Skyrim Warmaiden. Chapter 13.

P.O.V of Aleena

I regained consciousness from the Dragon's shout. The first thing I saw was Elsa, looking at her hands. I got up when she fell unconscious.
We all ran up to her. I checked her, she was okay. Aside from being unconscious of course.
“There is an inn close, let's get her there.” I said as Vilkas lifted her from the ground.
We all descended from the hill, aiming for Kynsgrove's inn. Except for Delphine, who just stood, looking at the Dragon's skeleton.
Our team entered the empty tavern. We left Elsa in a room to recover and began to summarized what happened to try understand it.
“What do we know?” I asked.
“She defeated the Dragon with some kind of magic duel.” Stated Vilkas.
“Yes, but certainly there is something else...” wondered Lydia.
Fenrir barked to comment on the fact that he never heard of a mage blacking out like that.
“Neither have I...” answered Aleena.
“Hum...?” began Lydia.
“Aleena understand wolves in a certain manner.” finished Vilkas.
Fenrir barked again to state the fact he's worried about Elsa's health.
“I am too, buddy.” I answered.
Delphine entered the inn.
“She is Dragonborn. At last, I found her.” she said to herself.
“Ho yeah, I forgot. She is the one who lead us to this mess.” I snarled.
“Excuse me?” asked Delphine.
“Calm down.” asked Vilkas, putting his hand on my shoulder.
I took it off and walked up to Delphine, pointing at her. “Elsa blacked out because you bought her here. I hope you have a good explaination.”
Delphine used her hand to put down my accusative finger.
“I do... I'm one of the last member of the Blades-”
“The protectors of the emperor before the Penitus Oculatus?” asked Vilkas.
“Yes. I was searching for the Dragonborn for some time now.”
“To what purpose?!” I snapped.
“You better calm down.” said Delphine, it seem like I pissed her off.
Alright! Come at me granny! “Or what?” I taunted.
“Or I'm going to calm you down the only way you understand.” She threatened, putting one hand on her sword.
I clenched my fists and was ready to strike when I heard Fenrir's barke of disaproval from my action and taunting.
I looked at him, huffed and turned away to Elsa's room, closing the door behind me.


P.O.V of Vilkas.

Of all our time together, never have I saw her this protective for someone. I'm starting to be afraid for her wellbeing as well. I mean... Yes, I like Elsa... but not at the point of accusing people like that. It don't seem like her at all. I turned my gaze to Lydia. “I'm leaving that to you.” I said, walking to meet up Aleena.
She aswered with a nod while I walked to the closed door. I swallowed and pushed it open.
I saw Aleena, sat beside Elsa, looking at her with anxiety in her eyes.
I don't want to do that... But I have to.
I crossed my arms and drily asked her, “Care to explain?”.
“There is nothing to explain.” she said, not moving her gaze from Elsa.
“There is things to explain!” I snapped. “The way you acted... it's not you, my love.” I pleaded.
“How is that not me? You know how I am when it come to friends.” she calmly answered, still looking at Elsa.
“I know it damn well! But this... this is not for a friend that you act like that. Nor a lover... But more like... for a sibling.” I said, closing to her.
“You know I never knew my brothers or sisters...” she answered as calm as possible.
Will you react a little?! “That's the thing! I don't know! I don't know your past! Your life! I don't understand why you act like that! I want to help, but you don't let me in! You never let me in too deep! Ever!”I snapped, making her turn her head to me.
I can't belive what I'm going to say... “That's part of the reason I stopped going to missions with you! I never can know anything! I love you, but this? This is not healthy at all for our relationship! You need to let me in your heart from time to time! I let you wonder in mine all the time, even when it hurts! I can't stand to see your heart bleed from it's past anymore!” I calmed my voice and continued. “I'm not asking you to say everything now, but at last what I need to know to understand why you acted like you did...” Looking right in her eyes.
I saw her clench her fists and answer me, “Please... could you... let me think some minutes? Alone?” dodgeing my gaze.
Not gonna happen. “If one of us go elswhere than here, it'll be part ways forever.”
Realizing what I just said, Aleena opened her eyes wide as well as her mouth who couldn't stay in the same place anymore.
“You can think here, but I'll be at your side.” I added.
She closed her mouth as well as her eyes and aswered, “Very well... I'll explain what you need to know. Take a sit.”
I took a chair and sat by her side.
“My father... destroyed my life... when I was a baby, he flew from home with me. Leaving my pregant mother to her fate...” she began, raging from the simple word of : father.
“He took me away from my family, beliving I had a great destiny he could use for himself...” She uncleshed her fists a little.
“He was wrong... And when he understood it... he disapeared again... leaving my seven year old self in the wild... with nothing. He betrayed me... He's disgusting... and...” She calmed down from her anger and directed her eyes in mine. “Do you begin to understand now? Why I...” Tears began to appear at the corners of her eyes. “Why I'm such a mess?...” she finished, leaving her teary self to fall in my arms.
“Shhh...” I calmly rubbed her white hairs to soothe her.


P.O.V of Aleena.

“I need to stop... I have to stop! Stop crying! You're strong! And strong don't cry!” I thought to myself, fighting to stop my tears. I managed to and was able to just let muself fall in Vilkas' embrace.
Some minutes after, Lydia entered the room.
“Delphine is gone. I could gather some informations from her. We need to meet her at Riverwood when we'll be ready.” she reported.
“Thank you Lydia.” Said Vilkas.
The Housecarl nodded and made her way to her room. Before exiting Elsa's, she turned to me and added “She'll be fine my Thane.”
I turned my gaze in Elsa's direction. Still in Vilkas' hug. “I guess I'll stay in his warmth for some more time...” I thought to myself as my eyes felt heavy.

END OF CHAPTER 13