Sun's Dawn

Chapter 3

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Ashe Carvain

I slowly woke up to see I was in some sort of medical tent. There were soldiers and villagers covered in bandages and burns. I was still in my regular clothes minus my jacket, which was folded next to me with my katana on top of it. Though, I did have bandages on my left and right arms.

I got up from the cloth I was on, put on my jacket, grabbed my katana, and walked out of the tent.

Things were... busy, of course.

I could see soldiers and villagers looking through the rubble of the village for survivors.

"Ashe! You're awake!" I heard an excited voice.

I turned to see it was Elisif. She ran up and hugged me, and I hugged her in return. She soon let go. I saw Bell and General Tullius walking up behind her.

"How are you feeling?" she said.

"I'm fine. You know how good I am at healing," I said.

"Lady Ashe," another voice spoke up and I turned to see it was General Tullius. "Glad to see you up. I would like to personally thank you for fighting off the dragon. I'm certain more people would be dead if not for you."

I simply shrugged because I didn't really know what to say.

Elisif elbowed my side for my lack of answer and then answered Tullius for me. "Ashe thanks you for the gratitude. She just doesn't know how to accept praise."

"What am I supposed to say? I simply fought the dragon because I had the power to and I knew it would save more people," I rubbed my side.

"Yes," Elisif said. "Saying it like that would make you appear more heroic and selfless. Which you are."

"I... wouldn't call myself that," I slowly said. "I just help others because I can do so."

Elisif gave me a look I could tell was saying 'Really?' I looked back letting my confusion show. Elisif sighed and I heard Tullius smother a laugh.

Okay, what am I missing?

"So, what happens now?" I asked, moving on to a different topic.

"Well, after we gather the wounded and count the dead, my men and I will escort the survivors to Falkreath," Tullius said. "That Jarl won't like us dropping off refugees in his city but Helgen is a part of his hold. After that, we move on to Solitude so to prepare the Legion. If dragons are coming back, we'll need to be ready."

He paused for a moment and looked at me. "If you don't mind me asking, what will you do now?"

"Well... I was thinking of heading to Whiterun to warn them about the dragon," I said and looked to Elisif for approval. After all, I was in Skyrim because she asked me to come. So. I would hear why she wanted me here.

"Yes, it's a good idea for you to warn Jarl Balgruuf," Elisif nodded. "Afterward, come to Solitude as soon as you can."

"Got it," I said. "It's a three-day journey to Whiterun from here, so I'll leave soon."

"I see. " Tullius said and turned to the side. "Hadvar!"

Said soldier came toward us and saluted. "Sir?"

"If I recall, you're from Riverwood, correct?" Tullius said and Hadvar nodded. "With a dragon on the loose, they need to be warned. Our friend here is traveling to Whiterun and Riverwood is along the way. You wouldn't mind traveling with her, would you?"

"None at all, sir."

"Good. Get your pack ready because she's leaving soon."

"Yes sir," Hadvar saluted again and left to get his pack.