The Fall Of Alduin (ON HOLD)

Ch 14: Dovahkiin, what does it really mean?

Author's note: I was having some technical difficulties on wattpad and it only published half the story, so i had to go back and make sure the whole thing was published. sorry for the mistake.

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"Aren't you going to absorb his soul?"

My eyes trailed from the dragon, to Alduin who had a curious look on his face, but if I looked longer I can also see a little anger from seeing the dead dovah. My hand still held the blade, slowly trailing it to confirm my suspensions. I had to be careful while in Solitude, especially if I was with Alduin. The cold blade that I held in my hands looked like it came from the blades. No I knew it can from the blades, I forgot they were still around, but did they start recruiting was the question. I don't know, but if they did then Delphine would most likely be around then, so I had to take caution. She's no amateur, but I'll pray to the gods that esbern wasn't with her. He's the smartest and would tell off the bat who the man next to me was. They would be furious and try to come after me if they knew I left Alduin to live. As for paarthurnax I was worried about him too, since I didn't slay him I don't know if they will go after him. I doubt it though, due to the fact that the graybeards would protect thier master. Delphine knows she's no match for them, but I must be careful.

It seemed as if an hour as past by since Alduin has asked his question, when it was only minutes. Looking over to him I put down the katana and walked past him, heading back to the road.

"No I'm not going to absorb him, he'll be back to life,"she explained as he followed. "Besides I didn't slay him."

"But you are dovahkiin, isn't your kind suppose to slay dragons?"he asked, sounding quite confused for some reason.

"Maybe that's what others did before me, but right now I don't know the meaning of dovahkiin anymore,"I muttered with a sigh after.

Alduin put his hands behind his back as he looked at the road ahead, "does this have to do with the reason you kept me alive?"

I hesitated as I bit my lip for a moment before nodding, "yes it's part of the reason. . . I mean if akatosh chooses the next dragonborn then there has to be a bigger reason then slaying dragons. I've been having a hard time trying to figure out my purpose as dovahkiin. . .that's sorta the reason I let you live."

"I see then,"he muttered mostly to himself. "but dragon blood runs through you, doesn't the thrill of battle excite you?"

"of course it does, but I have worked on control. Thanks to paarthurnax I have managed my control on my dragon blood better, despite how overwhelming the instincts can be,"I explained.

he hummed as he folded his arms, "I have to admit you are a very curious one. It's a little aggravating trying to figure you out, but at the same time a little. . .interesting."

I chuckled a little, "thanks, but anyway while we are in Solitude make sure you stay close to me. The blades might be around and I don't want them Figuring out that I let you live."

He looked at me with a grin, "the blades? I recognize them, why are you avoiding them, aren't they suppose to be your allies?"

I shook my head, "not anymore, after I refused to kill paarthurnax they cut ties with me. Even though I thought Delphine was my friend I didn't much agree what they do anymore, so I'm glad there not my allies. The only problem I have is them catching you because they'll come after me too."

"Do you always make enemies where ever you go?"he asked.

I slightly smiled, "it seems that way now, but paarthurnax gave me something to really think about after I went back. I didn't want to kill him because he's helped me and hasn't done anything in years, if he's ever to turn on me then I'll handle that problem when it comes."

"your a feisty young woman,"he grinned as he placed a hand on my shoulder and slightly pulled me too him. "favoring the dovah kind more then joor kind?"

 I felt my cheeks heat up quickly as I pulled away and pushed him away, "n-no! I just believe in change, unlike other nords who value tradition more. Not that there's anything wrong with tradition."

Alduin chuckled as we continued to walk, but now in silence. the only type of noise was our feet on the road and the horses clicking hooves. I was still a little worried about the blades, they are the last people I wanted to see right now. Maybe after this we should head back to Whiterun, I can always use my brother's help. I don't know yet I would have to think about it, for now, until I leave solitude. I'll probably stay for a few days anyway to think more on this situation.

I looked ahead after shaking my thoughts away and seen the big watch towers of Solitude up ahead. Alduin was still silent and looked to be in thought as well, so I didn't much bother him as we got even closer. I was surprised he was so talkative today, usually he doesn't care about what I need to say, but in a way I was glad he was curious. It was better then the silence and it was nice to see him finally getting more comfortable.