Finally settled into his bed the young king Anduin wyrnn was plagued by thoughts of the future. Would he succeed in his mission to reform the wayward Banshee Queen or would he succumb to her manipulative ways?
The young king tried to still his mind but sleep didn't come easy these days, especially during the war. Worry and anxiety was the constant weight he had to bare everyday, of course he didn't tell his closest companions of his burdens. A great example was set for him by his father , who never once complained about the stress of being King and he took it in stride as he commanded his forces daily.
" I can do this!" Anduin declared as he settled into the soft silk covers of his bed. Although he was stressed he was glad to have a nicely furnished room which was even more incredible than his own in stormwind. Zer'ra had made sure to sort his room in the right way,fitting for a king and with the slight addition of navy blue which complimented his fraction. It made him feel more at home which would serve to help him with the eventual feeling of homesickness.
Anduin released a sigh of relief and decided to let tomorrow worry about tomorrow,for now he was going to get some rest. Zer'ra had already informed him of the journey he and Slyvanas may have to take tomorrow however, he did not know the location as Sylvanas powers could only be sealed in the palace.
" I'm sure Zer'ra has it figured out." Anduin yawned before he succumbed to his fatigue.
Slyvannas
Forsaken didn't sleep or rather slumber had eluded them. Although most of the races in Azeroth didn't know this and had no idea that all forsaken simply didn't go to sleep. Unfortunately Slyvanas didn't find her inability to sleep pleasing now that she was alone in her room which was attractive even to her own standards. She first saw the nicely made bed after she got out of the tub and hurried to her room after that pest of a king handed her the towel. However, what was also a surprise was the silk undergarments that she presumed the naaru had left for her to sleep in. Certainly even she could see that this was not a normal prison by any standard. But one problem still remained and that was the fact that she couldn't sleep so what could she do during the night?
" I would rather be torturing Alliance soldiers right now." She huffed in annoyance before deciding to look over the numerous amounts of books which were scattered along her room and the bookcase.
Slyvanas tapped her pale red lip with her finger as she st aa1 walked along the bookcase clearly not entirely too sure on what books she should read first. Many of them were different languages but she was also well-versed in many tongues so reading them shouldn't be too much trouble. However,many of the novels and scrolls had so many different titles. Suddenly the Banshee Queen's indecisiveness ended as her eyes flew open at the title of a certain book on the shelf.
" The land beyond the grave, a brief and true narrative of the accounts of the shadow realm." She read aloud as a brief smile appeared upon her face,she had heard of this land before. Even theorized a way to obtain more power through this realm.
" The naaru may not be as wise as she thinks she is." Sylvanas smirked before she tied her hair into a ponytail and sat upon her bad.
Anduin
Sylvanas gazed upon the chained Lich King who after a brief fight became her prisoner. The bitter cold wind of icecrown blew past her hair as she stood victorious. The defeated Lich King struggled to breathe as his labored breaths could be heard through his Helm of domination.
The Banshee Queen suddenly reached for the helm while declaring the words, " You are unfit to wear this crown!" Before she slowly ripped the crown from his face.
" To wield so much power." She muttered in awe has she held the crown in between her hands.
The beaten Lich king,Bolvar Fordragon glared at her with a sad expression before uttering the words. " That power will be your prison!"
Slyvannas simply half-heartedly looked at the man before replying. " This world is a prison!" She spat before she moved her hands between the two edges of the helm. Fear and panic poured into Bolvar Fordragon as he didn't know what the crazed witch was going to do.
The Banshee Queen concentrated more power in her body as she began to pull the two edges of the Helm apart. Bolvar Fordragon watched in horror as the helmet suddenly split in two and a resounding shockwave could be felt and heard as the sky above them cracked and then shattered. A dark fiery world could be seen above as more cracks could be heard in the atmosphere.
Bolvar became entangled in fear has the two broken pieces of the helm were tossed in front of him like mere trash.
Sylvanas eyes became wide and a smile appeared upon her face. " and I shall set us all free!" She echoed.
"No! Anduin screamed as he was jolted awake. Sweat poured from his body and his heart beat like a drum against chest. The young king quickly ran his hands through his hair and rested his head in between his palms. Anduin had nightmares before but that was no mere nightmare that was a vision and a very powerful one. Everything felt so real but yet he couldn't do anything to stop it. What had Slyvannas done or better yet what was she planning to do! Anduin knew he had to find out immediately!
The young king readied himself before he would find his way to her quarters, although, he didn't want to simply bust into her room like a madman and behead her. He wanted to be diplomatic instead of too forthcoming like his father.
" I have to tread carefully, even the slightest bit of aggression could cause a huge argument and a greater divide between us." Anduin muttered to himself.
Anduin quietly closed the door behind them as he walked slowly and quietly toward her quarters. Although for some strange reason it took him some time to find her room,the palace was indeed very large, even bigger than he expected. He spent much of his time looking in between the different rooms of the palace which was either vacant or was stacked full of scrolls and books. The scholar in Anduin wanted to get lost in a sea of knowledge that was at his fingertips but he had greater concerns to attend to.
"Where would…. Here!" Anduin whispered, catching a glimpse of light that radiated from the inside of her room. He took some time to ready himself before he knocked on the door.
" Lady windrunner I have much to discuss with you." Anduin declared, seemingly not caring if she gave him permission to enter her room.
The Banshee Queen in question looked slightly surprised and shocked. The little lion had the audacity to barge into her room at a time like this! Just who exactly did he think he was to approach her in this way? Almost in such a careless manner as if she were a child!
" You overstepped your boundaries boy and can't you see that I'm not very decent according to your priestly standards!" She argued, sitting the book down and glaring at the alliance king.
At second glance Anduin had to admit she wasn't very decently dressed according to his standards. She wore a silk robe which was slightly open in the middle revealing her undergarments that most men on Azeroth would kill to see. But he was not that kind of man,he greatly respected woman and didn't wish to look upon them in a lustful manner. Although he was tempted to submit,to satisfy his carnal desire. However he was reminded again of the duty he committed himself to before he came into this very room.
He quickly adjusted his face before he found a seat next to her bed, quite literally breaking the ice and tension with his body. Anduin folded his hands together and rested them upon his knees before he turned to look at the Banshee Queen who wore an irritated expression.
Lacking patience, she wanted to know why he was bothering her at a time like this." It's a little late child! Shouldn't a human like you be sleeping?"
" I would have liked to be sleeping lady windrunner but a troubling nightmare or vision has plagued my sleep." He confessed.
Sitting up in her bed she briefly smirked before leaning forward and lightly touching his long hair. " Was it a dream of me begging for more little lion? Was it a heated vision of me calling out your name ecstasy? Perhaps grasping the sheets in pleasure." She asked in a sultry tone while her fingers teased his shoulders.
The young king almost jumped out of his seat from her tempting touches" By the light no!" He exclaimed before moving her hand away from his shoulder in a respectful manner.
"Oh really now little lion?" She asked in an almost innocent or naive way. The former warchief had clearly been very experienced as she straddled the bed facing Anduin in a very seductive manner.
" What does she want?" He internally thought but became more resolved to speak to her about the vision he had.
" Don't try to seduce me lady windrunner we have more serious things to discuss! One of which Involves your possible schemes!"
The Banshee Queen became annoyed and began to contort her face into that of a very angry expression.
" You and that idiotic naaru have both accused me of coming up with schemes!I have no idea what you're talking about! Yes I have possible theories of what I may want to accomplish with the darkness but I have not done anything yet and I don't have any intention of telling you my theories or future plans!" She replied sharply.
Anduin shook his head in frustration " No schemes you say? Then let me tell you what has been revealed to me in this vision!." He declared as he began to explain to her what he saw in his vision..
The Banshee Queen sat in silence, listening to the young king reveal what was shown to him in the vision. Even she had to admit this seemed far-fetched, even impossible. Yes she theorized that she could possibly use the Helm of domination to open up a portal to the otherworld and even the writings in the book beside her alluded to this possibility but to her it all seem like nonsense and the ramblings of a fool. The crown was supposed to control the undead not led to a portal to the other realm or shadow world as the book up called it.
She raised an eyebrow" What could I have meant by, this world is a prison and I will free you all?" She wondered aloud.
Anduin eyed her suspiciously, " I don't know but it's very obvious that you had received help from an outside source. Although you don't know or rather don't have any idea of how this vision could be possible." Anduin replied.
" Why would I accept help from any other source besides myself. I am more than enough to conquer the puny Alliance!" She argued.
" Well you are pretty arrogant." Anduin confessed, despite the glare she gave him.
"Perhaps this version of you in the future doesn't want to conquer the alliance but instead Azeroth. In my perspective you aren't very different, perhaps this version of you is just that next step. Have you been hearing any voices lately,lady windrunner?" He asked.
Sylvanas rudely turned her head and folded her arms. " Even if I was there's nothing that you could do about it or why would you even care?"
" Because even a sick person like you shouldn't have to suffer the insanity of the old god whispers. That is how Deathwing went insane you know."
She was slightly surprised by his concern but she quickly dismissed it as Anduin having piety on her. " Oh did your dragon boyfriend tell you that little lion?" She replied sarcastically.
The young king let out a surprisingly loud laugh at her suggestion. " Number one I am not a homosexual nor have I ever been and also he is a troubled acquaintance as I would call him."
" You don't have to lie to me little lion it's only us and a strange naaru in this palace. Anything that goes on in between these walls is between us." She grinned.
"Is that why you're trying to seduce me daily lady windrunner, after all, no one would ever know what we did." He replied back sharply and in a strangely confrontational way. Anduin had grown tired of her games and he decided to turn it back on her and although he was less-experienced he was very witty with his tongue.
The Banshee Queen rolled her eyes at his reply. " I hate everything about you and besides you wouldn't know what to do with me even if let you touch me."
The young king gave her an uncharacteristic smirk. " My priestly duty demands that I be married before I engage in any sexual acts but rest assured I am my Father's son and we could be quite animalistic lady windrunner."
" The little cub? Animalistic? Don't make me laugh she shot back.
The alliance king shrugged his shoulders not caring if she believe him or not. But he had to be honest with himself, he enjoyed their game of going back and forth. It was certainly better than arguing with her insanity. Believing he obtained most of the information he wanted Anduin rose up from his seat.
" As much as I would like to continue this game of ours my body begs me to give it rest."
The warchiefs snorted. "And to think at times you actually put together decent strategies to fight my forces. You're such a weakling little lion."
In his response to her jab the young king looked at her with his navy blue eyes and bid her farewell without even so much as giving her a second glance.
" Goodnight lady windrunner, just be prepared for what awaits us tomorrow." He said, making his way out of the room but not before hearing her curse in the Quel dori native tongue.
" What! Who said I was going anywhere with you?"