"What do you mean, they're waiting for me?" I asked, as three healers surrounded her and began using healing magic on her.

"They say they must get rid of the Champion of Talos before he gets too powerful." Twilight said, "Before they used dark magic on me, and sent me here."

"Champion of Talos?" I asked, "I've never spoken to Talos, let alone him making me his champion. Did they say anything else?"

"No," she said, "You just can't go to Baltimare. They're rallying forces there, to make sure you don't survive."

"I'm going," I said, "If I am this Champion of Talos, he would turn in his grave if I shied away from a battle. It might just be me being headstrong, but nothing you can say will turn me away from Baltimare."

"You don't understand," Twilight pleaded, "If you go, Chrysalis, Molag Bal and Mehrunes Dagon will be waiting for you, to fight you. And you will die if you take on two Daedric Princes and the Queen of the Changelings. If you ever loved me, you would listen."

"Twilight," I said, holding her face with both my hands, "It doesn't matter if I don't want to go. If Talos wills me to fight, I must fight. You wouldn't disobey Princess Celestia, would you?"

"No, but," she responded, "Pliton, you need to listen. I love you, and I won't let you die at the hands of those monsters. I would never live with myself. I don't care if I have to immobilize you, you aren't going to Baltimare."

I fell silent after that. I only looked into her eyes, and saw she couldn't be lying about any of this. Despite being healed, she looked to be on the verge of tears.

"Please," she pleaded, tears running down her face, "Don't go."

She broke away from the healers, and embraced me. I felt her shake and sob, and it was all I could do not to succumb to tears. I brought my hands behind her, and embraced her back.

"I know you don't want me to go," I said, "But I have to. A god is basically ordering me to fight, and if I don't, I might as well be abandoning everything I hold dear."

"You won't be losing me!" Twilight broke away, "Don't you see? Pliton, I love you! You can't treat me like this! I want to be yours, and if you die, I, I…"

She then broke down, and began to cry. I tried to console her, but she broke away and ran off.

"Twilli," Shining Armor got up. When he realized he couldn't stop her, he looked to me and said, "It's best if you listened to her. Few ponies dare don't, and they're usually wrong."

He ran after her, being her brother after all, he would be the one to console her. Applejack and the others followed, and Spitfire and Soarin' left me to think.

I sat down on a log, and exhaled. In a fit of rage, I grabbed a rock, and threw it into the woods. I yelled out in rage, and sat down. I couldn't stop the tears, and when they came, it was a torrential downpour.

I couldn't control myself. I had no idea who to listen to, Talos, my hero, or Twilight, the love of my life.

"Do not worry, my son." I heard in my head. I looked up, only to see nothing.

"Do not fear," the voice said, "It is I, Talos. All will fall into place, and you were never destined to go to Baltimare. You are needed back home. I know the Equestrians will take back Baltimare, so you are needed in Tamriel. The Empire is crumbling, and only you, my champion, can save it."

"But what about Twilight?" I asked, "She won't just teleport me from one battle to another."

"Your god will provide, my son." Talos replied, "There will be a time for you to head home. Do not hesitate to take that chance. You aren't needed here anymore."

The voice disappeared, and left me with more questions than answers. It only added to my frustration, and I resorted to staring at the fire, letting my angers calm.

"It must be hard." Soarin' said, placing his hand on my shoulder, "You are stuck between a rock and a hard place."

"I'm not anymore," I said. "I had a vision. I am needed back home, you will take Baltimare."

"Are you sure?" Soarin' asked, "We still might need you here."

"No," I said, "My vision was Talos himself. He said it is not my destiny to fight in Baltimare, I am needed back in Tamriel, to the Princess, and General Tullius."

"I hope you know what you're doing." He replied, "I don't think Twilight will like you abandoning her."

"I'll take her with me," I said, "If she wants me to stay out of Baltimare, I want her to come back to Tamriel with me."

"Well," Soarin' got up from his seat, "You seem determined. I don't know whether to call you a zealot or a lunatic, or both. Either way, you're sure you're leaving?"

"I have no choice," I said, kindling the fire, "If Talos wills it, as his champion, I need to listen and act on his words."

"Alright," he said, "Glad we had this talk. I'll just tell Twilight that and be off…"

"No," I interrupted, "I'm going to be the one to tell her. It's easier that way."

"Sure," he said, "But not tonight. She's still fuming, and it's been half an hour."

He walked away, leaving me to think just how long I had been brooding here. It had felt more like five minutes, not thirty-five. I shook my head, and looked up to the stars. Among the stars, I found the sign of the Warrior in the sky above me. Obviously Talos had some doing in this, because I had never found this constellation in Equestria.

I found an empty tent, and rolled out a bedroll. I took off my boots and gauntlets, but left on the chest piece, not knowing if the Daedra or Changelings would attack in the night. I got into the bedroll, and found sleep hard to come by.

My mind was racing about too many things. What had happened in Tamriel that needed Talos to annunciate to me I needed to return? Would Molag Bal and Mehrunes Dagon see through the Divines' plan? What was I to do in Tamriel? And finally, would Twilight still love me if I left for Tamriel?

The minutes went by slowly, and the hours even slower. I couldn't sleep, not even with the strongest sedative in my system. I tossed and turned all night, thinking through any and all situations that could await me the next day.

Eventually, I did doze off, but that never advanced into sleep. It was more just me closing my eyes and hoping to go to sleep instead of actually sleeping.

When the sun rose, I got out, and put on the rest of my armor. I grabbed my shield, sword and bow and arrows, and walked out of the tent. I stretched my legs and arms, and searched for Twilight.

I found her putting on her Mage's hood, leaving from a tent with her friends. When she saw me, she walked over to me reluctantly, but still as though she had to do this.

"I'm sorry," she said, "About last night, and the night before. I have just thrown you around with my emotions, and I shouldn't have. Look, if you're going to Baltimare, I won't argue with you. Just please don't try to be the first one inside the gates."

"I'm not going to Baltimare, Twilight." I said, and watched her surprise.

"What do you mean?" She asked, "Doesn't your god want you to go?"

"He doesn't," I said, "Actually, he came to me when you all left me. He told me that I was not needed in Equestria anymore, and that I am needed back in Tamriel, to tip the tide."

"You're going back to Tamriel?" Twilight scoffed, "Before the most important battle for liberating Equestria? What does this Talos person think he is doing?"

"Sending me to where I am needed." I said. I grabbed her arm, and looked directly into her eyes. "Listen, I decided I am taking you with me, I just couldn't bear to be without you, and I think the same goes for you."

"Pliton," she broke away from my arm, turning away from me, "I just can't leave Shining Armor and my friends. I need to be with them."

"I understand that," I said, "And being true to your brother and friends is good and all, but you have to hear me out. I love you, and nothing can reassure me more than having you watch my back in the thick of battle."

I turned her around, and I grabbed both sides of her face, before I went in to kiss her. She was shocked by my sudden advance, but soon kissed me back. Her tongue nervously left her mouth, and explored mine. She probed against my tongue, but immediately pulled back.

"Pliton," she said, "This is just too sudden. I, I, I don't know. I can't leave my friends here, but I can't leave you to go and fight in Tamriel."

She turned back, and saw Shining Armor walk towards her with Soarin'.

"I'm guessing he told you?" Shining Armor asked.

"Yes," she said, "I'm just not sure if I should go or stay here."

"Go," Shining Armor said, "It's better for you and for Pliton here. If you stay, it will lead to unhealthy worrying, which could get either of you killed. We don't want that happening. We'll come to Tamriel after we clean up here, alright, Twilli?"

"Alright," she said, hugging her brother. "Just please, hurry. I don't want to be away from you for a long time."

"Don't worry," he chuckled, "Spike told me that Fleetfoot's army is about to break down the gates, they're just waiting for us. We'll be quick; it'll take a week at the most."

"You better," she said. She then turned to me, and said, "Are you ready?"

"Yes," I said, "We shouldn't keep General Tullius and Princess Celestia waiting."

Twilight nodded. She put up her hood again, and stretched out her hands. She closed her eyes, and the aura appeared again around her horn. Slowly but surely, a purple-black portal appeared in front of us, and soon, we would be able to walk through it, and be right in front of General Tullius and Princess Celestia.

"Goodbye," she said, "We'll see each other soon."

Then, her friends appeared next to Shining Armor, and they waved us off.

"See y'all soon!" Applejack said, "We'll finish up here!"

"Oh yes," Fluttershy said, "I'll see you soon, Twilight and Pliton."

"Just go you lovebirds!" Pinkie Pie shouted, pushing us towards the portal, "You can't stay here! Princess Celestia is waiting for you, and you think you can just stand here and say goodbye?"

"Stop that, Pinkie." Rarity said, "When we come, I'll be sure to design something for you to wear that isn't those drab robes!"

Twilight waved at them for one last time, and we walked through the portal.

Almost immediately, we were surrounded by Redguards, Nords, Imperials and Elves running this way and that conveying messages of differing importance.

That all stopped when we appeared suddenly in front of them, but it continued almost immediately. I knew we were in the Imperial City, and in the Imperial Palace.

"Legate Calleius," Rikke said, "I trust that your job in Equestria is finished?"

"Yes," I said, "Now Legate, where is the General? I need to report to him."

"You can report to me instead." Rikke said, "The General is unavailable."

"Why?" I asked confusingly, "What happened to him?"

"He just cannot be bothered." Rikke looked away for a second, and turned back. "The truth is, he was wounded in Chorrol, and he is in critical condition. No magic has healed him, we are afraid he will die soon. I have been promoted to take his place by the Elder Council."

I was dumbfounded by this revelation. I had never really spoken with him, but I was still inspired by him nonetheless. I had fought with him through Skyrim, and fought to the end in Solitude, and was part of the force taking Elisif back to Cyrodiil.

"General Rikke," I said, "I am here to report that the fight in Equestria is coming to an end. They only need to take back one city and shut two more Gates to Oblivion before reinforcing us here."

"And what of these Changelings?" Rikke asked, "Are they gone?"

"No ma'am," I said, "I have come into contact with their queen, but she was taken by Molag Bal and Mehrunes Dagon before we could do anything to her. As we know the Changelings are still at large."

"Damn," Rikke said, "Alright then. Legate, while you had taken your escapade in Equestria, we are barely holding ourselves together here. Law and order have gone out the window, and crime reigns supreme in the countryside. Only Bruma, Kvatch, Leyawiin and the Imperial City are still standing in Cyrodiil."

"Skingrad," I said, "Ma'am, how long was it before Skingrad was leveled?"

"Fifteen days." She said, "We couldn't keep reinforcements in the city, and abandoned it."

"Fifteen days?" I asked, "Ma'am, I was only in Equestria for barely a week."

"Time must go more slowly there then." She dismissed, "As of now, we are moving out to Hammerfell, Stros M'Kai in particular, to assist the Redguard defense. You will be meeting up with an Almderi army of around four thousand and with the Second Imperial Legion at Hegathe. Princess Celestia's forces are fighting at Stros M'Kai already."

"Ma'am," I said, "If I may, why are we meeting up with the Aldmeri Dominion? Are we not at war with them?"

"We negotiated a truce with this crisis," Rikke said, "Now, if there are no more questions, I want you out of here, Legate; oh, and nice armor, now get out, both of you."

I saluted her, and walked out with Twilight.

"Where is Stros M'Kai?" Twilight asked, "I've never heard of it."

"It's right here," I said, pointing to a map, "Off the coast of Hammerfell. I'm thinking we should teleport to Bruma, and get a horse or two to ride to the force at Hegathe. It should take us a week or two to get there from Bruma, but about a month from here."

"Got it," Twilight said, placing her hand on Bruma on the map, and closing her eyes. We were enveloped in a purple haze that surrounded us. When the mist went away, we were right in front of Bruma.

"That's some magic there." An Imperial man said, "Where did you learn it?"

"The College of Winterhold," I lied. "Do you have a horse?"

"I always have horses," he said, "The question is do you have the gold to pay for one?"

"I don't think that will be necessary," I said, "I'm with the Legion. I need to commandeer a horse."

"They always say that." He said, "Here, tell me your name, if I know it, you get the horse free of charge. If I don't, it'll cost you one thousand septims."

"Legate Pliton Calleius," I said, "Fourth Imperial Legion, based in the Imperial City."

"I don't know you," he said, "But with that armor, and that rank, I don't want to be bit in the ass for this. Take this one, she's the fastest one. Where do you need to go?"

"Hegathe," I said, "In Hammerfell."

"That's a long way," he said. He then shrugged, and said, "Ah hell, what do I care? Just take her."

I nodded, and helped Twilight onto a chestnut horse. I mounted behind her, and took the reins. I waved my thanks to the man as we galloped away from Bruma.

"What road should I take?" I asked her, "Take the map."

"Alright," she said, "Take the left one; it should take us north of the Colovian Highlands."

I kicked the horse with my heels, and it galloped through the road. The wind beat through my hair and Twilight's as well. The Cyrodilic nature was beautiful, the greens and browns, and the pure blue water and sky.

When night fell, we found a suitable place for the night. I gathered firewood, and Twilight lit it with her magic. We sat around it, eating a pheasant I had claimed with my bow.

"Where are we now?" I asked Twilight after I had finished my roasted breast.

"We are about seventy five miles from the border." She said, "About five days away at this pace."

"Good," I said, throwing the bone into the fire. "That's good."

"Sure is," she said. The conversation died, and we were left in an awkward silence.

"What's Hammerfell like?" Twilight asked, breaking the silence.

"I've never been there," I said, "But I've heard the cities dwell in a semi-arid environment, hugging the edges of the Alik'r Desert, in the center of Hammerfell."

"I guess we should take a lot of water." She said, "If we're going there, we should also be prepared for some intense heat."

"Until we get to Hegathe," I said, "Stros M'Kai is an island, and we will be cooled by the Cape of the Blue Divide."

"So," she said, "We should be prepared for a week of intense heat." She sighed and said, "At least we should relish the cool weather here for as long as we can."

"I guess you're right." I said, looking up to the stars. Without me noticing, Twilight got up, and sat next to me.

"What're you looking at?" She asked.

"The stars," I said, "They always intrigued me."

"In Equestria," she said, "We have observatories that look up and study the stars. It is really breathtaking, especially the one in Canterlot."

She looked, and said, "You have two moons?"

"Yes," I said, "Secunda and Masser. If you look closely, you can see that Secunda revolves around Masser."

"That is amazing." She said, "In Equestria, we only have one moon, which is raised by Princess Luna every night. Princess Celestia raises the sun, but with her gone, Luna has had to take the responsibility of both the sun and moon."

"Your land never ceases to amaze me." I said, looking down at her eyes. The deep purple eyes looked back at me.

"When this is over," she said, "I can take you back to Equestria, to see it for real."

"I would love to see that." I responded. Without knowing, we both inched closer to each other. I closed my eyes, and tilted my head.

When our lips touched, it was purely magical. We stayed like that, but Twilight opened her mouth. I cautiously moved my tongue inside, and explored. When I found her tongue, I ran it over the top of her tongue.

All the while, Twilight reclined on the log we were sitting on. I leaned over her, one hand holding her head up. I ran my other hand up and down her side, and I could hear her moan.

"Pliton," she said, "I love you. I love you."

"I know," I said, picking her up. I held her legs with one arm, and her upper back with the other. She then kissed me, her tongue caressing mine.

I carried her into the tent, and laid her down on a bedroll. I came on top of her, and gently nibbled her neck. She reeled her head back in satisfaction, but her hands wanted more.

We separated so she could take off my armor, revealing the clothing I wore beneath it. I then went back to her neck while she began to take my undershirt off.

I pulled it over my head, and unbuttoned her robes. She came out of them, wearing teasingly small undergarments. She grabbed my head, and dragged me into her loving kiss. I had one hand on her back, but my other one ventured down under.

I grabbed her ass with my hand, and gently squeezed it. She moaned, and looked at me sexily.

"Yes," she moaned as I undid her top. It fell off, and revealed her small but dense light purple breasts. I brushed them with my hand, and she giggled.

"Let's see," she said, grabbing my groin with her hand. It felt extremely pleasurable, and she didn't let go.

She leaned in for a kiss, and caressed my tongue, much like my groin. She pulled back, and pulled off my pants. She then went down, and began to pleasure me down under.

"Yes," I said, "More, more, Twilight."

She only nodded as she wrapped her tongue around it. I could barely control myself to hold it in as she played with it.

"Your turn," I said, dragging the rest of her undergarments off. I went down, and licked her wet chambers. She immediately became wet, and I lapped it up like a dog. She tasted sweet and electric because of the magic powers flowing through her veins.

She moaned in intense pleasure as I dipped my tongue in, looking for the pomegranate inside. Once I found it, I played with it gently, because as I had learned from the past with a Nord girl, it is extremely sensitive.

"More," she moaned, "I want more, Pliton."

I looked up, and nodded at her. I rolled her over, and told her to go on all fours. She complied, and I stuck my groin into her ass. It was painful for her at first, but I waited for her to be comfortable, and then I went in for the kill.

With every thrust, she cried out in pleasure. She called my name so many times, I lost count. I felt like I was going to explode, so I retracted.

"Why so soon?" She panted.

"You wouldn't like it if I discharged inside you," I said.

"Alright," she said, going in between my legs. She put it into her mouth, and played with it with her tongue. I reeled my head back in pleasure.

"I'm going to," I panted, "Explode Twilight."

She only played with it more. I moaned as it discharged its load into Twilight's mouth. She started to gag, but began to swallow it.

"That was fun," she said, cuddling next to me, "For my first time."

"You've never done it before?" I asked.

"No," she said, "I never found the one. Have you done it before?"

"I've had my share of girlfriends in Skingrad." I said, "But I never defiled them."

She nuzzled up to my chest, and we climbed into the bedroll. I was glad I only brought one. This wasn't going to be as long as I thought.

Okay, so Twilight has all but forgiven Pliton, as you can infer now. I hope you found this scene acceptable; it was pretty hard to write. Don't worry, there will be more fighting, but I need to pace it right, oh, and to have some more sex scenes. Read and review please!