Gajeel's Decision

"The ancient Nords of Solstheim sealed their tombs with Stalhrim, a form of enchanted ice as hard as stone. The Skaal are the only ones who know the secret of crafting armor and weapons out of Stalhrim."

Epilogue: Gajeel's Decision

The out landers arrived at Tel Mithiryn and made their way into Jose's home. The moment they landed on the second floor, Jose walked over straight to Gajeel and began to examine him.

"Hold still." Jose demanded "Let me get a good look at you."

"The hell you looking for elf?" Gajeel questioned, his studded eyebrow moving up.

"Incipient madness, loss of self-awareness, black spots in the whites of the eyes, any of the documented indications of Hermaeus Mora's permanent influence! Hm, no, you look fine. At least no different than when I first saw you." Gajeel rolled his red eyes to that.

"You don't need to worry about me." Gajeel gruffed.

"I wasn't worried." the dark elf shrugged "Just interested. I don't get to observe first-hand many people who've spoken to Hermaeus Mora."

"Don't you want to know what happened to God Serena?" Levy cross examined the elf.

"Who? Oh him. Well, I assume Gajeel killed him, or Hermaeus Mora turned on him when he looked like the winning bet, or a bit of both. God Serena's influence has vanished from Solstheim, so I assumed you had handled things. Why, did something interesting happen?" Gajeel looked at the elf before deciding what to say.

"Nah. I killed the prick, that's all." waved Gajeel.

"Well, that is what you hero types do, isn't it? I wasn't expecting anything less. Anyhow, why are you here?"

"I came here to ask if you located more of those damn books." a stunned silence filled the room.

"Gajeel," Levy gulped "Are you planning on using the power of Hermaeus Mora?"

"What?" Gajeel piped "Hell no! I don't wanna go back to that fucking hell hole again!"

"Then why do you want to find more books?"

"Because I decided what I want to do with my life." they both looked at Gajeel in confusion "For the past year, my life has been talking about nothing but Fate, mine to be exact. I came across a lot of things that could not only kill me, but everyone around me. I don't want to see people go through something like that again. I think I truly was meant to be put here to protect the world from evil. So I want to get rid of all of Hermaeus Mora's books before someone else reads them. I want to try to keep Tamriel safe."

"Gajeel..." Levy breathed.

"You know it's an impossible task." Jose pointed out "Evil and Good will always be fighting. Whether you succeed or not it won't make much of a difference."

"If I can save someone from falling down a bad path," Gajeel seriously said "then it's a win for Good." Jose smirked at Gajeel's words before walking over to a table.

"Well, I did find one Black Book recently." Jose explained "But it's on the other side of the island. I think I'll help you from now on find the rest of those books, only if you let me copy the information before you take the book."

"Fine by me."

"Well then. I would head off to get that book before someone else if I was you. Run along now, I got a lot of work to do." rolling their eyes in distaste, Gajeel took his wife's hand gently and left with her.

"Hey, Gajeel." Levy asked "What do you plan to do if we find any Daedric artifacts?" he stopped in his tracks for a moment.

"I was thinking of handing them over to the Dawnguard." Gajeel shrugged "I mean those damn Vigilants of Stendaar got their asses wiped off the face of Tamriel, so I guess they're the next best thing for something like this."

"I suppose that could work, but-" she was suddenly cut off when a courier appeared.

"I've been looking for you." said the courier "Got something to deliver, your hands only."

"Hey buddy," Gajeel questioned "how the fuck did you find us in the middle of nowhere?"

"It's my job." The courier shrugged "Let's see here...A letter, from a Kahjit with a Redguard accent. He said it was important you got this." he handed the letter to the Nord couple "Looks like that's it, gotta go!" he left without another word.

"It's a letter from Lily!" Levy smiled while reading the handwriting on the envelope. She opened the letter and began to read it out loud:

"Dear Gajeel and Levy,

If you are reading this, I assume that things are well on your end. I am writing this letter to you both to make you aware that your plan has succeeded; we are all safe and sound."

"Knew I could count on Lily gihihi." Gajeel smirked before his wife shushed him.

"We arrived in Solitude a day after you left with no problems. Natsu was left with Romeo, Wendy and Lucy while I gave Levy's letter to Jarl Layla. She boosted the security of the Hold and made sure Romeo and Wendy were watched carefully.

We did have a few cultists try to make their way into the city, believing Gajeel was there; however the guards took them captive and questioned their motives. The Court Wizard looked them over and revealed they were under a spell and they'll return to normal the moment the source is destroyed.

I hope to hear your reply soon and hope you found out what has been going on.

Sincerely,

Pantherlily

P.S. I hope you can return sooner than expected, because Natsu and Lucy have taken quite a liking to each other and are planning their wedding."

"Oh my Gods!" Levy squealed "We have to be there!"

"Salamander getting married?" Gajeel thought "That's gonna be interesting."

"Oh hush. Come on, let's find that book and make it back to Skyrim as soon as possible."

"Anything you want Levy, anything you want." the female Nord smiled, kissed her husband and began to walk hand and hand with her him while singing a song that had taken Skyrim by storm:

"Our hero, our hero, claims a warrior's heart.

I tell you, I tell you, the Dragonborn comes.

With a Voice wielding power of the ancient Nord art.

Believe, believe, the Dragonborn comes.

It's an end to the evil, of all Skyrim's foes.

Beware, beware, the Dragonborn comes.

For the darkness has passed, and the legend yet grows.

You'll know, You'll know the Dragonborn's come."

The End.

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