Chapter 1: Urgent News

Today was as normal as any other day. The sun shown brightly, the breeze was warm and cozy, the folks of the town were in there normal talkative, pleasant ways. Merchants were yelling for people to buy their items , the young children were running around the forge chasing each other, and the typical show offs were in the middle of the street dueling each other to compete for pride and respect. The inn was also filled with travelers from all around Azeroth and locals drinking and eating with each other , sharing stories and watching the embers flicker off the fire that was stirring in the fire place.

Even though the regular events were occurring, a man who sat in the corner had this weird disturbance looming around him. Knowing something wasn't right, his most trusted men that were accompanying him could feel his mind wandering.

The man's long time friend Guen stood up and looked to his commander and finally broke the silence of the small group sitting together."What is this that is causing this silence? You never have been hesitant to tell us your thoughts Clear."

Only his closest men and veterans had the right and permission to use one of his nicknames. Strider or Clear. Both short for Clearstrider, a man who was born a Warrior to the part of Elwynn Forest known as Northshire Valley.

Finally Clearstrider stood up. Looked around at the composition cause by the people in the inn, though everything was silenced to him, he opened his mouth to speak but a loud calling of a familiar voice was heard throughout the inn had halted his speech.

"Strider!Strider!"

Strider and his men all turned in unison to the familiar face sprinting into the inn. The inn grew silent instantly knowing something was very important. Strider turned to them and spoke loudly for them all to hear. " Be on with your selfs, this is Guild business." With that said the inn went back to usual.

That familiar face was another close friend and soldier for Clearstrider. This night elf rogue decked in shadowy gear , standing tall in front of his leader.

"What is so urgent Amgine?" Strider questioned his comrade.

Amgine stood breathing heavily, trying to not bend over to disrespect his leader, but Clearstrider was not only his leader he was his friend as well. " Catch your breath, and tell us what the situation that has arose." Clearstrider spoke.

Clear sat back down in his chair. To his right was Doirinn, a new paladin to the ranks of tanks, but sturdy and warm hearted nonetheless. To the left of Clear was Guen, a noble hunter that had traveled long side Clear in their early years and has fought many battles with and gave 100 loyalty.On the other side was an empty seat, but a few seconds earlier it was occupied.

"Wheres that Fool?" Strider asked.

As if hearing Clear ask, out stepped one of Clear's most trusted tank due their similar pasts."Sorry sir, nature called." Dyce said in a tone that asked for forgiveness. Clear put his head in his hands and chuckled slightly. " It is you that I am supposed to do battle with, have you protecting my back? A man so inpatient and non controlling, who can't even hold his bowels when a situation of such high importance. I'd be dead if we didn't take care of our business before battle." The other men chuckled along side their leader as well as Amgine now full of new fresh air. Dyce looked blush, but loved the attention.

Now having everyone back in place, and having their full attent back on the situation Amgine brought to them, Clear asked in a alarmy voice " Old friend, what seems to be so Urgent?"

Amgine reached into his pocket, and pulled out a letter. Amgine hesitated, cleared his throat reached out his hand and spoke simple. "Urgent news from Lord Bolvar Fordragon sire, not able to be spoken from my lips."

Clearstrider knowing something was afoot, stood up and took the letter from Amgine that was sealed with the Alliance Symbol of Light opened it, and read it to himself. As he further read down his mind was racing, his thoughts have came true. Not wanting to show his men his fear, he folded the letter back up put it in his Backpack, and looked to his men and spoke...

"It is time..."

Chapter 2:A journey to the past.

Chapter Completion August 7th 2007 Written by Will Johnston(aka Clearstrider)