Author's Note

I'm continuously blown away by how popular this became! Like seriously, I feel like it blew up overnight or something, this is insane. I hope that this little small story will continue to please everyone!

Future warning, this story is definitely going to be considered adult content, for sure. Not now, but eventually, for goblin slaying for one, and well, our favorite busty vampire for another.

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12/28/2023

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Chapter 3

A vampire wife apparently?

Rated-M

M rating for mature themes, nudity, romance, violence, blood and adult themes.

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Skyrim - Whiterun

"Halt! City's closed with the dragons about! What business do you have in Whiterun?" The guard asked, holding a hand out to single for the both of them to stop.

Goblin Slayer frowned behind his helmet, glancing to Serena from the corner of his eye.

Seemingly sensing the rising tension, the young vampire shifted to hide behind him, keeping out of sight of the guards. Yet the intensity of the men unnerved her, and seeking comfort, slid up behind Goblin Slayer, wrapping her arms around one of his own.

"I'm here to visit an alchemist for potions and supplies." Goblin Slayer stated simply, voice neutral. "I don't care about any dragons."

"I apologize then, you'll have to take your business elsewhere. Like I said, the Jarl isn't letting anyone in." The Nord man sighed, crossing his arms.

Serena looked up nervously, worried that they were going to have to go somewhere else to find the items her master needed. She would step forward and do something, but she didn't want to get the man in trouble, more than she already had.

She wasn't fearful of combat, seeing as she was of royal vampire blood, her physical strength was heaps higher than that of a normal man. She had spells at her disposal as well, magic that would hopefully one day prove useful to her master.

But that didn't matter.

Because if she stepped out and attacked, threatening them to get out of her Goblin Slayer's way, it might bring more trouble for the man then if she merely stood back and let him do the talking.

The last thing she wished to do was bring more trouble upon her master's shoulders.

That being said, Goblin Slayer wasn't moving an inch.

The man with vengeful red eyes leveled his gaze at the Nord before him, an eerie feeling filling the air. "Perhaps you misheard me. I didn't ask to see the alchemist, I merely told you what my plans were." He said firmly, eyes narrowing. "I don't care whoever this Jarl is, I'm here for potions."

Nords were known for their hardiness, their tenacity to fight against all odds, to show no fear in the face of a threat. They were a people that didn't cower, nor back down easily.

So when the Nord standing before him took a step backwards, eyes shaking behind his helmet, all other guards within the area took notice.

"O-Okay okay, no need to escalate this. Open the gates!" The Nord stated sharply, seemingly hiding his fear behind a wall of indifference.

Serena watched in stunned awe as her master practically ordered the men to do what he wanted, and without even lifting a finger against them.

Please with these turn of events, Goblin Slayer went to enter the city, but was stopped again by the next question. "What about your friend here? What is their business within Whiterun? The Jarl only allows people here on important occasions, not some runts you dragged with you." The other guard asked sharply, approaching the two.

The vampire's eyes widened, worried that confrontation was going to be inevitable now. Goblin Slayer had seemed to avoid battle so far with his words, but she doubted anything he said would convince them that she was also there on important business as well.

And yet…

Instead.

He reached over with his free arm, gently grasping her hand which was wrapped nervously around his arm. He turned to locked eyes with the guard, voice neutral. "This is my wife." He said simply, as if it were obvious.

…

…

…

"O-Oh! We see! I apologize for the confusion." The guard exclaimed in surprise, backing away. Not only had he given this dangerous man a hard time, but he'd also insulted his wife.

Serena's mouth fell open in shock, blinking in surprise as she looked up to the back of Goblin Slayer's head.

W-Wife…?

She tested the word on her tongue quietly, too softly for the man in question to hear her.

Then her cheeks flushed, heart fluttering beneath her full, heavy breasts.

Oh, she quite liked that title.

It made her feel important…

Needed…

Special.

It made her feel like someone who wasn't going to be simply thrown away when the going got tough, someone who wasn't going to be locked away when she got on his bad side, someone who he was truly interested in looking after.

It made her feel loved, even when she wasn't sure what love was anymore.

But if it was anything like how she felt in that moment, it was something she'd like to feel again and again.

She was so distracted by her feelings for the quiet man that she hadn't even noticed the fact that he'd dragged her into the city.

The sound of rushing water met her ears, a small creek rushing underneath a stone bridge right after passing into the city streets. On her right was what appeared to be a blacksmith's workshop, while farther up the road was a shopping center, people of all sort's bustling around.

Civilians of all ages walked about through their day, buying and selling, talking about the weather, the local politics.

It was a far cry from the harsh land just outside the walls.

"Come." He ordered, taking hold of her hand as he began walking the city streets. Guards and people all stopped to stare at the two new strangers as they went, some even catching a curious glimpse of her glowing golden-red eyes.

Whether or not anyone knew she was a vampire remained to be seen, but no one was stupid enough to try and start a fight with her so long as she stayed by his side.

If anything, it made her feel that much more comfortable around him.

She followed quickly behind him, not daring to let go of his hand. Looking up curiously, she found the man glancing back and forth across the city.

Once they reached the shopping plaza, he found what he was looking for. To the right of the plaza was a shop with a sign depicting a potion on the front. "In here." He said, moving for the door.

She quickly stepped inside, eager to escape the heat of the sunlight on her body. She breathed a sigh of relief, reaching up to remove her hood, letting her long black locks fall freely around her shoulders.

"Welcome in travelers! Could I interest you in my potions?" A woman behind a wooden counter asked aloud, leaning across the space as she gave her soon to be customers her undivided attention.

Serena turned to the woman as soon as she spoke, her golden vampiric eyes glowing lightly in the dark.

The aged alchemist studied the young woman's face curiously, eyes scanning her like a battle tactician. Then her eyes widened, a knowing look settling in over her wisened features. "Ah, a vampire girl." She stated in genuine surprise.

The vampire girl in question recoiled lightly in shock, opening her mouth to speak against it, but the woman paid her no mind. "Do relax dear, I'm not going to run hollerin' to the brutish Nords outside. Besides, with this man here, I don't think I'd get very far." She winked at Goblin Slayer, taking note of his hand hovering over his sheathed sword.

"Y-You're not?" Serena asked softly, moving to step forward. "Why?" She couldn't contain her curiosity.

The woman grinned. "Well little lady, I've lived quite a long and prosperous life. In my many years in this world, I've come to develop a sense for when someone means to do me harm. And you don't strike me as the type that hunts down others. Which also explains why you have a man like this one following you around." She explained, speaking as if teaching the youth her wise old words.

"I'm here for health and stamina potions. Do you have any?" Goblin Slayer said, pulling out a bag of gold coins as he intended to get straight to the point.

"Hah, who do you take me for, some novice? Of course I have these potions." She exclaimed haughtily, crossing her arms. "And they will be the best potions in all of Skyrim, that I can assure you." She stated confidently.

He raised an eyebrow behind his steel visor, but didn't question her further.

"Five health potions, and five stamina potions." He stated. Pulling out some gold.

Her eyebrows rose, clearly seeing a man preparing for a battle. Yet something confused her. "No magic potions?" She asked curiously.

"I do not know any spells." He stated simply, shrugging his shoulders.

Her eyes widened in surprise. "Really now? It's rare that I ever encounter anyone in Skyrim that doesn't know at least one spell. Even many civilians know a novice spell or two, whatever use it is to them." She explained, before shaking her head. "This won't do, no, not at all." She said, turning back.

Goblin Slayer turned silently to Serena, wondering if she had any idea what was happening.

The golden eyed girl shrugged, just as confused as he was.

"Ah! Here it is!" The alchemist exclaimed, jumping back up from behind the table. In her hands was a golden book, the symbol of a basic healing spell plastered across the front. "Here, I'm giving you this. It's a book that'll teach you a basic healing spell, I'm sure even someone like you could get some use out of it." She said, practically shoving the book into his arms.

"I don't even know if I have magic, why are you giving me this?" He asked lowly, holding the item in his hands.

She smirked. "Because it's only gaining dust in here. You take it, it's on the house." She said decidedly.

He glanced down to the book again, unsure of how to take this encounter. Shaking his head, he moved to put both the potions and the book in his pouch strapped around his rear end.

He turned to Serena, motioning to the door with a little flick of his head.

She quickly moved after him, throwing her hood back on as they both stepped out into the sunlight…

"Halt! What business do you have with the Jarl? He is a very busy man, he is not taking visitors at this moment."

Upon leaving the alchemist shop, he made his way up to the keep atop the city. When reaching the doors to the castle, another guard moved to stop him.

"I'm here for work. Is there any quests that needs completed?" Goblin Slayer asked, standing lightly in front of the Nord.

The guard seemed surprised. "Oh? Here for work then? I'm sure you could be of service to Whiterun, go on inside, you and your company." The man said, pointing at Serena.

"I-I'm his wife." Said vampire spoke up, voice hitching as she said the words, testing them out aloud.

Goblin Slayer didn't even blink, staring straight ahead. "Yeah." He murmured, waiting for the man to allow them through.

"I see. Not many these days take on the role of adventuring together, I am surprised to see it. May the gods watch over your battles!" The Nord stated exuberantly.

Goblin Slayer nodded at the man, before moving to enter the hall. Serena moved to follow him, reaching out to grab hold of his arm as the large doors shut behind them.

Serena beamed nervously behind him, overjoyed by the fact that he didn't speak up to correct her words.

She quickly kept pace with the Slayer, yet she felt nervous at the plentitude of eyes on her as they approached the throne.

"Halt! State your business with Jarl Balgruuf before you dare to approach any further!" A dark, dare she say bluish skinned elf woman demanded loudly, drawing a sword on Goblin Slayer.

If her master felt at all intimidated by the woman, he surely didn't show it. "I am here for work. Do you have any quests?" He stated simply, looking past the elf and to the Nord man sitting on the throne.

The Jarl frowned at the audacity of the man that approached him, yet he felt a spark of interest ignited in his chest. "It's alright Irileth, let's hear what this man has to say. I'm up to my teeth in problems, if he's offering his services then I am willing to pay for his work, provided he proves his worth." The man, Balgruuf stated sternly.

"As you wish." The dark elf stated, sheathing her sword.

"Lately we've run into some trouble. I've gotten word that dragons are returning to Skyrim, and my citizens are growing worried. More then that, we've had an increasing number of attacks by goblins within my realm, and few of the traveling adventures seem willing to deal with this nuisance…" The man sighed, practically sinking into his throne.

"Goblins?" Goblin Slayer perked up, staring up at the Jarl.

"Indeed." The Nord hummed. "Most adventurers in the city refuse to handle this problem due to pride, saying that slaying goblins is beneath them. It matters not to me, any threat is a threat to my people and it needs to be dealt with." Balgruuf sighed. "But I've had my hands tied with this new dragon threat. If you would be willing to handle both of these issues for me, I will be willing to reward you handsomely of course."

Goblin Slayer frowned behind his helmet, contemplating his words.

There were goblins that were troubling the city, and they needed to be taken out. Yet there was also apparently dragons about, whatever that meant. He couldn't care less about these dragons, but they did sound powerful.

Perhaps he could tame one, use it to help him slay more goblins?

"Hmmm…" He hummed in thought, holding a hand to his chin. He supposed that if it wasn't too out of his way he could do it. "I'll kill the goblins. Where are these dragons?" He asked.

"I'm afraid I've not seen any dragons myself. However, information on that subject would be better accessed by my wizard, Farengar…"

"What is your name, stranger?" Irileth asked simply, casting an untrusting eye on him. He turned to face her, a lone red eye shining through his steel visor.

"Goblin Slayer." Goblin Slayer muttered simply.

The Jarl and dark elf both blinked, clearly having expected something different.

Serena could only quirk a smile at their expressions.

"Master, are you really planning on going after all those quests at once? Isn't that a bit much?" Serena asked, moving to keep pace with him as he moved down the road, Whiterun becoming a blur in the distance behind them.

"No." He muttered.

"Oh…" She mumbled, not really sure what she'd been expecting from him. "Then what of these dragons? Are you really going to hunt them down too?" She asked curiously.

She'd heard stories of dragons from her mother all those years ago, before she…

Before…

"I'm not interested in slaying dragons, only goblins." He reiterated simply. "But these dragons sound powerful, maybe I can tame one, use it to kill more goblins." He thought aloud.

She blinked, finding his statement rather on point for what she expected of him so far.

They continued walking for quite some time, until night finally fell. With the moon high in the skies, and only a torch to light their paths, they made their ways up a snowy mountain south of Whiterun.

There was a dungeon of some sort ahead, the same place Farengar had told them about.

Goblin Slayer paused just outside of sight of the entrance, easily spotting the green skin of goblins shuffling about near the entrance, chanting nonsense as they danced around a warm fire.

He handed her the torch, instead pulling out a small bow from his bag. However, this was when she had another question. And seeing as he was about to engage in combat with the local goblin population, she just had to ask.

"Goblin Slayer…? Why do you hate goblins so much?" Serena asked quietly, her red hood fluttering in the cold snowy winds.

He paused, a second away from firing his now flaming tipped arrow.

"Why do I hate goblins…?" He murmured lowly, voice dipping into something dangerous.

Serena's eyes widened when a terrible, unholy level of killing intent fell over the entire area, shaking her to her bones. Her eyes shook within her skull, heart in her throat, beating violently beneath her heaving breasts.

A red glow radiated from the slits in his helmet, an unbridled fury bubbling up from the shadows…

He shot the arrow.

Chapter

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