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Chapter 4 Traps, Pirates, and Slaves.
I find myself standing in front of the Chantry looking suspicious as hell. I spot Anders approaching with Varric and Marian in front. "Took you guy long enough. Afraid I was going to go alone." I joked "impatient aren't we." Marian retorted waving me to go inside. Once in we followed Anders lead to his friend. As soon we see he's been made tranquil the trap was sprung. A Templar charge at me side step him and cut his leg clean off. The another Templar with shield comes up attempting to ram me. Run into him slamming my shoulder into the shield knocking him down. "Don't get into a ramming contest with a Qunari You'll always lose." I mocked driving my great sword into his chest. It was all over in a matter of minutes. Sadly we had to kill Anders friend. I always hated the idea of the rite of Tranquility. Taking someone mind because they are dangerous or could possibly be dangerous is Bullshit.
(Outside the Chantry)
"Thank you. We couldn't save my friend but we gave a merciful death. For that you can have the maps and if you have need of I'm willing to help." Anders offers giving a small bow. Anders was one my personal favorite characters his heart was in the right place. Until he went full psycho at the end. Maybe I can fix that here. "I Welcome you're help Anders" Hawke said then she turned to me. "Again you proved your reliable. I may just keep Jackson." Marian said "way Marian I didn't think you wanted my attention" I said. "Sorry but I don't swing in that direction" Marian said. "So your...your into-" "woman yes I am" she cut me off. "Besides your courting Aveline remember." Marian smiled while Varric was holding back from laughing at our exchange.
"Anyway if there nothing else I'm heading home now." I said "go on I need to check on Carver make sure he got home ok." Marian sighed walking off with Varric. "Damn what a day this has been" I say out loud. I make my way into Lowtown. I'm happy most thugs don't attempt to rob a Qunari. I grab my door handle and I notice my door is unlocked. I draw my great sword cause I know I locked this door. Either someone broke in while I was gone or their still here. Slowly opening the door I walked in being as quiet as a man my size could be. It's a small two room home so not many places for someone to hide. The dining/living room/kitchen is empty. That only leaves my bedroom. I hear shuffling in the bedroom "seems I was right their still here." I say to myself silently.
"Come out I Know you're in their. Show yourself and you can leave or I'm coming in your choice." I warned then the door slowly opens and it's not what I expected at all "H-Hello" a young girl says in a soft and slightly scared tone. I put my sword away and think about what to do here. I look at her again a human girl with tanned skin, brown hair, and green eyes. She couldn't have been more then 12 years old. She stood there not moving an a bit.
I finally break the silence "what your name kid?" I asked. "Sarah sir" she said quietly I barely heard her. "Well Sarah my names Jackson or Jack which ever you prefer. So wanna tell me why your here? Not stealing I hope?" I questioned. "I...I was hungry." She said holding out a piece of bread. Safe to say she has broken my heart. I kneeled down to her level and pushed the bread back to her. "Keep it can't have you starving. I also need to know where you parents are and where you live." I asked her.
Sarah looks down at the ground sadly. "Father left before I was born and mother was killed. I...I have no home" Sarah said failing to hold back the tears. "Sit down kid" I said pointing at the nearby chair. She quickly devoured the bread in minutes. "Ok how about I let you stay tonight. Tomorrow will see a new friend of mine who might be able to help you." I explained before pointing to the bed "go sleep I'll see you in the morning kid." She walks off to the room and liad down falling to sleep like hasn't sleep in days. "Talked about a fucked up day" I mumble.
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The next morning someone shakes me awake. I see it's Sarah shaking to wake up. "Ok kid I'm up" I grumble getting off the floor I slept on. I decided to head to Anders for help if anybody can help with this situation it be him. Fortunately he was in "Hey Anders I'm in a bit of a jam here." I said getting his attention. After explaining my problem Anders says "why not you? From what I've seen your a decent sort. Besides I wouldn't trust half the orphanage's in Kirkwall honestly." "Anders look at me do I look like parent type. Plus I probably scare the poor thing." I told Anders "oh yes you scare the girl who leaning on you asleep." Anders said and sure enough Sarah I leaning on me still tired. "Ok Anders I take care of her for now. But try to find her a stable home if you can." I asked "Don't think I'll need to I'll let you know if I have something." Anders said.
"ok kid you're staying with me for the little while." I told her "ok Jackson" Sarah spoke softly. I decided to take her to the Hanged Man with to see Varric. I soon see some familiar face with Marian but pretend their strangers. Two elves and a woman who could be wearing more clothes. "Hey Jackson! Let me introduce you. This brooding mess is Fenris, this adorable little treasure is Merrill, and this lovely creature is Isabela." Marian said pointing out each of them. Fenris doesn't seem interested, Merrill clearly is about to a lot of questions. Isabela is making me very uncomfortable. Her an that predatory look in her eye. "Nice to meet you all" i said "your big...not that it's a bad thing...I mean." Merrill stumbled over her words. I can't take how adorable she is. "I'll bet he BIG Alright." Isabela laughs and even Fenris chuckle a little. It take Merrill a moment to get it. She then blushes heavily when she figures it out. "Isabela their a child present! And you explain why you have said child?" Marian asked me to explain. After me and Sarah pulled up a seat I explained our situation to Hawke.
"Ok so your he parent now. That's nice of Jackson but we've got job to do today. And she too young to go." Varric said "that she stay with my mother when you're away if that's ok." Marian other's "I'll take you up on that but one thing where Aveline?" I asked "oh you weren't kidding he does want lady muscles." Isabela said referring to Aveline "maybe you make her loosen up...loosen up in many different ways" Isabela says with no shame at all. I could start a fire with how hot my cheeks got. This caused everyone to laugh out loud. I'm just glad Merrill and Sarah didn't understand the joke. "All joking aside when comes to coin we're almost half way where we need to be. If keep it up will have the 50 sovereigns in few weeks if were lucky." Marian said getting nods from us all. So I've killed Templar, and took in a human child. Can my life get any worse than this?