After the Wedding

[Leothiel]

On the wyvern taxi, the verdant plains and clear sky of Mulgore soon gave way to the foggy canopy of Feralas. When he landed in Camp Mojache, Azureus crept out of Leothiel's pack to fly behind him while he rode on wolfback to Dire Maul. He encountered some Alliance along the way, but they skitted away from him or stopped briefly accepting the inevibility of death. Leothiel passed by the Alliance member. Lord Frosthawk was accustomed to war, but his mission was not for war. He was not dressed for combat and knew very well that if someone attacked him, he would hardly be able to defend himself. It was a risk he was willing to take to look at his own Highborne heritage from before the flight from Kalimdor and even some answers to his magic sickness.nnThere were still ogres in front of the entrance to the library, which Leothiel evaded very well. He ran and slowly came to a walk through the corridor before entering the library. One of the archivists quietly said to him "Ishnu'alla, son of the Highborne. May the sun guide you." Leothiel replied by saying "Bal'a dash, ban'dinoriel. Anu belore del'ana." ("Welcome, gatekeeper. The sun guides us.") After the introductions, Leothiel asked for Lorekeeper Lydros.nnHe was shown a table. The gatekeeper then said "He will be with you momentarily." Lydros arrived. "Welcome back, winged one. I have dealt with you in the past and wonder why you have returned." Leothiel made a motion that showed he did not need to say a word. He pulled out the small trunk his father gave him for his wedding night to be passed down to the first child who married. Lydros took a look at the outside of it. The naked kaldorei figures were making him blush visibily. Leothiel then pulled out a key, unlocked the trunk, opened it and removed the cushions. The inside upholstery was embroidered every explicitly. Lydros excused himself. Leothiel gave the motion to Azureus to follow him.nnLydros returned accompanied by Lorekeeper Mykos, a woman. She took one good look at the trunk inside and out. After some silence, Leothiel spoke up "I take it this is the first time in millennia that you two have blushed." Mykos looked like she was fighting back tears then asked "Put that away! I do not want to see it again. How did this come into your possession?" Leothiel took the list out of it and opened it. The first name on the list had the surname of "Moonfalcon." Lydros looked at the list and took Leothiel to a book. He found that their son changed their surname to "Frosthawk." Mykos left and Leothiel had Azureus follow her.nnLydros spoke up. "Someone named Oneille Brightgrove was here some time ago researching magic affinity. I will let our tomes speak for themselves from here." Leothiel replied "Oneille is now my wife. I had a bout of magic sickness last month after being exposed to some of the Sunwell's energies. I fear for our future offspring considering what I have heard." Lydros led Leothiel to the books on the family histories and the magic development. His knowledge of the old Highborne tongues and scripts helped him. Some of the arcanists were also being exposed to magic to such a great degree that it would attack them. Eventually, this arcane sensitivity found its way into the blood and to the children. "Moonfalcon" changed his surname to "Frosthawk" to get out of arcanistry when he looked at the power of frost. Even changing the animal was a sign of rebellion against the druids. After Leothiel pored over books for several hours with some breaks, he thought his mind was saturated.nnLeothiel called for Azureus, who then flew towards him. He thanked Lydros and Mykos for their help. Leothiel decided to teleport to Silvermoon and scry Azureus' scale. The first was the exchange between Lorekeeper's Lydros and Mykos.nn"What happened with you, Lydros? I haven't seen you blush. Ever."nn"That.. son of the Highborne.. has something.... how did he get that box?"nnThe second memory scryed from the azure whelp's scale showed a Mykos in tears from a broken heart. Her sister had the box and was to be wed to Moonfalcon after her. Mykos' lover left her for another elfmaiden and would have been in possession of her father's craftsmanship.

[Oneille]

If there was ever a dreary day this would be it. Early afternoon in Silvermoon and already it was raining outside. Few nobles showed their faces in the gloominess outside. Oneille lingered at her apartment's balcony her eyes watching the rain pelt down. She drew the curtains back letting the weather outside disappear. Quietly the elf maiden hummed a tune as she curled up on the love seat with Kim in tow. The black furred worg jumped to the sofa with his mistress keeping her company on this dismal day.nn"Well, Kim, I guess it's you and I for now. Leothiel is busy with his duties and I have a wedding later tonight, as does he. Sister Wiindy is marrying Partedhair. I am so happy for her and him."nnKim whined his confusion as Oneille gently patted his head. Somehow the words were alien to him but he understood what she was getting at. Oneille stepped away from the sofa as the sound of her kettle screamed through the apartment, "Ah my tea is ready."nnGathering her night robe up the elven warlock walked towards the kitchen, fetching a tea cup on her way to her brew. The evening before she had consumed the latest drought of tea mixed with the herb tonic the healer gave her. At a glance it seemed to work but afterward it left her feeling energetic at best. Regardless the mixture, Oneille felt better and no more of the upset stomahc flared up...the only worry now was becoming attached to little Azureous.

[Leothiel]

*Saturday*nnIt has been two weeks since Leothiel and Oneille's wedding. Now they were seeing friends getting married: Partedhair and Wiindriider. They had the wedding time but kept the place a secret until the last minute. The security measure worked: No Alliance came to the wedding while it was in progress. Afterwards, it was off the Thunder Bluff to welcome the couple. Leothiel toasted "I wish long life and a life of bliss to Partedhair and Wiindriider." Afterwards, Leothiel and Oneille went to the bowels of Ulduar to continue their path to Yogg-Saron.nnAfterwards, they returned back home to Silvermoon. For the past two days, he had been talking with Oneille and having Azureus bound to her. She wondered why. Leothiel said "If something happens to me, then Azureus will find you. You can in turn scry his scale. Right now, only the blue matron Haleh and the one he is bound to can scry him. Mazthoril is closed off to us until Malygos is dead but she is still loyal to Alexstrazsa."nn*The next day*nnLate that evening, Leothiel and Oneille flew from Dalaran. As it disappeared behind them, the tower known as Wyrmrest Temple was in view. Oneille had a sense of anticipation the whole way. She had been on the receiving end of the wrath of dragons in the past, but she has also seen what good dragons can do. They landed and dismounted on the top floor. Azureus slipped out of Leothiel's pack and flew next to him. The couple kneeled for Alexstrazsa and even Azureus landed on the floor and gave the Dragon Queen a bow.nnAfter they stood, up they noticed a blue drake flying closer to the temple. This drake was not being attacked: It was Haleh. She flew to the platform and morphed into her quel'dorei form. She greeted Leothiel and Oneille. "Son of the Highborne and steward of Azureus, I know your request but I must hear it from your voice rather than just your thoughts." Leothiel answered "I would like Azureus bound to my wife Oneille as well as me." Haleh took a good look at the mage. "What you ask is dangerous: No one can have two masters." Leothiel then re-worded his request. "Oneille and I are bound for life to each other. Could she be able to scry Azureus' scales should something happen to me?" Haleh look at Leothiel and smiled. She then pointed to Oneille and casted something. Oneille felt a surge of magic power through her. She then called for Azureus. He came and gave her a nuzzle. Haleh then warned Leothiel and Oneille with out speaking "Make sure you two do not lead double lives." Haleh then flew off to return to Mazthoril.

[Oneille]

*Silvermoon City, home of the Frosthawks*nnOneille sat in the living room the little whelping Azureous craddled in her lap a gentle hand caressing his blue scales as he slept. The little creature barely stirred but Oneille felt the ease of his slumber. In the bedroom Leothiel lay fast asleep. The words of Haleh rang into Oneille's mind sharp, clear, and to the point. Living a double life? 'Why would she think such a thing?' The elven maiden sat there turning the words about in her mind which was already worn from exhaustion. Her mind and body ached demanding rest.nnAs Oneille yawned her hands left the sleeping form of Azureous. She carefully craddled the little whelping int her arms holding him close to her bosom, humming softly as she began to set him aside in a small mountain of cushions on the love seat. She laid the little one down, kissed his head tenderly and began to make her way to her bedroom.nnOneille turned down for the night seeking the warmth of her husband. The would be accusations of Haleh stung and only the elven man before Oneille cemented the bound both shared. In peaceful repose there was Leothiel: husband, nightwarder, mage, and lion. Above all else he was the winged savior that brought nothing but love back into Oneille's dreary life. He was light in the darkness. So what if sharing a bond with Azureous was a risk, was it not worth taking?nnOneille bit her lower lip and sighed. She shook off the notions of the lady from before. A yawn passed her red lips, Oneille slowly slide against her mate's warm figure. "I love you my lion, my love, my soul mate."

[Oneille]

*Tanaris, the belated honeymoon*nnThe golden sands of the Tanaris beaches weclome those seeking it's seduction. Endless dunes and coastlines scatter behind the rocky terrain of this territory. Somewhere admist the peace of night and the roar of the sapphire blue waves, you'll discover a pair of Sin'dorei who welcome seclusion from the rest of Azeroth. By the morning, both figures shall be transplanted into the warmth of sleep...among other things...for now the male and female elves embrace, share laughter, and take advantage of the warm waters.nnLater on passion calls, the lion and lioness heed it, heading off to their den leaving the rest to imagination.

[Leothiel]

The couple woke up mid-morning in an embrace. Leothiel had a smile on his face. His first attempt at a honeymoon was a casualty to a war that has now been ended. Now he woke up with Oneille on his arms and no worries or responsibilities on his mind. Oneille was now his world with the white sand beach of Tanaris as the backdrop. He and Oneille would enjoy another full day with each other and only with each other.

[Oneille]

Her heart beat was at the same rhythm as his. Oneille listened to his heartbeat again and again. She smiled with her arms about his waist lying next to him. Leothiel and his lady lioness enjoyed the peace of their time alone. Oneille did not want the luxury to end, though it would...for now her head rested upon her husband's chest listening to his heartbeat.nn"Mother always said my heart, your legs," she mused quietly, "my heart you have, your legs shall keep. All I ever wanted is here with you my lion." nnRed lips pressed to Leothiel's as a warm body slide against his own. Another night, another day, another moment of bliss to follow.

[Leothiel]

*A blue dragonhawk arrives to Leothiel and Oneille with a short message*nnOur Dear Son Leothiel and Daughter Oneille,nnVira has been talking nonstop about Quel'thalas since our arrival home from your wedding. I am excited that she was able to see the Homeland. My spirit no longer feels sundered. Much healing has happened within the House, especially seeing Remtheras cleansed of the corruption that plagued him even in death.nnMother is starting to feel magic surges through her body, not unlike those when she was pregnant with Leothiel. She grows more concerned by the day for the unborn child. There have also been rumblings from the seers. The last time something like this happened, there was an invasion from another world.nnThaelen, Anaria, Vira

[Oneille]

Oneille watched her own chest rise and fall with exertion. Fel green eyes gazed up at the ceiling within the modest apartment she occupied. Leothiel left for another busy day abroad. She turned to her side now the comfort of bed too great to leave. The calm of rest kept Oneille nestled in the warmth of her surroundings. Several nights of passion before hand left Oneille with a devil's grin on her face and her body demanding rest. nnThe last few days of bliss also mingled with strong aches. Stress and worry left Oneille fighting upset stomachs, namely in regards to concern for the tribe, her people, her family, and her lion. After a long and relaxing swim in the waters of Maradon Oneille felt relieved and at ease.nnShe smiled at the thought of her lord resting at his side arms about her, loving, protecting, keeping her safe. He perceived his family's change and his own transformation as deadly...making him a monster. To Oneille, Leothiel was the elven man she married, pledging her life and soul to, she's never give up on him or his ambition. She'd be damned if she lost him!nnOneille dragged herself from the bed, made her way to the office that was now Leothiel's and set to work writing him a letter before she wandered off to the market for the day.nMy LionnLast night the waters of Maraudon relieved me of my ailments, obviously they brought me a since of relaxation I have yet to experience. In your arms, in your embrace this is where I prefer to be. My heart is always wanting you! You've made my body and my passion demand from you, you wicked mage doing that to me. I'm sated with you yet I can't get enough! When you read this, when you get home...you shall know the truth depths of that wickedness you've intraced!nnSigned the Lioness

[Leothiel]

*Stormwind, the day after Tomoyo's retirement meeting*nnAzureus arrived in Stormwind with Leothiel's message about information on a certain artifact. It was addressed to his father, Thaelen. The Frosthawk household in Stormwind has been on edge. They thought they were being followed. When they turned, they found the characters gone or off into a shop. Late that afternoon, the family was home and it was dusk. Azureus was tapping on the window while Thaelen was making sense of Leothiel's request. Thalen looked: Dark figures were approaching the house with a couple of armored guards. Thalen hastily wrote "We are being watched" and attached it to Azureus. He told Vira to hide. She grabbed Azureus and looked for a place to hide. There was an unfriendly knock on the door. The leader of the group said "Thaelen, we have sources that say you have been in contact with the Horde." Thaelen answered "I have two sons there. Can a father talk with them?" The leader then ordered the guards in the house. They went through papers and possessions tossing everything. They then went after the letters left on the desk and took them. "We are taking you in questioning on charges of Fraternizing with the Enemy." The guards siezed Thaelen and carted him off.nnVira was hiding in the cellar with Azureus who was shaking. Anaria was fully shaken by this. When she walked, she felt something on the floor: A small blue dragonhawk severed in two lying dead on the floor. She broke into tears and called for Vira. She would not leave the cellar but clutched tightly to Azureus and fell asleep scared and in tears. The following morning, she emerged to see a mess. Tables and furniture were overturned books were scattered, some with pages missing. There was blood on the floor, which came from the family's dragonhawk where it had been killed. Anaria, who was in full term pregnancy, was still in tears and had barely slept the night before. Soon, there was a knock on the door. "STAY BACK! WE ARE NOT SPIES!" "We are not the guards." Anaria opened the door hesitantly. It was someone from the church. She gave Anaria a hug and said "We heard about what happened last night. We know Thaelen is innocent." Vira walked hesitantly to the troubled but comforting figure of her mother and the acolyte of the church. The acolyte took a look at Vira and the sleeping dragon whelp she was carrying. She recognized it as Leothiel's "Hide him until you send him off. It will have to be under the cover of darkness." Anaria asked about having refuge until Thalen is cleared of his charges. The acolyte replied "That is why I have come." Azureus spent the rest of the day hidden and left late that night.