The raiding party had all but dispersed. Kaelin made her way through the empty halls of the dilapidated dungeons picking up dropped items or missed looting. The sleek jaguar form padded quietly over the crumbling stone floors. She paused near an entryway that their party had passed over as it just led to an alchemist's cellar. Kaelin scented the air but found it useless as all she could smell was the rot of the Undead.

Slowly she descended the stairs, looking keenly ahead for any enemies. The scent of death tripled as she descended. Pausing, Kaelin changed from panther form to her bear form. She could hear movement from the room just a few feet away. Her hackles rose and adrenaline flooded her bloodstream. She charged into the room ready to attack.

She stopped dead at the sight that met her. She recognized the shape of the silhouette before her, however it still looked off. It turned to face her. Glowing golden eyes met hers. She was at a loss. Never had she expected something like this. He just stared at her with what seemed to be an alarmed and frightened look.

He had what used to be long wild red hair which had now taken a dulled shade. What remained of his skin had taken and ashen blue hue over the once vibrant teal. His long ears had tattered, but still held onto the gold rings set into them. The angular face still held some of it's tattooing, but lacked his lower jaw. Two great tusks jutted out from the upper jaw, one broken and splintered halfway. He was nearly naked and stood hunched over in the natural fashion.

Kaelin rose to stand on her back legs and reverted to her natural form. She stepped forward slowly. She spoke hesitantly in common, "Can you understand me?"

He seemed to regard her but did not answer. She tried again… This time in the little bit of orcish she knew.

"Can you speak?" This time his brows rose. He seemed to try to reply to the Night Elf, but could only grunt in response. He lacked the ability to speak without a lower jaw. She hesitated again, dying to ask another question, but unsure on how to approach him. She closed the space between them and rested a palm on his shoulder.

"Is it really you Jandi?" She asked with tears in her eyes. The dull gold eyes met hers once more. He nodded. She cried and threw her arms around him. She had not seen him since she departed booty bay five years ago. She recalled the day they met as if it were yesterday.


Sorry it is short, it was just going to be a oneshot, but it would have been a LONG one. So I broke it up some. Thanks for reading...