Chapter Seven

Cullen was laughing as his arm stayed wrapped around my waist. I could hear my friends all laughing as they relived the moment we all were children. Smiling I pulled away from Cullen. "What's the matter?" he asked, trying to pull me back to him. Smiling, I kissed his cheek softly. His eyes closed as he smiled. I then moved further away from him.

"Time to wake up my love…" as I spoke those words, I blew gently and Cullen soon drifted back to the real world. I could hear them all questioning Cullen as he woke up. Smiling I closed my eyes and returned to my body…

As I awoke, I heard the many sighs of relief. As my vision became clearer, I slowly sat up. I could tell someone had been working on my body as he felt as though I had been hit full on by a drufflo. I looked at all their faces as each of them smiled, but remained silent. I pulled back the covers and placed my feet on the cold floor.

"You shouldn't be getting up so quickly. You need to rest…" Dorian said as he and Cullen both ran to my side. I was a little off balance, but I brushed them off. They all watched as I walked towards the balcony. The cold bitter wind blew, causing goose bumps to run up and down my body. I took in a deep breath as I could hear them whispering. I knew they were concerned and confused by what had just happened. Smiling, I turned around and looked at their confused faces

"Corypheus could have won, if I'd have not awoken…why didn't he…because I had all of you…not matter what this creature does…no matter what he tries to achieve…he will never stop us…I may hold the key in my hand…but he doesn't' have friends…or someone to love" I then looked towards Cullen, who blushed as I said that I loved him.

They all smiled as I continued "He will not become a god…We won't allow him to destroy our world…No matter what our past memories hold…we have many we have created here…the ones that make us smile...the ones that make us laugh…"

I turned and looked out again onto the horizon "Now let's get back to stopping this creature…together we will make this moment count"

They all cheered behind me as I turned and moved towards Cullen. I didn't care that they were all stood there. I grabbed him by the soft red fur that flowed perfectly around his neck and pulled his lips to mine. His arms wrapped around my waist as mine wrapped around his neck. We kissed passionately as the others giggled. As we parted, I smiled "Get the forces ready Commander…time to hit this bastard" Cullen grinned. From that moment, I don't remember much. Everything else was a blur.

It has been six months since Corypheus was defeated. I was stood gazing at Skyhold. Look at what we had accomplished. Look at what we had done. Though the people gave me the credit, I never accepted it and made them aware it was a family effort. That is what they were to me. Though Solas had disappeared and Leliana had been made the next divine, they were still my family.

I heard the door to my chamber open and close. I smiled as a pair of hands glided from my hips and gently caressed my bump. His head gently pressed upon my shoulder, I knew it was Cullen. My love…my commander and my husband. I chuckled as his hands gently moved around my enlarge belly.

"How is our little boy today?" He asked as he slowly spun me around. Our eyes met as I giggled "She is fine" we have had some disagreement as to what our child was, but I knew one thing…This was another moment…another memory for the walls of Skyhold to have and to keep safe for as long as time would give us. I would not change a thing. I do not regret what I have done with the people I care most about…my family.

As Cullen and I both looked at each other, I knew one thing. I was in love and couldn't imagine being anywhere else. Could I have seen where I was going to be? Could I have seen where my life was going when I went to the conclave? No…all I knew is that I would not regret anything that had transpired.

The walls of Skyhold have many moments, many memories…and more would be created. Those moments are what we cherished. Just remember the good times and not the bad. Remember family is not just blood, but those you hold dear…

Our baby kicked. Cullen and I both giggled as she held each other…