Children’s Week – Part 3

 Now to continue on with the las tof the Children’s Week adventures   Sorry for makin’ you all wait.  Sarra

The next thing on Salandria’s list of things to do was to Visit the Throne of the Elements.  The Throne of Elements is out in Nagrand so we went back to the Flight Master and asked to be taken into Garadar.  Once on the ground in Garadar, we mounted Kar again and headed out to the north east across Skysong Lake.  Path of Frost sure comes in handy for things like this.  We were able to ride right across the lake and up to the Throne of the Elements without having to go all the way around the lake.  The only problem was the Spirits in the lake itself.  We had to be really careful not to disturb them because they are grumpy.  Once we got to the Throne of the Elements, Salandria dismounted and took a good long look at the elementals wandering around.  Elementalist Sharvak was surprised that I’d bring a child to the Throne of the Elements but assurred me no harm would come to Salandria unless she was silly and tried to get too close to Incineratus…of course that’s who she seemed most interested in and I had to again grab her by the ribbons to keep her safe.  After some poking around the standing stones and watching the elementals for a bit (and hopefully some learning about the nature of our world – Zy) we were ready to ride back to Garadar.

Along the way back to Garadar, Salandria confided in me that she idolizes Sig Nicious, the Blood Elf in the Elite Tauren Chieftan.  Apparently she had heard they were in Silvermoon City and interacting with their fans.  I decided it wouldn’t hurt anything to take her to see them while they were available.  And she seemed so excited at the prospect of going that I really couldn’t resist.  (You’re getting soft you know. – Zy) (Am not! I’m just being nice…and it feels good! You should try it sometime.- Sarra).  We flew from Garadar back to Shattrath and then took the portal to Undercity.  Salandria was rather confused by this until I took her to the Orb of Translocation in the Ruins of Lordaeron.  She got really excited when she realized this would take us directly to Silvermoon City.  We arrived in the Sun Spire and made our way out to the Walk of Elders and to the street in front of the balcony where the Elite Tauren Chieftan were handing out and people-watching.  Then the most amazing thing happened!  Salandria began to play air-guitar and sing “Glory of the Horde” and a light shone on her like a spotlight.  The band watched her and cheered for her when she was done.  She was very happy and commented on the energy and power she felt when she performed for them.  She decided she is going to be a rock star when she gorws up.  I kind of hope that works out for her

After this exciting event, Salandria turned to me and let me know it was Time to Visit the Caverns.  The fastest and easiest way to get back to Kalimdor from here was to use the Hearthstone in my pack.  I took Salandria by the hand and activated the stone to return us to the Inn in Orgrimmar.  I think she was scared for a moment that I was going to leave her behind.  We climbed the flight tower in Orgrimmar and got ourselves a flight to Gadgetzan.  The flight from Orgrimmar to Gadgetzan is a very long flight; almost the full length of Kalimdor.  I took this time to explain to Salandria that calling a priest “old and stinky”, even if he is, is not the most polite thing to do.  I also let her know that I could take her to see the dragons, but that I couldn’t guarantee that one would be able to talk with her since they were all kind of busy trying to keep the timelines straight.  This did not slow her down in the least and I’m starting to think that this Blood Elf child is rather self-serving and sly.  But, I figured no harm could come of at least taking her to see the Caverns of Time and get her the souvenir she seemed to want so badly.  I’ve learned that the more she makes her requests sound like they are benefitting me, the more she really wants whatever she is asking for.  I’m not sure where she learned this manipulation technique, but I hope she grows out of it…for everyone’s sake.  When we finally landed at Gadgetzan, we mounted up and headed across the desert out to the Caverns of Time.  She was so intent on our destination that I only had to remind her once that we really shouldn’t dally along the way.  The demons held in thrall by the warlocks at the Waterspring Fields seemed to particularly fascinate her.  Upon arrival at the caverns, we talked with The Steward of Time to get a ride on dragonback down into the Cavern of Time itself.  At the bottom of the cavern, we were met by Andormu. Andormu, being in the shape of a Blood Elf child himself, was a bit confusing for Salandria, but she remained behind me as I completed my business with him.  I then took Salandria to see Zaladormu.  When she was standing before him, the guards ran in and seemed about to threaten her when Zaladormu spoke to them and sent them away.  Zaladormu is a very impressive dragon, and very busy, so we made our way back to the passage to the surface.  It took me a while to calm myself after the incident with the guards so the walk did me good.  I took Salandria to the vendor at the small outpost at the inside entrance to the caverns and let her pick out a toy dragon for her souvenir.  She was very happy with the little dragon and said that one day she plans to own a real dragon.  That child has a lot of grand plans it seems.

Althought Salandria wanted the trip to last forever, it was now time to return her to the Orphanage in Shattrath (Before she got you eaten – Zy).  We made our way back across the desert to Gadgetzan and from there caught a windrider to Orgrimmar.  The return flight was very quiet as Salandria clutched her toy dragon and seemed to be thinking about all she had seen…or at least I hope that is what she was thinking about.  At Orgrimmar, we caught the Thundercaller into Undercity and then we managed to hire a bat to take us to Stonnard.  That flight caused a great amount of squealing, let me tell you.  Those things are the scariest ride around if you ask me…and Salandria seemed to agree.  She did say she wanted to do it again sometime though.  The ride into the Blasted Lands was uneventful and the Dark Portal is just as impressive from this side as it is from the other.  Once in the Outlands, it was a simple flight back into Shattrath and then a short ride back to the Orphanage.  Orphan Matron Mercy was happy to see Salandria back safe and sound.  Salandria sauntered off to play with her new dragon and Mercy took the time to thank me for the time I had spent with Salandria.  I walked away with a baby elekk somehow.  I think it was something Salandria wanted me to have to look after.  ~Shakes head~ I think that child could sell cow bells to tauren given half a chance ~sighs~.

Until next time, have fun and play safe.  And remember to play with the kids once in a while, they like that…and so will you.

- Sarra

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