Disclaimer: Skyrim is owned by Bethesda. All the copyrights associated with Skyrim belong to the company. Only the ideas contained within this story are the property of the author. No profit is being earned by the writer of this story.
"Vilkas! Hey, Vilkas!" Ria kept shouting from behind. Gods, what's wrong with him today. The woman grumbled and tried to keep her pace. Vilkas was quite far, but he was still in sight. The wolf warrior ignored Ria, as if she was not there in the first place. He seemed to be preoccupied, and she wondered why. After few hours, they finally arrived at Riverwood just in time as the moon came out from its hiding and walked straight to Sleeping Giant Inn. Orgnar welcomed them as they stepped inside.
"We'd like to rent two rooms for one night." Ria then ordered their food and drink while Vilkas sat on the chair, staring at the fire pit. Soon Ria followed to sit beside him, munching her bread. She was literally starving.
"Don't you find it strange, Ria?" Vilkas broke the silence between them.
"Finally. I begin to think that cat got your tongue." Ria replied sarcastically.
Vilkas ignored her remark. "That woman…you said you met her before? Her combat style is like of assassin, yet her strength is like a warrior."
"What's wrong with that?" She chuckled and began to drink her ale.
"Stupid." Vilkas punched her head and made Ria yelped in pain. "I've never seen anything like that before. She is a dangerous woman."
"Hey! To me, Diana seems to be a good person. Not every stranger to you is bad, ok?"
"Did you just mention Diana?" They found it a bit odd that Orgnar joined their conversation, as he was not a talkative person. "If you meet her again, tell her to come by. Some of her stuff is still here."
"You know her?" Vilkas wondered.
Orgnar frowned. "Yep. I'm surprised you the Companions don't. That's quite insulting for her."
"Huh?" Ria was confused. "I know that she is pretty, but I don't know anything more really."
Orgnar released an exasperated sigh. "Really? I guess you guys have not heard the rumours then. Well, they are more facts rather than rumours."
"Spit it out Orgnar." Vilkas was impatient. This woman is really something that even this sullen innkeeper know her.
"She is the Dragonborn, Alduin's slayer, and thane of many holds in Skyrim." Ria's jaw dropped, and Vilkas was stunned. Orgnar rolled his eyes. "Seriously, you should open your eyes to your surroundings."
That explains everything, Vilkas thought. A dangerous woman indeed.
"Vilkas, if we ever meet her again next time, make sure to apologise to her! You were really rude to left after she introduced herself." Her voice snapped him back to reality.
"We should rest now, tomorrow we will leave at dawn."
It was around midnight when Vilkas awoke to hear clashing of swords outside. Shouts followed by screams of pain became louder as he hurriedly geared up and took his greatsword with him. He went to Ria's room and woke her up. As he hastily opened the door leading outside, they saw several vampires and death hounds attacking the guards.
"Vampire! To arms!" One of the guards yelled before one of the vampires got the poor man.
"Ria, stay close to me. If a vampire so much as scratches you, you'll turn into one." The woman nodded and took a stance behind him. Vilkas saw her sword shaking. It couldn't help that this was her first time battling vampires.
Unknown to them, Diana watched the scene not far from the end of town. She silently followed the Companions but didn't expect vampires to attack Riverwood that night.
"Aren't you going to help them?" Serana's tone was a mixed of amuse and wonder. The vampire princess decided to come along when Diana informed her of the encountering with the Companions not long ago.
"Not yet. I want to observe them first." The Dragonborn didn't divert her sight.
"Everyone can see that the young woman is still a whelp. Look at her body trembling." Serana pointed out, "As for the man with wolf armour, he is quite good, but he alone can't kill all of these feral-blooded."
Hearing no reply from her, Serana just sighed. Once Diana is focused on something, nothing can get her attention.
"You're enjoying this, aren't you? If you won't come out soon, your prince charming will die."
"I don't understand what you meant. I just want to see how long he can last." Serana just gave her a long stare.
"…Fine. But you stay here. Your attire screams of vampire."
"Who said I will help you?" Serana almost giggled. It was always fun to tease the Dragonborn. Diana just rolled her eyes and went out from their hiding spot, rushing to the scene.
Vilkas managed to hold out, but not for long. His stamina is deteriorating; most of the guards were already dead and he needed to watch over Ria at the same time. All of the death hounds and two vampires were slayed already.
However Vilkas was unaware as one of the remaining vampires about to attack Ria. But before the vampire's claw could bare the young Imperial's skin, a lone figure killed the vampire in the process. Soon, the other followed, leaving only Vilkas, Ria, and few of the guards alive.
The moon shone brightly, previously hidden by clouds, finally revealing their saviour tonight. It was the Dragonborn. Her once loose hair was braided to her right side. Blood dripped from her sword, the kind of which Vilkas never saw before. She wore an unknown light armour with cutting low enough to reveal her large breasts. The guards blushed as she slowly walked towards them.
"These vampires are becoming a real menace. Please use these healing potions."
"Thank you, thane. We could not manage without your help."
Diana nodded. "Be on guard. I will ask Jarl Balgruuf to send more guards to Riverwood the next morning." The guards saluted and began to return to their post.
Ria approached Diana and bowed before her. "Thank you very much! You saved my life again today." She then urged Vilkas to follow. "Vilkas, you too!"
"Thank you Diana, for all your help." Vilkas only said that after Ria elbowed him.
