The following day obviously came quickly for Ed and his orcs. The ones drunk only recalled the night as a blur and those anticipating it made sure to get a goodnight's sleep.
Of course, there were always the orcs willing to stay up a bit later to have a warm-up battle. Whether such a type of match was helpful was questionable, but it had to at least raise morale if nothing else.
The morning breeze was cool and refreshing. It seemed that the days fraught with bloodshed always were the prettiest. It went to show that reality was harsh in its every action.
The warrior orcs were slowly gathering in the Sanctuary plaza and the 50 or so kids coupled with some orc moms were there to watch it.
