Ch. 27 Alduin's Gambit

Oh what is Alduins plan for this one? Well I guess you'll have to read and find out but be warned we are going to get into some heavy shit soon so be prepared.

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Alduin's mind was still in turmoil as she flew through the sky in no specific direction. She wanted to find Marius but she wanted to be alone as well and her heart was being pulled in both directions and she couldn't stand it.

"Cursed Dovahkin...even when you aren't with me you give me no end of trouble!" she roared as a passing hawk narrowly avoided being roasted. "Pathetic speak of feathers."

'You should find him...'

'I will do no such thing.'

'You miss him.'

'I do not!'

'You want him with you.'

'No!'

'Admit it, he is your mate and the one your father told you about.'

"HE IS NOTHING TO ME! I DO NOT NEED ANY MORTAL IN MY LIFE ESPECIALLY MY DAMN ENEMY!"

'Then why did you mate with him?'

"I DON'T KNOW! I DON'T KNOW WHY, ALL I KNOW WAS THAT I WANTED HIM!"

'Maybe you should ask your parents.'

Maybe it was time to do that, maybe it was time to speak to them again after a few hundred years and see how things were. Maybe it was time to confront them about what she was feeling and get some answers.

"Cursed stomach pains." she swore to herself as another bout of cramps erupted in her stomach but as quick as it came it was gone. "Moody and in pain...why did this have to happen to me? The only thing I have done in the last few days is ma-" At that point she stopped with a sinking feeling in her body as she looked at her stomach. "It's not possible...not this early when things are happening."

Too bad it didn't seem like she had a choice.

-With Marius-

"Why do I have a bad feeling that something is about to make my life hell?" Marius asked as he rode on Durnehviir.

"You mean other than your "defiling" of Akatosh's daughter?" Durnehviir questioned with a small grin as Marius huffed.

"She started it with her damn wants...seriously, it's always her her her and she never gave two shits about me." Marius stated as Durnehviir sighed before landing on the ground with a thud.

"She has never done anything like this before and she is scared as a result. It has always been about her but now that she has you she needs to share the spotlight and that is what she is afraid of." Durnehviir stated as Marius dismounted him. "She is in the dark when it comes to matters of the heart and she is afraid of messing up."

"And I am some love guru? I was sweet on a Dark Elf in my youth but that was it and yet I am still a father. What do I know about love?" Marius questioned as Durnehviir settled on his haunches.

"I am just saying one reason why so did what she did. She was told that eventually she would find her other half and now she did but she handled it differently than she should've." Durnehviir said calmly. "You can feel the pull can't you? The pull that is driving you towards her."

"I've noticed it but I wish I didn't." Marius admitted as he did indeed feel a slight tug in her general direction but he ignored it. "It's interrupted every bit of sleep I get now."

"You can never get rid of it now, it is a part of you for all time. When the mating process is complete then a bond is formed between the dov and they are always itching to be near each other." Durnehviir stated as Marius sat on a rock. "It is a wonderful thing...to be mated."

"Sounds like you had some experience." Marius said with a small smirk as Durnehviir huffed.

"It was some time ago...before the war with the Akaviri. They were the true reason why I delved into the black arts, I missed her and they took her from me. I wanted her back at any cost and that cost me everything I have." Durnehviir explained sadly as Marius got up and put a hand on his slimy scaled side.

"I guess we both have bad luck in that department." Marius said as they stood in silence for a moment and just watched the setting sun. "I wish I could help you Durnehviir, I really do. No one belongs where you are except the Thalmor."

"Just knowing I have a fahdon like you is enough for me. Even if my isolation is lonely, just knowing that you are calling me is more than enough to lift this old dragons spirits." Durnehviir stated as he began to fade away again. "Erei borii tiid, fahdon."

"Erei borii tiid, fahdon." Marius said and got a large smile from Durnehviir before he faded completely back to the hell that was the Soul Cairn.

-With Alduin-

'This can't be happening...it can't be happening now of all times.' Alduin thought frantically as she desperately tried to think of any excuse other than the one running through her mind. 'I knew that I was in cycle but it shouldn't have taken hold that quickly!'

"You are with eggs." Paarthurnax said simply as he watched her land on the Throat of the World. "it is the smell on the wind and the song through the air."

"Save your Way of the Voice doggerel for a dov that cares for it. I need you to summon the Dovahkiin to this mountain." Alduin growled as Paarthurnax looked at her curiously.

"He doesn't answer your call." Paarthurnax said simply as she growled lowly. "Mortals are not the same as dov and you know this."

"Just call him or else." Alduin threatened again but Paarthurnax saw the bluff. She was still the World-Eater but even she wouldn't do anything with the potential to harm her now.

"I will call him but I do not expect him to come." Paarthurnax said as Alduin growled lowly as she settled on the soft snow.

"He will come...and he won't leave without me." Alduin said as she curled up and waited for her mate to return.

In her mind was a rolling block of fear that contrasted to her outer demeanor. What if he didn't come? What if he left her alone to care for her young? What if he refused to acknowledge the eggs as his own? Those were the questions that swirled around her head and no matter how much she assured herself they were there.

What would he do?

Well there we go, another chapter down and Marius has a hell of a lot more to explain to Akatosh besides the fact he defiled his daughter. Oh that will be a fun chapter to write lol.

Again, sorry this took until now but I almost have adjusted to my schedule so please continue to bear with me. Spyro will be out by Friday or Saturday with Angel out by Sunday or Monday so you all can look forward to that. I am also working on the next Love Across Boundaries chapter so keep your eyes out for that too.

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Translations courtesy of Thuum . Org

fahdon – Friend

Erei borii tiid, fahdon – Until next time, friend.