Finelinezz : even if you do not review each time, this one time made me
very happy. ff.net seems to work again so hopefully I will start posting
more regularly again.
Vandaampiel: thanks! I know this story is kind of dark, and I am happy to hear it is dark in a good way
None: well, we will see :-) .
The Evil Old Woman: wow, thanks. suspenseful is good :-)
Analorien: yes, Gimli's pain is born of sorrow and pain . we will see if he comes to his senses ere it is to late.
Little My: thank you. I simply love to hear that people like my stories. cant hear it often enough :-)
Ithilien : wow, a review like this form an author like you. * speechless cat chasing her tail in joy *
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just a short chapter. time is short right now but I will try to post more soon.
have fun and keep all those nice reviews coming. :-)
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Gudin had stayed at Legolas' side watching the elf intently. His eyes were wide and vacant as if he had slipped into his strange way of sleeping, but the expression on his fair face was far from relaxed. In the flickering light of the high burning fire he could see the distress painted clearly on the pale face. It was obvious to him that a fight was going on that he knew naught about. He could be of no help here. Turning away from the slumped over body he took a few steps towards his nearest companion.
'I will go after the groups that ventured into the mines.' He spoke. 'I ask you to keep an eye on the elf. '
'What is the matter with him?'
'This creature is attacking him. I do not know if he can fight it but he said it will give our people an advantage if its attention is directed at him.'
The other dwarf only nodded and moved closer to the elf. Gudin cast one last glance at the still figure ere he turned and silently moved past the fire and into the darkness.
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The group of five dwarves moved slowly and carefully through the cave, the light of their torches basking them into a flickering light. The elf had said the creature was close and although they were not entirely sure to believe him they were still prepared to come eye to eye with it at every step they took.
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Quick footsteps echoing from the cavern walls made them stop and turn to face the one coming closer with such haste.
'Gudin!' Gloin exclaimed recognizing him as one of the dwarves that had stayed behind to watch over the fires.
The dwarf slowed his steps from running to quick walking. He could see the apprehension upon his comrades' faces at seeing him here and taking a deep breath he quickly spoke.
'Legolas has sensed it close to the fires in the western passage.'
His eyes flickered to Gimli and he could see the cold glint in his eyes.
'We have no group there.' Gloin spoke a frown forming on his face.
'No, we do not.' Gudin answered. 'We sent five of us there.'
'Only five?' Gloin sighed. 'If the creature is as dangerous as Legolas said I fear this will not be enough.'
'This is why I am here. The elf is fighting it but I fear he will not be able to withstand for much longer.'
'He is fighting it? How?'
'I do not understand this.' Gudin confessed. 'But then I do not understand how this creature is able to take a life without ever touching its victim. He said it is attacking him and he would keep it occupied so we have an advantage while it is distracted.'
'So his superior elven mind is not as invincible as he thought.' A bitter voice said and with surprise Gudin realized it was Gimli who had spoken.
'We must make haste and return.' Gloin decided. 'Farin and two others, go after the other groups. Everybody else comes with us back to the fires.'
'Why should we trust the elf? What if he is wrong?' a voice spoke up in protest.
'He was right with everything he said about this creature before. Not heeding his words has only cost us pain so I will not make the error in ignoring them again. If you wish to do so I will not hinder you.' Speaking thus Gloin turned to make his way back with quick strides. Gimli followed him without hesitation and so did most of the others. Only few of them hesitated before they chose to follow him.
Gudin fell into step next to Gimli. His behavior puzzled and worried him. He knew of a fight that had taken place between him and the elf but knew not the reason of it. He could only wonder what would cause Gimli to act so cold and uncaring toward the elf and his fate.
'I fear Legolas is in great danger.' He voiced his concern while they rushed through the cave but no answer came to his words.
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To hear the elf was under attack had caused a wave of worry to well up but with it came anger that he would even care. Emotions mingled over the elf's arrogance belief that he would be save were dwarves were not and the unwanted feel of fear for one he held dear. At least until he had allowed Nirith to die.
As they ran back the way they had come he tried to concentrate on the creature they would come to face rather than on the elf and his feelings towards him. Betrayal and pain as well as concern were pushed away to be dealt with later. Now was not the time to dwell on things like this.
Gudin's words directed at him only caused another surge of anger. He could not care for the elf now, not after what had happened. So he held on to anger and his fingers closed around his axe in an even tighter grip.
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Darkness and cold, the smell of death and darkness that was Moria. Fire and shadow forming to a creature that struck terror in his heart and a fear he had never known before. His body trembled and his bow fell from nerveless fingers as he heard himself cry out.
'Ai, a Balrog! A Balrog has come!'
The bridge of Kaza-dum a fight between light and shadow and Gandalf falling.
Pain in his heart as grief overwhelmed him.
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They reached the fires and the three dwarves Gloin had named departed to reach the other groups. Gimli did not look for Legolas. He did not want to see the elf.
Gudin waited for a moment but when Gimli did not move, did not even cast a look around but kept his whole attention on Gloin and the quick words exchanged between the dwarves. With resignation he realized Gimli would not care for Legolas as he had hoped and silently he moved away. He found the elf like he had left him, slumped over on his knees, his shoulders and head resting against the cold stone of the cave wall. His eyes were wide but unseeing and his face showed great pain. He reached out to touch him, calling his name but no reaction came. The skin felt cold under his fingers as they touched the fair face. Gudin knew not much about elves but even he could tell that Legolas was fading. He was loosing this fight.
Vandaampiel: thanks! I know this story is kind of dark, and I am happy to hear it is dark in a good way
None: well, we will see :-) .
The Evil Old Woman: wow, thanks. suspenseful is good :-)
Analorien: yes, Gimli's pain is born of sorrow and pain . we will see if he comes to his senses ere it is to late.
Little My: thank you. I simply love to hear that people like my stories. cant hear it often enough :-)
Ithilien : wow, a review like this form an author like you. * speechless cat chasing her tail in joy *
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just a short chapter. time is short right now but I will try to post more soon.
have fun and keep all those nice reviews coming. :-)
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Gudin had stayed at Legolas' side watching the elf intently. His eyes were wide and vacant as if he had slipped into his strange way of sleeping, but the expression on his fair face was far from relaxed. In the flickering light of the high burning fire he could see the distress painted clearly on the pale face. It was obvious to him that a fight was going on that he knew naught about. He could be of no help here. Turning away from the slumped over body he took a few steps towards his nearest companion.
'I will go after the groups that ventured into the mines.' He spoke. 'I ask you to keep an eye on the elf. '
'What is the matter with him?'
'This creature is attacking him. I do not know if he can fight it but he said it will give our people an advantage if its attention is directed at him.'
The other dwarf only nodded and moved closer to the elf. Gudin cast one last glance at the still figure ere he turned and silently moved past the fire and into the darkness.
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The group of five dwarves moved slowly and carefully through the cave, the light of their torches basking them into a flickering light. The elf had said the creature was close and although they were not entirely sure to believe him they were still prepared to come eye to eye with it at every step they took.
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Quick footsteps echoing from the cavern walls made them stop and turn to face the one coming closer with such haste.
'Gudin!' Gloin exclaimed recognizing him as one of the dwarves that had stayed behind to watch over the fires.
The dwarf slowed his steps from running to quick walking. He could see the apprehension upon his comrades' faces at seeing him here and taking a deep breath he quickly spoke.
'Legolas has sensed it close to the fires in the western passage.'
His eyes flickered to Gimli and he could see the cold glint in his eyes.
'We have no group there.' Gloin spoke a frown forming on his face.
'No, we do not.' Gudin answered. 'We sent five of us there.'
'Only five?' Gloin sighed. 'If the creature is as dangerous as Legolas said I fear this will not be enough.'
'This is why I am here. The elf is fighting it but I fear he will not be able to withstand for much longer.'
'He is fighting it? How?'
'I do not understand this.' Gudin confessed. 'But then I do not understand how this creature is able to take a life without ever touching its victim. He said it is attacking him and he would keep it occupied so we have an advantage while it is distracted.'
'So his superior elven mind is not as invincible as he thought.' A bitter voice said and with surprise Gudin realized it was Gimli who had spoken.
'We must make haste and return.' Gloin decided. 'Farin and two others, go after the other groups. Everybody else comes with us back to the fires.'
'Why should we trust the elf? What if he is wrong?' a voice spoke up in protest.
'He was right with everything he said about this creature before. Not heeding his words has only cost us pain so I will not make the error in ignoring them again. If you wish to do so I will not hinder you.' Speaking thus Gloin turned to make his way back with quick strides. Gimli followed him without hesitation and so did most of the others. Only few of them hesitated before they chose to follow him.
Gudin fell into step next to Gimli. His behavior puzzled and worried him. He knew of a fight that had taken place between him and the elf but knew not the reason of it. He could only wonder what would cause Gimli to act so cold and uncaring toward the elf and his fate.
'I fear Legolas is in great danger.' He voiced his concern while they rushed through the cave but no answer came to his words.
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To hear the elf was under attack had caused a wave of worry to well up but with it came anger that he would even care. Emotions mingled over the elf's arrogance belief that he would be save were dwarves were not and the unwanted feel of fear for one he held dear. At least until he had allowed Nirith to die.
As they ran back the way they had come he tried to concentrate on the creature they would come to face rather than on the elf and his feelings towards him. Betrayal and pain as well as concern were pushed away to be dealt with later. Now was not the time to dwell on things like this.
Gudin's words directed at him only caused another surge of anger. He could not care for the elf now, not after what had happened. So he held on to anger and his fingers closed around his axe in an even tighter grip.
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Darkness and cold, the smell of death and darkness that was Moria. Fire and shadow forming to a creature that struck terror in his heart and a fear he had never known before. His body trembled and his bow fell from nerveless fingers as he heard himself cry out.
'Ai, a Balrog! A Balrog has come!'
The bridge of Kaza-dum a fight between light and shadow and Gandalf falling.
Pain in his heart as grief overwhelmed him.
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They reached the fires and the three dwarves Gloin had named departed to reach the other groups. Gimli did not look for Legolas. He did not want to see the elf.
Gudin waited for a moment but when Gimli did not move, did not even cast a look around but kept his whole attention on Gloin and the quick words exchanged between the dwarves. With resignation he realized Gimli would not care for Legolas as he had hoped and silently he moved away. He found the elf like he had left him, slumped over on his knees, his shoulders and head resting against the cold stone of the cave wall. His eyes were wide but unseeing and his face showed great pain. He reached out to touch him, calling his name but no reaction came. The skin felt cold under his fingers as they touched the fair face. Gudin knew not much about elves but even he could tell that Legolas was fading. He was loosing this fight.