Revelations

As Morrigan seeks to find the origin of the mysterious darkspawn she travels with, she also learns the power of friendship when Marielle Cousland suffers a tragic loss at the hands of the man she is still destined to be with.

Prologue

Morrigan sat by her fire and watched the darkspawn with fascination as it skinned the rabbit and placed it in the fire. She had already known this darkspawn was different when it spoke to her and how it looked; but to see it actually cook what it ate made it her all the more curious about its origin. They had become reluctant companions when she saved him from two bears. Morrigan was able to tap into its mind and discovered it had memories of her only friend and former companion Marielle, who was now considered the Savior of Ferelden. What she found peculiar is that this creature also had a few fragmented memories of Alistair. This darkspawn referred to itself as Messenger and would travel across Ferelden and when coming across people besieged by bandits, highway men and even other darkspawn, it would save them and never ask for anything in return except for information on the king and the Savior of Ferelden. Morrigan knew Messenger only put up with her because of the stories she had of her travels with Marielle and Alistair. And he annoyed her for wanting to know every detail of their lives on the road.

Morrigan never held it against it Marielle when Loghain refused the ritual and she knew Marielle never hated her for leaving before the battle. What Marielle did not know is she was there at the battle in animal form and did her best to prevent as many darkspawn from making it to the roof. She was in bird form when she saw the archdemon fall and had witnessed Loghain trip and take the final blow much to Marielle's disappointment. Marielle was actually hoping to die and it angered Morrigan so much she had actually considered coming back to slap some sense back to her. Fortunately Wynne had read a great deal on the Grey Wardens and stood by Marielle when she made the decision to spare Loghain. Zevran stood by her because he loved her and hated Alistair. Alistair became king along side Anora but had cruelly walked away from Marielle even though she made the decision that saved both their lives. Alistair's over inflated sense of nobility made him forget the principles of being a Grey Warden and his anger blinded him to any reasoning. When she had saved Amaranthine, it was Anora who presented her with a boon at the ceremony. Alistair could not even put aside his anger for one minute to thank her for saving Ferelden once again. Morrigan wanted to kill him for that but knew she couldn't but she did take great pleasure when she tortured him when he dreamed. Leliana had also walked away from Marielle and declared she was no longer a sister. Marielle endured the abandonment when it turned out her brother was alive and they remained close where she divided her time between overseeing the rebuilding of Vigil's Keep and helping her brother restore Highever.

Morrigan made the decision to follow Marielle from a distance once she saw the remains of Flemeth. While her original plan was thwarted; Marielle had taught her friendship and now she understood loyalty. Marielle had kept her promise and killed her mother and for that Morrigan would always be grateful to her.

Unfortunately Morrigan never anticipated the side effects when going back to see her mother's remains. Still feeling Flemeth's presence; she became imbued with certain abilities that were both a blessing and a curse. Morrigan could now foresee events in the future much like her mother had predicted Marielle's deeds.

"This woman will have statues erected in her memory." Flemeth said. "She will change the Grey Wardens and how the world looks at them. And she is going to be queen of Ferelden."

Morrigan remembered scoffing at Flemeth, but much of what she said turned to be true. There were no statues yet and she was not queen, but Marielle was in essence a living legend and highly revered among the people. And now Morrigan was cursed with the same ability to see into the future but what she saw was fragmented and made little sense.

"What does the witch see?"

She turned to see Messenger standing a few feet from her.

"Tis the same Messenger." She told him. "All I can feel is the Warden Commander is going to experience a great devastation."

Morrigan watched as he stomped his foot and walked back to his tent. He was always so concerned about Marielle and for Alistair to some extent and he had no explanation as to why.

Morrigan walked over to him. "Messenger, why do you care what happens to the Warden Commander? She killed your master, did she not? One would think your real intention is vengeance but I can tell that is not so."

"She did what I could not do." He said.

"That does not explain your interest in Marielle or Alistair."

"I do not know!" He growled. "I see them in my mind but I do not know why."

Morrigan knew Messenger was telling the truth but it obvious there was a connection there and she had to find out what it was and was determined to make him remember.

"If you know this then why can't it be stopped?" He asked.

"Messenger, even my power has its limits." She said. "The only thing I know is she is going to experience something that will cause her great anguish. More will be revealed as the day draws near."

Writer's Note: This story is dedicated to my sister; another Dragon Age fan who challenged my to write a story that would punch her in the gut emotionally by killing off an Origins character while adding an Awakenings character. She is a serving in the army so if I can make her day by doing her challenge, it makes me smile. Now back to finish my other stories. Love ya Sis!