9:34 Drakonis 9th
"Make sure you drink this one in the morning and, if your weakness persists, drink this one at night. Please eat as much as you can as well as drink. You need to get more fluids in you…" Anders explained a few potions while I was in bed.
"When you put it that way Anders it sounds dirty." I smirked.
"Yes because I'm waiting to make you filthy." Anders said flatly. I laughed. "Just make sure to get plenty of rest. I'll mention to Hawke to leave you out of her jobs for the moment." Anders got up from his seat.
"But!" I whined, getting up slightly.
"No buts. Now lay down and rest." Anders pushed me back down.
"Fine." I huffed. He laughed.
"Good girl. I'll be back tomorrow to check on you." Anders kissed the top of my head. Ser Pounce-a-lot was in my lap and meowed when Anders scratched his ears. Anders left and I was left in my room. There was nothing else to do besides some light reading. I got the horror book from the top of my desk. I lit a candle, since it was now dark outside, and started to read again.
Scratch, scratch sounded the claws of the fear demon behind the closet door. The child looked in horror as the doorknob wobbled to and fro. The door clicked and the door whined as it opened. One by one the fingers wrapped around the door, long, spindly, sharpened bones held together by the flimsiest of meat.
I have come for you.
"Nia." Fenris suddenly came in my room.
"Wah!" I screamed. Ser Pounce-a-lot jumped and went underneath the bed. My heart was going to bounce out of my chest one of these days. "Jesus Christ Fenris, you almost gave me a heart attack." I was about ready to chuck the book at his head. He chuckled.
"You are still on that book?" He wondered.
"I…well sometimes it scares me a lot so I have to put it down." I grumbled bashfully, my face flushing. He pulled up a chair and sat down to read a book that was familiar to me. "You have my book."
"It is interesting." Fenris lightly shrugged.
"It had ok sales, not as much as Varric's Hard in Hightown." I chuckled. "I mean, it is my first book and all." I fidgeted nervously. "Is it, you know, good?"
"It is interesting. The romance is very slow, it builds, it is almost disappointing at times but they are a mage and Templar." Fenris gave me his honest opinion.
"I wouldn't think you'd be into something like that." I said honestly.
"How could I not? It is your book and I would think you want my opinion on it. You did after all teach me how to read." Fenris smirked. I giggled bashfully.
"So what else did you think?" I asked.
"They go through many hardships." Fenris chuckled.
"It builds character and makes the romance that much sweeter when they pull through in the end." I nodded.
"The inclusion of a mage-Templar war was surprising." Fenris commented. Of course that-.
"I thought that might interest you. You're not done with it are you?" I wondered.
"This is the third time I am reading it..." Fenris confessed.
"Wow, you want an autograph or something?" I chuckled. He held the book out to me. "Seriously?"
"You offered." Fenris smirked.
"Give me my quill and ink then." I opened the book and that giddy excitement settled into my stomach. My first autograph. "To my favorite elf, Fenris. With much love, Nia."
"Thank you." Fenris smiled. Stupid flipping stomach.
"You're welcome." I cleared my throat. We had a moment of silence as Fenris flipped through the pages.
"I…want to apologize again for my behavior. What happened in the fade…it unnerved me." Fenris sighed.
"What did happen when I left?" I asked. Fenris rubbed a page before sighed deeply.
"Another desire demon approached our group. It lured Aveline away. Hawke forced her out of the fade. Then we met a demon of pride. I had thought myself above such temptations but…it promised me the power to go against the magisters in the Imperium. I wanted it. I wanted that power to go and crush their empire…it…Hawke was right. I am no better than they are." He folded his hands, with his elbows on his knees, and rested his chin on them.
"It's hard to fight against your own desires. We are weak, we make mistakes." I comforted.
"You did not accept your desires." Fenris looked down.
"No." I frowned.
"How could you deny what you have wanted for so long?" Fenris questioned.
"Because it wasn't what I wanted. The desire demon gave me a false vision. It was a fake dream. I got mad instead because they dared to use that against me. Besides, I have hope that one day I'll go home. So I hold onto that promise." I smiled softly.
"The Desire demon mentioned that the spirit inside of you was supposed to lead you home?" Fenris wondered.
"Something like that. I'm not sure myself. All I know is that my mother sent me the spirit and it saved me from death. Whether it's going to lead me home or not, I have no idea." I lied. At this point, no one would know that I was from-. They wouldn't believe me.
"Do you think that he has moved on?" Fenris asked.
"My husband?" I replied. Fenris nodded. "That is the likely situation. I would think that he has already. He probably put away his ring and found someone else." I mumbled, feeling guilty that my heart has fallen again.
"Then why don't you do the same?" Fenris wondered.
"Because I made a promise. The ring on my finger is proof of that. For better or worse, in sickness or in health, until death do us part. I swore myself to him and he to me. I will prove that I am the better person…is what I would like to say but…I'm human as well. Lately, I've begun to doubt. Sometimes the thought crosses my mind, 'Why don't you move on?' Then I wonder, 'There is too much to be done.' I can't be selfish." I reasoned, gripping my sheets.
"Why not?" Fenris pushed the issue.
"I just can't." I exhaled sharply.
"You cannot limit yourself like this. Do you not want to be happy?" Fenris asked tentatively.
"My happiness comes from others. If you're happy, I'm happy. If Hawke is happy, I'm happy." I shrugged.
"That is not healthy." Fenris grumbled.
"I never said that it was." I mumbled softly. I leaned forward and patted Fenris on the head. "Don't worry about me too much. I've carried this for a while. You focus on yourself and I focus on resting." I wiggled back down in my blanket and fluffed my pillows. Fenris chuckled.
"You are odd."
"We have already established this fact. Tell me something I don't know." I said, turning away from him and snuggling into my bed.
"You are beautiful." My eyes widened and I felt my face flush. I didn't turn around. I was not falling for that. I had to stay good. I heard the chair move. "Good night Nia." He left my room.
Stupid Fenris.
9:34 Drakonis 10th
"Note to self: never bleed in the house. God, this is taking so frigging long to clean!" I growled in frustration as I cleaned up the blood pool in the main hall. I wiped at my brow. I needed more water. I threw out the bloody water and refilled it. "Bleh, I smell like iron." I stretched and cracked my back. I groaned. I still had to take it easy. Recovering blood always takes a while.
I got a new bar of soap and went into the main hall. I rubbed the cloth I was using with the soap, mixed it with the water, and cleaned for the fourth time.
"Damn…you…frigging…spot!" I yelled.
"This is a new position for you." Fenris smirked at the doorway, coming in through the main door. The good thing was my face was flushed earlier because of the exertion. I couldn't get my mind off the beautiful comment he made yesterday. I didn't want to get my hopes up. No temptation!
"Like you haven't seen me on all fours before. Now stop looking pretty and help me." I threw a cloth at his head. Fenris rolled his eyes and went to work with me.
"Why am I doing this?" Fenris grunted in exertion.
"Because I said so and you are somewhat responsible for this. I swear, you and Anders are always just a hair away from killing each other." I shook my head.
"I hate him." Fenris stated.
"The feeling is mutual." Anders huffed, coming in. I sat back on the floor.
"Hey Anders." I waved.
"What did I say about resting? Are you doing this just to go against me?" Anders crossed his arms.
"Yes I am in an adult adolescence. I must disobey you and please ask you to get out of my life." I said sarcastically.
"Please, it's more like a mid-life crisis." Anders chuckled.
"I am not in that!" My face flushed.
"You are almost-"
"Shush!" I silenced him.
"That is the one thing I do not know about you. How old are you?" Fenris asked curiously.
"That is a rude thing to ask Fenris." I huffed and crossed my arms.
"She's old. I wouldn't be surprised if you're older than him." Anders laughed.
"Be quiet Anders!" I squeaked.
"She's 29." Anders smirked. I face palmed.
"You are almost 30." Fenris stared.
"No duh Captain Obvious." I scoffed, going back to cleaning.
"You don't look it." Fenris shrugged.
"At least I have that going for me." I groaned, standing up. Anders tipped my chin and looked at my face.
"Any dizziness?" He asked.
"Slight." I sighed.
"Vision?"
"Sometimes it goes when I stand up too fast."
"Your circulation seems to be well. Your cheeks are red." Anders pinched them. I shoved him away.
"When am I not red?" I chuckled.
"Very rarely." Fenris smirked.
"Shut up Fenris." I stuck my tongue out at him.
"You need to replenish your blood. Keep drinking the potions I sent you and eat meat, red preferably." Anders described. I snorted. "No not that kind of meat unless you want to compete with Isabela." I laughed.
"No, I don't think so." I shook my head. Anders ruffled my hair and I shoved him away.
"Now, where's Ser Pounce-a-lot?" Anders cooed.
"In my room." I chuckled. Anders went upstairs with a skip in his step and I went back down to clean.
"How can a grown man love a cat that much?" Fenris rolled his eyes.
"It's cute besides Ser Pounce-a-lot is a pwetty, wittle, kitty!" I giggled and clapped my hands. Fenris stared at me and I cleared my throat, my flush getting stronger.
"You are red." Fenris stated.
"Be quiet." I pouted.
"It's cute." Fenris smiled.
"Uh huh, whatever." I brushed it off. Oh good thing my face was red from cleaning.
9:34 Drakonis 13th
"Ok back up. You're saying that Qunari, that visited the Viscount, just up and went missing? Who displaces 8 foot giants?" I asked while I was visiting Hawke in her estate.
"I know! I was saying the same thing when the Viscount asked me." Hawke asked.
"And, let me guess, he asked you to find out what happened right?" I rubbed my face.
"Pretty much. Aveline is going to help us during this job. Apparently a few guardsmen have been paid off to allow this to happen. There is only one place full of scum and villainy for a guard to fall prey to." Hawke smirked.
"The Hanged man." I said flatly.
"Exactly!" She giggled.
"Nighttime?" I wondered.
"Yes." Hawke nodded.
"Alright, I'll bite." I chuckled.
"I knew you would so…how are you feeling? You haven't met Aveline since…" Hawke started.
"I feel fine. Fenris apologized to me." I shrugged.
"He did?" Hawke wondered.
"Yeah. Oh I forgot to ask, what happened to Feynriel?" I wondered.
"He was able to control his power and has moved on to Tevinter to get properly trained." Hawke gave me a thumbs up.
"That's good. So who's joining us in our tackle to free the qunari?" I asked, getting up from my seat.
"Aveline and Varric. Isabela doesn't like the Qunari. Bring Fenris if you want." Hawke mentioned.
"Sure thing." I nodded. I patted Sandal before going out. I went back home which was only a minute away. Fenris was training in the main hall. It took me hours to get the bloodstain out. Hours! "Fenris, want to find kidnapped Qunari?" I mentioned nonchalantly. He did a double take.
"There are people idiotic enough to kidnap Qunari?" He rubbed his face.
"Yes, yes there are and guess who has been tasked to find them?" I gave him a fake smile.
"Hawke." He frowned.
"Yep. Hanged Man tonight. There are guards that were paid to turn a blind eye." I explained.
"Are you sure you will be fine fighting?" Fenris asked.
"We had a training session yesterday so I think we'll be fine. I feel fine over all." I nodded. A few of my muscles were sore from cleaning but I was well enough to fight.
"If you start coughing up blood again…" Fenris warned.
"I won't. Don't be overprotective like Anders." I flicked his nose.
"There is at least one thing he gets right." Fenris grumbled. I rolled my eyes and went upstairs. I had read Anders' earlier entry when I blacked out. I had mixed feelings about it. I was happy about it but at the same time I didn't want to know. Don't get your hopes up because that is stupid.
-/-
"I have a question Seeker if you will indulge me." Varric asked. Cassandra scoffed.
"What is it?" She crossed her arms.
"We've read about Knives'...odd talent. You're not curious at all about that?" Varric tip toed.
"Not a mage and yet can command a spirit inside of her. I have already spoken to it with Talen." Cassandra nodded.
"Ah yes because he's the leading expert on all things that have to do with Knives." Varric mumbled. It was amazing that Talen hasn't confessed everything to her already.
"You find that odd that I am not questioning it?" Cassandra questioned.
"There are only two reasons why you're not: you are ok with everything weird or you've seen it already. Now which one is it?" Varric asked. Cassandra gave him a mysterious smile.
"Continue dwarf." She smirked.
"I'm going to get an answer out of you yet Seeker." He grumbled.
-/-
I went over to the Hawke estate with Fenris right next to me. I was fidgeting with my gloves and my ring. It was a couple of days since I've met with Aveline. The last time we met it wasn't on good terms. I mean I was able to explain it to her but she hasn't come by and I was bed ridden for the last few days and couldn't meet with her.
"You are nervous." Fenris stated.
"We're meeting with Aveline." I frowned.
"Ah."
"Yeah." I sighed. I opened the door and Hawke was in the foyer with Aveline with her. I felt my stomach drop when Aveline looked at me.
"Nia." Aveline nodded.
"Hey Aveline." I hesitantly said.
"First things first. I apologize for my behavior. You had startled me in the fade. You had gone through much hardship. I am still…cautious though." Aveline shuffled on her feet.
"That's to be expected. Don't worry about it Aveline. I won't use it, not unless I have to. It's made for protecting people, not maiming." I laughed.
"Of that I am glad." Aveline smiled. Ah I felt the burden lighten.
"Good now that we have shared all our feelings, let's go to the Hanged Man and find the guards that made our Qunari friends disappear." Hawke nodded, coming up behind Aveline and we followed her out.
"I can't believe they would even do this." Aveline shook her head in disappointment.
"The love of money is the root of all evil Aveline." I argued.
"Then it's amazing that you are not evil." Fenris smirked.
"That's because I try to use as much as I can to help other people." I stuck my tongue out.
"That's our Nia, nobler than any noble we have in Hightown." Hawke fake cooed.
"I try." I shrugged.
We went down to Lowtown. There were a few people here and there out. Amazingly we didn't have any trouble going toward the Hanged Man.
"Carver and I went through Lowtown on one of our drunken escapades and got rid of the Dog Lords. It was quite fun." Hawke laughed.
"And the Templars did not try to catch you for using magic in the streets?" Fenris asked.
"I'm too rich for them to touch!" Hawke laughed haughtily.
"Keep saying that and you might believe it." Aveline commented. We opened the door to the Hanged Man. Isabela was in her corner drinking. I had to remember to bring her that ship in a bottle later.
"Lady Hawke, your Highness." Varric winked to both of us.
"Hey Varric." We both said at the same time.
"You two could be twins if not for the height difference." He chuckled.
"Yes I know I'm shorter than her." I pouted.
"You're shorter than Fenris." Hawke laughed.
"Shush." I shoved her slightly.
"Have you seen any guards that have been spending some time in here?"
"Glad you asked Aveline." Varric said, nodding over to a boisterous group. One was paying the bartender with a heavy pouch. Hawke came up behind him.
"An occasion to celebrate?" Hawke wondered.
"That's right. I got paid and blessed and all I had to do was turn my head. Drinks are on me boys." They cheered. We all came together behind him. "Hey, don't come any closer. I know some important people and we're going to show those oxmen what happens when they stay in this city for too long." He warned.
"Guard Captain, you have something to say to one of your men?" I asked.
"Guard Captain?" He said weakly. She looked mad as hell.
"Who?" She growled.
"What?" He squeaked. Aveline grabbed his collar.
"Who bought you? Who had enough money to buy the honor of a guard of Kirkwall and made him a drunken mabari bitch?" Aveline spat out.
"I-I don't know!" He looked away and Aveline glared at him. "It-It was a Templar! He had the seal of the grand cleric and everything! I swear!" Aveline let him go.
"The penalty for abandoning your post is ten days on the wall. I expect you to report in the morning." Aveline glared. He whimpered before running out of the Hanged Man like there was a fire lit on his ass.
"And there we have our answer." Hawke chuckled.
"A Templar." I said.
"With the Grand Cleric's seal no less. Good job Aveline. I can always expect you to give us the answers we seek." Hawke patted her shoulder. Aveline chuckled.
"Well that was one void of a confession." Isabela purred, hugging me from behind.
"Hey Isabela." I said.
"Templars and Qunari? What will they think of next?" She settled her head on my shoulder.
"I have got a suspicion that things aren't going to be good in this job." Varric wondered.
"That I can assure you. You think the Chantry wouldn't mind it if we fancy a stroll in the dead of night?" Hawke asked.
"Only if you're up to no good." Isabela purred.
"If the Templar has the Grand Cleric seal to take away the Qunari, I should say that we wait until morning for questioning. There's no point in forcing an investigation when we can do it the lawful way." Aveline offered.
"You take the fun out of everything Aveline." Varric chuckled. "Well now that we're all here anyway, how about a pint and a game of cards?"
"Ooh is there going to be any stripping?" Isabela wondered.
"No Isabela." I sighed. I squealed when she bit my ear.
"There's the reaction I was looking for!" She giggled.
"Isabela!"
9:34 Drakonis 14th
I rubbed my head. Curse the Hanged Man and it's sucky liquor choice. I groaned and went downstairs to get something to drink. I saw some of my herbal tea on the stove already. I didn't see Fenris so I got myself a cup. Ser Pounce-a-lot rubbed against my leg and meowed. I gave him some dried fish and went upstairs.
"Headache?" Fenris smirked.
"Why do we drink at the Hanged Man again when we have perfectly good wine here?" I groaned, settling into my usual seat in his room.
"You were the one drinking." Fenris chuckled. I heard the door slam open and I held my head.
"Oh my princess! I have come for you!" Hawke announced.
"I told you not to call me that!" I snapped.
"Whatever. Ready to start interrogating church personnel? Maybe shake them up a bit?" Hawke looked giddy.
"We are not doing that Hawke." Aveline came up behind her.
"It would be funny." Varric chuckled. I downed all of my herbal tea and went to put on my armor and daggers.
"Let's go." I nodded.
"Nia you are my favorite princess." Hawke pinched my cheeks. I swatted her hands away.
"Don't call me that." I pouted.
"I love annoying you too." Hawke laughed.
"No really? I haven't noticed." I said sarcastically.
"Come on before we lose our lead." Aveline said. We went out toward the Chantry. I yawned slightly. There were a few nobles that looked at our ragtag group. A few giving me small waves here and there. The attention was still odd even after all this time though I knew they were only doing it out of politeness. I knew what they were saying behind my back. We went into the Chantry Courtyard and Sebastian was out and about.
"Hawke." He smiled.
"Sebastian!" Hawke lit up walking faster to reach him. "Anything good on the Chantry Board today?"
"Just the usual small favors. You all have business in the Chantry?" He asked.
"You can say that." Hawke answered.
"A Templar has kidnapped a Qunari." Aveline stated.
"What?" Sebastian wondered.
"He had the Grand Cleric's seal as well." I explained.
"That is…disconcerting." Sebastian couldn't believe it.
"Let's see if this Templar is in here shall we?" Hawke led, going up the stairs. I opted out again while the rest went inside. It was a nice day out at least. I saw a few people go in and out before I heard the angry rumblings of Hawke.
"And she nearly killed me. I knew she would be trouble." Hawke growled, coming out of the Chantry.
"Are you sure you want to trust her?" Aveline asked.
"Do we have a choice?" Hawke snapped.
"Then you found something?" I asked.
"Sister, oh wait, Mother Petrice has given me the name of the one who kidnapped the Qunari and-"
"Your Highness?" A Templar recruit, Moira, came up to our group and interrupted Hawke.
"Yes?" I wondered.
"I need to ask you a few questions." She said. I felt red flags go up in my head. "Alone." I looked to the group.
"Looks like you're going to have to take care of the Qunari kidnappers without me." I shrugged. I followed her away from the group where she took my arm and led me into a small alleyway.
"You didn't hear this from me but from the Knight Captain, you hear?" She warned.
"Cullen?" I raised my eyebrow.
"You remember the Templar Emeric? He has gone missing and the only thing that is connecting him and his disappearance is a letter that you sent him." She explained.
"A letter?" I wondered. She showed me it. "No I didn't write it." Shit, I knew I was forgetting something.
"The Knight Captain thought as much as well since you write to him. He had a suspicion and made me track you down in case. He doesn't think you did anything but you might want to go searching for answers before someone else finds this link. Go to where the letter says to go. We can't do anything about it but you might. Please, keep us informed." Moira whispered.
"Thank you." She bowed to me and left. I felt a sense of dread inside of me. The time and place was in the night in Lowtown. A meeting that took place a few days ago. I knew I was forgetting something. Curse what happened during Feynriel's dream. I'm so sorry Emeric. I hightailed it to Lowtown. I was going to need some firepower for this.
I saw Anders in his clinic, working away at his patients. He saw me and motioned for me to stay. I leaned against the wall. Varric and I have been putting our combined efforts to keep this place safe. You kinda have to when the lanterns give you away.
"Nia, it's always nice to have you visit me but from the look of your face it's not just a visit is it?" Anders came up to me.
"One of my Templar friends has gone missing and there is evidence linking me to it. Cullen gave me a heads up before anything has happened. I need to find out the truth." I said seriously. Anders face grew solemn and he nodded.
"Say the word and I'll be there." Anders looked at the letter I gave him.
"The person who contacted him used this letter to drag him toward Lowtown during the night. I'll need some back up." I said.
"I will be there. Anyone else?" Anders wondered.
"I might ask Hawke or even Isabela. I know she'll want to get out of the bar every once in a while." I mentioned.
"I understand. Do you believe…?" Anders started.
"I'm not thinking positively here." I frowned. Anders sighed and ruffled my hair.
"You should, that's your staple. Go and get yourself ready." Anders said. I nodded and took back the letter. I glared at the passing refugees and went to the lift. I wish there were more things I can do for these people. I went up and back toward the Hanged Man. Varric wasn't here. Hawke must be dealing with-. I saw Isabela talking to a few people.
"Kitten, you rarely come down here during day time hours." She giggled.
"I know."
"I know that look. What kind of favor do you need from me?" Isabela asked, taking a drink.
"Someone is trying to pin something on me. A Templar went missing, this is the evidence of a meeting, supposedly between us, that led to his disappearance." I explained, giving Isabela the letter.
"I know this place." She clicked her tongue.
"I thought so. Can you lead me there tonight?" I asked.
"Of course Kitten, but for a price." Isabela winked.
"Name it." I nodded.
"I have another lead to the relic and I'll need some help." Isabela poured another drink.
"Done." I agreed. She gave me a confused look.
"Just like that?" She questioned.
"Make sure I don't almost drown this time." I mentioned. Isabela chuckled.
"Of course. At least I can always count on you to be there for me." She said softly.
"As much as it pains me to say this, you're my friend. I'm not going to let you go out and get yourself killed while I'm around." I smiled. Isabela chuckled.
"Thank you." She looked bashful.
"I'm going to go up to Hightown for now. We'll meet up here later." I nodded.
"Of course Kitten." Isabela chuckled.
"Oh and stop by every once and a while. I have something for you." I smiled.
"Aww a gift for me?" Isabela purred.
"Yeah." I chuckled.
"Seriously?" Isabela gave me a disbelieving look.
"What? You don't believe me? Come by then." I stuck my tongue out.
"You are a tease kitten." Isabela shook her head.
I went out and took a breath. This was the defining moment when I-. If I can do this then-. That way Hawke won't-. I went up to Hightown and back into my room. I took out the wooden cross that I made. I got on my knees and prayed that everything will turn out all right.
Nighttime
"That is some sick shit you found there." I shook my head to Fenris as we waiting in front of the Hanged Man for Anders. Isabela was twirling her daggers. Fenris explained to me what happened with the Qunari.
"You can't blame them. The Chantry is losing more supporters to the Qunari with each passing day." Isabela shrugged.
"But for them to stoop so low? The Arishok is not going to be pleased." I huffed.
"When is he ever?" Fenris wondered.
"Good point." I laughed.
"I'm here." Anders said, his staff making a clicking noise on the ground. He panted slightly.
"Everything ok then?" I asked.
"Should be." Anders nodded.
"Then let's go and see who is trying to frame me." I led on.
"You're actually pissed off aren't you kitten?" Isabela noticed my temper.
"Yes I am." I frowned.
"Oooh that's hot." Isabela put her arm around my shoulders.
"I'm not in the mood Isabela. Lead the way." I shrugged off her arm. She nodded. We took a few dizzying turns here and there in Lowtown, crossing a bridge into a small alley. It was eerily quiet and the buildings looked run down. I went down the stairs and saw a body on the ground. I ran to it before a Shade appeared in front of me and slammed me to the ground.
"Nia!" Four more shades came around me before Fenris came and used his greatsword to get them off. I quickly got back on my feet and sunk my blades into the head of one Shade with Isabela doing the same. Fenris fazed in and out of two and Anders froze the last one to be shattered by me.
Six shades came to being with a desire demon rising as well.
"Oh shit." I cursed. Fenris let out a growl and slashed at the desire demon. The shades converged on our location. Anders let out a cone of cold and froze three shades. Isabela and I took them down. Two came behind us. I did a high kick and a quick stab in the eye. Anders let out a fire spell and Isabela took it down. Fenris brought down the desire demon and stabbed his greatsword right through it.
Another seven shades came out. I saw Anders growl with his body glowing. I let out a breath and touched the power inside of me. I sprinted toward the shade closest to me and did a strong swipe. I nearly decapitated it. I threw one of my daggers at another that was coming towards me, cold spells going all around and I heard fighting behind me. I recovered my dagger and stabbed through another one.
I saw the rest of my group take down the last of the shades. There were specks of spiritual essence from the demons. I went toward the body. It was Emeric. I scowled. I didn't make it in time. I'm sorry.
"Nia?" I saw Moira and Cullen coming toward us.
"Knight Captain." I said.
"Your Highness. Maker…did you do all of this?" Cullen looked at the carnage.
"With a little help. Emeric is dead." I sighed.
"But why would…?" Moira started.
"The murders. Then Emeric was right. We followed you. I had hoped that you weren't the one behind this but it seems like there really is a serial killer out there. Was it Gascard DuPuis like Emeric suspected?" Cullen asked.
"No. I killed him." I shook my head.
"Then he's still on the loose Knight Captain. We need to find this horrible apostate and quickly." Moira warned.
"I understand Moira. Nia-your Highness. If you find anything pertaining to the murders, please come to me." Cullen asked.
"You'll be the first to know." I said. Moira and he went to recover Emeric's body. This was too close. I had to-.
This time I can ch-.
Am I really going to leave you guys here? Yes, yes I am. *Evil Laughter* Please don't hurt me... TT^TT
So yeah, no more updates until Nov 21st, :3 Going on my trip with limited internet access as well. Please be good guys :)
Shout out to RBurger for following!
Thank you Chimera Spyke, Taffy and Sweetrolls, FearaNightmare, Augustus Featherwing, and EG for reviewing! Please Review!