"I did not wish to meet like this." Mythal reached out brushing the fallen hair and tucked it behind her ear. She placed her hands in front of her, a soft smile.
"I don't…. I…" Mythal gave a small chuckle.
"Calm, da'len, ask one at a time." She thought for a moment. Not sure which question to ask.
"I thought you dead?"
"My body is long dead, though my spirit will live on. I have just hidden from view, to believe I am dead serves a great purpose, one you play a part in."
"Am I Elvhen?" She watched the goddess turn to the side, gesturing for them to walk.
"Yes. Your immortality was suppressed when I brought you to this time. It allowed you to grow as they do so not to raise suspicion. I do apologize for the upbringing you had. Was not my intention to see you to harm." Her face looked pained for a quick moment before disappearing.
"Can it come back?"
"Yes. Though, I will not answer how, I will allow that to happen on it's own." Mythal smiled at her confused look.
"My mother?" Mythal stopped walking, sorrow filled the woman's eyes.
"Atisha…. She was a wondrous woman. Always kind, loving. I grew very fond of her over the years. She never married though she kept you." She gave her a weak smile. "That night when I saw her….. The small babe in her arms, her eyes pleading. I could not say no, it would have been like denying my own daughter. It pained me to see her…." She touched her arm, Mythal only gave her another smile. "You remind me of her, very driven, and when your mind is set no one can deter you." She gave a laugh and continued to walk. She looked down at her hand, the anchor was giving off very little light but it still sparked.
"Can I save him? Can I save Arlathan and Thedas?"
"Only if he wishes to be saved. The orb you received, you can absorb it's power, it will stop the anchor from killing you, but I am afraid it will make you one with it. I must warn you though, you would have the power of two gods flowing through your veins, I do not know what will happen as it was never done before." Mythal stepped in front of her, placing hands on either side of her shoulders. "There are many ways to save it all, but you must prove to him there is another way. It will not be easy da'len."
"Like to speak in riddles to huh?" They both laughed. She looked at Mythal, as much as she was a goddess, she also felt like a long lost friend somehow. "Have you really been there all this time?"
"Of course. Sadly, it is forbidden to interfere, but when you obtained the anchor, I knew there was a way to guide you. Sadly though, our time is coming to an end, you must go to Arlathan. There is an eluvian at the Winter Palace, it will lead you to him." With that, Mythal kissed her forehead and the fade started to disappear along with the goddess. "I will always be with you…."
- 3 months later, Arlathan Castle -
She stormed through the halls, the elven soldiers charged at her, but she waved them off with her hand, the power emitting from the anchor now glowed a brightened purple against her skin. The soldiers fell, not dead but in a sleep. With a flick of her wrist, she brought an elf to her, holding him there, her hand tightening around his neck.
"Where?" The elf stared at her with fear. Her eyes glowed along with the anchor. The power of the orb and anchor thrummed through her. "Iras!"
"Next floor up, large door at the end." She gave him a nod before dropping him. She walked over him and fade stepped through the hall, making her way up the stairs. Looking down the hall she saw two guards, it amused her how he had guards, being the god he was. They readied their weapons as she walked towards them. She dodged the first attack, sending him flying down the hall, the other she took by the throat and tossed him through the large doors. Solas abruptly stood, has hands in fists resting on his desk, anger played across his face before shock and confusion crossed it. The elf laid at his desk, clutching his arm. She glared at him.
"Vara." She nodded towards the door behind her. Without hesitation he ran, flick of her wrist she closed the door, never breaking eye contact with him. He straightened himself, bringing his hands behind his back. Glancing down at her hand before speaking.
"How?" She tilted her head to the side, no emotion played on her face. She raised her hand, disintegrating the desk he stood behind, causing him to step back.
"Ar unvena a vir to sal'shiral." She took a few strides into the room. "Ar unvena a vir to halani or diana ma, vis ma nuven sul halani." she gave a slight bow of her head at him. She waited a moment before speaking again. "Do you wish to speak in this tongue instead then?" Anger flashed before his eyes, making them glow a soft blue, clashing with her own.
"I do not wish to strike you."
"Then accept my help."
"No. You can not walk down this path. Ar ju din av'ahna ra." He looked away from her, but her voice boomed in the room causing his head to snap back up at her.
"YOU NEVER ASKED YET HERE I AM!" Rage ran through her, her hands trembling in her fists, but he only met her rage with his own.
"AHNSUL ANE MA MIN! TO DALA EM?" She only laughed.
"Kill you? Really?" She placed a hand on her hip, watching him. Her eyes watching his every movement, he wasn't acting like a child not getting his way.
"You wish to stop me from destroying your world. Killing me would be the only way to stop this." She only rolled her eyes, if she was normal, she would have coward from the look he was giving her, instead, she only saw it as childish.
"I only wish you to see reason Solas. You are driven to believe there is only one path, yet you taught me we choose the path."
"There IS only one path for me vhenan." He shook his head, the anger slowly subsiding from him, causing her own tension to falter.
"If I told you, you were wrong?" The anger flickered for a brief moment in his eyes before he let it go, but a low growl escaped his throat.
"You believe me so naïve?" She smiled at him.
"I believe you childish and prideful." He took the last remaining steps so he was in front of her, she tilted her head up to him, still smiling as he glared at her.
"Vira enlea." She went up on her toes, bringing her lips to his ear.
"Or ahn?" She went back onto her heels, watching him. He sneered at her.
"Zathiria…"
"Solas…." She mocked his tone. She looked down and reached out, fiddling with the wolf's jaw bone that laid against his chest. "Ar eolasa thu to sul'ema Arlathan sal." She peered up at him through her lashes, his eyes were fixated on her hand. "I'tel dala alas'en." He closed his eyes sighing.
"Vhenan, ra elana din'gara." She smiled, dropping the bone against his chest.
"Telir inana." She turned around and waved her hand in the empty space. Slowly the war table appeared along with the map of Thedas. She could hear his breath hitch. She walked over to the table, his footsteps behind her. She pointed to various spots on the map. "See all these? It is where we closed rifts, all across Thedas." She tilted her head to the side, watching him as his brows furrowed. "These spots were open to the veil, yes, they were ripped open, but if we slowly open them, the spirits would come through on their own." With another wave of her hand, the table disappeared. She began walking out of the room, only turning to look at him before leaving. "Nuva Mythal Ghi'lan." Before he could say anything she was gone, fade stepping and diving through the eluvian.
She was greeted with Cassandra on the other side.
"Do you believe he will see reason?"
"I hope for his sake, he does." She glanced back into the eluvian before waving her hand, causing the mirror to become a painting once again. They made their way down the corridor, exiting the room, they locked the door behind them. With the help of Dorian they had managed to enchant the door, only allowing certain people through.
"Do you believe he knows of the mirror, here in the Temple."
"I would be surprised if he didn't, though his pride does get the better of him. We can only wait."
They made there way over to the balcony which overlooked the lake and mountains that surrounded them. The Arbor Wilds were truly magnificent, the lush forests and tree's helped hide the path, even those who now resided here made sure to cover their tracks. The remaining few who wanted to help or fight Solas came to aid. Over the short amount of time they had managed to clean the weeds, rubble and get rid of any remaining traps. They kept the tree's that had grown, it would seem wrong to cut them down when they were now hundreds of years old.
The Temple of Mythal was truly beautiful and she could only imagine the glory it held so long ago. They made their way through the courtyard heading towards the massive bridge that connected to the forest. They now had a secure stable set up on either side, allowing the horses to rest and messengers to bring urgent messages faster. Cassandra made her way to the brown horse with a black mane. She stood beside, patting the horses head.
"I will send word when I reach Dorian, Cullen and Leliana. They should have most of the people evacuated from Skyhold now. I hope for our sake he waits long enough for us to secure the people."
"I hope for all of us he sees reason." They gave each other a nod before Cassandra took off. She watched from the bridge as Cassandra disappeared into the mist. She prayed to Mythal that she would have the strength to convince him, she would need everything to make him believe for she feared if that failed, she would have to do something she never thought she would have to do.
Kill Fen'Harel.
Kill the other half of her heart.
The wind picked up, closing her eyes, her hair whipped around her, it became harsher, creating a sound as though it was howling, calling to her. Slowly her eyes opened, the wind died down again, becoming a soft breeze. She stayed there a moment longer before turning back.
TRANSLATIONS:
Iras - Where
Vara - To go (run)
Ar unvena a vir to sal'shiral - I found a way to live
Ar unvena a vir to halani or diana ma, vis ma nuven sul halani - I found a way to help or stop you, if you wish for help
Ar ju din av'ahna ra - I will not ask it.
Vira enlea - Walk lightly (Tread carefully)
Or ahn - Or what
Ar eolasa thu to sul'ema/sal - I know how to bring/back
I'tel dala alas'en - By not destroying the world
Ra elana din'gara - It can not happen
Telir inana - Just watch
Nuva Mythal Ghi'lan - May Mythal guide you
ALL TRANSLATIONS ARE NOT SPECIFIC, THOUGH I DO TRY MY BEST, THANKS FOR READING.