Jaina knew that holding Theramore was nearly impossible. The Cataclysm's effects and the massive tsunami had cracked and collapsed the walls of Theramore Isle, and with Theramore's current manpower, they simply could not repair them in a short time.
Moreover, the disappearance of Dustwallow Marsh's barrier meant that the Horde could transport troops to Dustwallow Marsh by sea at any time.
Trifarix Keep lay north of Theramore. Once the Horde launched its attack, they would certainly blockade Theramore's coastline. Theramore's navy alone was absolutely no match for the Iron Fleet as it stood now.
Jaina sent a request for aid to the Alliance First Fleet, but it seemed to be carrying out some important secret mission near The Maelstrom, one that even she had no authority to know about.
While dark clouds hung over Jaina's side, Rend received an unexpected piece of good news.
"Chen? Why are you back so soon?" Inside the Warchief's Hall, Rend looked in surprise at Chen Stormstout, who had returned so shortly after leaving. Chen had only just gone back to the Wandering Isle; logically, he should have returned together with Garrosh, after Garrosh passed the Wandering Isle's trial.
Chen scratched the back of his head, still somewhat unaccustomed to his special new status. He quickly said, "Not just me. I brought you two familiar faces as well."
"Master Rend." Ji Firepaw and Aysa Cloudsinger stepped out from behind Chen, pressed their palms together, and bowed in greeting.
Afterward, Chen explained the whole story to Rend. Rend had never expected the Wandering Isle to have been attacked by the Alliance First Fleet. No wonder Stormwind had suddenly overcome its food crisis—there had been another reason behind it.
This was a great thing as well. The entire Wandering Isle could not join the Horde, but every