*Sorry for taking so long to submit another story, I've just had some writer's block. XP Anyways hope you enjoy, please review!*

"Damn dragons terrorizing Riften like it's their private playground. If I was the Dragon Born these beasts would all be dead and gone!" Some random Riften guard ranted after the third dragon to attack today was defeated.

Great, another dumb ass who thinks dragon killing is simple. Artemis sighed as she threw a dagger that whizzed past this guard, pinning a Lunar Moth to a tree by its wing. She casually walked passed the gaping man to retrieve her prize and dagger. Remembering her victim that should've died here and didn't, Artemis cursed under her breath and mounted her horse heading for Riverwood.

On the ride there she ran into a wolf or two, like usual and stupid thug that believed he could easily kill a lone Khajiit by himself. It was a lonely ride since she left Lydia at home in Whiterun and her usual partner, Aela, was off killing some Silver Hand. She didn't much mind the silence though, it let her plan every exact detail of how she was going to kill this new prey. As always it was an evil plan, but this time involving some more personal touches. It was planned to be a slow and painful death.

Artemis reached the town around midnight after hiding her horse and visiting Faendal. She needed to change and this was the only person who she knew would still be awake at this hour. They were friends, if that, but trust was an understanding both had for each other. They also shared another thing for tonight's contract, Sven. She had trusted him once but he tried killing her to steal her precious items and that broke any connection to friendship either had had, if there was any there in the first place. The Khajiit had practically begged Astrid for this contract. She smiled down at this sheet of paper that always signaled death for some sorry soul.

She had changed into some 'night' clothes and left Faendal's, heading for Sven's. Thankfully his mother wasn't home tonight, she'd betted she was out with some lover. It took Artemis a short time to pick the lock and sneak into the house, only to find him passed out with a bottle of Mead in his hand. So he's been drinking? All the better for me. As she planned, the Khajiit started acting like some drunken whore begging to be fucked. The next second she found herself against a wall with a dagger to her throat. Pretending to be shocked, Artemis began stroking her attackers chest, slowly making her way down to the strings of his pants. Seeing that Sven liked this, his dagger dropping to the floor, she threw him across the room.

"W-what's going on?" Sven muttered in disbelief. He then realized who she was, and why she was here, and began to panic. "Oh, fuck me. Please I didn't do anything. She didn't tell me her father was some important guy. Actually she didn't say anything due to the drugs in her drink…"

"Ha, and you actually think I'll believe that shit? I have no reason to trust you since what you did. And it's not anything personal, just business. You understand that right? Maybe next time you'll think about who you rape next time." She purred, digging knives into each of his palms. Before he could yell in pain she gagged him with her tail. "We shall have none of that. Humph, well isn't this just peachy. Now I'm going to have to burn my tail to rid it of your disgusting slobber. But that will have to wait. Now where to start?"

Sven bit down on her tail, resulting in the knives being wiggled back and forth. He discontinued the biting and pleaded to her to stop. He then tried to knee her off and Artemis rewarded him by kneeing him in the crotch. This poor, pathetic man, Artemis though to herself, maybe I should just finish hi off. He is quite boring and a waste of time anyways.

"You're lucky, you pathetic bastard. Due to how unamussing you are, I've decided to stop playing and just kill you. Buh-bye." And with that Artemis drove a dagger into Sven's chest. She then just sat there and patiently watched her prey pointlessly struggle for the air that wouldn't come and was replaced with blood. Each breath that gurgled through his throat became more hushed by the minute, until it was finally silent.

It was early dawn when Artemis left his house. As usual she took everything valuable or useful to her. Guess mother dear is going to have to find a way to get these things replaced. Hmm, what a beautiful morning, quiet and cold. Maybe a little too quiet. The Khajiit thought this was very unusual, until she saw Astrid standing at the front gates. Oh great, was the only thought to cross her mind.

"Well, well, it seems to be quite…depressing here. Did you decide to murder all of Riverwood instead of just your target? Ha, no matter, you and I need to have a little chat."

She tilted her head in curiosity, "About?"

"Well let's just say we have your little 'friend' captive. At least it's believed he is, because he mentioned your name a few times. Also, some courier was carrying a letter from him…and it was addressed to you." Astrid smirked as she tossed the opened envelope. She read my letter, how wonderful. Since she didn't want her reaction to it to be seen, Artemis placed it in her satchel on her horse. Who the hell is she talking about?

The two began their journey back to the Black Brotherhood Sanctuary when she overheard Astrid mumble. "Oh Sithis did that man reek of dogs and fresh blood…"

…What?!

*Author's note: I hope i didn't leave that big of a cliff hanger...Just kidding, but i promise to publish chapter 2 soon. Thanks for reading and maybe you can already guess whom this mystery man is ;)*