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A Close Save [An argonian adventure on Mara's Day]

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[6:00 PM Mara's Eve]
[Imperial Waterfront]

Crash~ Splash~ Swish~ Swash~

Sounds of the water and waves echoed in her ears. The young argonian assassin sat with her toes in the water and tail swishing slowly against the sand. The sun of Cyrodiil warming her scales, and fresh sea air filling her lungs. She watched as the citizens of the Imperial Waterfront go onto their ships and enjoy their lives, many with their spouses and others with lovers. This argonian at the age of 28 was single, silent and content, relaxing after a difficult week of contract after contract, she couldn't help but question where all these people kept coming from, with how many she's killed the population should have been nearly wiped out.

A neigh caught her attention as she turned to see Shadowmere settle down on the sand beside her. Rose smiled as she brushed him gently, admiring his purpleish black hair and how it shimmered in the glowing sunlight. Shadowmere nudged her shoulder gently with a questioning look.

"Don't worry, I'll be spending Mara's day with you. After all you're the only man I'll need in my life Shadowmere." She said softly, her womanly voice carrying softly to Shadowmere's ears. Shadowmere neighed and nodded, curling his head onto her lap. Rose sat there, brushing his mane gently time passing slowly and calmly as evening fell.

Shadowmere got up and helped his master up to her feet. He helped steady her to her little cottage of a home where he rested, allowing Rose to go rest. Rose curled up on her bed, her lamp fading into darkness, sleep consuming her.

[ 12:00 AM Mara's day]

Shadowmere's ears perked up and twitched as he heard movement He stood and walked forward, stopping to see his master struggling against hooded figures. Deep red skulls on their black robes. He charged angrily at them only to be blasted down by a powerful shock spell. Letting out a loud neigh as he fell back onto his side. He got up to charge again when a strong force pulled on his reins. He fought and bucked until fatigue took him over, causing Shadowmere to submit temporarily to the mysterious rider and follow the hooded group.

[8:30 AM Mara's Day]

Crystal-la was smiling widely as she busted through Rose's door loudly and happily. "Heeeeyyyyy Rose! Guess who's here!" She cheered before looking around the empty cabin. It wasn't like Rose the cabin unlocked, let alone in a mess like this. She entered and looked around, looking down to her boot as Rose's necklace sat, the red gem glimmering in light. She picked it up then noticed the struggled marks of feet and hooves trailing in the dirt.

Crystal-la cursed, looking at the mixture of hoof tracks and feet, the shoe of the hoof track had a marking of the shadow and dark brotherhood, Shadowmere was taken forcibly as well.  She took off, worried for her close friend.

[?? : ??]
[Vilverin Ruins: Sel Sancremathi]

Rose opened her eyes, the brutes had hit her skull quite hard, causing her to black out. She looked around silently at the ruins, struggling against her binds. A familiar deep chuckle caught her attention as she looked up to a tall argonian with long navy blue robes walked forward, his curved horns and evil grin reminding her instantly who he was. "Enigma...." She hissed darkly.

Eilam Enigma smiled darkly as he came into the light of the welkynd stones, the soft blue light cascading across his scales and hollow empty eyes. He grabbed her chin tightly and forced her to look at him, a calming spell spreading from his finger tips and cascaded along Rose's body, causing her muscles to slump and go almost numb.  

"How lovely to see you again young argonian maid. How fitting to have a siren on Mara's Day. and in such a simple outfit... perfect to extract your skeleton slowly from your body." His hand trailed down her body, causing Rose to shiver and look away. She was happy to embrace Sithis' arms however she knew it would have to be of an honorable feet, not at the hands of this bastard necromancer. Her body shook even more as her body and mind began to fade, the paralyzation causing her body to slump over in unconsciousnesses.

Eilam had many preparations to do, if he was going to pull the young argonian's skeleton out and leave the rest of her body for reanimation. Consulting his scrolls in a separate room.

Crystal-la crashed her way into the Ruins, battle ax smashing and slicing through the skulls of anyone who got in her way, it pissed her off that these damn necromancers had the nerve to go after her close friend. She crashed her way through the floors pretty easily before the familiar smell of  Eilam was near by. She growled angrily and made it through the hallways coming across Rose, head slumped and tied up with Eilam starting to remove her clothing.

"Enigma! Get away from her!" Crystal-la shouted, swinging her ax. Eilam jumped away with a smirk. "Why if it isn't the companion, still alive after our last encounter? I'm surprised."

"Oh I'm alive and kicking... Now back off before I chop your head off right here and now!"

He shrugged his shoulders. "I will get you another time...  but alas your dear friend... won't be around for that." He laughed darkly before disappearing into the shadows.

Crystal-la was about to chase after him when a small wimpier from Rose stopped her. She untied her friend and looped her arm over her shoulder.

"Hold on Rose... I'll get you back home then we'll share a good pint of mead. How does that sound?" She smiled helping Rose out of the ruins. But Rose was silent as usual, however with no sign of much movement it bothered Crystal-la greatly.

She placed Rose onto Shadowmere and took off with the horse. hoping to get her home and a mage looking after her as soon as possible. Although  Crystal-la hated magic she wanted nothing more than for Rose to be okay, no matter what the cost.

[4:30 PM]
[Imperial Water front]

The mage had a sadden look on on her face as she looked to her marsh sister. "I... did everything I could but... She shows no signs of being alive... I'm sorry Crystal-la... I honestly am..." She placed her hand on Crystal-la's shoulder in comfort.

Crystal-la couldn't believe what she was hearing, her heart felt broken and body heavy yet hollow. Her best friend, a constant in her life for five almost six years was dead and it was her fault. Had she arrived sooner... none of this would have happened.

The mage left Crystal-la seeing how heart broken she was and knew to leave her in peace.

Crystal-la knelt at the edge of the bed when she was finally alone, tears and sobs caused her body to shake and tremble, her mind numb.

[8:00 PM]

Rose slowly opened her eyes and looked over to see Crystal-la sitting at her table, a bottle of strong Mead in her hand. She sat up slowly and rubbed her head, her soft voice echoing in the nearly empty house.

"Crystal-la?"

The argonian turned, her face brightening and smiling. "Rose! you're alive!" She leaped from her chair and wrapped her arms around the assassin, hugging her tightly. "The mage said you had... and... you weren't moving... I... I..." Tears came to Crystal-la's eyes.

Rose's expression of shock, softened to a soft smile as she pulled away looking at her companion and ally. "Don't cry Crystal-la... you're much prettier when you smile." Her voice said softly as she wiped Crystal-la's tears away with her hand.

Crystal-la looked at her, surprised that she spoke and at the words she said. "Oh I'm sorry Rose! Had I been sooner! had I been quicker You wouldn't have been hurt, I was such an idiot! I can't believe... I almost lost you! I.... I....I!" She broke down crying again.

"Crystal-la... It's alright... I don't blame you. You did your best... and that's all I could ever ask for." She told Crystal-la, holding her face gently.

"But..."

"No buts... you did your best... and that's all I could ever ask for." She repeated leaning in, eyes closed as her lips met Crystal-la's.

Crystal-la was shocked as Rose kissed her, nothing seem to show any interest like this before with her... and unlike a man's kiss Rose's was soft and kind, inviting and warm. She closed her eyes as she returned Rose's Kiss. The two breaking for air shortly after, Crystal-la taking Rose into her arms, curling up with her on the bed.

"Happy Mara's Day Rose." Crystal-la smiled, her heart filled with joy and relief.

"Happy Mara's day Crystal-la, Happy Mara's Day."
Girl X Girl romance people :D

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Rose belongs to me
Crystal-la belongs to *kayly101
Eilem Enigma belongs to the both of us
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So here's a mara's day romance story thing for Crystal-la and Rose. some of you thought it would be of Eli but NOPE! it's with Crystal-la :la:

so here it is XD Enjoy!
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Wow! You finished it that quickly? Nice!
Awesome! You really know Crystal-las character. You know your stuff alright (how she not a fan of mages, her fondness of mead, how she adores Rose, and shes loud lol) ^^
And Eilem..Beautiful work <3 Gotta love to hate him but its for the right reasons lol
But I think the icing on the cake is...ROSE HAS A VOICE XD Rare occasion, indeed!

Aww, I love how Rose and Shadowmere have such a good bond together. Companionship with Roses line of work must be hard to come by. Its great to see her enjoy a the affection for another creature (that doesnt involve killing in the name of Sithis lol) no matter how rare that can be.
You totally flew with Eilems character with flying colors! The way how you described him and his actions are just perfect for a Necromancer. Especially "his hollow and empty eyes" has to be his top feature (well in my opinion).
Does Rose also have a bad history with men? Crystal-la had her heart set on a certain gent till he left to join the Imperials. Plenty of gents across Skyrim but try to separate the men from the dogs, am I right? lol
And nice touch by keeping the intensity throughout the entire story. Brava! Very fitting for Maras Day :D
Oh snap! Sorry for the looonng comment. My bad lol
Bahaha! Eli with a video camera XD