A Cold Wake Up Call
"Be strong for war. Be bold against enemies and evil, and defend the people of Tamriel."- Talos Nine Divines
Was it a bad dream? My head hurt like someone was taking nails and scraping the inside of my head . I slowly opened my eyes everything was so bright and blurry but I could tell I was in my room . Oh how I loved this room , I hand picked everything the beding was made in Imperial City a gift from the king himself . Though we never met before, he sent many gifts to my husband . I rubbed my eyes the blur was going away though the headache still stayed . I put my feet on the floor . The cold marble floor woke me up . A cold chill ran down my spine my gut told me it was not a nightmare . I killed the man that gave me a home the peace between the family would be over, I would be haunted down like a rabbit . I ran and grabbed my clothes and packed a bag . No one will be killed if I leave, I need to tell Viteloria to take my daughters to Skywatch I would meet them there. We can figure out what to do from there . I shoved everything I could find in to my bag, my favourite doll . Even tho it was old and I could see the mistakes The Dollmaker had made . ( it's an altmer thing ) and grabbed some makeup .
Oh I can't leave with out doing my hair I maybe a fugitive but I won't look ghastly. Come on am not a breton. I grapped the nearest brush I could find and brushed my red hair it was so long I I reminded myself that I need to get it cut. Do fugitive's get hair cuts..? I put the brush down and looked at myself "so this is, it my life here is over". I went to open the door when it slammed open it was Viteloria she was still in her night gown her hair was in rolls who was she trying to look good for? her husband has been dead for 10 years. He fell off a cliff on a drunk dare (stupid nord). Though Viteloria loved him very much she could always out drink him. It was her dare for him to do a handstand by the edge of the cliff. She had a sword in her other hand.
Good you are up! we need to leave now- she looked around the room as if she was looking for someone to be here.
I know am packing my stuff go tell everyone that they can take what they want but they can't stay here. That there master is on a trip..?- saying a trip sounded like a lie because it was a lie. no one would believe that my husband an old altmer would leave there home for a trip what was he going to see that he has not.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING ON ABOUT? She yelled at me giving a look to see if I was OK.
You know what happened last night. She tilted her head like my dog would do if he was trying to understand what I was saying.
You know what. I shut the door behind her and whispered. Where I killed my husband. As if whispering would make it better.
Oh that yeah, I kind of forgot over the FACT THAT WAR has broken out in cyrodiil! She yelled at me well grabbing my arm pushing me out the door.
WAIT MY BAG! I tried to pull back to grab my bag but I failed to do so. She was much stronger then me. What does this woman eats god.
I will get Arqrand to get it for you latter. We need to make it to your uncle Mannimarco. Yes he would know what to do about my husband and yes war may have broken out but our queen would figure that out on her own. That was not my problem or at least for today. I need to worry about my family and Viteloria. She always had my back though she would say other ways. Viteloria pulled the door open and ran down the castle golden hallway. I looked around to see everyone grabbing what they could to hide from raiders. I thought to myself why are they doing this why are they not making sure there family is OK. Viteloria was still holding my hand as we ran to the east wing of the castle where my two daughters Arqrand and Daenerys where standing with our dog. They where both very beautiful they very pale gold hue skin. With red hair and Green eyes they towered over Viteloria we all did. Everyone always thought they looked like twins. Some even thought I was their sister as we looks so much a like. I have a lot of pride in that. I don't see myself like most Altmer but I do take pride in the fact that my daughters are pure blood. I think as a Altmer we fear to see our race fade away like so many. Or at least that's what I think. My dog sees me and Viteloria running towards him, he started to wiggle is tail in the joy of it. He was a gift from Queen Ayrenn the queen herself. though yet again someone I had never met I don't even think she knew my name. They respected my husband and his work.
Arqrand your mother has a bag on her bed what am sure is full of stuff she does not need could you please get your handmaiden to take you there and get it then meet us at the gate's. Hurry
Arqrand gave her a nasty look and walked away and her handmaiden followed behind her.
Where will we go ? Daenerys my youngest said looking at me with worry in her eyes . My stomach hurt she was hurting. she was there ,last night she saw her father dying. She saw what I did how would she ever forgive me for what I did.
We are meeting Mannimarco at Haven he will give us refuge there. Viteloria letting go of my hand.
Mother how are you feeling? Daenerys said as she hugged me, did she already forgive me for the evil that i did. no she was just worried about losing another parent.
I am fine Daenerys. I said holding on to her a bit to tightly she pushed away from me my heart broke my world is breaking.
The horses are ready let's go. Daenerys said as we walked to the door I could hear a storm. in the rush of everything I could not hear it. Vlastarus had never seen a storm like this before. We opened the door it was raining so hard that the ground was flooded. It was mid day but it looked like nighttime. The ground was shaking
could this be the end of time ? I said looking up at the sky, Viteloria grabbed my hand again .
Come on keep moving, we are not safe here. She pulled me harder to move. most altmer would never let the slaves treat them like this but Vitriolic was not my slave she was my best friend. Other altmer looked down at me for treating her like she was one of us. Viteloria was smart she was always around my kind. Other then other slaves we owned I don't think she ever got to know who she really was. I ran with her , our feet where getting wet damn I forgot to put shoes on. As we got to the gates I could hear the towns people screaming. Cyrodiil was gone.
Where is she how long does it take for to get my bag I hope she is OK. I said letting go of Vitelorias hand.
I am sure they will be here soon mother. Daenerys said well petting Daryl our dog. Viteloria was trying to open the gate. the rain was falling down so hard it was hard to see the castle from where we stood. I could hear the towns people getting closer their screaming was getting louder.
We need to leave, now she, will find her way I will leave a horse here for her.
NO we must wait for her I can't leave her behind .
Galadriel she is... Before Viteloria could finish what she was about to say a loud bang came from the sky sending a chill down my spine. I turned around to see Arqrand walking towards us holding something in her hand. Thank god she is here we can now go. As she got closer what looked like my bag turned in to a head. in her other hand a staff with flames coming out of it.
MOTHER YOU DUMB WOMAN YOU THINK YOU CAN RUN FROM THIS?! Arqrand screamed at me.
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE! I wanted to run and hug her and tell her everything is going to be OK. But it was not going to be. Viteloria got in front of me standing in between us I pushed her a side
it's OK I said to Viteloria. Galadriel ran to the gate trying to open it. Arqrand walked closer I could make out the head she was holding the head by the hair it was her handmaiden. The poor girls face looks scared.
I did what no one else can do ,MOTHER I LEARNED THAT FROM YOU!. Arqrand started to laugh what made the air have a chill to it.
What I did to your father was to save us all from this life to save everyone from his evil ways. She threw the handmaidens head to the ground.
Save us you think you saved me! no the master saved me! soon you will all see what that is. She pointed the staff at Viteloria.
Oh sweet roll I'm going to miss you the most, mostly am going to miss that ugly mug you call a face. Fire came flying out of her staff towards Viteloria I moved in front of her slamming my hands together making a shield absorbing all the flames and pushing them to the ground.
RUN! Galadriel screamed I reached out my hand to Arqrand but Viteloria grab my arm pushing me away before she could grab it. For a moment I could see my daughter hidden behind the madness. Tears ran down my face but I pushed on i got on my horse and we left. I would not see this place for a long time.
