Chapter 12 – The joyful feast

Sylvanas and Vereesa wandered the streets of Dalaran together, talked and chatted. Vereesa was glowing of happiness as she pointed to the various beautiful monuments of Dalaran and told Sylvanas their tales. Sylvanas was filled with joy and she almost felt alive. She held her sister's hand tight as they enjoyed each other's company and caught up on lost time. "You know Sylvanas, I never stopped defending you. What happened to you wasn't your fault and you couldn't help whatever drove you to do the things you have done. I always still considered you my sister". "Thank you my dear". Sylvanas looked down and smiled.

"Oh Vereesa, good, I must speak with you!" Vereesa flinched and swirled around to see Archmage Khadgar in front of her. Sylvanas turned around and hid her face under her cowl. "Who is your friend? We bumped into each other earlier but I never had the pleasure to introduce myself". Khadgar pointed at Sylvanas. "Erm she doesn't talk much. Actually she has been crying all day, it's one of my friends from Silvermoon. We meet once a year to remember our loved once that we lost to the scourge, we are just leaving". Vereesa tried to distract Khadgar. "Oh erm hum hum". Khadgar cleared his throat. "Well tell your friend I'm sorry to hear about her sorrow". Vereesa nodded in a condoling manner. She attempted to send Khadgar on his way. "Okay Vereesa, if you let Jaina know, we can discuss the matter when you are… less busy". He raised an eyebrow while letting his eyes slide over at Sylvanas who was looking in opposite direction. "Don't worry Archmage, I will see her at dinner and she will get back to you".

As Khadgar walked away Vereesa let out an exhilaration of relief. "Well played sister". Sylvanas smirked. Few moments later they knocked on Jaina's door together. "She might not be too pleased with me…" Sylvanas said to her sister. "What did you do?" Vereesa said in an exasperated tone. "I walked out on her… Twice". Vereesa sighed. "Well I won't let you walk out on my friend again so get in there and apologize and pray she'll give you another shot!"

Before they could finish talking, Jaina opened her door. "What the…" "Oh you have a loooot of explaining to do my friend!" Vereesa scolded at Jaina then started laughing. "How could you not tell me you are tappin' my sister?" "Oh my god, Vereesa!" Both Sylvanas and Jaina became extremely embarrassed and hid their faces in their palms. "Alright alright I get it… Just trying to make an awkward conversation flow!" Vereesa entered Jaina's room without permission and Sylvanas remained staring at Jaina's blushed face. "I'm really sorry, Jaina, we talked and well you know what Vereesa is like?" Jaina raised an eyebrow but yes, she knew extremely well what she was like. Not shy! "Are you sorry for anything else? I just don't know if I can trust you not to walk out me like that again". Sylvanas sighed. "It's different this time… I really am sorry Jaina". Jaina shook her head. She didn't believe it as it was the second time Sylvanas said it would be different. "Yeah right… Well at least you didn't leave Dalaran and you came back so I am willing to let you stay and prove to me you're not going to abandon me again!" Sylvanas tilted her head in an attempt to be cute. "Pretty please Lady Proudmoore… I like myself in your presence". She rested her head on the door frame. Jaina smirked and had to laugh. "Fine!" She smiled and pulled Sylvanas into the room.

"Ah wonderful! Now that you two love birds have made up, let's arrange a feast. I want to celebrate that life has once again reunited me with my dear sister and that Jaina… Well may you become a Windrunner one day!" "Right okay, Vereesa that's enough! We aren't even a couple!" Sylvanas shook her head at her sister. "Oh come on, you're both glowing! Of course you are a couple. But you must be careful. I don't think the Alliance would be too grateful to know their most powerful mage has laid with the enemy". Jaina nervously looked at Sylvanas but grabbed her hand. "I don't care. They will have to exile me. Do you think I will be welcome in Undercity again?" Sylvanas blushed by the touch of Jaina's hand. "My people will accept whomever I tell them too. I might be a fool in love, but I am still the Banshee Queen". Jaina froze and heat rushed through her. "Uhm… In love?" She wasn't sure if she had heard right. Did the Dark Lady just say she was in love with her? Sylvanas swallowed realising what she had just admitted and ignored Jaina and said to Vereesa. "Don't worry, I would never do anything to put Jaina in danger". Vereesa smiled and said contently "I know sweet sister".

That night they had a feast brought to Jaina's room where all three enjoyed the best food and the finest wine Azeroth had to offer. The two Windrunner sisters had put all their differences behind them and talked and laughed more than either of them had in years. Jaina was pleased to see them both so happy. However, she could not help feeling a little awkward that her best friend and her lover were sisters. It was the comment Sylvanas had made earlier that had thrown her off track. Did Sylvanas mean it? Or was she toying with her again? Jaina sipped her wine and had no clue what to think. She secretly hoped Sylvanas meant it. Jaina smiled as she watched the Banshee Queen smile and laugh. She was pure perfection and a wonderful woman. She was breathtakingly beautiful, even in death.

"Oh and do you remember that boyfriend I had at 16! What was his name again?" Vereesa laughed uncontrollably. "Yiberion I believe". Sylvanas giggled. She felt alive tonight and it was like she was a normal high elf again. "YES! That was it haha! And I believe that cute little elf of yours that you crushed sooo hard on…" "Nooo don't tell me". Sylvanas interrupted her sister and buried her face in her palms. "Helitha Sunborne! Wow you were head over heels that summer. Remember how dad caught you two kissing behind the Sunfury Spire. He was mad for days!". Sylvanas shook her head in embarrassment while Vereesa kept laughing. "Didn't know there was another woman my Lady". Jaina suddenly said in a flirty tone. Sylvanas smiled and shook her head. "Relax dear, she only has eyes for you now, I can tell". Vereesa winked her tipsy eyes at Jaina.

A couple of hours later Vereesa was so drunk that Jaina had to help her home to her bed while Sylvanas waited in her room. When Jaina returned, Sylvanas had changed into her night gown. Jaina laughed and looked at Sylvanas. "I don't think I have seen Vereesa this happy since her wedding with Rhonin". "I am pleased she is happy. It comforts my soul". Sylvanas took the last sip of wine from her glass. "I'm sorry about everything Vereesa said, she was drunk and just rambling on" said Sylvanas. Jaina was wondering what part Sylvanas was referring to but kept her hopes up that it wasn't the part where she said they were a couple. "Of course, I mean you have had lovers in the past as have I. A woman has needs right?" Jaina said in an attempt to brush off Sylvanas' excuse and she walked over to her dressing table to brush her hair.

Jaina suddenly felt two arms wrapping around her, caressing her from chest to stomach. "Yes, but only you have ever fulfilled my needs Lady Proudmoore". A flush of heat went through Jaina and her breathing grew heavier as Sylvanas carefully untied her robe. Jaina did not stop her and let her robe fall to the floor. Sylvanas kissed the young mage's back. "You make me feel things I should not". Sylvanas spun Jaina around so she could look the beautiful sorceress deep into her eyes. "I love you, Jaina Proudmoore". Jaina smiled as she looked back at Sylvanas. "I lo…" Sylvanas put her index finger on Jaina's lips. "Don't say it back my love. I don't want to hear it just yet". Jaina felt a rush of excitement and she wanted to take control. Show Sylvanas that she was not to be messed around with. She was Jaina Proudmoore of The Kirin Tor. With a light spell Sylvanas flew backwards and into Jaina's bed and Jaina jumped on top of the Banshee Queen pinning her hands down. "Tonight, we do this my way". Sylvanas smirked. "Show me what you've got mage". Before Sylvanas could say more, Jaina mysteriously turned the lights off and continued to work her magic.