Whiterun-Current Time.
''I still say this is a bad idea Link pardon or not there are Imperial sympathizers here.''
Link could see his friend Ralof pull the hood one they had picked off of the scavenger that had attacked them over his head further , as the two walked in through Whiteruns main gate. The younger man couldn't' help but think as he heard him say it and said despite knowing he had a point.
''True but not everyone is looking for Stormcloaks to sell out.''
He said in a lower voice to lessen the chance of someone else hearing them as they stopped and watched some men with hoods ,vest and curved swords speak to the guard who said.
''Look I haven't seen this woman now stop disturbing the peace we've gotten several complaints about you already and soon you'll have to stay out the gates if you harass anymore citizens.''
The leader of the men merely held up his hands and said.
''We only wish to find this woman that's all sir she's a criminal were here to capture.''
Shaking his head the guard once more began to argue with them as the two passed by the group and made their way over the little bridge into the market. Ralof said to his friend noticing his curiosity.
''Those were red guards their a tough strong lot that live mostly in Hammerfell in their multiple kingdoms which frequently fight each other , to be honest if they united we'd have a lot of trouble well Cyrodil would if they didn't' use their agents to make sure they stayed nice and divided.''
The man said and Link inwardly groaned at this he liked his friend but sometimes he swore Ralof could be a lot more paranoid about things then he was.
'And I survived an invasion from beings from a different realm, When I was coerced by Midna ,or Fought Zant or his puppets ,neither when I had to fight princess Zelda who nearly tricked me when Ganodorf controlled her ,and deal with the fiasco of fighting Ganondorf himself .Especially since it was right after I thought he had killed Midna. But you still don't see me looking at everything and pointing at it with suspicion when it comes to powerful figures.'
Link thought as they passed by the merchants selling their wares Link made a special note to look over a few of the objects they had available when he came back through . Then he began observe the design of the Jarl's hall slowly as they made their way further up the stairs and then moved to the staircase of the Jarl's Hall. Soon enough both entered the man's hall and just after a loud voice rang out and said something in a thunderous tone that confused them. However moving on to the Jarl's throne the man looked a bit shocked but shook himself out of it and looked upon them and said.
''Good you have returned no doubt with what Farengar sent you for he is in the same room you left him in researching once again his lore .Talk to him and I will be most grateful for having helped him achieve his goal.''
Nodding once and bowing slightly to the man Link moved with Ralof behind him to the next room where Farengar was talking to someone with a brown hood and leather armor.
''You see the terminology is clearly form the first Era maybe even sooner! I'm convinced this is a copy of a much older text. Oh it's you !good and ah is that the Dragon stone of Bleak Falls Barrow good work .Good work you really are a cut above the usual Brutes the Jarl sends my way .''
Link repressed a scowl as he said to the man.
''So what are you going to do with that Stone because I hope it is important.''
Hearing this Ralof said and stepping in with his friend saying.
''Yeah !The damn thing was guarded y Dragur a lot of Dragur and they had an overlord t you know the damn thing mothers say roam the countryside looking for children to conscript in the bedtime stories. I think my friend here deserves a damn good reward for fighting him even with my help he had an enchanted sword and the Voice like the Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak can do to match.''
Hearing this Farengar hummed then said.
''Interesting that he would have use of the Thu'um I'll have to make note of that and cross reference , that but yes I believe something can be arranged for the difficulties in procuring this. But this is where your work ends and my begins sadly the work of the mind is grossly undervalued in the lands of Skyrim especially when it involves the academic branch of history.''
Hearing this Link yawned a bit and nodded to that statement making the man smile while Ralof huffed and muttered under his breath about ''cheap'' wizards making the man scowl lightly. Then he began turning to his associate who seemed amused and said.
''So it would seem your information was right and now we have our friend here to thank for bringing this interesting piece to us.''
Turning to him the woman said to him after looking at him for a bit.
''You went into Bleak falls Barrow fought the dragur an overlord their equivalent of a captain and come out alive nice work. Send me a copy when you decipher it Farengar.''
The wizard nodded and nearly spoke however Irileth the Jarls commander quickly came in yelling the man's name saying.
''Farengar the Jarl needs your assistance! It is urgent a dragons been sighted nearby.''
Hearing this Farengar said excitedly.
''Oh! A dragon where was it sighted? This is so exciting ! What was it doing !When did it become noticed?''
Hearing this she said to him.
''We don't' know but the Jarl needs your assistance. You should come to your work helping him shows you've got skill we might need it. As for your questions Farengar we don't' even know if we can stop the damn thing if it decides to come and attack the hold we need your help.''
Nodding the Wizard came to the other part of the room the woman staying by the work and Ralof saying to Link .
''I think we should head into the other room this might involve us more then we know.''
Link cursed and said under his breath his eyes widening as he said as they entered the other room.
'' Shit the Stone they might know we have taken it form the barrow.''
Hearing this the wizard looked at them his eyes widening as Irileth spoke again.
''Tell them what you told me .''
She said to the guard and he said.
''Jarl it's a dragon we saw him coming from south it was fast ,faster than anything I've ever seen.''
The jarl stood and moved in front of him facing the man and asked.
''What was it doing was it attacking the watch tower?''Shaking his head the guard said
''No it was just circling over head when I left and when I saw it I came straight there to inform you my Jarl.''
The guard said and the man put his hand on the other mans shoulder and said.
''Thank you I thank you for moving so quickly to give me this news head to the barracks get some food and mead into you . Irileth I need you to gather some guards and head to the watch tower to support the men there, I know you are strong but I have to ask please do not fail me. My friend I need to ask for your help for my people since you survived Helgen I need you to go with Irileth and help her with this task you survived the dragon there and your strength has shown with you passing the task Farengar gave you. So I must ask will you help Irileth defeat this beast and drive it form my lands?''
He asked and Link looked at Ralof who looked grim but nodded clamping his hand on his shoulder, and showing his support Link nodded then said to the man.
''Of course Jarl Balgruuf I would be honored to help in this task.''
He said and the Jarl smiled nodding as Ralof who had already let go of Links shoulder cracked his knuckles the man said.
''Good I want you all to leave immediately and meet Irileth at the watch tower Farengar mark on his map and then head with them to confront this beast.''
''But my Jarl my research. On second thought understood my Jarl I hear and obey your will, no doubt it will take you sometime so I will lead both Link and his friend to the Watch tower .''
Irileth shook her head then said.
''Fine very well then but don't' take forever I'll go gather the men you all move ahead we should be there soon enough , I'm only bringing the ones with most endurance from the guards with me for this one.''
She said and the Jarl nodded as Farengar, Ralof ,Link moved outside with Irileth already going on ahead each having their minds on the dragon and the threat they would have to face ahead of them .
Watchtower Thirty minutes Later.
Ralof and Link stiffened as they looked at the flaming remains of several part of the towers extensions as they moved forward , four guards came out and the one with a horned helmet spoke up.
''Thank goodness you all are here that damned dragon ran off after circling about and launching some blasts ,strong bursts of fire they were to weakened the tower extensions . The damn dragon did it right before he moved in and raked them off with his feet. That one's a smart nasty beast with a bone to pick he killed three of our men but I think he's gone for now.''
The man said just then a roar rang out and Link groaned grabbing his head Ralof looked at his friend and said.
''Are you alright Link?''
Shaking his head the Hylian said.
''Yeah I'm just fine.''
He said and the voice of Irileth said as the guards movedu p in position with her.
''Good because I don't' want anyone here getting sick all of a the second guessing about this thing real or not , whether it breaths fire or ice doesn't' matter we need to stop this thing now.''
Nodding the guard opened his mouth to speak but soon stopped as another roar far closer echoed over the horizon and Irileth cursed saying.
''Everyone prepare yourselves spread out , we don't' know which direction this thing is going to come from and I want you ready Farengar . I want you to use any spells you can disrupt that thing anything to throw it off its edge or distract it would be fine.''
Smiling the Man nodded and said.
''I definitely can do that Irileth I'll shroud these parts of the tower and make it seem like were on the other side that way you all can get the drop on it.''
Hearing this one of them en the last one who was still in the tower looked to the right and said as he stepped out .
''Kyraneth save us here he comes again!''
Link cursed as he held his head and heard a voice saw mixed into the roar of the dragon.
''Foolish mortals! You dare try to oppose Mirmulnir! The ninety Eighth Brother of Alduin!Such magic does not work on me!''
''Ninety Eighth brother of Alduin? Damn I think he can see us!''
Said Link as the group readied themselves to fight the group the Dragon letting loose a torrent of fire in their direction. Farenghar cursed under his breath as he held up his hands breathing deeply then release several orbs of ice outwards which rammed into the stream of fire he yelled behind him to the group.
''Everyone move!"'
As his attack held but began to crack the group moved out of the way as the ice spell collapsed then burnt to ash as it was destroyed by the torrent of fire , Farengar grumbled a bit before launching several strong lightning bolts one at a time at the dragon. Some of them hit the dragon as it flew in a pattern making it roar as it tried to evade them as the guards and Irileth pelted it with Arrows from a distance .Link had his bow out and put his hawk mask on rearing it back as he looked through the holes and saw the dragons head , the point of Links arrow drawn back as the Hylian let out his breath he waited until he turned back around and tried to breath in again and then let his arrow fly .
The dragon let out a howl as Links arrow flew and drove into its eye Ralof saying as the dragon screamed.
''I think your arrows got him right where we want him! Damn looks like he's coming in for a more personal fight .''
Hearing this from the Nord and seeing it come around and fly low getting ready to land as Irileth yelled out.
'"Everyone get ready to take him on up close Farengar block the fire he's going in for a landing strike then.''
Farengar launched a large flurry of cold magic at the dragon with one larger orb of ice flying the beast let out a roar yelling .
''''FIRE INFERNO SUN! Burn you foolish mortals Burn!''
Link's focused as he heard the dragons words and took out his bombs as the dragon seeing his spell not working turned n mid air and swiped smashing the stronger ice boulder to pieces as it landed letting out a hiss as it lunged for them.
''You are brave mortal enemies your defeat will bring me great honor but your foolishness dooms you!"'
He yelled as the guards charged three of them armed with swords and shields another with a great axe right behind them Irileth took out her sword . Then she formed and used magic in her opposite hand to launch several sparks at the dragon while Farengar drunk a potion then formed more lightning to his fingers and quickly began launching more individual bolts shocking the beast , as it lunged forward grabbing one of the guards in the beasts teeth .The teeth gripping deeply and the blood running down on his shoulder the man cried out as his ribs and shoulder were dug into deeply by its teeth. But the others were not idle one man slashed at the dragons cheek digging into it, right before the dragon smacked him away with its left wing before flinging the mauled guard with its mouth away .The beast then roared before thrusting it's head down then upward into the other shield and sword wielding guards body making him cry out as he flew back.
The dragon then turned to locks its gaze with the Hylian Howling as the scale helmet guard dug a two handed axe into the scales along the side of its chest , the man leaping back as a large Ice ball hit the Dragon in the chest just as Link finished trying the last of his bombs to several arrows . Ralof then saw his friends chance as he lit his arrows Irileth and Farengar were once more flinging spells at the beast Irileth launching sparks and Farengar some Ice spikes .Both of which it tried to overwhelm with another rust of flame all of them moved out of the way from and avoided . Seeing the beast distracted now as Farengar threw an ice storm at the beast forcing it to pull up its wings to guard as it just finished breathing fire at the men. Ralof ran around to the back of the beast and saw its tail he said with a loud yell.
''This is for all the innocents your friend killed and you've killed!"'
He yelled coming down on the tail with his axe and chopping deeply to the thinnest smallest part of the tail just above the tip. The beast howled in agony rearing back and snapping it's jaws trying to devour the Nord who promptly leapt back before the dragon began screeching and leaping into the sky as an explosion over took it's chest , it tried to fly away but coughed up blood and screeched as another explosion overtook it .Ralof watched with eager eyes as the beast hit the earth another arrow meeting it's body as its death yell rang throughout the land.
However the beast let out one final roar as it looked at Link.
''Dovahkin! No worse you are not of Tamriel! you are not of this world damn you interloper damn you!''
The dragon cried before dying and then much to their shock bursting into wreaths of flames as it flesh deteriorate as it died.