**Full Summary**
Vilkas believes his promise to Kodlak is the right onw, until he catches a new scent on the wind. The thrill of hunting her makes him question his decision - will she prove to be everything he needs, or tear his mind apart?
Ara was a dutiful guardian, the embodiment of the wrath of a goddess. Bound human, she gave her life to save a troubled chieftain of a tribe at war, and though the would return to her goddess once her task was complete. But the Divines are fickle, and daedra just love to mess up a plan. Can she figure out a new purpose in life, or will being the savior humanity needs claim it once more?
This story loosely follows aspects of the Companions, centering around Vilkas as I'd always imagined him in my games. It is crossposted from AO3.
For reference, I have assumed that encampments, cities, etc. are more populated/larger than you find in game, thus adding fictional characters and references also not found in game. I have taken other liberties, mostly within the characters and story arcs, and mostly just for my own enjoyment - though I have tried to remain as lore-friendly as I can through use of The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages website and The Elder Scrolls Wiki website. Rated M for future/planned content.
I do not own Skyrim, Bethesda, etc. etc. But the story and OCs are mine. Please let me know what you think (though, please be kind, as I've not written much fanfic) :D