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[Y/N POV]
You felt a pull, Serana was summoning you to the black marsh vampire lair. She must have found something. "Cedrick?" You called out.
Cedrick soon appeared. "Yes my lord?"
"I will be away for a while. Please inform the others of my departure." You said.
"Of course, my lord." Cedrick replied.
You then vanished from the castle. Good thing you had that mark placed down for this matter. You quickly found yourself within the swamp, Serana standing before you with a group of Argonian vampires.
"You found something?" You asked.
"Far more than I had anticipated." Serana replied.
"Who are they?" You asked.
"Those who aren't allied to Veezan." Serana answered.
"How many are still inside?" You asked.
"About... 30." Serana answered.
"Very well. Which of you is the leader of this group?" You asked.
An Argonian female stepped forth. "I am, my lord."
"What is your name?" You asked.
"Onasha.” She replied.
"Good. You all shall remain out here until my business is concluded." You stated. The Argonians nodded, knowing what was about to transpire.
"My lord... the child? How is she faring?" Onasha asked.
"It is... difficult. She is still suffering from the torment Veezan inflicted upon her but... I hope that with a better environment, she will heal.” You replied.
"I am glad my plan worked out in her favor." Onasha said.
"What do you mean?" Serana asked.
"Veezan was planning to keep the girl locked up, giving permission to his followers to do with her as they pleased. I was able to convince him to take the girl with him. I convinced him it was a 'power move' against lord Y/N. He quickly fell for it and took the child with him. I had hoped lord Y/N would take the child into his custody and I was right." Onasha explained.
You placed a hand on her shoulder. "You did well. You have my thanks."
You then headed inside the lair, following Serana down into its depths. As soon as you entered the main room, the remaining Argonians hissed at your Prescence. “Another putrid human?”
"I suggest you watch your tongue lizard, before I rip it out and roast it on a spit." You snarled back.
The argonians laughed at your words. "Just wait until Lord Veezan returns. He will make you eat those words."
They clearly had no idea what had happened. "Lead the way." You said to Serana. Serana nodded and led you down a hall, to a bedroom. The place was covered in blood and bones, skulls lining several shelves, a womans body remained still on the floor.
"I killed her. None of my healing magic was helping so I offered her peace. She accepted so I used a spell to quickly and painlessly end her life." Serana said, her expression saddened.
"You did what you could. Her death is on Veezan, not you." You said.
Serana nodded in response. "The... the worst is... in there." Serana pointed to a door. You walked through to see a sight far worse than the last room. Torture devices, a cage with a small cup of blood just out of reach, blood on the walls and floor. Serana handed you a book, Veezans journal. As you read it, you began to regret killing him so quickly.
You ended up tearing the book in half out of anger. "Head outside. I join you when I'm finished." Serana nodded and did as you said. You followed her to the entrance and once she was beyond the threshold, you closed the door and sealed it tight. No way in, no way out.
"So... you think your 'Lord Veezan' to be all powerful, do you?" You asked.
The argonians laughed. "He is far more powerful than that pathetic excuse for a lord in Skyrim."
"And what if I told you that Veezan was dead? Just yesterday in fact.... by My Hand." You turned, your eyes glowing brighter with anger.
The argonians went silent, your words clearly hitting their mark. "You lie." One snarled.
Now it was your turn to laugh. "Veezan was nothing but a pathetic weasel that desired more than he deserved. The moment I learned of the newborn, his fate was sealed. The fact that it was a child and that he caused that child so much suffering only sealed his fate further. Oh how his expression went from one of cockiness to absolute horror when I ripped out his heart and crushed it in front of him."
One Argonian jumped over the table, lunging for you. You quickly grabbed him by the throat and squeezed. "You are nothing and now, I shall purge the filth that Veezan allowed to taint these halls." You crushed the argonians throat in your hand with ease, dropping his corpse to the ground.
You morphed into your vampire lord form, different looking from Harkons, and began the slaughter. You sliced through an Argonians head, his brain slipping out from his skull. You drained what life was in another, picking up one with your telekinesis and throwing her at a spike on the wall, impaling her straight through the head.
You could practically taste the fear from them. Some tried to run, others tried to fight, others tried to desperately open the door and the rest were on their knees, begging for mercy. They did not deserve any mercy and you shall give them none.
[30 minutes later]
You left the lair, heading back up to the swamp above. Once outside, you welcomed the light breeze and the terrible smell of the swamp. Once you had collected yourself, you turned to the others. "The traitors have been dealt with. Do with their corpses, what you will."
"Of course my lord." Onasha said.
"Now there is but one matter left before we take our leave." You said.
"What do you require, my lord?" Onasha asked.
"Onasha, step forth." You ordered. Onasha did as instructed. “Onasha, you have proven yourself to be a loyal ally. You took a risk by convincing Veezan to take that girl with him, but you saved her life by doing so. I name you lord of this coven. I will expect you to follow the rules of our people as you have before.”
Onasha bowed. "I will my lord. Thank you.”
"I shall see you at the next meeting. Until then, farewell." You said.
You took Seranas hand, the two other vampires placing theirs on her shoulder and you recalled all four of you back to the castle.
[Back in the castle]
Serana went off to bathe, the two vampires returned to their quarters. You began to think about the girl. Perhaps there was something you could do to help her... wait... "Cedrick?" You called out.
"Yes, My lord?" Cedrick asked, coming around the corner.
"Veezans body, where is it?" You asked.
"Awaiting incineration, my lord." Cedrick answered.
"Hold off on that for now. His body is still needed." You said.
"Of course my lord. I shall alert them at once." Cedrick said then left.
You rose from your seat and headed to the girls room. From what you had heard, she remained in there, awake, holding on to the teddy you had left with her. You made your way to the door and carefully entered.
The girl was sat on the bed, holding the teddy close to her. "How are you, little one?"
The girl only looked at you, not even whispering a word.
"There is something I need you to see. Will you come with me?" You asked softly.
The girl looked at you, then to the teddy.
"You can bring the teddy if you wish to. It is yours now." You said.
The girl nodded then followed you out of her room. You led her down the halls and down some stairs. Similar to the dungeon but not prisoners were kept here, only the bodies of those that had been eliminated, awaiting incineration. Veezans body laid still on the table in the rooms center.
You pulled a lever, lowering the table to the floor. You noticed the girls sudden change in expression, her breathing picked up in pace. The teddy fell from her hands, the girl rushing forward and assaulting Veezans corpse. Ripping the flesh, tearing off the scales, popping his eyes from their sockets, biting his tongue from his mouth. She left nothing untouched as she released her pent up anger upon her tormentors lifeless body.
By the time she was done, there was barely anything recognisable of Veezan left. The girl was now just a blood covered, sobbing, broken child. You got down on your knees next to her and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. She turned to you with sorrowful eyes.
"He is gone. He can never hurt you again, no one will. You are safe here." You spoke softly.
The girl lunged forward, pressing herself into you. You wrapped your arms around her in a gentle embrace as she continued to cry. You could only hope that she would be able to fully heal from this. If not, you would be there to help her, as would the others.