A.N: Hi! Sorry I've been so long, I have like 3 or 4 fics on the go. I know I promised Mercer but I want to do Astrid. But I'll do Mercer next, swearsies!

So, Astrid leads the Dark Brotherhood and gets jealous once you become the Listener. Because of this, she betrays you to the Penitus Oculatus in exchange for the Brotherhood's safety. After she realises her mistake, it's too late; the Oculatus have double-crossed them and are attacking the Sanctuary! She performs the Black Sacrament on herself and, when you find her, asks you to kill her. You kill her and become Leader of the Dark Brotherhood and kill the Emperor (I love a happy ending!).

Enjoy!

P.S. Arbon is the Listener.


Astrid.

Left alone with my uncle, my gut fills with dread.
His advances disgust me, so I sever his head.
As I stand over the corpse of my kill,
Deep down inside, I find a thrill.

Killing this way and that, my life is a joy.
Who should approach me? A messenger boy!
I read his note and my legs turn to dough.
There is a black hand, with these words:
"We know."

I am now an assassin, in the Dark Brotherhood.
My new family told me that they understood.
Babette the vampire, and Festus the mage.
They too are filled with my murderous rage.

Ten years later, I now lead my kin.
But our order's declined, there's no room for our sins.
So you can imagine, I'm extremely thrilled,
When Grelod the Kind is viciously killed.

I seek out the crone's butcher, and what do I find?
A Bosmer archer, the evil kind.
I ask him to join us, he gladly says yes.
I hope for greatness, and expect nothing less.

I soon figure out that this elf is quite good.
He is the Listener for our Brotherhood!
The Night Mother calls and he gladly complies.
But through his façade, I see many lies.

Arbon must kill Emperor Titus Mede.
A very tough task, but he gladly agreed.
But deep down inside, emotions plague me.
Excitement, hatred, and deep-seated envy.

Arbon returns, he's doing so great!
But deep in my stomach, I'm still filled with hate.
In a moment of weakness, I confront my nemesis.
I've betrayed Arbon, but I feel such bliss.

Oil explodes and I'm filled with regret.
Maro cheated me, but this ain't my time yet.
I light a few candles, and chant shakily;
"Sweet Mother, Sweet Mother, send your child unto me."

I lie there for hours, burned to a crisp.
Nazir, Babette and Arbon approach my candle disc.
I beg him to kill me. It's time to repent.
So here dies Astrid,

The Black Sacrament.


A.N: Hope you enjoyed it! I know I missed out Cicero's betrayal but I just wanted to focus on Astrid's jealousy of Arbon. See you next time for Mercer!