The Arch-Mage (An Elder Scrolls Fanfic Series)

Chapter 2

As I awaken from my slumber, I grabbed my backpack and put my iron sword in my back sheathe and checked my compass. It was 6 am in the morning. I suddenly realized that today is the day that we set to explore the ruins of Saarthal. I quickly put on my robes, checked my scroll of spells in my bandoliers, and grabbed my backpack then headed outside my quarters. As I got out, I saw that everyone's door quarters are closed. I went to Brelyna's quarters to check if they had already set out. I opened the doors slowly, and as soon as I snuck my head in, I was in a massive shock. I just saw Brelyna's  body completely naked.

"Oh shit." I muttered as I quickly removed my head from the door.

Brelyna gulped and quickly looked at her door. She saw me.

"Matthias, I know times are hard but do you really have to do that?" Brelyna jests as she finished dressing and grabbed her backpack.

"I'm really sorry. I thought I was late and you guys left for Saarthal so I took a quick glance and I... am truly sorry." I replied.

"It's fine. I know you did not do it on purpose. You are forgiven." She said as she smiled. Now I just feel really embarassed. I've never seen a naked body before, especially a female one.

Back in Riverwood, there's nobody in my peers that I actually liked. There's Camilla Valerius who's an imperial sight for sore eyes, but I am not going to join their love triangle with Sven and Faendal. Those two are both vying for Camilla's affections for years since we were kids and Camilla does not seem to care about those two. I wonder why. The ones I really liked are miss Gerdur and Delphine. Miss Gerdur is married to Hod, Riverwood's owner of the water sawmill. Gerdur was the one who provided me jobs so that I can fend for myself when I was living alone after my parents were killed. She gave me an axe to chop woods for the fire, she sent me with Faendal for hunting game, and provided me food when I had none. That's why I liked and looked up to her. Delphine on the other hand, is very skeptical and very watchful. She's the owner of the Sleeping Giant Inn in Riverwood. She's like a very experienced, strong nord woman who has fought everything. She has a blonde hair, a small but muscular physique, and a scar across her left cheeks which makes her look more badass, although I never saw her fight someone or something in my life, not even once. They're both way beyond my peers but I actually liked them.

"All right, let's not dwell on it any longer." I said with an embarrassed tone. "Where's Onmund and J'zargo?"

"They went ahead, trying to find Master Tolfdir. " Brelyna replied.

"Oh. Well then let's go, shall we?"

We went outside the Hall of Attainment and we saw Onmund, J'zargo, and Master Tolfdir on the gates of the college.

"Took you long enough." Onmund said in a menacing manner. We all looked towards Onmund with a confusing look.

"Matthias and Brelyna are probably mating. J'zargo can sense Onmund is jealous." J'zargo exclaimed.

"I'm not!" Onmund exclaimed.

"We're not!" We all said at the same time.

"J'zargo saw you enter Matthias' room after J'zargo and him talked." J'zargo laughs hysterically. "J'zargo is only kidding."

Tolfdir sighs. "Kids these days." He said. "Come on, young students. Saarthal awaits us." He added.

"Wait," Onmund said. "why do you carry a sword, Matthias?" He asked.

"Oh this?" I said as I grabbed my iron sword. "My mother taught me swordplay. I suppose it wouldn't hurt carrying a sword if I ever run out of magicka." I replied.

"J'zargo is also carrying a dagger just in case." J'zargo also replied.

"Well, it never hurts to be prepared." Tolfdir exclaimed. "All mages should carry a secondary weapon in case they run out of magicka." He added.