long under tree – Thanks for your reviews. I am always glad to hear from
you. Egla Ash's name means Forsaken One. Eglan is Sindarin for Forsaken
and Ash is Black Speech for One. So…Why haven't you read the prequel?
Hmmm?
Silence – Thank you for your review as well. You are absolutely right, but I am too far into this story to change him. I think that he might have been slightly more 'Orcish' in Hope While The Stars Shine. I don't know. We'll see what happens.
Chani – Sorry this is coming so slowly. Just call me Sluggard.
Shinigamio, Lithia, Soledad and Mememe –thank you for your reviews. Just hang in there. I am working on it. Any comments appreciated.
Dol Guldur rose before them, a fortress of dark stone surrounded by the destruction of the forest. Great chasms had been gouged in the earth, the foul pits plunging deep beneath the tower. It soared above the trees, dark and fell, spurs of rock jutting like sharp teeth crowned its summit. Orcs could be seen on the ramps and stairway leading into the ground.
The group with Egla Ash was moving toward the black iron gate, the entrance to the Tower of Dol Guldur.
Dunadan stared at the fortress, fear in his blue eyes. Evil seemed to emanate from it. Fear drifted on the stifling air, reaching for their hearts. Even if the Orcs hadn't mentioned the Shriekers, Dunadan would have sensed their presence. He looked at the Elf prince. Despair was written on the fair features.
"Legolas." He began gently. "We cannot hope to free him."
"I have failed him." Legolas murmured. "I should have been faster." Defeat deadened his voice.
Dunadan stared at him, his own heart aching with remorse. So it had come to this after all.
Legolas knew that he must act now or they would be out of the reach of his bow. He drew out an arrow.
"Revia nin celeg min
Gliri ned i gwelu."
[Fly my swift one
Sing in the air.]
As if sensing their presence Egla Ash turned toward them. He could see the two standing at the forest's edge. He knew that it was too late for them, not two alone against all the host of Dol Guldur. But they could free him another way. He growled and yanked the rope that bound him from the Uruk- Hai's hands. He tore the gag from his mouth.
"Dag enni!" he yelled. "Dag enni, Legolas Elvellon!" [Slay me!]
Legolas raised his bow, teeth gritted as he sighted down the smooth arrow shaft.
"Namarie, mellon." He whispered, releasing the bowstring.
*Very, very, very short. But I was feeling wicked. (evil laughter fills the air) I've got choir practice soon and it's been hectic today. And this is a good cliffhanger. Maybe tomorrow there will be more. Please R/R.
Silence – Thank you for your review as well. You are absolutely right, but I am too far into this story to change him. I think that he might have been slightly more 'Orcish' in Hope While The Stars Shine. I don't know. We'll see what happens.
Chani – Sorry this is coming so slowly. Just call me Sluggard.
Shinigamio, Lithia, Soledad and Mememe –thank you for your reviews. Just hang in there. I am working on it. Any comments appreciated.
Dol Guldur rose before them, a fortress of dark stone surrounded by the destruction of the forest. Great chasms had been gouged in the earth, the foul pits plunging deep beneath the tower. It soared above the trees, dark and fell, spurs of rock jutting like sharp teeth crowned its summit. Orcs could be seen on the ramps and stairway leading into the ground.
The group with Egla Ash was moving toward the black iron gate, the entrance to the Tower of Dol Guldur.
Dunadan stared at the fortress, fear in his blue eyes. Evil seemed to emanate from it. Fear drifted on the stifling air, reaching for their hearts. Even if the Orcs hadn't mentioned the Shriekers, Dunadan would have sensed their presence. He looked at the Elf prince. Despair was written on the fair features.
"Legolas." He began gently. "We cannot hope to free him."
"I have failed him." Legolas murmured. "I should have been faster." Defeat deadened his voice.
Dunadan stared at him, his own heart aching with remorse. So it had come to this after all.
Legolas knew that he must act now or they would be out of the reach of his bow. He drew out an arrow.
"Revia nin celeg min
Gliri ned i gwelu."
[Fly my swift one
Sing in the air.]
As if sensing their presence Egla Ash turned toward them. He could see the two standing at the forest's edge. He knew that it was too late for them, not two alone against all the host of Dol Guldur. But they could free him another way. He growled and yanked the rope that bound him from the Uruk- Hai's hands. He tore the gag from his mouth.
"Dag enni!" he yelled. "Dag enni, Legolas Elvellon!" [Slay me!]
Legolas raised his bow, teeth gritted as he sighted down the smooth arrow shaft.
"Namarie, mellon." He whispered, releasing the bowstring.
*Very, very, very short. But I was feeling wicked. (evil laughter fills the air) I've got choir practice soon and it's been hectic today. And this is a good cliffhanger. Maybe tomorrow there will be more. Please R/R.