Sylvanas woke up from the sun shining in her face. "Sun annoy someone else, I'm trying to sleep!" she grumbled opening her eyes looking at the crossed weapons across the room. Using the crutches she slowly got up and walked over to them. Taking a better look the sword was definitely only decoration made from some kind of crystal. But the rifle was interesting, made from metals Sylvanas didn't know. Additionally it weighed less than what she had expected. It had some kind of name, more a combination of letters and numbers, written on it. "Exp.-5:7s-0.3%F what a dumb name, probably a failed test weapon not deserving a real name." Sylvanas mumbled not liking the silence that surrounded her. Not wanting to break anything she walked away and left the room. Outside she looked around the stairs to her left that lead downstairs, to her right was another door. Behind the door was a room filled with cardboard boxes that were gathering dust and cobwebs. A little further into the room a sword stand was illuminated.
"Oh wow, another crystal sword." Sylvanas walked up to it to take a better look, something was different about this sword. It was oceanblue and had a green gemstone in the handle. Something didn't fit into the picture, but at first Sylvanas had no idea what it was. The blade was actually made of some metal alloy edged by crystals making it look mysterious, other than that it was free from any decorative aspect. It was definitely made to fight, not to brag. The insignia was what made the weapon strange, a flame that came out of the cross-guard. The name of the sword was imprinted on the cross guard, it read 'flammenfluch'.
"This house is filled with strange named weapons." Sylvanas picked up the sword with her right hand and swung it around a little, it seemed like it was filled with liquid making the handling difficult.
"Be careful with that." Jack said from the entrance with a trace of concern in his voice.
"Why? It's not like it will just burn me."
"Actually that is what could happen." He took the sword from her and pressed the green gem from both sides, making flames erupt from the blade.
"There is a highly flammable liquid in the sword, that can be ignited with the push of a button."
"Any other weapons that are dangerous for the user?" Sylvanas was slightly scared that a weapon this dangerous was just lying around.
"Yes, 'sturmzahn' and 'eisklaue' are similarly dangerous."
"What are these names anyway? They don't make sense, at least not to me."
"Oh they are from Gaia, a island in the north-east, and translate to 'flamecurse', 'stormtooth' and 'iceclaw'."
"How did you get them? They seem rare or even unique."
"That's a long story for another time, but maybe you want to eat something, before we go to a doctor." Jack put the sword back on the stand, after he extinguished the flames. He took Sylvanas downstairs and they ate breakfast. They didn't speak much, mainly because both were hungry. A little later they went out, to go to a doctor. Jack led her to a car, it was completely black with toned glass and it looked like it was meant for speed. A noise from behind the house made Jack jump in surprise. He went around the corner while pulling out a knife from his pocket. "Get away from Jack, if you value your life." A female voice shouted from some distance. Sylvanas turned towards the source, only to see a mane of blonde hair run away. 'What was that? And who was that? And how much can I trust her?' Sylvanas' mind was filled with questions.
"Ready to go?" Jack asked when he came back, smiling at her.
"Sure, what made that noise?"
"Probably just a cat that knocked something over. Nothing to worry about." They entered the car and drove to a middle sized city, without saying anything.
"Here we are." Jack announced as he parked in front of a white building. A large sign read 'Dr. Greenfield'.
They walked inside to the reception, and the receptionist instantly stopped his paperwork and said "The doctor is already waiting for you Jack, but how are you doing?"
"I'm fine, but maybe we can talk later. Ms Windrunner here really needs to see him."
"Well, you know the way."
"I'll talk to you later, bye." Jack led Sylvanas left through a full waiting room and just as he wanted to open the door on the other side, a man stepped in his way and shouted "You have to wait like anyone else here, who do you think you are?"
"I actually don't have to wait. And I suggest that you get out of the way, before I am annoyed."
"Just because you are taller than me doesn't mean that you can beat me, gaian scum!"
"Indeed it doesn't." Jack said and picked up the man in front of him by the shoulders, high enough that their eyes were even.
"But I'm not here to fight you." Jack put the man down to his left and opened the door, signaling Sylvanas to go through. When she passed the man he kicked her crutch, making her fall onto him.
"Big mistake." Sylvanas growled and gave him a fist to the face. Caught off-guard he tumbled back. Jack took Sylvanas and went through the door with her quickly.
"What was wrong with that guy?" Sylvanas wondered, still a little shocked.
"I'll find out later." Jack lead her to the doctors room.
"Good morning Jack, you only come if you have to, don't you?"
"No, I don't even have a problem Lukas. But I should introduce you to Ms Windrunner, she needs your help." Jack turned to Sylvanas "This is doctor Lukas Greenfield, the best doc in the southern union."
"He's exaggerating and not just a little bit."
"I guess I can leave you two alone for a little, I still have a few things to do." Jack said and left the room. The doctor was examining Sylvanas' leg, when she asked why they used their first names.
"Well everyone calls Jack Jack, because none of us can pronounce his last name correctly. And we are good friends."
"Okay, and why did that guy call him 'gaian scum'?"
"Well he is clearly from Gaia and most people here don't like gaians, so he probably just wanted the surrounding people to help him against Jack."
"How is his heritage so clear?"
"Haven't you noticed that Jack is taller than everyone. I am tall for people around here and he still is a head higher. So he has to look down on everyone, and some don't like that."
"Can you tell me where Jack got that scar?"
"I have no idea how he got the scar, but from what I heard he already had it when he came here. Now I need your permission to narcotize you, because that leg needs surgery."
"How long does it take?"
"Probably two hours."
"And when can I walk again?"
"With crutches after a few days. Without them three or four weeks."
Jack entered the room and asked "How bad is it?"
"Surgery and four weeks and she'll be good as new."
"What did you do?" Sylvanas wanted to know from Jack.
"Umm I talked to that guy again and he challenged me to an arena fight."
"Did you accept?"
"Yes, I will face him next week."
"Well then have fun." The doctor told Jack and turned to Sylvanas "Are you ready for Surgery?"
"Hold on a moment you want to do this right away?" Jack looked shocked.
"It would be the fastest, I don't have much time in the next weeks and your girlfriend seems keen on walking again."
"First of all she isn't my girlfriend and second it's her decision."
"Yes it is, and I would like to walk again." Sylvanas threw in, and ended the conversation. About half an hour later Sylvanas laid in the operating room and fell asleep to the anesthetic she was given.
AN: If you find any grammatical or language mistakes please tell me. Any feedback is appreciated. Also if you have any questions about anything ask them, I will try to answer them within the story. If I don't do that I will answer them here.
Thank you very much for the critique Consort
Yes exact numbers aren't good, that's why I wrote 'about 1.9 meters' (I learned the metric system). Changed it anyway.
Maybe a little too trusting, I have to admit.
And the upload rate is very 'unstable'.
