Chapter two.

Aela was speachless and quiet for a moment standing in front of her was her past lover and friend Martin. Finally she was about to speak up until Martin vanished into a swarm of bats out of the hole in the roof above them. She stared at the roof for a moment before she heard coughing and at once remembered Vilkas and Farkas. She ran up to them and helped them both up. "brothers are you alright?" she asked. Farkas struggled to get up but got on both legs and stood up holding his head. "were alright. But was that really.." before he could say anything Aela rushed outside the cave. Once outside she looked around franticly throughout the skies hoping to catch a glimpse of her friend but to no prevail. She knelt in the grass and wept yet again.

Later.

Once back to the mead hall the three had their wounds tended to and were given food and drink. Except Aela who had no apatite that night., all she could do was replay the events of the previous night in her head. The fight. The kiss. And the warning. Her thoughts were inturupted by Njada who sat next to her. "hey you okay?" she asked. Aela ignored her but Njada spoke up. "according to Vilkas you guys ran into a vampire is that true?" she asked. Aela nodded. "were you scared?" Njada asked. Aela did not answer but looked away. A chuckle came from Njada. "if it had been me I wouldve ran my sword right through that blood sucking bastard." at once there was a scream and a loud crack. Everyone turned to see Njada on the floor holding a bloody mouth and Aela with a look of anger in her face and fist covered in blood. "shut up just shut up you bitch!" she growled loudly. Njada lay on the ground now afraid of the huntress. Vilkas walked up to Aela and put a hand on her shoulder only for her to shake it of and stomp her way to the living quarters. Farkas looked at Njada with a look of anger. "you really know how to ruin a good night whelp."

many hours later.

Aela poked her head out to make sure every one was asleep. Snoring filled jorrvaskr like a thunder storm. She snuck her way up the stairs and to the table. She filled it with enough food to last the week and made her way out of the mead hall. She was about to leave when a voice called to her. "going somewhere my dear?" she turned to see Eorlund greymane was sitting at the bench near the gildergreen tree. She sighed. "hello Eorlund." she said walking by. The blacksmith stuck his arm out stopping her. "Vilkas and Farkas told me what happened at the cave." he said. She glared and pushed his arm out of the way. "dont try to stop me old man. I need to do this." she said irritably.

The Skyforge blacksmith frowned. "one that wasnt very respectful. And two I was going to give you this." he held out a skyforge steel sword. "it was Martins." Aelas heart stopped at the sight of the blade. "i held onto it in case he was seen again. I want you to give this to him." Aela stared at it a moment before taking it and strapping it to her side. "i never told anyone this. But when Martin came to Whiterun he helped me find my son who had gone missing." the huntress was quiet but Eorlund spoke on. "he may have aided the Empire but he still saved my son who is now home safe. I owe him. Had I known what had happened that night I wouldve spoken for him." he said. Aela smiled and hugged the blacksmith. "thank you Eorlund I will give this to him." she was about to walk away but turned. "im sorry for the insult." Eorlund smiled. "its quite alright." with that Aela made her way out of whiterun.

Aela travled for what seemed an eternity before reaching riverwood. She stopped into a shop The riverwood trader to sell a few things she had picked up on her way there. She saw a woman cooking at the fireplace and a man at the counter. At first she mistook them for husband and wife but learned that they were brother and sister. "what can you give me for these?" she asked handing over a few iron daggers and hunting bows. She got a small amount of gold in return and smiled. She noticed a golden dragon claw ornament on the counter. "its beautiful." she complimented.

Camilla Lucans sister smiled. "that claw has quite the story." she said laughing. "it was stolen from us but then a traveler came by and offered to help get it back." Aela smiled. "he should join the companions." she laughed. Camilla frowned. "He says he did but they turned his backs on him. His name was Martin." Aelas heart skipped a beat and at once she looked at Camilla. "where is he now do you know?" she asked. Camilla sat back in suprise. "last I heard he said he was on his way to winterhold." she replied. Aela was quiet for a moment before she realized why. Remembering the night in the cave how he had paralyzed both Vilkas and Farkas she knew where to head to next. "thank you both of you." she said rushing out the door.

Two days later.

Aela made her way up the slopes of the mountains in northern Skyrim. She was low on food and was close to exhaustion. She got to the top of the hill and smiled and sighed in relief. There was the town of winterhold. And at once she saw her destination the college of winterhold. She made her way down and at once stepped into the inn. She looked over to see the innkeeper. "how can I help you?" he asked as she stepped up to the counter. "one room please." she said handing over the coins. The man smiled. "very well its yours for a day." he said leading her to her room. She set her things down and at once made her way to the college. She made her way towards the college and saw an elf at the top of the stairs. She walked up the stairs but was stopped by the elf. "cross the bridge at your own peril." she said startling the huntress. "the way is dangerous and the gate will not open." Aela sighed irritably. "may I enter the college?" she asked. The elf studied the nord woman and finally spoke up. "perhaps but what is it you wish to discover here?" she asked. Aela replied. "i wish to learn about a former college of mine. An Imperial named Martin." the Elfs eyes widened. "the arch mage?" she asked. Aelas eyes widened as well. "what do you mean archmage?" she asked.