THE DAYSTAR
BY: GABRIELLA THE FAIR
Chapter 18
I NEED NO ONE
"What was she like, how would you explain her?" With a faraway smile, he looked up to the sky and answered, "She was the Daystar, lighting up the day during our darkest hour, warming the earth with her love." "She is as clear as the moon, as fair as the sun, and as glorious as an army under one banner"
To most she was a loving friend, her fairness lighting up the world, no matter what the weather. To some a companion, and one a lover and dream. Yet, many feared her dignity in her footsteps, power in her stride, and authority in her eyes. This is her story.
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"Are you coming? Or do you want to stay here today?"
"No I will come." Legolas answered, getting up from his spot on the ground and followed Raquel. She was going to the forest for another trip, but Legolas had asked to come with her.
"Do you mind me coming?" he asked as he caught up with her.
"No not at all." she said, leading him out the gate, "But I must be back early, I was asked to speak with Galadriel. Come let us go to a spot near Caras Amroth."
"But it will take a half a day of time to get there!" Legolas said.
"I know a short-cut, follow me!" she took off, running even in her dress, as fast as the wind. For about a half-hour they ran like that, until they came to a little path. Raquel slowed to a walk and turned onto the path, waiting for Legolas. When he appeared she smiled, "Look!" she pointed at a little clearing by the path. There was a little deer with its mother, trying to keep up as it hobbled on its newly found legs. The mother stopped and went back to her fawn, nudging it along. He smiled.
"Now that is something you love to see, especially these days." he said, Raquel nodded. She turned to him,
"Come, a little farther and we will be there."
"So this is the path you took to get to the City before us."
"Yes, but I ran the whole way."
She led him to another little path, though it was so small that you would have to walk in a straight line to get through. After awhile on that path, she turned into the trees and emerged out, right on Caras Amroth.
"Caras Amroth, I have always loved this place. Every time you see it, no matter how many times, you find yourself breathless."
So they sat down and talked for awhile, but they were usually silent, looking at Caras Amroth was enough talk for them. Legolas broke the silence though when Raquel took out Sunstone and laid it in her lap.
"When did you learn to use a sword?" Legolas asked.
"When I was very little, I learned to use all my weapons then."
"Why though? Why did Elrond permit it?"
"I learned after my mother was killed, that is what they tell me at least. She was killed one night by Orcs. They came into our room that night and killed her." Raquel looked away.
"Do you know why? Usually Orcs have a purpose for targeting one victim." Legolas leaned forward, his eyes fixed on Raquel's face.
"Me. Elrond and Glorfindel said that the Orcs were trying to get me, though my mother fended them off until help arrived. I do not remember the night though, I was so little. Everyone tells me Elrond went into the room and put me in Arwen's, said I slept fine."
There was silence, Raquel got up and carried Sunstone unsheathed, Legolas deep in thought.
"So is that why you learned weapons and riding?" he asked, still not moving.
"Yes, and I also learned so I could protect Arwen, if Orcs could break into a room, then they could probably find Arwen easily. Now are you done asking questions?"
"For now." he said, grinning.
She got up and walked around, humming to herself as she spun Sunstone around, moving her feet in a dance that would have easily killed five enemies. Legolas closed his eyes for awhile, until he heard he speak.
"I must leave now, I will see you later tonight."
He got up, "But why must you leave so soon?"
She turned to him "You know your way back home, I will see you there." she left without another word.
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Legolas left only minutes after she did, following the path she had led him on earlier. As he walked along it, he heard music. He followed it, turning away from the path and into some trees. There he saw a little clearing, and a flute lay on a log. He went over to touch it when he felt cold metal against his throat.
"How easily I could kill you right now, just a simple slit through the throat, always be prepared my good friend." Raquel whispered in his ear, smiling coldly.
Legolas said nothing. She continued, "Legolas, you are unusually quiet, what is wrong?"
"Nothing, except I know you would not kill me" he whispered.
"And why do you say that, I have every chance here just to slit your throat open." she said, sliding Sunstone softly across his neck to make her point.
"Even if I killed or took away everything you ever loved, you still would not." he shrugged lightly, seemingly not at all scared.
"How can you be so sure?" she asked, holding the sword closer to his throat.
"Because you love me." he said softly.
She stopped, not saying anything, her breathing became short and fast. Legolas watched as her grip on the sword loosened and altogether failed as she sheathed it. She got up and moved away, slowly walking toward the trees.
"Raquel." he whispered.
"I need no one." she said without turning.
He got up and walked to her, touching her lightly on the shoulder. She shook it off, "I need no one, especially if it is you." she yelled.
She stepped back, her breath was deep and loud, as if were in a fight. She glared at Legolas intently, her eyes blazing with anger. He stared back at her, but looked past the anger and saw sadness and much pain. He again tried to approach her, yet she turned and ran. He ran after her, caught her by the shoulders and spun her around, pushing her up to a tree. With the tree at her back, and him holding her by the shoulders she could not exactly get out.
"I hate you" she whispered, as she glared at him, but looked down after that.
"Look at me Raquel." he said. When she didn't he shook her, "Look at me!"
When she looked up, Legolas was altogether surprised. Her eyes, though her face would never admit it, her eyes showed only pain and fear. Fear.he had never seen fear on her face before, and it almost scared him, though if anything it echoed in his conscience. He loosened his grip and softened his voice.
"Raquel, why do you run away from me?" he asked, "You love me Raquel, do not tell me otherwise."
She looked away shaking her head, "No, Legolas, I do not love you, I need no one." she sunk down against the tree, Legolas followed.
"Everyone needs someone Raquel, even the bravest and strongest." A tear fell down her cheek and soaked a piece of loose hair, he moved it. She closed her eyes, her whole body shaking under his hold. Another tear came, and then another. She kept looking away.
"Raquel," he took one hand and moved her face to look at him, "Follow your heart one more time, trust me as you once did."
"I trust you Legolas, but I am not sure if I can trust myself."
He stopped and stared at her, and she still shook, trying her hardest not to cry, but she ended up losing. For the very first time in a long while, she found herself leaning on someone else. He hugged her tightly, whispering softly to her. She had always been the one depended on, even in her childhood. Raquel was the tougher one of Arwen and her, she always found a joy in protecting, but it felt good to finally find comfort in someone else. She backed away and looked at him.
"Legolas, I did not mean what I said, I do not hate you"
"I know," he smiled and laughed, "I heard once long ago, an old wizard say, there is no such thing as hate, and I have missed that wizard ever since."
She nodded, "I miss Gandalf. I wish I could be back in Rivendell, long ago, when I would sit across from him and listen to stories of distant lands and adventures. He always encouraged me to heal, and only to fight when it was between life or death." she stopped, bowing her head in grief.
"He was a good mentor to you was he not?"
She smiled, "Hate is the cry of a desperate heart, that is my version."
"And very well put, I might add." Legolas got up and held out a hand for Raquel, "Are you coming?"
"Yes," she took his hand, "Where are we going?"
"Back to the city, I thought you said you were summoned to speak to Galadriel."
"Oh my, I forgot!" she got up and looked at the sun, "I hope I am not going to be late."
"Wait, Raquel, do you play the flute?"
"Yes, I do, but please do not tell anyone." He shook his head and followed her as she lead him through the forest again, running the whole way back.
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"Galadriel, you wished to speak with me?"
"Yes, sit down."
"What is it?" Raquel asked, sitting in a chair across from her.
"Have you made your decision? Are you going to stay?"
"I am not sure yet, I do not know." Raquel looked down, her face twisted with frustration.
"I do not mean to rush you, but we must have an answer soon, how about seven days from now?" Galadriel look at Raquel.
"Yes, I will come to speak with you then."
Galadriel nodded and got up. "You have grown, Raquel, you have grown up so much." she whispered, "I hate that I must face you with decisions like this, death knocks on your door everyday."
"Through hardship one grows stronger." Raquel said.
"You amaze me everyday sweet child." she nodded to the door, "Go out and meet your hardship, for if it is to make you stronger, than that is all I desire." Raquel bowed and left, thinking of Galadriel's words.
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Strange, huh? I was thinking of not puttin that Legolas part in, but decided that I should. You tell me if I should have! more to come soon. I think the next chapter might be the mirror of galadriel, but let me write it first. thanx to everyone that reviewed, Elena, Lady Shinigami, aga_xris and Lady of Legolas, thanx guys, I really hope u like this fic as much as I enjoy writing it. Also, many of the quotes I put in this fic are quotes I have made up, so if ud like to use any of them, pleaz ask first! Gracias, guys, I better leave. Asta mannana!
*~*~*Gabi*~*~*
"What was she like, how would you explain her?" With a faraway smile, he looked up to the sky and answered, "She was the Daystar, lighting up the day during our darkest hour, warming the earth with her love." "She is as clear as the moon, as fair as the sun, and as glorious as an army under one banner"
To most she was a loving friend, her fairness lighting up the world, no matter what the weather. To some a companion, and one a lover and dream. Yet, many feared her dignity in her footsteps, power in her stride, and authority in her eyes. This is her story.
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"Are you coming? Or do you want to stay here today?"
"No I will come." Legolas answered, getting up from his spot on the ground and followed Raquel. She was going to the forest for another trip, but Legolas had asked to come with her.
"Do you mind me coming?" he asked as he caught up with her.
"No not at all." she said, leading him out the gate, "But I must be back early, I was asked to speak with Galadriel. Come let us go to a spot near Caras Amroth."
"But it will take a half a day of time to get there!" Legolas said.
"I know a short-cut, follow me!" she took off, running even in her dress, as fast as the wind. For about a half-hour they ran like that, until they came to a little path. Raquel slowed to a walk and turned onto the path, waiting for Legolas. When he appeared she smiled, "Look!" she pointed at a little clearing by the path. There was a little deer with its mother, trying to keep up as it hobbled on its newly found legs. The mother stopped and went back to her fawn, nudging it along. He smiled.
"Now that is something you love to see, especially these days." he said, Raquel nodded. She turned to him,
"Come, a little farther and we will be there."
"So this is the path you took to get to the City before us."
"Yes, but I ran the whole way."
She led him to another little path, though it was so small that you would have to walk in a straight line to get through. After awhile on that path, she turned into the trees and emerged out, right on Caras Amroth.
"Caras Amroth, I have always loved this place. Every time you see it, no matter how many times, you find yourself breathless."
So they sat down and talked for awhile, but they were usually silent, looking at Caras Amroth was enough talk for them. Legolas broke the silence though when Raquel took out Sunstone and laid it in her lap.
"When did you learn to use a sword?" Legolas asked.
"When I was very little, I learned to use all my weapons then."
"Why though? Why did Elrond permit it?"
"I learned after my mother was killed, that is what they tell me at least. She was killed one night by Orcs. They came into our room that night and killed her." Raquel looked away.
"Do you know why? Usually Orcs have a purpose for targeting one victim." Legolas leaned forward, his eyes fixed on Raquel's face.
"Me. Elrond and Glorfindel said that the Orcs were trying to get me, though my mother fended them off until help arrived. I do not remember the night though, I was so little. Everyone tells me Elrond went into the room and put me in Arwen's, said I slept fine."
There was silence, Raquel got up and carried Sunstone unsheathed, Legolas deep in thought.
"So is that why you learned weapons and riding?" he asked, still not moving.
"Yes, and I also learned so I could protect Arwen, if Orcs could break into a room, then they could probably find Arwen easily. Now are you done asking questions?"
"For now." he said, grinning.
She got up and walked around, humming to herself as she spun Sunstone around, moving her feet in a dance that would have easily killed five enemies. Legolas closed his eyes for awhile, until he heard he speak.
"I must leave now, I will see you later tonight."
He got up, "But why must you leave so soon?"
She turned to him "You know your way back home, I will see you there." she left without another word.
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Legolas left only minutes after she did, following the path she had led him on earlier. As he walked along it, he heard music. He followed it, turning away from the path and into some trees. There he saw a little clearing, and a flute lay on a log. He went over to touch it when he felt cold metal against his throat.
"How easily I could kill you right now, just a simple slit through the throat, always be prepared my good friend." Raquel whispered in his ear, smiling coldly.
Legolas said nothing. She continued, "Legolas, you are unusually quiet, what is wrong?"
"Nothing, except I know you would not kill me" he whispered.
"And why do you say that, I have every chance here just to slit your throat open." she said, sliding Sunstone softly across his neck to make her point.
"Even if I killed or took away everything you ever loved, you still would not." he shrugged lightly, seemingly not at all scared.
"How can you be so sure?" she asked, holding the sword closer to his throat.
"Because you love me." he said softly.
She stopped, not saying anything, her breathing became short and fast. Legolas watched as her grip on the sword loosened and altogether failed as she sheathed it. She got up and moved away, slowly walking toward the trees.
"Raquel." he whispered.
"I need no one." she said without turning.
He got up and walked to her, touching her lightly on the shoulder. She shook it off, "I need no one, especially if it is you." she yelled.
She stepped back, her breath was deep and loud, as if were in a fight. She glared at Legolas intently, her eyes blazing with anger. He stared back at her, but looked past the anger and saw sadness and much pain. He again tried to approach her, yet she turned and ran. He ran after her, caught her by the shoulders and spun her around, pushing her up to a tree. With the tree at her back, and him holding her by the shoulders she could not exactly get out.
"I hate you" she whispered, as she glared at him, but looked down after that.
"Look at me Raquel." he said. When she didn't he shook her, "Look at me!"
When she looked up, Legolas was altogether surprised. Her eyes, though her face would never admit it, her eyes showed only pain and fear. Fear.he had never seen fear on her face before, and it almost scared him, though if anything it echoed in his conscience. He loosened his grip and softened his voice.
"Raquel, why do you run away from me?" he asked, "You love me Raquel, do not tell me otherwise."
She looked away shaking her head, "No, Legolas, I do not love you, I need no one." she sunk down against the tree, Legolas followed.
"Everyone needs someone Raquel, even the bravest and strongest." A tear fell down her cheek and soaked a piece of loose hair, he moved it. She closed her eyes, her whole body shaking under his hold. Another tear came, and then another. She kept looking away.
"Raquel," he took one hand and moved her face to look at him, "Follow your heart one more time, trust me as you once did."
"I trust you Legolas, but I am not sure if I can trust myself."
He stopped and stared at her, and she still shook, trying her hardest not to cry, but she ended up losing. For the very first time in a long while, she found herself leaning on someone else. He hugged her tightly, whispering softly to her. She had always been the one depended on, even in her childhood. Raquel was the tougher one of Arwen and her, she always found a joy in protecting, but it felt good to finally find comfort in someone else. She backed away and looked at him.
"Legolas, I did not mean what I said, I do not hate you"
"I know," he smiled and laughed, "I heard once long ago, an old wizard say, there is no such thing as hate, and I have missed that wizard ever since."
She nodded, "I miss Gandalf. I wish I could be back in Rivendell, long ago, when I would sit across from him and listen to stories of distant lands and adventures. He always encouraged me to heal, and only to fight when it was between life or death." she stopped, bowing her head in grief.
"He was a good mentor to you was he not?"
She smiled, "Hate is the cry of a desperate heart, that is my version."
"And very well put, I might add." Legolas got up and held out a hand for Raquel, "Are you coming?"
"Yes," she took his hand, "Where are we going?"
"Back to the city, I thought you said you were summoned to speak to Galadriel."
"Oh my, I forgot!" she got up and looked at the sun, "I hope I am not going to be late."
"Wait, Raquel, do you play the flute?"
"Yes, I do, but please do not tell anyone." He shook his head and followed her as she lead him through the forest again, running the whole way back.
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"Galadriel, you wished to speak with me?"
"Yes, sit down."
"What is it?" Raquel asked, sitting in a chair across from her.
"Have you made your decision? Are you going to stay?"
"I am not sure yet, I do not know." Raquel looked down, her face twisted with frustration.
"I do not mean to rush you, but we must have an answer soon, how about seven days from now?" Galadriel look at Raquel.
"Yes, I will come to speak with you then."
Galadriel nodded and got up. "You have grown, Raquel, you have grown up so much." she whispered, "I hate that I must face you with decisions like this, death knocks on your door everyday."
"Through hardship one grows stronger." Raquel said.
"You amaze me everyday sweet child." she nodded to the door, "Go out and meet your hardship, for if it is to make you stronger, than that is all I desire." Raquel bowed and left, thinking of Galadriel's words.
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Strange, huh? I was thinking of not puttin that Legolas part in, but decided that I should. You tell me if I should have! more to come soon. I think the next chapter might be the mirror of galadriel, but let me write it first. thanx to everyone that reviewed, Elena, Lady Shinigami, aga_xris and Lady of Legolas, thanx guys, I really hope u like this fic as much as I enjoy writing it. Also, many of the quotes I put in this fic are quotes I have made up, so if ud like to use any of them, pleaz ask first! Gracias, guys, I better leave. Asta mannana!
*~*~*Gabi*~*~*