Me: I honestly don't know what compelled me to do this story, but just try to enjoy it. This is mainly going to be a one shot story. I own nothing in this story except for oc's.

"LI LI!"

5 year old Pandaren Li Li Stormstout just didn't understand how this happened. Yesterday the weather on the giant sea turtle, Shen-Zin Su, was great. Sunny clear skies, eagles and sea gulls flying through the air without a care in the world, the dragon turtles laying their eggs in the warm sand and the harvest being rounded up for a great feast celebrating the new year. Li Li herself was no run of the mill lazy Pandaren herself, no sir. She was an adventurer. With permission from her parents, of course, she explored the island. First a stop at the Temple of the Five Dawns to watch Master Shang Xi train the Houjin and Tushui monks. Li Li got into trouble with the old Pandaren some times, but he always forgave her. She always could count on him. And from the looks of it he was going to choose Ji Firepaw and Aysa Cloudsinger as his students. 'Those two should just kiss already,' Li Li thought at the time when she saw Ji staring at Aysa with a blush on his cheeks and Cloudsinger giggling at Firepaw.

After which she climbed a tree in the Pei-Wu forest and watched the mating dance of the cloud serpents above, wanting nothing more then to have one as a loyal mount and friend. From above she also saw Strongbo, the greatest martial artist on the isle, hunt down some tigers to quell their numbers. The beasts wouldn't go to waste. Their pelts would be turned into clothing, their bones grinded into fertilizer and their meat eaten. Li Li makes a mental note to try and get a pair or two of tiger pelt boots and gloves for herself and her family. She felt absolute giddiness at the fact that her father allowed Li Li and her brother, Shisai, to be trained under Strongbo when they get older.

Finally she received a letter from her uncle Chen Stormstout. Though Li Li's father was upset, her mother managed to calm him down for Li Li to read the letter. In it Chen said that he just arrived on an uncharted land called Kalimdor. Chen didn't meet anyone intelligent yet, but he did see some extraordinary animals. Pictures of four legged beasts that almost looked like Mushan, big saber cats with manes, bipedal reptiles that bore a strong resemblance to the Sauroks and giant scorpions. Along with this Chen also sent some spices and herbs for the isle to try and grow. At that Li Li's father begrudgingly thanked his brother for a new tea recipe.

Yes, it was a perfect day.

Until the storm hit the next morning.

It just completely came out of nowhere with wind speeds a good 100 miles a second and waves that smashed into the isle so hard that Shen-Zin Su groaned in pain. Every Pandaren, Hozen, Jinyu, sprites, elementals and even the beasts ran as fast as they could to the center of the isle where it was safest. Li Li ran alongside her parents when a ground shake sent her to the floor.

"I got you!" Li Li's father, Chon Po Stormstout shouted as he grabbed his daughter and dragged her to his son and wife, Xiu Li.

"What do we do?!" Xui Li exclaimed hysterically as she cradled their crying son.

"We need to get to the temple!" Chon Po shouted. "Fly! Now!"

Li Li climbed into her fathers arms as her family ran past a group of Jinyu just as a huge wave appeared high over the isle and smashed down into the fish people, sending them into the sea. "Pa-"

"Don't look, Li Li!" Chon Po exclaimed, covering his daughters eyes. "They have gills! They'll swim!" He suddenly looked up and shouted with wide eyes, "STOP!" Just as the burning corpse of a crimson cloud serpent landed right in front of him and Li Li. From the looks of it the beast was struck by lightning. Only a thundering serpent could survive that. Warning signals went off in his head as he looked around and did not see his wife and son. "Xui Li! Shisai!"

"We're over here!" His wife shouted from the other of the cloud serpent. "Can you get across?"

Chon Po shook his head. The serpent was too big. It completely cut him and Li Li off from the path. "Keep going! We'll find another way to the Temple!"

"WHAT!" Xui Li shouted in fear. "There's got to be-"

"Please go! I love you!"

Choking back a sob, Xui Li replied an I love you back before racing up the path with a struggling Shisai. With that Chon Po ran as fast as he could back down the path and found another way through the south. Just then, he heard Li Li shout, "PA! Behind us!" Chon Po turned and his eyes widen in horror at the sight of rushing water heading straight for them.

"No," He whispered under his breath. There was no way to survive that rushing water and no way to escape it. So Chon Po made a choice any father would make. Finding what he needed, Chon Po tied Li Li to a boat.

"What are you doing?!" Li Li shouted at her father as she struggled to free herself. "Get on the boat!"

Chon Po shakes his head. "No room, Li Li."

"NO!" She sobbed. "Please! Father!"

Chon Po smiled wistfully. "Li Li, no matter what happened with Chen, no matter what your thoughts were on the outside world, know that you've always made me proud. Remember, be strong and know that I love you." Just before the water hit, he gave his daughter one last kiss on the forehead and was swept away.

"FATHER!" Li Li shouted in denial as the boat she was tied to carried her out to sea and away from her home.

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Jaina sighed for what felt like the 50th time as she watched the dolphins jump out of the water, spin, and dive back in. The ship she was in, The Longblade, was one of dozens of other ships filled with survivors from Dalaran and Lordaeron after the undead Scourge struck the kingdoms of the northern continent of the Eastern Kingdoms, including Alterac, Stromgarde and Quel'thalas. The passengers mainly included humans along with dwarves, High elves and gnomes of the Alliance.

The thought brought a pain in her chest as she remembered her beloved, Arthas Menethal, slaughter an entire village from spreading the disease that turned to living into zombies and ghouls. It still made her sick how the hero prince of Lordaeron killing children. It was all for not as after Arthas returned from the frozen continent of Northrend to slay the demon, Mal'Ganis, he was turned into a prince of death and killed his own father, Terenas Menethal, and unleashed the scourge upon the innocent.

"Lady Proudmoore."

The voice interrupted Jaina from her thoughts. She turned and saw her loyal bodyguard, Holden Cross, standing behind her at ease. He was a massive statue of muscle standing at 7 feet tall and decked out in heavy plate armor with shoulder pauldrons in the shape of lions and carried a deadly golden pole-axe he called Linebeck. Holden was a Paladin of the Silver Hand since the end of the second war where he fought orcs, ogres and trolls all over Alliance territory. His tally of 108 kills included not only the Horde, but also other humans and other races. His title was the Lawbringer, as he brought justice to those who broke the law. He himself personally executed rapists and murderers without hesitation and after which prays, not for their souls, but for his knowing that the Light might not forgive him for his actions. Though he personally took pleasure in killing those who hurt children even though he denies it.

"Yes, captain?"

"Still no word from Ironforge or Stromwind and Gilneas has cut itself off from the rest of the world. Our messanger even says that Genn Greymane is having a wall built."

"Damn it all," Jaina cursed. She was hoping to find refuge with the rest of the Alliance in the southern continent instead of this 'Kalimdor' that mad prophet told Antonidus and Terenas where they would be safe.

"With all do respect, my lady, but what of Kul Tiras?"

"No!" Jaina instantly said. "I won't bring my family and people into this. The navy lost too many ships and Tidesages in the Second war and we've yet to recover. First we make landfall and then I'll send a message to my parents telling them where we are. Then we'll get in contact with the rest of the Alliance and figure out a way to deal with the Scourge before it spreads further."

Holden sighs. "Alright, but..." He trails off as he stared in the water. "Debris!" He shouted, getting Jaina's and the crews attention.

Jaina was the first to the railing and looked to see wood, food and more in the water. "What happened?" She said outload. After a few minutes, she accessed what she saw. Being a Kul Tiran, this was a no brainer. This was obviously from a massive storm, category 5 easily, and it struck like an orc's Warhammer onto a humans unshielded skull. "Search for survivors and supplies!" She shouted. As the crew went to work and spread the message to the rest of the fleet something caught her eye.

Using her magic, she had the water lift up a small boat out of the ocean and gently onto the deck. She looked and gasped in shock at the sight of the unknown creature tied to it, unconscious.

"What is it?" One of the sailors said, poking at the body and making it groan.

Holden stormed up and smacked the sailors arm away with his polearm. "It's a child obviously, you damned fool. Get back to work!"

As the embarrassed sailor followed the order, Jaina reached down, untied the child, and gently lifted it into her arms. Moving the hair back, Jaina gasped again when she saw the black and white fur covered muzzle. It looked like a bear, a humanoid bear and obviously a girl. Jaina suppose she should be use to it, having seen the members of the Horde along with gnolls and murlocs. Jaina placed her head against the child's chest and heard a faint heartbeat. Working fast, Jaina placed her hand against the child's chest and, using her magic once again, moved up and water slowly flew out of her mouth.

The child instantly started coughing and Jaina patted her back until the coughing stopped. "Shh, shh, child. I have you." She cooed as the girl breathed hard for a few moments before going soft and started snoring. "Poor thing."

"My lady," Holden softly said, not wanting to wake the sleeping child. "We found no one else in the wreckage, but we did find foodstuff and other items of unknown origins and culture. Not human, dwarf, elf and most definitely not Horde."

"Hmm." Jaina hummed to herself as she rocked the sleeping child. "Another people we've never met before. We'll worry about that later, but until then I'm taking this child to my room for her to sleep. Please don't disturb us."

Holden nodded. "Of course."

Jaina slowly made her way to her cabin and, after softly closing the door, gently tucked the child into the extra bed a couple sailors brought in. When she did, the child's eyes fluttered open weakly. "M-mama?"

Jaina shook her head. "No child, I'm not your mother, but I am a friend. Please, rest and when you're better, we'll talk."

Needing nothing else, the child fell back asleep. With that done, Jaina changed into her sleep wear and tucked herself into her own bed. After watching the child sleep for a few minutes, sleep claimed Jaina.

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Jaina woke with a start at the sound of screaming. She saw the child tossing and turning in her sleep. Getting up quickly, Jaina rushed to the child and held her in a tight hug. "Easy, child. It's just a nightmare." Jaina attempted to sooth the girl, but from the sounds of her screams, this was a night terror.

A loud knock was heard at the door. "Lady Proudmoore! Is everything alright?! I heard screaming!"

"It's the child, Holden. She's having terrors! Please, come in!"

With her permission, the Lawbringer opened the door and closes it. Using the Light, Holden's hands glowed gold as a white aura appeared on the girl. After a minute more of struggle, the girl soothed into sobs as she buried her face into Jaina's chest.

Jaina sighs in acceptance and smiles up at Holden. "Thank you, captain. Please wait outside and don't anybody disturb me unless it's an emergency. And tell the cook to send us some food and water." With a salute, the Lawbringer left the room. Now that they were alone, Jaina gently pushed the child back and stared into those tear filled green eyes. "Are you alright?" The girl nodded slowly. Jaina reached over to her dresser and grabbed a cloth. She wiped the tears from the childs eyes and then placed the cloth onto her nose. "Blow." The child fallowed the mages instructions and Jaina winced at the sound.

After disposing of the dirtied cloth, Jaina grabbed her hairbrush and started brushing the childs hair. "What's your name, child? Mine is Jaina Proudmoore."

The girl sniffed. "L-Li Li St-Stormstout."

"My, sounds like a strong name," Jaina cooed. "Where are you from?"

Li Li stared at her feet. "You wouldn't believe me."

"Try me."

"A giant turtle."

Jaina froze at that for a few moments before she started brushing again. "Must have been a big one."

Li Li nodded. "Yeah. His name is Shen-Zin Su. My people, the Pandaren, lived on him for about 800 years now. We've since called him the Wandering Isle."

"Makes sense." Jaina said. No way this child, no matter how young, would lie about this. "Is that where your people live?"

"Well, some. My ancestors originally came from Pandaria along with the Jinyu and Hozen. Fish and monkey people. Unfortunately, we deal with the occasional Saurok warband now and then."

"Saurok's?"

"Lizard people. They can swim through the sea using giant dragon turtles and are mainly located in the southern seas."

After she was done brushing, Jaina wracked her brain for information she remembered back on Kul Tiras years ago. A small expedition fleet comprised of Houses Stormsong and Ashvane traveled south to explore more land for potential colonization, but when they returned only 3 damaged ships made it back to inform Kul Tiras that they were attacked by lizard men riding giant turtles. "I think I remember some ships from my home country say they were attacked by lizard men in the south."

Li Li shrugged. "Wouldn't surprise me."

Just then they heard knocking. Jaina said, "Come in." And Holden Cross walked in carrying a tray of warm tuna fish soup, bread, a pitcher of water and a couple of glass for the drink. Instead of being afraid at the large imposing man, Li Li simply stared in awe.

Holden smirked at the child as he set the tray next to the ladies. "Not afraid?"

Li Li shook her head. "I only thought Strongbo was big."

"Strongbo?"

"He was going to be my teacher when I grew older."

Jaina smiled. "Thank you, Holden." With a nod, the Lawbringer left. Li Li instantly dug into her food, eating mouthfuls of soup and using the bread to soak up what was left before downing her entire glass. "You were hungry." The mage said in surprise. "How long have you been out at sea?"

Li Li shrugged. "I don't know. I was washed out to sea when a huge storm struck the Isle. My father tied me to the boat before... before..." Realization came to her when she remembered what happened. "My father! He was washed out with me! Did you find him?"

Jaina looked away. "I'm sorry, Li Li, we didn't find anyone else."

Li Li choked back a sob as she started hyperventilating. "N-no! He has to be alive! He has-"

"Breathe!" Jaina said urgently, grabbing the child's shoulder. "Easy, easy. I have the entire fleet on the lookout for more survivors. If your fathers out there, we'll find him."

After a few moments of steady breathing, Li Li calmed down. "I-I'm sorry for acting this way, but-"

"No, don't apologize," Jaina lightly scolded the child, pouring another glass of water for her. "I'd be the same if I were in you're shoes."

Li Li giggled. "Pandaren's don't wear shoes that much."

With a smirk, Jaina said, "You're right, just these cute little paws." And tickled Li Li's toes, making the girl squeal with laughter.

After events have calmed, Jaina ate while Li Li told her story. The pandaren told the human about her life, her family, and her isle. The turtle was bigger then she thought when Li Li said it had mountains and lakes and forests and rivers on its shell. 'They're must be thousands of beings on that turtle.' Jaina thought to herself after Li Li told her about the animals and spirits making a home on it. Even the cloud serpents. Dragons with snake-like bodies and the ability to fly without wings.

Li Li even told her about the way of the monk. Strong warriors and healers capable of smashing apart rocks with their fists and using mists to heal. The part where they gained strength when drinking alcohol greatly confused the mage. "Tell me," Jaina said. "How much do you know of the outside world?"

"Not much, only just what my uncle Chen told me," Li Li said. "He left the isle before I was born to explore and comes back now and then to tell stories. Last letter I got from him he was in a place called Kalimdor."

Jaina's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Kalimdor? What a coincidence. This fleet is heading their."

Li Li gasped in surprise. "That means we can find my Uncle!"

"I can't promise we'll find him, Li Li, but we are planning on settling down on that continent. If Chen's there, we'll wait for him."

Li Li wrapped her hands around Jaina's neck mumbling 'thank you' over and over, making the mage chuckle.

"Wait," Li Li said. "Why are you going to Kalimdor? From what my uncle said in his letter, it's hardly inhabited and filled with dangerous beasts."

Jaina pursed her lips in thought. "We.. we're leaving our old lands because of an... incident," She said, not wanting to go into detail about the undead and demons. "The land we came from is lost and we need to get somewhere safe. A prophet told me of Kalimdor and that it would be safe."

Li Li blinked, seeing through Jaina's lies, but decided not to press it. "I guess you're stuck with me then."

With a giggle, Jaina booped Li Li on the nose, making the pandaren giggle. "Yep."

"LAND HO!"

The loud call got both their attentions. Changing quickly into fresh clean clothes, Jaina, with Li Li holding her hand, walked out onto the deck and both stared at the swamp ahead of the fleet. Jaina sighed, "Just our luck." She turned to Holden and said, "Send an advanced party to shore to scout it out for dangers. A place like this is sure to have crocolisks and venomous snakes. And keep an eye out for someone like Li Li Stormstout here. She said her uncle was in this land."

Nodding, Holden left while Li Li stared up at Jaina in thanks. "What do we do?"

"You stay here," Jaina sternly said. "It's dangerous in this unknown land so until its safe you aren't going anywhere."

Li Li pouted. "But I can take care of myself, Jaina! I can fight!"

"Maybe, but now you're my responsibility, Li Li. Can you please promise me to watch yourself. What ever happens."

Li Li froze at those words. Those were the same words her mother use to say to her before the storm. Nodding, Li Li hugged Jaina's legs. "I will, but only if you come back. Promise me."

Jaina smiled. "I promise."

Me: This story just struck for some unknown reason. Jaina Proudmore raising Li Li Stormstout. Well, just try to enjoy I guess. Like I said above, this will be a one-shot story with some characters from other games and more to appear in this story. You already saw a For Honor character. And while I didn't like the Warcraft movie that much, I really like the acting and quotes. Bye.