Hybridtale-The Return of the Dragons

Chapter 15: Interrogation

The trio soon entered High Hrothgar and would speak with Arngeir with what to do next since Alduin has a plan.

"Alduin, that treacherous little bugger. Maybe we'll make one of his minions speak, but here would be too dangerous, maybe take it to Denver. They might have an idea on what to do," Arngeir explained.

"Who should we go for this?" Develyn asked.

"Paarthurnax should be able to help you with this," Arngeir answered.

The trio soon went back to the summit to speak with Paarthurnax. "Ah yes, there is indeed someone with loyal allegiance to Alduin, but he has since been skeptical of him. Odahviing is his name. Go to Denver and get information from him," Paarthurnax explained.

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"You're saying that we should trap a dragon, just for some information that might seem important to you?" Mayor Hancock explained.

"Yeah," Develyn answered.

"That is the most ludicrous idea I've ever heard, but if it involves saving the world from being burned into ash, I'll do it," Mayor Hancock stated.

"That's great," Develyn stated.

"Follow me, I know where to go," Mayor Hancock commanded.

The trio were guided to a large courtyard, some government officials were preparing the trap. It was clear, open view of the Rocky Mountains.

"Traps ready sir!" A government official exclaimed.

"Sound the alarm, Dreemurr," Mayor Hancock stated.

"ODAHVIING," Develyn called. A loud ominous roar was soon heard from a distance a few seconds after Develyn shouted. Odahviing's first attack was on a government official who appears to be acting like he just woke up. Odahviing grabbed him by the talons and flung him far, which the government official was never heard from again afterward. Soon enough Odahviing would land in front of Develyn. Develyn would use Dragonrend on him, bounding him to the ground. He soon led Odahviing to the trap, in which a yoke would snap around him, trapping him.

"Did you even hit him?" Asriel asked.

"No, it wasn't necessary," Develyn answered.

There also appeared to be a funny conversation between Daniel and Odahviing.

"Incredible! Uh... sir, you have no idea how long I have waited for such opportunity! I would most appreciative if you would permit me to perform some, ah, tests on you. Purely in the interests of the advancement of knowledge," Daniel explained.

"Begone, scientist. Do not test my promise to the Dovahkiin," Odahviing warned.

"I assure you, you will not even notice me. Most of them are hardly painful at all to a large dragon such as yourself," Daniel clarified.

"Daniel, very bad idea. Even for you," Andy warned.

"Surely you won't miss a few scales... or a small amount of blood..." Daniel stated, which startled Odahviing.

"Joor mey! What are you doing back there? Yol... Toor...Shol!" A startled Odahviing said a he let out a bit of his fire breath.

"Daniel! Enough, fool!" Mayor Hancock stated. Daniel would go back to his lab, with no scales in hand.

Odahviing would soon start talking to Develyn afterward. "Zu'u bonaar. You went to a great deal of trouble to put me in this... humiliating position. Hind siiv Alduin, hmm? No doubt you want to know where to find Alduin?" Odahviing asked.

"That's exactly why I've captured you. Where is he hiding?" Develyn asked.

"Rinik vazah. An apt phrase. Alduin bovul. One reason I came to your call was to test your Thu'um for myself. Many of us have began to question Alduin's lordship, whether his Thu'um is truly the strongest. Among ourselves, of course. Mu ni meyye. None were not ready to openly defy him," Odahviing explained.

"You're not answering my question. Where? Is he? Hiding?" Develyn asked in a more stricter tone.

"Unslaad krosis. Innumerable pardons. I digress. He has traveled to Sovngarde to regain his strength, devouring the sillesejoor... the souls of the mortal dead. A privilege he jealously guards... His door to Sovngarde is at Skuldafn, one of his ancient fanes high in the western mountains, Mindoraan, pah ok middovahhe lahvraan til. I surely do not need to warn you that all his remaining strength is marshaled there. Zu'u lost ofan hin laan... now that I have answered your question, you will allow me to go free?" Odahviing explained.

"I'm not freeing you until the World-Eater bites the end of my sword, the sharper one in particular," Develyn answered.

"Ah. Well. Hmm... krosis. There is one... detail about Skuldafn I neglected to mention," Odahviing stated.

"What is that then?" Develyn asked.

"Only this. You have the Thu'um of a dovah, but without the wings of one, you will never set foot in Skuldafn. Of course... I could fly you there. But not while imprisoned like this," Odahviing explained.

"That's good enough, I shall let you go. Guards! Free him! Az, Andy, were hopping on!" Develyn stated.

"ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR FUCKING MIND?!" The guard stated.

"Do as he says!" Mayor Hancock yelled.

"Onikaan koraav gein miraad. It is wise to recognize when you only have one choice. And you can trust me. Zu'u ni tahrodiis. Alduin has proven himself unworthy to rule. I go my own way now. Saraan uth- I await your command, as promised. Are you ready to see the world as only a dovah can?" Odahviing explained.

"Let's go guys, we have a world to save," Develyn stated as the trio hopped on Odahviing's back. Odahviing took off and flew toward the Rocky Mountains.

"This is crazy they're doing this, are they really that brave? Or are they asking for a death wish?" Daniel asked.

"Pray for the Ten they come back in one piece," Mayor Hancock stated.