Just a Skyrim fanfic: Extended cut

Bits and pieces

Skjor: It would seem your time has come

Leonidas: What do you mean by that?

Skjor: Last week a scholar came to us. He said he knew where we could find another fragment of wuuthrad. He seemed a fool to me, but if he's right, the honor of the Companions demands that we seek it out. This is a simple errand, but the time is right for it to be your Trial. Carry yourself with honor, and you'll become a true companion

Leonidas: Lets do it

Skjor: I like your spirit. We've decided this will be your trial. Do well, and you'll be counted among the companions. Farkas will be your shield-sibling on this venture. He'll answer any questions you have. Try not to disappoint. Or to get him killed

Farkas: I hope you've readied yourself.

Leonidas: I heard you're going to be my shield brother

Farkas: So I'm told. Lets see if you impress

Leonidas: I'll meet you at dustman's cairn

Farkas: Don't delay, shield brother

(Leonidas glides to dustman's cairn, and later, Farkas shows up in his battle gear)

(They both head inside and find some draugr walking around, which they kill with their swords)

(Leonidas and Farkas head deeper into the ruins and they find a room with a lever in it)

(Leonidas pulls the lever, but then a gate comes down, separating him and Farkas)

Leonidas: Hmm. That one's on me

Farkas: No worries. Just sit tight. I'll find the release. Wait... what was that?

(A bunch of soldiers from the silver hand rush out and surround Farkas)

Silver Hand: It's time to die, dog!

Silver Hand: We knew you'd be coming here, companion

Silver Hand: Which one's in the cage?

Silver Hand: It doesn't matter, If he associates with them, then he dies

Silver Hand: Killing you would make an excellent story

Farkas: None of you will live to tell it

(Farkas then begins to transform into a huge werewolf with sharp claws and armor-thick fur)

Farkas: AWOOOOO!

(Farkas uses his claws to slash through the silver hand soldiers with terrifying ease. After they're all dead, he transforms back into a human and hits the release lever)

Farkas: I hope I didn't scare you

Leonidas: How did you get the ability to transform into a werewolf?

Farkas: It's a blessing given to some of us. We can become wild beasts. Fearsome. We should keep moving. There's still the draugr to worry about

(Some more silver hand soldiers come running down the hall)

Leonidas: FUS RO DAH!

(Leonidas force shouts the silver hand, knocking them down, and finishes them off with his bow)

(The rest of the place is filled with the silver hand soldiers fighting draugr, making it easy for Leonidas and Farkas to wipe them all out)

(Eventually the companion duo comes across a small fragment, which Leonidas picks up, and they both return to jorrvaskr)

Vilkas: There you are. We've been waiting for your arrival

Leonidas: Why were you waiting for us?

Vilkas: Come. Follow me

(Leonidas and Farkas go with Vilkas to the yard. Aela, Skjor, Kodlak, and the other companions are out there too)

Kodlak: Brothers and sisters of the circle. Today we welcome a new soul into our mortal fold. This man has endured, has challenged, and has shown his valor. Who will speak for him?

Farkas: I stand witness to the courage of the soul before us

Kodlak: Would you raise your shield in his defense?

Farkas: I would stand at his back, that the world might never overtake us

Kodlak: And would you raise your sword in his honor?

Farkas: It stand ready to meet the blood of his foes

Kodlak: And would you raise a mug in his name?

Farkas: I would lead the song of triumph as our mead hall reveled in his stories

Kodlak: Then the judgement of this Circle is complete. His heart beats with fury and courage that have united the companions since the days of the distant green summers. Let it beat with ours, that the mountains may echo and our enemies may tremble at the call

Companions: It shall be so

Kodlak: Well, you're one of us now. I trust you won't disappoint

Aela: Skjor has something special planned for you. Better talk to him

Leonidas: You were looking for me?

Skjor: Yes. I have something a little different planned for you this time. But it's not for everyone to hear. Meet me in the underforge tonight. We will speak more in there

(Leonidas goes downstairs and sleeps in a bed until nightfall)