Disclaimer: I don't own these characters, sadly, they belong to bioware.

Chapter 3:

I felt like I needed to run, to keep running until my legs gave out. I couldn't do that on a ship though, so I sit watching the water and feeling restless.

"Sweetheart, we are going to arrive in Ferelden soon."

I look at him strangely. His nickname didn't go unnoticed. I nod at him, hoping he will leave, but he stays.

"When will you talk about your dream?"

"Please, leave me alone."

Thankfully, he left. He had been asking and asking, receiving the same answer. I looked at the sun setting and I watched as the water snap froze as the sun disappeared. Now was when we would travel across to the shore and the rest would go tomorrow. Danarius and Hadriana went first, despite Hadriana's bitching. The elven slave and I would follow.

As soon as my feet hit the ice, I feel completely at home. The elf silently walks beside me and it is too quiet, so I talk with…. at him. I think he's ignoring me, so I peer over and crack a joke. I was surprised to see a smirk appear on his face. Then, I realize that he is walking on ice with no shoes. I give him a pair of boots and he gives me a look.

"Sorry for not wanting you to die of frostbite," I scoff.

He silently puts them on and I can't help but wonder.

"So, what's your name anyway? I can't keep calling you elf in my mind."

Surprisingly, he tells me his name is Fenris and he talks with me for a bit.

I hear a scratching noise, and I remember hearing it for a while, but it becomes louder. I turn around and see wolves, a pack of them, stop and look at us. My eyes widen and I smack Fenris's arm, he opens his mouth and snaps it back shut as he sees what I see.

"We need to run."

"1…. 2…. 3."

I take a deep breathe and sprint. I hear the scratching behind me and Fenris is easily keeping up. I keep my eyes on the shore that seems so far away. Then, I hear a noise that makes my heart drop and makes me push myself harder. Crack. The dreadful sound of the ice giving up under all the pressure.

Every step we take is accompanied by a crack, each one getting louder and closer. I feel a sharp nip at my heel and I somehow push myself harder. The shore was still so far, we aren't going to make it.

Crack. I feel immense pain in my back, then cold. There are claws in my back and water is everywhere. I fell through the ice, I open my eyes to see bloody water. I push myself up to find ice, a thick layer of it. I pound on it with my fists when I see Fenris's feet. He peers down at me with worry, and bashes his sword into the ice.

Crack.

Black seeps into the corners of my vision.

Crack.

Water rushes into my lungs.

Crack.

His hand is thrust into my vision and I desperately grab it.

Pain.

Pain floods into my legs, pulling me down as Fenris tries to pull me up.

I think of my family.

I think of how I could see Bethany again and I smile at that.

I let go of his hand.

3rd person POV:

Fenris feels Roxanne let go of his hand. A wolf comes out of the water and climbs on land. He dives into the water and grabs Roxanne's limp, lifeless body. He gets her up on land and pumps her chest.

Pump. Pump. Pump.

He puts his lips on hers and breathes into her mouth. He is surprised to feel tingles where their skin touches.

Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. The tingles are starting to become overwhelming.

Fenris's mind is racing, but one word keeps popping up. Mate.


Author's note: Sorry for posting such a short chapter in such a long while. I have had Quaterlies all week and then my science teacher was like here's an essay. My teacher: :D Have fun! Me: D: Dude, seriously? Anyway, post a comment because I REALLY love reading them and it inspires me to post faster. Plus, they really make my day. :) I will probably be posting sooner and more often since spring break is approaching fast.

Love, Melissa