The group headed deeper into the Fade, and soon they saw the figure of Justinia again, floating towards what looked like another barrier.

"You must get to the Rift, Inquisitor." She said as she floated, "Get through and then slam it closed with all your strength. That will banish the army of demons… and exile this cursed creature to the farthest reaches of the Fade."

Alex nodded as they ran, the spirit floating with them, and soon Alex saw what looked like a swirling green cloud. Hawke noticed it too, "The Rift! We're almost there!"

"Great, Hawke." Varric said sarcastically at her, "Why not just dare the Old Gods to try and stop you?"

They headed into another area, and they gasped, a shiver passing through Alex's spine as she looked up. Barring their way into the Rift was a massive white spider, bigger than a dragon, with holes all over its grotesque body with writhing maggots, spewing vile liquid and growling menacingly. Below it was another demon, faceless but with a mouth, with tentacles of various lengths trailing on its head, and spike protruding at its back. Even Hawke seemed frightened by the creature's appearance, and she grasped her wand tightly.

Alex stepped back a little in fear, but she felt a warmth on her shoulder as the spirit with Justinia's form floated beside her, "If you would, please tell Leliana, 'I'm sorry. I failed you, too.'"

They watched as the spirit brightened, her light blinding them as she approached the large creature, and they covered their eyes as she shined so brightly that it hurt their eyes and they stumbled back. When the light faded, they looked up to see that the spirit and the massive demon was gone, and all that remained was the smaller demon.

Alex casted a barrier just as Alistair and Blackwall charged, their shields and swords drawn. Cole disappeared into a puff of smoke, getting behind the demon to stab it with his knives. Varric unleashed a flurry of arrows at it, and she and Hawke began pelting the creature with fire and lightning.

"You cannot stand against me!" The aspect of the Nightmare shouted, attacking Blackwall and Alistair, swiping its massive claws against them, scratching their shields. As they attacked, it summoned more creatures to attack in its bidding, but Hawke blasted them to death with fire. While the demon seemed to move around in a puff of smoke like Cole, her friend continued to maneuver with such speed that his knives glinted like stars as he moved.

The demon continued to attack them, getting Alistair on his shoulder, and even Cole got flung towards a rock, but they all fought hard against the demon, almost diminishing their potions supply. They continued to work together to kill it, and as Cole leapt, he drove his two daggers through the creature's chest, finally causing it to die and fade in green light.

Varric panted heavily, as he ran, with Cole and Blackwall following him, "Come on! Before that big one comes back!" he shouted, but Alex kneeled over and helped Hawke up, as she had grown tired from depleting her magic. She waved at him, "Go! Get out of here! We'll follow you!"

Her three companions leapt through the Rift, as she and Alistair helped Hawke up. But as they did, the massive spider demon came back, blocking their way. They tried to get through, but the creature's leg came down, almost getting Alex on the legs. "How do we get by?!" Alistair shouted as Hawke let go of him, leaning on her staff as she stood.

"Go! I'll cover you!" Hawke said, as she stood beside Alex, who looked at her in panic.

But Alistair shook his head, "No, you were right. The Wardens caused this mess. A Warden must…"

"A Warden must help them rebuild! That's your job!" Hawke said as she looked determined at the creature, "Corypheus is mine!"

Alex bit her lip as looked at the creature, and she growled as tears stung into her eyes. She realized that whoever would be left would likely die in the attempt to cover their escape, and it broke her heart to realize that she has to decide whether to sacrifice her brother-in-law or her cousin… both of whom she loved and had considered her family. Blood ran down her lip, as she had bitten through the skin as her tears blinded her, "Maker, no… don't make me do this… I can't…"

"I'm sorry, Alex." Alistair said as the demon moved, stomping on the ground, "I'm sorry you have to decide this, but there's nothing we can do. You HAVE to make a choice."

Alex yelled at the demon in frustration, her throat scratched raw from how hoarse she was shouting, and she sobbed. Alistair and Hawke looked at her with pity and sadness, and they took either of her hands on their own. Alex's tears began coming down in earnest now, and she swallowed heavily. Finally, with a weak voice and a sad heart, she whispered…

"Alistair…"

Her brother-in-law nodded in determination, letting go of her hand as Alex held on tighter to Hawke, who looked in shock at her. "Right. Good luck. I'll keep it off you."

But before she could move, Alistair came forward, giving her half a hug with his arm as she cried on his shoulder, "Don't blame yourself for this, sister-in-law. I love you like I would my own sister, and I will do anything to protect you. And…" His voice grew hoarse as his throat seemed to have tightened, "If you write to Solona about me, tell her… I'll love her forever… and that I'm sorry, this is the way it has to be." He kissed her forehead as he let her go, "Goodbye, sister-in-law."

Alex wiped her face with a palm of her hand, "Goodbye… brother-in-law."

Alistair gave her a smile again, before looking at the demon and unsheathing his sword. "FOR THE WARDENS!" He shouted as he charged, slashing at the demon's legs and body so that it moved away from the Rift. Alex pulled at Hawke, running towards the Rift, and she pushed her cousin through, before looking back Alistair, who was still fighting the demon with vigor. With a sob, she closed her eyes, and passed through the Veil, leaving her sister's husband to his fate.