The Armageddon
Because Warcraft 3 is a great game, so I decided to write a story about it. Of course that I own nothing to Blizzard or anybody else. I wrote this story to express my opinion how Warcraft 3 will continue. I am really sorry for my huge grammar (and perhaps not only) mistakes. I did my best to write this story with a minimum number of mistakes but my English isn't really good. I hope you will understand me and I hope that you will read this story. If you can, please review me. And if you want to email me, do it at dragon_head@ wowmail.com. It's dragon_head. I wrote this because perhaps the whole address is underlined and so you won't see the "_". But I think this is enough chat. Let's get to the story.
Past and Future
There are 24 years from the last invasion of the Burning Legions. The world Was dominated by peace and happiness because after Archimonde was killed, the remained demons were driven out of this world. The world tree was heavy damaged but using the healing powers of the combined human, night elves and orc forces, the it's vital forces survived. As a token of his gratitude, the spirit of the tree gave back the eternal life to the night elves. After some days of celebration, Jaina and her remained forces, sailed back to Lordareon. Thrall took his forces too, back to the barrens, so they could've lived in peace. And for the night elves, they remained into their forest. The dwarves turned back to Khaz Modan into Azeroth. Everyone was back to his natal region.
The Burning Legions did many damages to the villages, so Jaina decided to rebuild all of them. Even Dalaran, Stratholme and the Capital City needed heavy repairs. After the reconstruction that took for about two years Jaina was made Queen of Lordareon, Azeroth and Khaz Modan and high Archmage of Dalaran. She was now leading the human forces.
Back into the Barrens, the orcs decided to build a kingdom there too. Many cities were created. Cairne remained along with Thrall to rule over the horde. But Grom was dead.
Into the Ashenvale forest, the elves were also doing the repairs that their bases needed. Also the forest began to heal. Tyrande was leading the sentinels and Furion decided to protect the rest of the forest, in case there were some needs. But there was no sign of Ilidian. As a matter of fact, Furion was a little worried for him. They were brothers and so, there couldn't be true hate between them.
Probably the next problem would be where the undead are. Actually, Arthas and Kel'Thuzad were into the northern regions, which were unpopulated. They began to construct a base, from the moment when Archimonde rose up. Kel'Thuzad had a plan but they needed an army. But not any army; an army strong enough to defeat all those who lived.
Ilidian was also into the Ashenvale forest, hiding. He couldn't dare to appear. Probably nobody would forgive him for what his did. Still, the demon seemed to get weak. If he would've been stronger, he would've succeeded in destroying it. But he needed time. He still had his immortality.
But now, after this long introduction, our story can begin. It was the day, when Roland, Jaina's son, was making 24 years. It was great celebration into the kingdom. Even Uther the Lifebringer, was celebrating because one of his best students was becoming a true man. Uther was actually the other Uther's son. He was now leading the Paladins of the Silver Hand. His strength and courage were perhaps bigger than his father's was.
Roland was trained as an archmage by the early age of 12. He learned many tricks from his mother. He was very smart, but Uther insisted that at the age of 20, he will become a Paladin too, like his father. Jaina accepted of course, trusting Uther. And now, there were four years since when Roland became a paladin. A young man, looking very close to his father, with a blond hair and a pair of blue eyes, he was happy because of the event.
"I can't believe so much time pass, since I went with Arthas into our journey, journey that was fatal to him.", said Jaina sad, telling Uther about it.
"I know my queen, but there is something strange about you too. I don't know, but it seems that even if so much time passed, you didn't changed a bit. You are still young and beautiful, since your last fight ended."
"You are right Uther. It seems that the world tree actually gave me some of the elvish powers. Tyrande told me that perhaps this will happen."
"Do you think the demons will return? I mean, did you had any other sign from Arthas?"
"No, perhaps he is dead. But no one found his corpse."
"But why did he killed his father? And why did he killed my father?", asked Uther angry.
"Perhaps because the demons took over him. But I don't see why he would be dead. I mean, he could still be alive somewhere."
"It's impossible my queen. Our allies would've announced us."
"I know. Just that there are 24 years when we defeated the demons and still, he didn't appeared. Perhaps he is dead for real."
"But who would've killed him? I mean, the Burning Legions... "
"My queen, I am sorry to disturb you, but a strange man wants to see you immediately.", said a paladin who came near Jaina.
"Thank you Glius. You may invite him in. As long as he isn't stinky, why shouldn't he come here to celebrate?", laughed Jaina and Uther.
"Very well my queen.", said Glius going to invite the stranger in. After some seconds a man came in. He had a staff into his hand, with a raven on it. He also had a brown cloak, with a hood. The man was really short, but he was still strong.
"Miss Proudmore, I am happy to see you after so many years.", said the stranger.
"You can't be. Medivh? What are you doing here? I thought you were leaving."
"Indeed. That was my plan. But I couldn't, because the vision came back. The demons will arise soon. You must prepare your defenses."
"What do you mean fool?", asked Uther. "We should just prepare because some creatures could come? We are too numerous even if the Burning Legions come again."
"Even if the Burning Legions would have three allies?", asked Medivh angry.
"What are you trying to tell us?", asked Jaina. "I trusted you before. I shall trust you now too."
"Then listen to me. The Burning Legions shall arise. Tonight, one of their agents shall wake up. He shall come from a different world to arise his master."
"No. Archimonde.", said Jaina scared.
"But how is it possible?", asked Uther. "Archimonde was defeated long years ago. The world three burned him up. He couldn't have survived. Not even his spirit."
"Believe me. He came back before, he will come back again. Even if his body was destroyed, his spirit is too strong for this. Don't underestimate him. I did it once. and I had to pay for this."
"So. what should we do?", asked Jaina. "Should we announce Thrall? I could go there personally."
"I would be happy if you would do it. But you have no time for this. You must prepare. The demons will be too numerous. There will also arise, a demon you don't know. He will be leading one of the unholy alliances. A person you love will lead the other. The third alliance will be leaded by a demon you don't know, but one of your allies does. So don't underestimate them and prepare your defenses."
With his last words, Medivh turned into a raven and flew away.
"What should we do?", asked Uther.
"Prepare. I am sure that Medivh is right. He was right before, he will be even now. I won't be like Arthas, who didn't believed him and that's why he. died."
"But what about Azeroth, Dalaran and Khaz Modan?", asked Uther.
"I don't think Medivh will have time to announce them. You go to Khaz Modan. We will be needing their dwarves. Tell them to bring everything they can here, to the capital city."
"Why are you such in a hurry?", asked Uther confused.
"You know why Medivh told us that we shouldn't underestimate Archimonde? Because he can be very unpredictable. Take a couple of men and go there."
"I understand Miss Proudmoore."
"Glius, bring Roland to me. I need to give him a mission. And hurry. We have no time to waste."
"Yes my queen.", said Glius going for Roland. He came very fast to her mother.
"What's wrong mother?", asked Roland while smiling.
"I have a very special mission for you. Medivh was here."
"What did he want?", asked Roland.
"The Burning Legions will arise. This night."
"You can't be serious. Why should we trust a madman? These are stupid words. You and your allies defeated the Burning Legions long time ago. We don't need to worry about them anymore."
"You are exactly like your father Roland. He thought the same. He was ironic and arrogant like you. He didn't believe anyone. That's what killed him. And that's exactly what is going to happen to you if you don't listen to me. Go to Azeroth and alert them. We need strong forces if we want to face the Burning Legions."
"I am leaving right now mother.", said Roland taking his hammer and his horse.
"Glius.", Jaina called him again.
"Yes my queen."
"I need you to come with me to Dalaran. We will need the mages from there. No army is complete without magicians. Get my horse and get yours too. We will leave at once."
"Very well my queen.", said Glius.
Meanwhile, somewhere into the Northern regions
Arthas and his brethren were preparing their huge army for the eventual invasion. Kel'Thuzad was searching for a way to bring back the Lich King.
"I don't understand what you are doing there for twenty years.", said Arthas annoyed. "Why should we bring the Lich King with us? He helps us anyway."
"Of course Arthas.", said Kel'Thuzad putting the book of Medivh down "But he could be the last piece. If we will be ready to bring him here, the scourge will be complete. We don't know when the Burning Legions will arise. It could take thousands of years until they would succeed in opening the rift again. And I am not going to do the things I did once."
"Only Tichondrius could arise.", said Arthas.
"Why are you so sure? Our plan worked perfectly. Ilidan took the powers of Gul'dan, one of our strongest death knights, the same powers the Burning Legions have. He was then able to kill Tichondrius and everything was ok."
"But you don't get it?", asked Arthas annoyed. "If Ilidian killed Tichondrius, then it was like extinguishing fire with fire. Ilidian couldn't kill a demon with his powers, as long as the demon itself was the source of the powers."
"And what do you insinuate?", asked Kel'Thuzad.
"You don't understand? You should be the wise guy. You are the mage not I. But it doesn't matter. As long as Frostmourne taught me this years, I think Tichondrius was banished into the Funeral Planes."
"The Lich King taught you things?", asked Kel'Thuzad amazed.
"Of course. This runeblade is like a messenger. I can always talk to him, even if I am not concentrated. In fight, he strengthens me with his demonic powers and when I am wounded, he heals me. I now understand why it's better to be a powerful dead, than a weak mortal. I have power and eternal life."
"Indeed.", said Kel'Thuzad.
"Master Arthas.", said one of the ghouls.
"What's wrong?"
"The spies want to see you immediately. They say it's important."
"Very well. Bring them here. I want to find out the news, out into the mortal world."
"Medivh was there.", said Kel'Thuzad.
"What do you mean?", asked Arthas.
"You will find out soon.", said Kel'Thuzad seeing that the spies were coming. Actually the shades were coming.
"What brings you here?", asked Arthas annoyed. "I hope it's extremely important."
"Of course master. We wouldn't bother you if it wouldn't be vital."
"Speak fool."
"It seems that Medivh had a little talk with miss Proudmoor."
"Hm. so Medivh came to Jaina. Probably he said something about me."
"Indirectly master. But what's important is that the Burning Legions will arise this night."
"What? How can this be possible?", asked Arthas angry. "It's impossible. They couldn't break the rift into such a short time."
"Relax Arthas.", said Kel'Thuzad. "What else?"
"Well, actually one of their agents will arise. The humans are going to unite. Khaz Modan, Lordareon, Dalaran, Azeroth, they are all uniting."
"Damn it.", said Arthas. "Very well, you may leave. I shall take care of my little friend. If he doesn't survive, the Burning Legions will never return."
"Where are we going?", asked Kel'Thuzad.
"Get ready. We are going to travel. You get your powers. I shall get a little escort."
"But where are we going?"
"Into the Ashenvale forest. Near the infernal gate. Tichondrius must not reach the underworld. If he does it, we will lose him."
"But why there?"
"Because there is where Tichondrius was killed. That's the place where he will arise."
"Very well."
Later that night, somewhere into the Ashenvale forest
There was another silent night in Ashenvale forest. Silent until. a flame appeared into a clearing. The flame burned for some moments and then a demon was summoned into the flames. He was wearing a red costume, he had a pair of claws and a pair of demonic wings. Lord Tichondrius was back.
"Pitiful elf. Kill a demon with his own powers? Nonsense. If I'll get my hands on him, I'll show him what real pain means. Twenty four years into the Funeral Planes are nothing but a thousand years of torture into the pit of the legion will be something."
After ending his speech, Tichondrius rose his hands.
"Now I call you master Archimonde. I invoke you. Come and rally us into our invasion."
Many dark rays were launched. They all united and a phantom of Archimonde appeared in a better known green cloud.
"So you decided to appear after all?", said Archimonde. "Very well, because I have a plan. After my last defeat, I think this time we will succeed. I just hope that Medivh won't appear."
"Of course master. I shall take care of him. But I have a plan too. It may help us a lot. Perhaps if we unite our plans, we will be able to succeed."
"I listen.", said Archimonde annoyed. "I hope you won't fail this time, because if you do, I'll make sure that you will regret."
"No master. As you know, there is an infernal gate, which may allow me to reach the pit. If I succeed, I will have access to the nexus gate. And then, I will be able to reach any region I want."
"And what's your plan Tichondrius? Because if I'm right, you want to reach a special place."
"Of course I do. First of all, I will need new forces. I don't really think that the Lich King will agree to rally us once again."
"He will. Not now, but later he will. I am sure about it. He was created to protect us and nobody can't prevent this."
"Not even the pitiful Death Knight?"
"You mean Arthas? Hah, he is too weak. If he makes you problems, kill him. But the Lich King is wiser. He knows that we are stronger than him and that we will be able to defeat him."
"But why if he tries to stop our plan master? What if we fail?"
"Calm down Tichondrius. What you have to do, is to reach the demon."
"Who?", asked Tichondrius.
"Well, as you said, we need reinforcements. I am sure that the orcs will rally us. This is their nature, to fight against the others. The alliance between them and the humans will fall. This is an ancient prophecy. We also need Ilidian's help."
"Ilidian? Do you think he will come with us? But master, he tried to kill me once, he will try again too."
"No he won't. Into this years, he became weaker. His spirit still lives, but not for long. The powers he acquired, are actually yours. You have permanent contact with him. Of course that the demon within him was weaker this years, but he was still consuming him. Soon, his spirit will be lost forever."
"But what makes you think that he will join me soon?"
"Because he has no choice. He won't resist the chance. He is too alone now. The elves would never accept him, the humans don't trust demons and the orcs must not be taken lightly. We will need a spy in their kingdom. Somebody that will trust us."
"So what shall I do master? What do you suggest?"
"Find Ilidian. He is somewhere into the barrens. You will find him near the Stonetalon Peak. You will also find a demon gate near. But I think you need an army too. So go into the Northern regions. Near the ocean, on the shore, you will find trolls, ogres and other creatures willing to join us. Don't venture further because if you do, the undead army will hunt you."
"I won't master.", said Tichondrius and Archimonde's hologram disappeared in smoke.
Tichondrius was now a little worried about Archimonde words. If he had to confront the Undeads, he would've died, that was sure. And going to the demonic gate would've been a dangerous journey too. There could be night elves into the forest, who would have certainly killed him, he would've been again in real trouble. Yes, this will be a long and dangerous journey. But if he had succeeded, the Burning Legions would've fall.
After thinking his plan a while, Tichondrius decided to sneak to the gate. He had to make sure that no elves were near. But where should he go now? To the northern, of course. This was a really bad moment for the Legion. Anywhere he would go, Tichondrius would be followed. Tichodrius began to sneak from tree to tree. He could feel the night elves, but the elves could've feel him too. The gate wasn't far, but it was still a long journey.
After crossing half of his way, without incidents he suddenly heard voices.
"Furion, the demons will arise soon.", said the first voice.
"How can this be possible?", asked the second voice. "We have purged them from our world, long time ago. They should all be dead."
"No druid, hear my words. The third invasion of the scourge will arise if you don't listen to me. The demon is very near, you can feel him too."
"Don't worry.", said Furion. "My minions shall take care of him. Of course that if we will find him, we will kill him. If we don't succeed, you'll have my words that we will announce you."
"Take care. The demons are not to be taken lightly. Dreadlords, Pit Lords, Warlocks. they are all strong foes."
"I know Medivh. We fought them last time and if we succeeded once, we will succeed now too."
"Very well.", said Medivh while transforming into a raven.
"Go warn the orcs.", said Furion. "They could help us a lot."
Medivh affirmed by shaking his head. After Furion left the clearing too, Tichondrius continued to sneak. He heard some other voices, wisps, but he was sure that they couldn't feel him. Suddenly, he saw an archer. She was looking directly to him. Immediately, Tichondrius putted the archer to sleep. Then, he began to hit her with a couple of hits. After giving her a couple of claws, she fell down to the ground, death. Tichondrius took her spiritual force.
Soon, Tichondrius approached the gate. He felt that it was near. But until he could do any other move, Tichondrius heard another voices.
"Trolls. I hate this creatures.", said the first voice. She seemed to be a woman. "I hope that Furion will give us other jobs to do than this one."
"Indeed.", affirmed a second voice. He was a man. "But as long as peace reigns in this forest, there will be nothing wrong about this stuff."
Tichondrius approached. Then he saw that a woman staying on a tiger and a man that had a staff into his hand and he was looking close to Medivh.
"A keeper of the grove and a priestess of the moon?!", said Tichondrius. "Easy."
"How can you say such a thing?", asked the priestess again. "Allon, don't you understand that it doesn't matter if peace reigns into the forest as long as we can't be happy of it?"
"We have to stay here Sharina and that's my final word.", said the keeper of the grove named Allon. "We have to maintain this peace. After all, when it's war, we have to fight, not just stay and watch this pathetic creatures."
Allon looked behind his back and Tichondrius saw several cages.
"If we ever get out of here, I'll promise that you will pay.", said one of the trolls locked. He seemed to be the leader.
"If you will be able to get out of here, I'll make sure you'll have a sudden death troll.", said Sharina.
"Sharina, you don't need to get angry. At least this is the only thing they can do; to hope that someone will come and save them."
"Such an opportunity.", whispered Tichondrius. "If I will ever free them, I'll be able to get some warriors. They seem to be really strong."
"Sharina, how does the gate do?", asked Allon. "I heard that the demons are near."
"I went there a couple of our ago. The gate is well protected. Nobody shall pass beyond my captains. Not even Archimonde."
"Please Sharina. You know that Archimonde is really strong."
"He is, but he is not into our world anymore. I don't think he is even alive. He is probably somewhere into hell. And because no demons are here to save him, we don't need to make problems."
Tichondrius began to think to attack. But he needed a plan. Alone, he couldn't fight. He needed some warriors to help him.
"Need warriors to get warriors?", asked Tichondrius himself. "It is insane. I will do this myself. I should have a potion of immortality here. It shall give me some time to free the creatures and put the guardians to sleep. But I am sure that they are not alone. Night Elves usually like to hide in shadows."
He was now ready. After thinking a while, Tichondrius took his last potion and drank it. He felt its effect in his body. He was now immortal but not for long. Without thinking a bit, Tichondrius got out of the forest into the clearing and ran to attack Sharina.
"Die demon.", said Sharina throwing a couple of arrows at him but without any effect.
"Stupid elf. Your arrows can't affect me."
"Then taste this.", said Allon sending a bolt at him. Same as Sharina's arrows, the bolt had no effect.
"This is all?", asked Tichondrius while launching a swarm at Sharina. She was affected well.
"Allon,", she said, "run. Run and warn Furion. We need his help. Only then we will be able to kill the demon."
"No Sharina.", said Allon. "I can't leave you alone. We are here to fight together. I shall not leave."
"Then you shall die too.", said Tichondrius sending another swarm.
"Don't underestimate me demon.", said Allon while creating a couple of treants. You may be strong, but you are not invulnerable.
"Very well then", said Tichondrius. "If you don't want to surrender, then I shall make your death more painful. Ekras Toran!"
"What was this?", asked Sharina.
"Simple. Some words into the demonic language. But you elves can't understand them. Doesn't matter. I will kill you anyway."
"Run Allon.", said Sharina. "The treants will protect me. You must run and warn Furion. Don't wait for me. Someone must stay and face the demon."
"Very well Sharina.", said Allon while transforming into a raven too.
"So you remained priestess.", said Tichondrius. "Then die! I shall kill you anymore."
"Then may my sacrifice help humanity. Whol Cenarius Lueth Lil Tyrande.", said Sharina into her language.
"Very well woman. As you wish.", said Tichondrius and they began to fight.
"Your perseverance will cost you Dreadlord. I am not to be taken lightly.", said Sharina while the treants attacked Tichodrius.
"Did you really think that this trees will stop me?", asked Tichondrius. "They are like dead."
"I don't demon.", said Sharina sarcastic. "But I wanted to make sure that Allon will go to warn Furion. They will come soon, so you'd better hurry."
"I already did it.", said Tichondrius killing the treants with his deadly claws. "As you can see, you are alone."
"Don't be so sure.", said Sharina. "Come my sisters. Rally me."
Immediately a couple of archers appeared. They took a defensive position.
"So you called your pathetic forces to protect you, in hope that you will stop me? Well, I assure you that I'm stronger than this."
"We will see Dreadlord. As I can see -and I hope you too-, your immortality isn't active anymore."
"You are really clever woman. But it won't help you. Until your love will come, I will make sure he will meet you as he deserves."
"Yes, you are right. Full of glory, successful, proud that I've defeated the last demon living."
"And what if you fail? Because I am sure that your Allon will mourn you and so I will have time to kill him and that pitiful druid, Furion, too. If his brother wouldn't had been, I would've succeeded in taking over your forest. But, how was that expression. it's never too late."
"Never late for you to die. Sisters, attack!!"
The archers heard Sharina's order and attacked Tichondrius. Their sharp arrows were moving like wind but even if Tichondrius was really big, he could move very fast so he could avoid them. He succeeded in reaching them after a long battle. After taking them one by one, he approached to Sharina.
"I told you that your pesky archers won't stop me.", said Tichondrius.
"Perhaps you killed them but you won't be able to take me down so easy.", said Sharina annoyed.
"Very well.", said Tichondrius and he suddenly disappeared.
"Where are you demon? Show yourself. You little freaky demon. Are you scared? You will really pay for this. I can see in shadows."
Sharina began to watch through the forest. Still, she couldn't see Tichondrius.
"You are really annoying, but I'll take you down.", said Sharina angry.
"How?", asked Tichondriuses deadly voice and Sharina looked back so she could see Tichondrius.
"You are not a true warrior.", said Sharina.
"Perhaps I have my own tactics, but your friend Tyrande learned me to do this."
"To do what? Hide in the shadows?"
"No. Fight bravely.", said Tichondrius while casting another carrion swarm. Sharina feel down because of it's strength.
"How did you do that? Your last swarm was weaker. You are becoming stronger by hiding?"
"No dear elf. It's simple. Why you were searching for me, I did my best to suck your warriors energy. Their energy is in me now."
"What? You used my poor dead warriors to recharge yourself? You have no sanity."
"Perhaps I don't, but you will still die. I see that your pet is awaiting to die."
"No. Not Abbil."
"Abbil? Nice name woman. I'll have my pleasure torturing him.", said Tichondrius while pointing his hand to the white tiger. He was risen up.
"Stop this or I'll."
"Watch your tone with me woman. A wrong move and your friend will suffer, not I.", said Tichondrius while rising Abbil more.
"What are you going to do? Are you going to."
"Kill him? Well, perhaps, but I'll make sure he suffers.", said Tichondrius. After rising him enough, he began to throw red rays at him. The tiger began to growl.
"Stop this at once demon.", said Sharina. She was so angry that she launched an arrow at Tichondrius. His hand was pierced.
"Very well woman.", said Tichondrius angry and he launched a very strong ray. Abbil was growling is pain. Tichondrius stopped and took the arrow away. Then he began to tight his hand and Abbil began to growl stronger than ever. After a couple of seconds, Abbil exploded. There was only blood everywhere.
"You monster!!!", screamed Sharina while throwing arrows in every direction. "I shall give you my revenge Abbil. Go to hell demon."
"This wasn't a very inspired move.", said Tichondrius annoyed. He threw two carrion swarms and Sharina feel down to the ground.
"Come on. You know you want it. Do it.", said Sharina.
"You have tried my patience again.", said Tichondrius. He launched another red ray and Sharina died. Tichondrius began to laugh.
"Hah! You were really pitiful.", said Tichondrius. "Now, I think I need your energy." Tichondrius began to drain her energy.
"I feel more powerful. Now trolls, join me and my brethren and together, we will rule this world."
"We shall.", said the leader. "Free us and we'll assure you that the elves shall pay."
"Not only the elves.", said Tichondrius. "The entire humanity shall pay. Their tie is over, our time has come."
Tichondrius destroyed the cages and a couple of trolls came out. Their leader came ahead so he could speak with him.
"So,", said Tichondrius, "who are you and what are you doing here troll? I suppose that you did something if the elves imprisoned you like this."
"Indeed. My name is Zul'jin. I am one of the last survivors from Draenor. We were driven out for a long time ago."
"We? You mean you and your trolls?"
"No! These ones are recruits. Me and my companion, Cho'Gall came here some time ago."
"Cho'Gall? The ogre mage?"
"Yes. Do you know Cho'Gall? I personally met him in my first journey. He is a strong fighter, but he was caught too in a different camp."
"If it's Cho'Gall, then we must save him. My master will need his help. I personally know Cho'Gall because Gul'dan knew him too."
"So. you met Gul'dan. Indeed, he was a strong mage too, but he got killed."
"If I met him? My master was it's creator. Long time ago, we, the Burning Legions created the undead legions."
"So you come from the Burning Legions. I was sure you were because of your powers."
"Indeed. Anyway, you orcs were also our allies. We tried to defeat the humans long time ago, in Draenor, but we failed."
"I was in Draenor to create the second Dark Portal. But we failed because the humans came, and so we were defeated."
"Are there any other survivors?", asked Tichondrius.
"Well, there is also my friend Cho'gall, me of course, Grom Hellscream and. Korgath Bladefist."
"So. Grommy took part of the expedition too. Poorly, he is no more into this world. But I want to know more about this Korgath Bladefist."
"You will find out later.", said Zul'jin. "We've got company."
Tichondrius looked where Zul'jin was looking too and he saw some night elves. There were two big ravens, which seemed to be Allon and Furion, two archers on gryphons and three chimaeras.
"Defend yourselves.", shouted Zul'jin to his warriors and they did as they were told to by setting their spears in attack position.
"You seem to be a strong leader.", said Tichondrius. "I didn't know that trolls do have leaders."
"Well, they really do. I remember when the humans imprisoned me. But now we don't have time to chat. We have to take care of the elves."
"Indeed.", said Tichondrius seeing that the escort was landing. The archers got down to the ground and the druids that were on the chimaeras did the same. The ravens transformed into Allon/Furion.
"Where is Sharina?", asked Allon. "Don't tell me you killed her."
"I had no choice dear elf.", said Tichondrius mild. "It seems that she loved so much that stupid tiger of her that she gave her life for him."
"You shall pay for this demon.", said Allon angry.
"Calm down Allon.", said Furion. "We don't need to get angry. I understand that you suffer, but we can't do anything else."
"Unfortunately you really can't.", said Tichondrius sarcastic. "Perhaps only mourn your little friend."
"Shut up demon or I'll make you.", said Allon angry. "Elves, attack."
The elf warriors prepared to attack.
"Hmmm. I see you really wanna war.", said Zul'jin. "My warriors are strong enough to stop you. Let's finish this."
The battle began. The trolls used their ensnare skill to set the chimaeras and gryffins down. There were also two troll priests that attacked with their fireballs. The archers began to launch arrows, same as Sharina did. Allon summoned a couple of treants that attacked immediately. Furion began to cast a couple of deadly lightning. The chimaeras began to attack the nets that were imprisoning them. The druids of the claw became ferocious bears and attacked Tichondrius.
The battle became more dangerous because Furion summoned treants too and so the trolls were outnumbered. Still, they continued to fight. Seeing that the elves were too many, Tichondrius summoned too an infernal. The archers feel. A druid was burned by the infernal who was now killing the second one. The trolls along with Tichondrius were winning.
"Turn back my brethren.", said Furion while turning back so he could see Tichondrius.
"Now your retreat? I wonder how come you elves are so confused? Did mother nature wounded your head or perhaps your spirit."
"You may have won this time demon, but the war isn't over. The Burning Legions won't ever return. Even if I'll have to give my life for this."
"So you are staying here?", asked Zul'jin amused.
"You would wish.", said Furion while transforming into a raven.
"You will pay for your crime demon.", said Allon doing the same. After the elves left, Tichondrius and Zul'jin continued their talk.
"My warriors are wounded. We will need to rest."
"We don't have time for such things.", said Tichondrius. "If you can find targets, I will be able to cast an aura that would allow them to drain life."
"Indeed. But the problem is that we have no targets."
"What about your priests, Zul'jin?"
"They are weak too. But perhaps they will be able to heal the wounds."
"Then tell them to heal your warriors and let's go."
"Why are you always such in a hurry?", asked Zul'jin. "I noticed that you wanna hurry, do everything fast."
"Yes, I know. The problem is that we really must hurry until the alliance will attack. We need to hurry so they won't have time to stop us."
"And where do you wanna go now?"
"I have a plan. But I will need more warriors. We are still not enough. Can you tell me more about that Korgath Bladefist?"
"Well of course. He took part into that war. But if I'm right, he lives now down a cave, deep into the Stonetalon Peak."
"Then we must go there at once. I also know someone who could help us. What a luck."
"Yes, and I have an idea how to reach it. As long as I heard the elves, while I was imprisoned, my friend Cho'Gall iwas imprisoned too, not far from here. If we will be able to save him quickly, until Allon and Furion will be able to warn them, then he and his ogres will surely follow us."
"Excellent. Are the warriors ready?", asked Tichondrius.
"Almost sir.", said one of the trolls. "We still have a troll to heal."
"Very well. We will leave this night. Prepare for the journey. Zul'jin, you will lead us. I hope you know the way."
"Please Tichondrius. Could you stop asking such questions? You really sound stupid."
"Ok, ok. But you must agree with me that someone must lead us there."
"This is the third time I tell you that I think I know where Cho'Gall is. He can't be very far from here. He and his ogres are really strong and so, I don't think the elves could transport them all."
"Enough chat. We'll talk on our way to the encampment. Are the warriors ready?"
"Yes, sire.", said a troll priest. "Even if we have some more wounded warriors we can go. They'll be able to fight. Still, the elves did serious damage to us."
"So, you didn't finish with the healing?", asked Tichondrius a little nervous. "Very well. Then I shall do what you can't do. Come forth forces of darkness, rally me and my body."
Lightnings and dark energies seemed to come into Tichondriuses hands. He was very concentrated and he seemed to use strong energies. The sky turned cloudy and the moon began to light only Tichondrius. The stars were now like ghosts and the darkness was everywhere. "Heal your slaves so they can serve you into your demonic plans.", said Tichondrius again looking at the trolls. Immediately their wounds healed.
"Wow. That was really cool.", said Zul'jin impressed.
"Yeah, I know.", said Tichodrius while everything was turning to normal. "So, now are you ready to lead the way to that. ogre."
"Indeed. The journey can begin. I am glad that I can join the Burning Legions."
"You are not the only one.", said Tichondrius with a demonic smile. "I am sure that new forces will rally us. The mortals ruled over this world for too much time. Our time now has come."
The party regrouped and Zul'jin along with Tichondrius leaded them.
"Tell me something, how come you dreadlords fly even if you have wings?", asked Zul'jin curious. "I've been wondering about this for a long time."
"I know it's really annoying to have wings and to be unable to fly. But as you know, the forces of hell are far older than any mortal. It is possible that once, dreadlords flew. But we no more need this power. We now are stronger."
"I see.", said Zul'jin.
"By the way, could you give me more information about those who took part in the war, into Draenor the red world?", asked Tichondrius. "Perhaps we will be able to get even more allies."
"Very well. As long as you know, the humans destroyed the first dark portal. We couldn't remain into their world so we began to search for another world. Finally, we found Draenor. Unfortunately, Gul'dan was killed and our plans were almost ruined. But some of us survived: me, Cho'gall, Grom Hellscream, Korgath Bladefist, Teron Geronfield, Dentarg and Deathwing, the dragon."
"And only the first four of you survived?"
"Well, yes. The paladin Turalyon and his brethren killed Teron and his death knights. Fortunately, Turalyon was killed too. Deathwing was killed right into his nest by multiple forces of humans leaded by Alleria - the archer, Khadgar - the wizard and Kudran - the gryphon rider. Fortunately, Kudran died too."
"What abut Alleria and Khadgar?"
"Well, they managed to reach the dark portal. The only problem was that we were already there. Our forces were huge because of the portal's presence. So, there took the final battle; the bloodiest and roughest battle I have ever seen and taken part too. The many human forces killed Dentarg. Khadgar succeeded in destroying the portal and his forces won the war, but he died because of the energies the portal unleashed when it was destroyed. We, the last survivors, flee so they couldn't kill us. Danath and Alleria survived the war, along with their small army. So that's how we lost the war into Draenor."
"I just hope this humiliating defeat won't happen again.", said Tichondrius irritated.
"Of course it won't, Lord Tichondrius. United with the legion, along with my trolls, the ogres and Bladefist's army you will be able to rule the world."
"Not quite my dear friend. The humans succeeded to ally in a miraculous way with the orcs. They are really strong, so we won't be able to defeat them if we won't fight at our best."
"The orcs?!!!", shouted Zul'jin nervous. "Allied with the human race?!!! This is insane. How did this happen? It's impossible."
"Nothing isn't impossible.", said Tichondrius disagreeing Zul'jin. "And they are not alone. The Night Elves are their allies too. But don't worry my friend. I am sure that we'll soon be able to rally the undead."
"The undead? But what happened to them?"
"They were useless after the invasion started. But we failed so we need their help now."
"Are you sure that they will rally us? I mean, didn't they get angry after what you've done to them?"
"It doesn't matter what are we doing to them. It is forbidden to trait the legion. They are our natural slaves. They won't have any chances. If Arthas and Kel'Thuzad won't agree, then The Lich King will be forced to convince them. He is not so stupid."
"I agree Lord Tichondrius. So, how do you feel leading the legions?"
"Oh, it seems that I forgot to give you all the details."
"What details?"
"Well, the legion isn't leaded by me. My duty is to start the invasion and bring Lord Archimonde back. Then he will take the command."
"Who is this Archimonde?" "Well, he is our leader. He is very cruel, and that pleases us. And make sure you respect him well. If you won't, he'll make sure you'll suffer. His powers are far too strong than mine."
"And when will you bring him back?"
"Well, first we need to establish a base camp. Then we need to contact the undead. We'll need their help to summon Lord Archimonde. The book of Medivh is the only artifact that may help us, but the undead have it. If we manage to get it and use Kel'Thuzad, the summoner, to bring Lord Archimonde back, then we don't need them anymore. The wrath will be too strong for the alliance."
"Bright plan.", said Zul'jin impressed. "But now let's concentrate on the first phase. We need to find and free Cho'gall. We are almost there so we should get prepared."
"Very well. We shall attack them as sneaky as we'll can. I don't it will be wise from us to attack them directly. They could be many and strong. I know I shouldn't be so. afraid, but I learned many since I spent 24 years into complete darkness, with nothing but me."
"Very well then. Party, prepared. We shall attack from Headhunter position."
"Headhunter position?"
"Doesn't matter. We also made many plans since we were stuck together. When the elves were sleeping, we were making plan and tactics. We knew that somebody should rescue us. You need our services, don't you?"
"Of course. The legion needs any help."
"So we'll get heavy pay?", ask Zul'jin while rubbing his hands one to another.
"Pay?? You need gold?"
"Of course we do. You didn't think that we'll do the whole stuff at no charge."
"No charge? Nothing isn't more important than power. But if you want, we can pay you and leave you as a pitiful mercenary."
"Power? Indeed, I didn't think at it.", said Zul'jin a little nervous. "Look, Cho'gall and his ogres should be here."
"Very well. I shall go spying.", said Tichondrius making himself invisible. He walked through the trees reaching the clearing. There was a demon hunter, along with some druids of the claw.
"Where did you learn to do this?", ask Zul'jin. "I thought that only Night Elves can become invisible at night."
"You would really be surprised to find out what other cool things I learned when standing into the Funeral Plains."
"Very well. What's there?"
"I saw only a Demon Hunter a long with a couple of druids of the claw."
"Not many we shall take them easy with an ambush. Was there any sign of Cho'gall?"
"No, I didn't see anything else."
"Very well. Party. Attack!"
Everyone entered the clearing attacking the elves.
"Demons.", said the Demon Hunter quizzically. "My warriors, defend yourselves."
The druids became wolves while the Trolls approached with their deadly spears.
"I shall take you easier than I thought.", said Tichondrius while striking the Demon Hunter. "It's easy to be blind?"
"I may be blind, but I'm not deaf. My spiritual energies are stronger than yours. We, Demon Hunters are strong and fast warriors, even if we are blind."
"You can be as you want. You shall die anyway.", said Tichondrius trying to attack him but the demon hunter stroke him with a mana burn. Meanwhile, the trolls were defeating the Druids with strong ice spears. But even if they were outnumbered, the "bears" fought with much courage.
"You can't consume my mana so easy.", said Tichondrius as a response to the Demon Hunter's mana burn.
"I know, but I wanted to distract you from your attacks so I could regenerate a little."
"Well, you won't have that chance again."
Finally the druids were defeated.
"Your minions are finished. Surrender or die."
"Never. I won't let a couple of demons defeat me and especially when they are leaded by such a fool." "Watch your words before you tell them. This could cost you a lot."
Now, the Demon Hunter was fighting with more courage. He was striking Tichondrius as hard as he could. Still, Tichondrius succeeded in cornering him.
"Die Demon!", shouted the Demon Hunter cutting one of Tichondriuses arms.
"It won't be enough.", said Tichondrius while his arm was growing up again. "Is this all you can do Demon Hunter?"
Before he could response, the Demon Hunter was ensnared by Zul'jin. He was now trapped.
"Do you give up?", ask Tichondrius.
"Man, you put me this question again. No! I shall never give up."
After finishing his words, the Demon Hunter took his blindfold out. He kept his eyes close but he seemed to fill himself with energy. After a moment or two, he opened his eyes, revealing a green ray. Two or three trolls died.
After finishing his attack, the Demon Hunter put his blindfold on, back.
"Your attack was in vain elf.", said Tichondrius mad.
"Perhaps, but at least you don't have so many creatures. I will die anyway."
"Take this.", said Zul'jin throwing another net, this one full of electricity. The Demon Hunter tried to hit it with his blades but he got shocked.
"Now, let's do the final phase.", said Tichondrius after the Demon Hunter breath a little. He was very weak, but he still had the courage to face Tichondrius.
"I shall fail, but you demons shall not succeed in defeating us. We defeated you into the past and we shall do it again."
"Keep your words for yourself as long as you can.", said Tichondrius pointing his hands to the Demon Hunter. They suddenly became black and a lighting, dark red, was released. The Demon Hunter began to scream as hard as he could.
"You time of bravery is over elf.", said Tichondrius while the Demon Hunter was screaming as hard as he could. After a moment or two, he exploded.
"Hm, it seems that he wasn't stronger than the tiger.", said Tichondrius sarcastic.
"That was nice.", said Zul'jin smiling. "I love when mortals are butchered. Of course not me but."
"I got your point Zul'jin. And don't worry, soon you won't a mortal anymore. Now let's find Cho'gall and get out of here."
"But where could he be? It's not the elvish way to hide their prisoners. "
"Of course it's not. He isn't here. Furion took him. He is in their main base. We must burn it up along with the two druids."
Because Warcraft 3 is a great game, so I decided to write a story about it. Of course that I own nothing to Blizzard or anybody else. I wrote this story to express my opinion how Warcraft 3 will continue. I am really sorry for my huge grammar (and perhaps not only) mistakes. I did my best to write this story with a minimum number of mistakes but my English isn't really good. I hope you will understand me and I hope that you will read this story. If you can, please review me. And if you want to email me, do it at dragon_head@ wowmail.com. It's dragon_head. I wrote this because perhaps the whole address is underlined and so you won't see the "_". But I think this is enough chat. Let's get to the story.
Past and Future
There are 24 years from the last invasion of the Burning Legions. The world Was dominated by peace and happiness because after Archimonde was killed, the remained demons were driven out of this world. The world tree was heavy damaged but using the healing powers of the combined human, night elves and orc forces, the it's vital forces survived. As a token of his gratitude, the spirit of the tree gave back the eternal life to the night elves. After some days of celebration, Jaina and her remained forces, sailed back to Lordareon. Thrall took his forces too, back to the barrens, so they could've lived in peace. And for the night elves, they remained into their forest. The dwarves turned back to Khaz Modan into Azeroth. Everyone was back to his natal region.
The Burning Legions did many damages to the villages, so Jaina decided to rebuild all of them. Even Dalaran, Stratholme and the Capital City needed heavy repairs. After the reconstruction that took for about two years Jaina was made Queen of Lordareon, Azeroth and Khaz Modan and high Archmage of Dalaran. She was now leading the human forces.
Back into the Barrens, the orcs decided to build a kingdom there too. Many cities were created. Cairne remained along with Thrall to rule over the horde. But Grom was dead.
Into the Ashenvale forest, the elves were also doing the repairs that their bases needed. Also the forest began to heal. Tyrande was leading the sentinels and Furion decided to protect the rest of the forest, in case there were some needs. But there was no sign of Ilidian. As a matter of fact, Furion was a little worried for him. They were brothers and so, there couldn't be true hate between them.
Probably the next problem would be where the undead are. Actually, Arthas and Kel'Thuzad were into the northern regions, which were unpopulated. They began to construct a base, from the moment when Archimonde rose up. Kel'Thuzad had a plan but they needed an army. But not any army; an army strong enough to defeat all those who lived.
Ilidian was also into the Ashenvale forest, hiding. He couldn't dare to appear. Probably nobody would forgive him for what his did. Still, the demon seemed to get weak. If he would've been stronger, he would've succeeded in destroying it. But he needed time. He still had his immortality.
But now, after this long introduction, our story can begin. It was the day, when Roland, Jaina's son, was making 24 years. It was great celebration into the kingdom. Even Uther the Lifebringer, was celebrating because one of his best students was becoming a true man. Uther was actually the other Uther's son. He was now leading the Paladins of the Silver Hand. His strength and courage were perhaps bigger than his father's was.
Roland was trained as an archmage by the early age of 12. He learned many tricks from his mother. He was very smart, but Uther insisted that at the age of 20, he will become a Paladin too, like his father. Jaina accepted of course, trusting Uther. And now, there were four years since when Roland became a paladin. A young man, looking very close to his father, with a blond hair and a pair of blue eyes, he was happy because of the event.
"I can't believe so much time pass, since I went with Arthas into our journey, journey that was fatal to him.", said Jaina sad, telling Uther about it.
"I know my queen, but there is something strange about you too. I don't know, but it seems that even if so much time passed, you didn't changed a bit. You are still young and beautiful, since your last fight ended."
"You are right Uther. It seems that the world tree actually gave me some of the elvish powers. Tyrande told me that perhaps this will happen."
"Do you think the demons will return? I mean, did you had any other sign from Arthas?"
"No, perhaps he is dead. But no one found his corpse."
"But why did he killed his father? And why did he killed my father?", asked Uther angry.
"Perhaps because the demons took over him. But I don't see why he would be dead. I mean, he could still be alive somewhere."
"It's impossible my queen. Our allies would've announced us."
"I know. Just that there are 24 years when we defeated the demons and still, he didn't appeared. Perhaps he is dead for real."
"But who would've killed him? I mean, the Burning Legions... "
"My queen, I am sorry to disturb you, but a strange man wants to see you immediately.", said a paladin who came near Jaina.
"Thank you Glius. You may invite him in. As long as he isn't stinky, why shouldn't he come here to celebrate?", laughed Jaina and Uther.
"Very well my queen.", said Glius going to invite the stranger in. After some seconds a man came in. He had a staff into his hand, with a raven on it. He also had a brown cloak, with a hood. The man was really short, but he was still strong.
"Miss Proudmore, I am happy to see you after so many years.", said the stranger.
"You can't be. Medivh? What are you doing here? I thought you were leaving."
"Indeed. That was my plan. But I couldn't, because the vision came back. The demons will arise soon. You must prepare your defenses."
"What do you mean fool?", asked Uther. "We should just prepare because some creatures could come? We are too numerous even if the Burning Legions come again."
"Even if the Burning Legions would have three allies?", asked Medivh angry.
"What are you trying to tell us?", asked Jaina. "I trusted you before. I shall trust you now too."
"Then listen to me. The Burning Legions shall arise. Tonight, one of their agents shall wake up. He shall come from a different world to arise his master."
"No. Archimonde.", said Jaina scared.
"But how is it possible?", asked Uther. "Archimonde was defeated long years ago. The world three burned him up. He couldn't have survived. Not even his spirit."
"Believe me. He came back before, he will come back again. Even if his body was destroyed, his spirit is too strong for this. Don't underestimate him. I did it once. and I had to pay for this."
"So. what should we do?", asked Jaina. "Should we announce Thrall? I could go there personally."
"I would be happy if you would do it. But you have no time for this. You must prepare. The demons will be too numerous. There will also arise, a demon you don't know. He will be leading one of the unholy alliances. A person you love will lead the other. The third alliance will be leaded by a demon you don't know, but one of your allies does. So don't underestimate them and prepare your defenses."
With his last words, Medivh turned into a raven and flew away.
"What should we do?", asked Uther.
"Prepare. I am sure that Medivh is right. He was right before, he will be even now. I won't be like Arthas, who didn't believed him and that's why he. died."
"But what about Azeroth, Dalaran and Khaz Modan?", asked Uther.
"I don't think Medivh will have time to announce them. You go to Khaz Modan. We will be needing their dwarves. Tell them to bring everything they can here, to the capital city."
"Why are you such in a hurry?", asked Uther confused.
"You know why Medivh told us that we shouldn't underestimate Archimonde? Because he can be very unpredictable. Take a couple of men and go there."
"I understand Miss Proudmoore."
"Glius, bring Roland to me. I need to give him a mission. And hurry. We have no time to waste."
"Yes my queen.", said Glius going for Roland. He came very fast to her mother.
"What's wrong mother?", asked Roland while smiling.
"I have a very special mission for you. Medivh was here."
"What did he want?", asked Roland.
"The Burning Legions will arise. This night."
"You can't be serious. Why should we trust a madman? These are stupid words. You and your allies defeated the Burning Legions long time ago. We don't need to worry about them anymore."
"You are exactly like your father Roland. He thought the same. He was ironic and arrogant like you. He didn't believe anyone. That's what killed him. And that's exactly what is going to happen to you if you don't listen to me. Go to Azeroth and alert them. We need strong forces if we want to face the Burning Legions."
"I am leaving right now mother.", said Roland taking his hammer and his horse.
"Glius.", Jaina called him again.
"Yes my queen."
"I need you to come with me to Dalaran. We will need the mages from there. No army is complete without magicians. Get my horse and get yours too. We will leave at once."
"Very well my queen.", said Glius.
Meanwhile, somewhere into the Northern regions
Arthas and his brethren were preparing their huge army for the eventual invasion. Kel'Thuzad was searching for a way to bring back the Lich King.
"I don't understand what you are doing there for twenty years.", said Arthas annoyed. "Why should we bring the Lich King with us? He helps us anyway."
"Of course Arthas.", said Kel'Thuzad putting the book of Medivh down "But he could be the last piece. If we will be ready to bring him here, the scourge will be complete. We don't know when the Burning Legions will arise. It could take thousands of years until they would succeed in opening the rift again. And I am not going to do the things I did once."
"Only Tichondrius could arise.", said Arthas.
"Why are you so sure? Our plan worked perfectly. Ilidan took the powers of Gul'dan, one of our strongest death knights, the same powers the Burning Legions have. He was then able to kill Tichondrius and everything was ok."
"But you don't get it?", asked Arthas annoyed. "If Ilidian killed Tichondrius, then it was like extinguishing fire with fire. Ilidian couldn't kill a demon with his powers, as long as the demon itself was the source of the powers."
"And what do you insinuate?", asked Kel'Thuzad.
"You don't understand? You should be the wise guy. You are the mage not I. But it doesn't matter. As long as Frostmourne taught me this years, I think Tichondrius was banished into the Funeral Planes."
"The Lich King taught you things?", asked Kel'Thuzad amazed.
"Of course. This runeblade is like a messenger. I can always talk to him, even if I am not concentrated. In fight, he strengthens me with his demonic powers and when I am wounded, he heals me. I now understand why it's better to be a powerful dead, than a weak mortal. I have power and eternal life."
"Indeed.", said Kel'Thuzad.
"Master Arthas.", said one of the ghouls.
"What's wrong?"
"The spies want to see you immediately. They say it's important."
"Very well. Bring them here. I want to find out the news, out into the mortal world."
"Medivh was there.", said Kel'Thuzad.
"What do you mean?", asked Arthas.
"You will find out soon.", said Kel'Thuzad seeing that the spies were coming. Actually the shades were coming.
"What brings you here?", asked Arthas annoyed. "I hope it's extremely important."
"Of course master. We wouldn't bother you if it wouldn't be vital."
"Speak fool."
"It seems that Medivh had a little talk with miss Proudmoor."
"Hm. so Medivh came to Jaina. Probably he said something about me."
"Indirectly master. But what's important is that the Burning Legions will arise this night."
"What? How can this be possible?", asked Arthas angry. "It's impossible. They couldn't break the rift into such a short time."
"Relax Arthas.", said Kel'Thuzad. "What else?"
"Well, actually one of their agents will arise. The humans are going to unite. Khaz Modan, Lordareon, Dalaran, Azeroth, they are all uniting."
"Damn it.", said Arthas. "Very well, you may leave. I shall take care of my little friend. If he doesn't survive, the Burning Legions will never return."
"Where are we going?", asked Kel'Thuzad.
"Get ready. We are going to travel. You get your powers. I shall get a little escort."
"But where are we going?"
"Into the Ashenvale forest. Near the infernal gate. Tichondrius must not reach the underworld. If he does it, we will lose him."
"But why there?"
"Because there is where Tichondrius was killed. That's the place where he will arise."
"Very well."
Later that night, somewhere into the Ashenvale forest
There was another silent night in Ashenvale forest. Silent until. a flame appeared into a clearing. The flame burned for some moments and then a demon was summoned into the flames. He was wearing a red costume, he had a pair of claws and a pair of demonic wings. Lord Tichondrius was back.
"Pitiful elf. Kill a demon with his own powers? Nonsense. If I'll get my hands on him, I'll show him what real pain means. Twenty four years into the Funeral Planes are nothing but a thousand years of torture into the pit of the legion will be something."
After ending his speech, Tichondrius rose his hands.
"Now I call you master Archimonde. I invoke you. Come and rally us into our invasion."
Many dark rays were launched. They all united and a phantom of Archimonde appeared in a better known green cloud.
"So you decided to appear after all?", said Archimonde. "Very well, because I have a plan. After my last defeat, I think this time we will succeed. I just hope that Medivh won't appear."
"Of course master. I shall take care of him. But I have a plan too. It may help us a lot. Perhaps if we unite our plans, we will be able to succeed."
"I listen.", said Archimonde annoyed. "I hope you won't fail this time, because if you do, I'll make sure that you will regret."
"No master. As you know, there is an infernal gate, which may allow me to reach the pit. If I succeed, I will have access to the nexus gate. And then, I will be able to reach any region I want."
"And what's your plan Tichondrius? Because if I'm right, you want to reach a special place."
"Of course I do. First of all, I will need new forces. I don't really think that the Lich King will agree to rally us once again."
"He will. Not now, but later he will. I am sure about it. He was created to protect us and nobody can't prevent this."
"Not even the pitiful Death Knight?"
"You mean Arthas? Hah, he is too weak. If he makes you problems, kill him. But the Lich King is wiser. He knows that we are stronger than him and that we will be able to defeat him."
"But why if he tries to stop our plan master? What if we fail?"
"Calm down Tichondrius. What you have to do, is to reach the demon."
"Who?", asked Tichondrius.
"Well, as you said, we need reinforcements. I am sure that the orcs will rally us. This is their nature, to fight against the others. The alliance between them and the humans will fall. This is an ancient prophecy. We also need Ilidian's help."
"Ilidian? Do you think he will come with us? But master, he tried to kill me once, he will try again too."
"No he won't. Into this years, he became weaker. His spirit still lives, but not for long. The powers he acquired, are actually yours. You have permanent contact with him. Of course that the demon within him was weaker this years, but he was still consuming him. Soon, his spirit will be lost forever."
"But what makes you think that he will join me soon?"
"Because he has no choice. He won't resist the chance. He is too alone now. The elves would never accept him, the humans don't trust demons and the orcs must not be taken lightly. We will need a spy in their kingdom. Somebody that will trust us."
"So what shall I do master? What do you suggest?"
"Find Ilidian. He is somewhere into the barrens. You will find him near the Stonetalon Peak. You will also find a demon gate near. But I think you need an army too. So go into the Northern regions. Near the ocean, on the shore, you will find trolls, ogres and other creatures willing to join us. Don't venture further because if you do, the undead army will hunt you."
"I won't master.", said Tichondrius and Archimonde's hologram disappeared in smoke.
Tichondrius was now a little worried about Archimonde words. If he had to confront the Undeads, he would've died, that was sure. And going to the demonic gate would've been a dangerous journey too. There could be night elves into the forest, who would have certainly killed him, he would've been again in real trouble. Yes, this will be a long and dangerous journey. But if he had succeeded, the Burning Legions would've fall.
After thinking his plan a while, Tichondrius decided to sneak to the gate. He had to make sure that no elves were near. But where should he go now? To the northern, of course. This was a really bad moment for the Legion. Anywhere he would go, Tichondrius would be followed. Tichodrius began to sneak from tree to tree. He could feel the night elves, but the elves could've feel him too. The gate wasn't far, but it was still a long journey.
After crossing half of his way, without incidents he suddenly heard voices.
"Furion, the demons will arise soon.", said the first voice.
"How can this be possible?", asked the second voice. "We have purged them from our world, long time ago. They should all be dead."
"No druid, hear my words. The third invasion of the scourge will arise if you don't listen to me. The demon is very near, you can feel him too."
"Don't worry.", said Furion. "My minions shall take care of him. Of course that if we will find him, we will kill him. If we don't succeed, you'll have my words that we will announce you."
"Take care. The demons are not to be taken lightly. Dreadlords, Pit Lords, Warlocks. they are all strong foes."
"I know Medivh. We fought them last time and if we succeeded once, we will succeed now too."
"Very well.", said Medivh while transforming into a raven.
"Go warn the orcs.", said Furion. "They could help us a lot."
Medivh affirmed by shaking his head. After Furion left the clearing too, Tichondrius continued to sneak. He heard some other voices, wisps, but he was sure that they couldn't feel him. Suddenly, he saw an archer. She was looking directly to him. Immediately, Tichondrius putted the archer to sleep. Then, he began to hit her with a couple of hits. After giving her a couple of claws, she fell down to the ground, death. Tichondrius took her spiritual force.
Soon, Tichondrius approached the gate. He felt that it was near. But until he could do any other move, Tichondrius heard another voices.
"Trolls. I hate this creatures.", said the first voice. She seemed to be a woman. "I hope that Furion will give us other jobs to do than this one."
"Indeed.", affirmed a second voice. He was a man. "But as long as peace reigns in this forest, there will be nothing wrong about this stuff."
Tichondrius approached. Then he saw that a woman staying on a tiger and a man that had a staff into his hand and he was looking close to Medivh.
"A keeper of the grove and a priestess of the moon?!", said Tichondrius. "Easy."
"How can you say such a thing?", asked the priestess again. "Allon, don't you understand that it doesn't matter if peace reigns into the forest as long as we can't be happy of it?"
"We have to stay here Sharina and that's my final word.", said the keeper of the grove named Allon. "We have to maintain this peace. After all, when it's war, we have to fight, not just stay and watch this pathetic creatures."
Allon looked behind his back and Tichondrius saw several cages.
"If we ever get out of here, I'll promise that you will pay.", said one of the trolls locked. He seemed to be the leader.
"If you will be able to get out of here, I'll make sure you'll have a sudden death troll.", said Sharina.
"Sharina, you don't need to get angry. At least this is the only thing they can do; to hope that someone will come and save them."
"Such an opportunity.", whispered Tichondrius. "If I will ever free them, I'll be able to get some warriors. They seem to be really strong."
"Sharina, how does the gate do?", asked Allon. "I heard that the demons are near."
"I went there a couple of our ago. The gate is well protected. Nobody shall pass beyond my captains. Not even Archimonde."
"Please Sharina. You know that Archimonde is really strong."
"He is, but he is not into our world anymore. I don't think he is even alive. He is probably somewhere into hell. And because no demons are here to save him, we don't need to make problems."
Tichondrius began to think to attack. But he needed a plan. Alone, he couldn't fight. He needed some warriors to help him.
"Need warriors to get warriors?", asked Tichondrius himself. "It is insane. I will do this myself. I should have a potion of immortality here. It shall give me some time to free the creatures and put the guardians to sleep. But I am sure that they are not alone. Night Elves usually like to hide in shadows."
He was now ready. After thinking a while, Tichondrius took his last potion and drank it. He felt its effect in his body. He was now immortal but not for long. Without thinking a bit, Tichondrius got out of the forest into the clearing and ran to attack Sharina.
"Die demon.", said Sharina throwing a couple of arrows at him but without any effect.
"Stupid elf. Your arrows can't affect me."
"Then taste this.", said Allon sending a bolt at him. Same as Sharina's arrows, the bolt had no effect.
"This is all?", asked Tichondrius while launching a swarm at Sharina. She was affected well.
"Allon,", she said, "run. Run and warn Furion. We need his help. Only then we will be able to kill the demon."
"No Sharina.", said Allon. "I can't leave you alone. We are here to fight together. I shall not leave."
"Then you shall die too.", said Tichondrius sending another swarm.
"Don't underestimate me demon.", said Allon while creating a couple of treants. You may be strong, but you are not invulnerable.
"Very well then", said Tichondrius. "If you don't want to surrender, then I shall make your death more painful. Ekras Toran!"
"What was this?", asked Sharina.
"Simple. Some words into the demonic language. But you elves can't understand them. Doesn't matter. I will kill you anyway."
"Run Allon.", said Sharina. "The treants will protect me. You must run and warn Furion. Don't wait for me. Someone must stay and face the demon."
"Very well Sharina.", said Allon while transforming into a raven too.
"So you remained priestess.", said Tichondrius. "Then die! I shall kill you anymore."
"Then may my sacrifice help humanity. Whol Cenarius Lueth Lil Tyrande.", said Sharina into her language.
"Very well woman. As you wish.", said Tichondrius and they began to fight.
"Your perseverance will cost you Dreadlord. I am not to be taken lightly.", said Sharina while the treants attacked Tichodrius.
"Did you really think that this trees will stop me?", asked Tichondrius. "They are like dead."
"I don't demon.", said Sharina sarcastic. "But I wanted to make sure that Allon will go to warn Furion. They will come soon, so you'd better hurry."
"I already did it.", said Tichondrius killing the treants with his deadly claws. "As you can see, you are alone."
"Don't be so sure.", said Sharina. "Come my sisters. Rally me."
Immediately a couple of archers appeared. They took a defensive position.
"So you called your pathetic forces to protect you, in hope that you will stop me? Well, I assure you that I'm stronger than this."
"We will see Dreadlord. As I can see -and I hope you too-, your immortality isn't active anymore."
"You are really clever woman. But it won't help you. Until your love will come, I will make sure he will meet you as he deserves."
"Yes, you are right. Full of glory, successful, proud that I've defeated the last demon living."
"And what if you fail? Because I am sure that your Allon will mourn you and so I will have time to kill him and that pitiful druid, Furion, too. If his brother wouldn't had been, I would've succeeded in taking over your forest. But, how was that expression. it's never too late."
"Never late for you to die. Sisters, attack!!"
The archers heard Sharina's order and attacked Tichondrius. Their sharp arrows were moving like wind but even if Tichondrius was really big, he could move very fast so he could avoid them. He succeeded in reaching them after a long battle. After taking them one by one, he approached to Sharina.
"I told you that your pesky archers won't stop me.", said Tichondrius.
"Perhaps you killed them but you won't be able to take me down so easy.", said Sharina annoyed.
"Very well.", said Tichondrius and he suddenly disappeared.
"Where are you demon? Show yourself. You little freaky demon. Are you scared? You will really pay for this. I can see in shadows."
Sharina began to watch through the forest. Still, she couldn't see Tichondrius.
"You are really annoying, but I'll take you down.", said Sharina angry.
"How?", asked Tichondriuses deadly voice and Sharina looked back so she could see Tichondrius.
"You are not a true warrior.", said Sharina.
"Perhaps I have my own tactics, but your friend Tyrande learned me to do this."
"To do what? Hide in the shadows?"
"No. Fight bravely.", said Tichondrius while casting another carrion swarm. Sharina feel down because of it's strength.
"How did you do that? Your last swarm was weaker. You are becoming stronger by hiding?"
"No dear elf. It's simple. Why you were searching for me, I did my best to suck your warriors energy. Their energy is in me now."
"What? You used my poor dead warriors to recharge yourself? You have no sanity."
"Perhaps I don't, but you will still die. I see that your pet is awaiting to die."
"No. Not Abbil."
"Abbil? Nice name woman. I'll have my pleasure torturing him.", said Tichondrius while pointing his hand to the white tiger. He was risen up.
"Stop this or I'll."
"Watch your tone with me woman. A wrong move and your friend will suffer, not I.", said Tichondrius while rising Abbil more.
"What are you going to do? Are you going to."
"Kill him? Well, perhaps, but I'll make sure he suffers.", said Tichondrius. After rising him enough, he began to throw red rays at him. The tiger began to growl.
"Stop this at once demon.", said Sharina. She was so angry that she launched an arrow at Tichondrius. His hand was pierced.
"Very well woman.", said Tichondrius angry and he launched a very strong ray. Abbil was growling is pain. Tichondrius stopped and took the arrow away. Then he began to tight his hand and Abbil began to growl stronger than ever. After a couple of seconds, Abbil exploded. There was only blood everywhere.
"You monster!!!", screamed Sharina while throwing arrows in every direction. "I shall give you my revenge Abbil. Go to hell demon."
"This wasn't a very inspired move.", said Tichondrius annoyed. He threw two carrion swarms and Sharina feel down to the ground.
"Come on. You know you want it. Do it.", said Sharina.
"You have tried my patience again.", said Tichondrius. He launched another red ray and Sharina died. Tichondrius began to laugh.
"Hah! You were really pitiful.", said Tichondrius. "Now, I think I need your energy." Tichondrius began to drain her energy.
"I feel more powerful. Now trolls, join me and my brethren and together, we will rule this world."
"We shall.", said the leader. "Free us and we'll assure you that the elves shall pay."
"Not only the elves.", said Tichondrius. "The entire humanity shall pay. Their tie is over, our time has come."
Tichondrius destroyed the cages and a couple of trolls came out. Their leader came ahead so he could speak with him.
"So,", said Tichondrius, "who are you and what are you doing here troll? I suppose that you did something if the elves imprisoned you like this."
"Indeed. My name is Zul'jin. I am one of the last survivors from Draenor. We were driven out for a long time ago."
"We? You mean you and your trolls?"
"No! These ones are recruits. Me and my companion, Cho'Gall came here some time ago."
"Cho'Gall? The ogre mage?"
"Yes. Do you know Cho'Gall? I personally met him in my first journey. He is a strong fighter, but he was caught too in a different camp."
"If it's Cho'Gall, then we must save him. My master will need his help. I personally know Cho'Gall because Gul'dan knew him too."
"So. you met Gul'dan. Indeed, he was a strong mage too, but he got killed."
"If I met him? My master was it's creator. Long time ago, we, the Burning Legions created the undead legions."
"So you come from the Burning Legions. I was sure you were because of your powers."
"Indeed. Anyway, you orcs were also our allies. We tried to defeat the humans long time ago, in Draenor, but we failed."
"I was in Draenor to create the second Dark Portal. But we failed because the humans came, and so we were defeated."
"Are there any other survivors?", asked Tichondrius.
"Well, there is also my friend Cho'gall, me of course, Grom Hellscream and. Korgath Bladefist."
"So. Grommy took part of the expedition too. Poorly, he is no more into this world. But I want to know more about this Korgath Bladefist."
"You will find out later.", said Zul'jin. "We've got company."
Tichondrius looked where Zul'jin was looking too and he saw some night elves. There were two big ravens, which seemed to be Allon and Furion, two archers on gryphons and three chimaeras.
"Defend yourselves.", shouted Zul'jin to his warriors and they did as they were told to by setting their spears in attack position.
"You seem to be a strong leader.", said Tichondrius. "I didn't know that trolls do have leaders."
"Well, they really do. I remember when the humans imprisoned me. But now we don't have time to chat. We have to take care of the elves."
"Indeed.", said Tichondrius seeing that the escort was landing. The archers got down to the ground and the druids that were on the chimaeras did the same. The ravens transformed into Allon/Furion.
"Where is Sharina?", asked Allon. "Don't tell me you killed her."
"I had no choice dear elf.", said Tichondrius mild. "It seems that she loved so much that stupid tiger of her that she gave her life for him."
"You shall pay for this demon.", said Allon angry.
"Calm down Allon.", said Furion. "We don't need to get angry. I understand that you suffer, but we can't do anything else."
"Unfortunately you really can't.", said Tichondrius sarcastic. "Perhaps only mourn your little friend."
"Shut up demon or I'll make you.", said Allon angry. "Elves, attack."
The elf warriors prepared to attack.
"Hmmm. I see you really wanna war.", said Zul'jin. "My warriors are strong enough to stop you. Let's finish this."
The battle began. The trolls used their ensnare skill to set the chimaeras and gryffins down. There were also two troll priests that attacked with their fireballs. The archers began to launch arrows, same as Sharina did. Allon summoned a couple of treants that attacked immediately. Furion began to cast a couple of deadly lightning. The chimaeras began to attack the nets that were imprisoning them. The druids of the claw became ferocious bears and attacked Tichondrius.
The battle became more dangerous because Furion summoned treants too and so the trolls were outnumbered. Still, they continued to fight. Seeing that the elves were too many, Tichondrius summoned too an infernal. The archers feel. A druid was burned by the infernal who was now killing the second one. The trolls along with Tichondrius were winning.
"Turn back my brethren.", said Furion while turning back so he could see Tichondrius.
"Now your retreat? I wonder how come you elves are so confused? Did mother nature wounded your head or perhaps your spirit."
"You may have won this time demon, but the war isn't over. The Burning Legions won't ever return. Even if I'll have to give my life for this."
"So you are staying here?", asked Zul'jin amused.
"You would wish.", said Furion while transforming into a raven.
"You will pay for your crime demon.", said Allon doing the same. After the elves left, Tichondrius and Zul'jin continued their talk.
"My warriors are wounded. We will need to rest."
"We don't have time for such things.", said Tichondrius. "If you can find targets, I will be able to cast an aura that would allow them to drain life."
"Indeed. But the problem is that we have no targets."
"What about your priests, Zul'jin?"
"They are weak too. But perhaps they will be able to heal the wounds."
"Then tell them to heal your warriors and let's go."
"Why are you always such in a hurry?", asked Zul'jin. "I noticed that you wanna hurry, do everything fast."
"Yes, I know. The problem is that we really must hurry until the alliance will attack. We need to hurry so they won't have time to stop us."
"And where do you wanna go now?"
"I have a plan. But I will need more warriors. We are still not enough. Can you tell me more about that Korgath Bladefist?"
"Well of course. He took part into that war. But if I'm right, he lives now down a cave, deep into the Stonetalon Peak."
"Then we must go there at once. I also know someone who could help us. What a luck."
"Yes, and I have an idea how to reach it. As long as I heard the elves, while I was imprisoned, my friend Cho'Gall iwas imprisoned too, not far from here. If we will be able to save him quickly, until Allon and Furion will be able to warn them, then he and his ogres will surely follow us."
"Excellent. Are the warriors ready?", asked Tichondrius.
"Almost sir.", said one of the trolls. "We still have a troll to heal."
"Very well. We will leave this night. Prepare for the journey. Zul'jin, you will lead us. I hope you know the way."
"Please Tichondrius. Could you stop asking such questions? You really sound stupid."
"Ok, ok. But you must agree with me that someone must lead us there."
"This is the third time I tell you that I think I know where Cho'Gall is. He can't be very far from here. He and his ogres are really strong and so, I don't think the elves could transport them all."
"Enough chat. We'll talk on our way to the encampment. Are the warriors ready?"
"Yes, sire.", said a troll priest. "Even if we have some more wounded warriors we can go. They'll be able to fight. Still, the elves did serious damage to us."
"So, you didn't finish with the healing?", asked Tichondrius a little nervous. "Very well. Then I shall do what you can't do. Come forth forces of darkness, rally me and my body."
Lightnings and dark energies seemed to come into Tichondriuses hands. He was very concentrated and he seemed to use strong energies. The sky turned cloudy and the moon began to light only Tichondrius. The stars were now like ghosts and the darkness was everywhere. "Heal your slaves so they can serve you into your demonic plans.", said Tichondrius again looking at the trolls. Immediately their wounds healed.
"Wow. That was really cool.", said Zul'jin impressed.
"Yeah, I know.", said Tichodrius while everything was turning to normal. "So, now are you ready to lead the way to that. ogre."
"Indeed. The journey can begin. I am glad that I can join the Burning Legions."
"You are not the only one.", said Tichondrius with a demonic smile. "I am sure that new forces will rally us. The mortals ruled over this world for too much time. Our time now has come."
The party regrouped and Zul'jin along with Tichondrius leaded them.
"Tell me something, how come you dreadlords fly even if you have wings?", asked Zul'jin curious. "I've been wondering about this for a long time."
"I know it's really annoying to have wings and to be unable to fly. But as you know, the forces of hell are far older than any mortal. It is possible that once, dreadlords flew. But we no more need this power. We now are stronger."
"I see.", said Zul'jin.
"By the way, could you give me more information about those who took part in the war, into Draenor the red world?", asked Tichondrius. "Perhaps we will be able to get even more allies."
"Very well. As long as you know, the humans destroyed the first dark portal. We couldn't remain into their world so we began to search for another world. Finally, we found Draenor. Unfortunately, Gul'dan was killed and our plans were almost ruined. But some of us survived: me, Cho'gall, Grom Hellscream, Korgath Bladefist, Teron Geronfield, Dentarg and Deathwing, the dragon."
"And only the first four of you survived?"
"Well, yes. The paladin Turalyon and his brethren killed Teron and his death knights. Fortunately, Turalyon was killed too. Deathwing was killed right into his nest by multiple forces of humans leaded by Alleria - the archer, Khadgar - the wizard and Kudran - the gryphon rider. Fortunately, Kudran died too."
"What abut Alleria and Khadgar?"
"Well, they managed to reach the dark portal. The only problem was that we were already there. Our forces were huge because of the portal's presence. So, there took the final battle; the bloodiest and roughest battle I have ever seen and taken part too. The many human forces killed Dentarg. Khadgar succeeded in destroying the portal and his forces won the war, but he died because of the energies the portal unleashed when it was destroyed. We, the last survivors, flee so they couldn't kill us. Danath and Alleria survived the war, along with their small army. So that's how we lost the war into Draenor."
"I just hope this humiliating defeat won't happen again.", said Tichondrius irritated.
"Of course it won't, Lord Tichondrius. United with the legion, along with my trolls, the ogres and Bladefist's army you will be able to rule the world."
"Not quite my dear friend. The humans succeeded to ally in a miraculous way with the orcs. They are really strong, so we won't be able to defeat them if we won't fight at our best."
"The orcs?!!!", shouted Zul'jin nervous. "Allied with the human race?!!! This is insane. How did this happen? It's impossible."
"Nothing isn't impossible.", said Tichondrius disagreeing Zul'jin. "And they are not alone. The Night Elves are their allies too. But don't worry my friend. I am sure that we'll soon be able to rally the undead."
"The undead? But what happened to them?"
"They were useless after the invasion started. But we failed so we need their help now."
"Are you sure that they will rally us? I mean, didn't they get angry after what you've done to them?"
"It doesn't matter what are we doing to them. It is forbidden to trait the legion. They are our natural slaves. They won't have any chances. If Arthas and Kel'Thuzad won't agree, then The Lich King will be forced to convince them. He is not so stupid."
"I agree Lord Tichondrius. So, how do you feel leading the legions?"
"Oh, it seems that I forgot to give you all the details."
"What details?"
"Well, the legion isn't leaded by me. My duty is to start the invasion and bring Lord Archimonde back. Then he will take the command."
"Who is this Archimonde?" "Well, he is our leader. He is very cruel, and that pleases us. And make sure you respect him well. If you won't, he'll make sure you'll suffer. His powers are far too strong than mine."
"And when will you bring him back?"
"Well, first we need to establish a base camp. Then we need to contact the undead. We'll need their help to summon Lord Archimonde. The book of Medivh is the only artifact that may help us, but the undead have it. If we manage to get it and use Kel'Thuzad, the summoner, to bring Lord Archimonde back, then we don't need them anymore. The wrath will be too strong for the alliance."
"Bright plan.", said Zul'jin impressed. "But now let's concentrate on the first phase. We need to find and free Cho'gall. We are almost there so we should get prepared."
"Very well. We shall attack them as sneaky as we'll can. I don't it will be wise from us to attack them directly. They could be many and strong. I know I shouldn't be so. afraid, but I learned many since I spent 24 years into complete darkness, with nothing but me."
"Very well then. Party, prepared. We shall attack from Headhunter position."
"Headhunter position?"
"Doesn't matter. We also made many plans since we were stuck together. When the elves were sleeping, we were making plan and tactics. We knew that somebody should rescue us. You need our services, don't you?"
"Of course. The legion needs any help."
"So we'll get heavy pay?", ask Zul'jin while rubbing his hands one to another.
"Pay?? You need gold?"
"Of course we do. You didn't think that we'll do the whole stuff at no charge."
"No charge? Nothing isn't more important than power. But if you want, we can pay you and leave you as a pitiful mercenary."
"Power? Indeed, I didn't think at it.", said Zul'jin a little nervous. "Look, Cho'gall and his ogres should be here."
"Very well. I shall go spying.", said Tichondrius making himself invisible. He walked through the trees reaching the clearing. There was a demon hunter, along with some druids of the claw.
"Where did you learn to do this?", ask Zul'jin. "I thought that only Night Elves can become invisible at night."
"You would really be surprised to find out what other cool things I learned when standing into the Funeral Plains."
"Very well. What's there?"
"I saw only a Demon Hunter a long with a couple of druids of the claw."
"Not many we shall take them easy with an ambush. Was there any sign of Cho'gall?"
"No, I didn't see anything else."
"Very well. Party. Attack!"
Everyone entered the clearing attacking the elves.
"Demons.", said the Demon Hunter quizzically. "My warriors, defend yourselves."
The druids became wolves while the Trolls approached with their deadly spears.
"I shall take you easier than I thought.", said Tichondrius while striking the Demon Hunter. "It's easy to be blind?"
"I may be blind, but I'm not deaf. My spiritual energies are stronger than yours. We, Demon Hunters are strong and fast warriors, even if we are blind."
"You can be as you want. You shall die anyway.", said Tichondrius trying to attack him but the demon hunter stroke him with a mana burn. Meanwhile, the trolls were defeating the Druids with strong ice spears. But even if they were outnumbered, the "bears" fought with much courage.
"You can't consume my mana so easy.", said Tichondrius as a response to the Demon Hunter's mana burn.
"I know, but I wanted to distract you from your attacks so I could regenerate a little."
"Well, you won't have that chance again."
Finally the druids were defeated.
"Your minions are finished. Surrender or die."
"Never. I won't let a couple of demons defeat me and especially when they are leaded by such a fool." "Watch your words before you tell them. This could cost you a lot."
Now, the Demon Hunter was fighting with more courage. He was striking Tichondrius as hard as he could. Still, Tichondrius succeeded in cornering him.
"Die Demon!", shouted the Demon Hunter cutting one of Tichondriuses arms.
"It won't be enough.", said Tichondrius while his arm was growing up again. "Is this all you can do Demon Hunter?"
Before he could response, the Demon Hunter was ensnared by Zul'jin. He was now trapped.
"Do you give up?", ask Tichondrius.
"Man, you put me this question again. No! I shall never give up."
After finishing his words, the Demon Hunter took his blindfold out. He kept his eyes close but he seemed to fill himself with energy. After a moment or two, he opened his eyes, revealing a green ray. Two or three trolls died.
After finishing his attack, the Demon Hunter put his blindfold on, back.
"Your attack was in vain elf.", said Tichondrius mad.
"Perhaps, but at least you don't have so many creatures. I will die anyway."
"Take this.", said Zul'jin throwing another net, this one full of electricity. The Demon Hunter tried to hit it with his blades but he got shocked.
"Now, let's do the final phase.", said Tichondrius after the Demon Hunter breath a little. He was very weak, but he still had the courage to face Tichondrius.
"I shall fail, but you demons shall not succeed in defeating us. We defeated you into the past and we shall do it again."
"Keep your words for yourself as long as you can.", said Tichondrius pointing his hands to the Demon Hunter. They suddenly became black and a lighting, dark red, was released. The Demon Hunter began to scream as hard as he could.
"You time of bravery is over elf.", said Tichondrius while the Demon Hunter was screaming as hard as he could. After a moment or two, he exploded.
"Hm, it seems that he wasn't stronger than the tiger.", said Tichondrius sarcastic.
"That was nice.", said Zul'jin smiling. "I love when mortals are butchered. Of course not me but."
"I got your point Zul'jin. And don't worry, soon you won't a mortal anymore. Now let's find Cho'gall and get out of here."
"But where could he be? It's not the elvish way to hide their prisoners. "
"Of course it's not. He isn't here. Furion took him. He is in their main base. We must burn it up along with the two druids."