The Amulet of Kings. Hobbit ✕ Skyrim

Chapter 3

POV Jade; Windhelm

It began to be colder while the sun slowly disappeared from the sky and it was evening. The dwarves, the wizard and Bilbo followed me to Windhelm. It was silent and only the scratching of their armor and weapons were heard. Guards were patroling the paths to the gates with torches. Alone or in company with friends and ale in their hands. I was a bit nervous. It was rare seeing a whole "tourist" group of dwarves in Skyrim. However none of the guards stopped us and a guard at the gates, wished us an pleasant evening and opend the gates for us. The dwarves were positively surprised by the behavior of the inhabitants and guards of Windhelm. The dwarves immediatly noticed the young Nordic women walking around and some Darkelves.

We stood in front of the door of the inn. It was already closed and the lights on the second floor shone through the window. That way I knew Elda was still cleaning the inn. I turned around to face my group of tourists and took down my hood. I gone through my hair with my hand and smiled.
"This, my friends, is the infamous tavern, Candlehearth Hall. The home of once a great Nord warrior who fought in the Great War."
The dwarves looked at the odd built tavern. It was covered in snow, everything was almost stone and next to the front door was a little latern with a candle, which was lit up.
With no hesitation, I knocked on the door, looking right and left. I knew I'd annoy Elda. And since I didn't get the supplies, I was risking getting fired as well. I felt a heat in my head and my fingers became warm all of the sudden.
I heard footsteps and the cracking of a door. Elda open the door, with messy hair, covered in sweat and a broom in her hand. She threw the broom away as she realized it's me and put her hands on her hips.
"Oh, isn't that Jade! Where are the supplies?!", she asked angry and with a strict voice. A tone that was rather familiar to my ears. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms.
"Well?!", she demanded once again. I took off my leather gloves and pressed them to Eldas body. I felt how intense her body was since she was furious. Her face turned red.
"Forget the supplies", I almost whispered, "we've got a problem".
Elda raised her eyebrow.
"No, you've got a problem, you little cockroach!"
I rolled my eyes.
"I missed the ship!", I yelled out of frustation and leaned at the doorstep.
I pet Eldas shoulder and put my both hands on her both shoulders, trying to comfort her.
"We're going to get the supplies from Riften, all right?"
She opened her eyes wide open and pushed me some centimeters away.
"Ayeee, of course! Let's go to Riften and buy the things from the Thieves Guild. You, Jade, you're a pure genius!", she ironicly said it in a strict tone. I rolled my eyes.
"Look Elda, we have visitors...", I started to explain. I moved a bit so Elda could see the tourists. She put her hands on her hips.
"Who are they?!", she screamed, "oh by Talos, what's this stench?!"
The dwarves laughed, and so did I. Only Elda was serious and took her broom. I stepped a step back, wondering what she was up to with that broom.
She lined a line with the broom in front of the entrace of the inn.
"This and not futher!", she looked at me.
"Elda, they lost their homes! They just need to stay for a night-"
"A night?!", Elda interrupted me.
"Are you out of your silly mind, Jade?!"
I blinked and nodded. I felt a hand on my shoulder. To my surprise it was the wizard, standing next to me. He open his mouth.
"Dear Inn keeper, we do not want any harm. We just need a shelter for this night. My name is Gandalf the Gray. These men lost their homes and families. This is Prince Thorin Oakenshield and his only left men."
"... And you are from Middle-Earth. We, children of Skyrim, do not tolerate you."
I looked at Elda and I really felt bad for them. Bilbo somehow magically appeard next to me and said, he'd be willing the help clean up and even cook for tonight. Elda looked really confused.
"Oh by the Gods... All right. One night, only. Take the ale bottles from the cellar and the food that wasn't eaten today by the guests. And I swear, if something breaks or I find someone in the bathtube, I'll call up the guard and you, young lady", she pointed at me and I felt her finger almost piercing my skin with her finger nail," you will get fired."
The dwarves cheered for a second and we all entered the warm and cozy inn.
"Watch out! I just cleaned this place. All by myself smh." She noted as she looked at me. I rolled my eyes.
"I'll help you tomorrow".
Gandalf let out some chuckles. I wondered why he laughed.
Not long, Bilbo and I served a huge table with meat, fruits, veggies, ale, wine and mead and the feast has begun. I got my lute from the wardrobe and played some original Nordic tavern songs and we all had laughed like in ages.

But, I couldn't help but notice that one of the dwarves, Kíli, was staring at me some times. To be honest, he was not that ugly.