Awakening 005 END

It was Eveela who first awoke. The young druid stirred in her sleep a bit, before opening her eyes. She yawned and stretched, looked around being momentarily dazed. Neyeeva was the next to awaken. She stirred slightly as well within her lightening sleep. Her eyes fluttered open before becomming fully wakened. She slowly sat up so as not to make her self dizzy. Cenias, who had been there, guarding their bodies whilst they were within the Dream, walked over to them once he noticed their stirring. The older, wiser druid looked down to upon the two.

Neyeeva noticed Cenias appearing at her side. "Cenias?" she asked, still a bit confused and not fully alert.

Cenias nodded gently to her. "You are awake, Neyeeva. Sooner than I excepted."

Neyeeva let out a slight sigh before smiling up to the druid towering over her. "Yes. So it would seem." Neyeeva looked back to Eveela, trying to study her, attempting to find some noticable change within her that was not there. "Eveela? How are you feeling?" She asked hesitantly.

Eveela responded in her usual short and simple way. "Normal." she said.

Neyeeva nodded, acknowledging the response. Neyeeva thought for a moment. Outwardly it seemed nothing had changed of Eveela. "Do you remember it all? Everything?" She asked the young druid, thinking that perhaps she could not recall what she had just been through.

Cenias frowned lightly, looking over the two of them carefully. They had awakened much earlier than he thought they should.

Eveela paused for a moment before answering grimly, "I wish I didnt."

Neyeeva looked down to the ground, smiling to herself. Good, she thought, at least she remembers. Neyeeva looked back to Eveela, searching the other druid's eyes as Cenias remained silent observing the interactions between them.

"Eveela, I saw you defeat the thing, the embodiment of what you had become, now it is time to move forward, create a new image of yourself, a better one." Neyeeva told the girl, unsure of her change, though her senses suggested otherwise.

Eveela only listened, though her mind was evidently elsewhere, thinking of some other thing.

Neyeeva noticed Eveela's reclusiveness. She frowned at the druid. "Eveela?" She asked, attempting to gain her attention.

"Mhmmm?"

"Do you understand what I am telling you?"

"Ayep"

Neyeeva thought it would be best if she were to repeat her statement to the girl. "It is time to make a new, better image of yourself." Neyeeva continued, "You have been through many heartaches, some at your own doing, yet it is time to move forward and not look back, yet remember the mistakes so they are not repeated."
Eveela narrowed her eyes at the druid that had been her guide but said,"Yup"

Neyeeva turned to Cenias and lowered her voice to him in a quiet consultation, Perhaps it was only her imaging that she could not see any apparent change. "Do you sense anything different of her?" she asked.

Cenias looksed down at the Night Elf before him, knitting his brow.

Neyeeva raised herself to her feet, a little unsteadily from having not used them in some time. She looked to Eveela, studying her once more.

Eveela simply looked up at Cenias. She continued to not allow herself to show any emotions to the druid before her.

Cenias whispered to the other, "No, Neyeeva... I am not Xaneria, I am not gifted with second sight. I feel no change, and I certainly do not see one. I am afraid that I knew things would come to this after all..." Cenias looked to Neyeeva, nodding slowly.

Neyeeva felt the sense of alarm rise with in her. She knew if Eveela had not changed at all they would be forced to eliminate her taint. Neyeeva quickly spoke to Eveela, "Eveela? What are you thinking of?" thinking that perhaps she was dreading upon the events of the Dream.

Cenias looked down at the druid before him saying, "You have awoken, dorei, yet your lips remain tight and your mouth silent as one who remains dreaming."

Eveela shook her head, clearing her thoughts,"It's just something is on my mind I can't quite clear."

"Corruption taints your further, then, Eveela? The process has not worked?" He asked of her, speculatively.

"No." Eveela answered.

Neyeeva leaned in to whisper to Cenias, hoping to convince him of what she was certain of. "There is some change in her, however slight it is. I saw her overcome the nightmarish embodiement of her malevolent self."

"A slight change is not good enough, Neyeeva..." Cenias whispered back.

"Eveela, if you remember anything of your life before you fell asleep, then you should remember you comitted acts punishable by death..." Cenias began before Neyeeva interrupted him.

Neyeeva returned her attention to the young druid, not wanting to hear Cenias's doubt. "Eveela, what is it that captivates your mind so?"


"Indeed I did." Eveela responded, without the slightest emotion. She then answered Neyeeva's question, "Someone I talked to before I entered the dream..."

"Who" Neyeeva questioned, her curiousty peeking, as well as dred.

"A Death Knight." The girl answered in the same fashion and tone as she had been responding with.

Neyeeva sighed with much dissapointment as Cenias asked, knitting his brow, "And what interaction was that?"

Eveela let loose a sigh before anwering, "I told her to end Amornia while I was in the dream."


Neyeeva's raised then her eyes widened in surprise. What does she have to do with Amornia? Neyeeva thought in confusion. Her mate was supposed to be taking care of that witch, why would Eveela want her dead as well? Neyeeva shook her head slowly.

"What? it gave me something that I didn't need to worry about." Eveela asked innocently.

"Eveela, never mind about that damned warlock. You need to concentrate on yourself now." Neyeeva said, loosing her patience.

Eveela continued, " I realized I shouldn't have done anything now, my mind was just whirling at the time."

Neyeeva sighed, more from relief than exasperation. "That is a start." she muttered. She then looked to Cenias, raising her brow in question to his opinion.

"She is young. But from what little I can see, not entirely beyond hope." He admitted to her.

Eveela looked past Neyeeva and Cenias, then looked up to Cenias,"Where's Alora, she's not dead is she?"

Cenias turned his back to the young druid, not hearing her question, he had another matter upon his mind.
Neyeeva was suggesting to Cenias that perhaps some guidance from the elder's would help, then she heard the remark and turned to Eveela with some surprise. "Alora?"

Eveela nodded to Neyeeva.

Cenias looked back, his head turned slightly as he addressed the other druid, "Neyeeva..."
Neyeeva looked to Cenias, turning her back to Eveela as well. "I see little redemption, hope, perhaps... perhaps not..."Cenias took Neyeeva's hand, placing a Skinning Knife in it, its blade sharp. "Your discretion in this will be greater than mine. I leave the choice in your hands. I need not remind you of the caution you must undertake in this decision." He disclosed grimmly.

Once more the panic returned to Neyeeva, he could not see, but he had not heard! Neyeeva lowered her voice to Cenias, as Eveela sighed, either not hearing, or not caring of the importance of their conversation. "Wait. The bird. She worries for it. That is not the Eveela I came to know. I think something has taken root in her. I think she has changed. The Eveela I knew would never care for a creature."

"As I say, I see a small bud myself, but your knowledge and judgement on the subject is far deeper and more crucial than mine. Do not let pity sway your choice, falore Riversong. I will stand by your decision, regardless of what it may be." Cenias said before slowly exiting the barrow.

Neyeeva noded, her eyes clouding over with determination. She knew what had to be done, but first, she must see for herself if there was any change within her. She turned to back to face Eveela, her eyes hardened at the druid as she stepe closer to Eveela.

"Eveela, now is the time to show your regret, your remorse of being what you once were." She said harshly, her warrior training taking over. It was time to get past this foolishness, time to decide.

Eveela sighed, her eyes darkened with sorrow. She opened her mouth to speak then closed it, saying nothing.

"Tell me Eveela, what is it that you are thinking?" Neyeeva kneeled down to get at eye level with the young girl, her patience far from gone.

"If all of this was for nothing... " she began, "You heard what he said."

"Was it?" Neyeeva questioned. "Only you know that. Tell me."

"I don't know. Probably not..."

"Why do you say that? Do you feel as though you have learned nothing?"

"No."

Neyeeva frowned at Eveela. "So you want to return to that thing you became?"

"No. I say it because even if... even if I am redeemed, I still need to be accepted by the Arbiters."

"If...?"

"But I highly doubt they'll accept me."

Now she understood. Eveela wished to be accepted and had no wish for being shunned, even if she deserved it. She had spent most of her life alone. She had driven those who were close to her away, not keeping allies for long. Neyeeva thought for a moment before answering, "You will have to atone for your wrongs against them, that is certain. " She smiled to Eveela, attempting to give her confidence.

Eveela did not return the smile. Her eyes remained darkened by doubt.

"But the important thing is that you have no wish of returning to that twisted thing. That is good. Now you must learn how to make your decisions so that you do not return down that path." Neyeeva said as she tookthe knife in her hand, slipping it in her belt.

Eveela nodded weakly in response.

Neyeeva then extended her hand out to Eveela. "Let us get out of here in favor of some fresh air." she suggested softly.

Eveela hesitated for a moment before giving her hand to Neyeeva. Neyeeva took the hand, then helped the young girl to her feet. She smiled brightly to Eveela, giving her encouragement. Together they walked out of the dens into the misty sunlight of the Moonglade. Neyeeva turned to face Eveela.

"Eveela, do you feel any change within you? Even in the slightest?" Neyeeva asked, still a little uncertain. She had to be absolutely sure of her change.

Eveela nodded.

"Can you tell me what type of change you feel?"

"For starters, I don't feel as angry as I used to... the hatred isn't there, I suppose." she answered.

Neyeeva listened, nodding her head. "Go on." She encouraged.

Eveela thought for a long moment athen shrugged,"Just different I guess."

"Perhaps your first step, is to go to the Arbiters with your wish of atonement." Neyeeva suggested after some thought. "I warn you Eveela, it will not be easy, nor will it be simple."

"I never expected it to." Eveela answered honestly.

"Eveela, you cannot return to the path you once took. Am I understood?" she warned the druid sternly.

"Indeed."
"
To do so, would result in your demise."

"I know." Eveela whistled for her talbuk and climbed on top of the mount.

"As long as that is clear. Eveela, "Neyeeva added, "please, do not be afraid to let others in."

"I won't. I must be off now, for even being asleep this whole time I still am tired."

Neyeeva gave the druid a encouraging smile then watched her go, with some worry. Only time would tell if she had truelly changed, thought Neyeeva was certain something had taken root within the girl. It only needed to be nurtured to grow to its fullest potential.

Eveela's Nightmare 003

Eveela opened her eyes in a grassy field. No recogizition hit her. Eveela yawned and sat up. The grass around her seemed odd... almost too perfect... Eveela felt dizzy at the thought and shook her head, banishing the thought. Suddenly blackness crashed over her and she thought for a moment. Neyeeva wasn't with her, but no doubt trying to find her. Eveela muttered under her breath for a moment before thinking of Neyeeva. Instantly she was outside the Pig and Whistle in Stormwind, Neyeeva beside her. Eveela blinked and dashed inside, and ran into the basement only to run through Gavon and hit the wall and stumble backwards. Gavon was standing next to herself, staring at Quixotee and Vaelor, with Neyeeva being towered over by Mathricen and Keabsy.
They were chattering, but Eveela didn't listen, only watch herself morph into a cat and slink along the wall, and dive behind the kegs. Eveela followed, careful not to slam into anything else, and came up behind Neyeeva. It was then Eveela realized Neyeeva was behind her. Eveela's past self whispered something in Darnassian to the cat, but Eveela couldn't make out the words, though it was obvious Neyeeva could since she flicked her ears.
Eveela edged passed herself and sat on the box, watching the events unfold, including her sneaking heals to Neyeeva and "joining" Mathricen's side once Quixotee and Vaelor left. She remembered what she had whispered to Gavon perfectly, but didn't say anything.
She watched as she attacked Feldria and her heart sank. She regretted that and attacking Gavon. She watched what she did to Neyeeva, and narrowed her eyes. Eventually it came to Gavon taking Neyeeva away, with Eveela behind him, followed by an Arbiter Paladin, which Eveela eventually remembered attacking.
The world twirled around Neyeeva and Eveela and then they were in Ironforge, with Neyeeva. Eveela watched the events unfold, ending with Eveela and Neyeeva teleporting away, then Eveela was in Elwynn.
Well gee, memories. Give me time to think to myself! Eveela growled in her mind. She saw herself standing outside Xaneria's house, Gavon by her side. The vision ended in Gavon and Eveela's fight. Eveela regretted it, for it came back to hurt Elizaebel in the end.... and Xaneria.
Eveela's heart nearly stopped as they were suddenly sitting in Grizzly Hills.
Eveela's past self swooped down on her Netherdrake. (Read Xaneria's journal for this one .w.)
Eveela fought with Xaneria, the last time Eveela would ever talk to Xaneria truely... Eveela sighed deeply and then Eveela was in Moonglade. For a moment she thought she had woken up before she realized she was sitting beside herself. Alora fluttered by her side.
Eveela's past self turned to where Neyeeva was sitting, the real Neyeeva, and muttered something, then vanished.
Eveela blinked, remembering how she had teleported away. Eveela blinked and turned to Neyeeva,"Hmm... my mind seems to be-" Eveela was cut off when they were suddenly in a bar in Ironforge. Eveela was sick of all this teleporting around, so she focused off this thought to just Moonglade, no memories.
Eveela took a deep breath,"For some reason we seem to be teleporting randomly to whatever I slightly regret. If that's so we'll be thrown around alot." Eveela muttered, but didn't let her thoughts stray. "Think of Moonglade, clear your mind, I don't feel like being shot around the world again." Eveela grumbled.

Eveela's Nightmare 002

The room faded into darkness. Neyeeva vanished from beside Eveela. Eveela gasped as the breath was knocked out of her and she felt like she was falling. She flailed, trying to grab onto something. Weight smashed down on her like she just got smashed by a building and she blacked out.

Eveela opened her eyes and sat up and looked around. She was in a forest. Night had fallen. Eveela got to her feet and saw Neyeeva asleep by her side. Eveela looked around, trying to identify anything, but it all seemed like a calm, normal forest to Eveela.

Eveela's Nightmare 001

Eveela woke up with a jolt, looking around wildly. She was in a dark room, with windows boarded up and rotting wood. She got to her feet and looked around. It was a large room, but no furniture was in it. Why was this so painfully familiar? It's your own mind, idiot. Of course it's going to be familiar. Eveela snapped to herself. She saw Neyeeva laying against the wall beside her, but she was still asleep.
Eveela blinked. She felt a cold rush of air flow over her, but nothing stirred in the dark room. She sniffed the air, and smelt a cool, damp, musty smell. She easily detected it was night outside, but this room was old. She narrowed her eyes. If this was a nightmare, why wasn't anything happening.
Then she recognized it. A chill spread through her like falling through ice. Dread crept up her spine. She looked down to Neyeeva, who was beginning to stir.

((CHUR TURN))

Entering the Dream 000

Neyeeva and Eveela met the older druid Cenias a short distance from the Stormrage Barrow Dens.


"Ishnu'Alah, Falore Riversong." Cenias said before waving in greetings to Neyeeva.
Cenias then bowed before her, in the common gesture of greeting between the brothers and sisters of the ways of Cenarius. "I trust the two of you have completed any neccisary preparations."

Neyeeva did not acknowledge any of Cenias's actions. They had been preparing for this all the past week. Discussing everything that was to happen, taking the necessary steps to ensure it would. If the troubled, violent, malicious druid was to be cleansed, to be redeemed, this was their only option. Should they not be successful, Eveela would be eliminated by the Circle, removing her taint in the most ultimate way, her death. Neyeeva had spent the past week bonding with Eveela, to be her guide throught the psuedo Dream. They had shared their intimate pasts, learned to trust one another. Before, they were enemies, now, they shared a bond that had helped them to overcome their strong dislikes for each other. Neyeeva looked up to the younger druid, Eveela, perched atop her talbuk. Neyeeva spoke softly to her in almost a whisper, "Eveela, are you ready?"

Eveela did not respond.

Cenias turned then, motioning the two druids to follow. Both Eveela and Neyeeva followed silently as they approached the dens. Each seemed to be lost in their own thoughts. Before entering the den, Neyeeva paused momentarily to take a deep breath, steadying her nerves. They moved on into the Den.

As they walked deeper into den, Cenias explained, "This area will act as a conduit while we submerge the two of you into an artificially created nightmare of Eveelas mind..."

Eveela muttered something under her breath, the others not hearing it.

Cenias stepped into an empty barrow then moved to allow the two females within the small space. It seemed only the three of them could fit comfortably within. Neyeeva looked about the barrow before settling her gaze upon the troubled Eveela. Cenias turned slowly from facing out the barrow to look at them, the undergound waterfalls just outside the barrow
entrance, thundering peacefully. Neyeeva turned her attention to Cenias, the druid she had met and come to view as a teacher. Eveela only straightened up, never showing any emotion. Cenias continued with his explanation.

"I will be watching over the two of you while you slumber... Here is the mixture to initiate the dream." He said as he reached into a small leather satchel and produced two vials. He handed one to Neyeeva, the other to Eveela.

Neyeeva took the vial, remembering what the druid Xaneria had explained about its contents when the plans were dicussed. Xaneria had been instructing Cenias about the via'ls' contents.

Xaneria says: Only allow them as much as each vial contains... it is enough to slumber them, but you will have to watch over them closely should something go wrong.
Cenias... their dream will be as the emerald dream so their physical bodies can take damage, and if they die... they will never wake... from within the dream... however... unlike the Dream... the sleep is easily broken should something go wrong. Each vial contains enough to induce sleep 3 times. You have little room for mistakes, and I warn you, waking them may still put them in shock. This must be done delicately. If something should arrive and you need me... for your sake or Neyeeva's, call upon me, otherwise... the rest is up to you.

Cenias continued to explain, "I will remain guarding... the rest is up to you..."

Neyeeva nodded to Cenias understanding his meaning. She looked back to Eveela who popped the top of the vial off, sniffed its contents as she walked over to the far wall, sitting down.

Neyeeva walked over to Eveela and knelt before her, looking deeply into the other's eyes. "Are you ready Eveela?" she asked in a grim, sincere tone.

Eveela responed with no concern or feeling, no fear or doubts, nodding to Neyeeva, "Yup."

Neyeeva nodded back to the young druid, speaking in determination, "Drink then and I will follow."

Eveela paused momentarily, something she was not known for, then put the vial to her mouth, pausing for a moment again, before drinking it quickly. Neyeeva took her own vial putting it to her lips, then drinking it. Eveela fell asleep instantly as Neyeeva succombed to the potion as well, falling asleep beside Eveela.