Just a Skyrim fanfic: Extended cut

The Companions

(Leonidas and Maximus are walking around together chatting about the war when they see a small group of people fighting a giant)

Maximus: HYAH!

(Maximus throws his shield, hitting the giant on the head)

(As soon as the giant looks in their direction, Leonidas puts an arrow into his head with his bow)

Aela: Well, that's taken care of, thanks to you two

Leonidas: I think you might have defeated the giant, even without our help

Aela: Certainly. A warrior always relishes the opportunity to take on an opponent as large as a giant. That's why I'm here with my shield brothers

Farkas: You look strong. Come on up to Jorrvaskr and join the companions

Leonidas: Who are the companions?

Aela: An order of warriors. We are brothers and sisters in honor. We show up to solve problems if the coin is good enough

Leonidas: May I join you?

Aela: It's not for me to say. You'll have to talk to Kodlak Whitemane up in Jorrvaskr. The old man's got a good sense for people. He can look you in the eyes and tell your worth. If you go to him, good luck

Maximus: Are you sure?

Leonidas: I don't see why not

(Leonidas heads up to jorrvaskr and talks to Kodlak)

Leonidas: Greetings, Kodlak. I am Leonidas, and I'd like to join the companions

Kodlak: Would you now? Let me have a look at you

(Leonidas takes off his mask and hood, while running a hand through his hair)

Kodlak: Hmm. Yes. A certain strength of spirit

Vilkas: Master. You're not truly considering accepting him?

Kodlak: I am nobody's master, Vilkas. And last I checked, we had some empty beds in jorrvaskr for those with a fire burning in their hearts

Vilkas: Apologies. But perhaps this isn't the time. I've never even heard of these outsiders

Leonidas: Have you ever heard of the dragonborn?

Vilkas: You're the dragonborn?! Forgive me for my ignorance

Leonidas: No worries

Kodlak: Sometimes the famous come to us. And sometimes men and women come to us to seek their fame. It makes no difference. What matters is their heart

Vilkas: And their arm

Kodlak: Of course. How are you two in battle?

Leonidas: I am an adept spellsword

Kodlak: Why don't you two go out to the yard? Vilkas will test your arm

Vilkas: Follow me

(Leonidas follows Vilkas into the yard)

Vilkas: Just have a few swings at me so I can see your form. Don't worry. I can take it

Leonidas: Be careful what you wish for

(Leonidas makes his fists glow yellow)

Vilkas: What do you think this is? We don't deal with magic around here, new blood