Epilogue

(A few days later, real world Heralds Rest)

Feyn asked as he picked up his mug, "So you are from another world?"

"Yep, "replied Shepard with a loud pop on the 'p'.

"And your powers are in no way related to magic?"

"To be honest, I'm no longer really certain, "replied Shepard as she held up her own mug loosely in her hand, "I know Templar abilities have no affect on my biotics and they do not come from any connection from the Fade, but…" Shepard sighed tiredly.

"But?"

"Lyrium gives me a big boost in power but at a cost, "said Shepard as she lowered her mug. She then held up her hand and tried to call up her biotics. Nothing. She sighed and added, "My powers are gonna be gone for days at least from just that little bit that was in the Mortal Fade. Plus, there's that connection I developed with Cole. Him being part spirit combined with my biotics…who knows?"

"Interesting, "mused the Dreamer just before taking another swallow from his mug.

"Soooo, "Shepard said with a smirk as she lifted her own drink, "Interested enough to hang around and join the Inquisition? We could always use another mage."

(A little later that same day, Jane and Cole's quarters)

Lady Chases-Shadows sat on Shepard's desk, watching Cole pace. "You shouldn't have followed me, "said Cole, "You are here to help Anders, not me. That's why I took you to him when you were small."

Lady Chases-Shadows tilted her head with a "Meow."

"Yes you did help and I thank you, "said Cole stopping and then turning to look at the cat, "But if you got hurt, it would hurt Anders. Hurting Anders would anger Justice. That would be bad."

"Mew"

"But…"

"Mew! Hiss."

Cole sat down and slammed his head on the desk. Lady Chases-Shadows walked over and tapped his hat with a paw. "Why can't you be like other cats and just play with my shoe laces?" Cole muttered from under his hat.

"Purr-up"

"I am not acting like a child, "said Cole picking his head up some and sending a glare at the cat.

Lady Chases-Shadows turned, wacked the side of Cole's face with her tail and then jumped off the desk. The door opened and as Jane walked in, Lady Chases-Shadows walked out with a flick of her tail. "Nice seeing you too, "said Jane as she watched the cat walk by. She then closed the door and leaned back with a sigh.

Cole turned his head to the side to look at Jane, causing his hat to fall off. Seeing this Jane smiled and then walked over to Cole to mess with his hair. She asked, "You okay?"

"Lady Chases-Shadows gave me a headache, "replied a frowning Cole.

"How…I don't want to know, "said Jane. She then smiled as she bent over to kiss the side of his forehead. She then said, "In case you are wondering, Anders said I'm perfectly fine except for the lack of biotics which should be back in a day or two.

Cole sat up with a frown and said, "He's right…and wrong."

"Cole…"

He stood up and pushed the chair away. Gently cupping the sides of her face, Cole looked into her dark brown eyes. "You still feel, think, fear that this is not real, "he said, "This is real. I am real. You are real."

Jane turned away and crossed her arms. "I had to kill you. Harbinger had taken you over and the only way..." she closed her eyes and sighed, then said, "I know it wasn't the real you, but he looked like you. For a small period of time, he even acted, sounded…felt just like you."

Cole stepped forward and hugged her from behind. "If I ever fall to Harbinger's control, you would be saving me by ending it, "he said quietly but then more firmly said, "But he will not have me. He will not have you or anyone we care for. We will stop him from hurting anyone else."

The End?