All I have to say is... writers block sucks. And because of changed information I'm going to have to go back and change some things. Since it was changed that Deathwing came out from the Maelstrom instead of the area directly north of Stormwind, there is now a secret, rarely used entrance to Deepholm there. Don't worry things will change for that entrance later.
"But My Lady, Stormwind is the humans' ruling city, should you really be interested in lesser being politics?" Hamarahk spoke against the sudden request of the one he was teaching; Lady Raven. The two of them were alone for this lesson as Raven's friends, or followers as Hamarahk refers to them, are out doing a task for the Dragonflight. That left Raven with the only option of studying more, not that she really minds it. Raven rather enjoys learning more about the world she has come to, she finds it much more interesting than Earth despite the fact she misses it. All of the titans missed Earth; Beast Boy and Cyborg missed video games, Starfire missed the condiments she used to drink, and Robin missed some weapons and vehicles Earth had made. Still they enjoyed the prospect of having magic on this world, even Cyborg has studied some magic but doesn't want to use it. He still likes his technology and that of the gnomes; diverse machinery mostly powered by steam makes his mind boggle. Beast Boy enjoys the explosions he heard that goblins could make, it reminds him of fireworks. He also finds that he can give the excuse that he is a feral druid because of his power. Robin enjoys some of the weaponry and techniques of this world, especially that of the rogue. Starfire is interested in the magics of the mage and the balance magic of the druids, it reminds her of her own power. Raven has found the history of Azeroth interesting and the spells of warlocks; she hasn't told her friends about it yet but she plans to when the time is right.
"If I am to be living in this world, I should explore it. Besides my…followers as you call them will be with me, we'll be fine!" Raven explained.
"You are right, my only concern is the… green one," Hamarahk said, "due to his color he will only to be able to traverse within Horde cities."
"I suppose you're right, and using the magics we have to disguise him like my past sister did to herself will only make it worse," Raven said, "After all, they now recognize that magic in case any others would try."
"At least you have proper sense, My Lady," Hamarahk, "I will allow this, but do not make your presence known to them."
"I won't, as you said, I have proper sense," Raven said, "But for now, continue if you will,"
"As you wish, My Lady," Hamarahk said then continued teaching her about the world. She knew full well by now that Azeroth was chaotic, even if it is less chaotic then it use to be. It didn't mean she could be relaxed in this world for her Dragonflight saw the mortals as lesser beings and enemies. They also had enemies, especially in the Blue Dragonflight. She did not understand why the Dragonflight of magic was opposed to them despite the fact they are also thinking of attacking magic wielding mortals. They could be a great ally, Raven thought, but they are our enemy, why? Hamarahk usually mumbled something when she asked and ignored the question by changing the subject. She was use to finding topics he was uncomfortable of talking about, such as how her father became known as Deathwing. She knew he was hiding things, some probably for her own good but it still didn't cover the fact she was curious about them. It was one of the reasons she wanted to explore the world; perhaps the other beings of this world will tell the stories Hamarahk won't.
After her friends returned from a scouting trip to the Blackrock Mountain they found Raven in their room waiting for their return. After she heard the door open she perked up and calmly awaited them. Robin was the first to approach as usual.
"How long have you been waiting here?" he asked as he approached her. Raven gave a quick smile then spoke, "Not long. But I finally have the permission!"
Everyone's eyes perked up, knowing what it meant; they could finally explore the world of their own will, and not for tasks of the Dragonflight.
"Oh joyous day!" Starfire floated into the air and smiled wide, she was not this happy since back on Earth.
"Dude, how'd you do it?" Beast Boy asked excitedly.
"Convincing isn't that hard when you're near the top," Raven said, "Only condition is that Beast Boy can't come."
Immediately Beast Boy weld up in tears and shouted, "WHY? Why, can't you guys disguise me with magic?"
"Because Stormwind already knows that magic because of my late sister Onyxia and my father." Raven said bluntly. Before Beast Boy could object anymore she saw Starfire jumping around excitedly with her hand in the air saying, "Oo! Oo! I have an idea! Why doesn't Beast Boy transform into a frog? There must be frogs here!"
"Maybe, but what could we say?" Robin said, "I highly doubt people keep frogs as pets here,"
"We could say a mage polymorphed him," Raven suggested, making her friends look at her with curiosity and saying, "Polymorphed?"
"In this world, there are many means of… controlling people. A class called Mages use Polymorph to transform people into lesser creatures as their means." Raven explained, "Hamarahk is telling me much,"
"Apparently," Robin said.
"Dude! I don't care if I need to become a frog! Please?" Beast Boy was on his knees at Raven's feet, begging her. Raven thought about it for a minute, during the time Beast Boy was still begging, and she looked at him then.
"All right, but only if they don't send you to do something," Beast Boy immediately cried tears of joy and started spouting his thanks.
"Wait, wait. So Beast Boy could attract attention," Cyborg asked motioning to Beast Boy, but he then motioned to himself, "How do I not attract attention?"
Raven rolled his eyes at him, "Your cloak, remember?"
Cyborg's eyes perked up as he went over to one of the five scattered chests in the room and opened it, inside were many of his things from back on Earth that he brought with him, such as things that would repair him. But on top of those things a brown cloak lied. It was of simple design and very long, possibly long enough to cover him completely. However when he whisked it over his shoulders and put it on he appeared without his Cyborg parts; instead human flesh was there.
"Oh so he can be disguised by magic and I can't?" Beast Boy was annoyed as he motioned his hand towards Cyborg who was still getting use to the fact his parts were covered.
"This is newer magic from Dalaran. Not the magic my father and late sister used. It should be safe to use, but the cloak must stay on." Raven warned, "We don't know how these people would react to such technology,"
"Engineers inhabit this world, maybe I can learn a thing or two?" Cyborg said as he flexed his hand that would be full of technology if not for the cloak. Raven nodded, "for now it's time to rest, we'll leave in the morning to see the first Alliance city together,"
The night was long for them, their sleep held many different kinds of dreams. At one point Beast Boy was caught trying to eat a rock because besides his pillow it was the closest thing he could try to eat while dreaming about food.
Once all of them awoke they met at the top of Deepholm so they could all depart for Stormwind City. Hamarahk found out about the plan to have Beast Boy stay a frog in order to explore the city and was surprised that the group strived to stay together. He even had the thought that Beast Boy was more than a follower to his lady. His thought was never expressed, but kept to himself for fear of what Raven would do; he had many experiences in which keeping quiet was the best thing. Before he showed the titans off and gave them a map of the Elwynn Forest and a map of Stormwind before pointing towards the south.
"The city is directly south from here, but you should enter from either the docks when a boat arrives or from the main entrance to the south," Hamarahk stated, "The choice of method is yours."
"Thank you Hamarahk," Raven said before the titans went on their way. Hamarahk stared at Raven as she flew off; she was the first person who ever thanked him for anything. He still could not get over the fact she thanked him for many things despite the fact is was his duty to do those things.
Raven carried Robin and Starfire carried Cyborg towards the ocean and flew down the coastline until they could see white marble walls on the Cliffside and a lighthouse near the shoreline.
"That must be it," Cyborg said before a smile appeared on his face, "Stormwind,"
"The humans in this world sure know how to make a castle," Robin commented.
"Is it better than castles on Earth?" Starfire inquired, Robin made a sound in response then spoke; "I don't think I've seen a castle of this scale, much less a castle like town."
They landed behind a boat that was docked on land for repaired. No one was repairing it, not even a guard was near the boat.
"What are we waiting for?" Beast Boy asked after they waited for a minute.
"For you, remember?" Robin asked.
"Oh yea, oops," Beast Boy rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment then turned into a frog. He let out a ribbet then leapt into Starfire's arms. Robin nodded in approval then they all headed out to the docks. To the upper left of their vision they saw the ramp to the city decorated in blue and golden banners of the alliance and white stone statues. They gazed in awe at the variety of people bustling through the city at once. They heard bells toll for boats, yells of attempts to sell products, and the constant sound of solders marching. They entered the city through and archway of white stone, the seemingly only material to the city's construction other than cloth decorations. Almost immediately in front of them was a waterway that seemed to go through the entire city.
"This is interesting," Robin said with an eye perked up. Raven approached the edge of the water and looked inside to see that there were no grates in which the water came from, at least not from where they were. Raven then turned back to her friends who looked at her to see what she was doing. Raven saw that Beast Boy had jumped onto Cyborg's shoulder.
"It's a dead end here," Raven spoke, "I wonder what it's for?"
"Ye all look like yer new in town," Raven heard a voice that she equated to a Scottish accent from Earth, but knew it was none other than a dwarf. A ways to the titan's left was a dwarf that was tall for their standards, but still short to them. He had a simple gigantic, curled beard that almost looked like it would trip the guy but it was clipped so it would not. His huge eyebrows hid blue eyes but one could still see them because of the contrast from the light colored skin around Raven's color. He was dressed in mostly brown garb, looking like he was going out to excavate someone. Raven hypothesized he was part of a section of the Alliance known as the Explorer's League; those who were dedicated t uncovering Azeroth's many mysteries left by the Titan creators.
"Yes, we are quite new to this city," Starfire said, "We're here to look around"
"Yer not here for business? That's rare," The dwarf responded in a calm voice, "And ye say ye don't know the city? Aren't ye all human?"
"We are but we've been in Kalimdor all our life," Raven responded.
"Ah yer parents went over with Miss Proudmoore. Wonderful person she is, haven't met her but heard lots about her." the dwarf said, "but I still here she's trying to make peace with the Horde, I hear she's close to Thrall himself!"
"Only because of the Battle of Mount Hyjal," Raven responded promptly. The dwarf stood for a moment and laughed, "I like ye lass, what's yer name?"
"Raven,"
"The name's Gravel Gimsmith,"
Robin perked his eyes at the dwarf's name as well as Starfire. Starfire decided to be the one to ask.
"Is that a common name for dwarfs?" she asked. The dwarf turned to her, "No lass, me parents were… unique people,"
"I would enjoy the pleasantry of meeting them," Starfire exclaimed almost floating off the ground, in which Robin promptly pulled her down before she even got an inch.
"Aye, I would me self but they fell to a Scourge of Lordearon back when I was just a wee babe," Gravel spoke almost gravely.
"If it was during the Scourge they'd probably be ghouls, but you never know if they could be in their likeness," Raven spoke almost kindly to the dwarf.
"Lass, if I knew they were alive or in some form in which I could get a response I'd ask them one question." Gravel spoke.
"Why'd they named you 'Gravel'?" Robin asked.
"Aye lad," Gravel then leaned to a side to see behind Starfire, "didn't ye three have another friend with ye?"
The three of them turned around to where Cyborg and Beast Boy was and saw that they were gone. Robin merely sighed,
"I guess they went to check out the city," Robin said. Raven heard Gravel let out a strange sigh, "That's not good, it's easy to get lost in this here city,"
The three remaining titans became alert and their eyes grew some form of worry, Starfire especially.
"We must find them!" Starfire panicked; ready to fly through the city before Robin quickly grounded her once again, luckily it was before she flew.
"Lass calm down," Gravel said calmly, "If ye want to find yer friend all ye do is go to the Trade District in the front of the city,"
"Why?" Raven asked.
"Everyone winds up there at some point or another," Gravel explained, "And besides there's a fine inn inside that there district and I could use a nice brew right about now,"