"That was good thinking Kyline. Saying you were Omadera." Angela said as they walked into The Legerdemain Lounge.
"It was the only Draenei that I thought I could use that could pass off as someone partaking within the Black market." Kyline replied "The only thing I worry about is if Razkal will discover that Omadera is now a Death Knight. It was very recent so I am not surprised his associates do not know but let us hope that he wont find out until after our deal is complete."
"Hmm... yeah I didn't even know that she was now a Death Knight."
"I received a letter from Möbius in Grizzly Hills that Omadera is now a Death Knight. Ever since she left Maraad has been keeping track of her without Prophet Velen's approval."
Kyline moved her shoulder in test of the wound that was on her shoulder. She winced in pain for it was newly opened from the previous fight.
"Why do you not use the Light to heal that wound?" Angela asked as they walked up the stairs to their rooms.
"I cannot heal such a deep wound with my little knowledge. I could cause more problems than good. I will however, make sure it does not get infected." Kyline replied. "I should go clean it though meet down here for lunch in a little bit?"
"Yeah sure." Angela said as she entered her room.
Kyline walked into her room and started wiping the dried up excrement from her face. She then cleaned herself off in the already drawn hot bath. She looked at the wound in her shoulder that has fresh blood pouring from it. She cleaned it carefully and used a little bit of the light to make sure no infection would develop. As she got out of the tub she put some more salve on it then covered it with another bandage. Checking the dull ache in her shoulder she concluded that she could do nothing more at this time. She equipped her armor and she combed her hair leaving it down to dry off. Kyline exited her room and walked down the stairs reaching the main floor of Legerdemain Lounge.
The first thing she noticed of the ground floor was the lack of patrons in the establishment. She has only ever been there in the evening and the morning when many patrons visit or are sleeping on the tables too drunk to walk home. The few people in the inn include a richly dressed man sitting at the bar, a female dwarf bartending, Amisi's assistant innkeeper and a few humans sitting at a table enjoying lunch. Kyline ordered food from the dwarf, and sat down at a table. As she sat down she thought that the wealthy man looked familiar maybe he was the same man that was at the inn the evening Kyline arrived. He gave her a weird feeling and she just remembered that she has never actually seen his face. Angela interrupted Kyline's thought as she sat down.
"What did you order?" Angela asked
"It is a surprise!" Kyline replied smiling knowing how much Angela hates surprises. Angela furrowed her brow in protest.
"Well I do hope it is none of that weird food that you gave me in Exodar." Angela replied mentioning the capital city of the Draenei
"Murloc is not that bad, especially roasted and braised. But the large toothed mouth makes it hard to enjoy the head.
"It was disgusting!" Angela protested
"You are just too stubborn, to try and like new foods."
Angela shrugged not denying how stubborn she truly is. Kyline finds Angela as stubborn as any Talbuk that used to roam the land of her birth, Draenor. She remembered trying to tame one of the Talbuk stags to ride. Her mother always said 'If you want to have a mount you have to train it and take care of it.' The Talbuk was a lot harder for little Kyline back then, for she was not nearly as strong. It also did not help that the Talbuk's have a reputation to buck the rider before it is weaned. Kyline received many wounds and almost gave up once. When her father was cleaning up the wounds from another fall off the Talbuk's back, he told her never to give up, always perceiver for that was the way to accomplish life. Kyline eventually was able to wean the Talbuk.
"Hae're ya go lassies." Said the dark skinned dwarf as she put large plate on the table with a pig's head on it. "Yer second course will be comin' soon."
"Second course?!" Angela said.
"O' course dear, two course's was what yer friend here ordered." The Bartender replied indicating to Kyline. "Don't ya worry tis just veggies fo yer tiny appetites." She gave a hearty laugh and walked away.
"Dwarves sure have large appetites if she thinks this is a small meal." Angela said wide eyed while looking at the large serving.
"I have told you before there is not nearly as much meat on the pigs head. I have to say, though it is the best part of the pig" Kyline replied smiling. She took a large bite out of her meal
"So Angela I have to ask why did you make the rash decision to apprehend Razkal tomorrow? Is that not a bit early?"
"My superiors of this assignment want him caught as soon as possible."
"Who are you working for Angela?" Kyline asked.
"A guild called the Piercing Arrow." Angela replied "They are trying to rid Azeroth of animal abuse. Especially among the Steamwheedle Cartel. We want to disband the Cartel hoping that will make a difference."
Kyline scoffed, "That Cartel has been around for a very long time why would even attempt taking it down it is not possible."
"I need to do this." Angela said with no room for argument.
Kyline nodded her head in understanding as as the dwarf came over carrying two pints of Stormrage clan's finest ale.
"Ye're ale's!" the bartender said
"Thank you, good dwarf." Kyline replied with a huge smile upon her face showing her larger than normal canine teeth. She nodded returning Kyline's smile.
They ate and drank enjoying the luxuries of Legerdemain Lounge. While they ate they discussed the plans for the day and for the meeting with Razkal for the next day. Once they finished the pig's head and on to the second course, Angela started to look extremely fatigued.
"I think I will need a little bit of a nap before I get on with business today." Angela said giggling.
"Okay!" Kyline said as she puts a piece of Orantuge fruit in her mouth. "I am sure that a little break is needed."
After they finished eating Kyline and Angela parted ways. Angela went to have a nap where as Kyline wanted a few hours to do some menial work of jewel crafting. As they said their goodbyes Kyline headed toward the Jewel crafters in Dalaran. Having picked up a few new jewels upon her quest she intended to learn their properties so she could carve them to proper specifications.
"Belaya Doros!" Kyline greets the male Draenei behind the counter.
"Archenon Poros!" He replied smiling
"How are you today?" Kyline said in Draenei
"Well, thanks. What brings you here today?"
"I have found some new crystals that I would like your expertise to help me craft a necklace with it." Kyline said.
"Let us see what you have there."
Kyline pulled reached into a pouch on her waist filled with purple crystals that is streaked with gold. She takes out a few of these crystals and placed them on the glass counter. He picks one up and places a magnifier over his glasses to examine the mineral.
"This is a Salirea Crystal of very high quality. It is distinguishable of the golden streak that flows through it. The Purple crystal could be either a Quartz, Azure, or many other types of crystals but this streak is only in the uncommon Salirea." Said the jewel crafter. Kyline appreciated the passion he has for crystals. "Lucky for you though with someone of your skill it is not difficult to carve into jewelry. Here let me show you."
The jewel crafter started showing the properties of the crystal and where the cuts would be made so that there was no damage to the value of the gem. Kyline spent hours there working with the crystals and harnessing the magical properties that enhance fighting, magic casting or any other property. The more she worked the less she noticed how fast time was passing.
She started getting clumsy with her work as she got more tired. Eventually deciding to give up she grabbed her 2 necklaces and 3 rings and stashed them into her pouch. She then thanked the jewel crafter for his help, then walked back to the Lounge for some much needed rest.
Kyline felt her dark purple skin pull away from her body, causing an uncomfortable feeling as she took the portal to Violet Stand. After exiting the portal Kyline stumbled a bit taking great effort not to regurgitate her lunch. After regaining her bearings from the portal shock, she walked over to Angela who's already mounted on her stone drake. Kyline quietly mounted the drake behind her. Once she was settle comfortably they rose in the air. Noting the others of Angela's organization following her lead.
That morning Kyline met Angela's guild before they set off on their mission. Kyline got the impression that most of these hunters were inexperienced. She was also not pleased that there was no healer with the group. For even if a healer is not needed anything can happen to a group this size.
Looking at the ground falling away from her she appreciated the calm scenery of Crystalsong forest. From the ground all she could see were trees in an infinite stasis of autumn. Once above ground Kyline noticed the night elf ruins that follow the orange forest, and the gradual change into the older trees of the unbound thicket. They are white but gave off a purple light from the violet crystals that developed in the trunks. Interspersed between these normal sized tress are the four of the oldest among them. Each of these old trees have large spaces separating the trunk and the crystal foliage. Being the oldest among them these trees died and the crystals took over. The magical properties of the crystals allowed the foliage of the trees float freely.
Every time Kyline ventured into the unbound thicket she heard the crystals humming with energy changing in tone creating melodic music to those who hear the crystals. Of the alliance Kyline only knew of the Draenei and the night elves being able to hear the mystical song.
"Razkal was very vague to where we were supposed to meet him." Kyline said loudly over the rushing wind of the flight.
"Yes he was but I received a letter this morning to get some more details. We are to meet him in the biggest tree." She replied
Kyline nodded before realizing that Angela could not see her. With the death of the largest trees, an opening developed to allow for more crystal formation. This was an ideal place for such a meeting.
After flying to their destination for a while in the cool air of Crystalsong forest, they reached the tallest tree. The closer Angela steered her mount to the ground, the louder the melodic music of the crystals got. Not being unpleasant to the ears Kyline swayed slowly in time to the music letting it encompass her.
They reached the meeting area but, Razkal was nowhere to be seen. Possibly being early, they waited for the arrival of the Goblin. After a quite some time passed Kyline noted a short figure in the distance. Kyline noticed, as the figure got closer, that he was accompanied by a tall male Troll and a lot of goblins.
"Ahhh my favorite ladies!" Razkal said. "Now where's this mysterious pet of yours?"
"We did not plan on other company with you." Angela said indicating to the Troll.
"He's my top beast and pet trader. Probl'm?"
"Nope just making sure. Now just come with me and I will take you to the legendary animal." Angela said walking to the north. "You see I had a problem with taming the beast, only able to catch him sadly keeping him in chains until I was able to find a buyer. I will lead you to him."
Razkal followed her with not a falter in his step. His goblin group followed afterward led by the Troll. Kyline then took up the rear behind all fifteen Goblins.
After some time walking Kyline noticed that Razkal was very carefree. She thought this was very odd for someone in his line of work. Something in the back of Kyline's head knew that Razkal was up to something, she just did not know what.
"How long are ya going to be?" Razkal asked.
"Not much longer here." Angela answered.
Razkal then said something to the troll in a guttural language which Kyline recognized as orcish. Having lived on Draenor with the shamanic orc clans, Kyline was able to pick up a few words.
"Everything set?" Razkal asked.
"Of course mon. Dat ting in position… your signal. Dey… know noting…" replied the troll
Then Razkal spoke to quickly for Kyline to interpret what he said
"Wolf… positioned over… back up dealt with." A goblin replied to Razkal.
To Kyline it sounded clear that they were walking into a trap. How did they know about the wolf's position? Kyline could not do anything but wait, for they approached the target spot. She readied herself for battle hoping that both she and Angela could get out alive.