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Leahalani had worked her way through Darnassus after her informant had told her had seen Chiabella pass by the bank. She had been about to give up, heading for her favorite spot at the temple when she stopped in disbelief. There, hidden in the garden was Chia and another. She waited till their backs were turned, catching on small glimpse of conversation about demon and danger, and then snuck amongst the bushes. Then, she listened.
Chiabella inhaled deeply, pausing to consider the information before continuing, "What else did you learn?"
For a moment, the Paladin did not answer but instead fumbled through the bushes. He then leaned over and whispered something to Chia. Leahalani grew uncomfortable but she dared not move. Suddenly, Yaerius pulls something from his pocket and whips it straight at the Kaldorei's head. Leahalani barely dodged it in time. Knowing she was discovered she stepped forward boldly.
Chiabella looked at her in surprise. "What are you doing here?"
Leahalani answered. "Looking for you!"
The paladin eyed her suspiciously. "If you're a friend, why are you spying on us?"
Leahalani gave him back just as suspicious of glance. "I am cautious of chia's friends..many are not nice." Her tone was matter of face. Leahalani took a breath, for she knew she was on very thin ground.
While the paladin and Leahalani exchanged words, Chiabella watched Leahalani very closely, eyes unblinking. Leahalani made sure her hands were well away from sword or bow.
The Paladin was having none of her tone nor manner. "What reassurances can you offer that you are not one of those....not nice...friends?" He pressed, suspicious filled the air.
Leahalani thought quickly. It was obvious from what little she had picked up, that they discussed Redina. She sifted through the information she had gathered from Stormwind in her time in the temple even as she answered him. "I owe chia a life debt.."
The paladin began to answer, but Chia interupted him. She spoke very slowly and cautiously, "What. are. you. doing. here?"
Leahalani was thinking quickly now. "I have come to warn you."
The paladin turned to Chiabela. "You recognize this one?"
Both women ignored him. Their eyes were locked, one with another. "My sources of information tell me that there are templars that would see the one who accompanied you with the huntress dead as heretic." It was truth, expounded upon but truth nonetheless. It was also a weakness Leahalani knew she could exploit. "I spend a great deal of time in the temple.. working against an enemy order.. I happened along this conversation."
The paladin raised his hand to still Leahalani's words. His imperious manner made her wish to reach for her bow. "Shh...wait. Chia. Carefully now. Tell me the Hunter's name."
Leahalani could not believe he had dared to 'shhh' her but held her tongue as it was to her benefit to appear friend.
Chiabella shook her head in confusion, "Why would the Templare's have any interest in him at all?"
The paladin's tone took a gentle edge."Just as before. I can verify this at the top."
Leahalani smiled for her quick thinking had seized on one piece of information and had not only saved her neck but kept her in the conversation. The paladin's next words surprised her greatly.
"Chia...this is part of what I've come to tell you about."
Leahalani stood wide-eyed as the conversation left her completely. Her few words brought forth a pandora of information. The Paladin told Chiabella of an event where Redina had nearly killed off half of the Paladins present. He would have killed them all had some woman named Deimea not been present.
Chiabella became more upset, accusing the same woman of being the cause and of meeting a man in Ironforge in black. She shared that this woman had arranged that Chiabella be killed. Leahalani wondered how Chiabella stood breathing with so many after her head.
As the two talked of matter, Leahalani did not understand, it became clear that Chiabella would be here with this man for some time. A plan formed in her head and she slowly smiled. Leahalani spoke, interupting their conversation. "Milady, I will leave you now. this is not a matter for my ears..." Leahalani bowed with respect.
Chiabella nodded to her. "Be safe and thank you." She bowed in return.
The paladin looked at Leahalani firmly, his gaze boring into her.
"Next time, don't hide in the shadows. At your season...they can't protect you."
Leahalani was forced to smile. "Thank you for the warning." She walked out of the garden with purpose. Finding herself a ledge in the sun, where she could watch the entrance of the garden. She thought long and hard. Slowly, the plan cemented. She would not hide in the shadows, she would stand brazenly in the sun as Chia was taken into captivity.
Published by :latiera 2006-05-28 15:05:00.0
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