I don't own Lord of the Rings or D&D. Sorry it took so long, I had more tests and a doctor's appointment.
Chapter 6 Talking Late with Dragons
After playing with the Hobbits, I bid them and Boromir a good afternoon. I wished to speak to Lord Elrond about my sleeping conditions, since I believe that my sense of comfort is different from 'mortal' ones. As I was following his scent through the hallways another scent was walking towards me, one of a soft breeze through a forest, my eyes widened slightly. 'Legolas… must hide!' I thought. I did not wish to answer any questions right now. Without even thinking about the inhabitant's scent I quickly hid in the closest room.
"Who are you?" asked a soft lilting voice.
I turned around and saw an almost near perfect female version of Lord Elrond, but with blue eyes. Her scent was similar to his as well and the same as the one clinging to Aragorn. My lips twitched slightly in amusement 'That rude archaic vaecaesin, did not mention he sired wyrmlings of his own. I will have to demand more hospitality from such a 'gracious' host and friend.'(Elf) I thought almost maliciously.
"I am Ornjin, I am…a 'friend' of your father" I smiled slyly. She stared at me through narrowed curious slits. 'She is indeed Lord Elrond's wyrmling, she has the same 'intimidating' glare' I mused.
"Is that so, then why are you here?" she asked suspiciously. I chuckled silently.
"Honestly? I was hiding from one of your fellow elves, he seems to have been watching me all day, and wishes for an interrogation" I smirked. She looked baffled, when suddenly there was a knock on her door.
As Lord Elrond's wyrmling went to answer the door I quickly hid underneath her bed, seeing as in my human form, I am considered small for my 'age'. She opened the door and there beheld the Mirkwood Prince 'Please send him away' I pleaded mentally.
"Tinnu vaer Arwen" (Good Evening) he greeted her.
"Tinnu vaer Legolas. What brings you here?" she asked.
"I came by to ask if you have seen a small dark-haired human with peculiar silver eyes, she is quite young." He stated.
"Why are you looking for a human, Legolas? Surely a human could not have escaped your grasp?" Arwen asked amusedly, while Legolas looked mildly embarrassed.
"I wish to find her to ask her a few questions, have you not heard that she is a servant of dragons?" he asked. Lady Arwen's eyebrows rose in astonishment.
"Indeed? That is surprising, I had thought dragons wished to have nothing to do with the other races." She commented. She was genuinely interested in me as well.
"That is why I wish to find her, I do not believe dragons would help Middle-Earth without a price" he said.
"I fear that I have not seen this human, but I am most interested in meeting her as well." She replied in turn. I was rethinking my situation and I ended up scowling. 'This is just marvelous! How the mighty have fallen! A dragon, one of the children of Io, the wisest, powerful, and immortal race, is reduced to hiding from an ellon underneath a bed!' I growled inwardly.
"Daw vaer, mellon nin" (Good night, my friend) said Lady Arwen.
"Daw vaer" responded Legolas. Legolas then left to continue his search. Once the door closed I released a breath I did not know I was holding.
"You may come out now Lady Ornjin" Lady Arwen declared. I swiftly got out from under the bed and inclined my head slightly in gratitude.
"Le hannon, Lady Arwen" (Thank you) I said.
"You are welcome. I had wished to meet you one day Lady Dragon" she replied.
"You know of me?" I asked.
"Yes, my father spoke of you and your betrothed and how you helped him escape get to the Black Gates" she explained.
"That is well, but he also saved my life. So I made him a vow to help him" my eyes became glazed at a thought. Lady Arwen looked at me with concern.
"Are you alright Arwenamlug?" (Lady Dragon) she asked worriedly. I shook my head from my thoughts.
"Yes I am alright. Merely thinking on how much you look like Lord Elrond" I smiled showing my fangs.
"Then you should meet my elder brothers, they are twin and look very much like Ada" (Father) she replied.
"I will I need to know everyone in your family, there are things I have not explained to your Ada about. Now that we are discussing him, do you know where he is?" I asked.
"I believe Ada should be in his study" she stated. I frowned and shook my head.
"Lord Elrond works lae hard lae vi darastrix" (Works as hard as a dragon) I grumbled. Lady Arwen looked at me puzzled over the draconic.
"Do not worry, I will go find Lord Elrond now thank you" I announced as I headed towards the door, but stopped once I neared it. I turned my head to look at her.
"By the way you made an excellent choice in choosing Aragorn mate. He seems to be a strong, dependable and virile male. He will help you to bare many fine and healthy wyrmlings" I teased and smiled brightly as Lady Arwen looked shocked and embarrassment.
I quickly left the room as to not get a highly possible tongue-lashing from her; I quickly smelled the air and listened to the surroundings to sense if Legolas was close by. Fortunately the only people around were Lord Elrond's servants, I would not have to skulk around every corner worrying about Legolas finding me. Once more I scowled at myself for acting like a wyrmling and hiding with my tail between my legs. To which while I followed Lord Elrond's scent, I noticed it was getting dark, which meant it was almost time for dinner, which unfortunately meant the Legolas would also be there. I quickly made way into Lord Elrond's study, to which I knocked softly as to not cause a disturbance.
"Come in, Ornjin" he called. I entered and he was standing by his desk.
"What have you come here for?" he asked.
"Nothing truly, I merely wished to discuss my sleeping arrangements."
"What of them? Surely you are able to sleep in a bed."
"Of course I can…but, do you have a treasure vault?" I asked.
"You are not sleeping in a treasury." He stated almost lazily. I pouted slightly then remembered the other issue.
"Very My Lord, but is could you do this one thing for me?" I asked sweetly.
"What is it Ornjin? I know it is not common for a dragon to ask for something." He looked slightly concerned.
"Could you speak to Legolas? I accidentally lost control of my power momentarily and wish to interrogate me. Which, of course we cannot have." I said. Lord Elrond nodded.
"I will try to dissuade him. But tell me, Amlughen why are you so worried? I had thought you would have enjoyed the fact another knew of your race." I smiled softly at this as I went to sit on a chair in front of his desk.
"No I would not, that is the wishful thinking of a mortal. I maybe the youngest, but I still know that even if others trust me, once they find out of my nature they will not accept me readily. Acceptance must be won slowly." I said though rather sadly. Then something caught my nose's attention and I got excited.
"My Lord, I believe it is almost time for dinner. Let us go and you can tell me which foods I should try first." I grinned cheerfully. Lord Elrond then looked at me in a soft way that I had only seen on two others in my life.
"First you must change into proper attire, and then I shall ask my sons to escort you to dinner while I speak to Legolas." Lord Elrond explained. He then smiled at my confused expression.
"'Proper attire'?" I asked.
"Yes, you need to wear a dress. I will have a servant lead you to your quarters and then you may change. The dresses are all for you, Ornjin I am sure you will be pleased." We both exchanged smiles.
We both waited in silence for the servant he summoned, while we both waited occasionally talking about subjects we did not know of. Though when I was discussing my meeting with Arwen, he frowned when I told her that Aragorn would be a good mate. Apparently it is wrong for different races to mate with each other, to which I thought was ridiculous. Dragons can mate with whoever we wish, though mostly we stay away from 'mortals', many are extremely closed minded. I did not discuss the matter further with him, Lord Elrond is her father and this was not for me to meddle in. When the maid arrived I left a pondering Lord in the dark.
The maid showed me my room; it was beautiful everything was silver in color. The maid showed me the chest with the clothing and revealed some of the most wondrous fabric I have ever seen. I held the 'dress' in front of me, it was silver of course with long flowing sleeves and skirt which parted to reveal a white skirt underneath, the collar was slightly higher than my 'breast', I think that is what my chest is called. The fabric was soft and delicate, but then I remembered that I had to wear this and I grumbled. I did not want to ruin the cloth and I dislike clothing. I never understood why mortals wore clothing, it is restrictive and unnecessary, but I dressed anyway I do not wish to offend Lord Elrond when he gave me many dresses of the finest cloth. I looked at myself in the mirror I looked paler than usual, I left my hair in its braid but I polished my necklace. Then I heard a knock at the door.
"Lady Ornjin may we come in?" called two male voices. I smiled they had the same scent as Lord Elrond.
"Yes do come in" I called as I put my necklace back on.
Then entered two elves, almost the split image of Lord Elrond. They looked at me in awe.
"I am Elrohir"
"I am Elladan, My Lady" they bowed graciously.
"Well met Elrohir, Elladan. It is wonderful that I am able to see you." I bowed as well.
"When Ada told us of you Lady Dragon, we could not believe it. I still cannot, you look so young" Elladan admired.
"Indeed, you look younger than we do. But now allow us to escort you to dinner, My Lady".
They lead me to where the dining area was and had me seated near Lord Elrond and Gandalf. I smelled something delicious approaching and my mouth began to water. The table was alight with conversation and I joined in some, mostly speaking with the Hobbits, or Lord Elrond's family. My eyes glittered in delight when I saw the food coming towards me, when the food was in front of me I looked at it curiously. It was some type of thick, white liquid with plants and meat in it. I looked at Lord Elrond silently asking if he could name this dish for me.
"It is rabbit stew with vegetables" he explained.
I looked at it confused, but still excited, and then I grew confused again 'How do I eat it?' I asked myself. I looked at Gandalf, who sat across from me and saw he was eating with a strange tool that was wide and flat. I carefully inspected my own tool that was next to me, I was curious of it , then I gently lowered it and scooped some out I was beaming. Then I carefully moved it into my mouth and I was ecstatic, I was eating like a mortal and this dish was delicious. So pleased at my success and excited I did not notice that I accidentally let my eyes glow slightly in happiness. Lord Elrond and Gandalf cleared their throats; I looked at them confused for a moment wondering why they disturbed my success.
Then I felt eyes upon me and I slowly looked further down the table opposite of me were the curious blue eyes of Legolas. We stared at each other for quick moment before I quickly returned to my meal, I had not eaten in months and I was extremely famished. I finished my delicious stew, and then the servants gave us some plants in a plate, now I was entirely confused, for I knew I could not eat it with my rounded tool. I stared helplessly at my plants, which I quickly remembered were called vegetables, they were in an oil like substance that emitted a tangy scent. I looked towards the Hobbits this time they were using a multi-spear like tool and stabbing the vegetables with them, I grinned and commenced eating with controlled enthusiasm, so as to not have my eyes glow. Next came some type of song bird with 'spices' as Lord Elrond told me, I liked this dish the best. Then came dessert, I tried not to get my hopes up that it would be a giant ruby or diamond. There on the plate before me were fruits of different variety, the smell was odd. I picked one up and bite it happily before I made an expressionless face and put it back.
"What is wrong Lady Ornjin?" asked Merry. Legolas and everyone else were staring at me.
"Nothing Merry, I am just full. Yes I cannot possibly eat any more. Lord Elrond may I be excused? Thank you I will speak to you in the morn" I rushed as to not give anyone a chance to question me.
I quickly left and returned to my chambers, I needed to get out of there. I was asked so many questions about dragons, but I couldn't answer all of them, no mortal should know too much about us. I heard music being played another thing I was glad that I had left, I could not 'dance', and dragons have no reason to dance. I tried to calm down, I know elves like to eat fruit and dancing, but how could I do these things! My body became fatigued so I lay on my bed, it was comfortable but I would have preferred to sleep in the treasury. I waited until the festivities calmed down and everyone fell into a deep sleep. When the inhabitants were sleeping, I climbed from my balcony onto the roof. From there I could see many stars, not as much as I could see from my lair, but it is more than I remember from Mordor. The stars were shining bright, but there was no moon which made me a little sad. I stared at the stars and started to pray to the king of good dragons
"Kwi Lord Bahamut, darastrix di wer nebula tluog ve thy strength. letoclo ve rid nomeno treskri di malsvir, letoclo ve bring vi new age ihk shio darastri. An age di martivir vur freedom."(Oh Lord Bahamut, dragon of the nebula lend me thy strength. Help me rid this world of evil; help me bring a new age for all dragons. An age of peace and freedom.)I crooned to Bahamuts star filled form.
Through my prayer I did not hear quiet footsteps coming behind me, but when a breeze came I smelled his scent and I stiffened.
"Why do you speak to the stars, Servant of Dragons? Is there something that only they could understand and council you?" he asked. I stood quickly and turned to face him.
"What an odd way of thinking Prince of Mirkwood. Do you not know that any sentient may say anything they desire to another no matter if they understand or not?" I responded.
"Where have you been, Lady Ornjin? I have been searching for you since the afternoon." He continued.
"I have been to many places here in Rivendell. I do not know how long or how hard you have searched for me, but obviously it was not enough." I said.
"You are wrong had I not searched for you as persistently as I had, I would not have found you this evening." He countered.
"No because it is quite common for a dragon to stargaze on such evenings. I merely picked up this trait from my master." I replied as if it was common knowledge to mortals.
"Now why were you searching for me, Master Elf?" I smirked. Legolas face became serious.
"I wish to know if your masters are planning anything. I want assurance that you will not betray us and give the Ring to your masters." He grounded his voice unusually hard. It was amusing to me, mostly because this young elf was rather foolish, even though I am imitating a human dragon servant; they have the same temperament we do. So to try and antagonize us is foolhardy, it upset me he would think a dragon or dragon servant would want the Ring.
"Do not worry, Prince of Mirkwood," I hissed.
"To do so would mark me as a failure. Quite like you are now for letting the creature Gollum escape your clutches." I nearly growled. Legolas's face was shocked and surprised.
"How do you know about that?!" he demanded harshly. I smirked.
"Temper, temper my dear ellon." I chided him. His face hardened even more.
"Do not play with me Dragon Servant. Answer me, how do you know of Gollum." He spat. I walked up to him and raised my head to look him in the eyes.
"I cannot answer that, to do that I would be betraying my master. I would think you would understand the meaning of loyalty and responsibility as a warrior and Prince." I drooled. I could not believe I had said that, Urivayo left a bigger imprint in my life than I thought. I felt terrible prodding this ellon of what he had no control over, but I had to do it to get him to stop these questions.
'" I did not fail my people!" he yelled.
"No? Perhaps not, that remains to be seen. But should Sauron have possession of the Ring you would have failed everyone in Middle-Earth." I stated calmly.
"He will not have it, the Fellowship will not allow it, I will-"I interrupted his rant.
"Yes Prince Legolas, the Fellowship will not allow it. And I am part of the Fellowship, who are you to question or doubt me in this quest? Especially when our goals are intertwined." I countered.
"Not everyone in the Fellowship has a connection to dragons! Dragons are an evil, vile race who will do anything to cause power and destruction!" he shouted. I was almost furious at him, but I reminded myself that he was only an elf his intellect his not as great as ours.
"Tell me Prince Legolas; tell me one race that is not evil. Elves have turned into orcs, my own race craves power for their own ambition, dwarves hid in their mountains to escape, and the Maia are turning against everyone." I spat the word Maia.
"So you cannot tell me that an entire race is evil when all races can be evil." I muttered softly. Thankfully I kept my head while I reprimanded him or my eyes would have glowed.
"Those 'dragons' that you serve have done nothing but cause death and destruction in their wake. It is those same dragons that are on the verge of extinction! It was the dragon called 'Smaug' that was defeated Bilbo Baggins and Bard the Bowman, a pair of 'lowly mortals'!" he mocked.
I ground my fangs; bit my cheek, anything to keep from roaring at him. How dare he mock Smaug! Then I heard footsteps, their scent calmed me down as they got closer.
"Legolas I apologize, but my father wishes to speak with the Dragon Servant. It is a matter of great importance" called Elladan. 'Thank goodness!' I thought.
I walked towards Elladan but then stopped and looked over my shoulder.
"Daw vaer, Prince of Mirkwood. I hope that your failure should we fail will not come back to haunt you" (Good night) I mocked. I followed Elladan off the roof and to my chambers, he looked me over worriedly.
"Lady Dragon are you all right?" noticing that my dark blue pupils were becoming silver. I sighed heavily.
"I will be all right, Elladan. Please do not concern yourself with me, besides he only speaks out of ignorance. His words count as nothing to me, he is only a 'mortal'" I soothed the young elf.
"Arwenamlug please do not take Legolas' words to heart," he saw right through my uncaring façade.
"One day Arwenamlug, everyone will see your kind as we do. But I admire how collected you were, had I been antagonized in such a manner I would have beat him into submission" he admired. I came close to him and nuzzled him, my throat made deep crooning noises. They deepened even more when he patted my hair.
"Come now Arwenamlug, it is time to retire. Daw vaer" he said as he let me go and left me alone.
I dressed in something Lord Elrond called 'bed' clothing; I believe is what he said. Once more I went to the balcony still saddened by the absence of the silver moon. I would find no solace that night, I no longer saw Bahamut in the sky, only a million eyes staring at me. The ones that I disliked the most were the blue stars, blue stars that never ceased to find a fault in me, that only reminded me of how lonely my life has been. I would get no sleep that night.
Those eyes haunted my every thought.
Bahamut is the King of Good Dragons (Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper, and Bronze) his symbol is a nebula.
Dragons find lounging/sleeping on a bed of coins relaxing. Silver dragons prefer treasure that is portable or a textile, all dragons are picky about craftsmanship. Sometimes as a snack a dragon will eat gems, very tasty to them apparently, but not often since the like collecting treasure.
Only Lord Elrond's family know she is a dragon and will protect her. Incase I didn't it portray it correctly, I made Ornjin speak to most people like a child, all dragons no matter what species see 'mortals' as either food(Bad dragons) or children (Good dragons).
So it seems neither Legolas or Ornjin like each other. Will Legolas leave Ornjin alone? Or realize he didn't really ask her any of his questions?
Next Chapter 7 Of Dwarves and Dragons I will update as quickly as possible. Please notify me if there is something that needs to be clairified like any draconic words or etc.
