(POV Switch)

I took a deep breath into my hands in hopes to warm me up. I stole a glance over at Alun and found him fast asleep as he sat against the wall. I had noticed how he slowly began to get paler and paler with each moment that passed in this freezing cold. Now that I had given him my scarf I could see some color start to come back although it was very faint.

I silently stood and rummaged through the chests and drawers until I found a blanket. It was clear that the cold would be the death of him. Why? I didn't really know but I didn't dare question it. I gently laid the blanket on him and brought it up further so it would cover his shoulders. Just then my fingers brushed against his jaw and I pulled away in shock. Was it even possible for a human being to get that cold!

I looked at him wearily and hoped that the blanket would help even if it was in the slightest. Then I made my way to the mouth of the cave and took in the beautiful sight before me. A fresh layer of snow laid on the ground, untouched and sparkling in the sun as it rose. I leaned against the wall of the cave with my arms crossed and stood quietly. As I watched the gold of the sun peek over the mountains I couldn't help but think back to Alun's eyes. I had never seen anything like them. They were like a brand new gold septum, untainted and no rust in sight. They most certainly made him easy to spot.

I sighed and ran a hand through my bangs. I knew that there was something different about him. I also knew that it was most likely that going with him was possibly the worst thing I could do. But it was the least I could do after what he had done for me. It was a risk I was willing to take.

" It's beautiful isn't it?"
I jumped at his voice and spun around. Alun stood, the blanket wrapped around his back and held tight around him. In a way he almost looked like a child, all wadded up like that. He stepped forward and stood next to me calmly.

" Yea, it is." I answered in a whisper. We stood like that. Neither saying a word and instead taking in the sight as we watched the sun rise.

" It's amazing how something so beautiful can be so deadly." I commented. Out of the corner of my eye I watched him retreat further into my scarf.
" Yea, it is."

I looked at him. I could see it. The bad news he said he was. It was easy to tell after dealing with so many people. But still there was something about him that made me want to help him.

" Lets go. We've got to head back to Solitude and get our stuff. Although I highly doubt all the food I bought is still there."

We both stood in the room I had rented at the inn, shocked. None of my stuff had been touched and what was even more shocking was that the bag of food I bought had been replaced and put on my bed.

" They must really like you." Alun commented. I didn't say anything as I turned and started to pack.
" Do you have anything you need to bring?" I asked as I began to pull my layers of clothing on.

" My room is just a few doors over. I'll go get everything and meet you in the stalls."

I just nodded and finished getting ready. I let out a small sigh of happiness as I sank into the warmth of my clothes. Never had I been so happy to feel them against my skin. It wasn't too much longer until we met down in the stables. I focused on my mare, happily bringing my forehead to her's as I gave her a warm good morning pet. She didn't fight as I began to saddle her up for our trip. In fact I could feel how eager she was to get back out into the forests again.

I leaned over and buckled her saddle before pulling on the strap to make sure it was secure. When I stood up straight cursed under my breath out of fright of seeing Alun standing there.
" By the eight Alun, don't scare me like that." I gasped, my hand over my pounding heart. He cracked a teasing grin.

" The great dragonborn? Scared by me? I would have never thought of such a thing."

I felt my cheeks redden.

" Asshole."
He chuckled and held out my scarf. " Here, it's yours. I forgot to give it back."

I stared at it then shook my head, my hand wrapping around his and pushing on it gently.
" You keep it. You need it more than I do. I can always get another one."

Now it was turn to be flustered. A blush rose to his cheeks and he quickly turned and walked back to his horse, grumbling along the way. Maybe, just maybe, he wasn't as bad as he made himself out to be.