Hello everyone Naruto11222 here to let you all know that I will be writing this story about Dragon Age Origin. This story will tell about a noblemen and how he became a Grey Warden. I thought about him being the last of his families' bloodline and Fergus being killed by Howe's men on his way to Ostagar. I played the game so much I decided to make this story. This will contain blood and gore.

Character: Kenshin Cousland.

Gender: Male

Skin: Black

Eye color: Dark green.

Hair style and color: Long & black.

Origin: He was the youngest son to the Cousland family and he always loved dual swords. He learned how to wield two swords in one sheath and became a master at it. He loved to read about the Dalish elves and about their struggle against the humans. He wanted to make peace with them and also wanted to learn their ways. His family always treated him like an elf lover and he stayed himself when they made fun of him. Then he discovered his grandfather's dragon made dual swords and his grandfather told him that he can have them when he turned twenty so he
kept them in his room.

Enjoy =)

Chapter 1: Cousland's Birthday.

It was a sunny morning, Kenshin was still asleep and he didn't want to get up out of his bed. He was enjoying a good long sleep, when his elder brother, Fergus, came into his room. Fergus always love to pick on him and today was his birthday so he decided to mess with him. He had a bucket of water and he was ready to pour it on his younger brother, but Kenshin already knew that Fergus was in his room. Once Fergus tossed the water on Kenshin's bed, he saw that the bed was empty and then its owner jumped from the ceiling and attacked Fergus.

"How did you know it was me?" Fergus asked as Kenshin punched him in the face.

"I knew you were gonna try to dump water on me." He answered as he twisted Fergus' arm.

"Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, okay, okay, I give up already brother. Let go of my arm before you break it. Oriana please help me. "

"Well, looks like the birthday boy has awaken from his sleep and Fergus tried to dump water on him. When will he ever learn to stop picking on my future brother-in-law." Oriana said as she sipped her tea and watched as Kenshin beat the life out of her future husband.

Their parents were in the next room and were still asleep. But suddenly there a loud crash and their parents woke up from hearing something break outside of their room. The woman awoke from her sleep and she looked at the man that was sleeping next to her.

"Looks like they're at it again Bryce."

"It's not my turn Eleanor. It's yours and I am too tired to deal with them." Eleanor got up and she put on her robe then opened the door to see that her two sons were fighting again while her future daughter-in-law was sitting there, doing nothing.

"Good morning Oriana, enjoying your tea my dear." She said as Oriana sipped her tea and put it down for a moment.

"Fergus tried to dump water on Kenshin, while he was still asleep."

"Come on, Kenshin, I says I was sorry."

"Sorry isn't gonna cut it unless I'm doing the cutting." Kenshin said as he chased after his brother with his sword while their mother just watched them.

"Good morning my darling son. Happy Birthday." Eleanor said as Kenshin stopped chasing Fergus and walked over to his mother.

"Kenshin, did you enjoy trying to kill my future husband."

"Yeah, if he continued to mess with me, you'll have one less Cousland
to marry."

"But that will leave you to marry her, my son." Eleanor said as Kenshin blushed when the thought of him marrying Oriana.

"Oh come on mother, please stop trying to force me to marry already. I told you I am not going to marry anyone unless I find the perfect one."

"And you won't find perfect girl if you don't start looking little brother."

"Alright Fergus, continue to pick on me and you will be dead in 24 hours."

"Kenshin, you shouldn't be threatening your brother. You should be happy, it's your birthday after all." Eleanor said as she tried to cheer him up.

"Yeah and it's also her birthday too mother." He said as she realized that it was her son's best friend's birthday as well. Kenshin met a friend in Denerim and she was an elf but she was the same age as he was when they met.

She sent him an invitation to Denerim for her wedding and he was so happy that he was there to celebrate her wedding, but he was called away to the Free Marches. He just received word of her death from his mother and she told him that Vaughan had raped her and killed her. Kenshin had never looked so depressed when he lost his best friend especially after she told him that she was pregnant then asked him to be the godfather of her child. He gratefully accepted the offer. After her death, her husband didn't want him anywhere near his god-child.

Kenshin didn't feel like eating his birthday breakfast so he headed back to his room to get dressed. He was about to head to Denerim to pay his respects to his dear old friend when he heard someone scratching at his door. It was none other than his favorite mabari war hound, "Fang," and he was excited that his master was about to walk him.

"Ready to go my old friend?" Kenshin asked as his dog wagged his short tail and jumped around, barking happily. He saw that his father was up and dressed then he started walking towards the door when his father stopped him.

"Now pup, you're heading out right?"

"Yes father I am, but Fang wants to be walked first before I head out."

"Listen, pup"

"Please stop calling me that, I am far from being a pup father." Kenshin said as he was hoping that no one would ever call him that name when he was in his early twenties.

"Right I forgot that you hate that name. You need to head to her grave to pay your respects." Bryce said as he gave Kenshin a hug and he watched him walked off with Fang afterwards. Kenshin walked his war hound for what seem like hours, but the hound was getting tired and wanted to head home.

"Tired already huh boy." He asked as Fang barked happily and ran home while Kenshin headed to the stables to ride his favorite horse named Terra. He named her Terra after the death of his elf friend with the same name.

"Ready to go girl?" He asked as the stallion nodded her head.

"Run as fast as you can Terra. Let go!" He said as the horse ran out of the stables and they headed north to Denerim.

It took them three-hour to get to the gates of Denerim and they were hungry. Kenshin had an apple in his bag and the horse saw it and hit him because he was about eat it right in front of her.

"Oh, you're hungry as well. Here take it, you need it more than me." He said as the horse took the apple and ate it and she was happy that he offered it to her.

When they got inside, he put her in the stables with the other horses then headed to the Chantry's cemetery to pay his respects. Kenshin bought three red roses from the market and then he headed to the Chantry. He was so deep in thought about Terra that he bumped into a woman who dropped her trophy, but Kenshin caught it time.

"I am so sorry. I didn't see you there." He apologized as he looked at her and saw that she was Orlesian. He handed her trophy back and she smiled at him.

"I'm quite alright and you have great reflexes to catch my trophy like that. My name is Leliana."

"My name is Kenshin Cousland." She saw that he was carrying three red roses and he was heading to the Chantry for some reason.

"May I come along."

"I don't mind. She would've liked me to have some company with me."

When they got to the cemetery, Kenshin laid the roses on his best friend's grave and he tried to speak but he lost the word.

"Hey, happy birthday. I haven't seen Cyrion around often and he would be upset to see me." Leliana was sad that he was talking to the grave and she looked at the tombstone that said "Here lives Terra Tabris. Friend of the Couslands, daughter of Adaia and Cyrion, and cousin of Shianni and Soris." She watched him fall to the ground crying, punching the ground with his fist.

"It's all my fault. I should've come back and protected you." Leliana felt so bad about this as she helped him back to his feet. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to do that."

"It's alright, there no need for you to apologize. You've lost a friend that you hold dear."

"She was like the sister that I never had in my life. Thank you for accompanying me Leliana." He said as he heard Vaughan's voice call out to him.

"Well look who we have here boys, it's the Cousland trash and he's talking to the Orlesian bitch that won the women's tournament, but why should I care. She will never be a warrior like us. Am I right?" Leliana was getting upset and was gonna hit him in the face, but she watched as Kenshin walked up to him and suddenly punched him in the face. The guard tried to gang up on him but they proved that they were no match for him. They all circled around him and Kenshin did some fighting stances that she never seen before. Kenshin did a triple back flip following up a roundhouse kick.

Vaughan's men were getting scared and they ran away from him. Vaughan saw that his men ran away and he saw that Kenshin was staring down at him. "This is not over Cousland. You hear me? This is not over." He threatened as he ran away.

Kenshin looked at Leliana then at his hands and they were bleeding from the fight. He started to walk away, but she stopped him to see his hands.

"That must have been some fight that you had. I never seen anyone do that kind of fighting before." She said as she ripped her sleeves to wrap around his hands to bandage the wounds. "There, good as new. You have great skills. Are you here to enter the tournament?"

"No, but I am thinking about it."

"Good, I think that you can put that man in his place, because he's entering as well." This made Kenshin smile.

They headed to the registration table to sign up for the tournament. "Are you here to cheer me on?" He asked as she blushed when he asked her.

"Well, I don't have nothing better to do, so why not." She said as she walked to the stands to take her seat.

Kenshin was still getting registered when he heard. "Kenshin Cousland! Where have you been?!" He turned around to see his mother and future sister-in-law standing behind him.

"Hello mother, hello Oriana. Sorry I didn't tell you that I left a little early after breakfast." He said as he explained to them that he went to cemetery and had gotten into a fight with Vaughan and his men.

"Why that dirty scumbag. He had no right to attack you like that and he will be put on trial for trying to harm the second heir to the throne." Eleanor said as she was about to alert the guards of this incident. Then suddenly there was sound of someone calling the names of the combatants and it was Kenshin's name that they called.

"Well, I have to go. The match is about to start. Are you two gonna watch me win this match?"

"Of course Kenshin, we are here to celebrate your birthday as well." Oriana said as they watched him head inside to prepare for his match. They saw Bryce and Fergus walking with someone they didn't recognize and they saw a Griffon symbol on his back.

"Fergus? What are you doing here." She asked as he shrugged his shoulders.

"We were looking for Kenshin and well father suggested to talk with Duncan the Grey Warden commander."

"Don't worry darling, Kenshin is preparing for his match in the tournament."

"What?! Why that sly nug eater, he did the old "ride off early routine" again. I should be in the tournament, not him."

"Stop whining Fergus and be happy for him, it's still his birthday after all."

"Yeah you're right, he does deserve it after all." He sighed. "He won't be the same old little brother that I always picked on."

Kenshin was making sure that he didn't forget anything, but he always fought shirtless and he always come out of the fight unharmed. Once he made it to the arena entrance, he waited to be called and to see who is his opponent was. The announcer introduced Kenshin's opponent to the arena and it was none other than Vaughan himself, which made him glad that he would'nt have to wait for the finals to face him.

"And now lords and ladies, introducing Vaughan's opponent. He is from a land south of Denerim and the second heir to the throne of Highever, Kenshin Cousland!"

He walked out of the tunnel to see the crowd full of people cheering for him. "So, the trash has shown up for his embarrassment."

"I am going to make you pay for what you did to Terra." Kenshin said as he took his stance, but Vaughan unsheathed his sword and they waited for the match to begin.

"Are you ready? BEGIN!"

Vaughan performed a high attack on Kenshin, but Kenshin dodged it and pulled the hilt of his dual swords that hit Vaughan in the gut.

Then he sheathed it just as Vaughan tried to slice his legs, but Kenshin jumped and kicked him in the face. Vaughan was getting embarrassed by Kenshin and he was about to fight dirty. Vaughan toss dirt in Kenshin's eyes and Kenshin tried to get the dirt out of his
eyes.

"This is where you lose Cousland." He said as he raised his sword to deliver the last blow, but Kenshin used his dual swords and cut Vaughan's arm and legs. Vaughan screamed as he felt the pain surge through his veins and Kenshin was standing in front of him with his eyes closed.

"Do you, Vaughan Urien yield in defeat?" He asked as he wiped the dirt out of his eyes, waiting on an answer. Vaughan was scared out of his mind when he saw those swords pointed at his throat.

"Never!" He said as he tried to stab Kenshin in the heart, but Kenshin striked the sword out of his hands and he fell to the ground with blood spilling out of him. Kenshin wiped the blood off his dual swords and sheathed them.

"Guards, arrest him and have him executed." Vaughan said as the guards surrounded him and they were about to arrest him, but Vaughan's father stepped in to stop this.

"Enough! Guards stand down at once."

"But father he's a knife-ear lover, he deserves to die."

"Escort my son to the estate and I will deal with him when the tournament is over." He said as the guards took him away.

"Kenshin Cousland, you advance to the finals of this tournament." The crowd roared with excitement as they chanted Kenshin's name.

Kenshin tried to walk out of the arena so he could find something to get the dirt out of his eyes. He sat on a bench rubbing his eyes, but he couldn't get the dirt out. "Here, lean back for a moment so I can pour some water on your face."

Kenshin leaned back then he felt some water hit his face as well as a hand rubbing his face. Then he felt the dirt leaving his face then he opened his eyes to see that it was Leliana who was helping him. "That was some fight between you two. I thought for sure that you would be killed on sight." She said as she saw that he had a cut on his arms.

"Thanks, I'm glad that I learned how to fight with my eyes closed. I should take the time to prepare for the finals." He said as he left to prepare himself for the finals.

Leliana blushed as she realized that she just touched his chest and a thought ran through her mind, but suddenly the thought was gone when she saw her master walking towards her and she looked pissed.

"Yes, Marjolaine, is something troubling you?" She asked as her mentor looked at the direction that Kenshin took and she smiled at Leliana for some reason.

"Clever Leliana, very clever. You took the Cousland boy into your web of deception. Does he have something of value or will he make a good husband for me?"

This made Leliana mad as her mentor mentioned that she was looking for a husband to assassinate.

"No! Nothing like that he is different from the others, but I think he is lonely." She said as she tried her best to figure out why he was depressed before he left.

"Well, we should be heading back now or do you want to stay and watch the two finalist." Marjoliaine said as she saw Leliana blush when she said that. They both headed to the stands to watch the last match and for Marjolaine learn a little more about Kenshin and his family. She had a plan that involved Leliana as well, but she needed to get some information about him and his family. Kenshin was ready for the finals and he was facing Darren. Kenshin and Darren were best friends but they were also rivals.

"Lords and ladies, these are our two finalists and they also happen to be best friends, but will their friendship get in the way of their title shot for the sword of honor? Now introducing the first combatant. He is from a far off land and he is the son of Bann Loren. DARREN!" He said as the crowd roared as Darren walked to the center of the ring as he waved to the crowd.

"And his opponent from Highever. He is the son of Bryce and Eleanor Cousland. KENSHIN COUSLAND." He said as Kenshin walked to the center of the ring facing Darren.

"So, you made it to the finals as well, my friend." Kenshin said as he took his fighting stance to ready himself for the match to start.

"Yes, I did make it, but know this my friend: we're not little anymore so give it your all." Darren said as he took his fighting stance as well.

The announcer raised his hand as he readied for the match to start. "BEGIN!" The two combatants charged at each other and were heading towards each others at full speed. When Darren swing his sword, Kenshin dodged it and unsheathed his dual swords to strike at his best friend.

Darren was prepared for this match, because Kenshin had always used his dual swords but not a shield to protect himself from harm. Darren blocked all of kenshin's attacks with his shield and he counterattack with a high attack, Kenshin had blocked his attacks as well, but Kenshin was running out of moves to use. He had one last move and he had to use it now. Darren was about end this fight between him and Kenshin by hitting him with a high attack, but kenshin blocked it with his high attack. Darren was confused for a moment and he did a low attack, but Kenshin blocked it as well. He was mimicking Darren's moves like a shadow and Darren was getting quite worried that he wouldn't be able to predict Kenshin's next move. Kenshin didn't stop mimicking Darren's moves until the latter was tired and he himself was confident that he will win. Darren felt his muscles getting weak all of sudden and he fell to the ground. Kenshin pointed his swords to Darren's throat.

"Do you, Darren, yield in defeat or do you choose death?" Kenshin asked as he waited for an answer. Darren tried to get up, but his muscles were too fatigued and he fell to the ground once again.

"I yield in defeat my old friend." Darrien said as he bowed his head in defeat.

Kenshin sheathed his dual swords before he helped his old friend to his feet. Then the crowd cheered for Kenshin and he raised his hand to the crowds.

"Congratulations, Kenshin Cousland, you are the strongest warrior in Ferelden. What are you going to do with the prize money?" He asked as Kenshin helped his friend to the bench so he can heal for a moment.

"What I should've done a long time ago. I am taking all the money to the Alienage in honor of my friend Terra Tabris." Kenshin said as he walked out of the arena and he headed to the Alienage to give them the money.

"He cares about the elves so much and they hate humans. Why?!" Duncan asked as Bryce looked at him and laughed.

"You don't know my son, Duncan. Kenshin has a strong heart and he cares for all the Maker's creatures regardless that they are elves, dwarfs, mages, or humans. He was always like that and he never cared if they called him weak, but he trained hard to be a savior just like his grandfather." He said as Leliana heard the whole conversation and she felt bad about what Kenshin had gone through.

"He must have missed her so much and must have loved her for so long. He didn't get the chance to tell her." She thought as she felt her mentor's hand on her shoulders which tartled her.

"I have a job for you, pretty thing. We need to head to the Pearl and there I will tell you your mission." Marjolaine said as Leliana was curious to know what her mentor was doing.

=== Meanwhile in the Alienage.===

Kenshin saw familiar faces that he knew when he was a child. Soris saw him and he was happy to see him again, but Soris had grown from the last time he saw him.

"Kenshin Cousland is that you? Praise the Maker it is you." He said as he ran towards Kenshin and he gave him a hug. "Hey everyone! Kenshin Cousland has returned to us!" He shouted as the villagers looked outside to see that he wasn't lying.

The whole village came out of their houses to see Kenshin and they were happy to see him again. Shianni saw him and she ran up to hug him. She had tears in her eyes, because she hadn't seen him in years.

"Maker's breath, where have you been Ken. I thought you hated us and you would never want anything to do with us." She said as he realized that she called him by his nickname that he thought he would never hear again.

"Sorry about that. I've been trying to return, but her husband didn't want me to see my god-child or you guys." He said as the village went silent for a moment then they turned to a little child that approached the crowd. This child was a little girl and she looked at him for a moment then she gave him a hug. Kenshin felt those soft hands around his neck and he hugged back and he had tears coming down his face that he got a chance to see this child.

"Tell me little one, are you my god-child?" He asked as the child nodded her head and she had tears in her face that she got the chance to see her godfather for the first time.

"My name is Kira. And you must be the Kenshin that everyone was talking about." She said as he nodded his head and he handed her a bag full of gold that was meant for her and her village.

"Don't spend it all in one place, little one." He said as he was about to leave when she grabbed hold of his leg.

"Don't go. We just met and now you're leaving."

"I am sorry little one I can't stay here any longer, but I will return to you I promise." He said as Kira was about to cry, but he didn't let her.

"How about I take you to my homeland and I will teach you how to wield a sword." He said as she lit up with a surprised look and she was happy that she got the chance to wield a sword from her godfather.

"I would love to go with you, uncle." She said as she went to get her stuff and she saw her grandfather. He was proud that she was going with him and he was also proud that Kenshin had returned to the Alienage. Kenshin watched his god-daughter give her grandfather one last hug. Then she ran towards him, ready to leave the Alienage.

"Are you ready to go little one?" He asked as she nodded her head and they started walking out of the Alienage.

=== Meanwhile at the Pearl.===

Leliana and Marjolaine was waiting for someone who Marjolaine knew for a long time. Her name was Sanga and she was the owner of the Pearl. Leliana didn't know this person and she didn't want to know her, but Marjolaine knew her.

"Sanga, I have someone who would like to work for you." She said as Sanga took a good look at Leliana and smiled at her.

"She is perfect marjolaine. How long do you want her to work for me anyway?" She said as Marjolaine was thinking of a time plan for her.

"How about she works for three months and if she did well then she served her purpose." She said as Leliana was about to protest against this then her thoughts went to Kenshin for a moment since he was about to celebrate the rest of his birthday at the Pearl. Two servant female elves came to get Leliana and took her to the changing room.

Leliana didn't like this place and she was uneasy about meeting strange men that want to have sex, but she was afraid that she might get pregnant. One of the elves with blonde hair offered her some cloths to wear and Leliana tried them on and looked in the mirror. The dress that she wore was see through and it made her feel like someone would just stare at her chest and not at her. She was about to protest against it, when there was some customer outside and Sanga was calling all of her workers. Leliana was a little scared about all of this and how she couldn't find her way out of this mess.

"Holy maker, why did I agree to do this? Marjolaine is going to kill me if I don't pay her back." She thought as she saw that some of the workers were carrying drinks for the customers.

=== Meanwhile at the estate. ===

Eleanor was looking for Kenshin and she couldn't find him. Bryce was sipping his tea when he tried to calm her down.

"Calm down love. I am sure that Kenshin will arrive to the estate to finish celebrating his birthday."

"I can't help it, Bryce. He's my little boy and I can't stand here and not do anything while he's out there with those elves." She said as her eldest son was flipping his gold coin in the air. Then there was a knock at the door and she opened the door to see that it was Kenshin.

"Kenshin! Where have you been? I've been worried sick about you."

"Okay mother, you need to calm down and let me explain. This is Kira, she is my god-daughter and she will be staying with us for her training." He said as his family looked at her and they all smiled at her.

"Kira, this is my mother Eleanor, and this is my father Bryce and they are the teryn and teryna of Highever castle. The women that is standing in the corner is my future sister-in-law, Oriana, and that sorry excuse of a brother is Fergus."

"Hey! That was uncalled for brother." He said as Kenshin punched him in the face and Kira started laughing.

"Kenshin! That was unnecessary and you need to apologize to Fergus." Eleanor said as she tried to wipe the blood off a Fergus' face.

"He started it and he teases me and I didn't do it on purpose." He said as he tried to help his brother to his feet.

Fergus hugged his brother and leaned into his ear and said. "Are you ready for tonight for just the two of us at the Pearl."

"I am ready now. Lets go already." He said as Fergus nodded his head.

"And where are you two going this time of night."

"PARTYING!" They said as they ran out the door and Eleanor just sighed and she walked to Kira.

"So are you hungry Kira."

"Yes ma'am. I like rabbit stew."

"Funny that Kenshin's favorite food and he loves to eat that all the time."

Kira looked at a picture of her mother and him as kids and she smiled at them. Eleanor looked at her and she felt bad that she lost her mother and that she never got the chance to meet Kenshin for the first time until now. Kira was happy that she got a chance to meet his family and she felt excited that he was going to teach her how to wield a sword.

Kenshin and Fergus were heading to the Pearl in good time and excitement that they are going to hang out together and celebrate Fergus' last day as a free man.

"So, who was that Orlesian girl that you were talking to brother."

"Oh, that was Leliana. She was trying to cheer me up after she accompanied me to her grave." He said as Fergus saw that his little brother was depressed again after he mentioned her grave site.

They finally made it to the Pearl and were about to enter when they heard a sound from inside and they stormed in. They saw a thirty year old man trying to hurt one of the elves and he was about to punch her in the face, but Kenshin stopped him and punched him in his face.

"I think that you over stayed your welcome here and it is about time you leave now before things get serious." He threaten him and the drunken old man left the Pearl.

"Thank you for saving one of my girls. My name is Sanga and I am the owner of the Pearl."

"My name is Kenshin Cousland and this is my elder brother Fergus Cousland." He said as she thought about the name for a while and it hit her.

"I've been wondering when the Cousland Brothers would come to my Pearl." She said as they both looked at each other and back at her.

"You heard of us?" They asked as she nodded and she grabbed Kenshin's hand and she took him to her special rooms.

Fergus looked at his younger brother and he smiled. "Good luck brother. And Happy Birthday!" He said as Kenshin looked at his brother and he was trying to ask for his help. Then he vanish behind the corner.

"I heard all about you and I heard that you won the tournament. Is that true?" She asked as Kenshin nodded his head and he blushed for a moment. "Good. I got a surprise for you my lord and I think that she's been waiting to meet you." She said as kenshin looked at her and she took him to the last room that had a sign that said "Surprise room" and he opened the door to see a red-headed woman.

She was praying for some reason and looked like she didn't want to be here, but she saw someone in the door way and to him it was none other than Leliana. Leliana was surprised that it was Kenshin that was standing in the door way and she thought he was some disgusting old man.

"I take it that you two know each others. I am surprised that you didn't make your move. Here, this is on the house you know- for saving my girls." She said as Kenshin looked at her and she shut the door behind her then she locked it. Kenshin was blushing even more red being that he was trapped in the same room with Leliana and he stared at her beauty then saw her getting up from the side of the bed to walk toward him. She put her hand on his face and she could tell that he never experienced sex before. So, she took his hand and guided him over to the bed.

"Here allow me to do the work. I know that you never experienced this and I want to teach you." She said as she reached for his belt and unbuckled it. Then she pulled it from his pants and tossed it to the ground. Next, she unbuttoned his shirt and tried to kiss his chest, but he was fighting against her.

"Wait...I don't mean to be rude and all, but I think that we're rushing this way too fast." He said as Leliana stopped and looked at him and smiled. "I don't want to do this, but I have to and I can't pay my debt to her if I can't get the money." She said as he thought about her case and he offered her some gold pieces.

"Where did you get all that money?"

"I still have some of the prize money that I saved from the elves and I did some work for some people. They pay pretty well and all I have to do is to fix things. I want you to have it and don't worry about paying me back." He said as he handed her the money and he left.

Leliana was glad that he gave her the money and she felt something inside of her that she never felt before, but she had the same feeling for Marjolaine.

"He just gave me the money and he didn't ask for anything in return. He must have been raised to be kind and gentle and this is just enough to pay Marjolaine back. One day, I will repay that kindness that you gave to me, Kenshin Cousland."

Kenshin saw that his brother was drunk and passed out on the floor. "I am so sorry about the mess Sanga. He normally can hold his drinks, but he never got drunk before in my life. How much for the damages?"

"There's no need to pay for anything my lord, but thank you. You done enough already and you don't need to pay for anything from us. We just need to fix the table, is all." She said as she kiss him on the cheek.

Kenshin grabbed his brother and carried him out on his shoulders. He waved to the girls as he walked off with his brother on his shoulders and he felt someone watching him so he looked at the window and saw that it was Leliana. He waved to her and she waved back then he disappeared through the fog. Fergus was talking nonsense and laughing at the same time, Kenshin simply just let him talk in his sleep. When they got home, their parents were asleep and Kenshin carried Fergus to his room where his fiancee was sleeping at.

Then he went to check on Kira and he saw that she was looking out the window at the full moon. Kenshin walked a little closer and he saw that she was smiling. "My mother told me that you and her always loved looking at the moon. And she said that this was the same night that you kissed her, but she didn't kiss you back." She said as Kenshin blushed.

"Eh heheheheh...well I thought your mother felt the same way as I felt, but she said that we should be friends. The people wouldn't like a noble dating an elf and she was looking out for me." He said as Kira looked at him and smiled.

"So, that is why you left for the Free Marches and here I thought that you hated the elves, but I see why you left. You didn't want to see her heartbroken when she married my dad, huh." She said as he nodded.

Kira kept swinging her legs. "She left you something before she died."

"What?" He asked as she handed him a necklace that had a picture of them as kids. Kenshin's heart sank as he saw this picture and he was about to cry, but Kira hugged him. Then they went to bed and slept for tomorrow, because they will be leaving to go back to Highever.

The next day, Kenshin was looking for Kira and she was in the stablewith the horses. She was looking at his black stallion and was about to touch it, "She's amazing isn't she?" He asked as he startle her for a moment.

She turned around to see that her uncle was standing there watching her. "She is beautiful and she has a good heart just like her master."

"Do you want to ride her?" He asked as she nodded her head, but she realize that she never ride a horse before.

He lift her up on the horse and he jumped on as well to keep her balance. "Alright Terra, run like the wind." He said as Kira smiled at the name he have given her.

Then they ride off to Highever before the others and Kira felt the wind hitting her face as they rode. Kenshin smiled as he leaned forward to tell the horse to go faster and she did. Kira never knew that a horse could run that fast in her life.

"How long til we get to Highever?"

"Well, since we left early so we might make it by noon." He said as they enjoyed the ride all the way there.

When they reach Highever's gates, the guards saw that it was Kenshin Cousland and he had a child with him.

"My lord, we didn't expect you to return by mid-day."

"It's noon and we decided to leave early so I can teach my niece how to wield a sword." He said as he jumped off the horse and he grabbed Kira. Then he whistle for Fang to come and meet his new friend.

Fang came running down the steps and he was excited to see his master again, but he saw Kira and he jumped around her. Kira didn't know that her uncle had a mabari and she saw him rubbing his head against her hand. He was trying to tell her to rub his head to greet and she did. "Well hello, my name is kira. What's your name?" She said as he did a happy bark as he jumped around and wagged his tail.

"Fang huh. That sounds like a tough name for a mabari hound." Kenshin was amazed that she understand what his dog was saying.

"I am impressed that you know how a dog speak."

"Well, mother taught me how to speak it and understand it."

"Okay, let get this training started already. I am going to teach you the basics on how to wield a sword." He said as they started her training and took hours for her to understand it at first.

Once she got the hang of it, she started to develop quicker and she learned how to do front flips and back flips. He even taught her how to disarmed traps and create bombs to use on her enemies. Hours had passed and Kenshin's family finally returned from Denerim, but they were looking for Kenshin when they saw him in the training field with Kira.

They watched as he instructed her to bring her sword above her head and strike down on the training dummy. They were impressed that he became a wonderful teacher and he even showed her how to knock her opponent off his/her feet and follow up a final strike. Kira was happy to be trained under Kenshin, but she felt that he should have been her father.

"Uncle?"

"Hmmmm."

"Do ever miss my mother?"

"Yes. I still do."

"Why didn't you ask to marry her?"

"Because she didn't love me remember."

"But she did love you and she was about to tell you when she heard that you left for the Free Marches." She said as Kenshin's eyes widened when he heard that her mother love him.

"I guess I didn't get her letter about that." He said as Kira came up to him and hugged him as an apology for opening the small wound in his heart.

"Ahem." They heard as they turned to see that Eleanor was ticked.

"Now, I am about to teach you how to run away from a angry darkspawn mother." He said as they started running and Eleanor was right behind them, but Bryce tried to stopped her before she get a chance to kill them.

That was the first Dragon Age fanfiction and don't worry more will soon come, but if you have any request please don't hesitate to PM me on my profile.

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