Through a window, Kael'Thas Sunstrider was watching the scene between the two succubi, Lady Vashj, Illidan and his unusual, human ally.
"Who is this girl?" he muttered to himself while stroking his chin. "Where does she come from? And will she be a a hindrance to my plans? Most likely not. Although her arrival was unexpected, she seems to be as delusional as Illidan himself."
He stepped away from the window and walked along the corridor. "If only there was some news from Nargol and his troop... they were supposed to report back to me long before I came here from Tempest Keep..."
As if on cue, a floating eye suddenly came through the window and floated in front of the Blood Elf Prince, startling him. The Eye of Kilrogg circled him once, then a tiny beam of light was projected onto the floor in front of him. Within that light, the face of the Warlock Blood Elf Nargol appeared.
"My prince!" the warlock shouted with excitement. "I've done it... I took the Dimensional Seal from the blue dragon! He flew across the barrens, just as you said he would... we just crossed the portal, and now we're back in Outland. Of course, I know you wanted to hear from our success as soon as possible, so I sent the Eye of Kilrogg to you, with this message..."
"Idiot!" Kael grumbled as quietly as his anger would allow. "I'm not in Tempest Keep right now... I'm in the Black Temple. What if Illidan had listened to what you just told me? Our plans would have been exposed, in the blink of an eye."
Nargol had never heard his prince making puns before...
"I... I'm sorry, Prince Kael'Thas!" he winced. "I thought you'd be overjoyed..."
"I am! Still, we need to be more careful. If Illidan knew that I let you steal one of the most powerful artifacts Malygos himself created to split the barriers between the worlds..."
He then blinked and stopped himself. He stepped back to the window and looked outside, at the black-haired girl that was still standing next to Illidan.
"Could it be...?" he murmured.
"My... my prince?" Nargol asked. "Is something the matter?"
"Quick!" Kael said as he turned back to the warlock's image. "Did the artifact activate while you had it in your grasp?"
"Why, of course not!" Nargol grinned proudly. "I put it into the safety bag you personally gave me, right after we found it. It only flashed once, when I took it out to take a better look at it..."
"WHAT??" the Blood Elf prince shouted, then his hands flew over his mouth.
'I certainly hope that no one has heard that...' he thought to himself.
He took a deep breath and glared at the warlock. "Didn't I clearly tell you NOT to touch it before bringing it to me? Any other spell that might be activated by your touch might interfere with our magic when we summon..." He lowered his voice to an almost inaudible whisper. "...you-know-who."
"Forgive me, my prince!" Nargol now wailed like a little child. "I didn't meant to... it was an accident! Please, punish this unworthy one..."
"Will you calm down?" Kael hissed. He nervously looked around, hoping that nobody would hear the warlock's bawling. "I will punish you as much as you want when you bring the Dimensional Seal to Tempest Keep... and for the Sunwell's sake, don't touch it again!"
"I understand, Prince Kael..." Nargol sighed. "Will you also come back soon?"
"I will try and see if Illidan still needs my services today," Kael explained. "When you reach Tempest Keep, stay in my chamber and wait there. Maybe I will be coming home this evening..."
"Yes, my prince! Shall prepare dinner? My succubus servant is the best cook I know..."
"Oh, I think I will bring another succubus," Kael smiled as he looked out of the window, down to where a certain Sayaad called Xia was standing. "And if her abilities as a cook are as good as her abilities as a masseuse, our meal will be truly delicious..."
The image of Nargol then disappeared, and the Eye of Kilrogg flew back out of the window.
'That fool,' Kael thought. 'If he only knew the results of his carelessness... I just hope that the human girl, Kodachi, is the only creature that was brought to Azeroth by the Dimensional Seal...'
A certain area of the Black Temple was generally known as the 'Warden's Cage'. In the cage, a sleek, female figure was impatiently waiting for her long torment to end...
She glared through the iron bars of the cage, at the figure that was standing close to the cage. No one else was around.
"I can't wait any longer, Akama!" Maiev Shadowsong growled. "If you truly want Illidan's downfall, then let me out of this cage... I can't stand the thought that he does what he wants in Outland, while I am trapped like a rat..."
The broken Draenei turned his head. The long tendrils fell down on his robe, and the magical scythes in his hands were glowing with energy.
"In due time, Maiev," he said. "I've spend years planning to make my move... I can't afford to put my plans in peril by tipping my hand too soon."
"Curse you, Akama!" the imprisoned Night Elf warden hissed. "I am not a pawn in your game... my will is my own. When I unleash my wrath upon Illidan, it will have nothing to do with your foolish scheme!"
Akama just shrugged. He knew Maiev would take any opportunity to bring down Illidan... no matter how much longer he would wait before releasing her. But as things were standing now, she had no chance against the Betrayer... no, first they would need powerful allies... allies that would help them in the battle against Illidan...
Feeling thirsty, Akama reached for his belt, where a skin of dwarven stout was hanging.
His hand only met empty air.
Blinking in surprise, the Draenei turned around his head... and his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when he saw the diminutive, wrinkled man that was standing close to the cage, drinking from his stout...
Happosai let out a dreamy sigh. "Aaaaaah... now that is good stuff! Akama, you haven't lost your taste when it comes to exquisite drinks."
"What is this?" Maiev gasped in surprise. "Where... where did that gnome come from?"
"Happosai..." Akama muttered. "I thought I would never see you again..."
Maiev narrowed her eyes. "You KNOW this gnome?"
"Not a gnome, Happosai is a human," Akama told her. "And I see that he is as rude as ever... he still takes other people's drinks without asking..."
"Well, nice to see you too, old friend," Happosai smirked. "Long time no see, huh? And I see that you are no longer living within that shabby hut, respect... still, I think you need a new interior decorator. This dark, gloomy atmosphere is definitely out of style." He then smirked at the imprisoned Maiev. "But, I like this little piece of decoration. Akama, you old dog... are you really kinky enough to keep your women in a cage? I never knew you had it in you..."
"WHAT? You fiendish little midget, just you wait until I get out of here, then I'm gonna..." Maiev snarled.
"This temple... I am not its lord. I am merely... a servant."
"A servant, hah!" Maiev shouted. "And Illidan's servant you shall be for all eternity if you don't let me out of here."
Happosai thoughtfully rubbed his chin. "Hmmmm... it looks like many things have happened ever since I visited Draenor the last time."
"It... is a long story, old friend..." Akama sighed.
Happosai sat down. "Tell me, tell me! There's nothing that beats a nice drink and a good story at a warm fire... except, of course, for the panties of a woman... or the panties of many women... although a nice bra is also not to be scoffed at." Out of his pocket, he pulled a soft, bra-like top that had not too long ago been on the body of a certain Naga Sea Witch, and gave it a good sniff.
"Disgusting..." Maiev huffed. "Some acquaintance you have there, Akama... I really shouldn't be surprised..."
Happosai looked over his shoulder. "You shouldn't talk to your elders like that, girl! Especially not if you are the one who let herself be imprisoned in a cage... still, you don't look too bad. What do you say you do a sexy little dance while I listen to Akama's story?"
While Maiev glared daggers at Happosai, something happened to Akama that the aged Draenei would not have believed to be possible anymore: A small smile appeared on his face.
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