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I hope you all enjoy this story. I think it will be a good mix of everything from action to romance to humor to drama. Even some supernatural later on. Also rating may go up in the future as well. Please leave a review but don't be too harsh. I write for therapy reasons and to harsh of comments would not really be too therapeutic lol. Anyways happy reading lovelies
CHAPTER 1: The Prophecy
I walked up to the giant tree which stood in the middle of the thick forest, its white flower pedals gently falling around me. As I looked up something wet splashed upon my cheek. Touching my fingers to my face I found it to be blood. Suddenly all the white flowers turned red and began to drip with blood. I turned and ran, ran as fast as I could, until I tripped on something. It was a dead stag, its throat ripped to shreds, its heart cut out.
Voices filled all around me.
"You did this!"
"This is your fault."
Someone grabbed me suddenly. I turned to see a cloaked man, face concealed.
"Who are you?" I asked.
He did not answer.
"Who are you?" I screamed this time.
"You shall be the demise of He whom marks a face with white. One shall live one shall die, and water of red will he unleash. Never shall he see a ring of gold, never shall he rise."
Suddenly the man was gone. I looked down at my arms and found they were covered in blood…..but not my blood.
I awoke with a scream. Two of my maids came rushing in followed by three guards.
"Are you alright mi'lady?" asked one of the maids.
"Yes, yes I am quite all right. It was only a bad nightmare," I said.
After I dismissed them, I closed my eyes tight. The cloaked man, his message, it had been the same for some time now. However, the dream seemed to grow more frightening each time. I knew it was a message, a warning of some kind, but I had not a thought as to what it could mean. Soon though I felt I may find a certain wizard who might.
Knowing that I would not find more rest upon this night, I threw on a long rob and, grabbing a candle for light, walked out of my chambers and down the corridors of Rivendale.
I found everything about this place fascinating. I was sent here to represent my homeland, for I was the Queen to be, the only heir to the throne. When news was heard, even as far East as Astindale, of the finding of the one ring of power, my father, the King of Astindale, too ill to travel, sent for me to join the council. A great company of guards and maids of course were sent along to accompany me on my long journey and to ensure my safety.
Astindale was not a wealthy land, but it was full of life and promise. Our elvish kind are a peaceful people, as most elves are. We do not find fulfillment over material objects and wealth, but in that of peace and harmony. We have managed to stay withdrawn to ourselves, hidden from the outside world, and from all wars. In the past many have reached to us for aid in war, but we always refused, until soon no one even bothered asking for our aid. We had no enemies, but also, do to our lack of involvement, no alliances either.
Our doors may not be able to close to the unwanted guest of war this time, and if the hand of war wraps at our doors, we will fall, our armies to small and our alliances none.
My father wishes more than anything to avoid war yet again, to continue hiding amongst ourselves, to live in peace. But I will be Queen of Astindale one day soon once my father perishes from his illness, and I must do what is best for my people, my kingdom. If war is approaching, Astindale cannot hide. Alliances will need to be made.
I stopped at the end of the hall, looking out at the small stone courtyard and garden. A man, called Strider, and Legolas sat talking. I watched the Prince of Mirkwood intently. With a new set of determination I turned back towards my chambers.
I will do whatever I must to save my homeland, whatever is best for my people. I reached my door and blew out my candle.
Alliances need to be made.
Thank you very much for reading the first chapter of "Those Who Reign." I will have the next chapter up soon, for I already have it written. Also it will be longer. This was sort of just an intro into the story. Please review and let me know what you all think. This is only my second fanfic to give a try at so keep that in mind. Anyways see you all soon for Chapter 2. Until then Lovelies
