Well here we go with chapter 5

Now before we begin. I do not own Dragon Age nor do I own Naruto.


_Chapter V_

When the group of six arrived back at the camp at Ostagar, Naruto immediately split from the group explaining he needed to drop off the flower with the Kennel Master. Running up to the Kennel Master Naruto tapped him on the shoulder.

Turning round the Kennel Master was surprised to see Naruto. "Oh it's you. Did you manage to find the flower?"

Naruto rummaged in his pack and carefully removed the flower he found before showing it to the man. "Is this it?"

The Kennel Master leaned forwards slightly to inspect the flower more closely and let out a breath of relief. "Yes that's it." Said the man as he took the flower before tearing it up and put it in a canteen that Naruto guessed held the incomplete medicine and gave the canteen a shake before entering the pen.

Naruto watched as he poured the solution in to the Mabari's bowl then removed the muzzle and left the pen just as the Mabari weakly at first began to lap up the solution seemingly getting stronger as it did.

"There he's looking better already. Say why not comeback after the battle and we will see if we can imprint him on to you?" asked the Kennel Master

Naruto thought the idea over for a moment remembering how Kiba, Hana and Tsume were when they worked with their respective canine partners. "I'd like that. See you after the battle is over." Naruto answered with a smile at the Mabari in the pen.

"Ok then see you then." Said the Kennel Master as he went to check on the other Mabari as Naruto walked away heading back to the Grey Warden fire.

=NotG=

When Naruto arrived the others had just finished discussing something. Probably discussing Morrigan and her mother. Thought Naruto as he took his place next to Arwen, as he did Duncan spoke. "At last you're all here, I've had the circle mages preparing. Alistair take them to the temple I will join you soon after." Alistair nodded and motioned the others to follow him.

"Why all these damned tests! Have I not already proved my worthiness?" asked Jory as they waited for Duncan and frankly Naruto, Éowyn and Arwen were getting tired of the man's obvious cowardice. Just as Naruto was about to tell him how it was it was Daveth who spoke. "Are you blubbering again?"

"I just know my wife is with child back in Highever… I don't want to leave her a widow." Jory said angrily as he knew that Daveth was calling him a cowered without actually saying it outright.

"Fine say you die, I know I would sacrifice a lot more if it means she would live to see the end of The Blight." said Daveth trying to calm Ser Jory.

"I agree with Daveth, Jory. Where I'm from we become what we are because we know that our next mission could be our last and leave our family without us. But we do so in the knowledge that our friends and family through our sacrifice will still be alive." Explained Naruto and everyone saw Jory slip into thought over Naruto's words. Soon after Duncan arrived carrying a Silverite Chalice filled with the Darkspawn blood they had collected earlier that day. Duncan silently approached the Alter they were stood next to and placed the Chalice down.

"We come to it at last. Through this Joining we submit ourselves to the taint so that we may battle our enemy the Darkspawn. I will not lie to you though in that none of you may survive this but those that do know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. We say only a few words before the ritual but these words have been said since the first." Duncan explained who silently motioned to Alistair to say the words.

Alistair bowed his head and began to speak. "Join us, brothers and sisters. Join us in the shadows where we stand vigilant. Join us as we carry the duty that can not be forsworn. And should you perish, know that your sacrifice will not be forgotten. And that one day we shall join you."

All throughout Alistair's words Naruto saw that Jory was looking at the Chalice nervously and somehow Naruto knew that Jory would die but not of the taint.

It was then that Duncan spoke again. "Daveth, step forwards."

Daveth stepped forwards and took the Chalice from Duncan before slowly taking a gulp, then handing it back to Duncan. At first Daveth seemed fine that is until he grabbed his head and started to groan in pain then became silent as his eyes rolled into the back of his head and collapsed, it was clear he had died.

"I am sorry Daveth. Naruto, step forwards" said Duncan and Naruto stepped forwards and took the chalice from Duncan and stared into the contents before taking a gulp of the blood within himself. When he did Naruto was certain he heard someone or something whispering in his mind and could swear that for a brief instant he saw a monstrous Dragon before his world went black.

=NotG=

When Naruto came too he saw that Duncan was looking down at him. "Good you're first to wake Éowyn and Arwen have survived and are still unconscious at this time." Said Duncan and helped him back on to his feet. "How do you feel?" Duncan then asked once Naruto was back on his feet.

Naruto shook his head to clear the last of the cobwebs from his skull then answered. "Like I just went a full ten rounds with my old friend Rock Lee."

Naruto's answer gave Duncan a reason to chuckle having been told about Rock Lee whilst on the ship from the Elemental Nations. and if it were not for the fact that the council of Daimyo's back in Naruto's home forbidding the conscription or recruitment of those whose ancestry couldn't be traced back to Thedas. Otherwise Rock Lee would have been here along with Naruto. Duncan then turned to face Alistair who was watching over the still unconscious forms of Arwen and Éowyn. "Alistair when Éowyn and Arwen awaken take them to the fire and wait for us while Naruto and I attended the war council." Duncan explained.

"I understand Duncan." Responded Alistair as Duncan and Naruto walked away.

When Duncan and Naruto arrived at the long wooden table where the War Council was being held Naruto took note on those gathered at the table. At the table Naruto saw a bald Mage a Chantry Priestess the familiar golden armour of Calian and a man with dark hair in Silverite armour. When they arrived at the table the council was already well underway.

"Loghain my decision is final; I shall stand with the Grey Wardens in this assault." Calian said his voice full of conviction.

"You risk too much Calian. I still say this is a poor course of action." Loghain said his own voice full of concern for Calian.

Calian mealy ignored Loghain in favour of greeting Duncan and Naruto. "Ah Duncan, Naruto good of you too join us. Duncan how many have joined the order?"

"Naruto, Arwen and Éowyn have joined your majesty." Duncan replied.

"Excellent, the wardens will benefit from their combined strength and the Wardens are lucky to have someone of your own calibre Naruto." Calian said with a smile.

"Thank you your majesty." Naruto said with a respectful bow of his head.

"Good the Grey Wardens are lucky to have you." Calian said returning the nod.

Hearing the way Calian spoke, Loghain once again spoke. "Your fascination with glory will be your undoing Calian. We need to focus on reality not stories or legends." Loghain words were harsh and meant to scold.

"Fine." Calian said with a shrug of his shoulders. "Let us go over the plan once more." Calian Said calmly.

"Once the Darkspawn attack you will signal The Tower of Ishal so that the beacon is lit, letting me and my forces know when we know to attack so that we…" Loghain said.

"Can flank the Darkspawn, then to make sure that the Beacon and the Tower are secure we will send our best. Duncan, send Alistair and the new Grey Wardens to bolster the ranks."

Suddenly the bald mage stepped forwards. "Your Majesty the Tower and it's beacon won't be necessary. We of the Circle are…" began the Mage only to be interrupted by the Chantry Priestess.

"We will not risk any lives to your spells Mage."

"King Calian, you should also be weary of the Arch Demon appearing on the field." Duncan said stressing the serious of the possible threat.

"There haven't been any Dragons sighted in the wilds." Loghain said clearly not believing that the threat existed.

Hearing Loghain Naruto mentally frowned knowing that from his time as a ninja you never dismissed a threat simply because you believed it didn't exist. "That may be so Teyrn Loghain. But that doesn't mean one couldn't be hiding deeper beyond the range of the scouting party's you've been sending out." Stated Naruto calmly, Duncan was impressed with Naruto's logic and knew he had just out witted Loghain slightly.

Hearing Naruto's words Loghain frowned while glaring at Naruto. Finally after what felt like a lifetime Loghain spoke. "While that may be true boy we need to concentrate on the enemy before us not the enemy that may not exist!" again Loghain's words were harsh and meant to scolded, and in that instant Loghain reminded Naruto greatly of Danzo.

It was Calian who came to Naruto's rescue as he remembered the morning where Naruto had spoken of his home land and how he wished he could have met his mother and learned more of his elven heritage. "If you are so worried Loghain perhaps we should wait for the forces of Orlais to join us?" asked Calian and everyone saw Loghain turn away before speaking a hint of bitterness in his voice.

"How fortunate Maric did not live long enough to see his own son ready to hand Ferelden over to the very ones who enslaved us for almost a century."

You're a fool Loghain, just because they were your enemy once does not mean they still are. After all times change for those who look forwards but stands still for those who look back. Naruto thought bitterly knowing that yesterday's enemy could be today's friend.

"Loghain enough, our arguments with Orlais are over and have been for a number of years now. But seeing as you are unwilling to wait our current number of forces will have to suffice won't they. And it would be wise for you to remember who is King." Calian said letting everyone at the table know that it was he who ruled Ferelden and not Loghain.

"Of course Calian, I meant no disrespect." Loghain said his voice becoming calm once again

Calian stood looking at Loghain a moment longer before turning to once again face Duncan and Naruto. "Duncan for the mission to the Tower of Ishal I request that Naruto leads the Wardens there as a former Ninja I expect that he has more battle experience than most.

"I would be honoured to your Majesty" Naruto answered getting a nod of approval from Duncan.

"Good than let us hope this battle bring much glory to us all." Calian said with a smile as those at the table dispersed to inform their individual forces of what was to happen, so that they will be ready for the upcoming battle.


Well there's the latest chapter of Naruto of the Grey done.