Seven months had past since that fateful night in Kirkwall. Seven months of fighting and gathering allies. Sebastian Vael was beginning to wish he had died with the rest of the faithful in the Chantry. It was far better than dodging assassins or feeling the cold lonely pit in his stomach. Ghostly gray eyes haunted his dreams and he hated waking. Even after everything he still loved her, wished she was still with him and not with Anders, but she had chosen the mage over him. Now he was alone, surrounded by people who he did not truly trust. The fight for his throne was at a stalemate. Neither side giving ground and no clear way of winning. Sebastian was traveling with a group who were the most loyal, if he could call them that. They wanted him on the throne so they could further their own cause, but he had no other choice. He needed to retake Starkhaven so he could finally track Anders down and kill him for what he had done.

"We should be there soon my Prince."

"Good, are you sure that Davin is willing to add his men to ours?"

"I have it in good faith his is. We will tread carefully though. Have you heard anything from Ferelden?"

"Nothing is getting through, they shut their borders up tight. The Divine and the Empress have declared war on them, but can not get near the country. Mages are flocking there is droves as the Circles fall. Ferelden was the only one to fall without a fight."

"How did they manage that?"

"Queen Ashlyn is not a woman to trifle with."

"So she runs Ferelden, not that bastard they put on the throne?" Sebastian grimaced and opened his mouth to chide the man for his careless words, but he was cut of by the sound of screaming. Arrows flew in the air hitting his travel party. His own horse was winged by one of the arrows and it threw him to the ground. He felt his head hit something hard and his visioned blurred. The sounds of battle died down after a few minutes and he saw a shadow standing over him.

"Your cousin send his regards." Sebastian saw the flash of steel in his murky vision, but could do nothing to stop it. He closed his eyes and waited for death to claim him. The sound of metal hitting metal made him open his eyes. He could see someone standing over him holding a shield. The assassin who had been standing over him just mere seconds before was now on the ground twitching.

"Kali behind you!" The warrior standing over him shifted and slammed her shield into her assailant's face. Her sword sliced right into the man's neck dropping him dead at her feet.

"Bloody murderers."

"I think that was all of them."

"It looks like he is the only survivor." Sebastian tried to sit up, but his head spun. Strong hands steadied him to a sitting position and a soft voice sounded in his ears. "Easy, you have a nasty bump on your head. We need to get you somewhere safe to heal it."

"What of the others?" He looked around and saw bodies and blood everywhere. He winced and said a soft prayer for their souls.

"I am sorry to say it looks like they are all dead. My home is not far from here, you will be safe there." Sebastian nodded and let the woman help him to his feet. The other person with her stayed out of his line of sight. He had a fleeting thought that they could be with the assassins til he saw the flaming sword on her breast plate.

"One of the horses survived, should I bring it?"

"That would be a good idea Da." Sebastian did not remember much after that. He slipped into a deep sleep once they got to their little hut in the woods.

"Why would they attack those people?" The Templar took off her armor leaving her in just a tunic and leather pants.

"I found parchment on one of the assassins, they were trying to kill Sebastian Vael."

"Prince Vael, but why?"

"His cousin does not want to give up power my dear."

"So he is..."

"I think so, yes. Which means we need to make sure he is kept safe."

"Of course, but how when it just you and I?"

'We need to take him to the Revered Mother."

"Da you know I can't take you anywhere near the Chantry. The Templars will kill any mage on sight. I was lucky enough to get you out of the Circle here when the fire happened."

"It is chance we will have to take Kali. His cousin is driving Starkhaven into the ground. This war is tearing everything apart."

"I know, we will talk to it about him when he wakes."

"I healed his cracked skull, but he needs to rest. I am going out to tend to the horse you will need it so you can take him."

"I will make dinner and watch over him."

"If he wakes give a yell. I want to make sure he has no other injuries."

"I will Da." Kali stared at the man that was now in her bed. He looked like he was having a bad dream since his face was twisted in a grimace. She sighed and went over to sit next to him. Dinner would have to wait.

OoO

"Maker, where am I?"

"Hello Sebastian." The sight in front of him was one he longed to see. She was just as beautiful as he remembered.

"Hawke?"

"Yes it's me." He could only stare at her. Longing and rage built up in him and he closed the distance between them. Leigh stood her ground. "How are you?"

"You have no right to ask me that!"

"Still seeking revenge I see."

"You let a murderer live!"

"You asked me to kill the man I love what did you expect me to do?"

"I thought you had honor." Leigh began to laugh. "You think that is funny?"

"No, I think you held me to a very high expectation. I am a rogue, as are you. Do you really think what we do is honorable?"

"If used for the right reason, yes." She shook her head and sat down on a rock that appeared out of thin air. Sebastian backed away with horror on his face. "Demon."

"If I were a demon you would be dead by now."

"Then how are you here like this? Your not a mage."

"I asked Feynriel to help me. He is a dreamer and can access dreams of other people. I wanted to come see you myself, but I can't."

"Why can't you?"

"Other than the fact you will probably kill me on sight, I am on bed rest."

"Are you ill?" She saw the concern on his face and knew he still cared for her despite what had happened.

"Not ill."

"Then why?"

"I'm...I'm pregnant and it has been a tough time of it."

"Your having that demon's child?"

"He is not a demon and yes I am having his children."

"Children?"

"Twins. That is another reason I am here. I am begging you to not come after Anders."

"He killed innocent people, people I called family. He needs to die for that crime. They didn't even find anything left of their bodies to do rights on."

"That's because none of them died."

"Liar! We both saw the Chantry explode, where would the Grand Cleric and the others be if not in the Chantry?"

"The Wardens got them out before it was destroyed. Elthina is still alive."

"Your lying."

"I have never lied to you Sebastian. I was always truthful to you about everything you asked me."

"Your trying to protect him. Your precious Anders."

"I am, but I am also telling the truth. Don't be blinded by your hate for him that you can't hear the truth."

"I will not listen to you anymore. If I find him I will kill him and if you stand in the way...I will kill you too."

"And leave our children parentless? Will you be just like Flint Company?" She knew it was a low blow, but she had to make him think.

"If needs be yes, the Chantry will take care of them." Leigh growled and rose to her feet. Her eyes narrowed.

"I will never let the Chantry raise my children! If you want to pursue this then try to find us if you ever win your throne, but be warned I will protect my family. I will kill you if you force me to."

"You chose this Leigh. I would have given you a safe comfortable life, if you had let me." She blew out a breath and collected her wits.

"I know. I love him and always will. It does not mean I don't still care about you. I hope you succeed and help your people. I want you to be happy Sebastian. I love you enough to want that for you."

"You still..."

"Of course I do. That is why I am here. I wanted to know you were alive and safe. It would hurt me to find out you were gone. I'm sorry."

"As am I. I miss you."

"I miss you too. I have to go, please think about what I said." She reached for his hand, but stopped short. Sebastian grabbed hers tight and pulled Leigh close. Even if it wasn't real he had to feel her lips on his again. She let him kiss her and hold her tightly. When he finally pulled away he leaned his forehead against hers.

"You will haunt me for the rest of my days."

"I hope not. I want you happy not pining after me. Someone will come into your life and make you forget me."

"I will never forget you."

"You know what I mean. They will hold your heart and you will hold theirs. It is a wonderful feeling and I want that for you." She pulled away from him and began to fade away. "Maker watch over you Sebastian."

'And you as well Leigh." She gave a sad smile and vanished leaving him alone. He became keenly aware that someone was holding his hand in the waking world and a soft voice was talking to him. He willed himself to wake and see who it was.

OoO

Leigh opened her eyes and saw it was still dark outside. They had moved to the palace in Denerim so if anything went wrong they were close to help. Soldier's Peak was a perfect place to hid, but it was far from civilization. She felt Ser Pounce headbutting her hand and she lifted it for him to walk under.

"How do you get to sleep in the bed, but Tovis doesn't?" The cat meowed and tilted his head.

"It is because he doesn't take up most of the bed if he sleeps in it." Anders stood in the doorway and was smiling at his wife. She had been stuck in their room for months now. Only getting up to go over to a padded chair or sit out in the garden outside their room. "How are you feeling love?"

"Like a beached whale." He chuckled and leaned down to kiss her. "I am over being pregnant."

"Well it is not over with you yet. Soon love."

"I want them here now."

"I know so do I."

"Why are you up before the sun?"

"I have a meeting with some leaders of the Resistance. I will fill you in when I get back on what we are planning."

"Please tell me your not going alone."

"I'm not, Cullen and Velanna are coming with me since they are involved too."

"Who would have ever thought Cullen a rebel?"

"You Hawke women make men do strange things."

"You love every minute of it and you know it."

"I do, and I love you my darling wife. You should go back to sleep. I will be back before you now it." He gave her another kiss this one with more passion behind it. It left Leigh breathless and she whined when he broke it off to soon for her liking.

"I hate when you do that since I can't do anything but sit here and look like a big fat chair ornament."

"Love, believe me I want nothing more than to make love to you, but with all the complications you have had these past few months it is better we wait til after they are born. Once your all healed you are in trouble. I will not be letting you out of our bed for days." She giggled at him and shook her head in amusement.

"Who will take care of the babies?"

"My mum will or your sister."

"You have it all planned out don't you?"

"I've had months to plan it. I miss being with you in that way, but I am still here every night holding you."

"And you don't know how grateful I am for that. Go to your meeting I will just stay here in bed and talk to our furry children for company."

"I could ask your sister to come up her and keep you company since her man is coming with me."

"No let her sleep. Our little darlings have taken it that since I am awake so are they. Maker the one on the left can kick." Anders put his hand on her very swollen stomach and grinned like a fool feeling the strong kicks under her skin. He leaned down and cooed at her belly.

"You need to let your mommy sleep little one so she is nice a rested for when you get here." It seemed to work since the kicks stopped at the sound of his voice.

"They always calm down when you talk to them. Must be the sweet sound of your voice."

"Now you can go back to sleep love. I will be back soon." He left after another quick soft kiss and Leigh sat there and petted Ser Pounce A Lot. Tovis whined and she patted the bed for him to jump up and join them. Her trip to the Fade to talk to Sebastian still weighed on her mind. She prayed he would heed her words and not come after them. It would break her heart to have to kill him.

"So boys it is just you and me til Anders gets back. Any suggestions?"

"You must be going mad from being stuck in that bed Hawke, your talking to your animals."

"Varric!"

"How are you doing?"

"I am ready for this to be over. I am tired of sitting out of this war."

"You have plenty of time to join in. Trying to get into Ferelden is worse than trying to get into The Merchants Guild Treasury. I am glad I know people in high places here."

"Isabela and Fenris were here last week, but they had to sail out again."

"I still can't believe Rivani and Broody are together. It's just too weird."

"I think it is cute. They compliment each other."

"If you say so. So how is Blondie?"

"He's...happy."

"He has a lot to be happy about. I am glad that you two are safe. Aveline sends her well wishes, but she can't leave Kirkwall right now. Starkhaven is in a civil war and she is trying to keep the city safe and out of the fight."

"So Goran is fighting to keep the throne then?"

"Yeah seems like he likes taking the people's gold and living high on the hog. Starkhaven is hurting and as much as I hate to say it I hope Choir Boy wins this fight."

"So do I. His people deserve better than Goran."

"Sounds like you miss him?"

"I miss the way things were before the Gallows."

"All the fighting, demons, Qunari and Templars?"

"At least we were all together. Aveline is in Kirkwall with you. Isabela and Fenris are sailing around Thedas bringing allies and supplies. Carver is normally in Highever with Ori. He is here now just because I am due soon he is here. Merrill is with Shyira's people, everyone has gone their separate ways and my family is scattered to the wind."

"Well I am here until the little ones show themselves so I can say I was here to see the birth of the Champion's children."

"Anders said I have at least a week or two left. So you will be here for a while."

"Fine by me. Maybe I will go up the Amaranthine and see if I can teach Sigrun some more about Wicked Grace."

"Oh really, just Wicked Grace?"

'What? She's a nice kid."

"She is not a kid Varric and your smitten."

"Shhhh, Bianca will hear you." Leigh laughed and swung her legs over the side of her bed. She wanted to get up and do the limited amount of walking she was allowed. Her muscles protested and she groaned in pain. "Hey you shouldn't be getting out of bed without help." Leigh felt Varric's hands on her arm and back. "Let me go get someone to help you."

"I'm fine just stiff from being bedridden for the last three months. I am only going into the other room. It is like thirty steps tops." A soft knock on the door made her groan louder. "Varric can you get that? By the time I get there the person will be old and withered." She heard the dwarf chuckle as he headed for the sitting room of their chambers. Leigh flexed her feet and held on to the table to take a few steps.

"How is my beautiful daughter doing today?" Leigh smiled seeing Anders' mother bustle into the room. Over the last five months she had been a Maker send for both Anders and Leigh. Arden had a tray of food in one hand and a change of clothes for Leigh in the other.

"I'm doing alright mum, just bored."

"Once those babes get here you will have your hands full dear. Especially if they are anything like their father. Leo was such an imp."

"He still is. Maker, I just want to be able to see my feet again."

"Very soon now."

"Not soon enough."

"Where is my son this fine morning?"

"Meeting the leaders of the Resistance down in the old Warden hideout. He left about an hour ago."

"At least he is staying close now."

"Was he not staying in the city before?"

"Not all the time Varric, he was going between the Peak and the Tower for a while. We were moved here after I started having complications. Everyone thought it was better to have me close to my sister and Wynne just in case."

"I didn't know it got that bad."

"Come to find out why Wardens don't have children after they join. Most pregnancies don't make it this far. It is too hard on the body." Varric gave her a sympathetic look and helped Arden set the table for breakfast.

"Let me help you to the table dear." Leigh felt a sharp pain in her abdomen and she hissed. "Kicking again?"

"I think so. They must be hungry and are telling me to get a move on." She rubbed her belly to sooth it. "Just a moment more little ones." Arden took Leigh by the elbow and led her to her chair. Before Leigh couold sit down she was hit by another sharp pain that nearly brought her to her knees.

"Leigh?" All the color drained from Leigh's face and she hissed again.

"Varric...g...get Beth. I think...it's time."

OoO

Anders stood in the old Warden hideout with Cullen waiting for the others to arrive. They had mages and some Templars from the Circles around Thedas meeting them here. Queen Ashlyn and Conner Guerrin were the first to show followed closely by Ser Greagoir and most of the Senior Enchanters from the fallen Circle in Ferelden.

"How is Leigh?"

"She is ready for it to be over with. Trying to keep her in bed is not easy."

"She was never one to sit anything out. Hawke women are stubborn."

"Maker help us." Cullen chuckled. "I just hope this meeting goes quickly. I hate leaving her alone for to long."

"Beth will keep an eye on her. Shit!"

"What?"

"Here comes trouble." Anders cursed under his breath as Miranda Amell made her way to where he was standing. She had not taken the news he was married well and was less thrilled that it was her cousin he was married to. "Mira."

"Where is your wife?"

"She had other engagements to attend."

"I guess our plight is not high on her priority list is it?" Anders felt Justice stir for the first time in months and he had to try to stuff the spirit back down.

"She is very supportive of our plight more than you will even know. Ah, it looks like everyone is here. Time to start the meeting." Miranda grabbed his arm to hold him back.

"Then why is it we have never seen her by your side? I am starting to think you have been lying about her." Cullen stepped in to save Anders from his former lover.

"I assure you Enchanter Amell Leigh Hawke is his wife and she is doing things for the Resistance that have her absent from our meetings. Assassins have their uses."

'Assassin?" Anders could have kissed Cullen for that save. He watched Miranda's eyes grow wide and she backed away a few steps.

"Who knows she might be watching from the shadows right now." Both men had to keep straight faces as the skittered away. "That was too easy."

"I knew you had a evil streak in you."

"Just be happy I never used it on you."

"Beth rubbing off on you?"

"Like Leigh hasn't rubbed off on you."

"True, we'd better get in there."

'Did you set the wards?"

"No, go ahead I will be right there." It took him almost no time to set wards to warn them if someone tried to enter the hideout. Plus the added paralysis glyph would buy them time. When he entered the room he heard all of them talking in circles. Each side of the debate was screaming at the other. Ashlyn tried to calm the situation down, but no one would listen. "ENOUGH!" He stared around the room and saw all eyes on him. "Now that I have your attention we can discuss this like adults." Ashlyn smiled and nodded that he had the floor. "The Circles in Orlais are the only ones that still stand. We have mages on the inside feeding us information at great personal risk. We have to find a way to free our brothers and sisters."

"How?"

"That is what we are here to start planning. It will take time and since most of the Templars have fallen back to Orlais to regroup it will be difficult to get the Circles to fall."

"It seems impossible."

"Not impossible, it will just take finesse and well laid plans."

"What of this story of a Somniari we keep hearing about?" Miranda rolled her eyes at the mention of a myth.

"They don't exist. It is just a false hope, a myth."

"We are on our own at the moment. Until we get the information from our contacts all we can do now is wait and pray."

"We have been doing that for months now. What aren't you telling us Anders?"

"I have told you all I know Mira. If we move too soon we tip our hand and we lose a lot of good people. I am not willing to have that happen are you?"

"No, but the longer we wait the stronger the Templars become."

"Not really, their numbers are falling with the fighting go on else where. They are all falling back to Orlais."

"So it would be suicide to go there and try to free the mages there."

"We will see." A loud bang made the entire group jump. It was followed by a string of loud swears. "Looks like the wards caught us a spy." Ashlyn drew a dagger and Anders followed close behind her staff at the ready. "Varric! Maker what are you doing here?"

"You need to get back to Hawke now!" Anders swept his hand over the trap and it let Varric go.

'Why? What's wrong?"

"She needs you." Anders did not say anything else he just ran as fast as his feet could carry him. Varric's gaze met Ashlyn and Cullen's and both nodded.

"We will contact all of you when we hear more from our spies. Stay in the city it should only take a few days."

"Why did Anders run off?"

"That is none of your business Enchanter Amell."

"Ye...yes Your Majesty."

"Maker watch over us all." With that Ashlyn and Cullen both took off after Anders and Varric. "Would have to happen the one time we get him to leave her side."

"I just hope she's alright. Varric looked worried."

'We will find out soon enough."

OoO

"Where is he?"

"I sent Varric to go get him Leigh. Anders will be here soon. I need you to breath."

"You try breathing when it feels like you are being ripped in two." Another strong contraction made her scream and she nearly crushed her sister's hand.

"Dammit Leigh that hurt!" Bethany felt guilty when she saw the tears in her sister's eyes. "You'll be alright. You know I won't let anything happen to you or the babies. Anders will be running through that door any minute now. Now you need to relax as much as you can between bouts of pain. I will do what I can to minimize it."

"I'm scared."

"I know, but your in good hands here with me and Arden." Leigh nodded and grit her teeth as Arden pulled her up into a sitting position. They had her on a short cot to help with the birthing. Arden sat behind her and rubbed her back to try to ease some of the discomfort.

"If my son doesn't get here soon he is going to miss everything."

"No I'm not." Leigh looked up and saw Anders rush through the door. "I'm here love." Relief spread through her and she leaned into his fingers as they touched her cheek. "How far apart?"

"Minutes, I have tried to ease some of it to buy you a little time and help her with the pain, but they don't want to wait to greet the world."

"Just like their parents." Leigh hissed and bit her bottom lip to stop her from crying out. She did not know how her mother went through this more than once. The pain was enough that no sane person would want to go through it. She felt Anders' magic seep into her and she sighed in relief. "Better."

"Much, I was beginning to think you were not coming."

"And miss this, not for anything in Thedas. It won't be long now love." He was right the contractions got closer and closer. "Alright love you have to push." Leigh gripped Arden's hands and bared down with every contraction. After what seemed like forever for Leigh she heard a loud bleating cry. She opened her eyes enough to see Anders smiling like a fool at a bundled up wriggling baby. "It's a boy!"

"Let me see him." He leaned in and Leigh began to cry. Their son was large, healthy and strong. He had a full head of hair already and even though it was streaked with blood from his birth she could see it was the same color as Anders. "He's perfect."

"That he is love. Beth can you take him, we still have one more to go." Bethany took her nephew in her arms and cooed at him.

"Maker he is heavy." Arden laughed.

"Just like his Da. Leo was bigger than a fall turkey when he was born."

"Thanks mum, is that a nice way of saying I was a chunky baby."

"You were a normal Anderfel baby." Leigh arched her back as the next one wanted out into the world to join their brother. "Here comes the next one." Anders placed his hands on her stomach to make sure everything was going right. Were the other child was strong with one's heart was weaker.

"Leigh I need you to push again."

"I...can't."

'Yes you can love it is almost over." He saw her body quiver and knew she was tired from the stain of it all. "Beth give the baby to Varric he should be right out the door there. I need you to help me." Beth hurried out the door and placed the boy into Varric's arms. "Love look at me." Her eyes met his and she saw the worry in them.

"Somethings wrong isn't it?"

"The other baby is much weaker than their brother. I need to get them out quickly." Tears rolled down her cheeks and her skin cracked and began to glow red. He felt Pash join her energy with Leigh's to give her enough strength to get through the rest of the birth. "Thank you Pash." It was not long before the other child graced the world with it presence. Where the brother was loud and strong this one was quiet and their color was off. Leigh had passed out right after the baby left her body.

"Son?"

"I need to see if I can get her heart and lungs working better. Beth I need lyrium potions now!" Anders stared down at the small pale child and his heart broke. She was struggling to breath and was so much smaller than her brother. He took her into the other room and laid her down on the bed. "Maker help me." Beth stepped in the room and handed him the potions.

"Let me help you." Beth unwrapped the towel around her tiny niece and gasped. "Oh Maker." The auburn hair told Bethany all she needed to know. This child was Sebastian's not Anders'. "I'm so sorry."

"For what? She is still alive and I plan to keep it that way. I don't care if...she mine. It doesn't matter to me who she looks like." Beth smiled and placed her hands over her niece's heart, pulsing magic to get it pumping better again. Anders worked on her lungs to empty them of the fluid she breathed in during birth. They worked for over an hour til he heard the sound he wanted to hear. A small sharp cry pierced the air and Anders began to cry. "That's my girl, let the world know your not giving up without a fight."

"She's a fighter." Beth leaned back against the bed and sighed. "So you are okay with..."

"I told your sister I would love them even if they were his." Anders sat down next to Bethany on the floor holding his daughter. No one could tell him she wasn't his regardless of her auburn hair or blue eyes. Even her skin was slightly tan just like Sebastian. "Leigh will blame herself for this, won't she?"

"Knowing my sister yes, but the fact you accept this little cutie as your own will make it easier on her. She hasn't voiced it in a while, but she has worried about this since she found out she was pregnant. More so the fact Wardens aren't suppose to be able to have children."

"Well the fear has been quelled. There is no mistaking that boy is mine." Anders smiled down at the little girl who was now wriggling in his arms. He felt tiny little fingers wrap around his much larger one and her grip was strong. He felt a flash of pure light go through him and he heard Bethany gasp.

'What was that?"

"I don't know, but it came from her." Both looked down at the little girl. "Would be irony if she is a mage."

"Yes it would. We should go check on Leigh. She will want to see both her children." Anders stood up and hesitated at the door. "You are a good man and not just because you are excepting a child that is not yours. You are so much like our father."

"I wish I had known him more than that one night I was at your home all those years ago."

"He would have loved you. I know Mama did. She use to tell me after you and Leigh stopped dancing around each other that she thought you were the best person for my sister."

"Your mother was one of a kind."

"Your mother is too. Leigh has told me she loves having her around. It makes missing Mama hurt a lot less."

"Mum loves her."

"Does she know about...this?"

"Yes we both told her just in case. She understood."

"Good. I don't want Leigh feeling any worse than she will be." He nodded and walked through the door. Leigh was still unconscious.

"Mum can you hold her will I clean up Leigh and move her to our room."

"Is the baby alright?"

"She's fine. Just had a little bit of a rough start." Arden saw the hair on top of the girl's head and sighed.

"One from you and one from the other."

"Doesn't matter. I see them both as mine."

"The Maker has blessed you with a large heart Leo. This little one is a precious life and will be loved greatly."

"Yes she will."

OoO

"Anders?"

"Right her love." Leigh opened her eyes and sat up in their bed. "I see Pash did some healing of her own on you."

"She wanted to be helpful."

"The boy is sleeping in the bassinet over there and here is the one you did not meet." He handed her the small bundle and she pulled the fabric back from the top of the baby's head.

"She's..."

"Perfect isn't she?" Leigh nodded through tears. "Justice and I will have our work cut out for us when she is older. We will be scaring off suitors for years." Leigh stared at him opened mouthed. "I told you love even if they were his I would love them because they are yours."

"She's so small."

"Her brother was a womb hog I think."

"Oh so he was just like his father, just you are a blanket and bed hog."

"Funny. They need names before today is gone. It is their name day you know."

"We never really agreed on names."

"Well now that we can see them it will hopefully be easier." Anders got up and went to pick up his son. The boy yawned and settled deep in his father's arms. "The three of you have had a rough day."

"Any names come to mind?"

"Not a one." They both laughed and leaned against each other, each holding a child. The little girl began to fuse and cry. Leigh tried rocking her in her arms and singing but nothing worked. "She should be hungry. Beth just got done feeding her goats milk and I just changed her."

"Here switch with me for a second." She took the boy and shifted the girl into his arms and she quieted right down. "Seems she is daddy's little girl."

"She had me wrapped around her little finger the moment she was born love. I think you have been replaced."

"Your oh so funny."

"I try. Do we still have that locket?"

'Which one?"

"The one with Sebastian's mother's picture and his."

"Somewhere why?"

"I think she looks like a Meghan to me."

"I...it sounds perfect."

"We are not going to hide who she is love it is not fair to her. As long as she knows she is loved no matter what it will be fine."

"I will have to tell him won't I?"

"One day probably, but let's not worry about it now." Leigh stared at her sleeping son's face and a brilliant idea.

"Karl."

"What about him?"

"I want to name him Karl. To honor the man who inadvertently brought us back together."

"I think he would like that. Karl it is then, though I am surprised you did not want to name him after your father."

"I am leaving that honor for Carver or Beth. So Karl and Meghan Hawke."

"Sounds good to me love."

"Do you have a Ser name?"

"Yours is fine Leigh. Mine is a mouthful and hard to pronounce. I don't mind being know as Anders Hawke."

"Or Leo Hawke."

"Makes it easy to hide if we have to having more than one name."

"We don't have to hide here."

"True, but I still don't want to take a chance, not when we have so much more to protect now."

"Your right." She yawned and leaned back in the bed.

"Let me put them in their beds and you and I will try to get some sleep as well. It has been a long day."

"I never thought I would be happier than I was on our wedding day, but I am. I have the man I love and two healthy, beautiful children." Anders finished putting the babies to bed and joined Leigh in theirs. He took solace in the peace of the day knowing it would not last forever, but for today he did not think about the war or Templars. He did not even have his darkspawn nightmares that night like he normally did ever night since his joining. His dreams were peaceful as he lay with Leigh in his arms. He had everything he wanted now. His freedom, his family, now he had to make sure the rest of his kind had the same chance.

So here it is the birth of the twins and the reappearance of Sebastian. I was trying to finish this chapter for Christmas, but after the week I had last week I did not get as much writing in as I would have liked. I want to apologize to BlairSilver for partially breaking your heart. If it was important to the story both children would have been Anders. I swear it will work itself out. I hope everyone had a good holiday season and if I don't update before then have a Happy New Year. As always thanks for reading and sticking with me this long. All of your reviews and favorites have been what has kept me going.

Raven