The Stories of Avalyn Hawke and Fenris

Varric's Letter Arrives

Varric's Letter Arrives

This wasn't good. There was no way he could still be alive. They had killed the bastard years ago, but according to the letter in her hand, he was alive somehow. Maker, help them.

Avalyn looked up from the letter at the elf standing in the door way. He wasn't going to be happy, when she told him, she had to go. This was her fault. She had let him out. She had unleashed him on the world.

“Ava, what is it?”

She sighed and held out the letter. “See for yourself.”

Fenris walked over and took the letter from her hand. After reading over it as fast as he could, he looked up at her. “You are going.”

She gave him a slow nod, “yes.”

Sighing, he set the letter back down on the table. “We do not have a choice. You have to go.”

“Will you be all right with out me? Those two are enough trouble even with both of us here.”

He gave her a slight smile, “I have your siblings remember. The three of us will do fine. Although Carver and Bethany will not be happy you went without them.”

“Varric only asked for me. He kept us hidden when they were looking for us. I have to help. We both know what Corypheus is capable of. I can't help stop thinking this is our fault.”

He reached over and gently placed his hand on the side of her face. “This is not your fault. We killed him. I was there. I saw him on the ground as well.”

Sighing, she raised her hand over his. “I can't say how long I'll be, but I'll do my best to return soon.”

Fenris sighed, “I know. If you need me, send word. You know I will come.”

“I know.” She gave him a slight smile as she lowered her hand, “tell them I love them.”

Slowly, he lowered his hand, “I will, but be careful.”

“I promise.”

Avalyn walked over and opened the chest that had held her armor and daggers. They hadn't been touched in almost four years. With Fenris's help, she put on once again the Armour of the Champion. After strapping her daggers to her back, she looked at him.

“Well, how do I look?” She gave him a smile.

He gave her a slight frown. “Like Hawke once again.”

She gave what she hoped was a reassuring smile, “Well, I better go before they wake up.”

He gave a slight nod as he walked with her to the door. “I will tell them you'll be back in a few days. I will not lie to Carver and Bethany.”

“Don't let them follow me. I'll deal with this. You keep our family in one piece.”

Fenris opened the door. “ I will do my best.”

Avalyn pulled her cloak's hood over her head and walked out into the night.

Fenris stood in the door way watching as she walked away from their small home. “Maker watch over her and bring her home.”