Chapter 10
"Why is no one telling me these things sooner?"Daere replied sharply as she stuck the spoon back in her mouth , the two could hear Solas order in the other room."Go to Arlathan and see if Dirtheman found anything out, I want to talk to these two."
"can you really trust them, it feels like it has been centuries since you seen Cecil and by the looks of things he is still bitter."Taliesin remarked gently,Daere stuck the spoon back in the small jar of honey while Cecil stated"I wanted to stop what Darcy was doing but Junes sentinels made it impossible, I should not given up like i did and reach out for you sooner that was my trusted me to make certain of both your well being but it seems I am failing on that, that is why I really need you to try to stay out of sight. If those tevinters find out what both your brother and yourself are capable of…."
"And what are the two capable of Cecil."Solas inquired as he finally entered the room, Daere tried to scope up the last of the honey then scrunched her nose upon realizing she had finished the stopped at the doorway as Craven took a sit next to her causing Cecil to stiffen his back against his chair while he glanced at Solas and replied"It was not your concern then it is not now Fen'Harel. "
"The apple definitely did not fall from the tree did it."Craven remarked while cutting into the conversation he looked at the empty honey jar, Daere as she tilted her ear up in confusion as Solas replied"Cecil you obviously know something that is going on,does it have to do with Anaris?"
"It has to do why she can't go back into the tevinters hands neither of them, I know it is not talked much outside of your 'circle' but you won't be seeing those missing sentinels you want in on a little secret Sebastian and his twin brother Bastion are not much different than Darcy and Daere"Cecil replied as Daere looked at him,Craven wasted no time asking"Wait so Sebastian and Bastion are siblings? they look nothing alike."
"Most twins don't."Solas replied there was a pause before he pressed not hiding his own interest"Answer my question please Cecil."
"And here I thought you and Dirtheman were close."Cecil remarked, Daere rested her elbow on the table as she inquired"What I would like to know is why we are here, not that i am not grateful for the food…"
"Eating a full jar of honey is not food."Craven remarked cutting her off, slowly she looked at him and muttered "Hush, nothing really in the cabinets looks appetizing besides you guys are really lacking on the tea facture here..now that i could have settled for."
"like i said the apple really did not fall far from the tree, the only thing you lack is the manners."Craven stated,Daere stuck out her tongue then contured"As i was saying once Darcy is found i won't stay in your hair..right the hair comment ir abelas but other then this stupid run in none of you will hear from us I swear."
"Daere there is a big flaw with your plan i mean big, those tevinters will be looking for you since they believe your all for killing everything within your sight the way you presented was the final straw was what you did to those shemlen, there is no going back from that..you should have ran the opposite direction when you had a chance."Cecil snapped at her, he softened his tone as he contured "Why did you not run after seeing him, I know you are smarter than this"
" am not a coward so why would i run, I saw a chance and well just did not expect certain things." Daere voice trailed as the tips of her ears started to feel warm, she cleared her throat as she started to change the subject."My real intentions was to find Azenor so I could go back to Val Foret."
"Did you not think of any other option while you were traveling with them?"Cecil inquired, slowly Daere rested her hand over her face as she muttered"No, and I wish i had..would there have been away to save them if I had not came across those men?"
"I doubt it, Kira seemed to have been expecting some type of outcome if you had not arrive with them, chances are Nicneven would have done something."Cecil explain, slowly she looked up as Craven inquired softly"Cecil since we met you never did seem to like being around the shems what changed."
"Do i really need to answer that?Besides the day she showed up I was planning to leave, what Daemn'thal is planning is to for my blood. "Cecil remarked dryly, Daere looked down at the jar as she used the spoon to tap the bottom of the glass jar, Craven quickly grabbed it and moved it away from her as she shout "Hey!"
"It is empty, i don't understand how you could have finished the whole thing this quickly." Craven muttered with annoyance, Daere remarked "Normally i don't but that tasted better then what we kept."
"Daere that is because the pollen came from a rare flower in the fade, when i gave it to you i even did not expect you to eat all of it this quickly. "Cecil hissed at her, Daere slowly got up as she pressed her finger to her lips while she looked at Solas while Cecil added "Ir abelas Fen'Harel if anything I can try to replace it. "
"No need, now is it possibly June might know where Darcy is? That could narrow things down"Solas replied,Cecil acknowledged"I doubt it, before I came across you two I wanted to scout the area before she did not take long to hear June blowing a fuse because Darcy fought back and he lost the thing he wanted the most, so I guess one thing i am grateful for that you had not stayed put."
"It should not have been a big deal I left."Daere remarked,Cecil stated"True Darcy is the only one between the two of you that is able to control their power, but both together is a threat, that is why Bastian and Sebastian are separated."
"Then they should expect me not handing them over like that,but if that is the case you cannot stay."Solas explained ,Cecil sneered"I am not leaving her alone with you, after what you did to Sarff, do you really think I am going to trust you with Daere life?"
"What choice do you have?If she leaves with you and Dirtheman says something how far do you think you will get?It is bad enough she got mixed with those tevinters in the first place"Solas snapped back,Daere looked up from her hand as she spoke coldly"Do i not have a say what i do?Cecil, I promise you, me and Darcy will cover our tracks better.."
"Daere if that is what you want then I can't argue with you, Fen'Harel i swear if something happens to her while she is here then I promise you all that work we did together will come undone.I might not have been able to save Sarff but I swear I will do anything to protect Daere."Cecil threatened as he glared at him, Solas spoke softly"You have my word."
"Let us see how good your word is now these days Fen'Harel, because if memories serve back then you 'word' was shit" Cecil growl as he slowly stood up, he turned to look at Daere as he softens his tone "I hope you know what you are doing."
"Cecil if I did not do you really think I would still be alive."Daere replied as she grinned, Solas lowered his head and sighed as Cecil opened his mouth to speak but stopped as she quickly stated "alright maybe there was a few times...and before you leave ma serannas for the gear, i dont think after having to..."
"It is alright I figured as much, Daere can I ask why you joined them you really did not give me an answer."Cecil stated softly,Daere replied"I wish i knew..the shemlen..Blair was the one to tell me most of the others would not touch them, now i guess I need to figure out what I am telling Arranz…"
"Daere.."Cecil started then stopped to looked at her as the pain started to creep into her light purple eyes,Solas stopped himself from stepping forward as she spoke the pain etched slightly in her voice "It's alright falon, I think by now the reality of things just starting to set in...but I will be fine."
"I will keep my eye put for the two of you back in Thedas."Cecil replied as Craven got up from his seat, softly he spoke as he followed Cecil"I will let him through Fen'Harel don't worry, just will give you time to ask her more questions if you need to."
"Ma serannas Craven."Solas responded as their eyes met, she took a deep breath before asking" Who is it you need me to kill? Certainly this is going to cost me, i mean i did just kind of finished your honey "
"Wait no..no killing anyone please, you never really just sat back much now have you?"Solas looked at her in surprise as she studied him, slowly she answered "Each time I had i got into trouble, so I just learned to adjust..why?"
"You don't have to do that here."Solas answered as he slowly shook his head,Daere eyes softened while she stated"You know this is very odd from our first encounter."
"You were the one that seemed in a hurry, relax soon you will be back with Craven looking for your brother "Solas replied,Daere watched him with weary as she replied " right now i am trying to figure out your motivate fade boy. "
"There we go with dodging my name, really the one that should be weary is myself after what the spirits informed me now i have to be concerned what Cecil dodged."Solas replied as he finally walked over to her, he stopped a few feet from her as she replied"I guess that puts us at a standstill. "
"We don't have to be. "Solas remarked carefully,Daere nodded her head as she replied calmly "Your right, now can i please have my blade back then I will be on my merry way out of this place now."
"No. "He answered sharply but kept his cool as she narrowed her eyes at him,Daere inquired trying to hide her own annoyance but failed while he picked up the empty jar from the table "Why?It is rightfully mine hedge mage"
"You should already know why lethallan." Solas answered calmly as he glared at her, Daere tilted her ear up while asking "Is an evanuris allowed to call someone under them their kin?"
"Are you really going to keep seeing me like that?" Solas did not hide his own frustration, he sighed as she replied "It is kind of hard not to Fen'Harel, since you are after all above the 'elven' law how else am I to see you. "
"I wish Cecil had not said anything to you on who i was, I told you I am ok with Solas." Solas slightly growled, Daere wasted no time asking softly "And make things more awkward then it is?"
"Why is this awkward? "he asked as he looked at her while he slowly sat the empty jar down back on the table,Daere hesitated before she answered "I don't know it just is.. just like.. well.. "
"Well what?" Solas noticed her body shifted nervously as she lowered her eyes to the ground,Daere spoke almost in a mutter while he started to walk back to her "That kiss from the other day was nothing right? "
"Is that what is on your mind? "Solas smirked as he replied,Daere shook her head in defence as she muttered "Honestly i should not brought it up, besides i don't need another reason for your sentinel to stab me again. "
"Meaning? "Solas pressed as he wanted to hear her, Daere cleared her throat as she crossed her arms while muttering"Nothing, really it is nothing I should be on my way how long will it be?"
"One again you dodge." Solas remarked as he stopped beside her, Daere looked at him slowly while he rested his hand on ease he lean a little closer as his other hand rested on the other side of her waist, Daere face felt warm as she softly asked "What are you doing.."
"I can move back if you like all you have to do is say something. "Solas muttered, he slowly moved closer to her as she cleared her she accused as his body pressed against her. "Your toying with me."
"Do you really think I would toy? "Solas inquired gently as he smile down at her, Daere nearly panicked as she searched his face desperately while asking "do you want the truth? "
"The truth is always good." Solas muttered as he slowly leaned in, gently his warm lips pressed against hers as Daere surrounded to his touch. Without thinking she rested her hands on his chest as he press her body close to pulled back, they looked each other in the eyes before he leaned in to kiss her again not hearing the footsteps coming towards their direction. Daere nearly jumped as Taliesin shouted "Fen'Harel, what are you doing! "
"Yes Taliesin. "Solas inquired as the guilt quickly rush acrossed Daeres face, she moved her hand away as he looked back. He let go of Daere's waist as Taliesin started to rant "Must I remind you why you are even allowing her up here? "
"I.. I think i should go out of the room or something. "Daere shattered as she noticed the rage lurking in Taliesin green eyes ,her face grew redder as Solas looked at Daere while he spoke"You don't have to leave."
"Taliesin chill just tell him what you found out"Craven remarked as he looked back at Daere, she avoided his gaze as Taliesin spoke"Right, their talking like you expect Dirtheman is pissed and is demanding that you return what he think is rightfully his because of Anthony."
"Why?"Daere eyes quickly hardened as she snapped her gaze up to Taliesin , Solas growled as he looked at Taliesin while stating" There has to be a way around that."
"Fen'Harel you owe him enough favors just hand them both over to Dirtheman and let him fight it over with June. "Taliesin replied calmly as she studied Daere, Solas stated as he sent a glare at her"Taliesin we are not doing that."
"Fen'Harel what are you going to do?You do owe him, what better way is to give him back what he wants. "Taliesin snapped, Solas sighed as he looked at he spoke as he brought her hand to his lips "Ir abelas but you are ok with Craven going with you alone aren't you?"
"Could you not just send Felassan?Better yet just leave her there"Taliesin growled not hiding her own discomfort,Daere quickly yanked her hand from his grasp then turned her head as she spoke"That is fine."
"Dareth shiral."Solas muttered as he turned to leave her,Daere slowly looked up as he reached the door while he added"Taliesin you know as well as I do changes are happening, once she gets her brother they are to…"
"Save it Fen'Harel the only reason you want them is because of your guilt, we both know this."Taliesin snapped as she glared at Daere, she shook her head in disgust as she left the kitchen Solas looked back at Daere then sighed as he followed his sentinels breathed out before stating"Well that was fun, now were to?"
"Please explain to me how the abyss was fearing for my life just now fun?"Daere inquired sharply, Craven just laughed at her then remarked" if you stick around I think the two of you will grow on each other."
"Sadly that won't be happening, I am not staying let me make that clear."Daere remarked,Craven remarked"honestly it looked to us you and Fen'Harel were ready to drop the awkward stage alone with some clothing."
"It is a mistake Craven can we please just go..tell me where we are and maybe I can pinpoint the best direction to head."Daere replied,Craven shook his head then remarked."Unless you got wings or know how to shapeshift into a dragon from this height then our best travel it through the eluvian."
"We are up in the sky aren't we?"Daere inquired as they started to make their way down the empty halls,Craven replied as the stairway came into view."Of course how else is Fen'Harel going to keep his privacy and peace,why don't you think about it and consider this place your permitted home."
"No, the forest is my home Craven and in truth I would not give it up for anything..not even for a life like this."Daere stated,Craven did not look at her as he spoke"da'len, I can tell you now those trees are starting to you have been busy we have been around Thedas and noticed a disease is spreading, you don't want to be down there when the corruption finally erupts."
"I think I am willing to take that chance Craven."Daere replied as they reached the top of the steps, they paused as she looked over at the study room open door, Craven muttered while he started to walk"Stubbornness I guess is a family trait."
"Craven..we will be heading to Brecilian passage, you can leave me right after I don't mind..mostly because if you think I have a temper Darcy can get bad."Daere remarked,Craven stopped in his tracks slowly he looked at her while he inquired"You knew were he was this whole time didn't you?"
"Yes and no..just because we agreed on a met up point if things got bad does not mean one of us would every make it, we learned to be ready for the worst and to make no attachments."Daere replied,Craven muttered "That really does explain a lot about your behavior, but I am going to make certain you don't get jumped by bandits or anything I am certain Fen'Harel would appreciate you coming let us get moving and hope it is not nightfall in Brecilian forest, if so your going to have to wait until daylight."
Daere blinked a couple of times as she watched as Craven started to make his way down past the empty rooms, he stopped again as he inquired"Are you coming or not?This is for you after all."
"Right.."Daere replied slowly as she started to catch up, he waited for her until she was by his side before they walked together towards the open weapons rested where she had left them, as Craven walked over towards the eluvian Daere quickly hilted her weapons while she thought ' how bad could the woods have gotten since we left them for even a sentinel wanting to take caution to avoid them at night?'