Isran: "This vampire showed up while you were away. I'm guessing it's the one you found in Dimhollow Crypt. Says it's got something really important to say to you. So let's hear it."
Serana:"You probably weren't expecting to see me again."
Khalid: What are you doing here?
Serana:"I'd rather not be here either, but I needed to talk to you. It's important, so please just listen before you friend, here, loses his patience. It's... well, it's about me. And the Elder Scroll that was buried with me.
Khalid:"What about you?
Serana:"The reason I was down there... and why I had the Elder Scroll.""It all comes back to my father. I'm guessing you figured this part out already, but my father's not exactly a good person. Even by vampire standards. He wasn't always like that, though. There was... a turn. He stumbled onto this obscure prophecy and just kind of lost himself in it."
Khalid: What sort of prophecy?
Serana:"It's pointless and vague, like all prophecies. The part he latched onto said that vampires would no longer need to fear the sun. That's what he's after. He wants to control the sun, have vampires control the world." and For someone who fancied himself as vampire royalty, that's pretty seductive.""Anyway, my mother and I didn't feel like inviting a war with all of Tamriel, so we tried to stop him. That's why I was sealed away with the Scroll."
Isran: What's all this have to do with the Dawnguard?
Serana:"I'm sorry, I had heard there were vampire hunters here. I thought they might want to know about a vampire plot to enslave the rest of the world. Was I wrong?"
Khalid: You took a big risk coming here.
Serana: I did. But something about you makes me think I can trust you. I hope I'm not wrong."
Khalid: No, you're right. We just have to convince the others you're on our side.
Serana: Well, let's move on then. I'm nothing if not persuasive,
Khalid: Isran this is not a situation like before, this is an ancient vampire clan, they are vampire lords, i only encountered few in my long life and they were tough to kill now there is an elder scroll i think that this is bigger than any other thing that even i have encountered, Besides i think that there is a shrine of Mola bal there, i need to destroy it.
Isran: Listen i know that you're a great vampire hunter that's why i requested you but i can't risk my men here.
Khalid: Don't worry Isran i think she's honest why else she will risk it to come here.
Isran: "You hear me? Don't feel like a guest, because you're not. You're a resource. You're an asset. In the meantime, don't make me regret my sudden outburst of tolerance and generosity, because if you do, your friend here is going to pay for it."
Serana: "Thank you for your kindness. I'll remember it the next time I'm feeling hungry.So in case you didn't notice the giant thing on my back, I have the Elder Scroll with me. Whatever it says, it will have something that can help us stop my father. But of course, neither of us can read it."
Khalid: I think moth priest will be a great help.
Serana:"Well yes i read that the Moth Priests are the only ones I've heard of who can do it. They spend years preparing before they start reading, though. Not that it helps us anyway, Because they're half a continent away in Cyrodiil.Any idea how you're going to find a Moth Priest? Skyrim's a pretty big place."
Khalid: Where would a Moth Priest actually go?Do you have any ideas?
Serana:"Well, back before I... you know. The College of Winterhold was the first place I'd think to go for any kind of magic or historical thing. The wizards know about all kinds of things that people shouldn't know about. Actually, now that I think of it... I'm going to come along with you. I've been really wanting to get out and explore a bit."
Isran: "Some Imperial scholar arrived in Skyrim a few days ago. I was staking out the road when I saw him pass by. Maybe that's your Moth Priest."
Serana: "Do you know where he's staying now?"
Isran: "No, and I'm not going to waste men looking. We're fighting a war against your kind, and I intend to win it. You want to find him, try talking to anyone who'd meet a traveler. Innkeepers and carriage drivers in the big cities maybe. But you're on your own."
Isran then walked away leaving the both of them on the torture chamber
Khalid: Not the best place to have conversation huh?
Serana: Yeah even for a vampire well at least for me.
Khalid: Let's go to my room, we can speak there.
She followed him to his room and when they arrived he opened the door and let her go first.
Khalid: You can set on the bed.
Serana: Thank you, that trip was tiring.
After taking off pieces from his armor he pulled a chair for himself and sat across from her.
Khalid: What do you know about Elder Scrolls?
Serana: "I mean... as much as anyone. Not a lot. You'd figure a couple hundred years locked away with one would have given me some insights, but no. Turns out you don't learn much from just sleeping with something."
Khalid: I guess we'll have to keep looking for that Moth Priest, then.
"Serana: I guess so."
Khalid: "How did you become a vampire?
Serana: "That's... a long story."
Khalid: I want to hear it.
Serana: "I guess... we kind of have to go way back. To the very beginning. Do you know where vampirism came from?"
Khalid: Of course i know it comes from that disgusting demon.The daedric princes disgust me.
Serana: "Exactly! The first vampire came from Molag Bal. She... was not a willing subject. But she was still the first. Molag Bal is a powerful daedric lord, And his will is made reality. For those willing to subjugate themselves, He will still bestow the gift, But they must be powerful in their own right before earning his trust."
Khalid: How did you actually become a vampire, then?
Serana: "The ceremony was... degrading. Let's not revisit that. But we all took part in it. Not really wholesome family activity, but I guess it's something you do when you give yourselves to a deadric lord."
Khalid:(eyes widen) You're a daughter of coldharbor?
Serana: You know about us?!
Khalid: I fought some of them...they were tough to kill, They were devoted to him, Not like you i see... Do you regret becoming a vampire?
Serana: Nobody's ever asked me that before. I... I don't know. I think... mostly I hate what it's done to my family."
Khalid: How has it affected your family?
Serana: "Well, you've met most of us. My father's not exactly the most stable, and eventually he drove my mother crazy with him. And it all ended with me being locked underground for who knows how long. It's definitely been a bad thing, on the whole. but thanks to you i'm free now oh i forgot to give you this,here's your dagger, i didn't have the chance to give it back to you.
Khalid: thank for giving it back.let's get you a new armor, the one you are wearing stink of death, i will make you one that fit you.
Serana: Really do i smell that bad?( sniffing herself) yeah you're right.
Khalid: You can go to the waterfall outside of the Fort, In the mean time i will make you a new armor, That thing not only stink but it's falling apart. here ( giving her a set of clothes) you can wear those after you're done, i will let's you change now.
after some moments Serana went out of the room but she didn't find him outside, As she was making her way down she got few glances from the Dawnguards there, when she looked through the dining hall she saw hit wearing the blacksmith outfit the sparks from the fire of the forge enveloped him he was striking the armor piece with the hammer then again she found herself lost in him she start feeling a line of connection between him and her the he looked up at her, His gray eye glowed like a two full moons, Realizing that he caught her looking at him she looked away and quickly walked out while covering her blush.
Serana: Wow this place is beautiful, not like back in the castle.
She continued admiring the nature around her as she made her way to the waterfall after taking off her clothes she went into the water.
Serana: It good that i'm a vampire...and a nord, this water will be freezing for most people.
As she start washing her body she felt something slippery brush on her leg she jumped at first but when she looked down she saw that it was a fish. then with a swift and a quick move she grabbed it with her hand and pulled it out of the water.
Serana: Good it have been long time since i ate something...other than blood.
She looked at the fish as it was moving in her hand then she placed it back into the water and continued washing herself. she smiled a little as she remembered how he treated her despite that he's a vampire hunter but when she remembered how he noticed her looking at him she felt embarrassed.
Serana :It always have been like this, I'm not good with people, thanks to my parents, i don't want to make my first ever friend uncomfortable, I have to tone it down or he might think i'm weird.
After about an hour Serana got out of the water and wore the new clothes that he gave her, Then she made her way back to the fort then to his room. she made herself comfortable on his bed and when she looked to her left she saw a book on the drawer, She reach her hand and grabbed it upon opening it she was surprised that it wasn't in any language she know.
Serana: I have never seen anything like this, the letters...i wonder what those words mean.
Then she heard someone knock on the door, she quickly placed the book back on the drawer. she then sat on the side of the bed and after few moment she cleared her throat and said.
Serana: You can come in.
Khalid: Here's your new armor it made of special leather dipped in ebony, don't worry it not stiff it will keep you flexible, i added some enchantments that can help you during and out of the battle, it comes with a cloak too you can use it when we are out in the day.i will give you some time to change i will be waiting outside.
After sometime he heard her calling him from behind the door, when he opened the door he found her inspecting her new armor.
Serana: It fits me so well how did you get my measures?
Khalid: I have sharp eyes that can work at night and analyze my opponents in battle, Getting you're measures was easy.
Serana: (smile teasingly) So you got every detail from my body~ huh?
Khalid: :Of course how could i have made an armor that fit you well, why did you removed the chest piece
Serana: I really love it like this~ thanks you .so what do you think do i look good in it?
Khalid:...So back to what i was about to say, it also offer a protection against fire.
Serana: I don't care i'm still waiting for your thoughts.
Khalid:...Yeah you look beautiful in the armor.
Serana can barley keep eye contact with him, she plays with her hair as she looks away from him.
Serana:"This is your first ever compliment act cool don't get too excited about it"
Khalid: I also made you a dagger
Serana: Wow you made all of this in the one hour i was out?!
Khalid: That's not very easy but you get better after years of blacksmithing, now that you're ready we should start our journey.
With that the two of them start their journey, after two hours they arrived to Winterhold, the collage can be seen from afar Serana was following from behind while covering herself with her cloak so no one notice that she's a vampire.
Serana: This place is a mess, but it's not as bad as many say it is.
As they approached the entrance that met a female elf, she then blocked the path using her hand.
An Elf: I can't let anyone pass.
Khalid: I just need some information from your Liberian.
An Elf: Even so i need a prove that you're not just some buffoon who is her to cause a problem to us.
He looked to the shores and saw a group of bandits setting a camp there, then a blue light emerged from his hand as he activated his Astral strike spell, As he was doing that Serana felt he strong magika reserve then as soon as the blue ball hit the cinter of the camp a blue bubble covered the area.
An Elf: it that all-
She was cut off when a blue orb fell down from the sky and brought destruction on the bandits.
An Elf: Magnificent! what type of spell is that!?
Khalid: So can we enter now o dose she need to do something too?
An Elf: Not at all please follow me, The archmage will be excited to meet you so if you have the chance go meet him.
Serana: I can wait to see the library.
After the elf lead them through the doors she went back into her post, then they made their way inside then into the libary.as soon as they walked in Serana stopped and start looking around her at the large bookshelves that are reaching high into the ceiling.
Serana: Can we please stay here for sometime.
Khalid: You look very excited, you can stay here while i take care of this.
Serana: No, I love books but i don't want to stay alone anymore i mean i don't want to stay alone here (nervously laughing), But if we have the chance we can come back and stay longer.
Khalid: Make yourself comfortable while i ask the liberin.
As soon as he walked away Serana start reading the book that she's holding.
Liberin: If your woman do anything to my books you will pay for it.
Khalid: Sure i will pay just i need to speak to you, i'm looking for a moth priest.
Liberin: A moth priest? and what do you need a moth priest for?
Khalid: That's my business, So are you telling me or not.
liberin: Alright alright, You can find them at the white golden tower in Cyrodiil.
Khalid: I know that, What i meant is there is one of them who came to Skyrim i need to know where he is now.
liberin: To think about it i heard that one of them is at dragon bridge maybe you can find him there.
Khalid: Thank you for the help.
When he walked back to Serana he found her sitting on the carpet on the floor with a book on her hand that she was reading it with great joy. When he knelt down she looked off her book and her eyes met his.
Serana: Are we going now?
Khalid: "Dhe enjoying her time it will be bad if i took that from her" No not yet i will get some food then we can go.
after 30 minuets:
Khalid: Come on let's get going.
Serana: What took you so long? I was worried that you went on your own and left me here. don't do that again.
Khalid: I'm not gonna do that e are doing this together.
Serana: Good let go now.
Khalid: (walking together) so did you enjoy any book?
Serana: Yes actually, I learned a new spell, it will give others the illusion that i'm a normal human.
Khalid: I can see through it. But it's the best i have seen so far, So you had blue eyes when you were human.
Serana: I was less pale too.
Khalid: You face looks normal too there are vampires that i have met that changed a lot, there faces have turned into bad like.
Serana: Those are ones who consumed too much blood in a short time just to get stronger, most of them time they die in a short time.
Khalid: Yeah those were the most i have killed, let not speak to much about it i don't want you to feel uncomfortable.
Serana: " He so nice and gentle, maybe...that the effect of"
Khalid: Are coming or not?
Serana: Please lead the way.
After a long trip they arrived at Dragonbridge, The village was full of people, kids playing together couples enjoying the day and guards on the ready for anything, The two of them approached a guard.
Khalid: Good day to you brave solider.
How can i help you citizen?
Khalid: I was wondering is the moth priest still here?
Oh, you're a little late the left few minutes ago on that way.
Khalid: Thank you sir, let's go, if we are fast we can catch up to him.
(both of them walking together)
Serana: So far this hasn't been too bad. Gets lonely exploring by myself, though."
Khalid: You used to explore?
Serana:Well, back in the castle and when i came to the fort to find you.
Then he stopped when he saw a wagon and few dead soldiers around it and a female vampire, After few seconds he saw a letter peaking out from the vampire pocket he took it and read it.
Khalid: It seems that they are in a cave near by( looking at thee blood) it's look like one of them as badly hurt,let's follow the blood trail.
After following the blood trail they found the cave and entered it, staying undetected they observed the enemy, he was about to get into action when Serana placed her hand in front to his chest.
Serana: Let me take care of them, i want to show you what i'm capable of.
After he gave her a node she got into action, he kept watching how she killed the first to vampire without alerting either of them then she moved up and killed the other two, Now she was face to face with their leader.
Vampire master : Lady Serana how could you do this betraying youR own kind, Lord Harkon will be disappointed.
At the start Serana was in a bet of struggle but them she got the upper hand and was able to severally injure him then cut his throat.he could see her waving at him to come, then with an increasable jumps he arrived next to her in seconds.
Serana: Wow you're surprising me more and more.
Khalid: I can say the same thing to you. now this is him? let free him from this trap.
As soon as the freed him the priest start attacking them, they were able to easily doge every attack, and speak to each other as they do so.
Khalid: Try using your charm spell on him maybe it will work on him.
Serana: Right away (using charm spell) calm down old man.
Moth priest: Y-yes my lady.
Serana: Wait! how did you know that i have-
Khalid: You used it on me when i freed you, right? i felt it but it did not work how did you think that i was very close to fatal injuring your father.
Serana: I'm sorry i was just worried that you might attack me...you're not angry right?
Khalid: Not at all, this is not the first time a vampire have used that on me.
Serana: Why didn't you say or do anything?
Khalid: I was waiting to see what you will do and when i felt that you did it because you were scared and didn't attack me i just played the part.
Serana: So you were nice to me without the effect of the spell? wow i..i don't know what to say.
Khalid: Hold my hand.
Serana: What?!(blushing) s-sure but why?
Khalid: To get back to the fort(rising an eye brow) are you okay?
Serana: Yes i"m fine.
Khalid: I was asking the old man. come on old timer we need your help.
Dexion: Oh you must be my savior, please let me interduce myself, my name is Dexion a moth priest, now how can i help you?
Khalid: We are with the Dawnguards we need you help to read the elder scroll.
Dexion: You have an elder scroll? marvelous so let get going.
Khalid: Here hold my hand we will get there.
After the two of them help his hand he teleported back to the fort
Khalid: Go get some rest you need it.
Serana: Yes i think you're right. wait are you speaking to him again" damn this is embarrassing"
Khalid: Hey Serana, come with me.
Serana: Sure, where to?
Khalid: I want us to be alone...to speak alone, let go to the water fall, i need to wash anyway.
Serana: "I wonder what he will talk to me about, is he going to kick me out? no it's not that, maybe he want to- now way he's like that, i'm thinking into it too much"
Khalid: We are here.(taking off his armor) i really need this,( walking into the water) Serana? i want to ask you, you know what we are up against right? you know that if we keep going, i need to-
Serana: Yes i know...but maybe we can do something.
Khalid: I know how you feel Serana, it's hard to fight your own, But i'm here with you in this.
Serana: Th-thank you you really are different from them. you know you're the first person that i might consider a friend.
Khalid: Thank you Serana hearing that from you make me trust you even more.
Serana kept looking at him not braking eye contact, she felt herself getting lost in him, his ashen eyes where captivating like a full moon.
Khalid: Hey, do i have something on my face? wait you're not thinking of jumping at me are you?
Serana: (hiding her blush) It's nothing, come on let's take the scroll to Dexion
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Dexion: "I see a vision before me, an image of a great bow. I know this weapon! It is Auriel's Bow! Now a voice whispers, saying "Among the night's children, a dread lord will rise." In an age of strife, when dragons return to the realm of men, darkness will mingle with light and the night and day will be as one. The voice fades and the words begin to shimmer and distort. But wait, there is more here. The secret of the bow's power is written elsewhere. I think there is more to the prophecy, recorded in other scrolls. Yes, I see them now... One contains the ancient secrets of the dragons, and the other speaks of the potency of ancient blood. My vision darkens, and I see no more. To know the complete prophecy, we must have the other two scrolls."
Serana :(sight) i knew this wont be easy.
Khalid: nothing is easy, come on let's get ready for scroll scouting.