Author's Note: This was honestly the first chapter of this story I wrote. The prologe may be first, but I actually started writing this chapter many months ago. I started this story in the July of 2008 on my plane flight home from my family's vacation to Jamaica (It was a great trip). Back then I didn't even know that this site even existed. So I wasn't exactly sure what I would do with this story, but I decided to have some fun and write it anyway. So, I guess I have friend to thank for introducing to (Thanks Brandon). Oddly enough, I just got the idea very recently to write the prologue. It was actually written on the April Fool's Day of 2009 in my chemistry class. Anyways, I ran through my chapters again to make a few needed corrections. Again, thanks for giving my story a chance. I promise to do my best write the rest of this. Please do not be afraid at all to leave a review. The more, the better. I will work on the other chapters very soon. Until then, I thank you all. So I proudly present Chapter 1...


Chapter 1 - A Brighter Future

"Sun's going down," Theldin muttered, looking across the haze-filled horizon that shrouded Westfall in a veil of orange.

Calonos nodded with a smile. "Indeed, this is good. Reide will return soon. We need his report on the rest of Westfall. I want to make sure everything is running smoothly." Both Calonos and Theldin rose up.

"Aye, sir. At this rate, your plan is one step closer to succeeding!" Theldin smiled as he brushed the dust off of his pants.

Calonos looked at him and chuckled. "Ah, but sadly, it will be a long time before my plan will be fully executed. Don't forget, 'King' Verkus is a very clever man and is cautious of just about every little detail of things. He's somewhat paranoid. So we can't do anything now that would make him suspicious of our actions. If he knew that we were lying about the shortage of resources here in Westfall, we all would pay the ultimate price; Death."

Theldin grumbled. "Bah! That monster doesn't deserve to call himself a king! He gained his position by getting the true king, Anduin Wrynn, to trust him…Then he murdered him! A child! What that bastard does deserve is to rot in the darkest depths of the Twisting Nether!" Theldin shouted as he slammed his foot down.

Calonos smiled. "Peace, Theldin. We cannot achieve our goals through malice and hatred. No, we must rely on the power of faith. Faith in the Light. Faith in our friends, our allies, our brothers. Faith in all of the good in Azeroth." Calonos took a deep breath. "The time for retribution and justice will soon be upon us. Just be patient and have faith, Theldin."

Theldin turned to him. "I do, sir. Not just me, but everyone here believes in you. You're one of Verkus's highest ranked captains, and yet you conspire against him. We may not be able to forget what you have done in the past in his name, but you are not the same Calonos you were all those years ago. Those that suffer by his hand know that you plan to undermine him, and that gives them a gift. The one thing Verkus has not, and cannot take away; Hope."

Calonos smiled again. "I'm glad to know you are that devoted to our cause. I promise you that someday, we will restore our honor and peace that was lost."

As they spoke, a figure slowly began to ride into view, still only appeared as a small spec to Calonos and Theldin as they gazed from Sentinel Hill Tower.

Calonos nodded once and grinned. "Ah! Reide has arrived. Stay here, Theldin, and keep watch for anything out of the ordinary. I am going to go down and greet Reide."

Theldin nodded as Calonos descended down the spiral staircase. The old and rotten wood of each stair creaked with every step. Dust filled the inside of the tower, showing how old it was. However, the stone walls that sheltered all inside were still strong and sturdy, despite its age.

As Calonos reached the bottom of the tower, Reide galloped on his horse to meet him.

"Welcome back, Reide," Calonos grinned. "What news do you have from the rest of Westfall?"

Reide pulled out a small scroll and tossed it to Calonos. The parchment hit Calonos in the chest and he fumbled it about until he finally secured it in his hand. A bit embarassed at almost dropping the scroll, he looked at his younger brother.

"It's good to see you again, brother. The resource gathering is coming along very well," Reide assured.

Calonos let out a small sigh in relief. "I'm pleased to hear that. I'm going to look over this report you prepared. Travel to Moonbrook and meet me in the inn. We should discuss these reports over some ale."

"As you wish," Reide chuckled at the mention of ale. "I shall await your arrival. Light bless." With that, he grabbed his horse's reins and charged off down the southern road.

Calonos retreated back into the tower, and placed Reide's report in his satchel on one of the tables. He looked outside to find that the moon had already began its climb into the sky.

Snatching the satchel, a torch, and some old leather horse reins, Calonos walked outside towards the stables. He gave a whistle as a taupe mare trotted out. The horse was a very healthy and strong girl, painted with a white spot resting on her left eye.

The horse grunted as Calonos put the reins on before mounting up.

"Make haste, Valor!" he yelled as they dashed off down the road, on their way to Moonbrook.