Lightning stared at the rose staff whilst leaning up against the cold stone wall. Small orange balls of light floated around the pinkish petals as Galmar still tried to convince Ulfric into pursuing the Jagged Crown. Jorlief added his opinion every now and again, but the Jarl and the housecarl were not paying him any heed. Yuna looked at the staff with curiosity. She walked up to Lightning. She turned toward the sound of Yuna's echoing footsteps.
"Where did you get that staff?" Yuna asked.
"I won it in a drinking contest." Lightning replied.
"It's beautiful." Yuna said. Lightning nodded.
"It is." Lightning replied.
"What does it do?" Yuna asked. Lightning shrugged.
"I don't know. I never asked." She replied with a shrug. Ralof wandered over and glanced at the rose staff. He then leant up against the wall next to Lightning. He gave Lightning's arm a nudge and crossed his arms.
"How's Terra going learning from Wuunferth?" Ralof asked. Yuna sighed and shook her head.
"In fact, he's learning from her. He's still pretty upset that she replaced him as court wizard and he was demoted to assistant court wizard. However, he is very interested in her abilities. So she's teaching him some spells instead." Yuna replied. Lightning and Ralof looked at Yuna with unbelieving eyes.
"Unbelievable, I know." Yuna said with a nod.
"Well, I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks." Lightning replied with a chuckle.
Suddenly, a loud explosion shook the palace. Yuna let out a screech and clasped her hands to her chest. Galmar, Jorlief and Ulfric stopped their conversation and ran over.
"What was that?!" Galmar asked, his eyes were wild with shock. The guards stationed by the door ran over and looked around frantically. Terra and Wuunferth walked out of the room, blackened by ash. Terra nervously smiled, her teeth seemed whiter than usual.
"What in Talos' name happened?!" Ulfric exclaimed. Terra sighed and hung her head.
"I was teaching Wuunferth Meltdown. It wasn't cast properly and it blew up in our faces." She replied quietly. Ralof let out a relieved laugh.
"Thank Talos that you two are alright." Ralof said with a smile. Yuna and Lightning let out a sigh of relief as Ulfric, Galmar and Jorlief headed over to their map of Skyrim in the room next to the throne.
Terra turned to Lightning and looked at her with pleading eyes.
"Can you cast watera on us please?" Terra asked.
"If I do that, you will freeze to death." Lightning replied. Terra looked down at the ground and let a disappointed smile tug at her lips. Lightning sighed and shook her head.
"Fine. Just don't blame me if you feel cold." Lightning said. She sent a watera spell splashing over Wuunferth and Terra, washing the soot off of their bodies. Terra flicked her wet green locks out of her face as Wuunferth wrung out the water in his robe.
"Thanks Light." Terra chirped and took Wuunferth's hand.
"Come on! Teach me a little more about destruction spells!" Terra exclaimed with enthusiasm as she dragged him up to the court wizard's room for further training.
"Wait for me!" Yuna exclaimed and followed them up the steps.
Ralof chuckled as Lightning put the staff away and crossed her arms. She glared at him and let a smile tug at the edge of her lips.
"I didn't know that such a spell existed." Ralof said.
"Terra, Yuna and I know quite a few things that you wouldn't think existed." Lightning replied with a smile.
"Like?" Ralof asked inquisitively. Lightning crossed her arms and smirked.
"Like airships and chocobos." Lightning replied.
"And they are?" Ralof questioned. Just as Lightning was going to reply, Galmar stuck his head outside the wooden door.
"Unblooded, come here." He ordered. Lightning sighed before standing up and walking toward the campaign headquarters just to the side of the hall.
Ulfric stood at one side of the table as Galmar joined him. Another man in the same armour as the general stood off to the side. Lightning stood on the adjacent to that man and placed on hand on her hip. Galmar turned to face her with a stern expression.
"You need to earn your place, Unblooded. That is why you are going to tag along on a little trip with me." Galmar said. Lightning nodded and kept her mouth shut. She didn't want to cause herself any more trouble than she already had that day she headed off to Whiterun.
"We will be heading to an ancient tomb called Korvanjund. Start going on your way. I'll meet you there." Galmar replied.
"Yes general." Lightning replied with a nod and left the room.
She stormed past Ralof standing at the wall still.
"Lightning! Where are you going?" Ralof asked her. She stopped and turned around to face the blonde Nord.
"Korvanjund. Maybe I'll see you there." Lightning replied.
"Can I travel with you?" Ralof asked. Lightning smirked and nodded.
"Sure, just try and hold on. Odin's not your average horse." She replied. Ralof followed her to the doors and they continued on their way out of the palace. The large doors slammed behind them as they faced the daylight of the snowy city. They trudged through the city and opened the door leading to Skyrim. The snow began to fall as Lightning and Ralof jogged down the bridge across the icy waters below. The guards stood idly as they continued towards the stables. Odin dug at the ground with his hoof. Lightning gave the back of his ear a scratch and he neighed with delight. Ralof stared at the mechanical horse with curiosity.
"Is that your horse?" Ralof asked. Lightning turned to face him and nodded.
"Yes. This is Odin." She replied and gestured to the Eidolon. She took a deep breath and mounted Odin and held her hand out to Ralof. He took her hand and she helped him up onto her mechanical steed.
"Hang on. He's quick." She said spurred him onward towards their destination. All Ralof could do was cling to her coat and hope he didn't fall off.
The snow jumped from underneath her feet as she dismounted Odin. The cold made goosebumps rise on her exposed skin. Ralof slid off of Odin's back and fell onto his backside. The snow made his fall sound even more painful than it was. Odin neighed merrily and Lightning groaned. She held her hand out to him and pulled him up off of the soft white ground.
"Sorry." Ralof said with an apologetic smile.
"It's fine. Lets go find Galmar." Lightning replied. He nodded in agreement and they trudged through the snow, looking for the Stormcloak general.
They found the general surrounded by Stormcloak troops, ready and eager for battle. Ralof drew his bow and Lightning whipped out her Blazefire Saber. Galmar paced in front of the first line of soldiers. He stopped in his tracks and then looked up at the stone structure sitting underneath a pink sunset.
"Lightning, I'm glad I'll have you beside me. This place gives me the chills, and I don't care who knows it." Ralof said. She gave him a weak smile and nodded.
"Better to have some backup." She replied. Galmar turned to a soldier and the man gave the general a salute.
"What's the situation?" Galmar asked.
"Cold as the inside of an ice wraith. That and some Imperials are camped out around the entrance, staying nice and warm around their fires." He replied. Galmar crossed his arms.
"Imperials? Well, if they're keeping themselves comfortable, lets slip in and send them to their graves that way." Galmar said and chuckled. Lightning felt a little uneasy about fighting like that, but she let that feeling subside. The general then walked over to Lightning.
"What's the Legion doing here? Well, it should be fun for us. Ready to spill some Imperial blood for Skyrim?" He asked.
"I'm ready. Let's do this." She replied confidently. He nodded and smirked.
"That's what I like to hear." He said.
He turned around and headed back towards the front of the group.
"Listen up. Those Imperials aren't here by coincidence. Their spies must have found out that we know about the Crown, and they don't want us to have it. But they won't stand in our way. I know some of you are ex-legion and may know men on the other side. But remember this. They are the enemy now and they will not hesitate to kill you. Keep your wits about you and watch your shield brother's back. Ulfric Stormcloak is counting on us to bring him back the crown, and that's exactly what we're going to do. Follow me, quickly and quietly now. I want their guts on the ground before they even know we're here." Galmar said and drew his weapon. He moved forward the others quietly ran alongside him, each soldier wanting the upper hand in the combat to come.
They ran onto the stone steps and began to open fire.
"For the sons of Skyrim!" Ralof exclaimed and drew back his bow before letting an arrow whiz through the air and striking an Imperial soldier in the chest, sending him plummeting to the ground. Lightning jumped off of the staircase and landed on her feet. She charged at the soldier in front of her and struck him down by slicing his neck and pulling out her survival knife. She plunged the knife into his chest and put the knife away to face her next opponent. The Stormcloaks fought wildly against the Imperials, hoping that they would emerge victorious. Once all of the Imperials were struck down, the Stormcloaks followed Galmar up a set of steps towards an iron door.
"That's the way I like it. Short and bloody. They never know what hit them. But do not make the mistake of underestimating the Legion. Plenty of them are Nords, same as us. We had the advantage of surprise this time, but things won't be so easy from here on out. Enough talk. Lets kill some Imperials." Galmar said with a smirk. Lightning shot Ralof an uneasy smile and he smiled back. He opened the door and the Stormcloaks followed him inside the ancient structure.
The inside was filled with supplies for the Imperial soldiers as they ran into the next room. They quickly sunk to the floor as they spotted an Imperial guard standing on top of the staircase in front of them. They hid behind a large stone pillar that lay in the ground and waited for their next instruction.
"Pick a man and put him down. Attack on my signal." Galmar commanded. The troops nodded and looked over at the men on the other side, carefully choosing their prey. Most of them drew their bows and waited for Galmar's signal. The arrows silently quivered on the bows with extreme anticipation.
"Time to show them what you're really made of." He said and slowly emerged from his hiding place.
"For Skyrim!" He exclaimed and the soldiers instantly stood and shot their targets. The soldiers instantly fell and the remaining men were slaughtered by Galmar, Lightning and the others who chose to fight with weapons. After each of the Legion's soldiers were killed, they ran up the stone steps and followed Galmar into a corridor. Galmar stopped and told two soldiers to stay by the entrance in case any Imperials came in. The soldiers nodded and headed toward their new posts. Galmar then turned around and led his troops down a dark and dusty corridor.
Lightning and Ralof stayed close by his side as they emerged from the corridor and came into an even darker cavern, where the only light available was the light produced by small candles at the foot of the tunnel.
An Imperial soldier ran up to Galmar and shouted, "For the Emperor!" Galmar brought his battle axe down on his leg and the soldier crumpled to the floor as Lightning placed her foot on his chest and shot him in the head. Galmar nodded as Lightning removed her bloodstained boot from the dead man's chest.
"Good. Nice and quick. I still don't like that weapon though." He said and stared at her Blazefire Pistol. She switched it into sword mode and shrugged.
"It got the job done. That's all that matters." She replied. Galmar nodded and smirked.
"Good. Move on." He commanded and the troops followed him down the steps. Ralof gave her a quick nod as they charged down the steps and came into battle with another two soldiers. Ralof jumped in front of Lightning and slammed his war hammer into the side of one solider's face and brought it down on his head. The soldier lay dead as Lightning kicked the other one toward another ally and she skewered him on her sword before pulling it out and letting the corpse crumple to the ground. They all continued to follow Galmar down the steps and through a smaller tunnel, even dustier than the first.
He stopped at the mouth of the corridor and sheathed his weapon. The others halted and waited for his words.
"I don't like the look of this. Perfect spot for an ambush. Ten to one they will be waiting for us on the other side. Not so sure? Perhaps we should take a moment to look around eh?" He asked the others and they sheathed their weapons too. He turned to Lightning and pointed to her.
"You there, Unblooded, see if you can find another through. We'll charge as soon as we hear fighting." He said.
"Yes sir." Lightning replied and nodded. Ralof sighed as she turned and headed back up the steps. She followed a path illuminated by flame torches. She slowly followed the passage until she came to a balcony-type room that overlooked the Stormcloaks. She found another passage just sitting in front of her and she stopped before it.
She pulled out the Sanguine Rose Staff and gazed at it for a second.
"May as well see what it can do." She said and held the staff out in front of her. A purple sphere blew up before her and she stepped back. A Dremora stood silently in front of her. His dark armour glimmered in the light of the torches and Lightning couldn't help but to stare. His skin was dark and red patterns adorned his face. His eyes were as dark as his armour. His greatsword seemed to be glowing with flame.
"I smell weakness..." The Dremora uttered and looked around the cave.
"What was that?!" Ralof asked. Lightning put the staff away and looked down. Ralof looked up at her with a confused expression.
"Nothing. It's was nothing." Lightning replied. Ralof shrugged and Lightning sighed with relief. The Dremora stood there for a while and then disintegrated before her.
"That's strange..." She whispered to herself. She looked at the doorway next to her and wandered inside.
The wooden beams on the ceiling of the corridor seemed to be a little unstable and the stone smelt slightly of mould. She turned the corner and found a walkway leading out and over the next room. She carefully stalked over to the edge of the walkway and tried to stay as quiet as possible.
"It must be the Stormcloaks! Find them!" An Imperial solider exclaimed and ran out from behind an ancient wooden wall. Lightning hid behind the wall and watched the Imperials scatter around the room below, looking for the Stormcloak rebels. She ran out from behind the wall and dashed down the walkway. She ran down the side of the ramp below and jumped down into the middle of a group of five Imperial guards. She pulled out Gagnrad and whipped the blades around her head. The guards yelped and hollered as the sword dug into their flesh and tore open their light armour. Rose petals scattered over the dead bodies as Lightning turned to faced the other three. Galmar and Ralof ran in and Ralof slammed his hammer into a guard's skull. A sickly crunch filled the air as the body crumpled to the ground and drops of blood splattered onto the Nord's face. Lightning switched the blades for her Blazefire Pistol and shot down the final solider.
Galmar led Lightning and Ralof up the steps nearby, weapons still at the ready, and led them towards another cavern entrance.
"Careful boys. There's bound to be more traps ahead." Galmar said as he continued to lead them on. The three of them crept along the mossy ground, carefully watching for any signs on an ambush. He turned towards the light and grunted.
"I knew there was someone there!" He exclaimed and led the two Stormcloaks into battle. Galmar lodged his battle-axe into the chest of on Imperial and Ralof kicked a man to the wall before slamming the hammer into the guard's gut. Lightning grabbed the final guard by the edge of his uniform and pulled him onto her blade before kicking him off. The rest of the Stormcloaks caught up to the three warriors and they wandered towards around to the next corridor. The light was gone and the stone appeared green. Mist wafted into the room as the Stormcloaks drew near.
"What in the nine Holds is that?" A female soldier asked. She looked down at the undead body at her feet. Ralof didn't want to look at the Dragur. Lightning shrugged it off and waited for Galmar to give orders to move on.
"Let's keep moving." Galmar said and walked on. Ralof turned to Lightning and stared at her.
"What?"
"Have you always been that ugly?" Ralof asked. Lightning frowned and brought her hand up before smacking him across the face. Some of the other soldiers heard Ralof's question and the loud slap that came afterwards. One or two of them chuckled.
"Have you always been that stupid?" Lightning asked with a smirk and followed the general on.
The hallway was dark and it smelt of moss, just like the other dark hallways. The mist twisted and twirled around their feet as they continued onwards. He pushed open a pair of iron doors at the end of the tunnel and they followed him up a flight of stairs. On the stairs was a dead Imperial.
"I don't like the looks of this..." Lightning uttered quietly.
"I don't either." Ralof replied. They ran up the stairs and encountered an Imperial guard. Lightning kicked him down and shot him in the head. The other Stormcloaks didn't take too kindly to the sound of the gun firing again. Galmar continued onward and the soldiers still followed him. Another Imperial stood at the next set of iron doors. Galmar swung his axe into the man's neck. He yelped as Galmar kicked his knee down and beheaded the man. The head rolled around on the ground as they ran after the determined general.
They ran down the hall and found a set of large wood and iron doors. Galmar put his axe away and sighed.
"Ah! The Hall of Stories... we must be getting close now." He said and walked down the dimly lit hall.
"Oh, I've heard of this. They say the walls show the history of the ancients that built this place." A female soldier said. Lightning nodded.
"I can see that." She replied as her eyes wandered over the carvings of human beings on the walls on either side of her.
"Too bad we can't read these carvings. Who knows what secrets we'd uncover?" A male Stormcloak asked. They continued towards the solid iron door with some stone carvings adorning the rings.
"One thing at a time. We're here for the Crown. Any of these carvings show a crown?" Galmar asked in reply.
The Stormcloaks checked the walls as Lightning investigated the bodies of two Imperials laying at the door. The door had no knob or any way to open it, except three indents in the centre stone. She looked closer at the bodies and found an Ebony dragon claw sitting there, waiting to be picked up.
"Hmm, this looks as far as the Imperials got. Even if these pictures tell us where the Crown is, I bet that it will be behind this door. See what you can figure out Unblooded. I'm going to check out these carvings over here. Let me know if you find something." Galmar said.
"Yes sir." Lightning replied and knelt down on one knee to inspect the claw. She picked it up and ran her finger over each of the talons, feeling the cool metal against her skin. She stared at the three white circles depicting a wolf, a dartwing and a dragon. She looked up at the door and found three symbols on each ring. With the claw in one hand, she moved the first ring to the symbol bearing the wolf. She pushed the next ring to the dartwing and the last one to the dragon. She placed the talons into the indents and pushed down. She smiled as she found the circle moved. She twisted the claw and the rings all moved to the dragon. The wall began to move and dust fell down from the top. She put the claw in her pocket as Galmar wandered over.
"Good job!" He exclaimed and patted her on the back. She nodded and once the door was below the ground, they waited for the general's instructions.
"Alright everyone, keep your guard up. No telling what we'll find down there." Galmar instructed. They nodded and pulled out their weapons. They ran after Galmar as he led them up another dark flight of stairs. They turned the corner and found themselves at another set of iron doors. Galmar pushed them open and they found a room bathed in cerulean light. They ran in to find an expansive room with a large grate on the bottom and a gate on the other side of the room. Galmar stopped on the grate and turned to face his soldiers.
"Come on boys. Lets spread out and see what we've got." Galmar commanded. They nodded and wandered around. He then turned to Lightning.
"Unblooded, do what you do best. See if you can find some way to get that gate open." Galmar instructed.
"Yes sir." Lightning replied. She put her blade away and wandered up to the gate. She inspected it and found no pull chain or anything. She turned around and surveyed the room. She wandered around and found another doorless corridor. She walked down it and followed the stairs upward. She found a table and all she found was two garnets. She pocketed the gems and wandered around the corner. She wandered around the next room and found a chest with gold and a diamond inside, but no lever. She picked up the gold and the gem before she shut the lid. She looked around the room again and found an iron circle with a pull mechanism. She gave it a good tug and the gate began to move.
Lightning jumped down and the Dragur burst out of their coffins. The Stormcloaks whipped out their weapons as Galmar told them to attack. Three of them surrounded Ralof. Lightning ran up to him and sliced one Dragur's head off. He swung his hammer and brought down one as well. Lightning jumped on it, pinning it to the ground and then shot it. She groaned as she wiped blood droplets off of her face. The Stormcloaks met up at the grate once the fighting was over. Galmar led them towards the next set of iron doors and pushed them open before they moved on to the crypts.
They ran down the slope and headed around the corner. They came across a large library looking room with a throne in the middle and a corpse collapsed on it.
"The Crown must be around here somewhere. Spread out, and keep your eyes open." Galmar said. The warriors wandered around the room with their weapons in their sheaths. Ralof stood by Lightning's side and waited for her to start looking. She and Ralof wandered towards the throne and inspected the headgear on the corpse.
"Hey, I found a crown on a corpse. Is this the one we're looking for?" Ralof asked loudly. Lightning pulled her Blazefire Saber out as the Dragur kicked down the covers of their coffins.
"Ralof! Get away from there, you fool!" Galmar exclaimed. The Stormcloaks pulled out their weapons and prepared for a fight. The corpse on the throne stood up and took up its weapon. The two Dragur on the side opened their mouths and the Stormcloaks almost tumbled over.
"What is that?!" Lightning exclaimed.
"The power of the Thu'um." Ralof replied.
"Like what Ulfric can do?" Lightning asked. Ralof nodded. They charged into battle with their shield siblings.
Two of the Stormcloaks were struck down and it was just Galmar, Lightning and Ralof. The three undead warriors advanced on the three Stormcloaks and all hope seemed lost. Lightning pulled out her Eidolith and called Odin's name. The white and green knight appeared behind his l'Cie and they charged into battle. Odin pulled his blades apart and struck the undead beings with Crushing Blow. Lightning alternated between shock spells and healing hands to keep Galmar and Ralof still standing. Odin placed Gagnrad in the ground and transformed into the mechanical steed. Lightning mounted him with the blades in her hands.
"Let's do this!" Lightning exclaimed as Odin reared. She swung the blades around in Razor Gale and battered them with Lightning Strike.
Odin reared again and leapt into the air. She jumped from the saddle and swung the blades around with precision and speed. She landed on the ground with the blades crossed behind her. Rose petals rained down on the Stormcloaks as the Dragur collapsed to the ground. She stood up, connected the blades and handed Odin the blades.
"Thanks." She said and pulled out her Blazefire Saber. The Eidolon dashed out of battle as Galmar and Ralof were left, slack jawed. She put her weapon away and placed her hand on her hip. Galmar and Ralof put their weapons away and sighed with relief.
"By the skin of my teeth..." She uttered.
"Alright, get the Crown off that Dragur!" Galmar commanded. Lightning nodded and carefully removed the Jagged Crown from the body.
"Get to Windhelm with the Crown as quick as you can. Tell Ulfric he owes me a drink. We'll stick around here for a while and see if we can find anything else useful." Galmar instructed.
"Yes sir." Lightning replied with a nod. The Stormcloaks wandered around the room as Lightning searched for a way out.
She found a set of wooden stairs and headed up them. She headed up another flight of steps and found a set of iron doors. She pushed them open and found herself in the temple. She removed the bar and opened the next set of doors. She headed out of the ancient ruins and wandered around, looking for her Eidolon. She could hear Odin frantically neighing in the near distance. She sprinted towards the echoing cries of her steed. She recognised the man in the silver armour as Garland.
"Leave Odin alone!" She exclaimed as she whipped out her Blazefire Pistol and charged.
Garland turned around and leant against his massive sword. She shot at him and the bullets only managed to hit the chains hanging from the hilt of his blade. He picked up his sword and ran towards her. He swung at her but she dodged his attack. He countered her dodge and went to attack again. Lightning back stepped out of the way. She ran up to Garland and jumped into the air. She switched hands and slashed Garland with her blade. She landed on the snow and pulled her sword up to her face and held it diagonally facing downwards, taunting Garland to continue fighting. He slammed his sword into the ground as Odin transformed into the towering green and white knight. Odin took up Gagnrad and held his shield in front of Lightning protectively. Lightning dashed at Garland again with her gunblade drawn. The silver knight swung out his arm and her midsection connected with his arm. She grunted as she fell to the ground and her blade fell out of her hand. Garland brought his sword down on the gunblade and it shattered. Sparks flew around the wrecked weapon. Lightning winced as she tried to stand up. Odin rushed over and scooped her up and cradled her in his arms before walking away from Garland and setting her down behind the safety of his shield. She stood up and leaned over to let air into her winded body.
"I know you have the Jagged Crown. Give it to me." Garland said and held out his hand. She stood up straight and shook her head.
"Not a chance!" Lightning exclaimed.
"What if I took away your access to your Eidolon?" Garland asked. Lightning stood in silence for a moment. She shook her head and frowned.
"You can't do that. Only the gods can do that." Lightning replied.
"Being Chaos' right hand man has granted me the power to banish summons from a world." Garland said. Lightning huffed in frustration. She couldn't believe that yet again, the Imperials had another advantage over the Stormcloaks.
"You can hand over the Crown, or lose your Eidolon. Your choice, warrior of Cosmos." Garland said. Lightning looked up at Odin and then looked down at her pocket. She had a choice to make. If she gave him the Crown, Odin would be an asset to a large battle, but she would lose the trust of her comrades. However, if she took the Crown to Ulfric, it may settle the war without too much bloodshed on both sides. She sighed and moved her fingers towards her pocket. Odin saw this and internally sighed. She pulled out the Jagged Crown and stared at it, then looked up at Odin. She looked back at the Crown and sighed. She put the Crown back in her pocket and pulled out her survival knife.
"You're not taking either the Crown or Odin today." Lightning hissed and held the knife tightly. Odin slammed his blades into the snow and jumped in front of Lightning. She picked up Gagnrad. Odin kicked Garland down and placed his foot on the evil knight. The Eidolon looked back at the l'Cie and nodded in the direction of Windhelm.
"No Odin, I'm not going to lose you!" Lightning exclaimed. Odin shook his head at her. She sighed and put the knife away.
"I understand. If that's what you wish. Odin, I'm sorry." She said and ran towards the snowy capital.
Garland managed to get out from underneath the Eidolon's foot. He picked up his sword and slammed the flat side onto the back of his knees. Odin crumpled and Garland wandered up to the Eidolon's face and placed his gauntlet on his nose.
"Go back to where you belong." Garland commanded and Odin vanished with a large cloud of rose petals raining down and a few strikes of lightning hit the ground around him. Garland smirked and wandered in the general direction of Solitude.
Lightning walked into the palace and shut the giant door behind her. Yuna and Terra rushed towards the pink haired soldier.
"Where's Galmar and the others?" Yuna asked.
"They're still at Korvanjund, checking out the tomb in greater detail. They'll be back later." Lightning replied. Yuna and Terra both sighed with relief. Lightning placed her hand on her hip and sighed. Terra watched Lightning's expression darken. Yuna stared at her empty sheath and looked at Lightning with worry.
"Where's your gunblade?" Yuna asked. There was silence as Lightning stared at the ground and huffed.
"Garland destroyed it. I have to find a replacement blade and fast." She replied.
"Light, what else is bothering you?" Terra asked. Lightning sighed and turned to the green haired esperkin.
"Garland banished Odin from Tamerial." Lightning announced. Terra whimpered and Yuna brought her hand up to her lips as she gasped.
"He what?!" Terra asked.
"Yuna, there's a school of magic called conjuration. Learn it and protect your Aeons from Garland. Garland has the power to banish any summon from Tamerial. Be careful." Lightning replied. Yuna nodded and clutched her staff close to her chest.
"Why did he banish Odin?" Yuna asked.
"The Legion wants the Jagged Crown. It was either giving him the Crown or having Odin banished. I still have the Crown and it needs to go to Ulfric." Lightning replied.
"And I'll take Yuna to Wuunferth so that she can learn more about conjuration." Terra said and led Yuna up to Wuunferth's room.
Lightning pulled out the Crown and wandered into the strategy room next to the throne. Ulfric stood over the giant, yellowed map of the province as she walked in. He looked up and stood up straight. Lightning pulled the Crown out of her pocket and played with it in her hands so that the Jarl could see that Galmar was right.
"Here's the Jagged Crown. I believe you owe Galmar a drink?" Lightning asked and gave the Crown to Ulfric. He smiled and nodded as he placed it on the table.
"Damn him-that old bear was right! Did you run into any trouble?" He asked with a chuckle.
"Nothing I couldn't handle." Lightning replied and crossed her arms.
"That's the spirit. I'll get all the details from Galmar when he gets back. Now then... I'm glad you're here, I need a message given to the Jarl of Whiterun. Deliver this axe to Balgruuf the Greater." He commanded and handed her an iron axe.
"An axe?" She asked with an eyebrow raised.
"Yes. An axe. How long have you been in Skyrim? Give the man my axe. If he keeps it, I will bide my time, if he doesn't, it means war." He replied sternly.
"Understood." Lightning said with a nod.
"Keep your wits about you. The Jarl of Whiterun is known for his temper." He replied. Lightning nodded and headed towards the wizard's quarters.