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A/N: For people who didn't notice, I combined chapter 1 and 2. Chapter 3 then become chapter 2.
Few days before summoning day, Falkreath Hold
Diana always liked the view of Lake Ilinalta from the north wing of Lakeview Manor. She occasionally closed her eyes to listen water flowing through rocks, wind blowing through the pine trees, and baby birds chirping in their little nest. It was blissful that she almost fell asleep, until she heard footsteps approaching. The Nord opened her eyes to see her steward already standing near her.
"My thane, I'll patrol around the manor for the rest of this afternoon and will come back just before dinner time. Nenya send a letter informing about small group of bandits settled nearby this property. I want to make sure if they pose no threat to us."
"Sure Rayya. Do you need my help just in case they spotted you and decided to attack?"
"I'll manage by myself, my Thane. Please enjoy the rest of your day."
The Redguard turned around and left before Diana could reply. Rayya was serious most of the time, the Dragonborn wondered if she could even take a joke. She thought of what to do to kill the time rather than waiting for her steward to come back from patrol and doing nothing. Then an idea struck her mind.
It's been a while, swimming in the lake. Diana grinned to herself before finishing her salmon roe and left the manor.
Two hours later…
Water dripped from her naked body as Diana stepped out of water and grabbed her towel on one of the rocks in the river bank. She then wore a simple dress that clung to her body instead of her usual vampire royal armour. The Dragonborn was in the middle of drying her waist-length hair when she heard a noise that became louder with every few second.
That sound and vibration…must be a giant. She quickly reached out for her daedric dagger, ready to defend herself. Less than a minute, a giant appeared from the pine trees not far away from her. But before she could raise her weapon and strike the enemy, someone beat her to it.
A young Imperial woman in hide armour charged forward and rather clumsily swing her sword in attempt to attack the giant. The giant was slow so it still took the blow, but quickly recovered and was about to strike back with its club.
"Ria, be careful!" A man wearing wolf armour rushed to the young woman's side and pushed her just in time before the giant's club inflicted injury on her body. "I told you not to stray too far from me!" He sounded angry and frustrated at the same time.
"I-I'm sorry Vilkas! But I've been wanting to kill a giant by myself."
"It's too early for you. You're not ready yet." He growled and readied his greatsword to attack.
"But Vilkas-
The giant of course didn't wait for them to finish their argument, and was about to strike again when it suddenly fell to the ground, dead. Both of members of the Companions were surprised to see a young Nord woman with a bloodied dagger on her hand behind the body of the dead giant. Her face was emotionless, as if killing that creature was nothing to her. To their astonishment, they didn't even notice her presence, and had no idea when she attacked. With only a dagger in fact.
Vilkas, having experienced combat for the half of his life, had never seen someone with such skill before. But what truly caught his attention was her appearance. She looked like a goddess with wavy light golden blonde hair, blue eyes, and fair skin.
"You…you were the one who helped us kill the giant in Pelagia Farm!" Ria broke the silence.
"Excuse me?" Diana slightly raised her eyebrow upon hearing that. Vilkas found her voice tone to be innocent yet sultry.
"Yes, it was you! At that time you also defeated the giant with a dagger." Ria grinned, and came closer towards her. "Aela always talk about you after that. She thinks you should join the Companions."
"Is that so?" Diana smiled. She remembered now, that young woman was one of member of the Companions she encountered during her journey to Whiterun from Riverwood. Perfect timing to learn more about them.
Vilkas was silent all the time. He was too engrossed with the view in front of him. The Dragonborn didn't have enough time to properly dry her body, so he could see her outlined large breasts under plain white dress. Ria seemed to notice it, and decided to tease him a bit.
"Ehem! Sorry stranger, but it's been a while since my Shield-Brother laid his eyes on such a very pretty young woman. Not to mention, with such voluptuous body." Ria winked to the blushing Vilkas.
"Ria! Apologies, she is still a brat and have no manners. Thank you for killing the giant." Diana managed to hide her blush. The dragonborn found Vilkas quite handsome, with his voice deep and captivating.
"My pleasure." She nodded. "My house is not far from here, so I just finished from swimming in the lake and was about to go back home when the giant appeared and you guys rushed in."
"Perfect! Could we spent the night in your house?"
"Ria! We will continue our walk and stop for the night in Riverwood, remember? We can't afford to disturb her while she already saved us."
"Awww, fine." Ria sulked. "Could you please at least let us know your name?"
"My name is Diana, it's a pleasure to meet you both."
"Mine is Ria, and that brooding guy is Vilkas-" Ria saw Vilkas already walking back towards the main road.
"Hey, wait for me! Thank you Diana, hope to see you again." the young woman then ran to follow Vilkas.
A/N: I wrote this chapter in a rush while the idea is still flowing. Thus so many grammar mistakes. Will edit when have time.
