This sadly will be the last chapter for this story, However I am considering writing a follow up story on Theodal and the orcs, let me know what you would all think of it….
Narku was almost in tears at the amount of comfort he had, a good nights sleep was something he had forgotten about since being made to join Sauron, he felt like royalty as got out of the soft silk elven bed, he wasn't much for elves but Narku was in heaven with the elf beds it was like sleeping on a cloud wrapped in another cloud.
Narku then stretched out as he stood up, since the fighting had stopped he hadn't slouched as much and his back was starting to straighten out he almost stood as tall as Tarburz, that was a wonder, did the others sleep as well as he did?
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Theodal had was the last to join the orcs and elves for breakfast as he sat down and helped himself to what was on offer, he decided on some strawberries and toast, he looked around the table and thought he was dreaming Narku was conversing with Lord Elrond, Tarburz was sharing funny stories with Erestor and Shakgriig was making funny faces at the elf children and making them laugh, Theodal looked up at the sun and smiled, orcs were good company when they weren't trying to skin you.
"May I have everyones attention." Elrond called across the table as he stood up slowly. "It truly has been a joyous time when I sit here and see orc and elf laughing and feasting as if they are of kin."
Craklash then raised a finger as he drank. "Well we sort of are."
Elrond nodded as the orc continued to rip into his breakfast. "Nevertheless I never thought I would be around for this time, But Theodal, I welcome you and your orc friends to Rivendell as long as you desire."
Every orc raised a glass, Theodal noticed and raised his glass as Erestor, Glorfindel did the same and the table of mixed races called a cheers as they clinked their glasses together and enjoyed their breakfast.
Tarburz was still chuckling from a little scrap Erestor had gotten into with an elf woman long ago, He didn't know the elves did such things.
"Ok Tarburz, regale me with a story from your past."
Tarburz bit into a piece of bread before leaning back on his chair. "Well one time in the pits, two orcs got into a sword fight and soon enough another two orcs got involved and soon it was a giant free for all in the pits and I…. I used an orc as a shield!"
The uruk slapped his thigh as he rocked back in his chair laughing, Erestor decided to give a curtsey laugh, mainly because he would never use one of his own as a human shield although with an orc and uruk it might seems quite humurous.
Craklash had started to talk to Glorfindel about middle earth creatures. "So you managed to slay a balrog?"
The golden haired warrior nodded. "I jest not, It was a creature of mighty power and I managed to best it."
"I only thought there was one balrog, the one of Morgoth? Or am I mistaken?"
Glorfindel shrugged. "Maybe there are more about but they never come out of their mountains lairs so we are quite safe, now what is the most impressive kill you have claimed?"
Craklash chewed on some bread as he thought it over, he didn't want to tell him of any elves he had killed so he settle for his most impressive kill. "I remember during a scouting hunt we managed to skewer a snow troll and I delivered the killing blow."
Glorfindel raise his eyebrows. "Impressive, did you keep anything from it."
"Aye I did." Craklash rummaged around the many teeth on his necklace until he found a large troll tooth. "I ripped this from the beasts mouth as a reminder that if I can best a troll then I am quite a force to be messed with." He emphasised this by beating his chest a couple of times.
Glorindel then leaned in to whisper. "Then that makes two of us."
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Shakgriig was busy making more funny faces at laughing elf children as he walked down the corridor with Theodal. "The children have taken a liking to you my friend."
The orc sniggered as he waved to two more. "They do I remember Elrond telling me, although I think their parents still need convincing before I am allowed to say anything to them."
Theodal laughed as he clapped Shakgriig on the back. "If your master could see you now."
Suddenly Shakgriig bumped into a female elf, she recoiled as she stumbled. "Oh I apologise, I was in quite a hurry."
Shakgriig just held up his clawed hand. "Not at all..er…Mil…Milady."
The female elf chuckled quietly as the orcs new taste in manners as she walked back up the corridor, Shakgriig looked her up and down as she turned a corner and left his sights.
"Who was that?" Gasped Shakgriig staring as he continued to walk.
"Did you now know? That was Lady Arwen, daughter of Elrond."
"She is a vision of beauty, I must talk to her."
"Then go and speak to her, she didn't seem afraid of you at all."
Shakgriig did not need telling twice as he went quickly back down the hall, Theodal shook his head and rolled his eyes as he kept on, then he noticed lord Elrond admiring the view of the gardens.
"Imladris truly is a marvel Lord Elrond."
The dark haired elf nodded in agreement. "Made even more beautiful by the feeling of Equality, I never thought we would ever house an orc within our gates."
Theodal smiled. "I never thought I would be made a member of a clan but here we are."
"Words of truth my friend, In fact there is a lone of duty I would like our new friends to perform if they are willing."
Theodal became curious. "What is this task you speak of?"
Elrond sighed. "Several orc tribes have formed around Eregion, they seem hostile, but I cannot jump to any conclusions, I would find it useful to use Narkus brotherhood with other orcs to see if these groups will parley and put down their weapons as your friends have, the war is over and I do not wish to lose any more elves."
Theodal thought for a second. "You should tell Narku, it is a good idea, However the clan leaders approval is needed, but Im sure for your service and gratitude they will happily help your cause."
Elrond smiled and bowed his head. "They will be doing a great good for the free peoples and will further increase our trust should they succeed."
Theodal wondered about if these orcs were the same without the influence of Sauron, he would have to ask Narku later for he was tired and needed rest, he retired to his quarters to sleep and think things over…
The adventure will continue…..
Anyway let me know how a follow up story would go down and also read, review and tell me what you think of the entire story as a whole thanks to every follower and review. :)
