Then fall, Brutus!

The Vulture

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A little scenario I was rolling around, thought maybe you folks could help me flesh it out.

Just before the assassination of Julius Caesar, Brutus suddenly has a change of heart. He cries out a warning, manages to get Caesar out of the building, then turns and fights against the pursuing conspirators. Brutus is stabbed to death, but Caesar manages to reach safety and rally those loyal to him.

I've got the setup and POD, but I'm not sure where to go from here. Ideas?
 
I'm going to assume then, that you plan on having the remaining conspirators carry on with their plot?

So..Caesar rallies support, he keeps Antony by his side and calls Octavius to Rome. Meanwhile the conspirators, led by Cassius flee the city to raise their own army?
 
I would say that in a civil war following the assassination attempt the Pro-Caesar forces could easily trump those of the conspirators, although the bloody mess it unleashes upon the republic could have long implications. Brutus' change of heart could lead to him having a more important place in Caesar's government.
 
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