Denethor and a dinner - Arc rise of the light kingdom

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Still inside the room, Fram, Baranor and Idril look at Talion attentively, curious to know the reason of their presence.

Looking at them, Talion speaks " You probably know it, but I'll say it again for Fram, I have the power thanks to my ring to dominate the orcs, because their spirits are more corruptible than those of the other races, but I also have the ability to grant my power to those who desire it and accept it, Idril here is the only one who possesses this power "

Letting the silence settle, he continues " When I give this power, the person becomes stronger, becomes able to use magic, with each fight he progresses more, and being directly influenced by my magic, he does not age any more, I propose it to you too, become my generals, accept my magic, all I ask you in exchange is your eternal loyalty "

"You know Talion, my first goal was to help the people of Gondor, then we were abandoned, my second goal was to free my people and share their suffering, but since I know you and follow you, I have a new goal" Baranor finished before resuming "I now want to help you create the future you so desire, I also want to live in a safe world, where people can live comfortably, and where I can start my family, that's why I accept, if by becoming stronger, I can bring us closer to this goal, then I accept your power" he finished with a determined look and a confident posture looking at Talion straight in the eyes, sure of himself.

Fram answers " Even though I have only known you for a short time, I am also interested in your goal, you saved me from certain death as a slave, and I will be eternally grateful, I will use all my knowledge and skills to serve you "

"Well since you have made your choice, become my generals!" he says before placing a hand on the forehead of each of them and concentrating his power in them.

A few minutes later, the process is finally over, Talion can finally relax around competent and loyal subordinates.

"Well, now I'm going to give you a secret mission, you will create a second army in parallel to the first one, this one will have to be composed of a hundred men, the recruitment standard is the warrior's skills and talent, I will personally equip this army and it will be our elite, I will lead this army during the final assault on Sauron, and they will have to help me defeat him if I am not strong enough in spite of all my efforts and trainings"

"Haleh should be the leader of this army, and I will personally take care of the recruitment" Baranor answers

" All right, now I conclude this meeting, you may all leave, except Idril of course "

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Some time later we find Talion in the company of Idril. Idril is dressed in a beautiful dress worthy of a queen while Talion wears a simple but classy outfit, different from his usual armor.

The two of them head straight to the dining room while Idril speaks up

"So how do I look?" she says before turning around while smiling

"Very elegant and absolutely stunning".

"HeHe" she laughs while blushing a bit.

"I find you very charming too" she says in a low voice.

Talion just takes Idril's hand in his with a little smile before entering the dining room, then he leads Idril to her place before sitting down in front of her.

After some small talk, Idril asks Talion "I need to know, what are you going to do once everything is over? Once you've defeated Sauron and created the kingdom you wanted?" she asks interested, while drinking some wine.

"Well, I have taken a passion for forging and I enjoy training a lot, I think I will try to surpass myself and create more and more interesting things, maybe travel too" he said while thinking about his future.

" And sentimentally? Isn't there someone you're interested in?" she asked without meeting his eyes.

"Of course, I want to share my life with someone, maybe this person is closer than I think, I don't really know " he answer to tease her.

Idril, a little surprised, found herself fidgeting on her chair and then changed the subject as if nothing had happened " Besides, have you made any progress in your training? "

"I've made good progress, the other day I broke a chain that was holding me back, my magic capacity was greatly increased, this really surprised me, after all it's the first time something like that happens, and what about you, have you made any progress since the other day ?"

"Weird, I also experimented something similar, but it wasnt a strong feeling, it was as if something in me was shattered, and I received a boost to my magic, other than that I trained a lot, I am now able to teleport like you, and I also unlocked my element, I can cast some water spell, apart from this, do you know the origin of this phenomenon ?"

"Now that you mention it, I don't have any information about this, I will study it in the future, and congratulation for your improvement, I'm genuinely impressed, now you should try to train your magic quality, I did it myself and the result are great, the next thing I will do is work on some artifact" .

"Always work, work, you have to relax ! It's important to take a break sometime, this way you can come back stronger !" she said while waving her index finger making the no gesture.

"You may be right haha"

"Hehe" then the two of them laught in this lovely atmosphere.

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At the end of the dinner Idril and Talion get up simultaneously

"I thank you for this idea Idril, it was a pleasant and enjoyable moment".

"Hehe, I should be the one to thank you, I really appreciate spending time with you".

As the two look at each other in a strange silence, they both says

" Idril " " Talion "

"I love you Idril" Talion said loudly as he took Idril's hands in his own.

"I enjoy every moment with you, and I'd like to take care of you, of course if you agree".

"Oh, eh what? uh oh, that is, I-I" Idril answers red from head to toe while stammering.

Then, the courage comes to her to confess her feelings too " Me too, I love you Talion " she says while staring at him, her eyes completely crazy for Talion.

Talion takes matters into his own hands, walks over to her and kisses her for the first time, closing his eyes.

Their lips connected for the first time, Idril can't help but blush even more while enjoying the moment.

Then, after a few seconds, she takes her courage in both hands and suggests to him " Would you like to stay with me, for the night ?"

Talion surprised by the request of the so shy Idril can't help but agree " If you wish it, I would appreciate spending the night with a woman as charming as you "

"Oh, er- that means we're together, doesn't it? Huh, tell me?" she asks as she tightens her grip on Talion, uncertain.

"Of course, my love," Talion replies sweetly in her ear.

Then suddenly he grabs her and carries her princess-style to her room.

Surprised, Idril can't help but hide her face against Talion, too embarrassed by the whole situation.

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While everything is going well in the kingdom of light, Talion and Idril are experiencing their first night together, and Talion's subordinates are working tirelessly all night to meet his expectations, forces are moving in all over the world.

'Minas Tirith - King's Hall'

In this great hall at the top of the prestigious white city, stands a steward who has become far too greedy and cupid, talking with his son, the one called Boromir.

"Boromir, gather as many armies as you can, call the prince of Dol Amroth and gather the troops from Pelargir to the region of Anfalas, we must secure our outposts, and take what is rightfully ours!" he concludes while hitting his throne and breathing hard, being extenuated by his sudden anger.

"Father, I don't understand your decision, why gather so much force, we'll just weaken our coastal regions and be in danger from the various pirate invasions" Boromir replies in total incomprehension.

"I have just received a report" said Denethor while calming down, he let the silence settle, wiped his forehead before resuming "Thousands of troops are on the move, the haradrim are moving up towards Minas Ithil, I have received news from our allies of Dorwinion, the men of Rhun are also marching towards the Black Gates, moreover many legions have been reported descending from the misty mountains with an unknown motive, something is brewing Boromir, something big is brewing! We must prepare for an invasion, and we must strike hard to take back Minas Ithil from those pesky orcs!" he said while striking his throne in anger once again.

"Well father, I will immediately relay your order, it will be done as you wish" he said before leaving the room, leaving a half-mad Denethor on his throne.

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