Skyrim: Return to the Fold
Chapter 9 of my Skyrim story, enjoy.
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Samurai ninja gal: Thanks, well, bit of a time skip here, enjoy.
Wolfgirl2013: Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, well, there's a bit of a time skip here now, going forwards two years.
Now onto the story.
Disclaimer: Skyrim belongs to Bethesda.
Chapter 9
Lars smiled to himself; the eighteen year old young man was helping his two year old son Istarad get dressed.
"There we go." He said. "Now, sit down, let's get your boots on."
The young boy nodded as he clambered up onto the chair. "Yes papa."
Lars knelt down and began getting his son's boots on. While outwardly he was smiling, inside he was worried.
'Braith, what is wrong with her, she seems to be…ill.' He thought worriedly, considering his wife's most recent behaviour.
He wasn't the only one who noticed, despite his efforts to shield Istarad from such things.
At that moment Istarad indeed brought it up. "Papa, is Mama alright?"
Lars bit his lip. "I'm sure she's alright, this could just be some small sickness. I'm sure she'll get better soon."
Istarad nodded slowly. As they were finished getting ready, he took his son's hand and helped him down from the chair. They began to walk when they heard it, the sound of Braith throwing up. Lars gently reassured Istarad before rushing to her.
"Braith!"
Yet to his surprise she waved him away.
"It's, it's fine Lars."
Lars shook his head. "Fine, Braith you've been throwing up for so long, shouldn't you…"
He stopped however as his mother then entered.
Lars bit his lip; wondering if his mother would be able to coax the answer out of Braith. As it turned out, she already knew. Seeing Braith's current position, it was like Alfhild just knew right away.
"I came to see what was taking you so long, now I see." She remarked with a soft smile.
Braith looked up at her, eyes wide. "You…You know…"
Alfhild nodded. "Yes dear, so do you…I know those symptoms of yours well and you recognize them too, don't you?"
Braith sighed but nodded. Lars looked back and forth between them, confused.
"Mother, Braith, what is going on?"
Alfhild smiled gently. "I think you should tell him the truth Braith."
Braith sighed again but nodded and Alfhild left the room. Braith finally recovered and stood, turning to him.
"Braith…"
She gave him a small smile. "Lars…I hope you're ready to be a father again."
The words hit him instantly and his eyes went wide. "You're…"
She nodded and he grinned, they embraced and kissed immediately.
"Mama, papa?" Istarad called out, hurrying up to them, confused.
They both turned to him and Braith smiled widely.
"I'm fine Istarad; it's just…well…" She shook her head and decided to simply reveal the truth. "You're going to be a big brother in a few months."
Istarad's eyes widened and he cheered, hugging his parents happily. They all smiled happily, enjoying this moment, ready for the next big event in their lives.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
Well, next chapter will be the last one, which will take place after the new baby's birth.
