It took another 4 hours before Alduin had woken up from the slumber he was forced to be in. Of course, he was infuriated seeing the Dragonborn resting and looking so peaceful when he was here suffering from his transformation. He was about to hit her with his...limbs was it? When a cat(?) came in the room holding a platter of food. Unknown to him his stomach had grumbled, he had only noticed when the cat had started laughing.
"J'zargo had suspected you are hungry, so I have brought food for you and the Arch-Mage. She was tired from fighting the necromancers hours ago" the information slightly made his eyes widen by a fraction. Necromancers, he had heard about those beings that can resurrect other creatures or other humans as long as they were powerful enough. His priests had fought with those mages before only to end up weary in the end. For dovahs as he is-...was they were easy to kill. Shaking the thought out of his mind he looked back the cat, noticing the warm smile being directed at him.
"do you know how worried the Arch-Mage was when they first found you? J'zargo had first thought that she had lost someone or is about to lose someone important, with the look she had. No matter how hard she tries J'zargo will always see through her" the cat did seem proud of that from what Alduin can see. Grunting he looked at the platter. He is used to eating raw meat, but this was a mortal's way to prepare their food by cooking it.
The cat had handed him a plate filled with meat, bread, some of those greens he saw mortals had eaten before and also utensils that he has no knowledge on how to use. Just perfect. Alduin was about to demand the cat to feed him when he saw the glimpse of the tail leave the room discreetly. This was going very fine...Now he has to find a way to eat himself. Sighing he grabbed a utensil on his place that had 4 sharp points. He touched the edge, it wasn't sharp but it looked like it can be used as a weapon.
Alduin decided to use the utensil as something to kill the Dragonborn instead for eating. He put it aside and use his, hands(?) to eat. Grabbing the bits of meat on the plate and devouring it. He had to admit, it was better tasting than what he received earlier. He did not notice a bearded man enter the room and chuckle. Glancing at the man and then glaring at him was easy, but it was harder not to kill the man. The bearded man merely gave him a smile before reaching for the Dragonborn, shaking her slightly from her slumber.
"Tolfdir? What do you need?" The voice she used at first was harsh but quickly softened as the elder man was in front of her. He didn't quite understand them so he continued eating as best as he could.
"Eh? Already? But what about the guy? He basically doesn't even remember how to use his damn limbs!" Now that was an insult he was not going to tolerate. He can use the limbs his claws had been replaced with well enough!
"Be quiet joor! You are merely a weakling compared to me!" The elder man had looked at him with wide eyes before snapping his attention at the Dragonborn as quick lightning. Both had engaged in such a serious conversation that at some point Alduin stopped paying attention to them again. The other man clearly had some sort of recognition with his language.
The conversation took a turn for the worse when the elder man ordered the DragonBorn to go outside to continue their talk. The female reluctantly went out glancing at him briefly before doing as instructed. Staring at them with barely any interest, Alduin laid back down relieved of his needs. That was until he felt a certain knot on the lower part of the body. It seemed that whatever wanted to get out would burst any moment right now if he did not do it. But not knowing what it is he didn't risk it so he held it in. However, the pressure started to increase and he grunted in discomfort. No one really did notice the dragon's discomfort until another joor entered the room.
"Oh? Do you need to use the bathroom?" whatever the room she is talking about anything would do to just relieve this knot on the lower part of the mortal body. I nodded my head before she came over and helped me up leading me to a room where there was only a window, a wooden object, and water.
"Im sure that you know what to do so I shall leave you. Call out if you need anything" her voice made his ears scratch in agitation. Even the dragonborns voice was not like that, the half dragons voice reminded him of clear and smooth water only to turn into violent tides when angered. He couldn't even ask what he was suppose to do when she closed the door on him. Clueless her started thinking only holding onto a metal bar that he was actually grateful for. Well then...this might take some time...
-25 minutes later-
That had taken him far too long to realize what he needed to do to relieve himself. He wondered how long her was actually in this god forsaken room. He used the water to wash the liquid that had come out of him since his senses cannot take the smell. Opening the door to support the tiny bodies weight he went out only to regret his decision. Alduins skin shivered at the cold when he was a dragon he never bothered to think about the cold for he had resistance to it. He was sure that if he does not get in a room now he may freeze to death and not be able to take his revenge on the dragonborn! Finding another object to grab onto he found a barrel, or thats what he thinks the humans call it, grabbed onto it partially dragged his 'legs' to get to the room that he came from. That was until he heard someone screech from afar, more like a woman considering the octave the voice had reached.
"Why in oblivion are you naked?!" from the voice it was not the Dragonborn or the screechy lady, though he might reconsider whether it is her or not just from the voice. Turning around he saw a pale yellow face and a pale yellow hand reaching to grab his arm. Though she couldn't fully wrap around it for her arm was too small compared to the size. Shrugging her hand of her continued his journey only to be interrupted by the same person. This time he noticed that she was tall enough, and finally able to recognize her features...an elf. An altmer to be exact, in his own opinion they are stuck up and very arrogant about their race. They could not defeat a dragon to save their life! So how they win a war and "spread" their influence will be unknown to him forever.
"let me help you for we don't want to see your testicles any longer" she growled menacingly. Whatever she was talking about he did not want to know at all. He may hate the race well all of the mortality but he was grateful for her leading him to the warm room he had grown accustomed to. Mortal body sure is a hard piece of work indeed. Once he was able to feel the warmth he instantly went to the room he recalled before with the help of the help.
Allowing the body to drop down on the mass of fur the tension eased. He had a feeling it's from the cold. The elf merely grumbled in displeasure and went out probably to talk to someone.
"There you are! I was looking everywhere for you!" a woman wearing a weird looking armor came in, it looked a lot different from what he was seeing around these parts. Looking at the person he recognized the features of his sworn enemy.
"Dovahkiin" he hissed the name as if it was salt poured over his wounds. He had heard mortals say the phrase before. Eyes narrowed on him as if telling him another word from his mouth he would be damaged.
'ah yes, she did told me not to use the language' Alduin reminded himself once again. Why he was allowing himself to listen to what she had to say was going to be a mystery forever. She was wearing a hide like clothing and what seems to be a wolfs skin however her chest was slightly showing giving him a view of what the men in the whole race would be glad to touch. He may be curious but he does know wrath and weak, he is weak right now and her wrath is going to be her absolute weapon if he does anything. She leaned on the wall just by the entrance looking at him disinterested.
"Why arent you wearing the undergarments odmund had gladly let you borrow" so that is what those restraints were called. He had no idea how to deal with it so he ripped it, unfortunately, it kept calling whenever he tried to put it on. Alduin didn't bother answering that which earned him a ragged sigh. Looking at the Dragonborn he had recall of her talking to that elderly men while he was neglected.
"So...Tolfdir and I agreed that you would need... To umm... Move somewhere else rather than staying in the college and we have decided for you to stay with...me" she spat the last part as if it was poison. Was taking care of him that much work? Not knowing what to say he nodded his head slowly just in case she might say something else along with it. Just as he finished nodding he finished processing the new information.
'That mean I would need to stay along with her...NO" he exclaimed the last part with the voice of a hundred storms. Her teeth barred together in irritation. Both had gotten into a verbal fight. Her side is that without her Alduin would be doomed in this world. His perspective was that if he is left in her care he would need to suffer more than not having her by his side. Bystanders just stood out interested at the fight some had started to laugh at how their Arch-Mage was acting. Well, that was until she had used a shout to silence her unwilling guest. Everyone froze, others had already known of her power while others shook in fear and started asking what was that. That was mostly the new recruits those who already knew was still ruptured by the sheer amount of power.
Alduin did not know how weak his body actually was until now. The shout was enough to send the bed he was on breaking down and wood going everyone around the room and some had made its way out of the room scaring some of the recruits outside. Alduin could only stare up at the ceiling.
"You have no right to say no at the moment, the only time you DO have the right, is when I am sure you can fight" the last part confused him. Why would she want him to learn how to fight? Is that not the last thing she wants him to learn. He did not realize that he had voiced his thoughts.
"Yes, it is the last thing I need you to learn. However until I learn why you had been bestowed with a human body, you need to learn how to fight" the voice she had used was filled with authority and it did not leave him any room to allow him to complain. For some reason he found her power at the moment...alluring. Ignoring whatever she was saying again he fell into slumber.
~back to the dragonborn~
'Great not only did Tolfdir had found out that Alduin can speak the ancient dragon language but he is suspecting that I know the man's name which I do' I barely listened to what Tolfdir had to say for on this topic for this is my baggage. I had seen Colette leave the room one time but Tolfdir quickly grabbed my attention once again.
"Do you understand what hidden power this man may have? He may or may not be only a threat but he surely can be trouble for all of Tamriel! Are you listening?" Tolfdir had raised his voice at the end forcing me to look at him and actually listen. I wanted him to understand that this trouble is my trouble. However he says that if I have trouble then it is the whole College's unfortunate event! Who did all the work on successfully saving the world again? and again? and again?! ME! I hated the fact the only the people of Skyrim notices what I do for them, however the higher ups are a bit ungrateful. Well except for Jarl Balgruuf and Elisif. At least the Jarl's can show their gratefulness...well probably not Siddgeir. The man only see as if I am an ordinary mercenary that once I do something for him, he can dispose of me.
Alright besides thinking about my complaints I decided to avert my attention once again from Tolfdir and look at Alduin just in case he did anything wrong. However, once I looked in the room, he was bloody nowhere. Where in the gracious divines names is he?! COLETTE! She should know! I rushed out to look at her and saw her leave out the front of the college, probably running some errands. Thank god I saw her before she had left!
"Colette! Please wait!" The woman had stopped to look at me with wide eyes. She knew about my attitude and that I would never say 'Please' unless something really urgent is happening. To her the situation I will tell her might not be urgent but she knows absolutely nothing. Colette stops just by the edge of the gigantic gate.
"What mus you need now, Arch-Mage?" Her sass will forever be there, however, I do respect her she had saved me far too many times from bleeding out to be not grateful and respectful. Sighing in relief I made sure that my eyes showed how serious I am now.
"Have you seen the man Tolfdir and I had placed in one of the rooms here?" hopefully my voiced my seriousness. Her eyes rolled clearly annoyed that she was stopped for this reason.
"Ah yea, he looked like he needed the bathroom but because of his handicaps I had helped him towards the restroom, I informed Faralda to keep watch on him well just not inside"I thanked her and apologized for stopping her. She did not bother asking me about the situation and continued on her errand outside of the college.
I rushed towards the restrooms only to find it empty. I panicked I rushed within the college to see if he had wandered around. Not like he could but he is learning and that is not exactly good. I had asked the new recruits about him, their stutters did not help me. Again, am I that intimidating when I am panicking? Certainly I am not for my point of view, this is normal, but I guess for others it is not. I went up to my chambers and even to the library in a span of a mere minute. Maybe it was because the others were too afraid to go up against their superior that they had made way for me. That is nice of them but there was no need for them to be afraid of me, unless they just want to show their respect.
Rushing back to the room I had initially left him in I saw Faralda leaving the room with a scowl on her face. For some reason, my instincts were telling me to not get near her right now. Maybe I should've listened...she turned to me and looked at me as if I had hired someone to defile her innocence. Don't tell me, Alduin tried to walk out naked?!
"Ah Faralda just the mer I was looking for!..Have you-um- seen our guest?" her eyes tore at my very soul and I knew she might as well start throwing her fireballs at me.
"Yes indeed I have, in fact, I had brought him back to his chambers, Arch-Mage "Alright! We're back to the indirect insults! I sighed in relief and thanked her, but she didn't let me off without a piece of her mind and some advice.
Apparently she had a hygienic side...and she said I smelled...but I made sure to take a bath 2 days ago. Faralda forced me to take a quick shower and that she will be choosing my clothing. Did you hear me? She said that she would be the out choosing! As far as I know she loves to see me in some of the most revealing clothing I had ever seen. I even asked her once if she was interested in women and I earned a fireball to the face for that but she did admit she had a slight interest. Or maybe this is just her way to show that she wants to help me find a man/woman. I rushed my shower ending it in 5 minutes for I needed to speak to Alduin about some changing arrangements. Tolfdir wanted him out of the college, for if someone else figures out what language he can speak it may cause some disturbances. I had agreed that I will bring Alduin to one of my estates, but I have multiple and I don't know if I have a place for him to stay...AH! Elysuim Estate! Of course! Thank the divines I remembered that place, its been a few months the last time I had been there.
Walking out of the showers I looked out the door and by the desk on the right was my...falmer dark seeker armor...I had thought I threw that armor to the abyss of oblivion itself! My face turned red at her choice and wondered how she had managed to find the armor under that mess of clothing/armor dresser I had. Sighing in pure agony, I dressed into it. The only thing I did not like about the armor was that it is shows a good amount of my skin. I always did wonder why it is so comfortable when the falmer cannot even see to make sure that they are doing this right. After making sure that I did my best to cover up my private areas I went out and the cold chill had invaded the warm atmosphere inside the showers. Oh how I adore Skyrim. I now quickly rushed to the room where I now see Alduin laying down. I guess I may have taken a while longer, or it had taken me a while before I noticed he was gone from the room.
"There you are! I was looking everywhere for you!" I had exclaimed. This earned his attention and he answered me with a tried but husky voice. For some reason, this had made my body all tingly. Not wanting to say that thought I decided to tell him about what Tolfdir had told me just with some readjustments with how he said it of course.
I noticed how Alduin had scanned my body up and down, oh no he did just not. He may have been a dragon by blood and body before, but now that he is in a human form I will never ever allow this. I saw Alduin nod his head slowly as what I had said about moving at my place, his body suddenly froze, guess he finally noticed the meaning. But the way he said no was just aggravating. As punishment, I used a light fus ro dah on him, oh how I adore that shout! His body must be very weak to just fall hard on the bed that it even made the actual bed break. Seriously how cheap are the beds here?! No matter how elegant it looks it must be very old already!
I told him that he had no choice in the plans for now until he learns to fend for himself, yes even I admitted that. Alduin finally fell asleep, thats also when I noticed how quiet it was. Looking out the arch way of the room I saw the students along with Tolfdir looking towards me. Er, I forgot to mention this to the newer students didnt I? Tolfdir narrowed his eyes on me and the silent message got though me. Nodding my head I began packing up.
~an hour later~
Making sure that I had enough supplies for the journey to my estate, all I need now is a way to bring Alduin to Shadowmere. I don't think the horse will like the idea of someone else using her but me. Oh well he gets kicked its not my fault. I also made sure that I had packed some clothing for the...man. Hoping that he would not make his mistake of going out naked again I would need to teach about what is necessary in this world. But that would mean having to answer and deal with his half-ass remarks...Worth a shot at the very least. I looked at him and saw that he was still asleep, went out towards the hall of the elements. There is see Colette once again giving the speech to the new recruits about restoration.
"-ability to repel the undead cannot be ignored. Skyrim is well known to be full of these...Draugr, ancient Nord warriors who cannot find peace..." Hearing part of it I agreed with everything she had said fully, for I know these experiences. One had dared to interrupt her lecture.
"However you would need to admit that Restoration can only be useful if the mage was ever hurt, so, of course, those that are powerful and skilled enough will not need these spells. I myself do not find the use for restoration magic for I had never gotten hurt" there were murmurs throughout the hall. I saw Colette wrenching her eyes filled with hurt for only those that can recognize and understand how she feels. Wanting to do something I stood up and walked to the student.
"You what is your name?" I really did not want to ask but I would need to remember the name to prove my point later on. The youngster looked at me with a smug look as if I was about to agree with what he said. What an arrogant young man.
"The name is Flash, remember it for it will only take a flash of lightning before I become the Arch-mage", ah, so he is one of those people. One who ignores to know who their superiors are. Clearing my throat I looked at him straight in the eye. Looking at his eyes I saw arrogance, the longing for fame and wealth. Great use of his name though I give him credit for such a creative use.
I sighed in disappointment "may you repeat what you had said to your instructor?" I just wanted to give him pain and ask if he can cast at least the simplest of all restoration magic spells. However wanting to keep a positive name for myself here for I am the Arch-Mage I know I cannot do that. Though I would need to admit the way he used his name for his introduction was funny.
"Did you not hear me? I said that restoration magic is completely useless, so there is no point for it to be in the school of magic" I raised my hand hoping he knew what it meant when someone raises their hand. Instead of stopping he continued rambling on and on about how the skill was for the weak and for milk-drinkers. Milk-drinker aye? There were a coupled of gasps and whispers about how he was being disrespectful to me, finally, some newbies who knew who I am. He probably doesn't have any ears for he didn't hear that load whisper!
"May I ask you to...show me your destruction magic on me?" I didn't bother hiding my threatening tone. I saw Colette snap her attention at us, her eyes widened in surprised and worry. I didn't pay attention to her however, I only paid attention to Flash who's eyes were twinkling in excitement.
"Of course! Anything for a beautiful woman!" he. did. not. just. call. me. that. That phrase just gave me the instinct to knock him down on the ground, thank god I have enough sanity to stop myself to do so. No man calls me beautiful after he insulted my friend and the restoration magic! Sighing in irritation I nodded at Colette who ushered the other students by the side to give Flash and I enough room for a tiny demonstration of his power and my power.
His left hand started to emit a wave of electricity. Ah, sparks, the beautiful sound of stupidity and arrogance. He dares thinks that I am that weak?! Oh, wait till I show him! Flashes left hand emitted a wave of frost spell, frostbite is it? From the magical wave, it is releasing it feels like it. I heard Colette cry out Auriels name probably praying that I would not kill the poor sod. Flash fired The frostbite first probably too slow me down, dodged it effortlessly, preparing a spell that I had found deep in the dungeons. Dragon's Teeth, a very powerful spell but I would need to be careful not to kill Flash with it. I used my hand to emit the spell and left my left hand empty, just to surprise him in the end.
I saw Flash grit his teeth at how easily I evaded the spell. With all the talk and claims that he will become the Arch-Mage, this is very very pitiful. Why must the students who use destructive magic be so arrogant? I targeted his right hand to stop him from casting any more frost spells, but I had forgotten about his left hand. It appears that he used the opportunity that I was focused on his right to attack me. Unfortunately, it directly hit my right shoulder making me cringed slightly from the hot searing after the pain that it gave me. Flash was laughing, what a sadistic bastard. I showed my revenge by blasting Dragon's Teeth straight to his stomach that sent his to the ground probably in pain and blasted 3 more, 2 on both of legs and 1 to his left hand.
"Listen to your instructors and this will never happen again. Understood?" the authority tone in my voice is probably what snapped him out of his mind. He nodded his head wincing in pain due to his injuries, he was lucky I went easy I usually go harder no matter what rank you are in. I only wanted him to get a taste of what his superiors can do after all. Colette instantly went to his side healing hands ready on both hands. Though I raised my hand to stop her.
"His injuries are grave! Why would you use such a powerful spell on him?! He is new!" her words did nothing to change my plans. Giving her a look, she gave up knowing I will not budge.
"Stand up and show me that the pain you had received is nothing for you like you had said before. If not you will admit that you need to learn restorations spells to heal yourself and not rely on others to heal them for you, you milk-drinker" I snarled the insult at him. His lips were shut tight pressed in a thin line before saying the sentence I was dying to hear.
"...yes I would need to learn the restoration magic to heal myself for this pain is unbearable" my eyes narrowed at him before I took out the spell grand healing and healed in in 2 casts. The others were looking bewildered and amazed at the efficient casting and the elegance that came with it.
Straitening my posture I scanned the hall "Now all of you who had agreed with this young man would need to change your minds. This is the potential restoration magic has and for those who disagrees must probably think that they can withstand my magic?" I raised an eyebrow questioning them. All shook their heads learning their lesson through someone else. Exhaling I exited the halls but not without hearing the comment that would spill the beans.
"And that is why you should not provoke the Arch-Mage and her mastery in a skill, she is no laughing matter and insults of that school of magic will bring you either verbal lecture or physical lectures like this young man." It was Ancano, why oh why I did not kill him the spot when I was saving the college and world again! He may be good for advise now since he pledged his allegiance to the college but that elf would not leave me alone! It was like Cicero all over again! Both are mad, and both are skilled in their own game! Surprised murmurs erupted from the group and a loud resounding shout of "WHAT?!" echoed even out of the college.
I went out back to the room and saw that once again Alduin was gone. Panicking I abruptly turned around only to bump into Ancano. His tall frame towering over me. His sharply shaped eyes gazing at me with intensity. I raised an eyebrow in question,
"if you are looking for your companion, Tolfdir and I had moved him to a carriage, all you need now is to get your blasted horse to attach itself to the carriage" I thanked him for moving the guests for me and I began walking out. I could feel his eyes behind me scanning me, and that's what did it, I ran out. That somewhat frightened me and I do not know why. When I reached the end of the bridge I can see Tolfdir trying to reason with Shadowmere. Thank goodness he is a very patient man.
I stepped up told Tolfdir that I will handle everything from here and out thanked him for everything and to watch out for Ancano. He nodded his head understanding what I had meant. I was able to convince Shadowmere to be attached on the reigns of the carriage. I know she isn't used to it but its worth the shot. Shadowmere stomped her feet on the ground telling me to hurry up, or else she would just run off. Buckling the carriage onto her side and sat on the front seat of the carriage to guide her. Well, she was probably expecting me to ride on her back from the way she looked back at me.
Shadowmere neighed in annoyance before settling down with a snort. I swear this horse was a human in another life with the tantrum she's giving me! Huffing in displeasure I made myself comfortable knowing about the long trip we would be having.
~Back to present~
Now were in Whiterun in my estate named Elysium Estate, a beautiful piece of land outside of Whiterun. As far as I can remember Alduin was not happy about being moved, but he is somewhat grateful that it wasn't as cold as it back in Winterhold. We're back to the time I started this tale but boy does I not like it. It will take a long time for me to get used to someone else being in this estate after all.
Oh? I didn't tell you my name yet? Well, the names Rinoa Stellar and this the tale of how Alduin is coping with being human.
~Prologue end
