Callista

Maximus sighed as he looked over the battlefield and shook his head she turned and made his way back through the ranks of men all who turned and nodded or voiced a greeting. He stopped when he reached a shorter figure who turned to greet him

"I take it they did not agree to the terms"

The firgure nodded to the horse that was now galloping in to the camp with a headless rider strapped to the saddle.

"No...they didn't"

He turned back to the figure

"I want you to stay back with the other officers during the attack you can be of more use there"

The figure chuckled and reached up to remove their helmet a long cascade of black hair fell free and the young woman smiled to him.

"People may think you are just trying to keep me safe...big brother"

Maximus smiled

"They should know better Callista..."

He ruffled her hair and moved on to speak with the other generals.

Callista turned back to the battlefield before her she could see the enemy gathering at the edge of the woods. She tucked her hair beneath her helmet once more and sighed taking her bow she made her way back towards the Emperor she bowed her head as she passed him and he gave her a smile he had always given her since she was a child. She took up station with the other archers and awaited the onslaught.