A/N: So this is the last chapter for Katherine! Get ready to get to know her sister Isabelle Trevelyan!

-Casper

"Silvio?" I call out as I unlock his house and walk in. In the past few years that I've been studying under Silvio, we've become close. Almost like a family. He's not in the living space so I walk upstairs into the training space.

The training space was a large, bright open space. It had once been 2 bedrooms, but with a little creativity and some hard work, it had been converted into a large space that was perfect for training. As I walk in I notice that Silvio is deep in discussion with a dark skinned man. I observe Silvio's face, he is not happy to be talking to whomever this man is.

I begin to walk in and Silvio notices me. In an exceptionally stealthy manor, and one that I wouldn't have noticed had I not known him for so long, he shakes his head at me. Recognizing the disappear command, I do exactly that. I blend into the shadows and move to a place that I could still hear the conversation.

"You need to do a mission Silvio. They aren't happy with you. You're one of the best and that's allowed you some leeway, but if you keep this up they may revoke your position here and pull you back."

"For someone of my age and gender, this isn't a one man job!"

"Look, figure it out. I was sent with a message. I'm not here to bargain with you. They'll be here in one week and they'll only be here for the night."

Silvio nods his head. "I understand."

Without wasting any time, the man turns and leaves the house.

As soon as he exits and I can't be heard, I reappear and speak jokingly to Silvio.

"So he was another Crow. To be honest, I'm a little underwhelmed. I thought he'd be taller."

He swivels his head to face me.

"Wait, you know?"
I laugh at that.

"Of course I know. You've taught me well."

He shakes his head before dryly telling me "I suppose I have."

I walk over and sit down next to him.

He looks at me. "How long have you known?"

"I realized it pretty soon after we started training."
"And you don't mind."

I shrug my shoulders. "No. It was your business. The skills that you're teaching me only have so many professions that they work with. How can I complain about that, especially since I'm the one that wanted to start this. So what's the job?"

He looks at me for a moment before apparently deciding that it's not worth the effort to hide it.

"An Orlesian nobleman is going to be at a party this weekend. Someone has hired the crows to take him out where he'll be discovered. But they want it done stealthily."

I fall silent as I think it over. I come up with a plan but I realize that acting on it will change everything. I take a deep breath to calm my nerves before I voice what I'm thinking.

"Well, I have a plan. The party is the de Launcet's right?"

He nods.

"Well, I happen to be invited to that party. How about I fulfill that contract?"

Silvio jumps to his feet. "Wait, what? How? Why?!"

I calmly stand "You and I both know that I've been mixing your poisons since we realized that I'm much better at it than you are. I've been working on a poison, of my own design, that I think should make it look like he died of natural causes. If it doesn't, well he'll still be dead."

"If you do this, I won't be able to hide it from the Crows. This is a test, they'll most likely have someone there to watch."
"I know. I could use a job anyways." I joke.

"I'm serious. They may not like you anyways. You weren't raised like a traditional crow. It's brutal and deadly and they start exceptionally young."

"I know. But this job is almost suicidal for you and if you don't complete it you're a dead man. I know what pull you back means."

Silvio opens his mouth but I quickly place my hand on his. "It's okay. I've got this. It's not like you could stop me anyways."

I walk in through the front door surprised at the easy entry. All of the men entering the house had been gently patted down. Apparently this Orlesian noble had connections to the crown and had had over 10 assassination attempts in the past year.

Noblewomen however, were not considered a threat because after verifying my identity, they just waved me on through. I wander around the room, mingling as I go. I quickly determine my exit strategy in case things go south.

I'm wandering around when I'm interrupted by a young man.
"Would you like to dance?"

I accept with a small smile and use the dance to search the room for my target. I quickly spot him and when the dance is over, I excuse myself.

I make my way over towards my target and as I reach the group I stumble. One of the men catches my arm and helps steady me.

I nervously move my hands around and begin to babble.

"Oh thank you so much. I can't believe that I'm so clumsy. I'm just so nervous."

One of the men hands me a glass of champagne. "Why are you nervous dear?"
"Oh I've never really liked parties, I tend to stand in the corner the entire time."

The same man who handed me the champagne speaks again.

"That I doubt. A young beautiful woman such as yourself? Well, if you don't mind the company, I'd be more than happy to show you the excitement that venturing beyond the corners of the room can offer."

I smile at him. "I'd love that. Thank you."

We stand around talking and mingling. Finally I see my opportunity when I see my target place his drink down on the table in front of us. I discreetly add my poison into my drink and with a little careful shifting, I manage to exchange the drinks.

I then asked someone if they would like to dance. Within a few minutes, I'm on the dance floor. I try to focus on the man I'm dancing with, I have to keep my image as a slightly shy noblewoman intact. It takes everything in me to not watch my target, thankfully I don't have to wait too long. Just as the current song ended, a strangled cry tore through the room. I turn around to see my target lying on the ground. I rush over with my dance partner and stand in a group of people huddled around the unnaturally still man.

We all move to the side when a doctor show up, and when he is pronounced as dead, a gasp tears through the room. I let myself be ushered to a chair and within a few minutes the head of security was kneeling in front of me.

"Lady Katherine Trevelyan?"

I glance up at him, ensuring that my face shows the appropriate level of shock and when I speak, my voice carries a slight wobble to it.

"Yes?"

"Can you tell me what happened?"

"I'm not sure. I was dancing and I heard a noise. When I turned to look, he was lying there on the floor. I don't even really know who he is, I just met him this evening. I mean, I stood around the same table. I don't even know his name. It's just so horrible, this sort of thing has never happened to me."

I let out a soft sob at the end of my narrative. When I look at the man in front of me, I see the look I was hoping to see. Understanding and pity.

"Well, that's all I needed. Although, we may need to contact you later, is that okay?"

I sniffle a bit and nod my head.

"Of course, but I don't know how much help I'll be. Is it alright if I go now?"

"Absolutely. Have a nice night my lady."

I nod my head in acknowledgement and then shuffle out of the room. I make my way to my carriage and ask to be taken home. I keep up the distraught appearance until I reach my room. I quickly change and sneak out my window heading straight for Silvio's.

"It's done."

Silvio jumps at the sound of my voice.

"And they don't suspect a thing?"

"No, although I would recommend that I don't keep appearing at the site of dead men. There's no proof but that suspicion would be unwanted."

"I completely agree Lady Herondale."

I turn to face the new voice and see that the speaker is one of the servants from the party.

"I assume that you were the Crow sent to watch the party? I saw you, dressed as a servant."

He nods his head.

"Observant, but yes. I was sent to observe. I assume that you slipped something into his drink?"

"Actually it was my drink, and I switched drinks with him. But yes, I poisoned him."

"Well, it was effective. I was there when the prognosis was given, it's been determined as natural causes. An unfortunate accident. Well done."

I nod my head in acknowledgement.

"So what now?"

The man now looked slightly concerned.

"I'm not sure. I need to talk to my superiors. Technically Silvio was supposed to carry out the assassination. You are also a potential liability."

I smile, this was exactly the opening that I was looking for.

"Well, as you heard earlier I can't be seen appearing at parties where a bunch of people die, it's suspicious. But I'm sure that the Crows could use the access that my name gets me. It's something that you don't have. Also, despite what tonight showed, I am quite capable of doing things from the shadow. I'd prefer that to be honest."

"What are you saying?"

"Make me a crow. I'll work for you. It's easy for me to move around as I wish."

The man opens and closes his mouth a few times before nodding his head.

"I will put forth your proposal. I will return."

Then without another word, he turns on his heel and walks out the door. I turn to look at Silvio.

"That went as well as could be expected I suppose?"

He nods his head before replying.

"That man is one of the Crows best observers. If he was impressed by what you did tonight, then you did well. Despite not wanting this for you, I'm proud of you. Now go, you don't want to be seen missing tonight."

I realize that he's absolutely correct so I quickly hurry out the door and into the night.

"My lady?"

I look over to see Carolyn, our housekeeper, looking slightly confused.

"Yes Carolyn?"

"There's somebody at the door for you. They say they know you."

"Show them in here then."

"Yes milady."

I remain sitting and that's how I'm found with Carolyn returns.

"Thank you that will be all Carolyn."

With a quick curtsy, she leaves the room and I am left alone with the strange Crow that I met a few weeks ago.

"I'm here as the servant of a lord that you met at a party."

I nod my head at the explanation.

"What do you want?"

"They've accepted your terms."

The shock must've shown on my face because he chuckled.

"I'll admit, I was shocked too. You weren't raised our way. You have a family, although I suspect that's partially why they agreed. You do realize that they could be used as collateral correct?"

I drop my gaze to the ground before responding.

"I know, but Silvio is family as well."

I laugh at the concern written on his face.

"Don't worry, you can tell them I said that. I know they already realize it so it's not new information. On that topic, Silvio. I know that the past mission was expected to be his last. Did they say anything?"

"No, but I suspect if they think they could use him against you, he'll be fine. I must go, but they have a mission for you. You're to meet with another Crow in Denerim, in a place called the Pearl. He'll explain more, including how you'll receive your payments."

"Okay. Whose my contact?"

"Zevran, ask for Zevran."