The Imperial Colosseum

[Musicman247]

Dra'jhera stood up straight and stayed still. She did not enjoy the experience in the Arena and she would prefer not to have a similar one here.

[Red Guardian]

Spoiler:

Waiting for Kerr to make a move......

[Sparky]

Gro'Baluk seemed disapointed, hoping the teachers looked meaner than they already did.

[Kerr]

Louis was clearly annoyed. He got distracted by the people entering the room which made him fail to disarm the [&@%!].

[Belgarion98]

Sam stared at the three figures. Did he believe he could take them? He did do well against that bandit captain back near Kvatch. No. He couldn't risk dying now. But he did think of a way to take them out. Stealthily. "Is there any way we can skirt around the road? And if not, could we use stealth to take them out?" Sam asked.

[Red Guardian]

"Really now..." Taurinus said "I hate doing this crap every damn time..."
Cicero laughed. "Better to meet them folks sooner than later!" he looked around "Should I start or...?"

The Imperial Taurinus, a middle-aged man with a long gray hair and a gray goatee, dressed in iron armour, looked at the new recruits. "Taurinus Selvia." he said with a nasty tone. "Everything related to one-handed weapons... Come to me." he turned his back to everyone else and left.

"He never really liked the company of others... Previous gladiator, that he was! One of the best... But don't mess with him." Cicero said.

The Dunmer looked around as well. He was dressed in dark green robes with a hood and had a large book in one of his hands. He quickly said his name to the public. "Galam Seralas. Expert in Conjuration magic. If you seek aid in the mystical arts I'll, more than likely, be able to help." he looked at Cicero "Don't forget." and left.

"Good fellow, that one!" Cicero said.

A big Orc with a hammer was the next. Louis saw him before. He wore a white apron with blood stains and sack cloth pants. He was also barefoot.

"Urul Lagdub. I fix weapons and armour. Uh... Why am I even here? I'm not a goddamn teacher!" some laughed.
"Yeah, more than likely a mistake..." Cicero said while looking at the Khajiit "No matter. You can go now my friend." The Orc grunted and left.

"So... Who's next?"

A big Nord, probably the tallest Nord everyone ever laid eyes on, came. He was blonde and had a big straight hair close to his knees and a full long beard, it was close to his stomach. He had a steel battleaxe in his back and wore fur armour. His right eye was missing.
"I'm also tired of this..." he said "Look, if tomorrow another student shows up you'll be unable to find me. That's a warning." some laughed with the comment.

He looked at the students. "Goddammit!" he said "You don't even know what I teach?" he sighed "Everything related to two-handed weapons! And mead! Name's Hulgarth Red-Spear, by the way."

"Go now, you filthy barbarian! If they want to find you, they will." Cicero said with a smile while punching him in the arm. "Good fellow, that one."

"Uhhh, where's Elandir?" Cicero said while looking around.
"He told me he was going to deliver some goods to Kvatch." a Breton woman replied.
"Ah, okay then. Elandir is an Altmer." he said while looking at the students "He's a master of the Destruction school. Not much to say, really. I'll let him speak with you. If you're interested, that is..."

Another Dunmer came, and with a smile, said his name "Rythe Morvayn. Light armour."
"Anything else comes to mind?" Cicero said.
"Not really." The Dunmer said.
"Okay then. Come here Luciana. Bet the boys will like you!" he said with a laugh.

Luciana was a beautiful Breton mature woman. Pearl white skin and a long brown hair. She wore a velvet dress. "Greetings." she said with a bow. "Luciana Kingsly. Master in Illusion and Restoeration magic. And don't let this oldman fools you." she said while walking away.

A bald Redguard dressed in steel armour came and just said "Heavy Armour." and stood away from the others.
"That's Amren." Cicero said. "Doesn't like to talk."

"I believe it's my turn now!" a Bosmer in the crowd said. It was the same Bosmer that joked with Gro'Baluk earlier. He was quite short, just like every Bosmer. Had a brown mohawk and wore miner's clothes. "Nathien. I offer training in everything related to the Marksman arts. Bows, knifes... You name it." he said with a smile.

Cicero waved to a Khajiit and slowly he came. He was of average height and his fur was slightly orange. Had gold earrings in both ears and a gold necklace. He was wearing a full set of leather armour, without the helm.
"This one is called Dar'Tesh." he said while looking at Louis and Gro'Baluk "This one would like to teach the arts of Acrobatics and Athletics to anyone that would like to learn." he finished with a small kiss to the air.

"Glasha Ogdum!" a female Orc dressed in steel armour yelled. "Fierce warrior of the north!"
"Okay, enough! Just go ahead and tell them your specialty." Cicero said. Some of the gladiators laughed.
"I offer training in the arts of Blocking...." she said disappointed.
"She always does that..." Cicero said while scratching his head. "We're nearly done, folks. Once they finish... It's your turn."

An Ohmes Khajiit was the Next. "J'Banih." he said. "Skilled warrior trained by monks in Unarmored combat and Hand-To-Hand" he said with a nod.

"And last but not least... Greet Snake-Fang." Cicero said.

Snake-Fang was a black Argonian dressed in prisoner clothes. He was quiet the whole time and refused to speak.

"He teaches the art of Stealth." Cicero said with a nod. "Shy fellow." he then gazed upon the eyes of the new recruits. "You can talk now."

...

"Unless you have a bow..." Elandir said "They're too far. Fortunately for you I have some nice spells available. But I don't want to alert them and give away our position..."

[Belgarion98]

"Let's skirt around then."

[Red Guardian]

The two rode in silence but one of the shadows noticed something moving behind their backs. He quicly uttered an incatantion and 3 skeletons appeared.

"Damn!" Elandir yelled "Necromancers! Let's get out of here!" he said while throwing a fireball at the enemies. The spell proved to be a big distraction and eventually they found themselves running away from the foes.

[Belgarion98]

Sam could do nothing but run. "Aren't there Imperial Guardsmen near in the hills surrounding the city?!"

[Red Guardian]

"Not in this part of the road!" Elandir yelled. "Plus, the patrols don't do a damn thing anyway... I bet one of those skeletons was an Imperial Guard!"

They passed through a small lake and eventually found a sign post with the words "Imperial City" written on it.

"We're almost there, my friend." he said. "We can't die now!"

[Belgarion98]

"GUARDSMEN! HELP! HELP! NECROMANCERS!" Sam shouted again and again at the top of his lungs. He turned around and threw a pebble at the necromancers. Then he kept running.

[Red Guardian]

There were no guards nearby.

"Interesting! They're using Levitation magic!" Elandir yelled. "[&@%!]!"

He threw another fireball at them. One dropped dead and two of the skeletons vanished. The other two, however, kept coming. One of them began to cast an ice spell in the legs of Sam's horse while the other screamed something along the lines of "Their neck is mine!" to the other.

[Belgarion98]

This was it. Sam drew his sword. All or nothing. Let's do this. He charged the Necromancers, sword held high above his head, war cry on his lips. If he were to die now, he would go out in a blaze of glory.

[Red Guardian]

Sam's horse couldn't move anymore.

"What are you doing?!" Elandir screamed.

The two Necromancers hovered around Sam. One of them grabbed Sam by both arms and applied pressure to his wrists. Sam dropped the sword. The other Necromancer proceeded to bite him in the neck. Sam screamed in pain but couldn't do nothing apart from moving his legs quickly.

Elandir looked at the scene in horror but couldn't do anything but watch. His spell would more than likely kill Sam.

What... Are they?! he thought.

The murdered body of Samuel was thrown at a nearby bush. With blood dripping from his mouth, one of the Necromancers uttered another incantation and Sam's previous horse ran away from the scene. They were now near Elandir and his horse. Without thinking twice he threw another fireball at them. Both started burning but failed to meet their doom.

Can't.... Feel weak... I have to run! he thought "You did good, kid! You were a gladiator even before entering the Arena! Wish I could give you a proper burial, my friend!" he yelled while riding away. "You won't be forgotten!" he said. I can't do much for you but I'll leave a gift for them. he thought with a smile.

Elandir quickly opened his small purse and threw some dust on the ground while whispering a song. From behind his back he could see the Necromancers bursting into flames. Both died. They failed to become one with the death.

The Imperial City was near.

[Kerr]

Louis looked at the new comers. Hopefully these people won't attack me as soon as they meet me.

[Musicman247]

"Dra'jhera," the Khajiit said, "thief and now killer."

[CptSpacelazor]

"Reb-" Sienna stopped herself, clearing her throat. "Sienna, entertainer. For lack of a better word."

[Sparky]

"GrO''Baluk," he said, with a heavy orc accent. "I like killing people who aren't orcs."

[Kerr]

"I'm Louis." said Louis. "I'm not really anybody important."

[Red Guardian]

"Well." Cicero said. "That brings the presentation to an end."

He looked at the newcomers and pointed with his head at the whole training grounds with both arms wide open. "Each one of them had to do the same thing. When the time is right you'll learn about them."

He glared at the newcomers one more time. "You are part of a family now. If you have something against anyone -and this goes for both the new students and the old ones- you'll settle it in the Arena. Not here. Am I clear?"

[Musicman247]

Dra'jhera nodded softly.

[Red Guardian]

Spoiler:

Waiting for the others so we can advance the story.

[CptSpacelazor]

Sienna stared off in the distance, oblivious to what Cicero had said. "That woman..." she muttered to herself. "Even now, I can't escape that stupid face."

[Kerr]

"Right." said Louis thinking about all the fights he had been in since he arrived.

[Red Guardian]

"Okay." Cicero said while looking at everyone. "Rule number 2: Don't try to run away. My guards will catch you. Rule number 3: Food only three times per day. Rule number 4: Nothing apart from training hard. Nothing."

He glared at the Khajiit that brought the teachers. "You." Cicero said. "Take them to mess hall. They need to eat something. After they finish everything take them to their new room." That Khajiit was R'Quasar, Louis met him before.

With a nod R'Quasar whispered something like "Follow me."

From behind their backs everyone heard Cicero shout "I want to see everyone tomorrow! You can find me there!" he said while pointing at the mansion's inside. "Just go upstairs and turn to the right, you can't miss."

"As for you..." he said while looking at the teachers and the others students. "Just get to work."