they followed the same path Irridessa had travelled with Ralof after their escape from Helgen, along side the White river on their way to Riverwood. There was a few hours to spare when they made it to the lake Ilinalta Tower- The border between Whiterun hold and Falkreith. Irridessa was pleased with the time they were making- despite her burden. She would have to get him a horse eventually, though she loathed the idea of spending her hard earned gold on a luxury for him. He deserved to walk- but- the journey would go much quicker if he weren't on foot dragging her down.
"See that?" She asked Alduin, pointing straight ahead, passed the tree's and river, to where Bleakfalls Barrow loomed in the distance. " Thats Bleakfalls Barrow- Riverwood is just up the road from here. " Alduin gazed up for a minute as she continued forward, taking in the site of the impressive ruin- As he looked, he began projecting missing pieces of the structure together from his memory, until he could almost picture the Barrow how it had been in its glory, thousands of years ago in the height of his reign...He closed his eyes, seeing it like a vision in his minds eye, and when we opened them, the shabby ruin remained before him...Broodingly, he looked away and moved to catch up with the Dovahkiin.
" Hail, Dragon born! " the guard atop the wall called out when he saw them approach. She smiled radiantly, flattered by the greeting. She wasn't much of a people person, but she'd be lying if she didn't say the people's love for her didn't stroke her ego- She waved in answer.
Alduin scowled at the man as they entered through the wooden archway, displeased by his open praise to the damned abomination- as he considered her to be. She was disgusting, neither human nore Dovah. Every time he heard someone speak her infuriating title, "Dragon born", he wished nothing more than to be able to char their insignificant flesh from their bones. How arrogant- he thought bitterly- to strut around calling herself Dovah, after slaughtering dozens- if not a hundred- of his brothers.
The Riverwood mill stretched out on either side of the dusty dirt road that followed the White river, it's simple wooden structures displaying the town's proud export; lumber. Despite its small size, it was a convenient stop if she found herself in need of supplies or armor repair. The quaint rural community had everything from an Inn- ran by her respected colleague Delphine- to its own Smithy. Everything was owned by Ralof's sister, Gurder.
This place had felt like home to her- if anywhere was home- since she had landed there, after somehow finding her head on the chopping block- ahead of Ulfric Stormcloak of all people- in Helgen, where she had first witnessed the elemental force that was Alduin...She looked down at him nervously, wondering if she should bring him into the Inn with her.
Delphine was a member of the blades- an ancient organization of warriors that once guarded the emperor, and hunted dragons almost single handedly into extinction. Irridessa didn't wish to tempt fate by putting Alduin and her in the same room, even if there was no way she would know unless he said something- which would be a foolish thing to do on his part. something told her that Alduin, the eldest- he that has always been- was no fool though...
Erring on the side of caution, she handed Alduin Starlight's reigns as she stepped down from the saddle, giving him a reproachful look.
"Stay out here with Starlight. I'm going in for a little bit- don't go anywhere, and dont. Talk. To anyone." She ordered carefully, emphasizing the last set of instructions. His eyes scorched as he challenged her gaze, grinding his teeth as he seethed inwardly at being told what to do. She didn't waver though, staring him down directly, like she would a lone wolf in the wilderness- Like the wolf, he broke eye contact first, turning his gaze away from her and nodding stiffly. She grinned smugly as she brushed passed him and walked up the steps to the Sleeping Giant Inn.
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World Eater
FanfictionIrridessa, an unlikely hero, overcomes Alduin, the World Eater, God of destruction and First born son of Akatosh, only to find herself thrust into a series of events beyond any Skyrim prophecy. Alduin\Dovahkiin pairing