AN sorry its taken so long to get these new chapters up. Work, real life and loosing it twice has been a wild wild ride. I hope you enjoy these chapters. Feel free to comment pm me with question and comments.

Solas sat in his study going over recent reports a Dalish clan to the south went missing over a single night, no trace of them could be found. Disturbing, especially when they were the keepers of Ditherman's Shadow an amulet that Mythal's unruly twin son made during the the children's uprising against their parents the boy had used it to alter the perception of people. He thought Mythal had hidden it better than giving it to one of her generals. Solas realized he was wrong. Even more troubling another Clan of former followers were slaughtered, it appeared to his agents found human shield bearing the Mabri war dogs of Ferdelan. It seemed good King Alistar and his humans were blaming the Elves for the break with Chantry. The man in the years since the Inquisition saved the town of Redcliff he had turned on elves and the mages, locking down alienage's, refusing to let Clans pass through his territory and yes kicking out all the mages. Solas wondered if the Clan had strayed too close to Fereldan. There was even rumors of an Exhausted March against him but he doubted anything would come of it. No the Dalish would have to help themselves until he could free the rest. Then he would lock himself and Arya away here where he could live simply with her no wars, no rifts, no followers. Just the two of them. Four months married and she was starting to come out of her shell, they often had dinner he told her stories of Old arlathan then kissed her good night on the forehead as she headed to her (his room). It was nice but still he dreamed of the day they would share more. What he would give just to let go and lie with her just one time. . . .

To her moan his name, to feel her touch. He wondered about the sounds she would make for him. Would she beg? Would she scream or would she just make soft little sounds or call his name just as she. . . Oh how he longed to know, she was his wife, he should be with her now touching her gently by eye , a soft kiss on the corner of her lips, whispers of dreams and love, their song in unison as they reach their peaks together, him holding her tight after keeping her safe and warm as she sleeps blissfully in his arms.

She wasn't was ready. . . . He told himself, the blindness the loss of her hand still so fresh and then there was the knowledge if he did he would lose the will to carry on his mission. No it would be better when it was done, when his followers and all were gone and then it would just be the two of them. How he long for the day, but first the minor issues of the King of Feraldan. The man would have to pay for killing Cole and trying to kill Arya the simplest thing would be to kill him to end him with a quick dagger as he did Cole, but NO. No that was too good for him, all the man had taken from him, Alister would suffer a fate worse than death.

But what?

The man only seemed to live for pleasure and hurting innocent Elves and mages. This seemed to be against what Lileiana had once told him of a king who wanted to help the elves find a home, and see Mages live like any other man or woman. But for some reason he was no more. There was something wrong with the situation something did not reel right. . . . It matter not what. The man would suffered, loose what he loved. Yes Solas would make him suffer but it would lingering . . . There was the king's warden wife, reports said that even though the king took to bed every other woman in Ferdelan it was she that mattered most to the king.

Odd way to show it? But there was opportunity. . . .

However that would have to wait. Lynais had returned from his "study" of the traveling dalish form the KiKrwall's alienage. He reported back that one of its member's had a son with the gift of dreams like him and his Dalen. The boy had went to Teventer for a time but returned when he heard his mother had been forced from her home. Lynias reported that the girl who was leading them had interesting views on magic. The boy alone was worth the trip, such a person could be useful when facing the pantheon. He sighed deeply he had at least one war, revenge, and possibly destroying everyone in thedas stood in his way.

"You look tired old friend, perhaps you should take the evening off spend it with the Lady Lavellan. You two could use the time."

Lyians said throwing his pack over his shoulders. It had been a difficult for the two since their binding and he knew it. Even though he had the one thing in his possession but was unable to. . . Well it was not a problem the wolf had had before. "No, the quicker we do this the quicker I am back home with Arya. It is hard leaving her this is the first time since Kirkwall we have not been under the same roof. She is doing better though. At least Vivienne has got her to go on walks. I hear that she has been seen amogunst the people. I'm sure she is enjoying the Kinya's stories of Arlathan. My heart loves those stories the most."

The tall silver haired younger looking elf shook his head. "She is to kind, Kinya asked her to stay away, and the parents of her young students do not want a Dalish "girl" corrupting their children with your wife's Dalish ways." Lyanis took a deep breath "They think she is the reason you do now walk amongst them word with them."

"I am sure you would Fenheral but tearing out your follower's neck won't help. They just don't understand, she's Dalsih we all hate the Dalish. But this divide between you and her, the people. . OUR people are feeling it. Maybe she should come with us? You know give you two sometime alone, you know fix yourself. Or at least help us I mean we both are not fond of the Dalish, but she is one of them. She knows their culture. . . It could help, MERRIL is very protective of the boy she's not just going to let you "see" him. We are going to help."

Had it been weeks? Months, since her dream talk with Mythal. So much was going through her mind, but it all came down to a single thought saving Solas could save Cole. At first she tried to forget about it but then he started coming around more reminding her of their days in Haven and Skyhold, then the simplest jester of him taking her one hand in his. To have Solas AND Cole back the only real family that she truly ever had. . . . It was to tempting not to try.

But how?

The last few weeks she had been doing all she could to learn of his world and his plans. It was not easy Solas played thing close to the vest and his people were not very welcoming or helpful. They seemed to blame her for Solas not showing himself to them. For some reason her love was distancing himself from not only her but his own people. She had a feeling why, the truth was Cole's death hurt him more than he would ever say. That's why she had to try this not only for Cole, but for Solas. That's when fate, fortune whatever you wish to call it intervened, Solas had found another dreamer, and he wished to co-opt the boy in whatever he was plotting. Only issue the boy was with the Dalish, which meant he would have to leave and go to Sundermount where the group was hiding. . . She knew this was her chance. . . .

Slowly she walked to place she had learned the way to his office on her on by mistake one day when she got turned around trying to find her way back to her room from the gardens. It was 360 steps due east …." No Lyinas and that's final Arya is to stay here, she's safer" Arya stopped her knew she was close. . . "It is not safe for her out there. Someone could recognize her, King Alistair could have a trap waiting. . ." Solas continued.

"She could wish to stay or leave you all together, is that not what you are really afraid of my friend. Her leaving?" she could tell Lynias words hit home when her beloved went silent for a few moments" The answer is still no." she heard him say in a low angry ton.

"Don't I get a say in this? Or am I to be locked away in a place where people hate me, away from you. Please solas, I promise not to cause you problems or runaway I swear." Arya said as she appeared in the door. Lynais smiled as the old wolf threw him a dark look before rushing to her side. He took her remaining hand in both of his "Vehnan it is far too dangerous for you out there." He pleaded bringing her hand to his lips and kissing it gently.

She smiled softly "No more I fear than being left here with people who do not like me. Please solas I feel cooped up caged even. I promise. I will even try to help, I was a first I know these people. I can help. . . I just want to spend some time with you like we used to. . "Her voice was soft warm. . . Her hand found its way to his lips, they warm and moist as he pressed them into her hand. "For me." He reached down and kissed the top of her head "I'll help you make sure she is safe." Lynais said watching his friend kiss the young red head forehead. It was always so strange to him seeing the wolf like this. "No harm will come to her I swear on my life my friend."

Solas looked down at her for moment and took a deep breath. . . "Alright but if I think someone is a danger to you or has uncovered your identity. . ."

"Then I shall return her here." Lynais replied.

Solas smiled for once in a long time perhaps this trip could help both of them "Alright we leave in an hour." Arya let out a happy squeak as she wrapped her arm around his neck and kissed his check. For the first time in a while she felt there as hope. "Come Ill help you pack." Solas said taking her by the arm and leading her back to her room.