A few days had past as they awaited an audience with his Majesty, the guest were placed in comfortable apartments – two huge rooms fit for royalty, the rooms connected to each other with a medium bath between them. For these few days of wait, the High Elven woman grew a tad impatient.

Pacing the length of the room, from balcony to the large wooden door, she wrung her hands muttering under her breath. Four sets of eyes watched her pace for the past hour; Vy'el, Cullen, Tenkou and Xellexes. The others were lost in their own worlds, Lili'Enyel was sewing a new outfits, with the help of Ruroni, none saying a word as soft footfalls padded around from the elder and her pacing.

There came a quiet sound nearing the door, sounding with a gentle knock and groan as it opened, Deedo whipped around quickly facing who ever came from the other side. Everyone paused looking to see a slip of a girl - the maid that had been ordered to wait on them, poke her head in she jumped the moment she saw Deedo's eyes; looking expectant, sorrow filled the tall woman's eyes as the girl lowered her head giving apologies. Deedo turned sharply with a sigh sulking her way onto the balcony, swinging the doors open she stepped out letting the crisp air in.

Xellexes greeted the girl and apologized for his friend, "Pippa my dear girl, please forgive my Lady, as you know we still await word from your King." He opened the door wider as Pippa brought in trays containing their lunch.

~O~O~O~O~

Alistair stared out of his window to the balcony adjacent to his, he heard from Wynne he refused to see them until he heard more of the young mage's condition. Alistair needed to speak to them, he could not sense them – as with all other Wardens and wondered if they would know how to help Deedolett.

A knock on his study door ceased his troubled thoughts, "Enter."

"Alistair I think I have a solution to curing Deedolett, it requires going back to the Frostback Mountains."

"Are you certain that is the only way to cure her?" Alistair's brow furrowed, as he knew that it would be the only way for her possible waking.

Wynne walked up to him and placed a hand on his shoulder, "I believe that it is, it also helped your Eamon."

Alistair nodded, "Gather who and what you need, I also need you to accompany me when I speak with the Wardens that have arrived… Please?"

The senior nodded with a smile, she left to have word sent to Brother Genitivi.

Once more, he looks out to the window; he prepares himself to greet the visitors. He pulls a silken cord and his attendant enters shortly after.

"Majesty?"

"Garseth, please inform our guest I will meet with them at second bell, also make sure Wynne has all that she needs, I wish her to be present for this meeting as well." Alistair heard the door behind him close he closed his eyes briefly, saying yet another prayer to the Maker then set to prepare for the guest.

~O~O~O~O~

Deedo stood on the balcony as the cool air kissed her cheeks with the sun quickly warming her skin, she sighed as she over looked the large garden below her, the flowers where few for this time of year, and she suddenly felt a since of peace.

~O~O~O~O~

"Deedo!"

The High elf turned to see two small girls running towards her, their laughter floating in the air, causing she to laugh along with them. One trips and tumbles to the ground, Deedo quickly gets up and stand over the young girl, her sister kneels next to her to help her up, Deedo places a hand on her arm to still her.

"She must get up on her own, how else will she grow? Tenkou my little love get up I have made us a special lunch and your tears will cause it to rain."

Ruroni helped her sister to stand once Tenkou gotten to her feet well by herself. "Thank you mum."

"Mum?" Deedo looked over her shoulder, "Why, I think I like the sound of that, come girls lunch awaits." She smiled taking each girl by the hand.

~O~O~O~O~

"Tenkou my sweet, please fetch my fur wrap, it's getting chilly here." Deedo took a seat in thought of her daughter, the twins where hers as well, but she did not birth them, they were left in her care after their Mother and Father lost their lives trying to defend them – two very good friends of hers.

Vy'el came out with the wrap instead, "My Lady?" the boy handed her the royal blue cloak with snow-white fur trim, "Are you a noble?" he asked curiously.

"Well… I." Before Deedo could answer, Tenkou snickered from the room behind them, Deedo smirked her mind successfully diverted.

Cullen's eyes went wide, he thought she may have been, the way she carried herself the way the others act around her, but when Tenkou whispered to the boy then sending him out to her, then nudged him to listen for her reaction, Cullen figured it was true.

"I would not say I am…" She sat him on her lap and pulled the cloak around them both.

"I was bless by a Goddess, but that hardly makes me nobility."

"Why does Xellexes call you my Lady?"

"Because he is a silly old goat."

The both of them laughed. "He calls me that because after my meeting with our Goddess, she blessed me for serving her well, because I had died once, or on the end of my life, depends on who tells the tale, there was a battle where I had fought for many days."

As she told the story of her divine encounter, another knock sounded on the door, Deedo lifted the boy in her arms and entered with the others.

"His Majesty, our King Alistair given word of his audience with you at second bell, I shall fetch you during that time, please be ready." And with a bow he left. Deedo looked to the others, then to Pippa.

"Can you help to lay our things out please, Tenkou will help you." The elven girl nodded and they set to work with the time that they have left, just a half hour.

~O~O~O~O~

Deedolett opened her eyes, and what she saw before her truly left her speechless. "Hello girl, it is about time you woke, or are you still sleep? Either way you are here."

Deedolett swallowed hard, "Are you here to help me?" uncertain of the Wilds Witches reason for being before her.

"I wanted to thank you for helping that girl of mine."

The woman didn't look like she did before, her hair was pulled into what looks like horns, and her hands where gloved with claw like gauntlets, as she stepped to the elven mage, circling her running a clawed finger across her shoulders. Deedo felt uneasy as she was being scrutinized.

"What do you mean; Morrigan came with us because you wanted her too." Deedo stepped away from her cold touch. Spinning to come face to face with the amber yellow-eyed witch; who smiled a grin that would curdle milk.

"As well as her finding the book to help the last two Wardens in Ferelden, to tell you about her becoming my host body, as well as getting you to destroy me…" She cackled as she straightened, "What she thought was my reason to season her. But it was never her I was after."

Deedo recalled everything that had taken place and she looked up to see Flemeth change shape, to someone whom see never seen before, a tall elf, long white hair with eyes similar to hears.

"My darling, you have grown into a lovely woman, I have missed you so much." Her honey like voice touched the young elf's heart.

The woman stood with her arms open wide, Deedolett stepped to her, "Who are you?" she couldn't stop herself she ended in the arms of this unfamiliar person before her.

Warmth, she felt warm, and it felt familiar, she struggled with the sudden feeling of sleep that had came over her.

The woman opened her eyes and they where dragon like, yellow with a brilliant blood red that edged the iris, "You do not remember me love?" her hand extended her nails becoming thick as claws aimed right for her spine.

Deedolett sighed, "You must be someone I should remember."

"Yes, love I am."

"….edolett…"

Deedolett opened her eyes part way, "Did you say something?"

"Of course not love, just enjoy the hug, I have missed you so."The creatures hand came to rub claws along her spine.

"….Move away…"

"Why should I move away?" Deedolett went to raise her head and she was quickly held tightly in place."Ow, you are hurting me."

A low growl rumbled, starting to shake the very ground where they stood.

"DEEDOLETT NO…. MOVE AWAY!"

"Jowan?"

~O~O~O~O~

The Norrathians sat in the waiting room near the viewing room. Dressed in their best, minus Morrigan who opted to wear her regular clothes, Vy'el had an outfit neat and prim, and Cullen in his armor polished and imbued, they waited, it was nearing the second bell when the door opened, the usher lead them into the main room.

As they entered Deedo smiled, it was quaint, much less extravagant than the castle of Antonius Bayle, warm woods for the frame provided the color along the stone border along the bottom, tea stained walls were moderate height. With three thick irons formed chandeliers in a three-tier pattern with candles that had not begun to melt. And in the center of the room was a large rectangular table with fresh fruits and bread filling the air with a pleasing scent; two large windows looking out to the courtyard along one wall – picturesque, large pool fountain silver water flowing under the partly cloudy sky. Admiring the view, they all turned to see the gentleman from earlier.

Garseth, an older elven man who was graying around his edges stood tall "His Majesty, King Alistair."

Deedo curtsied followed by the twins, Vy'el who held onto Deedo's dress hem, bowed as Xellexes and Cullen taught him, Lili'Enyel – she wore a lovely cream pantsuit, took a knee alongside Cullen, and Xellexes bowed.

Alistair walked in with two guards at his side, followed by Wynne, Leliana, and Zevran following behind.

"Please raise no formalities in here."

Leliana stared at Deedo, and Morrigan who was with them she leaned into Wynne whispering in her ear, "That woman she looks just like Deedo."

Wynne looked at her a bit more closely she was tall, her eyes warm aqua and very captivating, her face was fuller than the sleeping mage, but they looked so similar it was no doubt they where related, she had an air about her that screamed nobility, but something else about her Wynne could not put her finger on.

Cullen stood announcing the Norrathians, "Your Majesty, I am Cullen Templar under Knight – Commander Greagoir from Kinloch Hold, I have brought visitor seeking Miss Surana."

Alistair nodded and went to speak when Wynne tapped him, "One moment please. Please enjoy the refreshments."

Vy'el tapped Deedo's hand, "May I have some?" Deedo picked him up, "Of course, his Majesty did offer, what would you like."

The others went and helped themselves, Morrigan stood off to the side not wanting to face Alistair. Leliana repeated what she had said to Wynne, "I think that she may be related to Olett, look at her she shares the same features."

"She may also be noble, look at their outfits they also handed over a very beautiful horse as well as a small purse of sovereigns. They may have traveled far, Cullen is the Templar she saved that day we went seeking help from them, obviously they knew she was there or else they would not have looked for her there first." Leliana was excited about the guest and wanted to know if her friend was a long lost princess.

"Leli, can we figure out who they are, I will admit it is uncanny the similarities, but we have protocol." Alistair scratched the back of his head.

Wynne added, "There is something about her that I cannot place, and we need to hurry, Deedolett is not getting any better. I have made all the preparations and ready as soon as we conclude this meeting."

"Right let us see to it." Alistair took a deep breath. "Yes, I do apologize, can you please state your names."

The group took their positions once more Xellexes stepped forward to announce himself and the others.

Xellexes stepped forward, "Xellexes Silvercloud, Wizard." He bowed his head then stepped to the side "These two are my fellow companions, the twins, Ruroni and Tenkou Swiftleaf – Bard and Druid respectively."

The twins curtsied stepping off to the side, "This is Lili'Enyel Swiftleaf, Ranger." Lili nodded to the others across the room then stepped to the side.

"May I present, My Lady for whom we will lay down our lives, Deedo Swiftleaf." Deedo looked over to Xellexes who was trying to contain his laughter.

"I'll get you for this." Deedo whispered as she held Vy'el's hand and curtsied deeply, "Your Majesty, we have come for wind of one of our own is here, we wish to see her."

The few Blight companions stood in awe, none could speak at that moment the woman before them has the same name as their friend. It took them all a moment to recover. Zevran seeing that the others were still unable to speak took the opportunity to step forward,

"Please forgive my friends, we are concerned for the one who you are speaking of." He took Deedo's hand and kissed her knuckles.

"My thanks, err?"

"Zevran Arainai, Zev to my friends." He kissed her knuckles again. "Please let me introduce you to; Leliana, the lovely Wynne, and the Warden King Alistair Theirin. There a few other but they are not here this moment."

"Again, my thanks. Could you please tell me what is going on, I did not mean but I overheard you saying that Deedolett is in danger?" Deedo clutched the front of her dress.

"H-h-how did you hear us?" Leliana asked when she found her voice.

"We elves can hear very well." Tenkou smiled and stepped forward.

"Your elven? You are so tall?" Alistair blurted out, as he looked the woman over who stood to meet him eye to eye.

"Please, where is and what has happened to my daughter!" Deedo snipped, then quickly muttering her apologies. Tenkou pulled her away as Xellexes took her place.

"Please allow us to visit with Deedolett and any questions you have we will answer."

Wynne cleared her throat Alistair shook his head and gave Leliana leave for the Frostback Mountains and the Ashes.

Alistair motioned for them to follow him to the room that Deedolett lay sleeping "Please right this way."

'Alistair how could you be so stupid?' he chide himself.

They all stopped at the door Deedo started to shake, "Vy'el, please stay with Ruroni and Tenkou. Cullen, Morrigan come with me." The high elf nodded to the King and he opened the door allowing them to step through first.

Morrigan refused to acknowledge him, knowing that she said she would never be heard from after, "that night." She needed to see for herself what could of possibly went wrong, and it all fell upon the only person she has ever considered her friend.

Deedolett lay on the bed, but she looks so much different than before, her skin started to scale like that of a dragon, small horns protruded from her temples, and her once dark hair was turning white.

"Maker, Sten w-what happened?" Alistair gasped as he looked over her changed form. Wynne was at the bed side waving her hands over her body.

"What is wrong with her? Why does she look like this? What was that light?" Deedo started to panic, one question after another, she was sitting on the edge of the bed holding the graying hand of her daughter.

Tears fell from her eyes she expected to find her sleeping but she is going through something that is physically changing her. Deedo is now terrified, she sat with muffled sobs as she looked at her only daughter, she was no cleric she would instantly know what to do, "Morrigan get Tenkou please."

Morrigan did as she was told, and Tenkou entered she walked to where Deedo was sitting she looked to the girl sleeping in the bed, "This is Olett?" she asked quietly.

Deedo sobbed and nodded, sniffling she raised her head to her adoptive daughter, "Please, love use your healing on her." Deedo took the Wood elf's hand and cast several spells that coursed through her. Tenkou began to cast.

Cullen's skin prickled and the hair on the back of his neck rose, serious magic was working the young woman started to glow she had spells traveled from her fingers to wrap around Deedolett.

Morrigan wrinkled her nose, the smell of the magic filled the room, Wynne slowed her casting Deedo was a mage. That was what Wynne was sensing, her power was so subtle.

Deedo wiped hr tears with the back of her hand, "Ruroni I know your listening come in here." The door opened and she was at her sister's side, Ruroni cleared her throat and started to sing.

"Ruroni this is Olett, Olett these lovely young ladies are Ruroni and Tenkou, Oh I brought Cullen he said that he had a few things to say to you. First we want to make sure you are well, I have met a few of your friends they care greatly for you and would love nothing more than for you to come back to us." Deedo smiled her best through her tears.

"I also wanted to tell you that… I am you Mother, and you are my very special baby, though you are not a baby. I love you greatly I will be back soon I and a few others are going to find a way to bring you back to us."

The twins slowed and looked to Deedo, the others watched as Deedo leaned in kissing Deedolett on the forehead, she cast a spell over her hoping that what she can cast will help – I any.

Tenkou leaned in and placed her forehead to that of her sister, casting her own spell over her, Ruroni followed and then the three of them stood side by side, and bowed their heads in prayer.

"Tunare who is our light, with in our hearts, protect this one with your guiding light."