Smiley and the Demigorgon's Warband

Chapter 21: The Battle Begins

The Orc King stands tall on the balcony of his dark fortress, his broad, menacing form silhouetted against the stormy sky. His blood-red armor glints in the faint light as his deep, piercing eyes scan the horizon. Below him, his vast army of orcs, trolls, and monstrous beasts prepare for war, a seemingly endless sea of violence and hatred. The Orc King grips the stone railing, his muscles tightening in anticipation, until his gaze falls on the small but determined force that has gathered at the foot of his fortress.

There, standing at the front of the assembled group, is Smiley, flanked by D.G, Elendir, Legolas, Vin, Krag, and Wesley. Their small army is a mix of men, elves, dwarves, and creatures of all kinds, united under one banner to defeat the Orc King. Though outnumbered, they stand proud and unyielding, ready to face the monstrous horde before them.

The Orc King lets out a guttural laugh, the sound echoing across the battlefield like thunder. He raises his massive war axe and roars—a deafening, primal sound that sends a chill through the air. His roar is a signal, and with terrifying speed, the dark tide of orcs and beasts begins to surge forward, a wave of death rushing toward Smiley and her forces. Satisfied, the Orc King turns and disappears back into his castle, leaving his army to crush the opposition.

### Smiley's Speech

As the enemy approaches, Smiley's heart pounds in her chest. She looks at her companions and soldiers, knowing they are the key to stopping the Orc King and saving Middle Earth. She steps forward, her small stature dwarfed by the warriors around her, but her voice is filled with resolve.

"Today," Smiley begins, "we stand against the darkness. We stand against the tyranny of the Orc King and the cruelty he has spread across these lands. We may be few, but we are strong—stronger than they could ever imagine. For we fight not just for ourselves, but for our families, our homes, and the hope of a free Middle Earth."

She pauses, her eyes scanning the faces of her companions—D.G, standing proudly by her side, Elendir with his new mythril bow, Vin with his sword drawn, and Wesley with his mischievous grin. They all look back at her with unwavering trust and belief.

"We fight for love, for friendship, for all the things that make us who we are. And today, we will show them that even the smallest among us can make a difference!"

Smiley raises her sword high in the air, her voice growing louder. "Now let's go out there and show them what we're made of! For Middle Earth!"

The Battle Cry

A collective roar erupts from the small army as Smiley finishes her speech. With a fierce battle cry, Smiley charges forward, and her army surges with her, running headlong into the fray. The ground trembles beneath their feet as they meet the oncoming horde of orcs with the clash of steel against steel.

Swords flash, arrows fly, and magic crackles through the air as the two armies collide in a brutal and chaotic battle. Smiley leads her group from the front, her small but nimble form weaving through enemies, cutting them down with quick, precise strikes. D.G, her Gorgon powers now fully realized, unleashes waves of petrifying energy and deadly combat moves, standing fiercely by Smiley's side.

Legolas moves through the battlefield like a shadow, his arrows finding their marks with deadly accuracy, while Elendir fires his enchanted arrows, their magic crackling with energy as they strike down orcs left and right. Vin and Krag fight back-to-back, their strength unmatched as they cut through the orc ranks with brutal efficiency. Wesley, ever the trickster, uses his traps and potions to confuse and disorient the enemy, giving their forces a crucial edge.

The battle is fierce, and though Smiley's forces are smaller, they fight with the strength and determination of an army ten times their size. As the chaos unfolds, Smiley can feel the weight of destiny pressing down on her. This is their chance, their moment to end the Orc King's reign of terror once and for all.