A brilliant historian and a skeptical scientist travel back to Ancient Rome to save a key historical figure, but when their time-travel device malfunctions, they must use their combined knowledge to survive and navigate the complexities of the past, potentially changing the course of history.
Protagonist: A brilliant historian who has always been fascinated by Ancient Rome; Deuteragonist: A skeptical scientist who invents a time-travel device and reluctantly agrees to accompany the protagonist on their journey.
The protagonist's knowledge of Ancient Rome is put to the test as they must find a way to save a key historical figure from a life-threatening situation without altering the timeline.
In the end, the historian and scientist successfully save the historical figure, ensuring that the timeline remains intact. However, the scientist decides to stay in Ancient Rome, realizing that they have finally found a place where their knowledge and inventions can truly make a difference. The historian returns to the present day with a newfound appreciation for the past and a renewed sense of purpose.
Twist: As the historian and scientist prepare to return to the present day, they discover that the time-travel device has malfunctioned, leaving them stranded in Ancient Rome with no way back. Now, they must use their combined knowledge and skills to survive and navigate the complexities of the past, forging a new path that could change the course of history.