Unconditionally (Spartacus FANFIC -- Gannicus/Caesar/OC)

Chapter XII

Jana is now portrayed as Jana Kramer for the remainder of the fan fiction
 as she was Marie Avgeropoulos in "Gods of the Arena"

Anywaaaaay; hope you guys enjoy!

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It had been nearly three years since I had taken the mantle of Dominus' servus corporis, Naevia and I had grown increasingly as friends and confidants. Telling each other nearly everything there was to tell; she had told me about all the time she had to bring Crixus to Domina's chambers. I would tell her about all of Dominus' preening and games to gain prominence in the city. It had almost become our own silent form of entertainment each night before bed, and yet for the last year I had snuck out of my bed to learn how to fight along side Oenomaus.

He had agreed when I had asked him to teach me to defend myself, with and without a weapon. Which had made me almost increasingly tired with each day, yet should the time come and come it likely would. I wanted to feel in some way in control of the outcome of my life. Ashur had also become a big person in my day to day life. He had taught me a great number of things, like odds and proper lying. He had become a great ally even though many in the house saw him as a snake. Was it not better to have the snake fighting on your side rather than with you though? Oenomaus agreed it was best to keep the enemy close, and yet he was no enemy to me.

Dominus woke in a rather state of determination today, he was to present his men for the games today to Senator Albinius, very important man from Rome. Boasted for days how this would be his chance to secure names and men for future games much like he had done years ago when the arena first opened. "Jana, gather Ashur. I would have you both accompany me to market few things needed in preparation for tonight's showing." He told me as I lowered my head. "Dominus."

"Wait, green or blue. Lucretia seems to think green suits better yet, you have always had a more keen idea of what is best." He told me as I smirked.

"Red, Dominus. More regal in color, and with the night in mind you never know which names you will see in the market." I told him before turning to head towards the ludus.

Upon reaching the bottom of the gate I looked to Oenomaus who had just let the men make their way for their meal between training which of course landed me face to face with the champion of Capua. "Jana, a sight most welcomed. Let me guess, you are here to grab the shit eater to attend Dominus." Crixus laughed causing the men around him to laugh.

"Of course, who better to carry Dominus' things as we attend market. Gods know he would never allow me such a lowly task." I smirked causing the men to continue to howl. Crixus however in a lower tone asked me how I had been doing. A thing he often asked me since the day, I had lost Gannicus.

"It gets easier the less you think about it. All that is left is the glory of this house, something you bring in troves." I told him as he smiled, "Bring me back some fruit then would you?" He asked me as I rolled my eyes, "I can try, sure you would not rather a woman or is that being fixed when we leave for the market?" I asked him poking him in the shoulder.

"Always such a pleasure sharing these moments with you." He told me as I smirked, "You and Barca best be ready for the night, would not want to have to send Ashur to bath and oil you for the offering." I told him as some of the men made noises and laughter as I finally made my way to the medicus.