Author's note: This took a while, sorry. My story has been REALLY slow
lately and I plan to pick it up.
My friend venusgirl is writing a story called The return of the ring, or something like that. she only has the 2nd chapter up but its really good. I sugggest you r&r, just to do her a favor. Please r&r my story to.
A Haunting Past
"Prince Legolas, the hobbits and Gandalf have arrived and are at the gate. There is also a stranger. They are waiting for you." the handmaid led Legolas, Crysta, and now Gimli, to the gate of the city. There waited Merry, Pippin, Sam, Frodo, Ian and Gandalf.
"Well, that didn't take to long. What did you leave on the first day or something?" asked Crysta.
"Actually, my dear elf, we did. Though we did have a small problem with Sam's wife." replied the wizard.
"Wow! Sam, you have a wife now?"
"Aiye, and a pretty little girl to," said Pippin.
"Really? That's wonderful Sam," said Legolas, "The stars have smiled on you. What is her name?"
"Elanor." replied Sam. "She's three years old now."
"Wonderful" said Gimli, "Now enough talk. Let us go in and eat and drink and be merry." Legolas led them inside and they sat down to dinner. Wine and food even the elves of Lothlorien would enjoy. They were to leave for Gondor the next day. They packed and were ready for travel. Afterwords the company spent a few hours in the gardens of the palace.
"So, you are Ian," said Legolas, "Very nice to meet you."
"You as well," replied Ian. He was a little nervous about being around heroes and was wondering what they would think of him. Although he noticed that Crysta was perfectly comfortable around them. She is a hero as well after all. And these are her friends. They seem nice enough. He thought to himself.
"Crysta, how have you been faring these last two years? You've definetly grown." asked Gimli.
"O, i've been fine. The fairylands are a paradise. And with Ian I never stop having fun."
"Yea, the first day she came she wanted to have a duel. I didn't know how to fight. So she taught me how to fight with the daggers."
"Really, it's good that you have passed on knowledge Crysta," said Legolas.
"Well, how else was I supposed to have any fun?" Crysta sighed. "It's a shame Aragorn isn't here. When we meet, it won't be a happy reunion. It will be filled with war. The Black Shadows grow day by day."
"Why is it that you can see it yet we can't?" asked Frodo, "It seems a little strange."
"It is said that they were once visible." said Gandalf. "The last time they appeared actually. It is also said that one who has witnessed the Shadows can see them. Though none have lived to tell the tale." Everyone stared at Crysta.
"I don't remember anything from my seventh year back. You know that." Crysta replied.
"Let us sleep, for I am weary, and we have quite a day ahead of us. If I am to ride a horse, I get my fair share of comfort." said Gimli.
"I beleive master Dwarf is right."said Gandalf, "Let us sleep and ride in the morning."
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"Master, the company leaes tomorrow." said the hideous orc.
"Good, tell your armies to attack five hours after they leave the wood. If they are riding they will be at a safe distance from help." the creature was so happy that his red eyes were practically glowing with angst. "Be sure to bring the girl straight to me." The orc bowed and left the chamber.
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The morning came. And the Fellowship (save Aragorn) were packed and ready for travel. This time Crysta was only bringing her sword and bow. Legolas was bringing the usual bow and knives. Gimli his axe, Gandalf his staff and a sword, and each of the hobbits each had a small sword. Ian had the two daggers Crysta had given him. Starblade was trembling with the oppurtunity to run. Shadowfax was also jumpy with energy. The hobbits were to ride on ponies, but they were just as fast. Gimli still refused to ride so he would be riding behind Legolas upon Arod, the horse of Rohan.
Within five hours they were well out of sight of Mirkwood, they were making very good time. Starblade was running like mad. Suddenly a rather small orc crouched in front of her horse. Starblade shied away and Crysta was thrown from her back. "Crysta! Are you alright?" Gimli asked from Legolas's back.
Crysta drew her sword and killed the orc that had scared Starblade. About 50 more popped out of the bushes and attacked Crysta. "Yes, but not for long." The others leaped from their mounts and quickly supported Crysta. It seemed all the orcs cared about was her. Eventually, half of the orcs were around her. Crysta swung like mad and was quickly growing tired. She arced her sword and killed two of the hideous things.
Suddenly one lashed out at her with a club. It hit the side of her head and knocked her unconcious. All she could see were shapes. Mists passed before her eyes. Once again she saw a vision. She was sitting in the mud and it was pouring down rain. It seemed as if she had just awoken. This time Starblade was with her. She heard howls at her back, Wargs. One jumped and she easily killed it. She pulled out her bow and listened carefully. A twig broke in back of her. She whirled around and shot another right in the throat. Another came up and another. At least ten of them, growling at her. She unsheathed her sword and attacked the Wargs. One came behind her and bit her arm. She could feel its teeth sink into her skin. Crysta fell on the ground and drew her knees to her chin in fear. All was black.
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As soon as the orcs had left Legolas had noticed that Crysta was gone. "Where is Crysta? Have any of you seen her?" Every time they shook their heads. Legolas was growing worried. He realized they were attacking her and was now probably in their merciless hold. Legolas feared for the young elf. As he looked at the others he saw that Gandalf was thinking the same thing. If the orcs had captured her she would be dead in a matter of days, or worse. "Gandalf, you don't think the orcs have captured her do you?"
"I do indeed Master Elf." the old wizard replied. The rest of the company gathered to listen. All showed great concern and fear for their young friend. "However, I do not think they will harm her yet. I had noticed that the orcs had a mark on their armor. A red flame. I do not think whoever has captured Crystalya will want to harm her just yet."
"What do you mean Gandalf?" asked Sam.
"Crysta's past is forgotten, and no one knows why. The legend that one who has witnessed the Shadows can see them is probably true. I think whoever sent the orcs has something to do with these Shadows and is interested in Crysta's powers for their own good. To make them stronger. We need to learn of Crysta's past and see if she has seen them. The only thing is, the spell for it only lets us see her whole past, not just one part. But I think it will do us good to know more about the past of our elf friend. The reason she does not remember her past is probably because she has had to shove it so far into her memory from the wilderness it has dissapeared from her concious mind. The spell also lets he see the past as if in a dream. So that will do her good also. I will cast the spell when we reach Gondor."
"Great," said Gimli, "Now all we have to do is find Crysta."
My friend venusgirl is writing a story called The return of the ring, or something like that. she only has the 2nd chapter up but its really good. I sugggest you r&r, just to do her a favor. Please r&r my story to.
A Haunting Past
"Prince Legolas, the hobbits and Gandalf have arrived and are at the gate. There is also a stranger. They are waiting for you." the handmaid led Legolas, Crysta, and now Gimli, to the gate of the city. There waited Merry, Pippin, Sam, Frodo, Ian and Gandalf.
"Well, that didn't take to long. What did you leave on the first day or something?" asked Crysta.
"Actually, my dear elf, we did. Though we did have a small problem with Sam's wife." replied the wizard.
"Wow! Sam, you have a wife now?"
"Aiye, and a pretty little girl to," said Pippin.
"Really? That's wonderful Sam," said Legolas, "The stars have smiled on you. What is her name?"
"Elanor." replied Sam. "She's three years old now."
"Wonderful" said Gimli, "Now enough talk. Let us go in and eat and drink and be merry." Legolas led them inside and they sat down to dinner. Wine and food even the elves of Lothlorien would enjoy. They were to leave for Gondor the next day. They packed and were ready for travel. Afterwords the company spent a few hours in the gardens of the palace.
"So, you are Ian," said Legolas, "Very nice to meet you."
"You as well," replied Ian. He was a little nervous about being around heroes and was wondering what they would think of him. Although he noticed that Crysta was perfectly comfortable around them. She is a hero as well after all. And these are her friends. They seem nice enough. He thought to himself.
"Crysta, how have you been faring these last two years? You've definetly grown." asked Gimli.
"O, i've been fine. The fairylands are a paradise. And with Ian I never stop having fun."
"Yea, the first day she came she wanted to have a duel. I didn't know how to fight. So she taught me how to fight with the daggers."
"Really, it's good that you have passed on knowledge Crysta," said Legolas.
"Well, how else was I supposed to have any fun?" Crysta sighed. "It's a shame Aragorn isn't here. When we meet, it won't be a happy reunion. It will be filled with war. The Black Shadows grow day by day."
"Why is it that you can see it yet we can't?" asked Frodo, "It seems a little strange."
"It is said that they were once visible." said Gandalf. "The last time they appeared actually. It is also said that one who has witnessed the Shadows can see them. Though none have lived to tell the tale." Everyone stared at Crysta.
"I don't remember anything from my seventh year back. You know that." Crysta replied.
"Let us sleep, for I am weary, and we have quite a day ahead of us. If I am to ride a horse, I get my fair share of comfort." said Gimli.
"I beleive master Dwarf is right."said Gandalf, "Let us sleep and ride in the morning."
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"Master, the company leaes tomorrow." said the hideous orc.
"Good, tell your armies to attack five hours after they leave the wood. If they are riding they will be at a safe distance from help." the creature was so happy that his red eyes were practically glowing with angst. "Be sure to bring the girl straight to me." The orc bowed and left the chamber.
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The morning came. And the Fellowship (save Aragorn) were packed and ready for travel. This time Crysta was only bringing her sword and bow. Legolas was bringing the usual bow and knives. Gimli his axe, Gandalf his staff and a sword, and each of the hobbits each had a small sword. Ian had the two daggers Crysta had given him. Starblade was trembling with the oppurtunity to run. Shadowfax was also jumpy with energy. The hobbits were to ride on ponies, but they were just as fast. Gimli still refused to ride so he would be riding behind Legolas upon Arod, the horse of Rohan.
Within five hours they were well out of sight of Mirkwood, they were making very good time. Starblade was running like mad. Suddenly a rather small orc crouched in front of her horse. Starblade shied away and Crysta was thrown from her back. "Crysta! Are you alright?" Gimli asked from Legolas's back.
Crysta drew her sword and killed the orc that had scared Starblade. About 50 more popped out of the bushes and attacked Crysta. "Yes, but not for long." The others leaped from their mounts and quickly supported Crysta. It seemed all the orcs cared about was her. Eventually, half of the orcs were around her. Crysta swung like mad and was quickly growing tired. She arced her sword and killed two of the hideous things.
Suddenly one lashed out at her with a club. It hit the side of her head and knocked her unconcious. All she could see were shapes. Mists passed before her eyes. Once again she saw a vision. She was sitting in the mud and it was pouring down rain. It seemed as if she had just awoken. This time Starblade was with her. She heard howls at her back, Wargs. One jumped and she easily killed it. She pulled out her bow and listened carefully. A twig broke in back of her. She whirled around and shot another right in the throat. Another came up and another. At least ten of them, growling at her. She unsheathed her sword and attacked the Wargs. One came behind her and bit her arm. She could feel its teeth sink into her skin. Crysta fell on the ground and drew her knees to her chin in fear. All was black.
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As soon as the orcs had left Legolas had noticed that Crysta was gone. "Where is Crysta? Have any of you seen her?" Every time they shook their heads. Legolas was growing worried. He realized they were attacking her and was now probably in their merciless hold. Legolas feared for the young elf. As he looked at the others he saw that Gandalf was thinking the same thing. If the orcs had captured her she would be dead in a matter of days, or worse. "Gandalf, you don't think the orcs have captured her do you?"
"I do indeed Master Elf." the old wizard replied. The rest of the company gathered to listen. All showed great concern and fear for their young friend. "However, I do not think they will harm her yet. I had noticed that the orcs had a mark on their armor. A red flame. I do not think whoever has captured Crystalya will want to harm her just yet."
"What do you mean Gandalf?" asked Sam.
"Crysta's past is forgotten, and no one knows why. The legend that one who has witnessed the Shadows can see them is probably true. I think whoever sent the orcs has something to do with these Shadows and is interested in Crysta's powers for their own good. To make them stronger. We need to learn of Crysta's past and see if she has seen them. The only thing is, the spell for it only lets us see her whole past, not just one part. But I think it will do us good to know more about the past of our elf friend. The reason she does not remember her past is probably because she has had to shove it so far into her memory from the wilderness it has dissapeared from her concious mind. The spell also lets he see the past as if in a dream. So that will do her good also. I will cast the spell when we reach Gondor."
"Great," said Gimli, "Now all we have to do is find Crysta."