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Hell Cavern	By : Koori Category: +S through Z > World of Warcraft Views: 3541 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter Thirty-Nine
As Falcon was finishing the eggs that tasted like sawdust to him, Rarvo returned. With him were the Clan Leaders of Silverhelm and Ironsong. Their shock of Sly's condition was quickly replaced by the same surprise to see Falcon. "We thought we had lost you," Captain Dylan said.
"I guess Elune isn't done with me yet," Falcon replied, motioning the two men to join him at the table. Crystal removed breakfast dishes and returned with three mugs of ale. "How are your Clans faring?"
"Ironsong is doing fine, lad," Rad replied. "We were rationing our food the past couple of days because we were unsure if and when we would get fresh supplies."
"Your donation prior to … the lockdown, ensured that we would not go hungry, though we did slaughter one of our steers to make certain, we will of course share the meat." Captain Dylan said.
"You will do no such thing," Falcon said.
Rad added his own refusal. "The lad is right," he said. "We'll be fine, keep the meat to feed your own."
A shadow flew overhead and Falcon flinched. "Just one of the lesser demons," Dylan said reassuringly. "Don't you dare let them break you, Falcon."
"Not broken," the druid said taking a drink from his mug. "Just chipped, I'll be fine. Tomorrow if they allow us work the mines, I'll let you borrow Sid and Mudon, like we discussed." Sid raised an eyebrow at his name but didn't say anything. Falcon lowered his voice so only those near him could hear. "I need to speak with the two of you in the mines tomorrow, away from our keepers." Within the mine the demons presence was considerably lower. Falcon could only guess that the close quarters which would prevent the demons from taking flight kept them reluctant to linger. With only one exit there really wasn't a need to have guards within, though a few would wander the caverns to keep an eye on production.
The other two nodded slightly to acknowledge him. "Falcon, I know you are not one to openly mourn so I won't mention it again," Dylan said, "but I'm sorry for your loss."
The druid shuddered and his wife wrapped her arms around him from behind. For a long moment no one spoke. Finally Falcon gave Crystal's arm a slight squeeze and stood. "I need to sleep this off." Shaking hands with Rad and Dylan he walked them to the front gate. Across the way they heard shouting.
"Looks like Elfkiller and Greatwolf Clans are having a disagreement," Rarvo said.
A dozen members from Demoncraft's clan had gathered outside the gated wall of the Tauren camp. Falcon and the others watched silently as the orcs tried to forcefully enter the camp of the Atot Pridebite. Their attack was thwarted by a fireball cast by an undead warlock that had appeared from Deathshiver encampment, along with twenty of his allies. Archers appeared along the gates of Greatwolf, with bows aimed at the invaders below. Falcon could hear the orc curse the other clans as he and his members retreated back to their own barracks.
"I guess we know what the Forsaken do with their rations," Falcon said as the other Horde clans returned to their camps. "They must have a pact with Greatwolf."
"What do you think that was all about?" Dylan asked.
"We've been locked down for three days," Falcon said. "Your clan wasn't the only one that didn't get fed the day prior to that. The Elfkillers are hungry."
"We'll increase the numbers on our patrols at night," Rad said. "Protect our stores. Hungry men are desperate men …"
"Indeed," Dylan said. "We'll do the same … we won't lose a single chicken to those dung kissing Horde."
"I was kissed by one of them," Falcon said, impassively. "What is the livestock count, Dylan?" he asked cutting off the stuttered reply.
"There are twelve laying chickens, one rooster, three pigs; out of those the sow is pregnant, two sheep, two dairy cows, one bull, and one goat." Dylan answered.
"With your permission … Rad and Dylan," Falcon said, "I'd like to give the smaller boar to Elfkillers. There has been enough bloodshed … we cannot afford to be at one another's throats now. We are all in the same shitty circumstances; it's time to stop looking at our differences."
"Lad," Rad said. "Are you sure … after what they did … I won't be sharing my ale with any Elfkiller."
"Not asking you too," Falcon said, "just the runt of the litter."
"Only for you Falcon," Dylan said. "I'll only agree to this because you asked me and just this once."
"Aye," Rad said with a nod. "He speaks for me as well."
Falcon followed Dylan back to his clan, after being welcomed warmly by those within he took the lead of the small boar and led him back out into the street. Rarvo and Sid joined him. Steadying himself, the druid approached; relieved to see the entry to Elfkillers' camp closed. He would tie the pig to a post outside and leave. As he neared the gate opened and Demoncraft stepped out. For a moment the two leaders faced each other silently. "Please use it to feed your Clan," Falcon said as he dropped the rope, turned and left.
He felt the orc's eyes on his back the entire walk back to his own camp. As he shut the gate, he glanced across the way. Demoncraft had picked up the rope but was still looking at Falcon, his face expressionless. Taking a deep breath to aid in calming himself he approached the table. Everything looked so normal and felt so wrong.
"The basics, Akire," Sly whispered to his heart. "Stick to the essentials for now … protection, food, water …we need you to be strong."
He squeezed the shoulder of the rogue as he walked past. Falcon nodded at his wife who was stirring a big pot on the stove. "Chicken stew with dumplings," she said. "I decided to make something a bit heavier for lunch."
"Sounds good," Falcon said, embracing his wife from behind. "I'm going to go rest until it is done. I can't lead with my mind this way …"
"Rain said it was better to face the sadness than hide it," Crystal said softly.
"I will face it, just not today," Falcon said, kissing her cheek and disappearing into their hut.
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