thanks so much for all the reviews! Sorry for the late update but I hope this last chapter will make up for it. i know some of you are wondering where Luna is so I hope this'll satisfy yoU. As always remember to review!
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Chapter 4: Voices inside my head
Luna was dizzy, she really didn't like traveling by portkey, and this time the portkey seemed to never end. She had fallen into a forest she realized as she looked around, it was dark so here wasn't much to see anyways.
"I think I'll sleep for a bit" luna said to herself. She lied down on a pile of leaves, curled up into a ball and promptly fell into a deep sleep.
...
Legolas, the prince of Mirkwood was on his duty, patrolling the woods when he saw an elf-woman lying lying down on the forest floor, fast asleep. He got off his horse and stood in front of her, wondering what to do. He didn't want to wake her, she looked so peaceful, but she needed to get up, it was dangerous in this part of the woods during these times. He went over to her and shook her shoulder.
"Excuse me, my lady" he said "you must wake up, it is not safe for you to be here."
...
Lunas eyes shot open and saw a man peering down at her. He had long pale-blond hair and the most piercing blue eyes she had ever seen. His eyebrows were creased in concerned way but other than that he showed no emotion. Luna notice that there were pointy ears sneaking out of his hair. She sat up, and automatically realized that, that wasn't a good idea. Her head was spinning but the pain suddenly vanished. She looked up at the man who was still staring at her. He wasn't human she could tell that much, so she decided to ask what he was and where she was.
"What are you?" She asked bluntly.
The man raised his eyebrows. He could tell the woman in front of him was being serious but wondered how she could not recognize her own species.
"Like you, I am an elf"
"An elf?" she said surprised "that can't be right, elves don't look like you from where I come from."
"And what do they look like, my lady" the elf asked.
"Well, they have brownish grey skin, big yes and vey large pointy ears. They have squeaky voices and are about three feet tall at the most"
The elf narrowed his eyes. What the woman was saying sounded crazy, but she sounded pretty certain of herself. So he decided to play along with her, just to see what she said
"Ok, so if you're not an elf, then what are you?"
"I'm a witch"
"That's not a very nice thing to call yourself, my lady" the elf said
"I can do magic, Here, I'll show you" the man was obviously a magical creature she thought, one that she had never seen before, but magical. She had a suspicion that the man was telling the truth, there was no lie in his eyes. But for that to happen she couldn't be on earth. She had to find out so she picked up a rock and took out her wand.
The elf looked on in curiosity as the woman picked up a rock and a stick. A bit weary of what she would do, he approached his horse and put his hand on the bag where he kept his knife, just in case.
Luna was oblivious to what her companion was doing as she pointed her wand at the rock, muttered an incantation and transfigured the rock into an large ornate mirror, and she looked into it.
Her and the elf gasped at the same time.
Luna was astounded at what she saw in the mirror. Her white blond hair had become sleeker and less crazy than it used to be. She could see little pointy ears coming out of her hair. She had also grown a little and was at least 5 inches taller than she used to be. But the thing that surprised her the most was her face. It seemed to be glowing. At first she thought maybe she turned into a veela but then she remembered that veela didn't have pointy ears. It was then that she realized that the man was telling her the truth. She was an elf, but not one of her world.
"Where am I" she asked turning to her companion who's eyes were round in amazement.
"You are an Istari" he sputtered "but I did not know of any Istari from middle earth that was young and female and an elf"
"Well that just proves my notion that I'm not from your world" Luna said with a small smile. "You say that this is middle earth?"
"Yes it is"
Luna didn't say anything further and just smiled serenely at the elf in front of her. If the portkey brought her to a different world then the only thing that made sense was that it brought the others here as well. Maybe this elf could help her, she didn't know how she knew it, but she could trust him.
"My name is Luna Lovegood" she said "what might yours be?"
"Luna." The elf repeated "it is a strange name, but it sounds beautiful. My name is Legolas Greenleaf, I am from the woodland realm" he said bowing politely
"It's a pleasure to meet you" Luna said "As I have told you, I'm not from middle earth, rather, I am from a place called earth. My six companions and I were transported here on a fluked transporting device called a portkey. All 7 of us are magical and in our group there were 4 wizards and 3 witches including myself"
Legolas nodded, indicating that he understood so far, and motioned for Luna to continue.
"Well it seems that we were separated when we landed, and I was wondering if you gave heard of unknown wizards in these lands. From what I think, we've been here for about a day"
Legolas searched his memory for any strangers that he may have encountered but recalled nothing. "My lady Luna" he said "you are the only witch I have ever heard of, and I do not recall meeting any wizards since yesterday. You see I have been on patrol in the woods the past week so I have no idea of the going ons these days"
Luna looked a bit disappointed so he hastily added "However, my father, the lord of these lands may know of any newcomers who have passed through". Normally Legolas would not have easily invited a stranger to to his home but Luna genuinely seemed to need assistance, so he said "you are most welcome to join me on my journey home today" Legolas told her.
Luna beamed "Thank you, this may help me a lot"
Legolas smiled and went towards his horse "this is Namein, my faithful steed" he told Luna. "You can ride with me, if you would like"
"I think I'll enjoy that" Luna answered as Legolas helped her on to the horse. "The only creature I've ridden would be a thestral"
"A thestral?" Legolas asked as he mounted Namein and set her into a gallop towards home.
"Well you see they're skeletal horses, with wings, and you can only see them if you've seen death..." Luna explained. This triggered an endless conversation comparing the creatures of middle earth and the ones of the wizarding world. Luna also explained to her new friend about nargles and wrackspurts. "You see no one actually believes they're real" she explained.
"It's one of the reasons everyone thinks I'm mad" She said bluntly
"I don't think you're mad" Legolas said as he steered the reins to the left. "If you truly believe in something, you should never let it go, you should never abandon it because of what someone else thinks"
"Thank you" Luna said "I think you're the first person who hasn't laughed outright in my face"
Legolas didn't know how to answer that. From what he learned so far Luna was extremely truthful and blunt at times, and though she made him feel uncomfortable at times, he didn't mind much. Though this time, he decided it would be best to change the topic.
"So you haven't told me, why did the transporting device, er-portkey-backfire?" He asked
And Luna explained their tale. She told him about the death eaters, how they were on the run, how they almost evaded capture and how the last thing she saw was Hermione being cursed. By the time she had finished her story it was dusk and they had arrived at a stable. Legolas put Namein next to the watering dish so he could drink.
"Follow me" he told his companion. "The royal palace is this way" he said gesturing to a giant palace that seemed to be made out of trees connecting to one another. Luna thought it was beautiful as she looked around at the scene around her.
"Most elves in the village live in tree-houses" he said, pointing at the little houses built in the trees.
Luna smiled "Mirkwood is beautiful" she stated.
"It is, isn't it" Legolas said happily, he loved his home very much.
They walked quietly down a path that led into the royal gardens.
"So you are a prince" Luna said as she observed a flower.
Legolas shifted his feet. Usually he was capable of showing no emotion, but this new elf was able to get a reaction out of him, though she did not know it. "Yes" he said and then quickly decided to change the topic.
"So these Death Eaters you were speaking about, what happened to their master?" He asked
"Voldemort?" Luna said, not noticing the sudden change of topic. "He died. One of my friends, Harry, killed him. Harry is actually one of my companions who fell into middle earth"
"I see" Legolas said as they reached the entrance to the palace. This Voldemort reminded him a lot about Sauron, and the death eaters, of orcs.
"Who goes there?" A voice called from inside.
"It is I, Legolas" he answered "open the gates"
The wooden gates opened to reveal a large chamber with a throne at the end of the hall. The ceilings were high and wooden, like the rest of the palace. There were black, brown and golden chandeliers hanging that seemed to be shaped like moose antlers. Luna loved it.
Legolas strode in with Luna following him.
"My prince" the elf at the door said, looking at Luna curiously, who noticed that she was wearing very weird clothing in the other elfs eyes.
"Thaniel" Legolas said nodding his head at the other elf. He noticed his father sitting on his throne at the end of the hall and he realized they may need some privacy, too many questions would be asked about Luna if someone overheard. "I am here to discuss an important matter with my father, please leave us, and make sure no one enters this hall"
"Of course my lord" Thaniel said bowing as he left the hall and shut the doors.
"Father" Legolas said, as he and Luna walked up to the throne and he knelt down before his king as Luna followed suit.
"Arise my son" the king said "How many times have I told you that you do not now to anyone?" The elf asked his son with a smile tugging at his lips. Then he turned to Luna who had risen along with Legolas. "And who might you be, my child?" He asked her.
"I am Luna Lovegood, my lord. And I have traveled from a distant land, and now seek your help" she answered
"Well, my lady Luna, I am king Tharundril, lord of Mirkwood. Now tell me, where have you come from and why do you require my assistance?" He asked
Luna retold the tale she told Legolas.
"And do you have proof for me that you really are a witch?" Tharundril asked, not really buying the story and wondering why Legolas had brought such a crazy elf into the palace. At that moment, Luna took out her wand and transfigured the kings goblet into a gerbil and back again when the kings eyes seemed about to pop out.
"I hope that this is enough proof" she told him as Legolas tried to stifle a chuckle.
"Yes it is" the king said, getting over his shock. "Very well I believe you. Maybe you could start by telling me the names of your companions?" He asked her.
"Well, there was Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Ginny Weasley, Neville Longbottom, and Draco Malfoy" at this last name something very strange happened.
Luna was always one to think about what she said so she would repeat everything inside her head. When she said Draco Malfoy she heard a crack inside her head and soon after she heard Dracos voice inside her head as well.
"Luna?!" The voice said "Luna if you can hear me I'm in Rivendell" the voice was yelling as if desperate for someone to hear him.
And with that, Luna fainted.
Legolas watched as Luna fainted and quickly caught her before she hit the ground.
"Lady luna!" He yelled "Luna!"
Luna woke up with a sudden jerk.
"Are you alright?" Legolas answered
Luna didn't even seem to hear him. "Rivendell" she said looking at him. "Where is that?"
"I thought you didn't know anything about middle earth" the king interjected.
"I don't" she answered. She chewed her lip wondering if she should tell them about hearing Dracos voice in her head. Legolas, she knew she could trust, but Luna didn't feel very comfortable around his father. "I had a dream when I fainted of on of the men I came to this world with. He said he was in Rivendell" it wasn't a complete lie, she thought.
The king nodded "elves are known to have prophetic dreams at times." Buying her story "and if your dream is true, then your friend may indeed be in Rivendell"
"But what is Rivendell?" She asked again.
This time Legolas answered "it is an elven settlement, like Mirkwood is" he said in a flat tone. He knew Luna was hiding something because when she told them about the dream she didn't look at anyone in the eye and seemed to be thinking long and hard about her answer. But then, it wasn't his business to pry.
The king cleared his throat, indicating he had made a decision. "Legolas, you will take the Lady Luna to Rivendell tomorrow morning" when Legolas looked at him curiously, he continued "I was going to tell you that the lord of Rivendell has requested a party of elves from Mirkwood to come to Rivendell in two weeks time for a council meeting" Legolas looked a bit shocked, council meetings only happened when a large decision had to be made. "It is my suspicion" the king continued "that the One Ring has been found. And you my son, must make sure that the council rules to destroy it" Legolas's mouth fell open. This wasn't good, but he shut his mouth and regained his impassive expression. "I was going to send you and a party of elves in a weeks time but I believe you and lady Luna should go before them so she can reunite with her friend. You shall leave in the morning" Legolas nodded and began to walk out, there were many preparations to be made.
The king called out to him "one minute Legolas" the prince looked back at his father with a questioning look. He glanced at Luna who shrugged and left the hall.
"I wish you well, my son" Tharundril said, getting off his throne and placing his hand on Legolas's shoulder.
"Thank you, father" Legolas said. He still felt like something was amiss, his father wasn't one to usually show so much emotion.
As if reading his sons mind the king said "I do not believe that I will be seeing you for a while" he said with a hint of sadness "I have had a dream you see" he continued after seeing Legolas's confuse expression "I saw you, my son, standing in a field far away from where i stood. You were standing on a piece of green grass that was surrounded by black grass. Next to you were 15 lights that seemed to be pushing against the growth of the black grass, but failing"
Legolas gulped. He didn't know what the dream meant but it was not good.
Tharundril had a far off look now, "After tomorrow, you will face far more danger than you have ever before and after 3000 years men may be nevermore"
This news frightened the prince. Sure this wasn't the fall of his race, and wouldn't really affect them as all the elves were leaving middle earth. But he felt the need to help man, because though easily corrupted, many were pure of heart. His friend Aragorn for example.
Tharundril continued in his trance "yet there is hope for the world of men. A lone rider will appear in the white city, he will vanquish evil as he assumes his role as king next to his ball of light"
"Aragorn" Legolas whispered
His father looked at him again breaking out of his reverie. "Yes, Aragorn, son of Arathorn must rise to the throne of Gondor for peace to be restored. He will need Arwen, Elronds daughter to do this. Their love cannot fail, and will not. You must aid your friend to you full capacity, Legolas"
Legolas nodded in understanding. He didn't need his father to tell him this. He would follow Aragorn, his best friend, to any end.
Not wanting an emotional goodbye (because that would just be awkward for the both of them) Legolas bowed his head towards his father and said "Farewell father" and with that he turned on his heel and left the hall. Outside, he found Luna waiting for him.
"I will show you to your chambers" he said, covering all emotion. "You should rest before our journey tomorrow"
Luna nodded. She had a pretty clear understanding that some serious conversation had happened inside, but she did not pry. As they reached a door. She went to go in but Legolas stayed outside.
"This is where I leave you, my lady" he said "someone will lay some clothing for you soon" as he turned to leave, Luna gripped his elbow and stopped him.
"Wait," she said "if we're going to journey together, we might as well drop the formalities. Call me Luna"
Legolas's lips twitched upwards slightly. "Luna it is. And I am just Legolas, I've never really liked formalities"
Legolas made to leave and as he reached halfway through the hallway when Luna called for him again.
"Legolas!" She yelled
He turned around "yes?"
"Don't burden your heart with the troubles of the world, let the troubles of the world bear the burden of your heart" she said with a small smile and she turned into her room and shut the door
Unsure of if he understood what she had just said Legolas chuckled, shook his head and made his way to his own bedroom.
...…...
Both elves set out to Rivendell at sunrise. Their journey was mostly quiet with small talk comparing both their worlds. Legolas has told Luna that their journey would take them three days due to the fact that elves didn't tire easily so they would not have to stop to rest much. And he was right. Luna realized that even after riding a horse for a day non stop, she wasn't tired at all. When she remarked this to Legolas, while they were sitting around a fire and eating he smiled.
"It is one of the characteristics of an elf" he told her "as is sleeping with your eyes open, though you sleep with yours closed, I have noticed."
Luna shrugged "it's a habit I guess"
Legolas laughed "yes I seem to forget that you were human a few days ago"
Luna smiled "tell me more about elves" who knew how long they would stay on middle earth, and Luna wanted to make sure she knew all about the race she had become.
"Well we have very sensitive hearing, haven't you noticed that you can hear things that you normally wouldn't"
Luna nodded, she had noticed that she could hear even when a twig brake, something that she could not do before
"Also, we elves are known to be very quiet and graceful, we usually scare people by sneaking up on them and it's almost impossible to sneak on an elf" Legolas said grinning
This wasn't new to Luna who was always graceful and quiet, because of having no one to talk to
"Elves are also vey good archers, I could show you when we get to Rivendell, they have training field there"
"I would like that" Luna said. For some reason, thinking about doing archery appealed to her.
"We are also immortal, unless killed by someone or something else. Though some elves also die by succumbing to grief"
This was news to Luna. "So how old are you?"
Legolas looked embarrassed as he muttered "2963"
Luna hid her surprise very well, and simply nodded. "What else is there?"
"Well you know that some elves have visions" he told her pointedly.
Luna knew he was talking about the other day in the palace. She also knew that he didn't buy her story. But now that they were in private, she decided to tell him. He was her friend and an elf after all, he might know what it meant.
"When I was in your fathers hall," she began "I heard the voice of Draco, one of my companions, in my head. He told me he was in Rivendell , and after that I fainted"
Legolas regarded her for a second and asked very seriously "is this Draco a sibling of yours?"
"A sibling" Luna laughed "no he is definitely not my brother"
Legolas narrowed his eyes. "This is no joke, children of very powerful elves are known to be able to communicate with one another telepathically"
Luna suddenly became very serious
"Elrond of Rivendell has 3 children. And they are able to mind speak to each other. You see they are very powerful. They are also capable of seeing the future" Legolas smiled "It's very annoying when Elladen and Ellohir speak to share some joke in their minds"
"I can imagine it is" Luna said. But they were getting off topic "But Draco and I aren't even related, how does that explain us?"
"Are you quite certain, Luna?"
"Yes"
...
When Luna was in Tharundrils hall Draco was roaming Rivendell, at more peace than he had ever been before. Elrond had told him where he was and he had come to terms with the change of his being. He liked it here. Actually, no. He loved it. It was perfect here in his opinion. With the flowing waterfall, the beautiful scenery, the exotic elves and the stunning buildings. But the thing that pleased him most of all was that he could be himself, he didn't have to keep up his prince of Slytherin persona because no one knew him here. He didn't have to be a Malfoy, he was just Draco. He also grew quite accustomed to elven lifestyle and enjoyed all the benefits of being an elf. Especially the supersonic hearing and quietness. In Rivendell he was allowed to ask questions, allowed to do whatever he wanted and allowed most of all to be himself. Elrond had been most curious about where he had come from and found his world just as intriguing as Draco found middle earth. Not that Dracos being a wizard didn't cause any shock. In fact it took Elrond a few minutes to gather himself after Draco set Elronds desk on fire and then istinguished it without leaving a mark. The elves were wonderful in Dracos opinion. They were very kind and very eager to learn about Dracos world. Elladan, Arwen and Elohir especially. The four of them would exchange tales of each other's worlds. One particular tale included the first war of the Ring. Draco found the story to be quite chilling because the ring sort of reminded him of Voldemorts horcruxes that Harry told him about. Elohir had told Draco about the hobbit who was carrying the ring to Rivendell and that there would be a council meeting to decide it's fate.
Draco was standing on a bridge near the waterfall and was thinking about what the fate of the ring would be when something odd happened. He heard someone say his name in his mind. It had a familiar voice and Draco suddenly placed it. Without thinking about what he was doing, Draco began to talk in his head, desperately hoping she could hear him, if indeed he wasn't going insane.
"Luna?!" He thought "Luna if you can hear me I'm in Rivendell" and after that he fainted from tiredness. This was how Elladan had found him.
"Master Draco!" The elf said loudly. Draco jerked up.
"Are you alright Draco?" Elladan asked not able to keep himself from smiling
Draco groaned "I think so" Elladan smiled more "what are you so happy about?"
"There are four strangers who have just arrived in my fathers house" Seeing that Draco wasn't catching on Elladan continued "2 of them had red hair..."
At this Draco jumped up excited and ran towards the house of Elrond, turning behind to yell "thanks" to a laughing Elladan. He wouldn't admit it to anyone but he really missed his company for the past few months
