Sorry for this brief interruption, but it has come to my attention that I should be more specific about my story. In my story there has not been a fellowship, and I am not taking everything directly from the novel with the exception of the characters, places, and the one ring. I basically just made up a different story involving Tolkien's characters with my vivid imagination. I apologize for any confusion. I thank everyone who has reviewed and given me kind remarks or constructive criticism. I do ask that no one flame me telling me I do not follow the books or movie, because I am not trying to. Thank you all for being kind and reading, I do really appreciate it.
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Meg
I have one last brief note for you all. Due to new circumstances that are affecting us all in the world right now, I just wanted to say that I hope all of you and your families are safe and sound. God Bless Everyone!
Chapter 22
"Legolas, so you have forgotten about when Elladan kissed Mylea…your Mylea." Saruman retorted.
"It was just a mistake, Elladan and I have come to an understanding." Legolas held his ground.
Elladan nodded in agreement and made himself taller by sticking his head straight up. Legolas glanced over at him and their eyes met in a consensus. Saruman twirled over to Elladan and looked him in the face. Elladan's crystallized eyes were holding a demeaning glare. Saruman let a smirk pass his lips and then started to speak in Elladan's pointed ear.
"So you have given up have you? You have loved Mylea for years, long before Legolas entered and took over. He stole her from you…she was yours Elladan. She was meant for you, to live with your family for eternity."
"You are trying to press me wizard and I will not have it." Elladan tried to speak firmly, but was shaking slightly at his side.
Legolas looked at Mylea who was staring at Saruman still. She was waiting for the right moment to try to strike. Legolas studied her face, and knew what she was going to do; he slowly shook his head in her direction. She met his gaze but shot him a dirty glance. She placed her hand out for Legolas to toss her a weapon. She was not going to give up like some small kitten.
"Oh, but I have gotten to you Elladan, you know what it is that I speak. Mylea is special and perhaps if you help me then I will spare her. She will be with you forever after we take down that hard-headed prince of Mirkwood."
Elladan stopped and began to think; Saruman's words swirled and played in his mind. It echoed in his ears and hissed like a snake. It was tempting, getting rid of Legolas is just what he needed. This was all Legolas' fault; he was the one who got Mylea hurt.
"Do not let him poison your mind!" Mylea screamed and reached out towards Elladan.
"Shut up girl! You know nothing!" Saruman yelled.
"Elladan he has wronged us all, he will never give you what you want. He will only use you! Do not trust his lies!" Mylea continued to press upon him.
"I told you to keep your mouth shut!" Saruman hollered and slapped Mylea across the face.
Legolas struck Saruman with one of his knives and threw him against a tree. Elladan stood still, as if he had been petrified. Mylea hit his foot with her hand, hoping it would break him out of the trance he had been engulfed in.
"Did you see where they went Aragorn?" Elrond asked running downhill.
"No, I was protecting Arwen. She was trying to go after Mylea and Saruman. One moment I had turned and then they had disappeared. I assume Saruman would seek the security of the forest. I am sure his tracks will lead us there." Aragorn answered scanning the ground.
Arwen ran over to Haldir and Gimli. Haldir was still on the ground, clutching the wound Saruman had bestowed upon him. Arwen turned him face up towards her and touched his forehead.
"What happened to him?" Arwen questioned the still Gimli who stood by.
"My Lady I was not here when Saruman struck him. You brother was and I have not seen him since I arrived. He told me to look after Haldir and then he ran off with Legolas."
"My brother left with Legolas? Did you see where they ran to?"
"Yes, they were headed toward the forest lass. They spoke of finding Mylea there, for Saruman would try to use the seclusion for her destruction."
"I must tell Aragorn. Here, wrap this around Haldir's arm tightly. I shall return with medicine soon." Arwen suggested and handed her handkerchief to Gimli.
"Yes my Lady."
Arwen scurried up and ran to her father and Lord Aragorn, who were now stopped by Gandalf. Arwen came to them out of breath and grabbed onto her father's shoulder.
"They are there in the forest, but I do not know the exact coordinates. Father, you must help me with Haldir. Aragorn, Gandalf you should go look for them…both my brother and Legolas have gone to rescue Mylea." Arwen planned.
They all looked at her and became impressed with how calm and collected she was. She had formed a plan in a matter of moments and given it to them on a silver platter. But they had no time for recognition, they had to get the ring away from Saruman, Middle Earth depended upon them.
"Now, must I take you by force, or will you give yourself up?" Legolas asked Saruman, who was now pinned against a rather old Oak tree.
"You can try Legolas, but I will over come you!" Saruman spoke and he took Legolas' left arm.
He flipped Legolas over onto the ground and a popping noise could be heard from Legolas' back. He could not get himself up and Mylea started to crawl towards him, but Saruman stepped on one of her hands.
"Get off my hand you erratic bastard!"
Elladan snapped out of his trance and pushed Saruman. Mylea lifted her hand and then leapt up from the ground. She kneeled down to Legolas and touched his head softly.
"Do not move yourself. Stay still, or else you could permanently damage your spine. Just lay there, I will not let him harm you again Legolas." Mylea said and grabbed one of Legolas' knives.
"Mylea…please be careful… do not sacrifice yourself when you know you have so much more left to accomplish." Legolas coughed out.
Mylea smiled at him.
"You have much left as well Sir Greenleaf." With that Mylea hopped up and ran after Elladan and Saruman.
Mylea quickly caught up with Elladan and Saruman who were now throwing punches at one another right and left. Mylea grabbed Elladan and forced him aside and then she dove towards Saruman with such impact that he landed on the ground. Mylea took his left hand, which the ring was firmly attached to, and held it tightly in her fist. She took out Legolas' knife and arched an eyebrow.
"Now who has the power you sick-minded fool!" Mylea exclaimed and went to cut at his hand when Gandalf and Aragorn disturbed them.
Their entrance distracted Mylea and Saruman sat up and turned the knife on Mylea. He held her down on the ground with one hand and lifted the knife above his head ready to strike.
