This is a sequel for Da spirits work in mysterious ways. Found here s/4929897/1/Da-spirits-work-in-mysterious-ways . Please read that before continuing this story. The characters are the same, they have just grown since I left them way back when I finished the last story. I hope you enjoy and this is the only warning. I don't know how often I will be able to update, but I plan to have another chapter out within a few weeks at least.
A lone figure stood on a rocky outcrop, their brown cloak flapped lightly as the sea breeze wafted over the remains of Theramore. The figure lifted a hand to the damp hood making a gurgling cough as the smell of the arcane energies that still remained in the once beautiful coastal town moved towards them. A soft whine made the figure turn to see a large white wolf, the large iron collar rattled as the wolf snorted and gave a quick sneeze.
"Sorry Fluff. I know this is boring for you. I just had to see what the monster had done to this place." The figure almost smiled as they turned away from the ruins. "I still can not believe an orc of the Horde would order such an attack to be used. I have been out of the political circles for far too long."
The wolf gave a small yip as a reply, earning a light chuckle from the figure. Grasping the collar and tossing themselves onto the creature's back, the creature wiggled as the rider adjusted themselves. "You know where to head to Fluff. Just avoid as many aggressive creatures as possible." The rider spoke softly as the wolf gave a bark and bolted north to the lands known as the Barrens.
The rider clenched the reigns as the wolf bounced along the rocky cliffs above an Alliance settlement, Northwatch Hold. The rider swallowed as they watched the human occupants patrolled around the battered but still standing walls. The hope that they would be able to ride past without incident was shattered as a bellow on the sound of a horn made the rider sigh. Giving their mount an extra kick to spur him on, the rider could almost feel the wolf give a smirk as it bolted full speed across the rocky pass. The footfalls slowed as the red flags of horde controlled areas signaled to the wolf to ease its pace.
The golden savanna gave way to the rusty dirt of Durotar, the rider gave out a cough as the wolf kicked up a cloud of the red dust. Flipping the hood away revealed a black haired female blood elf, her short hair cut into a cute bob cut. A scar ran down her right eye, the once vibrant green glowing eyes faded into nearly nothingness, the natural blue showing through.
Turning off the beaten trail the wolf gave a yip as he bound towards a tall hut clearly troll in nature. The skins of the local fauna decorated the walls that were held up by a red mud and wood. An old troll looked up from the small wooden porch at the hut, his thinning hair and long battered tusks showed his age, he gave her a smirk as the rider dismounted. The old robes he wore faded and ragged, once molten rocks accents now just cold and faded.
"Hey old fart. How goes the battle?" The rider spoke with a chuckle. The old troll rolled his eyes as the blood elf sat down beside him, her mount sniffing the air and moved to the side of the hut where a water basin resided. "It has been a few years since we were able to last talk. How are you holding up?"
"Been hard Missy. I lost old Mantha to the cataclysm." The troll replied getting a sound of surprise from his company. The troll continued looking up to the clear sky. "The whole rebellion and overthrow of da former Warchief. It hasn't been good."
"You can call me Serenity you know right?" The elf smirked and turned from the troll looking across the plains. "I know what you mean about the whole world going crazy there. I was working with the Earthen ring for what felt like forever. We are happy that the world is healing, it just doesn't seem to heal as fast as we need. There are also other problems." Serenity sighed turning away to feinting to look where her wolf wandered off to but the old troll chuckled.
"I am no expert on da ways of romance." The troll laughed getting a blush and a puff of the cheeks from his company. "I take it ya and Nerthius are having troubles."
"Distance mostly." She sighed flopping back on to her back, her cloak revealing the worn hides that made up her robes. The hardened hides of the creatures of Northrend, covered her, the once woolen lined hides gave warmth in the frozen continent but must have been uncomfortable in the arid climate of Durotar. "The last time I was able to spend anytime with him was a few months ago. He was called to serve the Horde in some sort of battle on Pandaria or someplace."
"Ya both be soldiers. Ya should know that this would happen." The troll sighed getting up from his spot. "Why aren't ya wit him now. Not that I don't mind da company." He chuckled as he grabbed a kettle of water, putting it on the nearby fire pit. A spark from his finger lit the small kindling. Serenity said nothing as she watched the old troll.
"I take it you aren't telling me something." The troll commented walking back and sitting down with a few audible cracks from his bones. The silence lingered for a few brief moments that was broken by a swift intake of air from the elf.
"I am sick of all this war and world saving." She groaned loudly flopping an arm across her forehead, the troll raised and eyebrow. "Don't get me wrong. I love being able to protect my friends and family with my gifts it is just...I am tired. I want to go home, be with my boyfriend, maybe have something evolve from that."
"I know exactly how ya feel Missy." The old troll said looking out towards the dusty horizon. "Let your old teacher tell ya a tale." This caught the elf's attention causing her to prop herself up on her elbows. "Had met the love of my life, a strong Darkspear lady." Kaldesh smiled at the old memories that flooded back. "We were together for everything, I grew up beside her and thought we would be together forever. She was gifted in the ways of the Voodoo, as was I. I followed the way of the priest while she ignored her gift and began to hunt."
"I had tried to take her as my mate multiple times, every time she refused. So I stopped askin'. Ya can guess how that went can ya?" Kaldesh asked turning to the Blood elf.
"I am going to to say that she hated you for it and never saw you again." She answered looking down to the flame almost melancholy.
"Partly right." Kaldesh said joining her gaze. "The time we spent away from each other made us want each other, but at the same time we hated each other for putting ourselves through the wait." Serenity's looked at the old troll in confusion, before he started up again. "When we were together for short periods, we were so happy. Only when we stayed together did we resent each other and fight."
"So you separated and never saw each other again, and you regret everything you said and wish you had her?"
"Not at all." Kaldesh smirked. "We argued one last time, and by what I mean last time. She left on a mission an never came back. I figured I really ticked her off, an she left. Only when her Papa came to me full of sadness did I realize what happened." Kaldesh sighed. "I wish I had explained better when we fought an now I cannot tell her. After that the light left me and I wanted ta die. I was able to find comfort in the spirits tho an that taught me da skills ta teach you."
"I don't see how this helps my problem in the slightest." Serenity sighed leaning back on her elbows. "You could mean that if I don't take action now what I want now might end up different than what I get, but I don't know." She sighed not getting a reaction from the troll who looked to the kettle that now whistled. "Can you explain what you mean." Kaldesh ignored her as he began to make tea. "This is one of those lessons I will learn in time isn't it." Serenity sighed standing up and stretching with a few loud pops and snaps. "I am going to pass on the tea. I have to hit the zeppelin before it leaves. I am sorry for cutting our reunion short." She gave a sharp whistle to the wolf who bounded around the corner, she grasped the collar tossing herself over the beast's back. "If I get to spend any time with Nerth do you have a message to give him?"
"Nah just have a safe trip." Kaldesh smiled as he dipped a tea bag into the kettle. Serenity saluted the old troll before turning away from him.
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Serenity stepped through the door of her home. The obtuse lesson that her former master had tried to explain to her still in her mind even after the three hour zeppelin trip and short ride and teleport, She sighed as the smell of her home returned to her, the soft smell of the flower bed near the window. She flipped through the small stack of mail that was pooled at her doorway. Pulling out a small white envelope with a wand and staff in a cross behind mark with a simple red phoenix on the back, giving the letter a small smile she broke the seal.
Instructor Antheol had sent the letter, Serenity knew of his classes to teach the youth magic. He was a very talented teacher, strict with the slackers and trouble makers, but very encouraging towards the struggling. She had done a few meeting with some of the younger classes, he had asked fore her to speak to teach that there is always more to learn, and to tell that the kids could be anything if they put their mind to it. This letter was similar, asking if she could meet him near Stillwhisper pond in the morning. He had something he wanted to discuss face to face, he included that it would probably make her day. Serenity raised an eyebrow at the last line. She knew the Instructor well, he had a strange sense of humor. Turning delinquents into boars made the old teacher laugh far too often. She would have to see what the old teacher had planned.
Flipping through the rest of the mail, mostly bills and junk. Another letter made her chest warm up. A light blue envelope with her mother's hand writing on it. She often wondered how her mother was able to send letters to her, due to her being in Stormwind and allied with the Alliance. Serenity smiled as she remembered that Trisha her husband Thomas and Amy her second daughter, had been able to escape Theramore before it was destroyed. It was the first time she was happy that Thomas was wounded before the event and shipped away with the civilians or he would have been there when the city fell.
The letter was a simple update for what the little family was up to. Thomas had returned to military service after his wounds had healed, he was now an officer in Stromwind. Amy had become love struck over some young mage, but had her heart broken when he turned out to be a womanizer. Trisha herself rarely had an update about herself, which disappointed the shaman. The letter always contained a second envelope for a reply, which made Serenity smile.
A soft knock on her door made the shaman jump as she was knocked out of the warm thoughts. Opening the door revealed a tall paladin wearing large heavy plate armor, his face was obscured by the helmet that looked as if it was an unblinking eye in the center. The pale blue wings that decorated the pauldrons and helm added to the imposing figure. Serenity stepped back from the door slightly ready to slam it in the knight's face if he made any quick movements.
"Been a while, I was hoping that you would be home." The soft and familiar voice made the shaman relax as the knight removed the garish helmet to reveal a spiky blonde haired blood elf. She smiled as she grabbed his hand pulling him inside the apartment and into a loving embrace. Nerthius's back slammed against the door as Serenity held him close. "Well didn't expect to have this reaction." He chuckled as Serenity nuzzled up to his neck.
"You have left me wanting your warmth for close to a year. You should be surprised I haven't flayed your hide and used it for a rug, Nerthius." Serenity said lifting the paladin's chin slightly and pushing herself up on her toes to meet his lips. The helmet clattered to the floor as Nerthius wrapped his arms around the woman kissing him.
Releasing his lips from her own Serenity lowered her head, lightly hitting a fist against his breastplate. "Why didn't you contact me sooner?" Her eyes starting to well up in tears. "The siege of Orgrimmar happened so long ago. Why didn't you come home?"
"It was a mess after the siege. We had to round up the supporters, they scattered like the wind. I honestly don't think we have them all, and doubt we ever will." Nerthius said his voice low almost a whisper. "We had to repair what had happened, and Voljin has been working his tusks off trying just to keep the Horde together. Then the trial debacle, he had everyone he could scouring the globe just in the off chance Garrosh was still in this time period. This is my first chance to have leave in a year. I am sorry Serenity."
"I know. You are duty first, everything else second. It doesn't mean it isn't terrible. I don't want you to be gone for so long anymore." Serenity sighed wiping her eyes with a sleeve. Nerthius tightened his grip pulling her closer to him.
"I am here now. Can we sit down and just relax." Nerthius said moving the pair to the nearby sofa. Serenity giggled as Nerthius lifted her effortlessly and laid her down as he moved to remove the cumbersome armor.
A few whistles and giggles came from the coach as the paladin disrobed to his under clothes. He flopped down beside the shaman who was in similar state of dress. Serenity laid her head on Nerthius's chest as he laid back and wrapped his arms around his girlfriend. His chest rose and fell at a rhythmic pace. Serenity nearly fell asleep as she listened to his heartbeat. With each pound of the man's heart more and more courage welled up in the young woman. Lifting her head off his chest and looking the young man in the eyes.
"Nerthius, I know this sounds crazy. It may also ruin this moment." Serenity started but trembled as she looked at the paladin.
"I doubt that anything will ruin this right now." Nerthius said with a small smile, his smile urged Serenity on.
"I think... I want... to have a child with you." Serenity stuttered blushing wildly and turning away from her boyfriend. She felt his heart begin to pound faster in his chest, She began to panic at his silence. "I know this is sudden.. it...it just … I want to be with you and I want to... oh by the sunwell I screwed up everything."
Nerthius's hands squeezed making Serenity look to his face as he leaned forward and kissed her on the forehead. The gesture silenced the shaman as she blushed wildly. "That is a tall order. I will have to think about it." Nerthius gave Serenity a warm smile. "I would have to stop traveling and most likely become a guard here in Silvermoon. I think I could pull some strings. I know a few people in the guard. You would have to agree with a couple of things as well."
"I know. It is a huge step. No huge doesn't do it justice, it is a massive step. I would be no longer able to help the Horde or the Earthen Ring. I would have to fix this place up, gold is not an issue I still have a lot from my savings and inheritance from my father." Serenity said pushing herself up from Nerthius's chest.
"You are missing one important thing." Nerthius said with a smirk. Serenity looked at him confused as the paladin rolled his eyes. "I think there is a code as a paladin, against having a child out of wedlock." Nerthius chuckled as Serenity's face glowed a bright red.
"Me as a … as a … bride?" Serenity stammered as Nerthius laughed.
"You are more embarrassed to be a bride than being a mother?"
"Shush you. You would be a father, and my husband. Do you think you could handle that?" Serenity said with a knowing smirk.
"I think I will be able to handle it, if you are beside me." Nerthius said earning a deadpan from Serenity.
"I give you points for how sweet that was, but you lose points on how cliché it sounded as well." Serenity said calmly earning a roll of the eyes from her partner. Nerthius jumped at her relax nature and grabbed her sides and began to tickle. Serenity screeched and began to laugh and roll on the small couch. Both tumbled to the floor, Nerthius kneeling over the now breathing heavily Serenity. Both looked at each other and smiled. "As much as I want to have you over top me. We should continue this in bed." Serenity smirked as Nerthius stood and lifted her to her feet.
"Lead the way my lady." Nerthius said getting a giggle from Serenity as she pulled him towards her bedroom.