A/N: Normally I wouldn't update this fast, but why not give a little something more when you have two hours of study? I have the next 2 ready too. But I gotta edit them still! I hope to hear from some readers!
Disclaimer: I do not own or profit off anything I'm writing. However Koudelka is mine and you may not use or take her for your leisure. Thank you!
Chapter rating: K. Nothing bad in this chapter. Enjoy!
"M-My Lord! She's gone mad!" A frantic guard cried as he ran into Ulfric's chamber, causing the man to rub his eyes from the chair he was reading in.
"And I suppose this bout of madness would be a reasonable excuse to come screaming and barging into my chambers, soldier?" The man nodded excessively.
"She's brought a- a saber cat into the Palace, sir!" Ulfric deadpanned. This woman would be the death of him. And if this was true, herself also.
He stood and began his walk to the throne room, questioning the guard as they descended the stairs. "Why didn't you kill the beast?"
The young man glanced at Ulfric from under his hide helmet. "... She had her bow out." He replied hesitantly "She threatened to send us all to Sovngarde if we hurt it..."
Ulfric let out a chuckle. "Yes... That bow can be terrifying. The daggers are not very nice either."
When they reached the strategy room, Ulfric found himself stopped by an amused looking Galmar and saw a horrified looking Jorleif. The steward was attempting to look over the maps to make it seem he wasn't worried, an amusing sight indeed. He turned his attention back to his General when the man spoke. "I don't know if you'll be able to handle this one, old friend." He muttered.
"In a good or bad way?" Ulfric questioned.
"Ha! Go and find out. If you manage it, I'll owe you a drink!" came Galmar's teasing reply.
"You're going to be in dept to me in mead soon, Galmar."
The High King did just as Galmar suggested after his parting words. He pushed the door open and stared at the conflicting scene before him.
Oh, it was a saber cat alright. Snowy and the biggest Ulfric had ever laid eyes upon. And Koudelka was seated leaning back against it while it rested on its stomach. The most... Comical perhaps? Part about it was the large venison chop in her lap that she was cutting chunks off of with an ebony dagger. She passed the bits of meat to her side for the cat, who took it gently.
The assassin on the floor by his throne stole a glance at the Nord in the doorway, her eyes lighting up softly in silent greeting before going back to her cat, like it was normal.
The man cleared his throat, calling both Koudelka's and the cat's attention. "That is a saber cat." Koudelka fixed him with a flat stare.
"Yes, Ulfric. This is a saber cat," she pointed to the trademark bear shield above his throne "that is a bear," she finally pointed at him, "and you are a fool." The assassin laughed softly.
The High King sighed. "Yes, but how in the world-"
"Kyne's Peace." she interrupted.
"Excuse me?"
"Kyne's Peace. It's a Thu'um. Calms the beasts of the wild or causes some of them to flee. The effects only last a few hours, but turns out sabers are rather friendly and cute when they're not trying to tear your insides out for dinner...," she trailed off as if remembering something fond, "he's grown attached to me even after the effects have worn off." She turned kohl-lined green eyes to him. "Keep him safe while I'm gone? He can stay in the courtyard-"
"Absolutely not. It, he, is a wild beast and many of my men are out battling rouge Imperial camps. My remaining men guarding the Palace and city cannot risk being harmed by-" He had closed his eyes mid-rant, but reopened them to enforce his point. His eyes were met by sad and pleading green. Ulfric growled.
The death of him.
"If he bites ANYONE..." he warned.
Sometimes it was worth giving in. Especially when his assassin bounced over to him and backed him into the small hallway between the throne room and the strategy room to pull down her cowl and softly kiss his cheek.
But it was even more worth it when they had Galmar to knowingly block Jorleif's view as the High King peppered kisses on Koudelka's lips.
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