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Kia walked casually through the streets of Stormwind, deep in thought. She barely even registered the two guards following her around at a nice safe distance. Anduin had insisted she have guards and Kia didn't bother to argue. If having a protection detail gave Anduin peace of mind, then it was worth the invasion of privacy.

Just outside the main keep, Kia stopped, feeling like she was being watched. She turned her head slowly to her right and eyed two demon hunters who were stationed in the courtyard. They were both looking at her, not unfriendly, more knowingly. Somehow, she knew they could sense who she was in relation to their fallen leader.

Kia hurried into the keep and towards her chambers.

She had never actually met Illidan, of course. She was born well after his time and her father had intentionally chosen to keep her ignorant about his twin brother. Kia understood, but with the demon hunters around Stormwind, it was hard not to think about her uncle.

Anduin was enjoying the task of preparing the cathedral of his wedding. It was nice to be a part of planning a happy event, for a change. The other leaders of the Alliance had returned to their various territories, to put their plan of action against the legion into effect. Sometimes it felt wrong to be worrying about a wedding when the whole world was in the throws of war, but he wasn't about to stop living just because of it. Kia deserved better.

When he returned to the keep for dinner, he found Kia sitting quietly by the fire, gazing into it as if in a trance. He knelt beside her and place a hand softly on her arm. She jumped slightly, obviously not even seeing his approach.

"Anduin. I didn't see you come in. I was just…"

He smiled at her. "Totally lost in thought."

Kia blushed, but nodded.

"You're not worrying about the wedding?" He asked.

"No." Kia sighed, standing. "It's something else."

Anduin stood with her and watched as she walked over to the window, looking out over the city.

"It's the demon hunters…"

"Have then done something to you?" Anduin asked, rushing over to her side.

"No, no. It's nothing like that. When I pass them in the street, it just feels like they're watching me. Like they can sense who I am. It's a little...unsettling."

Anduin nodded. He understood what she was saying. The demon hunters, though they had proved their allegiance to the Alliance and its king, did take some getting used to. Demons were on the exact opposite of the spectrum from the Light and Anduin felt their presence acutely too.

"I'm sorry if they make you uncomfortable, Kia. Honestly, they probably do sense who you are and where your blood comes from. They're here to help but I can…"

Kia stopped Anduin. "It's alright. I know they're here for a reason and you can't send them away. This is my issue, not theirs, and I'll be alright."

Anduin looked at her sympathetically. "Are you sure? I could ask them to keep their distance from you."

"Not necessary. I'll get used to them, eventually. Don't worry about it." She kissed Anduin on the cheek, then headed to the table, taking a seat. Anduin followed behind her, doing the same. "How is the cathedral coming along?" Kia asked, changing the subject.

"By this weekend, it will be the most beautiful place for a wedding you have ever seen and the garden will be a close second."

Kia smiled at him. "I still can't wrap my head around us getting married this weekend."

The plan was to have their wedding in the cathedral, then move to the gardens with a handful of others, mainly night elves considered family to Kia and a handful of other Alliance leaders, for a quiet night elf ceremony, just as the sun is setting.

Neither of them wanted to admit it to the other, but they were both nervous. Both eager to be together officially, but terrified at the same time.

To Be Continued...