Im glad everyone likes the format of this story and this is the Rivendell chapter so lets see how the orcs and man get on…

Theodal's heart started to pound in his chest as they approached Rivendell, Theodal was put on point just in case and Tarburz was put at the back, because according to Shakgriig he was the scariest looking one of the group, and for some reason Craklash kept checking the gold with the occasional dead arm from Narku for being too nosey.

As they neared the gates of Rivendell, Theodal heard a twig snap from the left, the group stopped quickly before Narku and Tarburz were met with the edges of cocked arrows, Craklash and Shakgriig stopped quickly as the same happened to them, and Theodal turned around quickly to be met with another cocked arrow of an elven archer and he didn't look at all pleased, the elves held them where they stood until a rather regal looking elven captain walked from the gates and surveyed what stood before him, before massaging his temples.

"So allow me to observe, my men have just caught site of what looked like a man of rohan, three orcs of Mordor and an Uruk of Isengard, and there I sat thinking it some kind of joke and yet here we are." Then the captain turned to Theodal. "Explain yourselves, usually if orcs have a man with them he is usually a prisoner, but you walk with them willingly, this confuses me so tell me why, lest I spear you all."

Theodal spent the next ten minutes explaining his journey with the orcs, as Narku grew impatient he really couldn't have piece of mind with an elven blade pointed at him, the archers had lowered their bows and drawn their swords due to weary arms while the story took place, once Theodal had finished the captain just smirked in distrust.

"Well that does explain the gold, but it will take time for me to believe that these beasts have lost their motivational 'kill all in your path' oath, Narku then started to clench his fists.

"We haven't killed since you pointy eared…." Narku hadn't time to finish his sentence before the sound of an elven horn blocked out his words, Theodal looked into the sky, this had stopped becoming coincidence, but he forgot all about that as soon as the elven captain began to speak.

"You may enter our halls but your so called friends must be under constant guard, Lord Elrond will speak with them, but I warn you do not provoke our guard or act in any sort of negative manner or we will fill you with arrows." The captain walked up to Narku and leaned forward. "Understand Orc?"

Narku just nodded as they were all ushered past the gates and into the realm of Imladris, Narku became less angry although the very thought of surrendering still made him sick.

Soon enough Theodal and the orcs walked through the main courtyard, every stare from every elf just made Shakgriig snarl at them, prompting them to draw their weapon, before a wave of the captains hand made them stand to, Shakgriig took advantage of this momentary protection to make faces at the elves, this was cut short by Narku slapping him over the back of the head.

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Once the orcs were in Elrond's chamber, Narku nodded to everyone else including Theodal to get their loot ready to bargain with them should the need arise. The captain then stood forward and bowed.

"My lord I have brought them forth for you judgement."

"You may leave us, Melendil." The captain looked worried.

"But lord they are orcs we have no idea or what they could…"

"I wish to be alone with them, so If you do not mind?"

The captain said nothing else as he left the room, Elrond then looked upon Theodal and the orcs, with great interest. "This is indeed an odd group that stands before me, I didn't believe my messenger when he told of a man of rohan who walked with the orcs willingly, However I sense that you are closer to them than any of my guards speculated.

"How do you know of…."

"Your mark, I can sense your feeling of purpose within this group and the use of a hot iron brand for initiation."

Theodal wondered if the limping gave it away, the pain had gone away now, but he still made it look obvious. "I am indeed a part of their group, I saved one of theirs and seen the light in them."

Elrond then raised an eyebrow. "I was not aware that any orcs harboured feelings other than anger, but I can sense no malice or hatred in any of you, this concerns me, and puts my mind at ease."

Narku then walked forward. "We also have come across gold if you were to happen to.."

Elrond then held up his hand. "I nor anyone here in Imladris have any need for riches, we are content with our lifestyles and have no need for gold, so you can keep it to yourselves and don't dare think you could bribe me again."

Narku then threw the bag in the corner and gave a sigh of relief, then Elrond moved to the others. "Besides it would be wrong of my to take from you treasure you had found yourselves and I can tell how eager you are not to be parted from it."

Theodal just smirked as he saw the look on Narku's face. "Forgive them Lord Elrond, they are still getting used to the positive feelings."

"And my captain told me your story, are you quite certain that Sauron had that strong of an influence on the orcs?"

Theodal just shrugged. "If you do not believe me you should ask them yourself."

Elrond nodded as he walked over to Shakgriig. "Explain to me what Sauron did to you."

Shakgriig grew nervous as he stammered. "Sauron didnt make all orcs, there were some he tricked into service and forced us to fight for him, most of us lived happy lives until Sauron made us attack and destroy, we couldn't do anything about it, he used his power to cast a voice inside us to make us angry and evil, we had no control, when Sauron died so did his power on all of us."

Elrond sat back down in his chair as he went over everything. "I cannot apprehend this, I knew not the full reach of Saurons grasp and now I am uncertain of the nature of his minions." Elrond then stood back up and pointed at Shakgriig. "Are you confessing your sorrow for you actions?"

Shakgriig nodded and looked to the ground. "Yeah I am, we all are, we just want to be left alone, to live our lives without being attacked for no reason."

Elrond asked the same question to Craklash, Narku and Tarburz and they all gave the same reply, Elrond walked over to Theodal finally. "Is it respite your friends seek?"

Theodal nodded. "Its all they ever wanted, I couldn't believe it when I heard it."

Elrond then nodded. "It may take some time for the lines between orc and elf to be fully healed, but Im confident that If you behave yourselves and make your peace then there may be a place for you here."

The orcs eyes lit up with cheer, Narku then walked up to Elrond and extended his hand. "Er Thanks… My…Lord."

Elrond smiled and accepted his greeting, Theodal couldn't believe his eyes Lord Elrond shaking hands with an orc captain, Theodal then remembered the captain. "But what of the captain? Had it no been for me, they would have just filled the orcs with arrows and left them."

"I know it is a grim thought, but if we are to learn anything from our new guests, is that we must form a trust so that if we happen to cross the paths of more groups, we can talk of peace between races."

Theodal nodded as he looked to Narku who nodded too. "But what of our gold? What use will it be here?"

Elrond smiled and walked towards Narku. "Im sure there are plenty of goods Imladris can offer that would be to your liking."

"Oh yeah? Where we gonna sleep?" Craklash crossed his fingers, although he held little hope of getting a decent place to sleep, being an orc in elf land.

"I will ask the stewards to prepare some rooms for you all orc or not." Tarburz couldn't believe his ears, then he was confused.

"Whats a bed?"

Elrond smirked. "Clearly there are things the elves must teach you all first if we are to live as one, but for no you must all be hungry."

Theodal nodded today had been a day he wont soon forget but he had forgotten his hunger so he and the orcs nodded as they were escorted to dinner….

I would expect Elrond to be more understanding, so I hope this goes down well so read review tell me what you think :)