Destination Departure-Part One
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((Spoilers ahead: If Varen was sacrificed in God of Schemes quest on Elder Scrolls Online game. Disclaimer I do not own Elder Scrolls or the story as this is for fan purposes. Mina I do own however as she's an original character I created in 2022.))

I don't know where to begin. Things happened too fast. When the Vestige was choosing who to sacrifice in order for the Amulet of Kings to be used for them to use, Varen volunteered himself to take the fall. I looked at him with my daedric eyes as if I wanted to speak but I couldn't hold it in.

"Varen no! Don't do this!!"

Varen: Mina, I made this happen. It is my fault alone and I must face the consequences of what I caused.

"Damn it, brother! I understand you brought this on yourself since it began. Mannimarco deceived us. All of us!!"

Abnur: Mina don't act like this. This is not the time to---

"Fuck you, Tharn! You didn't have the spine to back me up when the Worm Bastard killed me when I was human!!"

I felt it. Rage. I almost started to feel my voice change until Sai pulled me back to keep me from strangling Abnur. Tears streamed down my face as he held me back as Lyris had to jump in too.

Sai: Mina stop!! If this is what my Lord wants, let him make his choice.

Lyris: Sai is right. I do know your pain and I understand that. You tried to right the wrongs and look what happened.

I growled looking at Lyris but I felt Varen's hand on my shoulder as I fought tears of rage.

Varen: Mina my sister. You have to let me go. I'm tired. I have so much. I know you're not okay with this.

I look up at him as I stood down and Varen asked for them to release me. Without saying anything, I pulled him into a hug. The Vestige stood watch and they waited for the ritual to begin. 

My brother has been my rock for the first 20 years of my life. I wasn't supposed to be here but to my family I was a blessing. They been trying for a girl and here I am. Right after our parents passed, Varen helped raise me in Chorrol. 

"This isn't fair, brother. I can't lose you again."

Varen: No it is not. But do sanctify my remains and perform rites to the Divines when this is over. I know you're a daedra now but that is something that cannot be undone. Just do this for me, sister. 

I nodded as I hugged him tightly. He can't see me as he's blind. I know he told me not to heal his eyesight but I gave him a brief moment to look at me one last time.  He was able to look at me and he smiles not saying a word. I couldn't bring myself to say goodbye to him and he knows this. In time I will say it. 

He lets go of my hand as he walks over to face the Amulet of Kings while Vestige holds a blade over his chest. I couldn't bring myself to watch this and Sai held me close so I don't have to see it. All I heard was a groan and before I knew it, he was dead. I looked down as the sacrifice was done and the Vestige took form in special armor to make them invincible. Watching them run off to take on the God of Schemes. 

Abnur stopped me from moving forward. Sai then told me to go help Vestige anyway. 

Fast forward, Molag Bal couldn't start the Planemeld as it was done. Vestige reclaimed their soul and then asked me if I was okay. I saw guilt in their eyes as they knew they had to do what they do, but I smiled as I placed my hand on their shoulder.

"I understand you feel awful about sacrificing my brother. But you had the courage to see what I could not. My brother was a good man."

Vestige: What will you do now?

"I have to plan a burial for Varen and make sure to have offerings to the Eight. My daedric intentions still want me to bring chaos but I'm holding it back. But I won't dwell on it. I promised my brother. But you? I'm glad I met you."

Vestige: I am too. But what will you do after that's done?

"Heh. Full of questions, eh? I was once that way. As far as I know, I don't know. I'll hold best interests on Nirn and also maybe go back to Quagmire. Vaermina might give me stuff to do. Then again I may help Queen Ayrenn. Who knows?"

We soon parted ways and I began writing something for my brother's funeral. Hermaeus Mora allowed me to hang around his realm so I can write it. All I can think back is to memories of when I was a child. My brother and I have a twenty year gap between us. 

I remember when I was about 16 as I was nervous about entering the Arcane University in the Imperial City. During Second Era year 572, my skills in magic had been stronger. I reached adept level and managed to get in.

Abnur Tharn was the one who taught me magicka and other ways. Moment I started attending the university, some students looked down on me for getting in at a young age. The Archmage there showed me as he was my mentor there. Vanus Galerion has spent majority there too and making lectures to teach students. One student made me mess up concentration as it made me embarrassed.

During my second year, I dreaded going to class. But Abnur surprised me with a visit and even witnessed a student harassing me that I didn't belong there. He had me take a few days away so that the staff handle the situation.

Abnur: How long have they been doing this, Mina? 

"Since I started at the university."

Abnur: You seem to fail at communicating and speaking up it seems. No matter, it'll be something I'll have to teach you for the time being. Your brother would have wanted me to help you out anyway. Besides it is time for your studies at the White-Gold Tower. The council is having a meeting and I do feel they would need your advice and opinion. 

".....How are you going to teach me to stand my ground?"

Abnur: -Grumbles and gives a stern look-Mina you have a kind heart, but even those with that have limits. I can tolerate you but do know after a few days, you will have a voice of reason and a backbone to stand up to those bad excuses of students. 

Without saying anything, I nodded and we hugged it out before heading to the meeting.

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Abnur helped me have the courage to speak up and I know Vaermina helped me with that too. Here I am writing a speech for the funeral service and I see Abnur approach me while I was at a tavern. I asked him to meet me here so we could talk.

Abnur: This better be a good reason, Mina. I'm a busy man. 

Looking up, I set my quill pen down and looked at him. 

"We need to talk, Uncle Abnur."

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