Zevran xM Cousland
Something I should things I should explain explain before this disclaimer is that this is slightly AU
and is about gangs and gang wars. some drug and alcohol use will be mention inside.
Also something worth mentioning is that there is not dalish per say like in the the game they are here but not what you would
expect. Also this is unbetaed
now onto the disclaimer
I own nothing but the plot of this little fic. sadly its true. otherwise I would make sure Duncan never died poor Duncan
Well now a bit about this story I had this urg to write it for months and I honestly have no idea why but it simply would not
leave me alone. I also noticed an appalling lack of zev and cousland m fics. so now here it is I hope you enjoy it!
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Across Denerim the sky was breaking into the early hues of dawn. The air whispered of the of a new day, But the stagnant perfume that lingered from the evening that clung to the city had yet to break. Which even should a breeze come through would leave remnants that cling tightly through out the day, Would resurface in full potency once the daylight had fled once again. The morning was bursting with various activity. The lively voices echoing off of the stone walls just seeming to vibrate with in the early morning. Chasing away the lurking shadows and inhabit's that dewelled with in the clutches of dark seedy grimy part of the city. Most places held the same allure bustling activities in the light, dubious acts and transgressions with in the dark. Denerim was a wonderful place always bursting with energy be it day or night. The only difference between the two times was the level of danger that came from the time of day.
Leo groaned as he sat up from his bed. Running his hand through his soft blond colored hair, catching the few strands that fell
from the braid he wore it in. Biting his lip slightly he heard someone knock at his door. His eyes darting to the locked door. He had only just gotten home an hour before sunrise. Usually people would leave him alone till at-lest 9 or 10. Frowning he looked at the clock on his bed side table it was flashing 6:30. Fergus would be with his family this early.
The knocking continued for a few more minutes. " Young lord... your father wished to speak with you before he left for today..." the soft voice floated in. He slowly got up from his bed. Making his way to the dresser. He picked out his clothing a pair of jeans with a hole in them. A plain t-shirt throwing a zip up hoodie over it. Fixing his hair so it was a perfectly braided once more. He walked to his bedroom door unlocked it. Glaring slightly at the servant who had there hand poised ready to begin knocking.
Leo spoke softly because his accent was less apparent when he did, Not wanting to have an aggravating conversation where the servant was trying to guess what he was saying so early either probably prompted his choice. "Where is he?" The small elf girl eyes darted to the floor. "In the parlor with a guest." she quickly scurried off after announcing that. He sighed and closed his door , heading down the hallways and staircases. He was walking a row of glass that looked out into the gardens.
Faintly hearing voices echo up the hallway. It sounded like the whole family was present. Slowly he approached the door. He couldn`t hear anyone present that shouldn`t be here. Frowning slightly he thought his father was supposed to have a guest. Maybe they had already left? He slowly reached to the door handle and opened it. knowing full well his father was going bother him with something he needed to do because he was a Cousland. and His mother probably would be trying to set him up with some again both aspects were unappealing to him. His brother was trying at times but for the most part they got along together fine. Plus his brother knew he didn`t fancy woman as much. Well truth be told he has not meet anyone who struck his fancy. At 18 he was still a virgin because of his lack of interest.
"Hello pup," his father greeted him once the door was fully opened. Walking in slowly he swept his eyes across the room. Spotting his mom sitting with oren and Furgus wife, in the corner. His brother pouring some juice for his kid. his father standing by the fire place. Next to him was a darkly tanned man with black hair in a short ponytail, with a small beard. And he apparently had one silver hoop in ear his eyes crinkled slightly in amusement apparently at something preciously said.
" Duncan this is my youngest son Leo." Nodding slightly when my name was said. I looked at the man called Duncan. " So your the one I heard so much about." Duncan was looking straight at him Leo kept an indifferent look on his face."no I`m just a walking statue ... couldn`t you tell?" Leo as sarcastically as possibly. Duncan laughed." Pup your going to help Duncan while he`s visiting. He just got back from a long stay over sea`s. So he might need help to negative the city sense it has been some time sense he was last here." his father was not really asking but telling. He simply nodded his head once more to show that he understood. while inside he was rolling his eyes.
"While I just arrived and my flight got here at 4 am. I think I need to get some sleep." Duncan slowly made his way out of the room. I fallowed him out heading to my own room I went to my bed not bothering to change or get under the covers. I find the remote to my TV. I turn it on to the lowest I could hear. Closing my eyes I listen to the days news "In other news last night gang actives set the local police on edge, One gang was said to be new coming out just with in the past year or so. There street name is The Grey Wardens, or Order of Grey. They supposedly are supposed to be urban legends among gangs. But the recent tags as there begin
called have been cropping up all over not just with in this city but a few other places. Supposedly the Grey Wardens have a few members world wide but no one can confirmed this..." Leo drifted to sleep.
When he woke again it he groggily peered at the clock on the night stand it read 2pm. The TV was still playing but now it was some talk show. He clicked it . Leo placed the remote on the stand making sure to fix his hair before he went out of his room. He headed down to the kitchen He heard clacking on the whistled softly hearing a responding bark. Then he heard something like a small elephant charging towards him. Smiling knowing it was was his mabri.
He waited till Patches was in the mock pounce position at his feet wagging his stubby tale before he petted him. He walked on to the kitchen to get something to eat. Slowing down to open the door he mocked bow " Beggars and hams first" he teased his dog who trotted into the space.
Once he looked up he spotted Duncan sitting sipping he guessed it was coffee. He was dressed differently than this morning. He had on blue jeans and a t shirt with a bandanna tucked into the front pocket. It was a grey by the looks of it. He seemed to be looking at his phone. Texting with his free hand." Hello again , will you be joining me this evening on an outing?" Leo remembering his fathers order that morning he nodded his approval. "I guess. Where are we heading to ?" Duncan faintly smiled. " Thedas..." Leo frowned never having even heard of it. " Is that a club or something?" Duncan smile widened "Something like that You`ll see once we get there."
Taking note that my family all seemed to still be out. I made sure tell the servants to lock up behind us and to unlock for us once we were heading back. I fallowed Duncan sense he seemed to know where we were headed. Denerim market always seemed to busy something was going on. We head past the various stalls. Cutting through some back alleyways and down past a few bars two shady looking house`s. And seedy looking shop we stopped in-front of some building that seem to fit right into the area genre.
It didn`t stand out in anyway. Duncan knocked twice paused then rapped six times in short quick movements when the door cracked open slightly. Who ever opened thee door must have recognized something about Duncan because the next second the door was open fully. Duncan motioned me forward. We both head in the door was shut behind us. When Duncan reached out and grabbed my arm be dragging me forward. To Another door. He opened it Leo wrinkled his nose slightly at the smell. stale beer and various other liqueur, smoke that seem to hang in the air. And some other things he could not identify. Leo was begin tugged to the corner of the room where there seemed to be tables and some chairs.
Sitting at one of the tables was a sandy haired blond he was waving at Duncan it seemed. Duncan taking a vacant chair and sitting motioning for me to do the same." So Duncan, I see You found someone along the way. Picking up strays again? Just where did u happen to find this one... I know he wasen`t in the chantery. Or the templar`s... So
where did you get him from? It wasen`t the Mage was it." the Blond teased with a grin spreading across his face as he waited for a replied. Leo frowned slightly He had
no clue what he was going on about he has never heard of them.
Well not that he hasn`t really paid attention to the news who might have featured something on it but. What the hell. Did he look like he was in... He wasen`t sure what. Duncan smiled "Alistar don`t sass me boy. After all I got you from the templair`s and got you to kick Lyruim." He air quoted around Lyrium" But to answer your question. I didn`t get him from any where. I spotted him at my friends house when I went to visit him. I thought he make a good recruit." Alistar`s eye`s widened slightly at the new info. " You can`t be serious Duncan." Alistar shocked tone only made Leo more confused.
Duncan only smiled " He fit the bill for what we need so yes I am."
Conversations around them seemingly went on as if this conversation was not happening at all. Leo scanned the occupants of the building noting that seemed to be different colored bandanna in the pockets some of the people. Those who had the same color`s tended to stick closer together. Taking notice of Alistar he noticed he to had a grey bandanna in his pocket, it had a upside down sword with some flames around the handle of the sword. It was stitched into the grey fabric with care but showed no mind clicking in some of it but not knowing the full details.
"He`s going to have to be taught all this you know? And your going to have me do it to. Oh that`s just great." Alistars sarcastic response cute threw Leo`s thoughts. He watched as Alistar and Duncan. " Well you are the jouinr member of the order" A smile tugging at the edge of Duncan`s lips. Duncan chuckling slightly as Alistar began pouting at the answer." Alright fine but I want curly cheese fries and chilly cheese dog for distress." A small smile graced both of there features Leo was curious as to there relationship. They seemed closer then most. File-ling that away for later. " You do realize before any of that he will have to bee taken to Ostagar.?"
Duncan snorted fishing out his phone typing in it once again. Leo`s eyes bouncing back in-forth between them. " Believe me Alistar I know or did you forget I took you to it too. When I picked you?"
Frowning Leo just stared at the table. The more he listened the less he understood. They kept mentioning things that he has never heard of perhaps they were slang for something. He couldn`t tell not knowing what they were talking about to begin with to make the conclusion. When a lightly tan hand poped into his line of vision. "The name`s Alistar" Leo looked up the arm at the sandy blond who was grinning slightly. Taking his hand and shaking it firmly he answered in politeness" Leo..."Alistar let his hand go and. "Duncan when do you think that will be?" Duncan who only rolled his eyes slightly at the question gave a pointed look at Alistar." Tomorrow or
the day after. You know how the king ends up ..." He didn`t complete the sentence just left it hanging as he looked to his phone as it vibrated on the table to alert him of a knew message.
[Thedas -is the underground part where different gang`s can mingle
[Ostagar-The place were all gangs go to meet and get the approval of there local"king" to join into the gang tho it is only for humans that it is called this
[Lyrium -is going to be the street name for heroin
( This will be the colors for the different groups)
{Grey Wardens/Grey order
grey Obliviously
{Chantery
White with a sun stitched on it
{templar
upside down sword with flames stitching on white sense it is part of the chantery gang just a different fraction the sword is stitched fully in with silver
and the flames are blue
{Antivan crow`s
a black mask that looks like a bird that is white black on top of red
{Mage
dark blue with a circle in the middle of it
{Dalish elf`s
Green with a black bow and fern stitched onto it
{Qunari
brown with red and white checkered pattern in the pattern of a triangle
Something to note if some of the symbols are on a different color but lack the coloring it means that they left there original gang
and implemented it into there new gang to show that they were not originally from the group they are now a member in.
I will also later at some point put something up explain the different ranks in each different gang .
Because each gang will have a different way to rank and name them.
