Sun and Moon chapter 3
LeeLani did not move. They had arrived in town only a few days ago. Her new companions had taken her straight to their home, warning their mother and sister of what had transpired in Ostagar. LeeLani watched silently in the corner as Carver told them of the threat that was heading their way.
"We have no choice." Solissa said. "We have to leave the city." She turned toward LeeLani her eyes trying to gather in what could possibly going on in the elf's mind. She had been unusually quiet since they had returned and after Carver's to whatever he saw… her trust in their new companion was growing thin.
"Sister's right. We have to pack. Grab anything you can't leave behind. Only one pack." Carver rose from his seat by the fire, LeeLani watched him as he made his way about the house, beginning to grab any essentials. Solissa turned to followed his example. Their mother and sister however stood in their place, staring at her.
"And what about her?" Bethany asked pointing to the Red headed elf.
"Ma Serannas" LeeLani bowed slightly and began to speak again. "I owe your siblings, I shall help you reach safe passage, then I shall take my leave." She spoke carefully watching as they all took in her words.
"But where are we going to go?" Solissa's mother turned on her with pleading eyes.
"We'll figure it out." She responded quickly as she continued to pack.
Suddenly her mother's eyes sparked to life. "We could go to Kirkwall!" the older woman had practically jumped out of her seat with the revelation. LeeLani must admit, it was a smart idea. Taking refuge within the Free Marches meant they would be far away from the blight as well as anyone who may be looking for her as well. She didn't want the blood of these people on her hands as well. And the faster she could remove herself from them the better she could keep her secrets.
"There are a lot of Templars in Kirkwall, mother." Bethany spoke with fear in her eyes.
Smiling LeeLani stepped forward. She could see the fear the young mage held; her aura mixing colors of adrenaline and anger. "If it is the hunter's you fear," LeeLani let down her hair, shaking it so that every last piece fell straight down. Carefully she ran her fingers through her hair, brushing it out as she worked her magic. Her bright red hair instantly changed to a deep brown, the color of her eyes shifted from brown to blue.
"How did you-?" The mage's eyes lit up it shock and adoration. LeeLani kept her smile to herself.
"Old magic, lost long ago." LeeLani turned and realized that all eyes fell on her. Carver and their mother merely looked confused and in disbelief. She had had many of those looks before. But it was Solissa's face that held the most meaning to her. The rogue stared at her with hate clearly showing in her features. Her gaze was so intense, all LeeLani could do was wonder what had brought about such feelings.
"You're a mage? " She edged forward and for a second LeeLani feared that the woman would turn on her. But just as she was about to speak, A screamed echoed from outside. All five of them turned to the wooden door leading to the outside. Small sounds from the outside world reached their ears, LeeLani knew, but nothing to what she could hear. The sounds of battle filled the air.
"We need to go." The whisper left her mouth and she turned grabbing Solissa's and Bethany's bags their hands.
"What the hell?!" Hawke grabbed her hand. "I saved you because I couldn't live with the blood on my hands." She took the bag back from the elf. "That does not give you the right to take control."
"Sister, maybe we should-"
"No carver. We follow me. Not some elf, abandoned in the Forest."
LeeLani glared at her, wondering what was going through her mind. Her sudden change in attitude…
"If we don't not leave now, your family will die."
Hawke's eyes widen at the bluntness of the statement. And just as she was going to argue her point, a banging from the echoed through the room. Carver and Hawke took out their weapons.
Another bang. The walls shook, rubble fell from the roofing above.
"We need to go!" LeeLani moved to the back door. She wanted to live. Whether the others followed was on them. She heard the window crash as she made for the back door. She only glanced back for a minute before opening it and stepping out into the chaos. Bodies laid everywhere, Templars and guards fought somewhere off in the distance, she could hear the sound of metal colliding with each other. But she knew that there would be no saving the village.
Three darkspawn rounded the corner; she smiled wickedly as she let her magic flow. Casting the spell, she felt the magic form in her fingers as spirit began to mold itself into her weapon. She took a running start, cutting the first darkspawn with her blade; she threw spirit at the other two, bonding them together with her energy. Using all her strength, she hoisted the connection up in to the air, lifting the darkspawn as she did so. She smiled as they struggled, right before falling back to the floor.
"OH MAKER!" she turned and found the others had come out behind her, their face taking in the battle around them.
"We need to move." LeeLani screamed, attacking yet another darkspawn that had come into her view. "We need to get out of the village!" she brought her blade across the creatures throat as she sent a fireball to another. "RUN!" the others snapped their heads at her and moved quickly. Her, Carver and Hawke, circled Bethany and their mother protecting them from any threats as the made for the road that would lead them out.
"Go! their right behind us!" LeeLani and Carver broke the circle moving to block the road entrance as the others got to safety.
Darkspawn rushed over to them. "CARVER!" Solissa shouted at her brother from the road above.
LeeLani waited for him to move, her eyes shifted waiting for him to leave her. But he didn't.
She smiled silently to herself, raising her arms above her she began to say the arcane words she knew so well. Fire and lightening began to rain from the sky, stopping any darkspawn from reaching them.
Carver laughed, humorlessly, as he lowered his weapon. "Thank you." he said.
"Thank me when we escape." She ran up the road toward the others, carver following close behind.
They ran passed the women, begging them to come and hurry. Two of them followed. Solissa instead stood looking after the running figures for a minute, more particularly, the elf. She let her eyes watch her as she ran with her family, thoughts swimming through her mind. Finally she moved to catch up with them.
They ran for a few more minutes before stopping to catch their breath.
"can we please rest?" Bethany doubled over, heaving as she spoke her words.
Solissa shouldered her pack. "NO! do the darkspawn rest, sister?"
Bethany glared at the older Hawke, her eyes daggers. "Don't take this out on me, Lissa. I am merely stating-"
They all heard the clanging of metal, and the shout from further up the road. Carver was the quickest, running to the aid of whoever it might be. Solissa and LeeLani followed close behind.
Solissa stopped as the seen came into view before her.
"They will not have you." Solissa watched from the road as the darkspawn swarmed on top of the woman and the injured Templar. Carver and LeeLani and quickly joined the fray, cutting down the darkspawn as the other two made their way to safety.
It wasn't long before the last darkspawn fell. Leandra and Bethany went to the aid of the injured man as carver and LeeLani checked the corpses of the fallen creatures.
Solissa walked slowly, watching the Templar as he writhed in pain. She watched as Bethany over to help heal him but he wouldn't have it. A curse upon man. That was all magic was to them…
"Leave it be sister. If the Templar doesn't want your aid, then let it be."
The woman looked up at her from the man's side. She was sizing her up, debating on whether or not to trust her. Solissa merely smiled.
Finally she gave in. "I am Aveline Vallen and this is my husband Ser Wesley."
"Good we can hate each other when we are good and safe. Is he good to walk?" Solissa nodded her head toward Wesley.
Aveline nodded.
"My name is Solissa." She extended her hand to the woman and helped her up. Solissa moved to continue north. They head to press on if they were to get to a ship soon and in her opinion, she wanted to rid them of all their extra company.
"Don't." Aveline's voice halted her and she turned to see the strong warrior shouldering her husband.
"We barely escaped the horde."
"But the wilds are to the south!" Bethany protested.
"Yes. But it will provide us with shelter from enemies as well as other essentials." LeeLani stepped up with carver both looking tired and bloodied.
"Not all of us are used to the wilds, elf." Solissa stared at her and LeeLani couldn't help but feel as if she had done something wrong to change the woman's opinion about her.
"maybe so, but what real option do you have? And do I not help your chances of survival at least until you are able to take ship?"
"You would see us through the wilds?" Solissa spoke the words as if testing her.
LeeLani nodded. "I will not go back on my word."
They stood there staring at each other, questioning their own motives.
"We go South."
A/N I have always wanted to be a mean Hawke especially with some of the people you meet in the game. But since i have some weird guilt thing when playing my games I guess I'll just settle for making Solissa ... not a complete bitch, but hey if you were running for your life and some strange elf neglected to tell you she was a mage well maybe you would be kinda bitchy to XD lmao anyway Reviews are welcome! Next chapter will be in carver's POV!