Authors Note: Please Review. Although this might seem strange, I was going a bit crazy when I didn't get a review a day after I updated. It was very creepy. By the way, has everyone realized I'm going to have a Magustrom-Shradreia coupling? But I'm not sure about any others, so if anyone has an idea, go ahead and tell me. And a note: Empress Septim's subplot actually has a point, and is coming soon.

Chapter 10

Disaster Strikes on All Sides

Magustrom and Shradreia were in shock. Reiko was involved with the evils that be. And she was working for the Liche. Magustrom whispered to Shradreia, "We have to capture her before she suspects something."

"I agree, but I've got a plan." Replied Shradreia.

"Of course. You are the cleverest person I have ever known."

"Thanks, I've been told that before."

"What's your plan, anyway?"

"You go to Reiko and ask her something, while I sneak behind her and strangle her."

"You plan to sneak behind her."

"I'm a Nightblade, remember that."

"Why don't you paralyze her?"

"Obviously because the last time I cast a basic five minuet paralyzing spell was years ago. The shortest time I remember how to perform is about two or three hours."

'Of course. She's an expert at advanced magic but incompetent at simple magic."

"Cynic. Now let's start."

Magustrom walked into the room Reiko was in. It was made of Marble, and had Jade windows. He said to Reiko, "Reiko what have you found out about the Mored?"

Reiko started to reply, but Magustrom didn't pay attention to what she was saying. Shradreia appeared behind Reiko and started to strangle her. Within moments, Reiko was unconscious and Shradreia told Magustrom, "We have to tell Nomi. Then we interrogate her. You go tell Nomi, and I'll drag Reiko to her office and tie her up."

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Reiko was tied up in her office. Magustrom, Shradreia, and Nomi were all standing in front of her. Nomi asked, "How long have you been helping the Liche, Reiko?"

"He hasn't been a Liche for long, Nomi." Rudely grunted Reiko.

"How long?" Asked Nomi impatiently.

"I'm not talking." Replied Reiko with an evil grin.

"HOW LONG!" Screamed Nomi.

"You know I think you would-" Snorted Reiko.

"Silence swine!" Shouted Nomi.

"Nomi, I really think you should calm down for a second." Said Magustrom.

"No Magustrom, she betrayed us!" Screamed Nomi.

"That's it Nomi, wait outside." Said Shradreia.

"NO!" Shouted Nomi in return.

Shradreia grabbed Nomi, pulled her to the door, opened it, and threw her outside the office. Shradreia than locked the door. Magustrom said to Reiko, "How long has he been a Liche?"

"I'll not speak."

"Why did you do it, Reiko? Asked Shradreia. "Was it gold, or something else?"

"I work thrice as hard as everyone else here, and get paid one third as much." Shouted Reiko.

"So it was gold. How much was he paying you? Half million gold, one million gold." Asked Shradreia.

"Five hundred thousand gold."

"Ah. Fine. We'll leave you here for a minuet Reiko, and you can think about what you want to tell us. If you tell us everything you know by the time we get back, we won't bring the Imperials into this." Said Magustrom as they left the room. Shradreia took Nomi and they went up to Nomi's office.

At the office, Magustrom told Nomi, "Reiko was helping him for five hundred thousand gold."

"Money? That's why she betrayed us." Replied Nomi.

"Yes." Said Shradreia.

"Oh, Shradreia, Magustrom, I forgot to mention I have to go to the common room now. When I get back we'll go check up on Reiko." Said Nomi.

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On Cyrodill, as the Empress was preparing her tour, several officers of the Imperial Army and Navy were in a meeting with the Aristocrats. The Richest Aristocrats, Lord and Lady O'Brien, were holding the meeting at there Manor. Lady O'Brien welcomed the guests by saying, "The Empress is destroying our power. The poor are becoming higher on the Social Pyramid than we are. She had caused us to pay taxes, has limited our sources, and brought about higher wages."

"And I researched her past!" Shouted Lord O'Brien. "While she was in hiding, she was an actress."

"But I have good news for all of you." Cried Lady O'Brien. "We have found that she has slept with half the men in Cyrodill to elevate her position!"

"But she gained her power by blood!" Shouted one of the officers.

"Actually, she was long lost. The only reason they noticed her existence is because she had elevated herself." Replied Lady O'Brien.

"So we shall give the Empress an Ultimatum. Restore order or it will be revealed that she has slept with half the men in Cyrodill!" Shouted Lord O'Brien.

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At the Library, Nomi had returned to her office. When she entered, Magustrom and Shradreia automatically knew to get up. They walked down the Marble Halls. At the door of Reiko's office, Shradreia entered first. When she entered, she gave a scream. Blood was spilt all over the marble floors. And a cut was placed in Reiko's left wrist. Shradreia said, "Reiko Dessler attempted to commit suicide!"

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Haggarath and Habisara had reached what was once Ebonheart. Only a few walls stood, and they were crumbling. The ground was pitch black and there was no sign of flora or fauna. Haggarath and Habisara progressed through Ebonheart slowly, heading north.

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At the Library, Shradreia tried desperately to heal Reiko's wrist, but it was to late. Reiko Dessler was dead. Shradreia said, "Now what do we do?"

Nomi answered by saying, "We continue research. Shradreia, take over what Reiko was researching, and I'll attempt to get info from my contacts."

"Got it, Nomi." Replied Shradreia.

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At the Imperial Palace, the Aristocrats confronted Eva, who was just about to leave for her Rainbow Tour of Tamerli. Lord O'Brien said, "Empress, restore everything to how it was originally, or else we shall have the army rebel!"

"No! I do not respond to your feeble threats, little man!" Shouted Eva.

"Fine! When you return from your tour, you'll have a surprise." Said Lady O'Brien as Eva, Cinna, and Metabullus walked past them to Eva's chariot. "The first stop is Morrowind." Said Eva.

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On Morrowind, Haggarath and Habisara had reached Balmora. Everything was gone, and blood was all over. The City was ruined, as was Southern Vvardenfell. Habisara thought that thousands must have died. She thought whoever caused this destruction had to be the most evil creature in existence. Haggarath said, "Why don't we be campin' here."

"Habisara thinks that is good." Replied Habisara.

The next day, the two awoke and found a carriage and a few Imperial Guards. They heard a female voice say, "Finally, you're awake. What happened here?"

"Habisara would like to know who you are."

"I am Empress Eva Septim the first. And you are?" Asked Eva.

"I be Haggarath Frostorm, and this is Habisara, your Imperialness." Said Haggarath

"I can explain that!" Said a floating skeletal figure, cloaked in a Black Robe.

"And who are you?" Asked Eva.

"I am the Demiliche Draonor Uras, mortals."

"The Liche." Said Habisara.

"Empress, I think it be an excellent idea if you and your advisors were to enter your carriage."

"You do not command us!" Said Cinna.

"But I do, mortal!" Said Draonor.

"No, I take orders-" Started Cinna, but Draonor had created a bolt of red lightning, painfully killing Cinna. The Lightning continued moving and hit Metabullus. The Empress ran for her chariot as the lightning almost hit her. She made it inside. Haggarath charged at Draonor, and Draonor floated higher, so Haggarath could not reach him. "Foolish mortals! You think you can defeat me, Draonor Uras, the first Demiliche to touch this world, first servant of Darkness." Draonor inhaled heavily, and when he exhaled, frost came out of his mouth. The frost hit one of Habisara's legs, making her immobile. Haggarath saw a spear, which must have been from the ruined fighters guild. He ran for it, and picked it up. Draonor saw the spear, as Haggarath threw it. Just before it hit him, Draonor burnt the spear. Draonor inhaled again, and he was able to freeze Habisara's other leg, as well as both of Haggarath's. "Fools! You think you'll be able to defeat me, most powerful of the Darkness's servants on Nirn. They will be proud, perhaps they will promote me to out rank that dreaded Mina!"

Habisara shouted, "Mina's dead!"

"That's what you think mortal! Mina lives, and she and her seven Breton mages are the true power behind the Mored!"

"The Seven be Bretons!" Said Haggarath to himself.

"Yes, Nord! Now I shall make you a deal. Serve me in life, or serve me in death!"

"Habisara will not serve you in life or death!" As Habisara said that, a company of seven Mored entered the city. The leader of the company threw a spear at Haggarath. The spear hit the ice on his leg, shattering it. Draonor turned to see who threw the spear, and as he did that, Haggarath picked up the spear and threw it through where Draonor's heart would be. The Demiliche turned at Haggarath, and as he did, the robes burst into flames. As that happened, each of the bones exploded in to flames, and when nothing but the head and torso were left, what was left of Draonor's body released a black spirit. The Spirit was being hit by light at that moment and was vanquished. Draonor's body fell to ground.

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Well, that's Chapter 10, please Read and Review. And sorry, Gevaden about killing Draonor. And just put what I have previously asked you to put in your review.