Chapter 1. Read it, review it, and tell me what you people think. This is just here for people to enjoy. Enjoy! :)
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Chapter 1: Beginnings
2064 A.D. Planet Earth was on the brink of destruction. Clashes between the United Nations and the various Middle Eastern nations that opposed it sparked the outbreak of what humanity was afraid of entering; World War III. Weapons of mass destruction, deployed with complete impunity, razed the land in the blink of an eye. People believed it was the end of the world. The dire situation forced the two opposing factions to negotiate a cease-fire, reaching an agreement in only two weeks. However… The war may have ended, but its effects remained. With the deteriorating environment, Earth's population was drastically reduced. Those who survived the conflict lived a confined existence, trapped in underground cities. Countries joined together to form the Greater United Nations, and turned their eyes skyward… to space. With the establishment of the USTA, or Universal Science and Technology Administration, man began to seek new worlds beyond the stars. C.E. The first year of the Common Era calendar. 2146 C.E. Thanks to the discovery of the Mass Relays, mankind's dream inched ever closer to reality. The USTA began implement its System Alliance.
2186 C.E.
Out in space is a planet known as Binthu. It is an uncharted charted planet, one which humanity is now about to begin their mission of exploration. A System Alliance ship comes out of warp and slowly approaches the planet.
"Planet Binthu confirmed. Departing high-density space at 1203." A Female Operator calculated to the captain.
"Set the coordinates to T50321." The Captain instructed, while reading the reports.
"Rodger. Putting Binthu on-screen." A male operator responded. Full holograph screen of Binthu displays itself. Suddenly the alrm system sounds off.
"Something's wrong with the gravitational readings!" The Female Operator informs. "There's a giant energy wave approaching us, sir, at high speed! The magnitude is 40.3 quadrillion joules sir!" She calculates the data.
"Turn the ship about! Fire thrusters!" The Captain ordered. "Full power right away, and give me some warp coordinates! Look alive, people!" Everyone on the ship races around preparing there escape from the unknown giant energy wave. No sooner had they finished the screens depicted the giant energy wave in which the operators described.
"3, 2, 1…" The Female Operator counted. The instant giant energy wave made contact with Planet Binthu, the planet instantly exploded. The fiery explosion began to approach the ship.
"Here it comes. Activate anti-shock! Raise defense shields!" The Captain ordered. No sooner had he'd given the order the explosion almost reaches them and the ship and it's manages to warp out of there just in time.
2186 C.E. an unknown power threatens to hurl the galaxy into a new age of civilization. Is it the will of the gods? Or just the whimsy of fate? Whatever it is the human race continues to advance into the great unknown. Space, the realm of infinite possibility. The final frontier. It has long inspired the dreams of billions. These dreams, countless in number, spread infinitely throughout the universe…though some of these dreams are nightmares.
Planet Thedas
A different Systems Alliance Space Vehicle ship orbits an unsuspecting planet Thedas.
Down on the planet's surface is a small town of Lothering. The greenery and mountain backgrounds glisten in the bright warm sun. Birds sing and fly in groups that fill the air with a sense of peace and comfort. A young dalish elven mage by the name of Merrill happily runs over to the town hall. In side the town hall is a swordsman named Garrett Hawke, though friends just call him Hawke for short, and a surface dwarf named Varric Tethras. They all sit around reading or relaxing on the nice sofas in the living room. Hawke sits in a nice chair reading a book, while Varric kicks back on his chair with his feet on the table.
"Man, I'm bored…" Varric sighs.
"Hey, that's a good thing. It means all's well." Hawke smiled.
"So… Ever have any thoughts on a particular woman you have a keen eye on?" Varric says randomly and out of curiosity.
"Hmm? What do you mean?" Hawke asked looking confused.
"Let me give you a friendly warning." Varric said getting from his chair. "It's not bad to have an interest in a girl but always remember to pick wisely. Some girls out there are total scatterbrains. Types like that don't listen to anyone." He explained smirking. Little did he realize that Merrill just walked in the room. Hawke noticed and stared in fear. "They're also just total nags." No sooner had he finished that sentenced did he feel the wrath of Merrill's fist in his face. He was sent flatly on the floor. "Oooooooowwwwwww…" He groaned under his breath. He then quickly turned around to see Merrill was the one who did it. "Uh… Merrill!" He gasped in fear. Merrill glared down at him and growled in frustration. "Listen I, uh, meant… Ha ha…" He stammered in his explanation and laughed awkwardly.
"You jerk." Merrill bent down staring at him. "If you've got time to complain about women, you've got time to work!"
"But there's nothing to do around here, Merrill." Varric complained.
"Then why don't you go out on a patrol, then?" Merrill suggested. "Come on. I'll join you. We can all do it together."
"Oh, all right." Varric sighed in defeat. He got back up from the floor and headed for the door.
"Hawke, you come with us too!" Merrill called out as she left. Hawke nodded and got up from his seat. "It's settled then. We'll all go together!" She announced.
Garret Hawke, Merrill, and Varric Tethras. All three of these skillful warriors have taken up the job of being Lothering's official town defense force. Through out their years they have defended Lothering from monsters, bandits and thieves, murderers, rapists, kidnappers, assaults, and so much more that can't be listed all at once. They patrol the town, which seems to be their most favorite part. Mostly because of the exercise and the fresh air. They're familiar with everyone in the whole town and everyone knows them.. They would greet others and other would greet back. One man would say "Looks like another hot day today." A child would complain, "I'm so sleepy… but mom says I have to get up. She just won't leave me alone!" Precious. Everyone always gave them a friendly greeting and compliment them on a great job they are doing. And this would be proven once again how skilled they are. When the team decides to call it quits for the day, something happened…
"Ooh! What's that!?" A townswoman said in fright. She stares in wide eye terror. Hawke and his friends turn in the direction the woman was facing.
"What the…!?" Hawke narrows his eyes, wondering what it could be. He soon found out.
"Wagh! Bandits!" A townsman shout in fright.
"Aaahhh!" Another townswoman screamed in fright. A gang of bandits came charging in, surrounding Lothering. Everybody ran inside of their homes to be safe. The bandits, with sinister laughing ran through the town with swords in their hands. The broke through windows and doors and kidnapping any woman and child, gold or jewelry they can get their hands on. A few men got wounded in the process.
"Bastards! Coming here in broad daylight!" Varric snarled.
"We've got to help them!" Merrill ran out into the chaos. "Hurry!" she motioned them to come.
"Let's go!" Hawke nodded. Both him and Varric ran after her.
They came to the first group of five Bandits causing a muck.
"Let's crush 'em." Varric smirked; getting out his crossbow which he named it Bianca. That caught their attention as they dropped whatever treasure they got momentarily as they drew their swords. Glaring and smirking and Hawke and the others with a murderous intent. Hawk and Merrill drew out their weapons too. They charged in at once, thinking that they could gang up on them and kill them with ease. But the party manages to be the once to defeat them with ease. Since they were more experienced the bandits dropped dead like flies.
"That was easy." Merrill smiled. Indeed it was. The area was cleared of those bandits. But Hawke and the others were still not done. They ran town down towards another group of five bandits. Surrounding innocent people, frightening them, and smirking and laughing while they do it. But then they turn to see Hawke and the others with their weapon out at the ready.
"Let's go!" Hawke taunted them. Just like the first group, they were arrogant and underestimated the party's strength. They charged in at once. But once again the party manages to be the once to defeat them with ease and the bandits dropped dead like flies. After freeing the hostages they made their way to the town entrance. Surprisingly, there were only two bandits left and their leader stood in waiting. However instead of fighting Hawke and his friends they all quivered in fear.
"They're puttin' up more of a fight than we figured, boss." One of them said. The Bandit Leader approached the party with his massive size. He glares at Hawke and his friends with anger and hate.
"Pathetic! Letting a couple of brats step all over us! Just wait till I show them!" He bellowed.
"We aren't just any brats, I'll have you know! We're the official town defense force!" Hawke spoke back.
"And we're not about to let some punk swagger in here with his pack of gutless losers!" Varric added.
"Yeah! You guys wouldn't last two minutes in a fight!" Merrill taunted them.
"W-what did you say!?" The Bandit Leader spluttered in outrage. Soon the rest of the bandits were outraged by this insult.
"Let's get 'em boss!" One of the bandits shouted. Merrill and Varric took on the last two bandits while Hawke took on their leader. Merrill and Varric took out the other two with ease. Frustrated the Bandit leader uses his bare fists to try and defeat his opponents. But Hawke was much more faster than he was and took his over grown body to his advantage. Landing slicing blow after slicing blow Hawke managed to defeat the bandit leader with ease as he dropped like a fly.
After awhile the townspeople came out of hiding cheering on for Hawke and his friends for defending the peaceful town of Lothering. Hawke, Merrill, and Varric stand tall and proud at their accomplishment.
"Whew! Thanks a lot, guys." Said one of the townsmen in relief.
"Just doing our jobs sir." Hawke nodded and smiled honestly.
"Ooh, how suave of you." Merrill smirked and teased. Varric and Merrill couldn't help but laugh while Hawke felt a tad embarrassed.
Later that night, Hawke and the others went to his family's estate. There, his mother Leandra Amell, served them drinks for a hard days work.
"I made some tea for you." Leandra smiled presenting the tray.
"Thank you, ma'am." Merrill smiled back as she took the try.
"Enjoy." Leandra smiled. Merrill brought the tray to the table.
"Hah, those bandits hardly even put up a fight." Varric boasted as he lay back in the chair.
"What are you talking about? That was a pretty close call, and know it." Merrill smirked. She then notices Hawke just starring out in to space. "Something wrong, Hawke? You look a little off." Merrill asked out of concern.
"Oh, he's just been moping around all the time lately." Leandra said looking concerned herself.
After awhile of conversations and fun talk it was time for everyone to go home and hit the hay.
"Well, see ya later." Varric said to Hawke.
"Yes." Hawke nodded.
"Hope you feel better tomorrow, Hawke." Merrill said sincerely. Both Varric and Merrill then start heading out the door. But they stop to thank Leandra. "Thanks again, ma'am."
"Oh certainly. Come back anytime." Leandra smiled sincerely. And with that Merrill and Varric left respectively and went out to their homes. Hawke then went to his bedroom. He got all washed up and changed into comfortable clothes for bed. But before he went to bed he stared out into the window. Staring out into stars and the moon shining and glimmering in the night sky.
"Being bored's a good thing, huh?" Hawke sighed. That was a sign of irony and sense for wanting adventure.
And there we have it! Chapter 1! I think I did and ok job on this, but I want you people to be the judge of it. Read it, review it, and tell me what you people think. This is just here for people to enjoy. :)