in her eyes. She couldn’t put her through any more punishment. As she and Julia climbed onto the wagon she noticed some of her erstwhile comrades looking at her with distain.

“They hate us” Mergan whispered to Julia “they think we have sold ourselves out to Tiberius. If only they knew.” Just then she saw Irgano again and noticed she was limping badly. Bite marks were all over her body and it was obvious she had been the victim of a gang rape. Mergan tried to show sympathy but all it produced was a look of pure hatred. “If looks could kill” she remarked to Julia I would drop dead on the spot.”

“I wish you would!” snarled Irgano, “to think we followed you. Now look at me! I’m just the legion’s plaything. Do you know what they did? Played pitch and toss to decide who would take my maidenhead. I HOPE YOU ARE PROUD OF YOURSELF!” With that one of the soldiers came up and struck Irgano’s back as hard as he could. Mergan turned her head away but could no help hearing Irgano say “That’s right, turn away. Ashamed are we? With those words another blow landed and the girl stopped speaking although her looks of hatred intensified.

Just then the wagon began moving and the journey began.

 

[marauder13]

The Romans made good time, and reached their chosen campsite an hour before darkness started to fall. With their normal efficiency, the camp was assembled in a short period of time, and the normal activities of camp life commenced. Once Tiberius' tent was readied, Drusus led the two slaves inside.

When Tiberius arrived a few minutes later, Drusus bowed, and left. Tiberius looked at the two women and smiled. He walked over to the table, and poured himself some wine.

"I heard that you have had an interesting day, Mergan. How the mighty have fallen in the eyes of her followers. Good thing then that you are no longer that leader of warriors. Maybe they would change how they thought of you if they knew what would happen to them if you accepted your new lot in life."

Drusus returned with a platter full of food. He took a bowl and a cup to Julia, then to Mergan. He bowed once more and left the tent. Tiberius sat and ate while the two slaves sat on the floor to eat their dinners. Tiberius spent most of his time looking at Julia, debating whether he should wait the extra day and do things properly in his own quarters. He decided that it would be better to draw it out a little longer. That, and when he finally took Julia, he would enjoy her much more.

When Tiberius finally finished eating, he stood and changed out of his military uniform into more comfortable clothing.

"Julia, on the bed as you were last night. If not, I shall bind you again." Julia quickly glanced to Mergan, and climbed onto the bed, spreading herself out as she had been the night before. Tiberius smiled and nodded.

"Excellent, Julia. You are learning well. Mergan, and the end of the bed, as you were last night."

 

[YoungLisa]

The journey had been long and arduous and Mergan spent most of it in silence contemplating her fate. She knew it would not be long before both she and Julia would be forced to entwine with Tiberius and that both of them would almost certainly be pregnant with his child. The whole thought of receiving the seed of a man she despised revolted her. And yet … yet there was a stirring of emotion when she saw him naked before he changed into his toga that first night. And when he touched her jewel she wanted more.

As Mergan and Julia climbed out of the cart they noticed that there were more slaves than when they set out. Probably two patrols had joined up on the journey and now there really were a lot of prisoners being assigned to the various sectors. Mergan noticed that the really beautiful women were not placed in the brothel. Instead they were placed in other pens ready for shipment to Rome where they would be sold as bed toys.

"I heard that you have had an interesting day, Mergan. How the mighty have fallen in the eyes of her followers. Good thing then that you are no longer that leader of warriors. Maybe they would change how they thought of you if they new what would happen to them if you accepted your new lot in life."

Mergan hated that taunting. She just could not accept that her old life was over and that she, along with those she led, were to be nothing more than possessions. She so wanted to stand up to Tiberius, but he had threatened to damage Julia for each misdemeanour and she could not take that chance.

Drusus returned with a platter full of food. He took a bowl and a cup to Julia, then to Mergan. He bowed once more and left the tent. Tiberius sat and ate while the two slaves sat on the floor to eat their dinners.

Now she was eating like an animal as well as being kept like one and she felt the rage rise within her. She was really struggling to keep calm and when Tiberius ordered them both to resume the previous night’s bed positions a feeling of panic filled Mergan. Was Tiberius about to take Julia’s innocence and make her watch? She needed to get his mind off of sex and yet appear obedient.

Then the solution came into her head. Both Julia and Mergan had not washed for over thirty six hours. Both found it difficult because they did have a sense of hygiene. As both women took up position Mergan decided to at least appear obedient. “I want to ask a question, not an insolent one, a practical one.” She waited for a response but received none. So she continued “Would it be possible for Wel … Julia and me to have a little water so we can make ourselves presentable to you please?”

She waited for Tiberius to respond

 

[marauder13]

“Would it be possible for Wel … Julia and me to have a little water so we can make ourselves presentable to you please?”

"Drusus!" His servant appeared just inside the tent. "Get some water and other needs so the slaves may be cleaned." Drusus nodded, and left.

Tiberius once more looked directly at Mergan while his hand roamed over Julia's body. His touch was light, and Julia was reacting to it as if it tickled her in places. His hand finally settled on her mound, just above her private opening. With his hand just resting there, he could feel Julia getting ready. Her mound was swelling and getting warmer. He started to gently massage her, and she responded quicker. He advanced a finger down between the folds of her skin.

Drusus arrived with a tub of water, some rags and towels. He put them down close to the bed, then left.

Tiberius continued without pausing to recognize Drusus' presence. This time his finger went down further until he found Julia's entrance. Carefully, his inserted his finger, slowly exploring, searching for what he was very confident was there.

"Julia is still a virgin," he said quietly. He withdrew his finger, and moved it until it was in contact with her tiny bud of concealed flesh. From first contact, Julia was making sounds of pleasure as she writhed under his attentions. When she reached her peak this time, her reaction was more physical than the first. She pulled her legs together, lifting her hips as she cried out in pleasure. Her entire body rocked, before she dropped to the bed, shuddering and panting deeply.

He removed his hand from Julia, sucking his finger clean. "Now, you may both clean yourselves." He stood up, returning to his chair and drinking some more of his wine.

 

[YoungLisa]

Mergan didn’t know if her request would be seen as insolence, but she thought she knew Tiberius well enough in this short time for him to see it as a genuine request. So she was not surprised when he asked Drusus to bring in some water.

What did surprise her was her reaction to Tiberius’ assault on Julia, and it seemed she was genuinely enjoying her first sexual encounters with a man and surrendered her feelings.

"Julia is still a virgin," he said quietly.

Mergan was stunned by those words knowing that it would not be long before Julia made that transition from virgin to woman. This, in turn, made her think of her own state. Julia had lost control in orgasm; somehow she would have to fight herself when her turn came. And yet … part of her was looking forward to it and she hated herself for those feelings. She still didn’t know if Tiberius would be a gentle lover or if he would just rip their virginities from them as he satisfied his own lust. But she suspected the former and that could be her undoing. Already, just watching Tiberius and Julia had aroused sensations within her she did not know existed.

"Now, you may both clean yourselves." He stood up, returning to his chair and drinking some more of his wine.

The two women enjoyed their chance to get clean but each had to bathe the other’s back gently to clean the wounds from their earlier beatings. All the time Tiberius just sat there expressionless enjoying his wine.

After the women had washed and dried each other each returned to their station ready for whatever else Tiberius had in mind for them. Suddenly a feeling of guilt came over Mergan. Irgano was right, she was using her position to obtain privileges and she hated herself for it. Suddenly her tears began to flow, not tears of pain or defeat but the worst tears of all. Mergan was weeping with shame.

 

[marauder13]

Tiberius sat and waited while the slaves bathed. Julia's responses were promising, and he was certain that Mergan was having similar thoughts and reactions to Julia, even though Tiberius had only once touched her in a similar way. He could tell that Mergan was being effected by what she was witnessing occurring to Julia.

What he found to be pleasantly surprising was they the two returned to their places on and near his bed. They were smarter than he first thought. He finished off his wine, while he thought about what would happen next. He briefly thought of having them swap places, but decided against it. No, Mergan would continue to watch Julia be enjoyed.

But before he could stand, he saw Mergan start to cry. Whatever she was feeling, it was deep. Mergan was starting to change, starting to accept what her life had become.

"Now, Mergan, you can move around to get a better look at what happens next." He stood and walked over to where Julia lay on the bed. He leaned down and kissed her. He sealed the kiss quickly, and his tongue explored her mouth. He continued until Julia started returning the kiss. He let her return it for a little while, before he started kissing her neck. He included some light bites which had her moaning in pleasure. His kisses and tongue worked their way across Julia's chest, moving up her breast. Tiberius could feel the flesh warming up was he closed on the nipple. The areola had puckered up and darkened by the time his mouth reached the hardened flesh. He worked the nipple with his tongue, pushing the flesh with is tongue from time to time. Slowly, he took the nipple into his mouth, sucking, biting and rolling it between his teeth. All the time, Julia was moaning and slowly writhing.

As he moved across the valley between Julia's peaks, Tiberius turned his eyes to Mergan. "I hope you are taking note of what's happening. Your turn will come soon enough."

Once his mouth found the gentle slope of Julia's other breast, he ceased talking and looking at Mergan. Tiberius repeated the same actions on the second breast, much to Julia's enjoyment.

 

[YoungLisa]

Mergan was torn between two emotions, curiosity and disgust. She had always believed that what happened between a man and a woman should be private, but being so innocent herself she had no idea what actually did take place. She would not give Tiberius the satisfaction of appearing over eager to learn. He had not ordered her to observe so she would not bring down punishment on Julia or herself if she remained where she was. But she found herself giving the odd glance although she tried to appear disinterested.

But she did notice that Tiberius assault was different this time. As she saw him embracing Julia’s mouth she felt a tingling throughout her whole body. Then when he began his work on her breasts she felt a strange tingling in her own nipples. Her breathing became shallower and she could feel her pulse increasing.

"I hope you are taking note of what's happening. Your turn will come soon enough."

For one insane moment Mergan wanted to scream out ‘leave her and have me!’ But she controlled herself, turned her head away and hoped Tiberius was so engrossed with Julia he had not seen her reaction.

Then the thought crossed Mergan’s mind that Tiberius might not stop. He might be about to transform Julia from a girl into a woman. Suddenly Mergan found herself trembling with a mixture of fear, curiosity and raw excitement. And she knew Tiberius must have noticed that.

 

[marauder13]

Tiberius wondered how much of what Mergan was feeling was disgust, curiousity and lust. She would be experiencing all three to some degree, but the strength of each would be good to know. But he had more important things on his mind that what Mergan was feeling and thinking.

Tiberius ceased his kissing of Julia's breasts, pleased at how much the slave was enjoying what was happening. He resumed his kissing on her abdomen moving slowly towards her hip and down her thigh. Once there, he moved to the inside of her thigh and worked his way back up. Here, he also applied light bites, and Julia's cried out in pleasure each time he did so between her moans and heavy breathing. Tiberius was aware that Mergan had moved to a place where she could easier see what was happening, even though she turned her head away. But she turned it back again, unable to resist watching what happened to Julia.

Tiberius' lips reached Julia's sex, it was once more swollen, bright red, warm and very damp. He smiled broadly before his lips made contact with her lower lips. He sucked up some of her juices, and started to tenderly lick the outer edges. Julia cried out in pleasure, her breathing more rapid, her moans continual between the cries. His tongue explored her outer regions before delving deeper into her. Julia dampened further, and she started to tense in preparation of her climax.

"Julia, so close already?"

He swept his tongue up, slowly, broadly touching her sensitive flesh as he moved to her crown jewel. His tongue touched it, and Julia bucked strongly, both of her hands grabbing Tiberius' head to hold him there. It took only two more passes of his tongue for Julia to orgasm. Just as the previous one, Julia's reaction was very physical.

Tiberius' lower face was covered by Julia's arousal, and he returned to Julia, and kissed her deeply. She moaned as they kissed, and she joined in with the kiss almost immediately. He broke off the kiss, and walked over to Mergan. She looked at him nervously as he reached out, and pulled her into a deep kiss. Mergan could smell and taste Julia's arousal as Tiberius claimed Mergan's mouth with his.

 

[YoungLisa]

She looked at him nervously as he reached out, and pulled her into a deep kiss. Mergan could smell and taste Julia's arousal as Tiberius claimed Mergan's mouth with his.

Mergan was confused. No one had ever kissed her like that before. It was an experience she had anticipated with her fiancé but the Romans had killed him before any courting could begin. But here, the man she hated more than any other was pressing his mouth against hers, ravaging it against her will, and letting her taste her friend’s juices. Part of her hoped Tiberius would try to insert his tongue so she could bite it. But she knew that if she did the punishment inflicted on Julia would be beyond imagination.

To her surprise she found herself responding, accepting Tiberius’ mouth, his kiss and Julia’s nectar and for a second she wanted more. Then she reminded herself who this man was and she just froze. She couldn’t help thinking that Tiberius expected her reaction, it was almost as though it was a battle of wills that he was winning hands down.

Then she thought of Julia and how she had responded to Tiberius, almost as though she were a common whore. Yet Mergan had sympathy for her, Tiberius was an expert and she knew he held all the aces. She also knew that her reaction was not an act of defiance so neither of them would be beaten. Tiberius’ actions were punishment enough for the moment.

Part of her hoped that Tiberius would take Julia that night and get it over with. But she had heard some activity outside which seemed to suggest that they would break camp early the next morning and if this were so she doubted if Tiberius would want to do much more that night. She also relaxed a little because it meant she and Julia would retain their innocence for at least one more night.

 

[marauder13]

Tiberius felt Mergan responding to the kiss, and he was pleased. But then she froze. She probably remembered who she was kissing, and what she should feel towards him.

He broke off the kiss, and looked at her. "You were getting there, Mergan. Don't worry, you'll learn to enjoy it. You'll actually come to love it." He let her go and got himself something to drink.

"We have one more day of travel and we will be at our home base at Glevum. There we will be able to settle into a proper routine. Once we arrive, the two of you will start being taught to speak a proper language, as well as other more useful skills.

"So, it will be an early night for us all, as there will be a busy day tomorrow." He had only one bundle of furs prepared, those at the base of his bed. Tiberius directed them both to lie down on the same bedding together. Furthermore, he did not bind them in any manner. Tiberius readied himself for bed, climbing in without any further consideration for his two slaves.

He lay quietly in his bed, listening to the two slaves. He was sure that Mergan would try something through the night, and when she did, she would be in for one unpleasant surprise.

 

[YoungLisa]

The sky lit up and the thunder crashed violently as Mergan led her warriors through the forest. Behind her was Welmon and Irgano, the rain was coming down in sheets yet they had to continue. Then she saw him, Tiberius, with his men waiting for them. Welmon gave the signal and the archers fired into the Romans killing and maiming many of them.

Seeing Tiberius draw his sword Mergan looked round and shouted “HE’S MINE!” The two warriors were joined in combat and both cut into each other. Before long all other fighting had ceased to allow both sides, Briton and Roman to watch what was almost an impromptu gladiator contest. The rain continued to fall as the lightening flashed and the thunder shook the ethers. Then, suddenly Mergan disarmed Tiberius and had him pinned to the ground. He pleaded for his life.

“I will show you the same mercy you show us, you bastard!” With that she rammed her sword up into Tiberius’ chest, just under his sternum to find his heart. Twisting the sword she watched with satisfaction as life drained from the Legate’s body.

Realising what she had done Mergan suddenly felt remorse. She realised she had feelings for this man and she had killed him. She started shouting “Tiberius, TIBERIUS, TIBERIUS!” Lightening crashed the earth shook!

Then she heard Julia’s voice “Mergan, Mergan … wake up! You’re having a dream!” Shooting upright Mergan realised where she was and what she had dreamed. She was aware of scuffling in the tent and knew she had woken Tiberius as well as Julia. There was a storm and as the lightening lit up the tent she saw Tiberius standing over her.

Julia pleaded for her friend “Please Master, have mercy, she was only dreaming.”

Just then she stopped stunned and thought about what she had said. Then Mergan turned to her and as the thunder crashed they realised for the first time that Tiberius was indeed their Master.

 

[marauder13]

Tiberius woke to the sounds of Mergan screaming. By the time he raised his head, one of the guards was through the tent opening, sword drawn. Tiberius waved the Legionnaire out as he climbed out of his bed. He walked around to the two slaves.

Julia was trying to calm Mergan down when he finally stood before them.

“Please Master, have mercy, she was only dreaming.” Julia pleaded with him, the fear in her voice was clear. She knew that any punishment that fell upon Mergan would fall on her first. It was in her best interests to forestall any punishments, or minimize them. But the fact that addressed him in such a manner, so quickly and without thought, meant that Julia had taken a step closer to adjusting to her new life. What intrigued him more was the look the two slaves exchanged. Maybe Julia was not the only one to finally accept that she was a slave of Tiberius.

"Very well, Julia, I shall be merciful. Sleep, and you shall know of my decision in the morning." He turned and walked back to his bed, lying down and returning to his sleep quickly.

 

[YoungLisa]

Mergan struggled to get back to sleep after that dream, but she was soon aware of Tiberius being in a deep sleep as proved by the rhythm of his breathing. As the storm drifted away and her eyes got used to the darkness she could just make out a dagger on the table near the wine. She thought of creeping to it, making a grab and killing Tiberius in his sleep.

But the more she thought of it the more she realised that it must be a trap, a test of obedience. Tiberius would not be so careless or so stupid as to leave it lying there. It was probably attached to string that would awaken the guarding Legionnaire outside the tent and no doubt both she and Julia would suffer a terrible death.

Then another thought struck her. If Julia was dead she could disobey as much as she liked because Tiberius would have had his bargaining tool taken away. She was half tempted to grab the dagger and kill Julia but then she thought of how many other innocent Britons would die because of her actions.

As she mulled things over in her mind she eventually drifted off to sleep. Next she knew Drusus was in the tent with some water “Come on, Master says you can wash before breakfast this morning. A reward for obedience” Mergan looked at the table and saw the dagger was gone. She did see a rope nearby which had obviously been attached to something. Whether it ever was attached to the dagger she would probably never know.

After washing and breakfast they again noticed the tent had been dismantled and the cart was ready. Drusus took Mergan and Julia and told them to stand by the cart. Mergan turned to Julia “Maybe this is when we will be told if we are going to be punished for last night.”

“I wouldn’t think we will be punished” answered Julia “Master is fair; he knows it was only a dream.” Mergan was stunned to find her friend and former fellow warrior had already accepted her fate. Now she knew that any remote chance of a fight back had gone.

 

[marauder13]

Drusus Curtius Molacus

He took out two lengths of chain, attached them to each of the slaves collars, and the other ends to the wagon.

"Sir instructed me to prepare you for your travels today. Since you were not tired enough to sleep through the night, he has deemed that you need to do more today to ensure that you sleep better."

Not longer after that, the signal was given, and the Romans moved out.

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Tiberius had been near the front of the column for morning, and had rode back to see how the slaves were doing with their walk. He saw that they were muddied up to their knees, most of it from the wheel spatter.

"Enjoying your walk? Good. Hopefully you'll sleep better tonight. Anyway, you'll be in your new home, sleeping in your own quarters, so to speak. You'll love it, I assure you."

There were sounds of fighting ahead. It continued for a few minutes, then ceased as abruptly as it started. Tiberius smiled to the slaves and rode off to investigate. The horsemen of his legion were bringing in the last of the captives.

"Anything noteworthy to report, Aulus Domitius?"

"No, Legate Varro. We have a few wounded, nothing to serious. we took a dozen captive, and the rest made good their escape." Aulus Domitius smiled viciously. "At least two of the escaped rebels will take the news of another of their leaders captured."

"Well done, Aulus Domitius. Have these captives kept separate from the rest. I may have need of them later."

The sun was setting when the column arrived at their Legionary fortress outside Glevum. The Legionnaires on guard raised a cry alerting the rest of their arrival. The men of Legion II Augusta cheered the arrival of the contingent that had crushed the rebellion near Bath.

Tiberius, Drusus and the two slaves soon left the column, and headed to his personal quarters, a stand alone building near the middle of the fortress. As he entered,a number of other servants immediately started tending to him, helping to remove his uniform, and help him change.

"Drusus, take the slaves to the baths, clean them and get them some food. Once that is done, bring them to my room."

Drusus bowed, and led the slaves to the baths.

 

[YoungLisa]

Mergan and Julia were grateful that their punishment was light, but it was punishment none the less and the worst part was being seen and mocked by her woman warriors. This time they were given free reign and particularly Irgano used the opportunity to its full. “Tiberius’ Pet!” She shouted “Are you still intact?” She laughed and most of the other women did as well. “Don’t worry; it won’t be long before you become a woman.” More laughter “It hurts! By the gods it hurts and then that first time a man splashes his seed inside you! You just know that you are to have his child!”

Julia tried to tell Mergan not to take any notice but it didn’t work. Irgano continued “You get used to it, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been had and I was a virgin three days ago, admiring you. Now I despise you!”

The taunts continued the whole journey apart from when Tiberius rode up to talk to his trophies. At last they arrived and Tiberius gave the order:

"Drusus, take the slaves to the baths, clean them and get them some food. Once that is done, bring them to my room."

Irgano heard it. “Oh this is it Commander Mergan. Washed and fed ready to be taken and impregnated by your lover boy! Good luck, maybe if you fall pregnant straight away he’ll excuse you bed duties! Maybe your tits will sag so much with pregnancy and child bearing that he’ll tire of you and send you the brothel I work in. I’ll teach you how it’s done!” More laughter came from the slaves as Drusus led Mergan and Julia to the baths.

Unlike when they washed in the tent they were helped by other slave women who washed them, perfumed them and dressed them in feminine sensuous dress just covering the essentials but leaving little to the imagination. Then they were fed and watered.

The door opened and Drusus walked in. “Follow me” he said as he led them into Tiberius’ chambers.

 

[marauder13]

Tiberius was waiting, eating some fruit and generally relaxing after being out in the field. He enjoyed getting out and dealing with things first hand, but the remaining efforts against the rebels would be left to the Tribunes to deal with. It would be safe enough for them to do, while allowing them to gain some valuable experience.

He watched as Drusus brought the two new slaves into his room. He was impressed with how well they looked dressed in proper attire. Tiberius smiled as they closed, noting the work the other slaves had put in preparing them.

"Drusus, please go and fetch the other one for me."

"Yes, sir." He bowed and left the room.

"Come now. Sit in front of me, but face the door." Tiberius point to where he wanted them to sit. They sat down where indicated, a few minutes after that, Drusus returned with a Legionnaire following. The soldier dropped a female form on the floor before the Legate.

"I have heard that this one has been insulting one of my slaves. Is that correct?"

"Yes, Sir," Drusus responded. "The slave was one of the warriors that followed the rebel leader Mergan. She has taken a hatred to the one who was once Mergan, and has taken every chance to turn that anger against her."

"This will not be permitted," Tiberius said with a calm flat voice. He turned to Mergan. "So, Mergan, how will you see this slave punished? Name it, and it shall be done. Up to, and including, having her killed."

Tiberius stood up, and walked over to Irgano, lifting her by her hair so she was looking at Mergan. The bond slave was whimpering, tears rolling down her eyes as she looked at Mergan, pleading.

"Go ahead, Mergan, tell her what her punishment will be for her ill treatment of you. I will ensure that you get to watch it carried out too."

 

[YoungLisa]

"This will not be permitted," Tiberius said with a calm flat voice. He turned to Mergan. "So, Mergan, how will you see this slave punished? Name it, and it shall be done. Up to, and including, having her killed...Go ahead, Mergan, tell her what her punishment will be for her ill treatment of you. I will ensure that you get to watch it carried out too."

Mergan looked at Irgano and how she was pleading for mercy, she looked at Julia who looked shocked and worried at what Mergan might say and then she turned to see Tiberius’ eager eyes and then at Drusus, the waiting soldier and then back to Irgano.

“You are right Master” replied Mergan, it was the first time she had used those words and that was really to get under Irgano’s skin. She also wanted to see Tiberius’ reaction when she made her pronouncement. “You are right” she repeated “Irgano was one of my followers and we rode together many times. But now she has turned on me”

She turned round to Tiberius and looked him in the eyes “You promised that she will receive any punishment I want. Very well, she is to receive the thirty nine lashes!” Irgano screamed with terror as Mergan turned to face her. Staring her former comrade in the eyes she finished her sentence “inflicted with a peacock feather!”

 

[marauder13]

Tiberius waited while Mergan thought of the punishment. He wondered how she would bend his word to her advantage.

“You promised that she will receive any punishment I want. Very well, she is to receive the thirty nine lashes!” Irgano screamed with terror as Mergan turned to face her. Staring her former comrade in the eyes she finished her sentence “inflicted with a peacock feather!”

Tiberius actually blinked once before he let go of Irgano, letting her collapse to the floor. He then burst out in laughter, a deep belly laugh. He walked back to his chair, the laughter echoing through the hall.

"Well, Drusus, you heard the punishment, see that the instrument is found, and returned as soon as possible."

Drusus bowed, and left, seeking a peacock feather

"Legionnaire, you will administer the punishment. And once it is done, you will take her back to the brothel, and inform them of the punishment Mergan decreed to occur. Then you will return here immediately afterward. Do you understand?"

The Legionnaire saluted, even though there was a slight confused look on his face.

Tiberius sipped wine form his goblet was he waited for his instructions to be carried out.

 

[YoungLisa]

Drusus bowed, and left, seeking a peacock feather ...The Legionnaire saluted, even though there was a slight confused look on his face.

Mergan allowed herself an inward giggle as she realised what had happened. Tiberius had promised that ANY punishment she demanded would be carried out. Now she had probably upset the whole cohort as poor Drusus would have to search high and low for a peacock feather. She could tell by his face that he was annoyed and the expression on that of the Legionnaire only added to her enjoyment of the moment.

Mergan sensed that Irgano was going to say something and she knew that if she broke the silence without permission it might give Tiberius the opportunity he needed to inflict his own punishment on her. Thankfully she managed to make sufficient eye contact with her erstwhile companion to make her understand and maintain the silence. She did, however, notice Irgano give a short court bow with her head and understood she was thanking her.

As they waited and waited for the return of Drusus with the elusive peacock feather Mergan held Tiberius’ gaze and it wasn’t long before the two enemies appeared to be united in their enjoyment of the moment and the trouble it had caused for the unfortunate Drusus. More important, in her mind she had demonstrated that although Tiberius might think of her as being an uneducated savage, she and the race she represented understood the concept of “justice with mercy”. Something she was sure surprised the Legate.

Meanwhile, the longer they waited for Drusus the less time Tiberius would have to molest Julia and herself that night, and she had gone someway in restoring her image in the eyes of her former fellow warriors. All in all she had had a successful evening.

 

[marauder13]

Drusus returned with the requested peacock feather, and handed it to the Legionnaire. The legionnaire carried out the punishment as if it was with an actual whip. He bent Irgano into the proper position to receive the whipping, and with enough care not to break the feather, 'whipped' the slave 39 times.

Just before the Legionnaire left, Tiberius have the man a quick hand signal. While he awaited their return, Tiberius kept quiet and kept his expression neutral. He didn't even bother looking at the two slaves, he just watched the door.

The legionnaire returned with another legionnaire and the two saluted when they came to a stop. Tiberius put down his goblet, and walked to the door.

"Bring them." The two legionnaires took each of the slaves in hand and they followed Tiberius to the very quiet brothel. All the slaves were gathered in the main room, talking until the Romans turned up.

"Quiet. Now, one of your number has just returned from being punished. Punished for her ill treatment of one of my slaves. I gave my slave the chance to set the punishment, and as a honourable man, I ensured that the punishment was carried out. So, yes, she was whipped thirty-nine times with a peacock feather.

"Now, I will not have my slaves ridiculed by anyone. The next one to treat any of mine ill will receive a far more substantial punishment."

Tiberius walked over an grabbed a proper whip, and all the brothel girls shrank back from the sight of it. He stood in front of the brothel slaves, the whip hanging loose in his hand.

"Prepare them."

The two legionnaires pushed Julia and Mergan into the proper positions for a whipping, tearing the clothes from them in the process. He ignored the sounds of shock, surprise and pleading as he walked to get into position near Julia.

"I will not tolerate the abuse of privilege either. For that, these two will be punished. This one has the honour of receiving the exact punishment that Mergan receives. The responsibilities of rank and command."

Tiberius proceeded to give Julia 10 lashes, spreading the blows across her entire back and buttocks. The broad blades of the leather straps ensured that there would be much pain, but little damage. When he finished with Julia, he walked over to Mergan. He proceeded to lash her 10 times, again, varying the timing so she could not guess when the whip would fall.

With both of his slaves punished, he walked over to Irgano, and lift her head by putting the handle of the whip under her chin. When she looked at Tiberius, he spoke to them all.

"Be greatful for what Mergan has been doing for you. For all of you."

He turned and signalled for the Legionnaires to bring the two slaves back. When they neared his room, he stopped.

"Take them to the slave quarters." The two men saluted, and took them to the bare room where the six other female slaves slept. The soldiers dumped their charges into a bed each, closing the door behind them.

 

[YoungLisa]

Through the pain Mergan turned to Julia “I think I got up his nose. He never expected that. And we have won back our place in the hearts of the women.”

“Not that that matters, what can we do? We’re defeated. This is our new life now and we need to get used to it” replied Julia. “I have, and I think you should too.”

“I’ll never get used to it. This is my country, my land. These invaders have no place here” replied Mergan “and it is only a matter of time before…”

“BEFORE WHAT?” shouted one of the other slaves “YOU ARE NOTHING BUT TIBERIUS’ BED FODDER!” Then she lowered her voice. “We spent time preparing the two of you for your first night. To make it special. Tiberius might be a conqueror but he is a good lover. He would have made you glad you are women.” She looked at the two new girls “But you wasted that opportunity. Don’t lose it again.”

“She’s right” said Julia “let’s face it we are his trophies. He will make us pregnant so he can demonstrate to the other slaves that he has completely destroyed us. And there is nothing we can do.”

“All right, I know he will take us to his bed soon and there is nothing we can do to stop him” admitted Mergan “but long term we can throw off his yoke. We Britons will be free again.”

“Listen” said the other slave “accept what you have got now. It’s not perfect, but at least you are not in the brothel. Despite everything Tiberius does have some principals and he won’t abandon you. Once his new toys arrive he will send you to us to join in preparing them for his bed chamber. And if he has important guests he might give you to one of them for the night. It’s not a bad life.”

“Well, I can see you have been crushed” said Mergan “and I’m sorry for you.” Turning to Julia she said “But we are made of stronger stuff aren’t we?”

Julia had already fallen asleep and Mergan realised she was not getting through to her. Moving into a position that did not aggravate her wounds she fell asleep, not knowing what the morning would bring.

 

[marauder13]

It felt good to be back in his own bed again. The only way it would be better was to be in his own bed back in Rome. But this was his home for the next few years, and he would treat it as such.

He awoke refreshed, and with the assistance of Drusus, made himself ready for his day. He dressed into his Legate uniform, broke his fast and contemplated the tasks for the day.

"Drusus, get the two new slaves learning how to talk a proper tongue, rather than that guttural mess they speak. Standard reward system, no different to any other slaves."

"As you wish, Sir."

"Now, to the joys that are commanding a legion." Tiberius stood and went to where he held his command. Along with a group of scribes, several other officers awaited him.

"Let's get the matters of what happened while I was gone out of the way. We have more work to get done."

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His day was spent receiving reports, issuing orders and getting all manner of details collected to be reported to the Governor so that his Legion could be adequately rebuilt. He had finally received sufficient casualties that he could make a formal request for replacements. As much as he hated that part of the commanding of a Legion, it was reassuring to him that day, a return to routine.

A half hour before he was due to finish his work, he had Drusus fetch his newest slaves, and had them sent to his chambers bathed, but not dressed.

When his day ended, he returned to his chambers feeling good about what he had done. When he walked in, he saw Julia and Mergan standing waiting for him. As he walked past her, he pulled Julia into his body and gave her a rough, deep kiss. She responded to the kiss quickly, pressing her body into his, trying to mold herself to him. Once he was satisfied with her response to his kissing, he broke it off, helping her stand on her own feet. He saw the start of her nipples hardening, which brought a slight smile.

He turned to Mergan, and looked at her.

"If you wish the same, Mergan, you may come to me and asked to be kissed by your master." He walked to his chair, sat down and poured himself some wine.

 

[YoungLisa]

Drusus entered the slave quarters and approached Mergan and Julia “The Legate has commanded that you learn Latin, the universal language. I know that you understand some Coin Mergan, and I know the Legate is impressed, but if you are to make the most of your life you will need to understand and be understood in society, even as a slave. It is my responsibility to begin your initial training and I hope you will make life easy for all three of us.”

“Don’t worry” replied Mergan “education is never wasted. One day, when we have thrown off the Roman oppressors we will have to take our place in a civilised world. Latin will be useful.”

“That is just what I meant Mergan” Drusus looked concerned “dreaming of conquering Rome is just a waste of time. It will never happen. You should make the most of what you have now.”

“Who wants to conquer Rome?” Asked Mergan “I don’t!” Drusus looked confused so she continued “The Romans are conquerors, if we conquer them then we are no better than they are. All I want is freedom for my people, nothing more, nothing less.”

“I must say I mistook you” admitted Drusus. “I took you for an ambitious woman.”

“I am” replied Mergan. “I’m ambitious to see a world in which land and property is not won or lost by the sword. Where we can all live in peace. For that I am ambitious.”

“Well, until that glorious day” interrupted Drusus “we need to learn Latin.”

“Before we begin” Mergan replied “I’m curious. What about you? Where do you come from? How long have you served Tiberius? What happens when you are too old?”

“Meaningless questions” retorted Drusus “I have no past or future. My only duty is to serve my master here and now. And you would be well advised to do the same. The Legate is a fair man. If you obey him he will ensure you come to no harm and are rewarded. But, as you have found, disturb his world you will find in him the most merciless of all men. My advice is that you be grateful you are his property and not part of the general brothel. Now, let’s get to work.”

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The lesson went well and Mergan proved a good student. Eventually it ended and she and Julia were prepared for the night. Their wounds were bathed, their bodies washed and perfumed but this time they remained naked as they were brought before Tiberius. “Now, remember what I said” Drusus remarked as he escorted them to the bed chamber “know the difference between a command which MUST be obeyed and a request which leaves you a choice. Do that and your lives won’t be too bad. Now …” He was a little embarrassed, Mergan could tell that from his voice “Try to enjoy … er enjoy tonight if you can.”

When his day ended, he returned to his chambers feeling good about what he had done. When he walked in, he saw Julia and Mergan standing waiting for him. As he walked past her, he pulled Julia into his body and gave her a rough, deep kiss. She responded to the kiss quickly, pressing her body into his, trying to mold herself to him. Once he was satisfied with her response to his kissing, he broke it off, helping her stand on her own feet. He saw the start of her nipples hardening, which brought a slight smile.

He turned to Mergan, and looked at her.

"If you wish the same, Mergan, you may come to me and asked to be kissed by your master." He walked to his chair, sat down and poured himself some wine.

Drusus words came back to her “know the difference between a command which MUST be obeyed and a request which leaves you a choice.” Mergan cleared her throat “No … thank you. I think I’ll leave it for tonight, you two enjoy yourselves while I watch.”

 

[marauder13]

“No … thank you. I think I’ll leave it for tonight, you two enjoy yourselves while I watch.”

Tiberius thought of beckoning her to receive a kiss, as she clearly wanted one, but he had decided that she would come to him. He beckoned Julia to him. She glanced to Mergan before she approached Tiberius. When she was close enough, he pulled her into his lap so she was straddling his legs and facing him. He put his hand behind her head, pulling her down into a deep kiss. Julia returned the kiss with equal passion, and started to run her hands through his hair. From her vantage point, Mergan could see Julia rocking her hips, and rubbing her breasts against his chest.

He lifted her face, allowing him access to her neck, kissing and biting her all over. Julia was moaning and breathing heavily as his hand rubbed her back. He stopped kissing her neck, and Julia looked down at him, nervous she had done something wrong. He kissed her again as her lips moved closer to his. His tongue forced it's way into her mouth, dominating hers. He was finding her to be getting nicely ready for the next step in her new life.

He slid a hand down her back, around her side and down between her legs, his middle finger sliding through the outer folds of her sex. He felt the wetness on his finger as he broke off his kiss.

"Mergan, come here." He waited for her to approach. "Tell me, does it seem that Julia is aroused?" He put the damp finger out towards Mergan. "Taste it, and tell me."