Hello everyone to my story. This idea just popped into my head and I couldn't help but write it.
Tyler rode his cart through Mulgore. He was a travelling salesman. Of course, humans didn't usually travel all the way to Mulgore, but the pickings had been slim lately. He hoped they would pick up in here. "So, are we there yet?" A small voice said behind him. Tyler looked behind him. The two young gnomes were looking up at him. He had known the twins since when they were but babes. He was like a father to them. "Not yet, but we'll be there soon." He answered.
They both frowned. "But you said that hours ago." The other one said.
"Julian, Frisko, stop bothering Tyler." Another voice said. He came into view. It was a goblin.
They both lowered their heads. "Yes, uncle Yufo." They said in unison.
Tyler remembered the first time they had met. He had almost fallen over with laughter over his name. So, it didn't begin well, but they eventually became great friends. He had helped raise the gnomes, since the day they had found them. He looked forward and spied huts rising over the hills. He smiled. "We're almost there. I can see the village over the hill."
The two gnomes smiled. Yufo sighed. "Thank goodness." He said, under his breath.
The carriage strolled into the village. The native tauren just stared at them. "Daddy, why are they staring?" Julian asked.
Tyler stopped the carriage. He looked back at him. "It's just that these people don't see many of our kind around here. So, some of them have never seen a human, gnome, or even a goblin." Yufo scoffed. Tyler looked to him. "Yes, even a goblin."
An elderly tauren came up to them. He had black fur covering his body. He had a limp in his left leg and was using a cane to support it. Another larger tauren was beside him. He was massive, packed with muscles. He also was black as night, with forward facing horns. "Strangers, why are you here." He said.
Tyler smiled. "We are just simple salesmen, sir. We have come to exchange items from all over to that of you people." He said, gesturing at the village. "So, may we stay, or would you rather us leave?"
Frisko came up beside them. "But daddy, we can't leave. It took us a long to time to get here." He said, in a whiny voice.
"If he wishes us gone, then we do as he says." Tyler said.
The elderly tauren rubbed his chin. He, after a moment of thinking, nodded. "I don't think there is anything wrong with it. I would like to know who you are though."
"Oh, my apologies." Tyler said, laying a hand on his chest. "I'm Tyler Davis. These are my sons, Julian and Frisko."
"You seem quite young to have children." The elderly tauren said.
"I know. I found them when they were babies. I've taken care of them ever since. They are still quite small, but that's expected of gnomes." He pointed his thumb backwards. "My goblin friend back there is Yufo."
The tuaren around started to laugh. The elderly tauren put a fist in front of his mouth to stifle a laugh. The large tauren next to him gave out a loud burst of laughter. Yufo came out from behind him. "Stop laughing. It isn't funny." The crowd started to calm down. "Really, how funny is Yufo?" The crowd burst into another fit of laughter.
Tyler waved his hand up and down at the crowd. "Okay, everyone. We've had our laugh." He said, as the crowd started to quiet down. "Now, can we get down to business?"
Yufo nodded his head. "About time." He said, going back into the carriage. Tyler knew it was to get away from these people for just a bit.
The elderly tauren nodded. "I am Chief Brandov Hookclaw." He said, before waving a hand to encompass the entire area. "I welcome you to our village. I hope your stay here is comfortable."
Tyler grabbed his hat and tipped it. "Much obliged." He stepped down from the carriage. He picked up his sons one of a time and place them on the ground. Yufo climbed down the ladder. Tyler went and tied the reigns to a nearby pole.
Chief Brandov came up to them. He waved at a younger, female tauren. She had light brown fur and two small horns that pointed upwards. She was quite tall, but stood only an inch or two taller than him. He was considerably tall for a human. She had emerald green eyes. He couldn't help but notice that she quite curvy, but in an athletic sort of way. "This is my granddaughter. She will take you to your sleeping quarters."
"Thank you very much." Tyler said. The tauren girl started off. They followed her. She led them to an empty tent and opened the curtains. The group entered the tent.
"If you require any assistance, just ask." She said.
Tyler turned around to face her. "By the way, what is your name?" He said.
"Fiona." She said. "Fiona Hookclaw." She closed the curtain behind her as she went out.
Now, about the goblin's name. I just thought it up and decided to put it in, even though I find it hillarious. Probably some of you might not, but hey, it's just a story.