Chapter 8: Akatosh

"It's nice here," Silver said.

Alduin nodded. "It is nice."

The other wyvern smiled at him. "What's it like, being the son of Akatosh?"

"What do you mean?" Alduin looked at him.

"What I just said. What is it like, being the son of a god?"

Alduin thought about it. "It helps with a lot of things. I like it."

"Why is it you want to destroy the world?"

"It's what I'm supposed to do," Alduin said. "What other reason would I have?"

"But your father protects the world. Shouldn't you do the same?"

"I have my titles for a reason."

Silver nodded and they continued to fly. "What do you think of Shadic?"

"I don't know Shadic."

"You just met him. The Avatar?"

Alduin nodded. "I'm not sure what to think."

"He transformed into Akatosh when we came here."

"That's strange. Do you know what caused that?"

"No, I don't. Do you?" Silver asked.

Alduin shook his head. The other wyvern nodded and they landed by Akatosh. He turned back into Shadic and looked at them. "I'm almost ready."

They nodded and hale became Akatosh once more.

Alduin looked at Silver. "How do you think we're going to do this?"

"I don't know." He looked at Akatosh. "Any suggestions?"

"Not really. You'll figure out what to do." They nodded. A bright light came from the Amulet as it forced the god back into Shadic. He looked at them and nodded. "Okay, I'm ready."

The two wyverns nodded. They followed Shadic, who was turning into Akatosh slowly as he flew. Shadic looked over at them.

"How does it feel when you're transforming into Akatosh like you are now?" Silver asked.

Gold scales were already covering Shadic. "I barely feel anything." Silver nodded as the scales covered Shadic. "Does it look weird at all?" Shadic asked.

"A little. What about your mind? Do you become Akatosh mentally also?"

"Once the physical change is over, I do." Silver nodded and watched Shadic transform. Shadic's mind altered into Akatosh's and he looked at them. "Come, follow me," the god said.

Alduin and Silver nodded and followed him.

"What happens when your mind changes to Akatosh's?" Alduin asked him.

"I act like myself, of course," Akatosh said.

"Do you still have memories of Shadic, or are they wiped from your mind?"

"I do still have memories."

"Of Shadic, or yourself?"

Akatosh looked at them. "Myself. Any other questions while we go?"

"What is it like when you are Akatosh compared to Shadic?" Silver asked. "Are you going to become Akatosh permanently sometime?"

"I might. I'm more powerful when I'm in charge, rather than Shadic. "

"What do you mean by that? Isn't Shadic a god also? How are you more powerful? He is your Avatar."

Akatosh chuckled. "I'm the original god, that's how I'm more powerful."

"I see," Silver said. "But aren't you and he the same person?"

Akatosh nodded. "Technically."

"Where is Shadic when you're in control?" Alduin asked him.

"Somewhere in my mind, I think."

"Where are we going?"

"You'll see in a few minutes."

They nodded and followed him. It didn't take long for them to land again. They looked around, recognizing the temple.

"What are we doing here?" Alduin asked.

"We're going to get started on this mission."

"What do you want us to do?"

"First, I want you to turn into something else."

"Like what?"

"Human or something. It would be more interesting to see you do this if your powers were limited."

The two wyverns nodded and became human.

"Is this better?" Silver asked. He looked over at Alduin, who looked uncomfortable.

"It's fine," Alduin said. He looked at Akatosh. "Are these forms permanent?"

"For the time being, yes."

"What do you mean by that?"

"Until you finish your task, you won't be able to turn back into wyverns."

They bowed. "What are our tasks?"

Akatosh smiled and turned back into Shadic. "You must accompany me on a quest." They blinked; Akatosh had taken on Shadic's form as a human.

"Why are you a human?"

"To blend in better."

The two smiled. "Of course, Akatosh."

Shadic chuckled. "Well, we should probably find some clothes." They nodded. Shadic smiled and snapped his fingers as clothing appeared on them. He smiled and nodded at them. "Let's go."

"Where to, Akatosh?" Silver asked.

"The nearest city."

They nodded and followed Shadic.

"Should we call you Akatosh?" Silver asked.

Shadic nodded. "Yes, that would be best."

"All right. We'll do that."