A/N: Hi all; hope you like it so far. Work and life is a bit annoying at the moment so I can't get a lot done, but here's another segment for you to digest whilst you're waiting. Enjoy.

A minute or so passed before Laruna broke the silence, "Why aren't you leaving?"

"Because I'm not like that. I won't desert you when you need someone." Valeena replied.

"Who's saying that I do need you?" Laruna muttered.

Seconds went by before Valeena stood up, "If you don't need me, then I'll leave you alone. Goodnight." She walked to the door and grasped the handle.

"Wait." Valeena froze, "I'm sorry I snapped at you just now." Laruna said, staring at the ground, "Just… don't go… not yet… I need you."

Valeena returned to bed and sat back down beside Laruna. A minute or two passed before Laruna stirred, shuffling up onto the bed and rested her head in Valeena's lap, careful not to gore her with her horns. Whilst odd, Valeena had no objection. She delicately stroked Laruna's golden hair, her mind flicking through the past couple of minutes trying to make sense of it all, "Valeena?" Laruna asked softly.

"Yes?"

A few seconds of silence ensued before Laruna spoke again, "Will you sleep with me here tonight?"

Valeena took a while to respond, "Do you mean…"

Laruna chuckled lightly, "No; just… just be with me. I enjoy your company; it reassures me."

"Of course; as I said, I'm not someone who'll abandon you when you need me." Valeena replied.

Valeena had never shared a bed with another woman before. Men yes, but women… she just didn't tend to lean that way. Despite the promise by Laruna that it would be for nothing but reassurance, Valeena couldn't help but feel uncomfortable. She turned over beneath the covers for the umpteenth time that night, and stared at the back of Laruna's head. How the blonde found it so normal was beyond understanding; Valeena couldn't even get comfortable, never mind fall asleep.

She scowled in frustration and turned over again, this time facing the window on the wall a few feet away. The night sky over the Crystalsong Forest was always mystical; whether it was the innate magical properties on the flora and fauna being released into the air, or something else, it never got dull or boring. Quickly glancing back to make sure Laruna was still asleep, Valeena slid out from under the covers and walked across to the window; resting her arms on the windowsill and gazing up into the sky.

A sharp draught pierced her skin like and arrow, reminding her that she was still dressed for sleeping rather than star-gazing; her plain white chemise was no match for the cold night air. Before she could move, something soft and thick was draped over her shoulders. Warmth flooded back into her body as what felt like a fur cloak was wrapped around her,

"You looked cold." Came Laruna's soft voice as the blonde joined Valeena at the window.

"I was… thanks." Valeena replied, noting that Laruna herself was also contained within a cloak, "I didn't mean to wake you; I'm sorry."

Laruna chuckled and smiled, "Don't worry, I wasn't asleep. I've been listening to you tossing and turning."

Valeena simpered and continued to gaze out into the night, "I'm just…"

"Not used to sleeping with a woman?" Laruna suggested.

"Well, yeah." Valeena replied, "It doesn't feel right…" Laruna tried to stifle a laugh, but instead released a string of incomprehensible noises, "What's so funny?" Valeena turned and eyed Laruna as she collected herself.

"Oh, nothing" Laruna sighed, still laughing to herself, "Just your coyness. I find it hard to imagine that you used to be an adventurer."

"I am not coy!" Valeena retorted, "Am I?"

"Don't worry; I'm just messing." Laruna playfully nudged Valeena.

They stood and examined the heavens together for the next few minutes, with the occasional nocturnal bird catching their attention until it soared out of view on the cool night breeze. Everything seemed tranquil and magical. One of the birds perched on a window ledge opposite the girls; staring at them through beady yellow eyes and cocking its head left and right as if it was wondering what they were. The staring contest was broken as the bird cawed and took flight. Valeena watched it glide on the light breeze and admired its freedom.

Something brushed against her hand, almost distracting her from the bird that was becoming a mere dot on the slowly brightening horizon. Had it not been for the tendrils of light that heralded the arrival of sunrise, she would've found herself hand in hand with Laruna. Instead, she continued to enjoy the sunrise; either blissfully unaware of Laruna's advance, or tolerant of it.

As the rounded scalp of the sun edged over the Northrend horizon, the city of Dalaran was bathed in a warm orange glow that beat back the cold night's shadows. Valeena felt the warmth of the sun on her face as it seeped through her. On her left cheek, she felt the soft touch of Laruna's lips as they glided across and planted a light kiss upon it. Ordinarily, Valeena wouldn't stand for something like this; but this wasn't an ordinary time, and neither Laruna nor Valeena herself were normal people; something about the moment, the timing of it and the person behind it made the whole thing feel right.

Unsure of how she truly felt, Valeena turned her head towards Laruna, and stared her in her shimmering blue eyes. Her mind was made up at this point, and she stared downwards, avoiding the return gaze of Laruna. She took a deep breath, looked up at Laruna and, still clutching her hand, eased her closer until she could feel the blonde's warm breath on her face. Finding Laruna strangely alluring, Valeena could not resist the urge to see if this meant anything. She broke her grip on Laruna's hand, instead taking the Draenei's waist. Shedding their coats, the pair stood holding each other's body against their own and gazing into the other's eyes.

As one, they edged their heads forward until their lips brushed against the other's and moulded into a kiss. Nothing but Laruna entered Valeena's mind as they locked lips. Powerful feelings of lust coursed through her body, spurring her on. Her past experiences with women were nothing more than drunken snogs, but this was something more; something greater than anything she'd experienced before.

This was not a simple act of lust; Valeena had more than enough experience with those to recognise them. No; this was a true kiss; a kiss that said 'I want you to be mine forever'; a lover's kiss. What Valeena found strange wasn't the fact that she simply enjoyed it; it was the fact that she found herself reciprocating. In a single night she'd found someone she could truly be with for the rest of her life. She never wanted the moment to end.

The door to the room violently swung inwards in a hail of wood, revealing a red-faced, teary-eyed dwarf standing in the doorway. He seemed to pay no heed to the fact that he'd just burst in on two females kissing; instead, he simply sniffed and looked them both in the eyes as they hastily broke apart,

"'E got im. Gone 'e is, all 'cos o' im." Degnim spluttered, taking a while to read the puzzled looks of the Draenei, "Regnim's dead!"