CHAPTER 4:

The Leader

Ilëah took her children with her and Yngol grabbed Groshmog by his arm. It was time they would meet their elvish Leader.

The couple went to a small house nearby. This house was white and had a red roof. Normally elvish houses had a lot of trees around them, but this house was lying a bit in the woods, but was surrounded by a huge lake. The Leader did this to prefend it from being attacked by orcish arrows.

A noble man was standing in the doorway when one of the small elvish boats was gliding over the water. He saw Ilëah and their children and what he could see, was a creature he recognized from far. It was an Orc.

Ilëah and Yngol were greeting the Leader. His name was Brennin and he had blue eyes and long blondish hair. He was wearing a black cloak and beneath his cloak, he was wearing a green shirt and pants. He had a sword haning on his left hip and it had a row of diamonds on it from above till below and a snake figure was on it. Brennin was known for his wise words and he never judged before he knew the exact details. And Brennin looked at Ilëah and immidiatly said: Bring me the Orc. Yngol brought Groshmog to Brennin. He said: Brennin, there is something weird about this Orc. It is like he is not what he is supposed to be. Brennin watched Groshmog closely and after a few minutes he said: This Orc is no threat to you and your family my dear Yngol. There are more important things to discus. I want to talk with you about this.

Let us go inside and I will give you the details. There is great evil coming up to you and the whole world of Middle-Earth.

Groshmog was now untied and Myrith and Iluna started to talk with him. Yngol wanted to warn his children, but Brennin said: let them play. I have seen the eyes of the Orc and there is no evil in his eyes. But I will explain it to you later.

They entered the house of Brennin. And they were taken to the back side of the house. The room where Brennin always stayed when he was trying to find things out.

When they were sitting down, Brennin started. It was a few weeks ago, when I first discovered the dark stone. He picked up a piece of stione which was dark and he handed it over to Yngol and his wife. Ilëah said: It looks like one of the flaming stones, once used by the evil forces. Yngol nodded his head and said: If my eyes are still in good shape, and if my memory is also reacting well, this must be a stone of the Kingdom of Angmar.

Everybody was shivering. Yes, Brennin said. You are still in a good health my dear friend. This is indeed one of the stones from the Kingdom of Angmar. And the most scariest part has still to come.

My messengers have dwelt over Middle-Earth for the last 1000 years and we have seen how evil came and finally was defeated by the end of the Ring. But we have forgotten one important thing. Family. What! Ilëah said. There are relatives or family left? Sauron didn't have family? No my dear, Brennin said. It is not sauron, for he was as we know a valar. But we forgot one of his most important servants. His most darkest and evil followers. There was one who was so evil, he brought fear and dispair everywhere he went. He was the leader of the Nazgûl.

Oh my goodness! Ilëah stood up from her chair. You mean the Witch-King of Angmar?

Yes my lady, indeed. Brennin confirmed. My messengers have seen a creature dressed in black and they discovered he had a niece. This niece has learned all the dark tricks from her evil uncle and she is as evil as he once was. And through the years, she has develloped even greater skills than her late uncle.

But, does she have the same personality as her uncle? Yngol asked. Yes, Brennin said. One of my messengers has seen her face and he said he never have seen a face so cold and evil as hers. There is no love in her eyes, only death. She is clearly following the same path as her evil uncle.

What should we do then? Ilëah asked. We must be prepaired for another war, Brennin replied. She can't create a ring so evil as sauron's one Ring, because only Sauron knew how to make such thing, but she is strong enopugh to create Orcs and I have no doubt she is gathering them. To build a secret army and then suddenly overtake us all.

Ilëah was shocked by this devastating news. But what about this orc? She asked.

Ah! Brennin said. The Orc. I bet this Orc is 15 years old? He looks very young. It is difficult to tell the age of an Orc, but I saw it in his eyes. And if this is true, it is easy to explain his age. He is created AFTER the Ring was destroyed, so all evil was undone. This Orc looks like an Orc, but his character isn't one. He has in no way the evil personality of his Race. I think we will be surprised by the goodness of this little one. He has the ability to speak or communicate with the animals and perhaps the trees also. There is in no way any reason to be concerned about him, but I think we must watch him closely. Because he is an Orc and I think if the Orcs will gather all Orcs on Middle-Earth, they will do everything they can, to catch him.

Suddenly a strange feeling came over Ilëah. There is no way they will find him. Even if he is an Orc, he still is a good one and there is nobody on this world who is going to hurt him.

Her eyes were shining a kind of fire. This meant Ilëah was certain about her decision.

Yngol watched his wife and said: Ilëah, if we are keeping this Orc with us, we might bring not only ourselves in danger, but also himself. Ilëah was determined to keep Groshmog. There is no way I will leave him at the plavce where we found him Yngol. He has no chance against the Orcs if they find him. He is small and young and his character is so innocent.

Brennin said: You are admirable Ilëah. Your heart is pure and your intentions are good. But Yngol is right. If you keep this Orc in your house, you can be sure he will be found one day. And you will bring yourself and your family in great danger.

Then it must be, Ilëah said. But he is NOT going back. For the first time, Yngol saw an anger look in his wife's eyes. She was stubborn and would not give in. Her decision was clear.

Yngol loved his wife dearly. They always had been close and they never had secrets for each other. Yngol hugged his wife and whispered: My dear love, if you want to keep him safely with you, I can't do no different then going with you.We will keep him. He kissed his wife on her cheek.

Brennin said: Ilúvatar bless your heart, Ilëah. You are a blessing to the Sindarian race and (he winked towards Yngol) to the Noldorian race also.

Be careful, my dear. Brennin said while they were walking back to the garden. Your heart is pure, but be careful, because evil might not always be seen in your enemy. Sometimes your closest friends can be more evil. With these words, Yngol and Ilëah said goodbye to Brennin and they took their children and groshmog with them back inn the boat.

At home, Ilëah grabbed the arm of Groshmog. She kneeled down and said softly: My dear Groshmog, you are now having a family. We will look after you my friend.

Groshmog looked at Ilëah and asked: Can I stay here? And may Willy and Bruno stay here as well?

Of course! Ilëah laughed. We have a nice place for them to stay. Come on, let us go and make them a nice warm bed where they can sleep.

End of Chapter 4.