Chapter Two,
Another Visit
Two weeks passed slowly. Raven treated all of his family the same, with a cool, closed off, impartial demeanor. He took meals with them when it was required of him, and spent the rest of the time in his room, or in his trunk. Sometimes, though, he would walk alone through the gardens or forests. He was drawn to them.
He was on his way to an evening meal, as was required of him. His hair was left in long, gravity-defying spikes, tipped in a vibrant orange. He had continued to forgo eyeliner, as there was no point in putting it on.
Nothing had really happened to him during his time in Loren so far, except talk of Saron being back. He didn't really see the big deal, as he didn't know who it was, but his family was talking about it being really bad.
He sat to the right side of his grandfather. The table went like this.
Celeborn
ElrondAdviser1
ElladanHaldir
ElrohirGeneral
Elerossë (Raven) Arwen
Galadriel
The meal was almost through when Raven felt his bond tingle. His head rose expectantly, gathering questioning looks from those around him, but ignored them. Less than two seconds later a column of flame appeared in the hall.
Instantly bows and swords were pointed at it. When the flames died down they saw a man with a sense of power radiating from him unlike any in the hall. Raven stood to greet him, but stopped, a suspicious look coming over his face.
"Leander." He intoned, walking slower over to the vampire.
"Raven," Leander smiled, pulling the elf into a half hug. "Get dressed." He polished off his command with a smirk.
Raven groaned, stepping back, not moving to take the red bundle of cloth in the vampire's hands. "I'm good, thanks." He declined. Leander raised an eyebrow.
"Now." He demanded.
Raven glared at the vampire, refusing to back down from this argument, while still not taking the blood red robes being held out to him. Leander stared him down, red-hued eyes locked on flashing green.
After a minute Raven relented and took the bundle, stalking out of the room. When he was gone, Leander allowed a small smirk to cover his stunning features. He turned and looked at the wary elves.
He moved with the grace of a cat as he went over to stand in front of Elrond. "Lord Elrond." He said, bowing his head only slightly.
"Count Leander." Elrond nodded back. "I can assume you'll be taking my grandson?"
"If you don't mind." Leander answered mockingly, but covering it well.
"Of course not. Now, this is my…"
When introductions were over, Leander told them he had a gift for them. He was led to an empty room were he cast an old vampiric spell that would allow them to watch Raven, or Elerossë, as they called him, when it was safe. They wouldn't be able to watch him all the time, but at least that was better than nothing Leander told them.
He felt sorry for them, and this was how he could make it up to them. He knew how cold Raven could be, and how much he could hurt others without batting an eyelash. At least with this spell they could know he was safe.
Raven returned a few minuets later, robes and boots on, but otherwise looking the same. He saw the stern look Leander was watching him with and ignoring the curious looks the elves were sending him.
"Raven…"
"Leander…" he mocked. The two locked eyes and a seemingly silent conversation took place. Finally, Raven's face twisted into a slightly nervous look that could be seen around the room, sighed, and ran a hand through his frozen hair, causing the charm to cancel. His raven hair fell into a sexy layered style around his head.
Leander raised an eyebrow again, but this time Raven wouldn't relent. Leander made an aggravated noise in his throat and motioned at Raven, causing the orange in his hair to darken to its natural color.
Leander smirked at the annoyed look Raven shot at him, and held out a circlet with a band made of pearls and a ruby hanging in the front2. Raven paled when he saw it.
"This isn't the one I normally wear." He commented softly.
Compassion came into Leander's eyes. "We need you to sit in for Rico. Just for this meeting, of course. We haven't been able to get a hold of Ahern3, and this meeting is really important."
Raven took a deep, calming breath, masked his face, hardened his emerald eyes, and nodded. Galadriel moved up to him, and looked kindly into his eyes. "Cormamin niuve tenna' ta elea lle au'."4
Raven didn't answer, but moved to Leander and grabbed his arm, leaving Middle Earth in a whorl of flames, looking a true prince for the first time
THE END
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LOL, JK.
They landed in the foyer of Leander's mansion. They walked silently into the meeting room. When they entered Raven saw his supposed grandfather, Albus Dumbledore, along with some of the other Order, including the Potters. There was also the entire English vampire council, and representatives from other countries.
Raven followed Leander over to sit at the head of the table, on Leander's right side.
He saw Charlie watching him, clearly wanting to talk with him, and the same look on his 'twin'.
"We have a problem." Leander started gravely. "We have received word that Voldemort will be launching his final strike somewhere within the next two weeks. This is not a joke. From what we have heard, we are talking the last effort, final battle, end, whatever you wish to call it, and it is soon."
Sharp breaths were drawn in, and soft whispers could be heard.
"What can we do to stop it?" Albus Dumbledore asked determinedly.
1 I don't know who the adviser is… so if anyone could tell me, I would be really grateful.
2 You can see the circlet on my profile page.
3 Rico's backup for the council.
4 My heart shall weep until it sees thee again
Ok, this ISN'T going to end with Voldy's death… it isn't centered on him, ok? PLEASE tell me what you guys think.
VOTE (Who will be with Raven)
Legolas
Glorfindel (as was suggested)
OC
Haldir
Boromer
Other(suggestions??)
So far the vote is
Legolas: 27
Haldir: 3
Glorfindel: 1