I have tried hard to keep you safe.
I have been left with no choice.

 

 

 

 

You cannot be allowed to leave.

 

 

 

 

*WOOSH*

 

 

 

 

...aaAAH!

 

 

*THUD*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you alright?
I'm fine, Valerica just put up a force field.

 

 

 

 

 

Serana,

I thought your mother was on our side?

 

 

 

 

 

 

So did I.

 

 

I am on your side, daughter.

 

 

 

 

It's my duty as a mother to do what's best for you,

whether you like it or not.

 

 

The rest of you can go.

 

 

Serana must stay here with me.

 

 

 

 

 

You of all people should know what its like...

being forced into something you don't want to do.

 

 

I'll prove to you that I can fend for myself.

 

 

My power is beyond you Serana,

 

 

you can never beat me or Harkon.

 

 

 

 

There is no escape!

 

 

 

I can summon an endless legion of bonemen.

 

 

They will leave you alive but your friend will not be so lucky.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You wouldn't...

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you will forgive me in time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serana... This isn't good...

 

 

What do we do?

 

 

 

I can't believe it. You're just like him.

 

 

You've become just like Harkon.

 

 

 

Their closing us in...

 

 

Her barrier is too strong for me.

 

 

 

I need more raw power!

 

 

 

 

I thought you were on her side. Why are you helping us?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How dare you compare me to Harkon.

That monster doesn't care for you at all.

 

 

 

I'm nothing like him.

 

 

 

 

Hmph.
What's your plan?

Aria, keep trying to take down that barrier.

 

 

Anya and I will defend you.

That's your plan? Valerica can summon endless waves of those things.

 

Its all we can do.

 

 

Unless you have a better idea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*CLENCH*

 

 

 

 

Why don't you give up this game Aria?

 

 

We both know why you're here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Still fighting with that sword huh?

 

 

 

An ice blast should take out the ones without armor. After that we'll need to work together.

 

Got it.

 

I'll take the one on the right.
 

Bring it on ugly.

 

 

 

*Swoosh*

 

 

 

 

*Sink*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get ready Anya!

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Woosh*

 

 

 

*Harden*

 

 

 

 

 

Surprise, fucker!

 

 

 

 

*?*

 

 

 

 

*Slice*

One more.
 

 

How many waves do you think she'll send at us?

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Charge*

 

 

 

 

Lookout!

 

 

*Chink*

 

 

 

 

 

*Crack*

 

 

*Thud*

 

 

*Crash* 

 

 

 

Huff... Wait...

 

Who are they?

 

Looks like you ladies could use some help.
 

 

We've finally caught up to you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

How did you two... ugh nevermind.
Yes we need your help.

 

 

Who are you guys?

 

 

 

 

I'm Veris and this is Veska.
We're from the Volkihar Clan just like Serana.

 

 

I believe together we can take down Valerica's barriers,

isn't that right Master?

 

 

 

 

Wow, I did not expect to see you girls so soon.
 

 

 

Yes, together it can be done.

 

 

 

 

Those conniving witches.

 

 

It's five against one.

 

We will fight you if we have to.

 

 

Interesting.
 

She's not summoning another wave of bonemen.

 

 

 

 

 

Did she give up?

 

 

Steady, just as we practiced.

 

 

*Step*

 

 

Judging by the lack of bonemen being summoned,
I'm guessing you don't want an all out fight.

 

 

Yes.

 

 

I see that I have failed.

 

 

I just wish you saw Harkon the way I do.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serana.

 

Lord Harkon has ordered us to eliminate Valerica on sight. 
Please step aside.

 

 

 

No.

 

 

I will not allow you to harm her. 

 

 

But Serana...

 

 

I said no.

 

 

 

Everyone is walking away alive.
Unless you think you can take on both of us.

 

 

 

 

 

*Glare*
Fine, but you'll have to do the explaining to Lord Harkon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And mom, you're a hypocrite.

 

 

You always say my father is manipulative and violent and tyrannical...

 

Yet here you are threatening me and my friend, sending monsters to attack us, and locking me away against my will.

 

 

When was the last time you looked at yourself! 

You never cared to ask what I wanted.

 

 

 

 

 

In the end, I'm just a pawn to you too.
 

 

We're leaving now.

 

 

Goodbye.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm sorry about Valerica.
I know that was emotional for you.

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you.

I'm sorry for not telling you I was a Daughter of Coldharbour.

 

 

It's fine.

About that girl, Aria Bal...
Who's side is she on?

 

 

 

 

I'm not sure, but it's definitely not ours.

Something doesn't feel right about all this.

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome home,

 

 

 

 

 

My daughter.

 

 

 

 

 

Father!?