Chapter 9: Chapter 7
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Chapter 7
It had been a few weeks since Alistair, Teegan, and Fergus left the top of Fort Drakon. Eamon, who was supposed to be back in Redcliffe, was still in Denerim. He suggested that they have a celebration and ball due to the end of the Blight and Alistair's coronation. This way Alistair could be formally introduced to all the noble families. Alistair and Fergus were about to speak when Teegan, who was chancellor to both Fergus and Alistair at the moment spoke. Teegan said it was no use to have a celebration when the ones who actually ended it, mainly Emily were no longer in Ferelden. He continued that Alistair has made it quite clear that he would rule alone as there was only one woman for him and thanks mostly to you she isn't here."Furthermore, you're not needed here, so please return to Redcliffe immediately."Eamon started leaving in a huff, but not before Alistair warned him that if he hears any disparaging comments of Emily he'll know he said it and he'll be stripped of his arlship. Teegan called for Ser Perth to escort Eamon out of Denerim personally. He put his arm to his chest and nodded. The three men went back to work, as Fergus was leaving at the end of the week for Highever, he was half tempted to see if he could stay in Denerim longer as he didn't feel like returning to Highever yet. He thanked Teegan for speaking as he was about to hit Eamon again for insulting his sister. A raven flew into the window with a message for Teegan. It was from one of his contacts in Kirkwall that Emily and Draco was indeed there and was staying with her cousin. The other two men looked at him, and Teegan knew he had to tell them or he was no better than his brother. He showed them the note saying that he had contacts keeping an eye on her for them. Alistair asked how that was possible as Em was an intelligent rogue, who would know she was being watched. Then he remembered the day of the Landsmeet watching Zevran, Teegan, and Leliana talking and understood that those two would be able to without her suspecting it. Alistair and Fergus hoped that her stubborn streak would end soon and she would return. News was not good coming from Kirkwall, they had just survived a Quanari attack and tensions were rising between the mages and templars. Each man silently prayed to the Maker that she would be alright and agreed that if she wasn't back in Ferelden within a year they would personally go themselves and bring her back. They had a lot of rebuilding in Ferelden to do, and as much as they hated to wait a year they had no choice. Fergus said they would have to come up with a reason for the trip or she would see right through them, Teegan recommended they tell her they were bringing back Ferelden citizens. Alistair smiled and was happy that Teegan was his chancellor and not Eamon. Fergus said that was a good idea, as he heard that Fereldens weren't thought of too highly there either and this way to could accomplish two things at once. Fergus said that he was cautious at first of Alistair, but being around him and seeing how much he loves his sister that if they decided he would be honored for Alistair to be a part of his family. Alistair teared up and hugged him. They all wished Emily was there, as she would be a vital part of rebuilding and was much loved by its citizens. Alistair was happy that an Orlesian warden named Stroud was Warden Commander of Ferelden as that cleared the way for when she returned to him she would be his wife and queen only. As they were finishing for the day it occurred to them that she was unaware of the recent appointments, but more importantly Fergus was alive.
Anders entered the Amell estate alongside Siobhan. She told him that for the time being he was to tell no one Emily was there, especially Varric. She didn't want to cause her any unneeded stress and Emily already had several tales and ballads written about her without Varric writing another. She was in the living room watching Draco and Kalen play with Sandal. Bodhan was sitting with her and excused himself as he said he had errands to run. Emily had sensed Anders, before he even came in. Neither of them wanted to go back to the Wardens, so it eased any tension about one reporting on the other. He had her lie down and he began to scan her stomach. He remembered Stroud saying children were next to impossible for Grey Wardens to have, but yet Emily was proof that that was wrong as she was indeed pregnant. He also discovered she was not only carrying one life in her, but two and they appeared to be taint free. He told her the news which she was stunned and blessed that she was carrying twins. Anders told her that he would be by regularly and not to come to his clinic as it was in a shady part of Kirkwall. He told Hawke to keep an eye on her, and that Bodhan should be told as well so he can watch her when Siobhan is out of the house.
Bodhan arrived at the Hanged Man and met up with Teegan's contact, Zevran discovered that Bodhan was living at the Amell estate along with Emily and Siobhan. This new bit of information was welcomed as now they could watch over her more closely, without her finding out. He was a little concerned when he found out that a mage, who was a known healer was visiting her. He asked Bodhan to find out if anything was wrong before sending word to Teegan, who was now Alistair's advisor. Zevran would send word to Leliana who was arriving in a few weeks as he had some unfinished Crow assassinating to do and would be taking over spying while he was away. Zevran pulled out some sovereigns and handed them to Bodhan. He told him he would see him in a few days. Back at the Hawke estate, Emily was feeling happy and sad again. She was happy that she was pregnant and the babies were safe, but sad though as Alistair should be here and they should be celebrating this together. She also knew that her fighting days were over, as now with two lives depending on her they were here top priority.