Fate's Tale
Chapter 2- Arrival
by Vickietori
**Heyo pplz! I am so happy all of you enjoyed my story! I seriously thought I would get at least one flame... but I didn't!!! To all of you who wanted Leggy to be in this story... here's my christmas present to all of you *wink wink* ^_~ ENJOY!!!**
The figure led the three girls long into the night. Eleanor and Arianna were growing drowsy. Arianna almost stumbled over herself, for her eyelids were starting to droop as she walked. Brianna picked the girl up and allowed her to ride on her back for a while until she could wake herself up.
Sir, pardon me, but are we almost done for the night?? My younger cousins are getting tired! The figure didn't respond, nor did he turn to look at the girls. Well that's nice of him, Brianna thought to herself.
They walked on more until the figure finally said, We've arrived. He stopped so the girls could catch up to him. He stood sideways and allowed them all to catch their first glances of a beautiful elven city. All of them looked at the city in awe.
What is this place?? Brianna asked the male figure.
This is The Great House of Mirkwood, he replied starting to walk ahead of the girls again. He led them on up flights of stairs, passing no humans. All of the inhabitants were none other then elves.
Who are these people?? asked Arianna, allowing her radiant blue eyes to do the talking.
They... they're elves! replied Brianna still in a state of shock. None of the passing elves paid any attention to them, but she didn't care. Just seeing the magnificent creatures was enough for her. Um... sir?? she asked the person they were still following. Are you an elf too??
Indeed I am, said the elf over his shoulder. What else would I be??
Well, still not knowing you by name, to me you could be any race in Middle Earth! The elf seemed amused by this. He laughed lightly to himself, which made Brianna turn red in the cheeks with embarrassment and anger. After climbing more flights of stairs, they finally came to their destination.
This way, signaled the elf. He stopped at a pair of two giant doors and started speaking in his own tongue.
What's he saying?? asked Eleanor watching the elf with amazement and fright. Brianna was to dumbfounded to speak, but she shook her head not taking her eyes off of the elf. The elf then raised a hand and opened the doors slowly. He looked back at the girls and signaled them with his head to step indoors. Brianna took in a deep breath, grabbed Elanore's hand, and surely stepped through the doors. Inside all was dark, until the elf lit candles placed on chandeliers thru out the hall.
Welcome Brianna, Eleanor, and Arianna, said another elf appearing from the other end of the hall. Thank you for bringing them to me, my son. The three girls turned to look at the other elf, who bowed.
I caught them just as a wraith were to attack them.
It's true! agreed Arianna in her tiny voice. I was almost killed! She squirmed around on Brianna's back until Brianna dropped her. It was amazing! He came to our rescue... Brianna tried to hold Arianna back, but the little girl wanted to continue. ...with a torch in hand and his bow in the other. He shot an arrow at the wraith and knocked it from the horse. We thought the wraith was dead, but then it got up from the ground! I didn't know what to do, but he threw the torch at it and set him in flames! Arianna was now standing beside her rescuer and finished her tale. If it wasn't for you... I wouldn't be here now. The little girl looked at the ground sadly at the thought of her own death. The elf laughed lightly at the girl's innocence, and dropped down on one knee to be at her size.
It's all right, there is no need to thank me. The elf put a hand on Arianna's shoulder and smiled at her. The light from the torches shone on the figure, which made Brianna's eyes realize who their hero was.
L- legolas?? she stammered. You are... Legolas of Mirkwood?? The elf got to his feet and stood tall.
he said strongly. I am Legolas. Arianna's eyes widened. Her favorite character was now a reality. Brianna and Eleanor looked at Legolas, and to were in a state of shock. Arianna looked up at Legolas, and suddenly hugged him. Legolas was quite surprised at the girl's behavior, but he hugged her back smiling.
The hour is late. You three need rest. Eleanor and Brianna turned and looked at the other, older elf. Tomorrow, you three shall stay here with the Mirkwood elves. It will be safe here for all of you.
Thank you, said Brianna bowing slightly. Would you be... King Thranduil?? The king nodded slightly before leaving the room.
Legolas shall show you to your rooms. Legolas nodded at this slightly. The king smiled at all of them before closing the doors and leaving.
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Later that night after the three girls were shown to three different rooms, Brianna was in her room reading. She hummed softly to herself, but was interrupted by a knock at her door.
Please, come in! she called. The door opened, and Arianna stood on the other side, with a silver night gown on. She didn't smile, but had no other signs of dismay on her face. Arianna?? What is it??
I couldn't sleep, said the little girl walking into the room rubbing her tiny blue eyes. It's so wonderful here, I was too excited from Legolas saving us.
It is amazing isn't it, agreed Brianna. Arianna walked over to her cousin and sat on her lap as a child would to Santa Clause. What's troubling you??
I just can't help but thinking, started the innocent child. Why would a wraith want to attack us?? We don't have a magical ring... do we??
Indeed we don't, but we could have something more important than Sauron's ring.
Like what??
Maybe we are more then what we think! Perhaps we are all really elves and have magical powers! Brianna made several hand gestures making Arianna giggle slightly.
Anything's possible, said Arianna as her giggles died down. I mean, all of this happened... didn't it??
Yes it did. And you are absolutely right. Anything is possible! Arianna smiled brightly and her eyes twinkled with delight. Brianna look at her, and noticed something different about the girl. I know your night gown is different... but what else??
My hair! replied Arianna. Isn't it pretty?? She turned her head around to reveal a series of braids in her long, flowing blond hair. Woven in with the braids were little white flowers which almost seemed to glow in the dim lighting of the room.
Who braided your hair?? asked Brianna stroking Arianna's hair gently. Arianna spun her head around, which made Brianna jerk back her hand.
Legolas's sister, Galena!
Legolas has a sister! exclaimed Brianna jumping to her feet making Arianna fall with a yelp off of her lap. Suddenly, there was another knock at the door. Brianna shook her head, and walked over to the door to open it. On the other side stood a female elf, who had beautiful long blond hair. She wore a long white flowing dress and a small tiara on her forehead. She looked no more then a couple of years older then Brianna.
Could I please see Arianna?? asked the elf smiling. Brianna frowned and stared at the elf.
Who are you...??
exclaimed Arianna from behind Brianna. The little one ran through the room to greet Galena.
Hello again, Arianna, greeted Galena bending down to Arianna's size. Would you take a walk with me??
Sure! Brianna, could I??
Arianna looked up at Brianna who was still staring at Galena. Brianna shook her head breaking her stare. Uh... sure. Go ahead and take your walk...
Thanks Brianna! Arianna pushed past her and now stood outside of the door next to Galena. Galena then bent down to her size again.
Could you give me a second, please. I need to talk to your cousin.
said Arianna kindly walking away from the two to give them privacy.
What is it Galena?? Is something wrong?? Brianna motioned her to come inside so their talk could be in private. Galena accepted and walked into the room, Brianna closing the door after her.
My father and brother are holding a small council tonite, and they want you to be there to discuss important matters.
What important matters??
I am uncertain of what you shall be discussing, but you need to go to it.
All right, said Brianna nodding her head. Where will Eleanor be in all of this??
She will be with me the whole time... do not worry.
Thank you.
Galena turned to leave the room, her long dress trailing behind her. Brianna followed her out the door shutting it behind her. After that, the two of them went separate ways. When Brianna had made her way to where Legolas had first led them to meet the king, a table had been set up in the middle of the room with three chairs around it, one of which was much taller and elegant then the others. Brianna was the only one in the room. She walked around the table to the grander chair and touched the top of it.
So this is all real, she whispered to herself.
Indeed it is, said Legolas from the shadows of the room. He walked into the center of the room beside Brianna and smiled.
I didn't see you there Legolas! She jerked her hand nervously away from the chair and grinned nervously. I met Galena. I... never knew you had a sister.
I don't see how you knew about this place to begin with, said Legolas now walking around the table with his hands behind his back. It is one thing to know about Mirkwood... but to know about me, my father, and my sister... that is amazing!
Not as amazing as all of this.
Isn't your home like this?? asked Legolas stopping his walk around the table.
Oh no! My home is more... she stopped herself for a second trying to think of a word fit for home. Legolas nodded his head understandingly before continuing his walk around the table again. How did you all get here??
I don't know! One minute, me, Arianna, and Eleanor are walking through the forest searching for what had made the screeching cry which only until after we were attacked did we realize that it was a wra...
When did you hear the wraith's cry?? asked Legolas interrupting Brianna.
Um... when I was telling the girls about elves... I believe.
That makes no sense... Legolas was interrupted by the opening of the doors. Thranduil stood at the doorway with a guard on each side. He walked with no sound to the tallest chair at the table and sat down.
Legolas, Brianna, please sit. The both of them obeyed and sat in the two remaining chairs side by side. I have asked you to come, Brianna, because it is about Arianna...
What about her?? demanded Brianna sitting uncomfortably in her chair. What is wrong??
Nothing is wrong. We elves just feel a different power around her.
Power... What Power??
In simpler terms... we believe she is one of us.
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