Into the Abyss

I looked at him as he proclaimed himself Malamok, about ready to chastise him for wasting my time when the memories started flooding back, from the first time I had seen him in Undercity, to the time he held me during my dying breath, he was the reason I came back, my eyes must have been wide because he was giving me a very confused look, as if he didn't seem to understand why it would vex me so. My eyes glazed over as I remembered the promise the Lich King had given me, promised me as I lie in Limbo. Standing slowly to my feet, I ran my fingers through my hair, my mind confused. How was it he did not recognize me? Then again it had been a long time. Murmuring softly to myself, I repeated the wedding vow I had given him so long ago.

"Death shall be no bar to my love" It was soft, beneath my breath as turned away from him, my hands rubbing my arms as if for warmth, the long braid swinging to and fro as I shook my head, a few tears leaking from my face. The rest of my memory was in place, and the man I had spent months to search for didn't even recognize me.

"What did you say?" He snapped, his hand grasping my forearm and turning me around. I could remember him now, his laugh, his smile, his angry scowl when I teased him to far, and yet, now, now I was a stranger to him. He must have moved on, however I would not lie to him, the bond we had made all those years ago practically pulsed between us, I could feel it, even if dully.

"Death shall be no bar to my love" I said again, more firmly than I felt, my eyes gazing up into his glowing green ones, over to his docked ears and eyebrows, and to his hairless chin. My feet were trembling, but I forced my face into a semblance of calm, my eyes staring at his unblinkingly.

"Who are you?" he muttered hoarsely, his hand letting go as he bent to pick up his hood and mask.

"Valkelie, formerly known as Valkelie the mage, and before that Seleine Theron, Daughter of Lord Theron" I said simply, knowing he was having a battle within himself.

"She died, over a year ago, who are you?" He snarled again, his eyes blazing fury I had only seen a few times.

"Aye, she did, and then made a deal with the devil himself to come back, to be by the side of the man she loved. However the devil is a nasty trickster, and blocked her memories so she couldn't remember who she was, until she and the five other generals banded against him and banished him back to the snows of Northrend. The last four months have been spent restoring her memory, the last bit being, well you." I said simply, my eyes trying to remain as calm as I could.

"If you are who you say you are, where is your wedding band?" he asked, his eyes slowly softening as he began to accept what was happening.

"Probably still buried with my other body"I replied simply. "I am not the same body, though as close as I can, a...twin so to speak" I said softly, not really sure how it worked myself. However he turned towards me, his hands gripping my shoulders as he gazed into my eyes.

"If its really you, why didn't you come back after...the incident?" he asked, his eyes watering.

"I thought you never wanted to see me again, so I sought to end my life, in the most noble way possible, you were half of my soul, and with your hatred of me, I could not bear living anymore" I replied, my own eyes watering as I remembered those final moments, the surprise I felt at seeing him there at my last moments, telling me he loved me.

"I could have never hated you" he said softly, pulling me into the tightest hug he could, his tears flowing freely as he sobbed openly on my shoulder, using me as a support for a change instead of me him. He sank to his knees, and I with him as I held him, surprised to feel tears flowing down my own face as he held me, afraid I might vanish again. "Gods Seleine, I have missed you so" he cried out, and my fingers went to his cropped hair, stroking soothingly as I could, my eyes leaking tears of relief. He loved me still, he loved me still, though it was no guarantee of a future, he did love me still. I held him until his tears stopped and he gazed at me, his fingers trailing over my face.

"I have changed much, Malamok, as have you, though it is too late to go back in time and change it, I feel we have come far enough to trust one another, correct?" I said softly, watching as he nodded, his hand clasping mine tightly. "I cannot stay here, your people will no doubt be wanting my head after what I had done, and I've work to do with the other Generals in the snows of Icecrown, but I will visit when I can my love" I whispered softly, kissing him softly on the cheek and eyes, my finger tapping his ring that I noticed he still wore. "That thing still works by the way, if you ever have the desire to find me, my wolf" I added, then stood, proffing my hand as a support up, watching as he took it and stood. He nodded slowly at me, his face thoughtful. We had a long way to go before we were ever as close as we were, but this was a start. Walking towards Jeade'en, I mounted up and patted the steed's neck, focusing us both to the argent tournament grounds in Icecrown.


She lived, I could not get past the point that she lived, though the irony of our role reversal was not lost upon me, merely accepted as I made my way back to town. I had a lot to do, and very little time. my people looked at me with fear, but when I smiled and nodded they cheered, and went back to their daily lives as I once again went to mine. The first letter came, and it was the same flowing script I remembered, her exploits and dangers were not much different than they were a year ago, but she would always hint at something being wrong, something feeling off. At first I didn't bother til I began to feel it as well, the whole world was, and I had no idea what to do about it. However her latest letter was showing signs of her strain, and her fear, 'even the giants run to the hills as if the old gods themselves were chasing them with soul catchers' was a single line in one paragraph, and I could see her at her own table, a generals on rights. She said Belil was not wanting to stay, and all the dragons were uncomfortable, and that I should move my people to a more safe location, she had the information that Azeroth was going to get hit hardest.

I had chalked it all up to nervousness and superstition, that was until the first tremor came. It was small, but large enough to catch everyone off guard. Shaking my head, I went to take another step and the ground shook again, this time much more violently. My eyes wide, I dropped the bundle I was carrying and grabbed for my axes, looking wildly. All of a sudden I felt her, right there next to me, and when I looked she was there, her face veiled and her sword ready for battle. "Get your people gathered, they are going to Terrokar, where it is safe" she said sharply, and I found myself running to obey her. Funny how that worked, however I was watching her begin to already weave her portals large enough for the towns people to hurry through. IT didn't take long, everyone had only the provisions they could carry, nothing useless as the ground continued to shake and tremble violently beneath my feet, I was the last through, watching her through the portal as a wave of elementals came pouring into the town, her mana already weaving into another attack. I didn't understand at first as the portal began to close, then remembered that they could get through if she didn't hold them off long enough for it to close. With a cry, I watched her disappear.


The wave of ice that hit the elementals was enough to buy me some time to make it to shattrath myself, collapsing to my knees and gasping for air as I regained some of my strength. I felt his strong hands lift me to my feet, all the villagers looking at me with unease and gratitude at the same time. With a deep breath, I nodded for him to translate as I spoke directly and strongly.

"The time has come, you people must choose a side, the Horde and Alliance will welcome you now, I've seen to that, which ever side you choose, be prepared to fight, and to use your skills that you've developed. You are a strong people, I know you will survive this catastrophic event. Do not go home, you have no home to go to my friends. For now, now is the time for you to stand up and fight for your people" I said calmly, watching the elders go off, then coming back and nodding. Heading to the alliance flag I nodded a bit, it was expected for humans. With a sigh, I sat down in the nearest spot I could Malamok still at my side.

"What is going on Val?" he asked calmly, offering me much needed water.

"A cataclysmic event. I told you to leave. The reason is because we sensed a weakening of the shields in Azeroth, the one that held
Deathwing at bay. I didn't know how much time we had, but all I know is Azeroth would be destroyed, and remade into a new image. The only places that will not be touched are here and Northrend, they are too heavily protected. It is time for a new war, the Lich King is dead. It is time" I said softly, my head leaning back as my eyes closed.

"It may be time, my love, but this time, we fight together, horde or alliance I don't care. You are my wife, and as my wife I will be at your side, even if I have to be your personal errand boy to do it" he said with a smile I could feel. With the strength I didn't know I had, I grasped his hand and stood, giving him the longest lingering kiss I could, my hands warm against his.

"Together, my love" I whispered back, practically radiating joy.

The world would be destroyed, but we, we would survive, and with that survival, we would be stronger.

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Thank you all that read my story to the end, I appreciate the reviews so much.

I know that this is the part where its off really, however it was a fun story to work on, and if you must know I wrote it for my boyfriend rather than myself. However all your comments are appreciated