...Will sorry do? No? Okay...
I told you! Pokemon is a drug! And I've had some insane writers block! But anyway, I'm back and now that it's summer, more updates! Good? Makes up for the neglect?
Yay!
(Btw, slight spoilers in this chapter, so if you haven't played the game, which would be weird, be warned)
Aaaaaaand disclaimer!
Fenris: She doesn't own DA or me. *sighs*
Okay! Chapter!
Chapter 8
Telum POV
The idea came to me in a dream, kind of. The whole telepathy thing. Because I think I was seeing Fenris's dream while we were sleeping. I saw my face split into a smile and felt a growing sense of happiness. Not mine, his. It was extremely odd. It doesn't help that he also rolled over during sleep to press his face into my hair. The dream just intensified after that. That's when I realized the connection, and I intended to test it.
Freaking Fenris out was an added bonus to the plan, however. His expression when the thought entered his mind was astonished and confused, and I couldn't help but burst out laughing when the door closed. Aveline noticed and we decided to play a game to see if Fenris was as straight laced as we thought. But, when he didn't deny the "night we spent together," my heart stopped.
And, oh Mythal, that smile. The way his green eyes flashed made my knees weak and all I could do was hide the blush on my face. Aveline just gave me a level look that said, "Be good to him."
Which was a little ironic.
But that was weeks ago. I decided to continue living in Fenris's house due to the, ahem, frequent evenings Isabela and Hawke share. Do they not know how to close a door? Or use a bed? Maker only knows.
Fenris agreed readily with this and insisted my room be changed so it's closer to his. To "See if any demons visited you in the night," in his words. They didn't hide the red in his face, however.
I constantly wondered what Fenris thought of me. Very childish, I know, but at least I admitted to the fact that I do like, maybe love, him. I think he's in denial right now. Well, seeing as his illusion of love has been warped due to his former master, I could understand. However, I can't help but wonder...
Even those thoughts couldn't stop the invasive dreams of...that woman.
She was hauntingly beautiful. Short, black hair cut just below her chin and ocean blue eyes. Cherry lips and a heart shaped face that was warm and cold at the same time. However, she was cruel and obsessed with "getting me back".
Every time she spoke to me, she would drag a long red nail down my cheek and whisper, "I will have you back. You will always be mine. Loverboy can't protect you from me."
I would wake up in a cold sweat and sigh, saying "It was just a dream" over and over until I was calm. I could have called for Fenris to help, but I don't want him to know about the woman.
He will never know. I won't allow it.
I think I hide it pretty well, really. Or he's too oblivious to emotion, seeing as he's as emotional as a rock. Well, when it comes to me, he's all about showing an odd affection.
Back to the present, however. Kirwall was on the verge of war against the qunari and our band of misfits were right in the middle. At first, we all thought it was because of that idiot dwarf after the black powder, but the Arishock couldn't care less about him. We had no idea how big this was. Except Isabela. Who knew she would be behind this whole thing.
Tensions were rising until the inevitable fight between Hawke and the Arishock. You could sense the unease in the group as we had to stand and watch as Hawke ran around the room, casting spells and dodging the powerful blows from the qunari. Despite the situation, however, it was quite entertaining to watch. You see Hawke running to one end of the room, then you see the Arishock charging after her a moment later, then you see them running to the other end of the room. They would also run around the pillars as Hawke tried to recharge her mana and health. The Arishock would get frustrated at the redhead and swipe at her when she was close, which caused cuts and gashes to appear on her, causing us all to tense.
Not soon enough, the final blow was dealt, bringing the Arishock to his knees, and then to the ground. Relief swept over the room as the imposing figure was on the floor, never to get back up again. We collectively caught Hawke as her knees buckled. Fenris carried her and we ran to Anders's clinic. Isabela wouldn't leave her side as Anders healed her, despite his protests. She had tears in her eyes as Hawke opened her otherworldly yellow eyes.
The others crowded her bedside as she struggled to sit up. I jumped to Anders's side as he swayed from the overuse of magic, "Steady, there, doc. Don't want you on the brink of death, too.
He cast a grateful look at me as I set him onto a nearby cot, "Thank you, Telum."
He bore his chocolate eyes into mine and I smiled, "I got you, Blondie. We'd be dead without our healer."
He chuckled tiredly and looked past me at Hawke, who was waving off the worried hands grabbing at her as she shakily stood up. I stepped away from Anders and cast a concerned glance at Hawke.
"Would you like my assistance back to your mansion?" I asked, feeling helpless.
Isabela smiled at me, "You take one side, I take the other?"
I looked at her in surprise. No sexual innuendo?
"Well if you're taking it that way, dear..." Isabela flashed a seductive smile at Hawke and roamed her hand down Hawke's back, who frowned.
"Isabela! I'm injured!" She cried indignantly.
Isabela leaned close to Hawke's ear and whispered something that made Hawke blush bright red. I could guess what it was and I put my hand over my ears, singing loudly in Orlesian. I could see everyone in the room laughing, even Fenris, but not much.
I chuckled and wrapped my arm around Hawke's waist, and Isabela did the same. Hawke put all her weight on us and we trudged out the door to the clinic. Hawke, being the motherly type when it comes to her "family", called out to Anders, "Get some rest, will you! And eat something, too. You look like a skeleton on Sundermount!"
Anders waved in acknowledgement and headed to his room. Fenris followed behind us as we went through the vault cellar passage to Hawke's estate. We deposited Hawke onto her bed and left Isabela with her, which probably wasn't the wisest idea, but Fenris and I were already out of the house before we could hear Hawke's cries for help.
The night air was warm and sticky, making my hair cling to my forehead. I looked up at Fenris and he looked at me. A moment passed, then we were giggling. It seems as though we do that often. I wiped a tear from my eye and grabbed Fenris's hand, dragging him to the stairs that led out of Hightown to Lowtown. Fires and cheers were heard and seen from the view.
We stood and watched the festivities, hands still intertwined, when Fenris asked, "Do you like being with me? Er, ah, no...I mean...us? Our group?" He coughed awkwardly and looked away. His pale hair hid his eyes and cheeks, but I could see the the pink on the tips of his pointy ears.
I smiled and touched his face with my gloved hand. He dragged his eyes up to mine and took half a step closer to me. "In all the months I've been with you guys, I've lived more than I have in 20 years."
He smiled a genuine smile that lit up his face and creased the skin around his eyes. He let go of my hand and rested his on my face. His palms were warm and his gauntlets cold. I shivered from the sensation and drew in a breath as his face got closer to mine. His sweet breath fanned over my face and my eyes fluttered closed. I reached up to rest my hands on his shoulders above his chestplate, the rough leather sliding under my fingers. Our lips touched ever so slightly, his hot breath mingling with mi-
"Telum!" a breathless female voice exclaimed.
I reluctantly turned my head to face the voice, a scowl on my features when I saw who was speaking.
"Maerwen?!"
I am hated to the extreme right now, right? Not only did I interrupt the kiss, but I left a little cliffy for ya c;
I am so sorry. I have been failing to the extreme recently. WHY MUST THEE ESCAPE ME, CHAPTER IDEAS!?
Lawl but aaaanyway. My phone broke, which means no Pokemon :'c Good for you guys, not good for. Because then I have to get on my lazy butt and be productive. I can say that I will promise Fenris jealousy and a bit of drama in the near future ;)
Fenris: WHAT!?
SECRETS WILL BE REVEALED. BONDS WILL BE TESTED. FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS IN THE NEXT UPDATE!
*cheesy television explosion occurs*
~Libby c:
