A/N 'M' I cannot express this more, this chapter and a few others later, you have been warned! You children, avert your eyes.
BioWare owns everybody else, I just do the behind the scenes. Deedo, Tengu, and Naharra mine.
Teagan and Deedo corresponded during the three weeks she was at the Circle Tower. Their first meeting did not provide much for them to make a connection of sorts.
During the Blight, Deedo and her rag tag group consisting of ex Templar/warrior Alistair, apostate mage/witch Morrigan, a lovely Orlesian bard/rouge Leliana, and Beresaad Qunari warrior Sten.
They headed to Redcliffe to seek the help of Arl Eamon, a man Alistair looked up to and admired until he had been sent to the Chantry at ten, they found that it was not to be the case as they neared the village just below the castle.
Being escorted to the Chantry they met with Bann Teagan, The Arl's younger brother,
"We came to seek help from the Arl, but it seems that he is the one in need of help from us." Deedo chuckled lightly despite the severity of situation.
Teagan started to chuckle as well, "My lady, you are quite right, it would seem to be so."
Something stirred inside of Alistair and before he knew it he had placed a strong protective arm around Deedo, she gasped slightly turning a lovely shade of pink.
"Then I did not realize you two were a couple." He kissed her hand again.
"Yes we… had grown quite close." She looked a little uncomfortable with the current topic.
"Would you like to go for a ride?" Teagan stood extending an offering hand, she nodded smiling in acceptance.
They went to the stables choosing their mounts Deedo's horse is a beautiful grey mare, with long black mane and tail while Teagan choose a white stallion with blonde mane and tail. They rode down to Lake Calenhad stopping for lunch.
"I know this will sound strange but think that I, in my travels, had never taken the time to enjoy the simple beauty of a lake." Deedo trotted up behind Teagan who had dismounted and came around to help her dismount.
Her foot caught in the stirrup causing her to slip, Teagan caught her in his strong arms, in a cradled position.
She had her eyes tightly closed and caught herself with her arms around his neck anticipating a fall. She slowly opened her eyes to see Teagan smiling at her, her heart quickened she smiled back shyly.
"And to think, I never enjoyed the beauty… of you." He leaned in slowly to kiss her full, moist lips, which were looking very tantalizing.
The horses whinnied as something startled them, causing their gaze to brake. Deedo slipped out of his arms thanking the Maker for the distraction.
Teagan coughed, "I have a present for you." Going to his horse to retrieve the gift he brought with them.
"Teagan, you spoil me." Deedo laughed nervously as she petted the horses to settle them down for good.
Teagan laughed hardily, "That my dear is the point."
He had waited on her hand and foot since her return from the Circle; she was helping to lay a blanket for their picnic.
She sat pouring drink, while eating cheese and fruit he sat across from her with the velvet bag behind him, while partaking in the food, laughing and talking about nothing in particular.
Teagan took a seat behind her, leaning her against him wrapping his arms around her waist kissing her head enjoying the quiet of the afternoon.
"I apologize I said I had something for you didn't I?" He reached over for the bag, placing it in her hands. Deedo looked up at him with a slightly raised eyebrow, pushing herself up from his warm embrace.
Deedo untied the soft black velvet bag pulling out a decorated wooded box, with a Unicorn and a Lion on either side of a crown carved on the lid, tracing the figures with her fingers.
She lifted the lid to a beautiful Sliver ivy vine bracelet, it wraps around the wrist and stops near the crook of the elbow, she gasped and touched the sliver leaves.
"They almost look real…Teagan, this is too much." She gasped; he reached taking the bracelet from the box placing it on her delicate wrist.
"If you keep this up, I won't want to go to Amaranthine." She smiled warmly kissing him on his cheek.
"That is what I have been working on," He whispered against the back of her hand, then just as quickly taking her in his strong arms.
"Alistair was a fool to let someone as wonderful as you go," he breathed close to her lips
"I would have married you on the spot, disregarding whatever consequences."
Staring into her eyes with his handsome light slate orbs, her face was getting hot and she could feel it, from her toes to the tips of her ears.
He then engages her in a long passionate kiss; her heart felt like it was trying to burst from her chest, her head was spinning.
His strong hands roamed her body as they unlaced her dress; he kissed her honey-scented neck, down to the center of her chest while his hands made their way up her skirt.
"Oh, Teagan." She whispered, he reached his hand up between her thighs, "Teagan, Stop!" she moved his hand and paralyzed him backing away "I apologize you caught me unawares." She dropped the spell.
"No my lady," He blinked a few times "I lost my head…." She cut him off placing her fingertips to his lips.
"I want to, I do, I just hadn't been with anyone else, and then to be touched like that…sod it." She lunged at him, almost knocking him back.
Locking in an even hotter kiss, her mind went to Cullen and their first kiss, her and Teagan letting tongues find each other, he was touching her exposed back she was running her long fingers through his auburn hair.
The bodice of her dress slipped down to her waist, Teagan sat her his lap kissing and massaging her breast with one hand, holding her lower back with the other, she arched her back with the touch making her bite her lower lip in pleasure.
It had been a long, really long time since anyone touched her like this, her mind flashed to the last time Alistair and she laid together.
He placed himself inside of her, feeling her tighten around him she let out a small cry as she gripped his shoulders tensing up her body he held her hips guiding her with a very sensual, fluid motion.
Whispering her name into her chest he was ready to explode from her squeezing him tightly.
"Hold me tighter Teagan." She breathed, everything was becoming a blur, everything she wanted but could never have was in the moment, her head was swimming and her body had gotten hotter she could feel him throbbing inside her ready for release.
Deedo could not stand it any longer she was ready to explode; she could tell Teagan was as well.
They released together both coming down from a sexual high of lust and spontaneity, she shuttered as a cool wind blew on her moist back.
"We should get ready to head back," She tried to steady her breathing, into his neck.
"Your right, my darling" He panted "but first let us just enjoy the moment."
Deedo was fixing her bodice as he helped her tie it back. She settled onto his chest and started to cry softly, *what did I just do?* she buried her face further into his chest.
She cared for Teagan, he had been attentive and a friend, he made her laugh, she felt better as the days went on with his company since her return from the Tower.
Deedo did not state her feelings she just let it be with a smile, having the feeling that it is not the same emotion she felt for Alistair but something different.
After her serendipitous month with Teagan, it was time to head back to Vigil's Keep. They ate dinner and she spent the rest of the evening with him in his chambers.
"Teagan, will you, I mean can you." She chewed on the inside of her cheek.
"Whatever it is, yes." He answered nuzzling his face into her hair with a yawn, she started to giggle.
"You hadn't even heard what I was about to say. How can you just say yes?" she nudged him
"Ok then, what is it you wanted to ask me?" he reached down to cover them with the blankets.
"I am leaving for Amaranthine in the morning, will you see me off?"
"Yes." And he slipped off into a peaceful slumber.
*I must send word of my arrival* she yawned. *I will do it in the morning*
"Thank you and good night." She kissed his forehead and snuggled closer to him, Teagan mumbled something that resembles a welcome.
But in the back of her mind she was wondering if he was acting so because he genuinely cared for her or because he was in competition with what she spoke to him about regarding Alistair.
"Are you all packed and ready to go?" Teagan asked as he helped her on her mount.
"Yes it will be a long trip and I thank you for everything." Deedo cast her eyes down for a moment before giving Teagan a warm smile.
"Move out!" The guard shouted to get half the caravan in motion on its way back to Denerim and the other with the Warden Commander.
In a few short days they will arrive, and she will be free, more or less.
"Naharra, take this to the King, ride safe and swift." Deedo handed the young elf girl her missive.
"I will deliver this to the King personally." And with that the girl was off.
Naharra rode hard to Denerim, having one of the fastest mounts helped greatly. When she reached Denerim a few days later and she headed right to the King, dropping to one knee she was out of breath.
"My lord," she breathed heavy.
"Gather yourself first, Naharra." Alistair handed her a cup of water.
"Thank you my lord, My Lady asked I give this to you." She handed him the vellum.
"No I thank you. Here are a few sovereigns for your trouble." She crossed her arm over her chest and headed out of the room. Alistair quickly opened the message,
'You're Highness,
I am heading to Amaranthine. Tell Tengu I miss him and I will return soon.
Warden Commander Deedolett Surana.'
Alistair crumpled the vellum using it to fuel the fireplace.
"Eamon, Deedo is on her way to Vigil's Keep, please inform Wynne and Zevran and please make sure my things are ready for departure I will be leaving in a few days, thank you." He turned to leave, heading back to the sparring ring.
"Poor boy." Eamon shook his head at the King's retreating back.
Next Chapter: Amaranthine's Vigilant Watcher