A/N: So this other story idea just won't leave me alone...So I am beginning to write it today. I am many, many topics ahead in writing this challenge, so I can stand to take a step back once in a while. I still plan to write the full story for this and the prequel, but nothing says I can't have two projects I am actively working on. :P Here's to hoping I can keep up!

Arivania Moons: Indeed, there are a lot of people like that. But loyalty is important, people are important, my Dovahkiin understands that. :)

Manu: (19) It was! When I played it the first time, I thought for sure one of them was going to say no! XD And the actual meeting, ugh! Lol. (20) It is so hard. Thank you, though. :)

P: (19) Tullius is, I dunno. I don't dislike him as a person, but I don't agree with him. Also, I can try my hardest to keep things completely even in negotiations and he still always calls me a Stormcloak supporter even when I am trying not to be, even though I am. Maybe he just sees through my attempts, though I tried once to gain his support and things seemed unfairly tilted toward the Empire so Ulfric got mad and I felt bad, so yeah. Maybe because I've always rescued Stormcloaks already from the Thalmor prior to the negotiations. :P I can never see a romantic interest between Rikke and Ulfric, maybe an old comradarie though. (20) Ondolemar? That stuck up Thalmor from Elenwen's party? Ew. XD It seems a lot of us are infatuated with Vilkas. Lol.

About this scene...This takes place probably about a week or two after the defeat of Alduin. My Dovahkiin has spent the time since defeating him recouping from injuries sustained during the battles lead up to and the battle itself against Alduin. Shortly she will be traveling to Windhelm to join the Stormcloaks, but first she is taking a day to herself, spending it with Vilkas to just relax.

# 021 - Vacation

"It's nice to relax for once," I said, laying back on the grass.

"Didn't you say Galmar had a mission for you after you defeated Alduin?" Vilkas asked from his spot next to me.

"Yeah, and I will head to Windhelm soon," I told him. "But today is my vacation day. I need to recoup, I'm barely healed from my injuries."

"Finally thinking of yourself, I see," Vilkas said, teasing in his tone.

"Shush," I said, slapping his chest. "I am just...tired."

Vilkas chuckled at me. "So what do you plan to do with your vacation day?"

"Why can't I just lay here? It's nice to take a break from the craziness that is life in Skyrim," I said.

"True," Vilkas agreed. "But you really want to just lie here all day?"

"Probably not, but for now," I said. "And this is probably the last nice day before it's just cold."

I closed my eyes, enjoying the warm air and the feeling of the sun on my skin. I was probably going to get sunburned if I stayed like this for too long, but I was too relaxed. I felt myself drifting off a little until I felt someone brushing my hair out of my face. I opened an eye to look over at Vilkas. He hesitated then, but I just smiled at him.

"Hey, you know what, let's go find a lake to swim in," I said, grinning suddenly.

Vilkas chuckled slightly at me. "Sounds like a plan to me."

I grinned, giggling at his use of one of the things I said often. We got to our feet and headed off.