Authors Notes: This is the end for Aurelia and Loghain, been a rough ride but we got there in the end. Thanks to all who've read this story, I hope you liked it.
I made a family tree to go with this part of the story it can found on DeviantArt art/Tree-488165618
Epilogue
Aurain walked through the royal palace on a mission to find his Nephew, King Aurelius, time was running out and he had to find him, Aurain did his best to fight back his tears, he would cry later.
Aurain found Aurelius in the court yard, holding his Grandson and while being mobbed by his young second cousins, "Aurelius, its time."
Aurelius turned to face his Uncle, "But...they said she still have another year at least."
Aurain sighed sadly, a tear falling down his cheek, "She misses Papa. She isn't really alive and she hasn't been since he died."
Together, Aurain and Aurelius walked together silently to Aurelia's room, Aurelius entered first, greeting his Aunts as he walked in. He approached the bed, his beloved Grandmother laying there, pale and gaunt. Aurelia had been declining since his Grandfather died, she only held on for the 3 years to make sure they would be fine without them, "Hey, Grandma," He said as he sat on the bed.
Aurelia looked at him and smiled weakly, "Hey, Your Majesty," She replied, her voice, hoarse.
"So, Aurain tells me your planning on dying today," Aurelius tried to make a joke, Aurelia would want that.
She chuckled gently, "I cant hold out forever sweetheart."
"I know, you miss Grandpa, longest time you've spent apart in your whole marriage."
"I look forward to seeing him again, your parents, the whole family."
Aurelius wiped away his tears, "I never told anyone this but, I used to have a dream about my birth, you held me, told me I'd be a great leader. Even now, those words have kept me going, even through, Mama and Papa dying, I knew I'd make them proud.
"You did and always will make them proud, Aurelius. They longed to have you, you were worth waiting for and I'm glad that gave you to them," Aurelia slowly raised her palm to his face, using all her strength, wiping away his tears with her thumb, "You know, you never did terrorize your Grandfathers enough."
Aurelius laughed, even in her closing minutes, she still didn't fail to make him laugh, "I'm gonna miss you."
"All of you come here," Her children and Aurelius, gathered around her, "I want you all to know, that I'm proud of you, everything you've said, done, made, especially your children. You've made my life worthwhile and I happily leave it with my memories."
"Oh, Mama," Lila held onto her Mother, crying softly onto her forehead, Aurain took his Mother's hand and she held it tight, her gripped becoming less and less, then they knew she was gone.
Aurelius kissed her forehead, "Bye, Grandma, say hello to everyone for me," Aurelius turned to one of the servants, "Have it declared, Ferelden is in mourning for the week," The servant bowed solemnly and left.
"Are you still going to give her a state funeral?" Celia asked.
"Yes, she deserves to be mourned and celebrated," Aurelius left the room, tears freely flowing, Rowan found him in the hallway, "She's gone, sweetheart," Aurelius hugged his Daughter tight.
Rowan pulled away, "Papa, stop the tears, Grandma wouldn't want this would she, lets go plan a celebration befitting her," Aurelius smiled at his Daughter, she definitely took after the Cousland line of the family, he didn't know when he married Aurelia's great Niece, one of his children would be uncannily similar to her, but he was glad that Rowan had her wit and sense of practicality.
Aurelia found herself sat on a bench, dress in white, she looked around, nothing and no one could be seen, so she waited. A hand gently squeezed her shoulder, she knew that touch, his touch, a touch that she had become accustomed too in their 42 year marriage, "Hey, Handsome," She smiled as she turned to face him.
Loghain smiled at her, "I've been wondering when I'd see you again," Loghain pulled her to her feet, caressing her face, "You are the most beautiful thing I've ever seen," He kissed her gently, his nose rubbing against hers.
"And your still as charming as you ever were, still eager to seduce me,"
Loghain chuckled, "You've never turned me down, I think you secretly like being seduced by me."
Aurelia wrapped her arms around him, "I can confess something?"
"Anything, my love."
"I love it and I love you."
Loghain picked her up in his arms, "I love you," Together they walked into the Maker's embrace, for they promised each other an eternity, a promise both Aurelia and Loghain were more than happy to keep.
