Chapter 35: The Sorrow Tanto (8/8)
"Forge yourself until you are harder than steel then keep forging"
*Silence*
Satsuki: So that's where your tanto came from.
Emily: Yes.
Emily: I keep it with me always to remember him.
Emily: But i always can't help but think.
Emily: If i back then i was just half as tough as i am now, then i could have saved him.
Satsuki: no.
Emily: H-huh?
Satyuki: no, you couldn't have.
Satsuki: With the scene that you told me, there was not a high chance you could have done anything at that moment.
Emily: Satsuki.
Emily: what are you trying to say?
Satsuki: I'm saying there was no way either of you two could have noticed at the time because neither of you two were on your guard then, you're lucky got out yourself, neither of you were aware s-
Emily: So what, he deserved to di-
Satsuki: Don't twist my words! I'm saying it due to the current situation was unavoidable! Both of you had your guard down for various reasons, you were still disoriented by being raped, almost killed, and being attacked again.
Satsuki: Targoth was still distracted by the man who just attacked you and worrying for your safety. Whether you like it or not, the second you two turned around he had won in that moment,
Satsuki: just be glad you got out alive, b-because....because
Emily: Because?
Satsuki: .....because others aren't so lucky.
*Emily lets out a low exhale*
Emily: ......who?
Satsuki: .......My older brother.
Satsuki: He was a good man, and a tough warrior, always willing to help anyone out and fight any foe.
Satsuki: but 2 years ago...he was murdered.
Satsuki: He let his guard down to an enemy who had submitted to him to help a teammate.
Satsuki: a vampire with dragonbone swords.
Emily's thoughts: Wait, that sounds like.
Satsuki: He killed him when his back was turned.
Satsuki: He's the reason why i even became an adventurer, to train and become strong enough so that one day i could find his murder and kill him.
Satsuki: While i do believe it is a person's fault for turning their back to the enemy, i do not think for a moment that they deserve to die in such a way. So again, no, you couldn't have done anything at the time, neither of you were prepared for an enemy who would take advantage of a situation like that, and you were lucky to get out of that situation alive.
*Emily inhaled and exhales again*
Emily: Satsuki, you!
*Satsuki Winches*
Emily: *Sigh* fuck.....you're right.
Emily: I noticed it before, maybe about a year ago, i just.....i still like to imagine that i could have been quick enough to notice and save him, or even avoid getting caught altogether.
Emily: But even after 3 years of self training....i still haven't gotten to be as tough as i would like. The events that have unfolded since i came to skyrim have shown me this, and due to m-.....being lucky, i was able survive....just because of that.
Emily: ......dammmit.
Satsuki: Emily.
Emily: *yawn* i'm tried now.
Emily: Beds are in the other room, night Satsuki.
Satsuki: Emily.
Emily: ........
Satsuki: *sigh*....okay.
*Sound of Footsteps on floor*
Satsuki: Night Emily.
Satsuki: Sleep well.
*Door closing*
Emily.......dammit.
Emily: Why am i such a bitch sometimes.
Satsuki: Hmmmm....
Satsuki: Maybe i could.
Satsuki: Yes, i'll ask.
Satsuki: "Hopefully she says yes."
(Next morning)
*boiling sounds*
*Sound of ladle hitting pot*
Emily: Satsuki, breakfast!
Emily: Satsuki?
Emily: Satsuki!
Emily: Satsuki just because we fought a little doesn't mean you can ignore me.
*door opening sound*
Emily: Satsuki wake-
Emily: Up?
Emily: Hmmm, where'd she go?
Emily: Her sword and pack are still here.
Emily: Then that must mean.
Emily: "She's probably outside."
(at grave)
Satsuki: ........Hello Mr.Yargol.
Satsuki....i'm Satsuki Tomoko.
Satsuki: I've said some.....unjust.....no....cruel things about you without thinking.
Satsuki: But I learned last night, that i was wrong.
Satsuki: Thank you for keeping Emily safe when you were alive.
Satsuki: She's a great friend, i was kind've hoping to become more.
Satsuki: But i've probably screwed that up permanently.
Satsuki: But still, thank you.
Satsuki: Because of you, Emily can fight for herself, and protect herself.
Satsuki: and i'm grateful to have met her, as well as properly hear about you.
Satsuki: and
*sound of armor clanking*
Satsuki: I'm sorry for what i said,
Satsuki: i will reflect upon my actions and not let my emotions get the better of me and peak poorly of anyone without proper knowledge of them again.
Satsuki: Thank you for your time.
*wind blows quietly*
Satsuki: Okay.
Satsuki: Back to training.
Satsuki: Hopefully i get done bef-
Emily: That w-
*Loud scream*
Emily: ow.
Satsuki: WHAT! HOW!? WHERE!? WHEN!?
Emily: I walked up, I've been here for about a minute.
Satsuki: oh....
Satsuki: Oh....so you heard.
Emily: Yep.
Satsuki: mmm... so embarrassing.
Emily: ......*sigh*
Emily: I'll forgive you.
Satsuki: Really!
Emily: On two conditions!
Emily: One You have to promise never to jump to conclusions like that again like you told Targoth, got it!
Satsuki: Yes.
Emily: and two, no dating, at all.
Satsuki: O-oh......yeah.
Satsuki: i guess i deserve that.
Emily: yep, friends only.........with benefits
Emily: ............maybe more if you're good.
Satsuki: Hm?
Emily: Nothing, just thinking of something else.
Satsuki: O-okay.
Satsuki: Its gonna be hard seeing you though, but i guess i can manage the boat rides.
Emily: ......huh?
Satsuki: You're moving back to Solsthiem aren't you?
Emily: What? No!
Satsuki: W-What! Wait, then why?
Emily: I was called by by Second Councilor Adril.
Emily: "He wanted me to take care of the bandits who were reappearing lately."
Satsuki: "Oh."
Emily: "Didn't take long though."
Bandit Traitor: GAH!
Emily: "they're pretty weak"
Bandit Mage: WHY WON'T SHE DIE!!!
*Bandits running*
Emily: "but most of the time, second bandits see me, they start running."
Reaver Runner: Is she still coming.
Reaver Mage: Yes stupid!
Reaver Mage: Its the Demon! Keep running!
Satsuki: "A-Ah"
Emily: .....Satsuki....did you think i returned here because i was that pissed at you?
Satsuki: ...........
Emily: Wow, Even i'm not that childish.
Satsuki: I-I-I just thought, i really hurt you, s-so.
Emily: So What? You thought that i'd never return to skyrim?
Satsuki: ................
Satsuki: .......................yes.
Emily: ..........T-Thats.
Emily: Soooo cuuuute.
Satsuki: H-Huh!?
Emily: What were you gonna be that lonely without me, thinking about me as you jack off.
Satsuki: Shut it!
Satsuki: I just......was worried about you, i-is there a problem with that.
Emily: *giggling* Stop, don't get any cuter than that!
Satsuki: H-Hey!
Emily: You're gonna kill me.
Satsuki: S-Shut up!
Satsuki: Oh yeah, i forgot, Baldor wanted to talk to you.
Emily: Oh, what about?
Satsuki: Not sure, but it seemed important.
Emily: In that case lets head up right now.
Satsuki: Sure.
Satsuki: But before that, i have something to ask you.
Emily: Depends?
Satsuki: you said you were disappointed that you didn't get as tough as you wanted right?
Emily: Yes....what about it?
Satsuki: While its clear from a few moments ago that your stealth training isn't lacking, i'm pretty sure i could help you in combat training.
Emily: But.
Emily: You're 3 years younger than me.
Satsuki: Yes, but i've been training for 15, so i've got 12 more years than you.
Emily: 15.....wait 15!
Satsuki: Yes.
Satsuki: Father started us young, so we'd be ready, the training was....though to say the least. But because of it, I haven't found anyone in Skyrim yet that has really posed a challenge yet, i recall my brother sending me mail saying the same thing except for a few people.
Emily: hmmm.......
Emily: Well, i guess it wouldn't hurt to try this.
Emily: Very well, i'll be your student for a bit.
Satsuki: Really!?
Emily: But first!
Emily: Lemme see your strongest punch.
Satsuki: What?
Emily: Come on, i can take it.
Satsuki: I'm not sure, about this, why do you want to me to do this anyways?
Emily: Well
Emily: Even if it was....kind've justified, i still feel bad for hitting you with my full strength, so just consider this us getting even.
Satsuki: oh.....okay....wait that wasn't that hard for full force pu-
Emily: Satsuki.
Satsuki: Okay okay fine, you ready.
Emily: Yep.
Satsuki: Okay.
Satsuki: HEYA!
*Sound of impact*
*Sound of Emily hitting ground*
Satsuki: How was that?
Satsuki: Pretty good right Emily?
Satsuki: Emily?
Satsuki: Emily you alright.
*Emily painfully groaning*
Satsuki: Emily!
Emily's thought's: Satsuki.
*whites of eyes*
Satsuki: Oh gods i knew i should have held back.
Emily's thoughts: Why did you hit harder than Targoth?
Satsuki: What should i do!?
Satsuki: Water, i'll get water!
Satsuki: That sho-
???: Take good care of her, she's a good girl.
Satsuki: Huh!?
Satsuki: W-what?
Satsuki: was that?
Emily: Uuuhh.
Satsuki: Ah, Emily!
Satsuki: Hold on a moment, just wait.
Satsuki: I'll get you some water.
???: Heh heh.
Targoth: Ah, kids.
???: For the age of aggression is now finally done.
???: We drove out the stormcloaks, and restored what we owned. With our blood and our steel we've taken back our homes.
Titus: Bye bye Ulfric, the killer of kings.
Titus: Today's the day of your death
Titus: so we drink
Titus: we dance
Titus: and we sing,
Legate Rikke: Sir, this is a little.
General Tullius: just leave him, you know how he is.
Titus: We're the children of Skyrim and we fight all our lives
Legate Rikke: Yes sir.
Titus: and when Sovnarde beckons, everyone of us dies.
Bonus
*Sound of waves*
*Portal opening sound*
*Portal closing sound*
*Sword clang*
Thank you very much for reading this if you did. It took a long time to make, and was a pain in the ass. Also thank you very much Blazingsai and Collygon for helping me out as well, stuff became smoother after learning a few things, especially being able to move tai'd npc's, that changed everything, also the eyes for knocked out Emily. Also thanks again Crimskyrim for the photoshopped tears, they look great.
Part 1: http://www.loverslab.com/blog/407/entry-4142-the-sorrow-tanto-18/
Part 2: http://www.loverslab.com/blog/407/entry-4156-the-sorrow-tanto-28/
Part 3: http://www.loverslab.com/blog/407/entry-4157-the-sorrow-tanto-38/
Part 4: http://www.loverslab.com/blog/407/entry-4159-the-sorrow-tanto-48/
Part 5: http://www.loverslab.com/blog/407/entry-4158-the-sorrow-tanto-58/
Part 6: http://www.loverslab.com/blog/407/entry-4160-the-sorrow-tanto-68/
Part 7: http://www.loverslab.com/blog/407/entry-4161-the-sorrow-tanto-78/
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