Alex could hear the voices arguing, the echoes bouncing through the walls as they spoke. She was wearing a formal suit, her left sleeve pinned up to cover the stump, while her right hand held the gigantic book as she strode with purpose down the hall.

"Clearly, something must be done but we cannot lose the Inquisition now! We stand at the brink of war with the Qunari!" Alex heard Duke Cyril say.

"Yes!" Arl teagan said sarcastically, "Because this Solas provoked them in the first place!"

"The Inquisition did not cause this threat." She heard Josephine say calmly, but there was a trace of anger in her voice, "We informed the summit of the danger-"

"The danger posed by Qunari spies inside your organization!" The Arl retorted angrily.

"Without our organization, you would not be alive to complain." Leliana said, and Alex opened the door to the chamber to see her spymaster in front again, still wearing her robes.

Arl Teagan sighed heavily, "No one has forgotten what you have done. But Corypheus is three years dead!"

Duke Cyril nodded, "If the Inquisition is to continue, it must do so as a legitimate organization, not a glorified mercenary band…"

Alex strode forward, the room filling with gasps of shocks as she entered. At her entrance, Leliana, Josephine, Duke Cyril and Arl Teagan looked at her in shock, as they had not yet seen the fate of her left arm. Alex could see their faces paling at the sight, after all, just a day before she had been whole. She walked forward, her back straight and proud as she strode to the front of the Council and standing beside Josephine.

"Inquisitor… Alex…" Josephine said, looking at her left arm, but she looked at her, Alex merely nodded, before raising the book for all to see.

"You all know what this is?" Alex said, and she turned around to the audience to see her Inner Circle standing nearby, and Cullen holding Alona with him. She gave them a small nod before looking at the Council again "A writ… from Divine Justinia authorizing the formation of the Inquisition. We pledged to close the Breach, find those responsible, and restore order, with or without anyone's approval." From beside the Council's seats, Alex saw Cassandra smile and nod, as they were the precise words she uttered during their formation. She winked at her before scowling angrily at Arl Teagan, "It wasn't a formally authorized treaty that saved Ferelden's people."

Arl Teagans face hardened, and Alex pointed at Duke Cyril, "It wasn't careful diplomacy that ended your inane civil war. It was never about the organization. It was people doing what was necessary. People who I owe my life… who you all owe your lives… and it had been a great honor to have served with them… all of them." Alex looked around, at the shocked faces of all her soldiers, of all her mages, and of all her Inner Circle. She could feel the tears sting her eyes at what is to come next, but it needed to be done.

She turned and looked at the council again, before raising the book, "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a world to save… again." She dropped the book to the floor, with Josephine blinking in shock, and she turned her back as she strode out of the room.

"Effective immediately, the Inquisition is disbanded."

"Can't believe you did that, sister."

Alex smiled to herself, watching the horizon as the sun began to set, standing on the balcony with the rest of her Inner Circle, her brothers, her Advisors and Alona. They had begun saying farewell to each other, with Varric giving Cassandra a new book. She breathed in, unburdened from her duties, and she exhaled to answer Maxwell. "And you expect me to fight even after all this? Come on, Max. You of all people should know the shit I've been through. Besides, Solas was right. If I kept the Inquisition, it's vulnerable to corruption."

Maxwell chuckled as he put an arm around Dorian, who put an arm around him as well, "True enough, I suppose."

"Well, there's one thing I'm sure of." Dorian said as he sighed deeply, "I'm going to miss this. I'm going to miss all of this… all of you."

"Awww. Right back at you, Sparky." Sera said, chortling as she leaned against the railing.

Thom laughed as he crossed his arms, "Going soft on us, Master Pavus? You might want to change that."

Daylen laughed, "You're going to be surrounded by Tevinter sharks soon enough, Dorian. Don't go too soft now. Besides, it's not like this is the ultimate goodbye. You're all still invited to our wedding, you know."

Cassandra laughed a little as she held on to Daylen's hand, "Well, I did not expect to invite this many people, but yes, you are all invited." She smirked as she looked down at Varric, "Even the dwarf."

Varric laughed out loud as he nudged the Seeker, "Well, Hawke did allow you to use her Manor for the reception, Number Two. And with the house I gave to Rosy and Curly, I'm pretty sure we could all fit in there. You sure you don't want to stay in Skyhold, Alex?"

Alex scoffed, "Oh, Maker no. With just the three of us? The upkeep would be impossible." Besides, she thought, if I didn't know any better, Skyhold is Solas' castle. He can have it.

"It's too bad, though." Bull said as they stood behind them, "I'm going to miss our Tavern."

Leliana chuckled from her place beside Cullen, "Well, if I remember correctly, The Hanged Man is a good watering hole. If you don't like it… well, there's always the Blooming Rose."

Bull laughed out loudly as he looked at the Divine, "Now you're just teasing me, Red."

Cole crossed his arms and looked up at Bull, "Maryden's thinking of heading to Kirkwall, too, The Iron Bull."

"Oh? You're going to visit Kirkwall, kid?" Varric said, peering at the boy.

"Why don't we just make it easier for ourselves and settle that we'll all be in Kirkwall in a year's time for Daylen and Cassandra's wedding?" Vivienne said as she put a hand on her hip and waved the other, "I must be there after all. I can't have our darling Cassandra wear anything unfashionable during the most important day of her life."

Cassandra let out a disgusted noise, causing Josephine to laugh and look at the Enchanter, "Well, I do have some contacts with from Rivain, Madame De Fer. They have the most luxurious silks in all of Thedas, and I could have my own seamstress to come with me. I could be in Kirkwall to help you with it."

"Yeah, park a ship at my docking spot in the pier, Josephine." Alex said, making Varric laugh, "I'll make sure to keep it clear for you and any Montilyet ship who wishes to dock."

"Thank you, Inquisitor. Perhaps you might wish to venture into a trading partnership once you've settled." Josephine said as she patted Alex's shoulder, "Do let me know."

Alex laughed a little, "I will, Josie. So that's a promise then? We'll see each other in a year?"

They all nodded and silenced for a bit, watching the sun set on the horizon. And when the sun finally sunk, the sky now darkening and littered with stars, Dorian sighed and pulled on Maxwell's hand, "Well, I suppose we should go. Can't have that carriage of ours leave us."

"I suppose." Maxwell said, and Dorian and Maxwell waved goodbye at all of them before walking off, and one after the other, her friends began to leave. Bull followed the two, as did Vivienne and Thom, then Sera, Leliana, Cassandra and Daylen, Varric and finally, Cole.

Cullen smiled at her as he stayed behind, grasping his daughter with his left hand, and Alona smiled brightly at them before reaching up to her mother's right hand to hold it. Alex's hand squeezed hers for a minute, before she looked up at the sky again, relieved, enjoying the moment of peace… as she knows that out there, Solas was on the move, and she was determined as hell to redeem her hahren.