( So just to be safe I plan on moving the rating up for one of the following scenes. I don't wish to get in trouble for my bad assumption that the scene would still be okay without doing so. So if you don't mind please enjoy ^.^)

I clung onto him for dear life. Anything I could do to make the impact less painful for him. The air rushed around us, swallowing us whole. All I could think about was how this was it. There would be nothing else left after these next few moments. But I couldn't bring myself to fearful. To feel him against me, to know that he knew how I felt, to know he died as a free man was more than enough for me.

Then I felt us crash into something before being swooped off. We rolled but quickly stopped. I hesitantly opened my eyes. We were alive, we made it. When I looked up I was met with scales with wings at our sides.
" I can't believe it." Alduin gasped. Pride swelled in my heart as I watched Paarthamax descend gracefully to the forest floor. There he laid down and waited patiently with his wing extended. Alduin took his steps carefully as he made his way down before turning and helping me with his good arm. I jumped down with a soft thump and exhaled in relief.

" I'm glad to see you two are alive. How is are your wounds my child?" He asked me softly as he glanced down at my burn.

" Compared to falling to death they are fine."

His eyes shifted to Alduin before turning his head. " And you Alduin, you arm shall heal with Akara's help. The dragon had been slaughtered, please enjoy your time being a free man."

Alduin chewed on the inside of his lip carefully before answering.

" Why did you do it? Why did you help me?"

Paarthamax paused as he stood once more.

" If the dragonborn is willing to sacrifice her life for you then I shall do all I can to keep you safe."

" You're not wounded are you Paarthamax?" I asked cautiously.

" Nothing but a few scratches. I shall be fine." He rose his head. " I can take you no closer but the next town is with in walking distance. Will you be able to make it."

" We will be fine. Thank you." I mumbled as I walked to his snout and rested my forehead peacefully against it, my hands resting along side it. Paarthamax closed his eyes and nuzzled gently against me in return. I could feel a pair of eyes watching up and peered back at Alduin only to find him watching. Silently, I held out my hand and waited. He hesitated for a moment before stepping forward and giving me his good hand. From there I led him up to Paarthamax and placed his hand gently against him. I watched Alduin's face try to register the odd sensation but he quickly grew warm and soon did the same thing I had been doing earlier. He hadn't said a word but I could feel his thankfulness and respect radiating off of him in bounds. A few silent moments passed then we turned and parted our ways, eager to make it into town.

I wince in pain as I tried to peel off my clothing, the fabric sticking to my burn. But I found it was simply too much to bare. I felt that I'd pass out if I continued on. We had made it to the inn easily and there I immediately worked on Alduin's arm. He'd still be in pain but it was no longer broken. There was nothing I could do until I was restored to normal. All my strength was gone. The divines only knew how long it would take before I'd be able to have the strength to attempt to heal him again. The pain hadn't returned until I was finally able to relax. I had told him I could take care of it and sent him out to buy more supplies and a fresh set of clothes for each of us. But that was long ago and he had already returned. Meanwhile I, had made no progress.

" Akara, are you okay?" His voice called softly through the washroom door. I opened the door, looking up at him in defeat. His face widened slightly in surprise. I'm sure I looked like a mess. I was covered in dirt and blood, my eyes were most likely blood shot from holding back tears.

" It's too much. I can't do it." I admitted as I sighed and leaned into his chest.

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I tensed as she leaned against me. We both knew that this wouldn't cut it. For her to properly attend her wound she'd have to undress.

I licked my dry lips before I brought my hands to her waist, keeping my grip firm.

" Akara, you have to." I reminded gently.

" I know, but I can't. It's becomes too much and I stop."

" Then what do we suppose we do? There is no one else to do it for you."

I could see her cheeks redden as she hurried further into my chest further. My heart pounded as I looked away and stared up at the ceiling. Oh Mara what in the world had I done to be in this position? I didn't know whether or not to bless him or curse him.

" Here, put this on." I sighed in defeat as I took off my new tunic I had bought in town and handed it to her. . When she looked up at me in question I quickly adverted my gaze. " It'll cover you."

The blush returned to her cheeks. Without any words she took the tunic and disappeared in the washroom. When she stepped out she held her ruined shirt in her hands, dressed in my tunic and her tattered pants. From there she let her useless shirt fall in the same pile I had thrown mine in. We both stood there in awkward silence, both aware of the situation that was about to happen.

" If it truly does become too much pain let me know and I'll stop." I mumbled. She nodded curtly, standing in front of the side of the bed. My heart nearly leaped in my throat and my mouth began dry. My hands tugged the hem of my tunic up until my hands slipped underneath and sat on the bare skin just above her hips. She jumped out of shock and shuddered.

" You're hands are cold."

I gave an apologetic smile. " I'm sorry."

I took a deep breath hand let my fingers hook onto the inside of the rim of her pants. Though I hated to admit it, her skin was soft against my fingers as I gently tugged them down. I lowered onto my knees slowly. Thought my tunic fell to her thighs and kept me from seeing anything it still took everything I had to keep my hands from trembling.
When it came to her burn I slowed my pace even further, my fingers working at the fabric to pry it away. I heard her bite back a yelp as she bit into her arm to mute herself. I paused for a moment to let her catch her breath then continued. Immediately her other hand grasped my shoulder. Still, I pushed forward. The entire time trying to keep control of my senses. I couldn't think about the touch of her skin, of how easily I could of leaned forward and kissed her pain away, of how alluring and desirable she seemed in that moment, I couldn't think of any of it. Because if I did I wasn't sure if I'd be able to hold myself back.

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Alduin was never once rough with me. He made sure to keep his touch gentle and to give me time to breath. My breathing had sped up tremendously both from pain and embarrassment. Although to be quite honest I was in too much pain to worry about the embarrassment of the situation.

" Just a little more."

Oh by the eight how much longer would I have to endure this! My grip tightened on his good shoulder. I was sure by the end of this both would be practically broken.

The entire time I could see stars as my legs grew weak. The only thing that kept me from blacking out was the cold feeling of his fingers on my thigh. I turned my head out of shyness. My confession from earlier replayed in my head which was something I instantly regretted. It only made me more aware of everything that he did. Of the slight tremble of his touch, of the feeling of his breath hitting my skin. I forced myself to take a deep breath this was not good. Then I finally heard those beautiful words.

" It's done."

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I heard her let out a big sigh of relief. Her shoulders fell as soon as she heard my words. Though her breathing was still ragged and her face still slightly red from fighting back the tears of pain. I grabbed her hip again and helped her step out of them once and for all. Never before had I been so thankful for a shirt.

" Here, sit down and rest. I'll go get some salve and bandages." I urged as I helped lower her to the bed. Never before had she clung onto me so tightly before. I could see her legs tremble and nearly buckle as she tried to lower herself to sit. I only tightened my grip around her waist and settled her onto the mattress. Still, she refused to let go.

" Akara." I whispered. She froze then immediately let go.

" I'm fine now." She promised as she turned her head and avoided any eye contact what so ever. It took all I had not to turn and run as far as I could from her. Instead I turned and swallowed my urge to run as I made my way to the washroom where all the medicine I bought was placed earlier, throwing her ruined pants into the pile along the way. As soon as I was out of her sight and in the washroom I pushed myself up against the wall. I forced myself to close my eyes and take deep breaths. I needed to calm down. This was getting dangerous. Too dangerous.

So uh...hope you like it. I was shy to post something like this but you know, guess you got to step out of your comfort zone and explore a little ^^; let me know what you think!