A few weeks later…
While the Alliance was still arranging plans for Garrosh's trial, he thought it would be a good idea to bring the meeting to Stormwind.
A good excuse to check on his son and be there for his appointment with Velen. He wanted to be there to hear news about his newly acquired grandson. King Varian watched over his son as he was having another morning sickness moment.
King Varian was getting worried that Anduin wouldn't be able to get anything down and decided to discuss it with Velen. Luckily, there was a solution.
During the check-up with Velen, the prophet offered an herb to help curb nausea and help gain back Anduin's appetite.
"Just a drop a week before his first meal and he should be able to keep what he consumes," Velen instructed as he handed the king his son's medicine.
"How are my son and grandchild?" Varian wondered as Anduin listened in.
"Actually, it's grandchildren and they are doing very well in their development. Anduin as well is perfectly healthy, though slightly underweight." Velen answered as it surprised both.
"Ch-children?" Varian gasped as Anduin looked to his extended belly.
"I'm having two?" Anduin asked.
"Yes, so it will be only natural for you to consume a triple amount of food that you usually eat." Velen advised as he also wrote down many other requirements, "You will also need plenty of rest, you must not be under stress and it is best that you are constantly watching in case there is a change in your body."
"I understand, Velen." Anduin bowed to his tutor then was brought to the dining room by his father to eat and feed the children within.
But not before Velen spoke with Varian some more.
"Also, be alert to the sudden changes with your son, Mood Swing, cravings, common pregnancy symptoms might appear. Just remember that this is just the effects of the pregnancy." The prophet reminded.
"I will keep that in mind." King Varian responded as he returned to his son.
The royal family feasted on large quantities of food as King Varian ordered the servants to prepare the nursery for twins now. This would bring more gossip for the people as cause of celebration for two Demigods to be born.
But as the Wrynn family were eating, King Varian soon heard Shaw approached with news.
"Your majesty, you have visitors that request an audience with you," Shaw spoke as he seemed unsettled.
"Who?" Varian questioned as he felt the need to protect his son rising.
"The Death Knights."
In the throne room…
While Anduin would feast with an army of spies guarding him, Varian as well as the other members of the Alliance, arrived to meet with the Highlord of the Ebon Blade, Darion Mograine and his fellow Death Knights.
"What brings you to Stormwind, Highlord?" Varian demanded coldly as the Death Knight kneeled to the human king.
"Your highness, we have come to offer protection and service to your son, Prince Anduin." The Death Knight explained as it surprised the leaders of the Alliance.
"You expect us to believe that your kind would bring protection to our prince? Do you expect us to be fooled?" Genn scoffed as he always hated the undead.
"We do the bidding of our master, to keep Azeroth and himself at peace. The prince's safety is the priority that we must keep." Darion explained as it confused the members of the Alliance.
"I doubt the Warchief would care about the prince." Jaina scoffed as she didn't believe the undead that kneeled before them.
"I didn't say the Warchief, I said our master. The one we swore to prevent his power from unleashing on the world." The Highlord clarified as it stunned the High King and shook him to his core.
"You mean-?"
Of course, the Lich King or how Varian knows his true identity, Bolvar Fordragon. Of course, Bolvar would want to be sure Anduin was protected. Bolvar loved Anduin as his son and Varian as his-… Well, that was a lifetime ago. Even when he's trapped in the frozen ice, he sends his love and his protection in any form that he can.
"If you think that we are gullible enough to-."
"I believe them." King Varian responded as he shocked the others.
"But, your highness, many of them are of the Horde!" Jaina protested.
"The Death Knight's purpose is to keep the Scourge forever in check and that means protecting Prince Anduin Wrynn. If harm befalls him, it would be catastrophic." Darion explained as Azeroth could not risk another Scourge Invasion.
"So, you are sent to be sure my son will be safe and sound. I have seen you and your warriors on the field of battle during the Scourge. You show endurance, strength and commitment to your goals. But how well can you protect my son?" Varian questioned as the Death Knights rose.
"Each one of the warriors is equipped with skills and magic beyond reckoning. We do not feel the need to sleep, eat or rest and would be under our care twenty-four seven. Anduin has also made friends with some of the Death Knights and wouldn't mind for their company. If any tried to assassinate from afar or butcher him in combat, we will be able to shield him without any lasting damage to ourselves." Darion explained as the Death Knights appeared to be a formidable force.
Varian hummed as he did like the prospects of warriors able to keep an eye on Anduin without the normal needs of the living.
"Alright, but I expect my son to be in one piece or you will face the consequences from me personally," Varian warned as the Death Knights vowed to keep the Prince safe.
Three Days Later, during the Noblegarden's traditional Egg Hunt…
Prince Anduin was thrilled to leave the castle after so many days of being cooped up.
Though it was under the condition that he brought the Death Knights with him, he was still happy to be about. It was surprising that they came just to make sure he and his child will be okay; it was kind of flattering to see how much they care.
"Prince Anduin, are you sure it is wise to be around… them? They are undead." A villager wondered as Anduin gave an assuring smile.
"They are good friends of mine. They just simply looking after me, there is nothing to worry about." The prince assured as the children looked a bit scared of the Death Knights around him.
Anduin chuckled as he patted one of the children's heads.
"Don't worry, they look big and scary, but they are very nice. In fact, they are heroes." The prince assured.
"Your majesty please-." Darion stuttered as he blushed from the flattery of the living blond.
"They are?" The child marveled with eyes of wonder.
"Indeed, in fact, they were at Icecrown during the final assault of the Lich King. They helped defeat him." Anduin answered as the children made sounds over their amazement of the warriors.
"Your majesty, please, we are not heroes. We don't deserve-."
"Tut, tut, this is not a day of sorrow but of celebration." Anduin reminded as he stepped up to the podium to begin the egg hunt for the children.
While Anduin gave his speech and explaining the rules to the children, an assassin from the Brotherhood was waiting. Hatred fueled his heart as it was Anduin's father who took everything from them and forced them into exile. He should know that same pain as they did, by killing the last remaining family members he had.
He readied the poisoned tipped arrow and aimed right between the eyes of the prince as the prince was about to launch the flare to begin the egg hunt. The arrow was fired but it didn't hit the prince!
Everyone gasped as Darion caught their arrow that almost touched the prince's skin! He looked at the arrow and burned it as the commotion was soon heard!
The Death Knights Koltira Deathweaver and Thassarian appeared as they captured the assassin.
"Death to the Wrynn Family!" The assassin called out as he was pinned by Thassarian.
"What do you wish us to do with him? He did make an attempt at the prince's life and the life of his children." Koltira wondered.
"Take him to the Stockades. I am certain that no punishment we could ever think of would be as savage as what the king would do once he learns your attempt at his son's life." Darian ordered as the assassin struggled to escape and kill Anduin.
"Thank the Light and you, my friend." Anduin thanked as Darion blushed.
"Err… It is my mission to protect you." He stuttered as the kids circled around him and marveled how cool the Death Knights were.
It seems the egg hunt will have to wait after a few war stories from the Highlord of the Ebon Blade, Darion.