Title: Dovahkiin
Author: Katarin Kishika
Characters/Pairing: Haruno Sakura X Uzumaki Naruto
Type: Continuous (Incomplete)
Genre: Adventure/Romance
Disclaimer: If you recognize it, it's not mine.
READ ME: Oh, right, THIS IS AU! Inspired by "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim". But really, I'll only use some of their concepts (TES' world was just so fascinating) and the Dragon Language. I'll admit that I still don't know where this story would go. I already have the general idea of how I wanted it to flow but the details were still unrefined, per se. Anyway, this is just a prologue just to satisfy my itching to write a new story. And SORRY, no jutsus whatsoever. PURELY AU.
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Dovahkiin
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Prologue: A White Cloaked Rider
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Dragons.
He had never seen one in all of his nineteen years of life, hardly ever believed in one even on his youth. It was just a big fantasy for him. Giant reptiles with wings to vast it could shadow the rays of the sun, claws and teeth so sharp it could rip flesh and bones to shreds like a piece of fragile parchment, breathing fire that could scorch the skin and turn it to ashes. For him, it was just a children's tale, something to scare children to do their parents bidding.
He had never believed in one; skeptical of even the tales his people called History.
He had never believed until he did saw one.
And since then, since that moment – everything had changed.
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When he was young, his Father would often tell him stories about how their ancestors won the war between the ruling Elves. He would wound words into tales of how brave Men fought to achieve their freedom. And it was Akatosh's blessing to Alessia (the 'slave-queen', the first emperor) that helped them win the war, he would say. Since then, Men established their imperial city. Right in the center of the Tamriel where the spring was sweet, the summer was uplifting, the autumn was serene and the winter was fierce, their ancestors build their capital – the Empire.
His people's history was rocky at the start, just like any other newly established countries. Men struggled at the beginning to unite different human tribes who were just freed from years of enslavement from the Elves. Accords were made to bring peace between the different races of Mer, the Beastfolk and Men. And a war almost erupted when both sides couldn't pick who would be their ruler.
Akatosh – the Dragon God of Time – passed and bestowed the power to rule and unite their land to the Imperials or any one worthy of the power. The Imperialists were a shrewd and highly intelligent race of human beings. And among these people were the Royalty, a direct descendant of Alessia. Because of that, the Royalty was a little more distinguished for their added intelligence and with their Lah a tad bit more powerful than the normal human being, said to be given by Akatosh himself. The women of the family, although rare, were born priestesses or Seers and were always treasured for their abilities. His Father also said that they could control the dragons, that every being worthy of being the next King have a Dragon Aak. For years, the ruler of Tamriel was picked on this family. Every first born child of the reigning King was set and trained to become the next King.
But the last King, King Kizashi of the Septim dynasty, grew mad with the death of his wife Queen Mebuki and his first born son from an attack of Thieves, a band of elves, on their journey back to the central city. He ordered cities of non-human origin to be burned down with scorching flames, to increase the tax given to the citizen of Summerset Isle (a province at the south west of Tamriel) and to destroy any city that undermined his control. It was a cruel and dictatorial kind of leadership. And it was only a matter of time before a rebellion took place.
It was his father who led the rebellion.
He led an army of different races; used the different characteristics that set them as unique from mere humans. Mer, Beastfolk and men who couldn't take the abuse anymore united to take down the mad king. His Father, Minato of the house of Namikaze from Skyrim, slew the mad king and was hailed the next King of the continent. And the next thing he knew, he was the crowned prince. Naruto, simple Nord, Naruto who enjoyed his bowl of ramen under the cold winter days more experienced on his birth province, Skyrim, was hailed the crowned prince. All of that happened fifteen years ago when he was just a child.
People said that King Kizashi had another child. A daughter. And she was and should be the real ruler of their vast Kingdom. But no one ever saw her – no body was found and she was never presented on any occasion when the Mad King was still ruling. Those were just hearsays of chambermaids and common folks… But Naruto often thought what really happened to the lost princess – if she ever did exist, that is.
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"People were getting restless." A stressed Minato said one morning during breakfast. He mussed his unruly hair further when he ran his fingers through it. "Every day they were worried that she would return." He sighed.
Kushina, his wife and Tamriel's current queen, frowned. "Is this about that lost princess?" At Minato's nod, her brow furrowed further, "I think… this is just a strategy used by your adversaries for people to lose their fate on the current government. Our people were used to traditions and very devoted on our religion. The lack of a dragon guide to the King was making them uneasy."
Minato nodded. "I knew that." He was about to say more but the door burst open with a loud bang and a panting young blonde-haired man entered the dining hall. His tunic was mused and it was clear he ran all the way from his room. The tension inside the room lifted considerably and smiles from both parents welcome the young boy.
The red haired woman, Kushina, cleared her throat and mock frowned at her son. She straightened her back, serenely placed her hands on her lap and with her lips on a thin line, she crisply said, "Naruto, what time is it? It is hardly acceptable for breakfast. And look at you. Have you ever looked at the mirror this morning?" At Naruto's almost silent, barely above a whisper coupled with a grimace, "No.", Kushina immediately attacked him with practiced words. "A prince's appearance and observance of previous engagement are important. It could – "
" – make or break his chance to impress those under his rule. How could a King be respected if he has a sloppy attitude?" Naruto recited verbatim, so used to hearing it by now.
The corner of Kushina's mouth twitched, "Very good. Do remember to not only memorize it by words but couple it with action next time." She fingered her bread and without using the proper etiquette whatsoever, the queen tore a large lump from it and swallowed it. While chewing the bread, she grinned at Naruto and with her mouth full, she said, "Happy Birthday, Naruto-chan!"
"Thanks, Mom!" Naruto grinned back.
Minato chuckled at his family's antics. It was funny how those two interact. Naruto may have his blonde hair and blue eyes but his personality was his mother's through and through. "Come on, eat your meal. We've got some hunting to do, birthday boy."
At his father's words, Naruto immediately sat down and shoveled food down his mouth.
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He was watching that stag for a while now. Stealthily, he followed it through the woods surrounding the capital. His father headed west while he on the northern side so they could find more game. It was a tradition for the men of the Namikaze house to have hunting trips for special occasions. They would do this even back to the Skyrim (albeit Naruto would just sit it out for he was too young) and his Father would come back with meat that they would eat for their dinner.
When he became a young adult, his Father would take him with him and Naruto would daresay he was good at it. Better than most but not still as great as his father. The stag stopped on the side of a loud river, drinking. It was time.
Notching an arrow to the bow, Naruto stretched the string, he drew back and aimed and released but before he could release the arrow completely, a loud roar tore through the forest. The stag, so startled with the noise, jumped. The arrow that Naruto released hit the stag right on one of its thighs.
Naruto raised a brow 'Well, that was unexpected' he thought. He was walking towards his game when the bushes on the other side of the fields rustled and out came three people carrying shiny and definitely sharp swords. One of the men pointed his sword at him "Oi boy. Give me your money and leave that stag there. It's ours."
Naruto's brow furrowed. He was not a child that could be bullied by these three drunken men. "Are you an idiot?" Naruto asked, the man spluttered. "Can't you see this is my game? Why would I give it to you?"
The man started to walk towards Naruto "Why you little – " he started to say but was pulled back towards his friends by one of the men. "Don't you know who we are and who we work to?"
Naruto raised his brows. And now they're going to pull ranks? Naruto wanted to laugh out right at them. His mouth twitched and the hotheaded man saw it. Faster than normal eyes could see, the man unsheathed his sword and rushed towards Naruto. Swords clang as a battle ensued. Naruto jumped, dodged and parried every attack he received. It was like a game for someone like him who trained his whole life to this kind of thing. When the man's companions started to realize they were losing, the two stepped towards the battle and next thing Naruto knew it was three to one.
Naruto scoffed. "Well, that was unfair, 'ttebayo!" Naruto yelled. A sharp pain tore through him when one of the men's blades scraped his arm. It was a somewhat deep shot and was bleeding profusely. He lost his concentration for a minute because of the loss of blood and a sword plunged through his shoulders adding another injury to him. He struck with more force – making the three step back and one of his swipe smacked the man asleep. 'Two more.' He thought.
But alas, he was cornered on one side of the field with the surface of a large stone behind him. And his enemies were closing in with swords drawn and eyes glinting for more blood.
It was then he heard a roar. The wind picked up and another roar tore through the field that was so deafening. It was from the sky, Naruto belatedly wondered. When he at last looked up, his eyes widened when large claws brought the two men above. He could see the claws almost tearing and squeezing the life out of the two. But instead of flying so far away, it turned its body mid-air and stared right through his eyes. The black slit like pupil surrounded by yellow instead of white was … enigmatic?
And then those pupils flicked upward.
Naruto followed the motion and saw that there was someone riding behind the dragon. A person… who was staring at him intently with those malachite eyes. He or she's cloak's hood was up so he couldn't see the person's face clearly. The pristine white of the person's cloak that was billowing on the wind was a great contrast to the dragon's red scales. Their eyes met and Naruto stared at the person's delicate face.
That person's lips curled to a smirk.
And with another great gust of wind and ear-deafening roar, the person and the dragon were gone.
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つづく
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AN: Still a bit short from my usual ones but I don't have much time to make one, so meh :/ It's just a prologue so hopefully, it's okay…?
Hm… So yeah, a new one. I know, lol. But hopefully you people would support this one too. And I realize I still suck at action scenes, but I'm sleepy so I think that's good of an excuse enough, neh? I'll make it better next time.
The world was in Skyrim but it would have a very different story from Skyrim.
I'm still grasping things (again). And I don't know when the next update is. Review and it would push me to make it sooner, lol.
I would love to hear from you and again THANK YOU FOR GIVING YOUR TIME TO READ THIS and PLEASE READ AND REVIEW and NO FLAMES please.
AN 2: Correction: Just replaced Beastfolk. Thank you shadow uzumaki for pointing that out! Also, I would like to say it now, but I'm new with the whole TES world. I am solely depending on the wikia and online sites but I am starting to play Skyrim whenever I had time. So, for all those elder scrolls fans out there, I will say sorry now if I would butcher (for I'm sure I will one way or another)the game in your eyes.
~Katarin Kishika