Sorry, it has been so long since I updated. Life has been busy. I've got an associates degree now. Also, last month my uncle died, but finally here is chapter 4.

Oh, I forgot to mention that a certain game sequel got me. I still can't decide between Fenris or Anders.

Also, I think that there will only be three more chapters.

Thanks for the reviews.

Chapter 4

Alistair stood in the corridor that led to Alaina's chambers. A soldier had found him to tell him that Aedan was in the ladder. He had come to tell Alaina, but she was no where to be seen.

Then he heard the sound of nails on the floor. He turned to see Aedan and Alaina walking towards him. "There you are!"

Alaina looked up at him and stopped as he rushed towards her. "What's wrong?"

Alistair stopped and took hold of her hand. "Where have you been?"

"I went with Fergus to find Aedan. Along the way a knight came and told me that he had gotten into the ladder. So I went to get him."

"Oh, that's why I'm here." The two began to walk towards her chambers, with Aedan following behind them.

"Ah, he's with Wynne now. She probably telling him everything."

Alistair groaned. "He's going to kill me. King or not for touching you."

Alaina smiled. "No, he won't."

"How do you know?"

"Because to do so he would have to kill his own sister first."

Alistair grinned and then kissed her cheek. "And we both know that won't happen."

"Ha ha. Now is there anything else?"

"No." Alistair glanced around them. "So when do I get to see Lady Cousland?"

"I'm right here."

"No, I mean ..."

Alaina smiled again and kissed his cheek. "I know. Once my gowns are finished."

"I think I'll always prefer you either in tunics or armour more than frilly gowns."

"Oh, really. Why do you say that?"

Alistair took hold of her hands. "Because the truth is that's you. You may have to wear gowns, but the real you is armour."

"My mother wouldn't have liked to hear that."

"I think your mother was worried that you were too much like her, but she forgot that is why your father loved her. Don't change, Alaina. Stay you and you'll help me stay me."

"You're probably right, and I won't let you change."

Alistair grinned. "I know. Now come. Lets get you back to your chambers. I'm staying with you for awhile. I don't want to be alone if Fergus comes after me."

Alaina laughed. "I told you don't worry about it."

"Love, one can never be careful when it comes to over protective brothers."

Alaina raised an eyebrow. "What about lovers?"

"I'm not over protective."

"Oh, yes you are, but it's cure. Now come on. We might actually get a chance to really be alone."

That was all it took. Alistair quickly picked her and all, but ran to her chambers with Aedan trailing behind them.

XOXOX

Fergus Cousland stood looking at the elder mage before him. Today he hand not just gotten two shocks that would remain for the rest of his life. One horrible. The other joyous. This third one well, he had decided yet.

"She's with child?"

"Yes. Alistair has gotten his coronation moved up and soon after will be the wedding."

Fergus looked at Wynne. He had lost all of his family, save his sister, and now she was building one of her own. "How far?"

"Not too far. That's why she is to rest."

"She killed the Archdemon."

"Yes, but we didn't know at the time."

Fergus nodded. "So this is to remain a secret?" His sister had to explain herself. Was she marrying the King because of the child or does she really love him? Alaina was a good actress. She could have been acting when he had come in.

"Yes." Wynne nodded.

"Since, I'm the head of the family. I would like it to remain so."

"As you wish, Teyrn Cousland." Wynne left alone in the room she had shown him into.

That was going take some getting used to . He still had to reclaim Highever from Howe's forces.

First things first. Why exactly was Alaina marrying the yet to be crowned King?

XOXOX

Alaina moaned against Alistair's shoulder. There were some very good things two people could do once alone. Alistair sat on the edge of her bed with her in his lap. Each had they hands on the others back.

"Alaina, we need to be careful."

She grinned. "I know, but kissing doesn't hurt. Can it?"

Alistair sighed and then groaned as he began to kiss down her neck. "Maker's breath, but you're beautiful."

"I know. Some naughty prince told me."

Alistair stopped kissing her for a second. "And just who is this naughty prince?"

Alaina placed her hands on either side of his face and forced him to look at her. "The king of my heart."

A slow smiled a appeared on his face. "I think I like that."

"I knew you would."

Alistair leaned forwarded and kissed her. "And you're the queen of mine."

Alaina smiled. "So what to lick a lamp post?"

"I would love to, Love, but that's not a good idea."

"Why?"

"Cause your brother's standing in the door."

Alaina turned her head towards the opened door. Just great. Finally they had sometime alone and someone had to show up. Quickly, she got out of Alistair's lap.

"Fergus, what are you doing here?"

Fergus crossed his arms over his chest. "We need to talk. Now."

"Wynne told you?"

Fergus didn't answer, but gave her their father's you better start talking look.

"Fergus..."

"Are you marrying him because of the child?"

"No! He asked me before the Landsmeet."

"So before you made him king?"

Alistair stood up. "Now wait on minute here. I am the only one with real rights to the throne. When I realized that Anora was not what was best for Ferelden and decided I would be king, I asked her. She knows more about how the Court works than I do. Besides no one except maybe your parents can really ever tell her what to do. I think."

Slowly a smile appeared on Fergus's face. "Well, that answers a lot and you're right. Only Mother and Father could get her to do anything."

Alaina looked worriedly at her brother. "Fergus?"

The smile faded. "They're gone. Everyone's gone, Maker." Slowly tears began to fall from his eyes.

Alaina had never seen her brother cry before. He had always been the one with the dry eyes. Slowly she walked towards him.

"I'm still here, Fergus." She wrapped her arms around him as he did the same.

Fergus closed his eyes. "We're alone."

"We've got Aedan... and Alistair."

Fergus chuckled. "So we're not?"

"Fergus, we're family. I'm not going to be too far away. And I want to return to Highever one day." She closed her eyes.

"But I don't know if I could stay a night there."

Slowly, Fergus released her. "I understand, but first I have to get it back."

"I'll take care of that don't worry." Alistair spoke up from behind Alaina. "I was already working on it."

Alaina turned to look at him. "Really?"

"Even if he hadn't return I was getting it for you."

Fergus nodded. "Thank you. I take it you two aren't supposed to be alone?"

Alaina sighed. "Yes."

"I won't tale, but be careful, Sister."

"I will. Now. Go."

Fergus grinned as his sister pushed him out. Alaina shut the door and turned to look at Alistair. Shiftly she locked the door behind him.

"Now where were we?"

Alistair grinned. "You asked me did I want to lick a lamp post."

Alaina walked towards him. "And you said yes."

"I would say so." Alistair pulled her against him. "But we need to take it easy, Love."

Alaina smirked. "Oh, we will. Don't worry." She pulled his face down to kiss him.

Well, there you go. Now if you please review.