The next day, Tyrande had the mages set up in Rut'theran village.
"I wish you'd stay longer."
"I have to get back. I'm going crazy here. Maybe I'll come back to visit another time. Jordan and Zelinnia must be worried sick. Knowing Zelinnia, she's driven herself into a psychotic frenzy. Can't be healthy for the baby."
"Can't be healthy for Renwa." Grogek snorted.
Elunara hugged Tyrande. "Thank you."
"Come back to me, my child."
"Eh, I already did it once, I can do it again."
Elunara held Darguni this time. Tulani stepped through first, followed by Elunara. Grogek looked back. "It's been an honor." Holding his breath, he stepped through.
Elunara helped Tulani stand up. "I must have tripped on something."
"Happens sometimes with these things. Is it COLDER to you?"
Grogek appeared, and they started walking to town.
"Is it colder than when we left?"
Grogek sniffled. "Yes, it's the beginning of winter."
"That can't be right." She sat Darguni on the ground and took his hand.
She saw Jordan at the top of the hill and she waved her arm. He dropped off all of his armor and ran down the hill. Once he reached her, he scooped her up and spun her around. He kissed her soundly.
He ran his hands through her hair and across her cheeks. "Baby, I've missed you so much."
Elunara laughed. "I was only gone a week."
"No. No, Baby you've been gone almost two months."
"Fuck that time warp shit."
"Unca oran!" Darguni tugged at Jordan's shirt.
"The hell? Is that Darguni?"
"The portal there made him jump severely, I have no idea what coming back will do to him."
Jordan took a deep breath. "Well, everyone's been going crazy to know what happened."
She wrapped her arm around him. "It's really complicated; I might have to just do a town meeting. How many did we design Renwa's office to hold?"
"About fifteen. Also, your prisoner has become obnoxiously irate that he hasn't been allowed to speak to you."
"Ugh, I forgot about that asshole."
"We have not told him that you were gone, because we feared he would try something. We've told him you've been commanding your troops."
"Hah!" Elunara shook her head. "I've been possessed by the spirit of Elune. I wish that was a euphemism."
"Now I really want to know."
"I require you, Renwa, Zelinnia." She tapped her cheek. "Those are the most important to know, but I'm wondering if it's worth leaving it to rumor, or if everyone should know. I need Ina, Leslia, and Tulani can tell Eloise if she so feels it. The Finisters need to know... Mostly because of Darguni."
"inister!" Darguni clapped his hands.
"That is freaky." Jordan shook his head. He bent down and picked up the pieces of his discarded armor. He looked back at Grogek and Tulani. "Ah, forgive me." He put his hand on Grogek's shoulder. "Welcome back big guy. And I missed you too Tulani." He kissed her on the cheek.
Grogek whacked Jordan on the back. "We can forgive your enthusiasm."
"We would do the same thing." Tulani smiled.
"Gods it feels good to be back. I'm already..." She was near tackled by Jerry and Louis; it took Grogek pushing her back on her feet. "Well, now I really feel the love." She snorted. "Guys, I need air to breathe..."
They backed up. "I'm sorry; you were just gone so long."
"So I've been told."
The pair of them saluted Grogek.
"Momma?"
Elunara pointed. "Jerry. Louis."
"Erry! Ouis!" He clapped.
"Is that Darguni?"
Elunara sighed. "It's going to be a long day. Let's put our stuff in the house, and then I'm going to Renwa's. Let's start the explanations with Renwa and Zelinnia and us, might as well get Ina and Leslia since they will need to know what happened. Jerry, Louis, you round up Mark and Gerald. Grogek will need to discuss the missing time with what you guys have been doing. I will also offer you guys some basic explanations. I'm going to need the WHOLE town to recognize Darguni as he is, and as he might change in the next few days. So start telling anyone who asks; that Darguni aged rapidly due to the portal time warp thing.
"Your call." Grogek shrugged.
"Ugh, my head hurts all over again."
In Renwa's office, Elunara chose a seat and closed her eyes, leaning back.
"Are you alright?" Grogek brushed her hair out of her face.
"My body is still out of whack. I'm getting... influxes of energy, but they're being sucked into storage. Does that make any sense?"
"If I understood the explanation, then yes."
"Alright. I also think the portal and the time change has thrown of my sense of balance." Her eyes popped open as Zelinnia landed in her lap.
"I was SO worried!" She cried.
"Oh, sweetie, don't cry."
"I can't help it." She muttered. "I'm pregnant. The wrong color flower makes me burst into tears."
"She's telling the truth." Renwa sighed. "But she has been driving me batty since you left."
Elunara wrapped her arms around Zelinnia and buried her face in Zel's hair. She took a deep breath. "That feels good." She murmured.
"Where is Tulani?"
"Tulani will be along shortly." Grogek nodded "She had to see the Finisters about Darguni's condition."
"Condition? Is something wrong? Nothing happen to him did it?"
"Zel, if you don't stop squirming, I might smack you. Darguni is fine; you'll see him in a minute."
"Are you alright?" Zelinnia backed up and frowned.
"I think I need to fuck something." Elunara grumbled.