Author's note: All right, just so everyone is warned this will feature a lesbian pairing of a Blood Elf hunter and a Night Elf druid. So if you're not into that I suggest you go back and look for another story. This is also my first fanfiction that I've decided to publish, so please if anyone notices some mistakes please let me know and I'll fix them.

Also special shout out to KendraC13 for giving me tips on writing this. You get all the hugs forever, you wonderful person.

To say Kaylrin was nervous would be an understatement. Just a week before, she had been roaming Teldrassil, doing various tasks around the island. When she dropped by Dolanaar to pick up a few supplies she had noticed that there was a letter addressed to her. Upon seeing the sender of the letter, Kaylrin immediately broke out into a nervous sweat. It was from High Priestess Tyrande to her. Her. Asking for a meeting a soon as possible. She decided to forgo getting supplies until after the meeting since she didn't want to keep the priestess waiting.

Traveling to Darnassus didn't take long, few hours at most. But to Kaylrin, those hours felt like years. Going over every possible reason and outcome of the meeting. She didn't think she was anything special. Average height, alabaster skin with long, unruly purple hair. Or was she in trouble? Had she done something wrong? Or was this what the High Priestess did with all young elves? Meet with them before sending them on their merry way?

When the gates of Darnassus came into view, she felt herself relax slightly. The city always filled her with a sense of peace and a feeling of home. She began to take deep breaths, hoping to calm herself more. The last thing she wanted to be was a stuttering mess in front of the High Priestess. By the time she reached The Temple of The Moon she almost felt as she normally did, the only sign of her nerves was in her sweaty palms.

As she reached the arching doorway she noticed the High Priestess was standing near the central moonwell, which bathed the priestess in its ethereal light. Kaylrin was stunned for a few moments, she never expected the High Priestess to be that... appealing. She abruptly shook head at that thought, realizing that she had been drooling over one of the most powerful people in Azeroth. Much to her embarrassment, Tyrande noticed her reaction with a small, amused smile. In fact, a decent chunk of the priestesses and guards surrounding were actually giggling quietly behind their hands before returning to their normal stoic grace.

As she reached the High Priestess she once again found herself at a loss. How should she greet the Tyrande? Thankfully, the High Priestess noticed her fumbling with a greeting and offered one instead.

"Elune-Adore," she spoke in a low, soothing voice. Kaylrin immediately felt the last of her nerves evaporate. Surely if she was in trouble the greeting she would have received would have been less pleasant. She quietly mumbled her own greeting in return.

"Ishnu-alah."

"I'm sure you're wondering why I called you here?" she paused, waiting for Kaylrin's response. When the young elf nodded she continued," I received word from King Varian about an important mission. He's requested a druid and after much thought I've decided you would be the best candidate."

Kaylrin was utterly stupefied. What could have possibly made the High Priestess think that she was the right druid for this mission? She was still training. Surely there must be someone else more qualified? Before she could voice her concerns Tyrande spoke again.

"I've heard of many of your exploits in Teldrassil and, after careful consideration, honestly do believe that you are best suited for the job," she waited again for a response. Noting the druid's speechlessness, she continued. "I don't know any of the specifics for the mission but I do know that your considerable talents will be enough to keep you safe."

A few moments of silence slowly trickled by. "When should I leave?" Kaylrin asked as soon as she had found her voice.

"As soon as you are able. I have also gathered some some extra gold that should help cover any extra supplies you may need." She handed Kaylrin a sack of coins. "There is a ship waiting for you in Rut'theran Village, all set to depart to Stormwind as soon as you are ready." Realizing that she was about to be dismissed, Kaylrin gave a quick bow and set out for Rut'theran Village.

All of which led to Kaylrin's arrival at the Stormwind docks a week later. The city was certainly much more different from Darnassus than she thought it would be. For one thing, there weren't enough trees. Another, it was almost painfully loud, forcing her to fight the urge to cover her ears. The smell too, would take time to get used to. The city smelled of stone and soot, quite an unpleasant combination. Heaving a great sigh the druid set off towards the Keep. She had a feeling that it would be quite some time before she would be back home.

Wait. She had to wait. If there was one thing that Alara could not do, it was wait. She had to wait until she was older to leave home. Had to wait before getting more training. Had to wait for everything that she ever wanted. Well, no more waiting. She was going to leave.

It took a week to plan her escape. There was yet another skill she had never learned to do well, planning. But she managed to cobble up a plan to escaping her over-protective family. Alara scrounged up all the money she could find, packed a bag with some essentials, and after many attempts, talked a mage into staying late at the Sunfury Spire to make her a portal to Orgrimmar.

Finally it was time. All she had to do was sneak past her parent's bedroom and the world was hers for the taking. However like all elves, her parent's had excellent hearing. Any time she heard a break in their quiet snores she would stop all movement, waiting tensely until they continued. When she finally made her way to the door leading to her future, she pulled out a short note addressed to her parents. In it, she explained that even though she loved them, it was time for her to make her own choices in life. She also told them that she would write as often as she could and that hopefully, if they were not too mad at her, that they would do the same. Then she walked out the door.

Alara stood just outside her home, staring into the darkness of the night when it finally hit her. She was free. With that thought, she dashed off towards the city gates, a joyous laugh escaping her mouth.

Translations:

Elune-Adore- Elune be with you

Ishnu-alah- Good fortune to you

Side note: I should have the next chapter done by next Sunday. But it may be earlier or later than that due to college and whatnot. Later gators!