//------------------------------// // Old friends(AKA enemies) // Story: Of Skalds and Gems // by BIGBLACKINTOSH //------------------------------// Our story begins as we see a man walking across a large cobblestone bridge over a waterfall on the side of a mountain. As we get a closer look of the man we see he has brown skin and is wearing armor. The armor is black chainmail, he’s also wearing white, (almost silver),cotton trousers, and steel boots. The most distinguishing part of his armor set was his black turbin. It was from this headwear, that we could tell he was a redguard. How can I tell he was a redguard? That’s because that man is me. Let me introduce myself, I am Le’son Onsi, traveling skald, dragonborn, arch-mage of winterhold and ender of the skyrim civil war. Le’son is strange name for a redguard isn’t it? Mother was a breton and father was a redguard. Mother INSISTED I have a Breton name. Why I speak of them in the past tense is a story for another day, as this day I was wandering around the reach countryside strumming my lute, making sure it was tuned properly. I've always loved music and I always loved the lute, it was the first instrument I played and this one held a special place in my heart. As i was walking thought i heard a rumbling but it quickly stoped and ignored it. It was then I saw a lightning bolt go past my head. I turned around completely calm, to see a-BY THE SANDS AN ARMY of Thalmor warriors. From first glance I could see about 20 men. The man who shot the bolt was the only one of the soldiers in Thalmor robes, obviously the commander.The high elf had a long black beard and even longer hair coming from under his hood. “We meet again boy” Said the man. ‘I remember that voice’ I thought. That man was the reason I had to leave Hammerfell. He is the reason I carry this elven sword. Logain Aegis was the reason that I would have no qualms killing today…or just him at least. I don’t normally kill but always keep the sword to maim those who came close and couldn’t hit with magic. “YOU” I said with great disdain. “Yes me boy, it seems you caused quite a stir in the dominion, so much that they had to call me. Well I hope you've prayed to your false-god dragon-FARCE, because your going to see him today”! After he was done with his mediocre speech, he raised and waved his arm forward and 10 of his men came at me with lightning and elven swords in hand. They realized their mistake quickly as i used my favorite shout, “OD AH VING!” I said and my dragon friend Odahving responded by diving into my attackers and flying back into the air with 3 of them with him. The 7 that remained were completely stunned and staring at Odahving coming in for another dive. I used that chance to shoot balls of paralyzing magic at the attackers. As they fell to the ground I had a wide smile on my face. Logain’s face however had gone from smug to worry. He ran to the back of his small army, opened his hands and generated a bubble field around him. ‘Damn! Well he’ll come last then’ I thought as the last 9 of his men started shooting lightning bolts at me. Of course with no progress as the bolts only hit my armor to dissipate, as I had long ago enchanted my armor to COMPLETELY brush off magic. Logain's jaw was agape when he realized what had happened. “My turn” I said as I reached into my pocket and pulled out my soulstone, a gem that was half soulgem and half cobblestone. This little stone would be their defeat. This little stone was my own invention. After many mistakes (and explosions) I made a device that could channel a smaller spell into a shockwave of magic. My attackers fired more spells at me in vain as I stabed my stone into the ground, leaving some of the stone above ground. “Say goodnight!”I said as I shot a paralyzing ball of energy into the stone. The result was….magnificent. when the ball hit the stone a HUGE version of the spell came out, spreading across the mountain possibly hitting the fish below. The Thalmor soldiers stood in place not moving a muscle. ” Move you IDIOTS!” I was disappointed with the commander. He should know that these men wouldn’t be moving for a LONG time. I moved slowly to Logain, tipping over his troops along the way.“You wont escape this time” I un-sheaved my elven sword as he finally lowered his bubble shield and un-sheaved his sword. “Well then lets fin-“ he didn’t even finish that senence as I stabbed his knee. “AAAHHH” he screamed as he squirmed on the ground. "No more talking, your going to die for what you've done" I said while pulling out Azura's star and planting my foot firmly his chest.. "what are you going to do?" he asked.The look on His face was pure terror. My response was slashing his arms. He writhe in pain as I took my foot's weight off of him replaced it with Azura's star. "You know what Logain? After years of studying magic and the un-known I finally know how to give you the punishment you deserve." I had my hand on the star, it firm on his chest and my sword over the star. "Again, what are you going to do?"He asked, his voice nearly cracking. I smiled at what i was about to say."Only Talos knows." Before anything else could be said i brought down the blade into the star,and sank it into to his heart. Then his entire body was engulfed in blue light.The light died and I opened my eyes to see a new sword. The blade was still elven but everything else was different. The guard was mix of the star and the elven sword,the center being Azura's star but the sides of the star spread like eagle wings.The pommel was no longer wings either but a flat bottom. The grip was that of the dwarven sword, and looked like the perfect fit in my hands. The sword was sticking out of the ground and i was sitting on the ground bewildered, amazed, and....hollow. Just like the other 3 times I've killed I felt...hollow. 'hmm i'll have drink that feeling away later' I thought as i got up and walk torwords my new sword. As i picked it up a purple glowing orb appeared in front of me. And there stood a 7 foot tall woman wearing a white toga, with a bright orb in her right hand and a dark arb in the other. All i could think was 'oh sod its Azura.' ------------------------------------------ Twilight sparkle was organizing a new shipment of books.She distictly told Spike to be at home before the new books came so she wouldn't have to sort and organize by herself, but the baby drake is nowhere to be seen.'Oh he is not getting any rubies today' she thought as she continued to organize the new books, placing them on the shelves with her magic. Spike walked into the the library, carrying a bag on his back. Twilight turned to him with a annoyed look on her face."Spike i thought i told you to be back here 5 minutes ago!" Spike took the bag and placed it on the table. "Sorry Twi, Pinkie said she made a new treat and wanted me to taste test it" said spike as he reached into the bag. "Well what was so great about this treat that you had to b-what is that?" she said as she stared at what Spike had in his hand. Spike had in his hand a tube of dough that was toped off with frosting." I think she called it a sweet roll" Spike said as he took a bite. " Wait if thats dough, why were you handling the bag like that, and how is that still soft?" she asked as Spike finished the pastry." I dont know Twi but- BURP".A scroll of paper erupted from spikes flame and landed on the ground."oooh a new letter!"Twilght said as she picked up and open the letter with her magic. Dear my faithful student twilight, This letter is a warning, I sense a new creature coming into equestria. I dont know if it means good or ill especially with all the sudden dragon attacks. You and all of the elements be on your guard but when and if you see this creature DONT attack. I will come to speak to you when I can figure it out where it has appeared. Good luck my little ponies -Celestia "Spike! We need to get everyone over here and figure how to handle this" Twilight yelled as she droped the letter and ran out the door with Spike. -------------------------------------------- "Hello lady azura" I said calmly as I could. In truth I was only a tiny bit afraid of the daedra. After facing 40 lesser dragons and a dragon that could have eaten my very soul nothing could surprise me. She wore no expression as she started to speak. "Hello Dragonborn, I noticed you have changed my star. You, a mere mortal,have changed my artifact for eternity. That is a feat that must be rewarded" I smiled to this news 'oh thank Talos I thought she was gonna...' "BUT the way you changed it, bounding a soul permanently to the star, for that you must be punished" said Azura as she started walking towards me.At this point I was at the side of the bridge, the waterfall below me. I had no qualms with death. I saved the college, ended a war, SAVED SOVNGARDE and ended a grudge. I was fine with Death." Don't fret Dragonborn I would not kill you. But I will however banish you to another dimention.There you shall test the capabilties of my new sword. Say hello to the sun raiser for me when you meet her." And with that she kicked, yes KICKED,me in the chest over the edge of the bridge. I turned around midair only to see a a glowing black glowing portal. As I was hurling towards a black hole I did what any normal person would...i screamed. "AAAAAAHHHHHHHH-" My screaming only ended when I pasted through the portal and into the unknown. (From Author) Hey guys its my first time (bow chica wow wow) writing for an audience so be brutal and give me some suggestions and request for content in the next chapter (im gonna need some tips for pinkie’s lines soon)