The Shadow of Nerevar-Chapter 2 Options

[Ryden294]

I have been thinking of a way to add a nice twist to the story, something to catch the readers by surprise and make them want to read more. I may have it here. Read part one of chapter two and tell me what you think. Enjoy


CHAPTER 2



"Stop bleeding on my floor!"

Odyssius was screaming at the man he had just hit in the face with a bottle of flin. They were in his shack just outside ebonheart and had been discussing the price on an adamantium helm when the seller went too high and angered Odyssius.

"Get up you old fool, out of my house!"

"You will buy the helm!" screamed the old man, holding up a fancy silver plated dagger.

"Put that silver plated sissy scraper away before you hurt yourself. I will not have you spilling more blood on my floor waving a butter knife around."

"Buy the helm or i'll kill you!"

"Ignorant old man, do you wish to die?"

"Do you arrogant child?"

Odyssius sighed and picked up an iron broadsword which was laying on the table to his right.

The man lunged for Odyssius, who dodged to the left and countered with a swing of the iron sword. The blow hit the old man in the back with almost enough force to cut him in half. He fell to the floor, dead before he hit it.

Odyssius turned and grabbed the adamantium helm off the table. He then walked over to his dresser which had the rest of his adamantium armour in it. He took it all out and strapped it on. He then turned to a small chest, opened it, and pulled out a belt with a pouch on it, a restore and health restore fatigue potion, a bottle of flin, a divine intervention scroll, a messenger scroll, his lucky iron dagger, and some crab meat. He then reached under his bed and pulled out his pride and joy. A sword he had gotten off the dead body of a crazy orc outside suran. Umbra Sword.

He then turned and pulled a note off the table. It read:

Odyssius

I have a favour to ask of you. One of my dear friends, Seth, has gone missing. He went into the sewers to seek protection for me and hasn't returned after two weeks. I fear the worst. I have done for you what no one else could do, please return the favour. I ask you to go into the sewers and into the old manor distict to search for Seth. Come to me first.

King Hlaalu Helseth


Odyssius folded the note and put it into his pouch. He then sheathed umbra on his side and opened the door to the outside world. He turned back around and picked up the old man, flung him over his shoulder, and walked out, on his way to the coast to dispose of the body.

Odyssius arrived at the beach and threw the body of the old man into the water. He watched for a moment as it drifted deeper into the sea before turning and walking the short distance to ebonheart.

When he arrived at ebonheart, odyssius went up into the battlements and into the grand council chambers where he spoke with asciene rane and asked for transport to mournhold.

When Odyssius came to his senses he went up the stairs of the reception area of the royal palace and into the throne room where Helseth was talking with delitian, captain of his royal guard.

"We cannot send a drunk into the sewers in search of your friend." said delitian

"Why not?" asked Helseth

"Because he will get himself killed and we will accomplish nothing."

"What do you care if he dies or not? It is worth a try and Odyssius is more than a drunk."

"Yes, he is a smart a**."

"Do not insult me with profanity. He is going to search for Seth and you are not going to stop him. He is a great warrior and a great man. Even if he does enjoy a few bottles of flin here and there."

Delitian didn't say anything more. He just backed away and stood stiffly.

"Odyssius, I didn't see you. Welcome."

"Hello, Helseth."

Odyssius heard delitian mutter something about addressing the king more formally but he didn't pay attention.

"I suppose you recieved my letter?"

"Yes. I will search for this man, only because I owe you."

"Alright. As I said in the note, he should be in the manor discrict of the sewers as he was meeting the night mother of the Dark Brotherhood to ask for some men to guard me."

"Spare me the details. I just want to get this over with. I will return soon."

With that, Odyssius turned and exited the throne room.


It was rather short. My posts seem to be getting shorter and shorter. Expect the next part to be very long, another sewer adventure. I am aware that I spelled Odyssius wrong, but I did it to make the name different. I hope you enjoyed part one of chapter two.

[Ryden294]

Seth drew Keening from his right thigh and crouched into his fighting stance. He heard Odyssius unsheath his sword.

Aggressiveness is not the key here. I made the mistake of underestimating this woman once, I shall not do it again.

Odyssius charged, swinging his sword with all his might. Seth watched as the Night Mother dodged the blow and retalitated with a quick slash to the back of the leg. Odyssius went down. Now the woman was focusing on Seth.

She ran at him swung her shortsword. When Seth evaded she quickly spun and saw him thrusting his mighty dagger. She used her sword to parry and kicked him in the stomach. He stumbled back, caught his balance and attacked again, this time leaping into the air and attempting to thrust Keening into her head. She took a step forward and easily dodged the attack.

By now Odyssius had stood back up and was ready. The Night Mother had her back turned so now was the time to strike. He charge with all his might, running full speed at the woman. Unfortunately she heard his adamantium boots hitting the ground as he ran and dodged just as Seth had attempted another attack. He and the imperial collided. After a moment Seth stood. He looked at the Night Mother and saw her smiling. She pointed at Keening, there was blood on it.

Seth looked down at Odyssius and saw that he wasn't moving. He bent down and rolled the imperial onto his back and saw the wound. When they collided Seth must have accidently stabbed the imperial in the neck.

Argh! I may not be able to kill this woman without him.

Seth stood and looked the Night Mother in the eye. He knew that in her mind she was laughing at him. She thought he was pathetic. His anger grew and turned to rage. It fueled him, drove him. He would not let that woman kill him.

"Ahh!" he screamed as he charged.

He leapt to his right, kicked off the wall, and hurled himself at the woman with blinding speed. He made contact and tackle her to the ground. She landed on her back with him kneeling over her, one knee on each side. He stabbed at her head, she turned her head and he got nothing but stone floor. The woman rolled over, knocking Seth off. They both stood and attacked at the same time. Seth parried her thrust and dug his right shoulder into her chest, sending her to the ground. He then kicked her sword out of her hand and placed his foot on her throat.

"Stupid woman. No one laughs at me. I am the shadow of nerevar. The incarnate. You will show me respect." Seth said these words with hate in his voice.

The Night Mother began to mutter and incantation. By the time Seth's mind had registered this it was too late. She was gone. It must have been recall or some other teleportation spell. No matter...she was gone and he could not kill her now.

"Damn!" he screamed at the walls.

After a few more minutes of venting his anger, Seth grabbed Odyssius' pouch and went through it to see if he had anything useful. Nothing, only a few empty bottles of flin and a the note telling him where to find the Dark Brotherhood base. Seth put down the pouch and headed for the exit. There was someone he needed to speak to...