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Steam {Short Story, Part 1}
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Post by
denjerre
((Yes, I know, I'm crazy for submitting TWO stories on the same night, but meh, I like writing that much. Just like Bloodgrin's Tale (Which I'd appreaciate some comments on, btw) I'll update this with further parts in the same tread.))
-Gol’ja Earthblood looked around. Ever since the Scourge was defeated and the Alliance and Horde had made a pact to destroy Deathwing, Grizzly Hills was a peaceful place. While Azeroth’s champions kept the massive Dragon on defensive, the ‘weaker’ people made the best of their newfound peace.
-Gol’ja had been very busy healing her fellow Darkspear for the last few months and had been ordered to take a break. In any previous war, this would have been impossible, but with Deathwing near defeat, the rules had softened. Another person who had decided to enjoy the peace was Nela Earthwarden.
-One of Thunderbluff’s finest Druids, the Tauren had settled in Grizzly Hills shortly after its release from the Scourge. It had been rumored she was working on a big project all the time, and this morning, it was revealed. The Grizzly Hills Spa was a place for every female to enjoy a bit of rest and relaxation. Men, however, were not allowed inside. Gol’ja was one of the six random heroes to be invited to the opening, and so the Priest landed her Gryphon near the new settlement.
-The Spa was a very large hut reinforced with stone pillars. It was brown and emitted a welcoming glow. The Troll walked through the soft Kodo fur that served as a door. Inside, the other five women were accompanied by Nela. Gol’ja was surprised by the various races and colors in the place.
-Closest to her was an Orcish Rogue, dressed in red leather. Two sharp axes hung from her hips and her fingers twitched, ready to use them at any time. Her black hair was tied together in a long ponytail. She did not look at Gol’ja when she entered the tent, instead her frowning eyes kept focused on the members of the Alliance, whom she stood as far away from as possible.
-Next to the Rogue was a blonde Blood Elf. Her dark, red robe and malicious ornaments indicated that she was a Warlock. A curved black dagger was located at her waist, pulsing with Shadow energy. She was constantly grinning and looking around, as if she was notifying that she was the leader here. She flashed her green eyes at Gol’ja when the latter entered, repulsing her.
-On the other side of the room were three Alliance representatives. The most notable of was a Draenei Paladin with beautiful blue skin. Her armor was glowing with the Light and a huge purple hammer hung from her back. She had rather short black hair and green eyes. She showed the Troll a self-confident smile as she came in.
-To the left of the Paladin sat a Night Elf with long, purple hair. Next to her sat an enormous white Sabercat, who looked around the room, warning everyone that if they would choose to hurt his mistress, they had better prepare for his claws. A long, brown bow hung from the woman’s back. She had pink skin and brown eyes. Overall, she looked like a very calm person.
-The last member of the Alliance was a human with long, brown hair wearing a purple robe and wielding a large staff. The Mage gripped her weapon tightly an had her ears pointed towards the walls of the tent, suspicious of any dangers outside. She almost launched a Fireball at Gol’ja when she came in.
-Nela Earthwarden, who stood in the center of the two groups, was the first to welcome her. She was very large, larger than most male Tauren Gol’ja had ever seen. She was dressed in a brown robe which seemed to be made from hard earth. ‘Ah, our last participant has arrived. Welcome’. Nela bowed. ‘Well then, we should waste no further time, let us begin’.
-‘A proper introduction might be in order.’ Nela went around the circle and named everyone. ‘This is Gol’ja Earthblood, Troll Priest of the Darkspear.’ Gol’ja nodded towards everyone. First impressions were always important, she thought.
-‘This’, Nela continued, pointing to the Orc, ‘is Raga Throatslitter of the Shattered Hand.’ Raga didn’t greet anyone but Gol’ja, who she gave a cold ‘Zug’zug’.
-‘And the Warlock over here is miss Bloodrobe’. ‘Syrina’, the Blood Elf said. The Human was introduced as Christie Agathar and smiled at the group. Her initial fears had passed, and she now acted more relaxed.
-Both the Draenei, Mara Kar’aan, and the Night Elf, Jealla Swiftbow, bowed when their names were spoken, causing Raga to spit on the ground twice. ‘Well then’, Nela said, ‘now that we’re all introduced, let me tell you a bit more about the Grizzly Hills Spa’.
-‘When the taint of the Scourge was removed, the Druids of the Cenarion Circle, including me, worked hard to make Northrend in a good place to live and relax in. The rivers around these parts are of excellent temperatures for bathing. While they were also rumored to have healing powers, I shall provide the healing properties myself using nature’s finest spell. Your bodies will go through an enlightening experience and feel like new, which is heavily needed if you are to face the Destroyer sometime.’
-‘In the next room lies a pool large enough for all of you. However, I’m afraid the Sabercat will not be able to join in’, she smiled at Jealla, who replied it was not a problem, as Whisperfang a-had been through worse. ‘Excellent.’, the Druid continued, ’I must warn you, ladies, that it is customary to go in the pool undressed, to maximize the healing properties.’
-At first, there was not much protest against this, except for Raga, who refused to comply. Nela told her she was fine with the Rogue keeping her armor on, but said it would greatly minimize the experience. ‘But you may do what you like. Also, the dressing room is right here, but I suppose there is no harm in taking off your garments on front of your allies?’
-This time, the ladies were much more reluctant. It was clear to the most of them that Nela overestimated the truce. Most of them, because the Paladin quickly left her armor and undergarments behind and ran into the next room. Syrina quickly followed, wearing only her jewelry.
-Jealla used Whisperfang as a cover while undressing and then walked next to the pet towards the pool. Gol’ja quickly took of her robe and ran in the same direction, jumping into the huge bath as quick as possible.
-When Christie later walked in, she used a sheet to cover herself before diving in. Raga had only took off her larger armor and remained in her undergarments. The pool was deep enough for the women to just have their head, neck and shoulders above the surface. Nela smiled and thanked everyone for participating. She then stretched her hands over the six and started casting.
-Gol’ja immediately felt the spell go through her body. She felt as if she was completely cleansed, full of energy, with no blood on her hands whatsoever. She felt reborn and more powerful than ever, as if she could take on Deathwing by herself. Her mind was no longer home to many different kinds of trouble, but was now empty and happy. The other felt the same as well, the Troll could read it from the expression on their faces.
-Nela continued for largely two hours. The women became cleansed and free. Everyone – even Raga – had a smile on their faces. Suddenly, the Tauren stopped, and said with a darker voice; ‘I do hope you all enjoyed this. You will probably need it soon.’
-The pool began to whirl, and roots erupted from the bottom, keeping the six in place. Whisperfang was trapped as well. Nela began to change rapidly. Her brown robe was overgrown with shadow and fire and her fur became blacker than night. Her eyes glowed red and her horns grew monstrous. With a voice indistinguishable from a Demon, she proclaimed; ‘The Master will be pleased. I will be allowed to drink your blood when this world is engulfed in flames!’. With maniacal laughter, she disappeared, leaving the women trapped and unarmored.
Post by
Orranis
It's okay, it seems like it could use a little more description and inner thinking and a little less telling exactly what happened, or what something looks like, not why. Also, I hate it when people write there stories as if they were taking notes. The "-" makes is so much less desirable to read.
Post by
denjerre
Also, I hate it when people write there stories as if they were taking notes. The "-" makes is so much less desirable to read.
Well, I was experimenting with that as it looked kind of boring without it. But I'll certainly take it into consideration.
Post by
Orranis
Also, I hate it when people write there stories as if they were taking notes. The "-" makes is so much less desirable to read.
Well, I was experimenting with that as it looked kind of boring without it. But I'll certainly take it into consideration.
Put it in quote or italics.
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