I'm sorry I have not updated Collision of Two Worlds for some time but this is an inspiration I must write of before it is lost to the sands of time. This story follows the World of Warcraft storyline, but I had to bend it just a slight bit as the time that certain things happened may not add up. Not a lot of altering though, but a slight amount just to help with the back history of some characters. Also couldn't get this story up as my internet was down. Sorry.

Disclaimer: I only own the characters I put in the story. Everything else is owned by Blizzard. I OWN ZILCH!! NADA!! NOTHING!! YA GOT THAT!!

Now on to the story. YAY!!

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Chapter 1: The Beginning of a Tale

Shinrei Duskhour had finally been able to get out off of the hell that was known as Teldrassil. No longer was he running vials of Moonwell Water to the ass known as Fandral Staghelm or running dirt samples to annoying dirt obsessed druids. He was finally headed to Auberdine by ship to set out on what he called his first real quest. It was time for him to acquire his ability to take the form of a bear after he had conversed with the great Bear Spirit in the Moonglade. This was a rite of passage in his mind as it was the first thing he could really consider challenging and being the young Kaldorei that he was, he always wanted to prove his worth.

Currently he was sitting upon a box watching the crew of the ship run around like a bunch of chickens with their heads cut off and it was very amusing to watch to say the least yet he didn't say this out loud. He began to relax and the smell of salt air began to make him drowse.

"Having an enjoyable trip are ya druid?" he was asked from behind. Shinrei jumped and turned around so fast his neck cracked and he came face to face with the captain of the ship. "Didn't mean to scare ya lad." The captain said. "You didn't scare me you just surprised me!" he snapped. The captain merely chuckled and this made the young Kaldorei's face burn a dark violet in embarrassment, which made the captain laugh even harder. "I meant no offense lad, was only joking with ya." "Sorry I didn't mean to snap at you, I was just a little surprised is all." He replied.

The captain was about to respond when his first mate ran over to him, "Captain we're about to make port, your orders sir?" "Make port and then unload the cargo on to the dock." "Aye aye sir." And with that he was off. "It seems this is where we part ways druid. "Good luck on yer journey and if ya ever 

need a captain on yer ventures just call on me." With that he extended his hand which the young druid grasped and they shook hands firmly.

"Um…sir?" "Ya need something?" The captain looked puzzled. "Yeah…What's your name?" The captain gave him a look and just threw his head back and laughed. "Of all the things to forget! Anyways my name is Captain Lennox of the Evening Star, the fine vessel I sail." "A pleasure to make your acquaintance Captain Lennox." At this the captain let loose another bark of laughter "I appreciate the respect but ya don't need to be so formal lad, lighten up a bit. This ain't some meeting with a noble." Shinrei looked down at the ground sheepishly "Sorry." The captain merely sighed then began to walk away.

He stopped for a moment and said over his shoulder, "Oi! Catch!" Shinrei looked up just in time to catch a small bag that jingled as he caught it, he looked up and the captain just gave him a smile and said "A small something for ya lad." And with that he walked away. Shinrei was about to protest but was cut off by the sound of a bell, signaling that they had made port. He looked once more at the captain then just smiled and put the bag in his pack and walked onto the dock towards the town of Auberdine.

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So that ends chapter 1. Yadda yadda read and review and I'll give you a hug!! BEHOLD THE POWER OF HUGS!!

Sorry the beginning is a bit short but it's a short beginning to a longer story. Anyways now for a description of Shinrei Duskhour, read only if you want a little back history into the character. A young Kaldorei Druid (Night Elf) who is training in the art of Balance magic and healing on the side. He doesn't like the feral side of the druid arts to much as it makes him feel to animalistic, but he won't hesitate to transform when the situation calls for it. A little history of his, His parents are Highbourne though he hates his father because he left his mother while he was young and his father left along with Dath'remar Sunstrider, then Kael'thas Sunstrider and became a Blood elf. He is quite formal to others, yet can't take a joke at times, mostly when it comes from those of his own race because of the criticism he faced because of his heritage, he also can't stand it when people suddenly appear out of nowhere like the captain. He is rather slim for a Night Elf and has long pale silver hair past his shoulders. He has the gold eyes that most druids have and has an interest in all things historical (mostly where it concerns dragons). A little background history if you're interested and the next chapter should be up in the next week most likely on the weekend. TOODLES!!