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Dee thought about the words that Terry had said during her sleep the night before she left to do this searching where he had said, "You know, Drandara tells me that you should take Rock to the Kingdom Hearts empire. I dunno if he'd like it there or anything because of Axel and Demyx being gay, but if that fails then you could take him to Planet Marvelous."

She smiled softly and said, "Its funny that I had a dream where Terry had suggested the Kingdom Hearts empire or as you call it, Planet Walt Disney. The only concern I have about that place is how you told us that you don't want to see any more gay action and well, Roxas is gay with Axel in Twilight Town and Demyx is also gay, though I don't know where or whom Demyx fell for."

Dee giggled momentarily before replying, "I thought you'd say that. So, it'll be to Planet Marvelous then back to Southtown. Fire emblem city is part of Southtown where most fire-wielders go to train. Its conveniently close to the Southtown University hospital and to one of Terry's lesser used buildings. Though again, I didn't think you were that close to Iori to reside in the same community as his children live in. Of course, that's also the place where Yumi Yagami resides so I try and steer clear of that area. The only time do I ever enter there is if I have business with Iori or if I am using it as a shortcut to get to the University."

"Oh, I see. So, basically, if you cannot find any place you like where you can live by yourself then you'll just buddy up with Shingo. And before you even think it, I am NOT referring to sexual relations when I mentioned buddying up. I meant it like as in a study buddy, a best friend, someone to chill with that sort of thing. If and when romance comes up the two of you will go looking for chicks if you do end up being Shingo's roomate."

Dee let out a heavy sigh as if somehow defeated or in a subtle way frustrated. She then said, "But what I don't understand is why you think I would force you to do anything you didn't really want to. I mean, a few nights ago now, when you told me that you wanted to move out and the reasoning, my only thoughts were to make you feel happy and the most comfortable that you can ever be in this big decision. This grand tour I have us going on is so that whatever place you decide on in the end that its going to be somewhere that you know that you will be happy at. Terry wanted me to go with you because he was concerned about the thugs that might want to take your life. Not that you can't take care of yourself."

She laughed at this before saying, "I still remember the day when you and I sparred in the field. Back then, we were sooo evenly matched that the only reason you won was because I could not keep up the pace any longer and my bod just gave out. My skills are much better than back then, but still its more to do with our reputations and family backgrounds. There are many who would kill a Howard born without even thinking twice about their actions just because of what Geese did and they seem to think that you are his son. Personally, I think you're more Bogard than Howard actually. I think what made Terry go over the edge was the fact that Mary had two timed. When Mary gave birth to you, as I am sure you read in that library by now, your last name would have been Bogard since Terry is your natural father, but because Geese's DNA ended up in there too...really, you have two natural fathers. Your actions Rock, which I am sure Terry tried to emphasize on, will determine how others treat you in the end. Whether that means being hostile and taking over cities like Geese did or trying to protect cities like Terry did or even choosing a brand new path thus the reputations of both families basically do not include you."

"I too am happy that you decided to become independant and make your own mistakes. I mean Corrigan did soon after he was born out of his own choice. Oh sure, he stays in the Yagami castle, but he has a job, he has a home that he loves and best of all, it was his choice. I expect no less from you. This moving out decision is, believe it or not, a Bogard trait and not a Howard trait."

She giggled as she heard it from Rock that she gives long-winded explanations. "I guess my earthly host mother drilled the long winded explanations thing into me. Sorry about that."

Sniffing the air in the same fashion as a wolf would do for prey, Dee detected that they would be landing soon. "We are coming up to the Stormwind Harbor soon, Rock. When we get there and bring Gaara onto the stoned pavement, it would make me and the others back home that you at least introduced yourself to King Varian Wrynn. He has no ties with me whatsoever on the exception that he is one of my bosses. Yes, Rock, when in Stormwind, I am not considered royalty. In fact, people there call me hitmonchand, a level 84 warrior who is in the Forged in Blood guild. After that, we can depart for Planet Marvelous. I will stay with Gaara and make sure that he transforms back while you do your little errand."

She saw that Rock was ready to dash off not wanting to hear anymore and just to get the task done and over with. But, she stopped him as she said, "Oh, and if you see either Drandara or Mythulennor here while on your errand tell them that Terry's at home taking a day off of work and shall be back tomorrow. You will know who they are simply by their behavior. Drandara is a 14 year old who acts like she's 5. Full of energy and always going on about her RPS or her school. Myth is one of Terry's best friends when Terry comes here to work. He will look like a purple skinned elf with creepy glowing eyes. Myth will also have a robotic fish-like pet doing tricks beside him. And don't stand behind him for too long or he'll fart on you."

Dee said to Gaara, "It will take a few minutes for the spell to wear off. In the meantime, I say I do some fishing here at the lake."

Gaara laid back down on the hay thinking, "The second that this curse is over, the creep that did this to me is dead! The only trouble is, I am on the wrong continent of where this happened. ...I think."

Looking to Dee who appeared to be enjoying herself was beginning to "transform" into her Azerothian self as the planet's affects were taking place. Armor made of some sort of metal appeared on her limbs and head. A sweet looking sword appeared at her back along with a huge shield. "What is this place," Gaara thought, "How could such a planet have such an affect on others? And what of that boy Rock? If the planet affects Dee then surely, Dee must know what will become of him."

King Wrynn sat on his throne by his son Anduin's side when the good ruler saw Rock now transformed into a blood elf due to the planet's affects. He stood, sword at the ready. Unless Dee sensed the impending danger, Rock was soon going to have a fight on his hands and a fight he might not win.

Gaara, still being an animal did sense this however, and bleated loudly at Dee. Dee sighed and said, "Not now, Gaara. If you have to take a dump then just go."

But it wasn't a dump that Gaara needed. He grabbed the translator just as he had transformed back. "Dee you stupid idiot for a ninja! Rock is in danger and unless you do something, Wrynn is going to turn Rock into a corpse!"

"As if Rock would turn into a member of the horde."

"Oh yeah? Well, why don't we see for ourselves?"

Anduin, being a paladin sensed Dee's presence and dashed off to Dee's location. He had to inform her of this. When he did, Dee then listened to Gaara's word. She mounted her black riding goat and dashed to the keep where Varian was about to strike!

"Father, stop!" Anduin cried out, "This blood elf you are about to slaughter is not one of the horde! He is in fact Dee's son Rock who merely came by to introduce himself. Sometimes, Father, I wonder how different you are from the barbarians you call as the horde."

Varian put his sword away then asked, "Are you really whom my son claims that you are, Blood elf?"

Dee said to Rock, "Rock, it is my fault for bringing you to the wrong side! You've become a blood elf, not remained a human! Blood elves are considered enemies here and unless you tell King Wrynn who you are, then I am going to have to tell Terry that you were killed!"

Varian turned to Dee, "Were you aware of what this boy was going to turn into when he arrived?"

Dee shook her head, "I am dreadfully sorry, sire. I thought that he would retain his human form. I had no idea that he'd turn into the same race as Truesdalet. I assure you, he has no ill intent on being here except that he doesn't want to be here. I am merely showing Rock to places that I know so that he can find a place to live on his own. And since he doesn't like Truesdale, I thought that would have been reason enough for his form to stay human. But...I guess he's got more of the heart of the horde than I thought."

"Apology accepted, Dee. You are a brave warrior, but I must stress that unless you know the form that your other friends change into, it would be wiser for you to choose one of the neutral areas in the future."

"Very well."

Turning to Rock, Dee said, "Well, I think its time we head to Planet Marvelous."

Anduin said, "One moment, Dee. I would like to ask Rock something if I may before you leave."

Dee shrugged, then Anduin asked, "If you truly are against Truesdalet, who does serve the horde, if you do not find a place of your own, would you consider being a part of the Alliance army and help us fight against those whom you yourself would want dead at your feet?"

Slightly shocked at the question, Dee had to cover a gasp thinking that this offer Rock just might take if his anger towards Truesdale was strong enough. She only hoped that Rock would stick to his plan in this case and she knew, considering her promise, that she was not going to interfere. This was all Anduin's idea and perhaps an apology for the earlier hostility.

"Unfortunately, there isn't," Dee replied, "I am just one of the luckier ones since wherever I land, I change into a side from that land. Though, I think that has to do with the fact that I am a Tuffle and my adaptability skill. So, if we had landed on Sunstrider Isle, for example, I'd be a blood elf, same as you. If we landed in Pandaria, I'd be a panda. If we would have landed in Durotar, I would have been an orc. Though, of all the races, there are only 4 I love most. Humans, Blood elves, Pandas, and goblins."

Anduin gaped as he heard this, "So, you are a neutral, Dee, right?"

"Pretty much, yes. I just like to see things from all sides this way I can be fair. Truesdale fights for the horde because when he arrived on this planet, he became a blood elf and he leveled much faster than his Uncle Andy. Elven born is a common trait within those who have Bogard blood running through their veins. Terry becomes a night elf because he is a lot like them. He's more of a druid in the sense that he can change into a wolf whenever, though he prefers being a hunter or a warrior. Link became a blood elf too because of the mix of human with night elf. If Night elves mate with humans, they will get blood elves. Uncorrupted Blood elves who would serve whatever side would please them. It stands to reason, Rock, that you changed into a blood elf since I told you before, you are more Bogard than Howard, so the night elf blood and the human blood of Mary your mom, the mix here turns you into a blood elf. Your kind of Blood elf, Rock won't harm the alliance and you'd likely kill your brother Truesdale if you saw him because you would hate to see what has become of him. Every race in these lands have those loyal and traitors to its kind. There are good orcs like Thrall and there are bad orcs like Grommash Hellscream. There are good humans who serve Varian and there are bad ones who serve Vanessa Van Cleef. There are good Dwarves and there are bad ones too. Good goblins that are found in booty bay willing to help whomever pays them enough, and bad ones who are commonly working for the Venture company. There are good Tauren and bad Tauren. The undead...they are simply misunderstood, but there are good ones and bad ones there too."

Varian frowned at this, but asked, "So, what you are saying Dee, is through your adventures on both sides, you have found certain members of each race whether they were horde or alliance that could be divided even further?"

Dee nodded. She said, "There are those of the horde that would serve the alliance if it meant redemption against the misunderstanding. Take the Goblins for a good fat for instance. When the alliance ships destroyed the goblins's ships, they were in the wrong. I am sorry, but that's how I see it. Those goblins were merely trying to get themselves to safety. How would you feel sire, if you were merely trying to get to a new land because the one that you were on was being destroyed and there wasn't anything you could do to save that land and then someone whomever it was destroyed your ship? That's what you did to the Goblins and why most of them serve the horde."

Varian looked down to show a sad, guilty face. Then Dee said, "The reason I play both sides is because unlike some of you, I put aside what ideals you guys have taken, this predjudice and heard their stories on both sides to know what should I really be upset with? Right now, I am merely a human, but you know that unlike Rock here, I can change into whatever I need to. I too am a royal, so I know what its like having to protect a planet. In fact, thanks to a unanimous vote, I was made queen of the entire Renaissance Galaxy when I was 11! I did what I had to for my people to survive and I allow for enough freedom of my people to make their own choices, their own mistakes. I didn't interfere with the question Anduin asked Rock because I asked that same thing and Rock was pretty much rude about it to me. Personally, I thought that Rock would have hit Anduin for it out of frustration more than anything, then Rock telling me regardless of right or wrong, and demanded that we leave for Planet Marvelous at once."

She looked to Rock's facial expression and saw a look of surprise on the young man's face. Then Dee said, "Sometimes, being a neutral means staying out of the fight where one could erupt."

Turning to Rock, Dee said, "Well, I think before we both lose it, and I do change into one of them ruthless blood elves, we had better continue our adventure. We will drop Gaara off at the leaf village on our way. We won't be going into the leaf village because if I did, then Terry'd have reason to be angry with me. Sasuke has been demanding that he wants to see me for a swinger's party and I have yet to talk with Terry about it."

Now turning to Varian, "It was a pleasure as always to visit with you and your son, and thanks Anduin for the save."

Dee turned to leave when she felt an arrow hit her back. "What the?" She asked, then she saw that it was Varian who shot the arrow from a crossbow. Rock yanked the arrow from Dee's back then waited for Dee to react.

Witnessing the full change, Dee turned into a blood elf, and with one shot, killed Varian. "Nobody cheap shots me and lives to tell about it. Anduin, I hope you make a better king than your dad ever was. You take care."

Dee smiled satisfied. Gaara followed and when he noticed the wound, he said, "Dee hold up a moment. I think I can use my sand to heal that wound you have there."

Pausing her steps for a moment and earning harsh stares, she allowed Gaara to use healing sand on her back. Then when she was healed, Dee led her party to the boat that went to the leaf village.

Once on the boat, Dee asked Rock, "Quite the adventure huh, Rock? This is what its like almost each and every time Terry and I go someplace even when its just local travel within Southtown."