Chapter Five

Obito was escorted through the streets of Shattrath by two Draenei Peacekeepers, the troll had been led away, when asked where to, he'd been told the troll had vowed his allegiance to the Aldor, in Obito's case he was being turned over the Scryers, even though he had yet to pledge to one side or the other. Hotaru floated nearby being led by an iron collar around her neck even though Obito swore she wouldn't harm anyone.

At the elevator to the Scryer's Tier they were met by two Sin'dorei Guardians. As he went to speak he was silenced by a quick spell. "I think you've ashamed Silvermoon enough for this day young Ravenwind, since you cannot hold your tongue I'll hold it for you," said the one that appeared.

Obito instantly dropped to his knees and bowed his head. He'd never seen Grand Magister Rommath outside the halls of the Spire though knew he had once been in the Outlands with their Prince. The spell faded giving him back his speech. "Please Master Rommath, my fat…" he screamed in agony from the mental attack that also once again stole his words for him.

This assault dazed him and left him unable to think clearly. "Thank you for transporting this ruffian to us, we'll make sure he doesn't cause any more disturbances in this fair city. If there was any damage done by his action the Scryers will make amends immediately."

Hotaru let out a loud squawk as Obito was yanked to his feet by the Guardians. Obito could only watch as the Grand Magister killed her with one spell. "I have no time to care for animals," he said.

His action seemed to take back the two Draenei that were still standing close. Rommath dismissed them with a wave of his hand. "This is now a matter of the Sin'dorei you may return to your posts."

Obito was led onto the elevator that would bring him up to the Scryer's Tier; he glanced behind him at the still corpse of Hotaru. "What the hell is going on?" He whispered and wasn't surprised when he was again silenced.

"The hell which is going on is how you are going to spend many weeks sitting in a cell in Silvermoon until my rage subsides enough to remember you are the son of a dear friend, who gave his life for the glory of Quel'Thalas. You have dishonored him and your mother in so many ways today."

"No," Obito thought silently. "There is something else going on, there is no way the Grand Magister would personally come to claim a trouble making hunter, not even if he was here on other matters. There is something going on, why won't anyone tell me … that man is my father, I know it … my heart knows it."

"Mother," he called out to her mentally knowing distances meant nothing. He felt her presence enter his mind. "Mother, I found Father but something is not right, I think he hit his head or something … he doesn't remember me … please call for him, your bond to him is even stronger than mine."

"Obito Ravenwind, I will not listen to this nonsense, by the note you left behind the night you left Silvermoon you know you father is dead. Do you know what it feels like to have a life bond broken? Of course not you are too young to even have your first puppy love. I'm speaking to Lor'themar Theron now to see if I can get your sentence changed to house arrest or something, you've brought enough shame to our house already."

Obito had to wonder how fast news was traveling and who else knew about this. Again something was not right … though the earlier spell cast on him still had him struggling to put thoughts together.

"Watch him," Grand Magister Rommath instructed the two Guardians. "I need to speak to Voren'thal, the reason I came here in the first place, before we return to Silvermoon."

As the powerful mage left the clouds in his mind subsided. Obito looked around; he was standing on one of the high terraces, the mountain side and forest visible below him. "If I return to Silvermoon, I'll never figure out what is going on, my father will be lost to me." He thought to himself.

The Guardians stood at his side, staring straight ahead, with a small smile he took a quick step back and off the edge. Landing a few feet below and tumbling down the rocky face of the mountain. He struggled to his feet and activated the cheetah within, running deeper into the forest.

"Obito Ravenwind, by the orders of Lor'themar Theron, Regent Lord of Quel'Thalas, I command you to return to Shattrath City immediately to be returned to Silvermoon City for crimes against the Sin'dorei!"

Obito blocked the voice from his head. His mother was going to kill him.