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to trees along our
boundaries to keep an eye out for the trolls.
    No questions were asked as everyone quickly
went about their duties.
    “Mirabella, how can I help?”
    Mirabella looked up at Ambrosia whose eyes
were filled with kindness and concern. “The children will need you
Ambrosia. Would you mind watching over them while their families
prepare for Nog?”
    “I can do that!”
    Mirabella was so proud of her and her desire
to help them.
    “They will be in good hands.”
    Ambrosia beamed with pride.
    “Rom and I need to talk now so would you
gather the children and keep them in the safety of the village
while they others search for a hiding spot.”
    “I'll keep them safe I promise.”
    “She is an amazing little girl,” Rom said as
he watched her go.
    “When this is over she will need much of our
attention,” Mirabella said. “Her heart will need aid in healing.
For now, we need to concentrate on Nog.
    Where do we start Rom?”
    “I wish I knew Princess. Nog has been locked
up in that cave for two years. He will be hungry for revenge, but
his numbers cannot be that large so he has to think things through.
He will most likely find a place to hide with only one way in.
There are three or four different caves that I would choose. I will
make my way up the mountain and scout things out.
    “Please be careful Rom, Nog will surely be
plotting revenge against you.”
    “I will be fine.” Rom started off, but
stopped and spoke, “Mirabella If Nog discovers Ambrosia is living
among us he may go after her thinking he can use her to force us to
do as he commands.”
    “I will make sure that someone is watching
over her at all times.”
    Mirabella watched with a heavy heart as Rom
headed back toward Troll Mountain. She hoped beyond hope he would
discover where Nog was hiding and they could end all of this before
it started. As he disappeared into the trees, Mirabella returned to
the village.
    In her mind, she relived the dreadful night
Nog had led the trolls into the village. As she re-entered the
village she stopped to watch her friends prepare to live that night
all over again.
    * * * *
    Rom was checking out the last of the large
caves. Quietly, he crept toward the entrance. The sound of a
snapping twig distracted him, but he did not react quickly
enough.
    Before he could defend himself, two trolls
lunged at him pinning him to the ground.
    “Rom the Trader!” a voice bellowed.
    Above him, Nog stood smiling evilly. “I have
been expecting you. Tie him up outside the cave. It will not be
long before his so-called friends come looking for him.”
    Nog laughed, his plan was falling into place.
Rom was predictable, though Nog still could not grasp why Rom would
continue to risk his life to protect Mirabella and her wood
folk.
    Nog watched as they tied Rom up. Once Rom was
tightly tied up, Nog ordered the trolls to catch him some dinner.
“By morning your little friends will search for you and then it is
just a matter of time before I destroy them and take over the
forest. I will pluck the wings from your lovely Mirabella then make
her my bride.”
    “You underestimate your enemy,” Rom said.
    “No, it is you who underestimates me.” Nog
kicked Rom in the stomach before returning to the cave for a
nap.
    As the sun began to set, Mirabella knew Rom
was in trouble. Going after him at night would be far too
dangerous. The trolls roamed at night and Nog knew every inch of
Troll Mountain, but they did not. They would have to wait for
morning. As darkness enveloped them, Mirabella knew it was going to
be a long sleepless night.
     

 
    ~ Chapter Five ~

    When daylight broke Mirabella, Bean, Raz and
Jollah were ready to head up Troll Mountain. The three of them sat
upon Jollah's back.
    Ambrosia watched them go, her heart filled
with fear for Rom and for them. As though sensing her need Majik
appeared at her side. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she buried
her face into his fur finding comfort in the warmth of him.
    *