Ok, I don't know why but I just can't get this storyline out of my head. In case you didn't know this story is the sequel to 'Demon From the Stars.' To understand this story, I strongly recommend reading the first one (no matter how bad some of my grammar is in it) as well as be familiar with the Dragon Age and Mass Effect storylines. I will be pulling info from these two great game series. Warning, Cole may start acting a little OCC in this one but the boy is growing up and has been spending a lot of time with a strange crowd.

Like the first story, I'm posting all the chapters for this one at once. Sorry, but due to this means I will most likely not be making changes to it based off of reviews like I did the first one. If there is something you don't like (ie Amnesia Jane remembering English), go ahead and let me know I'll keep it mind so as to improve future writings. It seems not posting until the story is completed is helping with the actual writing process. Who knew.

Once again, I own no rights to any of these characters (well maybe Lady Chases-Shadows) , Dragon Age, Mass Effect, etc. I make no money and this is all meant to be in good fun.

Chapter 1: Corruption

Jane sat writing at the desk in her new quarters at Skyhold. The Inquisitor and his advisors all insisted that she needed a place to work where the paperwork would not get mug stains or start smelling like a tavern. Hand cramping from all the writing, she looked around the place as she flexed her fingers. It wasn't as fancy as the Inquisitor's chambers but it was definitely a step up from her old closet of a room. Window looking over the herb gardens, a good Freemarch bed, Commander Cullen's old desk and even a good size chest that doubled as a low table for a small chair next to it. She was expecting a bookshelf to be installed sometime this week.

Tapping the desk, Jane couldn't help laughing after hearing the reason why she now had this sturdy piece of furniture. It seems that Cullen was under the impression that one of its corners was messed up thanks to a little prank one of Leliana's new recruits played on him. It drove him crazy every time the desk moved. He had ordered a new desk and the cause of the problem wasn't discovered until this older desk was being removed. So she got a really good desk and Leliana was happy to have been proven right about the new recruit's cleverness and ability to sneak around.

Jane sighed as she looked over the report trying to determine if she forgot to include anything. Since she regained her memories three months back, she had been working almost non-stop trying to locate and destroy any Reaper tech. This mainly included trying to find pockets of bandits acting strangely and then finding a piece of Harbinger. Using enchanted runes created by Dagna, they destroy the relic and then seal what little remains in iron containers. The containers were then buried in the remains of Adamant. That place was already so cursed; no one wanted to go there. It wasn't a perfect solution, but until space travel is available there was no way to dump the pieces into the local star.

So far only three pieces have been located and all three in the Hinterlands, but combine that with the rebel mages and rogue templars being pretty much cleared out of the area the people were now starting to breathe easier.

Jane looked up from her notes a smiled as she moved them to the side. The door opened and Cole walked in holding a covered platter. The unique young man placed the platter on the desk as he said, "Solas said we both had to eat, or else…He didn't say what he would do if we didn't."

Another big change over the past few months involved her best friend, Cole. The young rogue was once a compassion spirit brought into this world trying to help young mage. The mage died alone, except for the spirit holding his hand. The spirit then became what young mage wanted to be, a normal boy. Well as normal as a spirit in human form could be. For the longest time, Cole was stuck between two worlds. Thedas (aka the real world) and the Fade but now he was more human than ever. This brought with it a few things that Cole never expected or experienced before, for example needing to eat. For a few weeks after becoming more human, Cole insisted that he did not eat. He finally collapsed one day only to be scolded by the healers and Solas for nearly starving himself. He would still forget to eat on a regular basis, even when scolding Jane for skipping meals. He still had to ability to sense when people were hurt and would try to help, but it wasn't as strong now saying that he had to listen harder or the person had to 'shout' what he or she was feeling. The exception was Jane herself. Even now they could feel each other and sometimes it was almost as if they could read each other's mind. If they wanted, they could block it but it bothered Cole to do so.

Jane pulled out two plates from her desk, followed by a bottle and two mugs. Cole dished out food, some sort of fowl with some mashed white vegetable. "So, "said Jane pouring herself a drink, "Aside from the daily Solas scolding, anything else of interest out there while I'm stuck in here."

"Warden Alistair has returned, "said Cole playing with his food, trying to get the nerve up to take a bite, "He was angry and hurt. He needs his rose."

"So I guess things didn't go over too well at Weisshaupt, "said Jane with a humorless smile, "I'm not surprised. As for his 'rose,' the word is already out to encourage her to at least visit. No point spending so much times looking for a cure when it's time they could be spending together."

Cole swallowed a small amount of mashed vegetable and then said, "Also, the Iron Bull asked if you 'corrupted' me yet. They way he said it I don't think he meant turning me into a demon."

Jane coughed and said, "I swear at least half of the stuff you say is just for the fun of making people feel uncomfortable."

With a more adult, mischievous look Cole asked, "Do you want to corrupt me?"

A knock at the door prevent Jane from answering Cole's question. She put down her fork, stood up and said, "Enter."

"Investigator Shepard, Ser, "said the messenger as she handed over a note, "The Inquisitor and his advisor request that you meet them in the War Room as soon as possible."

Shepard opened up the note which gave the reason why she was needed and said, "I'll just get cleaned up a bit and head out there now. Thank you, private."

The messenger saluted and left, closing the door after her. "What's wrong, "asked Cole feeling the steeling of her nerves. It was like taking on a different persona. There was his friend Jane and then there was Shepard. Jane was easier going but more careful. Shepard was the one that always got hurt taking risks for others.

"The Grey Wardens at Weisshaupt, "said Jane as she straighten up her clothes and pulled on a leather vest, "The Inquisitor thinks they might be influenced by outside forces. He wants to determine if the symptoms match Reaper indoctrination."

Cole covered up the food as he said, "I'm going with you. The Wardens always seem to get you hurt."

"Cole.."

"No, "he said more forcefully, "Alistair does not mean to hurt, but he brings it with him. I will go with you."

Jane chuckled and said, "You know when you get assertive like that, I might end up allowing you to corrupt me." She kissed him on the cheek as she walked pass the now stunned Cole to open the door.

To be continued…