Ch. 26 Of Moots and Feelings
It's as the title says and I won't say anything more but I hope you all enjoy the chapter and have a great weekend doing it.
Does anyone have any more news on TES VI? I seriously wanna know what they have planned next though I guess it's probably gonna be the Civil War between the Legion and the Thalmor but you never know.
I also need some help with the personalities of some of the people in my poll (which is still going though idk how Alien/Predator is now on top and ME has been pushed to second almost third.) such as Fox and Sylvanas and pretty much everyone else save for Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Garrus. Any help or knowledge of where I can find that info is helpful.
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"You're sure about this? Are you absolutely certain about this?" Marius asked in a deadly serious tone. The messenger in front of him nodded furiously in response.
"Yes sir, General Tullius told me to say "It's time to act"." The messenger replied as Marius glanced back at the missive in his hands before standing abruptly and placing a small pouch of coins on the bar.
"Keerava, this is for my tab and get this messenger some refreshments." Marius said before walking out without another word.
"What was in that missive?" Keerava asked as the messenger shrugged.
"I don't know but I guess we'll find out pretty soon." The messenger replied as Keerava slid a bottle in front of him.
-With Alduin-
'Have I really sunk so low that killing joors isn't fun anymore?' Alduin thought to herself as she surveyed the damage around her. It was only a small bandit camp that had sprouted up in the last week but even tearing it apart seemed...hollow. It was as if she had a large whole in her that was always empty regardless of what she did now.
Even if it had only been two days since her mate had left her it seems as if it has been an eternity since she saw him. She actually spent all of yesterday trying to find him but the reason why was constantly eluding her. He was her mortal foe and yet his potential made any plan to kill him twist her stomach into a large knot but why this happened she didn't know. Her father always preached strength and cunning while her mother always preached love and understanding but she was a dragon for Aedra's sake! Her father was always right in her eyes and she was truly daddy's little girl but that didn't mean she didn't love her mother. Still she always took her father's lessons to heart while her mothers went in one ear and out the other without a care in the world.
Now it seems Akatosh's lessons have come back to bite her in the worst way. He got her everything and she was his spoiled girl but now it seemed even he knew not what to do and he was married to the Goddess of Love. Could it be that she was in...'Nid, Zu'u taavin wah korah ko daar joor noorend! I am Alduin, not some mortal who needs a partner!'
'Then why are you lonely?' Was the question that popped into her warring mind.
'I am NOT lonely!
'Yes you are, you have a mate that wants nothing to do with you and no friends like your mother wanted you to have.'
'I DO NOT NEED ANY SUCH THINGS, I AM THE WORLD-EATER!'
'Then why do you feel empty? Why do you feel hollow?'
'I AM NOT!'
'Just admit it-'
"I WILL NOT ADMIT ANYTHING THAT DOESN'T EXIST! I HAVE NO USE FOR THOSE PETTY MORTAL EMOTIONS!" Alduin roared to the sky as the voice fell silent. "WHY HAVE YOU TORMENTED ME LIKE THIS MOTHER?! WHY CAN'T YOU JUST TELL ME WHAT IS GOING ON?!"
-With Marius-
"Is this a public execution or are we doing this out of the public eye?" Marius asked seriously as Fasendil looked over the map of the Rift.
"I would say public but we don't want this to reach the Empire just yet. Tullius wants it done quickly and quietly so we really have no need to drag this out any longer than necessary." Fasendil replied as he rubbed his chin in thought. "She has to travel through the Dragon Fields correct?"
"She does but they won't move unless provoked...or ordered." Marius said already weary. "Only one thing has that command over them though."
"Don't you have some sway over them?" Fasendil asked as Marius sighed before shaking his head.
"Technically I do but good luck getting them to listen...well there is another I could ask. He's a bit eccentric but the others know that he is one of the Lieutenants of...her." Marius replied as he stood up. "Let me see what I can do...if all else fails I'll do it myself and no one would say anything."
"The Legion will disavow any knowledge of that you know." Fasendil warned as Marius shrugged.
"She might have pull but when it comes to a choice between her pull and dragon support? Which would you be betting on the most?" Marius questioned with a small smirk as Fasendil gave a small laugh.
"I'll go make an announcement to the town, make sure you at least get her head just for verification." Fasendil said before he walked out with a large grin.
"I plan on it." Marius said lowly before following him out.
-Scene Change-
So we are in agreement; Jarl Elisif as this Moot has decided, you are hereby crowned High Queen of Skyrim and her people. May you do everything in your power to ensure the safety and peace of this land." Jarl Balgruuf said as the other Jarl's looked relieve finally while Maven looked like she just sucked on a bad batch of her own mead.
"I am honored and I promise to do whatever I can to keep Skyrim safe." Elisif said as the Jarl's stood. "I know that we have just gotten out of a long War but now a new War approaches; one that will shake the very foundation of Tamriel and for us to survive we need to act. Though it pains me to say this with all my soul, ready your forces for War."
"Yes, my Queen." The Jarl's stated back though Maven did it halfheartedly.
"We move when it is time for the Empire to strike; build up your arms and gather all able bodies and be ready to finally take out the Thalmor for all time."
"Aye!" Was the thunderous response as she left the room.
"A very nice speech High Queen Elisif but it will take more than words to rouse those who are weary for another fight." Tullius warned as Elisif gave a heavy and tired sigh.
"I know but for Skyrim to remain free of Thalmor rule we have to do this; Good news will move the masses and bad news will depress them, make sure we get good news General." Elisif replied as Tullius actually gave a small smile.
"And I do have good news actually." he replied as Elisif listened closely.
-Scene Change-
"How's the fit?" An Armorer asked as the Khajiit in front of him tested the gauntlets on his claws.
"Light and agile but sturdy enough to stop attacks if it must." The Khajiit replied as the Armorer nodded.
"It took a bit but we got the size right for both of you even though it was a rush job." The Armorer replied as a large dragon marched behind them encased in a very different yet equally menacing armor.
"Rush or no, it's perfect." The Khajiit replied as the dragon roared in approval.
And cut it there, I know it's late but new job and it's the end of a job as well so everything is a rush. Still I do have the intro to Dragonesses done as you all are reading this so I will be working on that tomorrow...along with my College Algebra homework. XD
I know this chapter was dialogue heavy but we do get to see more of Alduin's mental state and her denial of certain emotions but those will boil over soon, I promise.
That's all for now so read and review!
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Translations courtesy of Thuum . Org
Nid, Zu'u taavin wah korah ko daar joor noorend! – No, I refuse to believe in those mortal emotions!