by Shadowfax » March 25th, 2014, 11:43 pm
"You just better make sure you come back from Oblivion!" Aela near on sobbed at Rahks.
The huntress barely showed weakness, but at the thought of losing Rahks, she couldn't help herself. She knew he was doing it for Tamriel, but the thought of losing him scared and upset her greatly. She had not forgotten what had happened on the slopes of Whiterun back when they were at war the last time.
Farkus turned to see Silver heading out the door and after Astrid. He too followed and as expected, followed Silver to the training room where Astrid spent alot of time. Instead of finding their daughter in tears, they found her attacking one of the dummies so violently she looked as though she was going to cut the thing from it's iron hinges. As Astrid went to make a final blow, someone caught her wrist forcefully.
"Why do you always run away?" The young nord snapped.
"It's not running away and you know that. Unfortunately... Tamriel still has need of me" Silver said gently releasing Astrids arm. "You must understand me Astrid, I never chose any of this"
Silver sat down on a bale of hay whilst her daughter turned round to face her, a look very much resembling her mothers stubborn look on her face. Farkus folded his arms and stepped out from the shadows towards the two nords.
"If I had it my way I would have lived a Companion all my life. But then.. I wouldn't have met Rahks, and Stark wouldn't be here. Everything happens for a reason Astrid. I.. Don't want to go mind you. I've enjoyed being home with you and your father. But understand, if I don't go... There won't be a home for us anymore. Bad men want to come and take over our home. Rahks and I managed to stop them last time, so we can again... Then... I'll be home for good. I promise" Silver said.
Farkus smiled down at them before walking off and giving them some space. He'd say his farewell to Silver later. Astrid leapt at her mother and hugged her tightly.
"Please come back mother... Don't die..." Astrid said sadly, though again not shedding a tear.
"I will... And don't worry I won't die. I have Rahks to look out for me. Plus i'll have you and your father to keep me going. There is.. Something else too, but you'll have to keep it a secret Astrid, even from your father, can you promise me that?" Silver whispered in the little nords ear, her look was distant and sad however.
"I will, what is it mother?" The young Nord asked gently.
"I promise you I will come back Astrid.. For you... And for your father so that... We can all be a family again and... When I return... You'll have a brother or sister. Now that image.. of the four of us together.. That will keep me going even through Oblivion" Silver said with a gentle smile.
Astrid beamed and hugged her mother tightly. Silver had only found out the previous night. She was going to tell Farkus in the next few days, but she knew she couldn't tell him now or he wouldn't let her go. She clung to Astrid for as long as she could.
"This way.. you won't be alone. Our family won't be broken" Astrid said "And don't worry... I won't tell Father. It will be a great surprise for him when he finds out!" Astrid said, feeling slightly more optimistic now. Silver only wished she could share some of her daughters optimism.