Elissa Cousland was smiling, because this was the happiest day of her life. She was walking down the aisle in a white dress and tiara on her head, with her brother escorting her. As she walked down the aisle she could see all her friends smiling at her.

Ahead of her was her future husband Alistair looking as handsome as ever standing next to Theron, who agreed to as his best man, was standing near an altar with the Grand Cleric. Alistair was wearing his shiny new armour that made him look like a king along with a crowd. Theron was wearing his Grey Warden uniform and had his arms behind his back as he watched as she approached.

Kallian and Leliana were serving at her bridesmaids, both wearing sky blue dresses. She imagined that many people were shocked to find elves serving as a best man and a bridesmaid, though there was a little they could say considering that the best man was the Hero of Ferelden and the bridesmaid was the first elven bann.

Once they reached the altar, Elissa could not hear the Grand Cleric for she was too busy staring into Alistair's eyes. She wished that her parents had been here to witness her wedding, especially since she was marrying the King of Ferelden.

"You may kiss the bride," said the Grand Cleric.

Alistair remove the veil over her face and then pulled her into a deep kiss and they could hear the cheers of everyone in the Palace as they witnessed the ascension of the new Queen.

It was late at night and Alistair was carrying her bridal style towards the bed. The bed was a magnificent fourposter and looked big enough for four people to sleep on. However, she had a feeling that they would be a bit too busy with something else than sleep.

Alistair then gently placed on the bed and he began to remove his armour and she too began to remove her wedding dress.

"They'll expect an heir, you know," said Alistair as he removed his chest plate. "With the taint in our blood, it's hard enough for a Grey Warden to have a child on their own. For two of them…?" He took a deep breath and looked at her just as her dress fell to the floor. "Every Grey Warden I know who had children had them before they took the Joining. Having an heir… might not be possible."

Elissa then leaned in closer to Alistair and said seductively, "Well, it won't be for lack of trying!"

Alistair smiled. "That's an excellent point. Good thing we got started when we did, hm?"

Elissa then grabbed his hands and move them towards her ass. "Now how about we get started?"

"If you insist," said Alistair.

Once Elissa removed her underwear and Alistair removed his trousers the two of them found themselves on the bed in and loving embrace. The two of them began fighting over dominance with their mouths, but Alistair won when he plunged his length right into her.

This caused to moan and in that moment of weakness Alistair's tongue won the match. As he pushed and pulled she ran her hands across her back moaning in both pain and pleasure.

Alistair then broke apart and began nibbling at her neck causing her to moan greatly and then he began to squeeze her breasts firmly, making it almost unbearable for her. Then by using one hand Alistair brought both her legs onto his shoulders giving him a perfect view of her womb.

"You're beautiful, you know that," said Alistair as he began to gain speed.

"Really?" said Elissa panting. "Here I that you fell in love with me because of my fighting skills."

"They were one of the attractions," Alistair admitted.

"What were the others?" Elissa smiled.

"Too many to count," Alistair smiled and squeezed her breasts again causing her to moan deeply.

He continued to push in and out inside of her and with every thrust she felt a jolt of mixed pain and pleasure. Alistair then grabbed her ass and lifted her up and automatically she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Then as he continued to push in and out of her they kissed passionately once again their tongues fought for dominance. During thisshe found herself unable to hold on and unleashed all her liquids.

However, that did not stop Alistair, who had firmly grasped her ass and squeezing her butt cheeks, and he kept on pounding right into her. He himself found himself unable to contain himself and unleashed his liquids right into her.

Both exhausted the two of them fell right into bed and snuggled up to one another as they move the sheet on top of them.

"That was… that was unbelievable," said Alistair panting for breath.

"Yes, but we may have to do it a few more times in the hopes to create an heir," said Elissa.

Alistair kissed her on the cheek. "I can think of worse reasons."

Then the two of them fell deeply asleep and each other's arms, both of them realising that this was just the beginning of a long beautiful start as husband-and-wife.

The next few days the two of them were beginning their duties as King and Queen of Ferelden. The first of their priorities was rebuilding the country after the Blight and to strengthen their army, which was now one third of its original strength.

"Theron and Leliana should be at Orlais by now," said Elissa.

"Let us hope that Orlais doesn't attack now that we are weakened," said Arl Eamon.

"Doubtful, Celene wanted cement a relationship between our two countries," said Kallian. "We'll find out more when Theron sends us a raven."

"I suppose the first thing we have to do is strengthen our army," said Alistair.

"That could take years," said Arl Eamon. "For thanks to Loghain our forces are a third of what they used to be and the South has been tainted."

"What of the Dalish now occupying Ostagar?" Elissa asked looking to Kallian.

"I've been doing my best to cement relationships, I've sent a few city elves to them to help build a home, mostly merchants and labourers," said Kallian.

"We also need to focus our efforts on rebuilding Denerim," said Arl Eamon. "The darkspawn did a lot of damage to the market and to the docks."

"Not to mention the Alienage," said Kallian.

"We do have another problem," said a voice. They turned and found the new captain of the guard Ser Gilmore approaching them. "For some reason darkspawn have been cited, mostly in Amaranthine, but they don't seem to be retreating."

"That's, unusual," said Alistair.

"What of the Grey Wardens?" Arl Eamon asked.

"The Warden Commander of Orlais is sending about a dozen Wardens to Vigil's Keep," said Alistair. "With any luck they can rebuild and deal with the darkspawn."

"What of the new Warden Commander?" Kallian asked slyly.

"At the moment he's helping pushing back the darkspawn in Orzammar I believe his presence is inspiring the casteless that live there," said Elissa a slight smile on her face.

Six months later, the repairs of Denerim were still going. Elissa was supervising the repairs herself she couldn't help but notice children playing in the Market Square toy swords. Apparently they were pretending to be Grey Wardens battling darkspawn.

As she watched them playing Elissa couldn't help but remember Oren and knowing that he would like nothing more than to join them. The memory of seeing her family dead in front of her still haunted her in her dreams.

"You are right?" said a voice behind her.

Elissa suddenly snapped out of her thought and turned to find Alistair standing there, looking concerned.

"I'm fine," she assured. "I didn't know you came back from Amaranthine."

"Yes," said Alistair looking troubled. "I have to admit that things could have been better over there."

Elissa could tell that something was wrong right away. "What happened?"

"When I got to the Vigil I discovered that the fortress had been attacked by darkspawn," said Alistair.

Elissa eyes widened. "But—but how were the Grey Wardens caught off-guard?"

"I don't know, Faren said that he was send word once he found out more," said Alistair. "Unfortunately, all the Orlais Wardens had either been killed or taken hostage?"

"Taken hostage?" Elissa stared.

"I know, I said the same thing?" said Alistair. "And that's not even the most troubling part."

"What could be more troubling than that?" Elissa stared.

"The one leading the darkspawn, was able to talk."

Elissa just stared at him. "Are you sure?"

"Faren and Oghren heard it spoke."

"What was Oghren doing there?" said Elissa in bewilderment.

"Apparently, he's joining the Grey Wardens," said Alistair.

"What was that about Oghren and the Grey Wardens?" said a voice.

They both turned and saw Kallian and her lover, Zevran approaching them.

"So, our dear, dwarvy friend is joining the Grey Wardens," said Zevran, looking slightly amused.

"In their situation they don't naturally have the opportunity to be picky," said Alistair.

He then began to explain them everything that happened at Vigil's Keep.

"My, my, our dear Commander has certainly got a lot to do," said Zevran.

"Should recent forces to aid him?" Kallian asked.

"We don't have the manpower, our forces are divided protecting the border to give the Orlesian the impression that we are still strong and repairing the damage caused by both the Civil War and the Blight," said Elissa.

"We'll just have to trust Faren can keep the peace," said Alistair. "Fortunately it would seem as if all the darkspawn are focusing at Amaranthine for some reason."

"The way they're moving it almost sounded as if they have some sort of intelligence leading them," said Elissa.

"And this about talking dakrspawn is very unusual?" Kallian added.

"I'm sure Faren is up to the task," said Alistair.

"I don't his fighting ability, but his forces have taken a massive toll," said Elissa.

"I've also heard rumours that there are those in Amaranthine that wish to see him removed," said Zevran.

"Looks as if those at Amaranthine are upset that Howe is dead," said Kallian. "I heard from a few elves that he punished anyone that question his decisions of course that shouldn't come to any surprise, not after what he's done."

"I imagine that a few of the Crows we failed to kill are still following their contract," said Zevran.

"And why aren't they coming after us?" Elissa frowned.

"I imagine it's because that you three are no longer Grey Wardens and Faren is the only one in Ferelden right now."

"Still no sign of Daylen?" Elissa asked.

"Not a peep, I imagine he still looking for Morrigan," said Kallian.

"I'm still amazed that he fell in love with that witch?" said Alistair his head. "No accounting for taste."

"I don't know, he might have felt for her mysterious outlook," said Zevran.

"I think we're getting off topic now," Elissa sighed.

"Sorry," said Alistair. "Anyway, as much as I hate to admit it there's nothing we can do to help Faren. We can only hope that he is able to find other recruits while he handles against the darkspawn, he's only got about three recruits a cause whether they survive the Joining is another thing."

"Let us hope the Maker is with us," said Elissa.