AN; This is a direct sequel to my other story called "Brothers." it literately takes place just as the other fic stops and I highly recommend reading the other fic first, which is about Blinky's and Dictatous's last couple of days together before Dictatous fakes his own death. Ones again, these belong together, I highly recommend reading Brothers first. Thank you in advance, moonbird.

"Why are you doing this?"

Argh… was confused. And that was to say it mildly, he had decided that enough was enough and he was going to find a place to sleep… wait for the sun to come up and allow him to sleep for the rest of eternity. Away from war, away from pain and anger… away from death.

But now, there was an odd looking much smaller troll whom wouldn't let him sleep. This other troll looked very strange indeed, he was small, much to small to fight anyone. He had six eyes and four arms, yet none of the arms looked strong enough to hold a weapon and even though he was pushing at Argh with seemingly all of his strength, Argh wasn't being moved at all.

"I had enough of death to!" The smaller troll suddenly exclaimed, which was the last thing Argh had expected.

He wasn't the only troll whom was tired of death? But they were trolls…. Trolls only existed to slay those whom was weaker than themselves and serves those who were stronger. It was the only life they had.

The small troll though continued. "I know, you're the enemy. You probably killed a lot, maybe you even killed some of my friends. But I wont just stand by and let you die right in front of me! Not again!" he hissed as he pushed, still his push felt pathetic on Arghs body, didn't even hurt. "There's so many trolls whom are dead now! And they are never coming back! My brother." he sniffed and then he cried, before suddenly he just burst into tears. "My brother is gone! I'm never going to see him again." he shouted and cried as he pushed. "I wont let the same happen to you! I wont do it! I can't!" he cried.

Brother? This other troll had lost a brother? And he knew that Argh was the enemy, then what? Argh couldn't really wrap his head around what was going on, but something else happened… Something that surprised him. Deep inside… he wanted to find out. And thusly… he did what he hadn't thought he would do… he stood up.

The other troll though didn't seem to realize that Argh was about to move and surprised about the lack of a push back he fell straight own, flat on his head.

Questionable Argh looked at the small troll, then finally reached over and grabbed his bracers to lift the troll back up on his feet's. Only to be met with three pairs of eyes that were all filled with water and a look of sheer pain.

Argh… Did not understand. What was this troll? How could he be crying so freely? Crying was a sign of weakness and weakness meant you needed to die, yet the pain in this other trolls eyes seemed raw and even though it looked painful he wasn't filled with anger only sadness…

And somehow… Argh could empathize very well… he felt sad to. Not angry, just sad. It was odd, seeing his own odd emotions being reflected in six teary eyes right in front of him.

Argh was quite sure, that all other trolls would want him dead. If Gunmars army found out how weak Argh was now, they would kill him. other trolls would be enemy trolls, angry he had fought against them and killed their friends… they would want to kill him to.

And yet, for some reason. This troll in front of him… even though he knew they were enemies, even if he knew Argh had done bad things… wanted Argh to live. Why?

Then finally Argh turned around as he moved towards the cave to walk deeper inside, he reached up and grabbed his heavy sword then dropped it on the ground… it felt like a heavy load of his back already. Then the next one and his armor and he felt so much lighter without it, then he turned his head to look at the other troll, whom hadn't yet moved.

Questionable Argh looked at the other troll whom suddenly looked up, seemingly finally realisng what Argh wanted "I'm sorry, forgive me. I supposed my mind has not been all there lately." he exclaimed as he ran up to Argh finally reaching him.

"That's okay, mine neither." Argh admitted, which was true… his mind wasn't there at all.

"Oh by the way I never introduced myself!" The other troll exclaimed. "My name is Blinkous Galadrigal, though my friends call me Blinky. You may call me that to if you want. What's your name?" he asked.

"Argh." Argh informed as he slowly started to walk again and Blinky followed.

"Argh?" Blinky asked. "What a glorious name! It really has a punch to it!" he stated. "Befitting for a proud general such as yourself."

"No more." Argh stated trying to fight off all the flashes in his head, flashes of screams, yells and pain. "I will not fight, no more." he stated.

"Oh, I see. Of course, forgive me I was being stupid right there." Blinky apologized quickly then cleared his throat. "Well, you are in good company then. I'm not a fighter either." he fully admitted. "I mean look at me, all i'm good for is reading books! Do you like books Argh?" he asked.

"Can't say I do." Argh replied very honestly.. Books? They had writings in them… Reading had never ever been Arghs thing, wasn't very befitting for a warrior anyway.

The other troll though kept on talking, words seemed to be flying out of his mouth as he talked about books, his library, troll marked.. something about his brother.

Argh didn't really understand most of it, yet somehow… it felt nice being talked to like this anyway. Blinky's words were not orders or demands, they weren't angry or disappointed, it was just a honest wish to share his thoughts even if that was a lot of thoughts. And Argh found himself actually being rather intrigued by some of Blinkys tales.. Even if he didn't really understand it.

Sometime's Blinky had to stop, to catch is breath and then dry his eyes. Then he turned to Argh and asked if he was being to much, if he should keep quiet.

Argh shook his head, if Blinky wanted to talk he should just continue… It was very different from any other troll Argh had ever met. Were there more trolls like this? Trolls like Blinky whom weren't warriors.

He said he wasn't a warrior he was a… what was the word?

"Not much use for scholars these days i'm afraid." Blinky commented in one of his rants and Argh nodded.

Scholar… Blinky was a scholar…. What was a Scholar? someone whom read books? It was… very different indeed. But also, that is what made it nice. And Arghs intrigue is what allowed him to follow this strange troll deeper into the cave… towards Troll marked.