Jorrvaskr was absolute chaos as Jacqueline/Jax wandered in, two of the members were fighting and the rest of the members had gathered in a circle around them, picking sides, making bets, and cheering for the current fighters, shoutings comments and advice at them.

Jax made her way to the edge of the circle and just before she made it there, she heard a familiar voice.

"Glad to see you made it"

She turned around to see Aela smiling at her. She returned the smile with a nod at the warrior.

"Our Harbinger, Kodlak is waiting for you downstairs, he is eager to meet you. Just head down the stairs and his room is at the end of the hall. You should find him there"

Jax thanked Aela and toss one last glance at the fight before turning away and heading down to talk to Kodlak. As she made her way down the hall, she saw all the different rooms and thought about why she had come this morning. She wasn't even sure if she knew. Was this truly what she wanted? She had never thought about the Companions in her years of traveling around Skyrim and collecting bounties and payments from people all around the area. Jax is the type of person to work alone, not generally with others. Being alone meant she didn't have to worry about others being hurt, she had avoided working with others after the incident. Jax's thoughts were cut short as she reached the room Aela told her about. She took a deep breath, then walked in.

There were two men sitting at a table, one was younger, with dark hair and dark threatening eyes. From what Jax knew about the companions, he was one of the twins Vilkas or Farkas The second of the two was older. He had light hair and his eyes looked tired. Jax had no doubt that this man was Kodlak. They both adorned the same armor, which had a wolf on the chestplate, Both of them men stopped talking as soon as Jax walked in and looked at her.

The older of the two was the first to address her, "You must be the warrior Aela and Skjor met in the bannered mare a few nights ago" Jax nodded "Yes I am, My name is Jacqueline, but call me Jax"

"I am Kodlak Whitemane, as I am sure you already knew and this is Vilkas" Kodlak said while gesturing towards the younger man, who nodded as Kodlak pointed at him. "Skjor says he thinks you would be a great member to our ranks, if you have the skill.

"I have the skill" Jax promised

Kodlak laughed "That has yet to be seen, however if you follow Vilkas, he will give you your chance to prove it."

"Wait" Vilkas interrupted "Are you seriously considering this? We know nothing about this girl, have any of us even heard of her?"

Jax glared at him. "Just because YOU haven't heard of me, doesn't mean other people haven't, you're not the hear all see all master of all now are you?" Vilkas met her glare with his own but they both turned to face Kodlak as the old man began to laugh.

"You've got quite a strong spirit young one, I think you'll fit in just fine around here"

"Strength of spirit doesn't matter, what matters is the strength of her arm" Vilkas fumed. "And by the looks of it, I don't know how well she'll do" his eyes wandered up and down her body. He wasn't wrong, she was small, and quite short. She looked no older than 13. However, she didn't not act like it

"You want to test that theory?" Jax snarled at him, gripping her sword.

Kodlak stood up "That is exactly what he is going to do, Vilkas take our new initiate outside and test her skill"

Vilkas nodded at Kodlak and walked out, as he walked past Jax he whispered "You're on, newblood.

Vilkas looked at this small girl in front of him and couldn't believe she was a warrior. She didn't have what it takes. He was going to easily beat her and embarrass her. This was going to be fun. He would never accept someone as weak as her as a Shield-Sister

She glared at him but followed him as he walked out to the training area. The walk was awkward and filled with tension that you could cut with a blade, the two casting furious glances at each other periodically. By the time they had made it out the sparring area, Jax had so much pent up anger that she was going to teach Vilkas a lesson. He made a big mistake for underestimating her and he was going to pay for it.

"Go ahead take a few swings, you won't hurt me" he mocked. Oh she was so ready to knock that smug grin off his face. A quick glance around revealed to her that Aela, and two other companions that she had yet to meet had gathered to watch them spar. Jax turned her attention back to Vilkas. She looked at his stance and his weapon, he was using a one handed steel sword held in his right. She knew exactly how to teach him never to underestimate her.

She quickly drew her sword, prompting him to do the same. Jax then feigned an attack at his left side, causing him to lean to the left to block her attack, but it never came. Instead she dove to the right and rolled, sweeping her sword underneath his legs, pulling them out from underneath him. She landed neatly on her feet as he fell to the ground. He quickly stood up, quicker than she anticipated. Vilkas was obviously angry now and ran at her, quickly and expertly swinging his sword in a way that would have hurt and done some serious damage to any other fighter, however she was small and fast, and could use that to her advantage, she easily dodged his attack, making his very complex move, look as if he was a helpless whelp who had just picked up a sword for the first time. Vilkas turned around in time to watch Jax flick her sword accross his chest, knocking him backwards. Vilkas ran at her again, this time even more furious, his temper getting the better of him and simply lunged at Jax who easily ducked and used the moment Vilkas created to throw him over her shoulder and onto the ground, He landed on his back and sword clattered on the ground a few feet away from him. Before he knew it, he had a very sharp looking blades across his neck.

"You're dead" Jax smirked at him. Vilkas looked up at her just in time to see her sheath her sword and turn to face Kodlak, who had come out to watch them spar.

"Well done" he praised Jax "You used his anger, size and strength against him, you weild that blade expertly" he looked at Vilkas, who had gotten up and recovered his sword, and was walking up to the pair. He nodded at Jax before saying "Well done, you fight well" Jax met his gaze and said "Maybe next time you won't underestimate me based on my size" she then turned back to Kodlak. "So did I pass?"

Kodlak smiled, then looked at Vilkas who reluctantly nodded, then to Aela who looked very impressed, who also nodded, the other two who had watched them spar nodded their consent as well.

"Seeming as everyone here seems to be impressed with your skill, yes, you passed. Welcome to the Companions"

Aela and the other two companions clapped, Vilkas behind her, did not. Jax however paid not attention to Vilkas' lack of enthusiasm for Aela had walked up and was introducing her to the other two Companions.

"This is Farkas" she said while pointing at one of them, he looked very similar to Vilkas, just a little taller, and used two handed weapons instead of one handed. "And this is Athis" She said pointing to the dark elf.

Jax nodded at them each in turn before turning back to Aela to listen to what she had to say

"I knew you would be an impressive warrior from our first conversation, looks like Skjor and I picked well for a recruit" Aela smiled. "It will be good to have you around" with that Aela walked away. Athis followed her but Farkas walked up to her.

"I hope my brother didn't give you too hard of a time, he can be quick to make judgements"

"Ya think" Jax scoffed "Maybe now he's learned his lesson"

Farkas laughed "Yeah maybe" then the two of them both fell quiet "Where did you learn to fight like that? Jax looked at Farkas as she answered his question "I've been fighting since I was little, picking up things here and there. When you're as small as I am, you have to learn to use your opponent's strength against them. Sometimes I can beat someone without laying a hand on them." Farkas looked at this girl, very impressed, believing that she could. She was a damn good fighter, she had just given his brother quite the thrashing, Vilkas wouldn't be forgetting that anytime soon. Farkas added "Maybe you could teach me a trick or two sometime" Jax nodded eagerly "I'd be glad too."

"So Jax" Farkas said addressing her "Would you like me to show you where you'll be sleeping if you decide to stay here?" Jax nodded prompting Farkas to walk back towards the building of Jorrvaskr, leaving Jax no choice but to follow.

They entered the great hall and walked to the quarters and into a room filled with beds "Here you are, just pick a bed and lay in it, you can set your things in the chest next to the bed. I let you leave some things here."

He was about to walk away, but then he turned and added "Most of us will be in the main hall, come find me if you want me to introduce you to your new shield siblings.

Farkas then turned and walked leaving Jax alone. She watched him go, then turned to look around at all the beds around her. Jorrvaskr, The Companions, Shield-Siblings, it was all here. She had made it. But she wasn't sure she was happy about this yet. Would this turn out just like the last time she accepted into a group of skilled people, or would this time be different.