Decided to make this a two-shot instead of a one-shot story. Thanks to MMiladinova and jm18 for favoriting this story. Anyway… this chapter is about how the plagued grain made it to Andorhal. Enjoy.

Location: Road

John smiled to himself thinking about his new life. Not that long ago, he was forced to respect the paladins who abused their power, be kind to disrespectful nobles, and worry about his family living1. But now, thanks to Kel'Thuzad and the Lich King, he no longer has to worry about it. He was one of the first to join the Cult of the Damned after Kel'Thuzad's speech and demonstration. John was so happy that his son was back with them, and his son felt the same way. When he went home, he found his wife's dead body in bed. John and Smith brought the corpse to Kel'Thuzad to raise as an undead.

She was brought back as a banshee and John was overjoyed that she no longer felt bodily harm. He decided then that he would serve Kel'Thuzad and his master. Kel'Thuzad told him that undeath is a gift, and all should be able to experience it. John, along with some other new members of the cult, learned about the plagued grain, and how it spreads undeath. Soon, they were practicing raising the dead to serve the Lich King, Ner'zul, then they practiced controlling the undead creatures, and once they were deemed powerful enough, they learned to summon buildings.

Kel'Thuzad told them that some cultists should leave the village and spread the plagued grain, while others should stay behind and create an outpost for the Scourge-the undead army- John was chosen to bring the plagued grain to Andorhal. Since it is a trading village, it will infect even more people, and if the people of Andorhal ate the plagued food, then the Scourge has conquered an important city without much effort. A win-win. John was happy he could repay Kel'Thuzad and the Lich King by doing this2 . 'Soon,' John thought to himself, 'all of Lordaeron will belong to the Lich King and the Scourge! There will be no more paladins and corrupted nobles to abuse their power. It's time for a new age.'

John was currently using a carriage to move a few crates full of plagued grain, and he had almost lost it when one of the wheels broke and the horse ran away. Luckily for John, there was a nearby village that helped him out. In exchange for some grain, they gave him a new horse and fixed the wheel. John thanked them and went on his way when he was ready to leave, the villagers told him to come back to visit one day.

John decided he would to see the effects of the Plague on the small village. First, he has to spread the Plague and strengthen the Scourge. Then once everyone experiences the joy of undeath, there will be no more fighting, disease, taxes, suffering, corrupt officials, or anything else that makes the world a hard place to live. Kel'Thuzad told the cultists-acolytes- "In death, we are all equal. We are all given a second chance at life through the will of the Lich King. In death, we are forgiven for any and all crimes we have committed. The Lich King is the one who gives everyone that chance. But if you serve him in life, then you are rewarded in death." John remembered those words. They gave him purpose a feeling that he belongs now, and for all eternity. John knew that not all of the undead could be saved. The abominations are not very smart and have no free will of their own, but John would be more than happy to have that paladin and his damned family be turned into abominations.

John smirked cruelly at the thought. He could almost hear the screams of horror. To bad the three kids won't be turned into abominations anytime soon. They were killed by Smith when they were passing by his house and raised as ghouls. But if they died again, or suffered from an accident-John smirked at the thought- they could be used as parts for an abomination, they would still be loyal to the Lich King. John did not see a problem in his plan, but then he thought that they could attack the paladin they admired so much. If John was lucky they would kill each other and leave enough parts for an abomination. But, that's a story for another day. John could see the gates of Andorhal now. Time to spread his gift…the power…

…All in the name of the Lich King...

So what did you think? I know it's short but I like it. Please leave a comment and tell me if it's good.

1: Remember in the first chapter his son caught a disease and died, and his wife was also sick.

2:Kel'Thuzad brought his son and wife back from the dead, but Ner'Zhul gave him his extensive knowledge of necromancy.