Chapter 8

Hadrian's P.O.V

We made it. I jumped from my horse, followed by Jena, Elisif and my 1000 legionnaires, as we made a run for the temple district as we entered the Talos Plaza the city watch bowed and helped move citizens out of the way it was difficult after all I was the last septim there soon to be emperor that's when it hit me. Me a 15 year old prince would be emperor of Tamriel I would be responsible for the lives of my subjects c-could I do it could I truly live up to my family's legacy and rule Tamriel.

It was at this time I saw Baurus dressed in full uniform kneeling before me "sire I come before you to beg for your forgiveness I failed in my duty to protect your grandfather I." With a wave of my head, I stopped him. "Rise, blade, you've done everything you possibly could, and I forgive you." From his eye, I could see hope as he swore to serve me until death with him by my left, with Elisif and Jena by my right, and my legionary at my back. We proceeded to the temple of the one.

Imperial city

Temple district

Normal P.O.V

the citizens were very confused. An hour ago, the palace guards came running into the temple district and surrounded the temple of the one blocking the entrance to the building. No one knew why until they saw Hadrian Septim, the high chancellor, was the first to reach him.

"Sire thank the nine you are all right I received your message from your champion the full council have excepted your position as emperor of Tamriel" the prince nodded in thanks and made his way inside there is was in the middle of the temple the dragon fires walking into the centre Hadrian kneeled removing the amulet from his neck lowering the amulet into the slot it started to glow bright.

Across Tamriel the ruling governments watched via a viewing charm as this young prince began to light the dragon fires.

One by one the 9-diamond shaped red gems began to glow as it reached the ninth gem a large flash of light blasted across the temple.

City of mournhold

Morrowind

An oblivion gate had opened, and a combined force of imperial and council forces had mobilized to defend the city. However, the gate imploded, causing shock and confusion among the ranks until a cheer came from behind them.

"The dragon fires are lit, the empire is saved, we have an emperor again!" This imperial priest's cheer was met with roars of cheers from all.

Hadrian's mind P.O.V

I woke to a nothing where was I? I had no idea until I heard a voice that sounded so familiar. "You have done so well sweetheart" Turing to the voice I saw a young woman around 20 smiling at me her green eyes were a dead giveaway.

"Mother, how can this be? Where am I?" My mother must have seen I was about to lose it as she quickly ran over and hugged me.

"It's okay, sweetheart. You're not dead. In fact, no time has passed since you lit the dragon fires. Every emperor goes through this when they light them upon ascending to the throne, but there is someone else who needs to speak to you."

looking up I saw a dragon a golden scale dragon land in front of me and my mother it looked down at me and spoke "Greeting descendent of Talos you have been a joy to watch over the past few years."

Now, I was shocked. I had a very good feeling that this being was none other than Akatosh himself, but before I could say anything, he spoke again. "Your thoughts do not lie, young one. I am, as you say, Akatosh; however, that is of no importance. I am only here to congratulate you, for you see, with your quick actions, you have not only saved your dynasty and your empire but all of Tamriel from a fate far worse than you could imagine."

"With the Septim dynasty still in power, the fate of this world has changed dramatically, so even I don't know what will happen, but I will offer you this warning: Your early years will be hard. You will face challenges that no emperor before you has ever faced, not since Tiber Septim days. I wish you well, young emperor. Lead your people and lead them well, for you still have the cult that started this to deal with."

With that, he took flight and left my mother and me alone.

She turned to me with a sad smile. "Our time is almost up, sweetheart. Remember the Outrelms. They will soon come to you, and you must be ready."

With one last hug she vanished from my sight and everything went White.

Temple of the one

Imperial city

Hadrian's P.O.V

opening my eyes I saw the Ocato walking up to me as I stood, he bowed "your majesty you did it the barriers are closed once again may I ask what will your full name be now if you wish to change it that is."

Looking at him, I nodded "Let it be known that Hadrian Tiber Septim has been crowned" I turned to look at Elisif, who kneeled before me. "Long live the emperor." She spoke with a smile as turned to leave the temple.

Ocato escorted me out of the temple to see the citizens of the city had gathered Jena and Baurus stood guard beside me, lifting his arms to the crown Ocato spoke loudly "citizens of Tamriel, the oblivion threat has been stopped we have an emperor again long live his imperial majesty Hadrian Tiber Septim grandson of Uriel Septim."

the cheers of the crowd and the chanting from the legion was amazingly loud it was weird it felt right it felt good walking with Ocato I turned to look at him send word the cloud ruler I want all blades in the palace at once as well as the legion commander and the full council" he nodded his head at my command as we carried on to the palace, I might be emperor but now I needed to end the threat of this cult maybe ask Baurus if he had any information on them.