Hello ArkhamGalaxia here, I did say I would post other one shots about my other Dragonborns. Don't worry I'll update a daily life of Hecate. These one-shots are about my argonian Dragonborn Acidicus, named after my favorite Lego Serpentine character from Ninjago, his name belongs to Lego and Skyrim belongs to Bethesda. Constructive criticism and review please.
Ingun POV, will go back and forth between that and third person
"Why are you with such a beast", Ingun was used to this question. No matter where she goes, no matter who she meets they always ask the same question once she is introduced as Acidicus wife, "why did you marry a beast." They always ask the same question just in different forms, and at the beginning of their relationship she asked herself that question, why is she with an argonian.
He isn't the most handsome of lizards, nor is he the smartest but he is easily the strongest; seriously she seen him swing a giant's club at a giant. He has two long curved horns on the side of his head and six smaller horns on the top of his head, and of course his teeth, a set of fangs is the proper way of describing them. He is a tall for argonian, about six foot and two inches, she measured, and to top it all off, he only uses two-handed weapons and wears heavy armor, mostly Ebony. Acidicus is a menacing figure and could easily destroy just about anyone that stands in his way, she's seen even the toughest bandit's soil themselves and run straight back to their camps just from seeing her husband.
So when the two of them walk into a market, someone always ask the question, she sometimes wonder what other people think when they see the pair. She remembers when she first meet Acidicus, he came into the Alchemy shop wanting to buy various potions for he and his groups adventures, she then off handily mentioned her current dilemma with her master and the lost alchemy ingredient's and he offered to fetch them for her.
A month later he returned with all the ingredients, he said he would have come sooner but got caught up fighting a dragon, she thought he was joking until she realized he wasn't laughing, she felt so embarrassed she offered to show the town and properly thank him for his kind deed. He gave her a small smile and accepted, she doesn't remember how long the two of them spent walking around town but what she does remember is that she never felt so interested in someone.
Acidicus explained how he and his friends were traveling Skyrim, he held some secrets that she would learn later but she too held her own, she didn't tell him her last name, she hope to finally have a friend that didn't care about her family. Acidicus introduced her to his group, first was Saladin, a Redguard warrior that led the group, he was friendly and deadly, he said he and Acidicus were part of the Companion's and that they were doing a few jobs put in the Rift. Next was Hecate, a sweet high elf that was completely emerged in magic and was studying for the College of Winterhold, Hecate flirted with her when she introduced herself, she was flattered but told Hecate that she prefers men over woman, Hecate chuckled saying she at least tried.
Then finally Michael, a wood elf that she knew was thief when he attempted to steal her ring when they shook hands, she knew her mother would eventually talk to Michael about joining the Thieves Guild, but he knew who she was, thankfully he didn't say anything but gave her wink, she repaid him eventually. They are probably the most caring people she ever met, and that was just from meeting them for the first time, she enjoyed herself so much with them.
Then Saladin said the he and Acidicus had to return to Whiterun, Hecate said she was gathering some help right here in town to explore some ancient Dragon Cult temple she read about, while Michael said he was staying in town to do things-that-he will-not-explain, Acidicus promised to write and that warmed Ingun's heart.
Near the end of the month she got a letter from Acidicus, unfortunately mother got to it first, she demanded to know who he was and why he was writing to her, she told her mother everything she and her mother simply nodded and gave her the letter and left. It was a simply letter, asking how she was, if Michael was giving her any trouble, and how her potions were going, she thought it was a sweet thought of Acidicus. She wrote back saying how she was, her potions were all right and Michael hasn't given her any trouble, she also asked how he was and if he was doing anything over in Whiterun, she hoped that the letter would make it to Acidicus.
The following week her mother came to her with Michael, he then explained that he and the rest of his group were all Dragonborns, they were preparing themselves for their eventual battle with Alduin, her mother made a comment about how they were wasting their time not finding Alduin, Michael rebutted saying he would go stop Alduin with his friends but he would stop making Maven money and the thieves guild money, mother made no further comments. He said that they were looking for a way into the Thalmor Embassy, which is where mother came, Michael was hoping Maven could use her influence to get him an invitation to the next party so he could look for any information that the Thalmor might have on the dragons.
She could hardly believe that the dragons returned when she first heard about Helgen, she simply couldn't believe that Alduin had also retuned and that they were four Dragonborns, and none of them were nords; well that funny actually. Michael said if she didn't believe him then she should ask Acidicus, but she was worried, she couldn't confront Acidicus about him being Dragonborn without telling him who she really is, and she doesn't want to lose his friendship.
So when his letter arrived a few days later, she was conflicted, the letter was simple him asking how she was and that he was doing fine, but he said he would be in Solitude for a few days and he also asked if she was making any special potions. She was feeling guilty as she read the letter, so when she picked up her quill to write back, it felt like a heavy steel ingot in her hand. She debated with herself for hours before finally deciding to tell Acidicus who she really is and hope for the best, after she gave the courier the letter, she felt lighter. She didn't see Michael around the market the next morning and her mother informed her that he left for the Thalmor Embassy, apparently another friend got him an invitation and he left immediately, she then felt worried for Acidicus.
Later in the week Acidicus's letter arrived and she was terrified of what the letter held, but she gathered the courage and opened the letter; expecting the worst from the lizard. She was completely wrong, Acidicus explained that he already knew who she was when they first met and that he does not care who her family is, she is still his friend. She almost fainted after finishing the letter, Acidicus went into full length about him and the rest of his group were all Dragonborns and searching Skyrim for information about the dragons, he also wrote that he will be in Riften soon.
She was extremely worried about seeing Acidicus again, she was convinced that the entire time she has known him that he was faking his kindness and was trying to get close to her and her family's wealth and power; but how could someone so nice be faking it. She knows when someone pretends to be her friend, she is the daughter of Maven Black-Briar, and many people sought her out to get to her family's wealth and power and she has faced many pretenders for both friends and those who sought out her hand through courtship.
She had simple crushes on those pretenders, she always got over it, but Acidicus was different he didn't flirt with her or continuously find an excuse to be alone with her. It was then she realized she had a crush on Acidicus, a crush on an argonian; she felt conflicted about it. Acidicus seemed like a kind man but he was still an argonian; her mother or family would never approve. She was also worried about the other side of him, there is always another side to everyone, was he secretly abusive, or maybe he is a killer; she's terrified of the thought of what the other side of Acidicus is.
But she then thinks of the few sermons she's been to at the Temple of Mara, love comes in all forms and you never choose who you fall for; but you know that person will complete you. She never really believed those sermons, but now she's unsure what to believe in. Is Acidicus a good person or is he a really good pretender that's only after her family's power? She realized she was over thinking it, she had to wait for Acidicus to come to Riften for her to make her final decision.
A week later he arrived along Saladin and a red headed woman named Aela, she asked where Hecate was and they chuckled saying she went to the college after her expedition. She learned Aela was also a Companion, she and Saladin were in the Rift for hunting, but the way she spoke meant she wasn't talking about hunting animals. They also said Michael wasn't too far behind, he was thrown in Windhelm jail for 'assaulting' a nord, but he'll be out soon, Ingun chuckled imaging a man like him thrown in jail over something so ridiculous. Saladin decided that he and Aela had to do some business and left her and Acidicus alone.
"So how are you Ingun" he started, "fine, you" she asked back, "good" he said, for some reason he seemed troubled. Perhaps he's worried he's been caught being a pretender, she thought. "Listen Ingun, neither of us told the other who we really were because we both didn't wanted to be treated differently, any chance we can keep acting like that" he said in his deep weary voice, like an old warrior's voice. "Why are you so nice" she said suddenly catching the lizard off guard.
"Excuse me" he said, "no one has ever been this nice to me, and when they had they only wanted my family's money or they were trying to weasel in on my family's power" she practically shouted. "So many people have tried to court me, and they were all pretenders" she shouted again while Acidicus simply stood there. "Are you like the rest of them, just pretending to be nice then you'll show your true colors when you're in my mother's good graces, will it won't work" she shouted again tears coming to her eyes not caring who saw her, Acidicus then did something she didn't expect; he hugged her.
"Trust is a very hard thing to earn, and once someone breaks that trust they may never be trusted again, with your family's name and influence you probably get many people that attempt to gain your trust, but the many years has made your trust almost unreachable" he said still hugging her. "I still don't completely trust my group of friends, mainly because of how I grew up and who I grew up around, but I take the chance of trusting them" he continued. "Sure they get on my nerves sometimes, we fight every now and then but they have yet to give me a reason not to trust them, you've spent so long believing that no one is who they seem, you have to take the chance sometimes, take it from me, if I didn't take the chance of trusting my friends then I wouldn't be here" he finished rubbing Ingun's back.
She kept crying on Acidicus's shoulder, still not caring who saw her. She wants to deny everything that Acidicus says; but he's right. She spent most of her life not trusting most people knowing they were only after her family's money and influence, but Acidicus isn't and she's going mad denying that he could be a real friend. But the bigger threat still remains, what would her family think of all this; what would her mother think? Unfortunately the answer came too soon.
"Ingun, is this Acidicus" she heard her mother say from behind her, she was crying too much to hear her mother. "I am indeed Acidicus and you are Lady Maven Black-Briar, it is an honor to meet the matriarch of one of the most powerful families of Skyrim" Acidicus said releasing Ingun and bowing to her mother, she looked amused. "Such formalities from an argonian" Maven mused walking towards Acidicus, "just what exactly is going on here" she asked.
"He was helping me mother" Ingun answered and Maven didn't buy it, "just what was he helping you with daughter" she inquired further. "I was in distress and he was soothing me" she answered again hoping her mother didn't see the blush Ingun was feeling rising to her cheeks. Her mother's expression didn't change, "and just why were you in distress daughter" Maven asked but Ingun couldn't answer. "I am unsure how to answer that mother" Ingun said and Maven frowned a little. "A potion she has been working on for a while didn't work as she expected, she worked very long and hard on it" Acidicus supplied and mother seemed satisfied.
"See Ingun was that so hard, now go home and compose yourself while I speak with her friend" her mother said and even though every part of her body screamed not to move her mind complied with her mother and went home. She went to her room and cried some more, her mother is probably telling Acidicus that he can never associate himself with her ever again or else he will be dealt with; even if he's Dragonborn. A few hours later her mother came to her room, she showed no emotion as always, "just what are your intentions with that argonian daughter" she asked.
"He is a friend mother, nothing more" I said but her voice cracked as she was speaking, "you're not acting like he's just a friend" her mother said and Ingun felt tears come to her eyes. "No-o-o mother, he's ju-s-s-t a friend no-o-thing more" she said feeling a blush on her face and tears threatening to fall and her mother simply sat next to her. "Ingun darling, I know I can be tough on you but I just want the best for you and I've seen many people attempt to become your friend and they all turned out to be nothing more than fetchers wanting to take our family's wealth and power, but this argonian friend of yours, Acidicus, he's different than the others" her mother said.
Ingun looked to her mother who was actually smiling, "I've spent years burning letters from people who sought your hand, chasing people away who only wanted our family money and power, none of them ever cared for you, they write sweet letters and send beautiful gifts but I saw through them all and sent them straight back" Maven said scowling while Ingun continued to hold back tears. "You are my only daughter Ingun, I want you to have someone who actually cares for you" Maven said.
"From what Acidicus told me and the way you've been acting, I believe you see Acidicus as more than just a friend" Maven said with some displeasure, "what are you going to do" I said with so much sadness as the tears started to fall again. "Nothing" she said and I looked up to meet my mother's eyes, "what" I said through a cracked voice, "I would be foolish to try and separate the two of you, you have only known this argonian for such a short time but look at yourself, your crying Ingun, when was the last time you cried over anyone" Maven said seriously.
"If you admit it or not you care deeply for this argonian, this man, and as much pain as it brings me, I will support you if he chooses to court you" Maven said and I was bewildered by my mother's statement. "He will of course have do some jobs for me, perhaps help me with some competition, ensure some shipments go to specific places, all to proven that he is a good man to you" my mother said with a small smile; that's the mother I know, goes back and forth from caring to using any opportunity to its fullest.
"Really" I croaked, and my mother nodded, "yes and after he proves I can trust him and you gather yourself, I will allow you to accompany him on his journeys only if there are more people protecting you and he is going straight to a City, he must also ensure you are protected at all times and to teach you how to probably fight, I won't allow some idiot to kill you" Maven said sternly surprising Ingun.
"You let me leave the city, why are letting me do all this so suddenly" I asked completely taken back by what my mother said. "Acidicus makes a very convincing argument, he agrees to do various jobs for me around Skyrim, and you get to experience the world with him, it pains me as a mother to send my only daughter off with the man who is slowly taking her heart, but I can't keep you here forever Ingun" Maven said sadly; this is the first I've ever seen mother display this much emotion.
I hugged my mother taking her by surprise, "I already order the smith to make you some glass armor and some glass weapons, also make sure to tell Hemming when you leave, you can pick up your equipment tomorrow put I must ask you not to speak with your friend until then" Maven said smiling a little at her daughter and I shook my head vigorously, "of course mother, thank you, thank you so much" I practically screamed.
The next day couldn't have come any quicker, I awoken and ran straight for the smith and was jumping for joy when he came out with my new armor and weapons. "Here you go Lady Ingun should fit perfectly" he said giving me the armor and I began to place it over my current clothes and it felt strong and light. "And your mother ask me to craft you some weapons, so I made a glass sword, an ebony dagger, plus some glass arrows and a glass bow in case you wish to do some hunting" he said giving each weapon, I holstered the sword on my left and the dagger on my right and placed the bow and arrows on my back. "Thank you very much" I said giving him a huge smile, "good luck Miss Black-Briar" he said.
I went home first deciding to go home and say goodbye to mother and Hemming first before anything else, but as I entered I heard mother speaking with someone, "so you will deal with the Silver-Bloods when in Markarth correct" she said. "Of course Lady Maven, I will do as you instructed in this book" I heard and I recognized the voice; "good, and I expect you to take care of my daughter argonian" mother said. "I would throw myself of the top of High Hrothgar if anything were to happen to your daughter" Acidicus said as I stepped in, "well how do I look" I asked shyly. "You look wonderful Ingun" Acidicus said smiling.
"You look wonderful daughter" Maven said smiling as well, "I never thought I see the day" I heard Hemming say from behind Maven, he came up to me and gave me a hug. "If he hurts you any way I'll destroy him" he whispered and I chuckled, "I know" I whispered back. "Ready Ingun, or would you like to say goodbye to Elgrim" Acidicus said and I nodded, "I have to tell Elgrim I'm leaving" I said and he nodded. We came to Elgrim's shop and I took a deep breath, I entered and Elgrim was at the Alchemy table. "Master Elgrim" I said and he grunted, "Hello Ingun if you could go over the inventory that would be nice" he said not looking behind him.
"Actually Master Elgrim, I'm leaving Riften for a while" I said and looked back and was surprised, "oh going out on an adventure Ingun, well good luck" he said happily and went back to the table; he was never a man of goodbyes. Just before we left, he stopped us, "before you go please take these, you'll need them" he said handing me a large bag, I looked inside and saw all the potions I made with so many ingredient's, "thank you Master Elgrim" I said hugging the old man.
Acidicus took me to the gates of Riften and Saladin and Aela were waiting, "so welcome to our group, are ready for adventure, danger, and romance" Saladin said grinning and Aela punched in the shoulder. "Yes, I can't wait to see" I said barely holding in my excitement, "where to first" I asked and Acidicus laughed, "where are we not going is the real question Ingun" he said smiling. The gates opened and my journey began with new friends and my crush; this is beginning of my new life.
So did enjoy the beginning of Acidicus's and Ingun's love story. It's very long, but I really wanted to give an exciting beginning to this love story. To how Acidicus convinced Maven to allow Ingun to accompany him, it will be revealed in another chapter of this love story. But this story may be mentioned in The daily life of Hecate, you don't have to read it, so no worries. This was going to be an one-shot about Acidicus and Ingun but I got caught up in it and now it will be a multi-chapter story, not too long, don't worry unless you guys want it to be long. Only way to tell me is to review, so review.
