There's something about studying for a test that just drives me to slack off and write a chapter instead ) 3 weeks to go so I think it's safe to say that there should be another update soon. Anyway, I kinda took the whole Garret thing a step further than I originally planned, but I liked the end product. Hope you like it.

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A sandy, almost tropical landscape stretched out in front of him. James recalled a trip he had taken to Mozambique, with his parents when he was still in school. The swaying trees and the setting sun kept his thoughts busy while they trekked across the beach. Anders walked to his left, Isabela to his right and Aveline took the lead.

Anders had warned him when they arrived not to let his guard down because this was a very dangerous area but he just couldn't help himself. 'Scatterbrained' had been his nickname as a teenager seeing as he would always get lost in his own world at the worst of times. Now was no exception...

Out of nowhere an enormous spear flew at them. Aveline gave a cry, causing Anders and Isabela to drop like stones, ducking out of the way. James, unprepared as he was stood there like an idiot. Time seemed to slow down. Faintly he could hear Isabela calling out to him but his body wouldn't react. The spear was only a few inches away when things started getting bad.

In a flash James moved out of the way, the spear streaking past his face. A whooshing filled the air as more spears shot towards them. Up ahead a few rather big looking men were hoisting more into the air. Anders stood, preparing to attack with a few well aimed spells, while the two women charged forward weapons raised high, when James ordered them to stop. His voice was louder then usual. All three were so taken aback with his order that they actually faltered, each turning back to look at him. He was breathing deeply, his shoulders rose and fell, his head was hanging. Anders dodged out of the way of another incoming missile, making his way to James. He reached out to touch his shoulder.

Suddenly, James lifted his head. Anders drew his hand back in shock. 'What's the matter handsome? Aren't you happy to see me?' James whispered, a crooked grin creeping over his face. His eyes were a glossy black and there was a cut across his cheek. Anders didn't reply. 'Still speechless in my presence, as always.' He added with a laugh, before pushing past the mage. 'Now for some fun.' With an unnatural speed and agility he ran up the hill, jumping this way and that to avoid the spears. Then a bloodbath ensued. The attackers were so taken by surprise that they barely had time to draw their melee weapons. James lashed out at the nearest one, tearing through his flesh with invisible claws. The creature cried out in shock and pain. James laughed and slammed his hand onto the wound. A red glow filled the air. The creature started to twitch and scream, its eyes bulging. Moments later it exploded, sending blood and guts flying.

While 'James' massacred the remaining attackers Aveline, Anders and Isabela stood, watching in horror. 'Maker... What is he?' whispered Aveline. 'Not what... Who.' Replied Anders, so quietly that the others didn't seem to hear. 'What should we do?' asked Isabela.

'You two stay here. If anything goes wrong... run. Find Bethany and Merril, or any magical help you can get.' Said Anders as he turned to walk up the hill.

'What? We're coming too.' Yelled Aveline, Isabela nodding vigorously. 'No you aren't. Whatever's wrong has something to do with magic, which you two can't defend against. So stay back, ok?' He waited for both of them to nod before continuing.

James stood with his back to Anders. Gore covered everything around him. It dripped off his robes and hair, making him look even more demonic than before. Anders moved slowly, not wanting to trigger another outburst. 'Hawke...?' he asked slowly. No answer. 'James?' Still nothing. Anders hesitated before speaking again. 'Garret?' This caused a reaction. In the blink of an eye Anders was on his back, Hawke straddling him. 'What the-' he exclaimed but before he could speak any further, Hawke backhanded him. Stinging pain shot across his face. Hawke leaned in closer. 'You didn't think you'd be rid of me that easily, did you?' Anders didn't know how to respond. Hawke laughed. 'You really need to learn how to use your tongue when asked a question.'

'How is this possible?' whispered Anders.

'You tell me.' Replied Garret. 'I was kind of dying while it happened, so I'm a bit foggy on the details.'

'Where's James?'

'What? I'm not good enough for you?' asked Garret, faking a hurt look. When Anders only glared back, he smirked. 'Very well. I'll give your precious friend back, for now.' He said and leaned in close again. 'See you soon.' He breathed before crushing his lips against Anders'. The blond was so shocked that he didn't even try to push Garret away. Slowly he started to relax and lean into the kiss. He could taste blood but he didn't care. Just as his eyes started to close, Garret's eyes flashed, removing the soulless black orbs and replacing them with the bright blue eyes that he normally had.

Hawke suddenly pushed away, confusion playing across his face. 'What the hell was that?' he yelled.

James sat next to the fireplace in Anders' Clinic. The pirate had brought him there after his blackout, while Aveline and Anders continued with the search for the missing boy. The mage had avoided him after his 'episode'. Isabela had to fill him in while they journeyed back to the city. James was shocked at his behaviour and disgusted by the gore covering almost every inch of his body. Isabela promised that she would help him get cleaned up when they got to safety. For fear of frightening other people or worse, alerting the Templars, they used a hidden passage into Darktown.

Isabela had suggested that she should get Bethany, but James said it wasn't necessary and she should stay with him. After his wash, they talked for a long time about anything that came to mind. Eventually they came to the subject of intimacy. Isabela boasted about her many conquests but James didn't say much, he only listened. After a while she asked him about his sex life, to which he shyly admitted that he didn't really have one. She took this as lying, stating that she had run into him a few times at the Blooming Rose. James then remembered about Garret, quickly saying that he doesn't remember any of his encounters, due to his 'death'. Isabela accepted this and then started laughing. When James asked what she found so funny she said something about him being a virgin again. She grinned mischievously, stating that she will be the one to claim his new found innocence. She then said something about having competition.

'What do you mean? Does Aveline also want to jump in bed with me?' he asked, making a face. Isabela burst out laughing again. 'Well, I don't know about her...' She giggled before continuing. 'I was referring to everyone's favourite, well second favourite, apostate.'

'Anders? But... Why would you think that?' James asked, pulling an even more confused face.

'Well, judging by the way you two were making out just now, I would say that there is definitely something going on.'

'While we were WHAT?' James yelled, getting to his feet.

'Oh, did I forget to mention that little detail. Silly me...' Isabela said with a grin before briefly relating their steamy encounter to the man pacing in front of her.

'But he... and I-'

'Calm down! It's perfectly normal.'

'No it isn't!'

'Why not? He is quite the catch. I don't blame you.'

James groaned and plopped back into his chair, burying his face in his hands. 'Poor baby, confused by his own urges.' Teased Isabela. She stood and walked closer. 'Let's add this to the mix then, shall we?' she said sitting down on his lap.

Before James could do anything Isabela locked her arms around his neck and kissed him.

'My Lord?' the red haired man asked as he knocked on the door.

'Enter.' Came the reply. The red head opened the door and motioned for Anders and Aveline to enter, a young man following them. The Viscount nearly jumped out of his skin when he saw his son standing before him. Anders and Aveline stood patiently waiting while the reunion played out. They listened while Seamus told his father about the murder of his Qunari friend and the fight that ensued when his rescuers arrived. The Viscount proceeded to thank them for all their help and that they would receive their payment as promised. As they turned to leave Seamus said something about his disapproval of the treatment of the Qunari, to which Dumar retaliated and soon father and son were having a heated argument. Anders was about to say something when Aveline pulled him out of the office and shut the door.

'It is not our place to interfere.'

'But I- Fine...' he grumbled and took the pouch of money from the man by the door. He opened it and counted the coins. 'Wow. This is a lot more than I thought we would get. We only need about 10 more for Bartrands Expedition.'

'You should take that to Hawke then.' Said Aveline as she made her way down the stairs. 'Oh and Anders, try to keep your hands off each other when you're out in public, or I'll have to fine you.' She added with a chuckle, causing Anders to go as red a tomato.

So, a bit of kinkyness going on in this chapter, but nothing serious -yet ;)-

This is where the love triangle officially begins, James being naturaly attracted to Isabela, but his link with Garret pulling him towards Anders. You'll just have to wait and see where it goes from here.

P.S: Thanks for all the favourites, I really appreciate it, but a few reviews wouldn't hurt either. Any comments, ideas, critisism ect. is welcome.