Light in the Darkness

Rating: I'll say PG-13 because of some violence, but no icky stuff and no smut or slash. Summary: A LOTR/Willow story. It takes place after the war of the ring and twenty three years after Queen Bavmorda was 'killed.' For any who haven't seen the movie you should, if not you'll probably still get most of this. It will center around Elora Danan as she tries to rid her kingdom of an evil she alone can vanquish. Author: Shana. You can drop me a line at shana_petree@rn.com Hope you like it!

Epilogue

There was a silence that held the land, as if no animals dare make a sound. Rumors were growing in the land of Tir Asleen. For twenty three years now the evil Queen Bavmorda had been gone, killed in the castle of Nockmaar by her own black magic. And Tir Asleen was restored to it's former greatness. Though it's king had perished long ago in the battle against bavmorda, Lord Martigan and Lady Sorsha had taken on the burden of rebuilding and have reigned there happily with their three children, being loved by the people and bringing all the surrounding lands together in peace.

But recently a shadow seemed to creep over the beautiful land from the western wilderness. Darkness swarmed in the forests, towns people deemed them haunted and refused to travel them. Soon trade was effected and fear took hold of many, fear that evil had returned to the realm.

There were even reports of strange gruesome creatures that roamed at night, larger than men and as fierce as death dogs. Many flocked to the safety of Tir Asleen's powerful walls and strong army. But there was one thing that made the people smile and feel at ease and her words could sooth thousands.

Princess Elora Danan had grown to be a vibrant, beautiful young woman and her presence and heritage gave the masses hope. She seemed to be a natural leader and had been raised to do so in Tir Asleen. The prophetic death of Bavmorda and Elora's surviving her attack still made many look on her in awe. The tall slender woman who she had become was wise beyond her years and a skilled swordsmen thanks to her father. The once scandilous Madmartigan had changed into a seasoned ruler with a large heart and loving concern for his people. And now more than ever he worried for their safety.

None know of the source of the evil that hides in the west waiting to unleash it's revenge. But soon all shall be revealed...