Log; Ongoing

[spartan-blood.livejournal.com]

When; April 1st, evening
Rating; PG
Characters; Leonidas spartan_blood, Octavius agustusoctavius, & anyone who wishes to join Leonidas' army.
Summary; Octavius and Leonidas await at the fountain for those who wish to help protect the City to come and express their interest.
Log;

The trickling of the fountain was a soothing sound to Leonidas' ears. The Spartan king had been feeling out of place lately, but he would never show it, voice it, or otherwise, as was Spartan custom. Instead, he attempted to take this restlessness and use it to the advantage of the City and all within it. This certainly wasn't beloved Sparta, but it was still a city with people residing in it, and, nevertheless, she needed to be protected. Octavius had explained more about the City in depth after they had returned to his apartment, and knew that, although he could not control the City's "deities" or the "curses", since these beings obviously controlled this Afterlife which he had found himself, he could protect the innocent from the citizens in the City who were malevolent. He could at least do that; but one man could not do it alone.

"I believe this will be a good place," Leonidas told Octavius as they sat at the edge of the fountain. Leonidas removed the paper, quills and ink for the both of them from the bag he had slung over one shoulder. Leonidas felt more comfortable meeting with those who wished to help personally, and then, later on, inspecting them for imperfections, to see what needed improvement, what he and Octavius could teach them, what they could do, and, more importantly, how dedicated they would be to the cause.

"Tell me...why didn't anyone answer your call to arms the last two times?" The king asked, genuinely curious. He looked forward to working with Octavius and incorporating their numerous military strategies together to form a very unique militia.

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[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

"Jeager, sir." He said quickly, feeling a bit defeated that it was so obvious he was uncertain about himself. "I'm a Seigi Chojin.. Back in my vorld, it vas my duty to protect innocent people from evil.. but ever since I came here.. I've felt so useless."

Jeager didn't mean to spout out his life story. Leo could probably care less, but it made him feel less nervous.

" There are so many powerful people in this city.. I vant to become stronger! I'm tired of being a second rate wrestler."

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Leonidas nodded. "You want to become stronger. That is good...it means that you have ambition, and a warrior will get nowhere if he has no ambition to become stronger. Granted, as far as wrestling is concerned, you may need to practice that on your own, but as far as strength goes...I believe we can train you in that field."

The king rose to give the young man a quick once-over. "....Spartans fear nothing, not even death. I will allow you into the army, for we could use some of the brute strength that you can provide. However, I do not want a single man or woman in my ranks to feel fear in the face of death and battle. If you can conquer your fear, you will be stronger than you could ever imagine. That, and that you try your best to succeed, is all I ask."

He gave Jeager a moment to let his words sink in. He knew that he might make the man only more discouraged, but in Sparta, there was never any room for softness or pity. One must always be strong and hard in countenance. There was never any room for weakness, not now, not ever, and Leonidas expected the same from each and every one of those who chose to join his army.

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

Jeager was still young and uncertain, and very afraid of death. He didn't want to die. There was so much he still didn't know about and wanted to experience.

He looked down, his body becoming less tense as his hopes dropped, "I guess I'll have to vait then. Atleast until I'm more mature.."

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Giving up so easily? Leonidas thought in disappointment. He had thought that his words would have made him determined, like Kurogane had been, but apparently he was mistaken.

"It is all right, Jeager. Not all of us are meant to be soldiers. But if you still wish to help, I'm sure we can find something for you to do." He paused for a moment. Jeager wouldn't be the only one he would have to teach. He and Octavius would be guiding all of them. Perhaps...

"If you like," he began, "I could train you myself."

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

That perked him up. He looked up at Leonidas and smiled, "Really? You'd train me? I vould be honored und grateful, mein Herr."

Sure, this man wasn't Brocken Jr... but Jeager had learned all he could from his Lehrer and now it was time to move on.

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Leonidas nodded. "I will not be able to give you the full guidance and attention you may need, so I will require you to work your hardest. Understood?"

The one thing that frustrated the king was the fact that none of these people had undergone an Agoge. True, their culture and customs were different from those of Spartans, but the Agoge is what made a Spartan such a powerful warrior. There was no food, no home, no comfort out in the wild. And when you have spent eleven years in the wild with nothing but a sharpened stick and your instincts, having to compete with other boys, having to prove yourself, test yourself, constantly....

He couldn't help but wish that he could just send them all into the forest for a month with nothing but a spear. It might give them all some backbone. But, unfortunately, he had to make do with what he had. And this small gaggle of people was all he could afford to gather at the moment.

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

"Ja!" Jeager straightened his posture and saluted, remembering his Gen X days. He had gone through 3 months of hellish training and was one of the 4 second class students to graduate from the Hercules Factory. (The other three where Mars, Hydrazoa, and Roadrage) But from there, his career seemed to downfall.

The Chojin hoped Leonidas would teach him what he needed to know in order to become successful again.

I can't be so dependant on a teacher. Even with Brocken Lehrer by my side, I still only won a few matches.. Without him, I'm reckless, indecisive, and often forget things. Was my previous training really all that bad?..

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leonidas gave him a look of amusement at his salute. "Very well. I will be making an announcement eventually, regarding the inspection. In a few days' time, meet me and the rest of those who wish to come in the forest clearing - not the one with the cottage, but the other. You'll know it by the fact that we will all be present. I will need you to bring whatever armor and weapons you have in your possession. I will see you then."

And with that, he gave Jeager a nod of dismissal, turning back to the paper which had the other names on it to add the Chojin's name to the slowly growing list.