A/N: It turn's out I'm updating quicker than expected! So the current things on Nirn threatening it are the war loving Mored, the nefarious Vampyres, the mysterious Mina and her Breton associates/lackeys, all of whom are being controlled to some extent by a mysterious Black Alliance, who includes the leaders of vast evil powers. It would be miraculous if good won, don't you think. And a note to Delurium: sorry, but my family doesn't approve me giving out my email address. Sorry, it's nothing personal (why would it be). And I ask you all a favor. I have no clue what some of the terms (:p, LOL as examples) mean when people review (not necessarily my stories, but in others). So, if anyone knows what they mean, tell me if you please (I'm hopeless). Thanks, and sorry for the long authors notes.

Chapter 12: Siege: Part One: Combat Begins

A few hours later, Nomi returned to the Library. She immediately got Magustrom, Shradreia, Haggarath, Habisara, Delar, and Eva into her office. As they were sitting down in the platinum chairs, Nomi started by saying, "I've just confirmed with my sources. The Mored will be attacking the Library tomorrow. Here's the plan. Habisara, you get the High Rock guard. We need people for the front lines. Haggarath and Delar, prepare defenses, Haggarath you're a military expert, and Delar, you're a Mored, you understand them. Shradreia, Magustrom, you help Haggarath place the magic users and train the people of the Library in some combat spells. Were mysticism experts here. And your Majesty, I think it might be wise to leave the Library."

"And abandon my people! Never! If I must die for my people, I shall." Replied Eva, having a fit over her devotion to her people. As that happened, Shradreia, Haggarath, and Habisara were speaking with each other, while Magustrom and Delar had gotten up to start work. Shradreia told the other two, "Nomi couldn't be a traitor. She warned us of the Mored's upcoming attack. She's not working with them."

"Habisara believes that. But what are her sources?"

"Good question, Habisara. When Nomi is done with the Empress, we can ask her. I know that might make her suspicious, but it is the only way of confirming the truth." Replied Shradreia.

In about ten minuets, Eva left the room. Shradreia asked Nomi, "What happened?"

"She refused to leave. Why is the most iron willed woman on the face of Nirn Empress?" Responded Nomi with a slight chuckle.

"Nomi, where did you find out about the Mored's upcoming attack?" Asked Shradreia.

"The border guard between the provinces. If you want proof, I even got the captain to give me an official document, which he signed." Replied Nomi.

"May I see it, Nomi?" Asked Shradreia.

"Of course." Said Nomi as she took out a document, on the top saying in bold print the Report on the Mored: Attack on High Rock.

"Thanks Nomi." Finished Shradreia as the others exited the room, now burying that Nomi was Mina.

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The Mored swept threw the outposts of High Rock. The guards were nothing compared to the inhuman strength that they had. Delias and his forces were approaching the Library. It was nearly Midnight. If all went according to schedule, he would be there by one A.M. The Seven were following, and they would enter the battle unnoticed. The Vampyres remained at base, and Mina had her whereabouts unknown to him. Soon, his forces would conquer this world and anywhere in the Universe.

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12:45 A.M, at the Library of High Rock.

"Hurry up people, the Mored could be here any minuet. We do not know if the seven are coming, but be prepared. Intel brings reports of them being extremely powerful mages , possibly more powerful that the late Altmer King." Shouted Nomi to everyone in the Library. On the second floor of the Library Archers and Mages had been placed, on both the inside and out, for ranged fire. Habisara had returned with a few hundred troops, the majority of the local garrison. They had to send a few to the capital of High Rock for reinforcements. Shradreia and Habisara stayed on the second floor, ready to fire (literally in Shradreia's case), while Delar and Haggarath waited on the ground floor, commanding the infantry. Magustrom and Nomi were in the command office (Nomi's office), thinking of more tactics to outshine the enemy, while the Empress was on the third floor, in the shelter, with the majority of the resources for research. Perimeter scouts had just returned, alerting that the Mored were in sight. The battle was about to begin. The outer defenses were readying their weapons, as the Mored warriors charged. They were moving faster than the werewolves of Solstheim, and by the looks of it, were stronger too.

The first wave of Mored soldiers clashed with the outer defenses of the Library. The guards, while well trained, were easily overwhelmed by the strength and speed of the vicious foe. The outer defenses were overwhelmed shortly after the battle began. The gates of the Library were strategically open so that only five or six Mored could enter at a time. The Nine Hundred Thousand Mored, however, could sacrifice a few hundred men to get the gates open. It was as if they were infinite. Infinite and could not be stopped. As the Mored warriors reached the gate, the archers and mages fired at them. Their blood was staining the marble halls of the Library. Hundreds of Corpses were lying near the gates. The valorous men and women of the Library who defended the outside were now all dead. The heads of the Bretons, Imperials, and all of the other races were rolling all over the Library's territory.

As this happened, Magustrom thought of something. To get to High Rock, the Mored would have to go through other provinces, and they must have been sighted. After all, there was over nine hundred thousand.

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Delias and the seven were preparing the final assault on the Library, which would stop them all. They would all be dead by the time it was done.

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Nomi and Magustrom were relieved. Apparently, the Mored had ceased the assault for the night, likely to rest (they were traveling for days nonstop). Nomi called a commanders board in her office, and Haggarath, Delar, Shradreia, Habisara, and Eva entered her office. Nomi started off saying, "Blessed Tiber Septim, the Mored have put hold to there attack for tonight. This will likely be the only time they do this for days, so this is our window of opportunity."

"I have an idea." Said Magustrom.

"What is it?" Asked Nomi.

"What if Delar and I were sneak behind the lines of the Mored and kill Delias and the Seven before they can counter attack." Replied Magustrom.

"First of all, that's crazy. Second of all, why you and Delar?" Asked Nomi.

"Me because I think I know what could kill the seven, and Delar because he can get us past the Mored, knowing there tactics." Responded Magustrom.

"Fine, under the condition that I may teach you a few quick tricks just in case you ever need them." Said Shradreia.

"I agree with Shradreia." Said Nomi, followed by "Meeting adjourned."

Delar went to prepare for the risk they were about to take, while Magustrom and Shradreia went into Reiko's office. They sat down and Magustrom asked Shradreia, "What do you want to teach me?"

She replied by saying, "The first thing is a minor form of telekinesis. You'll be able to communicate with me mentally should you ever need it if you hold this Sapphire. It's limited, but it'll work." As he took the Sapphire, she continued, "The second is if you get a pool of water, you will be able to show the past to someone."

"Thanks, Shradreia." Replied Magustrom.

Magustrom was about to leave the room, but before he got up, he and Shradreia looked at each other over the desk. They moved closer, and started to kiss. Its intensity grew, but Shradreia stopped and said, "Go, you have to go."

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Considering it was my first love scene, I think I did a good job! Tell me what you think (and try to remember the majority of this chapter was written in the middle of the night). In your review, include all past requests. By the way, this romance isn't going to be a happy one. And, merely out of curiosity, tell me what your favorite chapter is and why. Add a why to all of my request for the past please. Thanks!