Sorry that there was no new chapter for so long--was gone all weekend…thanks for being patient…
Chapter 9--Trials Of The Spirit
Legolas heard the door to the cell creak open and raised his head to see Darrin with two guards. He glared at the mage. His hate and disgust was obvious.
Darrin just laughed. "I no longer need to have you under my control, elf, but I will see you cringing at my feet," he said.
Legolas spat in the mage's direction defiantly, the only gesture he was capable of. "I will never cringe before you, I'll die first!" he retorted.
"Take him to the torture chamber. Let's see how strong he truly is," Darrin ordered. "Be cautious, he's a clever one."
The two guards came over to Legolas and undid the shackles that held him against the wall. Holding his upper arms they dragged him forward.
Darrin smiled coldly and turned. "Bring him," he ordered and left the cell. He led the way to the torture chamber. He examined the various instruments of pain then shook his head. "I believe we shall start simple." He gestured to some hanging shackles. "Secure him there."
Legolas struggled as the shackles were clamped tightly around his wrists, but it was no use. He was suspended a foot from the floor, putting his weight painfully on his wrists and shoulders.
Darrin looked around. "Now where is he? Orin!! I have work for you!!" he called.
Legolas stared as the ugliest Human he'd ever seen entered the chamber. His face was scarred. He had only one ear and his eyes moved independently of each other. He had few teeth and those he did have were yellow and rotting.
"Yes, master, you have a guest for Orin?" the man fawned.
"Yes, my loyal one," Darrin said. "I want you to break his spirit, but not kill him or mar his beauty, understand?"
"Orrin understands, yes, he does, master," Orin said. He went over to stand in front of Legolas. "A pretty elf, very pretty. Orin will like working on you, yes he will."
Legolas couldn't hide a shudder of disgust. He didn't want the ugly thing even close to him.
"Don't worry, master, Orin won't fail, no, no, Orin have him trained very good, master," Orin said.
"I know; I have business else where. The guards will return him to his cell in two hours, remember my instructions," Darrin said. "Do not break to easily, Legolas Greenleaf. I know you are strong willed." He turned and left the torture chamber.
"We start with lashes, we do, see how well you tolerate pain, pretty one then next time we try more interesting things we do," Orin said. He picked up a whip and headed toward Legolas, eyes gleaming cruelly……
**SHUDDERS** Orrin is a nasty little toad, isn't he? R/R please!!!!!!