A/N: This is my first WoW fanfiction, so no flames please :P I got the idea for this story after reading MsPadfootPotter's JixAysa story, Make Love, Not War. You guys should definitely check it out ;D
"Take that monkey butt!"
You smile to yourself as you remember the first thing Ji Firepaw, master of the Huojin, said when you met each other; you were both fighting Fe-Feng Hozen at the Wu-Song village and he turned around after you shot a Fe-Feng Hozen square in the chest with your crossbow, which in hindsight, was pretty awesome…
"Hello! You looked poised and confident… I like that!" You blushed and looked away, scuffing your feet in embarrassment. "I've heard some rather impressive whispers about you from the training grounds. If you're half as capable as they say, I think you and I are going to be good friends!" Ji said with a large smile.
You'd just come fresh from the training grounds and you were desperate to prove yourself and prove you were more than just a hunter with a more than a half decent aim.
So you did what he asked, you killed Fe-Feng Hozen's, gathered dogroot, summoned wind spirits… everything and anything to get you noticed. But after a while you realised that wasn't just about getting recognition. It was about protecting the island, protecting your home. In time you grew to love Ji as a friend as and a leader. Somewhere along the line, you learned to love him as more… than just a friend.
He didn't know of course; it would be awkward for you both – you knew that he wouldn't return the feelings – because of Aysa.
"The amount of time Aysa spends practising is excessive… but you can't deny the results. Her form is beautiful." You felt a twinge of jealousy in your stomach, but you quickly dismissed it. It wasn't like Ji even knew you liked him. So forcing a fake smile, you turned to him.
"Maybe you should talk to her." You say. Ji just shook his head.
"Aysa? I don't know what to say to her. Should I tell her she's gorgeous, or would she find that creepy? Or maybe I could tell her I admire her poise – but then she might think I don't have any personality!"
You nod absent-mindedly, not really paying attention; you've never seen Ji so indecisive over anything. Well, I guess that's what love does it you. How ironic. Of course, you don't blame Aysa. After all, it's not her fault she's so clever... and pretty, and so good at concentration, and talented, and did you already say pretty?
"Baliea?" Ji's voice snapped me out of my thoughts. "Have you decided?" You nod, getting up from the step you had been sitting on. You tage one last look at the island before heading inside the Temple of the Five Dawns; You're going to miss this place. From birth, the island was all you'd ever known and after today you were probably never going to see it again.
As you enter Ji and Aysa both turned to face you, expectancy on their faces.
"Baliea, have you decided?" Master Shang Xi asked.
"Yes. I choose to join the Horde. From what I have seen they are courageous and brave. I would be honoured to fight with them." Out of the corner of your eye you see Aysa look at you with a mixture of disappointment and sadness. You face away from her; You made your choice, and she made hers - she is your enemy now. You have joined the Horde and will do whatever it takes to crush the Alliance… no matter what. You, and Ji. Together.
A/N: So what do you think? I could continue it, but only if people want me to. Reviews would be awesome :)