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-Somewhere in the ocean between Kirkwall and Ferelden-
A lone figure watched the sun set by the railing of a ship as he reminiscenced the past. THe figure is the Hero of Ferelden, the dalish rogue, Theron Mahariel. After almost a year of travelling and battling darkspawns, humans, abominations, demons, werewolves, other kinds of creatures and finally slaying the archdemon himself, its finally over, Mahariel mused.
"Beautiful sight no,warden?" a blonde haired elf approached the warden. "Yes...thank the creator we managed to stop the blight. It makes one appreciate the small things." replied the warden turning to the elf."How long till we reach Free Marches, Zevran? I don't think i can handle anymore of this way of travelling." The elf, Zevran chuckled at the warden and replied,"The captain told me we will arrive to Kirkwall tomorrow, till then just hang around on the deck, more fresh air."
"I wonder how are you not feeling sick,Zevran." another elf approached the pair. "Ahh, Ashalle, it's part of my charm,no? Always fit and perky no matter where I'm at," he flashed a grin to the elderly elf."I take my leave now warden. I believe the captain and I have another meeting that requires one of my finer 'talent'".
Ashalle just shook her head while she watched the Antivan leaves. "A fine companion you have found during your journey, Theron.". Theron just smiled weakly and replied, "Well, can't be choosy when a blight is heading your way. He may acts that way but he's a good friend to have to watch your back." Theron then turned around and watched as the last bit of the sun swallowed by the horizon. "How are the clan, Ashalle?"asked Theron suddenly.
"They are well, my managed to escape the blight and cross the ocean a month after your departure." Ashalle replied. Theron absorbed the answer and played with his fingers. "And how's Merril?" There was a moment of silence which made Theron fidgets."Ashalle...is she ok?"Ashalle seemed to notice Therons's nervousness and quickly replied,"She's fine,Theron but..."
Theron noticed Ashalle didn't met his eye and she begins to rub her thumb across her palm. Just as he wanted to enquire more Ashalle began to speak,"It's best if you see her for yourself, Theron. It is not my place to say it." Before Theron could speak another word Ashalle reached out to his shoulder and looked into his eye."Please,Theron..I know she means a lot to you."
Looking at her eyes, he could only see a silent pleading. THeron nodded his head and smiled."All right, Ashalle. I think you better head back to the cabin. I'm going to stay here for a while." Ashalle just smiled weakly and heeded his wish. Theron leaned to the railing and watched as the stars began to reveal themselves.
"Merrill..."
-11 years ago-
They first met when they were about 8 seasons old. Merril was brought to the Sabrae clan to be the First to the Keeper. The clan accept her with open hand and she was introduced to everyone in the clan. "It's alright Merrill the boys will be delighted to meet you." Marethari tries to encourage her shy shyly stayed close to Marethari"What if they don't like me? What if they think I'm weird? What if-"
"Hey there!"
Startled,Merrill jumped at the sudden intrusion. Marethari scowled slightly."How many times do I have to tell you not to interrupt when people are talking?" She admonished the young elf. He grinned and replied,"I heard we have a new clan member and I want to meet her." Marethari just sighed and pull Merril forward." This is Merrill and she is our newest clan member and my new First. Merrill, this is Theron. He is an apprentice hunter and training to be the next clan's story teller."
Merrill shyly waves her hand. Theron grinned and grabbed her hand, pulling her along."Come on, lets go and meet the others." Merril squeaked at the sudden action and goes along with Theron. Marethari shakes her head yet a small smile fixed to her face. The sound of laughter fills the forest with joy and hope.
-6 years later-
"What are you doing?"
Merril jumped when she heard the question."Theron!" Laughing, Theron snakes his hands around Merrill's neck."Are you still reading the grimores Merrill? Lets go into the forest and hang out. It has been a while since we done that ."Theron whines playfully. Merril giggles at Theron and shook her head.
"You know I can't Theron. Marethari expect me to finish this grimore by the end of the day." Pouting, Theron releases Merril, stands up and walk away. Watching him walk away with a sigh, Merrill continues to study the two pair of hands grabs her and she is being hauled off. Just before she could scream, she heard the duos' laughter."THERON!TAMLEN!PUT ME DOWN!" Theron and Tamlen laughed wickedly and continue to haul her overhead. Just before Merrill could get nauseous, the duo stop. Before she realize, she was thrown into a lake. Sputterin,Merril tries to wipe the water out off her face when suddenly two huge splash fall onto her.
"Theron!Tamlen! Marethari is going to be so cross! You know she's going to do that gaze on me!" "The gaze that turns your legs to jelly?"Tamlen laughs,"Come on Merrill, it has been a long time since we played together. Theron is all moppy when you are not..." Just before Tamlen could continue, Theron splashs water at Tamlen to stop his sentence."Hahaha Tamlen. Well at least I didn't put the letters on her bed."
"You saw?!"
"Tamlen is the Silent Wolf?"
"Silent Wolf? That's the name you put?" Theron couldn't hold his laughter and laught out loud. Red-faced, Tamlen tackled Theron and wrestled with him trying to drown him. Watching their antics, Merril couldn't help but laughed. Hearing her laughter, The boys stop fighting and join her laugh.
-Present time-
Theron smiled at the memory. They were great friends, him,Merrill and Tamlen. Even when Merrill had to fullfill her obligation as the First,they would still find the time to be together and enjoy their time. Right then he straightened up and heads to his cabin, hoping that by tomorrow he would be able to meet his clan and more specifically, Merrill.
Author's note:
This is my first fanfic, and hopefully as times goes, I will be able to improve my skills in writing longer and better fic.
I really like the dalish origin story and I really love Merril,she is adorable. Reviews are welcomed, XD