The two Hobbits had almost reached the perimeter of the encampment, when Holly heard the approach of running feet coming close behind them. She left Peri to draw the attention of those who came and motioned for Olo to step off the into the shrubbery on the side of the small track opposite her.
Peri trotted down the track toward the camp, as two half Orcs came running toward him, swords raised. Holly, crouched down by a large tree's roots, stood up as the first half orc passed and fired an arrow into its neck. It stumbled and the second creature came at her, only to be downed by Olo's cudgel to the rear of its head.
Holly drew her sword, and severed the neck of one half Orc while Olo crushed the skull of the other.
They ran down the path, catching up to Peri, then advanced within the perimeter of the camp itself and took quick stock of the melee . . .
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Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.
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