From The Ashes (Part Six)

“Jeseth was more than simply a man of considerable respect within our ranks. Although unknown to anyone outside our guild, he was also the one who established our alliance, and led us to form the entity that is now spoken of in the darkest of circles… the Merciless Blades. I was his sole pupil, and, until recently, I was known as Aelara.”

Tyrande listens intently. She had known that Jeseth had many secrets, but she had not expected any further assistance from any of the assassins. “What brings you to me now, and why should I not have my Sentinels merely end your wretched existence in these lands?”

Laughing, Aelara responds, “My dear, none save yourself could pose me any threat, and even your attempt would be futile.”

Sinil growls, “I am certain my attempt would be quite successful.”

“Perhaps. I would accept the challenge any other time, but there are much more pressing concerns at hand.”

Byaghro finally steps forward, “Rogue, you mentioned you were known as ‘Aelara’ until recently, why not start there?”

She nods, “Jeseth is the name assumed by the leader of the assassins, and it must persevere. There have been two others before me, and it is now my fate to assume the role and continue the legacy set forth. I am afraid I cannot provide more details without risking the guild, but rest assured our loyalty lies within the decisions Jeseth made, the groundwork he began that I now continue, and the battle before us all.”

“This is interesting news indeed,” says Tyrande. “I had thought Jeseth was acting independently, though he also kept from me his stature among your people.”

“In many ways he was, for it was his undying loyalty to you that led him upon his most recent endeavor and subsequent downfall. Although he issued no such decree, we will not let his death go unanswered. Hold no illusions that my loyalties are the same as his, but I will honor any word I give.”

“That is all any of us can expect of ourselves, much less another,” states Byaghro, “Come, Alexstrasza is waiting.”

 

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Aelara… Jeseth… two others before her? What was his real name then? What other facets of our previous life together were hidden from me?

Sinil takes a deep breath, trying to clear her head of the thoughts.

Whatever the details, it is obvious the love we had was pure… real. I must take comfort in that fact, and use that strength to see this through. I hope to see you again when this is over my love, for this world grows colder without your presence.

How touching. Though this is an interesting turn of events. Even I did not know how important that pathetic bug was to those assassins.

Sinil pauses, and attempts to block her thoughts from Arthas once more.

Have you not realized that your resistance, your wishes, are irrelevant? You will return to me Sinil… soon.

 

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The rogue is a curious one. Our destinies are more entwined than I would have thought possible.

As they reach Alexstrasza she turns to Byaghro, “I know you understand what I am about to ask.”

“You need not even utter the words, we will tend to the matter at once,” she turns to Jeseth, “Do you trust me?”

“I am afraid I trust no one, an unfortunate effect of my work. I will, however, place my faith in the thought that your intentions are honorable,” replies Jeseth.

“Then we depart.” She turns back to Alexstrasza and nods, and suddenly, with only the slightest movement by Alexstrasza, the two disappear.

Alextrasza turns to address Tyrande, Sinil, and the other leaders before her, “Now we wait, and prepare for war.”

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This Series:

1. Jeseth’s Introduction, Truth Eternal
2. Byaghro’s Introduction, Guardians of Cenarius
3. Degenerate’s Introduction, The Ebon Blade
4. Convergences (Part One)
5. Destruction (Part Two)
6. Discoveries (Part Three)
7. Loss & Repentance (Part Four)
8. Downfalls (Part Five)

DISCLAIMER: The events I have been chronicling are not a part of lore, based on any actual story, or even bearing any resemblance to any events in game. I am writing these purely for my enjoyment, and enjoying the story that I am creating based upon the Warcraft Universe.