Authoress Note: So, this was kicking around in my head for some time now. Every time I listen to the song, it shows up, so I wrote it. I hop you like it, I don't know if there will be another story (technically a sequal to this) after it or not. I also apologize that it's not in my usual format. FF(dot)net has changed how you upload stories, and it's quite frustrating now.
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Lord of the Rings (this belongs to the genius Tolkien) or the song Hero (which is owned by lovely Skillet)
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The woods were fairly quiet, until two people appeared. One was male and the other female. Both had long hair, though the male's was a dark blond to the female's nearly white hair. He bore dark blue eyes while she bore sky blue eyes. He wore a loose tunic of rust red with a more fitted white under shirt; darker red, loose pants; and sturdy leather boots. Around his back was quiver of arrows, a bow and two long knives. His hair was pulled into a single, tight braid, ending at his mid-back. She wore a white chemise; a yellow, gathered skirt; a dark green over-dress (put on a like a jacket and laced in the front from hips to low neckline); sturdy leather boots and arm guards. She wore a bow and quiver, yet instead of the two long knives, she bore two, slender and strong swords on either side of her waist. Her hair was pulled tightly into two braids, tied together at the end (which was just underneath her bottom).
"Did we make it back?" she asked.
He was silent.
"Brother?" she tried in another language.
Still nothing.
"Calanon?" she tried yet again.
He blinked and looked at his sister.
"My apologies, Elarinya." he said, "I do believe we are back, though when, I am not so sure."
"Then let us call for aid." she said, "I will call the music and sing harmony to you."
Calanon nodded. Elarinya pushed her brother gently, with a teasing smile.
"Well? What song?" she asked.
"Hero." he said.
"By Skillet? From the first world?" she asked.
Calanon nodded.
"Alright. I'll call the music." she said.
Moving her fingers in an intricate pattern, music began to play around them.
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Eight companions stopped. The two with the better hearing had caught something on the breeze.
"What is it?" asked the blond haired one.
"A song, though I've never heard such a strange melody." said his companion.
All heard the words then.
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I'm just a step away
I'm just a breath away
Losin' my faith today
(Fallin' off the edge today)
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"It sound like someone is in trouble." said another.
"Should we go?" asked a gruff voice.
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I am just a man
Not superhuman
(I'm not superhuman)
Someone save me from the hate
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"We should go!" exclaimed two of the youngest.
"They must be hurt." agreed a third.
They all looked at each other.
"This is your call, melon nín (my friend) ." said the blond, looking at his companion.
"We go." he said.
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It's just another war
Just another family torn
(Falling from my faith today)
Just a step from the edge
Just another day in the world we live
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Another group, in the trees, heard the song as well.
"Captain Haldir?" asked one.
The blond nodded and they began running as well, towards the song.
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I need a hero to save me now
I need a hero (save me now)
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I need a hero to save my life
A hero'll save me (just in time)
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"Hurry!" called the blond.
The group of eight picked up the pace.
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I've gotta fight today
To live another day
Speakin' my mind today
(My voice will be heard today)
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The group in the trees dropped to the ground and paused before continuing on.
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I've gotta make a stand
But I am just a man
(I'm not superhuman)
My voice will be heard today
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The group of eight paused, to catch their breath.
"Where?" asked one.
They began in another direction.
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It's just another war
Just another family torn
(My voice will be heard today)
It's just another kill
The countdown begins to destroy ourselves
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The group from the trees stopped, trying to discern where the sound was coming from.
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I need a hero to save me now
I need a hero (save me now)
I need a hero to save my life
A hero'll save me (just in time)
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A woman before a mirror heard the song and saw the two singing. She smiled lovingly.
I need a hero to save my life
I need a hero just in time
Save me just in time
Save me just in time
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The group from the trees chose a new direction and continued.
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Who's gonna fight for what's right
Who's gonna help us survive
We're in the fight of our lives
(And we're not ready to die)
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The group of eight stopped again.
"If we don't hurry…" trailed on.
They hurried on.
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Who's gonna fight for the weak
Who's gonna make 'em believe
I've got a hero (I've got a hero)
Livin' in me
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A man came up to the woman.
"Sérëdhiel's children are back." she said, smiling.
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I'm gonna fight for what's right
Today I'm speaking my mind
And if it kills me tonight
(I will be ready to die)
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Eyes widened and both groups pushed harder.
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A hero's not afraid to give his life
A hero's gonna save me just in time
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The man looked at the woman.
"I am as glad as you are." he said, smiling.
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I need a hero to save me now
I need a hero (save me now)
I need a hero to save my life
A hero'll save me (just in time)
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The group of eight finally burst into the clearing and stood still, gapping in surprise at the two beings, singing, with closed eyes.
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I need a hero
Who's gonna fight for what's right
Who's gonna help us survive
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The group from the trees cautiously surrounded all in the clearing.
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I need a hero
Who's gonna fight for the weak
Who's gonna make 'em believe
I need a hero
I need a hero
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At a signal, he nocked their bows with arrows and moved into sight, pointing the arrows at all in the clearing.
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A hero's gonna save me just in time
As the music and lyrics faded, Calanon and Elarinya opened their eyes and Elarinya let go of her power. They looked around them, but Calanon smiled when he saw Haldir.
"Mae govannen, Haldir ó Lórien (Well met, Haldir of Lórien)." he said, bowing with his hand over his heart.
Elarinya copied her brother.
"Calanon? Calanon Haldenion?" asked Haldir.
"Yes, old friend. You might not remember my sister, for she was only a baby when I took her at her Adar's request and left." said Calanon, "This is my sister, Elarinya Limduriell."
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