I stirred before Vilkas, rubbing my tired eyes and yawning, not wanting to drag myself out of the bed and away from the warmth of his body. I let out an exhausted sigh, my muscles aching from last night's events and the previous adventure. I finally forced myself to move and rolled over Vilkas' sleeping body, so very careful not to wake him.

"N-not going..." A sleepy Vilkas mumbled, his arm stupidly flailing out into nothingness. I peered around, slipping back into my undergarments and smiling secretively at how unbearably innocent he looked whilst fast asleep.

I crouched next to him and kissed him gently on the lips, pushing my knotted hair out of my face so that I could clearly make out his dream like expression. After finally forcing myself to depart, I pulled on the remainder of my armour, pulling the leather straps as tight as they would go and left, walking along the corridor and into the main hall. I noticed the others and smiled, walking towards Aela and Skjor sat around the main hall table, I sat down next to them and listened in on their conversation.

"It seems you've returned to us," Aela smirked after finishing her sentence to Skjor, who looked slightly miffed.

"You can't get rid of me that easily," I remarked, overlooking the rest of the Companions camped around the other smaller tables in the corner of the hall.

"Where did you venture to?" Aela asked, running her long fingers across the hard wooden table, scratching at the dents and splinters. I snatched up a small bread of loaf, my stomach giving out an incredible growl.

"Dawnstar," I replied, she turned her face quickly to me and gave me a confused expression, I let out a laugh and reached for the nearest bottle of ale, "I tried to find my family."

"And?" She quickly replied, I took a gulp from the bottle and swallowed the honey flavoured mead, non-alcoholic and perfect for a well deserved breakfast.

"And I managed to find my mother," I continued reaching for another small loaf of bread, "She didn't recognise me at all," She noticed my face drop and she placed a comforting hand on my shoulder, "But it was for the best, I wouldn't want her to deal with my leaving again."

"What about the rest of your family?" She queried intent upon rubbing my shoulder; I shook my shoulders and took a bite from the bread, warm and fresh.

"I don't know," I replied, "She said that father had died and my brothers," I smiled, shaking my head, "Well they could be anywhere I suppose." I heard Aela let out a sigh maybe feeling bad for me, but I didn't need her sympathy. Now I was content with how things were, the fact that I knew that my family still existed somewhere was enough comfort to last me a life time, even if I wasn't to see them again. Just knowing that my mother was safe and that my brother's had made their fortune some else, perhaps not even Skyrim, it was enough for that heavy burden on my shoulders to be lifted and maybe I our paths with cross another day.

From behind there suddenly came a crashing of heavy footsteps and the heavy panting of an angered man.

"Where is she?" I heard Vilkas shout, I jumped out of my seat, feeling the need to flee from him as he bounded up to me, his chest bare and his leather trousers undone and barely holding on, "Dammit," He growled, stalking up to me, rage written across his face. I smiled sheepishly and stuck the bottle of mead in between us before he smacked into me.

"Breakfast?" I asked, nervous from his sudden outbreak of panic and madness. He snatched the bottle of mead out of my grasp and pulled me into a bone crushing hug, "T-too tight," I croaked, gasping for air. He clutched onto me tighter than before and I felt blood rush to my face as I struggled to breathe.

"I was so worried," I heard Vilkas mutter close to my ear, finally relinquishing the tight hold and instead, let his hands fall to my hips pulling us apart and kissing me, more passionately than ever. I felt heat rush to my face and tugged apart, finding the atmosphere surrounding us embarrassing. The Companions looked upon with curiosity but I saw no judgmental thoughts flash across their faces. It was safe to be like this.

"I told you I wasn't leaving," I replied awkwardly, my voice failing me, "I just got a little bit hungry," I continued innocently. He smiled adoringly and wrapped a warm hand around the back of my neck and kissed me tenderly, causing my body to quiver and the sweet taste of adrenaline to form in my throat. I had never felt so content standing there with the fire burning gloriously in the centre of the hall with the family of Companions gathered around it and with warm hands snaked around my waist.

A/N: I hope you've enjoyed! It's finally over and thank you to everyone who has reviewed and read! I will be uploading a sequel at some point in the near future! :3