Niran - The Years Before, Years 15-23 Options

[gamer10]

I was going to update my other story, but I was like, to heck with that. I found the urge to continue the story of my RP character was much too strong to resist. So here is the first chapter.


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"No, I can't keep 'im, can't afford to pay for the amount of care he'd need." The man said, standing up and brushing a few crumbs off his shirt that had managed to survive the full utilization of his mouth. He placed his old leather hat back onto his head, forcing it to mix once again with his grimy, unkempt hair.

The lady, who was sitting almost directly across from him, was basically begging.

"Please, not another of my children!" She cried out desperately, tears running down her face. She had been hoping he might change his decision, make the first exception.

His features did not change nor soften at all, he stayed firm in his decision, and he was getting a little annoyed at her.

"I told ya, if you don't listen, you'll go as well." He said angrily, grabbing the child they were discussing and heading outside, at a fast stride.

15 Years - Chapter 1

Niran woke up, rubbing his eyes, and looking tiredly around. He rose from bed, bathed, then donned a clean pair of clothes. They weren't goning to stay clean for very long, he was going to see what he could find in the forest today.

He strode down the stairs and nearly stumbled when he came to the bottom, his mind tended to wander off from his boring life.

Sitting at the breakfast table, he noticed his sister and mother where already there. Where was his father? He normally did not leave till night, to avoid pirates and such traveling the ocean.

He decided to ask the question,

"Mother, where has father gone to this morning?" Niran used his normal, carefree tone. Making sure he didn't sound the least bit worried.

His mother turned to him,

"Well Niran, you know he's been very busy lately. Latest shipments are to Summerset Isle, far off place that is." She said knowingly, while signing some piece of paper hecouldn't manage to read.

Niran's mother spent most of her time studying and trying to learn enough to keep up with him, though it wasn't an easy task. She often spent nearly a whole week in her study, only coming down for meals, and the occasional walk.

"No school today, I suppose." She said, sipping a strong smelling drink. She put the cup down on the table and looked at him.

"No mother, today we have off." He said, his voice sounding a bit disapointed, though he did have much to do still. He shifted in his seat, and begin to eat.

After the meal had ended he excused himself from the table and told his mother that he'd be leaving later today, because staying in the house was much too boring.

"I suppose so," she said, warily granting him permission, "Be sure to stay in town, no wandering off." She knew that telling him would do no good, he was bound to run off somewhere.

His younger sister, Sidria, who had been silent all this time spoke up, giving her own theory as to where Niran was running off to.

"Going and seeing girls are we?" she said smirking, brushing her beautiful and lengthy hair back.

Niran blushed looking down before looking to his mother for help.

"Of course not, don't be silly." Was the only thing he said in response, it's what he normally said when she started picking on him.

"It's none of your business if he is," his mother added, though she couldn't supress a little smile as she headed up the stairs to the top floor. She really did wonder about that boy sometimes.

Niran rolled his eyes and headed outside, not watching what his sister chose to do next. What did this new day have in store for him . . .

This post has been edited by gamer10: Jul 22 2005, 07:02 PM

[Kiln]

Nice picture on the first post, it looks so peaceful and calm. Nice update as well but I'm not sure of something, does the story go from explaining what happened when he was a child and then go to present time? It is very interesting though, I want to know who the girl is...

This post has been edited by Kiln: Jul 22 2005, 09:17 AM

[gamer10]

"He had been spotted by an Imperial Legion Officer on duty at night."

"Oh, so is that how you found him, how did you go about taking him home."

The lady smiled, running her hand through the small amount of hair on the toddler's head. She responded to her husband:

"Why, his parents were nowhere to be seen, so they let me raise him for the time being, however if his parents should come along, they will get a good beating from me before I hand this child back over to them."

15 Years - Chapter 3

Niran stared into the eyes of the dunmer girl, frozen to the spot by her stunning beauty.

"Uh - yeah - yes - I'm Niran." His gaze broke, and he blushed.

"Well then, Mr.Niran, I'm Faili." She curtseyed, and stared at him, shuffling her feet.

Niran dared a glance at her again, and said:
"Well - uh, Miss Faili, what can I do for you?" he didn't like just standing there so he put the hand on the hilt of his sword, attempting to look of more importance then he was.

Faili grinned, and noticed Niran blush, holding her hands together behind her back she asked: "If you would follow me, please?" she then turned and walked down the main part of the wide, fairly quiet road.

Niran followed behind at a slow pace, keeping a small distance from her, where were they going, this was very strange. How would she recognize him in the first place, he had never even seen her before.

His thoughts were interrupted as he stumbled over a small crack in the brick road, falling flat on his face. He started to push himself up when two hands placed themselves around his arm and helped him stand on his feet.

"Careful now, Mr. Niran," Faili said "I have to bring you to the tradehouse alive." she smiled, and continued on her way, with Niran hurrying after her.

He walked beside her staying silent for several minutes as they continued. Then:

"Thanks," Niran said still looking forward, he wiped the last of the dirt off his cheek, and spotted the tradehouse up ahead. It was a building slightly smaller than his home, and it wasn't easily distinguished from the buildings around it.

They reached the door of the building and Niran stepped forward, opening it. Faili entered and Niran followed after, wondering what might be waiting for him inside. He quickly realized who it was.

"Greetings Niran," the tall dunmer said with a slight smile, however his voice sounded tired.

Niran took a look around at everyone, there were several Imperial guards standing around the dunmer man, this man happened to know his father.

"May I inquire as to why I was called here?" Niran asked, his voice changing to one of a more serious tone. His eyes never wandering from this man's.

"Oh no need to rush, first I must introduce you to my daughter, who you've already met. Though I'm not sure that you realized she was my daughter." the man said, not pointing out the reason he had sent for Niran in the first place. He seemed rather blasé, obviously not having any reason to rush.

Niran tapped his foot a little, getting impatient. He didn't have the need to really do anything else, but having a whole day free like this was an extremely rare occurence. He hoped that this man, whose name he did not know, would hurry up and address the matter.

To his surprise, the man did.

"Well, I brought her here for only a few days, her first time out of Balmora. I was wondering," he said finally getting to the point "if you two could stick together for the short time she is staying here. I don't know, show her around somewhere. I'm sure you must have some reasonably interesting monuments, or something of the sort." He spoke as if it was nothing, however Niran did not think of it this way.

Oh I'm sure she'll enjoy going around through the forest, killing anything that seems the least bit threatening.

Niran was tempted to refuse, however the fact that this man was a friend of his father's changed that.

"Of course, sir." Niran said, leaning against the wall "If that is all then I will be on my way."

The man nodded, "Yes that is all." Then he turned away suddenly and started a conversation with the Imperial guards, speaking of some strange sights he had seen on his days of traveling.

Niran turned to Faili, forcing a small smile.

"Well then Miss Faili, if you don't mind, I would really like to move on."

This post has been edited by gamer10: Jul 24 2005, 08:26 PM