Sorry it took so long guys :D
A foul stench awoke Lenoria. Opening her eyes, she looked around herself and faced forward. Dark violet hair blocked her view and she could notice that she was higher up off the ground than usual. Khrix had been carrying her ever since she passed out from the fall. Mira was humming a tune to herself and jumping from left to right in a cheery mood. Though the forest around them appeared dead and rotten, Mira didn't seem affected. Resting her head against Khrix's shoulder, she looked on into the forest past the tree trunks and falling apart buildings and could see monsters and undead wandering about. Nudging his shoulder up right into Lenoria's cheek, he stopped.
"If you're awake you can walk now, right? I've been carrying you for hours," he groaned. Lenoria put her chin upright and eyed him.
"But my legs hurt, I think I might've injured myself on that fall," she fibbed, twirling a strand of her hair around her finger. Khrix sighed and hoisted her up, since she was slipping a little.
"Tell you what, if you're in that much pain Mira can whip you up something to drink and can null the pain," he smirked. Lenoria turned away and stuck out her tongue. No thanks, she thought. Dropping herself down onto her feet, weight overcame her and she pulled a muscle in her foot. Making pace to match Khrix and Mira's, she ignored the slight tinge of pain in her foot.
"Where are we?" Lenoria asked. The two shrugged. "Well, are we just following this road in hopes it leads somewhere?" The two nodded.
"From what I heard, the Acherus was just on the outskirts of the Plaguelands. So, if we were in the East, I'd assume we're in the Western Plaguelands now," Khrix told Lenoria. Shocked at the fact he actually knew something besides flirting, Lenoria smiled and gave him a pat on the shoulder.
"Thanks for carrying me all that way," she said sincerely. He gave her a small smile.
When they reached the gates that crossed over into Tirisfal Glades, they stopped at a local store and picked up something to eat and drink.
Continuing their journey through the field, a voice shouted loudly.
"Zeppelin to Howling Fjord just arrived. Will be departing in a short two minutes."
Lenoria and Mira looked at each other and jumped up cheery. Khrix was a little confused.
"That's how we can travel! If we get on one it'll take us all over the place," Lenoria exclaimed. Mira paused and eyed Lenoria.
"Hm, but we can't get you on there without a ruckus Leno," Mira sighed. Lenoria tilted her head and gave a very confused look. "Well, you're a Night Elf. That makes you Alliance, we're in Horde territory." It was true. They may be Death Knights, but that doesn't get rid of the barrier between their allegiances. Frowning and waving her hand dismissively, Lenoria walked on past them and yelled back at them.
"You'll see! I don't need to be a stinking Horde to get on one of these."
Khrix and Mira exchanged glances and burst out laughing.
"Hah! It's not like you're going to HIJACK the zeppelin. ...Are you...?" Khrix replied. Lenoria whirled around and stared back at Khrix, thought about something and smirked.
"That's a great idea," Lenoria said. "In fact, I read somewhere mages can port people. Let's steal one of those to while we're at it." Khrix covered his face in his hands and sighed. Mira ran up next to Lenoria and linked arms with her.
"Onwards!" Mira yelled.
When the three reached the zeppelin dock, there was a group of Undead gathered at the entrances guarding it. A couple were patrolling around the tower. Hiding themselves behind a few barrels, Khrix stood up and winked at the two.
"I'll handle this. I'll distract them and you two can slip up the stairs," he told them and strolled out in front of the guards. "Hey guys, how's your day going?"
The guards stared oddly at him and turned their backs to the girls. "Don't you be trying anything funny boy, we'll turn you in to Lady Sylvanas. And trust me, you won't like that," one of the guards warned Khrix. Lenoria and Mira snuck up into the staircase and ran up the spiral steps onto the dock that had the zeppelin heading for Howling Fjord. When they were up top and hidden, Khrix smiled and patted the guards on the shoulder.
"Just asking how your day was going, man, don't need to get all upset," he joked and went for the stairs.
When he was with the girls again, the three quickly got onboard and ran to the bottom and hid.
There in the lower cabin, Lenoria sat in the corner blocked from vision by Khrix and Mira. But what they didn't expect was another person on there with them. A shabby Undead sat resting against a crate, staring right at them. Mira gave a nervous giggle and double-checked that Lenoria was hidden well. The Undead shifted movement and tried to get a good look at what they were doing. Since Lenoria couldn't see past them, she grumbled something.
"I didn't even get to steal a stupid mage. This ride better not take long. Why can't I go on the balcony? Horde get the cool travel. Alliance get boats, whoopie," whining more to herself, but Khrix became annoyed and hit her on the head.
"You wanna shut it? There's someone here," he growled. Lenoria got up onto her knees and peeked between the two. There the Undead sat, staring right at Lenoria now.
"Well, gee, I didn't know because, oh, I can't see past you!" Lenoria retorted. Khrix hit her over the head again and moved.
Standing up and moving a little closer to the Undead, Lenoria smiled.
"Hi!" she extended her hand. The Undead stared at her hand and moved back a bit. "Oh, I'm not going to hurt you. Unless, are you a mage by chance?" The Undead nodded slowly and started to get up and go to the upper part. Grabbing onto his cloak, Lenoria yanked him back. "Good! You're now being held captive till you give us a port to somewhere." Khrix slapped his hand to his forehead and felt embarrassed to be here with her at the moment.
"You know, Lenoria, you should probably be a little nice. Not scare the poor thing," he told her. She hadn't really thought of that. Apologizing to the Undead for her rudeness, she let him go.
"I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to be rude or anything. We're just trying to get to a city or something. So, please, while I'm holding you captive, think of a good place you could send us. You might never see us again if you do," Lenoria said, smiling. The Undead looked past Lenoria and at Khrix.
"Is she always so creepy?" his voice slightly echoed in the spacious lower deck cabin. Khrix burst out laughing and pulled at Lenoria's cheeks.
"I know, eh? Isn't she adorable?" he smirked and stopped. Lenoria took a sharp stab at his shin.
At last the zeppelin docked at Howling Fjord, and the Undead was about to make his way for the tower, when Lenoria hooked onto his cloak again and eyed him.
"You go nowhere till I get that port, got it?" she whispered to him. As the mage slowly pulled his small book out, he flipped through some pages and fingered his way down a list of incantations.
"I have the perfect place for you three. How does Dalaran sound? It's a place where you filth Alliance can run freely around with Horde and it's even near the huge battleground Wintergrasp. In fact, I think the game is about to start in an hour or so," the mage said to them. Lenoria shrugged and nodded.
"Fine, it's fine. We'll go there. I just want out of this place," she told the mage. Mira had absolutely no idea what was going on. She'd been zoned out the whole time. Khrix tugged on Mira's arm and told her to stand next to him. The mage waved his arms a few times and muttered some random words and a glowing visage appeared before them. Lenoria looked through it and could see people running about. Looking back to the Undead, she raised an eyebrow. "This is Dalaran?" He nodded and pushed her into the portal. Khrix and Mira walked into it as well, waving goodbye and small thanks.
Lenoria felt dizzy and a little sick as she tumbled through onto the solid ground. Rubbing her butt, she got up and grumbled to herself.
"What is it with people and pushing me...?" she started to rant quietly, but stopped once Khrix and Mira appeared behind her. "What a jerk, hey? Just pushed me in and didn't say bye or anything!" Khrix didn't bother to say anything and gave Lenoria a smile.
"It's okay. I'm sure he just didn't get the chance, is all," he told her. Rolling her sleeves up, Mira brushed back some hair and looked up to the sky.
"It's pretty hot here. Oo, hey, ice cream!" Mira exclaimed and ran off to a nearby shop. Sighing, the other two followed.
There were so many people and stores, the three had no idea where to go to next or were too full to try another tasty treat at the next bakery. When they made their way to the Silver Enclave, a tall man who resembled Khrix stood beside a blue portal. Though his hair was blonde and he was much more old looking. Lenoria had stepped into the building when a thunderous sound sounded behind her. Looking back, Khrix and Mira were standing outside, in the middle of the street stunned. Laughing to herself, she walked back out.
"What are you guys doing?"
The two shook it off and blinked.
"I don't know. I was right behind you when I was shot back onto the street," Mira said. Khrix peered into the Silver Enclave and chuckled.
"Hey, only Alliance is in there. I'm going to assume we're not allowed in there... Guess we have to find the Horde side. Sorry Leno. We'll catch up to you on the battlefield, 'kay?" he smiled and gave her a quick hug. Mira pouted a little and gave Lenoria a huge hug.
"I'll be right at your side. Soon as we find where we go to get back to you," Mira giggled and jumped back to Khrix's side. Waving goodbye, for now, she turned and entered the Silver Enclave once again. Approaching the portal, the man looked at her.
"This is the path to Wintergrasp, miss, please be careful. For the Alliance," he said. Lenoria didn't know exactly what to say, so she saluted him and felt like a complete fool when she stepped into the portal.
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Adjusting his shield, and making sure his blade was sharp; Rai turned to the mirror and smirked. He looked good today, but didn't feel all too well himself. He was going to confront Lenoria today. Finally see her, after so long, he didn't know what he was going to say. Maybe run straight to her and pick her up in his arms? No, that'd be so weird. Perhaps he'd give her the old pat on the head and a kiss. A welcome back? Becoming frustrated, he scratched his head and pulled out her diary. Not opening it, but staring at it, he flipped it to the back side and looked at her little scribbled signature. Everything will work out fine, he was sure of it.
"Wintergrasp battle starts in 5 minutes!"
Racing out the door, he jumped down the steps of the inn and ran out into the city. Dalaran was a beautiful place. Newly rebuilt and floating millions of feet high in the sky, Lenoria would have loved it. Soon she'd be able to witness it with him. Grabbing a quick bite to eat, he continued onto the Sunreaver's Sanctuary. Not noticing a couple in front of him as he turned a corner, he smacked right into them. Stumbling to the ground, he got ready to give a growl but suppressed it and helped the two up.
"I'm so sorry. I wasn't paying attention," Rai apologized to the couple, that were brushing themselves off.
"Hey man, no big. Actually would you be able to help us? We're looking for the Horde entrance to, uh, what's it called again?" he asked, looking to the girl next to him. Placing a finger on her chin, she thought.
"Wintergrasp?" she replied.
"Yeah, Wintergrasp. We tried to go in the Alliance way, but heh, we kind of got booted out," he laughed. Rai laughed as well and told them it was an enchant to keep the peace. Alliance doesn't bother Horde, and vice versa. Understanding now, the couple laughed again at the incident.
"But I'm just on my way to the Horde's Wintergrasp gate, you can come with me if you like," Rai offered.
"That would be awesome, thanks," the man said. Walking fast Rai wanted to make it in time. "So, what's your reason for going to Wintergrasp? Just beat up on some small fries, or..." Rai looked to the man and smiled.
"I heard my girl was going to be there. It's been a year and a half since I've seen her," he told the man. The girl following them joined in.
"That's so strange! Our friend is going to Wintergrasp hoping she's going to see her boyfriend," her voice chimed in. Rai had a few thoughts going through his head, but didn't question it. There were millions of people who could have the same situation. "By the way, my name's Mira!" she giggled.
Rai smiled and reached his hand back behind him. "Rai."
Mira gasped, but covered her mouth. The man that was with her nudged her back.
"I'm Khrix. Nice to finally meet you, Rai," Khrix said. Not thinking to fast on his words, he quickly tried to change the subject. "But, yeah, what's Wintergrasp—" Rai gave him a weird look.
"Nice to...finally meet me?" Rai asked. Khrix turned to face the other way and muttered something unintelligible.
"Sorry, wrong choice of words. Getting a little flustered about the battle," Khrix said. Rai shrugged and continued on.
When the three reached the portal, Rai stepped in and was shortly followed by Mira and Khrix. Appearing on the other side, they were in a small camp base. Hundreds of Horde was here with them. Mira moved close to Khrix, but kept her gaze on Rai.
"He certainly is more handsome then you, Khrix," Mira mumbled, giggling slightly. Khrix elbowed her in the rib. Still laughing she looked ahead of her now. "I wonder what Lenoria would say if she knew we were standing right next to Rai." Khrix already knew the answer. She's flip and ask why they didn't tell him that they knew her. A lot of the Horde was getting themselves hyped up, but Rai seemed calm and assured.
When the alarm sounded off and the battle started, Rai was out of sight within seconds. Mira and Khrix tried to follow him, but he was too fast.
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Pushing her way through the crowd, Lenoria jumped onto a ledge of a wall and threw herself over. She had no idea where to look for Rai or her friends. Just running wherever the road would lead her, she ended up on a bridge. No Horde seemed to travel this way. They were all to focused on the roads that lead along the borders of the territory. Resting herself down on the bridge, she flung her legs over the side and looked down into the water. She could see her reflection staring up at her. Icy blue eyes, the same vibrant purple hair she'd always had. She couldn't stare at herself anymore; it made her sick to think of what she was. Nothing but a rotted corpse risen to serve the Lich King. But she rebelled and brought her friends with her. So, in a way she didn't think of herself as an Undead minion. Though she'd never tried it, she pulled a small bag of dust and lifted it in front of her face. Pouring it onto the ground, a small quake sounded from the earth. A huge bony claw rose out of the place the dust was placed. It yanked itself from the earth and got down on a knee before her. She was just like this ghoul used to be, nothing but a minion, a servant.
Behind her hooves patted the ground and a voice came.
"What are you?" the voice asked. Lenoria smirked to her reflection.
"I'm a Death Knight. Once served the Lich King, but now I'm an outcast no one wishes to have," she answered.
A pair of voice were yelling as they were running towards her.
"There you are Lenoria! We looked all over! You won't believe it, but guess who we ran in—" Khrix paused. Looking from Lenoria to the man standing behind her. "Rai..."
Lenoria stood up abruptly and ran to Khrix. "You've seen him?" Khrix nodded and pointed to the person with a dumbfounded look on his face. Turning around slowly, Lenoria rested her gaze on the bright green eyes she'd missed. Though his face didn't seem to inviting.
"You're not Lenoria," Rai said. Lenoria had seen that coming. Stepping forward, Rai took a step back. "Lenoria has green eyes; you've got the eyes of the Scourge."
Mira suddenly sounded in.
"She is Lenoria. She may be a Death Knight, but she's the same girl. Ask her anything," Mira exclaimed. Shaking his head, Khrix pulled Mira close and whispered to her.
"It's no use, just let them figure it out," he said.
Minutes passed before another word was spoken.
"If you're Lenoria, prove it," Rai finally said.