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A sudden cold sensation engulfed me as I appeared into a stream. The temperature of this water was freezing! Luckily I was able to manipulate it to a more soothing degree. Holding my breath under the refreshing water, I looked up towards the surface and saw the sun shining through. It must be midday.
Air rushed through my lungs as I then resurfaced from the small stream; The sun trying to seep through my closed eyelids as I came up.
When my eyes opened, they quickly fell upon an enchanting kingdom before me. Though it was not nearly as spectacular as the structures of Mount Olympus or Atlantis, it looked just as beautiful. Especially how the kingdom illuminated the whole forest. The blue lights beaming from its glory for miles. And as a small portion of blue light was able to reach me, I sighed in content as I was bathed in its calming hue.
The way my mother described her kingdom in the letter she wrote me, didn't do it much justice. Even the Children of Athena would go crazy over its architecture. Most likely asking many, upon many questions. I smiled and laughed at the thought.
I wish I knew them personally. Whenever Athena imagined a child from one of her lovers, they only stayed for a day or two before they were sent to their fathers down in the mortal world. It was heartbreaking to watch them go.
At that moment, Mt. Olympus and in the mortal world a war was happening. Children of Zeus and Hades, along with my brothers and sisters, were all fighting. And this war was also affecting the mortal world as well.
I didn't want any part of it. So, while everyone else was distracted amongst each other, I came to Middle Earth to find my mother. Unfortunately, the only way here to Middle Earth, that I've found anyway, is by Poseidon's Pearls. I have only one to return now. it is around my neck with a chain for security.
Hopefully, this feud will be over by the time I return and Zeus doesn't realize where I've gone in the meantime.
The sound of hooves hitting the soil ground began to echo through the forest putting my last thoughts to the back of my mind as I concentrated on the noise. They were coming fast, with no chance of stopping. At the moment, I could only hear one horse, I'm hoping it stays that way.
Maybe, if I quickly and quietly get out of the river I can evade this horse rider?
I wasn't able to get far though. I only got as far as getting out the river.
"*Daro, Man esselya ná a man thel lîn sinomë?*" (*Halt, What is your name and what is your business here?*) A clear, but strong, commanding voice announced to me.
The question Must have been towards me seeing as I was unaccompanied in these woodlands. When I circled around towards this voice my eyes settled upon an elf, Like my self. He was mounted on his horse, located on the other side of the river.
I couldn't see his face as it was sheltered in by a helmet. The only thing I could get a glimpse at was his short hair seeping through the helmet. He was wearing dark blue protective armor.
"*Im Earenniel a nin thel nin garn.*" (*I am Earenniel and my business is my own.*) I said.
After my words, his bow was lifted up, With a certain rage. He nocked an arrow with a speed that surpassed a regular humans ability. Real welcoming. I answer his question truthfully and he aims an arrow at my head.
I dare not flinch though, all he wants is answers. I do believe he doesn't wish to hurt me.
"*thel lîn ú lîn garn, ava nara nin egor innas tog Na lû Melda tár na tûr .*" (*your business is not your own. If you will not tell me I will take you to my beloved king by force.*)
"Well, that escalated very quickly. I'm kind of looking for someone and I'm pretty sure she wouldn't like you treating me in such a way." I said returning to English, or whatever it's called here. Hopefully, he knows what I just said otherwise I would have to say it in Sindarin.
"Who is this Elleth you speak of?" he asks.
"My mother, I believe she to be the princess of this kingdom, it is Aearlondell is it not? Otherwise, this is a really awkward situation." I question mumbling the last bit to myself.
"There is no Princess in this kingdom, at least not old enough to be your mother...your arguments are mistaken." His tone no longer remained a pressing tone. It instantly grew saddened with his recent words.
"What I am telling you is true, My mother is Princess of this kingdom. She said so herself, in a letter. It was given to me when I came of age." I said worriedly.
"Stop speaking lies." he gritted pulling his bowstring back further.
"Did I touch a nerve? Because at the rate of that arrow, The force of it would stick me into the tree right there." I said.
"No, it will kill you." He said.
"I don't think you want to do that, I have friends in high places. I think my uncles and father will stop their idiocy war if they found out what's happened to me, so please by all means. Go ahead fire that arrow." I said.
He glared at me for several moments, for one of those seconds I actually thought he was going to shoot me.
"You taunt me well elfling...It seems I have more control of my actions then you originally thought." He said loosening his pull just slightly.
"Might as well put your weapon down if you do not intend to kill me." I say.
"You have a fiery spirit my lady, has anyone ever told you that?" He questioned.
"Many of times. My father says I get it from my mother." I say.
"And your mother, What is her name? The woman who wrote lies to you." He said.
"Ellerian. Her name is Ellerian. Are you satisfied now? Is my mother really the liar you think she is?" I question.
"No, she is not. Forgive me I have not heard that name in over a millennium. You are Ellerian and Thranduil's daughter?" He questions. "I thought they only had one child." He says.
"I'm sorry, but this Thrandy guy you speak of, He is not my father...Can you get back to the answering the question at hand?...Is my mother Princess of this Kingdom or not?" I question.
"She was before she married Thranduil becoming Queen of Mirkwood."
"Where is this Mirkwood Kingdom, Direct me there and I will be on my way Elven Guard of Aearlondell." I say.
He lowered his bow and replaced the arrow that he had once pointed at my chest into his quiver. He then began to remove his helmet leaving his long hair to simply fall to his shoulders. Upon his head was a circlet. It was simple, yet it also showed higher power. He is no ordinary guard.
"you have a title?" I asked.
"More or less, I am the King's son, Ellerian was my sister. I bring disturbing news into light, Niece of mine.-" He stops a moment taking a breath of fresh air before he can continue.
"Ellerian passed on into the Halls of Mandos over a millennium ago." He finished.
"I'm sorry, I am not sure what that means when you say 'passed on in the Halls of Mandos'?...Do you mean no longer living?" I asked.
I began to prepare myself for his answer, but I am not sure how one can prepare themselves for such news. I went a hundred years without hearing anything from my mother and to find out she is dead is heartbreaking.
"I thought I would get to meet her, at least once. I fear I never can now." I say.
"Come, I'll take you to my father. He will see you to a decent meal and a warm bed to sleep in." he says.
"Your father, the king, Is he kind?" I ask.
"At times." he says.
"That is not reassuring me." I say.
I slowly walked up to his beautiful pure white stallion, a smile forming on my lips.
"I wouldn't get too close he doesn't take kindly to strangers." He said looking down at me, I looked up and I couldn't help, but smile more.
"How else would he let me ride on his back, I must converse with him, ask him permission." I say as I place my head upon his horse.
"You are such a beauty." I say.
'Thank you, my lady.' The horse replies.
'You are very welcome.' I say in return.
'I can hear you in my head.' The Horse says and I laugh at his reaction. Usually, the horses I have come across know that I can communicate with them.
'I can communicate telepathically with horses, just don't tell anyone.' I say.
'Who am I gonna tell? Your the only elf to understand me.' The horse says.
'I am not just part elf, I am also a Demigod. You may not know my father, but he is Poseidon, the Olympian god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. It is the only reason why I am able to communicate with you.'
'They have been talking about you, the prince and king. Daughter of Princess Ellerian and Poseidon.' The horse says.
'Well how come my uncle did not know I existed?' I ask.
'He knows, trust me. I don't think he knows you are Poseidon's daughter. While here you need to keep that information hidden...they have been searching for you.'
'let me guess, they want to get to know me." I say sarcastically
'No, they have been searching for all the wrong reasons. They blame you for the Queen's death. You should have never have come here. Don't trust the prince and definitely don't trust the king.' he says.
»»—- ~ —-««
Flash Back: Earenniel's P.O.V. in the eyes of Nimgal (the horse)
Without warning, I suddenly felt myself being plunged into a memory. It wasn't one of my own, That I knew to be true. Was it one of the horse's memory?
"Your Majesties." A male elf said bowing in respect to whom I am assuming is the king, My grandfather and The prince, My uncle.
This Elf sounded as if he brought dire news.
'He does.' The horse replies to my recent thoughts.
'Why are you showing me this?' I ask and the memory falters slightly. Instead of a clear picture of the horse's memory like before I am only left to see reality until the images return.
'Just...watch.'
I saw the Ellon once again, only a moment passed in the memory before the Ellon reached towards his belt and pulled out a sword offering it to the king.
"We found this, in an Orc ten leagues away from the main gate." The Ellon said.
"This Orc, is he dead?" The familiar voice of my uncle asked the Ellon.
"Yes, Died of the wounds that were inflicted from the sword I bare in my hands."
"Good, Return to your searches." The king says.
'Who are they searching for?' I ask.
'Your mother.' The horse replies.
After the Ellon bows to the King and the Prince. The scout gets back on his horse and rides off into the forest in a face pace.
"How can my best men be so weak?" The king said when the Ellon was out of hearing range.
"You didn't send your best men father." My uncle says.
"I was not going to have both my children out in the open. Lucky I did not. Otherwise, you and your sister would have been missing."
"Such little faith in my father." My uncle says.
"Elenion that's enough." A red glow emitted from the ring on the king's finger and with that silence filled the forest. It looks as if Elenion lost his ability to speak.
'He did.' The horse said.
"I have faith in you, You are my son. And right now you are the heir to the throne of Aearlondell."
"What of Ellerian? Surely you believe in her return?" Elenion questions.
"Her fate is no longer in our hands." The king stated.
"Adar, Man agorel?" (* Father, what did you do?!*) Elenion yelled.
"I gave the Orcs of Gundabad information of a certain Grand-daughter of mine, in return they will not attack Aearlondell." The king said.
"Ada, what has gotten into you?...This search for Ellerian is all for show isn't it?"
"You think I still hold feelings towards a daughter who went against my wishes? I care for her well-being no longer, she is dead to me."
"All because she Fell in Love and had a child with Poseidon? Ada, she married Thranduil for your sake. You are lucky enough that she fell in love with him and bared him a son." Elenion said. "We have allies now, they will come to our aid. Father you don't need to make deals with Orcs." Elenion finished.
"What's done is done. Our kingdom is safe." The king said showing no remorse from my mother.
"I don't feel safe, not with you as our king." Elenion says.
"You have no choice, I am not going anywhere anytime soon. You just lost all my trust Elenion. You will forget all my plans about Ellerian. Perhaps if I keep you under my control it will be better for both of us." The king says and the ring upon his middle finger glows once again emitting a red light.
"Father forgive me, I can't seem to remember anything from these past minutes? Were we talking about anything?" The Princes confusion did not seem new to the king. It was as if he was used to it, as if he a removed conversations from memory before.
"I was sending you to lead the search for your sister." The king stated.
"I would be honored." Elenion said.
End of horses memory.
»»—- ~ —-««
The memory fades and I am left once again to face my uncle, who was peering down at me.
'Only I and the king's horse knows what really happened that day.' He says.
'What happened to him after Elenion and the king went their separate ways?' I asked.
'I tried warning Elenion, but he didn't understand what I was trying to tell him.' He says.
'And then?' I ask.
'He sought help from the King of Mirkwood. That was the one thing he did right that day.' He says.
'They're not gonna hurt me right? am I safe for now?' I ask.
'Yes, Just keep on the down low. I fear for your safety my princess if they find out who you really are.' The horse says.
'What if they already have?' I question.
"Earenniel, I believe you and him have acquainted long Enough." The prince says.
"Yes, you are right...I don't suppose you can help me get on your horse?" I ask.
"Of course." He says holding out his has for me to grab and pull me up.
"You know my name, but I do not know yours. Shouldn't I Know the name of my uncle?" I asked wrapping my hands around his torso in order not to fall off as he clicks his tongue bringing his horse into a gallop.
"Forgive me, my name is Elenion." He says.
We ride fast along a narrow path, under trees that shade the sun. He stops his horse by pulling on the reins gently. I look ahead to see the castle that was once far off in the distance. The path we were on leads us to grand doors with two guards defending it.
Upon seeing us the guards yelled the command to open the doors and Just as we reached them, the doors were fully open.
"*Holo in ennyn*." *Close the gates* Elenion said once we were inside and the guards obeyed him.
"They listen to your every command." I say.
"Of course, I'm their prince." He said just as he handed his horse to an elleth.
"Where is she taking him?" I asked.
"The stables, they're just that way...I can have someone show It to you later if you would like." He says.
"Why can't you do it?" I ask.
"I have a busy schedule to keep... I'm maybe a prince, but I'm also the Marchwarden." He says.
"Oh, well who's gonna show me around?" I say.
"I'll have someone come and show you around. Is that alright with you?" He asks.
"Sounds like a good idea it will give me a chance to get to know the kingdom." I reply.
"Excellent, I'll send someone straight away." He says leaving me.
A few minutes past and I continue to stand in one place awkwardly. People continue to walk past me taking small glances in my direction. Their facial expressions seeming to ask one question. Who is she?
»»—- ~ —-««
3rd person P.O.V.
As Elenion Walked away from Earenniel his expression changed. A face that once held smile of happiness now holds a face of evil.
Elenion entered the throne room with a quick pace ready to tell his father everything that had come to pass this evening.
His father stood by his throne, Pacing. His hands held behind his back, His head directed towards the floor as if something was weighing it down, and something was.
The fourth ring of power, Marya, the ring of earth, was a heavy burden to carry, His heart wanted nothing more than the safety and everlasting life for his kingdom and in the end that was his downfall. The king of Aerlondell is now reigned under Sauron, waiting for his return. Till then, he uses the ring of power to control his own people for when Sauron returns he will no longer be in charge.
"What news do you bring from your patrol, My son?" He asks.
"There is a young elleth here who claims to be Ellerian's daughter, and I think it is really her this time, I think she is Ellerian's and Poseidon's daughter ." Elenion says.
"And you believe her? You remember how many Eleth's have come to me claiming to be the daughter of Poseidon. They all failed my test and are now rotting in our dungeons for lying. They thought I would never figure it out." The King stated.
"I have reason to believe, she is really her...if you would just take one look upon her face you will see how much she looks like Ellerian." Elenion said.
"If this is true, if she is my granddaughter and her father is Poseidon then you know how much grief she caused this family. She's the reason your sister, My daughter, Your future Queen is dead." King Daeron said with his pit of lies buried in every word and the only Ellon in the throne that new was him. He made everyone believe he was an innocent king.
"I do." Elenion said.
"I will deal with this. Leave and return to your duties, go along as if nothing happened, as if you don't know the truth about this girl." The king said.
Elenion bowed and left the King to his throne.
"Guards." the King said.
That one word had the power to control his man, and he did not have to use one of the Rings of Power in order to do so.
"Make sure our guest gets Acquainted with a servant and a room, preferably in Ellerian's old room, Have *dûdagnir* taken out of the armory. We shall see if this elleth is telling the truth." (*Night Slayer*) The king said.
"Yes, my Lord." The said without question.
"If it is true, see to it that she breaks as many of my rules as possible, by tonight I want a good enough reason to banish her in front of the kingdom." The king flashes his royal guard a sickly smile before they left.
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