The path to Skyrim was going to be dangerous as they had to be careful where they come out within Skyrim. They knew if they entered the path and travelled across the mountain as close to Riften boarder as they could, would be the best chance they have. William was in Skyrim with the Stormcloak's so when they entered Skyrim they had to head to Windhelm.

"John, we will have to be careful when we first enter Skyrim as we will still enter in the Falkreth hold unless we want to take the most dangerous root, which we won't be able to take the horses on… I don't know about you but I don't want to leave the horses behind." Edwin said to John as they were setting up the camp for the night. They were not visible from the road as they were only travelling along the back roads and didn't camp near the roads at all, as it was less chance of them being caught. John, paused in setting the tents up, and looked over at Edwin where she was currently getting the horses secured for the night.

"You are right of the course. Also Julie wouldn't want to lose Swift, as Swift was the last gift her mama gave her before she passed away." They both at that comment looked over at Julie who was busy sorting out a temporary fire pit for the night, with logs she picked up in the surrounding forest. With that, no more was said on that subject that night seeing they were in agreement.

Later that night, after diner was finished and they were in their tents and sleeping bags for the night, Edwin finally had a chance to read the note from her courter. As she had a closer look at the letter, she noticed there seemed to be something else in the package other than the usual letter. As she opened the letter, a ring fell out of the parcel. Edwin opened the letter.

My Darling Edwin,

How I long to see you again; it feels closer to ten years than the actual five since I last saw your face. Your letter have kept me going and with everyone I come to love you even more. I am often distracted but the thought of you as you are always there in the back of my mind. I wish Five years ago, you and john could have come with us back to Skyrim, but I understand why you couldn't. I know William in his letters have kept you informed about the war, so I won't talk about that here. Instead, I will ask you a question, and with the ring I hope you will use them to answer this question; I love you and cannot see myself with anyone else I will wait until you can join me in Skyrim to take the next step. I do wish to ask you, if you believe you are ready to take the next step. I will wait until we are together to discuss this more. No matter the choice I hope you with except the ring as a sign of my love for you. This ring as well as the necklace I gave to you before we had to part ways those five years ago will allow you protection when in Skyrim, just show it to a high member of a hold as they will recognise them for what they are. Also the ring what especially enchanted for you by Wuunferth; it contains a powerful protection charm to keep you safe.

I hope this letter find you well,

With all my love,

Edwin smiled as she looked down at the ring in her lap, she couldn't believe that he would gift her something as precious as this. Edwin picked the ring up to have a closer look at the design, she noticed, like the necklace, it had his family crest carved onto it; so every noble she showed this to would know which family her allegiance was with. Smiling Edwin slipped the ring on so it would be safe and went to sleep.

The next day they started towards the track over the mountains. Even though the path they chose was safer than the other choice it was still dangerous. It took them two days to reach the entrance to the mountain path and then a week to get over the mountain. Eventually they managed to get over the mountain and into Skyrim. Once they entered Skyrim they turned quickly and entered the Rift hold, so they could safely head for Windhelm. Once inside the Rift hold lands they made camp for the night.

"Our supplies are getting low, so tomorrow when we pass Darkwater Crossing I will duck into town to grab some more supplies." Edwin said to John as they were eating dinner that night.

John looked hesitant to allow Edwin to go, but at the same time knew he wouldn't be able to talk her out of it, "Alright, but don't go into town in your armour, I believe it would be better if you enter looking like a pilgrim as it would be safer for you."

Edwin thought on this suggestion and decided that it would be safer to just agree, looking over at Julie she knew that the track over the mountains was hard on her and that she needed a break. "Fine, but in case something goes wrong, you and Julie wait outside town while I enter. If I don't exit the town within an hour, don't wait for me get to Windhelm as fast as you can. Before you say anything that is an order from your head of your family." John just sighed at that comment but agreed.

The next morning Edwin dressed in a simple dress and tied her hair into a plait so that she looked like a pilgrim, she slipped the ring on to her necklace so that she could keep it safe around her neck and also out of site just in case. When they got close to Darkwater Crossing, Edwin dismounted Shadow, handing both Shadow's reins and Goldie's Lead over to John.

"Auntie Edwin, please be safe. I don't want to lose you too." Julie said to Edwin as she hugged her goodbye. Julie has been close to Edwin since the loss of her mother as there hasn't been another female in her life since then. "I promise I will stay as safe as I can, but stay with your father, ok?" Edwin said to Julie before turning to John "Remember John one hour, if I don't return get to Windhelm as quickly as you can. Stay safe you too." John watched her go, little did they know that there was currently a battle between the Stormcloaks and the Imperials happening just within the town, and Edwin was going to walk into the middle of it.

As Edwin entered to town she saw the battle; as she turned to leave, she noticed Ulfric Stormcloak in the middle of the battle, she paused to watch him as he moved in battle as it was a glorious site. Unfortunately, Edwin paused for a moment too long, as the next thing she knew she was being hit on the back of her head and everything went black…

John turned to Julie, after an hours' time was up, "Come along Julie, it is time we move, the hour is up and we don't have time to waste." Julie nodded and got Swift ready to head off. John quickly tied the pack horses' leads to Shadowmere's saddle, clipped Shadowmere's lead onto her bridle. Once they were ready they headed down the road that went around the town to head to Windhelm.

Meanwhile in the carts heading for Helgan was Edwin, Ulfric, a horse thief and the Stormcloak soldiers.