Author's Note:
~ I DO NOT own any of the characters on Lord of the Rings. It would be nice. But they are not mine. So don't sue me. Besides I'm broke, you wouldn't get much. ~
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Shattered Reflection
By-Lady Une
Chapter Four ~ Nightmares!
'Nightmares, are just simply bad dreams. Right? There really is difference between dreams and nightmares. Despite the fact that nightmares usually have something or everything to do with your greatest fear or fears. So the question is, how do you know your not having a dream when you're having a nightmare? You don't really...'
Nissa slowly opened her eyes to find her hands tied, tightly by a rope. She slowly sat up and struggled a couple times, as she tried to get the rope off. Then, she looked around her darkened room, to find the doors to her balcony had been closed.
"Well, look at this boys," came a voice form the other side and the darkest part of the room.
Nissa jerked her head towards the voice. A young man steeped out of the shadows, and Nissa's heart skipped a couple bets, when she saw him.
"Well, princess, I see you've made it good," said the man. He was on of the four men that where chasing her the other night.
Nissa didn't answer she just watched in horror as he slowly walked towards her. When he reached the end of the bed, Nissa tried to slide off the other side. But, as she did her caught her arm and pinned her to the bed. Slowly crawling over the top of her, and pinning her hands over her head. "How many times do I have to tell you? Running away form me is never a good thing," he whispered, as he slowly lowered himself on top of her body.
Nissa screamed as loud as she could. Hoping someone would hear her. She was cut off, when the man slapped her hard a crossed the face. "Now, now princess, theirs no reason to scream like that," he told her, slowly moving one of his hand down her neck and then slowly unbuttoning her top. Then, he slowly moved her top away, reviling her chest. He smiled, pleasingly and bent down gently pressing his lips to her neck. His free hand slowly moving over her chest. He slowly started kissing down her neck and onto her chest. As he did this, his hand slowly went up her skirt.
Tears pouring form her eyes. "Please, stop," she asked in a soft and terrified voice.
Just then her bedrooms flow open and in ran a very angry Legolas. "You," he said, taking a step towards the man, who was now sitting up.
Legolas went to take another step forwards but, pairs of hand s shot of the dark and grabbed him. The another and stepped out of the shadows and walked over to the bed. The man, on the bed slowly raised himself off of Nissa and the bed, "Hold her," he ordered the other man.
The man nodded and grabbed Nissa. Jerking her off the bed and facing her towards Legolas. Nissa watched in horror, as the man, or the leader, walked over the elf prince. He stopped right in front of Legolas, who was doing everything he could, to try and brake free of the two men.
"Boss, what do we do? We can't hold him for much longer," cried one of the men.
"All I need is a few seconds," answered their boss. He smiled evilly at Legolas, and sent his fist flying hard into the elf's stomach.
Legolas knelt in pain. He was gasping for air, he was hit so hard.
"Legolas!" Nissa cried, trying to brake free of the man, who held her. She watched in horror, as the man, who had just punched Legolas, drew his dagger. "No!" she yelled. But, the man ignored her. "Raven, please!" she cried.
He looked over his shoulder at her. In shook, because of the fact that she was trying to protect the elf, that she was actually speaking her mind and the she had just used his name. "You, know that's the first time you've used my name," he told her, but then he snapped himself back into reality. His face turned from shook back into angry. "But, that won't do you or him any good," he said, turning back to the elf. He started to swing the dagger towards Legolas, but stopped ad Nissa spoke again.
"Raven, please don't," she paused, when she saw she had his attention. Her voice became low and soft, "You can have me. Just leave him alone. Please," she said.
"Nissa, no!" Legolas yelled.
Raven slowly turned towards her. He looked at her then to the man holding her, "Let her go."
"Are you sure, bo..." he started to ask.
"I said, let her go," Raven yelled.
The man nodded and realized Nissa, "Ok."
Raven held out his hand, indicating for Nissa to take it.
Nissa stepped forwards, after buttoning a couple buttons on her shirt, then took his hand.
Raven slowly pulled her towards him, then wrapped one arm around her waist, the dagger still in his hand. He smiled evilly, "That's my girl," he said, leaning down and pressing his lips to hers.
Nissa didn't resist his icy kiss, but wrapped, her still tied hands around his neck and kissed him back. Tears slowly running down her cheeks. *I'm sorry, Legolas. * She thought.
Raven was the first to pull away. Looking down at her, he smiled, pleased with the kiss. Slowly removing her hands from around his neck, and turned towards Legolas.
Legolas's eyes flared with anger. He tried desperately to brake the two men's hold. Finally, after trying so hard, he broke free, sending is fist flying into Ravens' face.
Raven was sent flying into the floor. His dagger still in his hand. He tightened his grip on the dagger and jumped to his feet. "Damn elf," he said, as he swung his dagger towards Legolas.
Nissa watched and before the dagger hit Legolas, she stepped in front of him. Raven's dagger was shoved deep into her stomach. Then everything around her went black.
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Nissa sat straight up in her bed. Putting her hand on her stomach, where the dagger had hit her. Noticing there was no maker, and that it was all a dream, she let out a sigh of relief. She slowly pulled herself out of bed and changed into another dress, which had been left for her. This one was a darker blue, then the last one. Then she walked out into the balcony. The area was covered with moonlight. The treetops shimmered, and the small pounds, throughout the castle perimeter, sparkled in the light.
Nissa took a deep breath and walked back into her room, and out into the hallway. Which was lit only by a few candles, which provided just enough light to see.
Nissa made her way to the library. Hoping she could find a book or something to take her mind off the nightmare she had had. When she stepped in the room she heard a pair of voices. She recognized both as Legoals and Gandalf. She went to take another step forwards, but stopped when she heard her name.
"Yes, I understand, but how does Nissa fit into that?" Legolas asked.
"Well, she's the one who carries the power, that her want's. She may not have the ring now, but she still has a piece of its power. And if Saruman, gets a hold of her, he will have no problem getting the ring, which holds the rest of her power," Gandalf answered.
"So where or who has the ring?" Legolas asked.
"Her mother," answered Gandalf, calmly.
"And who is that?"
"Galadriel."
"Wait, you telling me, Nissa the daughter of Lady Galadriel?" Legolas asked in shook.
"Yes. Nissa is the daughter of Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn," Gandalf answered. "Nissa's the Princess of Lorien," he added.
Legolas sank back in his seat, letting the information sink in. "What's the ring's power?" he asked not looking up at the wizard.
"The ring is called, 'The Ring of Souls.' It has the power to keep everything at peace. Or," he paused.
"Or?" Legolas asked, even though he already knew what the wizard was going to answer, and yet he wished he didn't.
"Or, is can be used to turn everything evil. Just like the other ring," Gandalf answered. Then he heard the sound of footsteps, coming from behind them. He looked at Legolas, who had heard it to. Then both stood up quickly and sun around.
Nissa," Legolas said, in both shook and relief.
"Sorry, I had no idea, you two were in here. I'll go," she said, as she started to turn and to walk out the door.
Legoals looked at Gandalf, who just smiled, nodded, sat back down. "Nissa," he said, before she could walk out the door, his voice quiet and gently.
Nissa stopped, and slowly turned around. Legolas now slowly walking over to her. Her head hung slightly.
Legolas smiled, and gently forced her to look up at him. "Come, we'd love is if you'd stay, he told her," he told her.
"Are you sure? I mean, I can go, if you'd like to talk by..." she stopped, when Legolas, gently pressed his fingers against her lips.
"I'm sure," he told her. "Come," he said, taking her hand and leading her over to a chair.
Gandalf looked at the young girl and smiled, then took a couple puffs on his long pipe, and asked, "Be honest, no one's going to be mad or anything, but how much did you hear?"
Nissa dropped her head again. She took at deep breath, "Only something about a ring and my parents," she answered.
Gandalf smiled, at the fact the she was so nervous. "Do you was any memory of your mother or father?" he asked her.
Nissa shook her head, "No," she answered. "My only memories are of those I wish never to remember, or speak of. For they are what have scared my life."
Gandalf took another couple puffs on his pipe, "That's find, my dear. No, one is going to make you say anything or remember anything of you don't wish," he told her.
Nissa looked up at him and smiled, showing she was thankful.
"I suppose you want to know about the ring?" asked the wizard.
