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Lyrium Outlaws: Present (epilogue)

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Title:Lyrium Outlaws: Present (epilogue)
Author: blackcherryangel
Game:  Dragon Age II
Characters:  Fenris,  Amber Hawke (with Varric and Isabela)
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these wonderful characters. All are the property of Bioware.  I just have fun playing around in their universe.



Hawke leaned her neck down at an awkward angle to try to view the necklace .  He was the one who physically loved her, but he wasn't bold enough to move her hair out of her face as Anders did. "This means a lot to me because it came from you." She said continuing to hold onto him.

Fenris stayed in Kirkwall.  Not because he courted the death Danarius would bring once he found him.  He stayed for a woman.  Not any woman but a very specific one who was born a mage. "Can we start up my reading lessons again? As you teach me to read I'll teach you some of my language."

"That's a deal.  I never wanted the lessons to stop.  You refused to come here anymore."  Their embrace became comfortable as she settled back into his arms.

"Can I ask you something Hawke?"

"Of course."

"You are so sure that you can beat a  magister." Maybe once his mind was his own, a future with Hawke could be planned.  Freedom.  One day he will be free.  Hawke didn't care about the death that awaited both of them.  Her money and position kept them all safe.  That might change one day. He wanted to be in the position to be her protector when that day came.

"I'm  not going to allow anything to happen to you."  Hawke looked as if she had more to say, but she closed her mouth and focused her eyes on the floor.

"I'm not afraid for me.  You said you'd rather die than be made tranquil.  I'm afraid my passion for freedom isn't as strong as yours. Danarius is planning some huge attack. He will find me one day."

"And that will be the day he dies."

Fenris became uncomfortable as his body began to betray him once more. He wanted her now.  But he couldn't figure out how he could fix this. He wanted to better himself for her. His only true skills were that of a killer.  He smiled at her.  Hawke smile back.  The smile was sweet and sexy and deceiving.

"I got a letter from Emeric today.   Aveline wants us to calm him down.  City guard has been embarrassed."   Would you be available to check this out with me tomorrow?   I figure you Sebastian and I could go talk to him and find out what the problem is. I've put it off long enough.  Aveline has pressed me for a resolution."

"I will go."

Hawke picked up the scarf off the floor. "Thank you for your help." She straighten it out.  Fenris placed the second gauntlet back on his hand.  Hawke moves effortlessly across the floor to stand in front of him.  Not with her usual grace.  Too much wine.  She took her time wrapping the favor around his wrist.  She tucked the end of the scarf into itself securing it. Softly, she placed two kisses on his cheek. "I don't want you to lose that."

Seeing Hawke standing  she was a perfect vision of a dream he never thought he would have.  The kiss  on the cheek didn't satisfy his need for her.  He kissed her one last time before heading back down the stairs.


~*~*~*~*~*~


Anders was huddled in a corner with Isabela.  She seemed to plea with him. Aveline stopped Amber probably to find out what happened with them.  It didn't matter.  This was a new beginning.  One day he would make this dream he treasured more than anything real.

"You're leaving." Varric yelled

"Yes.  Make sure that mage is gone."

"Hey, don't worry.  I'm personally escorting Blondie back to Darktown when we're done."

"I appreciate it." Fenris said not hiding the contempt in his voice.  "For his safety."

"Future generations will tell the tale of a beautiful apostate of noble blood who falls madly in love with a sexy broody elfin slave on the run from his Magister master.  They meet after she watches him magically fisting a slaver to death.  He curses her.  She begs him to allow her to help.  A forbidden kiss seals their fate. They hide in the shadows of Lowtown not having enough money to share a meal. However, fortune smiles on them when they meet a dashing handsome Dwarf and his lady love Bianca."

Fenris screamed. "Varric,  that's not what happened."

Varric threw his hands in the air. "It needs a little work, sure."

Fenris growls turning away from him to leave. Varric grabbed his arm stopping him before he stormed out of Hawke's home.

"There's no way I'm about to let Blondie mess you two up. You two are the stuff of legends.  And I'm the lucky bastard here at the beginning to recording it from the start." Varric stopped at the door and then whispered. "Hawke tore up Kirkwall looking for you after we left the slaver's cave. Care to nail down the details of what happened between you two after you killed Hadriana."

"No."

Varric laughed. "I'll make something up. My version is probably better anyway.  Wicked Grace at your place tomorrow?"

"Why not. Bring your coin and some wine."

Varric shut the door behind him. The cool misty rain  felt good.  It distracted Fenris from the many different feelings racing in his mind. By the time he got home, he wouldn't be so focused on being with Hawke.  The jangle of metal rung behind him.  It was Isabela as she hurried to catch up with him.

"You two made up." Isabela said.

"No, we're not together if that's what you mean." Fenris walked faster.

"She didn't want take you back?"  She stroked the bottom of her chin.  Her mischievous smile formed on her lips.

"I never asked Hawke to take me back."

"Really."  Isabela smile showed too many teeth. She pushed her body on his to get him to stop.  The move spilt wine on his armor.  Her free hand brush the deep red liquid off then continued to feel his body.  She ran her hand along his armor stopping herself just short before anything got interesting. "A question." She was drunk, but Fenris knew her well enough to know that she was up to no good.

"What now?" He said.

"Shall I tell Amber what's really going on or will you?"

This is the end of the series for now, but there is much more to come. I've written a few stories of their adventures during Act 1 I need to publish. Forgive me for not writing this series in order.

Comments and reviews are always welcome. I read each one.

Present: part 1 [link]
Present: part 2 [link]
Present: part 3 [link]
Present: epilogue [viewing]
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