Here another chapter for you. Kinda short, but hey, they can't all be long. Hope you're enjoying.
Anduin allowed the healing power of the Light to flow through him as he healed Kia's right arm and shoulder.
The assault on the temple had gone almost perfectly. The powerful Sha imprisoning Chi-Ji was extremely strong, but they had managed to defeat it, with Kia sustaining only minor injuries. Now they were back at the campsite, with a dozen Shado-pan. Anduin was healing the injured. There had been no deaths and everyone was in a celebratory mood.
"You didn't need to take the hit for me, Ki." Anduin said as he healed Kia. Her injury had impacted him more than he wanted to admit. He didn't like seeing Kia hurt.
"Maybe, but if I get hurt, you can heal me. If you get hurt, you might not be in any condition to heal yourself. It was a logical move." Kia replied, wincing once as the damage to her shoulder began to mend. The Sha had struck out with one of its tendrils and Kia had been hit pushing Anduin out of the way, since his shield of Light had been down at the time and he was left unprotected.
"I understand it was a logical move, but I still don't like you getting hurt to protect me."
Kia chuckled. "Trust me, I don't like getting hurt either, but you're an amazing healer. I'm in good hands."
Anduin blushed slightly at the comment. He didn't get complimented on this healing abilities very often. Being secluded in the castle didn't afford him many opportunities to use his powers.
He looked up and watched as Lantash chatted with three of the Shado-pan's dragons. Unlike Lantash, who was built with a solid body, long limbs, neck and tail, the Pandaren dragons were long and serpent like, with short legs and long, thin bodies. The differences were striking.
"They don't seem to have any difficulty communicating." He commented, finishing up healing Kia, then taking a seat next to her.
Kia flexed her arm and shoulder experimentally, relieved the damage had been healed and it no longer hurt to move. "He says they don't speak exactly the same language, but it's close enough to understand each other. They're much calmer and more mature than Lantash, maybe he'll learn something."
Nagoni approached them, in a much more jovial mood than the previous day.
"You did well, outsiders. Not only did you help save several dozen Pandarens, but you also freed Chi-Ji from his prison. He has left to rejoin the other August Celestials, but he extended his thanks one more time. You have done a great thing for our people. You still have much to account for, but today you have proven you will be a valuable ally against the Sha." He bowed to them, then turned and returned to his people.
Kia nudged Anduin with her elbow. "You're as good a diplomat as you are a healer. If only your father were here to see it. He'd be proud."
"Would he?" Anduin replied.
Kia turned to fully face the prince and took his hands in hers. "Of course he would. You did battle with a powerful enemy and won, freed a perspective ally's imprisoned god and brought the Alliance one step closer to peace with the Pandarens. You didn't run into battle with a sword lifted over your head, but you fought the way that works for you and he would be proud of your accomplishment."
Anduin smiled. "You always know how to cheer me up."
Kia shrugged. "It's a gift."
They both laughed, then sat quietly by the roaring fire. Neither seemed to realized they were still holding hands.
To Be Continued...