You walk in to the chapter to see Alasse once again on the floor, paper strewn everywhere, tugging at her hair. You also see Haldir, her main muse, is back, and pulling her hands from her hair so she doesn't rip it out. He looks up and holds a finger to his lips, signaling quiet, and holds a a large sign with red lettering that says "Alasse doesn't own it" you move to a chair in the corner to read the chapter without disturbing the already disturbed writer


"My lord I had heard rumors of Grey Wardens who may have survived Ostagar, I went ahead and took care of the little problem for you" Rendon Howe said to Teyrn Logain as the Teyrn sat in his throne, running a hand through his hair. The man was already crumbling, and he had only called one landsmeet! Maybe this would be easier than Howe thought it would!

"What do you mean, 'took care of it'?" the Teyrn asked, a deeper scowl than before on his face than before. Howe gave a short bow; his smirk widened.

"I thought that to deal with this problem we would need the best, and I got them. My lord I have hired the Crows to deal with it, they are tracking them down now," Loghain looked surprised for a moment, but nodded eventualy.

"Yes, that will be fine, you're right, we need the best," Bowing, Howe started backing out of the room. So much easier than he anticipated.


The feeling that the group was being followed had come back a couple hours into their trek down the road, and Kallian was extremely jumpy. Aeden noticed it too, he knew they were being followed, and there was nothing they could do about it. They had quietly warned the group, and instantly everyone was battle ready. Moving to stand by Alistair, Kallian glared into the woods on the left of the road. The right side of the road was clear, so they knew where their little friend was. Alistair looked at the elf, a frown on his face

"Kallian, glaring is just going to alert them we know they're following us, calm down, and focus on something," he whispered

"I know, I'm sorry, but I want to know why they don't just attack?"

"They seem to be alone, their probably leaving a trail," Kallian frowned, Alistair was probably right, they were leading more mercenaries to them most likely, if it even was a mercenary. Sighing she looked down at her feet, and studied her boots as she walked. It was quiet for a while, then a noise in the trees caught her attention. At first she thought they were finally attacking, but hoof-beats reached her ears, and she heard them riding away, up the road. She froze; Aeden, who had been behind her, walked right into her back. Everyone stopped and looked at the elf, who looked confused. Alistair turned her to him and searched her face for any sign of fear.

"Kallian, whats wrong?"

"They left"

"The person in the woods?"

"Yes, on horseback, they went... up? They went further up the road, not back the way we came!" Aeden frowned; looking up the road. Frowning, he turned to the rest of the group.

"Alright. Kallian, Alistair, Morrigan, and myself will head up the road and try to figure out what is going on. Leliana, you, Sten and Dane stay here. If we aren't back by nightfall set up camp."

Aeden turned down the road and didn't look to see if anyone was following him. This person had been following them, and he was determined to figure out why.
Kallian came up beside him, shooting a worried look at him,

"Aeden? I think someone knows we're alive, even though we killed those men in Lothering. I think these people are after us, why track us otherwise?" She asked worriedly. Aeden bit his lip, slowly nodding in affirmation.

"I think so too, Kal, but we'll just have to deal with it."

"I know, but this will make things so much harder. We're in enough danger from darkspawn, we don't need a price on our heads." The group reached an area that was heavily wooded on either side; a cart overturned up ahead. As the four neared the cart a young woman came running towards them, panic written on her face.

"Oh thank the Maker! We need help, they attacked the wagon! Please, help! I'll lead you to them!" Kallian looked at the rest of the group, a frown on her face.

"Sounds like our mercenary struck someone finally," Aeden nodded; following the young woman who took off down the road. A little further ahead, they saw a lone figure standing by several wagons. As the woman neared, she slowed, stopped in front of the figure; nodded, moving back. The four, who had previously thought they were saving this woman from mercenaries, stopped. They walked right into a trap. Kallian, who was in the front, saw the figure; now distinguishable as a male elf, raise his arm. Suddenly a push from behind sent Kallian flying forward; a tree toppling were she and the others had previously been standing.
The elf pulled daggers out, glaring at the four he had been hunting.

"The Grey Wardens die here!" The assassin's outnumbered them, but the wardens far outstripped them in skill. At first everyone seemed to take off in different directions. Kallian went straight for the elf, Aeden watched her back and killed the assassin's around them, while Alistair and Morrigan went to the left and right. Kallian engaged the elf in battle, intent on not killing him, but getting him subdued for questioning. She was aware of the fight going on around her, Aeden sticking close so she didn't get stabbed in the back, but her focus was on the elf. He was talented, she would give him that, but Kallian was better. He danced around her, and the fight between them seemed to last forever, but finally Kallian was able to get behind him and hit him in the back of the head with the pommel of her knife. Turning away from the other elf the warden looked around and saw her companions rounding up the remaining assassin's and dispatching them. Soon the fighting was over and the group joined back up. Kallian called them over to the unconscious elf, who was sprawled on the ground.

"I just knocked him out, I want to see what kind of information we can get from him." Alistair frowned, and pulled his sword back out, not liking the idea of her questioning the assassin. Leaning forward Kallian shook the elf awake, slowly he began waking up, groaning and clutching his head.

"Ugh I.. what? Oooh no. I rather hoped I would wake up dead, or not wake up at all as the case may be. I see you haven't killed me yet.."

"No, I have some question's for you."

"Ah. So I am to be interrogated? Let me save you some time. My name is Zevran, Zev to my friends. I am a member of the Antivan Crows brought here for the sole purpose of slaying any surviving Grey Wardens, which I failed at, sadly." Aeden and Kallian looked at each other. Logahin knew they were alive. Turning back to elf Kallian glared.

"You know, I'm pretty happy you failed"

"As would I be, were I in your shoes. For me, however, it set's a rather poor precedent. Getting captured by a target is a tad detrimental to ones budding assassin career" Aeden snorted in laughter next to Kallian, mocking the blonde elf on the ground.

"To bad for you then."

"Yes it's true, to bad for me." Kallian glared at Aeden, now was NOT the time for mockery.

"So, an Antivan Crow after Grey Wardens. Who hired you?"

"A rather taciturn fellow at the capital, Howe I believe. He worked for a Loghain fellow" Kallian's head snapped over to look at Aeden who's face clouded over. Of course Howe would be behind this, the bastard.

"Are you loyal to them?"

"I have no idea what his issues are with you, the usual I presume. You threaten his power, yes? Beyond that, no, I am not loyal to him. I was contracted to perform a service."

"And now you've failed?"

"Well that's between Loghain and the Crows; between the Crows and MYSELF and..."

"Between you and us?"

"Isn't that what we're establishing now?" Aeden pulled Kallian away for a moment, out of earshot of the assassin.

"Kal, what if Howe knows I'm alive? He might send more than an assassin after us"

"Aeden, let me finish questioning him, we can talk afterwards, ok?" Aeden growled, and ran a hand through his hair.

"Kal I don't like that it was Howe, that's some of the worst knew we've had in a while"

"I know, but right now, I have a prisoner to interrogate" She walked back to the elf, who had watched her and Aeden with interest.

"When were you going to meet Howe again?"

"I wasn't, If I had succeeded I would have returned home and the Crows would have informed your Howe of the results, if he didn't already know. If I had failed, I would be dead, or should be at least as far as the Crows are concerned"

"If you failed? Low chances of succeeding now."

"What can I say? I am an eternal optimist!"

"So, why have you told me all this, you're rather glib for someone being held prisoner."

"Why not? I wasn't paid for silence! Not that I offer it exactly..." Kallian's eyebrows shot up

"You aren't loyal to your employers?" Zevran grinned at her. Well, it was more of a leer, but Kallian ignored it.

"Loyalty is an interesting concept. If you wish, and you're done interrogating me, we can discuss it further."

"I'm listening, make it fast though, I grow tired of speaking" Zevran grinned again

"Well here's the thing. I failed to kill you so my life is forfeit, that's how this works. If you don't kill me, the Crows will. The thing is, I like living, and you are obviously the sort to give the Crows pause, so let me serve you instead." This was not what Kallian expected, glancing over at Aeden, he looked surprised too. She frowned at the other elf, could she trust him?

"Can I expect the same amount of loyalty from you?" Zevran appeared genuinely shocked

"I will have you know I am a very loyal person! Up to the point where you expect me to die for failing. But that is hardly a fault, unless you're the same kind of person, then I don't come very well recommended do I?"

"And just, why, pray tell, would I want to take you?"

"Why? Because I am skilled at many things from fighting, to stealth and picking locks! I could also warn you should the Antivan Crows attempt something more sophisticated now that I have failed. I could also stand around and look pretty if you prefer! Warm your bed, fend off unwanted suitors, no?" Kallian chuckled

"Bed-warming might be nice" Aeden laughed next to her but Alistair scowled. Morrigan just rolled her eyes and strolled away, the conversation losing interest for her. Zevran smiled at his fellow elf.

"See! I knew we could find a common interest. Or two... Or three! I can go all night really. So what will it be? I will even shine armor, you won't find a better deal I promise." Kallian looked at Aeden, who shrugged. The offer was good, and it's not like they couldn't kill him later. Kallian smirked, and held her hand out to the elf on the ground

"Very well, I accept your offer. But any funny business and I have you over to the Qunari and let him use you for sword practice" Alistair, however, would have none of this.

"You have got to be kidding! We're taking the assassin with a us now? Does that really seem like a good idea?" Kallian turned to Alistair and frowned

"Don't worry so much, we can use him."

"Hmph. Alright, alright. I can see you're point. Still, if there was a sign we were desperate I think it just knocked on the door and said hello" Kallian grinned, and turned back to Zevran, pulling him up. He smiled, and bowed a little.

"I hereby pledge my oath of loyalty to you until such a time you choose to release me from it. I am your man, without reservation. This I swear." Kallian nodded and grinned.

"Just remember what I said Crow, one misstep and you're a Qunari target." Zevran frowned and looked around, a confused look on his face.

"Speaking of the Qunari, where are the rest of your companions? I seem to recall a dog and another female as well." Kallian gasped

"It WAS you in the forest last night! Ha! I knew it was a city elf! Our companions are waiting for us down the road, I heard you ride off and we came up to investigate" Zevran frowned and held a hand up.

"Wait a moment, what about someone riding off? We had no horse, as you can see. I left last night and never returned" Aeden and Kallian looked at each other worriedly, Aeden saying what was on both their minds

"Howe"

"It has to be, he must know you're alive" Aeden cursed and stomped off, climbing over the toppled tree and storming down the road toward the rest of the group. With a sigh Kallian turned to Zevran.

"Come on Crow, it's going to be a long night."


Alasse: Oh hello! Haldir finally told me you were here! I am starting another story, and got kinda frazzled. Anyways, I just couldn't wait to add Zevran, he makes the game for me. next chapter, our wardens get closer to redcliffe! and Alistair tries to tell Kallian what he thinks of her! Also! I am looking for someone to make some artwork of Kallian and Aeden. Message me for detailed descriptions if you feel like helping me out.