Chapter 14 – Chaos
"We should follow them!" Sylvanas said firmly to Vereesa and pointed desperately at the teleportation pad. Vereesa looked at Sylvanas and she could see that her sister were worried for Jaina. "I can't bear to lose either of you. You are my sister and she is my best friend". Archmage Khadgar was still laid on the floor nursing his incinerated fel wound. "I can't bear to lose her either sweet sister…" Sylvanas whispered and looked down clenching her fists. There had to be a way could protect both her sister and Jaina. "You are safe here, stay with the Archmage. I will follow Jaina and ensure her safety". Vereesa nodded as she knew her sister would insist on going even if she attempted to convince her otherwise. "Be careful…"
Sylvanas teleported back out to Dalaran and the sight that met her was gruesome. Bodies burnt in the fel flames. She made her way respectfully through the deadly chaos. She knew the Burning Legion were evicted from the city by the barrier The Kirin Tor had put up but it was quiet, too quiet Sylvanas thought. She pricked up her undead high elf ears and listened. She closed her eyes and listened to the wind. A loud scream suddenly rung in the air and Sylvanas sprinted towards it like a lightning bolt. "Jaina!" She yelled. She found Jaina standing over a body her cheeks wet and eyes drowning in tears. On the ground, laid Kalecgos moveless body. "Nooo…" Jaina cried. Fellow members of The Kirin Tor had heard Jaina's scream and approached them quickly. "Jaina, dear. I am so so sorry". Sylvanas pulled her to her and held her tight. "It's all my fault…" Jaina wept. "Of course it isn't! Sylvanas stroked her head. "We will get those monsters who did this. Without words, the Kirin Tor members lifted Kalegcos' body and carried him away so Jaina would not have to see the horror any longer.
Jaina wiped away her tears. "I shouldn't be surprised that he sacrificed himself. He was the bravest man I have ever known. A true hero". Sylvanas looked down at Jaina and although she wanted nothing but to comfort her, she felt a sting of jealousy. "Dear Jaina, we have to return to the Chamber of the Guardian. We have a lot of work in front of us now. The Burning Legion has returned". Jaina froze and stared at Sylvanas. "It cannot be…" Sylvanas stared to the ground. "I'm afraid it is…"
When they returned to the chamber, a healer had revived Khadgar back to full health and restored his leg movement. "Oh Jaina, I was worried for you". "It is ok Archmage, The Dark Lady had my back". "Now tell me Jaina, why is she here? It seems suspicious that she is here at the same time as the Burning Legion returns". Khadgar stared at the Sylvanas with hard eyes. "Oh please, I have no pleasure in destroying your worthless little city Archmage. I am the Banshee Queen, I tend to greater atrocities than that". Sylvanas smirked as she let the darkness in her reflect her speech. "I know you saved me Windrunner and I will forever be greatful for that, but I cannot let you walk the streets of Dalaran. For the safety of our people". "Archmage!" Vereesa and Jaina exclaimed. "I know she is your sister Vereesa, but she is no longer that person. And Jaina what are you doing interacting with such monstrous creatures?!" Sylvanas scoffed as Khadgar continued to insult her. However, all of a sudden she had an idea and she cleared her throat. "I should have let you burn Archmage. Besides, I don't need your permission to remain in or leave Dalaran". She pulled Jaina close to her. "What is the meaning of this?!" Khadgar stared at them. Vereesa bit her lip and was ready for it all to unfold.
But Sylvanas Windrunner simply smirked. "I have recently threatened Lady Proudmoore making it impossible for her to deny me access to information I now will share what I know with the rest of my Horde. I threatened to kill her dear Kalecgos and raise him as undead if she didn't give me what I asked. Now he is dead and I no longer have a hold over her. It is time for me to return to my people". Sylvanas spoke in her usual ice cold tone and smirked. Jaina gasped and stared confusingly at Sylvanas "What are you doing?" Jaina whispered. Sylvanas ignored her and continued. "It would have pleased me tremendously to witness Kalecgos' last breaths knowing I took his life. Unfortunately, death didn't grant me that pleasure". Sylvanas shrugged and treated his death like a casual incident. "Sadly, I no longer have that power over her as the bait is dead. Therefore…" Sylvanas giggled evil-ish and tightened her grip around Jaina. "Therefore, I will simply have to kidnap this sweet little gem of yours Khadgar. She has become invaluable to me. Clean up Dalaran Archmage! Perhaps I will return her when I know my source of information can wander safely in these streets again". Quickly, Sylvanas whispered a few simple words so low that only Jaina could hear: "Teleport us to Undercity…" Jaina trusted Sylvanas with all her heart and without questioning her, Sylvanas Windrunner and Jaina Proudmoore disappeared in a blink of a second.
