Quick update, just because I felt like writing. Okay please excuse me if it doesn't read fluidly, I was a bit sleepy while writing. -So Sorry ;)

Lots of jumping around in this chapter to events that took place during the 3 year jump. I'm not going to explore all the quests in depth in the following chapters, I'll only mention them or bring them in if they fit with my main plotline.

I'd also like to raise the question of James's main love interest again. Isabela, Anders or Fenris. (There will be some romance between James and all three of them anyway so it's not like anyone's missing out.)

You can also suggest any other characters from the game as a flirtation or as part of a steamy scene. I'm open for suggestion and I aim to please!

P.S: I haven't played the 'Exciled Prince' dlc so I'm not putting Sebastian in the story because I don't know what he's like. So please don't suggest him...

REVIEW!REVIEW!REVIEW! ...please?

It had been awkward, at first. Leandra barely did anything besides cry for the first few days. Not until they received word that Bethany was to be taken into the circle, without punishment, did she seem to lighten up.

She informed James that she had gotten permission to move back into the Hawke family mansion and that she wouldn't mind if he wanted to move there with her. She said something about it being far too large for just one person to live in and that it would be a shame to waste the extra space.

James agreed, not wanting to live with 'uncle' Gamlen and also not wanting to impose on Anders any longer. He had enough on his mind, it seemed.

James hadn't seen him in the few days since they had gotten back from the Deep Roads. He had gone to the clinic one morning but found it empty. Apparently Anders had gone out to collect some herbs and stuff and would be gone for a few days.

Isabela popped in, however, to jump into his arms and kiss him feverishly. She then proceeded to tell him about the rather kinky dream she had had involving the both of them and Anders. James, upon hearing this, nearly fell off the chair he was sitting in. His face became bright red as he recalled the dream he had had. Isabela gave him an inquiring look but shrugged it off. She got up and rummaged through Gamlen's house for something to drink. While she was doing this, James told her about everything that had happened on the expedition. When he came to the part when the giant rock thing attacked them she stopped what she was doing.

'So... Did you... spaz out again?' she stopped. 'Like you did with the Qunari?'

James looked at her a while. 'I guess so... I really don't remember what happened. It's like a blackout.' He wore a strange expression. One of confusion, frustration and guilt.

Isabela walked over, hiding something behind her back. 'Well, this...' she stopped, holding up a bottle of some kind of alcohol. '...should ease your thoughts.'

She smiled and pulled off the cork. 'Cheers.' She said and took a big swig before handing it to him.

James took the bottle and raised it. 'Cheers.'

A week later James was standing at one of the large windows of his future home. The Viscount had ordered it to be cleaned, repaired and refurnished and had said that it would be ready in about a month.

James was staring thoughtfully at the clouds floating high above. He remembered his first trip in an aeroplane, back when he was still a child. He smiled as he recalled his excitement as the engines roared, ready to take them high up in the air to where the Angels lived. He also remembered his initial disappointment at discovering that the clouds were merely water vapour and that no Angels called them home.

As he stood looking up he wondered if there were Angels in this world but he was brought out of his thoughts by a familiar voice behind him.

'Glad to see you're still in one piece.'

James turned to see Anders standing before him. He smiled at seeing his friend. 'Does it really take almost two weeks to gather herbs?' he asked, pretending to be slightly annoyed.

'I guess it does if those herbs would help a friend.' He said with a smile.

'What do you mean?'

'I did some research while you were gone and a found something that might help.'

'Really? What is it?' James asked.

'It's like a sleeping draught, but instead of making you fall asleep, it should repress Garrett.'

James stood silent for a while. 'Do you think it's going to work?'

'I have no idea... But it's the best I could come up with.' Anders said, while looking at James.

There was a long silence before one of the doors burst open and Aveline stormed in.

'Hawke! Why do I have to hear from one of my guards that you're back!' she bellowed before stomping forward and hugging James, briefly and a bit awkwardly. 'And furthermore, when did you get this place?' she asked, taking in the spacious interior. James explained briefly about Leandra's meeting and the orders of the Viscount. He also mentioned Bethany. Anders was shocked that she had been taken, but Aveline said that she had heard of this about a week before. Both of them expressed their condolences to which James answered that Bethany wasn't dead, just not there.

'You have to tell me everything that happened in the Deep Roads!' Aveline said suddenly, as if she just remembered that he had been away in the first place. Anders also asked to hear the story.

James hesitated, thinking back to the blackout. Anders saw this and frowned. James quickly righted himself and said, 'Well, why don't we head down to the Hanged Man and let someone with real talent tell the tale?'

Aveline cheered at the suggestion but Anders looked less enthusiastic. As the trio walked out the door, Anders passed close by James and whispered that they should talk alone when they had the chance. James looked up to see that Anders wore a very serious expression. He nodded and closed the door behind him, stepping quickly to catch up to Aveline, Anders following close behind.

The moment they set foot out of the tavern Anders started to interrogate him. Varric had artfully left out the bit about the possession and instead boasted on Hawke's amazing magical strength, taking out the stone beast with a flick of his finger.

Anders wasn't fooled. He knew that something had happened and he insisted that James tell him what it was.

The dark haired mage sighed and recalled the fight and the fact that things were looking bad for them. He then mentioned the energy blast that knocked him back against the wall. Anders said nothing, only nodding every now and then but when he heard what James said next, he freaked.

'Garrett asked me to give in to him.' James said softly.

Anders stopped. 'He did what?'

'We were going to die, Anders. What choice did I have?'

'You always have a choice!' Anders yelled and started pacing. James could swear he saw a flicker of blue light in the mages eyes, but he guessed that it was just his imagination.

'You actually gave him permission to take control of your body!' he yelled, his voice sounding strange. The blue light flickered in his eyes again. James took a step back. Either this is what happens when a mage was angry or Anders has some secrets of his own.

'Um, Anders? What's wrong with your eyes?' James asked tentatively. Anders immediately stopped pacing, closed his eyes and took a deep breath. The glowing slowly faded away.

'Look, it's not like I hurt anyone. Well, except for the stone thing...' James said after a moment.

Anders turned and took hold of James's shoulders. 'It's not about others getting hurt...' he stopped and looked at the ground.

'Anders?' James asked. The man in front of him suddenly looked so sad, compared to his earlier rage, that it made James want to turn away in shame. He was the cause of these emotions.

'Garrett was so... vile...' Anders whispered. '...I don't want to see him change something so...'

James could feel his face warm. 'Something so...?'

Anders sighed and straightened. He wasn't as tall as James but he still appeared rather large. 'Nevermind.' He said and dropped his arms. 'I'm going to go fix up some of that sleeping draught.' He turned to walk away. 'Goodnight, James.'

James hesitated. Anders had seemed furious with him, the glowing had been frightening. And then just like that he seemed so desperate to tell him something but he had stopped.

Remembering himself he called out to the mage. 'Um, goodnight!'

Anders didn't look back.

Three years later James was standing in the Viscount's office, listening to the man talk about the growing tensions between the people of Kirkwall and the Qunari. His status and power had grown a lot during the past few years and he was now a recognized citizen of Kirkwall. The Viscount was asking him to act as an Ambassador, a peacekeeper between the two groups. James agreed, not really having a choice and left a few moments later.

Upon stepping out of the Citadel he was greeted by Bodahn, the dwarven merchant whose son had gone missing in the Deep Roads. Out of gratitude for the rescue he had pledged himself to James and was now his 'butler', for lack of a better word.

The bearded man said something about Varric and some additional money he had received for the goods they found in the Demon's stash years ago. James thought it a bit odd that the money only reached him three years later, but he shrugged it off and thanked Bodahn.

He then made his way to Darktown, to visit Anders. The revelation of Anders's secret had happened not long after James had first noticed the glowing eyes and strange voice that night in front og the Hanged Man. At first James had been angry with Anders for not telling him and then going off on his head for giving in to Garrett.

He stormed off in a fit of rage and accidentally blew up a nearby pot. They didn't speak for days. Only later did James go back to the healer, feeling bad about his outburst and because he missed his friend.

They had a long discussion after that, well sort of. Anders mostly spoke while James listened. He told James about his life in the Circle, his many escape attempts, his conscription into the Grey Wardens and finally about his merging with Justice.

James felt his understanding of the man before him grow. He knew now why Anders had been so set on trying to keep James who he was, because he struggled constantly with retaining his own soul.

When James asked if he could also speak to Justice as he himself could speak to Garrett, Anders shook his head.

'We're not two beings inhabiting the same body as you two are. We have become one. His thoughts are mine, my feelings are his.' He had said to which James nodded.

After a few more questions Anders had changed the subject, talking instead about the other companions and that James should start considering the idea of telling them the truth.

'I think Merril suspects.' James had said. 'Why do you think that?'

'In the Deep Roads she called me James.'

Anders had raised his eyebrows at this. 'She more perceptive than she appears.'

James had nodded and then stood, having decided to go talk to the elf.

He bade Anders farewell and left for the Alienage. After an hour of aimless wandering he had finally reached it. Merril was in her little house preparing dinner when he walked in. At first their conversation had been awkward but after a while James cut to the chase. He told her all that had happened to him. Flemeth, Garrett, everything.

It had taken her a while to comprehend the entire story but she eventually understood. She also agreed to help find a solution to the whole Garrett issue, stating that he scared her and that the sooner he was gone the better. James had felt Garrett twinge at this but said nothing.

Now, three years later, they still hadn't found anything. The sleeping draughts helped but Garrett still came out every now and then. Only Varric, Merril and Anders knew the truth, however. James had gotten so used to walking in Garrett's shoes that he kind of forgot to tell the others.

As he walked through the slums he caught a familiar fragrance. Isabela.

He found that she had a rather distinct smell, not unpleasant, just unique. Whenever she came around he could smell the sea as well as ale and a small hint of some kind of flower. He told her once, making her giggle.

Over the years she had tried to get him into her bed but they never got that far. They kissed and touched frequently. Both of them had actually been completely naked once but they were interrupted by Sandal who came in screaming, 'OOOOHH! ENCHANTMENT!' as he looked at the two of them.

Both of them started laughing as an embarrassed Bodahn came in and dragged his son out of the room. That put a stop to the night's activities.

Isabela came around the corner then, almost bumping into James. She smiled when she saw him and he smiled back. His stomach started to flutter when she came closer and kissed him tenderly. She whispered something about dropping by later that evening, making his smile grow. She kissed him again, quickly this time and then walked off, hips swaying all the way. James stared after her, momentarily forgetting what he was doing in the first place.

'Oh yes!' he exclaimed loudly and walked on towards the clinic. He was eager to show Anders what he had discovered.

I had this random idea for James to bring something from our world into theirs, but thats for next time.

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