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Chapter 2
Legolas scanned his father's face to see how the news affected him. Thranduil's face didn't show any emotion concerning the news of the letter. Legolas looked down at the letter then back up at his father again. He reached out his hand and took the letter from his father's hand. He unfolded it slowly and read the contents of the letter.
Dear Legolas,
It has been a great while since our last meeting, and I'm terribly sorry for putting this great burden on your shoulders once more. But I need your help and the help of the rest of the fellowship. I need you to come to Rivendell at once, Middle Earth is in grave danger. I am terribly sorry, but I must give you the task of escorting the hobbits to Rivendell. They do not know the way and you must lead them. Be quick and swift, for I myself am unaware of the dangers that lie in the road now. I'm sorry for putting this burden onto you again. The reason for this meeting is unnecessary for the rest of the company to worry about. But I will say that Middle-Earth has never been more at risk of eternal slavery to evil. Tell no one, for the journey together will be filled with enough stress, I do not want this to be know also. I trust that you will retrieve the hobbits within the next 2 months. Gather everyone together in Rivendell for I will meet you there. Farewell my friend, safe journey.
Gandalf the White
Legolas stared dumbfounded by the letter. The letters on the parchment seemed to fly all around each other. Why did Gandalf have to choose me to gather the hobbits? Two months? It's impossible. Thought Legolas.
"Nothing is impossible for you my son," said the King. Who had clearly read his elven son's mind.
"But father, I have just returned from my last journey with the fellowship. I do not wish to go again." Said Legolas. Even though he said this, his heart was beating faster and faster with the growing excitement of another adventure. A smile crept over his lips and he took back what he just said about the journey. Of course he was excited to go, only a fool would turn down this chance, and Gandalf was counting on him to gather the fellowship and he couldn't let Gandalf down.
"Are you going my son, or not?" Asked Thranduil.
"Yes, and I shall leave once the sun rises tomorrow morning." Said Legolas, getting more and more excited with each passing second. "Excuse me father, for I have work to do."
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The rest of the day, Legolas hurried about the kingdom getting ready for his journey. He sent Trebien out to buy strong fine new arrows and extra string for his bow. When he retrieved his string and arrows, he realized that he was finished. He didn't need all the extra clothing that one would need. He simply pushed the thought out of his mind and decided to bear wearing the same clothes day after day. He was an elf, so the thought didn't affect him. The rest of the day seemed to pass like a blur before the prince's eyes.
Legolas stood on the archery course alone. He had just finished practicing when he heard someone walking up the hill towards him. With his keen elvish hearing, he figured the person coming up on him was still awhile off. So he went to retrieve his arrows from the targets. He smiled to himself when he walked up to the target and noticed that out of the 15 arrows he shot, there was only one main hole in the board. Each arrow he had shot sliced right through the pervious one. He sighed happily to himself.
His smile was wiped off his face when he noticed that the creature coming up on him wasn't an elf. The footsteps were heavy and it seemed that the creature had a limp to it. Legolas stood watching the pathway, waiting for this creature to come into view. All of a sudden he was hit with a huge gust of wind and was flung backwards into a tree. The air from the wind was foul and rotten. It smelled of decomposing flesh. He sat on the ground still in shock from the impact of the tree. He stood up slowly, ready to face this new development. From this, Legolas pulled out one of his new arrows and readied his bow. He aimed right for the pathway, ready to shoot the foul creature that had come into Mirkwood. He waited for about 10 seconds until the creature came into view. And foul it was.
It stood about 8 feet in height, and was black as night. The face seemed too large for the head, there were no eyes, but only deep holes, and deep within the holes was the faintest hint of red, a glowing, evil red. The mouth was large and open, for there were holes in the sides where the creature's cheeks were supposed to be. With large pointy teeth. The teeth were about 4 inches long, the upper ones curved downward and the lower ones curved upward. The rest of the body seemed to resemble a skeleton. The bones were black and rotten. The arms were long and muscular. The legs were also long, but seemed to bend in the opposite direction that most legs bend. The hands of the creature were merely 2 giant claws that seemed too large for the arms. The feet of the creature were like 2 large talons that were gripping 2 very large knives. The creature opened its mouth and let out a deafening roar that would leave the bravest ranger cowering in fear, the open mouth revealed about 8 rows of shiny razor like teeth.
Legolas dropped his bow in fear of this creature. He thought that he had seen the most grotesque things before but this cancelled out all other things know to earth. The elf not only stared at the creature itself, but he also couldn't help but notice the giant black reptilian wings that curved up over his head. The creature opened his wingspan fully and it was nearly 15 feet wide. Legolas tried to pick up his bow again to defend himself but his hands seemed to fumble it and wouldn't allow him to pick it up. He fell to the ground in fear as the creature lunged towards him. "NOOO!!" Screamed Legolas as the creature reached for his throat to-
"NOOOOOO!!!" Screamed Legolas as he sat up straight in the safety of his bed. He was literally drenched with elven sweat. He looked around his room in fear that the creature might be there. He got up and out of bed and ran out of the palace straight towards the home of Orlias.
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"Orlias!!! Orlias!! ORLIAS!!" Screamed the Elf as he pounded on the door of his friend's house. "Come on, wake up!!" He just had to tell his dream to someone, and even if his best friend couldn't tell him what the meaning of it was, he could at least listen to him without thinking that he was crazy. "ORLIAS!!"
"Quiet down there young sir!!" Screamed an old maiden from a window far above whom Legolas had obviously woke up.
"I'm sorry, milady!" Called Legolas. "ORLIAS!!"
More lights in the neighbor turned on from the Elf's constant screaming, including Orlias' light. Legolas heard the door being unlocked and then saw an extremely tired looking Orlias come into view.
"Legolas, what in the name of Mirkwood are you doing??!!" whispered Orlias, for he saw the angry neighbors and tried to be quiet for their sake.
"Oh Orlias!! Have the most horrible thing to tell you!!" Said Legolas rather loudly.
"SHHH!" Hissed Orlias. "Don't disturb the neighbors anymore, come inside my friend and tell me your problems."
Orlias led Legolas inside and into his cooking area (kitchen). He sat him down and started making some sort of leaf tea.
"What are you doing now? This is no time for food or drink!" Said Legolas, slowly calming down.
"Well if I'm going to spend the rest of the night listening to your problems, I'm going to need something hard to drink to keep me wakeful. Would you like some?" Orlias asked.
"No, thank you." If Legolas had something to drink or eat he probably wouldn't be able to hold it down.
"Now, my friend, tell me of your problems." Said Orlias.
"Well, I spent my day, getting ready for my journey tomorrow, and I guess after I had been practicing my archery, I must have gotten tired and somehow got to my bed and fell asleep. Because the next thing I knew, I was back on the archery course-"
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After about 2 hours, Legolas had finished his story. He had to take several breaks among the way for he was talking so fast his mouth got dry several times and he couldn't make any words out.
"Ahem," Orlias cleared his throat. "Well, Legolas, it seems you really are crazy." Said Orlias in a joking way.
"Orlias! This is no joking matter, this dream was too real to be just a dream. I think it means something. Do you think that it could reveal the future of some kind?" Legolas asked seriously.
"Look Legolas, I think that you are having these dreams now because of this journey you are going on this morning and you're nervous. You are also nervous about seeing all your friends. It has been 10 very long years since your last adventure and 8 long years since you've seen the rest of the fellowship." Said Orlias, who was trying to comfort his distressed friend. "You know what also I think?"
"I had no idea you were even capable of thinking." Said Legolas, trying to brighten up the atmosphere of the chamber.
"Well, since you seem to be in a mood for jokes right now, I'd say that the real reason you don't want to go on this mission is because your father wants you to find a wife and you're afraid that he might try something while you are gone." Smirked Orlias. He had always known Legolas' weakness, and that was to tease him about the arranged marriages his father always tried to set him up with.
"Orlias you know just as well as I do that even if the Elf King does try to marry me I will refuse. If I ever am going to marry, mind you I said IF not WHEN, I want to love my betrothed. Not marry her just because our fathers want to strike a deal. And I can easily refuse anyone my father just so happens to bring along. ALSO, I would want a warrior wife. Not a feeble housewife to cook and clean house. But one who can fight and is willing to come with me on my long journeys." Said Legolas.
Orlias started to get a little worried because Legolas was starting to get that faraway look in his eye. He was about to say something but Legolas wasn't finished with what he was saying.
"She would have to be… the perfect Elf." He said dreamily.
Orlias stared at his friend and slowly backed his chair up against the wall. "Legolas," he said, "what is wrong with you? You are starting to scare me. Have you gone mad?"
"Oh my, I'm sorry Orlias. I just get carried away when I start thinking of the one Elf that doesn't exist and probably never will exist." Said Legolas with a sigh.
"I know you do my friend." Orlias said.
"Orlias, how did we get on the subject of my future wife when I came here to tell you about my horrifying dream?" Asked Legolas.
"I don't know my friend," smiled Orlias, "but I think you should get some sleep now, you have a long day ahead of you tomorrow."
"Yes I do, a very long day. Hopefully exciting, but hopefully not anything unexpected." And with saying that, Legolas left the home of Orlias and headed towards the palace.
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Thank you so much for the reviews!! I'll try to work on this fast so that I have new chapters up every couple of days or so. But it's hard work with homework and all. Also don't worry, I will put a little of a love story in here, hey don't be mad if you hate love stories. I go to an all girls catholic high school and if I don't get "any" at least I can write it down for all you to enjoy. Thank you! Chapter 3 coming soon. Au revoir!!
Chapter 2
Legolas scanned his father's face to see how the news affected him. Thranduil's face didn't show any emotion concerning the news of the letter. Legolas looked down at the letter then back up at his father again. He reached out his hand and took the letter from his father's hand. He unfolded it slowly and read the contents of the letter.
Dear Legolas,
It has been a great while since our last meeting, and I'm terribly sorry for putting this great burden on your shoulders once more. But I need your help and the help of the rest of the fellowship. I need you to come to Rivendell at once, Middle Earth is in grave danger. I am terribly sorry, but I must give you the task of escorting the hobbits to Rivendell. They do not know the way and you must lead them. Be quick and swift, for I myself am unaware of the dangers that lie in the road now. I'm sorry for putting this burden onto you again. The reason for this meeting is unnecessary for the rest of the company to worry about. But I will say that Middle-Earth has never been more at risk of eternal slavery to evil. Tell no one, for the journey together will be filled with enough stress, I do not want this to be know also. I trust that you will retrieve the hobbits within the next 2 months. Gather everyone together in Rivendell for I will meet you there. Farewell my friend, safe journey.
Gandalf the White
Legolas stared dumbfounded by the letter. The letters on the parchment seemed to fly all around each other. Why did Gandalf have to choose me to gather the hobbits? Two months? It's impossible. Thought Legolas.
"Nothing is impossible for you my son," said the King. Who had clearly read his elven son's mind.
"But father, I have just returned from my last journey with the fellowship. I do not wish to go again." Said Legolas. Even though he said this, his heart was beating faster and faster with the growing excitement of another adventure. A smile crept over his lips and he took back what he just said about the journey. Of course he was excited to go, only a fool would turn down this chance, and Gandalf was counting on him to gather the fellowship and he couldn't let Gandalf down.
"Are you going my son, or not?" Asked Thranduil.
"Yes, and I shall leave once the sun rises tomorrow morning." Said Legolas, getting more and more excited with each passing second. "Excuse me father, for I have work to do."
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The rest of the day, Legolas hurried about the kingdom getting ready for his journey. He sent Trebien out to buy strong fine new arrows and extra string for his bow. When he retrieved his string and arrows, he realized that he was finished. He didn't need all the extra clothing that one would need. He simply pushed the thought out of his mind and decided to bear wearing the same clothes day after day. He was an elf, so the thought didn't affect him. The rest of the day seemed to pass like a blur before the prince's eyes.
Legolas stood on the archery course alone. He had just finished practicing when he heard someone walking up the hill towards him. With his keen elvish hearing, he figured the person coming up on him was still awhile off. So he went to retrieve his arrows from the targets. He smiled to himself when he walked up to the target and noticed that out of the 15 arrows he shot, there was only one main hole in the board. Each arrow he had shot sliced right through the pervious one. He sighed happily to himself.
His smile was wiped off his face when he noticed that the creature coming up on him wasn't an elf. The footsteps were heavy and it seemed that the creature had a limp to it. Legolas stood watching the pathway, waiting for this creature to come into view. All of a sudden he was hit with a huge gust of wind and was flung backwards into a tree. The air from the wind was foul and rotten. It smelled of decomposing flesh. He sat on the ground still in shock from the impact of the tree. He stood up slowly, ready to face this new development. From this, Legolas pulled out one of his new arrows and readied his bow. He aimed right for the pathway, ready to shoot the foul creature that had come into Mirkwood. He waited for about 10 seconds until the creature came into view. And foul it was.
It stood about 8 feet in height, and was black as night. The face seemed too large for the head, there were no eyes, but only deep holes, and deep within the holes was the faintest hint of red, a glowing, evil red. The mouth was large and open, for there were holes in the sides where the creature's cheeks were supposed to be. With large pointy teeth. The teeth were about 4 inches long, the upper ones curved downward and the lower ones curved upward. The rest of the body seemed to resemble a skeleton. The bones were black and rotten. The arms were long and muscular. The legs were also long, but seemed to bend in the opposite direction that most legs bend. The hands of the creature were merely 2 giant claws that seemed too large for the arms. The feet of the creature were like 2 large talons that were gripping 2 very large knives. The creature opened its mouth and let out a deafening roar that would leave the bravest ranger cowering in fear, the open mouth revealed about 8 rows of shiny razor like teeth.
Legolas dropped his bow in fear of this creature. He thought that he had seen the most grotesque things before but this cancelled out all other things know to earth. The elf not only stared at the creature itself, but he also couldn't help but notice the giant black reptilian wings that curved up over his head. The creature opened his wingspan fully and it was nearly 15 feet wide. Legolas tried to pick up his bow again to defend himself but his hands seemed to fumble it and wouldn't allow him to pick it up. He fell to the ground in fear as the creature lunged towards him. "NOOO!!" Screamed Legolas as the creature reached for his throat to-
"NOOOOOO!!!" Screamed Legolas as he sat up straight in the safety of his bed. He was literally drenched with elven sweat. He looked around his room in fear that the creature might be there. He got up and out of bed and ran out of the palace straight towards the home of Orlias.
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"Orlias!!! Orlias!! ORLIAS!!" Screamed the Elf as he pounded on the door of his friend's house. "Come on, wake up!!" He just had to tell his dream to someone, and even if his best friend couldn't tell him what the meaning of it was, he could at least listen to him without thinking that he was crazy. "ORLIAS!!"
"Quiet down there young sir!!" Screamed an old maiden from a window far above whom Legolas had obviously woke up.
"I'm sorry, milady!" Called Legolas. "ORLIAS!!"
More lights in the neighbor turned on from the Elf's constant screaming, including Orlias' light. Legolas heard the door being unlocked and then saw an extremely tired looking Orlias come into view.
"Legolas, what in the name of Mirkwood are you doing??!!" whispered Orlias, for he saw the angry neighbors and tried to be quiet for their sake.
"Oh Orlias!! Have the most horrible thing to tell you!!" Said Legolas rather loudly.
"SHHH!" Hissed Orlias. "Don't disturb the neighbors anymore, come inside my friend and tell me your problems."
Orlias led Legolas inside and into his cooking area (kitchen). He sat him down and started making some sort of leaf tea.
"What are you doing now? This is no time for food or drink!" Said Legolas, slowly calming down.
"Well if I'm going to spend the rest of the night listening to your problems, I'm going to need something hard to drink to keep me wakeful. Would you like some?" Orlias asked.
"No, thank you." If Legolas had something to drink or eat he probably wouldn't be able to hold it down.
"Now, my friend, tell me of your problems." Said Orlias.
"Well, I spent my day, getting ready for my journey tomorrow, and I guess after I had been practicing my archery, I must have gotten tired and somehow got to my bed and fell asleep. Because the next thing I knew, I was back on the archery course-"
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After about 2 hours, Legolas had finished his story. He had to take several breaks among the way for he was talking so fast his mouth got dry several times and he couldn't make any words out.
"Ahem," Orlias cleared his throat. "Well, Legolas, it seems you really are crazy." Said Orlias in a joking way.
"Orlias! This is no joking matter, this dream was too real to be just a dream. I think it means something. Do you think that it could reveal the future of some kind?" Legolas asked seriously.
"Look Legolas, I think that you are having these dreams now because of this journey you are going on this morning and you're nervous. You are also nervous about seeing all your friends. It has been 10 very long years since your last adventure and 8 long years since you've seen the rest of the fellowship." Said Orlias, who was trying to comfort his distressed friend. "You know what also I think?"
"I had no idea you were even capable of thinking." Said Legolas, trying to brighten up the atmosphere of the chamber.
"Well, since you seem to be in a mood for jokes right now, I'd say that the real reason you don't want to go on this mission is because your father wants you to find a wife and you're afraid that he might try something while you are gone." Smirked Orlias. He had always known Legolas' weakness, and that was to tease him about the arranged marriages his father always tried to set him up with.
"Orlias you know just as well as I do that even if the Elf King does try to marry me I will refuse. If I ever am going to marry, mind you I said IF not WHEN, I want to love my betrothed. Not marry her just because our fathers want to strike a deal. And I can easily refuse anyone my father just so happens to bring along. ALSO, I would want a warrior wife. Not a feeble housewife to cook and clean house. But one who can fight and is willing to come with me on my long journeys." Said Legolas.
Orlias started to get a little worried because Legolas was starting to get that faraway look in his eye. He was about to say something but Legolas wasn't finished with what he was saying.
"She would have to be… the perfect Elf." He said dreamily.
Orlias stared at his friend and slowly backed his chair up against the wall. "Legolas," he said, "what is wrong with you? You are starting to scare me. Have you gone mad?"
"Oh my, I'm sorry Orlias. I just get carried away when I start thinking of the one Elf that doesn't exist and probably never will exist." Said Legolas with a sigh.
"I know you do my friend." Orlias said.
"Orlias, how did we get on the subject of my future wife when I came here to tell you about my horrifying dream?" Asked Legolas.
"I don't know my friend," smiled Orlias, "but I think you should get some sleep now, you have a long day ahead of you tomorrow."
"Yes I do, a very long day. Hopefully exciting, but hopefully not anything unexpected." And with saying that, Legolas left the home of Orlias and headed towards the palace.
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Thank you so much for the reviews!! I'll try to work on this fast so that I have new chapters up every couple of days or so. But it's hard work with homework and all. Also don't worry, I will put a little of a love story in here, hey don't be mad if you hate love stories. I go to an all girls catholic high school and if I don't get "any" at least I can write it down for all you to enjoy. Thank you! Chapter 3 coming soon. Au revoir!!