Blinky had gotten a rather odd request, at least he thought so. Ursurna had asked him to bring her a book.

Of course the natural question to that would be, which book?

And Ursurna had told him it didn't matter as long as it was one of those he himself had written.

Of course Blinky wouldn't deny such a request even if he didn't quite understood it, of course picking out a book turned out to be pretty confusing but at last he had pulled down three different ones and placed them in his bag before he headed to the assigned meeting spot, which was one of the rooms in Vendels keep that Ursurna was borrowing for the duration of her stay.

The door to the room was guarded by Ursurnas two body guards but they thankfully just nodded at him and stepped aside, so he really was expected and Blinky stepped inside.

For a moment, Blinky couldn't help but be amazed. Ursurna was merely sitting at a very ordinary chair with a book in her lap, and yet somehow she managed to make that chair look like a royal throne just by the way she was sitting.

The glowing markings that ran down Ursurnas body added to her look as something truly mysterious and royal. Her features were all so well defined and strong.. It was no wonder that Kruberas were practically considered royals among all the trolls.

The Ursurna glanced up, her yellow eyes glancing at Blinky. "Ah, so there you are. I've been awaiting you Blinkous Galadrigal." she stated closing the book with that refined grace and put it on the table.

"Your grace." Blinky bowed for her. "I hope you haven't waited long."

"Not at all, beside I shall stay until the vow has been made, to assure everything will go as planned." Ursurna commented. "I believe you have something for me." she asked reaching out a hand.

"Oh, yes, of course." Blinky stated opening up his bag, then he hesitated as he looked at the three books before finally he decided upon one and pulled it up then offered it to Ursurna.

This book had a brown binding made of leather, there weren't a lot of illustrations in the book, more was it about langue, the history of trollish and how it had evolved.

Ursurna glanced at the title then opened up the book and looked at some paragraphs. "Would you call this your best work?" she asked.

"Well erh… No." Blinky had to admit and Ursurna glanced up.

"Why then are you offering me this book in particular?" Ursurna asked.

"Well I… I wasn't sure what you desired." Blinky admitted. "And well, a book about Merlins amulet and the trollhunters doesn't seem to approbate considering the circumstances." he had to admit.

"You wrote a book about Merlins amulet and the trollhunters?" Ursurna asked.

"yes." Blinky nodded. "Though, since not all of the amulets secrets has been revealed to me yet, and there are going to be more trollhunters, it is a work in progress. It is though still my best work." he admitted.

"Do you have it with you?" Ursurna asked and Blinky nodded. "Show me." she asked.

And Blinky reached down in his bag to this time finding a book wrapped in blue leather that had golden letters writing out the title and he offered it to Ursurna.

This book of course had a lot of illustrations, a lot of small side notes and question marks, it wasn't quite as neat as the first one but still Blinkys favorite by far and Ursurna repeated the action of first looking at the title, then opened up the book and let her eyes look across the words with a critical gaze, as if she was judging the thing in her hands.

Blinky remained quiet as Ursurna took her time examining the book, she flipped the pages and let her eyes linger on some sentences and illustrations, yet her face expression always remained stern and didn't give away any emotion. Then finally she glanced up and looked at Blinky. "I assume you are curious why I wanted to see this." she commented.

"Well… Yes." Blinky had to admit. "It was a rather curious request."

"I wished to know, what kind of troll it is, whom is going to look after Arghamon." Ursurna stated. "It was convenient that you create things, the thing about people who creates is that their soul will be laid barren in their creations. The books you make will be an extension of you so to understand what kind of troll you truly are, I desired to see it. You could be lying when talking to me, but your books will not."

"Oh." Blinky blinked. "That's… I do assure I never lied to you." he then said.

"No I don't believe so." Ursurna agreed. "How-ever, I wished to make sure. You do realize what it is Vendel is doing do you not? Making you part of the vow, he is making Arghamon your responsibility, it will be your task to look after him and ensure that he'll be safe."

"I understand." Blinky assured. "And I promise I will look after him, he'll be safe here at troll marked."

"yes, he is a sly old fox that Vendel." Ursurna commented. "If you had hesitated in agreeing to partake in the vow, it would have proven you weren't sincere, though the fact you did not hesitate shows you are. Your actions shows that your confidence in Arghamon is absolute. This pleases me." she stated then looked at the book again. "Your writing is very detailed." she commented. "How-ever, phrasing can be a little convoluted now and again. You need to learn how to stay on subject." she commented looking forward.

"Heh, is it that obvious?" Blinky asked.

"How-ever, the passion cannot be denied, nor the honesty." Ursurna then stated looking at the book again before she closed it and offered it back to Blinky whom graciously took it. "I am entrusting Arghamon in your safety, Blinkous Galadrigal." she stated. "I hope this is a task you will approach with the same kind of dedication that you showcase your books." she said and Blinky nodded seriously.

"I assure you, I will not take this task lightly." Blinky stated. "I…" he halted. "I owe Argh." he admitted. "He helped me when I needed it, and he's my friend."

Ursurna nodded. "Very well." she stated. "I am leaving Arghamon in your hands, may the mountains protect you." she asked nodding her head.

"Thank you." Blinky replied as he bowed for her. "May the mountains protect you and your clan." he said and finally backed out, all out of the room feeling like he had just passed some sort of exam which was a relief.


Blinky was not the only one having a date with destiny at that time, Argh being just an insecure as Blinky was making his way to a keep he could never before have imagined being invited into… Troll Hunter Deya.

Finally Argh stood in front of the keep and swallowed intimidated before knocked. "Hallo?"

"Arghamon?" A voice responded. "Please do come in."

Argh took in a deep breath, then finally dared to move inside towards the living space and there… Deya herself was standing with her hands on her hips, even without armour she still looked strong and imposing and her keep.

Argh glanced around, it looked sparse but very functional. There was a collection of shields, swords and spears hung up decorating the living space, it showed that Deya had been a warrior even before she had been chosen by the amulet and Argh turned to her.

"You wanted to see me?" Argh asked.

"Yes." Deya nodded. "Before you complete the vow, I desired to have a word with you in private." she fully admitted.

Argh nodded. "Blinky said it was okay."

Deya smirked amused. "You seem to listen a lot to Blinkous." she commented.

"He helps me." Argh replied. "I don't know much, but he is happy to tell."

"And you would trust anything Blinkous tell you?" Deya asked.

Argh blinked confused. "Shouldn't I?" he asked.

Deya smirked amused then shook her head. "You're even more naive than he is." she commented. "I suppose we should all count ourselves lucky it was him who picked you up and not some lying changeling or similar."

Argh smiled, almost a little apologetic and Deya sighed as she shook her head.

"He is something else that Blinkous. Isn't he?" Deya asked.

"Uhu." Argh nodded. "Very different."

"It's funny really isn't it? You wouldn't believe it looking at him, he is certainly no warrior and yet, he is braver than most." Deya commented. "Jumping right in front of the daylight sword like that, I can't think of any other troll whom would even dare. Some would even call such an act foolish, wouldn't you say?" she asked.

Argh glanced down. "Sometimes… brave and foolish, very similar." he commented.

"That certainly is true." Deya nodded. "If you're brave but not cautious, you're going to die very quick! Especially someone like Blinkous."

Argh frowned but was listening.

"To be honest it's a bit of a miracle he hasn't killed himself yet." Deya then admitted in a deep sigh. "Believe it or not, his brother was even worse than him."

"Oh." Argh realised a little wide-eyed. For a moment questioning how that could even be possible.

Deya though silenced. "Troll marked needs trolls like Blinkous." she then commented. "I hope that one day, there wont be a war anymore, at least that is my goal. And at that day, when the war is over, it is trolls like Blinkous whom will be essential in re-building. It is trolls like him who would be able to shape the future for the better, do you understand that Arghamon?" she asked.

Argh swallowed then he nodded. "Yes… Blinky he… he builds, he creates. Different from.." he looked at his own hands then looked up again. "I understand." he stated.

Deya looked at Argh then exhaled. "I really hope so." she admitted. "Listen Argh, I will agree to the vow if you promise me two things." she asked.

"Huh?" Argh asked slightly confused.

"One." Deya stated. "You will tell me everything you know about Gunmar and his armies! Every little detail you can remember, tell it to me now." she asked. "Two, I want you to look after and protect Blinkous." she said.

Argh looked at Deya then nodded slowly. "Okay." he said.

"Blinkous's life will be in your hands in more ways than one." Deya commented sternly. "The vow, if you break it then…"

"I wont!" Argh stated without hesitation.

And Deya smirked slightly then shook her head. "Very clever of Vendel." she commented. "If you truly care for Blinkous, this will indeed assure you wont break the vow." Deya commented. "And on the same time, it'll mean it will be in Blinkous's own best interest to ensure you wont as well so he'll be sure to look after you. How-ever, that's not my only concern." she stated looking up. "I'm afraid Blinkous can be a danger to himself sometimes as well, and that's why… I am tasking you to look after him." she asked. "I want you to promise me, to protect Blinkous Galadrigal. It will be Blinkous's task to preserve the past and build the future while it will be your task to keep him alive so he can do it. Do you accept the task I am giving to you?" she asked.

"Yes." Argh stated as he bowed his head. "Help Blinky, keep Blinky safe." and he smiled. "Happy to." he said looking up.

"And will you tell me about Gunmar?" Deya asked.

"I'll try." Argh nodded. "What you want to know?" he asked.

"Everything you know." Deya simply stated. "And don't worry about time, for this, we got all the time we need. I need you to tell me everything you can."

And Argh nodded then he opened his mouth and finally began to talk, sometimes in rather broken sentences but Deya was patient and listened intensely to every word.


The pact had been made… It was Blinky's task to look after Argh and Arghs task to look after Blinky.

And they both had that in mind as they stood at the tall troll tribunal, all of the trolls of troll marked looking at them as Argh and Deya was firmly holding hands.

Blinky standing right next to Argh, Vendel between Argh and Ursurna and Ursurna a bit further removed in the background.

"Arghamon, do you swear to this vow of pacifism?" Deya asked. "Swear it now to me, with Vendel and all of troll marked as a witness. And know that as long as the vow is unbroken you shall be welcome here, how-ever break the vow and you shall be hunted down as another Gumgum. Swear to me, to never hurt a troll again."

"I swear." Argh stated. "To never hurt a troll again. From now on, pacifist."

"Blinkous Galadrigal, do you agree to this pact?" Vendel asked. "If Argh breaks his vow, you will share his punishment."

"I agree to this pact." Blinky stated. "If Argh is to break his vow, I will willingly face punishment alongside him."

"Then, let's welcome Arghamon of the Krubera!" Vendel stated loudly. "The newest member of troll marked!" and with that word Deya and Argh finally let go of each other and turned to the trolls whom was at first just clapping politely.

Then though by a stern glance from Ursurna it gained momentum and soon there were shouting as Argh grinned a bit embarrassed and Blinky jumped at him. "I told you! I told you it would work out!"

And Argh grinned, clearly very happy about this new opportunity.


Soon, troll marked went back to normal. Vendors were out doing their usual buisness and one of those included Myrna with all of his minerals from across the world, that's when a familiar head with six eyes popped in.

"Hallo Myrna!" Blinky greeted in a cheerful voice.

"Oh, Blinky!" Myrna greeted just as a far bigger head appeared behind Blinky looking over his shoulder. "Oh and… erh… Arghamon was it?" she asked sounding rather nervous.

"Argh." Argh then informed.

"Our… newest tribe member." Myrna commented in a rather nervous tone. "How… How nice."

At that Argh closed his eyes and took a big sniff then he opened his eyes again. "You smell nice." he commented. "Like moss after rain, really nice."

"Oh my." Myrna suddenly exclaimed. "It sure has been a long time since such a handsome young troll gave old me such a compliment." she then commented suddenly looking like she was blushing rocking back and forth. "I'm pleased to finally meet you Argh!" she then smiled.

"Pleased to meet you too." Argh stated.

"And you are a friend of Blinky's. Well any friend of Blinky's is a friend of mine!" Myrna stated. "So what is your favorite mineral!?" she asked. "Let me give you one on the house, as a welcome to troll marked."

And Argh smiled. "Thank you. Very kind of you."

Blinky beamed as the two seemed to get along well.


From afar was a troll hunter looking down from the heightened spot, it was easy to spot Argh and Blinky walking around. Argh being bigger than any of the other trolls and Blinky looking so peculiar with his four arms and six eyes.

Then suddenly Blinky jumped up as he spoke and picked up what looked like an old shoe from his bag which he threw at Argh allowing Argh to catch the shoe with his mouth and swallowed while Blinky jumped up and down with his arms in the air as if he had just won high score in a game, then the smaller troll jumped forwards and up at Argh.

Argh grinned as he grabbed the little troll and soon they were tumbling around as two over grown children while they both seemed to be laughing.

Even though Deya stood far away the joy could be felt way up there as the two trolls were playing around with each other clearly having fun. It was like a miracle… Deya still remembered just how broken Blinky had been, a shadow of his former self. And Argh… he had been an entirely different troll.

Now though, even though scars would always remain wounds had healed. The two down there was an unlikely couple but somehow it seemed like these two were just made for each other, and for the first time Deya exhaled deeply as she felt like she could relax.
She had been in doubt until now, but seeing this the doubt was gone, it had definitely been the right choice to allow Argh to stay. This… made it all worth it.

"Children." an old voice commented as Deya glanced over her shoulder and saw Vendel approach and he to looked down. "Will they ever grow up?"

Deya smiled amused. "I hope not." she then said. "What am I fighting for, if it isn't this."

Vendel nodded. "I see, well. It's a good thing things turned out well. Will you be leaving soon?" she asked.

"Yes." Deya nodded. "Argh has given me new vital information which I feel like I must investigate. Perhaps i'll finally be able to stop this insane war."

Vendel nooded. "Do what you must trollhunter, I wish you well on your journey."

"Thank you Vendel." she said then looked out in front of herself. "Killahead bridge… I'll be coming for you."