Authors Note: Did anyone notice that Vivmasilaine is the first syllable of Vivec, the Second of Almalexia, the Third of Sotha Sil, and the fourth of Nerevaraine? Congratulations to those who did.

Chapter 3

Vivmasilaine

Last Seed 8, 427, 3rd Era of Tamriel, 4:00 P.M

"Keep moving, serf." Ordered Eldinflame to Valdor.

"Eldinflame, he does not oppose you. Why-" Said Oka-Sheko.

"I will answer that before you can finish. In the game of power, either you support someone or you don't. If you don't support me, for example, you oppose me. Understand?" Interrupted Eldinflame.

"I…guess, but he, might get less people to support you." Said Oka-Sheko.

"Do you not understand anything? Opposition is an opponent, and an opponent is a threat. Threats must be eliminated." Replied Eldinflame.

"You would kill an innocent just because he stood in your path to power?" Asked Oka-Sheko.

"Obviously, and do not question me anymore." Answered Eldinflame. They continued walking down the halls of the Ancestral Tombs. Strangely, it seemed abandoned from the ancestral spirits. They were able to reach the central chamber of tomb without even a single ancestral ghost or skeleton attacking them. In the central chamber, however, there were eight Bonelords and several skeletons.

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Last Seed 8, 427, 3rd Era of Tamriel, 4:00 P.M

Whisper in the Wind was tracking his next target. Eldinflame had entered the Vivmasilaine Ancestral Tomb, in search for a skull. He wondered why anyone would want a skull or gems. Yet that was not his assignment was not to know that. It was to kill Eldinflame. He would wait until Eldinflame had left the tomb to strike. That way he would be more likely to succeed in his task.

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Last Seed 8, 427, 3rd Era of Tamriel, 4:10 P.M

Oka-Sheko and Valdor charged at the skeletons. Oka-Sheko and his Daedric Axe attacked first, hitting and killing one of the skeletons. One of the other skeletons was attacked by Valdor's Broadsword, breaking the skeleton into several bones. Eldinflame was casting spells at them, spells unfamiliar to either Oka-Sheko or Valdor. The spells were like black orb. When the spell hit a skeleton, the skeleton froze. Moments later the skeleton attacked one of the other skeletons. Eldinflame continued turning the skeletons. The Bonelords were now being attacked by skeletons, as well as Oka-Sheko and Valdor. The Bonelords were casting fireball spells, but in moments, were overwhelmed. Eldinflame said, "Congratulations Oka-Sheko and, what was your name again, serf?"

"Valdor." Said Valdor.

"Yes, that one." Said Eldinflame, giving a pause afterwards, continuing by saying, "Now back to business. Oka-Sheko, kill him."

"What!" Shouted Oka-Sheko and Valdor in unison.

"You heard me perfectly well. Kill him." Ordered Eldinflame.

"Eldinflame, I won't kill him. You may, but I won't!" Replied Oka-Sheko.

"Fine. I'll do it myself." Said Eldinflame.

"Wait!" Shouted Valdor.

"What do you want? I'm going to kill you, so you might as well not waste my precious time!" Responded Eldinflame.

"I think I can prove worthy to you." Said Valdor.

"How do you attempt on saving your worthless life?" Asked Eldinflame.

"By guiding you to Balmora. I know how to get there by a short cut. This is one of the few tombs and caves I've never been to. I have memorized the majority of Vvardenfell." Pleaded Valdor.

"Fine, so long as you answer one question." Responded Eldinflame.

"I agree." Said Valdor.

"Where is your family?" Asked Eldinflame.

"My father was a great sorcerer murdered at the court of the Emperor's three and a half years ago on New Life. And my mother is unknown." Answered Valdor.

"Interesting. If it's that case, I killed your father." Said Eldinflame.

"WHAT!" Shouted Valdor.

"I am Eldinflame, former Duke of Firewell." Said Eldinflame and Valdor charged at him, taking out his sword. Before he reached Eldinflame, Eldinflame said, "Stop. If I could murder a powerful sorcerer what would prevent me from finding your mother?"

Valdor paused and said, "You could find my mother?"

"Of course. I will make you a deal: you take me to Balmora and I shall take you to your mother." Said Eldinflame. Oka-Sheko looked at Eldinflame thinking, 'What is he going to do to him. He was just going to kill him, and Valdor was at his mercy. What does he plan on doing to him?"

"Well now we shall leave this tomb. Prepare for an attack. We've been being followed." Said Eldinflame.

"What" Shouted Oka-Sheko.

"I believe it is an order from the Tribunal. I have sensed the assassin. He is outside the cave now." Said Eldinflame. He continued saying, "Oka-Sheko, pick up the rubies and diamonds. Valdor, you go first." Oka-Sheko picked up the rubies and diamonds, and Valdor led the group to the entrance of the tomb.

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Last Seed 8, 427, 3rd Era of Tamriel, 4:20 P.M

When they exited the tomb, led by Valdor, an arrow narrowly missed his head. Valdor took out his Broadsword and looked for the one who fired the arrow. Oka-Sheko too looked around. Eldinflame, finally stepping out of the cave and said, "Whisper in the Wind. The Morag Tong sent you after me. I'm astonished I'm that important on the list of people the Morag Tong plans on assassinating. Oka-Sheko, Valdor, you won't be able to find him. He's invisible. But I know who will be able to find him. Xarus Akdrukum Indrile Vandaraj!" Out of Eldinflame's hand came two black misty creatures. He said, "Go my shades, find the one who seeks me dead, bring him to me alive. I know how to make his death more painful than even what you could cause." Less than a moment later, the shades returned, carrying Whisper in the Wind, several feet in the air. They dropped him on the ground, at Eldinflame's feet. "So, they sent their paramount assassin, and perhaps the best on Tamriel after me. I'm flattered. I will make you a deal. Relinquish your loyalty to the Morag Tong, and serve me, or die a slow and painful death."

Whisper in the Wind grunted rudely and Eldinflame said, "So be it."

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Also, did anyone else notice that this is still the same day Eldinflame arrived on Vvardenfell? Just a bit of trivia. And does anyone realize if he's not even at Balmora yet, this story could be hundreds of chapters long? Oh well.