Warning: sex scene
A Stormcloak Affair
Part 6
Scouts-Many-Marches assisted Aine in Thorald Grey-Mane's rescue mission. The two arrived in Northwatch Keep. He proved to be a valuable asset to the Stormcloak cause. Aine snuck her way through with her bow and arrow, while Scouts-Many-Marches had a different approach. His stealth abilities were quite superb. He preferred the use of his trusted dagger. This was easy, too easy. They killed all the Thalmor at the keep. It made Aine feel a little better after what they had put her through. But she dearly missed Ulfric. She wanted to be with him and it just didn't happen. They came close to it on more than one occasion but it just wasn't time. Aine and Scouts-Many-Marches finally reached the cellar where Thorald was being held captive. She saw him chained to the wall. She knew all too well what the Thalmor were like. The Argonian must have been invisible because he was able to take two guards out without her seeing him. After all the Thalmor were defeated, Aine proceeded to free Thorald. He seemed skeptical. "I'm here to set you free.", exclaimed Aine.
"I cannot thank you enough for rescuing me from this place. I suspect I'd never again see the light of day otherwise. But why would you risk your life for me, a stranger?", asked Thorald.
"Your brother Avulstein convinced me and I as once a prisoner of the Thalmor like yourself.", said Aine.
"It is no longer safe for me in Whiterun. Tell my mother this: suffer the winter's cold wind... She'll know what it means.", replied Thorald.
Aine proceeded to Solitude where she would once more be reunited with her love. They were not there yet, so she stayed at the inn one night and decided to write Fralia Grey-Mane a letter.
Dear Fralia,
I have found the item you were looking for. All is well, but we must suffer the winter's cold wind.
Should you ever need to speak to me, I will be in Windhelm.
Your friend,
Aine
Aine couldn't sleep again. Her thoughts of Ulfric consumed her. She needed to be with him. She wanted to be his for now and forever but did he want the same? Aine still wasn't sure. All she knew was that she was going to sleep with him before the battle of Solitude. She had to. She needed to know him.
Back in Windhelm Jorleif approaches Ulfric with a small package. "Niranye, from the market has asked me this to give to you. She says it is precious.", says Jorleif handing over the small package.
Ulfric opens it and sees it is more beautiful than he could ever imagine. "Please give Niranye this, as a token of my gratitude.", says Ulfric handing over pouch with 200 septims. Sofie walks up to the Jarl with a smile on her face. "Come here child, I have something I want to show you.", said Ulfric showing her the ring.
"Wow, are you going to ask Aine to marry you? I hope she says yes. The ring is quite beautiful. I'm sure she will love it.", rambled Sofie.
"Thank you, Sofie. That is all. Please find a book to read.", said Ulfric. Ulfric hadn't the heart to tell Sofie that her father died fighting for him. He'd gown fond of Sofie and felt responsible for her. It saddened Ulfric to wonder how many more orphans were there in Skyrim because of him. Ulfric places the ring on the chain of the Talos amulet, in order to keep it safe. He had decided to ask Aine for her hand in marriage while they were in Solitude and should they succeed. He would announce their wedding after their victory.
Ulfric and his men traveled to Solitude where they would set camp outside of the city. Aine realizing the Stormcloaks were outside the city's gates snuck out of the city and went on to the camp. It was evening and the soldiers were preparing for their most important battle yet. She found Ulfric's tent and entered undetected. She saw him there preparing his speech to motivate his army for battle. He had a way with words. Aine slowly walks over to Ulfric and says, "Hello, my bear. We meet again.", embracing Ulfric. He Kisses Aine and says, "You don't know how happy I am to see you, my love."
Aine removes her all of her clothes revealing her body and vulnerability to him, while saying, "If tomorrow is our last day in Skyrim before arriving in Sovngarde. I don't want to get there without experiencing what it is to be yours. So many times have we come close to it. I don't want it all to be in vain." Ulfric sees the scares on her body inflicted by the Thalmor.
Ulfric looks at Aine while removing his armor saying, "Not if I have anything to do with it." Ulfric lays Aine down on to his bedroll. He lies on top of her, opening her legs with his. The suddenly he breaks open the barrier separating the two, entering her. Aine lets out a soft moan while they experience bliss sending them to Sovngarde and back. Before the act was complete, Ulfric released his seed inside her. The couple spent hours looking into each other's eyes, high from what they just did. Aine looks at Ulfric's chest and notices a ring on his Talos necklace.
Aine asks, "What's this?", holding the ring in her hand.
Ulfric stands up, removes the ring from his Talos pendant and gets on one knee and says, "Aine, the Dragonborn, most trusted member of the Stormcloaks and keeper of my heart. Will you me mine for now and forever?" He slides the ring on her finger. It is a perfect fit.
"By all the Nine. YES!", said Aine kissing Ulfric.
The next morning the Stormcloak army waited at the gates to Solitude. Ulfric spoke, "This is it men! It's time to make this city ours! We come to this moment carried by the sacrifices and the courage of our fellows. Those who have fallen. And those still bearing the shields to our right. On this day, our enemy will witness the fullness of our determination, the true depth of our anger and the exalted righteousness of our cause. The gods are watching. The spirits of our ancestors are stirring. And the men under suns yet to dawn will be transformed by what we do here today. Fear neither pain, nor darkness. For Sovngarde awaits those who die with weapons in their hands, and courage in their hearts. We now fight our way to Castle Dour to cut the head off the legion itself! And in that moment, the gods will look down and see Skyrim as she was meant to be. Full of Nords who are mighty, powerful, and free! Ready now! Everyone, with me! For the sons and daughters of Skyrim!" The army cheers as they victoriously storm through Solitude. Ulfric, Galmar and Aine end up General Tullius. Ulfric kills the general. "Stormblade. I want you to have my sword, a token of my appreciation. Now then. The men will expect a speech. Will you stand by my side? I wish to honor you, Dragonborn, and the truest of Stormcloaks. I will also announce our engagement", said Ulfric. They exit to the courtyard.
Galmar announces, "And now, I present to you, Ulfric Stormcloak, hero of the people, liberator and High King of Skyrim!" Ulfric continues, "I am indeed Ulfric Stormcloak, and at my side the woman we know as Stormblade, and the world knows as the Dragonborn. And indeed, there are many that call us heroes. But it is all of you who are the true heroes! It was you who fought a dying Empire who sunk its claws into our land, trying to drag us down with it. It was you who fought the Thalmor and their puppets who would have us deny our gods and our heritage. It was you who fought your kin who didn't understand our cause, who weren't willing to pay the price of our freedom. But more than that, it was you who fought for Skyrim, for our right to fight our own battles... To return to our glory and traditions, to determine our own future!" The soldiers cheer.
"And it is for these reasons that I cannot accept the mantle of "High King. Not until the Moot declares that title should adorn my shoulders will I accept it.", states Ulfric.
"And what about Jarl Elisif?", asks a soldier.
"Yes, what about the Lady Elisif? Will she put aside her personal hatred for me, and her misplaced love for the Emperor and his coin, so that the suffering of our people will end? Will she acknowledge that it is we Nords who will determine Skyrim's future? Will she swear fealty to me, so all may know that we are at peace, and a new day has dawned?", asks Ulfric.
"I do!", concedes Lady Elisif.
"Then it is settled. The Jarl will continue to rule Solitude, I will garrison armies here to ward off Imperial attempts to reclaim the city. And in due time, the Moot will meet, and settle the claim to High King once and for all. There is much to do, and I need every able-bodied man and woman committed to rebuilding Skyrim. A great darkness is growing, and soon we will be called to fight it, on these shores or abroad. The Aldmeri Dominion may have defeated the Empire, but it has not defeated Skyrim! And one more thing. The Dragonborn and I are to be wed. If I am to become your High King than it won't be without the Dragonborn as your High Queen!", concluded Ulfric. The whole crowd cheers. This is a glorious day for Skyrim.
Ulfric turns to Galmar asking, "How'd I do?"
"Eh, not so bad. Nice touch about the High King and Queen.", said Galmar.
"And of course, we couldn't have done it without you. May the gods preserve you, Galmar.", said Ulfric with praise.
"May the gods preserve us all.", replied Galmar.
"Come, Galmar and Aine. We've still much work to do and a wedding to plan."
It was time to return to Windhelm and that they did. Aine and Ulfric arrive at the Palace of King tired. They go to their chambers for some well needed horizontal refreshment after which they rested for the next couple of hours. Rebuilding a country and planning a weeding would prove to be difficult. They dressed and went down to the throne room and feasted. They had plenty to celebrate and they were happy. Sofie embraces the happy couple. Ulfric informs Sofie of the horrible news and asked her if she would like to be adopted once they were married. Sofie wholeheartedly agrees.