A/N: So here is the next chapter. Sorry that the beginning is so boring, but it will get better in later chapters… at least I think it will Thanks again for taking the time to read. Leave a review if you feel like it. Constructive Criticism is appreciated.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything except the idea of the story.

I looked around at my surroundings. Straight in front of me was Lake Rumare and on the other side was what appeared to be some sort of ruin. I realized the only way I was going to get away from these sewers was to swim across. Reluctantly I approached the edge of the water. The sun rising in the East caused the water to sparkle and shimmer like liquid gold. I took a moment to admire it before slowly walking in. When the water reached depths that were over my head I began swimming.

It didn't take me long to reach the other side and I climbed onto shore and wrung out my shoulder length hair. Normally it was blonde but due to the swim I had just had, it had taken on a dark brown color. After wringing out as much water as I could from my clothes and hair, I began walking towards the white, crumbled building. I didn't get very far before I heard voices. I could tell by the wild tone in their voices that both of them were Khajiit males. I crouched low and crept along one of the walls that was still intact, trying to listen in on their conversation.

"Did you hear about the Royal Family? All of the Emperor's sons killed by assassins." One of them said.

"Yeah, I heard about it. I overheard a couple of Dunmers discussing it as they left the Imperial City. That is until I stopped them and robbed them blind. Hehe, they both took off runnin' and squealin' like a couple of pigs. That's what those Dunmers are anyway, Pigs. Every last one of them."

So these guys were bandits. After debating for several minutes, I finally decided that I should kill them. I was doing the world a favor after all. People like them did not deserve to live. But then again, neither did people like me. I quietly drew my bow and notched an arrow. Peering around the corner of the building I took aim for the head of the nearest bandit. I released the shot and watched as the Khajiit slumped forward and fell from his bench onto the dirt below.

"What the hell? Who's there? Show yourself!" The second one snarled as he jumped up and drew his dagger, looking around for the culprit.

Putting away my bow and drawing my weapon, I stood up and walked around the corner.

"I don't know who you are, but prepare to die." He growled menacingly while flattening his ears against his head.

I said nothing but simply beckoned him forward with a mocking smile that only enraged him further. He ran towards me and snarled. I quickly raised my shield to block his first attack. He hit the shield with his blade so hard that it caused him to stagger back a few feet. This gave me the opportunity I needed to kill him.

While he was still struggling to regain his balance, I rushed forward and thrust my blade through his chest armor and all the way through his chest. He stared at me for a second with a look of disbelief before slumping onto my sword. I let go of the hilt and he fell to the ground. I didn't bother to recover it but instead took his dagger that appeared to be of finer quality and in better shape than the blade I had just used. I also decided to take his armor, lock picks, and gold. After I searched him, I did the same to his friend, finding the same items.

After I took what I wanted, I looked at the bodies I had just stolen life from. I tried to convince myself that I had done it for the greater good. That I had done the world a favor. But deep down the darkness only reminded me of the true reason. I had only done it for my own selfish desire to kill.

I decided I needed to visit the Market District of the Imperial City and purchase a few things. So leaving the carnage at the campsite behind me, I traveled along the shore of the lake until I reached the entrance to The Imperial City. I walked through the different districts until I reached my destination.

The first place I visited was the Three Brothers Trade Goods store. I needed to buy a carrying bag for all of my items. Pockets and waistbands were not very good storage units. Using the gold coins I had taken from various chests and corpses I purchased a simple burlap sack with a shoulder strap. It was not fancy but it would serve the purpose and it was cheap. I also decided to purchase a loaf of bread and some fruit for the road.

The next store I went to was the Slash 'N Smash for another weapon. The dagger I took from the bandit would be ok for forest animals but I was pretty sure that animals were not the only thing I would encounter on the road to the priory. The coins I had left over were not enough to buy a suitable weapon so I sold a few of my healing potions and arrows to get a little extra money. Finally I had enough to buy a descent silver short sword and a couple of repair hammers. I had repaired weapons and armor before so I didn't need very many. I didn't need any armor due to the fact that I had already taken all the armor I needed from the bandits.

By the time I was done with my purchases and had left the Imperial City it was already well past noon. I figured I should try and cover as much ground as possible before the sun went down so with everything in order I set out on my journey to go and find this Jauffre. I opted to follow the road rather than through the woods even though the latter would probably have gotten me there sooner. I chose safety over speed. I convinced myself that it was best to try and avoid a fight even though part of me argued that point.

By the time the sun had gone down I was fairly sure that I was almost there. No point in stopping for the night so I continued down the road. After another couple of hours I could make out the chapel within the city of Chorrol and knew I was close. Finally I came upon a couple of buildings. A sign right outside the entrance to the largest of the buildings told me that I was in the right place.

I proceeded inside of the building. As soon as I entered I saw a staircase that branched to the right and left. There seemed to be no one in here but I walked up the stairs and checked just to make sure. There were beds and desks, but no one occupying them.

Sighing in frustration I walked back outside to look for someone whom I could ask about Jauffre. I looked to my right and saw a Dunmer tending a herd of sheep. It struck me as odd that he would be doing such a chore at night, but I approached him nonetheless.

"Excuse me," I said. "Can you tell me where I can find a man named Jauffre?"

The man turned around to face me and gave me a smile.

"Hi there. My name is Eronor and I tend the sheep here at Weynon Priory. You're looking for Jauffre you say? He's probably sleeping right now. Is there something you needed?"

What kind of a stupid question is that? Do you really think I would be here if I did not need something?

"Yes, but I must to talk to him. I can't talk to anyone else about it."

"Well then you should probably just sleep here for the night and meet with him about it tomorrow. There's a bed in the main hall if you want it. Free of charge."

I didn't really like the idea of going to bed. I tried to avoid it for as long as I could. Sleeping meant dreaming, and for me the dreams usually consisted of nightmares. Terrifying visions of death that left me screaming and drenched in sweat. Still, it had been a while since I had last slept and I was beginning to feel the effects of the long journey so I decided I would rest here.

"That will be fine."

"Great. The bed is up the stairs and to the left."

"Thank you." And with that I went into the building and found the bed.

I placed my sack under the bed and removed my armor. I kept my sword right beside the bed against a desk in case I needed it. I climbed into the bed and slipped under the sheets. I didn't realize how tired I was until I closed my eyes. I don't think two minutes had passed before I fell asleep.