Greetings all. Here is the final chapter of this story. I started a squeal, but not sure where that one is going yet. I hope you enjoyed reading my ramblings. If you get a chance, leave me a review and let me know what you think. Thanks for reading!
The next morning Anduin was slightly late for breakfast. He wanted to give his father and Kenya a chance to settle in before he joined them. When he entered the room, Kenya was already sitting at the table and Varian was just leaning in to kiss her.
"Don't mind me." He said playfully, taking a seat across the table. "I'm guessing the answer is yes."
Varian sat, nodding. "Yes, as you well know."
Anduin shrugged. "I was curious. I left when the kissing started." He loaded up a plate with pancakes, pouring syrup on them. "This doesn't mean I have to start calling you mom, does it?"
Kenya scowled. "You start calling me mom and I might need to change my mind and go back to Darnassus."
"Noted. Kenya it is." Anduin replied with a smile. "So, what happens next?"
"Things probably won't change that much for you. What will change is none of your concern, Anduin." Varian replied.
"In other words, adult stuff I don't want to hear about. Got it."
Anduin ate quietly for a few minutes, enjoying the feeling of something he was too young to remember clearly, sharing a meal with his parents. True, Kenya wasn't his mother and she'd never be able to replace her, but the look his father was giving her made him feel like they were more of a family.
"Shoot." Kenya said suddenly, getting up from the table. "I need to run a letter down to Sheldras. He's going back to Darnassus to meet with Malfurion about my training. He's taking a letter back for me. I'll be right back." She hurried out of the room.
Once she was gone, Anduin eyed his father jovially. "So, am I finally going to get a sibling? I've always wanted one."
Varian almost snorted the sip of juice he had just taken. "What?"
"I'm just asking." Anduin replied innocently.
"That's none of your concern, either. If we decide to have a baby, it'll be up to Kenya and I. And, we're certainly not to that point yet." He leaned in towards is son. "Please do not bring that topic up to Kenya."
"Don't worry, father. There's a reason I waited until she was gone to ask. I get so few opportunities to mess with you." He smiled at his father.
Varian actually chuckled, shaking his head. "I don't know about you sometimes."
"I tease, but I really am happy for you. It's nice to see you happy. For awhile there, you were always grumpy and irritable. Kenya brings the best out of you and I like having her around. She's a good friend."
"I do appreciate the help you provided in making Kenya feel at home. I know you pushed us together a little. Thank you."
Anduin nodded, continuing to eat. Father and son ate quietly until Kenya returned.
"It's so nice, being able to become a stormcrow." She commented, returning to her seat. She poured herself a fresh cup of tea. "A quick jump out the window and down to Sheldras's cottage and back up to the window."
"I'm guessing with Sheldras going to Darnassus, you have some time freed up?" Varian asked.
"I do. What did you have in mind?"
"I remember promising you a tour of my ship. My old one was destroyed in the battle with Orgrimmar, but my new flagship is now fully built and ready for inspection. I don't know if you were just faking interest because you were nervous, but if you'd like to see it…"
"I'd love to see it." Kenya replied, obviously excited. "I've never been on a ship before. I've always traveled by portal, hippogryph or over land."
Anduin chuckled. "Well, his flagship is a hell of a place to start. This new one is supposed to be even more impressive than his old one."
"Well then, it sounds like a plan. Once we're finished with breakfast, we'll head to the harbor when you're ready."
"Will you be joining us, Anduin?" Kenya asked.
Anduin shook his head. "No. You two need time alone. Besides, I have something I'm working on for the archbishop."
Anduin was only being half truthful. He didn't really have anything he was doing for the archbishop, but he did genuinely what them to have some time alone. He had joked with his father about getting a sibling, but part of him honestly hoped they'd have a child. Anduin always wanted to be a big brother, though he never vocalized his desire to anyone. Now that his father and Kenya were officially together, this was going to be his new goal.
True, there was only so much he could do, but hey, the flagship had the king's personal chambers. Though it was still early and Anduin honestly preferred to not think about what they might someday do in private, he really did want a sibling. He'd make it a point to leave them alone in places where spontaneous displays of affection were more likely.
He'd managed to help get them together. Maybe he could nudge them in the right direction on this too. Since Kenya was now officially staying, Anduin had nothing but time.
The End.