ADD NOTE: Yes, I know. The first "chapter" is short. That's why I called it a prologue. The rest of the chapters are going to be a shit ton longer than this. Enjoy c: Rated M just to be safe.
"Hawke," Aveline moved from around her desk as Hawke walked into her office, his three companions trailing behind him, "I've been looking for you."
"Hm? Oh, yeah. One of your guards arrived at The Hanged Man while I was leaving, Isabela had a lead—"
"Hawke." Aveline cut him off, her lips thinned as she stretched out a hand towards her friend. A sealed letter with a Tevinter wax imprint on it. Hawke's heart skipped a beat, snatching the letter out of Aveline's hands and walking further into the office, away from his friends. Hawke ripped opened the envelope, uncaring that he tore some of the letter in haste.
No. No. No. No. No.
Serah Hawke,
Many thanks for leading me back to my property. Fenris is his usual compliant self now that his memories have been once again removed. Not a simple process, you very well know, but considering the investment, I consider it very much worthwhile. I would suggest you not come after him. He is back where he belongs, in chains with a leash.
Some...gifts are being shipped to your home, they come from the storehouses of the Archaist Hall in Minrathous. I hope they will sway you from coming after Fenris, you will need those gifts now more than ever. I heard your Mother had passed and your Brother is now part of the Templar's, a pity. Should you ever find yourself in the Imperium, which for your own sake you shouldn't, feel free to visit. I'll provide everything and anything you need. Almost.
Danarius
Hawke's shoulders shook with rage as he read the letter. Aveline was unable to find who took Fenris, for weeks they searched Kirkwall top to bottom, Varric sent letters to all his contacts, even Isabela came out of hiding to find out where Fenris was. Never in his wildest nightmares did Hawke think Danarius had found Fenris. He took Fenris. He stole Fenris. The letter turned to ash in his hands, his emotions getting the better of him.
"Hawke?" Aveline moved into his view, snapping him back to reality. Silent tears streamed down his face. He looked around, remembering where he stood. Aveline's office. The letter had been sent here, unopened, waiting for his arrival. Varric, Aveline, Isabela and Anders stood around him, confused, fearful and nervous. He's never seen them them like that before, not even Anders who wasn't scared of anything but himself.
"Da...nar...us," Hawke stuttered, his hands shaking, "He...he took...him." Hawke shut his eyes, falling onto his knees, gripping at his chest as he sobbed. Aveline was quick on her feet, barking orders at her men as Hawke was consoled by his friends.
How did he find Fenris?
How did I lead him to him?
Where are they?
Has Fenris really forgotten me?
Why has he done this?
I can still catch them!
I need to get him back!
I will not let him take Fenris from me…
I'm coming.
I swear, Danarius is going to be dead when I see him again.
I will see him again.
I will save him.