The sun was streaming down, reflecting brightly off of Kethry's robes. She found it hard to concentrate; to even think. She was too busy eyeing the church that was up ahead. She had never been raised a very religious girl; but the first time she set foot in Stormwind Chapel; she felt the holiness of the place; the peace and the magic speaking to her very soul.

She was soon discovered to have healing talents; and she elected without pause to take the path of a Priestess. She had been waiting for this moment since her eighth birthday when she first realized she had the talent to heal; and that the Light called her.

She heard every whisper; every encouragement from her Gods as she dismounted Laros; and stepped into the church. Her wooden-heeled boots echoing on the marble floor. She had never felt happier than she did at that moment. She was the only trainee being honored that Sunday; and she was quite surprised at the fact. Usually there were at least three youths taking their Paladin or Priest oaths here at any given service.

Kethry hugged her mother; and made her way to the dias. The speaker today was a young man not much older than Kethry; who had the fire of a man that lived to serve the Light and the Gods.

"The Light has called you here, Lady Kethryvaris! The Light sees that which you are capable of; you can give life; child! You have been blessed by the light with such a powerful blessing of Holiness that it seeps from your very being; to heal the sick; the wounded. You have a gift; child! Today; your training is complete. You will take your healer's oath; and your Priestess' oath in this very room. Today is a day of blessings, abound. The Alliance is blessed to have such a talented Priestess joining its ranks of service; and you, my dear, are blessed to have the Gods mark you as their own! We will begin with a prayer; and then, if you are ready; Kethryvaris; you will recite your oath; and be washed of your sins…Baptised into the woman you will become. No longer a trainee, but Chaplain Deisgnate!"

Kethry almost fell over where she stood. She thought she was just going to be recommended for Priestess and that was as far as she was going…She didn't think her talents were that strong; or that special. Chaplain-Designate? She could travel, see new places, help so many more people…Oh, Gods; she truly was blessed. She felt a rush come over her; and was stunned to see that the energy around her; at being in the chapel; manifested that rush as a quite obvious golden glow of Holy energy around the girl…Giving her an almost otherworldly look.

Kethry's lips moved in silent prayer; her head bowed; as she continued to cast off that calming golden light to any that looked at her.

"Kethryvaris; when you are ready…" the Priest indicated the warm pool of crystal clear water on the dias. It was about chest-high and would require Kethry fully submerging herself to wash away the sins of her past; and truly accept the honor that was being given to her.

She stripped off her cloak; gloves; boots, and shirt; leaving just the white undershirt and her linen pants as she sang a few clear notes, "Praise the light…" and let the note trail as she stepped into the water; submerging herself in the warmth and security of the murky silence. Casting away all doubt; all past mistakes, sins, errors in judgement. Everything about her former self. She knew she wanted to stay underwater until she heard the Gods…And she was soon rewarded.

Child; you do indeed sing our praises. We hear your words. May the Light always guide your way.

Kethry rose from the water smiling ear-to-ear; and smiling as she toweled off quickly behind the screen there; before slipping back into her dry clothes.

"Kethryvaris; your oath?" the man spoke.
As Kethry opened her mouth to speak; a shine of red and metal caught her eye. A Paladin had entered the church; getting 'Ssssh!' from a few woolgathering old women in the back pews.

Arynna. Kethry had trained with the girl. Arynna had more talent with a sword than Kethry ever would. She was amazing. Kethry wished she had half the battle prowess that girl did. She channeled the Holy light much like Kethry; but instead of using it to heal; she used it to protect herself; her friends; and strike down the enemies of the Alliance.

But Arynna had never looked more…Beautiful? What? Since when was Arynna beautiful? Kethry couldn't deny it; and she felt everyone's eyes on her; knowing she was supposed to be speaking; and she indicated that she needed a moment as she stared at the Paladin walking in her plate armor up the asile; toward the dias.

"I give this Oath; that on this sixteenth of September; I, Kethryvaris Aridanna Freylenne; will forever be a Priestess of the Light; and accept my appointment as Chaplain Designate and any duties that will put upon me. I will strive to learn all I can about the position I will be taking. I promise to always serve the Gods, the Light; and above all; the Alliance in all I do. This is my sworn creed; will you say me 'Aye'?" Kethry turned to the congregation; looking for their approval as well; smiling her best smile.

She didn't even have to ask; really. The Priest lead the crowd in a resounding acceptance of her Oath; and Kethry rewarded them with a visible sign that her training was indeed complete; forming a circle of Holy energy around herself and the Priest that dissipated into a shower of sparks within a few moment's time.

"As the Chaplain Designate; you will be not only a Priestess; but a diplomat to your people; Kethry. As such; you might get into a hostile situation. Given that your talents are not in the way of defense; it is my duty to ask of this chapel; who will be this woman's Knight in her travels; as she secures a better future for the Alliance?!" his voice boomed; inspiring a small boy to shout, "I will!" which elicited a giggle and a wave from Kethry and quiet laughter from the others assembled.

"I shall champion this lady; sir Priest." a voice; clear as a bell; rang out. Everywhere and nowhere; so it seemed. Kethry looked around; shocked…Wondering who it could have been, before realizing that it was Arynna…And that the Paladin had ended up a mere set of steps away from her. Why oh why was Arynna affecting her this way all of a sudden?

"The Lady Arynna Solaris Elixa, sworn Paladin of the Light; wishes to serve as the Knight to Ms. Freylenne; do I hear any objections? Speak now; or your words are null!"

Kethry fidgeted…Please don't let anyone object…It wasn't common for women to champion other women…But not unheard of…They were friends; after all…

Arynna flashed a beautiful smile at Kethry as the silence dragged on. Kethry toyed with a strand of her hair and…Blushed? This was embarrassing. Why was she acting like such a schoolgirl?
"None? So mote it be! From this day forth, Lady Kethryvaris Freylenne is the Chaplain Designate of Stormwind Chapel; and her Knight, the Lady Arynna Elixa!"

Kethry could barely hear herself think over the cacophony of applause that rose from the pews to the dias she stood on. Arynna bowed deeply; red hair falling into her face; and Kethry reached out to brush it behind the girl's ears out of habit.

It was not a trick of the light; nor a shadow gone wrong…Nor her overactive imagination. As Kethry's fingertips brushed Arynna's cheek; the redheaded paladin blushed.

Yes, indeed…Life could not get much sweeter than this.