They continued their journey, helped the people they came across as well as visiting two other villages. In the next city he decided to visit the Fade and talk to the spirits there. Together they went to nearby ruins and she took a seat next to him. While in the Fade, his spirit friends told him that the false gods were not pleased with the actions of "Mythal". The more they helped people, the more unsettled the false gods became. Power and control they were desiring, was now slipping through their hands. It infuriated them.
Solas was now concerned with the possibility that "Mythal" had reached her goal of bringing the voice of the people to Mythal and now would be going back to her own world. Waking up, he frantically looked after "Mythal" and felt her weight against his shoulder. Strands of her hair falling forward, her mouth askew. His eyes widened and he was able to move after the shock had eased it's grip on him. He grabbed her shoulders and called out to her frantically. With a gasp she opened her eyes. The two of them stared at each other, one of bewilderment and the other one of relief mixed with uneasiness.
-"Huh?! Wha... did something happen? Did..." she asked hesitantly and he realized at that moment two things. One that she only had fallen asleep and the other that she now was asking if the same thing that happened back at the hut had resurfaced.
-"No! ...no..." he started saying, exhaled deeply and sat back down, letting go of her. She looked at him in confusion.
-"I... thought you had... gone away. I was told by my friends that the gods reputation had plummeted and now the people were looking favorably on Mythal. To bring forth Mythal above the gods, was that not your aim?"
-"That's not my mission. However if the gods are on the move, it means that my goal is drawing closer to an end" she said and looked ahead of her, deep in thought.
He had calmed down considerately when seeing that "Mythal" was still in this world, but that changed when he heard that her time was soon up. He felt that it was too early for her to go, not with her potential to be able to do more than he was capable off. She was the answer to tip the scale. All he could come up with was that he had been 'told' that the false gods were too aggressive at the moment and thus, he asked of her to stay low in his residence in the mountains to which she agreed.
Later on as they stood in front of the building, he welcomed her to his home. The Fortress.
-"The Fortress? Is that it's name?" she asked bluntly.
-"It's good enough for now. Is there any problem?"
She snickered and told him that of course there wasn't. As she walked ahead inside, Solas took the opportunity to put up a magical barrier around the walls that would notify him if someone would try to enter... or leave.
He showed her around, introduced her to the group of people who also stayed there. People who were either supporting the rebellion Solas had started, before her arrival, or people who had lost their homes. Afterwards he told her that he would leave to see Mythal and to bring her along so that the both of them could meet each other and takes his leave. "Mythal" wished him safe travels and waved him off from a window. He told her that he would be soon back and for her to settle in. She nodded and didn't leave her view until he was out of sight.
Shortly after catching up with Mythal, unexpected problems reached their attention. Solas asks of Mythal to check on her substitute while he dealt with the ravaging demon that had appeared in a nearby village .
Mythal had no problem getting to the Fortress. She asked around where to find the newcomer Solas had brought with him and found here where the people had told here where she would be. She had her back on her.
-"So you're the reason I've been told to lock myself up in my room"
"Mythal" turned around.
-"Greetings. I apologize for any inconvience my presence has brought upon you. It's an honor to finally meet you" she said and curtsied.
-"You have manners, now where was mine... Greetings to you as well" she remarked and gave a slight bow.
-"Is...?" she looked around.
-"Solas? No, demon problem. He will show up later"
-"I see..."
-"Would you be more comfortable if he was here?"
-"Actually... I wanted to have a private conversation with you, so this works out perfectly"
-"I couldn't agree more, I've already been told all there is from Solas. However, perhaps you could tell me more?"
-"Yes... As you might know, I'm here to help this world. Your people. Though it's not only that. It's also you... and..."
-"Solas?"
-"Yes"
-"How?"
She shook her head.
-"I can't tell right now"
-"You're not giving me much."
-"Sorry, let me make it up to you. There is a special reason for me to have choosen you to impersonate. Not only the reasons I told Solas."
-"To strengthen the rebellion? That's what Solas thinks."
She shook her head once more.
-No... it has to do with... specifically, about you."
-"Me?"
She nodded.
-"I'm in your shadow for a reason. A need for the people to believe that I am you."
-"Why? I don't fully comprehend what you're saying."
-"I'm here to be... You. Not just as your shadow."
Mythal took a step back and gave "Mythal" a piercing look.
-"Is that a threat?"
"Mythal" hurriedly raised her arms and waved them in front of her frantically.
-"Not like that! I'm here to take your place, not your position"
The real Mythal softened up a bit. She was every bit harmless and friendly Solas had told her she was.
-"What do you mean? Do the work for me?"
-"Not exactly...but your line of thoughts are close to what I have in mind."
-"Well, I can understand hearing from you and Solas that you're on a complicated task. You have managed to get this far, being from another world and all. I'm quite interested to see what you can help with. To be honest, I am myself concerned with my fellow comrades. Which is the reason Solas and I teamed up not too long ago. If you can help what's going on, I will fully support your cause."
-"I wish I could do more. If it weren't for you, I would have not been able to do anything at all. I can only do the things that is in close line with what you would have done. Therefore, I am grateful for being able to use your name."
-"I understand... though there's one thing that does not add up in the equation. The vallaslins. Solas is the only one removing them."
-"And seeing that I was able to remove them, means it was confirmed to me that he was already doing it. He would have sooner or later done the same to the villagers, I simply got to them first."
-"You seem to know more about Solas than you let on"
-"Helping the people is a bonus. Helping Solas..."
-"Is your mission?"
-"Yes..."
-"Hold up... If you're here to help Solas, but it's not through blending in, in his group... is that correct?" she asked and was answered with a silent nod from "Mythal" before continuing.
-"I have a feeling there's more to this..."
-"I'm sorry, I can not go further in this topic. This is all I can tell... and one more thing..."
-"Yes?"
-"Solas... He can not know anything about what I just told you."
-"You have my word. As mentioned before, if you can help in this matter, I will fully support you."
-"Thank you."
-"Thank you as well, you have upheld my name graciously."
"Mythal" gave her a warm smile and asked her if she would like some tea.
Solas arrived a few hours later. He looked for the two women bearing the same name and spotted the original owner. As he got closer, Mythal took notice of him and pointed the direction of the second one. He looked over and saw her engaging in conversation with other inhabitants, but also that something had changed about her.
-"Her ears..."
-"Hello to you as well..."
-"Sorry, greetings"
-"Since she wants to help, I told her to at least change her ears. I let her use my ears as a model. I take it that it went well with dealing with the demon."
-"Yes, thank you... What is she doing?"
-"She's done various tasks since you've been gone. For instance, listening to concerns and worries of these people. Like, right now.
He could hear them thank "Mythal" and see her bow to them. She turned around in their direction and her eyes stayed with him. Her face shone up and with a big smile she called his name happily. He could not help but to smile back. She walked up to him with quick steps.
-"When did you come back?"
-"Just now. I heard that you've been helping out."
-"You're letting me stay here, it's the least I can do"
-"What are you saying? You would have done it regardless if you gained something in return or not."
She giggled in response.
-"You got me there."
-"Since you're back, I will be returning home" Mythal said.
-"You're not staying? It's getting late" asked the other woman.
-"I'll be fine. Good evening to you two and I hope to see you again soon" she said and looked at "Mythal" when she said her last words.
-"Likewise" she answered.
Solas and "Mythal" wished her safe travels and went inside. They spent the remaining hours of the day talking about what they had been up to and then went to sleep.
Author's notes: That 'notification' spell I made up... yeah I made that up, but hey! This is 1000years ago. I can add something, just a little? ;o