My Leaders

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2264 Risa

 

Juhdia sat at his table drinking, he watched as everyone played and danced and had a merry time. But this was not for him, he had seen so many people have joy, but it just made him moody. He pondered what to do with his Immortality. “I could spend the next few centuries traveling the Galaxy cursing everyone. No, I’d have attorneys for Douglas Adams hunting me down. Just what I need, more people hunting me.”

 

“Hello, you seem down.”

 

Juhdia looked up to see a Pleasure Girl. “Down, no. Just thinking, thinking about the past.”

 

The woman sat down at Juhdia’s table. “Well, if the past is so upsetting, then think about now. You are on Risa after all. And Risa is the pleasure planet, not the brooding planet.” She smiled and poured herself a drink.

 

Juhdia sipped his drink, “You’re right. I’m not sure why I came here.”

 

The woman smiled again, “You see, you need to enjoy yourself and not brood.”

 

Juhdia shook his head, “I’m sorry, but I’m not really in the mood to be social right now.”

 

The woman stood up, “Okay, I’ll make you a deal. I’ll let you brood, if you will escort me to tonight’s Luau.”

 

Juhdia almost smiled, “Okay, you’ve got a deal “

 

The Pleasure Girl left Juhdia to his memories.

 

 

-31 B.C. Earth

 

Juhdia stood watch, looking for Cleopatra’s fleet, but there was no sign of it. A Centurion approached Juhdia. “General Cato, Octavian wishes to speak with you.”

 

Juhdia nodded and handed his post to the Centurion and went to see his leader.

 

Juhdia made his way through the galley to Octavian’s quarters. Octavian’s quarters were unlike the other Emperors, more spartan, more of a leaders quarters. A man ready for battle. This was one of the reason Juhdia served Octavian with such vigor. Juhdia knelt and slammed his left hand to his right breast, “You called for me Emperor Octavian.”

 

Octavian laughed, “Marcus, please, do not be so formal. However it is nice to see one of my most trusted still following edict. Please stand, I have reviewed your plans and heading to the rim of Afrika and heading North on the Nile, while the remaining of our fleet coming south from Rome and the remaining of our forces attacking from land from the east and west. But best of all having them attack in phases will confuse even Marc Anthony. They will never know the true might of our forces.”

 

Juhdia pick up an hour glass and tilted it up and down, then he replaced it on the table. “Emperor Octavian, we should not count Marc Anthony out. He was taught by you.”

 

Octavian laughed, “And he was taught by you as well Marcus.”

 

“But a good teacher does not teach everything he knows to one student. He leaves a few tricks up his sleeve.”

Octavian smiled, “True Juhdia, true.”

 

 

 

The first wave came from the west at night, catching Cleopatra’s forces off guard. As Marc Anthony ordered the troops to protect the west, Juhdia’s ships came up the Nile from the south.

 

Wave after wave Octavian’s forces crushed Cleopatra’s forces, leaving her royal guards to protect her. But they were of little help, Juhdia ran through each of them like butter. Then he called for Octavian to take the credit for the capture of Cleopatra. A true soldier serves his leader not for his own glory, but for the fame of his and glory of his leader. And in the eyes of Juhdia, Octavian was worth such loyalties. Yes, it was Alexander who conquered most the world under Roman rule, but Octavian kept it under Roman rule, not by force, but by brilliant leadership. Yes, even Octavian would have to resort to force now and then, but he would way his options and seek an mutual resolve. This is what made Octavian the greatest of all Roman Emperors. And one of Juhdia’s favorite leaders.

 

 

2264 Risa

 

 

Juhdia prepared himself for his date, he checked himself over, brushing off some lint on his sleeve. No matter what, Juhdia had always kept himself well groomed, even in the heat of battle, he was bathed and shaved. He checked the clock and saw that he had some time before his date, so he poured himself another drink and remembered the past.

 

 

486 Turkey, Earth

 

 

“Behind you my King!” Juhdia called out to Riothamus.

 

The King of the Britons turned and sliced the Turkish soldier. Juhdia watched as the fabled sword cut through the thick leather armor as though it were a cloth turnic.

 

Juhdia brought his axe down on the Turk he was fighting and made his to Riothamus. “My King, you should head back to the ship, we have this well under hand and I do not wish for you to get hurt.”

 

Riothamus laughed, “Galahad, it is the duty of a King to fight with his men. Not cower in fear away from battle.” Riothamus cut through another Turk. “Besides, why should I let you have all the fun.”

 

Juhdia laughed, “Yes my King.”

 

 

Once the battle was finished, Juhdia and the other Knights of the Round Table met with Riothamus in his tent.

 

“Well, gentlemen, we have won a small victory for God and England. Yes small. There is so much more to do. As Knights sworn to God, we must bring his word to these savages. Galahad has volunteered to be the first to speak with those we have captured. Though I find it interesting that Galahad always volunteers to be first in battle, to speak to and convert the savages and other deeds that you, my most trusted Knights should look forward to doing.”

 

Riothamus continued and then laid out his plans for the next battle. This time the other Knights of the Round Table volunteered before Juhdia could even say a word. Juhdia thought it interesting that Riothamus did not speak down to the others, but in a way challenged the others to prove their might without challenging them at all. Juhdia remembered Octavian doing such, this is what separates me lead and true leaders.

 

 

2264 Risa

 

 

Juhdia met up with his date. The two danced and ate and had a merry time. Juhdia was not sure if his escort was simply doing her job or if she had an interest in him. As the night ended, the kiss she gave Juhdia answered question.

 

 

The next morning, Juhdia awake to find the Pleasure Girl, Allana still in his bed. She was fast asleep. Juhdia just looked at her and admired her form, he wondered if she was Genetically Engineered to be a perfect, as beautiful as she was. He traced her still asleep form with his finger, but as beautiful as she ws she was still no Zanna.

 

Juhdia got out of bed and jumped in the shower, once he was done he got dressed. By now Allana was awake.

 

“Leaving so soon Juhdia?”

 

Juhdia her one of his trade mark almost smile. “Yes, my ship is leaving this afternoon.”

 

Allana pulled the sheet over her brest, “So, no good-bye? That just doesn’t seem like you.”

 

“I was going to leave you a note.” Juhdia moved closer to Allana, he sat on the bed and kissed her. “But I guess that is better.”

 

Alanna smiled, “Yes, it is. But you still have yet to tell me where you are going.”

 

Juhdia stood up and turned to Allana, “I’m joining a group of colonist heading to a new world just on the other side of the Beta Quadrant. It will take about eight months to get there at warp seven. But I am looking forward to making a new start, to work the land with my hands. It’s been a while since I have done that.”

 

Allana stood up, letting the sheet drop from her body, “Is there anything I can do that would keep you here?”

 

Juhdia almost smiled and shook his head, “No. I have my mind made up. But if you would like to go with me.”

 

Allana shook her head, “No, I’m used to the good life. I really can’t see my self working a farm.”

 

Juhdia shrugged, “Well, I tried.”

 

Allana laughed, “And so did I.”

Juhdia drew closer to Allana and kissed her. Then grabbed his bags and headed to his shuttle that would take him to the ship that would bring him to a new world and second chances to make a fresh, clean start.

[Vex Xiang 0]

So...I guess Xavier just gets around too much huh?

 

Good log :P