DISCLAIMER: Amy and Sophie are original characters, all other characters involved in the plot belong to Tokien. The two original characters are from modern life so the vocabulary will differentiate through the story.
1) Its an alternative universe.
2) Legolas x OC
3) Aragorn x OC
4) NO SLASH! Just friendship.
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Just a little heads up. This will be my last chapter before Christmas. I shall be returning to write the next one afterwards! Merry Christmas everyone! :D
Chapter ten.
"From the ashes, a fire shall be woken and what was over has once again begun."
Sophie stood in the darkness. No matter how much she ran, screamed, searched for any sign of escape… She would still be in the darkness. Her mind was alert and yet her body rejected everything she ordered, every action was ignored and this angered her.
The time that passed felt like days. It was like she was stuck in a black abyss, forced to stay there as some sort of cruel punishment. On the outside, everyone would see her as unconscious and sick. But on the inside, she was screaming to be released from this prison, but her attempts would falter as no one could see her struggle. No one could see her cries and no one could hear her pleads to be freed from this terrible nightmare.
It was a foreign voice that enticed Amy from her unconscious state. It was reassuring and gentle, and also male. Eventually her eyes flickered open. The once vibrant green was now subdued and featureless and her rose red lips were now a washed out pink.
For a brief moment she forgot about everything, where she was, Sauron and pain from the deep wound in her side. Everything was perfect, she pictured herself at home, surrounded by parents and having a giggle with her best friend.
"Sophie…!" Amy jerked up, almost screaming with pain as it shot through her. The fear that her best friend possibly died during the time she was unconscious gave her the motivation to rise above the pain. Which did not last for very long as it was a lot harder than she thought it would be.
"You must rest. Please, lie down; I need to finish dressing you wound." A young elf suggested, gently placing a hand on her shoulder and slowly pushing her back down onto the bed. He had dark hair and his eyes matched the calming grey sea after a storm.
"Sophie… I need…"
"No. You must rest. I will ask father to speak with you."
"Father…?"
The elf gazed at her and smiled. "Yes, I am the son of Elrond."
Amy raised an eyebrow and let her head drop onto the soft plump cushion. So Elrond has a son, who is a healer. But that does not answer her question. Sophie could be dead for all she knew, and confirmation of being alive or dead, would only be achieved if she was allowed to see her.
"What is your name?"
"My name is Elladan." As he spoke, he lifted part of her shirt to reveal the blood seeping wound. "Would you excuse me for a moment?"
Amy nodded slowly at him and he stood, bowing his head before he left her. Perfect. Now was the chance to get out of bed and seek out Sophie. Once she knew she was alright, she would happily do whatever they please, but until then. She would rebel. Gradually she managed to drag herself out of bed and into a stance. Steadying herself for a moment before she began to walk towards the door.
Sophie laid on the bed, still as the dead of night. Elrond positioned himself beside her bed, rubbing his eyes in exhaustion. They had been working for hours now and there was still no improvement, even Gandalf could not wake her.
"I do not understand. I have tried everything and yet… She does not stir." The lord questioned himself, looking at Gandalf and Legolas who were standing at the bottom of the large bed.
"Perhaps she will waken in her own time. Whatever spell Sauron has put her under, he would not allow her to die. It is too risky." The wizard spoke, raising his gaze off of Sophie's colourless face.
"But we do not know how long she will take? Her pulse is weak and her temperature is low. We cannot risk the possibility of death!" Elrond was irritated, and everyone knew that. His frustration was caused by his failure to waken Sophie, and this was why an elf stepped forward; placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.
"Father, we must be patient. I believe that Gandalf is right, she will wake up soon. We just have to wait and be cautious until that time." The elf that spoke to him, shared the same grey gaze as his brother Elladan.
"Elrohir, my son. You speak wisely but how do we know she will not die…?" The lord glanced at him for a moment before his twin brother walked into the room.
"Father. Amy's wound has opened up further; I fear that the blood loss may be greater if she is not healed quickly…"
"Is she awake?"
"Yes… She also has an urge to see Sophie. Amy worries that she may be dead." Elladan lowered his gaze onto the sick Elleth and he sighed deeply.
"Is anyone else in the room with her…?" Gandalf had interjected, standing swiftly.
"Well…No. I presumed she would not move."
Legolas shook his head slowly and turned to face Elladan. "Mellon Nin, she is sly. I would go see her before she injures herself further." The blonde elf smiled slightly before returning his gaze onto Sophie.
Amy was walking down a beautifully furnished corridor now. It was long and the light that was shining through lit up the hallway, which bounced off the pale interior. She wasn't in the clothes she was wearing before; she was now dressed in a long white gown. As she walked it got in the way of her feet, so she pulled it up and tore it so it draped just above her pale knees. The pain in her side increased as she walked, as did the bleeding. The blood was now oozing through the fabric and running down her waist and leg, it really didn't look pleasant.
"Damn…" Her voice was only a whisper as she propped herself up against a wall, taking in deep breaths to try and weaken the pain.
"You should be in bed…" A familiar voice spoke, causing her to lift up her head to see Aragorn stood a few meters in front of her.
"I need to see Sophie… She is the only concern I have right now…" Amy straightened her posture and took a step forward.
"Amy… You're bleeding. You have lost too much blood already… Come we shall take you back to your room." Aragorn began to walk towards her, extending his hands to grip her arms gently.
"No! I do not want to go back to my room! I wish to see how my friend is…!" The Elleth pushed him away, and in doing so she stumbled, falling to the ground. The pain in her side was severe now and her head had begun to throb.
"Amy…!"
They had all heard the shouting in the corridor; that was why Elrond and the twins were rushing to the door; stepping out to see Aragorn kneeling beside Amy at the far end of the corridor.
"Aragorn! What is going on here?!" The lord stormed forward, striding swiftly towards the two of them only to see Amy covered in her own blood. "Oh my… Quickly carry her back to her room. This needs sown up before the blood loss kills her…"
Aragorn nodded and Elladan and Elrohir followed their father into her room. The king wrapped his strong arms around her, lifting her gently and walking into the room.
"No… I want… to see her…" Amy tried pushing him away but he carried on walking to the bed, placing her down and stepping to the side so Elrond could heal her.
"Please, stop fighting us. We only want to help you." One of the twins was on the other side of the bed, trying to calm her down.
"Let me…die! I would rather find peace at death than have Sauron in my mind any longer…"
They were all shocked by that comment. Even the bravest of people would not ask for death, it scares them too much. At that point Aragorn was by her side, taking her hand within his own and caressing it softly with his thumb.
"Be calm… Sophie is still alive. You need medical attention, otherwise you will die. What do you think Sophie would think if you just gave up?" His stormy blue eyes gazed down at her and she gazed back, sighing softly and wincing in pain.
"Okay… okay. Do what you want…" Amy relaxed and she began to feel light headed, the blood loss was beginning to take effect.
Sophie was tired now; her body was fighting to release itself from this… Hell, it had begun to take it out on her mind. The place she was in was silent; the only sound she could hear was when she let out a deep breath and she couldn't see anything but the gloomy darkness she was shrouded in.
"Let me go!" she roared, but the only thing that came from that was a long echo. After a few brief moments a light shone in the darkness. Illuminating her before a voice could be heard.
"Sophie, it's time you wake up my dear."
"Gandalf…?" Before she could say anything more, she was blinded by the light and dragged into the conscious world.
When Sophie woke up, she took in a deep breath; sitting up suddenly to look around the room in confusion.
"What…What happened…?"
Legolas was still perched at the bottom of the bed and he beamed her a smile before speaking. "Gandalf used a new spell to release you… It took a few attempts but finally, you are awake." The blonde elf moved around the bed and bowed his head happily.
The Elleth looked up at him before she gazed at the wizard, smiling in thanks. "Thank you Gandalf, I thought I would be trapped in there forever…" Sophie shuddered at the thought as she looked down at her skin, which was now gradually returning to its normal colour and temperature.
"Both I and Elrond never gave up on our attempts to free you my dear. I am just glad you are returning back to good health." Gandalf grinned, causing his eyes to wrinkle at the corners.
"Wait…" Sophie pulled away the blanket and moved to the edge of the bed. "Where's Amy? Did she get out okay?"
The two of them looked at each other for a few moments; Legolas placed a hand on her shoulder before moving to the wizard's side. "She is injured. Amy has a wound to her side, just below her chest; we thought we would lose both of you…"
"Sauron hurt her… And it showed in reality? How is that possible…?"
"We believe he is getting stronger."
"I must see her…" Sophie didn't wait for an answer; she was already walking towards the door. "Are you coming…?"
"Sophie… You must rest…." The blonde elf pleaded and when Sophie didn't listen he followed her down the corridor and into Amy's room.
"Amy…?!" The Elleth froze, gazing at her friend who was covered in blood. "Oh my god… Amy!" Swiftly she ran over to her before a hand wrapped itself around her wrist, pulling her away.
"Mellon nin… Leave them be. Elrond must work without interruption if he is to heal your friend." Legolas smiled comfortingly, gazing at her with his ocean blue gaze.
"Is…she…going…to…die…?"
This is a little Christmas treat for you all…
Amy and Sophie waited in a room, tapping their foot impatiently.
Amy: "Will you hurry up and get out here!"
Sophie: "I'm sure you look great!"
Both the girls snickered and stopped when Aragorn spoke.
Aragorn: "I look like a fool!"
Legolas: "You look like a fool? I am the one who looks like a fool…"
From outside the door the girls heard them sigh and eventually the door creaked open revealing the two men. Aragorn stood beside Legolas dressed in a big red coat and a red hat, he also had a pillow stuffed in the jacket to make him look fatter. Legolas however was dressed as an elf, but not his sort of elf. He wore bright red and green stripy tights, a dark green shirt and a pair of red pointy shoes.
Legolas: "How is this… Great…?"
Sophie: "Because it is… Now do what we asked you to do…"
Amy: "Pleaseeeeeeee?"
The two men sighed deeply again and they started to dance, and because of the bells they were wearing they jingled too. Amy and Sophie couldn't hold it in anymore… They were now on the floor crying with laughter.
Amy: "HAHAHAHAHA Aragorn you look…. SOOO STUPID! AHAHA!"
Sophie: "Leggy Poo's…. I can't…. I need to pee…. HAHAHAHAH!"
Aragorn and Legolas stopped dancing now and they walked over to the two girls, picking them up, carrying them outside and throwing them into the snow. Then they jumped on them and shoved snow in their faces.
Aragorn: "Whose laughing now Legolas…?"
Legolas: "That would be us! Hahahah!"
All four of them sit up and look at you.
All: "Merry Christmas Everyone!"