Chapter 13 – Disruption in paradise

Sylvanas opened her eyes slowly as sunlight blinded her. She was certainly not used to be awoken by a ray of sunshine. The Undercity did not offer such grace. The beautiful young mage rested peacefully by her side. Sylvanas glanced at her flawless naked body, Jaina was spectacular. Sylvanas closed her eyes and thought about the heated night they had just shared. It was strange how Jaina opened connections to emotions and desire she had never before felt. She was the perfect woman for Sylvanas. Strong, independent, beautiful, staunchly and an amazing lover. Basically everything one could wish for. However, there were so many other underlying issues. It was a love doomed to fail.

"Morning you…" Jaina had awoken whilst Sylvanas was pondering. "Hey…" Sylvanas replied and smiled. "What is it?" Jaina leaned over and rested her head at Sylvanas' chest. "Nothing my love". "You think too much dear". Jaina said. "Perhaps…" "You're not having doubts are you? Jaina frowned. "Not about you. But about us, definitely". Jaina sat up and covered herself. "Are you kidding me? You're going to do this again?" "No, Jaina I just…" Sylvanas sat up too and sighed. "I just think you've made a deal with the devil". Jaina scolded at Sylvanas. "Well that is up to me isn't it? I wish you would stop this, you're pissing me off". Sylvanas swallowed. She had up until now felt she was in control of the relationship and that she could depend on Jaina wanting her no matter what. However, she was certain that those tables had now turned. She was the needy puppy and Jaina was showing her true strength.

"Look I didn't mean to fuck it up okay?" Sylvanas took Jaina's hand. "Good, because it's getting old, Sylvanas". Jaina got up and started getting dressed. "Where are you going?" Sylvanas yearned. "I have duties to attend to". Jaina was giving Sylvanas the cold shoulder. "Okay… Will you be back tonight?" "I have meetings all day". With that said, Jaina left the room and shut the door behind her.

Was this because Sylvanas got insecure again? Was it to let her taste of her own medicine? This was exactly the position she had left Jaina in when she had ordered her departure from Undercity. Sylvanas got up and got dressed. She looked herself in the mirror and thought she looked a little pathetic. All of these interactions were unnatural for her yet she enjoyed it. But the thought of all of this being wrong still lingered in her. The contradicting senses inside her felt like a storm. She was the Dark Lady of the Forsaken. She had fallen in love with Jaina Proudmoore, the leader of The Kirin Tor. She could hear her sister Alleria subconsciously whispering to do the right thing in her head. She could see Vereesa smile in front of her. Sylvanas was unsure of what to do. She was afraid she would hurt Jaina if she stayed. What if the Alliance caught her here and they found out she was here for Jaina? But she would betray her if she left. She would also betray her own feelings. Sylvanas continued to look in the mirror and sighed. Was she going to accept the ongoing events or should she flee and save Jaina from getting further involved? Jaina would be hurt by her leaving but long-term it would probably be the best thing for her.

Suddenly, a devastating rumble made the room tremble and it felt like an earthquake had hit Dalaran. She instantly thought of Jaina and Vereesa's wellbeing and without thinking she grabbed her bow and ran outside. She was met by the sight of frightened people screaming and running in all directions. The loud barraging noises continued and Sylvanas caught on when she spotted a large green bomb hitting the building next to her. Fel splatter and green flames spread everywhere and many people had already lost their lives. "It cannot be…" Sylvanas dived behind a wall to avoid being hit by the fel explosion. She had witnessed this once before, when she had lost the life as she knew it. It could only be one cause of this.

"Help! Please, somebody!" Sylvanas spotted a mage laid on the floor while his trousers burnt with fel flames. Archmage Khadgar wiggled in attempt to put the flames out. Sylvanas ran towards him and fired an arrow through an imp that had risen from the fel splatter. "I've got you Archmage!" She swung Khadgar over her shoulders and ran like a ninja through burning objects and dying people. "Banshee Queen! What are you doing here?" Khadgar said in distress. "It doesn't matter now, where can we seek shelter? Where is Jaina?" Confused over how informal she addressed Jaina he stuttered "I think she is already in the Chamber of the Guardian. Over there!" Khadgar pointed to a building located in the centre of Dalaran. "Step on the platform in the middle and you shall be teleported my lady". Sylvanas did as she was told and without questions she ran on the platform and they teleported.

They fell into the chamber room and fellow members of The Kirin Tor including Jaina and Vereesa gasped at their entrance. "Help!" Sylvanas yelled and they came running towards them "What happened my dear sister?" Vereesa exclaimed. Sylvanas could only assume that the room they were now in was enchanted. The Kirin Tor members staring at her and Khadgar were unaware that the people of Dalaran were being slaughtered right this minute. "It's a code 90!" Khadgar shouted. Gasps went through the room while others ran and performed their task following the code breach. Jaina froze and her eyes rested firmly on Archmage Khadgar "Are you saying our people are dying above us?" He panted in pain as the fel burnt his left leg. "I'm afraid so my lady…" Sylvanas looked at Jaina. "What can I do my love?" Jaina stared back at her apprehensively. "Nothing! There is nothing any of us can do until The Kirin Tor has enchanted the barrier surrounding our city. It can only be done from this room".

After around fifteen minutes the explosions settled and they waited in silence, nobody moved. "Is it over?" Sylvanas asked in a cold voice? "I believe so…" Khadgar replied. The fel burning on his leg had settled. "We need to go out there and I believe only evil will meet our eyes. Save our people and eliminate everything else". Jaina said firmly as she ran to the teleporting pad and disappeared. A number of the Kirin Tor members followed. Sylvanas felt a second of fear that she would get hurt but comforted herself knowing Jaina was a powerful mage. "My sister!" Vereesa hugged her tightly. "Are you hurt?" "No I'm okay but Archmage Khadgar will need a medic". The Archmage panted on the floor. "Do you think it could be?" Vereesa stared at Sylvanas as hopelessness filled her. "I know it is…" Sylvanas groaned in despair. "I am certain it is too. But please tell me why the hell you are here Banshee Queen?" "Leave it Khadgar, we have more important matters to tend to!" Vereesa looked at Sylvanas and she nodded. "The Burning Legion is back".