Innocence Won

Chapter I: Innocence Won

It was the Year 4E 201, and I, (the Dovahkiin) was walking around Skyrim. I looked up with a disturbed face when I started hearing rumors of a child performing the infamous Black Sacrament. As a morally sound, responsible adult, my first instinct was to investigate and interrupt the cursed incantation. "I cannot believe what I'm hearing! I exclaimed in a fit of frustration and despair. Being in Whiterun at the time, it was little ways to the home in Windhelm. I am running like I never have before to help the poor kid out of this situation. So I (of course) took a carriage. I met the driver, and hastily demanded "Take me to Windhelm! There's a boy that needs saving!" I wasn't playing around. I was huffing and puffing til my veins bulged.
"Alright, alright, no need to get upset. Did you say a boy in trouble?" The carriage driver carried on. "Yes, and I see you haven't heard the rumors. He's not that famous, good! I exclaimed in relief. The Carriage Driver continues "In that case, free of charge! You do what you have to do, please always protect the innocent." As we passed through the cities, I felt the most intense anxiety I've ever had. My only thought was "That wholesome child is trying to summon criminals!" I felt bad for I didn't even know the reason he's doing this yet. I just felt disgusted the whole way.

The carriage makes a hard halt at the gates of Windhelm. I noticed the guards blocking the entrance. I grew more concerned about how I was gonna stop this, but I was really angry and defensive."You cannot enter, there is a problem in the city. A curse upon our great city, by a boy performing the evil sacrament." explained the guard. "Let me in for Talos' sake! I don't care why, I am here to save him!" I screamed . "Ok, but I don't want any blood on these streets, you hear me?" warned the guard. "Yeah, I got it!" I barked. I'm usually polite but innocence is at stake. I will always preserve another child's purity. Unlike most people here! As I felt a crisp wind blow past my face, I heard noises coming from the residence in Windhelm. The sound of tragic howling and a desperate kid banging around and crying hurt a remorseful Dovahkiin.

I turned toward the house with a distraught panic on his face. My paternal instincts kicked in, breathing rapidly, I sprinted toward the Aretino home. I break down the door forcefully. I am greeted by a grimly sight and a remorseful, scared child was painfully moaning "Sweet Mother Sweet Mother..." I noticed that that boy Aventus Aretino stopped what he was doing and eagerly jumped up to greet the savior he believed he summoned.
I had a droopy look on my face. And before I can say something Aventus exclaims "You've come to save me!"My prayers have been answered!" I replied "I wanna help you, but you don't have to do this." I looked at him with a deeply concerned look. Aventus whined "What CAN I do? I don't like this, it's too evil. But I HAVE to, I just have to. I tried and tried and tried to tell the guards about Miss Grelod The Kind but they kept ignoring. And now I'm here!" I empathize and chat with him for a few minutes. He is looking hopeless and pleading me to help him.
I suggest "I have a plan that'll get rid of Grelod without getting our hands dirty! We can forge a note pretending Grelod is planning to assassinate the Jarl". Aventus exclaims "Wow!, what a wonderful idea, now we don't have to be dirty criminals!"
His frown swung in the upwards direction, idolizing the moral Dovahkiin that I am and relating to my puritanical nature.
Me, with another bright idea answers "I know someone who'll take extra care of you. Mjoll The Lioness! I'm sure you know of her."
I do I do! Aventus screamed. "She is a legend, and she loves justice! She's the perfect mother for a wholesome kid such as me! I know she'll keep me safe from the corruption, I just know it!

As Aventus and I rush out the house, we stumble upon none other than Mjoll herself. "Wow, that was lucky." I remarked. "She's here!!! Our saviour!" Shrieked Aventus. Mjoll, being a moral judicator decided to sprint past the guards, knocking them over in the process.
She's panting and rushing in to stop the ritual. Mjoll, all flustered and worried questions "What happened, is he alright?!" Me, with a glad expression replied "He's safe, and he stated that he wants to stay moral and live with you."
Mjoll sighs in relief and looks toward Aventus "I hope your mind isn't corrupted by this. I want to take you away from this evil. Come with me, I'll take extra care of you, son. Aventus exclaimed with a relieved smile "Yes, of Course I'll live with you, Mom! Thank You so much for adopting me! "And yes, I am still pure! I was just desperate and I didn't want to hurt my friends, or Constance. She's always been kind to us. I was just scared of getting beaten everyday." He whined. I reassured him that everything is much better now. I let Mjoll know the adoption papers are available. She sighs a huge sigh of relief. We run in to get the papers. Constance smiles and already knows what we want. "Here! Here are the papers. I am so happy for you. He's always been a real goodie here. And I trust you'll keep him safe!" She cried gleefully. The other children get jealous about being left behind. "Aww, why does Aventus get to go home and not me?", Runa cried. Hroar just started sulking uncontrollably. And the others weren't surprised. We assured them that they will be adopted very soon. They saw extreme remorse on our faces. So we decided to adopt all of them. Their faces lit up and were finally able to have a nice home. Francois exclaims "Hurray, we finally get a home. But I'll miss Constance Michel so much. She was great to all of us". Hroar wiped his tears and was shocked he can actually leave. Runa shouted and asked "Where are we gonna live, mister? I don't mind, I'm just curious." I replied "I have two homes and you can live in Whiterun or Solitude. You just have to wait until I'm done with my errands, but don't worry, you're all officially adopted. "So you little shits get to go home, eh. I don't know how anyone can love you maggot infested shit faces! Gooood riddens!" Grelod grunted. Some picked Whiterun and the others, Solitude. Everyone of the children huddles together, preparing to say goodbye to Constance. Constance got teary eyed but she states "I'd rather them go into a good home then be in a foster system like this." We say good bye for now and promise to return again.