First of all, I want to warn people who read this. It a story with Dragon Age, and Naruto. Why? Because I liked the idea and I was planning to experiment with the subject anyway. So don't think bad of me, please! I don't wish to offend anyone! And yes, I know it will be most unlikely, but that's why it's called a FanFiction.
Thank you!
The Grey Warden: the forbidden warrior.
Chapter 1:
Some things were ever meant to exist.
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"No, the child should return to her clan! As her mother did! She can use magic, right? And she is capable to become a Keeper" shouted the Keeper of the Dalish, Merethari angry."Let her return to the clan. I shall learn her the magic of the Dalish, and make her my First."
"But what about Ferelden? Since queen Anora can't give birth to a child, she is the only living heir of King Alistair." Eamon said. "Ferelden shall need a heir when the times come! The King and Queen has both agreed on this matter. Besides, it has been 7 years since she last saw her clan and I believe you have... how did you call it? A First?"
Before Merethari could response, she was interfered.
"Eamon! She is from Elven blood! How can you possible think about it?" shouted a noble.
"Should it matter?"Teagon now stepped in for his brother. "The Hero of Ferelden, Lyna Mahariel, was worthy as any noble here! Remember who freed us from the darkspawn!"
"And what about the Circle? She is a very talented mage. We cannot simply let her go!" the First Enchanter, Irving said.
"And by law, the girl should return to the Circle, since she is born as a Mage." Greagoir argued.
The Landsmeet, or more a whole Ferelden meeting continued with shouts, arguments, and all that stuff.
Nathaniel Howe, the new Commander of the Grey, and Sigrun stood from on the balcony and looked at the play.
"Wauw, they really know how to play politics, huh?" Sigrun said with sarcasm.
"Welcome in the world of the corrupted politics. No wonder father went mad…" Nathaniel looked at the arguing people and just sighed.
"Poor Saber ."Sighrun said and Nathaniel knew what she meant. "First she is forced to become a Grey Warden to escape this fight and now she still has to face it. And Lyna would probably turn in her grave now."
Nathaniel said nothing.
"… I heard, you assigned Velanna to represent the Grey Wardens." Sighrun said a bit uncertain.
Nathaniel didn't respond on that one immediately, but then slowly nodded.
"WHAT? YOU'VE GOT THE BE KIDDING!" Sigrun shouted. "NOW SHE MAKES NO CHANCE AT ALL AND THE GREY WARDENS WILL BE ACCUSED OF MURDER THE LANDSMEET!"
"I CAN HEAR YOU, YOU FOOLISH DWARF!" an angry voice responded. Sighrun and Nathaniel looked both surprised down and saw a pissed Velanna.
"SORRY!"Shouted Sigrun and Velanna only glared.
"Great…" mumbled Nathaniel.
"Are you sure, Commander? I mean, Velanna is kinda…"
"Harsh?" filled Nathaniel in. "Well, don't worry. Velanna promised she would behave."
"Yeah sure."
Velanna stood up and spoke: "People of the Landsmeet. I Velanna of the Grey Wardens suggest that the girl should stay by the Grey Wardens. She has survived the Joining and has not only proved to be a good mage, but also proved she has a excellent hand for a sword. Her skills are more needed by the Grey Wardens and she shall live in freedom."
"Oh, now we have to listen to some knife-ear, too?" snapped a noble.
"WHY YOU LITTLE-" Velanna was being hold by a dwarven Warden
"Please, Velanna, by the stone! Calm down!"
Nathaniel slapped his own forehead from annoyance. "Oh Maker…"
"Told ya." Sigrun said as sighed heavily.
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The young girl who was responsible for the whole Landsmeet, Saber, was now walking in the royal chambers of the castle.
Sten of the Bersaad, and Wynne, the adviser of King Alistair himself, were accompany her.
"How long is this going to take?" Mumbled Saber.
"Soon, child." Wynne said with her calm voice.
Saber looked at the old woman and then started again with her nervously walk.
"You're a qunari, right?" Saber said all the sudden.
"If you only can say the obviously, then perhaps it is wise to be silent."
"Forgive me. I never meant to insult you."
"Apologies accepted. It can't be helped, since you lived isolated."
"Hn. I have a question, for you and Wynne." Saber looked now towards Wynne and Sten.
"You knew my mother, right? Tell me, how was she, as a Grey Warden? I saw her the Commander and all, but never when she was younger. It made me curious."
"Your mother was a very brave woman."Wynne said. "May the Maker have her soul. Wynne laughed a bit. "She could be rather stubborn, too. "
"She was worthy to stand among the Berasaad."Sten said a bit stoic.
"I am glad to hear that. Thank you."
Saber hesitated for a moment. "Say… my mother and the King… how did they-?"
"Your mother and father were both Grey Wardens at the time, if you mean how they met." Wynne said gently.
"Uhm… oh! Mama never mentioned it. Only when she…" Saber looked painfully back at the memory of her dying mother. Shortly after her mother's dead, she was sent to the Circle of Magi, on her father's orders and ironically he was also the one who removed her.
"Your Mother wanted to avoid the trouble it might cause you."
"And yet, here I am…"Saber mumbled under her breath.
"It isn't easy, is it?" Wynn said.
"You don't have to tell me!" Saber said with a bit sarcasm. "I don't have the desire to become a ruler of Ferelden! What the heck do I know from ruling? I can't even rule my dog!"
"Queen Anora and your Father shall teach you and learn you how to rule. I have heard good stories from your Commander."
"Psk, sure… I doubt that they will agree with the matter anyway."
The door went open and Nathaniel and Sighrun went into the chamber.
Saber looked up and was sort of eager to hear what the answer would be. She remained silent, but she wanted to scream, jump, anything to calm her nerves.
Please Creators, Maker, Andraste, Peragons, Ancestors, anyone! Let the Landsmeet be against me!
"Saber, they have decided…" Nathaniel said.
"The way you speak doesn't sound good." Saber said nervous.
"The Landsmeet has decided." Eamon's said throught the halls of the Palace.
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The King and Queen were now sitting on their throne.
"Do you see her, Anora?" whispered Alistair.
"No, I think she would come soon."
It had surprised Alistair that Anora would agree with the fact that his daughter he had with Lyna would become the next heir. But he supposed that this must be a way for Anora to say thank you towards Lyna.
And then she came. For the first time in six years he saw his daughter. She had the exact face of her mother. Proud and strong. Her dark long hair was in a long ponytail. She looked so much on her mother, that nobody would have thought that she was his daughter. The only thing that she had from her father was her left green eye. Her other eye was blue. And even if she was half human, she appeared to be more elven. Her ears had she sharp shape, although they were smaller than that from a full-blood elf. And her tattoo on her face makes clear she is from the Dalish. Alistair saw in his daughter the same strength as her mother, the woman who truly loved, even if it was never meant to be.
The memories of Lyna pained him still and he still thinks a lot about her. He sometimes wonders what would have had happened if he had remained as a Warden, and how his child would see him. Now, they were merely strangers to each other. He even heard that she called herself "Saber."
He was the one who gave his daughter her name. And it hurts a bit that she had changed her name. It also annoyed him.
Saber… what kind of name is that?
Thank the Maker he still had his sense of humor.
He saw her grinning to one of the Wardens. Braska, he believed. The son of Oghren. Even if he never saw his daughter, that doesn't mean he doesn't know anything. In fact, he had forced the Wardens to deliver him a weekly report about her, which wasn't an easy task.
With the influence of Lyna and the connections he had with the Grey Wardens, he managed to convince them. Although, Weisshaupt has been complaining about the whole situation.
Alistair sighed heavily as it reminded him he still had to deal with that. They have been breathing in his neck for sixteen years now. Since the end the Blight actually. They still don't understand how Lyna and he survived the battle and Alistair wasn't going to explain it!
Saber grinned goofy at Braska, and he felt relieved that she had a small part of him eventually. He also saw Saber peeping at the cheese that stood on a table not far from him. He wanted to laugh out loud of joy, but held in and merely smiled.
He promised himself that when she came home he would spend a lot of time with her. Perhaps, they would finally be a family, like the one he always wanted. He smiled at the picture before him, but also felt sad when he realized that Lyna would never be a part of it.
Lyna, love…
He missed her smile and her voice. He regretted for everything he done against Lyna. This would be a chance to make it right.
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Saber looked at the King and Queen.
She remembered her father a bit. When she was ten years she saw him momentarily. He was older then she remembered and his hair turned a bit grey.
Saber had no idea how to act in front of her father. She always figured that he must hate her… She is the bastard child of him and… a burden.
"Da'len, it's good to see you after all this time." Merethari said, interrupting her train of thoughts.
"Aneth ara, Keeper. I am pleased to see you, too. How is it with the clan?"
"We all miss you, da'len"
"I'm glad to hear, and I miss you too." She said smiling. She hasn't seen her clan in years! She lived with them until she was six. She and her mother were part of the Dalish. That changed after her mother was asked to become the Warden-Commander.
Eamon came to Saber and greeted her friendly.
"Lord Eamon, how do you do? How is Connor doing?"
"Very good and thank you, my lady." Eamon said with a smile.
Saber remembered Eamon, from when she was ten. He was sort of… her Uncle. He hasn't changed at all. His grey hair a was still as grey as always and his beard was still… beardy.
Shortly, after her mother died, he was the one who took care for her in Redclife, like Alistair. She remained there until she was sent to the Circle. There, she became a pupil of his son Connor. She learned later that he also helped with removing her from the Circle. By Andraste, what did she hated that place!
Teagon came by too, her other sort of Uncle. Saber greeted him with joy. As a child, she also was fond of him. He always been kind to her and showed her the best magic tricks. Like the one with the thump!
"So… the Landsmeet..?" Asked Saber uncertain.
"It has been decided," Said Eamon tiredly. " First they want to see prove if your truly are capable to rule a country."
THANK YOU! Her inner mind screamed. Al I have to do is screw it up!
"You will be sent to the land of the shinobi."
And their stopped the dance of Joy. "I'm sorry, the what?" she asked confused. Is it food? Cheese?
"The Commander of the Grey shall explain it to you." He said as he putted a hand on her shoulder. He looked a bit concerned and Eamon walked away.
Saber now looked questioned at Nathaniel. He only sighed.
"Well, it is true…"
"I don't even know what that is!"
"It is a land far in the South, out of Thedas. It would at least take a couple a years before you reach those lands" Nathaniel explained.
"What are they hoping? That I walk myself death? If they don't want to make a heir, it's fine by me!" she exlaimed
"Listen, you are allowed to bring your.., spirit with you.
"I see… then what is the mission."
"There has been signs of new sort of darkspawn there." Nathaniel said.
"Remember the stories about the Architect?" Velanna spoke bitterly about the one who took her sister. "Those darkspawn there are kind of the same. They speak and they think…"
"That's… bad, right?" Saber said. "And what do I have to do?"
"You'll be sent there. Gather some information and get home." Nathaniel said.
"That's all?"
Nathaniel nodded, but warned her. "Don't underestimate those people. They aren't the same people as here in Thedas."
Saber raised an eyebrow. "Like what?"
"For example, they don't know Elves nor Dwarves. In fact, they believe they are merely fairytales."
"Lucky me then," she said sarcastic as she squirmed her ear.
"I hope you realize that what we are doing is strictly against the Grey Wardens code."
"Yeah…" mumbled Saber.
Nathaniel continued with speaking. "The only reason why we are allowed to be involved is because of the darkspawn."
"Great…" Saber exclaimed. "I am sooo dead! Please Sigrun, take care of my funeral will ya?"
Sigrun giggled a little.
"You will get a card near the area of Konoha. There you should be able to find your way. Is everything clear?"
"Yes, commander." Saber said seriously.
She frowned a bit and Nathaniel gave her the gesture to speak her mind.
"What if I fail?" she just realized that if she wanted to fail, she needed to know where she then will end up
"Then you can come back and stay by the Grey Wardens, of course."
Saber sighed in relief. "Then it's fine by me."
"I must warn you. The shinobi lands are in war now. And the people there… are bit suspicious by nature. Be on your guard. And don't forget, the Grey Wardens stand neutral. We don't pick a side, and so won't you."
"A war, huh? Sure makes it more fun, right? Who cares about peace? Screw that!"
"Sarcasm won't be the charm now."
"I am taking my mambari with me, and so is Mouse!"
"Fine by me." Nathaniel said casually. "Now it is time for you to go. Are you ready?"
"No, of course not!" Saber putted her hands on her hips. "I first need to pack a couple of things."
Nathaniel frowned at her for a moment. "Do you not wish to say something to your father?"
Saber looked surprised at the sudden comment and looked in the direction her father and his Queen sat. He was busy talking with Eamon and Anora.
"…No… I just want to leave." She said as her gaze lowered.
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She stood on the roof of the palace.
All her companions and friends stood there to say goodbye.
"Come back alive, Saber!" said Braska, her best friend. When she lived in Amaranthine, they became friends. Oghren, his father visited her and Leliana and Zevran occasionally. Zevran had made jokes of Braska's name, since it meant something in Antiva.
She grinned at her dwarven friend. "Bras, you sooner find me dancing naked then I would be found death!"
He grinned back and his beard moved with his face.
"Be careful on the way, da'len." Velanna said. She had always took care of Saber, since they both were Dalish and Velanna was befriended with Lyna. Because of her, Saber was reminded of her Dalish heritage.
Saber nodded.
"And don't forget to bring a lot of ale, aye?" Oghren said while he drank another.
"Uhm- I doubt they have it." Saber said while her eye twitched. She saw Braska twitch as well at the comment his father made.
"Che, could try it. Anyway, be carefull. My son would miss his friend."
"I will"
Saber sighed. "Well then, I should hit the road."
Jimmy, the mambari, jumped exited.
Mouse, the spirit from the Fade sat on her shoulder.
"Are you certain, Saber?"
"We have little choice here."
Mouse jumped from her shoulder and turned into a giant hawk and waited for Saber. The spirit glanced at the dog.
"Is that thing going to sit on me? Great…"
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Okay, this is the first part. It plays after a couple of years after the Blight. Yes Lyna, the dalish origin is the mother, and she is death, by the way. Alistair is the father and is married with Anora. Don't worry Morrigan, Lelianna, Shale and Zevran Fans, they will appear too. Especially Morrigan shall have a main part in this story.
Yes Next time Naruto world will be the main location and all. It will play in the same way as the manga. You shall see that the next time! And I shall do my best. I promise.