Hello again everyone! Sorry it's taking me so long. School and stuff. Now its summer and I went on most of my trips so I can finally sit down and write this. I wasn't too pleased with my last story. I think its too short and I sound like those cheesy writes I don't like. So this one im actually going to prof read...heh heh...also im going to break up the paragraphs more. R&R please!
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The Morrowind Mafia
Prologue II
Kokuronei awoke in the cell on a ship. It has been a month now. Stopping at port every so often. After his capture he was taken to the imperial city, then after a week or two there, thinking this is where I'm going to stay the rest of my life. He was devising a plan of escape. As fate would have it yet again, the day before he was about to get out, he was transported by ten of the kings guards to the waterfront district. He was forced onto this boat and locked in the cell downstairs below deck. He saw no way out without having to fight this whole ship. Three guards are assigned constant watch duty on him. And they never fall asleep because the shift changes every hour. And to make things worse he still has that damn brace on him draining his energy.
Kokuronei awoke because they had landed at port yet again. Thinking this was yet another temporary stop Kokuronei just tried to fall back asleep. after maybe five minutes still awake he noticed that its not the usual commotion when they land. This is more...alive. As if they have finally been caught after years of going. He then hears guards coming down the stairs. The three guards get up and move to them. There's some talk, but Kokuronei can't hear what they're saying. When they finish they walk up to his cell and order him to stand back. They open his cell and escort him top side. On the deck its early morning. Swampy land cover the outside of the town. Looking around there are more imperial buildings. Behind him there's a lighthouse. Before he can look around more he is pushed onto the dock, and lead into the building in front of him. inside he is processed as a real citizen of Morrowind. The first thought into Kokuronei mind is: finally.
After all of the paper work is done he is lead to the outskirts of the town where he is dropped onto a horse and is escorted on a road. They stop a short ways ahead at a sign and turn left. Then yet another left. Kokuronei looked at both signs and there was one of two cities they were going to. Balmora, or Peligad.
After awhile longer they turned right this time into a slightly larger imperial settlement. Looking around Kokuronei see's houses, a 24 hour inn, a trader, and a smith who seems to be getting ready for today's work. Then Kokuronei looks in front and see's he's being lead to a fort. They stop at the front and show the local guards the papers, then transport him downstairs into the prison. Locking him up and giving him breakfast.
On his way in Kokuronei noticed one other cell occupied by a Bosmer. He was staring at him with his large black beady eyes as Kokuronei passed. Their cells are next to each other.
Kokuronei started to lay down and eat his breakfast. After he was finished he went to sleep.
He awoke around sunset. He sat there in his cell with noting but a bucket for his crap. Deciding he had to go he did his business. An hour after guards came down and fed them their dinner.
"This is your last meal wood elf, enjoy." a guard said in the adjoining cell. Then a grunt could be heard. The guards left the two to eat. After the meal the wood elf spoke. "Hello. My name is Bregor. What is your name?" Kokuronei doesn't respond. "I can get you out. My friends are coming." "How can you be sure they haven't abandoned you? Deciding that your worthless and not worth their time to rescue." "Because I am their greatest asset. Have you heard of the thieves guild? I made them thousands." "Who?" asked Kokuronei with mild interest in his voice. "The thieves guild. Surly you heard of them. They're everywhere!" "I'm...not from around here" "where are you from?" "It's a long story. My name's Kokuronei." "Cocone?" "Kokuronei." "Kocoroei?" "Ko-ku-ro-nei" "ko-ku-ro-nei" "Kokuronei." "Kokuroma?" "Forget it..." said Kokuronei with frustration in his voice. Then Bregor spoke again. "Could I just call you Ralas?" "Sure, Bregor."
Some hours later, as the new named 'Ralas' tried to sleep he heard a small clicking on a nearby door. "Bregor. You awake?" "Yeah, why?" "Someone's at the door..." "how do you kno-" just then a creak could be heard as a door opened. Both men could hear bare feet sneaking across the stone floor with their elven ears. The person stopped in front of Ralas. Barely audible a girl whispered "Bregor?" Ralas replied in a surprised tone "sorry, next cell to your right." "Sorry." then the foot steps lightly glided to the next cell. More clicking could be heard, then another creak. "Elthin! I knew you would come!" Bregor said joyful. "Can you get the guy next to me out? He's a good guy." "Do you know him?" "I just met him today. But he's not from around here. He could use a hand." "Sure, just go through that door and climb the stairs. The exit is straight ahead on the next floor up. There's two guards in the court yard but I got Dravona to distract them." "Right. Meet you home." "Love you, be safe." and with that Bregor was gone. "So. What's your name?" Elthin asked as she worked on the lock. "Your husband calls me Ralas." Elthin started giggling slightly. "He's not my husband. He's my boyfriend. We're both in the thieves guild. That's how we met." Ralas grunted in understanding. "Now Ralas, put on this ring. It'll turn you invisible. Just follow me."
after Elthin scouted ahead to make sure there would be minimal interference, she returned and told him to put the ring on now, since it only worked for 10 minutes. The trip out was uneventful. Most of the guards are asleep at midnight. When Ralas and Elthin reached the courtyard they snuck to the closest wall behind some crates, just in time as the rings effect wore off. "There's Dravona there now. It looks like she still has them busy." Elthin said, pointing to a dark elf girl. Ralas looked up at her and couldn't take his eyes off. It was the most attractive girl he had ever seen. Maybe 2 years younger, but what the hell? Elthin took him past the guards to the local inn. Most tenants were asleep too. The only life was a khajiit drinking booze. He was lead upstairs to the luxury suite. Inside was Bregor, fast asleep in bed. "Sorry, but we weren't expecting four people. There's a robe in the closet. There's also some rice in the cupboard and maybe some carrots. We weren't going to stay long either. We leave early. At 6 a.m. because the guard will notice your gone by 6:30. Im going to sleep, if there's a knock its probably Dravona. Just let her in. Need anything else?" Ralas nodded no "night then." said Elthin turning to bed. "Oh wait, there's something I wanted to ask you, what race are you?" taken aback Ralas studded, "D-dark elf I think. My ancestors moved west somewhere and grew lighter." "I see. First thing tomorrow. We leave for Balmora. When we get there, you a free man." "Thank you..."
about 15 minutes later as Ralas was done eating, he grabbed his robe just as the door knocked. On the other side was Dravona, just as Elthin said she would. The most beautiful girl. Young yet with big breasts and a small body. Staring at her as she asked him something. "I'm sorry, what did you say?" asked Ralas. "I said is this where Elthin and Bregor are staying?" "Oh yeah, they freed me too. Come in." "Who are you?" "I'm Ralas. Your Dravona right? Elthin told me." "Yeah...I am. How old are you?" "I'm 16. You?" "14. What race are you, I don't believe I've seen some just like you before." Ralas told her the same explanation as Elthin. Plus a bit more. "Oh, same as me." Ralas and Dravona moved to the table as she ate and talked for a little more than an hour. Finally standing Dravona said "Well, we'll talk more tomorrow. I have to get to sleep. Night." "Night..." Ralas said as he watched her move to another bed in a corner. Ralas stood and moved to his corner and laid the robe over him. Using his arm as a pillow. Then he heard a giggle. "You don't have to sleep there. Here, come sleep with me." shocked by that, Ralas sat there a moment pondering about her proposal. He stood and walked over and undressed and got in with her. He started to blush so he turned away. Soon he fell asleep. As he drifted away, Dravona sighed. I don't think he like me much. He's so handsome...this was her last thought as she too drifted into sleep.