Chapter 10
Okay here is chapter 10 so I hope you guys enjoy it.
I do not own anything.
It has been a few days and while Bell was recovering a few things have happened, he ranked up to level 2 and tomorrow night we are going to celebrate the momentous occasion. but for now, Drago took on the task of going into the dungeon with Lilly to keep the money flowing and they manage to get quite a good amount of stone and drop items meaning a good amount of money for the Família.
"We managed to get quite a good amount right Master Drago" Lilly said as she holds her cut of the deal.
Drago smiles "Yup, this should be just fine, and Bell can relax, while we do the heavy lifting." He sees his cut.
"So, what are you planning to do?" The prum asks.
"Head on home and have a bit of fun tonight, Bell and I then after the party tomorrow he and I are going look for a new pair of armour, since his was destroyed." Drago hangs the money on his belt, then he draws his blade and takes a look at it, and notices the sides have become a bit dull, which could explain why he used a bit more force when fighting.
"Hey Lilly, do you know of any blacksmiths nearby?" Drago asks the prum.
"Well, there quite a few in Orario, you have Lady Hephaestus or you have Master Goibniu, but I would recommend you use Master Goibniu, he's not as expensive as Hephaestus but his craft is just as good as hers." Lilly recommends.
Drago nods "Thanks Lilly, I'm going to head to the smith so see you later." With that he leaves the prum herself.
After a bit of asking around he manages to find his smithing shop and what Drago sees is a old topless man who is very bulky with no hair with a short beard.
"Are you Goibniu?" Drago asks.
"Yeah, what is it you want?" The god gets to the point.
Drago draws his blade from his back and presents it to the god, "I would like you to sharpen my sword if it is possible?"
The god grabs the sword to examine it "Hm, what material is this sword made of?" Goibniu asks.
"I believe it is made out of a metal called ebony." He remembers the sword the smiths told him.
Goibniu continues to examines it and then looks to the Dragonborn "I can sharpen but it will take me a few days, so until then I can give you a replacement sword." He offers.
Thinking about for another second, Drago undid his katana and hands it to the smith, "This one could use a bit of a sharpen as well, this thing normally faces against dragon scales and those things can be harder than steel."
The Smithing God takes the sword and again examines it and he notices the unique enchantment to the sword, it is emitting electricity so it must be a magic sword and one he has never seen before, "Yes I can repair it and it will take me the same amount of time."
"And how much will it cost?" Drago asks
Goibniu closes his eyes "10 Million valis." He simply says.
Drago could feel his heart fall to his stomach 10 Million Valis, for both swords that is extortionist levels of money and he should know, he extorted business for cash, "Surely you could lower the prices?
"The swords are unique and I need to study them closer to figure out the best techniques, besides I would normally change people double the amount, but since you brought me unique swords, I'm willing to give you a break." He explains.
Drago turns around and slumps away "Thanks, I'll be back in a few days." The Dragonborn exits the building and quickly goes in a alleyway.
He summons his Dremora Butler "Oh Look my new master."
"Listen can I have the Ice Blade of the Monarch." Drago asks his butler.
The Butler nods his head and materialises the sword in its scabbard and presents it to his master.
Drago unsheathes his sword to see the blue runes of magic and the icy mist coming of the sword, this sword was annoying to get but, in the end, it was worth all the trouble and at the same time he could feel a new power inside of him.
Drago straps the sword to his back and smiles, "Thanks." And with a bow the dremora returns to Oblivion.
As he is about to make his way home, he stops and looks to the direction of the guild, he has an odd feeling, so to confirm it heads to the guild building.
At the guild building two individuals enter it.
The first is a large man wearing large black armour with pauldrons and cape, as for his weapons it was a large Dai katana and easterner looking features.
The next man is wearing what appears to be a full plate of armour that looks like plates from insect plate and googles covering his eyes and a red cloth covering his mouth, his shield looks like it is made out of the same material as for his weapons, it looked like a large ice in the shape of a sword and some thought it is a magic sword.
"Do you think Drago is here?" Lucien says.
"He must be, Parthunaax said that 'he is located in a city whose tower stands over the tower of the heart of the empire', and from what I can see that thing outside is the tower he talked about." Kaidan said
"Are you certain, I mean it is possible that there could be a tower that is larger than that." Lucien tries to offer a different explanation.
"Are you saying I am wrong?" Kaiden asks the Imperial.
Lucien shakes his head "Certainly not, all I am saying is that you are probably rushing to conclusion, and should take a moment to analyse the situation."
While the two are bickering Eina is just standing there awkward, trying to get their attention "Um can I help you?"
"Look all I am saying is that we found the tower." Kaidan shoots back.
"And All I am saying is that maybe we are rushing it, we aren't even sure he is here." Lucien shoots back.
"Um excuse me, but may I help you with something?" Eina tries to get their attention again.
"Yes, we are looking for someone named Drago, do you happen to know him?" Kaidan asks
Eina takes a moment to reorganize herself "And may I ask why you wish to know Mr. Drago's Location?"
"We're good friends you see, and we've been looking for him for a while now." Lucien steps in and offers and explanation.
Eina fixer glasses "I am sorry unless you can prove your relationship with Mr. Drago, I am not allowed to divulge any information."
"But we've been looking for him for days now." Kaiden tries to reason with her.
Sadly, Kaiden doesn't have a tongue as sharp as Drago's so it didn't work. "I am sorry, but I cannot, rules are rules." Eina holds her ground.
"No need to worry Eina, I know these two very well." Drago enters the building.
"Oh, you know these two?" Eina looks at Kaiden and Lucien.
"Yeah, these two are old friends." He stops in front of Eina
"Oh, I was worried that they might cause trouble." Eina says.
"Drago we though you were gone after…" Lucien couldn't finish as Drago steps on his toe shutting him up.
"Eina I'll be going now." Drago grabs Lucien by the arm and pulls him out of the building, with Kaiden following behind him.
After that the two didn't say anything till, they reach the building the Benevolent Mistress, and got a table, Lucien removes his helmet and Drago pulls down his mask and hood
"So first up, how in Oblivion did you guys get here?" Drago asks
"Well after your body disappeared from the Skaal village, we were looking for you, we then got a letter to go to High Hrothgar, and after that, Angier said that Parthunaax wanted to speak to us." Lucien says the events on what happened.
"So, I would guess that Parthunaax knew a shout that transported you here and then you been looking for me." Drago fills in the rest of the blanks.
"Indeed, and this how we got here, in fact he told us to look for 'a city whose tower stands over the tower of the heart of the empire'." Kaiden explains.
"And as it so happens the Tower of Babble is the larger then the White-Gold Tower." Drago says.
At that moment Syr arrives with there drinks Drago ordered some Mead, Lucien some wine and Kaiden wanted some Mead as well.
"So, I take it you know them Drago." Syr asks, while placing their drinks.
"Yup, I know these two very well." Drago takes a sipe of his mead.
"Yeah, he rescued me when I was being interrogated by the Thalmor, and ever since then I've been in his debt." Kaiden explains how he met him.
"And he helped me find and research an ancient dwarven city for my research." Lucien explains how they ended up together, "And I've got to say, the technology the Deep-Elves left behind are marvellous."
Ryu heard what Lucien said and walks over to the table and Syr was confused by that statement, "Why did you call the dwarves elves?"
"Well, because they are." Lucien is now confused why she is confused.
"What my friend is trying to say is, where we come from there are a group of elves called dwarves, because giants used to call them that, the other term we use is dwemer, which means Deep-Elves." He tries to fix the mistake quickly.
"Uh, yes that is what I mean sorry." Lucien apologises.
With confusion removed Syr and Ryu return to their duty, and Drago stare at him with a look meaning be careful on what you say, "Look you see those short men with beards." He asks.
Lucien nods and does Kaiden, "Those are dwarves, they have no relation with elves and apparently if you say that, it makes them very angry, apparently there is deep seated hatred between the two races."
"Ah right, I might need to be careful." Lucien sees his mistakes.
"Plus, as far as I can tell, the dwarves here, haven't created living automatons." The Dragonborn adds, he then remembers something "Speaking of elves, where Auri? Shouldn't she be here with you two?"
"Oh, she decided to stay in the forest, she'll come to the city when the time is ready." Lucien said remembering she is a but nervous being in this new world.
"Oh, I need to ask you something, when we were looking around, we overheard people talking about a dungeon and gods, do they mean the aedera." Kaidan asks.
"Nope, they are talking about gods that walk among us." Drago takes a sip form his drink.
Both Lucien and Kaiden spit out their drinks in complete surprise.
"You mean they are Deadra?" Kaidan asks.
"Nope, well, as far as I can tell, they aren't evil or malicious, and they do care about the people that join them." Drago assures them they are not in danger.
"What do you mean by join them?" Kaiden asks.
"You see apparently in this world mortals can form contracts with gods to form Famílias it is sort of like a guild and they go into a dungeon that is under this city and fight monsters." He points out the similarities.
"So, what Família are you part of." Kaiden asks before taking a sip o his drink.
"The Hestia Família." He simply says.
"Must be a powerful one." Lucien says with excitement.
Drago shakes his head, "Besides me there is one other his name is Bell Cranel, and he is only 15."
"15? What about his parents, surely they would object their child being part of this Família?" Lucien asks wondering what sort of parent puts their child's life on the line.
"Bell said his grandfather raised him, but he died so Bell came to this city to in his word, save young maidens." Drago remembers why he came to Orario.
Both Lucien and Kaiden couldn't help but laugh, at the proposition that a kid would risk his life to save young maidens.
"He truly is naïve." Drago simply says with a smile.
Everyone had a small love, then Mama Mia appeared placing three plates of fried fish on the table and every look at Mia wondering why she put food on the table.
"Syr said you were talking badly about Bell, and said you could make it up by buying tonight's special." Mia says while smiling.
Drago turns to the board to see the price, and he almost had a heart attack, "1000 valis!" Drago says as he almost had a heart attack, as combined he will have to pay 3000 valis plus the drinks, since Lucien and Kaiden don't have the currency.
Drago sighs and takes fork "Might as well, enjoy it." He raises his fork and starts eating.
After that Drago pays then the three exit the building, and now what to do.
"So, I'll give you guys some coin and you guys try and rent a room and when the times is right you should join the Hestia Família, but for now lay low." He advises.
"What about the dungeon surely we can join you?" Kaiden asks.
"No, only people who joined a Família can enter the dungeon, and since you two aren't part of one, they might send you away." He then takes a moment to think it over, "Maybe if I can use an illusion spell on the guild members?"
"Don't, if you are caught it could spell disaster for you and your Família." Kaiden advises his friend.
Drago couldn't help but agree, he takes a moment to think over it, then an idea comes to his mind "perhaps, you could join the Hestia Família, Hestia is desperate to get new members so it could work?" but then thinks against it "Hestia is suspicious of me as is, best to wait till the right opportunity." He changes his mind.
"We'll follow your lead, when you think the time is right, call us and we will support you." Kaiden offers.
"As will I, we owe you a massive amount of debt to you Drago, after all you helped us when we needed the assistance." Lucien reminds Drago of all the things that they been through
"I would say keep your heads low and just do odd jobs around the city, and I'll find you." Drago says to his friends in which they nod, Drago then hands them some valis and tells them to find an inn and stay.
Kaiden takes the cash and he and Lucien try to find an inn to rest and gather information about the city, as Drago sees his friends walk away, he couldn't help but feel like someone or something is watching him and it is making him nervous.
As Drago is looking around an owl with a crystal in its eye socket instead of a normal eye is watching the group transmitting information to whoever owned owl.
And another figure on another building is over looking over the group but she quickly hides behind a chimney when Drago turns his head and looks towards her direction, she takes a peak, and sees Drago walks away.
Next morning Drago mange to get up earlier and made his way up quietly to the entrance to see if he can have some time to think on events that have happened to him to this point.
First, he fought the First Dragonborn in the realm of Oblivion, he then was transported to this world, where the gods walk among men like in the days of the Merethic Era, but they are not malicious as Molag Bal, Mehrunes Dagon, or Boethia, or not as vile and Namira, or Periyte, they all seem more relaxed.
He then pulls out a small golden amulet in the shape of axe's head and stares at it with a bit of regret, the amulet belongs to his mother who was high priestess of the Temple of Talos before his home was attacked by the Thalmor, and both his parents were killed.
"I sometime wonder if I knew of my powers at the time, would you still be with me." He closes his hand and presses his fist to his head in silent prayer.
"Drago why are you up here?" Bell asks as he walks out of the church.
Drago quickly pulls his hand away and hides his hand behind his cape and subtly "I'm just taking some time to think about somethings nothing to worry about." Drago explains.
Bell just leans on the wall and there is silent between them but Bell decides to ask him something, "Hey Drago, I've been hearing rumours you use a special type of magic."
Drago looks down "I do? Are you curious on what it looks like?"
Bell says nothing, but Drago could tell, he is curious, so he decides to show him.
Drago takes a deep breath and he can feel his chest heat up as a fire builds in his chest "YOL" Drago uses the first word of power from Fire Breath.
Bell looks on in amazement, that was so fast, and it was a bit like he was a dragon breathing fire.
"You satisfied?" Drago asks the young adventurer.
"Wow that was amazing, Drago could you teach me that magic?" Bell asks with enthusiasm.
"Well, I don't think it is possible Bell, it takes years of study and if you want to study it you will have to stop being an adventuer." Drago tells Bell.
at that moment Bell decided to change his mind, it his dream to become a hero, and giving up on hie dream might not be worth it since his magic look a lot faster then the fire drago used.
"Bell, Drago, where are you?" Hestia calls out to the duo.
"We are up here Goddess." Bell calls back to Hestia.
"Bell could you come back down I need to update your status one more time before I have to go." Hestia asks Bell to come back down.
Down stares while Bell is getting his stats updated Drago is reading one of Bell's books about a legendary hero called Argonaut and his adventures, to Drago his feats are impressive, but he faced creatures far older and far more powerful, Drago would like him to see take on Harkon or Alduin and see if he survives.
As Bell stares at the horn that he got from defeating the minotaur "You know something goddess, I don't feel stronger at all."
Hestia stops looking at her state and smiles "Such unbelievable power!" Hestia acts like Bell had more power.
Drago rolls his eyes and smiles at the acting.
"Bell I am sure you'll get into it." Hestia places a piece of paper on Bell's back and transfer the information to the paper.
"Trust me Bell, when you get into combat you will feel the difference." Drago comments while not taking looking away from the book.
With Hestia done she gets off Bell's back and heads to the closet and grabs a jacket "I'm going to be back in a few hours it's the time of the month that we gods gather and talk about names for our children."
Hearing that, Drago lifts his head from the book in interest, and looks to the little goddess "Hestia if you could I have a suggestion, for my name since I don't have one."
Hestia looks to Drago, its not often that a child wished to request a name, "And what is it?"
"See if you can get me the name Dragonborn." Drago asks.
"Dragonborn why would you want to be called that?" Hestia asks?
"Well, where I am from, there is a legend of a mighty hero called the Dragonborn and I would like to be called that in honour of my homeland."
Hestia didn't say much at that weird request but she decided to see if she could name Drago that.
At the assemble of the gods everyone is acing on the news about the Sword Princess Levelling up to level 6, as well as at how fast Bell levelled up and as well as the new adventure who supposedly defeated the king and is only level 6.
"So, should we give a new name to the sword princess?" One god suggested.
All the gods were talking about thinking of new names that could be given but Loki gave them glares which quickly shot the notion down.
"M-moving on to other matter, what shall we name Bell Cranel and Drago." All the gods ponder on what to name these two.
"Hang on, before we continue this little meeting, I've got some questions for Hestia." Loki calls out the little goddess.
Everyone looks to Loki then to Hestia "I got a information from Aiz and the others of your Drago, he uses odd magic, and abilities that I've never heard of, and the way he keeps secret is suspicious, and also he knows the name of the Black Dragon."
Every god looks at each other with worry, only the gods and the closet members of their Famílias know the name of the Black Dragon, and here is an adventure who knows the name of the Black Dragon.
"Not only that, he said he faced it several times." This furthered made the gods talk and speculate even more all the while Hestia tries to find an excuse, "Also, Bell's growth is unnaturally fast, it took my Aiz three years to level up and yet it took your child only a month to do that, what are you hiding?" Loki demands answers.
All the while accusations were being levied against Hestia, Freya decided to step in "Loki dear, it is possible that Drago read it in some old text perhaps he is the son of a scholar, or read in an old storybook and the fact he faced Alduin, and lived to tell the tale attests on his skills and power, as for Bell, he faced a minotaur, on the upper levels, and him defeating him met the requirements on levelling up." Freya defends Hestia.
Everyone except Loki didn't believe it for one second, as Freya wouldn't up and defend some other god's Família out of the blue.
"So what shall we name those two." One god asks trying to get the conversation on track.
"Well Drago did request he be called Dragonborn, as it a title given to a hero of his land." Hestia request the nickname.
All the gods are confused by the name, why would a mortal want to be associated with a monster like a dragon, but the gods paid it no mind as it had a nice ring to it so after a little deliberation all agreed except Loki who was still suspect of Drago.
After that they went on to decide on what name Bell should get.
Back at the Hestia Família, Drago is in deep sleep, with the book on his face covering his eyes, while Bell decided to do some cleaning to pass the time while, Hestia is out.
"Oh, I wonder what they will name me?" Bell ponders, he then imagines himself in some fire style armour, "Maybe I'll be called Flame Knight and given some new armour."
Drago stirs for a moment in his sleep, like he just dodged an attack from a monster "FO" Drago unconsciously says making a blast of cold air come out odd his mouth.
Bell instantly tensed up as the room's temperature suddenly went cold and Bell turned his head, to see cold air coming from his mouth.
"Bell, Drago, I did it." Hestia rushes through the door waking Drago up and the book falls of his face revealing tired eyes.
Bell looks on with excitement
Later that night Lily, Drago and Bell are at the Benevolent Mistress all having a dream celebrating their new names.
"So, The gods named Master Drago Dragonborn and You Little Rookie." Lilly recounts the names given.
Drago is happy that he got the name he wanted while Bell is sad that his name is lame.
"Man, I wish it was as cool as yours." Bell complains a little.
"Honestly Bell it suits you, you managed to level up pretty fast, so they call you the Little Rookie." Drago takes a sip of his mead.
"I honestly think is really good." Syr says while holding drinks.
As Drago is drinking his eyes look to the side to see Lucien and Kaidan having a drink and keeping an eye on things.
"Shouldn't you two be working?" Lilly asks confused.
"Mama Mia said to sit with you in celebration." Ryu said with her usual monotone voice.
All the while the group looks to Mia to see her giving them a thumbs up.
"Well, I appreciate having a couple of ladies joining us for our little party." Drago says with a smile, and trying to make some moves on Ryu.
"Don't bother trying to seduce me Drago, I'm not interested in you." Ryu bluntly says to the Dragonborn.
Drago slouches in disappointment "Such a shame, but sometimes you need to take it and move on." Drago takes a drink.
"Anyway, we should continue with the part." Syr says with a raised a glass. "Cheers."
"Cheers!" Everyone said tapping each other glass.
As they are talking everyone decided to gossip "That is the Little Rookie, and The Dragonborn, I heard the Little Rookie doubled timed it to Level 2, and I heard that The Dragonborn, was already a level 6 when he joined the Hestia Família."
As they are gossiping it catches the attention of the group.
"They are talking about us." Bell says.
"Well, it does happen you are famous." Syr says with a smile.
"By the way Bell, you and Drago are heading to the deepest floors?" Ryu asks.
Bell nods to the question.
"Well, you should be careful the deeper floors can be dangerous for those who are not prepared." Ryu advises Bell.
"He won't need to worry; I am with him all the way." Drago slays with a bit of a slur as he is starting to feel the alcohol take effect.
"Regardless, even the mightiest adventures can be defeated by there own pride." Ryu advises Drago.
Drago rolls his eyes and went back to drinking and eating, but then two men come up to them.
"So, you are looking for more party members, we are a bunch of level 2 we usually hit the deeper levels." The rough looking man introduces himself.
Drago keeps an eye on him in case he tries anything, so he subtly reaches to his back and grabs Mehruns' Razor.
"And if you join us, you need to share your stuff." He eyes the two waitresses.
Bell is about to stand up and defend his friends but Ryu beats him to the punch "Don't bother Mr. Cranel, you are better off without these guys." Ryu coldly told of the man
"Listen here sweet cheeks I can show you a better time then that boy." The man reaches over to touch Ryu, but she counters by grabbing the glass and putting the handle between the man's hand and twisting it.
The man falls back in pain and out of anger smashes the glass on the floor "I don't care if you are a chick, I'm going to kill you!" he rushes forward and Ryu in response pulls out a knife.
Before anyone could fight Mama Mia, slams her fist on the counter and telling them to leave, which they did before paying for the meals.
Know that everything is back to normal they decided to continue eating there food, but a new challenger walks to the table.
This individual is a young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a pink corset and a white shirt with a blue bow on her chest she is wearing brown trousers and high heels, wearing gloves and having a mask hiding her face and large hat with a plume on top it and a sort of estoc on her side.
Everyone stops eating to see this new individual with a smile "I would like to challenge you Dragonborn."
So I decided to try something new, and all I am going to say is this who is the mysterious adventure that appeared to challenge The Dragonborn.
The characters are from the these mods
Lucien
Kaidan
and the sword is from Sword of the Ice Monarch
please check out the mods.
