G-Baby8991: Everybody ready for another chapter?
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G-Baby8991: Well get ready cuz here is another chapter.
iStoleUrPantz: Son of a bitch!
Lycaenion had just gotten home when they had finished the battle. She walked inside, ignored her mothers gasp of horror. She grabbed a plate of bread and cheese and an injury kit, walked into her and her sisters room and slammed the door. She bound and stitched her wounds up quickly, ate the food and passed out on top of the covers, in only her small clothes, from sheer exhaustion.
When her sister got home Julianna talked with her mother for a bit then argued with Gamlen about snooping around their mail. The sister walked into the room Lycaenion was in and pulled the covers over her sister. Then Julianna herself laid down and fell asleep.
Next morning the girls awoke to...
"Wake up girls, you're late to your ball." The man who said this and poked Lycaenion ended up with a fist in the face.
"I knew that was coming." Juliana said, eyes still closed. Varric stumbled into the common room holding his gushing nose with the girls, all dressed and everything. Isabela and Fenris were there waiting and Isabela broke out in laughter at Varric and Fenris looked like he was trying to hold back a smile.
"Remind me never to wake up Lycaenion," Varric was in pain.
"You're lucky you didn't get a knife in the gut," Julianna giggled then regained herself.
"We need to head into High Town, there are a few things that I need to settle out." Juliana said and walked out the front door, her sister and the others in tow. Upon entering High Town, the group saw a rather odd scene. A dark haired man arguing with the Grand Cleric of the Chantry. The man stormed off leaving a piece of paper he had pinned up. Juliana was the first to look at the piece of parchment.
"Looks like we're going on a little adventure my dears" The brunette said, her accent thick.
"You only want to because you have the hots for the man who put it up." Isabela said laughing.
"Shut up." Juliana said and walked off to perform the task. The group stayed back a while and gave one another a knowing glance that agreed with Isabela, then walked off to join the eldest sister. They first went to the Wounded Coast. Where the group battled some Flint Company Mercenaries. As they looted around they found a locket with the name Meaghan Vael on it. Jules had an odd feeling that this had to do with that strikingly handsome man who put up the quest.
They left soon after that to the second place on parchment: The Docks. Of course they arrived at night so they had to deal with a quite a few Redwater Raiders, as they called themselves. In all honesty they were just one of the many groups of idiots that think they can take the streets at night. They dealt with them quickly and soon after dealing with more of the numerous Flint Company Mercenaries. They decided to skip sleep, mostly because Julianna wanted to, and go straight to the third and final location: The Mountains.
They arrived at around dawn with everybody except Lycaenion and Julianna yawning. They killed the mercenaries quickly and easily. They looted them and decided to hit up the Chantry where Julianna's mystery hot guy was.
When they got to the Chantry they found the mystery guy right inside the door. Julianna didn't walk towards him, she just stopped and had a nervous look in her eyes.
"Julianna go on," Lycaenion pushed her twin forward.
"Ummm, no thank you," Jules stated.
"Come off it love and go after it before I come on it," Isabela winked. Julianna let out a huff and walked over to the mystery man.
"Your family is avenged," Juliana said to the man.
"The paper? I had thought Her Grace had taken it down. You avenged my family?" The man stated.
"Yes, Julianna Hawke. These are my accomplices; My sister, Lycaenion, Varric, Isabela, and Fenris." Juliana replied.
The man responded, still surprised, "You have my eternal gratitude serah! It is comforting to think my parents might now rest easily in their graves."
"Who are you exactly?" Julianna asked, she heard Isabela snicker the background.
"I am Sebastian Vael, prince of Grace might prefer I introduce myself as a brother in the Chantry. But I could not stay after what happened to my family," Sebastian answered the question.
"Why didn't your family's enemies hunt you down as well?" Julianna asked as politely as she could, not trying to be rude.
"That's why I took the offensive. Thanks to you, those Flint Company assassins are no longer a danger. I'm the last of my line. Unless I survive, my family will have no justice," Sebastian responded, not offended by the question at all.
"Who sent these mercenaries?" Julianna was trying to glean as much information as possible.
"My family has ruled Starkhaven for six generations. We have enemies, but none who would identify themselves openly," Sebastian was somewhat irritated at the question. Julianna flushed and she heard a laugh she knew too well covered by a cough. She couldn't believe her own sister was laughing at her. The whole group except Julianna looked at Lycaenion in surprise. This was the first time they had ever heard her laugh. She ignored them and watched Jules.
"A distant cousin of mine is claiming rulership now, but he is... a bit simple," Sebastian went on. "He can be no more than a pawn in this plot."
"Surely you have an idea as to who was behind it?" Julianna reasoned.
"My parents were always...prudent...in how they handled out nobles. They didn't allow rivalries or resentments to flourish. The attack must have come from outside. Kirkwall is our largest trading partner. I came back here to find support for my claim and perhaps for a clue as to who is behind this foul deed," Sebastian explained to Julianna.
"Your parents probably don't much at this point, but I hope you sleep a bit easier," Julianna told him. He laughed and blushed a little which in turn caused her to blush.
"Yes I hope I will. Thank you," he told her honestly. "Consider this an advance. When I have secured my lands again, you will be paid royally," He gave her 10 sovereigns.
"Now if you will excuse me, I must meet the viscount and petition him for aid to fellow city," With that he left. They were all staring at her with some sort of amusement on their faces.
"Shutup," was all she said before walking out. They all snickered, even Fenris. As they followed her, each of them made comments. Isabela, funny sex jokes. Lycaenion, who is normally quiet, lines that aren't jokes but extremely funny. The same with Fenris. And Varric with his usual. They all enjoyed teasing her because she didn't get mad from it. They soon made it to Gamlen's house in Low Town. The twins' mother was standing outside waiting for them with a stern look on her face.
"Shit," Lycaenion mutters. They had forgotten to go to the market to pick up a few things. And they had also forgotten to leave a note that morning when they had left. Lycaenion started backing away like she was gonna make a run for it and Jules was trying to hide behind Isabela.
"And where have you two been? I don't see any groceries from the market. Lycaenion get you ass back here! You're not getting out of this!" Their mother practically yelled. "I swear to the Maker girl, I will..." Lycaenion ran straight back and stood there with pure fear on her face.
"Julianna Rae, if I don't see you come out from behind Isabela I will.."
"Okay! Okay! I'm out!" Julianna yelled and came out with her hands up with the same look of fear on her face.
"You have an odd living situation," Fenris observed carefully.
"It was Julianna's fault. She was the one that wanted to take the job because of the hot guy," Lycaenion blurted out.
"Is this true?" Mother asked.
"Umm... ok yes but mom he was really, really hot!" Julianna put her hands up in defense.
"I don't want to hear it. After all I've done for you, you can't even go to the market and pick me up the things I need!" Their mother yelled. Luckily there were no passersby.
Lycaenion scoffed.
"All you've done for us?! Ummm correct me if I'm wrong but it was me and Lycaenion who saved all your asses from the darkspawn, and we are the reason you're here in Kirkwall in the first place," Julianna was getting angry and her voice was rising with every word. Her sister looked at her in awe. She had never really gotten that angry before. Julianna took a threatening step forward. Everybody was on the sidelines watching. Lycaenion stepped in and put a hand on Jules' collarbone to stop her advancements. She whispered something in Julianna's ear that seemed to help. Julianna stormed past her mother and into the the house where everybody heard a door slam. Lycaenion soon followed with a glare at her mother.
"We are having a dinner for the festivities next week. You are all invited," Mother told the companions who stood awestruck, staring at what had just ensued.
"What festivities?" Fenris asked, still new to this world, having been a slave and on the run.
"The summer solstice," Mother explained gently. The summer solstice was a big deal. It was basically the summer equivalent to Christmas. "Oh and Varric could be so kind to pass the message to Anders, Merrill, and Aveline."
"Who...?" Fenris was getting really confused.
"Yeah, I guess I could do that for you Mrs. Amell," Varric still a little stunned.
"Well, here comes Anders now," Leandra stated. Indeed, Anders was walking down the street towards them. Everybody but Fenris and Leandra blanched. They all feared what would happen if Fenris found out Anders was a mage sharing a body with a "spirit" named Justice. All of them suspected the spirit was actually a demon. Lycaenion feared it the most. Julianna on the other hand was making bets with Varric and Isabela on who would come on on top. Julianna's money was on Fenris. Fenris shot a confused look towards the Anders man. As he got closer his lyrium started stirring things in him that only stirred when a blood mage or a mage that was possessed was around.
"Hello Mrs. Amell. How are you doing today?" Anders greeted Leandra. As soon as Lycaenion and Julianna heard his voice Julianna was out of the house to greet him like the somewhat lady she was. Lycaenion on the other hand was hiding.
"Hey Anders," Julianna greeted coming out of the house.
"Good morning Julianna. Where is your sister?" Varric and Isabela chuckled at his response. They all knew Anders had a crush on Lycaenion but Lycaenion hated him and therefore avoided him. When she did come around him he would flirt with her but she would just walk away. She ignored him quite often. He would talk to her but she didn't respond. It made him frustrated and his eyes would flash blue.
"Ummmm..." Jules didn't know what to say. But she ended up not having to say anything.
"Julianna why is that man glaring at me like some kind of feral animal?" inquired Anders.
"Because you're an abomination," Fenris snarled. There was sharing of words and then... a fight broke out. Magic was sizzling in the air and blows were being exchanged. Lycaenion heard it and was outside in an instant. She was between them. She was facing Anders.
"Stop it," She said quietly but it was enough to make anybody stop. Julianna gulped at the look on her face. It was a look of pure murderous rage. She knew that her sister got really pissed when fights erupted without a good reason. Unless she was starting them, then she was okay it. And it didn't help that she was tired and wounded. She spoke those two words more towards Anders than anybody. Sure Fenris had snarled and stuff but Anders had taken it to far. They had been around Fenris snarling before but he never did anything but he nevered started the fights unless they were slavers or really bad people.
"But... But... How can you defend him?" Anders yelled understanding that she was defending Fenris.
She didn't respond.
"All he said about mages. He is just like the templars. Your sister is a mage. How can you stand by and let him talk like that?" She still didn't answer. And then basically all hell broke loose. He pushed Lycaenion.
"Oh shit," Jules muttered. Isabela's face paled rather quickly.
"Anders I would say 'Don't poke the bunny' but its a little too late for that," Varric stated.
Please R&R... Please... Pretty please with a cherry on top.
