~ Entagled Destiny~
Chapter 5: Truth, Legends and Secret Children
AN: Ah ha! you are about to get some insight into the origins, and truths and the reason why Galadrial called Serenity as 'Child of light'! and a detour to Mirkwood for the Froddo,Sam and Serenity and Others to Edoras to meet Eomar, Eoywan and Theodore etc.
That's why it's called Truths, Legends and Secret Children, because Eomar remarked in the two towers about hearing about Galadrial, the haflings,seeing a dwarf and an elf, must be legends 'sringing' out of nowhere but the grassy plain(of course he is talking about Rohan)
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Serenity, Froddo and Sam was slightly lost, without Aragorn to guide them to Mordor they would have calculate that getting to mordor may take longer.They have long taken on foot, considering the danger they might be struck with whilst helpless in the boat.Sam and Froddo were tired, so they decided to at least get to a safe place inthe forest before resting for the rest of the day. Forest somehow gave them some comfort.They could feel the magick that surrounded them as they picked up fallen branches and twigs for fire.
"Lady Serenity, are you hungry? I got some nice strips of bacon, eggs and some roasted root vegetables" Sam asked whilst he cooked the eggs over the fire they have prepared. "Thank you Sam, it would very nice" Serenity smiled as she cleared the ground of small pebbles and rocks that might poke their backs later. Sam nodded and put a plate in front of her, which she and Froddo and also Sam devoured hungrily. After washing the metal plates with a bit of water and clean leaves, They sat around the fire, each in their own thoughts untill Serenity gasped and quickly turned her head both ways trying to look for something.
"Lady Serenity! is something wrong?" Froddo asked getting up, checking his Sting, making sure they were not about to get sieged by orcs.
"No, I can't see, but I can feel of numerous energy that's coming towrds here, I am just like Men in physical senses but my mental self is alert to the energy they radiate from them selves...this one isn't bad but..what can it be? by the way, which forest are we in? I hope this isn't going to begin like in the Lothrorien Forest"
Froddo also had his sword out just incase, so did Sam, they could just leave Lady Serenity to fight alone on their behalf.Froddo immediatly pointed his short Elven sword in the direction north east of himself when,
"What is a woman of Man, and halflings doing here, at this time?" Froddo put his sword down as several elves with bows and arrows, wearing matching dark green and moss green clothing as Legolas came out of the dark and intot he light of the fire. Serenity out her defence down too.Sam looked at Serenity, "Well you have got your answer, Lady Serenity...we in a forest of another group of elves"Serenity blinked at the elves, and mumbled about something about wnting to learn elvish then out out her hand in gesture of goodwill between them.
"We are travellers on a quest, but I believe we are lost for now...my apologies if we have intruded in your forest, we do not mean harm but just needed the protection of the forest from the orcs" The one who seems to be the leader raised his eye brow. "from orcs? well this is Mirkwood Forest, may I ask your names? and why do you all wear a cloak from the Lothlorien Forest?"
It was Froddo who spoke up, before Serenity could. "My name is Froddo Baggins, and this Lady to my left is Lady Serenity and to my right is my faithful friend Samwise Gangee, the Lady of theGolden wood gave us these gifts toprotect us fromteh enemies eyes." All elves observed eachof them before the 'leader' spoke up.
"Welcome to Mirkwood forest, I am Menel-Galad(Menel(elvish)=Heaven, region of stars, it suppose to to have that little symbol over the top but can't do it in txt format) of Mirkwood, My lord will want to see you, all of you" He nodded and Elves held up a shimmering globe made of glass , which gave them light to walk in the dark.
(an:arghh don't ask me..I forgotten alot of the map so I can't think of the capital of Mirkwood forests)
Serenity finally came to fair gate made of ages old wood and leaves of gold decorated the intricate patterns. They were led through several places like to of Rivendell but slightly different. They finally came to a large door and the Menel-Galad pushed open, announcing a arrival of guests. A man with unburnished golden hair and ultramarine blue eyes looked up from a large desk infront of him."Guests? Menel-Galad? I do not remember something about having guests coming over?who's this? the halflings and of the woman from...Man?"
For some reason to Serenity he reminded her of Legolas.Their facial expression was largely similar.But then it seems that almost any Elves could look like that.Serenity smiled when the man who has been sitting at the large desk got up and came around to them.
"Ahh, none it matter, guests that does not mean harm is welcome to my forest. My name is Thranduil, Lord of Mirkwood Forest and your name is fair lady?" Serenity slightly blushed and nodded "My name is Lady Serenity..." Thranduil kindly smiled "why do you trail off, lady Serenity? is something wrong?" Serenity shook her head helplessly then finally answered "well actually I am not from Middle Earth..I don't know how I ended up here...last time..or last thing I saw of my home was, death and darkness...my faithful friend sent me here, to keep me alive before she met her own death. It was that I awe to Lord Elrond and Lady Arwen that I am alive and well in Middle Earth" Thranduil's eyes seems to lit a little at mention of Lord Elrond.
"Ah..so you have travelled far, if you were in Rivendell as the Common speech names the fair place, have you met my son? he went there to attend the Council of Elrond not long ago" Serenity puzzled "I believe I have seen many elves there, Gandalf the Grey told me that a lot of them travelled far from all over the north and east to attend the council..but name of your son , may help me" Thranduil smiled again, "He's name Legolas...He went there on my behalf"
All three of the traveller yelled out in suprise at the same time, "Legolas?" Thranduil blinked at all of them, "Is something wrong? Did Legolas do something, or did something happen to him?" Thranduil slightly looked worried. Serenity hastily assured him. "No. No! Lord Thranduil! nothing is wrong, he is very brave and noble Elf, you should be proud of him, he has also gone on a quest" Serenity's heart nearly jumped out of her chest. "We were just suprised, Legolas spoke of his home quiet a lot, especially when we travelled inthe mines of Moria.." Serenity trailed off at this sentence too, making others in the room look puzzled.
"My son hates, dark places, espcially in hall of a Dwarf, great or no, he still hates dark places and Dwarves, what came of things that changed his mind about what he believed?" Serenity smiled a little "He had no choice, I myself didn't like it either, it was dreary...but what we found inside, made me even feel more dreary" Thranduil looked at the halfling for a second, then looked back at Serenity. "Your Quest is?" Froddo became slightly nervous at that, so did other two.
"To destroy the The One ring, Lord Thranduil" Froddo answered. "The One Ring? but..that was lost...from long ago...can it be that? now that...Sauron have risen again?" Thranduil looked at all three of them. "So are you saying that a group of people are travelling to help destroy the dreaded One ring?" Serenity gulped and answered "Yes, unfortunatly, Gandalf fell into the depths of the Moria Mines, after figting the Balrog, and Boromir from Gondor also died fighting the orcs...well I presume they were a kind of orcs....We were named the fellowship of the ring, after Froddo decided that he had carry the ring to Mordor to destroy it...But Gandalf said soemthing of traitor, someone named Saruman was making a dark army to conquer the Middle Earth" Thranduil looked at themsilently this time.
"You brings tidings of dark news, my friends...Saruman was greatst of all Istaris, the five immortal wizards of Middle Earth, he use to a good man, but..now he has betrayed us in most dire of times. Gandalf fell, into depths of Moria Mines, you say? please do tell me what oyu have found there" Serenity was slightly uneasy." Well, we were hoping to have some rest when we entered it, for as oen of our companion, Gimli the Dwarf, boasted about the mines of his cousin" at this Thranduil raised his eye brows.Serenity noticed this but continued on "When Froddo finally solved the riddle, and we rushed in to get away from the lake guardian we found totall darkness, nothing was there except dead bodies every where, mostly of the dwarves who fell from great battle, it was the goblins and orcs who have conquered them...When we came to a room, one of the companions knocked a skeleton down a empty well. We all thoght it was just nothing, but rattling noises, but when it stopped falling down, we heard a cry of war drums. We were instantly prepared, for a dwarf wrote before he died in a book, registered an entry...which only it seems Gandlf could read..told us of the Drums that pounded ,which meant obviously it was a battle or near the end of a battle when this dwarf died that passage had us prepare for an onslought by Orcs or Goblins or Both" Serenity paused as Thranduil motioned them to sit down, for it was already early morning.
Serenity sighed "Then we were swarmped by a flood of orcs, which we fought off, and started to run towards the bridge of Khazad-Dum, the last bridge we could cross...when we were surrounded by thousands of goblins, when the Barlog appeared, sending the goblins away, but Gandalf told us to run, when we all crossed Gandalf held off the Balrog from crossing the bridge,but as Balrog went down, it grabbed Gandalf too on its fall with it's blazing fire whip..I tried to hold onto him but I lost it..."Froddo tugged at Serenity's cloak. "Please Lady Serenity it's not your fault, you have tried your best...fate has chosen so..." Serenity looked at Froddo oddly for a minute.Then smiled.."you a right, Froddo, I Guess we all travel in a big boat with Fate, these days" Thranduil smiled "You sound like an elf but yet you only of Men" Serenity smiled braodly at this, "I am nearly 3,000 years old Lord Thranduil, I am sure I have seen a lot of things in those times"
"An immortal Man?" Thranduil questioned. Serenity was confused "Well, I use to be a queen in my world..well untill something happened. Lady Galadrial called me 'Child of Light' if that means anything to you" Thranduil's face expression then became very interesting, he was staring at her, like if she was something fascinating. Serenity carefully asked, "I believe it has some meaning to you, Lord Thranduil?"
All elves cried out "It is true! the Prophecy of light is true! It was only a mere legend in memories of even the Elder elves!" Serenity looked confused. "Elder Elves?" Froddo was glad he knew a little of Elve's history thanks to Bilbo. "The Elves who were born before the first age, Lady Galadrial is one of the Elder Elves..she is older then Men"
(an: yes also Lord Cirden is nearly 10, 000 years old, one of the Elder elves, Elrond comes close with being born at first age, and yep! Arwen was born at least in the early third..considering Celebrian passed over the west in third age around third age 1242 and Arwen was born in third age 241, and good ness lady Galadriel was born even before 'children of Sun' came into existance (aka Men) and oh Lord Cirdan is the man with white silvery hair in the backgorund where you see the three of the wisest fo the elves recieving the three rings of power)
Serenity still looked confused, "This so called 'Prophecy of light' is?" Froddo shook his head,"I don't know about that Lady Serenity"
Thranduil turned away from talking to Menel-Galad in elvish, "Come and you need rest, then I will tell you of the prophecy I just said about and the legend that goes with it" Serenity smiled gratefully and followed other elves to elegantly furnished room.
Meanwhile in Thranduil's Study~
"So, finally, they have come back to Middle Earth, but that also means that darkst hour of Middle Earth have come if she has come" Hen-Galad nodded. "She is wise, but so much sadness is in those eyes one wonders, what she knows?" Thranduil quietly said. Then continued on, "I wonder if my son have taken any interest in her...for it's time my son married" Menel-Galad grinned "Maybe, my Lord but surely she may want to return to where have decided to call her home"Thranduil nodded then softly recited:
"When the darkst shadows covers Middle Earth,
They will come back, from a journey sat out long ago,
Born before the Children of Stars,
Higher then the mighty Maia,
They will return to save Middle Earth
from the darkst shadow that will ever come,
from the land of shadows, Mordor"
Thranduil sighed, "I wish to help but also do not wish to threaten my own people, how can or what can I do? I wish I could hear the counsel of Gandalf" Thranduil busily walked around arranging things. Elves were going to help, if Men ae going up agaisnt the dark army of Sauron, so shall they. For they were Childen of Stars, their knowledge was reveried by many of Men.Thranduil quietly said before Hen-Galad went out "May this Prophecy save us, all of us" Menel-Galad nodded in response and went out.
hours later, in late afternoon~
Serenity have woken up and taken a bath. It was wonderful to relax even just for one evening, but she was most curious about the Prophecy. What did Thranduil mean?She was about to find oas she entered a open dining room where, Lord Thranduil and Froddo and Sam sat also, plus few more elves.
"Welcome Lady Serenity, I hope you have rested much, Froddo and Sam tells me of your bravery in fights and of your wisdom" Serenity looked at the halflings then answered "Thank you Lord Thranduil...now perhaps you would tell me of the Prophecy" Serenity gestured with her head.
Thranduil smiled, which somehow reminded Serenity always of Legolas's own angelical expression. "Well to start I will quote the Prophecy we found less then 2 weeks ago" In clear but beautiful voice Thranduil softly quoted;
"When the darkst shadows covers Middle Earth,
They will come back, from a journey sat out long ago,
Born before the Children of Stars,
Higher then the mighty Maia,
They will return to save Middle Earth
from the darkst shadow that will ever come,
from the land of shadows, Mordor"
Serenity listened carefully, but was confused. "What does those the prophecy mean by 'They' Lord Thranduil?" Serenity asked. Thranduil smiled "I was about to explain that, long ago, before Children of Stars were born, which are Elves, there was a female Child born from Illuvatar, the creator Illuvatar gave this child power of light, to save people and those in need, Illuvatar gave this child power that was far beyond Maia, the servents of Illuvatar, which is represented in forms of immortal wizards on Middle Earth.Well they are sub type, for Maia do not have solid body, but as immortal wizards, their power is reduced greatly. Well this child also was gifted with an ultimate gift against darkness, we elves never knew the name, was told that it gave of silver light, so we called it that, just 'Silver Light' Elves say that the second child of Light went on a long journey, to save another world.They were called 'Secret Children' of Illuvatar, or 'Children of Light' or individually like your self 'Child of Light' I believe now you can guess why you are here, and the burden that is placed on your shoulders"
Serenity took out her left hand and held infront of her, much to elve's curiosity, then a pin point of light appeared, making elves gasp but still watch then a eye blink of bright light engulfed her left hand, when it faded a small clear silvery crystal floated in it's place. "This is the gift I believe Illuvatar have bestowed on my line" All leaned in to look at the small crystal."Well who ever knew..we had see osmething this ancient...ancient then the Elves" Thranduil remarked. Rest of the Dinner went fine afterwards.
Serenity restlessly walked the halls of the Residence after dinner. "Lady Serenity may I talk to you privatly?" a voice came from behind her.Serenity found Lord Thranduil standing there in the dim light of the candles.
"I wanted to talk about my son, I am proud of him for he will risk his life to drive away the evil that threatens all Middle Earth" Serenity nodded "and, Noble and ever suppotive of the fellowship before it broke up at the great River's shore" Thranduil smiled "I been looking for someone to help him feel fulfilled and less lonely when by himself" Serenity raised her eye brow, "What are you implying Lord Thranduil?" Thranduil grinned "For somewhat I find that you will be a good queen to my people and to Legolas, he has lived quiet long, and so have you. I could see the purity and the wisdom that is covered under the mask of sweet tranquility and sadness at the same time"Serenity blushed red, at this "Are..are you saying that I should marry Legolas...?" Serenity stumbled a bit from shock. "Yes, but if you choose to return to your home, I can not stop you" Serenity was red as tomato from the short conversation. Thranduil gestured towards the moon and the stars in the sky. "The stars are very old, but you line is older then the stars, I bid you goodnight Lady Serenity soon you will be prepared and have some rest before going on your quest tomorrow again and please think about what I have said..." Then he was gone, with soft rustle of footsteps. Serenity was still red, from the offer from Thranduil.
Serenity~
I Like Legolas well enough but marry him~? could there be futures which the silver bowl didn't show? the new paradise she wanted to build in place of Ruined Crystal Tokyo in the future? or just stay at the original place of her line, Middle Earth? Serenity was tired from shock of her line's origin and everything.She hoped though that she will able to save this world at least.
Far away on a grassy plain~
Legolas~
Legolas was swift on foot, but went slower since others could not keep going at his pace. He wondered how are other halfings and Lady Serenity. They were ontheir way to Edoras, the place where Theodore, Lord of Mark is resident of. They needed help to bring down the Isengard.. Legolas sighed and wished others were here. Looking up at the clear blue sky reminded him of Lady Serenity's sweet tranquil but sad eyes.
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*yawn* tired so much these days..." I have roughly read msot of the Two Towers, just not the last chapter that is :D ahh sorry not so long chapter though XD...
Dream wind.
Chapter 5: Truth, Legends and Secret Children
AN: Ah ha! you are about to get some insight into the origins, and truths and the reason why Galadrial called Serenity as 'Child of light'! and a detour to Mirkwood for the Froddo,Sam and Serenity and Others to Edoras to meet Eomar, Eoywan and Theodore etc.
That's why it's called Truths, Legends and Secret Children, because Eomar remarked in the two towers about hearing about Galadrial, the haflings,seeing a dwarf and an elf, must be legends 'sringing' out of nowhere but the grassy plain(of course he is talking about Rohan)
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Serenity, Froddo and Sam was slightly lost, without Aragorn to guide them to Mordor they would have calculate that getting to mordor may take longer.They have long taken on foot, considering the danger they might be struck with whilst helpless in the boat.Sam and Froddo were tired, so they decided to at least get to a safe place inthe forest before resting for the rest of the day. Forest somehow gave them some comfort.They could feel the magick that surrounded them as they picked up fallen branches and twigs for fire.
"Lady Serenity, are you hungry? I got some nice strips of bacon, eggs and some roasted root vegetables" Sam asked whilst he cooked the eggs over the fire they have prepared. "Thank you Sam, it would very nice" Serenity smiled as she cleared the ground of small pebbles and rocks that might poke their backs later. Sam nodded and put a plate in front of her, which she and Froddo and also Sam devoured hungrily. After washing the metal plates with a bit of water and clean leaves, They sat around the fire, each in their own thoughts untill Serenity gasped and quickly turned her head both ways trying to look for something.
"Lady Serenity! is something wrong?" Froddo asked getting up, checking his Sting, making sure they were not about to get sieged by orcs.
"No, I can't see, but I can feel of numerous energy that's coming towrds here, I am just like Men in physical senses but my mental self is alert to the energy they radiate from them selves...this one isn't bad but..what can it be? by the way, which forest are we in? I hope this isn't going to begin like in the Lothrorien Forest"
Froddo also had his sword out just incase, so did Sam, they could just leave Lady Serenity to fight alone on their behalf.Froddo immediatly pointed his short Elven sword in the direction north east of himself when,
"What is a woman of Man, and halflings doing here, at this time?" Froddo put his sword down as several elves with bows and arrows, wearing matching dark green and moss green clothing as Legolas came out of the dark and intot he light of the fire. Serenity out her defence down too.Sam looked at Serenity, "Well you have got your answer, Lady Serenity...we in a forest of another group of elves"Serenity blinked at the elves, and mumbled about something about wnting to learn elvish then out out her hand in gesture of goodwill between them.
"We are travellers on a quest, but I believe we are lost for now...my apologies if we have intruded in your forest, we do not mean harm but just needed the protection of the forest from the orcs" The one who seems to be the leader raised his eye brow. "from orcs? well this is Mirkwood Forest, may I ask your names? and why do you all wear a cloak from the Lothlorien Forest?"
It was Froddo who spoke up, before Serenity could. "My name is Froddo Baggins, and this Lady to my left is Lady Serenity and to my right is my faithful friend Samwise Gangee, the Lady of theGolden wood gave us these gifts toprotect us fromteh enemies eyes." All elves observed eachof them before the 'leader' spoke up.
"Welcome to Mirkwood forest, I am Menel-Galad(Menel(elvish)=Heaven, region of stars, it suppose to to have that little symbol over the top but can't do it in txt format) of Mirkwood, My lord will want to see you, all of you" He nodded and Elves held up a shimmering globe made of glass , which gave them light to walk in the dark.
(an:arghh don't ask me..I forgotten alot of the map so I can't think of the capital of Mirkwood forests)
Serenity finally came to fair gate made of ages old wood and leaves of gold decorated the intricate patterns. They were led through several places like to of Rivendell but slightly different. They finally came to a large door and the Menel-Galad pushed open, announcing a arrival of guests. A man with unburnished golden hair and ultramarine blue eyes looked up from a large desk infront of him."Guests? Menel-Galad? I do not remember something about having guests coming over?who's this? the halflings and of the woman from...Man?"
For some reason to Serenity he reminded her of Legolas.Their facial expression was largely similar.But then it seems that almost any Elves could look like that.Serenity smiled when the man who has been sitting at the large desk got up and came around to them.
"Ahh, none it matter, guests that does not mean harm is welcome to my forest. My name is Thranduil, Lord of Mirkwood Forest and your name is fair lady?" Serenity slightly blushed and nodded "My name is Lady Serenity..." Thranduil kindly smiled "why do you trail off, lady Serenity? is something wrong?" Serenity shook her head helplessly then finally answered "well actually I am not from Middle Earth..I don't know how I ended up here...last time..or last thing I saw of my home was, death and darkness...my faithful friend sent me here, to keep me alive before she met her own death. It was that I awe to Lord Elrond and Lady Arwen that I am alive and well in Middle Earth" Thranduil's eyes seems to lit a little at mention of Lord Elrond.
"Ah..so you have travelled far, if you were in Rivendell as the Common speech names the fair place, have you met my son? he went there to attend the Council of Elrond not long ago" Serenity puzzled "I believe I have seen many elves there, Gandalf the Grey told me that a lot of them travelled far from all over the north and east to attend the council..but name of your son , may help me" Thranduil smiled again, "He's name Legolas...He went there on my behalf"
All three of the traveller yelled out in suprise at the same time, "Legolas?" Thranduil blinked at all of them, "Is something wrong? Did Legolas do something, or did something happen to him?" Thranduil slightly looked worried. Serenity hastily assured him. "No. No! Lord Thranduil! nothing is wrong, he is very brave and noble Elf, you should be proud of him, he has also gone on a quest" Serenity's heart nearly jumped out of her chest. "We were just suprised, Legolas spoke of his home quiet a lot, especially when we travelled inthe mines of Moria.." Serenity trailed off at this sentence too, making others in the room look puzzled.
"My son hates, dark places, espcially in hall of a Dwarf, great or no, he still hates dark places and Dwarves, what came of things that changed his mind about what he believed?" Serenity smiled a little "He had no choice, I myself didn't like it either, it was dreary...but what we found inside, made me even feel more dreary" Thranduil looked at the halfling for a second, then looked back at Serenity. "Your Quest is?" Froddo became slightly nervous at that, so did other two.
"To destroy the The One ring, Lord Thranduil" Froddo answered. "The One Ring? but..that was lost...from long ago...can it be that? now that...Sauron have risen again?" Thranduil looked at all three of them. "So are you saying that a group of people are travelling to help destroy the dreaded One ring?" Serenity gulped and answered "Yes, unfortunatly, Gandalf fell into the depths of the Moria Mines, after figting the Balrog, and Boromir from Gondor also died fighting the orcs...well I presume they were a kind of orcs....We were named the fellowship of the ring, after Froddo decided that he had carry the ring to Mordor to destroy it...But Gandalf said soemthing of traitor, someone named Saruman was making a dark army to conquer the Middle Earth" Thranduil looked at themsilently this time.
"You brings tidings of dark news, my friends...Saruman was greatst of all Istaris, the five immortal wizards of Middle Earth, he use to a good man, but..now he has betrayed us in most dire of times. Gandalf fell, into depths of Moria Mines, you say? please do tell me what oyu have found there" Serenity was slightly uneasy." Well, we were hoping to have some rest when we entered it, for as oen of our companion, Gimli the Dwarf, boasted about the mines of his cousin" at this Thranduil raised his eye brows.Serenity noticed this but continued on "When Froddo finally solved the riddle, and we rushed in to get away from the lake guardian we found totall darkness, nothing was there except dead bodies every where, mostly of the dwarves who fell from great battle, it was the goblins and orcs who have conquered them...When we came to a room, one of the companions knocked a skeleton down a empty well. We all thoght it was just nothing, but rattling noises, but when it stopped falling down, we heard a cry of war drums. We were instantly prepared, for a dwarf wrote before he died in a book, registered an entry...which only it seems Gandlf could read..told us of the Drums that pounded ,which meant obviously it was a battle or near the end of a battle when this dwarf died that passage had us prepare for an onslought by Orcs or Goblins or Both" Serenity paused as Thranduil motioned them to sit down, for it was already early morning.
Serenity sighed "Then we were swarmped by a flood of orcs, which we fought off, and started to run towards the bridge of Khazad-Dum, the last bridge we could cross...when we were surrounded by thousands of goblins, when the Barlog appeared, sending the goblins away, but Gandalf told us to run, when we all crossed Gandalf held off the Balrog from crossing the bridge,but as Balrog went down, it grabbed Gandalf too on its fall with it's blazing fire whip..I tried to hold onto him but I lost it..."Froddo tugged at Serenity's cloak. "Please Lady Serenity it's not your fault, you have tried your best...fate has chosen so..." Serenity looked at Froddo oddly for a minute.Then smiled.."you a right, Froddo, I Guess we all travel in a big boat with Fate, these days" Thranduil smiled "You sound like an elf but yet you only of Men" Serenity smiled braodly at this, "I am nearly 3,000 years old Lord Thranduil, I am sure I have seen a lot of things in those times"
"An immortal Man?" Thranduil questioned. Serenity was confused "Well, I use to be a queen in my world..well untill something happened. Lady Galadrial called me 'Child of Light' if that means anything to you" Thranduil's face expression then became very interesting, he was staring at her, like if she was something fascinating. Serenity carefully asked, "I believe it has some meaning to you, Lord Thranduil?"
All elves cried out "It is true! the Prophecy of light is true! It was only a mere legend in memories of even the Elder elves!" Serenity looked confused. "Elder Elves?" Froddo was glad he knew a little of Elve's history thanks to Bilbo. "The Elves who were born before the first age, Lady Galadrial is one of the Elder Elves..she is older then Men"
(an: yes also Lord Cirden is nearly 10, 000 years old, one of the Elder elves, Elrond comes close with being born at first age, and yep! Arwen was born at least in the early third..considering Celebrian passed over the west in third age around third age 1242 and Arwen was born in third age 241, and good ness lady Galadriel was born even before 'children of Sun' came into existance (aka Men) and oh Lord Cirdan is the man with white silvery hair in the backgorund where you see the three of the wisest fo the elves recieving the three rings of power)
Serenity still looked confused, "This so called 'Prophecy of light' is?" Froddo shook his head,"I don't know about that Lady Serenity"
Thranduil turned away from talking to Menel-Galad in elvish, "Come and you need rest, then I will tell you of the prophecy I just said about and the legend that goes with it" Serenity smiled gratefully and followed other elves to elegantly furnished room.
Meanwhile in Thranduil's Study~
"So, finally, they have come back to Middle Earth, but that also means that darkst hour of Middle Earth have come if she has come" Hen-Galad nodded. "She is wise, but so much sadness is in those eyes one wonders, what she knows?" Thranduil quietly said. Then continued on, "I wonder if my son have taken any interest in her...for it's time my son married" Menel-Galad grinned "Maybe, my Lord but surely she may want to return to where have decided to call her home"Thranduil nodded then softly recited:
"When the darkst shadows covers Middle Earth,
They will come back, from a journey sat out long ago,
Born before the Children of Stars,
Higher then the mighty Maia,
They will return to save Middle Earth
from the darkst shadow that will ever come,
from the land of shadows, Mordor"
Thranduil sighed, "I wish to help but also do not wish to threaten my own people, how can or what can I do? I wish I could hear the counsel of Gandalf" Thranduil busily walked around arranging things. Elves were going to help, if Men ae going up agaisnt the dark army of Sauron, so shall they. For they were Childen of Stars, their knowledge was reveried by many of Men.Thranduil quietly said before Hen-Galad went out "May this Prophecy save us, all of us" Menel-Galad nodded in response and went out.
hours later, in late afternoon~
Serenity have woken up and taken a bath. It was wonderful to relax even just for one evening, but she was most curious about the Prophecy. What did Thranduil mean?She was about to find oas she entered a open dining room where, Lord Thranduil and Froddo and Sam sat also, plus few more elves.
"Welcome Lady Serenity, I hope you have rested much, Froddo and Sam tells me of your bravery in fights and of your wisdom" Serenity looked at the halflings then answered "Thank you Lord Thranduil...now perhaps you would tell me of the Prophecy" Serenity gestured with her head.
Thranduil smiled, which somehow reminded Serenity always of Legolas's own angelical expression. "Well to start I will quote the Prophecy we found less then 2 weeks ago" In clear but beautiful voice Thranduil softly quoted;
"When the darkst shadows covers Middle Earth,
They will come back, from a journey sat out long ago,
Born before the Children of Stars,
Higher then the mighty Maia,
They will return to save Middle Earth
from the darkst shadow that will ever come,
from the land of shadows, Mordor"
Serenity listened carefully, but was confused. "What does those the prophecy mean by 'They' Lord Thranduil?" Serenity asked. Thranduil smiled "I was about to explain that, long ago, before Children of Stars were born, which are Elves, there was a female Child born from Illuvatar, the creator Illuvatar gave this child power of light, to save people and those in need, Illuvatar gave this child power that was far beyond Maia, the servents of Illuvatar, which is represented in forms of immortal wizards on Middle Earth.Well they are sub type, for Maia do not have solid body, but as immortal wizards, their power is reduced greatly. Well this child also was gifted with an ultimate gift against darkness, we elves never knew the name, was told that it gave of silver light, so we called it that, just 'Silver Light' Elves say that the second child of Light went on a long journey, to save another world.They were called 'Secret Children' of Illuvatar, or 'Children of Light' or individually like your self 'Child of Light' I believe now you can guess why you are here, and the burden that is placed on your shoulders"
Serenity took out her left hand and held infront of her, much to elve's curiosity, then a pin point of light appeared, making elves gasp but still watch then a eye blink of bright light engulfed her left hand, when it faded a small clear silvery crystal floated in it's place. "This is the gift I believe Illuvatar have bestowed on my line" All leaned in to look at the small crystal."Well who ever knew..we had see osmething this ancient...ancient then the Elves" Thranduil remarked. Rest of the Dinner went fine afterwards.
Serenity restlessly walked the halls of the Residence after dinner. "Lady Serenity may I talk to you privatly?" a voice came from behind her.Serenity found Lord Thranduil standing there in the dim light of the candles.
"I wanted to talk about my son, I am proud of him for he will risk his life to drive away the evil that threatens all Middle Earth" Serenity nodded "and, Noble and ever suppotive of the fellowship before it broke up at the great River's shore" Thranduil smiled "I been looking for someone to help him feel fulfilled and less lonely when by himself" Serenity raised her eye brow, "What are you implying Lord Thranduil?" Thranduil grinned "For somewhat I find that you will be a good queen to my people and to Legolas, he has lived quiet long, and so have you. I could see the purity and the wisdom that is covered under the mask of sweet tranquility and sadness at the same time"Serenity blushed red, at this "Are..are you saying that I should marry Legolas...?" Serenity stumbled a bit from shock. "Yes, but if you choose to return to your home, I can not stop you" Serenity was red as tomato from the short conversation. Thranduil gestured towards the moon and the stars in the sky. "The stars are very old, but you line is older then the stars, I bid you goodnight Lady Serenity soon you will be prepared and have some rest before going on your quest tomorrow again and please think about what I have said..." Then he was gone, with soft rustle of footsteps. Serenity was still red, from the offer from Thranduil.
Serenity~
I Like Legolas well enough but marry him~? could there be futures which the silver bowl didn't show? the new paradise she wanted to build in place of Ruined Crystal Tokyo in the future? or just stay at the original place of her line, Middle Earth? Serenity was tired from shock of her line's origin and everything.She hoped though that she will able to save this world at least.
Far away on a grassy plain~
Legolas~
Legolas was swift on foot, but went slower since others could not keep going at his pace. He wondered how are other halfings and Lady Serenity. They were ontheir way to Edoras, the place where Theodore, Lord of Mark is resident of. They needed help to bring down the Isengard.. Legolas sighed and wished others were here. Looking up at the clear blue sky reminded him of Lady Serenity's sweet tranquil but sad eyes.
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*yawn* tired so much these days..." I have roughly read msot of the Two Towers, just not the last chapter that is :D ahh sorry not so long chapter though XD...
Dream wind.