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between Legolas/Aragorn.
The Power
Part 4
A.J. Matthews
A blast of light stopped the advance of several Kegare.
Aragorn went to work. As one of the dark creatures slashed at him, he met it with Anduril. He ducked to avoid another blow, before stabbing the creature in the heart. It fell down dead. The king of Men turned to find a new target. There were plenty to chose from.
Gimli, son of Gloin, hacked the head off one Kegare, before he swung his axe behind him to strike the one attempting to creep up on him. He killed it and whirled his axe around, gutting another.
Gandalf used his own spells as well to defend himself.
The Hobbits double-teamed on the Kegare, slashing at them with the daggers that tore through the black fur easily. Blood was soaking the ground.
Sam and Frodo finished one and raced over to help Merry and Pippin, who struggled against another Kegare.
Pippin was about to get stabbed when Frodo slit the creature's throat.
Legolas tossed out spells relentlessly, ignoring his weariness. The odds were against them, the elf knew, as the battle raged on.
He conjured up white lightning and killed the Kegare who approached him. Legolas knew that to aid the others, he needed to get the focus of the Kegare back on him.
A bright light enveloped the elf, who closed his eyes. Legolas knew what he had to do. He slowly began releasing the power inside of him, preparing a spell.
The Kegare howled and ran towards the one of light. He was who they sought.
"Legolas, stop!" Aragorn shouted, as most of the creatures surrounded the glowing elf.
Wind plucked at Legolas's hair as he shouted a few sharp words in Elvish.
Light engulfed the dark creatures, who shrieked in pain and agony as it burned them.
Legolas was floated off of the ground, as he put more power in the spell. "Return to the shadows or be banished!" he commanded.
The Kegare fled, hissing in terror.
"We'll be back!" one shouted as they retreated.
Legolas closed his eyes as the Fellowship turned to look at him in awe.
"Amazing…" Frodo gasped.
Merry and Pippin gaped at the hovering elf.
"How is he doing that?" Sam whispered.
"Crazy elf…" Gimli was stunned.
"Legolas?" Aragorn asked. He sheathed his sword and walked over to the elf. He was the only one not completely surprised by what his lover had done.
To everyone's shock, the light vanished and Legolas fell directly into Aragorn's waiting arms.
"Is he?" Frodo asked anxiously.
"He's asleep," Aragorn told him as he held the limp elf gently.
"And that is the power of Eärendil's light, my friends," Gandalf said. "And that is why Motarasu wants him."
The Fellowship turned to look at the wizard.
"I thought Legolas had returned to normal when he defeated Angadae," Pippin protested.
"Yeah, that's what Aragorn told us," Merry said, looking at Aragorn.
Gimli frowned at Aragorn.
"I would have told you," Aragorn said. "But Mikomi asked me not to tell anyone. Not even Legolas knew."
Legolas moaned softly in Aragorn's arms. A tiny glow still surrounded him.
'Protect. Defend. The battle is nearly upon us,' he murmured in Elvish. 'Seiren, help me. We must protect… Before it's too late.'
Aragorn touched Legolas's face gently. 'Relax, my love. Nothing will hurt you,' Aragorn whispered.
Legolas sighed. 'I should have had more faith in you,' the elf whispered back. 'I can't move. Can we stay like this a while?' He kept his eyes closed.
Aragorn chuckled softly. 'As you wish.'
"Aragorn, we should get somewhere safer," Gandalf said. "And what of Ullin- I mean, Seiren?"
'They're on their way to Rivendell,' Legolas said softly. 'I saw them a little while before I saw you.'
"That's good," Aragorn said. "He made it through here, so it will only take him about a week to reach Rivendell."
'No, Aragorn. He will reach it ere the sun sets tomorrow. He is Seiren, after all. He shall find us when Aradia is safe,' Legolas corrected.
Aragorn looked at his lover, amused.
Legolas tried to move and whimpered softly as pain erupted inside of him.
Motarasu was trying to regain control of him.
Aragorn saw Legolas flinch and grit his teeth.
I am too strong to be controlled by you any longer, Motarasu, Legolas said in the evil one's mind.
You cannot resist me, Motarasu retorted. I will find you- have you once more.
"Legolas?" Frodo asked. Worry showed in his eyes.
'Hear me, Motarasu! By the power of the light, I cast you out! I close my mind to you and yours!' Legolas spoke in Elvish once more.
Motarasu was banished from the elf's mind.
Legolas felt a hand on his face. He opened his eyes and saw Aragorn. 'Motarasu was trying to control me again,' Legolas whispered. 'I need to rest and regain…' The elf fell asleep mid-sentence.
Aragorn mounted his horse, as he held Legolas in his arms. He turned towards the Elven Kingdom of Lothlorien.
"Lothlorien is the only place I can think of that would be safe at this time," he told the others. "We have to reach Lady Galadrial before we are attacked again. Legolas needs time to recover his strength."
They nodded and followed him, mounting their own horses.
The company rode off for Lothlorien.
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Rivendell
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At midday, Seiren rode towards Rivendell, holding Aradia tightly. He pulled his horse up short just outside of the borders of Rivendell.
The elf sighed and touched the crystal around his neck. He then changed back into the shorter, unaware Ullin. His eyes melted from amethyst to a brown color, and his hair was not as long as it had been.
Ullin proceeded to ride straight to the castle.
Numerous elves surrounded the red-head with their weapons drawn.
'My name is Ullin,' the elf explained. 'King Elessar sent me to bring his daughter to her grandfather.'
Lord Elrond strode forward and looked at the elf who wore green.
'You serve Legolas, do you not?' Elrond asked.
Ullin nodded. 'I bring news that I need to tell you in private. And Princess Aradia needs to rest.' He handed the child to Lord Elrond.
Elrond held his sleeping granddaughter as Ullin dismounted. The necklace around the other elf's neck intrigued Elrond, for he had never seen a crystal like that before.
He shook his head and looked at the elf. 'Follow me.'
Ullin followed Elrond silently.
Aradia was given to a female elf, who was told to take the child to her room and rest.
'She needs guards,' Ullin said. 'I mean no offense, of course.'
Elrond frowned but sent guards as well.
He then led the red-haired elf to a private chamber.
After closing the door and taking a seat, his eyes met Ullin's.
'What is happening?' Elrond asked.
'My king has vanished. He rode off alone, and King Elessar, along with the rest of the Fellowship, are trying to find him. Assassins nearly killed the princess before they left, so I was ordered to bring her here for safety,' Ullin said.
'I see.' Elrond frowned at the elf, sensing something strange about him.
'I must leave at once to find them, for they will need my help to save my king,' Ullin told the Elven lord. He turned to leave but Elrond grabbed his arm.
"Who are you really?' Elrond asked.
In response, Ullin touched his necklace with his other hand.
Blue light swirled around him, as his features shifted.
Seiren looked at Elrond. 'I am Seiren, guardian of the Light and an ally of Mikomi."
Elrond was stunned as amethyst eyes looked at him serenely.
'Do not interfere, Lord Elrond, for the stage of battle has already been set,' Seiren told the Elven lord gently.
'Who is Mikomi?' Elrond whispered, wanting his suspicions confirmed.
'Why do you ask a question to which you already know the answer?' Seiren inquired. 'Trust your instincts.'
'What can I do to help?' Elrond wanted to keep Elessar safe, as well as Aradia.
'I ride to aid my friend in an ancient battle that must be fought. You can help best by remaining here to keep the young princess safe. Continue to guard Angadae, for Mikomi has told me that the evil forces we fight wish him returned to their side.' Compassion shone in Seiren's eyes.
Elrond nodded slowly. 'Please protect Elessar.'
Seiren nodded. 'The same request was made by the Elven king of Mirkwood. Fear not, for hope remains.'
The blue light flashed around him, and the red-haired elf returned to his 'normal' form.
Elrond let go of Ullin's arm and gestured for the elf to leave.
Ullin did so and walked outside of the castle. He mounted his horse and rode for Lothlorien, where he knew his king would be. Ullin didn't know how he knew it; he just did.
To be continued
The Power
Part 4
A.J. Matthews
A blast of light stopped the advance of several Kegare.
Aragorn went to work. As one of the dark creatures slashed at him, he met it with Anduril. He ducked to avoid another blow, before stabbing the creature in the heart. It fell down dead. The king of Men turned to find a new target. There were plenty to chose from.
Gimli, son of Gloin, hacked the head off one Kegare, before he swung his axe behind him to strike the one attempting to creep up on him. He killed it and whirled his axe around, gutting another.
Gandalf used his own spells as well to defend himself.
The Hobbits double-teamed on the Kegare, slashing at them with the daggers that tore through the black fur easily. Blood was soaking the ground.
Sam and Frodo finished one and raced over to help Merry and Pippin, who struggled against another Kegare.
Pippin was about to get stabbed when Frodo slit the creature's throat.
Legolas tossed out spells relentlessly, ignoring his weariness. The odds were against them, the elf knew, as the battle raged on.
He conjured up white lightning and killed the Kegare who approached him. Legolas knew that to aid the others, he needed to get the focus of the Kegare back on him.
A bright light enveloped the elf, who closed his eyes. Legolas knew what he had to do. He slowly began releasing the power inside of him, preparing a spell.
The Kegare howled and ran towards the one of light. He was who they sought.
"Legolas, stop!" Aragorn shouted, as most of the creatures surrounded the glowing elf.
Wind plucked at Legolas's hair as he shouted a few sharp words in Elvish.
Light engulfed the dark creatures, who shrieked in pain and agony as it burned them.
Legolas was floated off of the ground, as he put more power in the spell. "Return to the shadows or be banished!" he commanded.
The Kegare fled, hissing in terror.
"We'll be back!" one shouted as they retreated.
Legolas closed his eyes as the Fellowship turned to look at him in awe.
"Amazing…" Frodo gasped.
Merry and Pippin gaped at the hovering elf.
"How is he doing that?" Sam whispered.
"Crazy elf…" Gimli was stunned.
"Legolas?" Aragorn asked. He sheathed his sword and walked over to the elf. He was the only one not completely surprised by what his lover had done.
To everyone's shock, the light vanished and Legolas fell directly into Aragorn's waiting arms.
"Is he?" Frodo asked anxiously.
"He's asleep," Aragorn told him as he held the limp elf gently.
"And that is the power of Eärendil's light, my friends," Gandalf said. "And that is why Motarasu wants him."
The Fellowship turned to look at the wizard.
"I thought Legolas had returned to normal when he defeated Angadae," Pippin protested.
"Yeah, that's what Aragorn told us," Merry said, looking at Aragorn.
Gimli frowned at Aragorn.
"I would have told you," Aragorn said. "But Mikomi asked me not to tell anyone. Not even Legolas knew."
Legolas moaned softly in Aragorn's arms. A tiny glow still surrounded him.
'Protect. Defend. The battle is nearly upon us,' he murmured in Elvish. 'Seiren, help me. We must protect… Before it's too late.'
Aragorn touched Legolas's face gently. 'Relax, my love. Nothing will hurt you,' Aragorn whispered.
Legolas sighed. 'I should have had more faith in you,' the elf whispered back. 'I can't move. Can we stay like this a while?' He kept his eyes closed.
Aragorn chuckled softly. 'As you wish.'
"Aragorn, we should get somewhere safer," Gandalf said. "And what of Ullin- I mean, Seiren?"
'They're on their way to Rivendell,' Legolas said softly. 'I saw them a little while before I saw you.'
"That's good," Aragorn said. "He made it through here, so it will only take him about a week to reach Rivendell."
'No, Aragorn. He will reach it ere the sun sets tomorrow. He is Seiren, after all. He shall find us when Aradia is safe,' Legolas corrected.
Aragorn looked at his lover, amused.
Legolas tried to move and whimpered softly as pain erupted inside of him.
Motarasu was trying to regain control of him.
Aragorn saw Legolas flinch and grit his teeth.
I am too strong to be controlled by you any longer, Motarasu, Legolas said in the evil one's mind.
You cannot resist me, Motarasu retorted. I will find you- have you once more.
"Legolas?" Frodo asked. Worry showed in his eyes.
'Hear me, Motarasu! By the power of the light, I cast you out! I close my mind to you and yours!' Legolas spoke in Elvish once more.
Motarasu was banished from the elf's mind.
Legolas felt a hand on his face. He opened his eyes and saw Aragorn. 'Motarasu was trying to control me again,' Legolas whispered. 'I need to rest and regain…' The elf fell asleep mid-sentence.
Aragorn mounted his horse, as he held Legolas in his arms. He turned towards the Elven Kingdom of Lothlorien.
"Lothlorien is the only place I can think of that would be safe at this time," he told the others. "We have to reach Lady Galadrial before we are attacked again. Legolas needs time to recover his strength."
They nodded and followed him, mounting their own horses.
The company rode off for Lothlorien.
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Rivendell
***************
At midday, Seiren rode towards Rivendell, holding Aradia tightly. He pulled his horse up short just outside of the borders of Rivendell.
The elf sighed and touched the crystal around his neck. He then changed back into the shorter, unaware Ullin. His eyes melted from amethyst to a brown color, and his hair was not as long as it had been.
Ullin proceeded to ride straight to the castle.
Numerous elves surrounded the red-head with their weapons drawn.
'My name is Ullin,' the elf explained. 'King Elessar sent me to bring his daughter to her grandfather.'
Lord Elrond strode forward and looked at the elf who wore green.
'You serve Legolas, do you not?' Elrond asked.
Ullin nodded. 'I bring news that I need to tell you in private. And Princess Aradia needs to rest.' He handed the child to Lord Elrond.
Elrond held his sleeping granddaughter as Ullin dismounted. The necklace around the other elf's neck intrigued Elrond, for he had never seen a crystal like that before.
He shook his head and looked at the elf. 'Follow me.'
Ullin followed Elrond silently.
Aradia was given to a female elf, who was told to take the child to her room and rest.
'She needs guards,' Ullin said. 'I mean no offense, of course.'
Elrond frowned but sent guards as well.
He then led the red-haired elf to a private chamber.
After closing the door and taking a seat, his eyes met Ullin's.
'What is happening?' Elrond asked.
'My king has vanished. He rode off alone, and King Elessar, along with the rest of the Fellowship, are trying to find him. Assassins nearly killed the princess before they left, so I was ordered to bring her here for safety,' Ullin said.
'I see.' Elrond frowned at the elf, sensing something strange about him.
'I must leave at once to find them, for they will need my help to save my king,' Ullin told the Elven lord. He turned to leave but Elrond grabbed his arm.
"Who are you really?' Elrond asked.
In response, Ullin touched his necklace with his other hand.
Blue light swirled around him, as his features shifted.
Seiren looked at Elrond. 'I am Seiren, guardian of the Light and an ally of Mikomi."
Elrond was stunned as amethyst eyes looked at him serenely.
'Do not interfere, Lord Elrond, for the stage of battle has already been set,' Seiren told the Elven lord gently.
'Who is Mikomi?' Elrond whispered, wanting his suspicions confirmed.
'Why do you ask a question to which you already know the answer?' Seiren inquired. 'Trust your instincts.'
'What can I do to help?' Elrond wanted to keep Elessar safe, as well as Aradia.
'I ride to aid my friend in an ancient battle that must be fought. You can help best by remaining here to keep the young princess safe. Continue to guard Angadae, for Mikomi has told me that the evil forces we fight wish him returned to their side.' Compassion shone in Seiren's eyes.
Elrond nodded slowly. 'Please protect Elessar.'
Seiren nodded. 'The same request was made by the Elven king of Mirkwood. Fear not, for hope remains.'
The blue light flashed around him, and the red-haired elf returned to his 'normal' form.
Elrond let go of Ullin's arm and gestured for the elf to leave.
Ullin did so and walked outside of the castle. He mounted his horse and rode for Lothlorien, where he knew his king would be. Ullin didn't know how he knew it; he just did.
To be continued