Disclaimer..Yea, I probably should have put this thing on the first chapter
but....oh well. This story isn't really involved with Lord of the Rings,
however it does take place some thousand years after the war...SO, Im using
the places and stuff from LOTR. Most of these charecters are made from my
imagination, save a few like Thranduil and the people from Lothlorien.
Plus, I own most of the places, 'cept for the ones you find...in LOTR. ^.^
Chapter 11: Steam
"Julia?" I whispered, half of me was disappointed while the other was relieved. "I have to talk to you." She wasted no time as she sat on the corner of my bed.
"I went after Tillion and started arguing with him, telling him to stay away from you. And well, he raised his hand to me! I got even more furious and started screaming at him again..But then, something wonderful happened while at the same time, it was awful! He just...grabbed me and kissed me! And, oh Reagan! How horrible of me! I kissed him back!" Julia collapsed on the bed and sobbed.
I didn't know what to do or say. So, I laughed. I was shaking violently from my laughing, making Julia sit up with a confused look.
After I didn't let up, she also started giggling a little. Before long, we were both laying on the bed laughing as hard as we could.
"Oh Julia! Did you expect me to be angry with you?" I said between my fits of laughter. She gasped and laughed again with a shrug. "I thought...Well, yes!!" I put a hand on her shoulder and smiled.
"Of course I would not be angry at you! You are my best friend! Which is why I have to tell you this. I am also in a fit for I kissed Mattox." The girl gasped, brightening her blue eyes. She grabbed my hand and smiled.
"I knew you two were right for each other. You're complete opposites! You were bound to be together!" I shook my head, not laughing anymore. Thinking about him, made me realize he must not want me. Obviously, since he was not here. "I invited him back here...He did not come though...I feel like such a fool!"
"Reagan, please do not blame this on yourself. It is his fault! If he was too ignorant to know that you are perfect for him...then, just wait, he will know." I turned away from her, feeling the tears start to well up in my eyes. My shoulders slumped a bit and I relaxed into the pillows.
"He will not come back for me..Why should he? I am merely a mortal girl. I will grow old and gray. How will he find me then? Wrinkled and ugly is how! What I would just give to be an Elf." Julia crawled up to me and took my shoulders in her hands, shaking me slightly.
"Never wish to be something you arent Reagan! If he has feelings for you, he wont be able to deny them. Just let time have its way." "Oh! How horrible of me! I was so wrapped up in that stupid elf I forgot about you!" She blushed. I could see that she liked Tillion alot...But, why is beyond me.
He was handsome, yes. Very handsome with his perfect blonde hair and those sparkling eyes. 'What am I saying?'
"Julia? Do you like him?" She nodded violently. "Do you think you could fogive him if he gave you his apology?" She nodded again making me smile. "Then, you have to force him to apologize."
"How?"
"Give him the silent treatment. Since he is staying while the army goes to war, then it shouldn't be hard." My voice quivered at the mention of going to war. Julia's face lit up and she threw her arms around me. "Thank you!!"
I watched her run out of the door and shut it on her way out. Just as she closed it, it opened again. "Julia I--" I stopped midsentence and saw Mattox standing at my door, looking sheepish. "I didn't know Elves could blush.."
I said, folding my arms over my chest. I raised my head a little and looked at him standing in the doorway still. His eyes lowered and I bit the side of my lip, pushing my legs out of the top blanket. I crawled over them and sat on my knees on the corner of the bed.
Mattox walked up to me and put his arms around my waist before lowering his head to mine. We shared another kiss and he layed me on my back, crawling over me with a small smile. Perhaps Julia was right. Maybe he does have feelings for me....
I woke the next morning to an empty bed. The sun was high in the sky as I sat up on my elbows, looking around the room with a frown. The door opened, making my hopes rise slightly.
"Oh! I didn't know you were up! Excuse me dear while I gather your dirty clothing. It will only take a second." The chamber-maid smiled with a curtsey and went about the room, straightening things up as she went.
On the opposite side of the room I saw myself in the mirror. I still looked the same, but, I felt so different. So very different. My hair was still the same, as well as my pale skin and my eyes also. I still gave myself a grin as I touched my cheek to feel warmth.
"My Lady, may I ask you why you are smiling on such a day like this?" I looked at the chubby woman and smiled sweetly. "Because, I am in love!" I jumped from my bed and danced around her in a childish manner. "Dear girl! What has gotten into you?!"
"I told you! Now, leave me...I must get dressed." I hustled her out of my door and shut it in her confused face. I had no care. With a sigh, I threw open the doors of my closet and picked a baby blue silk dress that had a darker ribbon that tied right under my chest.
The sleeves were cut off at my elbow, and they were himmed on the ends with the same ribbon that tied the dress. I slipped on a paic of velvet blue shoes and ran from the room, running into Tillion. "Good morning, Tillion! 'Tis a lovely day, no?"
The look on his face made me chuckle, as I kept walking down the hall. I stopped at the window that usually portrayed the Elves training for the war, now only shown the lush green grass and the flowers. I searched the castle for my friend for another hour and finally found her in the courtyard, picking a boquet of flowers.
"Julia?" She titled her head up to me and smiled, taking my hand to pull me down to sit next to her on a stone bench.
"Do you think we'll be allright here? I mean...since everyone left practically, who will be here when-if Orion comes for us?" I sighed and shook my head with a shrug.
"I doubt he will be brave enough to set foot in the kingdom. And if he does, there are still guards around." I decided not to tell her about the previous night and just let her figure it our herself. But, she did have me worried again about Orion.
What if the guards didn't help us since we're only humans? The thought ate at me all afternoon long. The thought of Mattox also tugged at me. I missed him fiercly and he only just left. This was going to be harder than I anticipated it to be.
Orion smiled to himself. With this luck, he could have the slaves back at Paranuil in a fortnight. He turned his eyes away from the dark trees and faced his men, counting how many had been sent. Not only were they getting back the slaves, they were also going to raid the castles.
Orion counted at least 70 heads which made him smile more. Getting these girls had been harder than he thought and honestly, he just wanted to go home and say they were dead. But, he had to keep his loyalty. "We raid on the morn. Leave the two human wenches to me. Take what ever else you wish."
With that he lit a torch and his company followed him through the forest. "Damn Elves...I'm takin' me back some she-Elves with me." A man behind him said. "Yes, take as many as you wish." The captain grinned and continued walking into the shadows of the forest, not stopping until the dawn.
By that time, the castle was 50 yards ahead of them....
Loud horns blasted through the morning air, waking me up with a start. I flew to the window, to see a stream of Elves were sprinting out into the courtyard and village beyond the castle.
My hand covered my mouth and I waisted no time as I ran out of my room, meeting Julia in the hallway. Her nightgown was still on her like my own. A few Elves ran past us, seperating us for a few seconds.
"It's a raid on the castle." I whispered, grabbing her hand and running against the flow of traffic. We didn't stop until we were all the way up in the highest tower. Spider webs and cobwebs were hung in every corner of the tower, but I hit at them and we made our way into a corner.
"Do you think it's him? Orion?" Julia whispered, pulling a cloth covered piece of furniture in front of us. I shook my head and turned to stand and look out of the slit in the wall designed to be a window. "What if he finds us?" She whispered again, pulling her knees up to her chest. I looked back out the window.
"We have to make it to the forest...It will be our only chance of getting away from him."
"But what about the spiders? And Orcs?! OH! I hate this place!!" I pulled her up and we ran back out into the hallway, taking every possible way to be avoided. Screams were heard outside, sending me back to that day in my own kingdom. It seems that this always happened to me.
"I'm just bad luck." I whispered, never letting go of Julia's sweaty hand. She was nervous and so was I. "This way." I pulled her along and we made our way through the kitchen, ducking behind cabinets and tables.
A man ran in, his sword and chain mail making the most racket. It felt like heaven when we made it outside, although there were still many obstacles to overcome. "AHA!" Someone pulled Julia's wrist, jerking her away from me.
I fell back and saw a red haired man grinning while holding Julia in an absurd way. Her hands were held behind her. "LET HER GO!" I ran forward and kicked the mans shin, coming in contact with metal. He let out a laugh and I poked my first to fingers in his eyes, making him scream and release the girl.
I grabbed her hand and took off running. I could hear Julia crying from behind me and I wasn't sure if it was from joy or fear.
My barefeet were bloody by the time we made it inside the forest. A thorn was stuck in my ankle, but I didn't stop until we reached the pool Mattox and I found safety one afternoon that seemed like a year ago. "Reagan! We can't go back there!"
"Yes we can..Just be quiet." I stood knee deep in the crystal clear water, while she stood in the sand, with her arms wrapped around her waist. "Don't you want to wash your feet?" I asked, pointing to my now clean but still aching legs.
She nodded and we changed places, her standing in the water while I was on the sand. "We're going to have to hide here until the raid is finished. I pray that they leave quickly."
"I doubt we will dear girl." I jerked my head around and saw Orion standing with his sword in his hand and a grin on his wicked face. "Leave us alone! What importance are we to you?! Just forget us." I pushed Julia back farther into the water as he crept closer to us.
"I can not ignore my Lord's wishes. In fact, I've ordered this raid on the whole Kingdom. The Elves will come to realize that Men will rule the lands once more." I snarled my top lip into a sneer and pushed Julia to the side. She stumbled a bit, but caught her balance on a tree branch as I ran at Orion.
"RUN JULIA!!" I punched, kicked, slapped and bit at the man, trying to at least save my friend. She hesitated a moment, giving me a frightened look. "JUST RUN!!!" I said, pulling Orion down on top of me as I fell into the sand. I pushed him off and struggled to get up just to have him grab my hand and pull me back.
"REAGAN!" I felt my head hit a rock that was hid under the water that was clouding from the sand we were kicking around. Orion's image was blurred and two of him were swimming around my eyes. I felt myself being lifted and dropped onto his shoulder before I fell unconcious...
(AN) I just had to make Orion be agressive. He isn't bad...just, a sad confused human, thats all. Well, what did you think? Please review!!! I hope you like this!! And if you dont....=|..............Ill cry... :.( Thanks to EVERYONE who has reviewed! you've really boosted my ego!! I was afriad this story was gonna suck majorly when I put it in FF.net Thanks again!...My notes get longer and longer with every chapter I post....hmmm...Oh, to hazel eyes...Tillion will wise up, you have to realize...hes very young and immature at the moment. But, he'll get better at being Leggy's brother! ;)
Chapter 11: Steam
"Julia?" I whispered, half of me was disappointed while the other was relieved. "I have to talk to you." She wasted no time as she sat on the corner of my bed.
"I went after Tillion and started arguing with him, telling him to stay away from you. And well, he raised his hand to me! I got even more furious and started screaming at him again..But then, something wonderful happened while at the same time, it was awful! He just...grabbed me and kissed me! And, oh Reagan! How horrible of me! I kissed him back!" Julia collapsed on the bed and sobbed.
I didn't know what to do or say. So, I laughed. I was shaking violently from my laughing, making Julia sit up with a confused look.
After I didn't let up, she also started giggling a little. Before long, we were both laying on the bed laughing as hard as we could.
"Oh Julia! Did you expect me to be angry with you?" I said between my fits of laughter. She gasped and laughed again with a shrug. "I thought...Well, yes!!" I put a hand on her shoulder and smiled.
"Of course I would not be angry at you! You are my best friend! Which is why I have to tell you this. I am also in a fit for I kissed Mattox." The girl gasped, brightening her blue eyes. She grabbed my hand and smiled.
"I knew you two were right for each other. You're complete opposites! You were bound to be together!" I shook my head, not laughing anymore. Thinking about him, made me realize he must not want me. Obviously, since he was not here. "I invited him back here...He did not come though...I feel like such a fool!"
"Reagan, please do not blame this on yourself. It is his fault! If he was too ignorant to know that you are perfect for him...then, just wait, he will know." I turned away from her, feeling the tears start to well up in my eyes. My shoulders slumped a bit and I relaxed into the pillows.
"He will not come back for me..Why should he? I am merely a mortal girl. I will grow old and gray. How will he find me then? Wrinkled and ugly is how! What I would just give to be an Elf." Julia crawled up to me and took my shoulders in her hands, shaking me slightly.
"Never wish to be something you arent Reagan! If he has feelings for you, he wont be able to deny them. Just let time have its way." "Oh! How horrible of me! I was so wrapped up in that stupid elf I forgot about you!" She blushed. I could see that she liked Tillion alot...But, why is beyond me.
He was handsome, yes. Very handsome with his perfect blonde hair and those sparkling eyes. 'What am I saying?'
"Julia? Do you like him?" She nodded violently. "Do you think you could fogive him if he gave you his apology?" She nodded again making me smile. "Then, you have to force him to apologize."
"How?"
"Give him the silent treatment. Since he is staying while the army goes to war, then it shouldn't be hard." My voice quivered at the mention of going to war. Julia's face lit up and she threw her arms around me. "Thank you!!"
I watched her run out of the door and shut it on her way out. Just as she closed it, it opened again. "Julia I--" I stopped midsentence and saw Mattox standing at my door, looking sheepish. "I didn't know Elves could blush.."
I said, folding my arms over my chest. I raised my head a little and looked at him standing in the doorway still. His eyes lowered and I bit the side of my lip, pushing my legs out of the top blanket. I crawled over them and sat on my knees on the corner of the bed.
Mattox walked up to me and put his arms around my waist before lowering his head to mine. We shared another kiss and he layed me on my back, crawling over me with a small smile. Perhaps Julia was right. Maybe he does have feelings for me....
I woke the next morning to an empty bed. The sun was high in the sky as I sat up on my elbows, looking around the room with a frown. The door opened, making my hopes rise slightly.
"Oh! I didn't know you were up! Excuse me dear while I gather your dirty clothing. It will only take a second." The chamber-maid smiled with a curtsey and went about the room, straightening things up as she went.
On the opposite side of the room I saw myself in the mirror. I still looked the same, but, I felt so different. So very different. My hair was still the same, as well as my pale skin and my eyes also. I still gave myself a grin as I touched my cheek to feel warmth.
"My Lady, may I ask you why you are smiling on such a day like this?" I looked at the chubby woman and smiled sweetly. "Because, I am in love!" I jumped from my bed and danced around her in a childish manner. "Dear girl! What has gotten into you?!"
"I told you! Now, leave me...I must get dressed." I hustled her out of my door and shut it in her confused face. I had no care. With a sigh, I threw open the doors of my closet and picked a baby blue silk dress that had a darker ribbon that tied right under my chest.
The sleeves were cut off at my elbow, and they were himmed on the ends with the same ribbon that tied the dress. I slipped on a paic of velvet blue shoes and ran from the room, running into Tillion. "Good morning, Tillion! 'Tis a lovely day, no?"
The look on his face made me chuckle, as I kept walking down the hall. I stopped at the window that usually portrayed the Elves training for the war, now only shown the lush green grass and the flowers. I searched the castle for my friend for another hour and finally found her in the courtyard, picking a boquet of flowers.
"Julia?" She titled her head up to me and smiled, taking my hand to pull me down to sit next to her on a stone bench.
"Do you think we'll be allright here? I mean...since everyone left practically, who will be here when-if Orion comes for us?" I sighed and shook my head with a shrug.
"I doubt he will be brave enough to set foot in the kingdom. And if he does, there are still guards around." I decided not to tell her about the previous night and just let her figure it our herself. But, she did have me worried again about Orion.
What if the guards didn't help us since we're only humans? The thought ate at me all afternoon long. The thought of Mattox also tugged at me. I missed him fiercly and he only just left. This was going to be harder than I anticipated it to be.
Orion smiled to himself. With this luck, he could have the slaves back at Paranuil in a fortnight. He turned his eyes away from the dark trees and faced his men, counting how many had been sent. Not only were they getting back the slaves, they were also going to raid the castles.
Orion counted at least 70 heads which made him smile more. Getting these girls had been harder than he thought and honestly, he just wanted to go home and say they were dead. But, he had to keep his loyalty. "We raid on the morn. Leave the two human wenches to me. Take what ever else you wish."
With that he lit a torch and his company followed him through the forest. "Damn Elves...I'm takin' me back some she-Elves with me." A man behind him said. "Yes, take as many as you wish." The captain grinned and continued walking into the shadows of the forest, not stopping until the dawn.
By that time, the castle was 50 yards ahead of them....
Loud horns blasted through the morning air, waking me up with a start. I flew to the window, to see a stream of Elves were sprinting out into the courtyard and village beyond the castle.
My hand covered my mouth and I waisted no time as I ran out of my room, meeting Julia in the hallway. Her nightgown was still on her like my own. A few Elves ran past us, seperating us for a few seconds.
"It's a raid on the castle." I whispered, grabbing her hand and running against the flow of traffic. We didn't stop until we were all the way up in the highest tower. Spider webs and cobwebs were hung in every corner of the tower, but I hit at them and we made our way into a corner.
"Do you think it's him? Orion?" Julia whispered, pulling a cloth covered piece of furniture in front of us. I shook my head and turned to stand and look out of the slit in the wall designed to be a window. "What if he finds us?" She whispered again, pulling her knees up to her chest. I looked back out the window.
"We have to make it to the forest...It will be our only chance of getting away from him."
"But what about the spiders? And Orcs?! OH! I hate this place!!" I pulled her up and we ran back out into the hallway, taking every possible way to be avoided. Screams were heard outside, sending me back to that day in my own kingdom. It seems that this always happened to me.
"I'm just bad luck." I whispered, never letting go of Julia's sweaty hand. She was nervous and so was I. "This way." I pulled her along and we made our way through the kitchen, ducking behind cabinets and tables.
A man ran in, his sword and chain mail making the most racket. It felt like heaven when we made it outside, although there were still many obstacles to overcome. "AHA!" Someone pulled Julia's wrist, jerking her away from me.
I fell back and saw a red haired man grinning while holding Julia in an absurd way. Her hands were held behind her. "LET HER GO!" I ran forward and kicked the mans shin, coming in contact with metal. He let out a laugh and I poked my first to fingers in his eyes, making him scream and release the girl.
I grabbed her hand and took off running. I could hear Julia crying from behind me and I wasn't sure if it was from joy or fear.
My barefeet were bloody by the time we made it inside the forest. A thorn was stuck in my ankle, but I didn't stop until we reached the pool Mattox and I found safety one afternoon that seemed like a year ago. "Reagan! We can't go back there!"
"Yes we can..Just be quiet." I stood knee deep in the crystal clear water, while she stood in the sand, with her arms wrapped around her waist. "Don't you want to wash your feet?" I asked, pointing to my now clean but still aching legs.
She nodded and we changed places, her standing in the water while I was on the sand. "We're going to have to hide here until the raid is finished. I pray that they leave quickly."
"I doubt we will dear girl." I jerked my head around and saw Orion standing with his sword in his hand and a grin on his wicked face. "Leave us alone! What importance are we to you?! Just forget us." I pushed Julia back farther into the water as he crept closer to us.
"I can not ignore my Lord's wishes. In fact, I've ordered this raid on the whole Kingdom. The Elves will come to realize that Men will rule the lands once more." I snarled my top lip into a sneer and pushed Julia to the side. She stumbled a bit, but caught her balance on a tree branch as I ran at Orion.
"RUN JULIA!!" I punched, kicked, slapped and bit at the man, trying to at least save my friend. She hesitated a moment, giving me a frightened look. "JUST RUN!!!" I said, pulling Orion down on top of me as I fell into the sand. I pushed him off and struggled to get up just to have him grab my hand and pull me back.
"REAGAN!" I felt my head hit a rock that was hid under the water that was clouding from the sand we were kicking around. Orion's image was blurred and two of him were swimming around my eyes. I felt myself being lifted and dropped onto his shoulder before I fell unconcious...
(AN) I just had to make Orion be agressive. He isn't bad...just, a sad confused human, thats all. Well, what did you think? Please review!!! I hope you like this!! And if you dont....=|..............Ill cry... :.( Thanks to EVERYONE who has reviewed! you've really boosted my ego!! I was afriad this story was gonna suck majorly when I put it in FF.net Thanks again!...My notes get longer and longer with every chapter I post....hmmm...Oh, to hazel eyes...Tillion will wise up, you have to realize...hes very young and immature at the moment. But, he'll get better at being Leggy's brother! ;)