Disclaimer in chapter 1 – Into the wilds.
Hello all! I have posted a one-shot story called The Stars of Arda. Here is the summery.
During the Wedding of Thranduil and Estelwen, Galadriel sees a strange Elfling by the steps of the Palace but then he disappears. She meets the boy once again and finds out that Legolas, son of Thranduil is the lost star of Arda.
I hope this will explain how Galadriel came to know of Legolas being the lost Star ^^ Just go onto my profile and read it if you are interested :)
On with the story? :D
Hannon le, Mellon-nin.
Chapter 25 – My sweet little Prince.
"Never before have we clad strangers in the garb of our own people." The Lord of Lothlórien spoke aloud while fitting the leaf of his realm to the eight Fellowship members. He and seven Elleths took a step back, bowing with respect. "May these cloaks help shield you from unfriendly eyes." Celeborn's eyes wondered to each pair of eyes in front of him.
"Hannon le." *Thank you* Aragorn answered back with a bow which Legolas followed. The Hobbit's fidgeted and bowed also. Gimli and Boromir stood completely still.
Celeborn wondered for a moment about why the Gondorian did not show his respect. He understood why Gimli did not bow for the hatred between Dwarves and Elves ran deep but for a Man, it was indeed shocking. The Lord finally motioned the seven Elleths to return to their duties as he saw his beloved walk over to say her final farewells. The Lord of Lothlórien took a few steps back. He smiled at the Haldir who walked beside her, holding several gifts.
Galadriel stopped as she came to the first member in the line. Gimli, son of Gloin. "What gift would a Dwarf ask of the Elves?" She smiled as she saw him fidget.
"Nothing..." Gimli growled. He then sighed and faced the fair immortal in front of him. "…Except to look upon the Lady of the Galadhrim one last time..." He saw how her smile became soft and her eyes twinkled. "…For she is more fair than all the jewels beneath the earth."
Galadriel chuckled sweetly. She had never heard a Dwarf be so Kind and lovely before in her whole entire immortal life. She watched as Gimli went red with embarrassment for she heard small laughter's coming from the four Hobbits. She watched as he turned away and went over towards a tree to take in some much needed breaths.
"What would you like, Gimli, son of Gloin?" She smiled as she saw the Dwarf look her way.
"No, no, I couldn't. It's quite impossible." He stuttered as he tried to speak to her through his mind. Gimli had never done this in his life and he was sure that none other Fellowship member hadn't either; all except Aragorn of course and possibly Frodo. "I would ask you Milady…For two golden hairs from your head."
Galadriel then brought her hand up to her golden locks and pulled gently on two strands. She then held out her hand, containing the two strands and motioned for Gimli to take them.
The broken Fellowship washed in amazement as Gimli walked back over to her. The Dwarf looked like a dog, fetching a stick. The Hobbits chuckled while Aragorn and Legolas smiled. Boromir, however, showed no emotions whatsoever.
Gimli went red, once again and growled at his companions beside him. He took the strands from Galadriel and said "I thank you, Milady." He didn't want to risk further embarrassment. After he had seen her nod and smile one last time, he went back over towards the tree and sat down against it.
Galadriel walked a few steps over towards Aragorn. She stared into his stormy grey eyes for a few seconds and spoke calmly "I have nothing greater to give then the gift you already bear." She brought her hand up towards the Evenstar jewel that rested on his neck "Am meleth dîn…" *For her love…* The Lady spoke in the Grey tong "I ant e guil Arwen Undómiel pígatha." *I fear the grace of Arwen Evenstar will diminish* She looked sadly into Aragorn's eyes and switched back into the common tongue. "If you stay true to your love for her, I believe that she will rule out her fate and make herself a new one."
"I do not understand." Aragorn replied.
"Arwen had chosen to stay beside you through everything. She will cast out her immortality and will not complete her fate as a Star of Arda. Once you and her are both bound to each other, her new fate will be decided." The Lady explained. "But that choice is before you Aragorn."
Aragorn's eyes widened in surprise. He had never been called 'Aragorn' before by the Lady of the golden woods. "If you do not rise above the height of all your fathers since the days of Elendil, you will fall into darkness with all the rest of your kin." The Lady thought of the Gondorian beside the future King of Gondor. The shadow was corrupting him even more than those few days before.
Aragorn stared at the Lady for what it seemed like hours but was only a mere ten seconds. He then lowered his head but then a hand went under his chin, gently and lifted his head slowly. The ranger was once again looking deep into the Lady's eyes.
Galadriel smiled happily this time and whispered "If you go into the trees, pass you Dwarven friend, someone there would like to say their Farewell."
Aragorn nodded and bowed once more. He thought of the person that wanted to say farewell to him. "Those stupid idiots." Aragorn thought. "If those knuckle brain twins pull something, I swear I'm going to kill them" He then walked pass Gimli and made his way into the clearing where the 'twins' were waiting for him.
Galadriel watched the ranger walk away "He is coming your way." She received no reply from the voice of the person she spoke too and walked over towards the Gondorian. The Lady sighed quietly.
"Boromir, son of the steward of Gondor, Denethor, I give to you a golden belt." She spoke loudly and then watched as Haldir came to her side and handed the Man the belt. "It is made or pure gold."
Boromir took the belt from the March-warden, eyes wide. "This cannot be pure gold. It is soft to the touch and can be bent." He demonstrated.
Galadriel chuckled "Elven craftsmen are far more skilled than that of Men. You forget about the difference between Elves and Men, son of Denethor."
Boromir nodded as he agreed "I cannot accept such an expensive gift."
"You are a Lord are you not?" The Lady needed no answer to this question.
Boromir sank back and thanked the Lady and was dismissed silently. He walked over to Gimli, who was still sitting by the tree and asked "Where's Aragorn?" as he looked around for the ranger.
"He walked that way." Gimli pointed towards the trees behind him. "I wouldn't disturb him." The Dwarf said when he saw Boromir step towards the trees in search for Strider.
"And why not?" The Gondorian questioned.
"He is probably saying his farewells to his brothers." Gimli sighed as he watched the Lady of Lothlórien walk towards Sam.
"For you Samwise Gamgee…" The Lady spoke as she was handed, by Haldir, a silver rope. "…Elven rope made of Hithlain. It will serve you well for it serves us all well here." Galadriel held the rope out and watched Sam take it.
Sam's eyes widened as he felt the material. He looked rough but had a silky, smooth feel to it. He was surprised that the rope was light.
"It may be light, Samwise…" The Lady spoke as she heard the blonde Halflings thoughts "…But it is extremely strong."
Sam nodded "Thank you, My Lady." He was also dismissed and was walked back to join the Man and Dwarf. He also asked where Aragorn was.
Gimli growled as he thought "How much times am I going to say this!"
"Farewell, Frodo Baggins." The Lady's voice brought the attention of the Hobbit, Man and Dwarf.
Frodo bowed in return and said "Farewell, My Lady."
Like she did with Aragorn, she placed her hand under his small chin and looked into his big blue eyes. She could still see the images her mirror had shown him two days ago and they were affecting him but not as much as some others who had looked. This Hobbit was brave. She smiled and watched as Frodo smiled sadly back. She then reached inside her dress and pulled out a small crystal phial that was full with water. "I give you the light of Eärendil, our most beloved star." She bent down and placed a kiss on his forehead. "May it be a light for you in dark places, when all other lights go out."
Frodo did not want to sound rude but asked "This is a star?" He twirled the bottle around his hands and looked at the light blue decorations around the top of the crystal phial.
"It is indeed." Galadriel then said something Frodo did not expect. "The Star inside this bottle is the Lord of Imladris' father."
Frodo gasped.
"Eärendil is very much alive but is inside this phial. He does not speak but will grant you his powers when you need him greatly." She explained
"Thank you." He said one last time as he turned and walked towards the small group by the base of the great Mallorn tree.
"Do not be saddened by what you saw." Frodo flinched as he heard the Lady's voice.
The small Hobbit continued to walk and replied "I know what I must do but I am afraid to do it. If it means killing my friend and you, My Lady, along with the dark Lord I do not know if I will have the courage to do it." The Halfling came towards the small group and sat down. He noticed that none of them spoke to him. They probably knew the Lady was speaking to him.
"It is our fate as Stars." The Lady spoke as she stepped towards the Elven Prince. "Legolas and I have already accepted this. Speak to him at any time if something is troubling you about our fate Frodo. You can trust him." Then Lady then went from Frodo's mind and left the poor Hobbit wondering how he would approach the Prince.
"My gift to you, Legolas, is a bow of the Galadhrim." Haldir, who was still beside his Lady, bowed as he handed Legolas the bow. Legolas took it and slowly began to caress the wood with greenly silver engravings wrapped around it. "Worthy of the skill of our woodland kin." Galadriel spoke as she watched the Prince pull back on the string to test its strength.
"I thank you, Milady." Legolas said as he bowed slightly.
Galadriel smiled and then she furrowed her brows. "Laegolas? Man prestidh den?" *Greenleaf? What troubles you?* She switched to the grey tongue but she knew the two small Hobbits beside him had already noticed that something was wrong.
"Sauron pelin ner a' amin"*Sauron speaks more to me* Legolas stared into the Lady's eyes and invited her into his mind where the dark Lord had tormented him all his life.
"Ah, Galadriel, how nice of you to join us." Sauron laughed from where he was sitting opposite Legolas, who was also sitting.
"Sauron, give Legolas his peace. You have tormented him enough." The Lady spoke as she walked closer to the Prince. "Do you not see what you have done to his mind?"
She looked around, as she got closer, at the dark, misty space between them and Sauron. Galadriel had remembered the time when the young Prince's mind was full of light and made him want to find joy within it. The trees and flowers that Legolas had imagined when he was an Elfling were still there but were dead. The birds that he loved listening to and singing with them along with their tune where now silent and instead of chirping they growled. Sauron had corrupted everything. Legolas' mind now reminded her of the Prince's home.
"You do not like it?" Sauron pouted childishly. He watched as the Lady then sat next to the Prince, crossed-legged as well. He smiled as he saw her narrow her eyes. "Oh, come on Galadriel. Remember when we used to sit like this and talk about everything?"
"That was long ago, Sauron." She shook her head while smiling.
Legolas stayed quiet as he listened to the conversation play out.
"And I almost had your mind also. It took so many years but then that stupid husband of your went and ruined it. I hope he is well" Sauron winked and grinned when he saw the Lady breath in deeply.
"What did he do?" Legolas asked. He felt calm for the first time in Sauron's presence.
Galadriel smiled sadly at the Prince "Celeborn only has one lung."
Legolas gasped. "One lung?"
Sauron laughed "The poor thing. He got in my way and suffered the consequence."
"Enough about my husband." Galadriel glared at the Dark being in front of her. "Leave Legolas in peace, let him wonder his own mind, free from your voice, only for a couple of days."
"Are you begging Galadriel?" Sauron raised his eyebrows, his grin still on his face.
"Not begging…Asking."
"Very well. I will do as you ask..." Sauron said as he stood.
Galadriel and Legolas also stood but both waited for the 'but' that hadn't yet come out of the dark Lords mouth.
"…But I wish to have both of your blood in return."
Legolas looked and the Lady of Light. She had widened her eyes and asked "Why? What importance will it be to you?"
"This is what I want..." Sauron then began to explain "…My power grows weak and I need the strength to go on."
"Why would our blood help strengthen you?" Legolas asked as he narrowed his deep blue eyes.
"We are Stars, my little Princeling. We should help one another, yes?" Sauron laughed as Legolas flinched at his 'pet' name. "Well, what do you say? Will you give me your blood? Or will you have me stay inside your mind?"
Before Legolas could say anything against the dark Lords wishes, Galadriel spoke "I will agree to this Sauron."
Legolas stared at the Lady, disbelieving her words. He then turned to face Sauron who laughed evilly as a shroud of black mist covered him. After a few seconds the mist slowly faded and the Lord stepped out and Legolas watched as Sauron headed towards the Lady and himself.
Galadriel sighed "I thought you would choose that form." She pulled the sleeve from her right arm up to her elbow and held it out as the dark Lord stalked closer. The Lady saw Legolas staring at her confused. She faced the Prince "Have you heard tales of Sauron being a shape-changer?" Galadriel smiled as she saw the Prince nod. "Have you heard of him being able to shape-shift into a vampire?"
Legolas' eyes widened. He had been told the Sauron can shape-change into many things including that of a wolf, Man, serpent and an Elf. The dark Lord chose to keep his Elven form for it was his original form after all but he had never heard about him becoming a Vampire. He watched as the Lord came closer and gasped when he saw the sharp point on both his canine teeth.
Sauron smiled as he gently lifted the Lady's hand and brought it to his mouth. He took in her sent and spoke so quietly, Legolas had to strain to hear him. "Beautiful as always." Then he breathed deeply as he raised his head and brought it down, biting Galadriel's wrist.
Galadriel gasped as she felt her power slowly drain from her body. She knew Sauron was only going to take a little from her for he was planning on taking more from Legolas.
Merry and Pippin shifted nervously as they both waited for the Lady to come out of her mind. That moment never came. They both stood sadly. They weren't going to receive a gift from the Lady.
Celeborn had noticed the Hobbits sadness and took his beloveds place. He took the two small weapons from Haldir, who handed them to him and walked over to the two cousins. "These are the daggers of the Ñoldorin." He spoke as he handed the two daggers to Merry and Pippin. He smiled as he watched them both look at them with amazement. The Lord was amused how they were sad just seconds ago but were now happy as little pups. "They have already seen service in war."
"Thank you, My Lord." Merry spoke as he bowed. Pippin followed and said his thanks also. "I was wondering…" The oldest cousin looked at both blonde Elves as they stared deeply into each other's glazed eyes. "…Are they going to be alright?"
Celeborn sighed "We will have to wait for that answer for I cannot tell you, young one."
All of a sudden, Galadriel stepped back and gasped. She brought her bleeding wrist up to her chest and used her sleeve to stop the blood flow. She smiled as her husband and Haldir quickly stepped towards her. "I am fine. I just need a bandage."
Haldir reached inside his tunic and handed the light bandage to his Lord. He then went and dipped a cloth into the small stream behind him and brought it over to his Lord. The March-warden gave Celeborn the wet cloth as he watched his Lord gently take his Lady's bleeding wrist and held the cloth against it.
"What happened?" Celeborn was worried for the wound, to him and everybody else's eyes, had appeared out of nowhere.
"Legolas invited me to speak with Sauron." She watched as the small group by the great Mallorn tree made their way over. Galadriel continued "I told him to leave Legolas' mind for a couple of days and he agreed but only if we gave him our blood."
The Hobbits gasped and Frodo turned to face Legolas, who was still standing still with his eyes glazed. The small Hobbit went over to his elven friend and stood in front of him. Waiting for him to come back. Oh, how he wished Aragorn was here. "Where is that ranger?" He thought.
Celeborn drew back the cloth and stared at his beloved with disbelief.
Galadriel smiled and stared at the bite marks on her wrist. The blood had completely stopped now and her wrist was slowly being wrapped by the March-warden. "When Legolas wakes up, please be ready." Galadriel spoke to Frodo. She saw the Hobbit turn his head to face her and nodded. Her smile still on her face, the Lady of light faced her husband "Sauron will take more blood from him."
Legolas stared at the dark Lord with fear. He watched as Galadriel slowly faded from his mind, leaving him alone with the blood sucking form Sauron had taken.
"Scared, my little Prince?" Sauron wiped the blood from his mouth with the back of his hand. He cringed. "That woman's blood is bitter but I am sure yours will be sweet." He stepped towards the Prince and laughed as he saw the pure fear in the Prince's eyes.
Legolas took and step back as Sauron walked towards him. He flinched as Sauron grabbed his wrist and through him against a dead tree. The Prince gasped as his hit the tree hard and saw small bright pin lights dance around his vision, clouding it for a few seconds. Legolas cleared his vision but before he could make a run for it, Sauron grabbed both his wrists with one hand and held them above his head, pinning him against the trees rotten trunk.
"Thought you could escape?" Sauron let his other hand come towards the Princes collar and pulled on it, pulling a few buttons, revealing the Prince's neck. The dark Lord then brought his head down towards Legolas' neck and nuzzled it, making the Prince whimper with fear.
Legolas heart was beating faster than the time he was tortured within Dol Guldur. "Please." The Prince whispered as he felt Sauron rub a sharp tooth side to side, drawing a small amount of blood.
Sauron licked his lips and then brought his head up to face the Prince "I was correct. You are sweet." Sauron grinned as he heard Legolas plead for him not to do this but he ignored him.
Legolas gasped as Sauron bit his neck. He wriggled as he felt his blood slowly leave his body. Each second was painful as he started to feel weak. He tried his best to find a way out of Sauron's grip but to no avail. The dark Lord had tremendous strength and it was growing. Legolas started to panic. He whimpered and then they suddenly turned into screams. This was far more painful than anything he had ever felt before. His vision started to blur. He was becoming light headed. Dark clouds began to hover in front of him. The strength within Legolas' legs vanished and he felt himself slowly slip down the trees trunk, towards the ground.
Sauron, who was still latched onto the Prince's neck smiled. He too slowly followed Legolas to the ground and drew a deep breath before he took another bite. Sauron swallowed all the blood that he could suck out of the Prince and gently released his teeth from the Prince's neck. He licked his bloody lips and smiled at the dead looking figure in front of him. He noticed that blood was still pouring out of the wound he had made and Legolas' eyes were clouded over with pain, his breath coming in quick gasps.
"Good night, my sweet little Prince." Sauron kissed the top of Legolas' forehead and closed the Prince's eyes. He then stood, leaving the blonde Elf and disappeared. He was to keep his word for he received a pleasant meal.
"Legolas!" Frodo shouted as he saw the Prince slowly loose his balance and fall to the floor. Frodo tried his best to help the Prince from falling but he was only half the size of the great Elven archer. Frodo sighed as he was thankful for Boromir being quick enough to catch the Elf from falling on him.
Boromir lowered Legolas to the ground and noticed the amount of blood that was now spilling from the Prince's neck wound. "How on Middle-earth…" His thoughts trailed of as he saw the how white the Prince looked.
"Sauron had taken more than I thought." Galadriel spoke as she stood, with the help of her Husband. "Haldir, take the Prince up towards the healing rooms. You must be quick. He is losing too much blood." Galadriel and Celeborn then followed Haldir as the March-warden ran to the healing rooms.
The six members left the Fellowship who stood in shock. None of them moved, until a certain ranger came out of the woods behind them, his hand entwined with a black haired Elleths.
"What happened?" Aragorn spoke, his voice full of concern when he saw how tense the six members in front of him looked.
"Where were you?" Gimli growled as he narrowed his eyes at the ranger. His eyes the drifted to the Elleth beside him and his eyes widened. "Arwen?"
"It is good to see you again, master Dwarf." Arwen spoke softly
"What happened?" Aragorn asked again as he saw the blood that laid in the mossy floor and on Boromir's hands.
"It was the Lady who started bleeding first." Sam looked at the ground, tears in his eyes.
"Legolas was next. He looked…" Merry swallowed the lump in his throat "…Dead."
"Where is he?" Aragorn asked urgently.
"Estel? Calm yourself." Arwen slipped her hand back inside Aragorn's.
The future King of Gondor looked at his beloved. He was glad she was around or otherwise he would of lost control. Aragorn breathed in the air he needed and calmly asked again "Where is he?"
"They took him to the healing rooms." Frodo pointed to the stairs that led to the room but he knew already that Aragorn knew the way.
"Thank you." The ranger then grabbed Arwen's hand tighter and led her up the stairs.
Closely following them were the Man, Dwarf and the four Hobbits.
They all hoped Legolas was okay.
FINALLY! This has taken me 6 hours to complete. They amount of free time I have is incredible ;)
Things you need to know?
1. I have no knowledge of why Galadriel gave Boromir a golden belt. :L
2. Eärendil is indeed Elronds father and is said to still be alive.
3. If I am correct, Sauron does shape-shift into these beings i.e. Serpent, Vampire etc.
That's it I think :L
Reviews;
.Seriouse96; Yes! Thank you for pointing that out :L I have already told you my reason why but hey, ho! Ahaha Thanks Mellon-nin and I hope there are no mistakes in this chapter! :) xxx
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BrightWatcher; I will try and fit in Aragorn and Arwen reunion in the next chapter for those who wish to know what happens ;D I also read through the line you pointed out for me. I went over it and I found that it didn't need to be different? I don't really understand by want you meant by that? Did it make sense? :L Couldn't leave poor Celeborn out, could I? ;) Thank you!
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