I open the doors and walk slowly inside seeing a few ponies walk around. I look over to the Jarl where a Dark Elf pony spotted me. She draws her weapon, which her magic is a light purple, and trots over to me in a defensive pose.
“What's the meaning of this interruption? Jarl Balgruuf is not receiving any visitors!”
I flinch and step back a little “I have news from Helgen. About the dragon attack...” That seems to get her attention.
“Well, that explains why the guards let you in. Come on then, the Jarl will want to speak to you personally.” I walk up to the Pale yellow earth pony and bow a little.
“What's this about Riverwood being in danger?”
“A dragon destroyed Helgen. Gerdur is afraid Riverwood is next.” I slightly mumble, a little intimidated by the pony n front of me.
“So, you were at Helgen? You saw this dragon with your own eyes?” I glare at the floor remembering the awful ones who captured me. “Yes. I had a great view while the Imperials were trying to cut off my head.”
He chuckled at my pout and nodded “Really? You're certainly...forthright about your criminal past. But it's none of my concern who the Imperials want to execute. Especially now. What I want to know is what exactly happened at Helgen.” looking up at the pony beside him he gave him a questioning look.
“What do you say now, Proventus? Shall we continue to trust in the strength of our walls? Against a dragon?”
And that question started an augment which lasted for a while, ponies yelling isn’t fun, more so when they have Sharp objects. Finally it seemed the Jarl had enough and sent them on their way. He turned back to me and smiled apologetically.
“You've done Whiterun a service, and I won't forget it. Here, take this as a small token of my esteem.” getting up he walks behind his throne and picks up some armor and tosses it to my hooves. I stare at it and slowly start to put it on, feeling strange with the extra weight.
“There is another thing you could do for me. Suitable for someone of your particular talents, perhaps. Come, let's go find Farengar, my court wizard. He's been looking into a matter related to these dragons and...rumors of dragons.” He walks over to a door to our right while I slowly follow. Why would ANYPONY want to learn of those horrid creatures?!
We walk in and there stands a dark purple unicorn with mage robes on, looking at what seems to be a map and an old book. He looks up at us, barely sparing me a glance and nods to the Jarl.
“Farengar, I think I've found someone who can help you with your dragon project. Go ahead and fill him in with all the details.” Said Jarl said in a soft yet commanding tone, while lightly pushing me to the unicorn. Farengar looks at me than gives the Jarl a slightly irritated look than sighs, turning back towards me.
“So the Jarl thinks you can be of use to me? Oh yes, he must be referring to my research into the dragons. Yes, I could use someone to fetch something for me.” I nod at him. He either didn't notice or was ignoring me turning back to his book, I huff and glare at the side of his head.
“Well, when I say fetch, I really mean delve into a dangerous ruin in search of an ancient stone tablet that may or may not actually be there….” wait...what? WHAT?!
“What does this have to do with dragons?!” I had to ask, I hope that this is a LOT easier than he puts it.
“Ah, no mere brute mercenary, but a thinker -perhaps even a scholar? You see, when the stories of dragons began to circulate, many dismissed them as mere fantasties, rumors. Impossibilities. One sure mark of a fool is to dismiss anything that falls outside his experience as being impossible.” He gets more excited as he talks, using his magic to pick up tomes and some maps. He walks up to me and shows me countless notes hes taken on the subject.
“But I began to search for information about dragons -where had they gone all those years ago? And where were they coming from?” I look at all of the note an than to his hopeful eyes and sigh.
“So what do you need me to do?” he smiles sightly and nods, turning back to the map on the desk.
“I, ah, learned of a certain stone tablet said to be housed in Bleak Falls Barrow -a "Dragonstone," said to contain a map of dragon burial sites. Go to Bleak Falls Barrow, find this tablet -no doubt in the main chamber- and bring it to me. Simplicity itself.” I nod my head and look at the location hes pointing to on the map.
“that shouldn’t be...too hard...” Nodding he glances at me, the irritated look back on his face.
“Off to Bleak Falls Barrow with you. The Jarl is not a patient man. Neither am I, come to think of it.” I huff and trot over to the door, now on a mission I never thought I would have to do. I nod over at the Jarl and walk down the steps to the big door at the front.
My mane flutters slightly in the wind as I look over Whiterun, sighing.
“I guess there is no way out of this now….” I flap my wings and glide down to the shopping district. Walking over to the shoppes I figure I could spare a few Bits on supplies and look into my bad, seeing how much I’m carrying with me. After a while I adjust the strap on my bag and nod.
“I cant put it off any longer...its time to go...” I fly down the road and go through the main gates, nodding at the guards. I travel along the path and make my way back to Riverwood, avoiding the giant ponies and the thieves around here.
Around the time nightfall came around I see a stallion run past me. He was Dark blue with a purple mane, he had a scar over one eye which seemed to be closed and a stubble along his jaw. The weird thing was, he is a unicorn, but it looks like it was broken off at some point.
Our eyes meet, Pink meeting Bright green, before he takes off running again. I turn back to the trail ahead and blink.
“who...who was that...” was the question running through my mind, who was he, why was he running, what happened to his horn? I shake my head and keep on walking to my destination.
“no use wondering when I might not even see him again….” glancing up I see the Barrow and nod my head, making a decision.
“I'll stay at an inn and head out tomorrow.” Hopefully I can get in and out quickly...if I even make it out at all...