Chapter 5

Blood of Assassins

I lie on a small bed in a dark room, only a single torch was lit in the room. As I looked around the dim room I noticed Lucien was asleep on the floor beside the bed. I tried to get up but then remembered how I got there as the pain stuck me fiercely. I groaned in pain as I laid back into the bed. I put my hand over my injured shoulder. There were bandages. I tried another healing spell. This one was a bit more successful than my last. It healed all the minor wounds and bruises. Although my major wounds were still unaffected by the spell, I had gained a bit more strength as well.

I didn't try to get up again. Instead I rolled over onto my lesser injuries located on my abdomen and tried to get up that way. I was a bit more successful this time around, though the pain was almost unbearable.

I made my way to Lucien and sat down next to him. This was the first time I got to get a good look at his features.
He was so peaceful, his long jet black hair curled inwards at the ends. It framed his heart shaped face well. I stared at his features taking in the detail. I never had the luxury of doing so, I was too embarrassed to look at him directly while he spoke.

With my bandaged hand I tuck the stray hair behind his ear. That simple touch had awakened him. He slowly sat up, his hood down; I peered into his auburn eyes. I could see he still needed sleep.

"I see your injuries have gotten better much faster than I expected." He noted.

I noticed his long jet black hair ended just below his broad shoulders. I looked up into his auburn eyes with a slight blush upon my face. I started to forget about the pain.

"I suppose so... So what do I need to do now that the purification is completed?" I asked eagerly. I wanted to do everything for I could to please him.

"The time has come to acknowledge and reward your unwavering loyalty. The Black Hand is most pleased with your progress... I am pleased by your progress." He said with a smile.

I blushed a bit and looked down at my injured hand. He had bandaged all of my injuries. It was sweet of him

"I'm glad."

"You have been invited to share in secrets that few within the Dark Brotherhood even know exist. Your life in the Sanctuary is over. Those contracts are behind you. Now, you will serve the Black Hand. You will serve me. From this moment forward, you will walk the shadows as my Silencer. You will receive contracts only from me. Your new life has begun." He said coyly.

His hand gently tugged at my chin to look up at him. He stared into my crimson hues. I couldn't help but blush, I've always longed to be this close to Lucien and now that I am, it's a bit embarrassing. He has no idea of the feeling I hold for him. Suddenly I had the urge to tell him but I was much too scared to say so. I could feel my face becoming warm as he held me there.

"You will now serve me directly." His smirk was just enough to make me jolt away in embarrassment. I tried to hide my reaction with an excuse.

"I forgot my stuff at the sanctuary!" I really did but I wasn't worried about it. I just needed some air and time away from him. This was much to close for me to handle. I think Teinaava might have been right about him just liking the attention. The thought made me kind of sad.

"I'll be right back." I said before going up the ladder. I made my way to Cheydinhal walking. How could I have been so stupid! Teinaava was right about him! I should have never even bothered to have feelings for him!

I wasn't paying attention when I was walking and walked straight into someone. I looked up to apologize when I noticed the familiar face.

"Excuse you, watch where you're going!" My elder sister still hadn't recognized me. She wore a blue silk dress. Seems she's progressed fairly well… I smiled at her.

"I could say the same to you dear sister." Her face changed from annoyance to fear instantly as she finally remembered who I was.

"You!" She immediately attacked me, unfortunately for her a guard had been right there and saw her attack. I merely acted as if I were defenseless and called the guard for help. The guard quickly came to her, arresting her for assault. I quickly slipped away unnoticed as she resisted.

I went in through the secret entrance. I was full of thrill and delight. Laughing to myself as I went to pick up my bag, I passed by my fallen companions and picked up Ocheeva's corpse and started dancing with her.

"Oh Ocheeva, after all this time I finally got her back for what she did to me. Now I just have to avenge Mother, just as I promised. Tonight I shall pay a visit and send her soul to Sithis!" I continued to laugh to myself today was a day to celebrate. I opened the door to the living quarters and noticed someone in there. A Breton man stood with a suspicious look upon his face, it soon after turned into surprise.

"Oh, you must be Lucien's new Silencer. I had come here to investigate a bit, find out who the traitor might be." I dropped Ocheeva's corpse in shock.

"Who are you and what are you doing here?" I looked at him suspicious.

"I am Mathieu Bellamont, a speaker for the Dark Brotherhood." Something didn't seem right about him being here… Why would the Black Hand need to "Investigate" if the problem has been dealt with?

"Hello dear Speaker. I suppose I shall leave you to your unnecessary investigation."

"Unnecessary?"

"Well if the problem has been dealt with, shouldn't there be no further question? Unless perhaps… The Black Hand is blindly killing members in hopes of riding the infection." I didn't stay long. I simply left to Fort Farragut.