THE CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD
It had been many years since the death of Valerica's husband-Lord Harkon. His reign of power over the court of castle Volkihar ended at the hands of the dragonborn and his daughter-Princess Serana-all to stop him from invoking the prophecy that would bring about the tyranny of the sun. Valerica herself had to flee from castle Volkihar in order to prevent Harkon from killing their only daughter, all for what he believed would be for the greater good.
There was not a day that went by since Harkon died, that Valerica did not think about her late husband. Her hatred for him never waned even in her absence before his death. But especially since he was gone, she was left with conflicting emotions about him. Her hatred of him, eventually after a decade turned to that of sadness and grief. Her memories of him never left her.
In the night as she slept, she would often dream of Harkon. Of a better time before they were followers of Molag-Bal and became vampire lords. A time when they once loved each other. However, Valerica had accepted years ago, that there was no chance of her getting back the man she once loved. That Serana would never have the father she wanted ever again.
It was the first of Rain's hand and the weather outside was rather brisk as the rain's set in. Winter beginning to fade, the seasons transitioning to the new. The ground muddy and slippery for any to step on. Mikel and his family decided it best to remain indoors to allow the rains to settle down before trekking outdoors for work.
Though his years of being an adventurer were long behind him, Mikel still had business with many of the merchants in Skyrim, as well as his tidings with the guild. As Guildmaster, Mikel was responsible for the preservation of his people, and of course his coin.
"Daddy." started young Astrid-his daughter. "I want to go outside and play in the rain!" "I'm sorry my flower, but it's not safe for you to go out there. You'l get sick." "I wish I could go out there." Added Erin. "We will children, just as soon as the rain stops." "What can we do until then?" Erin asked. "Why don't you and your sister go upstairs and play. Keep yourselves busy."
The children groaned and hiked up the stairs despondently. Neither of them found comfort in remaining indoors. Just then Valerica emerged from the cellar. "Ah, mother! Good to see you have come out of hiding!" "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize I had been gone for so long." "What were you doing down there all of this time?" asked Serana. "I have been tinkering with some of my potions, noting some of the experiments I have been working on. I think I have stumbled upon something truly groundbreaking!"
"Glad to hear it!" Serana said. Then she whispered to her husband "Get ready, this is going to be a long one." Valerica went on about her studies, the new ingredients she had been growing in the lab. Mikel and Serana were respectful in listening to her, but in truth they were uninterested in hearing any of it. Finally Mikel created an excuse in order for he and Serana to remove themselves from the room.
"Oh, well...I'm sorry to have bothered you two. I shall take my leave then." "Mother wait!" Serana called after her mother. "Damn it Mikel, why did you have to go and do that?" "If I hadn't we'd never be able to leave!" Suddenly their argument was interrupted by a loud knock at the door. "Who in oblivion could that be?" Serana wondered. Mikel answered the door. There was a man standing outside in Whiterun armor. Mikel assumed there was some trouble.
"Can I help you sir?" He asked the stranger. "Are you lord Mikel Bjorn of Kynesgrove? The dragonborn?" "Aye. What can I do for you?" "I'm the commander of the guard in Whiterun...well, I used to be. I was wondering if I could speak with you about a job. That is if you're hiring." "I'm sorry." Mikel said. "I have no need for a commander. As you can see I have no army." "If I may sir, your land is quite extensive. A bandit hoard sees this, and they'll swarm the place." "I appreciate your concern, but My wife and I are quite capable of handling ourselves in a fight."
"I understand. Sorry to have wasted your time." The commander was just about to go on his way, when Valerica stopped Mikel from sending him off. "Where are your manners Mikel, it's raining cats and dogs outside! Please sir, won't you come in. Get warm and dry, have something to eat?" "Oh, how kind of you! Thank you!"
Valerica let the commander inside. All of them sat at the long table in the dining hall. "I must say Dovahkiin, your home is quite remarkable! I don't think even dragonsreach is as well crafted as this." "Thank you commander! I built it myself." Serana was curious as to why the Commander had come all of this way just for a job. She asked him about what happened in Whiterun.
"It's Vignar Grey-Mane. His rule as Jarl over the city's hold has become rather ridiculous as of late. His hatred for the Battle-Born's has caused a divide between the citizens. So much so that everyone has been forced to choose sides! Vignar's belief is that things in Skyrim has not been done in the ways of old for many years. As such, he made quite a bit of changes."
"What kind of changes?" Mikel asked. "He has been doling out executions of anyone who chooses the Battle-Born side. He was demanding me to summon my men to persecute and withhold anyone in custody who deemed an enemy. Women, men, and even children!" "By the God's!" Serana exclaimed. "I tried my best to get him to see reason, but he refused to listen to me. I tried to tell him that if he continued to rule as a dictator, the people would rise against him out of desperation for peace. Seeing that he was unwilling to listen, I left."
"But I'm curious, what made you come here of all places?" "I tried to find work anywhere I could as far as Solitude and Markarth. Sadly there is no use for an old man like myself. Despite my extensive military background, no one wanted to hire me. Then I thought that if there was one person who could help me it would be you. And so that's why I'm here."
"I'm sorry my friend. I wish I could help you." "You don't have to hire me as a sellsword. I could work as a steward or farmhand. Someone to keep house or protect your land, anything! I'll even work for next to nothing as long as I have somewhere to rest from time to time." Serana felt bad for him, she wanted for Mikel to do something, anything for the commander. "He needs our help Mikel." "I realize that Serana, but what can I do?" "There must be something, anything! Why don't you take him with you on your travels to Solitude. He could be your personal guard."
"I don't know. I need time to think about this." Mikel was undecided as to how he would go about helping the commander with a job. For the time being the only thing he could offer him is a temporary place to stay. "For your long years of service I will grant you a place to stay in my home. I shall reach my decision about hiring you by the morning, once I have had a moment to think." "Thank you Dovahkiin! Thank you so much!"
Later that evening Mikel and Serana lay in bed together, having just concluded their lovemaking for the evening. Serana confided in her husband her concerns for the commander. She felt a responsibility for him, and implored with her husband to find a solution. "I have thought about this as long as needed. I do not see any other way of helping any more than we already have." "We gave him a place to stay. But what is he supposed to do about income? Not everyone can be as well off as we are!" "I cannot discuss this with you Serana. Not right now. We will continue this conversation in the morning."
"So that's it then? The conversation is just over when you say?" "I am the head of this household! What I have to say is to be respected! Is that understood?" "Yeah. Loud, and clear...husband." She turned her back to him in bed, angry with her husband for his insensitive behavior. Mikel lay there looking at his wife, frustrated but surprised by her reaction. "Am I to understand we will not be having sex then?" "Not tonight, head of household!"
Meanwhile Valerica and the commander remain downstairs talking. They had been down there for so long, neither of them realized how late it was. "My goodness! Look at the time?" "Would you like me to walk you to your room madam Valerica?" The commander asked. Valerica was taken back by his remark to her. She wasn't used to being referred to as Madam. "Please forgive my flustered reaction to you commander. I am not used to such pleasantries." "I apologize if I spoke out of turn." "No, no! You're fine. I've become so used to being called grandma, and mother, I have forgotten I even was a madam to begin with."
"Oh, you'e a grandmother? I did not even know the dragonborn had children." "Oh yes! Two beautiful children. Erin and Astrid." "You must be very proud of your daughter and son-in-law. They are very honorable heroes." "That they are. But if I know my son, he is very much stubborn. Old fashioned in his thinking. He believes that as head of household his decision is final, as he should. But it makes it difficult for him to hear the rest of us."
"I'm sure he means well. Perhaps he just needs another male perspective to catch his ear." "Perhaps. But enough about him commander. I was hoping I would show you to your room. Now that you are going to be with us for a while, you might as well get comfortable." "I'd like that very much." He replied. They both got up from the table. Valerica led the way upstairs to the spare bedroom just down the hall from the children's room.
"It looks as though we will be next door to each other. My room is just on the other side." "Wonderful!" He replied. "Here is your room commander. It's not as big as the other rooms, I apologize." "It will do just fine for sleeping. I have slept in far worse places as a soldier." "Well then, I guess this good night." "Good night madam Valerica. Pleasant dreams."
Valerica left the commander to himself to get settled. She came to her room and as soon as she shut the door behind her she go the sense that she was beginning to develop feelings for the commander. For the first time in many years her heart fluttered in her chest, her stomach feeling as if torchbugs were moving around. She had not felt such emotions as this in many years. But she liked it!
She fell asleep, and began to dream about the commander. She could see herself laying in her bed just as she was in actuality-sleeping peacefully. The suddenly Harkon enters the room, crouching low to the ground sneaking beside her bed. His eyes glowing in the darkness, only the moon shining on his face, it was the only thing visable outside of his eyes and enormous fangs.
He started getting closer and closer to Valerica, appearing to be menacing in his advancement. Finally her eyes opened just in time to see him coming for her. She sat up in the bed responding to his presence. To her surprise he did not attack her, he meant her no harm at all. Instead he climbed into bed with her and embraced his wife whom he had been with for many years.
"Valerica..." He whispered. "Harkon! What are you doing here?" "I have missed you. I'm so sorry for what I put you and Serana through. Please forgive me." Her mind was confused, conflicted in her feelings as she looked upon the face of the man, who once revelled in the fantasy of her death! The same man who was willing to kill their only daughter all for some prophecy! "I don't know. I don't understand. How are you here, you're dead!" "I am. But I am still with you. " "How?" "The dead can visit the living in their dreams. I am here with you only on this plane."
She was uncertain if whether or not she should indulge him. However she could not deny her body's reaction to his presence. Harkon was always very commanding in his presence. Very handsome, more handsome than she remembered. Could it be because she had not seen him in so long perhaps? "Do you miss me Valerica?"He asked. "I do, sometimes." "I miss you more than anything in the world." "What do you want from me?" "You. Nothing more, only you. That is if you will have me."
His offer to have her seemed simple. But she worried that she would be making a big mistake if she accepted his offer. It was rather difficult as her body ached for his touch. She did truly desire him. She wanted to be with him. But how could she be certain he would not do anything to harm her if she gave into his proposal?
"If I do this, I need you to swear you mean me no harm." "I swear it." "Swear it on the blood!" "I swear it on the blood of my ancestors, I will not hurt you Valerica." Now that it was confirmed that he would not harm her, Valerica found it easy to let down her barrier and give herself to her late husband. He climbed atop of her, positioning himself ajacent to her lower half.
Despite her reluctance, she allowed him to open her legs so that he could get between them. His member stiff and engorged, throbbing with the desire to penetrate her. The tip of his cock rubbing against her slick folds the closer he got to her.
Before he penetrated her warmth, he kissed her passionately. His embrace of her had overwhelmed her into a fit of ecstasy. It had been so long since she had felt his touch. Valerica had not realized just how much she missed him.
Without hesitation, she allowed Harkon to insert his hardened length into her warmth. His cock-so fat and long-it stretched her out the further he went in. She screamed aloud, shuddering as she breathed his named into his ear. "Valerica..." He whispered into her ear.
Her body trembling the more he pleased her. His movements beginning slow, but rhythmic as he pumped his length deeper and deeper into her womanhood. The sound of his balls slapping against her ass, mixed with their groans and moans, filled the room. She began to trail her fingernails down the lent of his back until she reached the top of his ass.
His eyes were on her. She stopped her movements assuming he did not approve of her touching his ass. But to her surprise he did not disapprove at all. In fact, he encouraged it! Now given permission, she began rubbing his ass, gripping it in her hands, feeling every stroke he imparted upon her.
The intensity of the pleasure was far more satisfying than she could have ever imagined. Taking her to the point of cursing, and speaking in such nasty language! It pleased Harkon to know he could still satisfy the woman he loved.
"Do you wish for more my love?" "Ahn!...yes! More..." "Then more, you shall have." Harkon began to quicken his movements, pumping harder and faster inside of Valerica, causing her full breasts to bounce against his chest as he lay on top of her. Her screams increasing in volume, sensing her impending orgasm.
Harkon sensed his as well, he dug his face into the bend of her neck, panting harder, groaning louder as his manhood throbbed. Valerica held onto Harkon, wrapped her legs around his wast to pull him closer to her. "Don't stop...AHN!...not yet." He tried to slow his movements in order to satisfy Valerica's demands. Suddenly she felt her orgasm come over her as her walls contracted around Harkon's length.
The tightness of her pussy was beyond amazing to the vampire lord. He could no longer hold on. He was going to cum any more Valerica kissed Harkon, as she felt spurt upon spurt of his hot seed ejaculate deep into her womb. His body jolting as the last Spurts left his body. He never released Valerica from his embrace.
When it was over, Valerica knew what came after. She knew he would need to feed. And so she gave of herself to Harkon, offering her neck to him. "No! I will not!" "You must! You need this. You have my blessing." He tried to deny her, but she insisted. Finally he accepted her offer, trying to be as gentle as he could as he proceeded to bite her on the neck.
She gasped as his fangs penetrated her skin. The pain, though great, still brought a sense of intense pleasure to her. As he continued to drink from her, she called his name again and again. "Harkon...Harkon, how I've missed you." "And I have missed you my love. I miss you both." He had finished feeding from her. Thus concluding their sexual encounter. As he left her, Valerica felt the sense that now she was given permission to move on.
By the next morning, she was awakened by Serana and the children, who came to visit her in her room. Valerica sat up abruptly trying to figure out what had just happened. She realized very quickly it was all a dream. Suddenly, there was a deep male voice heard speaking into the room. It was the commander. He came to say good morning.
"why commander, what a pleasant surprise!" Said Valerica. "I hope I'm not intruding, I just thought I'd ask you to join me for a walk this morning. When you're ready of course." "Of course. I'd like that very much!" Serana seemed confused having not been aware of the connection made between the commander and her mother. But she approved none the less.
Valerica was all too excited to get dressed and meet with the commander. Then suddenly one of the children noticed something strange. "Grandma, what's that mark on your neck?" Astrid asked. She felt her neck and found two holes there. "I, I don't know dear." "What have you been doing in here mother?" Serana asked suspiciously. But she had no answer to give, or at least not one Serana would believe. "Are you alright grandma?" "I'm fine dear. It's probably nothing." She to get dressed for the day.
Meanwhile outside, Mikel caught the commander outside while he was waiting for Valerica. "I have reached a decision." He said. "Yes dovahkiin?" "My wife has made it clear to me that we should help you. I agree with her when she tells me that you are due much more for your hard work and years of service. With that said, I will hire you as my personal guard whilst I am on my travels in skyrim." "Oh thank you dragonborn ! Thank you very much!"
Just then Valerica exited the house, just in time to meet the commander. "Shall we go commander?" She asked offering her arm to him. "Absolutely!" He replied. Mikel stood confused at the transaction between them. Serana then joined him outside. "What's going on with those two?" He asked his wife. "I don't know for sure, but I hope it's for the greater good."
Thanks for reading to anyone who managed to read this chapter. I wanted to write this story particularly because I felt that based on the way the last story went, also following Valerica in the game itself. I felt that Valerica didn't really have much of a background. And by me making her mortal again, I found it interesting to see her take on things moving forward. Like always give me some feedback on what you think. Please be respectful with your comments. If you have any detailed suggestions, please message me directly. Thanks!u
