I am not sure how long had I been asleep, but a heavy boot in my stomach
was not my idea of a perfect waking up method! It hurt! I jumped up and
looked around me, still half asleep. There were three . creatures in front
of me, big, human like, but not human. They were ugly as hell, the ugliest
things I had ever seen! I must have looked pretty surprised, but they
watched me interested, too. I guess I did look strange to them. I mean my
clothes and all. They must have decided I was just an unusual dressed girl,
harmless and defenseless (which I was, indeed!), because they grinned
nastily, showing me their dirty fangs. One of them stretched his arm and
grabbed my wrist. His touch was cold and slimy. And they stank like a
garbage disposal! It made me sick! Have I meet some . orcs? Maybe the war
was not over yet, as I so foolishly thought. I pulled myself as hard as I
could, turned around and ran away.
-Help! Somebody help me! Heeeeeeeeelp!
Thanks to my newfound speed, I managed to keep my distance for a while, but not for long. I had no idea where was I going. They were so close behind me! I could almost feel their smelly breath in my back. Suddenly, I tripped over a stone and fell. The orcs surrounded me. One of them pulled out his blade and pressed it against my chest.
-A nice prey you make, girl! We haven't eaten in a week! You'll make a tasty roast, just enough to satisfy out hunger!
I felt the blade rising to my neck . My breath got heavy and hot . " Isn't nobody here to help me? Am I going to die? Why? "
-Help! Help me! Anybody!
-It's no use shouting, human! There's not a soul around to hear you! Save your voice! Don't !
The last word never came out of his mouth. An arrow had pierced his heart. Before the others could figure out what was happening, another one fell dead. The last threw his blade and tried to escape, but he only got a few feet away before the third arrow overtook him. I was still down, staring at the corpses, when a shadow fell upon me.
-Are you all right?
That voice! I turned in wonder: Legolas! He was here! He saved me!
-Yes. I guess I am. A little shook maybe, but I'm fine.
-You! You are that strange girl from the Council! Nibinrodiel! But how? That was almost fifty years ago? You look exactly the same way!
He gently helped me get back on my feet.
-Oh! So the war is over! The ring is destroyed! Fifty years ago you said?
I looked at him. He was still gorgeous. The sun shone in his golden hair! His eyes were so gentle, so kind! Only at that moment did I realize how strong he was and how he lifted me like a feather. He was much taller than I was; I only reached his shoulders. And his lips! There are no words able to describe them! I felt the burning desire to kiss them again, over and over! He must have read my thoughts, because suddenly he burst.
-You kissed me! How dared you to kiss me!
-I !
That was all I could say before I fell in his arms. I felt dizzy. My head was spinning and all my strength seemed to have faded away. I just couldn't stand on my feet anymore. I saw Legolas leaning worried upon me. I guess all that running and the days without food and water had their price. My body was weak, tired.
I felt a soft touch on my forehead. A cold handkerchief wiped my left cheek. It felt refreshing. I opened my eyes. He was there, watching over me! His eyes were so warm! When he saw me waking up, he smiled. A smile not even an angel could have given to a mortal! I felt strange like I have never felt before. But it was a pleasant feeling that warmed me up inside and filled my heart with an unexpected joy. His hand was still on my forehead, sending soft shivers through my entire body.
-You are finally up! What happened? You don't seem to be hurt in any way!
-I'm not hurt. I was just really tired. I'm also hungry and incredibly thirsty! Oh! You are not alone! Hello, Gimli!
I had just turned my head and seen the dwarf standing just behind Legolas, mumbling something in his own language.
-Yes, yes . Hmm . Hello to you, too . Stormlaughter!
-Stormlaughter? My name is nothing like that!
-Yes it is! Or did you forget how you deafened me with your horrible laughter at the Council?
-You mean you still hold the grudge on me, after fifty years? I'm really sorry if my laughter seemed inappropriate to you!
-Oh, stop this nonsense you two! She was not laughing at you, Gimli! I'm sure of it! Let her rest a little and help me prepare a nice meal for our starving lady! You'll have plenty of time to argue later! Rest now, Nibinrodiel. I'll get you some fresh water to drink. There is a small spring not far from here.
-You are very kind, but I'd rather go myself, if you say it's that close! I have just realized I'm a mess! Filthy as a pig! I need to wash up a little! Just take me there and I'll manage!
-All right. I can't deny you are dirty.
He led me to a little spring some distance away. The water was cold and refreshing. I drank a lot of it before my thirst diminished. The spring drowned in a small, clear pond, so I decided to take a bath. My hair was greasy and covered with dust, as were my clothes and the rest of me. I had not washed in days! I spent some time swimming around, happy as a kid with a new toy. When I finally managed to get all the dirt off, I felt light as a snowflake. A very big snowflake, of course. I did my best to dust my clothes, promising myself to wash them really soon and headed back to the others.
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To all my reviewers: I know I still make mistakes. I'm trying really hard not to. I'm not going to take this story down, no matter what you say. I believe in finishing what you started. But I will try to improve it. Thanks for taking the time to give me some hints! I really appreciate it! I hate the fact that I can't display dots here. It would make so much more sense!
-Help! Somebody help me! Heeeeeeeeelp!
Thanks to my newfound speed, I managed to keep my distance for a while, but not for long. I had no idea where was I going. They were so close behind me! I could almost feel their smelly breath in my back. Suddenly, I tripped over a stone and fell. The orcs surrounded me. One of them pulled out his blade and pressed it against my chest.
-A nice prey you make, girl! We haven't eaten in a week! You'll make a tasty roast, just enough to satisfy out hunger!
I felt the blade rising to my neck . My breath got heavy and hot . " Isn't nobody here to help me? Am I going to die? Why? "
-Help! Help me! Anybody!
-It's no use shouting, human! There's not a soul around to hear you! Save your voice! Don't !
The last word never came out of his mouth. An arrow had pierced his heart. Before the others could figure out what was happening, another one fell dead. The last threw his blade and tried to escape, but he only got a few feet away before the third arrow overtook him. I was still down, staring at the corpses, when a shadow fell upon me.
-Are you all right?
That voice! I turned in wonder: Legolas! He was here! He saved me!
-Yes. I guess I am. A little shook maybe, but I'm fine.
-You! You are that strange girl from the Council! Nibinrodiel! But how? That was almost fifty years ago? You look exactly the same way!
He gently helped me get back on my feet.
-Oh! So the war is over! The ring is destroyed! Fifty years ago you said?
I looked at him. He was still gorgeous. The sun shone in his golden hair! His eyes were so gentle, so kind! Only at that moment did I realize how strong he was and how he lifted me like a feather. He was much taller than I was; I only reached his shoulders. And his lips! There are no words able to describe them! I felt the burning desire to kiss them again, over and over! He must have read my thoughts, because suddenly he burst.
-You kissed me! How dared you to kiss me!
-I !
That was all I could say before I fell in his arms. I felt dizzy. My head was spinning and all my strength seemed to have faded away. I just couldn't stand on my feet anymore. I saw Legolas leaning worried upon me. I guess all that running and the days without food and water had their price. My body was weak, tired.
I felt a soft touch on my forehead. A cold handkerchief wiped my left cheek. It felt refreshing. I opened my eyes. He was there, watching over me! His eyes were so warm! When he saw me waking up, he smiled. A smile not even an angel could have given to a mortal! I felt strange like I have never felt before. But it was a pleasant feeling that warmed me up inside and filled my heart with an unexpected joy. His hand was still on my forehead, sending soft shivers through my entire body.
-You are finally up! What happened? You don't seem to be hurt in any way!
-I'm not hurt. I was just really tired. I'm also hungry and incredibly thirsty! Oh! You are not alone! Hello, Gimli!
I had just turned my head and seen the dwarf standing just behind Legolas, mumbling something in his own language.
-Yes, yes . Hmm . Hello to you, too . Stormlaughter!
-Stormlaughter? My name is nothing like that!
-Yes it is! Or did you forget how you deafened me with your horrible laughter at the Council?
-You mean you still hold the grudge on me, after fifty years? I'm really sorry if my laughter seemed inappropriate to you!
-Oh, stop this nonsense you two! She was not laughing at you, Gimli! I'm sure of it! Let her rest a little and help me prepare a nice meal for our starving lady! You'll have plenty of time to argue later! Rest now, Nibinrodiel. I'll get you some fresh water to drink. There is a small spring not far from here.
-You are very kind, but I'd rather go myself, if you say it's that close! I have just realized I'm a mess! Filthy as a pig! I need to wash up a little! Just take me there and I'll manage!
-All right. I can't deny you are dirty.
He led me to a little spring some distance away. The water was cold and refreshing. I drank a lot of it before my thirst diminished. The spring drowned in a small, clear pond, so I decided to take a bath. My hair was greasy and covered with dust, as were my clothes and the rest of me. I had not washed in days! I spent some time swimming around, happy as a kid with a new toy. When I finally managed to get all the dirt off, I felt light as a snowflake. A very big snowflake, of course. I did my best to dust my clothes, promising myself to wash them really soon and headed back to the others.
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To all my reviewers: I know I still make mistakes. I'm trying really hard not to. I'm not going to take this story down, no matter what you say. I believe in finishing what you started. But I will try to improve it. Thanks for taking the time to give me some hints! I really appreciate it! I hate the fact that I can't display dots here. It would make so much more sense!
