The sun rises over a field and a young girl with fiery red hair and a young boy with raven black hair stood outside watching the sunrise. The young girl started to hum a bit and the young boy laughed a bit.

"Vi should we go wake up dad?" The young boy asked chuckling.

"Maybe, but the sun hasn't fully risen yet." The young girl said with a chuckle.

"What are you two doing up so early?" A dunmer man said with an amused look on his face, a ball of light over his head, and carrying a basket full of eggs.

"We couldn't sleep Papa." The young boy said with a smile.

The dunmer man chuckled, "Well come inside you two and let's get breakfast started, and I would advise you both to not wake up Erraon. Alright?"

"Okay!" Said the young girl and she went back into the house and the young boy followed after.

"Hey! Vi wait up!" the boy called out.

"No you hurry up slowpoke!" the girl replied back.

The dunmer man chuckled as he followed them inside, "Violetta, Gallus, settle down. We don't want to wake up Erraon just yet." He set down the basket on the table. "Violetta can you and Gallus wash the leaks while I start the fire?"

"Yes papa." Violetta said then grabbed the leaks from the cupboard and took Gallus out to wash the leaks.

"Let me pull the rope and you can get the bucket." Gallus said and Violetta nodded.

Gallus pulled the rope on the well and Violeta grabbed the bucket putting on the ground next to her. Gallus let go of the rope and started to help Violetta wash the leaks. After they finished they ran back to the house and saw their parents chatting and working by the fire.

Erraon looked over at them then smiled. "Good morning Violetta, Good morning Gallus."

"Good morning Daddy." Violetta said as she gave the leaks to the other adult in the room. She then walked over and gave him a hug.

"Malellen, how long have they been up?" Erraon asked the other man.

"I'm not sure. But they gave at least been up sense sunrise. I stopped them from waking you." Malellen said chuckling.

"You two must be really really excited to learn about archery." Erraon said walking over to the table grabbing the leaks. He then chuckled a bit, "Or is there something else going on today I'm forgetting?"

Violetta then smiled, "Ðaddy it's Gallus's birthday!"

Gallus looked up, "It's yours too! But that's just what Grelog told us."

Erraon looked the both of them, "That's right. You both turn 11 today. Seems like yesterday we adopted two young, kind, and generous children."

Malellen smiled as he started to cook the food, "And it seems like yesterday you both were to scared to really give us any trust." He then sighed, "But that has quickly changed."

Violetta ran up and hugged Erraon then went and hugged Malellen. Gallus followed suit and Malellen started to hum.

"Breakfast is ready. You two go sit at the table." Malellen said and Violetta and Gallus quickly ran over to the table.

Malellen served everyone and quickly gave Erraon a peak on the cheek which earned some giggles from both Gallus and Violetta.

Soon everyone started to eat and the Violetta looked up at Malellen. "Papa?"

"What is it Vi?" Malellen asked looking at her.

"I was wondering if you could teach me how to do some magic?" Violetta asked with a small smile.

Malellen stuttered a bit then he thought about it for a moment. "Yes I can, but you have to promise me this. You'll do what I tell you and only ever use the magic I teach you only if you absolutely need it. Understood?"

Violetta nodded, "Yes I promise!" She got a really excited look on her face.

Malellen relaxed then smiled. "Then I'll start teaching you tomorrow. Today you and Gallus will learn how to safely use a bow."

"I promise to keep them safe Mal." Erraon said chuckling. "But it does take more than a day to truly learn a skill. Which means you Violetta have some work cut out for yourself."

Malellen looked over at Gallus. "Are you interested in magic Gallus?"

"A bit." Gallus admitted.

"Would you like to learn with Violetta?" Malellen asked gently.

Gallus nodded and smiled.

"Well both of you have your work cut out for yourself." Erraon chuckled. "Now eat up both of you. I want you two finish what's on your plate before we start."

Violetta and Gallus continued to eat their food in silence with excited looks on their faces.

Erraon led Violetta and Gallus down a small path in the forest to a clearing. "Alright before you start shooting a bow you need to learn about safety. So come here both of you." He said as he sat down and dropped his bow and quiver next to him.

Violetta and Gallus sat next to him as they both listened very carefully to what Erraon was telling them.

Erraon was smiling as he taught them safety measures and then the proper way to take care of a bow. He watched them as he could tell they were absorbing the information. He then stood up and set up a target.

"Alright, now I want you stand behind me, and watch who I hold the bow, how I stand, and how I shoot. Understand?" Erraon asked looking at them.

Violetta nodded and dragged Gallus behind Erraon, but still able to look for what he was talking about. She didn't give Gallus enough time to respond. Which made Erraon chuckle slightly.

Erraon relaxed his shoulders, got into position. He pulled back on the string among the bow being careful to keep the arrow steady. He then waited for a moment or two before releasing the bow. He smiled when he realized he got a bullseye.

The only sound after Erraon turned to ask Violetta and Gallus questions was Gallus's small, "Wow…"

This caused Erraon to chuckle, "Okay what did you notice?"

"You were in complete focus, you were able to keep your arms steady, and you also looked relaxed." Gallus said and Violetta nodded still looked astounded.

Erraon smiled, "Right. Now let's see if you both can get into position."

Erraon continued to teach him till he noticed the sun getting lower in the sky. He was amazed at just how quickly Violetta and Gallus were learning. As he walked home with them, Violetta and Gallus just kept talking about what they learned.

Erraon hummed to himself and then smiled when he saw Malellen waiting for them. "Alright you two. Let's go see what your father has prepared for dinner."

Both Violetta and Gallus then ran up to the house which caused Malellen to laugh and open the door for them still waiting for Erraon.

"Come on slowpoke, don't tell me the kids wore you out." Malellen teased.

"No, they didn't but they are quick learners. You have been warned." Erraon said and kissed Malellen gently.

Malellen smiled and then rested his forehead on Erraon's. "I'll take your warning to heart. Let's go eat dinner." Malellen said moving away from Erraon and walking inside. With a smile Erraon followed.

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