Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-10197675-20131224092505/@comment-24123288-20131228144455

Eilonwyn looked over the water as the sun set in front of her.

Odd how we were just talking about this place…

The scenery around Lake Arrius took her breath away. It looked perfect. Even the entrance to the Caverns looked pretty as the light reflected off the rocks and water giving everything a soft red glow to it.

Eilonwyn peered around and saw a house by the water’s edge. It was simple, just 4 walls for the moment.

''Probably with a straw bed and a cooking pot. I wonder if he knows I’m going to be utter shite with building this home…''

Just as she finished thinking that, Nish appeared at the front of the house and seemed to be waving her over.

“C’mon lazy! This is no time to be staring at the scenery!”

Eilonwyn shook her head and laughed to herself. This didn’t seem to be a nightmare for a change, just a simple dream about her hopes for the future.

“I wasn’t peering at the scenery!” She shouted to him, starting to walk over. “I was keeping an eye out for goblins! I’d hardly be able to handle it if we died in such a hum drum way!”

Nish laughed as Eilonwyn finally caught up to him.

“Unless old age is exciting for you, we’ll definitely be dying in a ‘hum drum way’” He retorted, laughing again.

Ouch he’s right…

The Dunmer thought for a moment as she considered her longevity.

“Y’know, you’re going to die long before I do...” She muttered quietly.

Maybe I would have been better off staying a vampire… 

Nish gave a small sigh and looked at her, concern etched on his face.

<p class="MsoNormal">“I know that Eilo. I’ve already made my peace with it, and I will be happy for you to find someone else once I do go..”

<p class="MsoNormal">Eilonwyn shook her head vigorously.

<p class="MsoNormal">“N-no. I’d prefer dying alone than being with someone who isn’t you. You’re just too special Nish…” She whispered.

<p class="MsoNormal">“I’ve made peace with that.” She added with a tear falling off her face as she walked into their home.

<p class="MsoNormal">It wasn’t much to look at right now, but for what they were planning, it was fine.

<p class="MsoNormal">''Heh. I was right. Straw bed and a Pot. ''

<p class="MsoNormal">“I wonder where we could get an Alchemy table from…” Eilonwyn mused for a moment as the Breton appeared behind her and hugged her.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Who knows..” He whispered.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Was there one in the caverns? Maybe we could…relocate it…”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Who cares…” He added, kissing the back of her neck.

<p class="MsoNormal">Eilonwyn shuddered happily as he did so, she had always liked it when Nish did that.

<p class="MsoNormal">“But Princess….” Eilonwyn whined jokingly. “I’m curious!”

<p class="MsoNormal">Nish simply shook his head muttering a faint “Ugh” under his breath before smiling at her.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Alright, go on and see. I’ll follow later to help with the ‘relocation’.”

<p class="MsoNormal">The Dunmer giggled as she grabbed her Elven Bow and some arrows. Ifrit was already in its sheath since Eilonwyn felt uneasy without it after all the trouble she faced with her friends.

<p class="MsoNormal">I really ought to thank Amdzel for this… 

<p class="MsoNormal">She shrugged and headed out the door, almost instantly appearing by the cave entrance.

<p class="MsoNormal">''Odd. I don’t remember our house being so close to the en---Oh right. This is a dream Eilo! You idiot.''

<p class="MsoNormal">Eilonwyn walked into the caverns of Lake Arrius, determined to find herself an Alchemy Station for her experiments.

<p class="MsoNormal">''Okay just be sneaky. Avoid the goblins. Mythic Dawn lived here for years. There were bound to be a few alchemists within that bunch.''

<p class="MsoNormal">The Dunmer crouched and pulled out her bow, ready for anything she may face. She explored the tunnels and any side rooms she could find, coming up empty.

<p class="MsoNormal">''Really? Nothing here at all? ''She sighed as she crossed off another room in her mental map.

<p class="MsoNormal">The scurrying of feet could be heard nearby as Eilonwyns’ head snapped up and she slipped closer to the floor. Ever watchful, she kept her bow trained on the entrance to the room she was in.

<p class="MsoNormal">The scurrying grew closer and Eilonwyn drew an arrow as the sound approached the doorway. A goblin appeared a few seconds later as it screeched and clicked in its odd language. The thing didn’t seem to notice Eilonwyn yet.

<p class="MsoNormal">Strange…I didn’t think my stealth skills were all that strong… 

<p class="MsoNormal">Eilonwyn shrugged as she released the arrow and smiled to herself as she watched the Goblin fall stiff due to Paralysis.

<p class="MsoNormal">''I’ve always loved paralysis. Just not when it happens to me!''

<p class="MsoNormal">She loosed a second arrow and it landed in the Goblins eye, killing it. A look of pure terror still on its face as the light faded from its eyes.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Hah. And to think, Nish and I struggled to take one down when we first found this place..” Eilonwyn said to herself.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Too easy.”

<p class="MsoNormal">The Dunmer was growing tired, she’d been in the cave for hours, and no Alchemy Station was to be found.

<p class="MsoNormal">I’ll explore the rest tomorrow…she thought with a yawn as she exited the cave, once again looking over at their home.

<p class="MsoNormal">''So peaceful here. A good place for a family to live. ''

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<p class="MsoNormal">“Princess, I’m home!” Eilonwyn called as she burst into the entrance with a large grin. Not noticing a presence hiding behind the door.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Nish? Where’d you run off to this time?” she sighed to herself, staring at the fire under the cooking pot, getting lost in the flames.

<p class="MsoNormal">It was unnaturally dark outside Eilonwyn noticed as she turned back to the doorway. Almost like a solid wall of shadows was stopping her from leaving. As she looked closer she noticed the wall was more like a large amount of shadow people all clustered together.

<p class="MsoNormal">''Shadow…people..? No…soldiers, warriors. But not people…''

<p class="MsoNormal">Eilonwyn whirled around in fear as she realised what that must mean.

<p class="MsoNormal">“That’s right ma’am.” A familiar voice called, seemingly able to echo throughout the world.

<p class="MsoNormal">“You thought you were free in your dreams, but really I’m still here.” The voice continued.

<p class="MsoNormal">“I’m always watching you remember.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“That still sounds really creepy you know right?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“I can’t help it. Talking isn’t my strong point..” The voice said sadly as Tyranil appeared from behind the door, scythe in hand and Eilonwyns old bow on his back.

<p class="MsoNormal">The Dunmer sighed. “I’ll never be free of you huh?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Nope. Unless you kill me. But we both know that will never happen.” Tyranil said coldly.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Why won’t it!? I don’t have to worry about dying from the spear anymore! I’d happily kill you!”

<p class="MsoNormal">Tyranil shook his head and raised his scythe with one hand. “Careful now. We don’t want any sudden accidents do we?” He whispered as he made complex movements with his free hand.

<p class="MsoNormal">When he was finished, Nish was stood between them, Tyranils scythe already at his neck. The Breton didn’t look scared, only determined, he was staring at Eilonwyn as if to say. “Well c’mon then. Save your princess again.”

<p class="MsoNormal">Eilonwyn sighed and threw her bow to the floor, placing her hand on the pommel of Ifrit as she often liked to do.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Why do you always resort to threatening him?” She asked out of frustration. “Are you really that scared of a fair fight?”

<p class="MsoNormal">Tyranil shook his head again. “Hardly. I just like having an advantage.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Well that isn’t very fair. Just let a shadow hold him and come fight me.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Always so eager to throw yourself into harm’s way for him.” The Altmer taunted.

<p class="MsoNormal">“For anyone!” The Dunmer retorted.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Sure…It almost seems like you’re addicted to the pain..”

<p class="MsoNormal">Eilonwyn scoffed at this ridiculous accusation. “As if! I just protect them because I want to see them live! I want to see them happy.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“But what if you fail in protecting them. Your friends, your love..” Tyranil noticeably grimaced as he said that. “will simply die after you do.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“You’re wrong there.” Eilonwyn stated. “I’ve already died, and they survived just fine!”

<p class="MsoNormal">“So you aren’t really needed then?”

<p class="MsoNormal">Eilonwyn knew what the Altmer was trying. She wasn’t going to fall for it.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Don’t be silly. Of course I’m needed! I keep them happy when I’m not protecting them. My friends mean the world to me! Now quit the yapping and let us get this over with!” The Dunmer threatened.

<p class="MsoNormal">Tyranil scoffed, he was in no condition to fight yet, even if he was in her mind.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Looks like we’re out of time.” He sighed as the world grew lighter.

<p class="MsoNormal">He released Nish without a word and the Breton ran over to Eilonwyns side instantly.

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<p class="MsoNormal">   “I’ll always be watching…” Tyranil chuckled sinisterly as Eilonwyn woke up with a start. Luckily Nish had moved while they were sleeping and he had released her when he did.

<p class="MsoNormal">Eilonwyn quietly stood up off the bed and walked over to a nearby armchair, where she sat on it, holding her head in her hands, rubbing her eyes, waiting for Nish to wake up as well.