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Chapter 1

She stood at the back of the overly large crowd as a dark blue hood covered most of her poised face, the crowd cheered and clapped as wedding bells rung through the large city of Denerim. It was suppose to be their wedding, hers and Alistair's but he turned her down because she was not of royal blood not only that but she was a mage; even though she had asked the new king and queen to be to let the circle of Magi free once she had slain the Archdemon, they were still looked upon as 'evil'. It had been seven years since the blight had ended and Alyssa tried her best to disappear from this world that so harshly casted her aside.

She watched silently from the back as Queen Anora and King Alistair walked passed her part of the crowd waving politely as they did so, the wedding was suppose to happen years ago, but coincidently things kept coming up that postponed the wedding.

"I was beginning to wonder if you would ever return." A familiar voice whispered into her eleven shaped ear.

"I couldn't miss the happy couple now could I Zevran." Her voice was cold and emotionless as her eyes stayed glued to the couple.

"Ah but you must of known this would happen when you chose him to be king, no?" Zevran's accent was heavy as always, taking in the sights of his crush.

"I didn't choose him to be king Zevran he said he would leave if I didn't let him kill Loghain." She murmured just over the crowds' loud cheers, hood still hiding her beautiful face.

"Why torture yourself like this, hmm?" Zevran questioned curiously sliding in front of her view.

"I don't even know." Her voice was no more then a whisper as her beautiful distinguished orangey red eyes set onto his grassy brown ones.

"Where have you been all these years, hmm?" Zevran asked another question curiously.

"Getting as far away from my 'Grey Warden' status as I could…" She answered again but with a slight annoyed tone which he picked up on.

A low growl was heard throwing Zevran a little off guard as he looked down to Alyssa's feet, there sitting protectively next to her was Zodiac, her mabari of course. Alyssa gently placed her pale hand onto his head, letting him know it was okay.

"I thought I could smell wet dog more then the usual." Zevran's nose wrinkled while he looked down at the mabari.

"Of course Zodiac would be with me." She had a sharp edge to her tone as she gently stroked the dog.

"Looks like the happy couple has moved on, shall we?" Zevran asked politely holding his hand out to the side.

Alyssa stayed in silence but began to walk in the direction he was gesturing to; Zodiac's steps matched hers as he stayed protectively at her side, Zevran walked quickly in front of her before leading her into a bar not far from the main square.

"No dogs allowed!" The bartender called out bitterly as soon as they had walked into the dimly lit bar.

Alyssa once again kept her silence as she carelessly flicked a small bag of gold coins onto the dirty old bench top before sitting down in the corner table elegantly, Zodiac sitting just next to her.

"Ah so this is how we have change?" Zevran commented taking a seat opposite the young beauty.

"I stay to myself now, is that a problem?" Alyssa asked calmly, she carefully put both hands onto each side of her hood before letting it gently slide down the back of her head, resting in its place.

Zevran watched as her beautiful flaming red hair showed itself from the hiding it had been doing as she placed both hands behind her neck and gently pushed it out from under the cloak she had been wearing, it was still plaited at either side of her temples and joined at the back of her hair, the only difference was that it was much longer now, it went down to her bottom.

"I feel them regrouping." Alyssa suddenly said quietly, looking over at Zevran.

"Darkspawn?" Zevran questioned cocking an eye brow at her.

"Yes, down in the deep roads, the dwarfs have been pushed back once again." She placed her clasped hands gently onto the wooden table in front of them.

"Is that why you're here?" He was a little confused and Alyssa could tell by his tone.

"Partly, I do need to see the king; I also knew I would run into half of the old 'gang' here." Alyssa looked at him from her seat.

"I am probably not the best to talk too about all this Darkspawn stuff no? I just kill what you kill." He sent her a charming smile before raising her eyes brows up and down at her.

"I'm not looking forward to seeing him, so will you come with me?" Alyssa ignored his obvious gesture towards her as her face expression stayed cold.

"Ah of course, I have nothing better to do and I guess I am still sworn to you." Zevran nodded in agreement casually.

Alyssa nodded once before parting her hair into two groups of long shiny hair as she placed them over each of her shoulders, then in an instant her hood was back up and shadowing her face. She stood up as Zodiac got to his feet as well, Zevran being the slowest of them to get to his feet; he followed her as she led him out of the bar.

They walked through the back alleyways in silence and with a quickened pace, it hadn't changed much since she had last been through this area; it looked dodgy as gangs and thugs hung around their territory.

They made their way to the palace as guards stood out front of the large iron gates that shut the castle in.

"Halt!" The guard called out automatically holding his hand out in a 'stop' symbol.

"I wouldn't stop me if I was you." Alyssa replied harshly as she turned her head to look at the guard.

"The king and Queen do not wish to deal with requests from the citizens." The guard continued on his duty not to let anyone in, but it was starting to annoy Alyssa.

Alyssa turned to face the iron gates which were shut tightly, her hands became in golfed in fire as a gust of wind blew around her, she threw her hand forward as a huge ball of fire burst through the iron gates, the guard went the pull out his blade but she was already up the stairs and opening up the large wooden double doors, he ran after her as did Zodiac and Zevran but she was already making her way through that large elegant castle.

"You can't go in there!" The guard called out as he chased her with his sword in his hand.

"What is all this noise?" A woman's voice called out in annoyance which caused Alyssa to stop in her tracks.

"My lady this mage just barged in, I tried to stop her but she wouldn't!" The guard explained to her eagerly pleading his case.

"Where is this mage?" She snapped impatiently walking into the large corridor in which all the noise had come from.

She walked into the brightly lit hallway but stopped dead in her tracks as she looked at the lean figure in the middle of the hallway, she had her back to her as a dark blue cloak covered most of her, but as soon as her eyes saw the Mabari she knew who she was dealing with.

"Alyssa." She breathed out not able to take her eyes off her.

"Thee Alyssa?" The guard asked in surprise as he quickly threw down his sword.

"Anora." Alyssa forcefully acknowledged slowly turning around to face the queen.

"What… where have you been?" Her voice was shocked and a little shaky.

"Here and there." She replied quietly, gently tugging her hood down off her head.

"Why have you returned?" She asked another question slowly taking steps towards her.

"I don't believe I need to answer that to you." Alyssa said with sharpness in her voice as she stared at the woman who married the man she used to love.

"You will not speak to the queen like that…" The guard called out uncomfortably but still trying to do his duties.

"No, it's alright." Anora replied taking a quick glance at the guard before dismissing him.

"I need to speak with… him." Alyssa was still so hurt by him and Anora could tell by the way she said 'him'.

"Of course, follow me." She said kindly before turning around and walking towards their room.

Alyssa, Zodiac and Zevran follow silently behind her as they walked through the enchanting castle they lived in; she stopped in front of a large wooden door before gently knocking on it.

"You have a guest." She called out while pushing open the heavy door.

Alyssa held out her hand to Anora and Zevran as if to tell them to wait outside, but of course Zodiac was allowed to follow her, she slowly walked into their room and shut the door behind her. Alistair's back was towards the door as Alyssa and Zodiac walked silently into the beautiful room and stood just in front of his desk.

"I have no time for requests." He sighed out not even bothering to look behind him.

"I don't have one." Her voice was cold but she knew he recognized it as he spun around in an instant.

"Alyssa?" He looked at the beauty in front of his as he quickly shut the book he had open.

"The one and only." She replied in a monotone keeping her face emotionless as much as she could.

"You… Where… What are you doing here?" He made his way over to her but in an instant Zodiac was in front of her and growling fiercely at him.

"I'm only here to tell you the Darkspawn are regrouping, growing at a rapid rate." Alyssa spoke as she let Zodiac continue to growl at him.

"Why are you so different towards me now?" He asked quietly taking a few steps back from her in defeat.

"Do you really need to ask that Alistair?" She could barely get out his name without pulling a face of disgust mixed with hurt.

"I had to do what was best for my country." Alistair replied with a small sigh, taking in the girl in front of him.

"By not marrying an elf mage because that would be disgusting." Alyssa felt the anger bubble up in the pit of her heart as she tried to calm herself in her head.

"Alyssa…" He sighed once again closing his eyes and gently rubbing his temples.

"No I understand I just came to tell you what I have found." She replied turning sharply on her heels and making her way towards the exit.

"Alyssa I never rejected…"

"Save it." She snapped angrily before pulling open the large wooden doors.

"Are we leaving?" Zevran called out as he watched the beauty stopped angrily passed him causing him to jump to his feet.

Alyssa stayed silent as she made her exit with Zodiac and Zevran right behind her, she could have mentioned so much more like the fact she had been having dreams again when she had slept in the dead trenches or that she could feel it in every bone in her body that something was up, but she couldn't handle being in front of him… She had loved him so deeply that she still did love him, even through all the hate.

"Are you okay my dear?" Zevran called out to her sweetly as she continued to speed walk no where.

"I am fine." She sighed out sadly, coming to a stand still just out front of the palace.

"So what is a plan now, hmm?" Zevran questioned making his way casually to her side.

"I don't even know, I didn't think there could be another one for a long time… Morrigan." Her mind drifted off to the enchanting 'witch' in question and the time she had made Alistair impregnate her.
"That enchanting woman? Why would you bring her up?" Zevran asked another question as his curiosity rose.

"She was a great person." She answered uncomfortably looking back at the Antivan assassin.

"Ah but my dear, I've never met someone more enchanting then you." He flashed another cheesy grin which in reply, he got a tiny smile.

Alyssa thought for a moment unsure of her next move, she had to do something about this feeling she had in her stomach but where should she start? Zodiac nudged her leg gently before looking up at her panting happily; she gently placed her hand on top of his head and gave him pats.

"What do we do now?" She asked herself softly before exhaling.

"Hmm perhaps we should travel to the dead trenches to see if we can do anything?" Zevran asked while rubbing his lovely shaped chin with his index finger and thumb.

"That wouldn't do any good, I need another dream, and something to happen to let me know this is coming." Alyssa replied swiftly flicking her hood back over her eyes.

"Then why come back here hmm?"

"Zevran leave it alone!" Alyssa snapped suddenly, cutting him off from doing anything as she did so.

"I… I am sorry." He sounded hurt and his facial expressions turned cold as Alyssa sighed heavily.

"I'm sorry Zevran… I don't really want to talk about it right now." Her voice was no more then a whisper but Zevran's face softened.

"Of course my dear, I do not have to follow if you do not wish of it." He was still sweet to her as she sent him a small smile.

"Of course I do."

Alyssa sat alone and huddled up to herself on a rock next to a quiet stream as tears silently fell down her soft pale cheeks, the stars shone brightly as nightfall was upon them; Alistair had just informed her that he couldn't marry her and that he would find someone else to be with. She knew they had to go onto the final battle, but for now she just wanted to sit. The rest of the team rested as she sat alone, slightly cold as the soft breeze hit her skin.


"Such a lovely night my dear, why alone?" Zevran's voice cooed from the darkness as he came out into view.

"I just want to be alone Zevran." She whispered through a broken voice, tears still falling.

"I had a hunch of that, for there is no wet dog smell." Zevran lightly joked, but heard silence in return. "Are you alright?"

"I will be." Her voice was small and shaking with uncertainty as she stayed huddled up to herself.

"Any man to give up such a beauty inside and out is truly an idiot my dear." And with that he disappeared back into the darkness from which he came.

Alyssa let a small smile appear on her lips as she remembered how much he did care about her, before he had come to see her she was thinking about ignoring Morrigan's proposition and taking the final blow herself, but he had changed her mind. She walked carelessly but so elegantly through Denerim with him by her side, she thought about what to do as she did so.

"Maybe it's nothing." She murmured quietly to him, glancing over to him.

"Or maybe it is another blight no?" Zevran kept his voice low as well, the town folk wouldn't be happy to have another one so close together.

"Maybe." She looked off into the distance, towards the chantry.

She let out a gasp as her eyes landed on 'her'. Her dark enchanting red hair sat loosely in its place barely below her chin in length, her sweet nature was still blooming off her, and Alyssa bit her bottom lip nervously, she turned almost in slow motion as her stormy grey eyes landed on her. Alyssa saw the shock all over the girls perfectly shaped face just before a perfect smile replaced her shock.

"Leliana…" Alyssa breathed out staring at the beautiful 'sister'.

Leliana walked ever so gracefully towards her as her hair blew gently against the wind Alyssa wasn't sure whether to just walk away from her, save her from having to give up being a sister once more for her but she heard happy barking and slowly looked down to her feet as Zodiac jumped happily wagging his short stubby little tail.

"My friends! It is oh so good to finally see you again." Leliana's voice was sweet as she bent down to pat Zodiac gently.

"Leliana, it's been a while." Alyssa replied in a small voice taking a glance at Zevran.

"Alyssa I have missed you greatly!" Leliana spoke as she stood up and looked at her hero, before pulling her into a big hug.

"I missed you too." Alyssa returned the hug giving her a bit of an extra squeeze.

"And Zevran! Why am I not surprised to see you with her." She gave him a small smile before pulling him into a hug as well.

"Ah my dear, I have been looking for her for a long time now." Zevran answered casually but this caught Alyssa a little off guard as she looked up at him in shock.

"Indeed you have." Leliana smiled before letting of him and taking a step back. "Why have you returned now Alyssa?"

"Um, had some things to do." Alyssa replied a little uncomfortably as she looked over into the distance.

Something caught Alyssa's eye as she turned her head slightly too watch the thing that had caught her attention, a few merchant were yelling and waving their hands around as if to say 'follow me!'. She heard Zevran and Leliana talk but she slowly walked off towards the merchants, a rounded Dwarf was standing at the corner of a shop as he stroked his think tangled beard.

"What is going on?" She demanded as soon as she reached the short man.

"Aye, there are boats, lots of boats coming in down at the harbor, they aren't Ferelden boats." He answered looking up at the 'elf' in front of him.

"The docks?" Her voice went uneven as she turned too look at the group of people making their way down there.

"What is happening?" Leliana asked sweetly as she came up behind Alyssa with Zevran following.

All of a sudden there was a loud crashing sound as they felt the earth shake a bit, screams of terror then filled Alyssa ears as people that were heading towards the docks came running back towards them.

"Oh maker… Ciana…Duncan…" Alyssa's eyes widened as her mind raced.

Without even thinking about it Alyssa's feet were taking her to the docks as fast they could, not being fast enough she in an instant morphed into a wolf, Zodiac ran just behind her as Zevran and Leliana followed quite far behind. People screamed and moved out of the way as they saw the wolf bolting against them, after running through the back streets Alyssa saw the docks in view, the only thing was there was no water, just a sea of white sails, in her surprise she morphed out of wolf form.

"Maker…" She gasped looking at the sea of boats coming towards the city of Denerim

Another loud crash rang through Alyssa's ears as her eyes were drawn to the noise, the boats were attacking. Zevran and Leliana caught up to her as she heard them both 'gasp' just like she did.

"Marker what is that?" Leliana managed to choke out as the three of them just stared.

"We are under attack, but Ciana and Duncan are down there! I have to get down there." Alyssa replied snapping her head back to look at them.

"Who are Ciana and Duncan?" Zevran asked curiously staring at the beautiful mage.

"… My kids…." And with that Alyssa turned and started to run down the steep stairs that lead to the docks.

Alyssa kept her pace quick as she made her way down the stairs as the first set of boats crashed onto the docks, the first set of 'warriors' jumped off the boat, Alyssa recognized them immediately. Qunari. Sten had warned her of this but she didn't think they'd be here so soon, the first lot of warriors had large steel axes and swords with large plated amour covering every inch of them.

Alyssa's hands became overcome with fire as a gust of wind blew violently, she threw forward her hand as a large fire wall traveled out from her hands, and it blew back the first row of soldiers and burned a boat in the process.

Alyssa closed her eyes for a second as she held her hands out in front of herself, she opened her eyes as wind blew fiercely around her, so hard it blew off her hood and made her hair go wild; she then pushed her hands out as a hurricane made its way from her hands and into the middle of the boats, it caused the boats to crash into each other and some even tipped.

She saw a tiny wolf running towards her as the boats continued to attack causing the ground to shake uncomfortably. She ran towards it casting spells at any enemy coming at her.

"Mum!" The wolf had turned into a small 'half-breed' as she ran into her mothers arms.
"Honey go to Zodiac, next to him is a female and male, tell them to take you to safety!" Alyssa yelled out over the sounds of medium sized catapults heaving rocks at the docks.

"What about you?" Her voice was full of worry and panic as she stared at her mother.

"Where is your brother?" Alyssa asked staring down at her daughter.

"He saved me and told me to run, mum he's down at the end of the dock!" Tears were falling down the young girls pale face.

"Go, now." Alyssa said strictly before turning around and running off.

Alyssa couldn't believe how many ships there were, thousands upon thousands covered the visibility of the sea as large serious faced Qunari boarded onto the docks. She cast another large wind spell over the bulk of the surrounded area as she ran to find her son.

"Mum!" A frightened voice called out as Alyssa stopped in her tracks.

"Duncan, quick go back up the docks." Alyssa cooed out to him as she made her way to him.

"What are they mum?" He asked coming to her side as she pulled him into a big hug.

"I'll explain when you are safe now let's go." Alyssa replied taking his hand and swiftly running back towards the docks.

They ran together as Alyssa kept her spells up to help them get back in time, she knew she'd have a better chance at hurting them more with her kids safe and out of the way. A large man jumped in front of them causing Alyssa to dig her heels into the ground and pull Duncan back roughly. It wasn't until Alyssa looked up at the large stern man that she realized.

"Sten…" She breathed starting up at her friend.

"Kadan, you must leave now." His voice was cold, face distant as Alyssa stared at him.

"Sten…" She went to ask more but his stand offish persona was enough to tell her to leave. "Thank you."

Alyssa ran passed Sten holding Duncan close by as the bangs still ripped through the city; she stumbled a bit as the ground moved beneath the two of them, off in the distance she saw Zevran and Leliana with Ciana and Zodiac close by, she heard a loud thud behind herself.

"Run to them Duncan." Alyssa yelled pushing her son forward, towards the group of people waiting for her.

Duncan went to run but he turned to look at his mother, Alyssa turned to see the people behind her and in a second, a sword ripped through her stomach as she let out a gasp.

"Mum!" Duncan yelled out in horror as he saw the end of the sword through his mother.

"Duncan… go!" Alyssa breathed out as she looked up at the large, strong man holding the other end of the sword.

Zevran ran to Duncan's side and quickly pushed him to follow Leliana, and then in a second he had disappeared in a puff, Alyssa's eyes turned red as the blood that had poured out of her swum around her hands, she pushed them forward as the Qunari that had stabbed her was blown back by an extremely powerful force, such force that he had blown through four boats, destroying each one; Zevran had reappeared stabbing the other one in a the neck. Alyssa looked up at him as she held around the sword in her stomach, her eyes glazed over as she felt faint.

"My dear!" Zevran called out as he ran forward to catch the collapsing girl.

"Get us out of here Zev…" She said weakly as he picked her up, leaving the sword in her stomach for now.

Alyssa opened her eyes slowly as she felt pain in her body, she let out a grown while looking around the unfamiliar surrounding.

"Mum!" Two voices squealed in unison as they jumped to her side in seconds.

Ciana looked just like her mother, she had beautiful flaming red hair that went down to her shoulder blades, her eyes were a bright orange and her ears were lovely pointed; she was seven years old.

Duncan looked exactly like his father, his light brown hair was nicely cut and his lovely dark brown eyes never missed a thing, he had human ears but he never once denied to anyone that his twin sister was in fact his twin sister.

"What happened to the docks?" Alyssa asked sloppily holding onto her hand to her head.

"The docks are under attack still my dear, the kings men have engaged in the combat, alas you almost died." Zevran's voice chimed in causing Alyssa to turn her gaze to him.

"Thank you Zevran." Alyssa cooed smiling sweetly towards the amazing assassin.

"Are they Alistair's my dear?"