Chapter Eight

Wedded in the eyes of the Goddess

"What do you mean, Abomination?!" I heard Fenris shout.

"The fact that she's alive is impossible, Fenris. I've done what I can, but it's up to her now. She's not going to like that Hawke wasn't the only champion named."

"No… she isn't; but she deserves it. She killed the Arishok in single combat, and then passed the credit to Hawke who said that without her guidance he would never have been able to battle him like that…"

"Why do you even care? You left her… after marrying her, if I hear right."

"Watch it, Abomination."

"Goddess take me, shut up!"

"Ara! Thank whatever deity exists. Why did you agree to the battle?" Fenris asked, kneeling beside the bed as I heard my bedroom door open.

"I agreed because that sword was wicked sharp and someone was going to impaled…"

"Why not you; is that it?" Cullens voice rang out.

"Is Alistair in the city yet?"

"Arrived this morning; I just escorted him here." Cullen ground out.

I sat up causing all four men in the room – Alistair had entered – to rush forward to attempt to stop me. I rolled my eyes and said, "It doesn't hurt! It didn't even scar." I removed the blanket showing my naked, un-scarred body.

"Love… next time you plan to get yourself almost killed, I'd appreciate a warning… Fenris contacting me on your sending stone last week was just… even Eamon rushed to get things ready for travel," Alistair sat on the bed next to me as I covered back up.

"Eamon? Surely you jest! If he really rushed, then that's one good thing about getting stabbed."

"Very funny," Cullen grumped.

"If I asked nicely, could I get cuddles?" I gave Alistair my best puppy eyes.

"Your eyes…"

"Avernus sent me a mystery potion. So…?"

I got Fenris on one side and Alistair on my other.


I was dressed in my black and red halter gown while both Alistair and Fenris matched to me. Cullen was in his Templar armor and didn't arrive with us.

"Why do I need another title?" I was grumpy.

"Because you are just that amazing," Alistair said without missing a beat and kissing my gloved hand. I stuck out my tongue.

Fenris had come back to me – apparently, learning we were married had sped up the process.

Lelianna had come to the Banquet and rushed over to me to give me a hug. I introduced her to everyone as my brothers' girlfriend. Only those in my close circle knew she was an Agent of the Divine.

"Your Majesty, My Lady, it is wonderful to see you again," Teagan had come and was currently bowed before me, kissing my hand.

I scrunched my nose, "Please, no titles!"

He chuckled, "You remember, Kaitlyn, Ara?" I hugged her and she gave me a grin. She had brown hair that used to be down to her shoulders but was now down to her mid-back; her eyes were golden-brown and her skin glowing.

"Oooh! I have an Idea… Hawke!" I shouted and he wondered over. "Sister Champion?"

"Oh stuff a loaf in it, asshole. I want you to gather everyone near the podium… I'm preforming a wedding." Kaitlyn and Teagan looked startled. Teagan looked at me, "We aren't exactly dressed for…"

I waved my hand with a smirk and said, "Bippity boppity boo, dressed for a wedding now." She wore a lovely white dress done in a mermaid style with off shoulder lace 'sleeves' and Teagan was dressed in a black tux with a white rose and grey tie. Kaitlyn's dress was covered in in lace embroidery patterned in flowers.

We made our way to the Podium. And I smiled and began my speech.

"Brothers and Sisters, today we gathered for a celebration, and now, we morph it into a union. Teagan Guerrin, In the name of the spirit of God that resides within us all, by the life that courses within your blood and the love that resides within your heart, do you take Kaitlyn to your hand, your heart, and your spirit, to be your chosen one? To desire her and be desired by her, to possess her, and be possessed by her, without sin or shame, for naught can exist in the purity of your love for her? Do you promise to love her wholly and completely without restraint, in sickness and in health, in plenty and in poverty, in life and beyond, where you shall meet, remember, and love again? Do you vow that you shall not seek to change her in any way; and you shall respect her, her beliefs, her people, and her ways as you respect yourself? Do you take her heart, at the rising of the moon; and the setting of the stars? To love and to honor, through all that may come, through all your lives together. In all your lives, may you be reborn that you may meet and know and love again, and to always remember?" I smiled as he beamed and spoke his vows to Andraste. Repeating the rite to Kaitlyn she had tears running from her sparkling eyes as she nodded and cried, "I do!"

I smiled again, producing two golden bands and continuing, "Today, we ask that the infinite light of the divine shine upon this union. In that spirit, I offer a blessing to this ceremony. Blessed be this marriage with the gifts from the east — new beginnings that come each day with the rising sun, communication of the heart, mind, body and soul. Blessed be this marriage with the gifts of the south — the light of the heart, the heat of passion, and the warmth of a loving home. Blessed be this marriage with the gifts of the west — the rushing excitement of a raging river, the soft and pure cleansing of a rainstorm, and a commitment as deep as the ocean itself. Blessed be this marriage with the gifts of the north — a solid foundation on which to build your lives, abundance and growth of your home, and the stability to be found by holding one another at the end of the day. Teagan, Kaitlyn, these four simple blessings will help you on your journey that begins today. However, they are only tools. They are tools which you must use together to create the light, the strength, the infinite energy now and forever of a love you both so richly deserve. The circle itself is an infinite thing. It is magical and never-ending, never changing and yet always adaptable, a ring with no beginning and no conclusion. Like the circle, true love itself is infinite. It goes on, knowing no boundaries or restrictions. It flourishes and blooms in the light and in the dark, laying down no ultimatums, making no demands at all. Love, in its infinite form, is something that cannot be forced. It cannot be taken away. It is a gift we give to ourselves, and an honor we give to others from the bottom of our hearts and souls; as such, I gift you these symbols of your union; that you may never forget… as one at last, you may now kiss your bride."

When it was all said and done, Alistair grinned and gave them his blessing.

"Well, it isn't every day that one is married by a High Priestess of a Goddess," Alistair laughed. I smirked, "Well… it seems to be more common than many would think, huh? I've preformed at least three weddings in my time in Thedas – only one of them was public though."

Fenris and Alistair both chuckled, causing Teagan to ask what I meant. He gave us his blessing when Alistair told him.

Another three years of peace would come and go rather uneventfully – thank the goddess for downtime! I knew we would be taking care of Legacy before anything else in 37 Dragon… that would also be a 'quick' year. I was ready.