As I walked passed the front door of our villa at Palatine Hill, I noticed a big change in the decor. Some slaves passed me, new faces I don't even recognize. A man approached me, "Hello, Master. Your father is waiting at the courtyard." A familiar face at last. "How are things here in Rome?" I asked Flavius. "The Senate is still divided whether or not to expand Rome." Father always surrounded himself with educated people, even slaves.

Approaching the courtyard, I saw a girl-blonde, blue eyes, and a perfect figure. After seeing me, she immediateley ran and jump towards. She wrapped around her legs around my back and touch kiss on the lips. "I missed you." She entwined her arms around my neck with her face on my shoulder. Lifting her ahead, her face change, "You seemed different. Don't you recognize me? It is me Livia." Not recognizing you sister is one thing. But, looking at her more than a brother is another.

"Here is the man we have all been waiting for!" Three men stood in my presence. "Marcus, you know Senator Tullius and Senator Sempronius." I shooked their hands, "Senators, father." "Come sit with us. We have matters to discuss with you." father asked.

After 4 years education in Greece and 6 years in the Mesopotamia with the Legions, I wasn't prepared for what they were about to say. "The Emperor, the Senate, and the people wants you to lead an expedition to Terra Nova. "We will give you ships, supplies, 4,000 civilians" said Sempronius. "I have just arrived. I haven't spent time with my family and friends." I said. "Rome will give you 1 legion, your own command" said Tullius. "This is for the good Rome, son." father implying. "While you are thinking, the emperor wishes to dine with you, tomorrow..."