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The Double Cross- Chapter 7
Somewhere in Mirkwood, daytime
That was her voice! I am sure of it. Kelvin and his band of orcs, 20 in total, began to run toward the sound. They had been on the hunt for two days now and he, being the leader, was able to ride a horse while others ran. They have just arrived at the outskirt of Mirkwood and not long until they heard a scream filled with pain and not to mention the profanity. Even though it sounded like her voice, he started to have second thoughts. It wasn't like Eleanor to have a mental breakdown. He once considered her to be a strong fortress, one can attack yet it will not fall. However, he needed to be sure.
Kelvin raised his hand, signaling his band of hunters to haut. There were sounds coming from behind them and it was getting louder. It was the sound of horses galloping, how many he couldn't tell. He and his group moved hid in the bushes, no long two young men with long golden hair came into view. They had skins that resemble a woman, all shiny and smooth looking. One of them was wearing a grayish shirt with brown tight pants while the other wore a white shirt with pants in the same fashion. Each of them was riding a grey horse; they seemed in a hurry as they were riding as quick as possible. Kelvin rode out in front of them, the two men slowed down as they came close.
"What is your business here, young lad." The men in grey asked.
"I came to see the king yet I seemed to have lost my way in the woods." Kelvin lied.
The two men paused, sniffing something in the air. "Orcs!"
The Elves pulled out their sword as arrows came in their direction. They diverged the arrows and the arrows landed on the ground beside them.
Then they noticed the arrows never headed to the young smiling man, only at them. He must be one of them.
The band of orcs jumped out from their hidden spot. The Elves turned their horses and rode passed Kelvin as the orcs pursued them. Kelvin watched as two of the orcs pulled out an arrow and placed it on the string of their bow.
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Eleanor watched from up high as two Elves came into view. She was standing on the ground with her whip and Leoglas' knife until she heard the sound of horses approaching. She didn't know the number of enemies that were approaching so it was better to hide. She put her whip behind her, biting on to the knife she began to climb up the closest tree on her right. By pushing herself up the lowest branch and swinging herself onto some higher ones, she sat and opened her black metal box from her backpack.
The revolver shined under the sun. There were three clips, twenty-one bullets in total; seven bullets were in each clip. She slid one clip into the magazine and put the other two close to her. She tied Legolas' dagger onto the end of her whip. Now all she could do was to wait.
Arrows came behind the horsemen and one of them fell as he was hit in the throat. The one in grey was hit in the left shoulder, his sword dropped onto the ground yet he continued. He disappeared from view. So much for getting a ride back to the palace.
Men …or animals that resembled King Kong came into view. Those men wore black armors and face painted themselves in black with some white stripes. They must be orcs. Eleanor conclude, recalling as to what Legolas had said that roamed in the forest these days. Oorcs ran out from the bushes and began shooting arrows behind the injured man. More and more orcs began to appear, there were at least fifteen of them. Eleanor walked from branch to branch, following the injured Elf as orcs ran below her.
To help or not to help, that is the question. Eleanor watched as the injured man fell of his horse because he was struck in the back by another arrow. The Elf continued riding, never once hinder by his injuries. The band of orcs ran toward him, laughing and giving war cries like savages. I have the power to save him but who would come and rescue me when I am in danger. If he is a man, then he must take care of his own problem because no one will take care of you forever. One has to be independent for himself.
She watched as a man came into view, he was wearing something that resembled Robin Hood; she would have laughed at his clothes except she knew him.
It was Kelvin.
"You got the information I need," he said as he approached the Elf. "Where is Eleanor? Tell me and your life will be spared."
The man was hurt and the other was dead because of me!
"I do not know what you are talking about," The Elf said bitterly. "Even if I do, what makes you think that I would tell you."
Kelvin smiled and snapped his finger; an orc came out behind him, holding his black blade above his head. Eleanor knew what she needed to do; it was her fault that the two Elves are in the situation they are in now.
Eleanor jumped off the tree, holding onto the dagger at the end of her whip. She aimed for the head of the orc that was closest to her when an image of the wooden box with a carved dragon flashed before her.
She blinked as the image disappeared. Damn, she missed! She felt as ors turned toward her, he swung his sword down towards her. She raised her dagger to block when she saw an image of a black iron-made book and a golden ring before her. Then different images appeared before her as if she was watching a projector: the image of the box, the book, the golden ring, Bilbo, her family, friends from long ago, Kelvin, and her master. It finally stopped when she saw she was standing in front of her house.
The mansion looked peaceful. The front was designed with red bricks and had a black top. She walked pass the old big oak tree and saw a broken swing moving back and forth with the wind. The board that was used for sitting was split into halves. The swing had been tied to the tree since a long time ago by her father. She used to sit on it all the time, watching clouds and birds fly above her. Ever since that incident, she never came back. She had moved out of the house and lived in her little apartment long ago. However, it looked exactly the same as the time she had left.
She pushed opened the front door. Oh god…not again…no No NO!! She walked down the empty corridor; voices can be heard from where she was. It was from the television and it was broadcasting the same advertisement as that day, that very day her parents died. She lifted her hand touching the door to the living room. Should she? But she needed to know, she cannot run from it forever. She had seen everything; the worst scenario was to see her parents again. She saw them before, there is nothing to fear. She took a deep breath and step into the room.
Her worst nightmare came true. Her mother lay on her face in front of her, a bullet hole in the head. Blood was gushing out of her half blown head. Her father was on the couch, a horror expression was on his face. He was also shot in the head; his blood was flowing freely out of his body, turning the green sofa behind him purple.
She was too late. That Bitch!
"Sarah, fuck you!"
Eleanor turned around and exited the living room. She ran up the stairs to her sister's room and kicked opened the door. Her sister was nowhere in sight.
"Looking for me?" Sarah, Eleanor's sister, said in a sweet voice.
Eleanor swirled around and saw the one she hated the most and will continue to hate for the rest of her life. Sarah had blood all over her face, her blue sweater and jeans. It was she who gave her sister the blue sweater on her birthday, it made her sick.
"You saw what happened to mom and dad right?" She smiled proudly as she raised her gun and click the safety. "Don't worry, you'll join them soon. I'll try to give you a painless death."
Eleanor recalled that she turned around and jumped out of the window behind her, landing on the porch beneath her at that time. However, this time, she didn't budge. She simply stood there as her sister pointed the gun at her.
"I will never forgive you. You will burn in hell you selfish bitch. It was your decision to fuck with that bastard. Now that you got pregnant, you just go berserk and kill everyone closest to you. Do you have any idea what you are doing? Can you understand the pain that you are putting your family through?"
"He left me!! He left me and went into the arms of another woman right after he found out that I have his baby! But that doesn't matter anymore, nothing does." Sarah paused as she wiped away the tears in her eyes. Suddenly her expression changed. "What a crappy way to beg for your life. I thought you were smart enough to not anger the one who has the power over your life. Do you think that I would not shot you after your grand speech? I shot my own parents; I can also shot my sister. You should at least humor me and make an effort to try to run away instead of standing and shaking in fear."
"I didn't stay here to die, Sarah." Eleanor said smoothly, surprised that she was able to suppress her anger. "I am going to kill you. I will come up to you and I will break your wrists. After that I will slowly break every bone in your body. I will enjoy watching you as you die in pain. I missed that chance the last time and I will not miss it again."
Eleanor dodged the bullets and wrapped her hand around her sister's neck. She kicked the gun out of Sarah's hand, never loosen her grip. Why does it have to end this way? Someone save me, save me from killing my sister. Someone stop me before I turn into my sister. Please…please.
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Well, now we know what happened to Eleanor's family~~
Thank you for reading my story!! I am sorry that it was long, I have to get Eleanor's past out in the open. I'll explain how she got to know Kelvin and Bilbo soon. Until that time, please review so I know what you think about it!!