Sorry this has taken me so long, things have been so busy. Between School
projects, after School activities, Christmas shopping, an epidemic of Lice
going through our school, and our School's gym catching on fire, things
have been slightly hectic.
I've also seen TTT, and I loved it!!! I want to go see it again already.
And yes, some of you have already heard, Carrie and I are working on a joint series, the first story should be up soon, but no promises on when.
Thanks to those few who were able to find my new story, When the Leaves Fell last Winter, and left a review for it. It's another story in this series, so please do check it out because it does introduce a new key character in this story.
JediKnightBalthasar-
Hehe, I know all about that, Tis okay.
Me? Put Aragorn in a situation where he's as good as dead? Now why would I do a thing like? It's obvious that you know me all to well.
Yeah, I know of a few people who are innocent, it's not a bad thing if you think about it. . .
No pain no game huh? I guess you could say the same thing about getting in trouble and having fun. . .just a side thought =D
Hmm. . . I think that's a controversial topic, because on the one hand a normal human would not hear and Elf, but on the other I think Elves could hear each other, just because their hearing is so much better. But then again Elladan could have heard footsteps, tried to follow them and end up running into Legolas by mistake. So other than that, I really don't know, sorry!
Well you see, I worked with that for a while, and yes they could of easily used their weapons, picked the lock, or just plain kick the door in, but see, their goal was to get in to hide, and not be detected. If they kick or slaughter the door, I think whomever passing by will notice, and then there goes their cover. As for picking, I don't think they had anything that would work.
My grades are fine, nothing lower than a B right now, it's just that all my teachers decided to do big projects right now. We have a menu in Spanish, a skit in one English to work on, a story in another, and tiles for Ceramics. Plus we've been doing a lot of real neat stuff in heroic/epic language with LOTR. Since our teacher is a huge LOTR and Jeopardy fan,{Bradbury} we played Jeopardy with LOTR in class (Big surprise?) and my group won! It was great. Then you have Band. Basketball season just started, and we play at the home games, that plus a parade, and concert coming up. That's why I'm so busy, I have not time! But my grades are fine,
Hehe, well, I don't mind the babble, so babble all you want
Anita-
Elladan: Says who? And do not say that you do. I am very capable of having the last say in many things. . . (He backs off as an enraged Anita approaches)
Elladan: Okay, I was wrong!
Anita: That sounds better
Elladan: Yes I will protect, only because you mean no true harm. . .I think. Yeah, she's going to call me by my own name!. . .hey! That wasn't nice. . .
Belothien-
Wow! Then you won't have any problem predicting what will happen this chapter! Hmm. . . good guess, now you'll have to see if you're right.
Smeagol-
Hmm. . . I don't Legolas is being a snob. I just think he's a bit irritated at Elladan for acting so rash. No, Legolas wouldn't kill Elladan
Carrie-
Quotes from the movie? Hehehe, not a bad a idea, but since no one was taking then, he couldn't have said "There's a foul voice on the air"
Haha! You sound like my friend, she's seen LOTR too many times! Though that's not a bad thing though. My mind's like totally overloaded with LOTR, studying it two classes is fun, but a little tiring, since everything in the second class seems like a repeat of everything. . .
Sorry, cannot answer those for you, you'll have to wait. . .
Well just keep working, it'll be a while before I finish my next chapter, but who knows?
Anyway, take care, and hope to hear from you soon.
ThE iNsAnE oNe-
I just started to read Halogatomon's stuff, I found his first LOTR story on Cassia's site, and looked for his other stuff. . . yes Muetre is a fun word, [it means death in Spanish] Me gusta! Tis good to hear that your finger is doing fine.
Lilly Frost-
Yes, Elves can be stubborn, as well as a few men and such. But you are right, they have their reputation to maintain, and they will not let their pride falter. Take care of the puppy!
Chapter 16
Elladan shook his head as he shoved Legolas aside. Gripping the handle he turned it left, confirming Legolas' statement that it was indeed locked. The footsteps were closer now, and in a last desperate attempt he yanked the knob to the left. Surprisingly the door opened easily, and he went inside, Legolas following a moment later.
"Turning the handle the wrong way," Elladan growled once inside. Legolas scowled softly, but returned no comment. The two Elves knelt in the darkness, quieting their breathing as the footsteps neared. To their own surprise the door was nudged open as a curious pair of eyes drifted in.
"Close the door," Elladan hissed.
Legolas waited not a moment as he sprang forth nimbly, pressing the door shut, but not before the young wolf pup made his way inside. Elladan scowled, hoping that the young wolf had not given off their hiding spot.
Legolas waited by the door, listening intently as soft padded feet ran by. Legolas guessed that they were other pups, being led somewhere. The one lonely pup seemed not to notice his new companions, or that he had lost his old ones. In fact it seemed as if he did not care. His keen eyes and a sharp nose he searched the back of the room, pawing through old garments that had been tossed aside.
Within seconds the ruckus had passed, and the halls lay silent. Cautiously Legolas pushed the door open, peering outside. The halls indeed were empty and he made his way out, Elladan followed closely behind.
"What was that?" he whispered, glancing around.
"The wolf pups I believe. Come, let us see for ourselves," Legolas waved his hand, motioning to Elladan as he made his way down the hallway.
"Where are you going? Are you insane?" Elladan questioned, stepping towards Legolas as he moved away. He suddenly felt himself falling as he tripped over something soft. Lifting his head up he came face to face with the wolf pup, who was watching him curiously. With a quick lick he smothered the Elf's face in a friendly kiss before moving on.
Elladan growled as he heard Legolas' laughter float through the air. "Just wait till I get my hands on you," he warned, pulling himself up.
Legolas dropped a hand on his shoulder, restraining him slightly. "Come now, he is nothing more than a harmless pup."
Elladan shook his head, "Maybe right now."
Legolas frowned slightly. Elladan was right. Something was happening to change them into large fierce hunters. "Come, let us move on."
"Where?" Elladan asked once again, following the Elven prince down the hallway.
"If we can find out where they are taking the wolves, then we may find out what they are doing to them."
Elladan let out a frustrated sigh. "Legolas, do you know you are walking into danger?"
"Danger has walked into us my friend. As I said before there is more to this tale then it seems." Legolas talked quietly as they made their way down the corridor, informing him of what he had heard earlier. Legolas suddenly stopped in mid-step, glancing around.
"Where is Nieninque?" he asked suddenly.
"Who?" Elladan questioned, glancing around to see if anyone else was around.
"Nieninque, the wolf that was following us?"
Elladan shrugged. "Why does it matter, it's out of our hands. Why did you even give it a name?"
Legolas let out a heavy sigh, shaking his head as he continued onward. "First of all, 'it' is a he, and I named 'him' Nieninque because that is what he reminds me of."
"A snowdrop?" Elladan mumbled under his breath. Though it did not get passed Legolas' keen Elven ears.
"Yes, a snowdrop. If you can do better I'll gladly take suggestions. There he is," he whispered softly, calling him by his chosen name. Nieninque made his way over slowly, sniffing along the hallways oblivious of the fact on where he was. Suddenly the young wolf turned, racing down the hallway, away from the two elves.
"Let us make haste, I think he's found something," Legolas cried, running after him.
"You think so?" Elladan remarked dryly, taking off after Legolas.
*~*~*~*~*
"So you're saying that Hadrian and Diomedes are planning to ambush Askverba?" Elrohir questioned softly.
Aragorn nodded. He was beginning to move slower as fatigue and pain began to build up as he fear died down. Elrohir took easy note of it, but said nothing. He had learned long ago that he could not persuade his human brother to do something he did not want to. He knew full well that Elladan could, but for some reason he did not have the same talent.
"But they wont have any warning," Elrohir stated, shaking his head.
Aragorn rolled his eyes at the obvious statement. "Of course not, that's why it's called an ambush." He was too tired to deal with such things.
The sun was slowly beginning to set, leaving swirling colors in the sky. The woods were quiet, filled with the human's unusual heavy steps. Normally Aragorn was light-footed, growing up with Elves he had learned to move almost as quietly. But the past days were slowly wearing him down, and he no longer cared at that point.
"When is the attack?" Elrohir asked his younger brother once again.
"Sometime soon. I think Diomedes wasn't very happy with the wait. Otherwise they would had kept me around."
Elrohir growled. He still could not believe that anyone would treat a living being in such a way. "Was Legolas hurt?"
Aragorn shook his head. "Not too much." His conversation was beginning to die down.
"I hope Elladan finds him." Elrohir muttered to himself.
"We're here," Aragorn announced, kneeling down to hide among the bushes. "Now let us hope we can find a way inside without our presence being noticed."
*~*~*~*
"Where are we?"
"Dina {Be silent}" Legolas whispered silently.
The two Elves made their way carefully along the wall, crouching as they did so, so that they would not be seen through the window that was above them. Ahead of them Nieninque still traveled at a quick pace, pausing every moment or so to catch the sent of whatever he was tracking.
Finally he stopped at a door, scratching on it softly. Hurriedly Legolas called to him, praying that he would listen, and come to his side. The last thing he wanted to do was to give away their position. He did not wish to be caught once again.
Reluctantly Nieninque came back to his side. Legolas smiled softly, rubbing a hand onto of his head as he lay down. Meanwhile Elladan peered over the ledge into the window.
"The room's empty," he whispered, turning to Legolas.
"Wait, no it isn't." Legolas followed Elladan's gaze.
Inside the room he could see the pack of the wolves herded inside. Cages lined the walls and three puppies were placed inside each of the small cages. The workers that followed behind place thick leather collars on each neck, and it was obvious that they were heavy.
"What are they doing?" Elladan inquired.
"More in likely preparing them for battle. There are more rooms down here, let's go."
They made their way down, Nieninque following slowly, reluctant to leave. The next room they same very much of the same layout, though the wolves were nearly full-grown. Still three to a cage they could do no more than lay in one spot. Legolas could see neither food nor water supply for any of the wolves.
"What happened to them all?"
Legolas shook his head. "I know not my friend. But I am ready to find out. But we must hurry, we must get word to Askverba."
TBC. . .
It's short, I know, but I've been incredibly busy. I'll try and have the next part up soon, hopefully tomorrow or the next day, but I really don't know. Once again check out 'When the leaves fell last winter' It is another story in my series. Happy Holidays, and don't forget to review please!
I've also seen TTT, and I loved it!!! I want to go see it again already.
And yes, some of you have already heard, Carrie and I are working on a joint series, the first story should be up soon, but no promises on when.
Thanks to those few who were able to find my new story, When the Leaves Fell last Winter, and left a review for it. It's another story in this series, so please do check it out because it does introduce a new key character in this story.
JediKnightBalthasar-
Hehe, I know all about that, Tis okay.
Me? Put Aragorn in a situation where he's as good as dead? Now why would I do a thing like? It's obvious that you know me all to well.
Yeah, I know of a few people who are innocent, it's not a bad thing if you think about it. . .
No pain no game huh? I guess you could say the same thing about getting in trouble and having fun. . .just a side thought =D
Hmm. . . I think that's a controversial topic, because on the one hand a normal human would not hear and Elf, but on the other I think Elves could hear each other, just because their hearing is so much better. But then again Elladan could have heard footsteps, tried to follow them and end up running into Legolas by mistake. So other than that, I really don't know, sorry!
Well you see, I worked with that for a while, and yes they could of easily used their weapons, picked the lock, or just plain kick the door in, but see, their goal was to get in to hide, and not be detected. If they kick or slaughter the door, I think whomever passing by will notice, and then there goes their cover. As for picking, I don't think they had anything that would work.
My grades are fine, nothing lower than a B right now, it's just that all my teachers decided to do big projects right now. We have a menu in Spanish, a skit in one English to work on, a story in another, and tiles for Ceramics. Plus we've been doing a lot of real neat stuff in heroic/epic language with LOTR. Since our teacher is a huge LOTR and Jeopardy fan,{Bradbury} we played Jeopardy with LOTR in class (Big surprise?) and my group won! It was great. Then you have Band. Basketball season just started, and we play at the home games, that plus a parade, and concert coming up. That's why I'm so busy, I have not time! But my grades are fine,
Hehe, well, I don't mind the babble, so babble all you want
Anita-
Elladan: Says who? And do not say that you do. I am very capable of having the last say in many things. . . (He backs off as an enraged Anita approaches)
Elladan: Okay, I was wrong!
Anita: That sounds better
Elladan: Yes I will protect, only because you mean no true harm. . .I think. Yeah, she's going to call me by my own name!. . .hey! That wasn't nice. . .
Belothien-
Wow! Then you won't have any problem predicting what will happen this chapter! Hmm. . . good guess, now you'll have to see if you're right.
Smeagol-
Hmm. . . I don't Legolas is being a snob. I just think he's a bit irritated at Elladan for acting so rash. No, Legolas wouldn't kill Elladan
Carrie-
Quotes from the movie? Hehehe, not a bad a idea, but since no one was taking then, he couldn't have said "There's a foul voice on the air"
Haha! You sound like my friend, she's seen LOTR too many times! Though that's not a bad thing though. My mind's like totally overloaded with LOTR, studying it two classes is fun, but a little tiring, since everything in the second class seems like a repeat of everything. . .
Sorry, cannot answer those for you, you'll have to wait. . .
Well just keep working, it'll be a while before I finish my next chapter, but who knows?
Anyway, take care, and hope to hear from you soon.
ThE iNsAnE oNe-
I just started to read Halogatomon's stuff, I found his first LOTR story on Cassia's site, and looked for his other stuff. . . yes Muetre is a fun word, [it means death in Spanish] Me gusta! Tis good to hear that your finger is doing fine.
Lilly Frost-
Yes, Elves can be stubborn, as well as a few men and such. But you are right, they have their reputation to maintain, and they will not let their pride falter. Take care of the puppy!
Chapter 16
Elladan shook his head as he shoved Legolas aside. Gripping the handle he turned it left, confirming Legolas' statement that it was indeed locked. The footsteps were closer now, and in a last desperate attempt he yanked the knob to the left. Surprisingly the door opened easily, and he went inside, Legolas following a moment later.
"Turning the handle the wrong way," Elladan growled once inside. Legolas scowled softly, but returned no comment. The two Elves knelt in the darkness, quieting their breathing as the footsteps neared. To their own surprise the door was nudged open as a curious pair of eyes drifted in.
"Close the door," Elladan hissed.
Legolas waited not a moment as he sprang forth nimbly, pressing the door shut, but not before the young wolf pup made his way inside. Elladan scowled, hoping that the young wolf had not given off their hiding spot.
Legolas waited by the door, listening intently as soft padded feet ran by. Legolas guessed that they were other pups, being led somewhere. The one lonely pup seemed not to notice his new companions, or that he had lost his old ones. In fact it seemed as if he did not care. His keen eyes and a sharp nose he searched the back of the room, pawing through old garments that had been tossed aside.
Within seconds the ruckus had passed, and the halls lay silent. Cautiously Legolas pushed the door open, peering outside. The halls indeed were empty and he made his way out, Elladan followed closely behind.
"What was that?" he whispered, glancing around.
"The wolf pups I believe. Come, let us see for ourselves," Legolas waved his hand, motioning to Elladan as he made his way down the hallway.
"Where are you going? Are you insane?" Elladan questioned, stepping towards Legolas as he moved away. He suddenly felt himself falling as he tripped over something soft. Lifting his head up he came face to face with the wolf pup, who was watching him curiously. With a quick lick he smothered the Elf's face in a friendly kiss before moving on.
Elladan growled as he heard Legolas' laughter float through the air. "Just wait till I get my hands on you," he warned, pulling himself up.
Legolas dropped a hand on his shoulder, restraining him slightly. "Come now, he is nothing more than a harmless pup."
Elladan shook his head, "Maybe right now."
Legolas frowned slightly. Elladan was right. Something was happening to change them into large fierce hunters. "Come, let us move on."
"Where?" Elladan asked once again, following the Elven prince down the hallway.
"If we can find out where they are taking the wolves, then we may find out what they are doing to them."
Elladan let out a frustrated sigh. "Legolas, do you know you are walking into danger?"
"Danger has walked into us my friend. As I said before there is more to this tale then it seems." Legolas talked quietly as they made their way down the corridor, informing him of what he had heard earlier. Legolas suddenly stopped in mid-step, glancing around.
"Where is Nieninque?" he asked suddenly.
"Who?" Elladan questioned, glancing around to see if anyone else was around.
"Nieninque, the wolf that was following us?"
Elladan shrugged. "Why does it matter, it's out of our hands. Why did you even give it a name?"
Legolas let out a heavy sigh, shaking his head as he continued onward. "First of all, 'it' is a he, and I named 'him' Nieninque because that is what he reminds me of."
"A snowdrop?" Elladan mumbled under his breath. Though it did not get passed Legolas' keen Elven ears.
"Yes, a snowdrop. If you can do better I'll gladly take suggestions. There he is," he whispered softly, calling him by his chosen name. Nieninque made his way over slowly, sniffing along the hallways oblivious of the fact on where he was. Suddenly the young wolf turned, racing down the hallway, away from the two elves.
"Let us make haste, I think he's found something," Legolas cried, running after him.
"You think so?" Elladan remarked dryly, taking off after Legolas.
*~*~*~*~*
"So you're saying that Hadrian and Diomedes are planning to ambush Askverba?" Elrohir questioned softly.
Aragorn nodded. He was beginning to move slower as fatigue and pain began to build up as he fear died down. Elrohir took easy note of it, but said nothing. He had learned long ago that he could not persuade his human brother to do something he did not want to. He knew full well that Elladan could, but for some reason he did not have the same talent.
"But they wont have any warning," Elrohir stated, shaking his head.
Aragorn rolled his eyes at the obvious statement. "Of course not, that's why it's called an ambush." He was too tired to deal with such things.
The sun was slowly beginning to set, leaving swirling colors in the sky. The woods were quiet, filled with the human's unusual heavy steps. Normally Aragorn was light-footed, growing up with Elves he had learned to move almost as quietly. But the past days were slowly wearing him down, and he no longer cared at that point.
"When is the attack?" Elrohir asked his younger brother once again.
"Sometime soon. I think Diomedes wasn't very happy with the wait. Otherwise they would had kept me around."
Elrohir growled. He still could not believe that anyone would treat a living being in such a way. "Was Legolas hurt?"
Aragorn shook his head. "Not too much." His conversation was beginning to die down.
"I hope Elladan finds him." Elrohir muttered to himself.
"We're here," Aragorn announced, kneeling down to hide among the bushes. "Now let us hope we can find a way inside without our presence being noticed."
*~*~*~*
"Where are we?"
"Dina {Be silent}" Legolas whispered silently.
The two Elves made their way carefully along the wall, crouching as they did so, so that they would not be seen through the window that was above them. Ahead of them Nieninque still traveled at a quick pace, pausing every moment or so to catch the sent of whatever he was tracking.
Finally he stopped at a door, scratching on it softly. Hurriedly Legolas called to him, praying that he would listen, and come to his side. The last thing he wanted to do was to give away their position. He did not wish to be caught once again.
Reluctantly Nieninque came back to his side. Legolas smiled softly, rubbing a hand onto of his head as he lay down. Meanwhile Elladan peered over the ledge into the window.
"The room's empty," he whispered, turning to Legolas.
"Wait, no it isn't." Legolas followed Elladan's gaze.
Inside the room he could see the pack of the wolves herded inside. Cages lined the walls and three puppies were placed inside each of the small cages. The workers that followed behind place thick leather collars on each neck, and it was obvious that they were heavy.
"What are they doing?" Elladan inquired.
"More in likely preparing them for battle. There are more rooms down here, let's go."
They made their way down, Nieninque following slowly, reluctant to leave. The next room they same very much of the same layout, though the wolves were nearly full-grown. Still three to a cage they could do no more than lay in one spot. Legolas could see neither food nor water supply for any of the wolves.
"What happened to them all?"
Legolas shook his head. "I know not my friend. But I am ready to find out. But we must hurry, we must get word to Askverba."
TBC. . .
It's short, I know, but I've been incredibly busy. I'll try and have the next part up soon, hopefully tomorrow or the next day, but I really don't know. Once again check out 'When the leaves fell last winter' It is another story in my series. Happy Holidays, and don't forget to review please!