...."I will lay the last blow upon the Archdemon, Maya just in case this ritual was but a reason for Morrigan to toy with us."

Alistair said as he looked deep into his loves eyes.

Maya responded "Do you trust Morrigan, my love?"

"Of course not." He quickly replied still looking upon her.

She grinned before turning her gaze away from him to the Archdemon,"Well I do..." as the last word slipped from her lips, she shoved Alistair to the ground before quickly charged towards a sword that was mounted within a dead body and violently pulled it from its chest as she continued to charge towards the Archdemon lunged its head towards her, she quickly dodged beneath him,piercing the sword within its throat as she slid.

Alistair was taken by surprise and fell to the ground with her sudden departure before realizing what Maya had intended to do. He quickly made his way towards Maya and the Archdemon. Though his personality was hardened now than heit was before the only thing he managed to say in such a situation was "Maya!You cheat!"

Lelianna and Wynne followed pursuit.

As Maya looked upon the wounded beast, her teeth tightly clinched with anger and fear of what would come if Morrigan was indeed full of it. Though realizing Alistair closing in she raised the sword above her.

It ends now!

Letting out a war cry, she plunged the blade into the Archdemon.

Alistair and the others stopped in their tracks as they witnessed the unknown force.

Maya held tightly upon the sword as she felt an unknown sensation fill her

Morrigan, you lied

Suddenly, flashes of her life appeared before her, she saw a field of flowers she hadn't seen since she was but a child, she could smell them as if it were real,touch them and feel its texture as if she were heard her Mothers voice behind looked farther into the field, and saw her love, Alistair.

This is it, I'm dead.

As if accepting her fate, she began to run towards him, feeling a smile upon her own face then suddenly, darkness.....

"My Lady?..My Lady?...My Lord come quickly, she is coming through." an unfamiliar voice said. Maya let out a slight groan before opening her eyes. "Wha-?Where am I?" she said softly, her voice sounding parched. She looked upon the open door at a servant girl who lead the Arl Eamon into the bed chamber.

"Maya, it is so good to see you have finally come around."Eamon said, his voice sounding concerned yet relieved.

"What happened?" Maya replied, as she sat up in the bed.

"You passed out." Lelianna said as she entered the room. "I am most happy the Maker has spared you. Whatever that was that happened, it was quiet powerful and knocked us all down." without hesitation she ran to the side of the bed and hugged Maya tightly

"Good to see you Lelianna" Maya replied accepting the hug "Where are the others?"

"They are preparing themselves for the wedding."Eamon quickly responded.

"Oh the wedding."Maya said unenthusiastically

The wedding. I completely forgot about that arraignment. Now I wish I remained in my former state

"We have an In-house tailor who fixed something up for you for the wedding if you are well enough to go." the he said

"Oh yes, I have seen the dress, it is a pretty lavender fitted gown made of silks, with gold trimmings and sweet smelling flowers, sure to show off your..assets."Lelianna giggled.

Maya dreaded the thought of going to the wedding. To see the man she loved the most, The man whom also took her purity wed to the Bitch of all Bitches."Um.. I'm not sure I'm up for it."

"Alistair would want you there." Wynne said as she entered."He would be very upset to know that you awoke and decided not to come, knowing you are well enough to dear, it was your idea for this, not his."

Maya hid her face behind her hands and shook her head, "Alright. Alright. But I would like to wear my Armor to the wedding."

"But the gown, its so pretty." Lelianna pleaded.

"I'll wear it at the dinner."Maya said.

"Why not wear it for both?"Wynne asked.

Maya looked down upon the sheets "Because the only time I would ever wear a gown to a wedding is if it were my own."


As the Priest finished her Chant over the new King and Queen, the Crowed cheered and clapped. Praising the Maker and rejoicing in the union. Alistair waved and glanced upon the cheering crowed until his eyes landed upon his loves who was standing in the rear of the room. She was easy to spot in the room filled with many, for her skin was dark and exotic,her hair was a dark blond, and eyes starry blue. She was also the only Female in her armor, besides for the gave him a comforting smile as she looked upon him, but her heart felt as if it were being ripped away from her .

Anora followed Alistairs' gaze to the Warden in the back, she gave Maya a cold glance which Maya didn't seem to Anora locked her arm around Alistairs "Let us be off husband and prepare for the festival."

As the King and Queen made their way down the Isle, Lelianna grabbed Maya's hand and pulled her off to the side "I bought the Gown Maya, the Dinner is to begin shortly, now go change." The gown was folded and fastned with small thin rope."To a guest room now, so we can fix you up"

"We?" just as Maya responded, Wynne walked up beside Lelianna with a warm smile "Yes dear,'We', Lelianna and can't have the Hero of Fereldon looking any kind of way to this event."


The dinner was filled with the usual banter of Politics and many Nobles seeking the ear of the was seated not far from Alistair, though at the start of the night she glared blankly at the food upon the table. Mostly deep in thought, she was regretting the proposal she made. Wondering why she didn't persuade the Court to accept her as their Queen and rule by her Loves side, she was a Noble Woman after all.

Alistair looked upon Maya intently, enticed by the way the lavender complimented her skin and the way the fabrics hugged her frame so made his heart pound hard decided to break the barrier of silence Maya had put up. "So Great Hero of Fereldon, tell the noble people how you risked your life to save the king?"

For the second time she looked into his eyes as he addressed her. Seeing his face clearly than she did earlier, his eyes, the strand of hair that lay perfectly upon his forehead, his lips that once kissed hers,He was so handsome and irresistible in his royal clothes, anything he wore could do him no quickly turned her glance away

"Should I leave out the pushing you to your hind quarters, your grace?"

The men and women laughed. She smiled slightly though her eyes remained elsewhere "Your life was of importance your Grace,I did what I had to do for all of Feldoron."

Anora grinned and purposely placed her hands on Alistairs upon the table in clear view, "I am thankful you saved my Husbands life,Grey Warden." The grin upon her face seemed evil and cold. Alistair quickly retracted his hand from hers but it was much for Maya to bear. "Excuse me your Majesties." She slowly rose to her feet, surprisingly so did everyone else, She looked puzzled for a moment before brushing off the event and departed towards the nearest corridor.

She ran down the dark hallway and when she was out of sight of other and leaned up against the furthest stone wall, her hand placed upon her aching heart. Eyelids lightly shut as a tear slowly glided down her soft cheek "Stupid stupid me." She said before a sudden touch made her jump in surprise."Don't say that 're not stupid."A familiar voice filled her ears "Alistair? Is that -What are you doing here?" She gathered herself and stood up straight, chin held high as if all was well.

"I thought I lost you to the you are safe and alive. And to see you again,it just makes me...It makes me relieved." Alistair stated.

"Well, I am Fine."

"You are not and nor am I" he quickly responded to her denial "I love you always, And I can't stand being without you. It makes me sick to my stomach to have Anora at my side and not 't pretend you don't feel the same."

Maya looked upon him with her blue eyes, holding back her feelings but not for long, She lunged forward and wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply.

He pulled his beloved closer so that her frame was up against sounds escaped as their tongues massaged one another before he pulled away, bringing her hands to his lips, he kissed them, his eyes broke from hers and he lowered them, as he began to speak. "I know this may seem selfish of me, but I know what I want...."he continued as he looked back upon her eyes once again "I want you...I want us."

Maya looked upon him puzzled "What about Anora?"

"She is nothing and will mean nothing to you, I can't even describe what I'm feeling, how I've been feeling, and to feel you're touch again just-"

Maya placed her index finger upon his lips to shush him "Alistair, no matter how strong I may seem, I am still a woman, and my heart and body will always yearn for you. I belong to you and only can have me as you wish"she smiled before placing a soft kiss upon his lips.

"So you agree to be..."Alistair paused as he pulled from her to look into her eyes

"Yours?" she giggled "I always have been."

They resumed to embrace their lips upon each others.

Alistair pushed her firmly upon the stonewall as he explored the feminine figure before him. Eager hands begin to make their way down her bodice to her thighs, fingers gently pulling up the fabrics of her skirt until he felt her bare skin. His hands continued to travel towards her inner thigh , feeling the warmth of her sex as he ventured near it.

Maya moaned as she welcomed his touch as it sent a vibrant chill through her body "Take me now Alistair.." she gazed upon him with lust filled eyes."I beg you to have your way with me, now."

The echos of the nobles in the grand hall filled the dark lit hallway where they were.

I don't care where we are, I don't care if I am to be known as the Kings matters not for I love him he does me

Alistair heard her plea and not log after begin to undo the lower half of his garments, exposing his arousal lifted the gown to her waistline. With her back firmly against the stone wall, he lifted her to meet his erection and entered her swiftly, prolonged sounds escaped Maya's lips as he roughly dipped in and out of her wet clawed her fingertips upon his back, saying his name repeatedly as he continued to have his way with her, his masculine lips sucked and nibbled upon her bare neck,leaving his love marks upon her, Her voice filled with ecstasy as she repeated his name with each long thrust. Her wet sex was molded to no one but him, it had been a while so she was as tight as she had been the night they first made love.

As Alistair continued, he looked upon his lovers face, seeing that she too was filled with great pleasure, and that he was causing it,"My dear , sweet Maya." He whispered as the wet walls of her heat hugged his hardened shaft firmly, He couldn't hold for long and released himself deep within her.

For a moment they remained pressed upon the wall, heavily breathing. Alistair looked upon Maya and smiled. He kissed her lips gently before pulling out from within her.

A slight moan escaped her as he pulled away before returning the smile "Perhaps we should head back. I am sure many are wondering where the King is." She said, brushing as much of the love made wrinkles from her gown as she could.

"I love you Maya. More than anything."Alistair replied.

"And I, you."

They kissed once more like they did the night before the battle, it was deep, long and beautiful, as if it would be their last. Though it was long from being their last kiss.

Alistair returned to the Queens side, It seemed no one else seemed to mind his absence except for Anora, who's eyes glared at kept his eyes forward and brushed off the coldness she gave him "Where have you been, Husband?" Anora asked

"I've been away from the the table, wife."

Anora rolled her eyes, unsatisfied with his answer. She looked across the way noticing that Maya's place had been empty for some time as eyes quickly looked upon the corridor that Alistar had returned from only to see Maya walk out from the shadows with a pleased look upon her face.

Alistair and Maya exchanged glances for a moment before she made her way to the other side of the room to where Lelianna and Wynne were standing.

"My, my, aren't we a bit satisfied now."Wynne said with a smile.

"Oh..huh?" Maya responded, still replaying the recent encounter.

"Oh could you make it any more obvious? You and Alistair? I saw him leave the table not long after you seemed quite concerned."

"He was, we spoke. I am much better now."

"I'm sure that is not all you did. You have that glow about you. Its that same glow you had through out our travels when you and Alistair....."Leilianna commented before Wynne stopped her.

"Their is a time and Place for talk like that Leilianna."Wynne replied.

As the three women continued to chatter, a soft kiss upon Maya's Neck sent a chill through her spine

Alistair?Are you mad? In front of all these people?

"Good evening beautiful Lady." the voice of Zevran whispered to her before a flicker of his wet tongue graced her earlobe.

"Zevran! you little sneak." Maya replied, she lightly punched the handsome Elf on his side before greeting him with a hug "You shouldn't do things like that.

Zevran crossed his arms before him and grinned. He looked much handsome and cleaner than he did during their travels. His hair lay upon his shoulders so perfectly, his smile was alluring. Maya did have a thing for Zevran for a time, but she merely thought if it as an infatuation for a deadly bad boy and brushed it they harmlessly flirted for a time, it came to an end shortly after Maya and Alistair became serious "My sincere apologize,Lady. It does seem that someone has already beaten me to marking such a beautiful neck though." he chucked wildly as Maya quickly cupped her neck, unaware of the Love traces Alistair had left behind.

"Oh I did not see such marks!" Leilianna quickly removed Maya's hand to view the marks for herself "Oh my! Being able to see these marks upon your skin, it must have been very passionate."

"Oh there is more it seems," Zevran said, his arms still crossed though he leaned back looking upon her hind quarters and her bare back as he continued to be amused by it all "It seems the stone walls were not good to you, or perhaps it was Alistair who wasn't."

Leilianna looked herself and laughed"Very passionate indeed."

Wynne sighed and shook her head though a smile was still present


The chatter continued at the table as those around him asked for favors or stated whet they thought would be a good Idea for Ferelden. But Alistair couldn't concentrate. His eyes followed where ever she walked. How she greeted the others, the way she held the goblet between her fingertips, The way she brought the goblet to her mouth and licked the remain-dent liquids from her lips. How her skin was so beautiful and all the little details about her that kept his mind occupied.

He watched as Maya and his old companions giggled in the corner of the room though he was not pleased to see Zevrans lips touch the spot that he did not long before.

Did she welcome his touch?She did. Perhaps she thought it was me. Does she think of me now I wonder.

It was as if she heard his thoughts, for her eyes quickly looked upon the newly crowned King. Parting her lips slightly as fingertips traced them, reliving the kiss they shared.

By the Maker, I want to touch your beauty again

"Husband, I am going to my chamber to prepare for this eve."Anora said, interrupting his fantasies

He let out a sigh and Nobles rose to their feet and the music paused for a moment as the Queen departed the Great Hall.

Alistair smiled, relieved.

It is about time she left.

"If you all will excuse me, I feel like dancing."

He removed himself from the Table and walked along the side of the room, not interrupting the dancing that was going on, Nodding and greeting those along the way until he finally reached his beloved.

"Why hello again,Hero of Fereldon." he smiled

Maya acknowledged him "Greetings my King. One would hope the King would not mind addresing me as Maya, as you have before."

"Very well then, Maya. I only come to ask you for a dance. If it is alright with your companions."

"Of course Alistair, I mean, your highness" Lelianna corrected herself and giggled.

Alistair offered his hand and Maya passed her goblet of wine to Wynne before accepting.

The dance was a formal one, though they had their moments of closeness, Alistair captured every moment of her movements and her fragrance. Each time they came close, they exchanged words of love only they could hear. Though the people did not notice anything out of the norm between them. To the people of the court, they viewed them as two old Friends sharing a dance, but Between Alistair and Maya, it was as close as they could get to showing their love for one another in front of everyone. But everyone did notice how Alistair seemed happier in her presence.

As many of the guest retired to their rooms, Alistair had only little time left with his dearest. Though their time had to be shared with Wynne, Lelianna and Zevran.

"Your smell wonderful, Maya. What flower is that?" Alistair complimented.

"I'm not sure, It was made in Arl Eamons castle."

"Ah no wonder I remember the smell, the beautiful flowers nearby."

"I have a bottle of it here Alistair" Lelianna hand him a small corked bottle of liquid with the petals inside "I'm sure you may need this later."

"Later..." Maya groaned remembering it was Alistairs wedding night.

Zevron went to her comfort, placing his hand lightly upon the small of her back,"I will be here to comfort you in your time of...need,Lady Maya."

"I'm sure she won't be needing anything from you, Zevron." Alistair plulled Maya slightly away from Zevrons touch.

"Sheesh, don't be so touchy King Alistar, I was only comforting her."Zevron placed his hands behind him amused at Alistairs jealousy."Besides Maya, you deserve to have your own things and not have to share them with others." he chuckled as he caught a look at Alistairs face. "Priceless." he replied.

"Well I must be off for the Evening. Long day ahead of me. Goodnight to you all." eyes looking upon Maya lovingly before he leaned towards her ear, "Good night my will be the only one who crosses my thoughts." He turned and with guards not far behind him, Disappeared within the halls.

"Well I should be going all before it becomes too dark to travel." Maya spoke.

Lelianna looked upon her shocked. "You're not staying within these walls tonight? We all have our rooms reserved."

"Then I guess I will be staying." Maya sighed heavily

Zevron Hinted"You could always come to my room, though for some reason it is on the same level as the Servants.I'm assuming Alistair doesn't like me much."

"I think We should enjoy some time to ourselves, Zevron." Wynne looked to Zevron then to the others, "Goodnight. I must rest up myself."

Later that night,All was silent, the halls were filled with echoes of the flickering candles and the quiet moans coming from the Royal Bed chambers.

All the candles but two remained lit, the ones furthest from the bed, the window remained opened letting a cool breeze flow to calm the aroma of sex in the air. Anora lay upon her back, as Alistar preformed his duty as her husband. His head was buried deep into her neck, as he concentrated hard, to keep in the right mindset. .Though the Perfume Leilianna had given him did come in handy for he placed some upon his nose and Anoras' it was still a challenge, It wasn't her beneath him but the daughter of the man whom killed his moans sounded worse than screaming cats. They sounded nothing like Maya's, angelic, innocent, arousing

Maya

He thought as she flowed into his mind, recalling the woman he had before his wife on the night of the wedding, How she begged him to take her right there in the dark Hallway and how he heard her plea and had his way with her passionate kiss, her fingertips digging within his royal garments as he thrust into her warm wet....

"Ahhh..."

His masculine moan escaped him as he felt himself climax within soon as he finished he rolled onto his back. Anora making her first move, went to cuddle up against her husband but was roughly pushed off to the quickly gathered the sheet to cover her naked body, watching as Alistair put on his clothes.

"Where are you going,Husband?" She asked in a firm tone, sitting up on the bed.

"Away from you of course,wife" he replied. and without another word he was out of the room and shut the door to wash her scent off him.

As he walked through the halls he remembered a secret passage leading to a grand bedchamber. Though the Queens quarters was to be shared , he refused to sleep anywhere near that went to a banner covered wall and pushed a loose stone inward "Ah here it is." he said, looking about the desolate hallway before he opened the passageway and closed it behind him. Small torches lite the way through a long narrow hallway with twist and turns till finally he reached the end.

I hope their isn't a guest in here.

Quietly he opened up the passage way and walked eyes started to adjust to the dark lit room

Someones here.

He quickly turned to exit when he smelled the familiar sent. The flowers he had smelled on Maya turned around having to see who indeed rested here. As he went around the room towards the bed, the moonlight shined down upon the angelic familiar face that he had come to know and love.

"Maya..." he whispered.

She lay there sleeping, The tress of hair falling loosely upon the pillow breathing was peaceful as she watched her, remembering their first time they made love at camp, how he watched her sleep. The words he spoke "This is how an angel looks as it sleeps." he whispered. Maya suddenly moved to scratch her nose and adjusted noticed something in her hand.

What is she holding.

He carefully removed the object from her soft fragile hands.

By the Maker, can it be?

What he took from her hand was a rose, an old dead rose.

She kept it..She kept the rose I had given her so long ago.

He turned his attention to look down on the sleeping beauty."Why, Maya. Why did you not choose to be my Queen."brushing his hand lightly upon her forehead. He placed the delicate flower upon the dresser top and locked all the doors, to be sure no intruders would come. He carefully lay next to her, his eyes still fixed upon her face lit by the moon, placing her head upon his chest to cuddle her, she whispered out loud "Alistair..." her whispers then trailed off...

"My dearest Maya, how I love you so." kissing her once more, he then fell asleep with her in his arms, as it should be.