Deception (a World of Warcraft Fanfic)

What Happened in the Vale

There was only one place I could think of that was safe enough for Anduin to rest. Secluded and unknown to most, the veiled stair would provide the best protection, secrecy. The tavern in the mists would be the perfect place for Anduin to recover, but there was one little problem...

"Chin up, he's fine." Wrathion, of corse he was still there.

"He hasn't moved since yesterday when he first stirred," I informed him, adding a dab of honey to my tea, "Why shouldn't I be?"

"Because he's going to get better. Broken bones take time to heal, even with the use of the light it's still a very serious injury. Your cuts were a simple fix, just a little skin, could've bleed to death, but the injury itself was minor. I don't think you quite understand how healing works."

I mustered up enough discipline to remain civil with the dragon, but more than anything I wanted to punch him.

"I don't quite think you understand how feelings work." I shot back. His guards, Right and Left, giggled.

"I'm not nearly as attached to the boy as you are, if that's what you mean," He accepted another beer from the bartender, "I don't really want to argue with you, Sarah, just reminding you to look at the bright side. He could be dead, he could've let Garrosh turn you into a mindless sha slave, be thankful. You're such a downer sometimes."

"...You're right, I'm in a bit of an odd position at the moment... I'm sorry." I admitted. At the moment I was an outlaw of the Horde, and still indifferent to the a
Alliance. I was factionless and scared of whatever Garrosh was planning.

"No worries, I've only seen you at your worst, and only heard of you at your best. Is it true? Did you really steal the bell from Darnassus? Evacuate Dalaran?" He wasn't surprised by it, more amused.

"Yeah, I guess I did. Even after all that's happened, I don't regret any of my adventures in obtaining the bell. It was... fun."

"It's called bloodlust," Garrosh's voice echoes through my mind.

"I see, you didn't really know what the bell was going to be used for, and you didn't really see it as work for Garrosh, did you?" He questioned.

"Not at all, honestly it felt like I was doing what I intended to do with the Alliance. The whole time I was a sort of double agent for Vol'jin, the girl I've always been turned into the fake one."

"Ah, so that's what you're like. I must confess, you interest me Sarah, I don't think I understood you until your last visit, and I've heard so much about you and your little visit with Thrall... I'd say the first blood of the rebellion was spilt that day..." His signature, smug smile spread ear to ear.

I tensed up, quickly pressing my finger against his lips, "I don't know who you know about that, but keep it down." I demanded through tightly clenched teeth.

"Ah, right, the boy. There are a few fatal flaws in your plan, Saerah, and I am one of them. Not one you could have predicted, I credit you. You're lucky you're cute, or I may have let a few things slip by now." that grin, oh how it taunted me.

"It's not about my personal relations, it's about the future of the Horde. Please don't risk this uprise, Anduin isn't just a boy, he's the Prince of Stormwind, he has connections. We need the Alliance to trust us if we are ever going to overthrow Garrosh, he can never know..."

"Never say never, but I am hearing your logic in this and agree. The discovery of a spy, especially one as connected as you, would devastate the chances of the two working together. For now I give you my silence, but you're a walking weapon with a weapon, don't think I won't use the one thing that can stop you if I see either pointed at me."