They flew into a cavernous gorge that reached into the depths of the earth. Bedrock lay around them and it stretched on for miles. Fortunately they saw their target almost immediately.
Webs of iron that hung from the stone ceiling stretched across the cavern making it difficult for Iver to fly through as he had to avoid being caught in them. They all led to a pinpoint exaggerated rocky outcrop that held a single soul. A hairy figure left naked but for a single ripped brown loincloth was spread-eagled in place by the chains. They were almost as thick as Telimekhtar's skull and broader than his chest.
"Dimitri, I need you to use your jaw. Break the chains." The Trickster's casual tone had become so much more serious as he commanded the Forochelrim who was now attached to the ceiling, his claws embedding him in the stone as he crawled about like a spider.
"Bring us down to him, Iver. Try to freeze the chains connected to his arms. Telimekhtar help." Orome asked them both.
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Older Endo rushed off in search of Ela.
"Wha-wha-you again-no!" The younger Endo cried, "Mirecy? Teleport? What the fu-PHEEEEWWWW-" He vomitted again before coming to his senses whilst doubled-over. "Mirecy is dead. She turned herself into a crystal. And they have her. Those black cloaked men. And the one with the voice...the one who commanded us to freeze. His their leader isn't he? He took Mirecy!" Endo exclaimed.
BAM.
The door opened behind Cardiloc and Endo stood there with Ela in hand. "Let go of me!" Ela screamed as she struggled in the older man's grasp.
BOOM.
The door flung open and Berethor came out. "Mirecy?!"
BLAM.
The front door flung open and Shin rushed in with a dagger in hand seeing a host of characters appear. The Armoured Shifter, the Hybrid Shifter, two twins, one haunced over a pool of vomit and the other abducting a young Gondorian gal. He had just walked in on a crime scene.
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Are you fucking serious?
Sigeric and Ha'zi heard Ostopher's thoughts.
They're all lying. It can't just be one. Never should've trusted these foreigners. Should've just killed them. And now look at this mess. The elf is free and has who knows what with him.
"I see," Belzagar turned away from the shifters and looked to Ostopher. "Are the necessary arrangements ready?"
"What?" His aide-de-camp asked.
"The mission." Belzagar coughed.
"Oh...yes."
"Good. Take your squadron and mine. Also the Behemoth Shifter as a precaution. I want this handled smoothly." He whispered then turned to the rest of the audience, "Ranger Squadrons Ten and Eleven you shall depart the city on the morrow for a diplomatic expedition to negotiate with the Proto-Giant folk. This is a non-hostile mission but you be armed. Ostopher shall be in command and you shall be accompanied by the Behemoth," He pointed to the Hobbit, "I know he does not look the part but I assure you that you shall be glad to have him should things go south. This is a priority one endeavor. No assault of any kind, only self-defense. If the negotiations fail, fall back. Do not engage. Am I understood?"
"SIR!!" The cry went up.
"All involved personnel, you are dispatched. Collect your personal belongings and be ready on the morrow." Belzagar ordered them and they began to disperse, raising from their seats and moving up the rows towards the rear exit. The General looked at Ostopher, "Take the girl. We can use her. If they refuse to return the Leviathan to us, then use her as a bargaining tool for an exchange." He whispered.
"Daugo Burgins, I expect you no foul play in this. I am entrusting your protection to my personal guard. Do not fail me." Belzagar turned to the other two, "As for the Guardian and Warrior, you both shall remain behind as a safeguard for Gondor in the case that we are to be attacked by Morgoth or any other. You are also required for the Festival. Especially you, Mister Redhaven."
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