''Tell me why I must wear this stupid choice of clothing again?'' Aela whined to Ken as they the carriage rode steadily along the road next to a calm river.
''Because, my love it is customary for all brides to wear it, be nordic or not'' Ken replied, smirking as Aela figeted with the long dress.
''Seriously though, it's so itchy. The only thing I like is this flower crown!'' Aela said, adjusted the crown on her head before resting her head on Ken's shoulder in defeat.
''At least you will be able to tear it to shreds afterwards shield sister!'' Vilkas said, chuckling as Aela gave him a quick death stare before smirking mischievously, agreeing with her shield brother.
''Aye, it's nice that Jarl Laila gave us Honeyside to use for the night'' Ken replied, putting an arm around Aela's shoulder's bringing her in closer.
''We will be sure to put it to good use I'm sure'' Aela said, looking up and giving her husband-to-be a seductive smile which was rewarded with a quick kiss on the lips.
A few hours later they reached the stables of Riften, paying a few gold pieces to the carriage driver, the circle entered the city of thieves, unaware of who was walking behind them.
Aela stopped, making the others stop suddenly with confusion on their tired faces.
''What?'' Farkas asked, looking around to see nothing.
''There is someone tailing us...'' Aela whispered to Ken who nodded and kept a hand on the hilt of his katana, ready to unsheath it at a moment's notice.
They did not have to wait long as the hooded man jumped from the overshadowing house and landed behind Ken who heard the thieve's descent.
Unsheathing his sword and spinning his body, he poised the sword at the thieve's throat who's hand was reaching for Ken's coin purse.
''Woah there lad, watch where your putting that thing!'' A thick northern voice revealed the identity of the thief to Ken.
Brynjolf?!'' Ken growled in annoyance and shock, sheathing his sword. The thief began walking away with an evident smirk on his hooded face.
''Make your choice lad, time's running out...'' Brynjolf said before disapearing into the shadows.
''What was that?'' Aela asked, just as confused as the twins.
''Let's just keep going and I'll explain'' Ken said, giving a big sigh as they headed into the Bee and barb. They all sat at a table in the cornor as Farkas went to order some food for the circle.
''So, tell us Harbinger, who was that?'' Vilkas asked, getting a little impatient, he had never been the most patient companion.
''Well... it all started when I went to find someone who would help me defeat the world eater...'' Ken began, trying to recite the memory of entering Riften for the first time.
Ken approached the gloomy city of Riften with Lydi next to him. The pair had just traveled from Ivarstead all the way to Riften in a matter of jours, it was no easy task since bandits love to camaflague in the amber leaves to ambush travelers. The pair had to kill at least 3 whole groups coming to Riften.
Ken wondered if there were bandits in Riften itself probably holed up under the city most likely. But then he had heard from the inn keeper at Ivarstead that Riften was home to the thieves guild, some failing organisation apparently.
Ken brushed it off when he and Lydia reached the main gates to the city, however he was stopped by a guard.
''Halt, you have to pay the visitor's tax to enter the city'' The guard told Ken and Lydia. Ken looked back at Lydia who shrugged in confusion.
''What's the tax for?'' Ken asked, just waiting to be entertained by the obviously fake guard.
''For the privilage of entering the city, what does it matter?'' the guard said calmly, obviously not in the mood for a hard time.
Ken chuckled and stepped closer to the guard who took a step back, intimidated by the tall posteur of the Dragonborn.
''Listen, this is obviously a shakedown, I'm not stupid...'' Ken said calmly to the guard who slowly nodded his head and unlocked the gate.
Ken and Lydia walked past some very shady people on the way in, people wearing hoods, a angry looking man with full steel armour glaring at him. Ken chose to ignore him.
They walked through the dark city, the air reeked of fish and poverty, this was not the place anyone wanted to be...
''I had came across that man we just saw here, he was hanging in the corner, offering me a job. I managed to persuade him to tell me where the man I needed to see was but having to come back later to do the job, I still havn't...'' Ken said, finishing off his little tale as the companions ate and drank, intently listening to Ken.
''Well... I have to say that you did the right thing, being a thief isn't your style'' Farkas said between mouthfuls of venison stew. Aela scowled in disgust at Farkas's eating habits.
''Well, I'm going to arrange the wedding for tomorrow'' Ken announced, standing up and finishing his mead, giving Aela a quick peck on the lips before heading out the door.
''I really don't like this city, it makes me...uneasy...'' Vilkas said to his brother and shield sister, looking around the inn.
''I agree, too many shadowy people'' Aela replied, also taking a look around the bar at all the rough people talking and drinking.
''Well I'm off to my room, I will need the rest tomorrow for... 'mingling' '' Vilkas said, heading up stairs into his bedroom, Farkas following behind him, sharing his room with him.
Ken came back minutes later with a smile on his face, especially when he saw Aela who stood up to meet him. Ken took her into an embrace , kissing her on the head before leading her into their room in the inn. Where they lay down together and let sleep find them.
The next morning was a hurry, they quickly hopped out of bed, bathed together, dressed together and ate together with the twins. Afterwards they all got bustled along to the temple where Maralmal and the rest of the priests were getting ready for the bride and groom.
Ken and Aela stood at the altar holding hands whilst the twins. Ken had invited a few guests also. He had invited Mjoll the lioness as his few stops to Riften sometimes consisted of some light-hearted banter with her and also helping her find Grimsever.
He had also invited a couple of friends that he knew from around Riften. They were all sat on both rows, as both Ken and Aela were good friends with all of them.
Maramal approached the altar, looking at both Ken and Aela with pride and happiness. He prepared himself quickly whilst the othet two priests sat on the chairs behind him.
''Well here we all are, let us begin!'' Marmal announced, getting into the vows.
''It was mara who gave birth to all creation and pleadged to watch over us as her children'' Maramal began, looking at Ken with joy and respect.
''It was from her love of us that we learnt to love one another'' Maramal added, looking to Aela this time with a bow of respect.
''We are gathered here today to watch the union of two souls in eternal companionship'' Marmal continued, raising his hands from eachside of his body.
''May they journey fourth, in this life and the next, in poverty, joy and hardship'' Marmal spoke again, rasing his voice in hopes that the whole of Riften would be able to hear him.
''Do you, huntress, take Ken the Dragonborn to be your husband and protector?'' Marmal asked Aela, rasing her arms so they were both pointed towards her. Aela took a look at her husband-to-be and smiled warmly to him before looking back at Maramal.
''I do, now and forever!'' Aela replied warmly, a blush that Ken had never seen creeping onto her face.
''And do you, Ken, take Aela to be your wife and eternal companion who wil hopefully bring you strong and healthy children?'' Marmal asked Ken, facing Ken and doing the same thing he had done to Aela.
''I do, now and forever!'' Ken replied, looking into Aela's forest-green eyes and grinning at her.
''Then it is settled then, I declare this couple to be wed, I present the two of you with these matching rings, may they protect each of you in your new life together!'' Marmal announced, giving both Ken and Aela a gold ring each which they both slid on eachother's finger.
Around them they could hear endless roaring of applause and cheering from the audience, but the Ken and Aela it was only each other's heart beats they could hear. Ken took Aela into an embrace and drew her in to a passionate kiss.
After a tasty meal at the temple they all left the temple, at this time it was pitch black, the only light was the occasional lamp in the city and the torches from the guards, who congratualted the newly weds on their marriage. The guests went back to their respectful houses whilst the twins went back to the bee and barb. Ken and Aela had other plans however...
They made their way to Honeyside, where Ken picked Aela up bridal style and giving her the key to unlock the door. Once done, the couple slammed the door shut. Aela hopped out of Ken's arms whilst he locked hte door, however when he turned around he got quite the sight.
Aela had literally shredded her dress that she hated and was standing completely nude in front of him. Ken grew hard at the sight and marched over to Aela, taking her into a lustful embrace, making out with her passionatly.
Quickly, Aela pinned Ken against the wall and began removing his polished steel plate armour for him, untill only his loin-cloth remained, rising up from his arousal.
Aela looked down and gave a lustful growl of approval before throwing him on the bed.
From outside, the guards had to block out their ears as they heard the loud moans of pleasure from Ken and Aela, some even escaped from their posts to keep away from the unholy moans of ecstasy.
Wow quite a long chapter. This was originally going to be two chapters but you guys want long ones so here is a long one!
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