Thanks to Dynamis for reviewing! I'm sorry that it's taken a while to update! I kinda got writer's block in the middle of the chapter and all. I'm planning on making the ending a little strange...And my mistake on the last chapter, it's not too important, but just to let you know, it's fixed! As well, I've also notice that sometimes the demon hunters "watch/look/glance/etc." even though they can't see. Well now...err...you get I'm trying to say, right? Anyways, you know the whole reviewing thing! If you review, you get a new chapter! Read on!

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Kael'thas chuckled as he embraced Firebrand. "I haven't seen you for so long! And look how tall you've grown! I remember when you used to be half your height! You were always so determined about getting your chance to fight the demons in Outland! Ha hah!" He then rubbed her head. "And look at you now, you're off to Northrend!"

Illidan spied on them from afar. Look at them!...He treats her like his own daughter and she treats him like her father! After what I offered him, he takes away my daughter in return? But then again...I never got to see her again until now. She was with Kael and Vashj for most of her life. It would have been impossible to care for her if either I or Maiev were to raise her. We had no choice...Perhaps it is only for the best...

He continued to watch the two as Jaina walked over. What does she have to do with Kael'thas?

Jaina nervously walked up to Kael'thas and Firebrand. "Err...Sorry, Firebrand, but may I have some time alone with Kael?" she asked.

Firebrand smiled. "It's alright, Jaina. I'll see you both on the battlefield then!" She then ran off, only to be stopped after she was out of their sight.

"Firebrand."

"What do you need of me, father?" she answered as she looked up at Illidan.

He pondered for a moment. "Why do you call me that?...'Father'? Was it only because I told you to?" he questioned.

"I call you 'father' because you I am your daughter. Why else?"

"Why don't you call Prince Kael'thas, 'father', then? He is more like a father to you than I am."

The young demon hunter was slightly dazed. "Father...why would you think that?"

"Ugh. Don't call me that if you don't think of me as one. You and Kael get along like a father and daughter should. He knows so much about you that I don't..."

"He doesn't know everything about me! What about the things that matter? Kael doesn't know when and where I was born or why I'm named 'Firebrand'. He doesn't know my own brother's name, let alone even know of his existance. He doesn't have a clue about who I'm in love with, and father..." she paused for a moment. "He doesn't know who my parents are...He's seen my first steps, and he taught me how to count, but there are only things that a father could do and know...I thank you for the way that I fight, and being able to lead others to victory. And most of all...for being my father."

Maiev let out a slight laugh. "Sorry to break the moment, but I believe that we are expecting to leave sometime soon." She turned to Illidan and cleared her throat and they headed towards the front of the enormous army.

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Kytalia walked over to the end of the force where Firebrand stood. "Why are you standing all the way at the back, Firebrand, since you are a Stormrage." She emphasized the last part, as murmurs came from the people around her. She put her hands on her hips and smirked. "Aren't you supposedly, the greatest fighters of the night elven race?"

Firebrand glared at her and spat back a reply. "Well aren't you, supposedly the most annoying elf there could be?"

The sorceress answered her with a sneer.

Firebrand let out a sigh. "Look, what do you want with me, Kytalia?"

"I don't want you to even go to Northrend. We don't need you anyways! You're just a useless little girl who can't even see what's in front of her! You've never felt cold before and you've never fought the undead for as long as we have!"

Flameseeker leapt in front of Firebrand with his arms spread out. "Kytalia, what the hell do you think you're doing?!" he demanded. "Don't you dare pick on my little sister! Maybe she hasn't fought them for as long as you have, but she isn't useless, and actually fights them!"

The murmurs from the crowd were much louder now.

"Kytalia, as you can see, most of our stronger fighters are here at the back because we need to get into formation as soon as we reach the dreaded place." Flameseeker explained, jumping into a calm mood.

"Wait. But don't we need to travel for...quite a while?" asked Kytalia.

Sylvos stood beside Firebrand with a satisfied smirk on his face. "I suppose that you haven't heard about our means of transportation since you were trying to spy on me for most of this time."

Kytalia had a shocked look on her face. "W-we're not going by means of goblin zeppelin again are we?"

Firebrand grinned. "We'll be going there in a way that is much more exciting..."

Flameseeker, Firebrand, and Sylvos walked away in laughter, leaving the sorceress alone and frightened.

"By the way, Flameseeker, do you have any idea how Kytalia managed to get to aid us in Northrend?" asked Sylvos, who slid his arm around Firebrand without being noticed.

"Tyrande told a few runners to ask for any kind of help from the people here." he answered. "I'm not too sure about Kytalia knowing that we're going to the Ice Crown Glacier, though. She only came because you were going, Sylvos. You know, we used to be together once but I had to leave her because she always had her eye on you."

Sylvos was frustrated. "Argh! She goes on a mission which will end up in her own death just because I'm going! What kind of elf is she?!"

"One who really wants your attention, Sylvos." answered Firebrand as she moved in closer to him. "All of her strange behaviour...everything she did around you, was to impress you. It seems to me like that would've been your job if you loved her back!" she remarked with a nudge in the arm.

The three chuckled a bit. Flameseeker was nudged by Sindweller who walked by him.

"Pay attention, Flameseeker, we're about to leave now! Illidan has casted the portal into Northrend and it won't stay open forever!" he exclaimed.

"Try to find Illidan and Jaina so that we can meet them later on." Sylvos told Firebrand as they neared the vortex.

"There's no need to, Sylvos." she replied. "They're the ones keeping the portal open! I think that all the anxiety is starting to overcome your mind. I'm serious in a way...It's hard to know where everybody is. Their auras are all so faint, especially the soldiers who don't use any magic."

Sylvos kissed her cheek. "It's alright. You'll be with me for the whole journey. Just stay focused and whatever you do...Please, make it to the Frozen Throne alive."

"I will, Sylvos...I will."

A large swirling portal with bright green runes all around it was ahead of them. They stepped into the portal not knowing what would await them next in the land of ice and lost souls.