AN: I'm on a roll! This was actually supposed to be a one-shot, but I think I might be incapable of that.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Elder Scroll series, because Bethesda already does.
My name is Isabelle. I'm a Breton mage, in Skyrim. That's usually enough to make people, stop and stare. But I took it one step further; I became one of the legendary Companions. I was born here, and have always dreamed of joining the ranks of the Companions. There was just one problem; the whole mage thing. The Companions were known for their hardy warriors that considered a weapon just an extension of their arm; I can barely lift a sword, and laugh at the thought of even trying to lift a war hammer.
My father tells me that even early on, I showed promise with my magic. When I was a baby, I summoned a familiar. When my mother came into my nursery the next morning, I was cuddled next to a ghostly dog. Needless to say, I've always been a bit of a handful. At the age of fifteen, a wild bear wandered onto our farm, which was a few miles west of Falkreath. I killed the bear after a deadly game of tag. I got my first scar on that day, and I'm the most proud of that scar still. I had the biggest scolding of my life after my parents returned from Falkreath that night, though.
My entire life I listened in awe as people would speak of the Companions and their heroic deeds. What I would give to become one! When I turned eighteen, my parents told me that I was an adult; this was their way of giving me permission to do what I wanted with my life.
Needless to say, the next morning I was saddled up on the family horse, and heading to Whiterun to join the fabled warriors.
When I arrived near Whiterun, I immediately saw a huge creature tearing up what looked to be a farm. I had never seen such a creature and, growing up on a farm made me realize how damaging this could be, decided I had to do something. When it saw me and started swinging its club towards me, I immediately charged up a lightning bolt. It stumbled backwards, and then became it enraged.
The giant charged me, and I just managed to get out of its path. Missing me just made it angrier, which I could see in its eyes. I summoned a flaming familiar to occupy the beast. The giant had a pretty strong swing, which I learned after it backhanded me like I was a fly. I couldn't get close, so I let my familiar fight up close, while I sniped with a conjured bow. After a while of conjure a familiar, run away in terror, conjure a bow, and then repeat, the beast finally fell.
Being naturally curious, I wanted to see the thing up close. I walked up to its body, when I heard footsteps. I turned around and was met with one of the biggest men I had ever seen. Next to him was a woman with intimidating war paint and flaming red hair. Neither of them looked more than five years older than me, at most. The woman began to speak.
"Farkas and I just watched you take down that giant by yourself. We're impressed." The woman stood tall, and I could immediately tell that she was a strong woman.
The man just grunted in agreement. My face flamed, and I stuttered out a thanks.
That's when the woman said something that made my day. "My name is Aela, and this is Farkas. We are members of the Companions, up in Whiterun." At this my eyes became the size of saucers. How embarrassing!
"M-m-myy n-n-name is Isabelle." I stuttered out.
Not noticing my socially awkward behavior, she said "And I think you would be a fine asset to our group." At this, I think my heart skipped a beat... or four.
The man finally spoke, and in a gruff voice said "If you want to join you should head to Whiterun, then head to Jorvaskr. It's pretty hard to miss."
All I could do was shake my head in an affirmative. I'd have to be sure to thank the Divines a lot tonight! After breaking out of my reverie, I noticed the woman, Aela, holding out a small bag of... coins?
"What is this?" I asked
"The payment for this job. We were sent to kill this giant by the owners of the farm. Since you killed it, you deserve the reward." she said in a matter-of-fact voice.
I could only thank her, and watch as the two of them turned and began to walk back to Whiterun.
On my arrival to Whiterun, I rented a small room at the Bannered Mare. It was only about four in the afternoon, and I needed some decent armor. I looked at the money Aela had given me. I'd be able to afford a full set of leather armor with it! I made my way down to the shop near the gate that I walked past earlier. Inside, I immediately got the armor I wanted and left. After my fight with the giant, I was drained. I headed straight back to my room. As soon as my head touched my pillow, I was dreaming of fights with giants, bears, and bandits.