Ch. 28 Shocking Revelations

Ah yes, we get to see the next chapter of everyone's favorite Dragon/Human pairing. Good times shall be had by all!

So people really enjoy my Destiny...and I didn't think anything could get bigger than my Halo story but something did and this story has already moved past that as well so I must be doing a lot right if you all enjoy this stuff that much.

One more note, I am moving Angel to the sporadic update bin due to overwhelming pressure. I am sorry if you're a fan of it but I have too much going on and not enough energy. It is NOT canceled or on Hiatus I just need to free up some time for other things so I will not abandon it.

Nothing else to say except let's get on with the chapter!

Disclaimer: I own nothing, all characters belong to Bethesda. Any OC's belong to their respective creators.

Dusk was fast approaching the Dragon Plains but Marius stood watch in his makeshift camp as he pondered everything that had happened in the last few months. From his discovery of being the last Dragonborn to the journey to Solstheim and the Soul Cairn to getting to see where Nords go when they die and that was just the tip of the iceberg. The college, the Legion, the Civil War and now the next one that is threatening to engulf all of Tamriel in one large conflict.

It scared him a lot when he thought about that last one and worse was that HE was the cause of it all. He was the reason that things were this way and there was no getting around it. He was at the center with that damn dragon and it felt...invigorating in a way.

To see that he was the cause of much pain and suffering was a comfort but not in the way many would think. The war with the Thalmor had been brewing for a long time and now he was so close to finally avenging his parents death at their hands that nothing could mess it up. The pain he would cause on those in his way and the suffering the Aldmeri Dominion would face at his hands almost made him grin in a sadistic way.

"I guess being part dragon isn't a bad thing after all." he commented to himself as he heard a laugh behind him.

"Every dov in this field can feel your grin." Odahviing said as he settled in his own nest. "Anything catch your eye?"

"Would you expect me to say I kinda like being part dragon?" Marius asked curiously as Odahviing snorted.

"Most of us have been waiting for that to happen. It's a sign that you are embracing your true self and ascending to where you should be." Odahviing replied as Marius shook his head.

"Yea sure...like they expect me to be some godlike figure that is capable of ending any enemy in front of me." Marius shot back with a bit of humor.

"Some dov do...because of the position you hold already, some younger dov feel that you should be an unstoppable force." Odahviing replied calmly as Marius looked at him. "Your position as Alduin's mate gives you leeway with the dov."

"Don't remind me of that." Marius said angrily as Odahviing snorted.

"You act like a spoiled hatchling, so she lied to get your cooperation. What harm has come of it?" Odahviing questioned but cut Marius off before he could answer. "Do not feed me that "protect your kids line" as I can see through that argument. You didn't have any plans to stop in to see them after you spoke to her the first time."

"You don't know that." Marius said as Odahviing laughed.

"I do because I followed you. You never once even looked towards the town even as you flew over it in your haste to reach your destination." Odahviing explained as Marius narrowed his eyes. "Your argument is as hollow as your anger."

"What are you a shrink?" Marius asked as Odahviing gave a draconic smirk.

"Nid...but I know how to spot a dov in a lie. It was part of my position during the war." Odahviing finished but before they could settle into a holding pattern a loud roar was heard across Tamriel.

"DOVAHKIN!" Was the Shout that caused the thunderous sound.

"You are being summoned." Odahviing said as he picked his head up.

"I heard but they are going to have to wait." Marius said as his patience paid off and he spotted his target just down the road. "It's time for change to rear it's head once again."

-With Alduin-

"How long does it take for him to respond?" Alduin asked as she shifted her position.

"He will come when he answers the call, he has many more responsibilities on his shoulders than just you." Paarthurnax replied calmly. "You cannot rush mortals no matter what happens."

"I will rush whomever I choose and whenever I choose." Alduin said with a snort while Paarthurnax shook his head.

"And that is one of the reason he wants nothing to do with you." Paarthurnax said simply while Alduin growled lowly.

"Hold your tongue before I rip it from your throat." Alduin threatened lowly while Paarthurnax took off and left her alone. "Coward...a dov who runs is no dov at all." she finished lowly before she felt her eyelids sink down.

She was asleep in minutes.

-With Marius-

"Clearly you must have some sort of deficiency if you think that I can be held in any jail cell for any length of time. One word to the Council and I can have your entire career along with your life gone in an instant." Maven said with a smirk as Marius didn't even budge.

"Look around...do you really believe the Council would give up all of this," Marius gestured to the surrounding fields. "Just for you?"

"All I see are just overgrown lizards missing their front legs. Now, as I recall you never came when I called for you and since you seemed to not understand where you rank on the pole of life then allow me to remind you: I own you and every member of the Legion. One word from me and you will never see another day again and no amount of dragons can change that. Power through "arrangements" is all that matters in the world now." Maven said calmly but with the underling threat in her voice.

Marius wasn't impressed or intimidated in the least however. "Money won't help you here or any time in the future either. This is your last chance, come peacefully or in pieces. Either way is fine but I implore you to please resist, it makes things easier." he stated with a stone face while Odahviing actually stood up and watched with interest.

He wasn't the only one either as the entire field turned towards the small group. On one side was Maven being escorted by a small group of Legionnaires while Marius stood alone on the other side blocking the road.

"I believe the Legate is threatening the life of a Jarl; that is grounds for him to be arrested." Maven said lazily but the Legionnaires didn't move a muscle. "What are you three waiting for? I said to arrest him."

"Legionnaires, return to Fort Greymoore. Your job is done here." Marius ordered calmly as the soldiers looked from him to Maven before shrugging and walking back the way they came.

"Where are you going?! I command you to halt and arrest this person!" Maven said as she saw her guards retreating.

"As I said, money won't help you anymore." Marius said before he drew his sword. "I hope you made your will but I guess the thought never crossed your mind."

"I refuse to allow myself to end here, I am not a defenseless woman by any stretch." Maven said as she drew her own polished Ebony blade.

"You're a woman who doesn't know the first rule of fighting me." Marius shot back as Maven narrowed her eyes.

"And what is this rule?"

"That I have better things to do then fight you." Marius said and Maven only spit at him before he disappeared from sight.

"Coward! You take the cowards way instead of fighting fair!" maven shouted as the dragons around her snorted.

"Joor mindok ni fod wah vuth." One said out loud as Maven glanced around.

"Rek los nalkun dilon." Another replied as Maven began to sweat.

"Dilon." Marius said as Maven's head rolled off her shoulders and hit the ground with a soft thud.

"Anti-climatic and yet worthy of a dov. Never fight fair when an easier way exists." Odahviing said as Marius shrugged.

"Take this," he held up her severed head. "To Riften and present it to Legate Fasendil with my...condolences." Marius said as he put it in a bag and tied it to Odahviing. "The Rift also holds an abundance of White-tailed Elk if you're feeling peckish." Marius finished as Odahviing gave a very large grin at the thought of hunting the Elk.

"Naal hin fen Dovahkiin." Odahviing said before he took off.

-Scene Change-

"It took you long enough." Alduin said before she gave a wide yawn as Marius regarded her with the same blank expression he wore when he faced Maven.

"What do you want." Marius asked simply. He wanted short and to the point so he could leave.

"Still arrogant even now." Alduin mused while Paarthurnax sighed.

'It is like watching an old married couple.' he thought internally as Marius didn't rise to the bait.

"I didn't come here to be insulted, say what you want so I can get away from you." Marius repeated as Alduin snarled.

"You have no right to be making demands-"

"I have every right to make demands, I don't need you in my life anymore. Hell I wouldn't care if you suddenly dropped dead right now!" Marius said angrily as Alduin recoiled. "As a matter of fact, maybe you should! It might solve a lot of problems in the world!"

"How dare you! I have given you nothing but your life and affection and this is how you repay me? I hold your life in my claws but I have chosen not to end it but to embrace it and you dare to throw it in my face?!" Alduin roared back as Marius stood his ground.

"We didn't have any problems before you came along! Tamriel would be in a simpler state than the fucked up place it is now! The entire continent has been split in half because of you!" Marius shouted back as Alduin crouched.

"How dare you pin this on me! You mortal are the only ones who can be blamed for this! I only wanted for Dovah to have a place to live in peace, you on the other hand believed we should form a pact!" Alduin shot back as Marius finally showed some emotion by narrowing his eyes.

"Because you led me to believe it could happen!"

"It still can!"

"Give me one reason why I should care or even why it can!"

"Because I am carrying your eggs you poor excuse for a mortal sire!" Alduin finally yelled out as Marius's entire world suddenly stopped cold.

And Cliffhanger! I am evil aren't I?

Still I am sorry that this is extremely late but this week actually wasn't the best. I had to play chauffeur on Monday because work was canceled and my grandparents are in town, Tuesday I worked 12 hours, Wednesday I had a midterm and then spent until midnight in the hospital with my mother, Thursday only worked 5 hours because a city IT Department is having a pissing match with another company and Friday I spent more time with my mother in the hospital.

Talk about a rough time eh? Still, welcome to reality and it sucks. I guess writing and playing games allows me to escape from it before going back but you all didn't come here for me to rant so I hope you enjoy the new chapter!

So tell me guys; The question to end it all! Azura or Nocturnal? Leave interesting or creative comments in your review!

Translations courtesy of Thuum . Org

joor mindok ni fod wah vuth – The Mortal knows not when to stop

Rek los nalkun dilon – She is already dead

Dilon – Dead

Naal hin fen Dovahkiin – By your will Dovahkiin