Leonith woke early the next morning. He pulled on his mail armored pants and then his boots. He fit on his breastplate and latched it on the sides and shoulders. Then he slid on his gloves and buckled his belt around his waist. He left his helm with his mount. He only wore it in really tough battles to avoid helmet hair. His armor was all stained with red and had gold trim. He looked at himself in the faded glass mirror. His hair was disheveled from his restless night. He carefully reorganized it to its blonde, spiky fashion. He also had long side burns and a small tuft of facial hair on his chin. He was fairly muscled and tall. Like most Blood Elves, he took pride in his appearance and like most hunters, took pride in his work. He strapped his two daggers to his hips and his bow and quiver to his back. Leonith stepped out of the room and suddenly felt a sharp pain in his back.
"I've never seen you so off guard." said a soft, stern voice.
"Lunali, I didn't expect you this early." Leonith said easing away from her pointed dagger and turning to face her. She was clad in all black leather with her red hair falling gracefully past her shoulders. Her green eyes were bright and bold.
She sheathed her dagger and shrugged, "When Leonith needs me, I do not hesitate."
He smiled. "Thank you, Lunali."
"So where is this person you'd like me to see?"
"Well you can't see her until tonight."
"Her, eh?" She smirked.
"I just want to know more about her." Leonith defended.
Leonith and Lunali spent the day talking about what had been happening in each other's lives. Leonith talked of his travels, Lunali talked about her missions from home. They laughed like they were back on Sunstrider Isle killing manaworms together. Eventually, the sun began to set and Leonith led Lunali to the tavern. "She's performing tonight."
"Wait. She's a performer?" Lunali looked at her friend strangely.
"A singer and a great one."
"Why are you going through all this trouble for a bar singer who's greatest fans are a bunch of drunken idiots?"
Leonith's tone grew hard, "She's more than that. I just have to figure out what."
Lunali said nothing else as they entered the tavern. They sat at a table that was close to the stage but off to the side of it. More and more people came pouring in, same as the night before. They drank and socialized like usual. Lunali watched everyone coming in, Leonith watched the stage. He seemed like he was waiting for hours, then the stage manager finally came up and introduced Zee'ah like the night before. The band came out and got into their appointed positions. Then Zee'ah's voice was heard announcing the band members like last night. Leonith got anxious. The music began and Zee'ah strode onto the stage singing her song.
"Is that her?" Lunali asked over the commotion and music.
Leonith nodded as he watched her move as fluid as water on the stage. Lunali studied her, the way she danced and sung and the way she held herself. When Zee'ah finished her first song, Lunali whispered in Leonith's ear. "She's a rogue."
Leonith's attention moved off of Zee'ah and onto Lunali. "How do you know?"
"Please, you think I don't know my own kind? Look at her body. She's not bulky so she doesn't hold anything heavy like a two-handed weapon, but she's muscled enough to be a decent melee fighter. The way she moves is very sure and balanced, only a rogue can be that balanced. Her voice is very soft as well, used to being silent."
"That's amazing Lunali!" Leonith turned back to watch Zee'ah.
"Are you happy now? She's a rogue, let's go home." Lunali glared when she realized Leonith was ignoring her.
After a while of watching Zee'ah, Leonith got up and walked through the crowd. He stepped out of the tavern and found the back entrance to the stage. He waited there, in the shadows, until he saw the band members step out. Steelhorn the tauren asked the gnome Marisa, "Has Zee'ah disappeared yet?"
"No, I think she's actually staying here tonight, since she's got another performance tomorrow." she replied to Steelhorn's surprise. This got Leonith a little excited. They all took their separate paths and Leonith waited longer. Eventually Zee'ah stepped slowly out and began walking up the outside steps to the upstairs where the inn's rooms were. Leonith chased after her.
"Wait!" He choked out in his best Common.
"The show is over." She said swiftly without turning around.
"Please wait." He followed her up the stairs.
"I've already given autographs." She said with a wave of her hand as if she were dismissing him. She had reached her door when Leonith grabbed her arm. In one swift movement, she snatched her arm away and flung around to face him.
"The nerve of you!" she growled, her white eyes glowed bright, piercing Leonith's.
"Please, I just want to talk." He pleaded.
Her eyes softened a bit. "I remember you; you were in the crowd last night. Did you enjoy the show?"
"Yes I did."
"Don't see many Blood Elves around here, especially ones that speak Common and more especially ones that acknowledge Night Elves."
Leonith reddened a bit, "You're a bit different aren't you though. You entertain both Horde and Alliance, so are you even with a faction?"
"Good question." Zee'ah smiled which instantly made Leonith smile, just to see it. "I am pretty neutral. I mean I go into Alliance cities when I have to, but I'm not really with the war. Think it's a waste of time and resources. So what about you, you're talking to a Night Elf, that's not very Horde-like. What are your views?"
"I'm not really sure. I guess I take my own path."
"And what kind of path is that?"
Leonith paused awkwardly, "I'm not really sure." He really couldn't believe himself that he was there conversing with a Night Elf, even if she claims to be neutral, she could still be an agent of the Alliance. He could get into real trouble if he's caught speaking with the enemy.
"Leonith!" a voice called.
"I have to go." He said quickly before Lunali had a chance to find him. He went back down the stairs and found Lunali looking for him.
"Leonith, I just wanted to ask you if you were staying here another night?"
"Yes, I think I'll catch Zee'ah's show one last time before leaving." He told her.
Lunali smiled and said, "Good, I'll stay here again too."
Leonith wasn't too fond of the idea, but they exchanged goodnights and went to their rooms. Leonith sat in his bed thinking about the conversation he had with Zee'ah. She was so easy to talk to. She didn't seem like most Night Elves. They talked as if they were already friends, which felt strange for Leonith since he wasn't very good at making friends.
The next day was the same as the one before. Leonith and Lunali spent the day together, talking and exploring the vendors' wares. Throughout the day, Leonith kept glancing at the inn, wondering if Zee'ah was still in her room and what she could be doing. He was counting the hours down until her performance. Perhaps she would meet with him again. He only hoped.