[Author's Note: Hey, so thank you all for reading the first chapter. This chapter will be a tad bit shorter and will be very repetitive in relation to how the actual Skyrim game starts. As well, if you want to skip the intro of the game, start reading from when the second line begins! Besides from that, please review and follow the story :)!]


Waking up from the hit, Anastasia began to suddenly see where she was. It appeared that the cargo carriages were traveling towards Helgen and began to note the conversation the criminals were having. It seemed that the Imperials were taking Ulfric Stormcloack, the leader of the Stormcloacks to Helgen for a public execution along with his fellow rebels. At this point, Anastasia was really confused and worried, for the fact that she was possibly going to be executed for a crime that she did not commit.

Entering Helgen she could hear the locals talk about them and felt ashamed that she was entering this town in such horrible manner. While the cargo carriage was stopped at the end of a wall, Anastasia was forced to get out and before she could try and think of a way to convince the Imperials to set her free she witness her first execution, one of the criminals in the carriage began to run away, yelling that he was not part of the rebels and was shot down by an arrow that pierced right through is heart. In shock, Anastasia began to breathe heavily but slowly as for the Imperials not to see her pain. Being forced to line up, she turned away before she saw another criminal be executed, this time she was also not able to avoid the scene since the criminal's head rolled to her feet. In fear, she jumped away and screamed. Right after her scene, she was forced to be executed.

"Any last words Ma'am?" Stated the Executioner

"Yes, I am sorry for-"

She was stopped at her speech, a sudden roar sounded, as if it was from a great big animal, maybe bigger then a mammoth thought Anastasia.

"Woah, what was that! Did you hear that Sir?" Said a fellow Imperial to her Officer

"I have never heard such sound before maybe it is-"

"Have you heard the rumours Sir? Dragons have been seen lately!" An Imperial said before the Officer could complete his conclusion.

"Damnation to Talos! What lies are you trying to pass here? Be quiet at what you say around here!" Ordered the Officer to his Imperial

"Yes Sir" Responded the Imperial

"Alright then, onward with this execution!" Commanded the Officer

Before she could say any words, Anastasia was forced to the floor as she was about to get decapitated. From now, this all happened too fast for her, as if she was in a dream, or had been drugged. From the sky, a Dragon arrived and destroyed the town, fleeing for her life, she followed an Imperial that went by the name of Hadvar, thought out the whole time, she could remember going underground in some tunnels and was feeling scared to know if Hadvar would kill her in the end. The last thing she could remember was finally leaving the underground tunnels and hearing Hadvar tell her to meet him in Riverwood. From then on, seeing him leave she began faint. Was it because she had not eaten or drank anything in two days? Or was it because she was now reacting to what happened in Helgen, to see a whole town be destroyed by a huge flying beast and see people get burned alive? She herself did not understand but falling to the ground she began to let go of what was occurring to her body.


Anastasia was now woken up by the sounds of Elk herds passing by her body. Not realizing where she was, and what had occurred, Anastasia darted up. Standing now, she noticed she was wearing some strange armour. To her knowledge she guessed it was an Imperial Armor and was surprised as to how she had it on. She then began to try and recall what had occurred in the past few days during her arrival to Helgen, and as things now began to fly into her mind she remembered of a man called Hadvar that helped her out of the chaos in Helgen, but as well, another man, a much kinder and lovelier one, that went by the name of Oliver.

Not knowing where she exactly was, she began to follow the path set before her, she could remember that she could find the Imperial named Hadvar in Riverwood, but where was Riverwood exactly? During her journey down the path, Anastasia began to now fully remember the shocking events of the past days and was feeling more confident in herself now as a person by being able to overcome such things, something she thought was not possible back when she lived in the Temple. At this point, Anastasia had three goals to finish. First, to give a proper burial ceremony to her friend; Priestess Osla. Secondly, to venture out and find the Captain named Oliver and thirdly, to ask Hadvar some questions of what had occurred in Helgen.

Walking down the path, she could see a lake of some sort and now she was able to see a town in the distance, was it Riverwood? Thinking to herself Anastasia began to head towards the unknown town; now nearing such town she approached a guard;

"Hello Sir, Um may I ask what the name of this town is?" Asked Anastasia shyly

"Riverwood of course! Where do you live to not know? Under a rock?" Replied the guard with a laugh at the end of his response.

"Thank you! I was wondering if you have seen a Imperial pass by here, a man with the name of Hadvar that has long brown hair, big in stature and strong face features?"

"Umm, I have one seen one Imperial pass by this way, he was in a hurry and seemed like he had just arrived from Oblivion just like you! He went to the town's Blacksmith, seemed pretty suspicious if you ask me..."

"Thank you for your help Officer. Ill be on my way then"

"Alright, don't let the dragons get to you" Joked the Guard with a belly laugh at the end

Entering town, she could see Riverwood was more lively then Helgen, possibly because of the weather, but alas reaching her destination she could see Hadvar standing outside the blacksmith's house.

"Hello Imperial! I am Priestess Anastasia, I think you rescued me out of the terrible battle in Helgen"

"Oh, it's you! I thought you died shortly after, I have been here wondering where you could have possibly been but now I am feeling rest assured that you are alive! I was certain you would have died back there if I did not escort you, but heck! You were good with the sword in the underground tunnels!"

"Thank you. I learned a few skills from my friend Oliver, he's a Captain in the Haafingar region. Say, do you know if anyone was scripted into the Imperial Infirmary in Helgen?"

"Helgen does not have an Infirmary, there is an Imperial Fort nearby which houses an Infirmary, he may have been taken there..thought I forgot which fort has the Infirmary. Aside from this, I feel as if you should stay with us for as long as you want, you saved my life back there in the underground tunnels by watching my back and I have the need to watch yours up to the time you think it is right."

"Oh, thank you very much, I need to travel back to Markarth soon, possibly the Priestesses are worried for what could have happened to me by now"

"Oh, you are a Priestess? I did not see it, you were such skilled with the sword and bow I thought you were a Mercenary"

"Yes, I am a Priestess, but, sometimes I feel like I should not be, I mean, I like the practice, but I feel as if I am needed for a greater calling, something more, you know?"

"Yeah, I get you. My family wanted me to be town guard at first, I did like the idea, but being an Imperial Officer was more intriguing to me; I had a stronger calling with it"

"Yes, exactly! I feel the same"

"Anyways, enough of such conversation! We should go on and eat, it seems like your body right now is very weak! Ill get you some food and health potions, just simply go inside the house and I'll meet you there"

"Alright, thank you very much for allowing me to stay here Hadvar, it is an honour to be here"

"No problem, its nothing big!" Replied Hadvar with a chuckle in his tone.

Walking into the house, she noted that there was a lady with a child. They greeted her nicely and she greeted them back. Having small talk with the woman, Anastasia began to prepare the table for the meal that was coming. During lunch time, they all spoke about their days and Hadvar began to speak about what occurred at Helgen, the woman then dismissed her child with the excuse that the content that was being said was far too mature for them. After Hadvar finished talking everyone began to ask Anastasia about her life, she responded nicely and they all were kind of her. One, of the questions stood out from the rest;

"So, Hadvar here has been single for a while, and it looks like age is now getting to him...what do you think Anastasia? Wouldn't a lady at your age be looking for a man like him?" Absurdly asked the woman

"Well, I am only twenty-two, Hadvar does look like a fit man, and I agree the time is now running past us but I am currently not looking for a partner. Life here in Skyrim may be small and dangerous but I believe I may live longer the usual"

'Ah, how so? Did the Priestesses tell you that? A way of an illusion to make you feel young?" Responded the woman, trying not to sound rude, but obviously doing so

"No, they did not. I just simply feel like I will, that's just it. Nothing more nothing less"

"Well, alright, you know if Hadvar ever-"

"Please stop honey, we know she is not interested in Hadvar at this point, let her be." Stated the blacksmith

"Yes, I agree. Anyways, it is getting late, we need to head to bed." Said Hadvar as to avoid the whole embarrassing conversation.

Anastasia soon found herself lying on the child's bed. Sadly, the child had to sleep on the floor and this saddened her therefore right after everyone fell asleep, she decided to switch beds with the child and this allowed her to fall asleep in peace.


Anastasia now woke up to the chirping sound of birds outside the windows. Getting up she noticed that she was the only one left in the house and rushed to get ready, all she had to wear was her Imperial Armour, which she was not used to since it got her tired easily. Nearing Hadvar outside the house, they began to converse;

"Hello Anastasia, looks like you are a heavy sleeper" His tone was light and joyful

"Oh no, I'm not I was just really tired and it felt like my body did not want to wake up, your house was so cozy it never wanted to leave"she returned the gesture

"Ah yes, is it not? Anyways, I see you have a good hand with the sword, mind you joining the Legionnaires in Solitude? You could possibly find your friend over there"

"Ah yes, I think that may be a wise decision, would you come with me to Solitude?"

"Well, I would, but I feel as if I need more rest here in Riverwood, if you ever need me, just pass by alright? Here is some Septims and food, you need them for your journey to Solitude. Be careful and make sure that all goes well!"

"Thank you very much! I will come back after I find my friend"

"Alright, don't worry, take your time!" Finished with a joking manner

Travelling out of Riverwood, Anastasia saw the city where she needed to take her carriage, the great and powerful Whiterun. Even in Markath she heard the stories of the stronghold of Whiterun, from the vast attacks of giants and even rebels, some even said that it was safer then Solitude, but she knew that was a lie. Approaching the city, she noted that even though it was mid-day, the journey to Solitude would take long and therefore she decided to find an Inn in Whiterun. After a night's stay in Whiterun, she began to reach the stables and headed out to Solitude. Her journey would take long, but Anastasia knew that this decision was for the best.


[Author's Note: Alright, so first thing! As you can see, this whole chapter was RUSHED. The reason for that is, first, I don't want to retell what happened in the game, I don't want to game plot at all. So, for two chapters, the story will seem a BIT rushed, but don't worry, it gets better. Secondly, lets have some discussion; did you guys think that she was 22 years old? Also, what are your thoughts on her relationships with Hadvar and Oliver?]