Disclaimer: Does anyone who has read this actual think I wrote Lord of the Rings? *Dead silence* Thought not.
Chapter 9
Talking with Friends.
I'm not sure if Legolas and Radagast ever met, but I think they would get on well with each other. I wanted another wise persons opinion as well as Gandalfs. I am quiet fond of Radagast so he was a good choice in my opinion.
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THE ARCHERY GROUNDS
Legolas stood proudly, alone on the archery fields of Mirkwood as he held an arrow ready in the bow and gazed down it towards the target at the opposite end of the field. He released the arrow and stood back as he watched the arrow fly towards the target and hit dead center, he took another arrow from the quiver hanging on his back as he repeated this exercise, and then reached back with his left hand took out another arrow placed it in his bow but did not fire, instead he spoke.
"I wouldn't consider it wise to sneak up on a training archer, elf or other." Legolas advised the person behind him.
"That is always good advice. But I had faith that I would not be impaled by the arrow of one of the most skillful and kindhearted archers in Middle Earth, not to mention elves are known to be able to sense presences." The person laughed good-naturedly.
"Radagast, my old friend, what brings you to Mirkwood?" laughed Legolas as he turned around and hugged the old man behind him dressed in brown robes with a brown beard.
"I was informed of the arrival of an Angel that fell from a cosmos far away, as my friend did tell. From were she fell I know not. I believe that this Angel was more likely the being Gandalf had rescued; I came to confirm this piece of information and perhaps talk with Gandalf if he has not already departed on this subject. But my heart would not let me even comprehend visiting the Greenwood without paying a visit to you, my friend." Radagast smiled.
"I do believe Gandalf is still with us. What do you want to talk to Gandalf about, if I may ask?" Legolas smiled back.
"Ooh little matters, which have to be discussed none the less so they do not become bigger matters in time. My lad, you seem to have grown more each time I lay my eyes on you." Radagast beamed as he clasped Legolas' shoulders with his hands.
"That is, most likely, due to you not seeing me in over a hundred years. I have not grown all that much though."
"Aah, but in my eyes you have. You are no longer the young elfling with his first bow and arrow that showed sympathy to that poor robin in the forest long ago. Your archery skills have improved even more if that is at all possible." Radagast said, as he saw in his mind's eye a time long ago.
"It has been some time since then, but you have grown no less a truer friend to me since that time." Legolas said.
"Well met Greenleaf well met. What has happened to you in my time absent from this great wood?" Asked Radagast as both men sat under a nearby tree.
"Not all that much which you wouldn't already be aware of. Perhaps I could seek your help on another matter entirely?" spoke Legolas.
"Of course, ask of me what you may and I will answer in turn what I may." Confirmed Radagast.
"The being that came here, her name is Em by the by, do you know why she was brought here?" asked Legolas.
"I am sorry Legolas but I was made sworn to not divulge that piece of information unless it was absolutely necessary." Radagast said regretfully
"But to me I believe it is necessary. I must know this matter." Legolas begged
"Yes but it is not absolutely necessary. Know this though; Lady Em was brought here for her safety, from herself and other things. Any other issue I might be of help with?" Radagast said
"Perhaps you will be able to answer me this then, where is it she came from?" asked Legolas.
"I myself would like to know but only the Valar know exactly." Radagast said "My heart desires that I stay and talk with you, but sadly, I must consult with Gandalf and King Thranduil soon. I sense we shall be seeing each other in the not too distant future." Radagast said as he rose from under the shelter trees branches.
"Radagast, I have one last question. You said your friend told you she 'fell from a cosmos far away', do you mean to say she fall from the sky?" a puzzled Legolas asked.
"Yes, like a dove who lost their wings." Radagast laughed as he went on his way through the wall trees.
"What is it you are hiding from me…" Legolas muttered to himself as he lay under the tree and resting his head back, continued meditate about Em.
"My son, little do I hide from you, though there is much I wished you did not have to know about." Came a voice from above Legolas.
Legolas lazily opened one eye and blocked the sun with his arm as he squinted up, trying hard to see the person towering over him.
"Father, you hide as much as you see fit." Legolas laughed as he rose. "What, may I ask, has brought you out to the archery fields?"
"I was planning on greeting Radagast, but I see you got there before me, instead I decide to see why my son was lying under a tree in the middle of the forest?" asked Thranduil.
"I was thinking Father, about matters you will give me no help with. How did you know that Radagast would be arriving today, I thought he was searching for Gandalf and was made aware of his presences here not too long ago?" inquired a confuse Legolas.
"Why your curiosity is unrelenting, is it not, but if you must know the reason, myself and Gandalf summoned him here not to long ago and he wrote back saying he would arrive on this day. He has known for well over a week now of Gandalfs presence here." Answered Thranduil.
"So he was well aware he would arrive here and find Gandalf." Asked Legolas.
"Yes my son. Heed my warning Legolas, curiosity is not always a good thing, all to often it hurts those you care about." The King warned as he walked away.
"Why would he not wish me to know of this summoning…This riddle gets more intricate with each piece added." Legolas thought to himself as he treaded back to the palace.
EM'S ROOM
Amothien was, as per usual, busying herself around the room as Em sat quietly in the corner she had sat in that morning, just thinking.
"I was told you do not get the chance to see the gardens yet, more's the pity they are enchanting this time of year." Amothien said as she fixed up the vanity table.
"We saw a small bit of the forest though." Em said.
Amothien stopped moving around the containers and brushes on the tables and turned to look at the girl in the chair. "My, you look about ready to die of world-weariness, and me forgetting what Gandalf said might entertain you and everything. Amothien scolded herself. "Gracious me, I am forgetting such things. Look under your pillow, there is a quill and some ink on the table. I must go take care of a few things before dinner, your dress is on the chair so you can get dressed later." Amothien smiled at Em and then left the room.
Curiosity took a hold of Em and she reached under her pillow with a smile on her face. Her fingers grasped a leather cover that she quickly pulled out from under the pillow. In the light of the room, the dark purple leather with the river patterns on it showed easily. Em stared at the book with wonder before she opened it to find blank pages. "It's a diary." Em smiled as she walked over to the table took out the quill and began writing in it.
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