Chapter 68: Kindred Judgment
A couple of weeks after I discovered the seal I was finishing a weapon that should allow me to temporarily break Harkons immortality. I also got in contact with the Angels and got their assistance. I decided to not use my own Angels or Undead to avoid questions I didn't want to answer.
'This weapon should work if I made it right. Now next would be talking to the guardian of the seal after the Angels finish off the enthralled spirits.'
I move to the seal location and see that the Angels have just finished off the spirits. I was slightly upset they did it ahead of time but I ignored that to talk with the guardian as the Angels left to heal their injuries. I move to the main chamber to see an area that looks like the area where Serena was sealed in Dimhollow Crypt. Many arches surround a pedestal in the center.
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It doesn't take long to solve the puzzle and open the Sarcophagus in the center revealing Serana.
'I am not that surprised it is her. Nor that she has an Elder Scroll on her back.'
Serana: "Ugh, what day is it?"
Rio: "It is currently October 15th, 2006 AD."
Serana: "Wait you aren't a Vampire. Why did you wake me up?"
Rio: "I need to undo the seal so an army of Angels and I can enter the pocket dimension and kill the Volkihar Clan."
Serana: "You are a fool if you think you can kill the Volkihar Clan. Harkon is immortal."
Rio: "He is immortal but not invulnerable. I have a weapon with me that will remove his immortality if only temporarily. I will then destroy his soul with a special technique."
Serana: "You're serious. Well, I am coming with you. However, I won't let you pass unless you promise me to spare my mother. She is innocent, or as innocent as she can be."
Rio: "Very well I can spare her if she doesn't try to kill me. If she does I won't hold back."
Serana: "Fine, that will have to do. Now follow me and I will unlock the seal."
Rio: "Before you do that you should wear this ring. It will prevent the Angels from detecting your Vampiric nature. If they know you are a Vampire they will likely kill you first and ask questions later."
Serana puts on the ring and her eyes become normal amber ones and her undead aura is no longer visible. She then takes me to a wall that has a strange array of symbols and she opens the Elder Scroll. She screams as the scroll blinds her temporarily but whatever she did worked as the sealing array disintegrates. I cast some spells that can heal her safely and she recovers after a while.
Serana: "That hurt way more than Aryon said it would. Now the way is open."
Rio: "I know we just met but could I store that Elder Scroll in a pocket storage space so it isn't stolen? I can sign a magic contract stating I will give it back once Harkon is dead."
Serana: "No need, just take it. I know what would happen if someone got ahold of that and I have a feeling I can trust you."
Serana hands me the Elder Scroll and I place it in my inventory. Once I do that the Angels appear in large numbers. I see the head angel and go to talk to him.
Rio: "Uriel I see you brought nearly every Angel. Are you sure that is wise?"
Uriel: "Ah Rio, yes I assure you it will be fine. Celeste stayed behind to make sure that if we fell Heaven would still survive. That and with the Hell Dimension no more, we Angels have little to do anymore. You killed all the Vampires outside these ones so we have to either purge the last of this filth or die trying."
Rio: "Very well, if that is what you have decided I dare not argue as I know we will likely need all the help we can get. Are your Angels ready?"
Uriel: "Yes we are all ready. Just give the word and we will begin the attack."
Rio: "Then let's begin!"
The Angels rush through the portal to the pocket dimension while I stay behind with Serana to sneak around the battle and attack Harkon.
Rio: "Let's go, the Angels should have drawn all the attention."
Serana nods and I cast an invisibility spell and we move through the portal. Once on the other side, we see Angels fighting Gargoyles, Vampires, and various undead all around the front gate. We sneak past all the fighting and move to Harkons alter where he prays. We get to the altar room and open and close the door behind us.
Harkon: "So my traitorous daughter returns. You can dispel the invisibility I can see through it."
The invisibility spell is removed and Harkon gets a good look at both of us.
Harkon: "It seems you brought a guest with you. Why don't you introduce yourself."
Rio: "I am Rio and I have been tasked will killing you."
Harkon: "Hahaha, straight to the point I like you. Why don't you join my clan? I can offer you power and immortality."
Rio: "No thanks I have both already."
Harkon looks confused for a moment before he sniffs the air.
Harkon: "Ah my apologies, I thought you were a simple human but you are clearly not one of those inferior beings. May I know what you are?"
Rio: "I am an Alicorn. A race of immortal equines that grow strong enough to move the very heavens themselves."
Harkon: "Hmm, I have never heard of them but then again this isn't our original world so I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised. My offer still stands join me and I can give you anything you need."
Rio: "I must still refuse. Now we should really get this battle started."
Harkon: "Yes we really... ARGH!"
I smiled as my Shadow Clone snuck up behind Harkon and stabbed him with the weapon I made. I quickly started to summon the beings I was going to use as fuel for Force Shatter. While I charged the attack I had Serana and a few Shadow Clones distract Harkon.
POV Shadow Clone
I watched Harkon destroy the clone that stabbed him. I then gathered the power in my throat and unleashed the Thu'um.
Clone: "FUS RO DAH!"
Harkon is shocked to hear the Thu'um and is struck by the shockwave sending him flying into the altar and breaking it with the collision. Harkon manages to recover after being struck by numerous spells. He then transforms into the Vampire Lord form.
Harkon: "You deceitful little snake. How dare you break the altar. And how can you use that accursed tongue?!"
Clone: "You face the last Dragonborn! Now feel the wrath of Akatosh."
Harkon: "I-i-impossible, how can you be here?! This isn't Tamriel!"
Clone 1: "Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Clone 2: "Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!"
The Jutsus combine and create a massive torrent of high-temperature fire. Harkon creates a magical barrier to block it and it blocks most of the damage but he is still hurt when the barrier shatters.
Harkon: "AAGGGGH!! I'll drain the life from you!"
After using the Combination Jutsu we moved to using more mundane magics. Except for me, I rushed up to Harkon and put my hands to my head.
Clone: "SOLAR FLARE!!!"
SHIIIIIIIIII
Harkon: "AHHHH MY EYES!!!"
I look back and see that the main body is almost done charging Force Shatter. I move away from him so he can't see me.
Harkon: "I do not need my eyes to see you Dragonborn!"
Harkon closes his eyes and summons 2 spectral swords moves at high speeds and quickly kills a clone making me and the others have to use a sword as well to block him or dodge him. We exchange clashes several times before we sense the technique is ready and we jump towards Harkon and use Many Hidden Shadow Snake Hands to hold him still.
Harkon: "Let me go you lesser creature!"
Clones: "Now!"
Harkon: "What? What have you done?! AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"
Serana: "What is happening?"
Clone: "Don't worry it's just a technique the main body is using. It will shred and shatter his soul."
Harkon: "No... Serana... your own father..."
Harkon falls still and we use Force Lightning to atomize his body into nothingness. After that we clones dispelled.
POV Rio
I nearly collapse as the fatigue of using all those techniques and battling with so many clones against a high-level opponent hits me.
Rio: "Whew, thank goodness that is finally over."
Serana: "Yes, it is all over now. What do I do now?"
Rio: "Well you could come with me as this pocket dimension will only last for another couple of months before collapsing. Oh, and we have to find your mother."
Serana: "Yeah, follow me and I will take you to her laboratory. If she is anywhere it will be there or it will tell us where she went."
I follow her and we get to the laboratory fairly quickly as we don't have to go the back way. I sense very few Vampires are left but the Angels are not in much better condition. I decide to leave it alone for now and we look around the lab.
Serana: "Oh I found out where she went. She used a ritual that put her in a small pocket of reality where she became frozen in time. I think we have everything here to undo it."
Rio: "I suggest we wait or else the Angels might stop us or kill your mother once she is free."
Serana: "Yeah you are probably right. How are the Angels doing?"
Rio: "Hmm, a few hundred remain compared to a dozen or so Vampires remaining. I sense Uriel but he seems unconscious."
Serana: "Should we go help them?"
Rio: "No, despite what you may think we aren't allies. I don't trust them. I will let the current ones fight it out. I can only sense one strong Vampire left so if all the Angels are killed then I will step in."
After waiting for 40 or so minutes I feel the last Angel fall. I was surprised to see that 1 Vampire is still alive if only barely.
Rio: "Okay, the Angels somehow lost. Let's go see the only surviving Vampire."
We walk to the main hall where we see a female Vampire drinking the blood of everything she can get her claws on. She seems to be missing her left arm and some of her face is also missing.
Rio: "Do you know her?"
Serana: "Yes, her name is Fura Bloodmouth. She is one of the strongest Vampires. She has fought every Vampire and won against all of them except my father and mother. Even I have lost to her many times. She was my combat instructor."
Fura: "Serana! Is that you? I can't see very well as I am missing an eye and the other is damaged."
Rio: "Do we kill her?"
Serana: "Definitely, she is the most loyal to my father and she is anything but innocent."
I don't have to hear more as I quickly rush her and cut her head off with my lightsaber. She doesn't even respond before her head hits the ground.
Fura: "Wait why are you killing me Serana? We are family?"
I disintegrate the body and start the scrapping procedures as I walk back to the lab to release Seranas mother. Team Galactic and many of my clones start taking everything valuable and storing it before we use the R.E.M. to take all the matter in this pocket dimension or if that fails I can sell this pocket dimension to the system. Once we get back in the lab we gather all the ingredients and begin the ritual.
Rio: "Are you sure this ritual is safe?"
Serana: "I don't know, maybe?"
Rio: "Wait, what do you mean maybe? You know what you are doing right?"
Serana: "Uh, um. Look over there!"
I turn around and when I turn back I see she started the final spell. I have barely a few seconds to respond as I have to jump away as a massive explosion occurs. I go flying and hit a wall.
Rio: "Ugh, really. I am not sure what I am more upset by, being thrown into the wall or the fact I fell for one of the oldest tricks in the book."
I look around and I have to hold in my laugh as I see Serana but the explosion made her hair become an afro.
Serana: "Why are you laughing?"
Valerica: "Serana is that you? Why is your hair so messy?"
Rio: "HAHAHAHA!"
Valerica: "And who is that?"
Serana: "Mother, I have a lot to talk to you about and my hair is like this because I am... uh trying a new style. Yeah."
Valerica: "Sweetie I love you but you look ridiculous."
I am dying on the floor laughing but stop when Serana shoots a Lightning Bolt Spell at me. I look at her and see her glaring at me. I decide to teleport away and let them catch up with each other. As I leave I get a system notification.
[Ding]
[Quest Kindred Judgement Complete]
[Issuing Rewards
+ 25000 XP
Summon Durnehviir (Loyal)
Bend Will Shout Mastery
1 Auriel's Bow
1 Auriel's Shield
1 Blessing Of The Night ]
[Ding]
[Lord Harkon Killed + 15000 XP]
[Fura Bloodmouth Killed + 10000 XP]
[Level Up]
[Level: 79]
[4700/7900xp]
'Okay, great rewards all around. Now let's see what they can do.'
[Name: Auriel's Bow
A Bow of Aedric origin. This bow is indestructible. Arrows shot from this bow are enchanted to never miss. It can also afflict the target with fire, lightning, and sun damage. It can drain the magical energy of the target as well as put them to sleep. When channeling the Sun one can call upon the Sun to strike at their foe. Any of the above-listed effects can be toggled at any point during or after the arrow is loosed. ]
[Name: Auriel's Shield
A Shield of Aedric origin. This shield is indestructible. When equipped will bestow the following effects on the wielder. Fire Immunity, Constant Healing, Absorb Impacts, Enhanced Durability/Endurance, and Refelct 50% of All Magic. Further the more the shield blocks or absorbs the more powerful a counterblast that can be unleashed. Can be wielded even while only on the user's back.]
{Blessing Of The Night:
During the night the user receives a buff that increases all stats by 25%. Also gains the favor of all creatures of the night or beings associated with the night. Can see in complete darkness regardless of the time of day. This makes it very difficult to detect the user during the night. }
{Bend Will Shout:
Your Voice bends the very stones to your will. As it gains power, animals, people, and even dragons must do your bidding. When using this shout the user can control others and make them temporary allies. The shout consists of three words. GOL HAH DOV. }
{Summon Durnehviir
Allows the user to summon Durnehviir wherever the user wants. Durnehviir will be completely loyal to the summoner. They will be completely free of the Soul Cairn. Is restored to perfect health. }
After looking over what I got I go back to supervising the scrapping.
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Authors Note:
Vampires are now basically extinct. The only Vampires that are left are Shmebulock, Serana, Valerica, and Marceline. Auriel's Shield can technically be used like Captain America's shield as it can absorb and ricochet off walls or impacts. The Angels are technically a neutral faction but close to a hostile faction so Rio intends on getting rid of them. I hope you enjoyed the chapter and until next time Ciao.
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