The Shadow Land (An Elder Scrolls Story) [ON HOLD]

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter 13

Author's note: I really hope you enjoy this chapter! Much love has been put into this story! Comment and tell me what you think! Picture of the beautiful Mephala on the side!

By the way, sorry for not updating; I've been very busy. I hope this makes up for the wait.

~Sthenomilke

Moon's point of view

An hour passed and Trimsen lay on the floor green and weeping; he pleaded for me to ease his agony and pain. But I could not let such thing happen; he had to suffer.

"Please..." Trimsen whispered. "Release me already. Kill me, I beg of you."

I could see the confusion in Gailen's face. I smiled and bent down to Trimsen's level.

"No," I whispered back with a smile, trying hard not to laugh.

"Please, Lady Miriah," then, I could not hold it and a crisp bright laugh escaped my mouth. Agony was at his green neck.

Gailen watched in horror as I laughed my way out of the situation like a lunatic laughs at his prey. Then, I heard it... Trimsen started cracking up as well. Gailen simply watched and I saw how his face went neutral to red.

"Okay, okay," I said. "The joke is over, Trimsen. We may tell him now."

"Of course, Lady Moon," Trimsen replied and got up swiftly, his grey skin becoming less green. "Mister Gailen, we have tricked you; well, Lady Mephala has tricked you."

"What..." Gailen replied in confusion.

"L-a-d-y M-e-p-h-a-l-a h-a-s t-r-i-c-k-e-d y-o-u," I grinned.

"Gailen," I continued. "Why do you believe Lady Mephala is the Prince of Lies? Do not hate this rotten Dunmer so passionately, he was just serving his mistress and myself. We do have to keep... deceiving Lilliana; she is Lady Mephala's target."

"Here is the plan," Trimsen spoke up. "We need to make Lilliana believe that I am dead. You will be the one to do the lying with the sacred necklace. If with those lies you can force her to death or insanity, you will have the Lady's favor. Do not forget; she will whisper into your soul what she commands. Also, within a short time, you have to gain Lilliana's trust. But do not seduce her; that is my job."

Gailen simply nodded. A cool breeze brushed the atmosphere and the world went silent. A small black chubby raven flew from the skies. He came directly to me and posed himself on my right shoulder. Hynnai always watched over my safety.

Hynnai gave me a sign.

"Oh, and it must be done as soon as possible Gailen. Shall we continue, gentlemen?"

"Yes, Lady Moon," Trimsen replied smiling.

Gailen nodded once again and we continued our path. About seven minutes passed and we saw a fairly sized lodge type building.

"By the Shade Perilous!" I complained. "I thought you said this dump was closer, Redoran."

Trimsen laughed, "I lied, my friend. One hundred septims on who can get in and out with every bit of coin and valuables from this building."

"Don't make me laugh," I grinned. "That is too easy. But we must leave it for another day; Lady Mephala can get rather impatient." I turned around to see Gailen; he still remained blank and silent. "Remember," I said softly. "I am Miriah, your younger cousin and you are Ortunn. Remember to also refer to Trimsen and the people you meet with respect."