The White Druid

THE WHITE DRUID

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Part 5

-------- CHAPTER 22 ------------------

Except in some small points, Roman forces were advancing steadily to the North, pushing barbarian warriors to the limits marked by the great river where Vercingetorix had his stronghold. Julio's sea forces had a lack of experience in the east waters; nevertheless, his navy destroyed the enemy's fleet freeing the seas of any possible help to them by that mean. However, in spite of Julio Caesar decree, thousands and thousands of new warriors were arriving to join the enemy's forces.

Miles away to the North-East, the bridge was almost ready to be used. Two days later, Kurt and his cavalry entered the forest clear; and Orus hugged him and Cletus. After the greeting, they entered a little woodshed that the carpenters had built for the boys.

"Doro, here you are your eagles. Julio sends them as a present for you, even if you don't use the birds." Then, addressing to Kist, he added: "Thank Kist for your performance and information, without you, it would have been impossible to get here." Kurt hugged the lads in a single embrace. Cletus, as he did with Dart and Denit, immediately hit with the two boys and started chatting, while Orus and his future father in law talked about the operation and the family. Orus then said:

"Tomorrow we'll have a look at the bridge. We have smuggled it so nobody could detect it unless the person is there, my guards are hidden close to the bridge."

"Tomorrow?" Kurt asked. "Let's go now; I'm impatient to see it." The two men and Cletus left the boys alone. They were caressing the eagles' feathers. Kist grinned slyly.

"Why do you grin, my angel? Kist then left the eagle on its stand, took Doro's face between his hands and kissed him tenderly on the lips. The druid's boy body squirmed as he noticed his dick getting hard, now their cocks needed more attention and they were hard frequently.

"Because I like you heaps and the feather have reminded me of your smooth face." The boy smiled.

"They will take hours going and back from the river..." Nothing needed to be added. Kist locked the door of the shed and started undressing the druid beautiful boy. When Doro was naked he reciprocated his friend; that was a ceremony that they did daily since they came into the forest. The months they had been together had tightened their souls, in such a manner that every night they enjoyed their sexuality in one way or another. Except fucking each other, they explored all possible ways of having pleasure together. Orus knew it, so he facilitated their enjoyment by not naming any guardians until later, so they were in privacy though it was not necessary since most of the soldiers were Eduos and they understood the teenagers' relationship.

"How would you like it tonight, my angel?" Doro asked his friend as he continued: "Remember, except fucking, everything is allowed. Our dicks have got thicker and larger than before during these months. I wonder if my brother Dart has developed in the same way." Kist then caressed gently the small patch of silky hair that his friend had developed at the base of his cock.

"Surely he must be having a good time with Denit and Marco. Why not?" His hormones must be making a revolution to his lovely body." Kist gasped as he felt his dick into his friend's mouth and then turned in a 69 position and enjoyed that lovely cock of Doro; their pubes tickled their faces and that even made the moment more exciting. Some minutes later, they reached their respective climaxes and their nectar; then drifted to a good nap as a siesta in a mutual embrace.

Orus and Kurt returned later in the afternoon from visiting the bridge, it was a masterpiece and they were more than satisfied with what the Roman engineers had carried out. The following morning Kurt, the children and Orus went to a forest clear at the top of the hill; from there they could see a large extension of the wild forests. The boys stared at the eagle as Kurt then placed his hand on Doro's shoulders, and said.

"Doro, this implies danger, you know it better than I do. You are not obliged to risk your precious life, my son..." Doro glanced at the eagles and his worried friend. He answered Kurt.

"I know it, Kurt; but my father told my brother and me that we should do anything we could to bring peace to The Gauls, even risking our lives. I am ready." The man caressed the boy silky hair and kissed him on the forehead. Then he said to the other boy that had just finished feeding the large a powerful bird.

"This is a very important moment Kist. It is essential that someone who Doro loves be near him in case the eagle had an accident; Doro would return to his senses only if you transmit your love and call him to return, otherwise, he will lose his mind and probably his life, as he is into the eagle. Do you understand, Kist?"

"Yes sir, I do."

"That's why we have come here to a lonely place so that no one disturbs us. Let's proceed." Doro fixed his large eyes on the eagle, the animal screeched of contentment as Doro smiled and closed the eyes. His mind now was into the eagle and could watch the place thru the animal's eyes. He ordered the large bird to start flying in the skies. The eagle jumped from the rock where it has been standing and eating. Rapidly looked for a warm air-current and started making large circles, when the animal was high enough disappeared in a straight direction to the west. Doro moved his lips but said nothing; however, Kurt was receiving in his mind the images that the eagle was watching and transmitted by Doro.

After more than an hour, the animal flew high over a large hill and a soft valley; he could watch the position of many tents on the south side of the hill, near a clear stream. The tents were grouped in the same colour that Kurt could perfectly identify as Helvetian and Germans. Further on, he recognized the stone bridge over the great river. More and more tents, thousands of them with other colours showed the different Gaul's and foreign tribes colours spread over each side of the large river. It was a very large army, larger than they thought. For nearly two hours the eagle glided in silence over the large fields, taking advantage of the warm air spiral reaching high without any effort. After some more minutes, Doro ordered the animal to return home; he was feeling the bird needs to feed itself and instinctively could descend to hunter a prey.

Kurt was seriously concerned, because he thought the animal could feel the need to hunter, but felt relieved when he watched far in the horizon the eagle approaching to where they were; a few minutes later it laid its claws on the rock, where Kurt had placed a large portion of rabbit meat just hunted by Orus. Doro then opened his lovely eyes and smiled softly.

"It has been a wonderful trip!!!" Kurt could not do anything but to hug the boy tightly.

"You will never know what a great service you have rendered to The Gauls, my child. We'll always be in debt to you both. War is a difficult business and you have helped to prevent it in the future." Kurt then changed the subject. "Are you ready to connect with your brother or Marco?"

"I can do with any of them, and if necessary, with both at the same time. But before, I want to carry out a promise with the two eagles." When he observed the two animals were satisfied, Doro caressed the fine animals feathers, then he concentred his mind on the birds' and murmured some arcane words, the eagles screeched loudly, moved happily their large wings and soared into the blue sky; they were free to live in the mountains similar to the Pyrenees where they had been hunted. Kurt then understood.

"Marco and your brother must be at this moment together in the fortress, we need to tell Julio only two words: ten hills. They know the meaning because we have been dealing with this problem personally." Doro grinned as he took Kist's hands in his; he concentrated, and in seconds she smiled as he was into Dart and Marco's minds."

"Ten hills!!! I love you father. Brother, I miss you a lot." Then they close their minds. Kurt then stood, he had a serious grimace on his face. Ten minutes later, Doro felt how Dart was trying to mentally talk to him. "Go ahead, brother." They did not mention names in order another gifted druid could trace and discover the meaning. Dart then said:

"Tell Uncle: the hills are green these days Kurt grinned.

"Let's go to the camp. We'll depart in a week time at dawn taking advantage of the good weather, which is the worst enemy for our armoured army. The animals and men need to rest and get ready for the battle." The following morning, all persons that had been building the bridge left the camp to another objective. One week elapsed, and that day the camp was like a great feast; everybody getting ready his weapons, especially bows and arrows. Kurt visited the open stables where the horses were eating, mentally he talked to them as he had done many times during their training; the animals recognized him and gladly neighed as if they say: "yes we are ready."

Kurt and his raiders crossed the river, followed up by the infantry legion and the sanitary team where the boys were integrated as physicians; probably they would cure more foreigners than own people, but war was like that. The boys did not think about anything, they were excited thinking what they expected at the arrival. One week later, at dawn, the horses had been duly fed, the raiders climbed the north side of the hill and found at their feet a sea of tents full of warriors; mostly sleeping peacefully not expecting any attack from their arrear. The raiders, like a tsunami, swept them like today a large flock of armoured tanks would do; killing or gravely injuring anyone in front of them. The warriors, riding the horses, carried out their task with their deadly weapons, killing anyone who tried to fight against their long swords or bows. It was a massacre. The enemy had had no time to react before those big armoured horses. Just a few hours later, the infantry held the camp; all survivors had been slaved and the cavalry crossed the bridge. Some of Vercingetorix's warriors escaped riding their rapid horses; they ran in panic to their headquarters to warn Vercingetorix about the disaster. He knew that was very bad news in spite he still had a considerable army. Via pigeon carriers, he also knew Roman's attack from East to West in all lines. He then called his assistant.

"Pepkor, an unexpected moment could have arrived." Vercingetorix then rang a silver little bell and immediately his near fourteen-years-old lovely son came in. The boy was astounded when he watched Pepkor getting ready; he guessed the worst. He could not believe he had to separate from his father. The man placed his hands on the boy's shoulders and looked into those eyes that he so deeply loved.

"Dad, what's going on? I don't want to be separated from you."

"Worten, we have bad news from the North. I think we have underestimated Julio Caesar and his friends. You are what I more love in this world and I want you to be safe just in case things worsen. Pepkor will take you to "Little Farm" in Britannia; there you will have everything you may need until I call you. Nobody knows you there, except Pepkor. You are a good and intelligent boy, therefore, stay there without mentioning anything to anybody. Pepkor will say you are his nephew." When the assistant left to get everything ready, the boy hugged his father and started to weep softly.

"Sorry dad, but we have been so happy since the White Druid cured me..."

"He is a good man. If we succeed in this war, we'll call him and Kist, and we'll stay in Britannia together as long as they want to be with us, this is a promise." Father and son hugged and several hours later, during the night, the boy and the man left the fortress; some days after this, they crossed the river, and on the other side, took a small ship that sailed down the river, and then into open sea to Britannia, where they arrived safely sometime afterwards.

The war still lasted many months with some partial defeats of the Roman forces, but in general, and spite of the braveness of both sides, the war ended the following year with the battle of Alesia, where Vercingetorix surrendered his troops to Cesar, he was defeated and held as a prisoner. These events occurred in year 52 BC.

The Roman forces continued their advance until reaching the upper North. During this time, Marco and Dart worked very hard curing persons until they arrived at Alesia. Doro and Kist remained to carry the same task until Kurt's men conquered the last fortress in the North. They never imagined could watch so many wounded and dead persons in their humanitarian jobs, and the large experience fixing arms, legs, and some times sculls; curing all types of injuries. As usual, they succeeded and failed in their tasks, but in general, they were rewarded with the smiles and satisfaction from the sick warriors and soldiers as the boys spoke and cure using their languages, so no one knew who they were and where they came from. The system of agreeing mutual help healing wounded persons was reputed of a great success.

Later on, the Roman Senate would recognise these facts, as well as the idea of establishing sanitarian groups to look after the wounded persons. The four boys were splendidly rewarded, besides considering them adults, though they were only fifteen-year-old boys. Denit was a soldier but could not fight, so Julio Caesar took him as his squire and messenger. When the battle of Alesia was over, Julio called Marco to his presence in a private meeting.

Dart and Denit met for the first time in many months, both had grown in all senses; now they were not the inexperienced boys that more than one year of the war had separated them; now they were fifteen and near men. Dart deeply loved Marco and Denit remained always near Julio Caesar. He had other friends, boys and girls, who admired him. In summary, they had changed too much to continue their old relationship, though their friendship was still there. When they met hugged as two good old comrades.

"How are you, my dear druid?" Denit asked.

"I'm very well, my friend. We have suffered a lot during this terrible time, watching wounded persons of all kinds and ages; sometimes boys of our age that had been fighting and dying as men. I think you wouldn't be able to realise it, but it is true. However, I had near me the strength and the love of Marco, and never complained of the hard work, some times until we were exhausted." Denit felt proud of his friend and hugged him with emotion.

"You love him, don't you Dart?" The boy's eyes shone as little stars and smiled."

"Yes, heaps as you used to say, and I'm ready to give him my body and my soul when he asks me. I hope he does this soon."

"I understand. What about your brother and Kist?"

"I don't know much about Kist, only that he will be the best physician of the whole Gauls. He is efficient and brave, always in the first line close to the fight, no matter if the wounded person was from The Gauls or a foreigner; they were human beings for him. That's what Marco had been telling me right from the beginning, and that's why I adore him so much and people around him, too. Doro admires Kist and I think that in some ways, he loves him more than what he believes, but I am not sure. They are now far in the North, but before the rain season starts they will be here.

"Thanks for telling me all this, Dart; you well know that I am in debt with both of you and in such a way, I would have preferred to be a physician and be near Doro and you, so I envy Kist though he deserves your admiration; he's a great boy. Oh! By the way, Julio will receive Marco after lunch; please tell him this."

"I'll do; don't worry."

Marco went to Julio's private premises and immediately was introduced to his rooms. Now that the war was almost over, a lot of things needed to be done and decisions to be taken. The great man had no time to spare, except for great decisions. As usual, he received Marco in the familiar ways he always used. He hugged him and placed his right arm on the young man's shoulders.

"How are you, my child? I have missed you too much and sometimes I wished I had your presence to take advantage of your precious mind; but I knew you needed it for a more important task, as healing our soldiers."

"Thank you sir; but for me, the wounded persons have absolute priority, at least, that was what you told me before this campaign started."

"Yes, you are right but now, thanks to everybody's help, and especially you and your boys, we have reached our goal: The Gauls are now an essential part of Rome. We'll make new bridges, roads and towns and we'll set up the basis for a great nation." He then paused and Marco remained silent, he knew the great man was to ask him a new mission and did not want to trust anybody else. He then added. "Marco I have a special commission for you, and only you, so please, don't try to evade it."

"I never evaded your orders, sir." Julio giggled satisfied.

"Correct." He paused. "You know we have a special prisoner here in the fortress; still I have had no time to solve any problem he may have. Vercingetorix is more than a person; he's a symbol, besides being the bravest warrior I ever met, therefore, for these two circumstances he needs to be specially treated." Marco wanted to argue, but Julio raised his hand stopping him and continued. "As he is a symbol, he needs to be far away from The Gauls, to prevent riots or similar events, and as a great warrior, I must pay him for his braveness." He paused and Marco said:

"It is a strange way to consider an enemy as Vercingetorix."

"Probably; but I must think in Rome's future. Please, Marco, you are especially authorised to agree with him his retirement to Rome, he must understand he will never return to The Gauls. He will be shipped to Rome and you and the boys will accompany him. He will be at the parade for the Romans to see. We'll arrange a special accommodation and provide enough funds for him and his family to live comfortably for the rest of their lives in Rome. I'll leave the details to you; in fact, we have collected more than enough money here to pay his expenses."

"Alright sir; I'll talk to him and in due course, I'll let you know the final agreement."

"I know you don't like the commission but he and I trust you." Julio signed a scroll he had already prepared and handed to Marco and then added: "This will be your last job as a military man, not as a friend, of course. I'll count on you in case Rome needs you again." Both smiled and Marco left. Sometime later he was discussing this problem with his friend Flavio Cornelius and Dart."

"I'll accompany you; however, once you start talking I'll leave you alone." The following morning, before visiting Vercingetorix, he arranged a new accommodation for the great warrior and his nearest persons, concubines and slave servants that were in separate dungeons. When Marco knew that Vercingetorix had settled down correctly, he went to visit him. He announced his visit as when he made his presence before any high-rank person. A strong old warrior immediately recognized Marco as the White Druid and bent his head with respect.

"Vercingetorix is waiting for you, White Druid; my heart is full of joy in these terrible times as you come to see us." Marco grinned and patted the man's old shoulders.

"Thanks, old friend for your warm welcome."

CHAPTER 23 ------------------

Marco entered the spacious room and watched the sad man sat near a large terrace staring at the far forests; a young woman was combing the man's long hair as he had heard the knocks on the heavy wooden door.

"Come in, my friend!" As Marco approached the big man, Vercingetorix stood and hugged the druid tenderly. "Thanks for coming and for all of this; I am not old but I felt as if I were a hundred years old. I am tired and fed up of all of this. Please, White Druid, sit here near me and let's have a nice chat and some wine as all of these women leave us alone." Marco watched the man, he could easily enter in his mind and find out what he was engaged in; but he hated to violate his intimacy.

"Sir, I have been personally commissioned by Julio Caesar to deal with your future. You may believe it or not, but he is very concerned with your situation, that's why he has not trusted anybody of higher rank to..." Vercingetorix raised his hand as he grinned.

"You should know by now there is not any person of higher rank than you in the whole Gauls, so Julio has chosen the right person to deal with me. He knows me very well; now, please tell me all about..." Marco exposed Julio ideas on respect to the great warrior's future. When he finished Vercingetorix kept a dead silence; after a few minutes, he said.

"In general I agree with him. I deserve to be far away from the marvellous Gauls, and if I stay here I'll be the origin of many problems unless he kills me before. I assume he doesn't like this, therefore, only I want a couple of items to be added." He paused as Marco kept a respectful silence, and then the great warrior added. "First, I don't want to live in the city of Rome, but in any province or the countryside in a farm to breed animals, as my old friend Kurt, your uncle, did; and second, to bring my son from Britannia. That's all."

"I don't think there would be any problem. If it is necessary, I'll go personally to fetch the boy."

"You are very kind. Worten is a great boy and the person in charge of his custody can do the job perfectly. However, we'll wait until everything is over; I don't want him to watch me in the parade and feel humiliated, though there is not any humiliation in that fact, because I have fought and defeated without using other weapons than the intelligence, imagination and the discipline of the Roman forces. I'll send him a letter explaining everything, therefore, please, as soon as Kist arrives, I'll dictate him the text; meantime I'll get ready to travel to Rome." Marco admired that great man and hugged him effusively.

"Thanks for making my job easy, Sir. I'll send Kist here as soon as he arrives. He is still healing persons in the far North, but soon will be here."

"By the way, I would like to hug my old friend and enemy Kurt, before I leave. I should have taken more seriously his words; therefore, I must apology him for not killing that bastard of Quero."

"If he is on time, I think he will come to see you without me telling him."

Four weeks later Doro and Kist arrived within the forces commanded by Kurt. Needless to say how the boys met, especially the brothers and Marco with his adopted son. After the effusion of the moment, Marco said:

"Boys, don't make any plans, within one week or two as maximum, all of us must depart for Rome, those are Julio's orders." The boys cheered up for the news. Kist then suggested:

"Father, I want to know my new family there..." Marco interrupted him as he placed his right arm on his adopted son's shoulders.

"The news that I have from my father is that they are yearning to know you, too. According to Julio's words, he will enter triumphal Rome with a few legions, showing all the glory he had conquered for Rome." Doro then intervened.

"It will be great to see the town and watch the parade headed by Julio." Marco grinned.

"Don't worry. You four will have a first-class place to watch it."

"Are they already organizing it, father?"

"I don't know; most likely his supporters are already working on this event, but you don't need to care about the organization, you will have an important role in it; Julio wants the four of you to escort him during the parade, you will walk near his horse, so you must determine your place." The four boys exclaimed at unison.

"Great!!! Are you sure?" Dart asked.

"Absolutely. Julio told me to prepare you, therefore, within some days we'll start the trip to Rome."

"Rome..." Kist murmured for himself. "It is the greatest city in the world!" Marco then hugged his adopted son tenderly, as he whispered into his son's ear:

"We must talk seriously before we start this trip, Kist." The boy's eyes watered as he thought he was into a dream and would wake up at any moment.

"I can't believe this, father." Then raising his voice said to the fours boys:

"I must tell you that you are not unknown for Rome's people, most of them are waiting to know the heroes that had so important roles in this war and the consequent success." The boys could not believe what they were been said. But some time later, their young minds adjusted to the new situation and felt proud of what they had done. That night was a memorable one; Denit asked permission to stay at home with his friends and he was granted. Except for Kist, all went to bed excited; they needed some release to quiet their bodies. Kist stayed sat near Marco who could not take his eyes from the beautiful blond teenager. "He's even more handsome than when he left, he's thinner and very tall for his age; his lithe and muscled body makes a great difference with the others, though all of them are in the best of their young lives. Their beauty will cause an impact on many persons in Rome." he thought. The boy stared uneasily to his father expecting his words. Then Marco took the boy's hand and his.

"Kist, you are now a matured lovely boy; I did not expect that you all changed so much, especially you; now I would say you are a young man, able to take your own decisions." Kist seemed worried.

"Father, please, is anything wrong?"

"No, my son, everything's alright." He paused, and after a few moments continued: "Kist, can you realise that you may never come back to The Gauls, at least for a long time and as a consequence to Britannia?" The boy sighed.

"I assume this, father; but I'll be happy within my new family. With time I'll have my own family and want to be near all persons that I like and love. Britannia is only a place to see or live that scarcely I can remember, however, merely being separated from you will be the hard part." Marco again hugged his son.

"Now go with the boys, they are missing you after so a long time." The boy jabbed his father and ran to the large room, where he found Dart and Denit engaged sucking each other dicks. Kist got naked in seconds and jumped on the bed near Doro, who was very hard and waiting for him. Laughing they went into a hard embrace, as their mouths sealed, and soon they were moaning and gasping as they had made many times during the time they had been together. In such a manner, they loved each other; they had shared many moments of worries and happiness during those long months in the war fields; those circumstances had united them as brothers and it would be very difficult to forget. Soon the four had their sexual releases and remained in silence involved in their thoughts. When Marco entered the room to say goodnights, he found the boys cuddled into each other arms and hard asleep. He smiled and went back to his room.

It seemed Dart was asleep, however, he was not; in silence, he left his friends and went under Marco's bed covers. For the young man, it was not a surprise, since most likely Dart was aware of the Senate's decree received just the day before; by this document, the four boys had been declared adults, therefore, not needing from now on being tutored by anyone. The lovely and brave now teenager jumped on top of Marco and the man could not stop the boy kissing him. He grinned slyly.

"I have come to collect my reward if you still think that I deserve it." Marco embraced Dart very hard as their mouths again sealed in a long and passionate kiss.

"Yes my young lover, you deserve it now and forever. I'm entirely yours, so please, do whatever you want best for you." Dart had been waiting for this moment since he was rescued from the slave shop; he deeply loved Marco and knew he corresponded. Without saying a word, naked as he was, went to the kitchen and brought a pot containing olive oil.

"I want you inside me to confirm your love. I'll never be separated from you as long as you love me." These words made Marco's eyes to get wet as he dragged the slender body to him.

"We'll be lovers forever or until you like being with me, my beautiful lad. I'll never hide this fact; I'll tell Julio and to anybody who may want to know it, even to my parents, if you want it." Dart happily smiled at his master.

"By now I only need to get used to your great cock, even if it hurts." Marco did not want to stop those moments; he knew how to please Dart. He turned him over and raised his legs to his shoulders. Dart was not entirely a virgin since he had made intercourse with Denit and his brother, but never with an adult. Marco carefully oiled the boy's bum hole, and then spread some of the slippery substance on his hard dick and into the boy's butt.

"Are you ready, my lover? Dart openly smiled at his man.

"Yes, I'm ready and wanting your hard tool in me." Marco developed special care, he wanted Dart to enjoy right from the first moment; so he took his dick with his left hand guiding it to the anxious and quivering hole, placing his other hand on the boy's smooth butt cheeks; he mentally pronounced some arcane words so the this diminish the boy's pain, at least for the first few moments. He pushed in and his half manhood entered the boy's hole; Dart felt no pain but a little discomfort.

"Please, stay there for a while, your spell had worked and I don't feel any pain. It is wonderful, lover!!!" Marco grinned. Then, without warning, he pulled back and pushed again embedding his dick to the hilt into Dart's premises. The boy moaned a little, extended his white arms and dragged his lover to him, tenderly kissing Marco.

"How do you feel, my boy? Is it alright with you?" Dart had his eyes closed and his large eyelashes showed his beauty. He smiled at Marco.

"It is the best thing that ever happened to me. You may not believe, but I'm close to my orgasm only knowing you are in me. Please start fucking me; it is really good when your cock touches my magic spot." Marco grinned though he could not believe the boy was close to orgasm, Dart was a special boy. He slowly retreated and then pushed back entirely. From that moment he began to fuck Dart quickly. The boy moaned loudly, his breath increased, and suddenly Marco noticed how the boy's body tensed, pulled back, and some seconds later started spurting his small load, his first shot reached his chin and the second his smooth chest. Marco thought to stop, though he was very hot and needed to discharge himself, he wanted the boy to have a good memory of that moment; that was his night. Dart noticed the slow motions and stared into his lover's eyes. Marco understood.

"Dart, I want you to enjoy it." The boy chuckled.

"I want you to enjoy, too. Please don't stop now until I get my second feeling. I am so happy...!!! Marco renewed his thrusts; only the noise of the bed was heard. He was very close to his orgasm and observed Dart tilting his head from side to side on the pillow, both were sweating. After some time, Marco's body did not obey him and continued fucking Dart as a rabbit. His muscles hardened and a groan escaped from his throat as he filled Dart's guts with his large load of thick semen. That was the instant that Dart had been waiting for, wanted and had dreamed about from a long time. When he felt Marco's first warm spurt in him, he wrapped his package, dragging down his dick foreskin, leaving free the purple dickhead. As Marco continued filling his guts, he yelled in pleasure as his penis shot his clear semen load, with such a force that it reached his upper lip and some entered his mouth. The young teenager collapsed exhausted, his legs dropped from Marco's shoulders and his arms lay on the bed as a ragged doll. Marco fall near the boy breathing hard; after some minutes, he recovered himself and kissed the boy's forehead, but Dart was hard asleep. He rose from the bed and washed; then took a wet cloth and cleaned the boy's body. He could not but to admire the beauty of his new lover as he nested the boy into his arms.

The following morning the other three boys woke full of energy and started playing on the bed, however they noticed Dart's absence, guessed where he was, but no one mentioned it until they were in the kitchen having a huge breakfast, as Marco and Dart appeared smiling full of happiness. Before they could say anything, Dart said:

"I suppose you know we have been considered adults by the Senate of Rome, so we are not under any tutor's authority anymore. Based on this, Marco and I have decided to be lovers, so we don't need to hide from you. We hope you understand us. It is something that I have been waiting for from the moment I met him in the slave trader shop." Doro went to his brother and hugged him.

"I knew this would happen at any time. I understand it, brother." Kist watched how his father was pressing his lover's hand and felt like a pang in his soul; probably it was a bit of jealousy about Dart because he loved his father beyond any point, but not for sex. They had had it during the trip to Vercingetorix's. On the return, he discovered he loved girls and the smooth skin of his friends, but that strong feeling as Marco being his father was untouched. Without exploring his son's mind, Marco knew what was in his mind, so he opened his arms and the orphan ran to them. The boy hid his face ashamed because he could not stop his tears flowing from his eyes as his father rubbed his back gently, telling him soothing words. Before any of the other boys could watch him, he detached from his father and disappeared thru the house back door; Denit watched how his friend left and went to fetch him, though he had understood. He found him sat down on a dead tree in a clear of the near forest, he was with his head between his hands, but had no trace of tears; he sat down near him and placed his left arm on his friend's shoulders.

"You should not feel ashamed for weeping, Kist," Denit said. "Your father loves you more than you can imagine, but differently; probably as you do to him. Am I right?" Kist turned his sparkling blue eyes and stared at his friend.

"Yes, you are right, Denit. I don't know what has happened to me. He has the right to have a lover as I having a girlfriend if ever happened." Denit jabbed his friend's waist.

"I'm not gifted as the twins are, but I am a little bit of a druid, and I know you will soon find your other half, as I have mine in my village."

"Thank you, my friend; I hope you are right; I think I must apology my father."

"I don't think you need to do so, without any intention probably he is reading your thoughts right now, that's what Doro explained me, it happens between father and son, no mattering whether they are adopted or physical ones." Kist pulled Denit to the floor and started making ticklish him; the laughs and yells reached the house, and soon the twins joined them on the play. They were just boys again!!!.

In Rome everybody was excited, except Pompey's supporters; they were watching the preparations and how Julio Caesar would enter in Rome applauded by most of the Roman people. Pompey had gone to Spain to unite his legions, making plans for the future, and now much more, as he had received the support of the General Labieno; he had been a hero during the Gauls wars and Julio liked him; nevertheless, he shared his views with Pompey about the coming future. Labieno had been the best of Julio's Generals and left The Gauls when the campaign ended; he hated Julio, induced by Pompey's friends, mostly old senators that thought Julio would put an end to their ancient privileges.

Marcelo, Marco's father, was very busy; he had received a long letter from his son explaining everything regarding Julio's plans about Vercingetorix; he had purchased a large farm placed not very far from the city; now Orus' brother in law that was a builder, has started reforming the large farmhouse, as well as providing the animals and slaves that the warrior would handle; everything under Marcelo's supervision.

Marcelo felt tired and wanted to retire and live comfortably in one of his large properties, however, as a tradition, he should appoint a physician to look after his patients, since Marco would remain in The Gauls; he had the hope that Kist could fill that gap. Unfortunately, he had not any other male descendant and Julia Patricia, his grandchild, would not be accepted for this task. She had now a great knowledge about medicine and surgery, she was a brilliant girl and most likely she would carry out this task successfully within a few years of training, but Roman's society was not inclined to accept a woman a physician. On the other hand, he had attended a few of his friends that had received slaves from the North of The Gauls; these mentioned the "two young druids" that cured many soldiers, clearly, they referred to Kist and Doro, though they did not mention the names. He left his office with these reflections and went to the large terrace overlooking the near forests. The girl was there waiting for him with a refreshment made from lemon and honey.

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"How is my beautiful assistant?" The girl liked being called that, and not a girl or granddaughter. Marcelo sat down on the chair as he sipped the sweet liquid.

"Grandpa, I'm happy because you seem content, too." She sat down on the floor near her grandfather with her knees under her chin, and her lovely arms around them. She paused and then asked. "When do you expect Kist and his friends to arrive?"

"I don't know my dear girl; it much depends when they start the trip. It is a long way from the centre of The Gauls to Rome, probably a month time, or even more. Why are you asking this?"

"Well... you are always mentioning my cousin Kist and Uncle Marco, and I don't know how he is." Marcelo grinned about the girl's curiosity. Yes, it was true; also he was anxious to receive them. His son must have changed a lot since he hugged him for the last time, more than four years ago, as it had happened to everybody. Julia Patricia was at the time, only a little girl and now she is almost a woman, he thought.

"How's he? I don't know. Uncle Marco said in his letters that Kist is very handsome and good. He's almost a physician, especially in surgery, since he has performed more operations than most of the well-known physicians living in Rome. I suppose he still needs to learn more about medicinal plants. We'll help him, if he wants it, of course." The girl sighed and his grandfather caressed her clean hair.

"You said he has blue eyes as we have in this family. The girls in the school used to nickname me because of that, as we are rare."

"Uncle Marco says in his writings that blue eyes are very common in the North of the Gauls..." The girl interrupted her grandfather.

"But he is not a Gallic but an Anglo from Britannia." The girl blushed as she had gone too far, discovering some of her most intimate thoughts. She then rose, left her grandpa, and went to her room, lying on her bed staring at the ceiling. She knew a lot more about Kist: his braveness, his silky near-white hair, and also about a dimple he shows on his face's cheek when he is happy and laughs. Lately, she had been dreaming about many boys of Kist's age, always changing the face, but all of them with that almost white-blond hair; even one night she found herself very wet down her body. In spite of being alone, she felt how her smooth cheeks got redder than a beetroot. She sighed again loudly; fortunately, no one was nearby. She had never told anything of this to anybody, except to Lucia, Orus' sister when she came to see her mother with the little boys. She was almost as old as her sisters, but she was sort and easy talking, she loved the long walks that they made on the farm with her nine-year-old twin boys. She then recalled had also a permanent dimple on her chin; her grandpa liked to mention it by telling her that Apollo made it during the night when she was asleep and little. After some time fantasying about her adolescent dreams, she got asleep.

Marco was collecting some documents that he had to carry to Rome as Kist entered with armour and coat of mails shining as light. Only five days had elapsed from the day he declared his relationship with Dart; he wanted to talk to his son though Kist seemed not being affected, he knew very well the boy.

"Father, please, tell me if my armour is clean enough for the parade. It must shine since many persons will stare at me saying: That boy is Marco Tulio Decio's son!!!" Marco then added.

"He's the best son in the world!!!" Marco placed aside the armour and hugged Kist tenderly. The boy reciprocated his father, sat on his lap and put his arms around Marco's neck, though he was now a tall lad; he then murmured as a pray.

"I love you, dad." They disentangled as Kist added: "I think I'm too old and heavy to sit on your lap, but I like it." Jokingly Marco said:

"You may be too heavy but not enough to avoid being spanked on your butt cheeks." The boy giggled and started making ticklish to his father.

Two weeks later the whole group started their trip to Rome, together with three legions that would take part in the parade. Vercingetorix and his personnel were secretly included with them as a rich merchant, a friend of Julio Caesar; only the legions' commander, Marco and the four boys knew his existence. Marco and Kist spent many hours talking with the great warrior, they were the only persons who knew him personally, so he travelled without any restriction, though closely guarded by a special group of soldiers. One of those evenings Vercingetorix and Marco were talking.

"How is Worten, sir? Marco asked. A sad grimace appeared on the great warrior's face.

"First of all, I must thank you and the Great Caesar for allowing me to have flow communication with the boy." He did not mention the word "son" to prevent possible spying. After a pause, he continued. "I eagerly want all this being over."

"Don't worry, it is a question of weeks and everything will be finished. Following your wish, we have purchased the land, slaves and excellent animals. We hope you like everything; it is not far from my father's farm."

"I'm glad to have as neighbour your family when he comes, I expect Kist to visit us frequently, whenever he has free time." Kist then intervened.

"Don't worry sir, I like him and we know each other for many years." Vercingetorix sighed and smiled as Kist added: "I owe you too much to forget him."

"You owe me nothing, young man. You have paid it off more than enough with your behaviour to the wounded people. As far as I have been told, you and Diviciaco's son carried out an excellent job without discriminating anyone."

"My father taught us to act as a physician, forgetting who the wounded person was." The man grinned as he ruffled the boy's white hair. When they were to leave, Vercingetorix retained Marco from his arm as he said:

"Next time that you come, I'll tell you something important. Don't forget to remind me about it." He smiled slyly.

"I'll do sir." Father and son left a little bit confused. "I wonder what is in his mind..."

"You could enter into him and find it out."

"I would never do that with this man; first, because he is a great person, and second because he probably has been trained to prevent it." They went to their tent where the twins and Denit were waiting to start the daily chat about medicinal plants. The trip continued, now the expedition had crossed the high mountains, which separated The Gauls and the Lazio; they were now in the flat region not far from Rome. The boys and most of the troops were excited, many of the soldiers would return to The Gauls with their families to start a new life as landowners, this affected to those who were veterans and had demonstrated their braveness in the war. The mix with local inhabitants would result in a new race with strong and healthy persons which would reach high prosperity, and far later, a new powerful nation, as the prophecy had announced many years back.

Marco did not forget Vercingetorix's words, and some days later, as he was alone with Marco, he told him.

"Kist is not of your blood, though he deserves to be; therefore if you don't have a real son or daughter, The Gauls will lose your knowledge, isn't that true, Marco?"

"Yes, you are right, sir; but believe me, I am not worried about this. Druids have not any future in The Gauls in the long term, yet they will last for many years, besides, Dart and Doro are powerful enough. Most likely, Doro will fill this gap when he gets married and has children." Vercingetorix grinned.

"Do you remember Kobe, the boy that you cured before you did to my son Worten?" Before Marco answered the former warrior added: "His father fought in my forces. During the time after you had been curing my son, from time to time, he paid some visits to his home and wife. A few months after your stay on his farm he found his wife was pregnant. He spanked and near killed her; had not been for Kobe that valiantly stopped his father. The man died fighting two months later. When your people arrived to hold the farm, the woman bravely argued that she was your friend and her one-year-old-boy was your son. The officer in charge immediately assumed these facts and did not proceed; on the contrary, he encouraged the woman to apply for more land if she wanted for her sons. She discarded this telling the officer her family was rich and appreciated Rome." Marco could not believe what he was hearing, but he admitted what his friend was telling him.

"Yes, she was right. On our return we visited the farm to check Kobe's leg, I observed the signals of pregnancy, but it was normal; she was a beautiful woman in her late twenties and well educated, she could have any man she wanted... besides her husband. You cannot forget she was an Eduo descendant."

"But she chose you!" Marco nodded.

"Kist was close to Kobe, even they slept together while I did with the woman; probably he knows something. I'll ask him." Vercingetorix patted Marco back as he stood to leave.

"Don't push your son; he might have strong reasons for not telling you, assuming he knows it, of course." Marco left involved in his thoughts, in any case, it was good news, after all. Why she did not tell him on his return? He asked himself. She did not like the war and shared her father's opinions regarding Rome ruling their country; most likely the officer who came to inspect the farm knew more about that family than she thought. Thinking about all of this, he entered in their tent; the boys, except Kist, had gone to have a look at their horses that had been a present from Kurt. They were very proud of the lovely animals, and every evening two of the boys went to clean and feed all of them. On this day Denit also joined his friends. Kist was writing a letter on a clean scroll that Vercingetorix had dictated him. The boy stood and went to meet his father.

"I'm writing a letter to the man in Britannia; you know all about it."

"Yes son, that's why our man here loves you so much." He paused as he took an apple from a large tray that the servant had placed on the collapsible table. "Kist, son, I'm going to ask you a question, you are not obliged to answer it if you promised to keep it secret..." The boy stood something concerned; in general, he had not any secret for his father.

"Dad, as far as I can remember I don't have anything secret with you..."

"It doesn't matter. Do you... do you remember about two years ago, when we returned from curing Worten if Kobe told you anything regarding his mother?" Before he could answer, Marco added. "The Great Man has told me that at those moments she was pregnant, expecting a baby, who was born seven months later. A beautiful boy that now is almost two years old. He is your brother and I am his progenitor, son." Kist bent his blond-reddish head as he said.

"Yes, father. But it was a secret that I promised Kobe to keep; therefore I couldn't tell you. Now there isn't any secret to hide. And yes, the baby is a marvellous one who had started walking a couple of months ago. When the war was over in the North, on our return home, we stopped for one night at Kobe's farm, I knew his father had died fighting and I wanted to express him my condolences. We slept together that night and he told me all about regarding his father." He paused recalling his thoughts. "The man returned four months after our departure and noticed his wife's pregnancy, starting beating her brutally. Kobe tried to stop him and received a tremendous blow from his father that threw him on the stoned floor. Yet, he loved his father, but he was furious, then reacted pushing hard the big man that fell on the floor. Quickly as a ray, he took the man's spear and placed it on his neck telling: "I'll kill you if you continue beating my mother." The man got white and shocked because he did not expect such a reaction from a queer boy, as he used to label him. He murmured something, stood, took his horse and rode away disappearing thru the forest, followed up by his men. Kobe never saw him again. When he related all this to me, he was bitterly crying, advising me to continue keeping it secret. Doro also saw the little boy, though he doesn't know anything about our previous visit." Marco hugged his son.

"Thanks, son. My admiration and pride about you grow immensely every moment that you are with me; you did very well keeping secret your promise." Marco then paused and asked. "Didn't Kobe's mother tell you anything?"

"I suppose she knew I was in the secret but said nothing, except at the moment of the farewell; she hugged me very tightly and said "Thanks Kist for everything", nothing else. Doro was already near the forest and couldn't hear her." Both kept silent for a while.

"Do you know the name of the little boy?"

"He has a mixed name: Martin Marcelo." I know, her father was named Martin, therefore I guess the boy has his grandfathers' names in him."

"Probably you are right. As soon as I return to The Gauls I'll travel to the North to see and know your brother. Kobe is now partially your brother and your lover." Kist blushed and smiled in complicity.

The following day, Marco dispatched a courier with a short letter for his father, advising him about their arrival, which would take place during the afternoon of the fourth day after the letter's date. He wanted everything to be ready, especially for Vercingetorix.

It was a revolution at his parents' house and in Rome with the arrival of Julio's legions, speculating about the date he would enter into the great city. The Tribune of the People and the Senate decreed three days of holidays to welcome the heroes that had conquered The Gauls for Rome. The boys were excited enthusiastically wanting to watch the famous city; the forces stayed at their quarters outside of the walled Rome. Marco led Vercingetorix and his people to their new home, he thanked him for everything as an officer welcomed the warrior, setting a guarding up until Julio decided differently.

Marco and the boys continued to their destination, arriving two hours later at his father's house. When the horses were detected by a young slave who had climbed to a tall tree, he made a signal and everybody joined in the large terrace opposite to the house, a few steps from the flat garden. Marco knew very well how they welcomed someone absent for a long time; a few slaves held the horses' reins as Marco dismounted and ran to hug and kiss his parents, while the four boys remained quiet standing near the horses.

"Welcome home, my son!" The man could not retain his tears as they hugged. But his mother and the rest of the present family was waiting to hug Marco. Marcelo then stared at the standing boys and immediately detected Kist that was in the second line. First, he hugged the twins, then Denit naming and welcomed them; he then stared at the lovely blond that had his head bent. Marcelo placed his forefinger under Kist's chin and the boy raised his face; the man said nothing but hugged the Apollo boy very tight. "Welcome home my son. Let me introduce you to the rest of our family." Kist felt how a bump formed in his throat due to the emotional moment; after a while, he could say:

"Thanks, sir for your undeserved welcome." Marcelo then placed his two hands on the boy's strong shoulders, and with all the love he could gather, said staring at the boy's blue eyes:

"Kist, you are my grandson, and I am your grandfather, please, forget the treatment with any of us." Kist blushed and watched how Marco was introducing the other boys to everyone. Marcelo did the same with Kist. He then took the boy's hand and dragged him to the upper terrace where he knew the shy girl, Julia Patricia, was near hidden. "Kist, Julia is your strongest supporter in Rome." For the first time, Kist watched the young and slender girl as a wave of a warm sensation crept thru his body to his face; strangely, the girl felt the same. He watched her little lemon size breasts pointing out, the narrow waist and hips that have started to get wide; he thought she was probably more advanced in her puberty than he was. She had two long thick plaits that reached to her bosom, which moved as she stood and smiled.

"Julia, this is your cousin Kist Marcelo, of whom we have talked many times." That even made the girl flushes deeper while Kist had recovered. As a family that they were, they kissed each other on the cheeks; Kist felt something he had never felt before as his lips touched the smooth white tanned skin; this sensation reached his dick that started to get hard as he whispered into the girl's ear.

"Am I so ugly that you hid from me?" The girl stared at the boy as their two pairs of blue eyes met."

"No, you aren't but your eyes are like the snakes' and have hypnotised me." The ice had been broken, so Kist took her hand and said.

"Let's go down, I'll introduce you to the bravest and most handsome boys of The Gauls." Marcelo smiled slyly as he sighed. They descended to the ground terrace; all boys stared at the girl that they did not know. He introduced her to Denit and the twins; Doro took her hand and said:

"Kist, you are very lucky... having such a beautiful cousin." The girl thanked the compliments as a slave girl said:

"Let's go upstairs to show your rooms." The boys took their luggage from the horses as another boy got the animals to the stables. Marco had instructed the girl how the rooms should be assigned, one for Doro and Denit and the other for Dart and Kist.

"I'll see you later at dinner. I think you need a good bath now." She pointed out to the annexe where the bathhouse was. As she passed near her cousin she whispered into his ear: "I'll see you tonight at the upper terrace when the moon is at full." When she left, Doro asked:

"Kist, what have you done to hypnotise her? She had eyes only for you." All four laughed loudly. They arranged their clothes as Marco approached.

"How are my boys? I remember you that we all are stinking, so, quickly, get ready and let's go to the bath-house." Five minutes later the five were rubbing each other in the large tubs. They were tired of the long trip, therefore, after dinner, the boys went to their respective rooms. Kist had in mind his encounter with Patricia, as he mentally has started calling her, forgetting her first name, Julia; he knew Dart would leave him alone and sleep in Marco's bedroom. Meanwhile, Doro and Denit were getting ready to drift to sleep; they were naked as they stared at each other and Doro said:

"We have come back to be together as when we stayed in the forest with Klara and Lola." The words of Doro made the boys get hard; Denit then jumped onto Doro's bed and hugged his friend, this made the boys start rubbing their bodies.

"I can't forget those moments that we spent together; I eagerly want to get back there..." Denit stopped him as his lips sealed Doro's. They were excited, so Denit broke the kiss and got in a 69 position. Some minutes later they enjoyed their little loads. After recovering their breathings, Denit got his original position near his friend and both started petting each other gently. Denit argued.

"You are very lucky, Doro because once you are there and get a little older, you will be able to marry and form a family with Klara; she is very pretty and waiting for you."

"Well... you could do it, too." Denit smiled sadly.

"No, Doro. I have learnt to read and write; I have fought near Julio Caesar and now I can't spoil all of this. My goal was and is to be a good soldier as Orus is; the great boss is ready to help me, but I need more experience, get older, and demonstrate I'm good at it. If Lola loves me, she will wait; she's very young and doesn't need to get married so soon. I'm sure I'll succeed in my task." They hugged again and cuddled together, some minutes later they were hard asleep.

In the next room, Dart had gone to sleep in Marco's room. Kist was getting lightly dressed only in a long silky sleeping shirt that reached over his knees; underneath he wore nothing, as he felt clean. It was very warm outside; in The Gauls, he would have needed extra clothes, but Rome was wonderful. He had combed his white-yellowish hair that reached to his temples and seemed a real angel. Silently he climbed the few steps and entered the large terrace overseeing the fields planted with olive and orange trees. The moon was high in the sky and spread his light over the forests and the houses, as a layer of spit milk. He stopped at the entry and watched the slim figure standing on the further corner, as his nostrils were flooded with lovely perfume coming from the forests. Julia Patricia watched him as he stood for a while watching her, the girl sighed as she thought: "He is not a boy, but a real angel that has come from the Olympus." They watched each other for some seconds that seemed ages for them. Suddenly, and like a catapult, both ran and went into each other arms as their lips sealed with a hard kiss.

The girl had no experience at all about love and she did everything just as her instinct led her; she has never kissed any boy or man, however, she felt the need to be as close as possible to Kist; to melt her body with Kist's and create a single one. Kist, more experienced, tried to open her teeth; she resisted for some seconds, but finally, she opened her mouth as the boy's tongue invaded her cavity. She felt a strong need to explore the boy's sweet palate and both tongues swirled inside. She had begun trembling and breathing hard, ignoring what was happening and coming next to her adventure. She wanted to stop those new sensations, but she could not; she was strongly attracted to the boy's body as magnetic to iron and noticed his hard penis trying to perforate their thin clothes directly pushing against her vagina. Then she felt how her boy kneaded one of her small breasts softly, tenderly; she should have stopped him, but on the contrary, she was yearning he could rub the other one, too. They forgot the time or the presence of anyone. Soon a warm sensation grew quickly in her body as an explosion of colours started in her mind. A muffled yell came from her throat but she could not let it out because their mouths were sealed. She noticed her knees buckling as they could not sustain her body, being sure she would fall on the tiled floor. Kist knew what the girl was feeling and broke the kiss, placing his arms around her waist and butt cheeks preventing her to fall. He also was excited as he had felt his dick spurting his small load against his nightshirt fabric.

They remained quiet, tightly united and in absolute silence without breaking the hug; the girl's head was resting on Kist's left shoulder, as he caressed gently her hair that cascaded on her back as their breathing was coming to normal. Then they separate a little, watched each other face and started laughing uncontrollably. Kist stared at her, and gave a peck on the nose; with all the tenderness he could muster, said:

"I immensely love you, my pretty girl!!!" Julia sighed. It was the first time that a boy declared her his love; she then returned the short kiss.

"I love you, too, my Anglo boy." They tenderly kissed again on the lips, a short kiss of love, and then she took her boy's hand and dragged him to the comfortable wood bench facing the olive trees fields. Kist placed his right arm around her shoulders as she tilted her head resting on the boy's neck and shoulder; her left arm around the boy's waist and the right one entwined with Kist's left.

After a few minutes in silence, the girl pressed the boy's hand.

"Kist, I am amazed, it is as if I have known you for all my life, still, I can't understand what has happened to me, besides no one had ever declared his love to me. First, my heart jumped with joy when I watched you entering here this afternoon; it was as if you had left yesterday and returns today to fetch me; you were not a stranger for me, that's why I told you to come here tonight. And now what has happened just a few minutes ago..." Kist was trembling just recalling what the girl, his girl, was telling him, he did not say anything. She then continued. "I have seen many boys naked when I accompanied grandpa; some beautiful boys, but I never felt anything about them, however, tonight I was anxiously waiting for you. I ignored what was going to happen, but I had the certainty that something special and sweet was coming and I have not been disappointed." She paused as the boy continued caressing her long hair that now was loose, kissing her forehead from time to time. "Kist, please honestly, explain to me what I felt and why it was so wonderful and great." Kist grinned and sighed.

"Patricia, I can't negate that I have been with other girls and boys having sex, but never as tonight. Believe me; it has been entirely new to me. I have seen in my mind that explosion of colour as you sent me to the seventh cloud." The girl grinned very pleased.

"Really, have I sent you so far away?"

"Yes; it has been the best orgasm I have experienced so far."

"Do you mean that what we have felt is the feeling that married couples experience when they are trying to bring a baby? Orus' sister explained to me how wonderful it was... but we are not going to have baby, are we?"

"No, we aren't, because we have been dressed all the time. However, probably next time we might be too hot and take off our clothes; then the real danger will be with us, no matter whether we are married or not. You and I are healthy and I guess you are already a woman..." Gently she stopped him.

"You can be hundred per cent sure that I am in all senses, exactly, from six months ago." Kist grinned.

"I a man, too; though my body is devoid of any hair, except on my head and a little down there." The boy flushed a little as he signalled his crotch. "Therefore from now on, we must be very careful about it." The boy then took the girl's hand to the wet part of his nightdress, as he added: "This is the proof of my manhood." She touched the stain with two of her fingers, and then placed it near her nostril and on her tongue.

"It smells funny and tastes rare and salty." Julia then wrapped her arms tenderly around her boy as she said: "Kist, I wouldn't mind conceiving a baby from you, my Anglo. She or he should be a beautiful baby, as his father is."

"And what's about his mother?" They laughed loudly. "We better leave this conversation because my little brother is getting hard again and it is difficult to stop him. We'll talk as much as you like about everything, especially about me. I want you to know everything about me that might worry you."

"The same is about me." The girl said as she stood. "We better go to sleep, it is late and grandpa gets up very early." Hands entwined they went out of the terrace wishing goodnights.

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The following day, a messenger from the Legions' headquarters arrived; he brought two messages, one: The senate would receive Marco and the boys in three days time in a special session; and two: in seven days time, Julio Caesar and his legions would enter in Rome, therefore, the four boys must be ready to participate in the great parade near the Grand Boss. They were ready, at least their armours and coats of mails had been polished and cleaned, they shone as silver coins; now the only thing to be determined was the place that each boy would occupy. They eagerly wanted to see the great city and to live an event like this. As soon as the messenger left, the boys started cheering up the news. Marco then advised the boys.

"I know that the president of the Senate has expressed the feeling of the majority of the chamber, the senators enthusiastically want to know the boys that had cooperated in the success of conquering The Gauls." Staring at the four boys he added: "You cannot go dressed like normal boys of your age and rank because you have been considered adults..." Dart then interrupted him.

"We could be dressed with our war armours." Marco ruffled his lover's hair. He would have liked to kiss him just there, but they had agreed to show their tenderness only in private moments and places.

"The Senate is a civil chamber, though very powerful, so that would mean a great offence..."

"Then...?" Karla, Daisy and Julia came to Marco's rescue. Kist felt how his young heart started to beat strongly into his chest, but he behaved as the girl stood near him. Then Marco's mother said:

"There isn't any problem son. We have enough fabric here to dress a cohort; the only problem is a short time that we have."

"Don't worry grandma; I'll collect enough women to sew the clothes, including my sisters. We want these boys to represent us. The Senate will be surprised to watch so many handsome boys there." Julia said this as she touched Kist's hand. Daisy sighed. She was an old woman by now, but she thought in her son Orus who was carrying out a mission ordered by Julio. The women measured the boys' bodies and set up a team to work, forty hours later the dresses were ready for the first proof. Julia then said:

"Let me try Kist's like a rehearsal." Karla that was infatuated with her grandchild could not stop the intelligent girl, she knew her Patricia, as she named her, that the girl was in love with that boy. That recalled her fond memories as when she was young and treated Marcelo's injures when Kurt brought him almost dead. She sighed and said nothing.

"Alright, Julia; be sure it adjusts properly to Kist's body! I don't think you will have any problem with such a great body like all these we have here." They called the boys that had bee warned, and she took Kist's hand and dragged him upstairs. Basically, besides the underwear, it was the white Toga and the purple Robe. Normally this colour was reserved for the Senators, but the women thought this was an exceptional moment and nobody would argue against it. When they were alone Kist said nothing, but took his girl from behind and started kissing her neck.

"I love this neck!" She quickly spun and gave a peck to her boy.

"Only the neck?" She laughed loudly. "We are working now, therefore behave yourself and get naked."

"Naked? Are you mad?"

"Yes, nude. I want to take the chance to watch your Apollo body besides adjusting your dress." Kist knew it was not necessary, he could try the clothes with his underwear on, but he grinned enjoying the moment. In seconds he was nude, but his hard-on showed his dick in all its splendour. The thirteen-years-old girl did as if she had noticed nothing and placed the robe over the boy's head, and then the Toga hanging from the boy's shoulders.

"How do I look?" The girl bit her lower lip to prevent her exclamation. "Oh my god, what a handsome boy I have. She thought and said:

"You cannot go downstairs to see grandma with your thing tenting the robe!" Kist grinned.

"It won't get flaccid while I can watch you." She smirked

"Alright, I'll leave you here, as soon as you are ready, come down." He did not like it, but before he could realise she was gone, though he wanted at least to kiss her. Some minutes later the four handsome boys, dressed as senators were standing in front of the women. Julia's sisters deeply sighed at the view regretting they were too old for them. Marco's mother glanced at her dear son, he was magnificent in that abnormal civil dress; however, Marco felt his mind invaded by his young lover's: "I adore you!" He slightly smiled and sighed as he met Dart's eyes; both knew what would happen during the night. Then mentally he answered his lover: "Be careful tonight because Zeus likes boys as you are and he could come from the Olympus to abduct you!" Dart and Doro giggled as Denit knew something was on between the trio. Kist had eyes only for Julia and saw nothing.

Next morning, when the boys and Marco were near ready, Orus appeared with two squadrons to escort the boys to the Senate; this surprised Marco and the boys, but after breakfast, the group went for a short walk and to find out why they needed to have an escort. Orus then explained.

"We have known that Lucio Nasidio and his group will try, at least, to spoil the meeting. He's one of the strongest Pompey's supporters, and he opposes openly to any act that might benefit Julio. We are not allowed to search the senator's clothes, even if we had the certainty that he's carrying weapons under their clothes, so, once you are into the building, you must be alert to any strange move, and we will take care outside. He's always accompanied by an old druid, as his assistant; therefore, it is not difficult to identify his group." Sometime later the full group started their trip. In an hour they were crossing one of the wall main gates. The boys had never seen so large city; thousands of people were in the streets, as many of them turned their heads to watch the strange group of so young senators escorted by the Palace's guards. The boys opened their mouths in awe watching the large buildings and temples, especially one to Apollo. Soon they were in the Forum; one trumpet sounded announcing their arrival as a Centurion led them into the large building.

Marco went thru the big and wide door, heading them. He stopped as the President descended from his high seat. He immediately spotted Pompey's supporters and watched how the old druid whispered something to Nasidio. The old man was white.

"Nasidio, I feel a strange force, you better don't try anything here, they are very powerful, even for me!" The arrogant man stared at his servant with scorn as he replied.

Don't forget I am a real senator coming from a prestige family of people serving the republic, they are just children that have been manipulated to represent this comedy; all of this, told by the ignorant people, is purely false, created only with the aim of harming Pompey, but I'll teach them and Julio Caesar how we behave." The druid said nothing but he separated away from the senator, he had a bad feeling. The man touched the large dagger he had under his toga as Marco approached. Nasidio was in the upper steps, so he had a good position to stab Marco or one of the boys. However, when he wrapped his hand around the dagger hilt, trying to extract it, his face became brown, and then black, as he could not breathe. Instinctively the man dropped the large knife that sounded when it hit the marbled stairs as his hand went to his neck in an attempt to untie the invisible cord that was killing him. Marco turned the head and watched a light smile on the twins' faces.

The Centurion gave the alarm, and Orus entered with his sword in hand ready to use it, if necessary; he only could watch the man on the floor almost dead as the druid and the other senators took Nasidio away from the chamber. The president then picked the dagger up as he said:

"Coward, they are only children! Apollo has punished you." Orus heard his words; he stared at the twins and grinned. He guessed what had happened and then he returned his sword to its sheaf and went out. All of a sudden, strong applauses started as the boys and Marco occupied their seats. The senators talked freely to the group, and some minutes later the incident had been forgotten. They knew Nasidio would survive, but had lost his voice forever. Marco and the boys were invited to remain in the Senate and presence the debates that would follow after lunch. Since it would be too late to come back to the farm, Marco advised Orus to return his forces to their quarters, they would spend the night in the large house that Julia grandmother had within the walls, though she was not there. Julia and her grandpa had planned this overnight with her mother cooperation. For the boys, this was the best opportunity to spend together those moments before the parade took place. As soon as they arrived at the house, Julia dragged the boys to a bedroom where she had placed their casual clothes. They wore them and the girl did the same, but she wore a baggy blouse and hid her hair and bosom, so she seemed a boy, too. Laughing and making jokes, as any boy would do, they walked thru the crowded streets; however, four strong men followed the group discretely until they returned home.

They occupied the upper floor where there was a large terrace full of garden plants, and one room for her father's star observation to which he was very keen, though he did it just a few times a year; especially in the springtime when the sky was cleaner. After dinner, everybody disappeared, except Kist that remained alone in his room, Dart had gone to Marco's. This room had a large balcony facing the Senate and Forum buildings that now were in absolute silence. He guessed what that night could mean in his life because Julia had said to him only three words: "Wait for me." Though not full, the moonlight entered thru the large balcony spreading into the room as milk, not being necessary to light any candle. He noticed a light noise in the large house, so he got naked under the stream of light; really he seemed Apollo that had flown from the Olympus; at least that was what Julia thought when she entered the room. He did not notice her presence until she kissed softly the boy's back neck. Slowly he spun as she untied her silk nightshirt that dropped on the pink marble floor. The boy contemplated the beautiful figure, now with her hair free cascading to her shoulders and back. His blue eyes shone as two diamonds as he gently said:

"You are even more beautiful than The Pleiades."

"That's why Apollo has come from the Olympus." The girl answered.

Kist was excited as never before; however, he did not hurry at all, he wanted that image to be engraved in his mind for the rest of his life. Slowly he neared the girl and suddenly both went into an embrace as their lips met. Julia pushed her boy to the bed as she placed herself on top of him; she noticed his hard tool pushing against her tummy and started moving up and down. In a quick move, Kist turned over on top, burying his mouth on the girl's neck, licking and biting softly her earlobes. She gasped in pleasure and Kist continued with her armpits. The young girl laughed and moaned, she did not know what Kist was doing and why he excited her so much. She was breathing hard when the boy scooted down, and, instead of kissing her, he started sucking one of her erected nipples, the pleasure was so intense that she would have bitted him. She could not control herself; that was too much for the inexperienced girl. Unexpectedly, she turned over and sealed the boy's lips with hers, she wanted and needed his boy's tool. With her left hand, she guided the hard erected penis into her wet vagina; she ignored or did not realise she was a virgin until she instinctively pushed down and felt a sharp pain. Her mind was a whirl of pleasures with an intense need to satisfy them. Again she pushed down as felt the boy's hands on her butt cheeks; that helped, and the second time she felt how the boy long dick went entirely into her to the hilt. It was so great for both that none of them thought about the possible outcome of their pleasures. They were mad with total and uncontrolled needs; the girl moved in all directions grinding her crotch against Kist. Both bodies at the same time tensed, they stopped breathing as their minds travelled to the outer space. A loud moan escaped from their dry throats as they hugged very tight and the boy's small load filled the girl cores. Kist felt Julia's hairs covering his face, making him difficult to breathe; he then put it away, taking a deep breath.

After a few minutes of relaxing, Julia kissed a peck to her boy, removing a tuft of blond hair stick on his sweated-smooth forehead; he returned the kiss and then, without any notice, the girl and boy started laughing happily. They could not explain why they were laughing but felt the need to do so. They felt an immense happiness, so they began making ticklish to each other, rolling on the bed from one side to the other. After some time, they stopped and stared into each other eyes. Kist asked.

"Why do we laugh?"

"I don't know, most likely because we feel content and good." She then got serious. "I love you, Kist. I did not know that this happiness ever existed, otherwise I would have taken you to bed the first moment I saw you." Kist then rubbed the girl face with the back of his hand.

"You are right Julia; I have had sex with boys and girls before, but I never felt what you have transmitted me. Now I am sure I will never return to The Gauls or Britannia if you are near me." Tears of joy dribbled along the girl's cheeks and Kist lapped them with his wet tongue.

"I'll be near you forever, even if you don't..." Kist sealed his girl's lips softly with his forefinger.

"Please, don't even try to mention it, because my dreams have come true, and I want to share my life with you and our children if we ever have." He paused; but for a moment he thought about the possibility his young girl could conceive a baby, so as he caressed the girl's face and added: "Julia, do you know that we are behaving a little bit irresponsible? We are healthy persons and able to..." She stopped him to complete the sentence.

"Bring a baby. Is that what you were going to say?"

"Yes. Can you imagine what your parents and their friends would say about a twelve- year-old girl having a baby? You are not in the Eduos' society in The Gauls, where prejudices on this subject do not exist." She grinned.

"First, I am not twelve, but thirteen year old for a few weeks ago. And second, if I knew I was expecting a baby, this would be the greatest news I ever received. I would spread it to the four winds aloud, so they knew how happy and proud I was because I am sure our son would be the most beautiful boy or girl ever existed in Rome." Kist got serious as two tears dribbled down his white cheeks. Julia lapped them as he had done just a few minutes ago to her. She then continued: "I understand, but you are now my husband and I am your wife, though nothing is written, except in our hearts, therefore, there is nothing to be argued." Kist extended his arms and hugged the girl very tight to his chest.

"I don't know what I have done to have a girl like you and a father like Marco. Some times I think that I am into a dream and that I must wake up near Worten in the north of The Gauls, with the warriors trying to hold and abuse of me."

"Kist, please, don't underestimate yourself; you are a great human being and..." She grinned "...a little bit handsome, but that's what I like, my problems will arise when we start school and other girls and boys try to get you out from me, so to use that beautiful and long worm that you have between your legs." They laughed loudly.

"In that case, let's instruct not to obey anybody, except a lovely thirteen-year-old girl named Julia-Patricia." They shut as their lips joined in an eternal kiss of love. Some moments later, Kist rolled on top of Julia and started making her those things that Marco had taught him many times until they were exhausted and drifted to sleep. She cuddled into her boy's arms.

The people of Rome were excited; the Senate had declared three days feast with many acts, such as gladiator fights in the arena, theatre performances, etc. All persons in Rome knew about the boys' history, what their participation has been in the fights and their task looking after the wounded soldiers; so there was a great interest in watching and knowing them in the parade. Yet, Marco got from Julio not to participate in the parade, being relieved from his obligation as a Roman soldier, but the boys were anxious about it.

Lucio Nasidio, as one of the leaders that supported Pompey, had fought in the Senate to stop Julio Caesar entering in Rome with his legions, of course without success. Except for Pompey's supporters, Rome as a whole, including the Senate, worshipped Julio Caesar and was ready to grant Julio what he may ask. The brilliant man had brought large treasures and had spread the name of Rome as never before, leading the troops, nevertheless, always there are envious persons, as Pompey's people. From very early, the streets were crowded trying to get the best place to watch the parade, fortunately, the weather accompanied the event, it was warm, but not hot as some times autumn is.

The main buildings and avenues had been embellished for the occasion, especially those that would be used for the parade. Around mid-morning, the crowds were yelling with bravos to the disciplined soldiers that were participating in the parade. In two moments the crowds kept a dead silence: one was when the trumpets announced Vercingetorix's presence, which came chained on a cart dragged by two big war horses. The People of Rome always admired brave persons, no matter whether they were friends of enemies. He proudly stared at the multitudes as the cart passed by, then a strong ovation started as the people shouted "Bravo!!! Bravo!!!". Many old veteran soldiers, who watched the man, could not stop some tears dribbling along with their faces. After him, many slaves paraded, too.

The second moment was when the trumpets and horns sounded particular, telling the people that Julio was approaching. He appeared on a "quadriga" trimmed with gold bands and dragged by four beautiful white horses. Each horse was being ridden by a boy dressed in war armour and coat of mails; large Eduo bows and boxes full of arrows, and small swords attached to their teen waists. The view of this group made the masses to explode in a mad enthusiasm, yells and applauses as Julio Caesar waved his arms thanking the people for their presence and support. Kist chose the further left horse because he knew Julia-Patricia was watching the parade from a stand close to the track, accompanied by her family, especially her two grandmothers: Karla and Julia; the latter was Julio's sister. The two central horses were ridden by the twins and the right one by Denit. Kist spotted his girl well before he was in front of the stand and their eyes met for seconds since the boys were not allowed to move or wave to anybody; but that was enough, his young heart started beating into his chest, as the twins grinned. The girl could not stand as some tears of joy and pride started rolling along her fresh cheeks. Her grandmother Julia watched her and sighed as she commented with Karla:

"What's going on with our grandchild, Karla? She seems to have a great emotion." Karla grinned.

"She has more than emotion, Julia; she's in love for the first time, and believe me, it is worthwhile."

"Who is the fortunate man? There are so many in this parade..."

"It is not a man yet, but a boy, the white-blond one riding the left horse."

"Is he her famous cousin, Kist the Anglo boy? Julio doesn't stop talking about these four boys. He said these lads have saved a lot of lives and in private, he told me they have contributed to the final success of this war. And furthermore; Diviciaco's twins discovered how the young August was being poisoned." Karla opened wide her large eyes in disbelief, but she knew already what had happened; however, she had to represent she knew nothing about the subject.

"He is right, Julia. As surgeons, they have more experience than most of the physicians of Rome. All of them are special beings, not simple boys. Kist also has gained our hearts and of those who are around him. Vercingetorix loves this boy as his son, in spite he was near his slave until he was discovered by Marco. The Great Warrior, as they call him, gave to Marco a large amount of money to pay his education." The great woman smiled as she responded to Julio Caesar that was waving them.

"Karla, once all this fuss is over, I would like to know him, personally."

"Don't worry, Julia. I'll tell this to our grandchild, she will be more than happy to take him to your presence.

The parade ended at the Senate; with all the senators present in the chamber; they came out to receive Julio Caesar as the greatest hero, while Orus and his men, a full cohort, surrounded the building to protect Julio's, if necessary. (*)

(*) Historically, Cayo Julio could not celebrate his Triumph-parade until some years later, once he pacified The Gauls, and defeated Pompey and his supporters in Greece, Egypt and Spain.

CHAPTER 26 ------------------

One week after the parade, Marco, the twins and the Legions were getting ready for their return for The Gauls; still, Pompey was a good friend of Julio. The boys soon would split out and they were sad. Kist was the saddest of all, he dearly loved his father and it was hard to say goodbye. One of those days, Marco called his son and his niece and took them for a walk to the near forest; he wanted to talk to them privately. They sat down on al old dry trunk under the tall pine trees and took the teenagers' right hands in his.

"Kist, Julia; you know very well how proud I am of you both, and nothing has pleased me more than you love each other, but I must leave for The Gauls and want to give you some pieces of advice. First, as soon as possible, you must have something that will unite you even more: a baby." The youngsters stared at each other amazed. Kist then said:

"Father, we agree with you, but we need to finish our studies, a baby would be a real handicap, especially for Julia, and I want her with me to work together, at least during some time. Grandpa is anxious to get retired."

"I don't mean right now... but don't lose too much time. Don't take me as an example." They laughed. Julia then pointed out.

"Yes; you found your son already grown up and I am taking him from you." Marco grinned because that was the moment he was waiting for.

"Kist, do you remember Kobe and our stay in his house?"

"Of course, father." Kist blushed when he continued. "Kobe was my lover during those days while you were engaged with his mom." This time Marco blushed, too.

"Yes. Now I have to look after your brother Martin and protect Kobe and all of them; they are our family, too.

"Yes, you are right. I want you to hug all of them on our behalf and tell Kobe I keep good memories of our times in the forest and his room." They laughed as the girl jabbed her boy. Marco then continued.

"Vercingetorix has explained to me that Worten will be here within a week, I hope you will continue being good friends. You know better than anyone what we did to him, but as I told you then, that was not definitive, I am not the Great Mother, but a simple physician as you will be, my son." Kist bent his head; he knew his father was more than a physician, but it was not yet the moment to explain it to Julia.

"Yes, father. I'll try to be a good friend and to guide him, but you must realise Worten is fourteen y/o now, he will live in a strange country and he is not as his father is, he may have changed. Will he understand that he is not in The Gauls anymore but in Rome? On the other hand, now I'll have many obligations, especially with sick persons, school, and, above all, with my future wife; she is what matters more, at least for me." Julia did not understand all of this, except that Kist loved her and she was the first in his mind. She could not stop and kissed her boy on his father's presence. Marco then continued.

"You behave more like a man than a near fifteen-year-old boy, and that is my best reward." He sighed and paused. "A few times I have told you about our family's obligations with the Republic; fortunately, you have already complied with this." He then placed his hands on the boy's shoulders and said: "Kist, for your sake, never interfere in the Republic politics, even if they offer you all the gold of the world. Normally it is a trap. For centuries our family never intervened, though some had been seriously tempted."

"Don't worry, dad. I have a clear idea of this. As per what Worten's mother explained to me, before she died, my own original family in Britannia was eliminated because my grandfather supported the wrong persons; fortunately her family saved me." They returned home and Marco went to pay a visit to Vercingetorix to say goodbye. The man hugged Marco after a large talk.

"You are a lucky man, Marco." The man then stared at Marco and Kist and said. "Please take care of our people; now I want to ask you both for a great favour." Marco was to argue but he continued. "I won't be allowed to return to our dear Gauls alive, therefore, when I die, please incinerate my body and spread my ashes over the river where I was defeated." This declaration took aback to father and son; Kist stared at his father and said:

"Don't worry, sir. If my father is not here, I'll comply with your will."

"Thanks, Kist. I'll deliver my will to the Vestals' temple, so you or your father have my written consent." Marco did not argue; the men hugged and said goodbye. Marco would never see again the Great Warrior. Denit also came for the farewell. He hugged Marco and the twins, especially to Doro; he took him apart to tell him a message.

"Doro, you know why I don't return, please tell my girl that I love her, however, if she does not want to wait for me, she's free to marry anyone she likes. You know how I am and will be, therefore tell my uncle and cousins all about me." Doro watched tears in his friend's eyes, though he did not know whether they were caused by his departure or by the remembrances about the girl and family. The following day at dawn, they started their trip back to the Gauls. Marco had had a private encounter with Julio and the great man told him:

"I'll miss you and the boys; fortunately, I have Orus and Denit with me, because after the betrayal of Labieno I need around me persons to whom I can trust. Still, my son is very young, but he's a promising boy. Now I am going to tell you something that only a few persons know about: Pompey and his supporters have revolted against me, therefore, after what we have done in The Gauls, now I must face a Civil War, but Rome has to punish once forever these conducts. I loved and still love him; I wonder what has made him change..."

"Thank you, sir, for your confidence in me. I regret all of this, and I would like to be with you, but I think we have hard work to do in The Gauls fixing Rome's presence there. Pompey is not right, but jealousy and envious are bad friends and he has a lot about you. I am sure he deeply likes and admires you, but he is not able to stop his envy.

"Yes, my boy. Never mind, take care of yourself and enjoy your new son and family." Both hugged and Marco left. He did not mention about Pompey to anybody, but when they were on their way to The Gauls, instinctively the twins entered into his mind and he told them all about. Dart then said in words:

"We have a hard job ahead, and our country needs us. He's more than able to get rid of Pompey without us helping him. He is a great man, and I think, there will not ever be another man like the Great Boss.

Marco and the twins took a different route to come back to the Gauls. The winter was approaching and they guessed could find some difficulties going thru the Alps. They took a ship in Ostia and disembarked on the west coast of Spain where his father had been. They did not stop because the Pyrenees soon would also be difficult to cross; however, they noticed the troop's agitation, though this part of Spain was under the command of Cayo Galonio, faithful to Julio. After some weeks they entered in the town governed by Kurt and Jan. Yet they were not expected to arrive, therefore this was a marvellous surprise for the family. Kurt made the introductions, since except Cletus and himself no one knew personally the White Druid and Diviciaco's children, though everybody had heard about them. They informed them about some interesting news about how The Gauls were making history.

They learnt Yankton had passed away just four months before. When they were being introduced, for the first time in their short life, Dart felt something strange and noticed how his heart accelerated as he kissed Linda's smooth cheeks; Jan's thirteen-year-old daughter deeply blushed and she could not understand why. Dart had never felt anything in front of a girl, as far as he could remember, only he had noticed some strange envy of Kist when he kissed Julia in his presence, however, he thought at that moment it should be due to the kiss. Doro observed his brother's confusion and grinned slyly. They interchanged information during dinner and then prepared for bedtime. As usual Dart and Doro were in the same room and bed.

"Aren't you going to share Marco's bed tonight, brother?" They were under the heavy covers near spooned, Dart cuddled in his brother's arms, he did not answer immediately; suddenly, he turned over glancing at his beautiful brother.

"You noticed it, didn't you, brother?" Doro thought not to say the truth, but he never was a liar and much less with his brother.

"Yes, I did. She's a beautiful and intelligent girl, as her father is, she reminds me Kist with her blond hair, lovely smile and blue eyes."

"I don't know what's happening to me lately, Doro. When Kist and Julia kissed in front of us, I felt something similar, but I thought I missed Kist's kisses, but now... I am really confused, and for the first time, I don't feel the need for Marco's caresses, though most likely he's waiting for me like every night." Doro turned over and dragged his brother to him and rubbed his face tenderly.

"I think I have a clue about what is happening to you, brother." Dart stared at his brother questioning with his eyes. "We are brothers and twins, however, we are a lot different in some ways; you easily forget and I keep many little things in my mind."

"Yes, you are right. Dad always used to say that I was more brilliant, but you were like a store of memory." Doro grinned as he rubbed his brother smooth face cheeks with the back of his hand.

"Dart; don't you remember what Marco said us many times regarding puberty, and specially maturity?" Dart was to argue, but Doro continued. "As far as I can remember, you always thought as certain that you were homosexual because you liked boys instead of girls, but Marco said that boys' personality was not fixed until we are at least sixteen-year-old, even sometimes, later. I started spurting semen near six months before you did, and I have already little hair around my dick; you have nothing yet..."

"What do you mean with that, Doro? We are twins; therefore we should be the same."

"Simple, for some reasons the Great Mother made you blossom later, and now you are changing; most probably you will start liking girls too besides boys or men. It helped the fact that we Eduos have not any prejudice about sex, and you were more comfortable with boys than I did. So don't feel disappointed because you also like girls, too. Wait until you take one to your bed, then you will understand." They kept silence for a moment.

"But I love Marco with all my heart, Doro; what shall I say him if this continues as you say?"

"Everybody loves him because, besides a great Druid, he is a greater man. He will understand, even I would say he will be very happy; nevertheless, you must tell him about your feelings as soon as you are sure about them; he deserves our honesty though I am sure he already knows it."

Yes, Doro was right; Marco was amused when he noticed how Linda and Dart exchanged glances during dinner. It was natural, he knew the boys better than themselves, though he had not been the only one appreciating the stares between the girl and the boy. When the boys went to bed and the men stayed drinking for a while in the large room, Jan said:

"Marco, I have a little bad news for you."

"Why?"

"Linda has been all the time talking about you, always defending you when someone tried to say anything that she thought it was against you. In summary, I thought she loved you, but tonight I have drastically changed my mind; I think Dart has a lot in her mind." Marcos laughed loudly.

"It will be great that they coupled until now Dart thought he was not for a girl, but a boy or man. I am glad he's changing; he's a little bit arrear on his physical development, on contrary than Doro, he had matured much before than his brother."

"Time is elapsing very quickly," Kurt said. "I'm a grandfather and I don't know my grandchildren." They kept silent for a while, and then Jan asked: "When will Orus be back, Marco?"

"It is difficult to know, Uncle. Unfortunately, he had now a hard job. I should not disclose it, but Julio told me that Pompey has abandoned his collaboration with him and has joined the group of conservative senators that are trying to stop him to carry out many measures that Rome needs. He is returning to The Gals to look after his Legions. If Pompey does not change his mind, that could results in a civil war between the two Generals, because Julio is ready to meet the promises he made to his veterans. I am sure that Orus will be near him until everything is over."

"A civil war is a bad thing; if Julio loses the war, Orus would have a bad time. Fortunately, my daughter and the children are under your father's umbrella, this comforts me. Also, I trust on Julio's luck and intelligence; it won't be easy to defeat him."

The news about the return of the White Druid spread very fast, and soon messages started being received from all The Gauls' corners asking him to visit them; however, the winter was very close and he thought it was not the time for initiating a trip. Yet, two messages impacted on his mind: One was from the Druid General Board staying in the Sacred Island (Ireland). The other one came from Kobe's mother, also of his own son's, now more than two years old; the message said they were quite well and that the little boy was growing up healthy and strong. Marco read the scroll and sighed. Kobe's mother had sent the message thru the military channels.

"What are you going to do, Marco?" Jan asked.

"My heart is pushing me up to the North; I don't know the boy and I eagerly want to have him on my lap; nevertheless I must wait, there are many things to do here before I begin this journey. You are my family, too.

The next day other boys and girls surrounded the twins; they wanted to know everything they could explain to them about Rome. Like any child, they enjoyed the company of all of them, answering their questions. They formed as a cavalry squadron, showing the twins all about the horses. They were kidding and laughing when a man approached Kurt. He told that the twins should see Marco as soon as possible.

"I wonder what Marco wants; brother, you can stay here while I see the boss." Dart grinned as Doro's horse trotted to the village, followed by the group of boys and girls, except Linda. They stared at each other and both blushed. They left free the horses to pasture and sat on an old dry tree. The girl wore leather trousers like the boys since the weather was chilly.

"Here is colder than in Rome, in the parade I was sweating with the armour on." Pointing to the boy's crotch, Linda bluntly said:

"Dart, I have been told that you are official as an adult, I suppose down there you are the same." The boy did not expect that question; he was thinking about the girl. He blushed but he reacted quickly.

"Linda, since you have started, let us go straight to the point. I see you have nice tits and I suppose even nicer nipples to suck." This time Linda blushed as Dart continued. "I can show you, if you like it, I have not stopped thinking about your beautiful face and body from the last night. However, I must tell you something right from the beginning: I have never been with a girl before I met you last night, on the contrary of my brother Doro: he is a real hunk." The girl started to laugh loudly.

"I know, but I like you and not Doro. On the other hand, I must tell you something; I have never been with a boy or man before. Perhaps this will seem strange to you, but up to now..." She stopped for a moment, and then bravely continued. "...I have liked little girls, sucking their little flat nipples, and licking and lapping their bald pussies. I enjoyed watching how they laughed and moaned with uncontrolled pleasure." She then, near in a whisper added: "It is wonderful to make happy without hurting them, only joy and pleasure." Dart sighed as he rubbed his crotch.

"You have been honest and sincere with me, and then it is my turn. As I have told you, I never touched a girl of any age since I was eleven when I fucked Stella. By the time, she was fifteen; I'll tell you about her if you want it. Until just a few weeks, and especially until last night, I strongly believed that I was homosexual; however, you have awoken in me these new feelings. Fortunately, we are Eduos and have not any sexual restrictions whatsoever, so my brother and I had sex any time we wanted or were in need. But from the moment I knew Marco, near four years ago, I felt a strong attraction to him. I deeply loved him, and my goal was to get him in my bed with me, so he could fuck my butt." He paused as got red as a beetroot. "Yet, he was very respectful with us; he had a high idea of responsibility with all of us and thought he was to care about my brother and me and not to take advantage on us where we were children, this made me love him even more. Only a few times we forced him to share our joys in sex. We did it many times with the beautiful Kist and Denit." Dart sighed recalling these moments with the Anglo boy.

"Why do you say "beautiful Kist? Doro and you are both very handsome, too."

"Kist is something special, Linda. He is a beautiful and intelligent boy; he fucked me a few times though he liked Doro as they spent the whole war together, sharing the same bed for many months; but my brother and Kist himself liked girls. After the war, we all four were declared what the Romans call "the majority of age", as if we were adults, and then Marco was not our tutor anymore. From that moment, Marco and I became lovers and I reached what I had been seeking for a long time, he fucked my butt when I needed. I must say have enjoyed it very much, and I will never forget his tenderness and patience with me. He's not only a great Druid but also a great man."

"You still love him, don't you?"

"Yes, Linda. All four wanted him. I am sure he would have given his life for his children, not only for my brother and I, but also Kist and Denit." Dart sighed again. "I expect to be with you for a long time, so, you'll have time to know and appreciate him. He's more powerful than any Druid before, even than my father; nevertheless, he looks as he's nothing." Unexpectedly, Linda fixed her eyes on Dart's, place her hands around the boy smooth face, and kissed him softly on the lips. It was a tender demonstration of her love. Then she said.

"This is the first time I have kissed a boy on the lips..." Dart excited kissed her back.

"We better go back home, it is getting chilly and we may catch a cold. I'll see you after dinner."

"Yes; I'll wait for you in my room, it is in the upper part near the ceiling; we can see the moon and forests from there, and in the morning, the first sun rays stream thru my window." Dart thought what a wonderful night was before him. They jumped agile on the horses and rode to the town; Doro was waiting for him, and then took his brother and the girl's hands and dragged them inside the house.

"It seems you are not very happy, brother," Dart said. "What's going on?" Doro grinned.

"I am very happy watching you together; this confirms my guessing, am I right?" Dart and Linda stared at each other as the girl said:

"Yes, you are right."

"I won't be able to watch your love as I would have liked. As soon as I have my things gathered I'll depart for our walled town, brother." Dart was to argue, but Doro continued. "Marco has told me that Lola's father is seriously ill and nobody can assist him since Yankton passed away some months ago. On the other hand, she's my girl and I must be near her at this moment; that's why I am so happy to see you together."

"That means that the time to split out has arrived as Kist and Denit did. I never thought we would separate so soon. But dad told us otherwise when we were barely nine, therefore, we must accept our fate; the Great Mother wants it like this." Both brothers hugged very tight as they could not keep back their tears. "Linda will help you, and we'll be in touch."

"Yes, Dart. We are very lucky having the powers to communicate with each other." Linda did not understand the boy's words, though she knew there was a special bond between the twins, as her mother and her aunty. "Well, I'll see you later at dinner; I have many things to do." Doro kissed Linda on the cheek as he said: "Welcome to our family, Linda" The girl smiled and hugged her future brother in law.

End of Part 5

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