Chapter 3
Mission
"Maxwell Trevelyan!" Muriyl yelled as she ran through the chantry and saw her brother in the impromptu war room spot with everyone, "If you ever do that to me again I will personally find a way to bring you back and kill you myself," she then hit him hard in his arm causing him to wince.
"I see Varric told you, he was awake," Leliana said with a smile.
"Yes," Muriyl said and realized she interrupted something "And I am terrible sorry for barging in, I will go back out now."
"Not this involves you as well," Cassandra said and Muriyl noticed she was holding a large books.
"You're not going to hit us with that are you?" Muriyl said and Maxwell let out snicker and Cullen held back a small laugh.
"No," Cassandra scuffed "We are reinstating the Inquisition. You are as much a part of this as your brother is."
"Not to burst a bubble, but I can't really do that much," Muriyl said "He's the one that can go close rifts with that freaky glowing thing on his hand."
"And I will drag you along," Maxwell said "I've lost you once sister, I will not miss another opportunity,"
"…Okay," Muriyl said and sighed and looked around.
"Besides if I remember correctly you are a bit of a kleptomaniac," Maxwell said and Muriyl frowned.
"I am not," she said and crossed her arms.
"Yes, she would always go when we were little and find ever elfroot she could," Maxwell laughed "And anything else that she found shiny or useful."
"What I can't help it, if it's there I must take it," Muriyl said "Elfroot is very useful so hush brother…that gave me an idea. Now if you would excuse me." Muriyl gave a smile, headed out of the room, and hurried out of the Chantry.
As she was on her way out Varric saw her with a little pep in her step.
"Red, where you going?" Varric said as Muriyl stopped and turned to face him, "You look like you got mischief in your eyes."
"Oh nothing just going to go gather a few things," Muriyl said "You know me,"
"I will come with you, trouble seems to find you," Varric said then laughed, "Should be surprised how many people I have said that to."
"Alright come on," Muriyl said as she waited for Varric to get Bianca "She still loves as lovely as ever Varric."
"It's all about how a man treats his lady," Varric said as they headed out down the stairs and across the frozen lake.
"Gentle fingers right Varric?" Muriyl teased and Varric just laughed.
It was nearly 3 hours before Varric and Muriyl returned to Haven, they had scouted the surrounding area and Muriyl had many different herbs, and tons of Elfroot. Varric had collect a few things that he found in an old house that Muiryl also found some notes that she figured someone in town could use as well as some different metals and stones that could be used for armor.
"You are such a klepto," Varric said with a laugh "I mean it in the nicest possible way Red."
"I can't help it," Muriyl said with a blush starting "You know I find uses for almost anything I find."
"I know, I remember Red," Varric said with a smile "I also remember you telling a certain elf he was shiny and if you could you could have a mini copy of him to just carry around."
"I thought we were never going to speak of that again Varric," Muriyl mumbled as they walked past the troops and she glanced at Cullen as he was yelling at a recruit to hold up a shield.
"Talk to Curly, his face needs a smile and besides he might remember you from Kirkwall," Varric said "You do know how to make a lasting impression on people."
"…I don't like you," Muriyl mumbled at Varric who laughed and walked to his little camp next to the fire.
Muriyl then turned and looked at Cullen before she saw Maxwell walk over to him so she decided to adventure off on her own. Muriyl was on one of the rocks surrounding the frozen lake when she heard a voice from behind her.
"I've been looking everywhere for you," Maxwell said as climb up next to her and sat in the snow "Its freezing out here."
"I know," Muriyl said as she side glanced at her brother.
"Well, we are going to the Hinterlands because a certain chantry mother wishes to see me," Maxwell said "And I want you to come. Also I want you to see if you could later try and convince Master Dennett to lend us some horses."
"Why don't you go and do it?" Muriyl said "Would it be better for the herald to go and ask for help?"
"I would but, you were always better talking to people," Maxwell said "Varric has told me many things about you."
"I am going to kill him," Muriyl said as Maxwell laughed and she looked at his hand "Does it hurt?"
"Not so much," Maxwell said as he held it towards Muriyl "It's rather annoying…like you,"
"Sodd off," Muriyl said and shoved him but it caused his hand to glow brighter and both siblings were thrown back and Muriyl landed on the frozen lake "Andraste's Flaming tits!"
"What the hell was that," Maxwell said as he saw Muriyl on the lake rubbing her head "You alright?"
"Felt better before that," Muriyl said as she rubber her head as Maxwell came off the rock and helped her up.
"Let's keep this between us," Maxwell said "For now anyways."
"Agreed," Muriyl said as she shook her head "You sure I have to come with you, I am sure Cassandra and Solas would be more than willing to accompany you, heck even Varric."
"Oh they are coming as well," Maxwell said with a smile "I need you to keep Cassandra from killing Varric."
"Awesome," Muriyl said as she hurried off to find Varric, "You!"
"What?" Varric said as he saw Muriyl come running "What did I do?"
"…I have to go to the Hinterlands with you guys…and I don't have a bow…you know how sad that is?" Muriyl said with a frown.
"Red, we will get you a bow," Varric said.
"But I liked my bow," Muriyl said with a pout.
"We will get you a better bow," Varric said "Or buy one, don't worry Red I got you covered," he then walked over to his tent and pulled out a packaged "I asked Curly to get me something, here," he then handed it to Muriyl and saw her smiled when she opened it "I got it made for you, while you were running around."
"Thank you Varric," Muriyl said and leaned down and kissed Varric's cheek "It's wonderful," she then stroked the bow shaft and smiled "It's perfect."
"Now you are ready to kick some demon ass," Varric said.
"Yup," Muriyl said with a big smile as she kissed her bow.
"Careful Red, don't get to friendly with the wood," Varric said with a smirk and Muriyl just sent him a smile.
"This is a horrible idea," Muriyl said as she sat in a bench at The Crossing in The Hinterlands, her boots covered in mud and blood. "I smell….very unpleasant."
"Red, we all smell," Varric said as he sat down next to her "Doesn't help that we fought a lot of rebels on the way here."
"I know, I don't care how cold the water is I am taking a bath when we get back," Muriyl said as she let out a sigh "Also I need to get in more shape."
"You were fine Red," Varric said "You will have to show me that backflip move, it's new."
"A friend taught it to me," Muriyl said with a soft smile.
"Oh a friend, I see," Varric said and Muriyl gave him a shove "Careful with the merchandise."
"I don't see how you are related," Cassandra said as she looked at Maxwell talking to Mother Giselle. "You both are so different."
"My brother did grow up in the Circle, Cassandra," Muriyl said "I know him as much as you do, and through letters." She then let out a sigh "I was forbidden to see him, I missed him so much. Nevertheless, to see him forced at the center of whatever this is, I know he will prevail. He is too stubborn, a trait that runs in the family."
"I can attest to that," Varric said.
"Speaking of which, why was Muriyl never mentioned in your Tales of the Champion?" Cassandra said "She was there for some of what happened in Kirkwall, even when I questioned you, she was never mentioned."
"Oh she was there Seeker, you just wouldn't know it," Varric said with a smile.
"I don't even want to know," Muriyl said and she heard a loud bark, "Wait I know that bark," she then turned around and saw a large dark Mabari dog come running to her "Drogo!" she then opened her arms and the dog slammed into her before licking her face "Oh I thought you were gone forever! How I missed you my love!" Drogo barked happily, as he licked her face and Muriyl hugged him and held his face "Oh you're such a good doggie yes you are, such a good doggie." Drogo then calmed down and Muriyl sat and saw everyone looking at her "Oh, this is Drogo…..my Mabari, ain't he the cutest thing in the whole wide world." She then rubbed behind his ears.
Drogo let out a happy bark as he sat next to Muriyl as she stood up.
"Red, when did you get a Mabari?" Varric said as Maxwell walked over as well having finished talking to Mother Giselle.
"A few months ago," Muriyl said "Though my father didn't like it and shipped him to Southern Ferelden while I was out one day, I couldn't find him anywhere and thought he was lost." Drogo let out an angry bark "I'm so happy you found me boy," he then licked her hand "Oh how I missed you." She then kissed the top of his head and Drogo wagged his little tail.
"Well he is sure to come in handy," Solas said "A Mabari is the most loyal companion to have."
"He is rather large," Maxwell said and they all looked at him "We are going back to Haven, Mother Giselle wishes to come with us."
"We will prepare to leave," Cassandra said and headed off to gather some supplies and Solas decided to join her.
"So Red, why name him Drogo," Varric said as he looked at the Mabari who was looking at Muriyl with interest "And how on earth did you get one?"
"Well funny story behind that…." Muriyl said and Drogo just barked.
"I want to sleep," Maxwell said as the arrived in Haven, tired and looking a little worse for wear.
"I want a bath," Muriyl said and Drogo let out an affirmative bark "Come lovie, you stand guard while I bath," Drogo then barked and followed Muriyl as she then turned to Maxwell "Don't come back for a bit I want a nice long cold bath, go report and be important," she then turned and headed to the house that she shared with Maxwell.
Muriyl had gathered some water and put some on the fire to heat a little, so it wasn't so cold. Drogo stood by the door guarding it making sure nothing would come in and disturb his mistress.
"Oh yea, perfect," Muriyl said as she lowered herself into the warm water, it was not hot but it also want cold. "Oh this is heaven," she then took the soap she found at a shop and took a deep smell of it, it smelt so lovely. A soft scent that would not over power Muriyl and she loved it. "Oh Drogo after you are going to jump in and get a nice bath after." Drogo barked and Muriyl just smiled as she closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She hung her hand outside of the tub and felt Drogo brush up against it and she opened her eyes and saw him there looking at her. "Oh alright," she then got out and wrapped a towel around her "In you go." Drogo jumped into the tub splashing water everywhere and Muriyl let out a laugh and he continued to splash in the water.
"Go to the Storm Coast he says, I will go to Val Royeaux, you will have fun he said," Muriyl mumbled to herself as walked with Drogo prancing around and Varric walking next to her. "Why couldn't I go to Val Royeaux and he go to the Storm Coast to meet with the Chargers."
"Because Red, he is the Herald," Varric said and she let out a slew of cruse words "Andraste's knickers what a dirty mouth you have."
"Quiet," Muriyl said as the reached the camp "Hello Harding"
"Hey Muriyl," Harding said "Welcome to the Storm Coast."
"Lovely weather we are having," Muiryl said with a sigh as she moved some of her wet hair out of her face.
"We believe, the Chargers are down by the shore, we heard fighting so be careful," Harding said.
"Always am," Muriyl said as her and Varric headed to the beach with Drogo running behind them.
"Your Mabari, is something else Red," Varric said as they saw fighting "Heads up."
"Drogo!" Muriyl yelled as she took aim with her bow and smiled "Charge." Drogo let out a howl and headed straight for the Vints, and plowed into a few who were going to attack the Qunari fighting them.
"Son of a bitch," Varric said as he watch Drogo fight and saw him crush a Vint's skull.
"That he is," Muriyl laughed as she shot a few of them and they all started to fall to the ground.
Soon the fight was over and Drogo was still growling at the remaining people still alive, till Muriyl let out a whistle and Drogo dropped to his back and Muriyl scratched his belly.
"Oh who is a good boy," she said cutely and Varric just shook his head.
"He's covered with blood, and has cloth sticking out of his mouth," Varric said with a laugh as she kissed the dog's head "You are strange Red."
"Have the throat cutter finish up, don't want any of those Vints getting up, no offense Krem," the Qunari said and Muriyl walked over to him "Names The Iron Bull."
"Muriyl, and I apologies the herald couldn't make it so, you get the other sibling instead," Muriyl said with a smile.
"I don't mind," Iron Bull said "I like red heads." And Varric just laughed and Muriyl shot him a dirty look.
After some talking, and Muriyl having the knowledge that Iron Bull was technically a Qunari spy, they were on their way back to Skyhold. Muriyl had no idea how her brother was going to react to it but so far she liked the Chargers a lot, they were defiantly an interesting group.
"So, you are the Herald's sister huh," Iron Bull said as they made camp for the night.
"Yea no glowy hand thing," Muriyl said and held out her hands "I lucked out with that one."
"Hey Red, can you get your dog away…he keeps staring at me," Varric said as Drogo just kept staring at him.
"Red huh? I like that name for you," Iron Bull said "It fits."
"Oh it's more than just for her hair color," Varric said as Drogo went and sat next to Muriyl who was gently petting his head and he noticed she shivered "You okay?"
"Yea, just think I got too wet at the Coast, a little shaky," Muriyl said as Drogo put his head on her lap and gave a small whine.
"You are looking a little pale Red," Varric said as he walked over to her "Hey Red," he then snapped his fingers in front of her and saw dark circles under her eyes "Andraste's tits, when was the last time you actually slept?"
"Someone had to keep watch Varric," Muriyl said "And this is a horrible impression to our new members."
"Don't worry about it," Iron Bull said and got up and sat next to her "Get some sleep I will keep watch,"
Muriyl thought about it for a minute before she got up and laid on her bed roll with Drogo snuggled against her back helping keep her warm, and soon enough she was passed out.
"She needs to learn how to sleep more," Varric said to himself.
"So is she seeing anymore?" Iron Bull said and Varric just laughed.
"She does and doesn't even know it," Varric said "A certain member of the Inquisition, holds her interest even if she doesn't see it. Red is really up and coming with that type of stuff."
"Ahh I get it," Iron Bull said as they both looked at Drogo and Muiryl sleeping. "That dog is a something too, haven't seen a Mabari in a while that could plow through people like that."
"Yea," Varric said "At least he is on our side."
"I hate you," Muriyl said as she let out another sneeze and glared at Maxwell and he just looked at her with a guilty smile.
"I'm sorry sister," Maxwell said and Muriyl just groaned and pulled the covers over her head "If I had known you would have gotten sick, I would have went."
"Bull," Muiryl said "And not our Qunari," she then sneezed again "Was your trip at least worth it brother."
"Yes we got two more additions, Madame Vivienne and Sera," Maxwell said and she just sneezed again and groaned "Speaking of which I will get Vivienne, she might have something to help you." He then took off out of the house, Muriyl felt the bed move, and Drogo got on the bed and lay at her feet.
"Good boy," Muriyl mumbled before she heard the door open and saw Cullen. "Maxwell isn't…..(Sneeze) here,"
"Maker's breath," Cullen said as he looked at Muriyl "You don't look good at all."
"Thanks Cullen, whatever woman wants to hear," Muriyl said and sneezed again "I am going to kill Maxwell!"
"Sorry," Cullen said "Is there anything I can get you?"
"No, but thank…(sneeze) you," Muriyl said "Ugh, He went to get Vivienne, see if she could help."
"I would hope so," Cullen said with softness in his face "We will wait to go over what happened with the Chargers. Please get some rest." Cullen's eyes then rested on the Mabari "I knew I saw one around."
"Oh Drogo, yea he's a big baby," Muriyl said and looked at Cullen, "Could you take him I don't want him to catch my…my….(Sneeze) cold," Cullen nodded and Muriyl turned her attention to her Mabari "Go with Cullen Drogo, and don't annoy him to much," Drogo barked and walked next to Cullen "You can always have him..(sneeze) chase recruits if you wanted. He knows (sneeze) a mean charge."
"I will keep that in mind," Cullen said as someone opened the door.
"Oh you poor dear," Vivienne said "Out Commander, I must tend to her." She then ushered Cullen out and walked over to the bed "You look dreadful my dear."
"Feel like it," Muriyl said and sneeze again "I am so going to kill him,"
"After you get better dear," Vivienne said with a smile and started to mix up a tonic for her.
