Through a Glass Darkly

by anesor

DAA-DA2, AMT AU - Vignettes from Anders' viewpoint beginning after the Vigil, spanning the time from leaving the Vigil. Anders wanted out of the Wardens, but he when he is not used being that alone. He's not quite alone, but he doesn't want to risk His friends from Amaranthine or newer friends like Hawke.

1. Shouldn't Be

The Dragon Age world, plot, and their characters aren't mine but belong to Bioware. I get no money for writing this sequel.

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He shouldn't have been feeling anything. Efficient and ruthless killers, he'd been surprised at the suddenness of their attack. They usually paraded their righteousness, but not this time.

The sword slid right into his heart, which tried to beat as he'd tried too late to use a force spell to push them away. The sword slid out again. He could look down to see bits of his bleeding heart.

His thoughts slowing, his rage exploded from that new part of him. Wreathed in magic he faded to the sounds of screams and meaty thuds.

He shouldn't have been feeling anything.

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A/N: This was a prompt challenge for 'bleeding heart.' Thanks to my beta readers who have been kind enough to read this and point out stupid flubs. Any typos that remain are not intentional... Reviews or a PM to let me know what you think would be very appreciated.