Outside the Shrine of Seven Stars…

The knights were preparing the carriage back to the ship as Varian was speaking with his son who was next to his companion, Reverence.

Due to his condition, he could not ride his loyal horse home and Reverence refused to take up another rider home. He didn't like anyone else but Anduin. Even King Varian was snorted at the stubborn white mare. The two were alike, probably the reason why they didn't like each other in the slightest. But they do love the prince and they were forced to endure each other's presence.

King Varian thought it would be perfect that such a prideful horse to pull the carriage for him and his son. But getting Reverence to do so would be the tricky part. Seventeen knights chased the mischievous horse trotted away from them and tricking them all to slip into yak manure. But Reverence finally behaved when Anduin whistled for him.

The muscled horse trotted to his master as Anduin brushed his friend's mane.

"Reverence, I need your help to make the journey home. I am unable to ride you for I am with child. Would you help bring us there safely, my friend?" Anduin requested from his horse, who sniffed at his waist, sensing the life that was growing.

The prideful horse humbly bowed as the prince gently and carefully placed the reigns.

It stunned the knights on how the prince was able to tame such a stubborn and prideful beast ever so easily.

"The prince can win over anyone he so chose." One knight suggested.

"The next time there is a brink of war, just send the prince and everyone in Azeroth will be having tea and cookies." Another joked.

"It's no wonder that the light chose him to bear its offspring." A third whispered.

"The strangest miracle that we have ever witnessed." A fourth muttered as they were getting ready to transport the prince to safety.

Only allowing Prince Anduin to hold the reigns, Reverence led the way as the carriage held the king and his son to the ships. The finest knights of Stormwind shielded every inch of the prince as traveled through the lands of Pandaria. Anduin was greeted by many as they send their wishes of protection to the young priest.

The knights, ever loyal and devoted to their king and prince made sure that Anduin had everything he needed.

"Food?"

"Water?"

"Shade?"

"Pillows?"

Anduin politely rejected their offerings. Bless their hearts for wanting to keep him safe and healthy, but it seemed a little too much for him. Yes, he was with child and finally recovered from his injuries by Garrosh, it didn't mean he was made of glass.

The prince gently touched his stomach as he finally reached the airship. There, he was heavily protected as he climbed aboard the ship while his horse was right behind him. King Varian was speaking with the captain of the ship. The High King himself will see that his son and future grandchild as safely returned home before coming back to Pandaria for the trial preparation.

"Are you certain about this, your majesty? We will make sure that the prince and his offspring would safely reach Stormwind." The Gnome Captain wondered as the High King's mind was set.

"I need to be sure that my son is in Stormwind, safe and sound. Besides, I must make preparations for my grandchild. Have the nursery prepared, arrange guards for my son, schedule appointments to keep on his health, etc.…" Varian explained as Anduin was brought to a room that held many pillows and blankets.

The bed was probably the softest in all of Azeroth and knowing his father, perfect for keeping him and his child to be safe.

Anduin soon felt another dizzy spell and flopped on his side to sleep, letting his mind drift away into the realm of dreams.

In the dreams of Anduin…

The first thing that he heard was the sound of water flowing as he felt that he himself was floating on something.

The prince opened his eyes to see that he was no longer on the ship but on an Elven Gondola with pillow and blanket placed for him. Anduin sat up to see that he was floating down a river and witnessed a lush green forest all around the blond priest. The sounds of nature soothed him as he looked to see if there was anyone with him.

Then, he began hearing someone humming. It was a sweet and romantic melody as he could feel someone, or something was pushing the boat gently to a dock. It looked abandoned but stable enough for him to climb on. Anduin tethered the boat and began his walk down the path.

It was a flowery path of blue illuminating flowers as the moonlight shined into the sky like a beacon. Anduin's path was soft and smooth as he could not turn back for the black thorns were growing and blocking the way back with every step forward. As he walked, the plant life soon disappeared into a wasteland-like area.

The human prince then discovered a temple in the distance. But it looked jagged and frightening, like a fortress or a citadel for some tyrant. He then heard the humming again as the smell of tea showed him his way. Torches were lit with green fire and standing in front of the gate was a man in a hood.

"So, you are the one. My, an enchanting creature and beautiful light in your soul. You remind me of her but also something entirely new to me. I am excited to get to know you. But for now, know that I will watch over you, like an angel in the night." The hidden figure promised as the blue flowers fluttered everywhere.

In the real world…

Anduin awoke to find himself no longer in his room on the airship, but in the carriage with blanket and pillow as his father's men drive, and the king himself watching over him.

"Good morning, Anduin." King Varian greeted his child.

"Good morning, father. How long was I asleep for?" The prince wondered as he stretched his arms.

"Only half a day, we should be arriving at the castle soon," Varian answered.

"How come no one woke me? I wouldn't want anyone to slow down for me." The prince wondered as he looked outside.

"Your highness, you looked so peaceful. It would be a crime to stir someone as charming as you from your slumber. Besides, your father was insisted to be the one that carried you, so there was no slowing down in the slightest." The knight outside explained.

Anduin blushed at his words as they finally reached the castle.

The prince felt his stomach twitched, taking it as a sign as his child being excited to be here.

'Yes, little one. We are home.' Anduin thought as he and his father entered the castle.