Don't own Kuroshitsuji or LOTR. Big news, I have a great friend moving in with me, so I'm happy about that! GR
The sound of a knock had the whole house on edge. Black's Markings having shown up the moment he woke in the morning. Black growled with hostility. "Bastard's here."
"Ada! Come now." Amethyst called, opening the portal.
Black nodded to Thranduil when he had stepped out. "I know I'm going to owe the both of you for this."
"So you are king Thranduil?" Alois asked.
Black just chuckled. "Alois, please let him get his bearings a little more first. Especially since my sperm donor of a bastard father is coming in the door shortly."
Amethyst just grinned, hugging her father. "Yes he is."
Ciel blinked in surprise at the venom in her voice, and at Thranduil, before bowing to him. "An honor to meet you, King Thranduil."
Amethyst chuckled, before moving back to William, glaring at the door as she let her elven form out fully. Her wings fluttering warningly.
Black got up, and headed to the door, opening it to show a man of six feet on the other side, and with two guards behind him that were demons. "Ah from Malphas's section are you two?" Black smirked.
"Leave now! That's an order." Sebastian hissed at the guards, his eyes flashing.
The two bowed hurriedly, vanishing quickly.
"My daughter, how it is wonderful to see you. Oh and I see Amethyst is still here." Kuromen said, grinning like a mad man.
"Just fall off a cliff already." Black hissed.
"Not gonna happen, Kuromen, certainly not with you." Amethyst hissed, her wings fluttering faster.
Claude came up behind Black, nuzzling his neck lightly.
"Shut it halfy." Kuromen said, pissing Thranduil off instantly.
"Get off my lands." Thranduil ordered, a portal opening behind him, seven guards coming through.
"You aren't my king." Was the reply.
Black laughed darkly. "No. That would be the king of the land your feet are touching." He gathered shadows in his hands.
"Call me halfy again, and I will kill you." Amethyst hissed.
Kuromen sent a Shadow to wrap tape around the princess's mouth. She glared enraged.
William snapped it off of her mouth, having been taught how earlier that morning.
"Why you...ow." Amethyst grabbed her jaw slightly. "Ada, get him outta here."
Black kicked Kuromen out of the doorway, straight into a brightly lit Elven dungeon cell that was open. "Nice timing, King Thranduil, and portal placement."
"Ada, please stay for awhile. It's been a long time since you've stayed the night." Amethyst pleaded.
Thranduil smiled. "Then I will return in a moment, just need to lay down something to him." He opened a portal, and shouting match started before it closed.
"I will go prepare a master room." Amethyst grinned, running down a hall.
Black laughed softly. "So… Sebastian…. How did it feel to be giving orders, even just for a moment?" He asked with a smirk on his face.
"Pretty good." He admitted honestly.
Amethyst ran back in, tripping and falling into Claude's arms; she blushed embarrassed.
"You've fallen for me that hard, huh?" Claude teased softly in her ear.
"I would say something, but Ada is reappearing." Amethyst giggled, knowing they would get a lecture; she was her Ada's girl.
Thranduil stepped out of the portal, a frown on his face. "Black, did you know that he could call that many shadows to him?"
Black frowned. "If it's close enough to him, he can summon over a thousand…"
Thranduil looked at Black in a glare, before shock passed through him.
Black coughed as he looked down at his chest, a shadow blade through his lung. "Fuck."
"Black!" Amethyst screeched, by her friends side quickly. "You. Elrond. Now."
Claude picked Black up, pulling him close. "Lead the way."
Amethyst walked through the portal by her father's side, a troubled look on her face. They looked at Rivendale for just a second, before walking to the gates.
Claude and William followed quickly behind her.
"Elrond! We need help!" Amethyst called.
Elrond came rushing into the room, his hands folded in his robes, one look at Black and he understood. "This way." He turned and walked into a healing room.
"Do not fear, Claude, William. Elrond is the best there is in healing." Amethyst smiled softly.
Claude nodded, following the Elf lord. When he was told to, he placed Black on his side in the bed.
Black had long since passed out. His skin pale, making his markings stand out that much more.
Elrond chased Claude out of the room. "The Grim Reaper may stay, but you must go, Melotresma."
"Come Claude, I will stay with you." Amethyst said, dragging the demon out with her.
William sat in the corner of the room, watching quietly as Elrond pulled the blade out, and started applying herbs.
Elrond went out of the room. "Lady Amethyst. Your friend will need one of the stronger star jewels for a week."
"Yes, Lord Elrond. Thank you my friend." Amethyst bowed her head respectfully.
Elrond smiled. "Please hurry and grab one now, I will return to healing."
Amethyst left, heading to her chest. She saw Druitt looking at it. "Please Druitt stop! Those jewels also heal darkness from wounds, that can be fatal."
Druitt smirked, taking the chest out of her reach. "Oh well! They are mine now!"
"Druitt, if you value your life; you will give those to me." Amethyst pulled out her elven bow, pointing it at him.
Thranduil came in at that moment. He grabbed the chest. "Kill him." Was all he said.
Amethyst did just that. "Here I thought you would stop me."
"Elrond kept me informed, where is the key?" Thranduil asked.
Amethyst handed her father the key, so he could open the chest.
Thranduil opened the chest pulling out Phial of Galadriel. "Take this to Elrond." He handed her the phial; locking the chest up, and pocketing the key.
"Yes Ada." She gently took it from him, heading back to Rivendale; with the phial.
William's gaze darkened as he saw the countdown appear in his glasses. "Hurry, please, Ame."
"I have it!" She rushed in and placed it in Elrond's hand.
Elrond smiled, before placing it on Black's chest. A bright light engulfing the bed.
Amethyst ran to William, kissing the top of his head.
William winced at the light, but the countdown had vanished. "She'll make it… Thank you."
Claude hissed from the doorway, but stayed out of the room.
Elrond motioned for Claude to come in. "It is alright, you may come in now."
Claude rushed to Black's bedside.
"No thanks needed, my love." Amethyst kissed William's cheek. Letting him get to Black.
William went beside Claude, a smile on his face.
Thranduil came in, Sebastian following behind him. "Go to him." Thranduil turned to his daughter. "Well done, Seldë."
"Thank you, Ada." She replied, hugging her father.
Thranduil hugged her back. "Elrond, when will he wake?"
"If my math and how Shadow Shifter knowledge is, about an hour or two." Elrond responded lightly.
Amethyst walked over to the group, joining them.
The room darkened, forcing the phial to glow brighter. The shadows retreated quickly, hissing coming from them.
"The phial will protect her until she can handle taking shadows." Amethyst whispered.
Claude looked at Amethyst confused. "Why can she not be in shadows now?"
"A shadow blade did this to her, taking more right now could stop the poison from being removed." Amethyst answered, rubbing his back.
The phial flickered brighter for a moment as Lady Galadriel walked into the room. "Oh my, a Shadow Shifter need the phial?" She walked over, her starlight chasing more shadows away, and hurting Claude and Sebastian's eyes.
"Sebastian, Claude, William. May I introduce Lady Galadriel the Lady of Light." Amethyst bowed her head in complete respect.
Claude and William nodded politely, before returning their gazes to the sleeping Shadow Shifter.
Sebastian bowed his head in respect, before turning back to Black's sleeping form.
"It is a surprise to see Malphas and Melotresma stuck to a single male." Lady Galadriel came over to the two demons and stroked their hair softly.
Amethyst laid her head on William's shoulder, holding Claude slightly. "My lady, you always bring hope...I seek your council greatly."
Lady Galadriel stopped stroking the hair of the demons who were beginning to relax slightly. "What is the question that need council on?"
'I think the ring of power has resurfaced. I fear Sauron is back.' Amethyst sent her.
The Elven Lady stiffened. "He was banished to the area of Mordor."
'My Lady, if he is back on this world; then our fears have been made a reality. I see war in my sleep. Though I do not know when it will be upon us.' Amethyst sent, trying to keep her mates from hearing.
'Not for many hundreds of years. We have the time to prepare.' Lady Galadriel responded in kind.
'My Lady, it will be shorter than that. I believe 50 years is more like it. We have time yes, but if the ring of power has resurfaced; then it must be found and destroyed.' Amethyst sighed.
'I do not know where it is, at the moment. I will focus on it but the stars might not tell us anything until it is needed.' Lady Galadriel nodded slightly.
'Thank you My Lady.' Amethyst smiled softly.
Claude laid his head down on the bed's edge, placing Black's hand on his head.
"Sleep, my love." Amethyst whispered to him. "He will awake I promise."
Claude nodded, feeling Lady Galadriel return to stroking his hair, along with Sebastian's.
Amethyst watched as all three males, eventually fell asleep. "I must find Ada, please excuse me My Lady." She got up and walked out.
There was a moment of silence before Lady Galadriel spoke. "I see you have awoken, Shadow Shifter."
"Yes, just barely. The poison is still in my system enough I can not move." Black responded groggy.
"Return to slumber, and rest. Elrond has healed you." Lady Galadriel spoke, before leaving the room so that Black could fall asleep once more.
Thranduil and Amethyst
"Ada, are you alright?" Amethyst asked, speaking in Sindarin.
"I am fine, but that blade… Who stabbed her with it, and why? The question is bothering me." Thranduil spoke in Sindarin.
"Her father wants her dead, why no one knows. I do know he harbors power over everything else, he is also not fond of us; he could feel as if she is a traitor." Amethyst replied, just as troubled.
"He did not do that to the Shadow Shifter, but he is behind him." Lady Galadriel came over, bowing to Thranduil.
Thranduil looked to the Lady of Light. "Then that adds… Who did it?"
"I will find that out." Amethyst growled, everyone knew she hated being helpless. That was the reason she tried to help everyone to the best she could. It was then she noticed two little boys. "Ciel, Alois. What are you doing here?"
Alois just looked amazed at his surroundings. "This place is beautiful, this world. It's gorgeous."
Ciel looked in awe, before turning to Amethyst. "The portal was left open, and this place is amazing, almost makes me want to cry at the beauty."
"I need to show you more of this world. Lady Galadriel, may I show them Lothlorien some time?" Amethyst smiled.
Lady Galadriel smiled, "I can show them for a little while now, but I will be needed back here soon enough."
"They may not want to leave." Amethyst chuckled.
Ciel nodded. "I would like to stay close to Sebastian, if you do not mind."
"I was talking about this world." Amethyst giggled.
Ciel blushed slightly, grumbling about basically the same answer.
"Oh come here." Amethyst smiled, kneeling and holding her arms out to him.
Ciel hugged her openly, a blush still on his face.
Amethyst wrapped her wings around him, softly.
"Black!" Claude shouted happily, still sounding very sleepy.
Amethyst got up. "Please you two, stay with King Thranduil and Lady Galadriel for a moment."
Thranduil chuckled slightly. "Come, I will show you a little more of Rivendale."
"I think they would enjoy meeting the twins." Amethyst giggled when her father shuddered, she ran to the infirmary.
Black had sat up some, but his body flopped back down onto the bed before he could move too far. "Pain… so much pain…" Black's skin was covered in sweat.
"Stay down." Amethyst said, when she walked in the room. "Sebastian, Claude. Ciel and Alois are here, they are with my father and Lady Galadriel."
Claude picked up a towel and started wiping away the sweat, but stayed away from the wound. "I know…" Claude kissed Black's forehead softly, before making him lay back down. "Sleep we will watch over you."
"Yes we will, Amethyst any idea where our young masters are besides with Thranduil." Sebastian questioned.
"They are being shown around Rivendale, I will accompany them once Black is more healed; to Lothlorien." Amethyst replied.
Black chuckled, ruffling Sebastian's hair, then William's. "You fixed your hair… Quit it."
"Stop it Will." Amethyst pouted. "Or do you like us ruffling your hair?" She purred.
William huffed, fixing his hair again. "It's a rather nice feeling."
Claude was the one to ruffle William's hair this time, only to get his ruffled.
Amethyst walked over to the group, she gave each male a peck on the lips. "Until Elrond gives you the final say, you remain here." She ordered Black, earning a pout.
Black laid back down, his eyes closing as if he was going to sleep. "I know."
"Don't try to sneak out either, like last time." Amethyst chuckled.
"You're no fun!" Black pouted even more, earning chuckles from the other males in the room.
"You keep that lip poking out, and I will nip it." Amethyst teased.
Black cracked an eye open, "At least I'll have something to do…" Black poked Sebastian's nose lightly.
Amethyst kissed Black again, deepening it slightly.
Claude watched Black return the kiss, before wincing in pain. "Ame…"
"You rest." Amethyst whispered in Black's ear.
Black snorted. "Me? Rest? Not an option… Alone at least."
"Do I have to get Elrond?" Amethyst raised an eyebrow, knowing he could say something to force him asleep.
"No need to call for me." Elrond walked into the room, fresh herbs on his hands.
"I'm assuming you met two young boys?" Amethyst chuckled.
"They remind me of two hobbits that were just born. Merry and Pippen I believe they were named." Elrond smiled slightly.
"I can't wait to meet more Hobbits." Amethyst said excitedly. "I'm happy Bilbo has taken in his nephew Frodo."
"Yes." Elrond motioned for Sebastian and Claude to step out. "I need the herbs to be changed, if you two would step outside the room."
Claude and Sebastian nodded and left, Amethyst followed. "Come, let me show you two something."
Claude looked at Sebastian, before shrugging. "Lead the way, please."
Amethyst walked deeper into Rivendale, sporting Ciel and Alois playing with the twins. "They seem right at home here." She smiled softly.
Claude nodded. "It does seem as such."
Amethyst led them into a room, where a man stood; gazing at a sword. "Elessar."
"The sword used to slay Sauron?" Claude asked.
"Yes, Claude. Elessar also known as Aragorn and Strider's ancestor." Amethyst smiled at the man.
Claude walked closer to the the blade, looking at it.
"Its still sharp after all these years." Aragorn said, his finger bleeding.
"We've heard of this blade, even back in our homeland. It's repairable, but.." Black said from the doorway, Elrond right behind him.
"Yes, the blade is grand but Eseldor my grandfather, he is not. The ring clouded his mind." Aragorn whispered.
"You are not him, and the ring is not among us." Amethyst placed a hand on his shoulder.
"It is among Shire Folk." Black frowned, his eyes unfocused.
"Indeed, but for now that is where it will stay. In 50 years, it will be brought here; but we will be ready." Amethyst nodded, knowing she would lock the portal again.
"Will I be allowed to help?" Black spoke from where he was.
'No, I apologize but this will be another war on Sauron. Since you are of Shadow he can get in your head. This is for your safety.' Amethyst sent.
'I understand your concern, but…. Undertaker didn't just help me control my powers, he force me to control my mind as well.' Black sent back.
'I understand that, but I also want you to stay; to be sure that he doesn't force a portal open. We don't want the human world, to be exposed to him.' Amethyst reasoned.
Black had started to send a thought, but the logic was there. 'Fine, but the boys will be with you,, the entire time. I will care for the two young ones in their stead.'
'No, they could distract me. In this battle no one can be distracted...you also have to remember Sauron got into Malphas's head as well last time. We need Sebastian especially out of this.' Amethyst replied, walking out to stop the discussion. Blocking her mind as well.
Black hissed in surprise, his eyes flashing to Sebastian's face for a moment.
Aragorn and Elrond had heard everything. He looked at Black his eyes said it all. 'If war comes I won't let her out of my sight.' He promised.
Black nodded, his eyes flashing to their midnight blue color, his markings still visible.
Amethyst headed back to Ciel and Alois. "Hello Elladan." She greeted the eldest twin, noting his brother had left.
Ciel launched himself at Amethyst.
"Have you had fun?" She asked, wrapping her wings around him.
Ciel nodded, falling asleep slightly. "I had a lot of fun."
"Well, tell you what. When it's time for me to fully return here. You may join me. Along with everyone that is " Amethyst smiled.
Ciel's eyes widened. "Really?!"
"Of course." She smiled.
Black came walking over. "I feel a sleepy head over here… Could I have a little one's company tonight?"
"Ciel and Alois are tired, Alois seems to have fallen asleep leaning on Elladan. Why dont you get him." Amethyst smiled
Black smiled and picked up the sleeping blonde. "Come little one, let us go rest."
"I may return here permanently in the future, I want everyone with me. That includes you Black." Amethyst spoke seriously.
"I would love to return here with you." Black smiled.
"We will stay in Mirkwood." Amethyst said.
Black smiled, nodding. "Alright. I will be heading to sleep now."
"But, I don't know how much longer Elves will stay on this world. We will leave with them to the Grey Havens." Amethyst said.
Black paused, "Then you will be welcomed to my halls." Black continued on after saying that.
"I will stay with my kin." Amethyst replied. "Legolas will stay a while before leaving. We will leave with him."
Claude watched Black wave. "He isn't happy about Grey Havens?"
"It's not that, he doesn't want to leave. But, being that I am elven; eventually my heart will have to return to my true home." Amethyst replied.
Elrond walked up. "It is planned that we will start leaving after the height of the war."
"I will leave when Legolas leaves, we know he will stay a while after." Amethyst replied.
Elrond nodded before trailing after Black to keep an eye on him.
Claude hugged Amethyst, kissing her lightly.
Amethyst smiled, kissing back. "What do you think of living in this world?" She asked him.
"It will be interesting to say the least." Claude answered easily.
"We would stay in Mirkwood, Ciel and Alois already like the idea." Amethyst smiled.
Claude chuckled.
William walked into the area, a blush on his face. "Black's being adorable…."
"Awe, come here. I need to ask you something?"
William came over.
"How would you feel about living in this world?" Amethyst asked.
William looked at her for a moment, before a thoughtful face appeared. "I would have to return to my realm from time to time, but otherwise…" William shrugged.
"Of course." Amethyst handed Ciel to Claude for a moment. Tackling William to the ground, happily nuzzling into him.
William fell back, chuckling. "Do you want to be taken care of tonight?"
"Not here. Elves have excellent hearing, and we don't want my Ada to hear, do we?" Amethyst giggled, before a look of horror came to her face as she saw Thranduil looking at her sternly. "Uh oh."
William gulped, that look was one he's seen too many times on Grell. "Caught?"
"Hi Ada..." She tried to play innocent. "I think we are in trouble..."
Thranduil's eyes narrowed. "How many?" He asked.
"How many what?" Amethyst asked.
"Lovers." Thranduil said.
"Well, I'm mated to these two...Black and Sebastian...I'm sorry I didn't tell you." Amethyst looked at William and Claude, mouthing. 'Run.'
Claude chuckled as he took William in his arms and vanished with his speed to Black's room.
"So, um don't lecture them too badly." Amethyst chuckled nervously.
Thranduil broke into chuckles. "You could have told me."
"I know, but I like you seeing me as the baby elf. I don't want that to change." She giggled childishly. Tackling her father into a hug.
"I haven't seen you as my baby elf in ages." Thranduil admitted sheepishly.
"Awe, does that mean I'm no longer your little princess." She teased.
"No… You're still my little princess. It just means you are grown." He laughed.
"Hehe, I better stay your little princess. Legolas can't have that title." The two fell laughing.
Thranduil laughed until Legolas had came running.
"What, what. You two are laughing without me." He stated.
"Just talking with my little princess." Thranduil chuckled.
"Oh those again...what did you say about me little Thël." Legolas grumbled.
"I said you are not girly enough to be Ada's little princess." She giggled, before running quickly away from Legolas. "You are still quite feminine though!" She called, that made him chase after her.
Thranduil laughed openly, hearing echoes of his laughter from other elves in Rivendale.
Amethyst ran into the room that her mates were in, shutting the door quickly. She noticed Elrond was in there as well.
Elrond chuckled at her. "They are sleeping, try to keep it down."
"How long do you think he will chase me for?" Amethyst asked.
"Until he catches you." Was the reply.
"Um, I'm going to hide in a tree." She quickly jumped out the window. "You didn't see me."
Elrond shook his head in laughter.
"What's going on?" Sebastian asked.
"Sibling love." Elrond chuckled again.
"Oh." He nuzzled back down going back to sleep.
Elrond finished with the herbs, before leaving the room so that they could sleep in peace. "She came through, but I know not where she is now." He said to Legolas when he was asked.
"She called me feminine." Legolas grumbled, like he used to when he was younger with his sister.
Elrond broke into laughter. "I can't blame her though. Most of us do have a feminine figure."
"Elrond! Not helping." Legolas huffed. "She's in a tree isn't she. Either there or with your daughter."
Elrond just chuckled, "I'll leave that for you to figure out."
Legolas jumped out the window looking for his sister. A loud squeal signaled he found her.
"LEGOLAS DON'T TICKLE ME!" All of Rivendale roared with laughter.
Black hissed darkly. "Please let me sleep!" He called out loud enough to be heard.
"It's Legolas and Amethyst. Apparently she called him feminine." Sebastian muttered annoyed.
Black growled darkly. "Still… We were having a good rest…. We will get her back, yes?"
"Yes, but it has been a while since the two have played." A feminine voice said, they looked over to see Arwen. "It is nice to see and hear them as the brother and sister they used to be."
Claude grumbled. "Still if it disturbs someone healing, it can hurt." He looked at Black as the Shadow Shifter winced in pain.
Arwen turned her head, watching as Legolas carried in a sleeping elf. "Well she seems to have fallen asleep herself."
"I apologize I just missed my sister. It will be nice seeing her more often." He said, placing her in William's arms.
Black chuckled. "Yes. Sibling love is a wonderful thing… if both are alive…" Black's face fell into shadows a golden glow in his eyes.
"I am sorry about your brother." Legolas offered a sad smile.
"It's fine, Legolas." Black waved it off. "I'm going back to sleep, excuse me." He laid down without another word, Claude stroking his hair softly.
"I know it doesn't mean much, but I'm glad you are my sister in law." Legolas smiled.
"Thank you." Black drifted off to sleep.
Legolas left with Arwen.
William placed Amethyst in the bed on the other side of Alois and Ciel.
"William." She muttered, hanging on to him. "Stay."
William chuckled. "I'm right here." He took a seat next to the bed.
"Me pillow." She stayed, before falling asleep.
William chuckled, picking her up, and becoming her pillow.
Claude stroked Black's hair a little more, before kissing Sebastian's head, pulling the raven closer to him.
Sebastian was cuddled up sound asleep.
Claude purred in the Raven's ear. "Sleep well, my Prince."
Damn... Why you get hurt Black? Why?!
Cali Michaelis
