-Elledan's Fate-
Saira heard the rattle of the tray and was afraid to turn over. She summoned a small ball of fire to be on the safe side but was relieved to see it was only Legolas.
"Never thought I'd see the day when royalty would serve me breakfast in bed"
"I don't really trust anyone at the present time"
Saira stepped onto the cold floor and went to her dresser to get an outfit. She went behind her dressing screen to change.
"So what are we doing today? Sticks again or mediation?"
"Neither"
"Oh, you're going to let me start the bow then?" Se said emerging fully dressed
"No, today we're not doing anything. Day off"
"Ok, so what are we going to do today?"
He hesitated. "Well, Elledan's fate is to be decided"
"What does that have to do with me?"
"They need to know what you saw"
"Oh. Well. Yeah. Sure"
"Are you going to be able to do this?"
"Yeah, I'm fine" her voice cracked
"C'mon after I'll play you a game of Kholiast to take your mind off it"
"What's that?"
"An Elvish card game."
"Alright, well I guess I have to wear a dress?"
"Sorry to say. Here." He handed her the amethyst dress
"Ugh'
"What? Don't you like it?" he said laughing.
"It may be gorgeous but it's still a dress"
"C'mon we're to meet the council of the Woodland Realms to decide. My father heads it"
Saira stepped the dressing screen to change again. She felt weird having Legolas in the same room while she was changing. She was used to having Dmitri around but then again, she'd know Dmitri for her entire life. She folded the screen after she finished.
"Okay, let's get this over with" she said
Legolas held out his arm for Saira to grasp. She did and they headed out together.
"So what exactly will I have to do?"
"Just tell them what you saw. Then the elders will decide his punishment"
"Okay" they went to an outside courtyard with an eccentric arch at every side to close it in. There were about twenty elves witting in a semi- circle. Many others were around watching and waiting. Saira was extremely nervous. She spotted Elledan in chains across the room from her. He grinned evilly and Legolas had to grab her hand to keep her from doing anything out of anger.
"Legolas I don't think I can do this" she whispered as they sat down.
"Breathe. You'll be fine. The sooner you tell them, the sooner we'll be done
Lord Thranduil stood. He looked magnanimous all dressed up. Even though he was very old, he did not look a day over thirty.
"I have seen many things in my life. I have strived to keep my city peaceful but I fear the evil is growing. However, the evil within these borders has been here far too long without my knowing. Elledan Elendili. In truth, I am shocked by your actions for you have served under our law for years"
"Yes, under you."
"Silence. Saira, will you please clarify why the court is here and if you have anything to add?" he said looking at her with his piercing eyes.
She hesitated and looked around. Everyone's gaze was landed on her. She stood up and began to tell them everything from the poison to the final breath she took as Serenity. They hung on her every word. When she finished, she sat down again and the elders began chattering amongst themselves.
"I feel like I'm the one they're going to punish," she whispered to Legolas
"You did fine. It won't be long now. They'll decide the best course of action, then we'll be done"
"Shouldn't you be on the council?" she asked
"My father felt my judgment would be clouded considering it was you and considering my past history"
"Elledan looks worried"
"Rightly so. There are three punishments he may have to endure"
"And those would be.?"
"Well, an obvious one is death. Another is having his immortality stripped and if he's lucky he might get by with the third, having all his magic removed"
"That doesn't seem bad"
"It's the easiest but you must realize that elves live in a world of magic and losing all your abilities would be extremely difficult. I've known a few to take their own lives."
"Point taken. Oh, they're breaking up"
"Elledan, the Council has decided. You will be stripped of your immortality and magic. You will begin a mortal life at the age of 50 human years. You are also hereby banished from all Elven cities. Go now and do not return"
"Wait a minute!" Saira yelled surprised by her bravery, "You're just letting him leave?"
"Loss of his gifts is a dire punishment" One member said
"Are you kidding me? Please tell me you are joking"
"Stand down. The Council has decided" another one said.
"The Council wouldn't be here if it weren't for me! This Elf is the reason my counterpart died years ago and the reason I nearly died myself and you're going to set him free? That's the brainless thing I've ever heard"
Everyone was shocked by Saira's actions towards the elders. Legolas however was not. It was as if he anticipated this.
"What would you suggest then, Miss Trinity?" Thranduil asked
"In my world such evildoers are sent to the shadow world; A limbo between realms of chaos and torture. Or lock him up. I don't care just don't set him free into the wonderful world out there. Magic or no magic, he doesn't deserve it" Saira stopped and the room was silent. As she stormed out, she elbowed Elledan across the face.
She ran to her room and in anger changed magically into her bathing suit and went to find the pool Elledan showed her on her first day. Plus, she never saw anyone go in that direction towards it and figured she could be alone.
She was alone for a while swimming in the perfect water. It was nothing of that in Hyrule. It was peaceful and perfect, helping Saira feel better about what happened. It was at least two hours before anyone showed up and it happened to be a worried Legolas.
"Saira?" he yelled through the trees
"I'm over here," she yelled back jumping out and sitting at the edge keeping her feet in the water
"God Saira"
"What? I wanted, nay needed, a swim." She said grabbing a towel, "Its one of few tings that help me wind down. You didn't think I was going to run away did you?"
"I wasn't sure"
"Don't worry. I'd never leave you. I just needed to blow off some steam and swimming is the easiest way."
Legolas walked up to her grinning slightly. She was confused
"What?"
"Well, thanks to you, Elledan is being sent to Gondor to be held for the rest of his days. He was stripped of everything."
"Wow. Wasn't expecting that"
"C'mon let's go back"
"Nah, I'd like to swim a little more" she put the towel back down and dove back in coming back up in the middle
"Saira, you've been swimming for two hours"
"What, you don't like to swim? You need to unwind too. C'mon. Join me"
"I don't think so. Anyway, my father wants to commemorate you" he said.
"Alright, will you help me out?" she said floating now at the water's edge
He held his hand out, "C'mon" but instead she jumped out grabbed his whole arm and pulled him in with a splash
When he surfaced, she said, "That was quite graceful your Highness" she laughed and started swimming away. He jumped out and t Saira's surprise, removed all his weapons, opened his shirt and dove back in at her.
She disappeared under the water and eluded him. She reappeared behind him and pushed him under. She waited for him to come up, but he didn't. She looked around but didn't see him.
"Legolas?" she said but then something grabbed her ankles and pulled her under. She opened her eyes and looked down at Legolas. His blonde hair was floating around his handsome face. He propelled himself upward and Saira followed.
"Well, you got me" she said taking deep breaths
"Yea, I'll have to get you again if my sword rusted."
"It's not my fault you're so gullible" she laughed swimming to shore. He followed close behind. He helped her out, and he hopped out on his own. Saira lie down on the flat rocks and stared up. Legolas sat at the edge looking down at her.
"What are you looking at?" Saira asked
"Nothing" he said tearing his eyes away.
"Okay, now we can go" she said taking his hand and pulling herself up.
"Heh, all right" He stood up and bent over to pick up all his weapons.
"Why do you carry all that?"
"I've learned in my long life to always be prepared"
They walked back and went to their own rooms to change into dry clothes. Then Legolas joined Saira in her room. She sat at her desk while he sat on the couch.
"So, how many spies or near death experiences am I going to have? I mean, first there was Isilwen and then Elledan, who even tried to kill me in another life."
"I don't know, so that's why I plan on guarding you more closely."
"You won't need to at Hogwarts. Plus, we're still going to train right?"
"If you'd like. Tomorrow we'll head back. You shouldn't miss any school"
"That's too bad. I really like it here'
"You only have two months of school left. Not even."
"I do miss my friends"
A few hours went in which Legolas took the time to teach her Kholiast. She was beaten at least ten times in those hours. Saira refused to change into a dress for dinner but Legolas wasn't going to force her.
Time seemed to be going faster than normal. Before she knew it, she was getting ready to go back to Hogwarts. As they'd done before, they rode to a forest and entered a portal that took them to Hogwarts. When she finally opened her yes from walking through a bright light, she saw all of her friends waiting for greet her.
"Vedui!" she said
They all ran up and hugged her as she dismounted.
"Welcome back, love" Dmitri said
"Wait, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Where's Ita?" Saira asked
"He got a detention from Link" Liz explained.
"He thought you were coming back tomorrow so he asked to do it today, then Liz go an owl saying you were coming back early" Hermione said further
They all walked back up to the castle. Ron and Harry were gentlemen and carried her bags. She was happy to be back but she still couldn't wait for school to end so she could go back. They reached the front entrance chattering away when Ita came running up.
"Oh-good-you're-back"
"It's good to see you too," Saira said kissing him and the cheek and hugging him as he panted from running.
"How'd you get out of detention early?" Aranel asked
"Snape gave me another one for tomorrow"
"You didn't have to do that," Saira said starting to walk again.
"I would have gotten one anyway"
"I dont want to ruin the mood, but we're supposed to be in Charms right now. Dumbledore said we could greet her but then we have to get back," Hermione said
"Well, Hermione, you did ruin the mood" Ron responded
After their classes, Saira told the girls all about here stay in Mirkwood because the guys didn't want to hear it, especially Ita, that is until he heard about her getting poisoned. After their last class, Ita demanded they spend a little alone time together, which she didn't really object to.
"I really missed all you guys," She said. She was laying on Ita with her head in his lap and her legs were elevated on the bench.
"It was pretty boring around here. There were no people attacked or action whatsoever"
"You missed me?" she said teasingly. She started laughing until Ita pushed her up with his legs and kissed her. Saira closed her eyes and brushed her hand along his cheek. He pulled away after prolonging it with smaller kisses.
"Does that answer your question?"
Instead of answering she kissed him again, but she broke away quickly when a flash of Legolas crossed her mind. She sat up almost frightened.
"Saira? Are you alright?'
"Yeah. Guess just a little after shock from the poison. You know, it's getting late. We better get back"
"Sure, sure"
They headed back to the common room in silence but with hands held. They reached the fat lady who was still angry with Saira.
"Password" she said towards Ita
"Sleeping Dragon"
The door swung open and Ita went in. Saira was about to but she heard someone call her name. She looked over and saw Draco around the corner.
"You coming?" Ita asked
"I'll be there in a minute. I'm going to see if I can get a glass of water from the kitchen"
"Okay. You want me to come with?"
"No, I'll be fine. Quel da"
"Quel da"
The door closed and Saira walked up to Draco.
"I heard you were getting back today"
"Yeah, this morning"
There was an awkward pause
"Look, Saira, I know we really didn't start out on the best of terms but I don't want the rivalry between me and your friends to turn into one between us. There is a lot of history"
Saira held up her hand to stop him, "Draco, I know. Liz filled me in on a lot. You did insult my friends but on the other hand, you helped me save them too"
"Yeah, but I want to ask you something"
"Ok"
"I want to be friends, but if you're around you're friends, I don't think we should act like friends."
"Fine, just don't go too far with it. I will step in to defend them if I must. Agreed?"
"Yeah. Okay. Well good night"
"Quel da"
Saira went inside her dorm and up to her bed. She fell asleep feeling guilty.
Saira heard the rattle of the tray and was afraid to turn over. She summoned a small ball of fire to be on the safe side but was relieved to see it was only Legolas.
"Never thought I'd see the day when royalty would serve me breakfast in bed"
"I don't really trust anyone at the present time"
Saira stepped onto the cold floor and went to her dresser to get an outfit. She went behind her dressing screen to change.
"So what are we doing today? Sticks again or mediation?"
"Neither"
"Oh, you're going to let me start the bow then?" Se said emerging fully dressed
"No, today we're not doing anything. Day off"
"Ok, so what are we going to do today?"
He hesitated. "Well, Elledan's fate is to be decided"
"What does that have to do with me?"
"They need to know what you saw"
"Oh. Well. Yeah. Sure"
"Are you going to be able to do this?"
"Yeah, I'm fine" her voice cracked
"C'mon after I'll play you a game of Kholiast to take your mind off it"
"What's that?"
"An Elvish card game."
"Alright, well I guess I have to wear a dress?"
"Sorry to say. Here." He handed her the amethyst dress
"Ugh'
"What? Don't you like it?" he said laughing.
"It may be gorgeous but it's still a dress"
"C'mon we're to meet the council of the Woodland Realms to decide. My father heads it"
Saira stepped the dressing screen to change again. She felt weird having Legolas in the same room while she was changing. She was used to having Dmitri around but then again, she'd know Dmitri for her entire life. She folded the screen after she finished.
"Okay, let's get this over with" she said
Legolas held out his arm for Saira to grasp. She did and they headed out together.
"So what exactly will I have to do?"
"Just tell them what you saw. Then the elders will decide his punishment"
"Okay" they went to an outside courtyard with an eccentric arch at every side to close it in. There were about twenty elves witting in a semi- circle. Many others were around watching and waiting. Saira was extremely nervous. She spotted Elledan in chains across the room from her. He grinned evilly and Legolas had to grab her hand to keep her from doing anything out of anger.
"Legolas I don't think I can do this" she whispered as they sat down.
"Breathe. You'll be fine. The sooner you tell them, the sooner we'll be done
Lord Thranduil stood. He looked magnanimous all dressed up. Even though he was very old, he did not look a day over thirty.
"I have seen many things in my life. I have strived to keep my city peaceful but I fear the evil is growing. However, the evil within these borders has been here far too long without my knowing. Elledan Elendili. In truth, I am shocked by your actions for you have served under our law for years"
"Yes, under you."
"Silence. Saira, will you please clarify why the court is here and if you have anything to add?" he said looking at her with his piercing eyes.
She hesitated and looked around. Everyone's gaze was landed on her. She stood up and began to tell them everything from the poison to the final breath she took as Serenity. They hung on her every word. When she finished, she sat down again and the elders began chattering amongst themselves.
"I feel like I'm the one they're going to punish," she whispered to Legolas
"You did fine. It won't be long now. They'll decide the best course of action, then we'll be done"
"Shouldn't you be on the council?" she asked
"My father felt my judgment would be clouded considering it was you and considering my past history"
"Elledan looks worried"
"Rightly so. There are three punishments he may have to endure"
"And those would be.?"
"Well, an obvious one is death. Another is having his immortality stripped and if he's lucky he might get by with the third, having all his magic removed"
"That doesn't seem bad"
"It's the easiest but you must realize that elves live in a world of magic and losing all your abilities would be extremely difficult. I've known a few to take their own lives."
"Point taken. Oh, they're breaking up"
"Elledan, the Council has decided. You will be stripped of your immortality and magic. You will begin a mortal life at the age of 50 human years. You are also hereby banished from all Elven cities. Go now and do not return"
"Wait a minute!" Saira yelled surprised by her bravery, "You're just letting him leave?"
"Loss of his gifts is a dire punishment" One member said
"Are you kidding me? Please tell me you are joking"
"Stand down. The Council has decided" another one said.
"The Council wouldn't be here if it weren't for me! This Elf is the reason my counterpart died years ago and the reason I nearly died myself and you're going to set him free? That's the brainless thing I've ever heard"
Everyone was shocked by Saira's actions towards the elders. Legolas however was not. It was as if he anticipated this.
"What would you suggest then, Miss Trinity?" Thranduil asked
"In my world such evildoers are sent to the shadow world; A limbo between realms of chaos and torture. Or lock him up. I don't care just don't set him free into the wonderful world out there. Magic or no magic, he doesn't deserve it" Saira stopped and the room was silent. As she stormed out, she elbowed Elledan across the face.
She ran to her room and in anger changed magically into her bathing suit and went to find the pool Elledan showed her on her first day. Plus, she never saw anyone go in that direction towards it and figured she could be alone.
She was alone for a while swimming in the perfect water. It was nothing of that in Hyrule. It was peaceful and perfect, helping Saira feel better about what happened. It was at least two hours before anyone showed up and it happened to be a worried Legolas.
"Saira?" he yelled through the trees
"I'm over here," she yelled back jumping out and sitting at the edge keeping her feet in the water
"God Saira"
"What? I wanted, nay needed, a swim." She said grabbing a towel, "Its one of few tings that help me wind down. You didn't think I was going to run away did you?"
"I wasn't sure"
"Don't worry. I'd never leave you. I just needed to blow off some steam and swimming is the easiest way."
Legolas walked up to her grinning slightly. She was confused
"What?"
"Well, thanks to you, Elledan is being sent to Gondor to be held for the rest of his days. He was stripped of everything."
"Wow. Wasn't expecting that"
"C'mon let's go back"
"Nah, I'd like to swim a little more" she put the towel back down and dove back in coming back up in the middle
"Saira, you've been swimming for two hours"
"What, you don't like to swim? You need to unwind too. C'mon. Join me"
"I don't think so. Anyway, my father wants to commemorate you" he said.
"Alright, will you help me out?" she said floating now at the water's edge
He held his hand out, "C'mon" but instead she jumped out grabbed his whole arm and pulled him in with a splash
When he surfaced, she said, "That was quite graceful your Highness" she laughed and started swimming away. He jumped out and t Saira's surprise, removed all his weapons, opened his shirt and dove back in at her.
She disappeared under the water and eluded him. She reappeared behind him and pushed him under. She waited for him to come up, but he didn't. She looked around but didn't see him.
"Legolas?" she said but then something grabbed her ankles and pulled her under. She opened her eyes and looked down at Legolas. His blonde hair was floating around his handsome face. He propelled himself upward and Saira followed.
"Well, you got me" she said taking deep breaths
"Yea, I'll have to get you again if my sword rusted."
"It's not my fault you're so gullible" she laughed swimming to shore. He followed close behind. He helped her out, and he hopped out on his own. Saira lie down on the flat rocks and stared up. Legolas sat at the edge looking down at her.
"What are you looking at?" Saira asked
"Nothing" he said tearing his eyes away.
"Okay, now we can go" she said taking his hand and pulling herself up.
"Heh, all right" He stood up and bent over to pick up all his weapons.
"Why do you carry all that?"
"I've learned in my long life to always be prepared"
They walked back and went to their own rooms to change into dry clothes. Then Legolas joined Saira in her room. She sat at her desk while he sat on the couch.
"So, how many spies or near death experiences am I going to have? I mean, first there was Isilwen and then Elledan, who even tried to kill me in another life."
"I don't know, so that's why I plan on guarding you more closely."
"You won't need to at Hogwarts. Plus, we're still going to train right?"
"If you'd like. Tomorrow we'll head back. You shouldn't miss any school"
"That's too bad. I really like it here'
"You only have two months of school left. Not even."
"I do miss my friends"
A few hours went in which Legolas took the time to teach her Kholiast. She was beaten at least ten times in those hours. Saira refused to change into a dress for dinner but Legolas wasn't going to force her.
Time seemed to be going faster than normal. Before she knew it, she was getting ready to go back to Hogwarts. As they'd done before, they rode to a forest and entered a portal that took them to Hogwarts. When she finally opened her yes from walking through a bright light, she saw all of her friends waiting for greet her.
"Vedui!" she said
They all ran up and hugged her as she dismounted.
"Welcome back, love" Dmitri said
"Wait, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Where's Ita?" Saira asked
"He got a detention from Link" Liz explained.
"He thought you were coming back tomorrow so he asked to do it today, then Liz go an owl saying you were coming back early" Hermione said further
They all walked back up to the castle. Ron and Harry were gentlemen and carried her bags. She was happy to be back but she still couldn't wait for school to end so she could go back. They reached the front entrance chattering away when Ita came running up.
"Oh-good-you're-back"
"It's good to see you too," Saira said kissing him and the cheek and hugging him as he panted from running.
"How'd you get out of detention early?" Aranel asked
"Snape gave me another one for tomorrow"
"You didn't have to do that," Saira said starting to walk again.
"I would have gotten one anyway"
"I dont want to ruin the mood, but we're supposed to be in Charms right now. Dumbledore said we could greet her but then we have to get back," Hermione said
"Well, Hermione, you did ruin the mood" Ron responded
After their classes, Saira told the girls all about here stay in Mirkwood because the guys didn't want to hear it, especially Ita, that is until he heard about her getting poisoned. After their last class, Ita demanded they spend a little alone time together, which she didn't really object to.
"I really missed all you guys," She said. She was laying on Ita with her head in his lap and her legs were elevated on the bench.
"It was pretty boring around here. There were no people attacked or action whatsoever"
"You missed me?" she said teasingly. She started laughing until Ita pushed her up with his legs and kissed her. Saira closed her eyes and brushed her hand along his cheek. He pulled away after prolonging it with smaller kisses.
"Does that answer your question?"
Instead of answering she kissed him again, but she broke away quickly when a flash of Legolas crossed her mind. She sat up almost frightened.
"Saira? Are you alright?'
"Yeah. Guess just a little after shock from the poison. You know, it's getting late. We better get back"
"Sure, sure"
They headed back to the common room in silence but with hands held. They reached the fat lady who was still angry with Saira.
"Password" she said towards Ita
"Sleeping Dragon"
The door swung open and Ita went in. Saira was about to but she heard someone call her name. She looked over and saw Draco around the corner.
"You coming?" Ita asked
"I'll be there in a minute. I'm going to see if I can get a glass of water from the kitchen"
"Okay. You want me to come with?"
"No, I'll be fine. Quel da"
"Quel da"
The door closed and Saira walked up to Draco.
"I heard you were getting back today"
"Yeah, this morning"
There was an awkward pause
"Look, Saira, I know we really didn't start out on the best of terms but I don't want the rivalry between me and your friends to turn into one between us. There is a lot of history"
Saira held up her hand to stop him, "Draco, I know. Liz filled me in on a lot. You did insult my friends but on the other hand, you helped me save them too"
"Yeah, but I want to ask you something"
"Ok"
"I want to be friends, but if you're around you're friends, I don't think we should act like friends."
"Fine, just don't go too far with it. I will step in to defend them if I must. Agreed?"
"Yeah. Okay. Well good night"
"Quel da"
Saira went inside her dorm and up to her bed. She fell asleep feeling guilty.