Shadow Thief

Chapter 5

Now this is living the dream. Stepping inside felt like entering a paradise of emeralds. I was in one of the blue domes that I had spied earlier - the inside vastly contradicting the outside.

To one side was a door with a sheer drop. The almost imperceptible transparent glass allowed me to witness the depths below yet any winged Borcans traversing the skies above would be simply faced with their own reflection.

The room itself was unlike anything on Earth, giving me no option but to marvel at it and don't even get me started on the ceiling: completely black except for a dangling luminescent white plant - a light.

The bed. Now that was a sight. The smooth, metallic silver curved up and down to accommodate the shape of a body. Settling on top of it I was pleasantly surprised by the softness. Across the room I examined a small pearly white desk and a cushioned stool continuing the green theme I had come to love.

Within the wardrobe an array of clothes for all occasions and weather could be found yet despite the multitude of exotic styles the inescapable green and silver colour scheme marked every garment. What a shame. I began to rummage inside for a new outfit.

I slipped out of my dirty clothes, and donned a more appropriate attire for a meal with the Orc. The dress I chose was stunning, similar material to chiffon, its gorgeous fabric flowed in loose waves at my ankles gracefully moving with every step I made. The V neck-line was modest, the silver beads only adding to the enchantment.

To my complete and utter horror, the room held no bathroom leaving me unable to remove the stench of the forest. It was painfully obvious with my greasy hair and potent smell. Just thinking of it made me want to itch.

Hearing a knock I moved towards the door to find Andre there. He had also freshened up in a green robe and a silver belt fitted at his waist.

'We need to go.' He spoke rather bluntly.

'Okay,' I replied with equal coldness.

'Blinx told me where it was so just follow me.'

'I see you are all buddies with her now.' I remarked.

'Just shut up would you.' Andre sighed exasperated.

I rolled my eyes. It was just so easy. He needed thicker skin. Surely street life should have taught him that.

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Arriving at the hall was a man made - Borcan made heaven awaiting. Platters of foreign food lined an endlessly long table and it seemed like every dish ever created on this planet was on top of it.

My smile had never been so big as I withheld my animalistic urges to fling myself at the food and devour it.

Pulling my starving eyes away from the mouth-watering display I faced the Orc seated high above the table, in his own little balcony with his own spread of cuisine. (It looked a little obnoxious. Was it really that necessary to have a whole balcony for himself?)

'Thank you for joining us.' He began, 'Please be seated and allow me to introduce you.'

We nodded and took our seats at the end of the table.

'Ali, André met my most trusted advisors Kira, Ayanna, Zicco, Elynn and Tyke.' He named each person pointing as he spoke their name (I guess pointing isn't isn't rude here).

I took a moment to take in the table. The five other people sat stiffly; an old man with withering features, drooping feathers and although he seemed cautious the kindly smile was welcoming- Elynn; a young woman - Ayanna and man - Zicco - who looked like siblings - both gifted with fine features and soft delicate blue hair; a middle aged woman - Kira - who reminded me too much of Margot; and finally Tyke a man who I couldn't quite determine the age of, he had harsh features and several scars along his face.