Chapter 6 Morning after
Early in Darnassus the nightelves are working hard to rebuild the damage parts of the city. Archie is talking to Bruno walking around Darnassus.
"I just got the news this morning Archie. This wasn't the only city that was attacked. Myshka teleported to every other city for supplies. When she got back the told me to tell you." Bruno tells him.
"Was it bad?" Archie asked
With a sad look "Yeah."
Near the flight point a hippogryph lands with a wounded gnome. The gnome looks over to the flight master.
"Please I need to see the queen." The gnome begged
The flight master started first aid to the gnome and sent a nearby guard to get the queen. Silver is looking for Archie when the guard catches up to her.
"My queen we have wounded gnome asking to see you." Silver eyes open wide
"Quick take me to him." Silver ordered
They run back to the injured gnome. At a distance Silver see's the injured gnome and knows who it is.
"Bobbin are you ok" Silver runs to him
"Is that you Sis! What happen to you? Are you wearing make up?" Bobbin asked "It's true...you are the queen. What you have been doing has change gnome life forever."
"What are you talking about Bobbins?" Silver asked
"All of Gnomeregan was attacked yesterday. Everyone that survived were bummed out. But then a Gnome that just came from Darnassus, started telling everyone that the Gnomes have a queen. The warriors got excited to defend a queen, they already started to make guards just for you. Thats not all, engineers are working like crazy to make bows just like yours and gnomes are starting to train as hunters because of you. Silver you did it…..you have changed gnome life forever."
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"Dad would of been proud of you Sis." Bobbins tells her
"What do you mean "would of"...no." Silver says in shock. Bobbins lower his head and shakes no.
"They didn't make it..sniff...saw them get crushed by the building." Bobbins says with sadness in his voice
"I had to come and see for myself, to see if it was true." Bobbins says with a smile
Silver goes over to her brother and hugs him holding back her tears. She looks at her brother in the eyes.
"What is our family motto?" Silver asked Bobbins
"A Irongear never gives up, A Irongear never fails." She says with certainty
"Mom and Dad are still alive i'm certain of it." Silver says. Bobbins just nods his head.
"There is someone i want you to meet." Silver says with a smile
"Who?" Bobbins asked as Silver smiles with her answer.
"My King." She says
"That's great where is the lucky Gnome?" Bobbins asked
"Just come with me, you're all healed up." Silver helps him up and started heading to Archie. They come up to Archie and Bruno helping out with repairs. Nightelf children are staring at the new king and his friend Bruno.
"My King I would like to introduce you to my big brother Bobbins. If you ever need something to be build he's your Gnome."
"My you're a tall one." Bobbins says as he looks up at Archie.
"Its a pleasure Bobbins." Archie says as he reaches his hand out to him.
"We are going to need everyones help to get all the city's back up to shape." Archie says
"I'm at your service my King and Queen."
"Tell me Bobbins can you build anything, If I get the plans that is." Bruno asked. Bobbins nods as they walk away. Bruno has a devilish smile as he walks away.
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"Hey Archie I need to go to Gnomeragan to find my parents." Silver says with a worried look. Archie nods
"I'll go with you Silver, i want to see first hand the damage. This horde did." Archie says. Shanky appears out of nowhere.
"This way my King, to your royal hippogryph." Shanky says as she bows down.
"Good you're here, I need some info and you can fill me in. What kind of jobs, trade, or professions are available. Also what kind of advantages do we have with these." Archie asked Shanky to write it down.
"Give me the list as soon as possible." Archie. They walk their way to the flightmaster. They mount up. Silver looks over to Archie.
"Why don't we have a mage open a portal to get us there faster." Silver says with a puzzled look.
"You know…..I completely forgot about that. You would think I would remember that." They get off the hippogryph when a local mage came up to open a portal for there new king.
"Are you ready for this Silver?" Archie asked her. Silver just nods.
"Let's go." Archie says as Silver grabs Archie hand real tight.
They step thru the portal right into the city of Iron Forge. As they step thru the portal all the Dwarves bow their heads in respect for the King and Queen. Bruno comes running in.
"The Dwarven King waits for you in his chamber. You're going to love this place, it puts the batcave to shame." Bruno says excitedly. They walk their way to the great forge, in front of the King's chamber.
"Come in! Come in! I've been wanting to see you. The Gnomes have been busy since there heard your news." The Dwarf king walks over to Silver.
"So this is what an Elmo looks like." The King says. Archie bites his lips not to laugh.
"I rather like to be called a Gnoven, my King." Silver replies
"I also hear that you're a Hunter now. Is that your bow on your back?" The King asked. The King walks about ten paces and brings out his hammer.
"You care to entertain me for a bit." The Dwarf Kings says with a mischievous grin.
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"Am I just going to stand by?" Archie asked
"You want to join the fun too nightelf." The Dwarf King says as he brings out a second weapon. Dual wielding a one handed axe and a one handed hammer.
He charges forward and catches Archie off guard. Archie goes flying, which enrages Silver to grow back into normal nightelf.
"What in light's hammer is this?" The Dwarf King says. The King steps back.
"SILVER NO!" Archie yells as he walks up to Silver and kisses her real quick. Which calms down Silver and makes her revert back into a Gnoven.
"You better keep an eye on her. She has some deep rage in her. I've only seen that look once before and it gave me nightmares." The King said
"Where did you see it?" Archie asked
"It was my Wife! I was talking to a maid and my wife lost it and she gave me the death stare. Like your queen here. Every man is scared of that look." The King says with a smirk.
"Well Gnoven...you have a long way to go. There waiting for you in Gnomeragan. It was really funny when the Gnomes in Iron Forge heard about you. They all left!" The King said.
You can hear in a distance marching of foot soldiers. It gets louder and louder. Gnome warriors come into the King's chamber. They all kneel in front of Silver. The soldier talk among themselves, that its true Gnomeragan has a Queen. One Gnome walks up to the Queen and takes off her helmet. Silver face lights up to see her friend.
"We are here to serve you my Queen." Copper says
"Copper Lugnut you're a warrior now?" Silver asked
"Go Queen of the Gnome, Go see your people. They wait with anticipation for you."
Silver nods and heads out.
"I'll catch up later Silver." Archie tells her
"How was the attack here?" Archie asked
"We took some casualties...they seemed to be looking for something." The King replied
"After the whole mess, reports came in about only gems being stolen. Arcane Crystal to be exact." The King explained
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