Alright so having finished the game a while age i couldn't really stop myself from thinking about the ending. I chose the Dark Ritual ending and like the many people who went down this path felt somehow sad and depressed when we discover Morrigan leaves. I'm sure many people have said this before but I'm going to say it again. No other character in the history of my gaming career has made me felt like this. It's truly a special experience and i want to thank Bioware for creating such wonderful characters. Anyways, i thought it would be cool to predict what would happen in the upcoming xpac of Dragon Age Origins - The Awakening and see if we'll see Morrigan again.

This is my first time writing something like this so i hope you guys enjoy

comments are always welcome cause not only will you be improving the story but you'll be improving my English as well =)

The Awakening

It has been 6 months since the defeat of the Archdemon, yet Ferelden has still not been restored to its original condition.

" Move that over there. Wait make sure you nail it on tight or the foundation of the house won't be stable enough" The man told the other workers.

" I see you are still working hard," a voice said behind him

The man turned around and saw a figure in golden armor and smiled "Alistar, it is good to see you again my friend. How are you? I see you are enjoying your new position as King of Ferelden.'

" Ha Ha Ha, very funny Aedan . You know how much I hate working in that palace. " He sighed, his face showing obvious signs of annoyance, "Now that you talk about it, I'm doing this because YOU forced me into doing so."

The man tried to hold in his smile but ultimately could not, "Alistar, I only did so because I had complete faith in you that you would be the best king this country has ever had. And besides there was really no one else qualified to take this position except you. The people see you as a hero for helping defeat the darkspawn and you have been done a great in helping this country heal."

" I guess… but I still don't like this it looks like I'm stuck in this position until I die." Alistar replied, " Anyways I came here to ask you something. I heard you are going to depart in two days and I'm guessing your departing to go look for Morrigan?"

What was once a happy smiling face quickly seemed to look lost and depressed.

Alistar noticed his friends reaction and sighed, "I see your still attached to that women. I thought you would have gotten over her by now. You know there are tones of girls in this city and I'm pretty sure they are a lot easier to handle then her and far prettier as well."

" I don't just like her because of her looks Alistar, you should know that," He let out a deep breath, " It's something else. " Aedan paused, as if he was in deep thought, then noticing Alistar staring at him continued "Anyways I won't bore you with such issues. To answer your question, yes I am leaving in two days and Ohgren has volunteered to come along."

" Oghren?" Alistar asked, "I thought he only liked drinking beer why would he want to travel?"

" Well, he said he wanted to see the world a bit more. Don't think he really liked the underground surrounding's in Orzammar." Aedan said jokingly, going back to his normal playful self again.

Alistar was glad his friend snapped out of his depression but knew Morrigan was still on his mind. He was worried about his best friend. Whenever they talked about Morrigan, Aedan would quickly turn gloomy. Alistar did not like to see his friend in such state but could not think of any comforting words to say. "Alright then, I hope you guys are successful on your journey. It's too bad I can't join you, stupid king duties, but do make sure you come say goodbye when you leave."

"Of course I will my friend" he replied

" Great! Then I guess I'll see you in two days." Alistar then turned around and returned to his castle

Back in his room, Aedan stared at the bed where he and Morrigan made love for the last time. Right before the final battle with the Archdemon, Morrigan came up with a plan that ultimately saved him and Alistar. However, the consequence was that she would leave with their child. He wandered around the room wandering how it all managed to end the way it did.

It didn't seem to long age when he still in his father's castle, fooling around with nothing better to do. He was a carefree fellow. Very much like Alistar. He was never really serious, loves to make jokes and didn't really think about all that was happening around him. All that changed the day his father and mother died. He was the last of the Couslands. That day caused a change in Aedan. He did not know how to respond to this great tragedy. During his travels with Duncan to Ostagar, he remained very silent and spoke only when being spoken to. He did not tell Duncan but on in the inside, he felt shame for leaving his parents behind.

Aedan thought he would never recover from the death of his family but all that changed it when he met his companions. Everyone brought new insight onto life but the two most important people who healed his soul was Morrigan and Alistar.

The moment he met Alistar he knew they would get along. They had the exact same personality, ideas and thoughts. It was during his adventures with Alistar during the Joining that he regained some of his old self again. The only thing he can say is different about them is their preference in women. He laughed to himself at the thought. When he and Alistar were healed, her mother forced Morrigan into joining her group. From the start, it was obvious Alistar and Morrigan would not get along. But it was a totally different story for him.

He still remembered when they first met in the Kocari Wilds. She was different then, not the complicated women who he now knows. She was defensive and showed an obvious dislike towards his group of companions at the time. It was only by the will of his mother that she probably did not change them into toads or burn them in the Kocari Wilds.

Aedan didn't admit it at first, but he was intrigued by Morrigan. Yes, she was beautiful with her pretty face, graceful body and piercing yellow eyes but it was the inside Aedan was most interested in. On the outside she was a cold heartless witch but on the inside it was a totally different story. Soon during their stops at camp, Aedan would try and talk to Morrigan. He sighed, he still remembered the first conversation he had with her.

"What do you wish of me?" Morrigan asked coldly as he approached her tent

" Well I thought since we are going to be spending some time together until the Archdemon is defeated, I thought it would be better if I knew my companions better." Aedan replied

" I'm an apostate and the daughter of Flementh. What more do you wish to know that you did not already know?" She spat viscously obviously annoyed

Aedan chuckled, " My My, I see you still hate me. I thought you only disliked Alistar."

"I do not dislike him nor do I hate him. I just find him as a rather dumb creature." Morrigan said

" Alistar, a dumb creature?" Aedan couldn't hold his laughter in, "and what about me Morrigan? Am I also a dumb creature?"

"Tis most difficult to decide, but you are obviously smarter than your friend. So perhaps not you are not a dumb creature but a dumb human being."

" Ouch! Those are harsh words." Aedan smiled and winced his eyebrowns pretending to be in pain

Morrigan replied , " The world is a harsh place. Only the toughest survive, if you are not tough then you'll die, simple as that."

There was an ackward silence. Aedan slowly responded

" Did Flemeth teach you to think like that? You know not everything has to be survival of the fittest,"

" And where would I find an example of such?" Morrigan asked coldly

" Well, we are an example right here, a group of companions grouped together to fight a single great threat." Aedan countered, " I can come up with many more examples………..

Aedan remembered they talked late into the night. Very soon, almost every time they set up camp, Aedan would walk to Morrigan's tent at least once to chat with her. He saw into her like no one else. On the outside, she was as hard as a rock but on the inside, she was passionate and complex. Not just a pessimistic witch like most people thought. Through their conversations, Aedan developed strong feelings for her yet he was not sure how to proceed. To his surprise, it was Morrigan took it to the next level. That night, she invited him to her tent and their they made love. Through their lovemaking it was as if something had been lifted from Aedan's shoulders. He no longer felt sad or depressed but he felt true happiness for the first time.

He stood there thinking about his time with Morrigan. He let out a deep breath and looked at the ring Morrigan gave him. This ring was the only connection he had with her now. He touched it as if hoping Morrigan will suddenly appear but everything lay still.

He said quietly to himself , " I'll find you Morrigan. I promise."

He was deep in thought when ll of a sudden, someone knocked on his door

He whispered to himself, "Damn whoever is at the door," He slowly walked towards the door and opened it. In front of him stood a human soldier.

" Lord Cousland?" the soldier asked

"Yes"

" King Alistar demands you go find him at the castle immediately."

"Right now?" Aedan asked surpised, " Why would he want me to go meet him?"

" He did not say, but he said it was of the utmost importance." The soldier replied

" Very well I will go see him" Aedan agreed because he knew his friend would not seek for him if it wasn't anything he couldn't handle.