Update: Sorry this is not a new chp, I just realized I was spelling Zane as "Zain". So just fixing that.
Where does our inspiration come from? From what do our ambitions arise? Is it from what our parents beat into our heads to believe? Teachers? Leaders? Because if so do we have any beliefs that our truly our own, or do we just belong to those put above us? Or just those around us?
Blackreach was undeniably beautiful. The waters unique blue glow gained from reflection of crystals that decorated the ceiling creating a faint light. The outline of trees replaced with giant mushrooms of the like that used to decorate Morrowind. Rolling hills, and paths decorated with moss and vines that had taken over the ancient dwemer city. Among it all buildings sat. Some hidden by water, some coming our hills. All of it shrouded by a darkness. To Ves this was the perfect sanctuary. Far from the they tyranny of the sun, and those that the sun protected.
Ves and Liam had just arrived down the same passage she had used so very long ago. The boy seemed absolutely absorbed by the sights before him. His green eyes wide taking in the hidden world surrounding him. His innocence was beautiful to Ves. He was a rare person to find. She had never had much experience with those of clear intentions. It was refreshing.
"Beautiful isn't it? I haven't been here in a great many years, but despite how the human world changes this world does not. It is comforting in way."
"Beautiful may be an understatement. What is this place?" Wonder filled Liam's voice as he asked.
"An ancient city. Black Reach stretches out all over the underground of Skyrim. You can reach any place in the province within a few days rather than the normal weeks of walking."
"Well I can see why you were so adamant about coming through here rather than passing through Whiterun."
"We also won't be traveling only at night. Though it is nearly impossible to tell time here. Now come on Liam." Ves said offering her gloved hand with a soft smile. "For now we shall stop when you feel tired."
Her kindness was rewarded with an eager smile as Liam gladly took her hand as she lead him into the depths of darkness. His hand was incredibly warm to Ves. That was one her favorite things about humans, their warmth. And she focused on that feeling as they began their march into darkness.
"Zane we can't stay locked in the fort forever. The longer you wait the further she gets." Isran said staring Zane down as they sat in his private office. " These vampires will not stay idle. You have given her a month of travel. She could be out of the provence by now."
"No she wouldn't leave Skyrim, and can't be far. She only travels by night." Zane said starring at the wall behind Isran. He was having trouble focusing on anything the man said. Ever since he had taken Valet-. No she was Ves. Ever since he had taken her memories she couldn't get the visions out his head. It was like he was being pulled back into the past. One moment with Isran, the next in the arms of Valette.
"Only traveling at night does not mean she can not have gained some ground. We need to focus on sending out search parties."
" So many years of chasing and now she has slipped past me..." Zane muttered moving his attention to his hands. He was losing his mind. All the flashbacks some his own, some hers, some her preys. The joining had taken its' toll. And given him more reason to kill Ves.
Should have done it when I had the chance. Pretended it was a fluke to Isran, and then move on to the rest of the bastards.
Making up his mind, Zane stood. " Gather a party of men and send them back to Hallow with what is left of the Order."
"But what about the vamp-"
"And ready another to search the town of Riften. Liam helped her escape, and he owns a house there. Poor boys most likely dead. See whats left of him there. I would personally like to pursue the vampire myself, but now that she is free and most likely on her way to find her family, I need to find us support. I want you to pursue her."
Smiling Isran nodded. "I will bring with me our finest hunters. Should i kill her on sight?"
"You won't be able to, remember how much difficulty we had catching her? Killing her requires specific attention. From our joining of sorts, I believe I have a way to kill. When you capture her, send word to me."
And with those word Zane smiled. This time he would not hesitate. It was time to end this war. And time to end her.