Page 16 of Mountain Orc Daddy

“To your home?”

She nods. “Blair has the right idea. You can start with us and we’ll gladly show you anything you’d like to know.”

I look at Blair. She stares back expectantly. As do the rest of her family.

There’s nothing in me that gives me a bad feeling if I go. It’ll also be a great opportunity to see all the great things Blair’s told me about. I also can’t deny that I feel excited to spend even more time with her.

“Perhaps a short time should do. For my tribe,” I say.

The Morgans cheer, with the exception of Blair. She hides her smile but I can see her red cheeks from here. By the Gods what a beautiful sight. It makes my chest flutter.

“I need to go inform my tribe first and make a few preparations myself.”

“Of course! We won’t leave until you’re ready,” Phineas says.

My legs almost run back to the base. I can’t tell if it’s excitement, fear or duty that I’m feeling. I’ll be actually leaving my home to mesh with human civilization. I should prepare for anything.

Roar is the first to receive me when I arrive.

“That was quick. Did they say anything before they left?”

“They are still here. I came to make an important announcement.”

I walk past him. “What announcement?” he asks.

I sound my horn to alert everyone to gather. The males appear with their weapons in tow. The females with children keep their distance.

“Chief, what’s going on? Have we been attacked by those witches?” one asks.

“I knew we couldn’t trust them! They probably sent out soldiers to kill us!” another yells.

“Silence!’ I roar.

The orcs quiet down.

I continue. “I gathered you all here because I have an important announcement.”

They look on, waiting for me to continue.

“After being acquainted with the Morgan family, I decided to follow them to their city.”

A gasp echoes throughout. Murmuring follows after. Rogar grabs my shoulder.

“What are you talking about? You’re going to leave the tribe?”

I move his arm away. “NO, I am not leaving my tribe. I will be gone for a short time in efforts to look for ways to better our quality of life. Resources, information, perhaps even allies. I’ve been informed that the city is an ant colony that offers different varieties of food such as pizza and something called slushies. I will even bring back moving boxes called vehicles that make a lot of noise. The city is very different from what we know. ”

The orcs are in disagreement over how they’re throwing complaints and insulting the Morgans.

“Uzul, are you insane? Did you even think this through?” Rogar says distastefully.

“You told me to expand the tribe.”

“I didn’t mean into the city! We can’t go there! I thought you’d bring the female here!”

My fuse cuts short. I take out my club and slam it on the ground. Everyone quotes down.

“I am Chieftain. What I say goes. Whether you all like it or not!”

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