ROGUE🖤 (Cole x OC! Lavellan) ✓ [COMPLETED]

Ch. 29 *The End Game*

NALIA
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It took me longer then I thought to heal completely. But now, we can have a proper victory celebration party.
We killed Corypheus and closed the Breach for a second time.

It's all over now...

The lights are on, music can be heard, and the smell of meat being cooked fills the air.
My party members and advisors all turn and bow to me, quick and respectful.
I approach the table where Iron Bull sits with a mug in hand.

"We kicked his ass, Nalia!" He says, taking a deep swig of his drink before shouting something in Qunari.
I smile. "It's been an honor, Bull."
"Ah, don't say it like that, I'm not going anywhere," he grins, "when you need an ass kicked, the Iron Bull is with you."

I smile, going to my other fighting men and women. I drink until I can't anymore, eat until my stomach feels like it's about to explode, and I laugh these hours away without a single fear hanging over my head.
It feels so nice...knowing that it's over. Everyone is safe. We all did good.

I grin, glancing up at the roof, pretending to see the heavens.
I wish Mother and Father were here...Mother would hug and kiss me on my head, Father would mess my hair up in a noogie kind of way, laughing about how his 'little girl' just saved the world.

They're proud of me though...I know they are.

I stand up, hands on the table, and I look to see an excited Cole, rushing from everyone and everything with the widest grin on his face.
I watch for several silent moments, before his eyes land on me.

He runs to me. "He couldn't bind me!" He cries, gathering me into his arms and spinning me until we're dizzy.
I screech in joy, laughing without stopping. We're probably causing a scene and everyone is staring, but it doesn't matter.

Cole sets me down before he kisses me hard. It all surprises me.
"He tried to bind me and it didn't work! Did you see it?! Did you see me?!"
"I'm so proud of you," I smile, staring up into his excited eyes.

He smiles, white teeth revealed before he lets his forehead touch mine. "Thank you for letting me stay, Nalia."

I quickly peck his lips. "Thank you for coming into my life," I whisper before I inhale and step back, scanning the room for a familiar face.

Which I do not find...

I look at Leliana. "Have you seen Solas?" I ask. Its ridiculous of me to keep asking, knowing it's been weeks since anyone has seen him...still though, I can't help it.

She shakes her head. "Nothing. He's gone, Nalia."

My heart sinks.
I can't help myself, I turn to face the entrance of Skyhold, wide open.
I remember that moment when he looked at me. Sadness, desperation, and hurt rolled into one in his eyes.
"It wasn't supposed to end this way." He said to me...

I couldn't understand what he meant. I got the realization that he wasn't being fully truthful with me, but now I've beginning to think that there's something not right.

I let my head fall, exhaling softly.
Maybe he'll come back? Maybe we can talk this out?
Not likely...it's already been three weeks.

I walk away from everyone to the door of my quarters, but before I go inside, I nod at everyone.
They bow, and soon I disappear up the steps into my room.

It's dark and chilly, but there is one little sliver of moonlight that shines out on my balcony.
I step out, leaning against the icy cold stone railing, head upwards.

The stars twinkle like sugar spilt on black velvet. I stare at them for what seems like an eternity, thinking that maybe if I wish hard enough, I can reach out and hold them in my palms.

I exhale, shutting my eyes.
"Hello Mother, Father," I start to say, "I uh...we saved the world. Pretty scary thing," I giggle nervously, "but I'm thankful we succeeded. Now we can rest easy and take it slow..." I trail off, feeling a sting in my heart. "I miss you. All of you. I miss hearing you sing, Mother. I miss listening to your outrageously funny stories, Father. And I...I miss being with you, brother. I'd give anything just to have you all here, beside me."

I inhale a shaky breath, fighting to keep my tears in. "I love you all. I'll always keep you alive in my memories."

I blow a kiss up to the sky before I walk into my room.
Cole is sitting on my bed, and I jump a little seeing him.
"Cole! Did-" I swallow, "how long have you been there?"

"Not very long," he stands up, "they are proud of you, Nalia. They love you too."
I almost ask who he means, but realization hits me. My family.
I smile softly, making my way to him, taking his hands into mine and pulling him closer.

For a few moments, we're silent. Understanding each other without speaking.
He smiles softly. "What will we do now, Nalia?"

I grin, meeting his gaze. "Whatever we want," I lay my head against his chest, slowly swaying side to side. "We can go someplace nice. Perhaps with an ocean view?"

He laughs softly, hand running through my hair. "Will we have pets?"
"Absolutely," I blush, "we can have a farm with a garden. We can grow vegetables and have a beautiful flowerbed..."

He presses his lips against my forehead, arms wrapped around my waist. "It sounds lovely..." He whispers, "when can we do that?"

"Soon," I reply, squeezing him. "Very soon..."

THE END...?