Deception (a World of Warcraft Fanfic)

The Horde is Coming

(Sarah)

"How's it going?" I asked as I joined Anduin at his post.

"Good. Just taking care of the last of them. Were they able to take care of your armor?" Anduin had been serving as a medic after the battle. Luckily, the work load was light due to our first precaution of the bubbles, any injuries sustained were minor gashes to the arm or leg. Honestly, there was nothing a bandage and time could not heal, but he was happy to do it anyways.

"Yeah." I shifted ubfomfortably in the outfit I had been provided while they made repairs. The shining set Kiryn had gifted was already beat up pretty bad.The sha were drawn to me, to the point where I myself was one of Anduin's patients. A disipline later explained to me that the sha were feeding off my negative energy.

It seemed strange, I personally don't think I'm being negative. We regained control of the temple, but sha still wandered particular parts. We now resided in the "safe" rooms. I wasn't safe, though, occasionally a sha would begin to manifest before me. Nothing I couldn't handle, but it upset me a bit. To think, after all I've done to put out the fire, I could be fueling it.

"I'll be done soon. Why don't you meet me outside, and we will take a walk." A subtle smile lit up his tanned face, he alreadyknew my answer.

"I don't mind waiting. I'd rather not be alone whole the temple is still unstable."

"I understand. Would you make yourself useful and bring me some water? It's awfully hot today." We exchanged smug looks before I stood. I have to agree, it's a day like the one I was last in Orgrimmar, only the clay and metal was replaced with cool marble. Here, it was bearable if you kept hydrated.

I poured a glass for myself, to. I guzzled it before I could leave the table. The tea set we managed to salvage was meant for a more formal occasion, the cups were small and shallow. I selfishly thought of bringing the whole teapot of water back with me, but decided to refill my cup and rejoin Anduin when I noticed a sickly looking pandaren lined up behind me.

"Take little sips, it'll last longer."

"Thanks." As the cup entered his hand, a large fly entered the room. It buzzed around a bit, annoying a few. It then found its way to Anduin. It circled his head, getting up in his face. He tried to swat it with his empty hand, but to little success. His water spilt all over the floor, and the fly kept buzzing.

Anduin took a deep breath and calmed himself, and I realized that the boy before me was special. He did not try to hurt the fly, for it could not hurt him. He had learned much about the sha and how reckless violence caused their manifestation, but peace was already in his heart. He was able to forgive the fly and move on, and if the fly were part of the Horde, he would have done the same.

*

"You kids stay safe, east side of the temple only, the West is still hazardous."

"Your concern is noted, but I think we can handle ourselves." I reassured the disipline, patting my bow.

Our boots stomped through the mid in unison, out steps in sync. The humid air tickled my nose, causing me to sneeze a few times.

"Bless you."

"Thanks. So, you wanted to talk?"

"Of corse I did, I haven't been able to have a true conversation with you since you left."

He nudged me jokingly and smiled.

"Well we've both been so busy. I'm glad you took the time for a walk with me, though."

"Honestly, I should be thanking you. Being a "doctor" is a bore."

"I see my lust for action has rubbed offon you." I teased.