Twilight of the Light

by HeartfireFirebrand

Chapter 17: Kel'Thuzad's remains

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Over the last few weeks Arthas ordered the evacuation of Lordaeron, and alongside Twilight collected their acolytes meanwhile Jaina snuck into Dalaran and took the last book of Medivh. Twilight, Arthas and Jaina met up in a field to discuss their next move when a Dreadlord emerges he was larger than Mal'Ganis and were Mal’Ganis was green he was red. Arthas frowned “Who may you be?”

The Dreadlord bowed “I am Tichondrius, the Lich King is quite pleased by you. I hope you can keep up the good work.”

Arthas frowned “We came here to collect the remains of Kel'Thuzad.”

Tichondrius nodded “It seems the Lich King has told you a lot more than I had thought, that was to be you next undertaking.”

Arthas frowned “I was given full command, the Lich King has stepped back giving me his full trust that I will succeed at what is required of me.”

Tichondrius bowed “Very well carry on.”

Arthas, Twilight, Jaina and a small group of ghouls headed toward the grave of Kel’Thuzad. A Paladin stood there with his footmen, Arthas grimaced “Gavinrad, I didn’t suspect to see you here.”

Gavinrad frowned “Arthas, stop this madness you’ve already killed your father isn’t that enough.”

Arthas took a deep breath and raised his sword filling it with light much to Gavinrad’s shock “The light is still with me Gavinrad, the fact is what I must do here would our people in harm’s way if they stay so I gave them orders to head west to a land across the sea where what I do can’t hurt them. My father refused to give such an order so I made a choice and it wasn’t an easy one.”

Gavinrad frowned “Fine but I hope you know what you’re doing Arthas.”

Soon they brought in a meat wagon and gathered up Kel'Thuzad’s remains. Arthas frowned “Gavinrad why haven’t you began preparation for the evacuation like everyone else.”

Gavinrad sighed “Uther will not let us leave until he hear the words from you mouth himself, he is hurt by what you have done both of you.”

Twilight growled “I did what I needed to!”

Jaina shook her head “Enough of that we have work to do.”

Arthas nodded “Agreed, we need to speak to Tichondrius about what now. We don’t exactly know what we are supposed to do with these remains.”

They headed to a small gold mine and began setting up a small undead base a necropolis, crypt and a haunted Gold Mine as well as a graveyard. Tichondrius frowned as he looked over Kel’Thuzad’s remains “They was too damaged to survive the trip to Quel’Thalas.”

Arthas raised an eyebrow “Why Quel’Thalas?”

Tichondrius frowned “We require the energies of the High Elves’ Sunwell in order to resurrect a being of his power.”

Twilight frowned “Then what do we do?”

Tichondrius stated “The Paladin’s have an urn that contains the ashes of King Terenas, it would be a perfect container for Kel'Thuzad's remains. You need to retrieve it.”

Tichondrius vanished, Jaina growled “I hate that creep!”

Arthas sighed “Looks like I have disrespect my father yet again, very well let’s do this.”

The trio headed forward, Arthas grimaced as he saw Uther standing there. Uther grimaced “Gavinrad told me everyling you told him, is it true?”

Arthas raised his sword causing it to glow with light “Yes it is Uther, I need that urn.”

Uther grimaced “You do know what’s in here, are you going to disrespect your father again?”

Arthas slumped “Yes I have to do this but don’t think for one moment I’m enjoying this. I have given up my humanity to do what I believe was right but it doesn't make it hurt any less.”

Uther sighed “I’m putting my faith in you Arthas, do the right thing.”

Arthas nodded “I am, I gave the order to evacuate for a reason. What I do here is very risky and if it fails all who live will suffer, I’m getting out people away from here in case our plan fails and they need a leader. I believe that leader should be you, go and take your Silver Hand with you to protect our people.”

Uther nodded giving Arthas the urn, Arthas , Twilight and Jaina got their forces ready to march to Quel'Thalas. Twilight frowned “Are you okay Arthas?”

Arthas frowned as he passed Twilight the urn, Kel’Thuzad bowed to her “Lady Twilight.”

Twilight frowned “You have been speaking to Arthas haven’t you?”

Kel’Thuzad nodded “Yes, I’m sure the Lich King has filled you all in on everything but I can give advice on battle strategy.”

Twilight frowned as she passed the urn back to Arthas, Arthas smiled as he gave a kiss “I’m just glad you’re by my side through all of this, I don’t think I would be sane otherwise.”

Jaina smiled “I’m glad you two are together, you two always were closer and I always felt like a third wheel when you two were together.”

Twilight placed a wing on her shoulder “We never never meant to make you feel like that” she then whispered in Jaina’s ear “maybe after all this is over we get to have some girl time together.”

Jaina smiled “I’d like that.”

Arthas frowned “What are you two talking about?”

Twilight and Jaina giggled “Girl talk.”

Arthas mumbled “I need some guy company.”

Kel’Thuzad piped up “I’m here.”

Arthas sighed “Yes I do.” The trio continued to lead the scourge toward Quel’Thalas.


Author's Note

Next chapter well battles will happen.

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