Fate's Tale
Chapter 1- Screeches in the Night
by Vickietori
**Heyo pplz!! Umm, it doesn't really matter if all of you don't particularly like this story... it's just another crazy dream I had. But it's pretty kewl ^_^ Latrz**
And that is the tale of the Lord of the Rings. Brianna stood up from her place on the floor, and looked at her cousins. The two of them stared up at her almost as if saying Is that it?? Though they was younger than the 14 year old girl, they both shared the same interests as her, one being her passion for Elves.
one of the girls finally managed to utter. That story was amazing!! Her eyes widened. And... and the characters! That is truly the best story you've ever told us!
added in the other girl. You've always told us stories about distant lands and mystical people... but never before have you told us one this amazing!
Well, if I had told you two this story while you were younger, you guys surely would've had nightmares about the ringwraiths. She made her impression of a ringwraith uttering Shire. Baggins that had always frightened her friends back home. The two girls shook their heads.
Though your impression of a wraith is quite good, I don't think I would be scared of it!
You're sure of this, Eleanor?? said Brianna raising an eyebrow at her cousin's sudden sureness. She walked over to the fireplace and turned her head so the fiery blazes cast wicked shadows across her face.
said Eleanor crossing her arms. I'm sure.
Whelp, that's good enough for me! Brianna said with a sudden change in attitude. Now let us all get a gingerbread cookie from the kitchen.
said Arianna, Brianna's other cousin, jumping to her feet. Being the youngest of the three girls, Brianna expected a remark as such to come out of her mouth. She smiled at Eleanor as the small girl with long blond hair ran out of the room. Eleanor looked at Brianna and shrugged her shoulders. The two then walked out of the room and followed Arianna to the kitchen where there were freshly baked gingerbread cookies spread across the dining table.
Mmm... they look so delicious! said Arianna picking up one of the cookies and smelling the air for the mouthwatering fragrances. She licked her lips and opened her mouth to take a bite out of the cookie.
Not before dinner! accused Brianna's mother walking through the kitchen door. You'll surely spoil your appetite.
Even with just one little cookie?? said Arianna pleadingly. She wanted the cookie so desperately, and she knew the sweet fragrances wouldn't let her craving pass easily.
Mum. Just let her have one. Brianna looked at her mother, for she knew the child's craving would never leave her. Her mother seemed unconvinced, but surely, she let the child devour the gingerbread.
Thank you, Mrs. Pierce, thanked Arianna politely. She licked her fingers clean of the delicious gingerbread and turned to leave the room. Brianna?? Can we go to your room so you can tell us more of the wonderful elves from Middle Earth??
Elves?? Middle Earth?? asked Mrs. Pierce looking up from her boiling pot of potatoes cooking on the stove. I knew sooner or later you were going to tell them that story.
How could I resist?? said Brianna turning to follow the two girl out of the room. It is the best tale ever. Arianna and Eleanor ran out of the room, calling for Brianna. Brianna chased them out of the room, and up the wooden staircase to her room. Arianna was the first to reach Brianna's room. She opened the door to the room and walked in.
I like your room, she said sweetly looking at all of the amazing things set up in the room. It's magical.
I'm not sure about magical, but I always liked it myself. Brianna walked into the room with Eleanor by her side. She sat on her single bed and pulled Arianna onto her lap. Now, you wanted to know more about the elves, didn't you??
Arianna nodded in agreement. What did they look like??
Yeah Brianna, said Eleanor sitting on the bed beside Brianna.
Well, it depends where the elf is from! You see, if the elf is from Rivendell, it's likely that they have dark shades of colors for hair. And their clothes are also made in a variety of browns, dark reds, and other dark colors. But the Mirkwood elves have blond hair usually and their clothes come in lighter colors. They are indeed my favorite face in Middle- Earth by far.
Why is that so?? asked Arianna taking a lot of interest.
It's because of the elf in the story, Legolas.
Oh he wasn't that special, said Eleanor. He didn't do that much.
Didn't do that much?? Brianna said rather shocked. What do you mean??
I dunno, Eleanor admitted looking at her feet. I guess I just didn't like him that much.
I liked him. He was my favorite. Arianna always was Brianna's favorite cousin. There was just a special something about her that always made Brianna smile. Arianna reminded Brianna of herself as a child, always enjoying fantasy stories of made up places and magical people. But Arianna reminded her of something more of herself. She reminded her of an elf.
All was quiet for a moment, but an ear- shattering screech broke the silence. Brianna jumped to her feet suddenly and looked around the room.
What was that?? asked Eleanor shuddering back with a frightened look on her face. She and Arianna looked up at Brianna not knowing what to expect from their idol.
I'm not sure, admitted Brianna. Maybe I'm losing my mind, she thought to herself. But that sounded like a wraith. The shriek sounded again, and this time Eleanor hid under the down comparator of Brianna's bed. Arianna made no move though. She stayed atop of the bed with her hands folded in her lap, though a slightly worried look spread on her face.
I'll go have a look outside, Brianna decided aloud. You two stay here. She started to leave the room, when Arianna decided something herself.
I want to go with you, she said jumping off of the bed and grabbing Brianna's hand. I want to see whatever made that noise.
Are you sure?? Brianna asked the courageous girl. Arianna looked up at her, but nodded solemnly. Brianna hesitated for a second. What if it was a wraith?? she asked herself. Don't be silly! It's all your imagination. I knew I was gonna be like this for the rest of the night.
All right, Arianna, said Brianna. You can come with me. Just promise me you'll never leave my sight.
I promise Brianna. The two started out of the room. Arianna let Brianna's hand drop, and she stayed behind. What about Eleanor?? Arianna's thoughtfulness made Brianna pause in her tracks.
Do you want to come along Eleanor?? she called back to the room. To her surprise, Eleanor had risen herself from underneath the comparators and had her coat on already.
Count me in! she said going ahead of them starting down the stairs. When the three of them came to the kitchen, Mrs. Pierce was there awaiting them.
Where are the three of you going?? she asked.
Just outside Mum. We heard a noise and we thought we'd better check it out. Mrs. Pierce seemed unconvinced.
What noise??
Well how would we know?? argued Brianna. We need to go outside to find out for ourselves. They all walked passed Mrs. Pierce quickly. Mrs. Pierce opened her mouth to argue, but merely shook her head in disapproval.
Outside, the moon was their only source of light for the thickly wooded forests around the house. I should've brought a flashlight, thought Brianna to herself. She knew the forest well, but she knew she would feel more secure if she had some other light.
Is everyone close by?? she called behind her.
Yes we're all here, replied Eleanor. Arianna is holding my hand safely.
How can we see anything without a flashlight?? asked Arianna.
I can see fine! The moonlight is enough for my eyes. She hated to admit it, but the further they went into the forest, the more she wished they had a flashlight. Arianna hurried up beside Brianna and grabbed her hand. Eleanor followed along side of Arianna.
For a while they walked through the forest, seeing no sign of any people, or ringwraiths. Just as Brianna opened her mouth to signal all of them to turn and head back to the house, they shriek sounded again, only this time louder... and closer.
whispered Eleanor frantically. I wanna go back to the house! It's to dark out here! And too scary and...
commanded Brianna raising a hand to signal her silence. Though she was unsure of herself, she could swear that she heard hoofs galloping in the distance. She stood not breathing for a second. She could hear Eleanor breathing frantically and looking around scared to death. Arianna made no noises either. She knew what Brianna thought was making the noises. When all of the noises seemed to die down, Brianna signaled them to move forward. When all of them sighed a sigh of relief, their luck seemed to turn around. From the shadows of the trees, a hooded figure atop of a black horse appeared, and let another high-pitched screech.
she commanded the children. She grabbed their hands and began to run, trying to come up with a reasonable explanation for what was happening to them. She could hear the horse not far behind them, and she began to speed up. One of her hands was dragged down as Arianna fell to the ground.
she screamed as the horse stopped right in front of her, leaping up onto it's back legs kicking it's front ones wildly. The horse dropped it's legs and Arianna caught sight of the wraith. She screamed again and held her arm up to her eyes and shuddered back in fear as the wraith drew it's sword and glinted it in the moonlight. Just as though Arianna would be lost, all luck turned. Another figure jumped between Arianna and the giant horse with a torch in one hand, and a bow in the other. The figure waved the lit torch in front of the horse to scare it back, giving Arianna time to get to her feet and hide behind Brianna.
The figure dropped the torch and shot an arrow at the wraith, hitting it where it's face would be. The creature dropped from the horse, and for a second lay on the ground motionless. The three girls ran and hid behind the largest tree they could find, peeking from behind it to see the battle before them. The figure then picked up the torch and threw it at the wraith. It hit the wraith sending it's cloak on fire. It let out another shriek and ran around frantically before disappearing into the forest. The horse followed it grunting. Brianna stood up from behind the tree. Arianna also stood up, but Brianna signaled her to stay.
Stay here, she said. She walked over to the figure to see who their hero was. Um... hello?? She stretched out a hand to put on the hero's shoulder, but he spun around and faced her.
What are you three doing out here?? Don't you know it's dangerous?? The moonlight shone on the person's face, but not enough for Brianna to make out who it was.
Who are you?? she asked him, taking no notice to his question.
It doesn't matter, he replied. You must come with me to safety.
To safety?? We were just on our way home when...
Home?? So you all have a home here in Mirkwood??
Mirkwood?? What are you talking about!? We don't live in Mirkwood. Mirkwood doesn't even exist!!
Well where else would you be?? Silence fell over the figure and Brianna. She thought to herself a moment, and then realized it all made sense.
How did we get to Middle Earth?? she asked the figure.
There are some things I cannot answer for you. I don't know where else you three would be besides Middle Earth. Please, we must move on! He went ahead of the three girls.
Brianna, who is he?? asked Eleanor now standing beside Brianna.
I don't know Eleanor. But we have to follow him. He's right, it's not safe out here... at least not anymore.
What do you mean??
We're not at home anymore. Brianna stopped herself for a moment and then sighed. We're in Middle Earth, and we have to follow him.
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should I write another chapter?? wait, i have another chappy written, should I post it?? Please R&R pplz!