The Slip into Nightmare: Beginning the Journey - 000

Disclaimer: This is the RAW chat log, only edited to remove datestamps, fix a few spelling errors, and add ingame locations and travel directions briefly. This will be edited in the future to put in better visual keys and a more novelized feel. ~ Flanzo

**In Moonglade, underneath a tree on a small island in the river within Nighthaven. Spoken in Darnassian.**

Neyeeva eyes Ailac with a slight smile.

Neyeeva says: Ailac?

Neyeeva kneels down to view the druid in the eye.

Ailac opens his eyes, awakening from his light sleep, vines of blackness dancing along their surface.

Neyeeva eyes the blackness warily.

Ailac blinks twice, clearing his vision before recognizing the figure.

Ailac says: Falore Riversong...

Neyeeva says: It is time. We need to be leaving now.

Ailac nods his head slowly, shaking sleep from his brain.

Ailac says: I see....

Neyeeva says: Come with me Ailac, we are leaving Moonglade.

Neyeeva rises to a stand.

Ailac rises slowly to his feet, still weary.

Ailac says: Lead on then.

**The two druids walk to the flight path**

Ailac stops, behind the other druid.

Ailac says: [Darnassian] Where will we be heading?

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] We will be traveling to Rut'theran Village, then to Auberdine, from there we will take a boat to the Stormwind, the human lands. Once in Stormwind we will got to a place known as Darkshire. It is a land riddled with many problems. However in Darkshire is a safe Haven for us. It is to this place we will be headed.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Are you ready?

Neyeeva looks to Ailac compassionately.

Ailac frowns, pondering the names, but merely nods.

Ailac says: [Darnassian] Let us begin then.

Neyeeva nods.

You bow before Silva Fil'naveth.

**Ailac and Neyeeva take flight upon hippogryphs, landing in Rut’theran village**

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Now to Auberdine.

Ailac looks around in wonder, gazing up towards the branches of the tree.

Ailac says: [Darnassian] This tree...

Neyeeva nods.

Ailac says: [Darnassian] Where is this place?

Ailac says: [Darnassian] This is... our home?

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Teldrassil. This is Darnassus.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] My sister resides here.

Ailac stares in wonder.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Come Ailac there will be time for this later.

Ailac looks back, nodding solemnly.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] The Hippogryths will take us to Auberdine.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Come Ailac.

You nod at Neyeeva.

**Ailac and Neyeeva take flight once more, landing in Auberdine, walking wordlessly to the boat to Stormwind.**

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] We will be going to the human capital of Stormwind now.

Ailac stares looking around him at the strange designs of the boat, and creatures walking along its deck.

Ailac says: I have heard of these... humans. I have seen them within the dream.

Neyeeva says: Prepare yourself Ailac, it may be shocking to you.

You gasp at a small humanoid creature.

Ailac says: These small humans...

Neyeeva says: Gomes.

**The boat takes off, landing them safely on the dock of Stormwind Harbour**

Ailac stares around, mouth gaping open in awe.

Neyeeva says: Ailac, we should not tarry.

Ailac shakes his head, collecting his thoughts.

Ailac says: I'm sorry, let's go.

Neyeeva says: Thariinye, your aide is needed!

Neyeeva takes out apple bites to lure her steed.

**Neyeeva calls forth her horse, Ailac soundlessly whistling for his Saber. The two beasts, always staying near their masters, following the call and approaching. Both mount.**

Neyeeva pats her steed's neck.

Neyeeva says: Come.

Ailac looks over, eyeing the armored horse.

**Neyeeva leads Ailac through Stormwind, turning towards the park.**

Neyeeva says: I wish to show you something.

Ailac looks up, noting the familiar structures before him.

Neyeeva says: This Moonwell was put here as a symbol of our alliance with the humans and their alleys.

Neyeeva says: Come Ailac, we must go to the gryphons that will take us to Darkshire.

Ailac nods, tearing his eyes away.

**Neyeeva leads Ailac onward to the Gryphon Roost. **

Neyeeva dismounts Thariinye, giving him a stern pat to send the stallion on his way.

Ailac looks over at the odd birds, eyeing them questioningly.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Ailac we will take these beasts, known as gryphons to Darkshire.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] I warn you Darkshire may startle your senses. There is much evil that roams those lands.

Ailac takes one more look, uncertain the birds might have the strength, but nods his acceptance.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Come.

**Both take the flight path once more, landing in Duskwood safely.**

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Ailac, come with me.

Neyeeva says: Thariinye, your aide is needed!

Neyeeva takes out apple bites to lure her steed

Ailac says: [Darnassian] I do not like the feel of this place. You were correct, there are dark forces swirling all about these lands.

Neyeeva nods silently.

**Both set off mounted down the road deeper into Duskwood**

Ailac looks around nervously, the dark energies putting him on edge.

Ailac says: [Darnassian] The land here cries in protest...

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Try to ignore the sense you feel. Sadly it had been here for quite some time.

**The two druids crest the hill, wandering down the path into the crater, a large swirling portal standing in front of a tree, marking the entryway to the Dream**

Neyeeva mount tosses his head in anxiously.

Ailac says: [Darnassian] What is this place...

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] The Twilight Grove.

Ailac stares up at the structure before him, a look of horror coming into his eyes upon seeing the swirling portal.

Ailac motions his mount forward, cautiously.

**The two slowly approach the stone dais. Stopping at the base of the ramp.**

Ailac looks down at the ground, not willing to look into the portal.

Neyeeva dismounts Thariinye, giving him a stern pat to send the stallion on his way.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] We should wait here, for the others.

Ailac shifts uncomfortably. "Very well."

Ailac sits down, keeping his back turned so that he can both see up the ramp and down the path.

Ailac shifts, his head darting nervously to watch in all directions.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Calm youself Ailac. Does it now remind you of home?

Ailac says: [Darnassian] No... this energy.... This place is linked to the Dream. I can feel it, calling to me.

Neyeeva looks to Ailac, nodding in understanding.

Ailac shifts his seat, inching away from the portal.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Forgive me, I did not notice.

Neyeeva eyes the bear in the distance.

Ailac turns his head, hearing the soft footfalls of the bear approaching.

Cenias looks to the two of them, a low but warm growl comes from his throat.

Neyeeva sits calmly, not taking her eyes off the animal.

Cenias says: Ishnu'Alah, brother Dusktalon, falore Riversong.... It is good that you are both here....

Neyeeva nods to Cenias.

Ailac closes his eyes, hiding the maddening vines of darkness that consume them, thrashing beneath his eyelids with furious vigor.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Greetings to you as well.

Neyeeva rises to her feet.

Ailac says: [Darnassian] Cenias...

Cenias looks down to Ailac.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Cenias, I trust your journey went well.

Cenias sighs deeply.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] The Eastern Kingdoms are not a pleasant land to travel in...

Neyeeva smiles slightly with a light chuckle.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] No, they are not.

Ailac shifts his seat again, fidgeting uncomfortably.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] My journey was without trouble that I was incapable of dealing with, as is evident by my arrival, falore. I trust your travels in the human lands were unprecedented by anything aside from what you are used to?

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Our journey did go well, yes. Ailac, you would say so as well, correct?

Ailac looks up, nodding once as if his mind was not on the question.

Neyeeva frowns as she notices Ailac's response.

Cenias looks down to Ailac.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] He's getting worse...

Neyeeva speaks softly, "It would appear so." Nodding lightly.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] I can only hope this grove will give us enough of a connection when we begin the Dream.

Ailac shakes his head slowly.

Ailac says: [Darnassian] The Nightmare... I can feel it calling to me here.

Neyeeva looks down to Ailac in concern and pity.

Neyeeva sits down by the ramp, pulling her knees to her.

Cenias sits, returning to a more familiar form.

Neyeeva eyes the elves in the distance. She rises to her feet.

Xaneria drops her head sighing.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Forgive me... I'm late.

Ailac raises his head towards the sound, keeping his eyes forcibly closed.

Cenias smells the familiar scent, as well as the one he has smelled many a time before on Xaneria, and terns his large head.

Elizaebel removes her neck guard and cracks her neck sighing slightly, she glances around

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Ailac... Cenias, Neyeeva. Everyone is here... I assume this means we are all ready?

Neyeeva smiles a Xaneria, nodding to her and Eli.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Ailac, Cenias, Elizaebel has come along, as I expected. She will be helping keep guard forbid anything happens.

Ailac says: [Darnassian] Dorini'do.... The power of the Dream lies heavily here.... I do not like this.

Xaneria smiles warmly, fearlessly.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] That is why I chose this place.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Her... This new one who you bring is going to be joining our circle, then?

8/11 22:27:45.000 Ailac rises to his feet, slowly and carefully, his eyes remaining closed, one hand raising to his head as if to cradle it.

Elizaebel raises a brow at Cenias

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Dal'sti. The dream is the thread that ties the nightmare to you. You must use a stronger dream than the one I can create alon- Eh? Yes. This is Elizaebel, my life mate.

Neyeeva brows raise slightly at the comment, yet she keeps a straight composure.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] I have told you of her before.

Ailac steps forward from behind Cenias, turning his head to the direction of the other presence. Slowly opening his consumed eyes to gaze between Xaneria and her mate.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] It's difficult to feel it in this area, so dripping already with corruption, but I can feel taint emitting from her. I do not believe bringing her to this area is a wise choice.

Xaneria reaches into her small hip satchel and begins to dig around pulling out two small vials and a tiny hand carved idol. She grins and points at Elizaebel.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Cenias, you think too much of such things. You, and Xaneria, and Ailac will all be unconscious no?

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] I would be glad of the company.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Her? She is the best choice for what takes place in this area. Stop with your worry. What emits from her is nothing but pure loyalty and power that overcomes all her enemies. This is NOT the time for your cynical attitude Cenias.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] And the help.

Xaneria motions to Ailac.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Elizaebel, this is Ailac, the one I am aiding with his nightmare though I am sure you can sense it as much as me. He is the first druid I ever trained before... Nightbreeze allowed me such a position. He is very important to me.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Cynical attitude? It's my cautious nature that is the reason why Ailac was not consumed in the first place. I would suggest you think twice before discounting it.

Elizaebel shakes her head and adjusts her swords once again taking in the area

Ailac cloeses his eyes without saying anything, his head warily reaching for his head as the blackness deepens, drinking in the faint light.

You kneel down, falling to one knee weakly.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] The other is Cenias. We met him in Shattrath once before. He’s more precautious than me perhaps and a bit less than - Ailac?

Xaneria grimaces.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] We should stop the idle chatter... we need to get started, this place's power is enough that too much exposure can harm Ailac and myself...

Neyeeva turns her attention to Ailac, noticing his actions, a look of concern crosses her face.

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] I assure you this place is of little consequence to me... Regardless I am here to guard Xaneria and her friends...

8/11 22:33:57.484 Xaneria says: [Darnassian] We need to merely get him into the dream then move his body to Moonglade so that the natural healing of the home will aide his full power to overcome the darkness.

Neyeeva turns to Xaneria, listening.

Ailac raises to his feet uneasily, regaining some of his balance and righting himself.

Xaneria smiles at Elizaebel's words and then holds up the vials and the idol.

Ailac says: [Darnassian] Yes.... I should not remain in the land. I can feel it calling to me.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] You best hope your haughty assertion does not cost us, I will say this, and hold my peace on the subject.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] I agree this should begin as soon as we are able.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] I have brought what is needed... I will only be unable to move of sorts for a short period but I will be terribly weak once this is complete. Cenias should be fine to move. However .... eh... Neyeeva, Elizaebel will help you in moving Ailac to Moonglade.

Neyeeva merely nods her agreement to begin.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Of course.

Elizaebel nods

Xaneria narrows her opaque eyes in insulted frustration towards Cenias, a twinge of energy swirls her before dissipating.

Ailac raises his head to look toward Elizaebel. "I am sorry... that our meeting must come under such circumstances."

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Now. Ailac...

Cenias nods at Xaneria.

Xaneria steps closer raising her hands to Ailac's face and cradling it.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Are you ready my son?

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] I wouldn’t worry, this I would consider a good meeting... no one’s dead.

Xaneria nods at Elizaebel's words.

Neyeeva smiles at Elizaebel’s comment.

Ailac closes his eyes, hiding the blackness, before slowly nodding once.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Then... we shall do this at the gate.

Ailac turns, frowning weakly as his eyes move over the gate.

Ailac says: [Darnassian] If we must, Il'dar.

Ailac walks forward, hesitantly.

Ailac reaches the top of the platform, shutting his eyes fiercely as he stumbles, barely regaining himself before falling to the stones.

Xaneria lifts a hand in the air as if shielding herself from the gate and takes a deep breath, mumbling ".....dangerous...." before turning with a smile.

Ailac rises to his feet, clenching his fists at his side and continuing to press closer.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Ailac... you don't need to move any further. Neyeeva do we have something for him to lay upon?

Neyeeva looks at the large portal, then to the group.

Ailac says: [Darnassian] I will lie upon the stones, I have slept upon worse.

Xaneria nods.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Then take this vial.

Elizaebel smiles at the comment as she keeps her watch

Cenias says: [Darnassian] I'd be more concerned with something to hold him down should things prove... to be difficult. We rest in burrows beneath the earth, Xaneria, stones are a fine bedding.

Xaneria extends a vial as she sets the idol down beside her and lets out a bit of a laugh.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] That is another reason she is here.

Xaneria points happily at Elizaebel.

Ailac lets out a deep breath, taking the vial, slowly opening his eyes to gaze into the portal. The blackness seeming to stretch from his eyes, as if drawn to the portal.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] She will do less harm to his body than normal restriants.

Neyeeva remains to keep her distance.

Cenias frowns. "You never said it was a demon hunter..."

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Go ahe- Cenias!

Xaneria glares in the male druids direction.

Elizaebel laughs lightly

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] SHE is not your concern unless my word is not good enough for you. But this is about Ailac not your prejudice to the new world.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] The ones we care fore the most are the ones whose actions we are the most blind to, Xaneria. In the mean time we have more important things to deal with than your petty defenses over less than an insult.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Understand?

Elizaebel glances back "I've done more for our people than I would like to admit, the fact that I took a demon should be the least of your worries

Neyeeva bites her lower lip in some agitation yet remains silent.

Ailac stares into the portal, unnoticing the conflicts around him, his left foot slowly sliding forward towards the gate.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Again... when this is over... Ailac go ahead and rest on the ground before drinking the vial. You have a larger dose than I. Reason for this that you are meant to educe sleep while I am merely to brush with it.

Ailac continues to stare at the portal, unheeding the words.

Xaneria tilts her head and steps closer to Ailac pulling lightly on his ear.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Ailac!

Ailac blinks, noticing everyone around him, shifting his gaze.

Neyeeva looks to Ailac in concern.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Ailac... take your place on the ground before you drink that heavy dose... it will be putting you to sleep and allow you to slip into the restful state.

Ailac nods his head, settling down to the ground, eyes still fixed upon the portal.

Ailac slowly uncorks the vial, looking down into it hesitantly, before raising it to his lips and swallowing the contents in one long draught.

Xaneria stands waiting, glancing at her own vial, smaller in measure than Ailacs, her eyes lowered as if thinking hard, pressed to her lips. She sips the vial softly and pauses, legs shaking before standing straight once more.

Ailac lies back against the stones, feeling the draught work over him and pushing him towards sleep.

Neyeeva watches the two druids, carefully observing them.

Xaneria lifts her hands from her sides, and runs one over the air above the idol a green light growing from her body, flowing from her hands in a wistful wind like movement, gliding around her own stature and zipping around Ailac's as she speaks quietly and gentl

8/11 22:52:32.890 Xaneria says: [Darnassian] Ailac, rest your eyes, I will open the path that you will face, with all that is in my powers, with the power of Ysera and the control of a druid's prowess, step into this dream and face that inside you threatening your sanity.

Xaneria closes her eyes raising her hands before her as if channeling the wind that glows green, brightly, flowing between the two of them, light wisps touching each of those standing around them, gripping Cenias for a moment recognizing him.

Xaneria takes a step back to balance herself a sweat drop down her face, forcing more power and concentration.

Neyeeva watches the spectacle in awe.

Ailac shifts upon the ground, feeling the wind flow overtop him and draw him towards sleep, his breathing slowing into the quiet rhythm of rest.

Cenias sits down, slowly, and closes his eyes.

Cenias places his staff across his folded knees and breaths in deeply of the enveloping wind, allowing it to enter inside of him as an ethereal bond of nature and wind begins to form.

Ailac shifts quickly, as if gripped by a nightmare, rolling to his back as beads of perspiration form upon his head.

Xaneria starts to drop to one knee as the wind like power pulsates from her body and the idol, she catches herself and shakily stands.

Ailac 's eyes fling open, black tendrils radiating from them, spilling into the air above him to form a writhing mass of nebulous mist. Violently the tendrils explode along the wind, slicing through the bond with Cenias and severing the connection violently.

Cenias jolts, his eyes opening.

Xaneria flinches back eyes closed tightly and her breath heavy, whispering.

Elizaebel turns watching Xaneria carefully, still glancing around occasionally

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] fighting.... back.....

Cenias says: [Darnassian] You didn't think there would be no resistance, did you falore?

Cenias watches the hideous, seething black masses emitting from his brothers eyes.

Neyeeva bites her lower lip momentarily yet remains still as she watches the event unfold, ready to help when needed.

Cenias stands, slowly.

Xaneria says: [Darnassian] I ... did eh.... so...strong.

Elizaebel draws her sword and looks at the druids "Is this supposed to happen?"

Cenias says: [Darnassian] You can't do anything with that, keep your distance.

Cenias looks to Neyeeva. "Both of you."

Xaneria drops to one knee her heart racing and her breath heavy, pushing her power more.

Xaneria kneels down.

Ailac 's back arches, the tendrils of mist whipping forth with the speed of a striking cobra. Black mist enveloping the connection and writhing upon it, striking out to grasps at Ailac and Xaneria, coiling about their bodies and shaking them violently.

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] So you do something about it... before I do...

Ailac moans as the tendrils force their way into his skin, darkness swirling overtop him and Xaneria and enveloping them both before being absorbed, leaving a sickly hue over their skin where it touched, a thin black tendril still stretching between both of them.

Elizaebel glances at Cenias with a glare

Cenias grips his staff, flinging it up to himself as he grits his teeth. "Damn him, why is it always Xaneria."

Xaneria falls to the ground from her place in the air, her eyes closed and her body still, the darkness corrupting of her skin, the idol before her shattering into dust and the vial shattering upon the ground. Silence, as the greenish wind dissipates.

Xaneria lies down.

Neyeeva stands back obeying the order, her eyes wild in concern and concentration of the happening.

Cenias rushes forwards at the tentacles binding the two of them, his teeth gnashing as he growls "rot" and grips the tentacles between the two of them.

Cenias winces, releasing them immediately as the familiar singe eats through the flesh of his hands.

Neyeeva takes a small step forward, halting as she keeps herself back.

Ailac lies still. The last of the corrupt mist swirling lightly before dissipating into the air.

Elizaebel looks over the two on the ground curiously

Xaneria lays still, silent her breath barely about her body, almost like a lifeless doll, the darkness causing her skin to look dark and tainted, sweat over her exposed skin, nothingness about the two of them, something laying from her neck.

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] What’s happening?

Cenias outstretches his hands over the link, his hands hovering above the corrupted growths but not touching them.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] It is the Nightmare.

Cenias kneels down.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Ailac's taint is spreading.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Xan's weakness is what happened. The foolish woman took far too great a step and is beginning to be consumed by Ailac. This isn't a safe dream within boundaries anymore.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] This is not good, this isn't good at all... I cannot enter from the same corrupted path way, and I cannot sever the link between them from the outside.

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] Weakness? And you would be better suited? Maybe you should have came up with a better Idea before letting her go through with this

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Quickly! We need to move them to Moonglade NOW!

Neyeeva nods, not wanting to waste time.

Elizaebel growls moving over to Xaneria, replacing her blade

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Shut your flapping tongue and listen to what I ask, we don't have time for your pettiness.

8/11 23:15:27.171 Cenias places his hands under Ailac, careful not to touch near his eyes.

Elizaebel shoots a glare at Cenias a slight flame in her eyes as she bends down picking up Xaneria in her arms

Cenias kneels down.

Neyeeva kneels down to Ailac, taking an arm over her shoulder.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Keep your hands away from where those... things are connecting their bodies.

Neyeeva nods mutely, determination set in her eyes, with an undertone of fear and uncertainty.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] We're going to bring them back to the glade...

Elizaebel rolls her eyes and mutters to low to be heard "great... more druids.."

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Once there, we will lay them to rest, in the burrows, beneath the Earth where the corruption is at its weakest.

Neyeeva carefully places Ailac’s arm over her own shoulder as she begins to settle half of Ailac weight on her shoulders.

Cenias shoots a vicious glance to the Demon hunter, his feral ears being clearly underestimated. "It would be unwise to spit on the faces of those who hold your mate's salvation in their hands."

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Once we move them there, I will have to enter the Dream myself, normally, and attempt to find them from within.

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] You are the ones that seemed to have asked this of her.., she won’t be the only one to go if she dies

Elizaebel growling annoyed tone in her voice

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] Lets go, I'd rather not waste time with idle chatter

Neyeeva looks to Eli in some nervousness, then returns her attention to Cenias.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] It is good to see that our guard is a blade without a brain. I assure you, those are the best kind suited for grunt work.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Let us transport them.

Neyeeva bites her tongue of the comment she wishes to make.

Neyeeva raises herself and Ailac.

**The group of elves make the long journey to Mt. Hyjal. Entering the sacred glade, and taking the two unconscious druids into the barrows.**

Cenias points to the empty soil in the barrow den. "Lay them there, keep the corruption at length, lest he consume her entirely during the dream"

Neyeeva nods, walking with Ailac.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] I am going to begin my rest... I will need two favors from you, Neyeeva, and one from you, Elizaebel.

Neyeeva Turns her attention to Cenias once Ailac is settled.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] I am listening.

Elizaebel looks toward Cenias as she lays down Xaneria

Cenias takes off his gloves, and undoes his chest piece, taking while undressing.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] I will need you to watch over our bodies, and ensure anything happens from the outside.

Cenias places his staff against the dirt wall.

Neyeeva nods to Cenias.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Elizaebel will do the same, although this is not the favour I have to ask of her.

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] And what would you have me do?

Elizaebel leans back against the dirt wall

Cenias digs his finger nails between skin and wood, and grits his teeth, wincing as he begins to pry bark from flesh, denying the hold the roots have in his veins.

Cenias gasps "You, you are going..."

Cenias tears the bark from flesh, long red roots that had sunk deep into his veins trail after it like strings.

Cenias finishes the gasp, "You are going to kill Ailac."

Neyeeva jaw drops and her brows shoot up from shock and horror.

Elizaebel tilts her head "Is that all?"

Cenias turns, holding his hand to his exposed shoulder while he pulls a robe off of the wall and covers himself.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Cenias you cannot mean that.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] If am unable to find them in time, and the corruption deems to great, and spreads, then yes. I expect him to be slain before his body provides a medium to bring more corruption into this dying world.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] This is the second favour I ask of you, falore Riversong.

Cenias turns to Neyeeva.

Cenias points at Neyeeva.

Neyeeva looks to the sleeping Ailac with a mix of pity, fear, and uncertainly.

Neyeeva turns her head back to Cenias. Her eyes harden as she sets her jaw and nods her mute agreement to the druid.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] At 'your' discretion will the Demon Hunters blade be put to use. The subtleties of the corruption will require a Druid's keen sense.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] I understand. Yes.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Not before, and not after, only at the perfect time will killing him be of any use to any of us.

Elizaebel shrugs "Fine with me," she draws her blade and ensures its sharp enough to be quick before replacing it

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Too soon and you will kill Xaneria, which is why I do not trust her mate to hold that decision, too late and we will all be ensnared.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] I understand. You can trust in my senses.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] This is no time for pity, or for remorse. I trust you will do our ancestors proud and make the appropriate judgment.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] I... I will. Of course.

Cenias walks over, and begins to prepare himself for the Dream.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] Remember... Demon Hunter...

Neyeeva watches Cenias, turning her head to view Ailac and Xaneria momentarily before returning her attention to Cenias.

Cenias says: [Darnassian] That you act solely on falore Riversong's approval.

Cenias falls asleep.

Elizaebel shrugs and nods against the wall

Neyeeva rests her hand on the hilt of her blade, a habit of hers as she watches the sleeping druids, turning her head every so often about the barrows, watching the darkness.

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] Nothing will come.... I'll keep the watch... just observe them

Elizaebel she opens her eyes a light green flame escaping them

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Of, course, however, manifestations have been known to enter this world, into this place. Be wary of every sound.

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] So this might not be all too boring then....

Neyeeva rests her eyes on the sleeping druids, watching for any possible bodily changes.

Elizaebel she glances over at Xaneria then places her hands lightly on her swords

Neyeeva lips curl into a slight smile. "You remind me of my sister."

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] Sister? Where would she be?

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Darnassus. Or she should be. She is young still. However growing up and training under our mother, she was always the one eager for sparring. In fact, she got the two of us into a bit of trouble one time, because of that readiness.

Elizaebel smirks "Darnassus.."

Neyeeva raises her brow to Eli. "That is right, you and Xaneria come from Darnassus, correct?"

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] My daughter stays there as well... eager to fight *nods* Sounds like someone I may like some day....

Elizaebel shakes her head

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] Perhaps at some point, I'm not welcome anymore...

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] Ah, I see. You have a daughter you say?

Elizaebel nods

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] Of course, she stays there under another pretense, a priest at that...

Elizaebel smirks

Neyeeva settles back against the barrow wall, her hand still resting atop the blade.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] A priest? How honorable.

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] At one time it was thought I should join the Sisters, I was, am still not, very quick to counter act attacks as a Sentinel should.

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] Every sentinel has their skill... not everyone’s the same

Neyeeva scoots down the wall to settle herself upon the ground, never removing her eyes from the sleeping ones.

Elizaebel says: [Darnassian] But I suppose they would have you believe that everyone shares the same skill these days

Elizaebel sighs

Neyeeva says: [Darnassian] It was not that, only that I was so reluctant to strike back. It made my responses slow, except when it came to defending myself against bodily harm. Mother thought I should be a priestess when she realized that. However I never felt such a call.

**The chatting continued, slowly passing the time as the two druids slumbered**

Note: At this point Ney had to log, if Ney and Eli want to continue, they can post here later.