What did I get myself into this time? Why did I agree on doing this again? These thoughts spun through my head during dinner. Lor'Themar offered us free dinner at a restaurant of choice, but I'd rather keep it simple. I mostly didn't like the people who visited those places anyway. A simple inn had our preference, the look on the innkeeper's face when we entered with the regent lord was priceless. The smile that was on his face as we ordered made my day. It almost made me forget about the horrors that awaited me in Northrend.
Nora, compassionate as she was kept snuggling and licking my hand, I answered the friendly gestures by scratching her behind the ears, as with many lynxes this was their favourite spot. I had always loved Nora, since she was a little cub she and had liked each other. While the others were enoying a lovely meal I was occupied with the black cat. I locked eyes with Aelana every now and then, she smiled in the most beautiful way when she saw my affection for the huntress's pet.
After dinner it was arranged that Shaestra could take a break from her duties as a farstrider so that she could accompany us, the regent lord saw to that. I asked him to allow her to come with us since she seemed so obsessed with finding out the truth about Lana'thel. He left shortly after. Before doing so he told us he would have a mage here in the morning to offer us passage to Dalaran, from there we would have to find our way.
The news of the Regent lord had attracted quite a few people to this inn who were eager to be in his presence. The downside was that a few of them decided to stay there for the night occupying all available chambers but one. A single double room was all that was left. I told Aelana and Shaestra to take it and get some rest. I told them I would join later. Aelana looked sad but understood. I wanted a little time alone.
So I sat on the stairs to the building, next to the streets of the bazaar. I just watched people doind whatever business they had at this hour. Even late in the evenings there were always plenty of people here. Some of them were drunks from the nearby inns, who were promptly removed from the scene by the guards. Most of them however, were out to snatch away some cheap auctions at the last minute. This was the time to get the best deals of the day.
There were also a couple of soldiers out there who had returned from Northrend, still in armour. They seemed happy they were home and cast a few glances at me too, looking suspicious. I know Lor'Themar has spread word that I would be here and under protection of the Silvermoon Guard, but I couldn't blame them for those looks. For all who went to Northrend to fight the scourge and returned would be scarred for life.
I looked up to the sky, to the stars which seemed to be closer than ever now that I had these. I looked at my wings, which I had stretched out before me. The white starlight reflected on them, making them glitter as if they were the finest jewellery. ''Angel Silverlight" I thought, "I guess it really is ironic." I sat there for a few hours until the last people had left and the streets became quiet. I gazed to the sky once more before heading back inside. The innkeeper was still awake and thanked me. I doubted whether it was for my actual work or for the fact that I made him a massive profit today. Judging from his behaviour earlier I think and hope it was the former. I wished him goodnight and went upstairs to look for our room.
When I reached it the door was still unlocked for me. I closed and locked it after I was inside. The room was well-lit by the moonlight through an open window. It allowed me to see the two figures in two beds, one on each side of the room. The first one had another figure sleeping on top of the blankets. I softly stroke Nora a few times before I went to see my priestess. She didn't seem to have a sleep as peaceful as Shaestra's. She kept rolling over and seemed to have difficulties getting some rest. I removed my breastplate and carefully lowered myself under the blankets to hug her from behind. I silently wrapped my wings around her and yet she managed to wake up.
"Angel?" she whispered in her soft voice.
"Shh, I'm here, I will protect you my love," I kissed her cheek.
She fell asleep seconds later, this time with a smile.
