Then Agron heard it, Spartacus yelling his name. He immediately took off running in the direction, his heart pounding in his ears. Praying to the gods that he would find Nasir whole and well, for he did not think he could stand to lose another.
When he came into the room his eyes immediately drawn to the thick trail of blood that was smeared on the floor, it filled his vision and he could not bring himself to look up from it. He feared the sight that would greet him.
“Agron.” The voice was weak, but Agron’s heart seized at the familiarity and he finally forced himself into the room his gaze coming up to meet his heart’s. Nasir was propped up against the wall, chains binding him in place: his vest laying in tatters around him. There was blood upon his face, lips, and even dripping from his ear; it looked as though his previous wound from the mines had reopened as well though the blood flow was minimal.
“Nasir.” The name was but breath passed from lips before Agron found himself sinking in front of his lover; pressing a gentle kiss to his lips before bringing their foreheads together in relief.
“Give me but a moment brother and I will see him freed from chains.” Spartacus voice barely penetrated the fog of relief that had fallen over the both of them, nor did the clink of the chains as Nasir’s wrists were released. Agron immediately gathered him close, breathing in his scent; enjoying the sensation of simply holding him tight, something he had believed lost to him. Agron believed nothing could separate them, but then he heard it, the gurgling laugh of a dying man.
“So this is what turned my favorite whore into such a wild dog.”
Agron jerked his head around, teeth bared. What he had not noticed when he walked in was that the smear of blood he had seen had led to the body of a Roman. Aquila, if Agron had to guess, was leaning against raised platform where his bed rested, there was blood smeared down the side of his face from a deep head wound. What was most prominent though was the dagger that was protruding from belly; Agron was flooded with pride as he realized that even chained as he was Nasir had been able to cause such damage.
“Here we were having such fun and then you have to come in and break up our private little party.” His voice caressed the word private as it slipped from his filthy tongue. He was unclothed and this sent Agron into a rage as he put together the state of the shit Roman’s dress and the innuendo that was placed in his words.
He kept his temper in check but a moment longer, “Spartacus take Nasir outside to the medicus I will be but a moment.” Agron said through gritted teeth.
Nasir grabbed for Agron clothes forcing him to look Nasir in the eye, “Agron he is all but dead and I am safe, please come with me.”
Agron reached his hand up, touch gentle, as he cupped Nasir’s cheek, “I know little man, but I would see him suffer but a little more before he is gone for the afterlife.”
Nasir saw the rage that Agron was holding back for him, and knew that he could not deny Agron this. Though Nasir had been able to handle the situation himself Agron still needed to exact some of his own vengeance, and as always Nasir could deny him nothing. “Speed return to my side I would not see us parted for long,” Nasir whispered against Agron lips before leaning in for a more desperate and passionate kiss. Agron returned in kind, and then pulled Nasir to his feet passing him over to Spartacus.
Spartacus gently began guiding Nasir from the room, “Hurry brother I would see us gone from this place within the hour.” Agron nodded before turning back to Aquila.
As Nasir and Spartacus began to shuffle outside they were followed by screams and curses; sounds of breaking bones and gurgling blood.
***
Nasir drew in a deep breath, and with it memories began flooding his mind. He jerked, trying to force his weakened body up—escape the only thought running through his head.
“Shh, little man you are safe now.” There was warm heavy hand laid gently on his chest pressing him back; he relaxed at the familiar voice. Forcing his eyes open he greedily drank in the sight of his lover, as he took his time to look around he realized that he was once more in the temple; in the small room that they had set aside for the medicus.
“You passed out when we were but halfway here, the medicus says that your wound is not bad though it has delayed recovery a few more weeks at the least.” Agron grimaced as he told Nasir this knowing how badly he had been wanting to take a more active role in the rebellion.
“What of Aquila and the villa?”