By Byzantees

A Return..

My Steed was weary from her long journey,the fog was drawing in on Stormwind & a cold bite of frost was upon the wind. I'd almost forgotten the grand nobleness of our fair city,but it felt good to be home.

As i passed the gates a lone figure was sat idly fishing off the bridge.
"I wondered when you'd return...old friend" He uttered as i approached.
As he turned to face me his cowl slipped back revealing the shock of green hair that i instantly recognised.
"and it is good to be back dear Micke" I purred.
He jumped down form his fishing place & looked at me.
"Nadia will want to see you, follow me"
As we walked through the streets of Stormwind, i revelled in the decorations that covered the city.Pumpkins on every corner, candles littering the cobbled streets. Hallows End was as good as reason as any for a celebration, and Stormwind always goes to the extreme to excite the locals.

We approached the Blue Recluse tavern.
"She awaits you at the bar, I'll take your horse to the stables for you"
"Thank you Micke,It is good to see you again".
He smiled as he led my steed away for some much needed rest, and disappered around a corner.
I took a deep breath and advanced. I walked up the steps like i had over a million times before and entered the tavern.
"Heeellllllllllloooooooooooooooooo" came a yell across the bar in the chiry cheery voice only a gnome can master.
"Hello Dear Leni!" I giggled "A pleasure to see you as ever"
Pink haired bobbed into view from behind a chairand finally Leni emerged. Behind her a Blonde Woman had turned to face me from where she had been sat having her meal. As i aproched her i glanced over her shoulder to her plate.
"Good to see you too Sabriel,Fel Tail Delight still as good as ever here then?"
She beamed at me "Of course,can i get you some?"
"Thank you Sab but i think i'll have some of those delicious burgers i have been craving"
"Coming right up" She called as she disappered to find the chef.
I heard a creaking on the stairs above me and a woman descended. A women i knew to be Nadiastorm.
"Good to see you back!" . "about time" she added with a wicked flash of humour.
"Good to see you to" i echoed
"Sit" she insisted and beckoned to a nearby table.
As i sat at the table to join her i could see Leni and Sabriel approaching, and the clanking of plate boots behind me, notified me of Mickes return.
Here i was again with my brethern.

" I have done much soul searching while i have been away and my Quest for Arch Druid Staghelm is complete.I am here once again to serve as one of the Danann".
Smiles erupted on the faces around me
"I have done much research on the evils athat infest Karazhan & i feel we have a duty to cleanse Azeroth of them".
"These are dark times, and a mighty foe for us"Sabriel interrupted.
"They are but shadows, that we the lights of Tuatha will chase away,we will fight long and hard and the wickness that haunts Deadwind Pass will fall to us" I added.
Nadia rose and grabbed her pint of ale.
"I can see your time away has served you well". She smiled"The Danann shall indeed stand united against our enemies,we shall learn every weakness & expolit it, One by One we shall fell the demons of Karazhan"
She raised her tankard high and looked around the table, finally resting on me.
"Welcome Back Byzantees!"
"Cheers" I said with a tip of my head to my Guild Master.
Yes i thought quietly, we are ready.