CHAPTER TWO
Jarl Ulfric wasn't sure what to think about the Dragonborn leveraging her status to stop the war. She is right he thought she is the only one who can stop Alduin.
"Good move Dragonborn, good move." Ulfric said to no one in particular.
"Now if we can convince the Moot to choose you for High King we can remove Skyrim from the Empire without sacrificing anymore of our precious men." Galmar told Ulfric.
"It would help to have the Dragonborn on our side as well. Her support along with the jagged crown would ensure my victory," Ulfric said. "It helps that she hasn't actually chosen a side yet."
General Tullius was less than pleased.
"Ulfric is a traitor to the Empire! Now we can't take him in because of Gunhilde's demands. What is she playing at? Obviously she supports him or she wouldn't be protecting him like this." Tullius raged.
"She hasn't declared for either side General. She's trying to save as many people as she can. All the deaths in the war are just making Alduin more powerful. Besides there is no sign Ulfric will definitely win the Moot. But we need her on our side to ensure the support for Jarl Elisif." Legate Rikke stated.
"Well then we just need to make sure she understands the need for Skyrim to stay united with the Empire." Tullius remarked.
Jarl Balgruuf and Gunhilde were walking together discussing the trapping of Odahviing.
"You do realize both sides are going to try and persuade you to their side to get an advantage during the Moot?" Balgruuf asked her.
"Yes, I figured as much. " Gunhilde replied.
"Have you even thought of were you stand Gunhilde?"
"Right now that's the least of my worries." she replied.
Gunhilde and Balgruuf arrive at Whiterun after a hurried trip back. They prepare the city for the dragon as best they can. Gunhilde deciding to wait at least a week before actually calling the dragon, to make the town is prepared and to give enough time for her demands to be relayed to the troops on both sides.
Two weeks past and Gunhilde calls Odahviing. He responds to her call curious about the power of her shout. Odahviing ignores the city itself, his focus being the Dovakiin. Gunhilde subdues Odahviing enough and traps him on the great porch of Dragonsreach.
"Dovakiin you have gone to a lot of trouble to trap me in this humiliating situation." Odahviing growled. "No doubt you want to know were Alduin is hiding."
"Yes, do you know where I can find him?" Gunhilde asked.
"Alduin is hiding at Skuldafn; it is high in the eastern mountains." Odahviing replied. "Now will you let me go?"
"Will you serve me?" Gunhilde asked.
"No, but, if you defeat Alduin I may reconsider." Odahviing said." Oh there is one thing I failed to mention, Skuldafn can only be reached by one who has wings. I could fly you there."
Gunhilde hesitated a moment while she considered what the dragon had said. Damn, he's got me there. Gunhilde thought to herself.
"Alright, since I have no other choice I will free you to take me to Skuldafn." Gunhilde agreed.
Gunhilde went to raise the trap. The guards were in shock she was releasing him after going through all that to catch him. After Odahviing was freed Gunhilde climbed on his back and flew off into the great expanse of the sky. Nothing else was talked about but the Dragonborn riding off on a dragon for the length of time she was gone.
"Galmar, I want letters sent to all our camps for them to stand down until further notice." Jarl Ulfric ordered.
"Jorlief, send letters to all my allied holds telling them the Moot will be called soon and for them to be ready." Ulfric ordered his steward.
"Yes my Jarl." Jorlief nodded.
"Legate Rikke, we need to send word to the troops and to the Emperor about this treaty. Find out what he wants us to do when the Moot convenes and chooses a new High King."
General Tullius said.
"Legate, have the letters sent to our officers at all the camps, I'll write the Emperor." Tullius continued.
"Yes, General Tullius." Rikke saluted and left.