Hello everyone, and welcome to the beginning of my newest story Fen'Harel's Secret!

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I do not own any of the Dragon Age Plot or Characters, ALL RIGHTS GO TO THE ORIGINAL MAKERS... All I own is just my own twist on things and of course my own characters.

Edit on Character:

* Keeper Deshanna Istimaethoriel Lavellan - Ok so this was stumped me for a bit for me... Unless I have not been looking everywhere or on some unknown site, I see no where were it states that the Keeper of the Lavellan Clan is male or female the closest I got was a site that said Deshanna (first name) is a feminine name so I'm stating in this fanfic story of mine that the Keeper of the Lavellan Clan is a female.

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My Characters in this chapter;

Main Character:

* Given name by Clan Lavellen - Fen Da'len

[MEANING of name: Wolf Child]

(Her name that she was given by her parents will be revealed later on...)

Companions:

* Enchanter Regalyan (Galyan) D'Marcall.

* Templer Gordon Horvath.

* Templer Sebastian Karner.

* Templer Kenneth Duran.

* Templer Jakob Baxter.

Other Character/s:

* Madam Serena Luppi (Human, Tailor/Clothes Shop Owner).

* Rosa and Clarence Stanley (Sister and Brother).

* Mr Jayme Stanley and Mrs Eliza Stanley (Parents of Rosa and Clarence).

* Crew on the ship (no names).

* Inn Owner (no name).

Chapter 5: Something there that wasn't before.

Sonja's pov.

"Part of me wants to be with them, but the other part likes this freedom," I said, "Can't you stand up to them, tell them you'll visit, that you don't want to be restrained to the ways of a noble?" Sebastian questioned I hung my head. "That's just it, only my mother and best friend like me, everyone else seems to despise me, because I'm different, they take one look at me and turn their backs on me," I said. Which was the truth, I know even the other elders in the clan still worry and talk. "Well I see nothing wrong with you, to me your perfect, Lady Hart," Sebastian said I looked at him "Sebastian until we get to the conclave can you call me Lucia, I want to be normal, I don't like titles," I said. He smiled "Of course, Lucia" Sebastian said, "Lady Hart, Sebastian" Gordon said as he came over to us "Yes ser" Sebastian said "We're near the docks, we won't have much time before we have to head off to the inn, so if you've made friends it has to be a quick goodbye" Gordon said.

"I better go say my goodbyes," I said then went to find the Stanley family, "Lucia!" Rosa called out, I instantly looked to her voice and saw her and her family not far off near the front of the ship, I walked over "Hello everyone" I said with a smile. "Lady Hart, Rosa told us you intend to visit us in Crestwood," Mr Stanley said, his name is Jayme, he has a narrow build, nicely tanned skin, hazel-green eyes, short ruffled sunlight blond hair with slight stubble. I gave a nod of my head "That's correct ser" I said "Oh please my lady there's no need to be so polite to us" Mrs Stanley said; her name is Eliza, she has a petite build, pale skin tone, hazel-light brown eyes, and short shoulder length orange hair. I looked to her seeing Clarence clinging to her clothes, he has a slightly tanned skin tone, hazel-brown eyes and short shaggy sunlight blonde hair, "Hello Clarence" I said with a smile he smiled back "Hello miss Hart" Clarence said.

I faced Mr and Mrs Stanley "My friends have informed me that we are leaving as soon as the ship docks so I'm here to say my farewells until we can meet again," I said as I said this, Rosa and Clarence started to tear up. "Oh that's a shame we were going to ask if you'd like to go sightseeing before you left," Mr Stanley said "Don't be absurd dear, Lady Hart and her companions are most likely in a rush," Mrs Stanley said. I smiled "It's not a forever goodbye just a parting goodbye, I am sure we shall all meet again," I said "Of course, see kids, now dry your eyes and say your farewells," Mr Stanley said, Rosa and Clarence put on smiles though tears were still in their eyes. I knelt, and they ran over and hugged me I giggled as I hugged them back "I'll never forget you two, and I promise I will visit when I can" I said. I looked to their parents see Mr Stanley with his arm around his wife's shoulder while she was held tight against his side, I smiled as I looked back to the kids, "Lady Hart" Jakob's voice echoed out I looked over to see him casually striding over. "Templar Baxter," I said as the kids separated from me, "Here let me help," Jakob said lending me his hand to help me up, "Thank you," I said he just smiled giving a nod of his head.

"Templar Horvath ordered I accompany you while making your goodbyes," Jakob said "Oh? Well ah…" I started then looked to Clarence and Rosa then their parents, I then looked back to Jakob. "Well I have said my main goodbyes; the Stanley family here were my main accompany other than our friends," I said he responded by nodding his head "Mhmm… I see… Well let me know once you've finished, I didn't mean to interrupt" Jakob said. The Templars told me it was best they very got to close to others in the event it could cloud their judgment of what might happen in the situation of blood mages or abominations arising. I could understand that, but it just seems like such a lonely life, I looked to the children "Perhaps that is enough, Lady Hart, besides you coming to visit when you get the chance" Mr Stanley said "Yes, and it is very kind of you to come by to say goodbye" Mrs Stanley said.

I looked to them both, giving them a nod "Of course, I couldn't leave without saying goodbye" I said "Come children" Mrs Stanley said, Clarence and Rosa went over and stood between their parents. "Thank you for all you've done so far" Mrs Stanley "Yes, and have a safe journey, where ever your headed" Mr Stanley added "Yes, and you all have a safe journey to Crestwood," I said "We will," Mr Stanley said. I turned to Jakob "I guess I'm all set then Templar Baxter, he just gave a nod of his head, and with that, I glanced at the Stanley family one brief last time before following Templar Baxter's lead to the others. Looking ahead of the ship's direction you could see the Fereldan shoreline, "Ah Lady Hart" Galyan's voice rung out swaying my gaze from the approaching shoreline to him, "Ready to set foot in Fereldan?" Galyan asked with a smile I gave a nod of my head. "Yes, I look forward to seeing what Fereldan has to offer" I replied "It's nothing too special Lady Hart," Jakob said "Hey?! I'm from Fereldan" Kenneth said puffing his chest out while giving Jakob a stern look. Kenneth's gaze turned quickly to me "Don't you listen to him Lady Hart, he's only saying that cause, he's lived most his life in the walls of Starkhaven" Kenneth said.

"Yeah so? You have been in Fereldan for ages, you've been in Kirkwall for a few years now so how'd you know what Fereldan is like then? It could have changed" Jakob said Kenneth turned to meet Jakob's gaze. "Alright you guys, stop it, your Templars, act like it," Gordon said then looked to Sebastian "Sebastian, I am leaving you in charge of watching over Lady Hart, the rest of us will protect Regalyan," Gordon said "Yes ser," Sebastian said giving a salute. Sebastian quickly came to my side "Stay close to me Lady Hart; I'll protect you" Sebastian said as he looked down at me, I could see an earnest glow from his sapphire orbs, which cause my heart to leap in my chest. I gave a quick nod of my head then cast my eyes downwards, why did my heart jump like that? I could my pulse racing and felt a flutter in my stomach, what on earth is going on with me? Yelling echoed out of the sailors. I looked around the ship my gaze following the rush of the sailors yelling out as they raced around to prepare for docking into the harbour, I could see many people filling the harbour and docks. It's quite crowded, I wish I were back at the clan Kirkwall was crowded too, but the sudden feeling of being an ocean away from home now washed over me and my fear to succeed in my mission had hit me hard.

"Lady Hart are you ok?" Sebastian asked I looked up at him "Hm? Oh yes just a little nervous to finally be this close to our destination, I guess" I replied "Don't worry I'm sure everything will go smoothly, my lady" Galyan said with a smile. I just gave a simple nod of my head in reply, and stood by Sebastian, once the ship had docked and we were allowed off, I stayed by Sebastian's side as close as I could, we walked through most of Highever until we got to an inn on the outskirts. Gordon stopped in his tracks and turned to us all "We'll stay here the night, we'll leave tomorrow once we have the necessary provisions" Gordon said we all gave nods. Gordon turned on his heel and walked into the inn, we all followed and stood in the corner of the room making way for others as Gordon talked with the owner of the establishment. After a few moments, Gordon waved us over to him and he led us while he followed the man he was speaking with, we walked upstairs, and down a hall, the man stopped making us all stop.

"These two rooms across from each other are yours if you have any further questions or need anything let me know," the man said "We will, thank you," Gordon said, and with that, the man left walking past us all back the way we came. Gordon opened the door on the left looking in curiously and with caution then stepped out then went to the door on the right and did the same, he came out of the room looking somewhat pleased. "This room here is too small for us all, but I am not leaving Lady Hart by herself so Sebastian you will stay with her in this room tonight," Gordon said gesturing to the room on the left. Sebastian is staying with me, in the same room? I walked forward and glanced in the room "Eh?" I puffed as my jaw dropped and eyes flew open wide, I turned to face Gordon "B-But Templar Horvath there's only one bed" I said feeling my cheeks burn. "What?!" Sebastian exclaimed and raced forward looking into the room then turned to Gordon "Ser you can't possibly want us to sleep in the same bed?" Sebastian said in awe his face turning a bright red. "Sebastian, are you going to do anything to Lucia?" Galyan asked we all looked to him "Maker no! I would never forgive myself to do anything so vile!" Sebastian protested sending a glare to Galyan. Though Galyan only responded with a kind smile "So what's the problem? If your so worried sleep on the floor or in the corridor" Galyan said "Uh-Well…" Sebastian started but sighed in a defeated tone.

Sebastian turned to Gordon "I understand that I am to protect Lady Hart and, in all honesty, ser, being around her at all times is for her best interest" Sebastian said Gordon gives a nod of his head "Good you understand your mission now, let's all call it a night" Gordon said. "Goodnight Lucia," Galyan said then walked into the room "Goodnight Lady Hart," Jakob said trailing in after Galyan, Kenneth looked between us smirking "Night you two, don't do anything I wouldn't" Kenneth teased. "Kenneth…" Sebastian and Gordon said simultaneously I just averted my gaze to the ground Kenneth's chuckling rung out "Good night to you both; I will come to get you both in the morning if you are not up at our arranged time" Gordon said. "Yes, ser," Sebastian said I looked towards Gordon "Goodnight Gordon and thank you," I said "We still have a little ways to go before reaching our destination yet, my lady," Gordon said. Gordon gave a slight bow of his head before going into the room with the others and closing the door behind him; I turned to look into the room that Sebastian and I were to stay in, I heard him sigh "There's not much room, even in that bed…" Sebastian muttered. My body reacted on its own, my head nodding at his words then "There's not much choice though" I said "I could sleep out here or try to sleep on the floor" Sebastian said.

I turned to face him immediately "no way, I'm not having you sleep on the floor, we'll just have to sleep back to back" I said his eyes widened at my words I wasted no time and walked into the room, I looked back to see Sebastian hesitate then swiftly follow me in. He closed the door after himself, just then it hit me the overwhelming nervousness of being alone in a room with a man, I went over to one side of the bed, sitting down on the edge of the bed. It felt softer than sleeping on pelts, I looked to the bed beneath me in awe "Is it ok?" Sebastian asked I looked over to him he had placed his helm on the chest at the end of the bed. "It can't be what you're accustomed to," Sebastian said I just shook my head as I averted my gaze "It's not but it's fine, besides sleeping on the ground and the ship is less comfy then this," I said honestly as he sat on the bed beside me and laughed. "Yeah, that's for sure" he puffed I turned my head slightly and looked up at him to see a flawless smile, he seemed to have a glow about him whenever he was happy like this. Then again, it may just be that I am imagining things, I let out a slight sigh as I closed my eyes hanging my head slightly, I have to stay vigilant, for my clan, I can not fail them. "Lucia?" Sebastian's voice rung out with sweet sincerity, I opened my eyes and glanced towards him to see him peering into my face looking concerned "Are you sure you're ok?" Sebastian asked.

I gave a nod of my head showing the best smile I could do "Of course" I said reassuringly though it didn't seem to fool him "If it's about us sharing this bed then…" Sebastian start I shook my head instantly "N-No it's not that at all" I blurted out. He looked at me in awe though it soon changed to a gaze of curiosity, I looked away "To be honest, I… I'm worried that I won't make my family proud by attending the Conclave" I said. "What happens if you do fail?" Sebastian asked. I grimaced at the thought and hung my head "I'd be shamed and thrown out of my family" I said with a slight waver in my voice I gripped the soft sheet below me as soon as I felt my hands start to shake. "What if you made them proud then? Surely, they'd have to take more notice of you" Sebastian in a cheerful note, I shook my head slightly as I let out a sigh. "I still think I wouldn't fit in, as I said my mother and best friend are the only ones to have truly accepted me," I said "But why? I see nothing wrong with you, Lucia; they should be honoured to have you apart of their family, I know I would be" Sebastian said. I looked to him as my eyes flew wide open and jaw dropped slightly "B-But you still hardly know me" I said he chuckled "Just by looking at you the first time we meet, I knew you weren't the bad sort" Sebastian said his words made my heart leap for joy.

I replied to his smile in kind with my smile, "Thank you Sebastian" I said feeling myself grow a little teary "Uh, I didn't say anything wrong though, right?" Sebastian said as he rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly, I laughed shook my head. "No, I'm just so happy to hear you say that, most think I'm automatically troubled as soon as they meet me but not you," I said he grinned "If anyone's trouble here it's Kenneth," Sebastian said I laughed along with him. The lights through the cracks of the door, coming from the hall started to dull down, only a little though "Well I guess that's our cue to get some sleep" Sebastian said I gave a nod of my head. "You're not sleeping with that armour on, are you?" I asked giving him a look "Hm?" he puffed looking himself up and down then looked at the bed "Yeah guess it would make things awkward" Sebastian said. Sebastian stood up and went to start taking his armour off, "You should take your cloak off Lucia, I can clean it for you in the morning" Sebastian said "Oh I couldn't ask you to do that" I said. "Don't about it, I need to give my armour a polish up anyhow" Sebastian said "Oh, uh ok then" I said and stood up taking my cloak off then folded it neatly placing it next to Sebastian's helm.

I looked to his helm noticing faint indents for the first time I picked his helm up; it had the same marks as the scar of Sebastian's face "Hm? What's wrong? Something caught your eye?" Sebastian said I looked over to him seeing him normal clothes for the first time. He has on a pair of dark brown pants, and a white-cream coloured long sleeve shirt "Oh uh, I just noticed an indent in your helm" I replied he wryly smiled as he closed his eyes. He ran a couple of his fingers gently over the scar that ran on a slight angle over his right eye, "I got this from my first encounter with an abomination, it's a reminder of what to be cautious of and what I'm fighting for" he said. I smiled as I placed his helm down "So what are you fighting for? Is it the same thing as your order or something else?" I questioned. "What I want is something that may not happen for quite some time or not at all but it's something to hope for, I just want Mages and Templars to get along" Sebastian replied I gave a nod to his words.

"If all mages were like Galyan and all Templars like you and the others then the world would be a better place," I said, "You think so?" Sebastian asked I looked to him and gave a firm nod. "Yes, I believe that with all my heart, the kindness and strength you all have has certainly inspired me to do more and be a better person" I replied he smile back "I'm glad you think so, but I think your perfect just as you are," Sebastian said. I instantly felt my cheeks grow warm and looked away "Uh, th-thank you" I stuttered a faint chuckle rung out, I went to take my seat on the edge of the bed and removed my footwear. I don't know if I should remove the top layer of my dress or not but even if I wanted to I couldn't well undo or do it back up nor did I pay much attention to how Madam Luppi did my dress up though I know the strings she tied up on the back are tight. This is so frustrating "Is something a matter Lucia?" Sebastian asked as I felt him sit on the bed on the opposite side of the bed to me "Ah well…" I started then sighed in sheer humiliation. "Um the dress is a little tight, to be honest, I'm not used to wearing clothing so tight," I said "Hmm, come to think of it you didn't have a nicely done up dress when we first saw you," Sebastian said I turned slightly on the spot to look at him.

"I hang around with my best friend whos an elf, so I'm more used to wear normal clothing but being placed in dresses like this always made me uneasy" I explained to cover myself "I see…" he said with a smile. I looked to my pillow and placed it down flat "Do you want me to loosen your corset?" Sebastian asked I looked at him in awe "Huh?" I puffed. "Oh no! I didn't mean to sound perverted I just thought since you said your dress was tight that… um…" Sebastian said rambling on I sighed with relief "If you wouldn't mind helping me undo it and do it back up in the morning that would be great" I said. He looked at me in awe this time he blushed faintly while giving a nod "Sure; I can do that" he said then sat up on the bed behind me and undid the strings one by one till it was fully undone I let out a heavy sigh. "Madam Luppi sure did this up tight," Sebastian said "Definitely, but she's a wonderful lady," I said "Uh actually that's another thing I wanted to speak to you about, I have to apologise about what happened there," he said. "Apologise? Oh uh but you already have apologised, and I said it was ok" I said as I turned around on the spot. I saw him looking away with a blush on his cheeks "Oh um well this isn't about that, I came in on you while you only had a towel to cover you, I'm sorry" Sebastian said.

"Oh…" I puffed in awe as my face burned up, I looked away holding my cheeks with my hands "Well-uh Ma-Madam Luppi told you to come in, though-um I-did you see anything?" I said fumbling over my words. "Uh n-no, well uh your arms and part of your legs were visible but that's it though it was brief, so I didn't get a good look" Sebastian replied "I see… so it's ok then" I said somewhat relieved, "Uh well I'll um-I'll be in bed," Sebastian said. I shook out of my embarrassment and stood up and took my arms out of the sleeves, and pulled the dress down gently, then stepped out of it and picked the dress up then folded the top half over and laid it on top of my cloak. I then went back to bed wearing my white undergarments, the covers already folded back, Sebastian had rose coloured cheeks, his arms both back above his head with his hands beneath his head as his eyes were cast upon the ceiling. I hopped into bed as elegantly as possible though I still wasn't sure how to act, I pulled the covers over myself and laid back resting my arms above the sheets, I looked above me at the ceiling.

The comfort of the bed and sheets to warm me was a nice feeling, but with more and more knowledge and experiences of human culture I started to miss my clan, the Dalish people, I sighed softly. "I wonder how long the meeting will last?" I muttered "Who knows, the Divine is so passionate about creating peace, but this is to hear all opinions so it may take a while," Sebastian said softly he heard me huh? "Yeah…" I said softly. Moments passed, I wasn't tired, not sleeping on a hard surface threw me a little, maybe I could sneak out to get some fresh air maybe that would help I glanced over to look at Sebastian and saw he had his eyes shut. A smile crept to my face seeing him asleep so peacefully I turned my gaze to the sheets as I went to slowly and carefully get up without waking Sebastian, I sat up "Lucia?" Sebastian said. I looked over to see him use his arms to prop his torso up slightly, his blue orbs gazing into my aqua orbs "Uh sorry I didn't mean to wake you" I said he shook his head "You didn't, I wasn't asleep just resting my eyes" he said. "You should get some sleep," I said he puffed a sigh and looked away "So should you, to be honest, the guys and I, we're worried about you," he said "Worried? About me?" I repeated in confusion he looked back to me giving a nod of his head.

"Yes, every time you sleep you end up tossing and turning, crying most times, you don't have to talk about it but if we can help, we will," Sebastian said I glanced down. I can't tell him what's going on but maybe opening up a little couldn't hurt I let out a sighed as I closed my eyes and chose my words carefully "I-I'm adopted" I said bluntly "Adopted? So, the mother you speak of…" Sebastian started. "She took me in; when they found me, I was only little, I can barely remember the events myself, all I remember is being alone in a dark forest with a pack of wolves circling me," I said feeling tears build up. I turned to look at Sebastian he looked at me sadly "They found me, they came to my rescue and took me in, but I know I will never truly be one of them though I am so grateful for everything they did for me" I said. "You can't remember your parents?" he asked I shook my head as I turned away and hung my head "No, the dreams I have are just memories, I just think back to when I was a child lost and scared, then my new family finding me" I explained. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pressure you into telling that, it must be very hard for you but if I can help just let me know," Sebastian said I looked back to him and smiled "You already have helped, I told you because I wanted too," I said.

He smiled "Well I'm glad you did, so do you feel a little better telling me?" he asked I gave a nod of my head "Yes I do, but I still don't know if it will make my dreams any better," I said. Sebastian cleared his throat as a faint red tinge came over his cheeks "Lay down, I think I know something that may help" he said "Uh-Ok" I said I did like he asked, he laid back down to and turned on his side to face me. "Lucia, could you turn on our side facing me, please," Sebastian said I once again did as he asked though after I had, I was suddenly wrapped in his warm embrace, I gasped in shock as I tensed up. "I'm sorry, I know this is rude of me, but I hear the warmth of another person can help someone sleep better," he said softly I hesitated briefly though soon enough I found my arms slipping their way around Sebastian. Soon I was embracing him back, and I let my head nuzzle against his board, warm chest "Thank you Sebastian" I said "It's ok, if this helps just ask me to help you" he said softly I gave a nod of my head "mhmm" I puffed feeling my body warm up as I drifted off.

"Guys, quick take a look at this" Jakob's voice rung out "Well I'll be, looks like you may not be the only one getting hitched Galyan" Kenneth's voice rung out "They certainly do look good together" Galyan's voice "Alright guys knock it off, just wake Sebastian already" Gordon's voice. "Aww but they look so comfortable together snuggled up like that" Jakob's voice I heard a groan close to me followed by a yawn "Who looks comfortable?" Sebastian's voice echoed out. "You and Lady Hart of course" Jakob's voice "Huh? Oh! This is just-uh I was-we weren't…" Sebastian's voice "Sebastian wake Lady Hart and get dressed; we're leaving" Gordon's voice footsteps echoed out. "We'll wait outside for you both" Galyan's voice after hearing the door close, Kenneth and Jakob's cheerful voices rung out but soon died down "By the maker… those guys are simply draining…" Sebastian muttered, a sigh followed. I soon felt his warm hand caressing my face "How could a man like me ever be with a woman like you, your way too good for me but that won't change what I would do for you" Sebastian's soft sweet voice whispered out. It was almost as if his words had swept into my heart and placed a wicked spell upon it; my heart thumped hard in my chest at every word and touch "Lucia… Lucia, it's time to wake up…" Sebastian called out to me.

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