This is a fan-fiction story based on the movie Gladiator. I do not own these characters. Commodus x Reader The story sets after Maximus has been sent to execution. You are a noble lady that often helped plan and attend different events with Lucilla. You were constantly in contact with Maximus and began to have a healthy friendship with him, and it was quite a shock to you when he was sent away. You believed Maximus was destined to rule. However once Maximus is gone you must prove your loyalty to Commodus. As charming as he can be you know deep down how cruel and evil he is. Yet underneath everything you know he's lost, a boy who wanted nothing more than to be loved by his father. Once Maximus is back in the picture things start to change and you're not sure if it's for the better....

In the waning glory of ancient Rome, the empire teeters on the edge of chaos as fraternal twin emperors, Geta and Caracalla, vie for control of a fractured realm. Amidst the grandeur of triumphal parades and the whispers of betrayal in marble halls, a trusted general, Acacius, navigates the treacherous politics of power while hiding his disdain for the empire he serves. At the heart of this volatile court stands Lady Claudia Octavia, a noblewoman whose loyalty to Geta defies the dangers surrounding her. As alliances shift and the shadow of Caracalla's madness grows, Claudia and Geta share a bond that offers fleeting solace in a world built on violence and ambition. But in Rome, even love is a liability, and every triumph demands a sacrifice. As the empire hurtles toward betrayal and bloodshed, Claudia and Geta must confront the cost of their choices in a city where loyalty is a dangerous game-and survival is never guaranteed.

❝a golden cage is still a cage❞ ── In which the empress of Rome takes an interest in a gladiator and, in turn, an unlikely bond between an empress and a barbarian takes place Lucius Verus + Cassia Gladiator II

One of Geta's hands reached up to grab her chin. His breath was in her ear as he spoke "Consider your next moves very carefully, Amira." He pulled back slightly, searching her eyes for any sign of disrespect. "You disrespect the gods of which I am a vessel for, their will is mine and I will throw you from these grounds without hesitation if you do not comply." Geta continued, spitting each word at her as if it were poison. Amira's chest heaved as she glared up at him, her defiance burning bright despite the position she found herself in. The solid stone of the wall pressed against her back, while Geta's grip on her waist was unrelenting. His nearness was overwhelming, a mix of heat and fury that filled the narrow space between them. His knee rose higher between her legs and she almost faltered, but her head shook the feeling away before it could take over. "I will not be silenced," she hissed, her voice steady despite the rapid beat of her heart. "Not by you, not by your gods. I shall be protected as I cry out from any evils you or your Empire could possibly do to me." In the opulent halls of Rome's imperial palace, Amira, a sharp-witted princess from Judea, is thrust into a dangerous game of power and politics when she is betrothed to Emperor Geta-a man as cold as he is calculated. Determined to protect her people and secure her place in a court filled with whispers of betrayal, Amira must navigate the razor's edge between loyalty and ambition. Cross-posted on AO3!

"it turned into something bigger somewhere in the haze i got a sense i've been betrayed" Francesca Giordano is a girl who lived in the famous city of Rome in her youth. Her father was an important servant to the emperor. Francesca often visited the palace and became friends with Lucius. The two became very close until one day Lucius disappeared when his uncle died. Years later, Lucius returns to his old home. Francesca lives a life she doesn't want to live at all. Can he still save her or is it too late? I don't own Gladiator only Francesca Giordano and this story #1 in Gladiator #1 in Colosseum #1 in Macrinus #1 in Lucius Verus #1 in Acacius #1 in Gladiator2

❝𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐦𝐞.❞ A hundred concubines lived in Emperor Sylvos' inner court - the heart of his thorned fortress. With a cruel ranking system, only favored concubines had the honor of meeting with His Majesty. And only the woman able to bear him a child could become empress. Raine Stjorme had climbed the ranks to the top. And after praying each night, she was finally with child. Yet all this was rewarded with the cruelest of fates. Murdered by the man she loved, Raine cursed Emperor Sylvos with her dying breath. She cursed his whole court as they snickered at her final moments. And her curse had taken root. Now, Raine awakens three years before her destined death, on the fateful day she first encounters the emperor. Armed with this second chance, she vows to make him fall - and to bring his empire down with him. But when faced with the tyrant who claimed her heart, could she still follow through? ✦✦✦ 𝙏𝙍𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙎 𝙄𝙉𝘾𝙇𝙐𝘿𝙀𝘿: -𝙀𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 -𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 -𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙭𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙮 -𝘼𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙚 -𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚 -𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙡 -𝘽𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙁𝙈𝘾 -𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨

His expression shifted, a storm of emotions flickering across his face. "Cassia... how long have you been planning this?" "Years," she admitted, her voice breaking. "Ever since Lydia passed, it's been harder and harder to stay. I love this village, I love everyone here-you most of all-but it feels like... like I'm suffocating." He stepped closer, his jaw tight. "So, that's it? You're just leaving? For how long?" She looked down, her fingers twisting the hem of her tunic. "I don't know. Maybe I'll come back, but not for a long time. I can't promise anything." Lucius's silence was louder than any words. She could see the hurt in his eyes, the way he clenched his fists as if trying to hold himself together. Finally, he spoke, his voice quieter than she'd ever heard it. "You don't want to leave, Cassia. Not really. You want to escape. There's a difference." "I know that," she snapped, her voice sharper than she intended. "But it doesn't change the fact that I need to go. I need to figure out who I am outside of this place." Lucius turned away, running a hand through his hair. "And what about us? What about everyone here who depends on you?" "I'm not abandoning anyone," she said, stepping closer. "Finn is stronger than he looks. Brutus and the others-this village is their home now, too. They'll protect it. And you... you don't need me, Lucius. You're strong enough without me." He turned back to her, his eyes blazing. "That's not the point, Cassia. It's not about needing you. It's about..." He trailed off, his voice catching. Meant to be - #2 out of 1.65k stories True love - #78 out of 39.9k stories Maximus -#1 out of 279 stories

The roaring sound of the crowd drummed her ears as she sat in her seat, hands gripping the sides tightly as her eyes remained on the scene in front of her. What was once two men fighting was now one holding his blooded sword up in complete victory, a beaming smile on his face as those in the colosseum cheered more. She looked to her side, her husband to be with a blank expression on his face. His eyes remained locked in front of him, unamused as usual. She darted her eyes away from him, closing them quickly not wanting to look at the man to whom she was just an accessory too. But the sound seemed to simmer down, the feeling of someone staring at her ever growing on her senses, without thinking her eyes snapped towards the emperors who were sat in large chairs surrounded by the Praetorian guards. His eyes on hers. // After being sold away for a marriage between herself and a very much older member of the senate, Cecilia must find away to push forwards and reach the positives in her life that seemed to be drained away from her ever since she was sold away to live in Rome with a man she will not and does not love. But things begin to take a turn when a certain emperor makes his way present in her life, almost as if he lifted the positivity into her life.

-𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚, the daughter of Brutus, a loyal ally to Emperor Commodus, grew up surrounded by Rome's grandeur and danger. After her father's death, she found comfort in her deep friendship with Lucius, Lucilla's son. Together, they dreamed of a brighter future, but their bond was severed when Lucilla sent Lucius away after Commodus and Maximus's deaths, leaving Sabina behind as her ward. Years later, Sabina has grown into a captivating and intelligent woman, drawing the attention of Rome's two co-emperors, who both seek her favor to strengthen their power. Unknown to her, Lucius has returned to Rome, now a man determined to overthrow the corruption of the empire and uncover his true heritage as the son of Maximus. As Sabina and Lucius reunite, their childhood bond deepens, sparking love and conflict amidst political schemes and danger. Sabina must navigate loyalty, betrayal, and her feelings for Lucius while the fragile peace in Rome teeters on the edge of collapse. 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐗 𝐎𝐂 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑫 - Dec 8 2024 𝑬𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑫 ??? 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗗 - @𝗜𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗜𝗙𝗟𝗭 2024

"You're playing with fire Safania." "Good thing I don't burn." The last words he spoke before throwing me onto my bed sounded like a threat, but felt more like a promise. "You will." *** Don't get caught. Those are the three words Safania has lived by for the past five years. As a marked woman - easily identified by intricate bronze marks on her back and unpredictable special abilities - she has spent the past five years running from anyone who might exploit those abilities...especially the royal families who tortured marked women to build their empires. Starving, exhausted, and frozen, she collapses by the bank of a river just to wake up in her worst nightmare: the chambers of a prince. Prince Cassius is his father's first choice of his three brothers to ascend to the throne. He's smart, strategic, and stoic, unlike his corrupt and depraved brothers. There's just one problem: he has no interest in any of his proposed marital matches, and the King will only pick someone as his successor who he knows will carry on the family line. But once he meets Safania, he finds himself unable to imagine ruling the kingdom without her by his side. Can he convince her to trust him? *** Warning: this story contains mature and potentially triggering themes including domestic violence and sexual assault. Reader discretion is advised.