A small ship was approaching the docks at Kirkwall. It was filled with tons of refugees.A young woman was among them. She had long wavy brown hair and blue eyes that stood out.

She frowned in disgust at her dress,It looked like she'd been poor her whole life. But she hadn't been poor before the blight,which had taken everything from her.

So She comes to Kirkwall in hopes of finding an old friend of hers. Hoping they could help her. The ship came to a stop at one of the docks. The girl waited until everyone had gotten off the boat before she sneaked out of the cargo hold.

She had to sneak on board back in Ferelden. She peeked out the window,making sure no one was looking and made a quick run for it.

"Oy!you there!"

The girl gasped as one of the city guards had noticed her. She quickly turned on her heel and ran for it.

"After that Wench!"called another guard.

She darted down a bunch of stairs and dodged people, Keeping her head down,hoping no one would notice her.

"Where the hell did she go?"yelled a guard. The girl held her breath in as She hugged the wall.

"uh..I have no idea,She was too fast!"whined a fellow guard

"Oy,vey."sighed the guard leader"Whatever,get back to your posts you wankers."

"Yes sir!"

She sighed in relief when she heard them leave. The girl finally stopped to take a look at her surroundings,It looked like she was in the poorest part of the city.

"I need to find him."She whispered to herself,walking further into darktown.


After a few moments,She came across a building. It had two lit lanterns. Curiously She stepped in front of the building, pondering if she should knock or not.

She carefully and quietly opened the door. The room was full of people,some looked like they were injured.

A deep laughter in the back of the room caught her attention. She turned towards the sound,then gasped.

"Seriously Anders." a black haired girl purred"I need you to come with me to the coast."

The blond haired man sighed"I can't Hawke,I have patients."

Hawke rolled her eyes"yeah but-

"Anders?"

Hawke whirled around to see a brunette girl approaching them,Her eyes on Anders, Who's eyes widened at the girl in response.

"Alaina?W-what are you doing here?"

The girl's face broke into a watery smile as She rushed forward and embraced him"It is you!"She replied,tears spilling down her rosy cheeks.

Hawke gasped when Alaina planted a kiss on Anders lips. He gently pulled her back"Alaina..it's nice to see you again,But what are you doing here?"

Alaina dropped her happy gaze"I came here for you."

Hawke coughed and cleared her throat"Anders..who is this girl?"

Anders smiled gently as He wrapped an arm around Alaina"Hawke,This is Alaina,an old friend of mine,Alaina this is Hawke,a new friend."

Alaina nodded"Nice to meet you."

"and you."The black haired warrior replied,an iciness to her tone.

Alaina turned her attention back to Anders,a smile on her face"Maker I'm so glad I found you Anders!"She cupped his stubble covered cheeks"I was scared I wouldn't."

Anders grabbed her hands in his"Alaina,obviously,we need to have a long talk but right now, isn't the best time."

The smile on her face faded as her head lowered"Oh."

"But."He started,lifting her chin up"After I'm done with my patients then we can talk all you want."

"A-Alright."She agreed,a smile gracing her face again

Anders turned to Hawke"Um,Hawke,could you do me a favor?"

The warrior rolled her eyes"Sure,what is it?"

"Take Alaina to the chantry..I think right now,She needs prayers,She was always praying back in the day."He responded

Hawke raised an eyebrow"Is she an ex?"

Anders's cheeks flushed"Y-yeah."

"I see." Hawke whispered,in a tone of jealousy

Anders turned back to Alaina"Ok,Hawke is going to take you to the city's chantry."

Alaina perked up"T-They have a chantry here?"

"yep,So you wait there for me and when I'm done here,I'll come and get you."

She smiled and leaned into kiss his lips softly. She pulled back and smiled at him"I knew coming to you was the right thing."


A few minutes later,Hawke and Alaina arrived in front of the chantry. Alaina stared at the building in awe"Oh maker!It's so big."

Hawke shrugged"Ok,well you'll be fine here for a while right?"

Alaina nodded"Oh yes."

"Ok then,See ya."The female warrior waved as she took off. Leaving Alaina in front of the chantry. She opened the doors and stepped inside.

The chantry was big and beautiful. Alaina smiled as she looked all over. She knew she would like it here. Back in Ferelden, Alaina had grown up in a chantry. It was the only home she knew,It was a place She felt safe.

Alaina saw a sister by one of the statues. She approached her"Hello Sister."

The sister looked up from her prayer"Blessings on you Miss."

Alaina bowed"And to you,could you please show me to the Grand Cleric?"

The Sister nodded"I'll go get her,wait a moment."

She nodded as the sister walked off. Her eyes wandered up to the statue,She held her hands together in a silent prayer.

Caught in her prayer,She didn't hear footsteps approaching her.

"Maker's Blessings on you child."greeted an elderly voice. Alaina opened her eyes to see The Grand Cleric,She bowed"And to you,your Grace."

The older woman smiled warmly at her"Greetings.I'm Grand Cleric Elthina."

"I'm Alaina,your Grace.I just arrived in Kirkwall."

Elthina smiled"The maker must have blessed you dear girl."

Alaina titled her head to the side"How so,your Grace?"

"The maker always points those in need to the chantry."The elderly woman replied

"I grew up in a chantry,back in Ferelden."Alaina said,softly"I always find my answers here."

"That my dear,is what we're here for."Elthina replied

"Your Grace,there you are!"

Alaina turned to see a red haired man walking quickly towards them, Elthina turned towards him"Ah Sebastian,you've returned."

He stopped in front of them,He looked at Alaina for a second,before continuing"Excuse me Miss."He turned to Elthina"I need your guidance again."

The elderly woman nodded"Of course."She turned to Alaina"Maker's blessing."She said in a farewell,motioning for Sebastian to follow her.

Alaina stared after them. She was curious about this Sebastian. But She shook her head"No..I came here for answers,not for love."

She quickly kneeled and started saying her prayers to the maker.


A/N

A new story for me,yay xD. anyway this story came to me out of nowhere,actually it came to me while playing Dragon Age 2. this will be my first full Dragon Age story.I've recently only been writing one shots.

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