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First Meeting

He hadn't wanted to go near the mages, but the Revered Mother had caught him. Maker, she had guilt him into this. Alistair would had much perffered to stay near the Wardens' tent. Was there a sign somewhere on him that said "former Templar?" The Mage glared at him before he walked away.

He turned toward the young woman with dark brown hair, who had walked up while he had been talking to the mage, "you know, one good thing about the Blight is how it brings people together."

She looked at him with a raised eyebrow, that almost brought to mind a mother scolding her children, but it soon disappeared and was replaced with a smile, "I hate to agree, but it seems that way."

Maker, she was beautiful. Why would someone like her be in armor? She should be a dress being escorted at some ball or something, not here.

She moved closer to him, the sun hitting her side braid making it seem almost golden in color, "hopefully, you can help me."

He smiled at her, with what he hoped wasn't a stupid smile, "I'll do my best, My Lady."

She gave him a slight nod, "I'm looking for the Gray Warden Alistair. Would you by chance know where he is?"

The smile disappeared from his face. Maker, no. No, she couldn't be who Duncan had sent word about.

She tilted her head slightly when he didn't answer, "Ser?"

Alistair shook his head slightly, "sorry, My Lady. I am Alistair, and you are?"

She held her head up high, "Alaina." She frowned slightly, "is something wrong?"

"No, let us be on our way. Duncan is no doubt eagerly waiting for us, " Alistair gestured down the steps of the ruin.

She gave a nod, before turning to walk to the Wardens tent.

Alistair raised his face skyward. Maker, please let her make it. Something told him she was very important. He couldn't explain it, and knew better today anything. But there was a little voice that said he had just met someone that would change everything he knew. Sighing, he followed after her.


I may start a new series based off this, but I need to think about it a bit. I would only do two more. One for Fenris and another for Cullen.

Review if you please.

CL