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DISCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING. I DO NOT OWN DRAGON AGE OR ANY CHARACTERS PORTRAYED IN THIS STORY.

In the midst of a deep slumber, I woke up to the banging sound of a knock on my door; I swiftly got up and answered it.

I was expecting my mother, but Ser Gilmore was in my doorstep instead . . . the embarrassing bit was that I was only in my bra and underwear. It's uncomfortable to wear dresses and armor to sleep so . . . I don't wear anything at all.

"Um . . . Valbona . . ." He started blushing a deep shade of pink and tried not to look at me, "You father would like you to go to the Larder and take care of your dog. Nan is going berserk again and is threating to quit . . ." He finished quickly.

I sighed. "Alright, I'll be right out, let me get dressed."

"Of course, my lady." He said, bowed and stepped out into the hall.

After I finished putting my leather armor on, I stepped out of my room into the hall in which Ser Gilmore was pacing.

"Is everything alright?" I asked him, which I guess startled him because he jumped a bit.

"Yeah, yeah, of course, shall we be on our way my lady?" I nodded and started off toward the Larder.

As we got there, Nan was screaming at the servants. "Why would you good for nothing servants let this mangy mutt in the Larder!? He's going to slobber on all the food!" She ranted.

"I'll get him. Please calm down." I said coolly.

"Calm down!? I have to feed over 50 knights, you, your mother, your father, and their guests! How dare you tell me to calm down! Just get your stupid mutt out of the Larder!" She screamed.

I rolled my eyes and went into the room. "Ines, what did I tell you about sneaking in here?"

He whined gently then turned to the north eastern corner and growled. "What's wrong boy, do you see something?" I asked.

Out of nowhere, these giant rats appeared and started attacking me, Ser Gilmore and Ines.

We killed them with ease.

"See? Told you taking these daggers would be helpful, but nooo you don't believe me." I chuckled lightly.

"Oh shush. Don't tell Nan about the rats. She'll end up getting her knickers in a twist." He chuckled.

We stepped out of the Larder and Nan started yelling at Ines. I decided not to interfere cause then she would too, yell at me.

As we left, we bumped into my father with two strong looking men walking with him, in full body armor with long blades and thick shields.

One guy was a bit older than the other. The older guy looked about mid 30's.

He has black hair pulled back in a bun; he's tall, a bit chunky and looks like he's seen a bunch of darkspawn.

The other guy next to him has dirty blonde hair, a bit of facial hair, he's well-built and he looks about early to mid-twenties.

He looks like he hasn't experienced that many darkspawn or fights yet.

"Hey love, I would like to introduce you to Duncan and Alistair." My father said.

"Hello, my lady." Duncan smiled.

"Hello." Alistair forced a smile, not taking his eyes off of me.

But the way he looked at me . . . made me feel unwelcome . . .

"Hello to both of you, are you guys my fathers' new knights?" I asked curiously.

"No love, these two gentlemen are Grey Wardens." My father said.

My mouth went agape.

"The, Grey Wardens? What are they doing here?" I screamed.

"We're looking for new recruits. Teyren, I think we know who we want." Duncan said.

"What? My daughter!? Are you mad!?" Father screamed back defensively.

"Why her?" Alistair asked.

"Because she's strong and she will be able to help us, Alistair." Duncan said.

"But she's a woman. There are no WOMEN Grey Wardens!" Alistair screamed.

"Excuse me Duncan? What if I don't want to be a Grey Warden? What if I want to stay here and watch over my father and mother?" I interrupted.

"While your brother is out fighting this war, you will need your training so you could join him. Your mother and father will be fine." Duncan said.

"I don't want to risk my daughter being killed by these… Abominations! I refuse!" My father screamed.

"Okay then, I here-by conscript you into becoming a Grey Warden." Duncan said.

I sighed and stormed off towards my room.

-Two Hours Later-

It was about 7:30pm and I decided to walk around the castle once more.

I wasn't watching where I was walking and bumped into someone.

"Sorry I wasn't paying much-." I started but realized it was that younger Grey Warden guy.

"Yeah whatever." He rolled his eyes.

"Listen! I did nothing to you! Why are you being like this!?" I screamed.

"Because I don't want a woman Grey Warden fighting for Ferelden!" He said angrily.

"Oh well. Where's Duncan?" I asked.

"In the Guest room. Why?" He asked curiously.

"Because. Now good-bye." I rolled my eyes and started to walk towards his room.

He glared at me as I walked by him.

When I got to Duncan's room, I knocked on his door.

"Excuse me, Duncan? I have thought about this whole Grey Warden thing… and I am more than happy to go through the Joining." I grinned.

"Oh, I'm glad to hear you have changed your mind! We will head back to Ostaagar tomorrow evening!" He clapped his hands together.

I smiled. "Well have a good night, Duncan." I exited his room.

I got back to my room and just thought about how much fun it is going to be to see Alistair pissed off.

I was awoken by a crash in the hallways outside of my room.

I stepped out and noticed Arl Howe's men attacking the castle.

I was stunned by what was happening.

I was drawn out of my gaze, after being hit in the arm with an arrow.

"You- you're Arl Howe's men! What are you doing!?" I screamed in horror.

The knight lifted his bow again and pointed it at me.

I was too stunned to move or draw out my daggers…

The arrow shot and hit me in the stomach.

"Valbona!" Alistair ran over to me.

"I'm— I'm fine." I stuttered.

"No you're not. The castle is being attacked by Howe's men!" He screamed.

I tried getting up but the pain in my stomach was too much to bear.

"Come on, we need to protect the castle and your father!" He screamed.

"You're right . . . let's go! I must save my father before it's too late!" I slowly stumbled up grabbing Alistair's firm hand and ran out towards the corridor where my father should be.

"Let's do this."

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