Deception (a World of Warcraft Fanfic)

Zhu's Watch Part 2

(Anduin)

"She'll be ok, I promise. It was a brave thing she did. Since she ridded my nephew of the sha, it seems they have retreated from our humble watch." Said Mei, applying a cold wet cloth to Sarah's head. "Why not experience this place as it always is. Our arms are always open, and so are out kegs."

"Thank you, I will. Just... come get me when she's well."

Mei smiled, still believing Sarah was mine. "Of corse, but I may not have to. A feisty one you've got there, I'll bet she'll wake up and find you like nothing ever happened."

"Don't let her. She's under bed rest, her prince's orders." I insisted. Mei was right, Sarah would not so easily lie there like she was crippled.

The locals were now out and about, making small talk amongst one another.

"This calls for a celebration."

"Way ahead of you. I already have a fresh brew brewing."

"What's the occasion."

"To celebrate the end of the storm that has clouded us."

"I heard there will be music and dancing."

"Perhaps Mee'Shi will join the festivities."

"She's as beautiful as a blooming lotus."

"Who cares about that? I heard Mei might make dumplings for all of us."

"Oh yes, a reason to celebrate indeed."

A dance? Why, the Pandaren sure knew how to celebrate life. If they were anything like those at home, they would be preparing for the next disaster.

I should be back with Sarah, in case she wakes up soon. Who knows what's running through her mind right now. What if she wakes and doesn't know where she is? Oh, wouldn't I feel horrible if that happened and I wasn't there to explain things. I really need to get back.

"Excuse me, young man." someone called from behind.

"Huh?" Perhaps ot was someone else. No, he was looking dead at me. "Oh, yes?"

"Greetings. You have come far to these lands, what do you seek?" asked one.

"I came here seeking freedom, now I seek justice. The sha were brought upon your people by us, I will not leave until the land is purged of them."

"A noble boy, a prince, are you? We are of the Crane Wind Order, servants of Chi'ji, the red crane. Disciplines come knowing nothing, and leave with knowledge and good fortune. Chi'ji would be interested in hearing from you. We are headed back late tomorrow night, would you care to join us?"

"I am flattered, but..." My mind was spinning, what an amazing opportunity! Perhaps this red crane would know how to set things right. What would Sarah do? "I need to discus this with my partner."

"Yes, of corse, the invitation holds for the both of you. Let us know tomorrow."

"I will."

(Goraff)

The natives fear me, it's hard to get any directions out here. These Pandaren are weak spirited, they fear what they do not know. All I ask is where I can find food and shelter for a few copper. The only thing I could get out of travelers is the nearest civilization, Zhu's Watch.

My hopes are that Saerah is there. Who knows what that kid could be up to, knowing she probably thinks we're all dead. I wouldn't be shocked if I found that boy's corpse shot down in the mud soon, she can only take so much. Without Nazgrim to command he stay alive, what's stopping her?