Meeting Naomasa

Saskia was talking with her advisors about the offer Vincent gave them while Vincent and Ellana were trying to open a portal towards Nirn using Ellana's theory.

Ellana made a Blue Gate open in the middle of Vergen and it seemed permanent as they passed through it they found themselves in Highwind City.

The others were more than surprised to see the portal open but once Vincent knew they were in Highwind City he made new calculations so the next portal would open the Imperial City.

They closed the Gate and opened a new one that led to the Imperial City. The City was on a big alert since it has been years that a gate opened in the Imperial City as the Crownguards were keeping an eye on it until Vincent passed through it making everyone lower their weapons.

Vincent then returned to Vergen while delivering a message to Naomasa telling him about Vergen and that they might enter the Empire. And to prepare at least one Legion to be stationed in Vergen to keep it safe.

Vincent returned to Vergen and Saskia was talking to Kirvena curiously asking about the Empire as Kirvena answered her questions.

"What did you and your advisors decide on?" asks Vincent as he was radiating his aura out in Saskia's eyes when he really didn't want to do so that was the only thing he couldn't control around Dragons since they could feel his aura even when he is hiding it.

"We want to talk to your Emperor before we decide on it," says Saskia as Vincent nods.

"It seems you like to talk to Kirvena. She and I have a daughter that was as fearful as you are when I was around her. That was until I found out about it. I had to teach her how to control that fear since I thought she would inherit my place under the Dragons," says Vincent as Saskia was surprised to hear that Vincent had a child with a human.

"I thought we Dragons can't have children with the other species," says Saskia as Vincent smiled.

"I'm not a Dragon but a Dragonborn. I'm a man born with the soul and blood of a Dragon. That's why I can have children with everyone," says Vincent as he explained further why he could have children with other species.

They passed the Gate and appeared in the Temple District where a giant statue of a Dragon was looking down on them. The Dwarf following Saskia took a step back as the statue seemed alive and Saskia could feel an even bigger aura radiating from it than from Vincent.

"Who is that?" asks Saskia as Vincent smiled.

"That is Akatosh, the God of Time and Space as well as the Father of all Dragons on Nirn. At the end of the Third Era the last in the line of the Septims sacrificed his life to defeat Mehrunes Dagon by becoming the Avatar of Akatosh," says Vincent as Saskia was surprised to hear that.

"Which Era are you now?" asks Saskia curious as she wanted to know how long it has been.

"We are in the Fifth Era right now. To be exact it is 420 years into the Fifth Era. But let me take you to the Market District so you can have a picture of the Empire," says Vincent as he guided them towards the Market District.

Once there they could see the races of Nirn as they were trading. The Dwarf that accompanied Saskia was surprised to see Dwarves in the midst of all those races.

He rushed towards one and wanted to talk to one when he found out they didn't speak the same language until Vincent touched Saskia's and her friend's shoulder making them understand what was going on now.

Some people recognize Vincent's armor and only gave a slight bow out of respect since becoming a Dragoon was a hard-earned achievement in the Empire.

"Why are they bowing to you?" asks Saskia as Vincent smiled.

"Because of what Vincent is," says Serana who was wearing a hood to not be recognized by the people in the Imperial City.

"Vincent is a Dragoon one of the biggest honors in the Empire. There are only 200 of them and all were trained by the First Emperor of the Highwind Dynasty. There are many people that train to become one but only one out of thousands turns into one. Many children from the Imperial Line tried to become one and less than ten became one," says Kirvena as they arrived at the Temple District and found there ten statues standing there.

"Those all represent our Divines, except those two," says Karliah pointing at Talos' and Vincent's statues while saying, "This is Tiber Septim, the first Emperor of the Septim Dynasty and Unifier of Tamriel who became the Hero God Talos after his death."

"And this person is?" asks Saskia seeing the other statue.

"That is the founder of the Highwind Dynasty. The Former Dragonking, High King of Skyrim, and Unifier of Nirn Vincent Highwind," says Ellana as she couldn't forget the real face of her husband.

"He has the same name as your husband," says Saskia as she looked at Vincent.

"We should go to the Palace District the Emperor is waiting for us," says Vincent as he changed the topic until they arrived at the Palace where the Council was right now being hold.

Naomasa was sitting on his chair hearing the council when Vincent entered the Palace and see him in Dragoon Armor.

"Dragoon, what news did you bring me?" asks Naomasa as he didn't know it was Vincent.

"I'm here to present to you the Virgin of Aedirn and one of her advisors. They wanted to hear the terms you have for them to join the Empire," says Vincent as Naomasa stood up from his chair surprising everyone even the Young Chancellor of the Council who was one of Vincent's and Lytara's descendants.

Naomasa walked towards Vincent when suddenly Saskia and the Dwarf wanted to kneel when suddenly Naomasa kneeled towards Vincent and asks, "Grandfather, why are you here in disguise?"

The Chancellor heard that and followed Naomasa as he kneeled down towards Vincent as well when he says, "Ancestor!"

"How is your mother?" asks Vincent as the Chancellor looks up.

"She is resting at home since she is too old for this," says the Chancellor as Vincent seemed sad.

"She is a wise woman a pity the Empire is losing such a capable woman," says Vincent as he looked at Naomasa as he used illusion to take his real form as the others while Serana took her hood off.

Saskia was quite surprised as well as the Dwarf by her side but now she could explain why the helmet had unnecessary holes in it and a hole on the back as his horns and tail needed to escape the armor.

"You are-" says Saskia when Vincent interrupts her.

"The First Emperor of the Highwind Dynasty and Former Dragonking," says Vincent as he looked at her when he continues, "But now I am only a Hermit now like every other King and Queen that retired from their post."

"Naomasa we should discuss this in private," says Vincent to his grandson as Naomasa stood back up while the Elder Council was still on their knees.

Saskia could only feel the respect coming from the people that were kneeling towards Vincent as she saw many races that she didn't see on the market. They entered the throne room and they find a giant portray of Vincent fighting Alduin.

"Who is that?" asks Saskia seeing the Black Dragon standing across Vincent.

"That is the World-Eater Alduin. My oldest brother and first son of Akatosh. I had to stop him from fulfilling his prophecy by killing him and absorbing his soul. One day my father will reclaim his soul and he will try it again. But when he tries I will be there to stop him again," says Vincent as he explained it while Vincent walked towards the throne and touched the armrest.

"I passed many years on this throne," says Vincent as he turned to Naomasa and says, "Sit down, boy."

Naomasa sat down on the throne as he felt nervous not because he was scared of Vincent but out of fear to disappoint him and his father.

"Now then you have seen the Imperial City. What do you think of it?" asks Naomasa as he looked at Saskia directly.

"We have your Majesty," says Saskia as she kneeled in front of Naomasa with her Dwarf when she asks, "But could I ask a question?"

"Which is?" asks Naomasa as Saskia looked at Vincent and then at Naomasa.

"You mean to ask why Naomasa is an Elf while I am an Au-Ra. That is simple in Nirn the children between two races take more from their mother. Naomasa was born from the Union of an Altmer, my son, and his mother, a Bosmer. That's why he is a Bosmer," says Vincent explaining it to Saskia why they looked so different from each other.

"Any other question?" asks Naomasa as Saskia nods.

"What are the terms to enter your Empire?" asks Saskia as Naomasa stood up from his throne and walked towards them and stretched his hands out.

"Loyalty to our banner. We are all a big family in this Empire. We can only strive to become better if we all work together," says Naomasa as he looked at them while continuing, "Take my hand and your region will become a Province of this Empire and one of my Legions will be stationed to defend it. Until a Legion is formed."

Saskia and the Dwarf took his hand when Naomasa shouted, "From today on you will the regent of the Province until Vincent Highwind trained the new King or Queen of the new Province."

"What does that mean?" asks Saskia as Vincent sighs from hearing his grandson.

"Can't I just adopt a child and train him," says Vincent as Naomasa shakes his head.

"Grandmother Mina would disagree with you on this. Every King and Queen of every Province comes from your line even in Ferelden after King Duncan married one of your descendants," says Naomasa as Saskia looked at Vincent shocked.

"How ma-" says Saskia as Vincent interrupts her.

"Too many. But my first wife convinced me to do so. Now how about we talk about this since I won't marry you. I can see that you and your advisor are more than that," says Vincent as Saskia turned a bit red from Vincent revealing that.

"I'm old girl as well as the women behind you they all accompanied me from the start except for Ellana she is the youngest," says Vincent as Saskia looked at Ellana.

"I'm as old as you and your friend together," says Ellana as she informed Saskia when Vincent walks forward.

"We should find an inn for today and return tomorrow," says Vincent when Naomasa stops him.

"You should stay here for tonight. Rumors should have already reached everyone's ears. Also, I need your opinion on a matter," says Naomasa as he called some servants inside to bring everyone to the guestrooms.