A Bed of Stars
Chapter 20, The Old WaysBy : SilverRose82
12/03/02 Defiantly not sure about all this elfish, again, since this chapter was written well in advance of my having the elven dictionary book.
7/27/03 It's six pages long; it's the last chapter of this story or book. And I want to thank everyone that's stuck by me as I wrote my first Lord of the Rings/Sailor Moon crossover. Big Hug. Thank you guys so much for putting up with my late updates and my rants. Well what are you waiting for read and enjoy. Ooh I'm going to miss this story/book thing. Your reviews really helped with my writing greatly, I've become such a better writer after this. Thank you all so much. (I feel like I'm at some award show ~_~*)
8/07/03 I want to apologize if I didn't answer your reviews. For some reason it may say I have 112 some reviews, but my stats page says I have only 109. So if you had anything you wanted to say, just review I'll get back to ya.
Yes, this chapter was written/started on Dec 3, 2002. So yes this is how I've had this story planned to end since the beginning I guess you could say. ::sad:: I remember penning this in my English/History class when ever I had the chance. Can't believe that it's taken me almost a year to finish it.
Ooh, I also went back and spell checked every chapter of this story. ::So happy to have Spell Check on MSWord:: So that's all been updated no more spelling errors, now grammar is another matter completely but no one's perfect.
Callisto Star : Yup, but this time it's probably because of some hic-up in the systems. My stats say I have 107 but everything else says I have 111. I dunno though, I emailed FF.Net but I don't think I'm going to get a response. But not that lots of people have lost interest I guess. I really guess that people aren't very into the original works, but that's a bit mean to say because everything is original to an extent. Just not open minded to other couplings than what started the craze, which was a S/L pairing, I think. It could be because of summer but you'd think that with school that more people wouldn't review. Well I dunno, there's only one more movie of course which hmm, comes out Dec 17th. That's umm a little less that five months. Ooh great birthday present, going to see RotK on the last day of school for Winter Break. Oh the lack of reviews don't stop me from continuing to write, I love writing such a stress relief.
BenRG : Hmm, there will be side stories to this without a doubt. But this is the last chapter, there are no more after this one. The knifes that were given thought this story are similar except I guess that Ren's is the only one that is poisonous. Well, we'll just have to see, like I said there will be side stories and all that. I was wondering where you went. Yeah that would be a bit because of computer mayhem that was going on at my house which led to no updates for about a month.
Dark Cosmos : You all are so nice. ::Eck, that's my live in the country upbringing:: Well even with the lack of reviewers I still have my main and constant reviewers and that's all that counts. However it's kind of disheartening to know in a whole, because a favorite writer of mine is quitting because of the lack of literature that has become FF.Net. I know once I hit College level completely I'll have to slow down on writing. And when I grad and get a job this will just become an every once in a while or only on breaks hobby.
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"How have you faired, Lady Ren?" Elrond asked as Ren, Sam, and Frodo appeared in the courtyard that only months before the nine walkers of the Fellowship of the Ring had left. There was a silence, as the three took in the picture that Imladris made after having been gone for a few, long and tiresome, months. The lady in question gazed over at the Elven Lord with cool bluebell eyes, her body cried of fatigue if not physically then spiritually.
"I have faired as well as expected." Ren told him calmly as she placed a hand on Frodo and Sam's shoulders, glancing down at the hobbits before her, she looked back at Elrond. "However, these questions should be asked to anyone but me."
"Yes, come, I will show you where you can rest." Elrond smiled as he turned to lead them up stone steps that would take them to the guest area. Sam had not changed even after his short time as the ring-bearer, however, Frodo ever quiet as he was, mulled over the fact that he had been over come by the power of the ring.
"The ring is gone, Sauron will never come back. The people of Middle Earth have nothing to fear now because of you." Ren whispered as she allowed white gold hair to fall over her shoulders. Frodo looked up at her, his once bright, ever curious eyes had dulled and no longer held the spark they once had. Turning to follow after Sam, he said nothing as he slipped into the room Elrond had said was his.
The elf lord turned to look at her, his brown eyes watched in interest as she turned to stare out a nearby window, her jaw set tightly and no smile graced her lips. Lowering his head, he slowly walked over to her, standing beside her he laid a hand on her shoulder before turning to see what she was staring intently at. Coming up the tree-covered path below them were Merry, Pippin, and Gandalf, a few minutes later, Legolas and Gimli walked around the bend together.
"I shall go meet them, your room is down the hall across from Frodo's." Elrond told her as he turned to leave, Ren made no move to leave and she was still standing at the large window when the remaining members of the fellowship walked into the corridor. Merry and Pippin quit their chatter, as they looked up, startled as to why Legolas had halted in his step. Looking around the elf they saw Ren standing silently, she looked towards the stone floor beneath her for a few seconds before turning away from the window she had been facing. Taking one last look at the window she walked towards the room that was to be hers, as she reached for the handle to open the door she looked over at the group.
"I should have taken my death." She whispered before walking into her room slowly letting the door close behind her with a simple click. Pippin's eyes widened as he looked over at Merry then at the others, Elrond turned to Gandalf silently as Gimli's face turned red from under his helmet. Legolas glanced around him before turning to the hobbits that looked ready to burst from tears. It had been a long trip and over that time Frodo had spoken often of his regret of falling to the power of the ring. Placing a hand on their shoulders, Legolas turned to Elrond who simply pointed towards where the hobbits' rooms were. Leading them away from the group, Gandalf and Elrond left them, words of an argument brewing as they left dwarf and elf in their wake. Legolas shared a glance with Gimli before he turned to make sure the hobbits were well into their rooms.
"It appears that they may or may not understand the power of her words." Gimli told Legolas as they walked towards the window Ren had been standing before earlier. Gimli had removed his helmet and tucked it under his arm, turning to look over at Legolas he watched in silence as the elf prince mulled over the power of her words in his head. He was certain that over the month trip the two elves had spoke and gotten to know the other well during their shared watch.
"It matter naught if they understand the meaning under her words. They still understood what she meant." Legolas spoke quietly, Gimli only scoff at the words before picking his own room. Legolas watched silently as his friend pushed open the oak door that lead to his room, turning away from the window he nodded once before leaving to find his own room between Gimli and Ren.
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"Serenity." A shadowy voice called out from behind the group as the remaining members of the Fellowship and close friends greeted each other in one of the courtyards the next day. Having been given a day to rest and recover from their trek, Ren had spent the morning speaking to Merry and Pippin over her words. Though she knew that the past could not be changed to still wished that she could have changed it and never allowed Frodo to carry that burden. A black mist blew through the garden as a slim figure stepped out of a fury of mist and translucent violet ribbons.
Slowly turning around, Ren glanced up and smiled sadly at the figure standing before her. A black glaive appeared in the shorter woman's hands as her white floor length skirt shimmered onyx in the sunlight as it swept across the cobblestone ground. The V-neck, navy blue sleeveless shirt she wore had three rows of silver chain beads running across her chest and shoulders. Her floor length, black violet hair flowed around her body like silk. The most shocking part of her appearance was the black five-point star on her brow. Her cold amethyst eyes glanced over everyone in the marble courtyard, falling on Elrond for a few minutes before turning to Ren.
"Fëa." Ren nodded as, in a flash as silver light, she transformed into her queen form. Her dress, made out of the richest silks, did nothing but cling to her figure. The sleeves and cut of the dress were placed so they started just a bit lower than the hollow of her neck. The sleeve bands were no wider than the belt she wore while traveling. The silvery mint fabric hugged her form, as it stayed tight until it reached her upper calves, fanning out as it cascaded to the floor in gentle waves. In place of the simple circlet she normally wore, a silver eight pointed rested on her brow. In her hands was her crystal staff, her fingers curled delicately around the glass, the sunlight shone down upon them as the two queens radiated their power.
"Ta luume poldorhuinë tuulo Ennorath, tenoio." Fëa spoke as the elves all stared at the two, Ren started to glow a pale silver. Fëa nodded, understanding her lady's orders, disappeared in a flash of black light. Glancing at everyone, over her shoulder, Ren transported herself from the courtyard as well. Everyone looked around in confusion before Frodo pointed towards the rock peak beside the largest waterfall in the valley. (It is time to force the darkness from Middle Earth, forever.)
On two separate points, one in the heart of Mordor and the other above the safe haven of the elves, two powers surged. In synchronized precision, Fëa lowered her glaive blade towards the ground while Serenity raised her staff above her head the crystal in the center started to pulse with hidden power. Everyone in Middle Earth stopped what he or she was doing to turn towards one of the two powers. Within Lothlórien, Galadriel gave a cry of fear as she recognized the darker power. Falling to her knees Celeborn rushed to her side as the Lord and Lady of Lothlórien turned towards Mordor. The ground below them shuttered as a harsh wind rushed through the trees whipping branches around fiercely. Elves stared above them in awe as they turned towards Mordor. Mellyrn trees shuttered as the power of death and rebirth began to seep into the core of the lands, elves lay their hands on nearby trees heard cries as the power licked at the trees.
Above the trees the dark power of the balance flared to life in black flames. Blue and violet flames roared around Fëa's form, silently they licked at the glaive in her hands begging for her to let the tip fall into the rocky surface of Barad-dur. On the other side of Middle Earth, Cosmos was surrounded in the silvery gold light of the moon. The crystal at the top of her staff continued to pulse with power as silver stars rained down upon her. As they crashed into the rock she stood upon they ricocheted off, flying above the heads of everyone in Rivendell and spreading over the planet like a translucent blanket.
It was at this time that the two powers rose quickly as the sky above them battled over light and dark. With a sudden cry Ren was covered in pure, unrelenting power that made everyone turn away from the intensity. At the same time, Fëa drop the blade of her glaive into rocks below her, which shattered on impact leaving dust where unbreakable rock had once rested.
Closing her eyes she felt the powers around her battling each other for dominance, the black star on her forehead flickered twice before being replaced by the glittering violet sign of Saturn. The blackened sky around her faded as light swept over the planet, all evil left on Middle Earth vanished as the light receded back towards its owner. As the sign of Saturn vanished from her forehead she dropped back into the dress she had previously wore. Looking around her slowly she could see colour coming back to the once black, dead lands of Mordor. With one final glance she disappeared not heading for Rivendell, but for Lothlórien, she had someone she needed to speak with.
When the light died down, the company turned to see Cosmos standing before them. A tired expression on her face as she dropped back into her civilian form. Leaning heavily on her star staff she opened crystal blue eyes, she had completely returned to her normal appearance, her skin no longer the pale colour of starlight but a healthy light tan and her eyes no longer looked sad as she smiled brightly at everyone before her.
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A sentry rushed up the stairs towards where Elrond was sitting, a runner to King Thranduil had arrived stating that the King of Mirkwood would be coming to Rivendell. Elrond sighed at the news as he bid the sentry leave, before leaving his sitting room to get some one to set up a few more rooms for guests. Looking over the balcony he could see Ren sitting with her legs curled beneath her, watching Legolas shoot at a target before him with Merry and Pippin standing behind him watching everything carefully. It seemed as though the elven prince was trying to teach the halflings archery and from the looks of it, Merry and Pippin were running him crazy with questions.
Running a hand over his face he walked down the hall looking for a stairwell that would take him to the practice field. Gazing around him as he walked, he smiled silently; the elves were once again singing with the chorus of songbirds that lived around Rivendell. The soft golden light that reflected off the trees illuminating the path before him, flowers surrounded him as he reached his destination. Legolas had just handed Pippin an arrow as he helped Merry with correctly holding a bow. Two elven children sized bows were being used, but he could hear Legolas promising to help in constructing their own if they so wished.
"Lord Elrond." Ren spoke softly so not to break Merry's concentration, her voice wispy. The elf lord nodded as he turned to watch Merry take his first shot at the target. Legolas moved away giving Merry full control of the bow and arrow, after knocking the arrow he pulled the string back before centering the arrow at the target before him. Releasing the string they watched silently as the arrow flew through the air and embedded itself into the target. Ren smiled as she stood up and walked slowly over to where the others were. Merry and Pippin ran out onto the empty shooting range to check on Merry's accuracy.
"Well done, Legolas." Elrond spoke up from behind the pair watching the hobbits bicker on how well Merry had done on his first shot before they raced back so Pippin could give it a try. Ren hid her amusement as Pippin demanded Legolas to come over and help him, the young elf sighed before walking over to Pippin. The youngest hobbit had not shown great interest in archery until now. After getting Pippin situated Legolas step back and the watched as Pippin mimic his cousin's movements, let his arrow fly, it too made contact with the target. Both in an uproar ran back to the target arguing over who had gotten closest to the center.
"You needed to speak to me, Lord Elrond?" Legolas asked as he walked back over to where Ren and Elrond were standing silently. Elrond nodded as he thought on how to address the information he had been given moments ago, gazing out across the practice field he listened to Merry and Pippin for a second before turning back to the elf prince before him.
"Yes, it seems as though your father is coming to Rivendell as we speak. One of his runners came moments ago speaking of his arrival." Elrond told the young elf prince, Legolas looked up at the elf lord and nodded before strolling down to gather his bow and arrow. It seemed as though his father had not informed everyone on his sudden trip, Legolas murmured a few prayers under his breath as he hoped his father's arrival would not cause much uproar in Imladris.
"Ren who got closest to the center?" Pippin asked as he came running up to them, looking behind him she watched as Legolas shot an arrow at the same target hitting it dead center. Turning back to Pippin she could only smile at Merry dumbfounded look as he turned from the arrow, which was now embedded in the target and the tree behind it, to Legolas. With a battle cry the hobbit ran after the startled elf, who had shot an arrow not even an inch above his head.
"I believe…… Legolas did." Ren smiled silently as Pippin turned to see what the commotion was, looking down the hill he saw Merry hanging onto Legolas' back yelling at him. Looking back up at Ren he charged down the hill to join into the fray. Gimli and Gandalf who had been walking through one of the paths stumbled onto the dumbstruck elves as they stared at the mini battle going on below them. Bows, arrows, arrow heads, throwing knives and such lay at their feet, Ren having transported the weaponry away from the grounds the battle was taking place upon.
"What do we have here?" Gimli asked as he moved to stand next to Ren, he laughed deeply as he watched the elf below getting attacked by the two hobbits. Gandalf watched with amusement as Elrond could only sigh before shaking his head and walking off to find some herbs for his headache.
"I believe this will teach him not to interfere with hobbit competition." Ren told him silently as she covered her face with her hand. Drumming three fingers onto her forehead for a moment she walked off leaving the group to their own accord. Gimli laughed as he watched his tall friend be brought down by two hobbits. This was one thing that Gimli would not allow the prince to live down.
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Ren gazed at the pond before her, crystal water allowed beautiful gemstones to reflect against the light of the sun as the water rippled from the small waterfall at one end of the small pond. Colourful fish swam just beneath the surface, their veil like fins trailing behind them. She could hear the calls of the song birds as they sang in flowering trees just above her, pushing her hair away from her face she turned to make her way out of the garden, knowing that her time on Middle Earth would come to an end as soon as the hobbits left for the Shire.
She and the others had spent most of the day before speaking to Bilbo of their adventure, with the old hobbit writing down much on paper so he would be able to fit it into his book later on when he found the time. She smiled as she remembered listening to Merry and Pippin's tale of Treebeard and Quickbeam, the two Ents they had come to know the best during their stay in Fangorn. Frodo and Sam's tale had been saved for last, knowing that it would be the tale to dampen the spirits in the room.
Looking up from her thoughts she was startled to see another elf had entered the garden she had come to think in, her eyes studied him as she melted into the shadows. He was garbed in a tunic of forest green with a high collared cornflower blue shirt, his eyes were a powder blue from what she could tell and his skin was pale, his caramel blonde hair was hinted with flecks of burnished silver. She watched as he gazed around the garden, his eyes searching for something he was unable to find. Knowing that he meant her no harm she stepped out of the shadows to alert the elf before her of her presence, he spun around to face her having been startled out of his search.
"Lle sinome adartha?" the elf asked as he stood before Ren, she looked over at him, her eyes studied his face as she mulled over his words. She was suppose to be leaving as soon as the hobbits took leave from Imladris, she would go back to the Star Palace and reside there until another world needed her assistance. But with one look into the young elf's pale blue eyes she knew it would be impossible for her to leave without speaking to all her friends. (Are you here to stay?)
"Lantaranar, im ilhaithaien aimanke." Ren whispered as the young elf moved into her arms, Ren sighed as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Resting her head a top his, she glanced over at the older elf lord standing behind her and Lantaranar, a soft smile played on her lips as the elven lord moved to envelop his son into a hug. Lantaranar allowed silent tears to fall from his eyes as he clung to the outer tunic of Ren's clothing. (I am not going anywhere)
"Lle garo nae eithel annten." The older elf smiled softly, his calm voice made Ren look up from the elf in her arms, the golden haired lord reached out and grasped one of Ren's hands within his own. She smiled softly as she gazed at their clasped hands, it had been a great many years since she had last seen the lord she was standing before and just as many since she had seen the young elf in her grasp. (You have been well missed.)
"Im garo annten llie ilya eithel." Ren told him quietly as she gazed into the blue eyes of the lord before her, when another presence made itself known in her mind, looking past the older elf she saw Legolas standing at the gateway to the garden, a look of utter confusion on his face. Following her gaze the lord turned to see who had caught the silver soldier's eye, Legolas stood partially hidden by the shadows that the trees cast as they danced in the early morning wind, shadows played over his face, chasing each other as they went. (I have missed you all as well)
There was silence as the lord gazed from the silver soldier to the young archer elf of Mirkwood, he had been told from others that the two had traveled with one another for some time before times and trials pushed them to travel two separate roads, each time brought them to meet up with the other after many weeks of separate trials and wars. Shaking his head slightly he turned to gaze in Ren's eyes, her clear azure eyes shone with interest as she awaited to see how he would handle the situation at hand. Pushing his golden hair from his shoulders he turned to face the young prince that had come to seek the lady most likely. Lantaranar smiled as he too turned to watch what the older elf would say for the situation at hand, he smiled over at Legolas only to not have his welcome returned for the young prince's gaze was solely on the older elf before him.
"Legolas, come." The eldest elf called out with a smile, startling the prince standing before him, Legolas gazed into the lord's eyes before descending the staircase silently. His eyes landed on Ren as she moved to stand off to the side not wanting to get involved with whatever conversation that would start between the three elves before her. Ren caught his gaze and gave him a warm smile as she turned to gaze at Lantaranar and the older elf lord. Legolas slowly made his way closer to the group in front of him, his blue eyes showing the confusion that he did not betray and speak.
"Father, Lantaranar, Lady Ren." Legolas spoke quietly as he greeted the three before him. Thranduil smiled sadly as he looked down at his youngest son. So many years of secrets kept from him, with a short glance over at Ren he saw her give a slight nod. Turning back to his youngest son Thranduil thought of what to tell his son, not knowing what would quicken the temper he was certain would flare to life within the quieter of his two sons.
"Legolas, I would like to introduce you, formally, to the Lady Serenity Cosmos, Queen of Mirkwood. Your mother." Thranduil paused for a moment in his introduction, he turned from Ren when he felt Legolas' eyes upon him. Looking into his youngest son's azure eyes he saw betrayal, hurt and anger. Legolas; looked between the three of them, shook his head and turned, before walking back up the stairs, turning left he vanished behind the silver maples that bordered the path. Thranduil looked between his wife and son before turning to gaze at the stairs Legolas had taken to leave the small garden.
"That went well." Lantaranar mumbled as he looked up at his father. Ren gave him a small smile, before moving away from them to follow the same path Legolas had taken. With one last glance at her oldest and her husband she too, disappeared from their view. Thranduil sighed knowing that the two thousand some years in which she had been gone her heart had hardened and she would never be the exact same woman he had fallen in love with. She had always loved to travel and Thranduil knew that was the one trait she shared with both her sons.
"She shall speak with him." Thranduil concluded, as he placed a comforting hand on Lantaranar's shoulder. The Mirkwood prince looked at the entranceway then at his father before sighing. He had always wished that he could have prepared his little brother for the pain that this would have caused but had never known how to come about with the subject. But then again, he reasoned, there would have been no possible way to prepare Legolas for this shock, he only wished that he could have traded places with his little brother and spare him the pain.
"I hope so." Lantaranar whispered as he pushed back caramel hair. Scratching the back of his neck, the oldest Mirkwood prince slowly left the garden to walk among the trees of Imladris. Thranduil could only run a hand over his forehead as he thought of the ill that this confession might cause. Pushing the thought out of his mind he left to speak with Elrond and Gandalf, his burgundy robe fluttered about him as he walked down the pathway opposite the way his youngest had taken, his green tunic was decorated with charcoal covered threads, each laced in a precise pattern, his hand were hidden by the long sleeves of his robe.
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"Legolas!" Ren called out as she caught up to the young prince, he stopped but refused to turn around and face her. Ren reached his side in a matter of seconds and moved to stand before him, looking in his eyes she saw the years of hurt and betrayal in them. She closed her eyes to gather her thought and think over what she would tell him, not wanting him to hate his brother and father for anything, she would gladly take the anger he held and have him direct it at her. "I can say nothing to you, that will ease your pain. I wanted to tell you, I wanted to stay. But at that time fate and destiny… they have never allowed me to watch my children grow, they advised plans to keep me away. They were always spiteful that even after I had become Cosmos, I was still able to love. They warned that if I stayed on Middle Earth that Chaos would become one again, destroying everything I held dear. I had lost my friends, family, world to him, before, I would not let it happen again. I would not let innocent lives be killed again."
She gazed over at him having nothing else to speak of, she had thought this over before but having to tell him had caused all her thought out plans to fly away and leave her in the dust. He still remained unmoved and refused to look at her, nodding she took a breath before turning to leave, knowing her presence was not wanted. Gazing into the she watched in silence as leaves danced before a backdrop of brilliant blue sky, small wisps of clouds dotted the sky as they lazily floated on their path into the unknown. Turning back, she gave Legolas one last smile before leaving him to think about everything he had just learned.
"Why did you never speak up? Back in Hollin." Legolas asked, Ren stopped, letting her hands fall back at her sides. Closing her eyes she took a deep breath, turning her head to the side she gazed at the single yellow lily among the orange, red and pink blossoms. This conversation should have never had to take place, she had been foolish, but she knew that while fate and destiny could not have touched her, they could have touched her loved ones. She wished she could point out the time in her life when she had become a coward to the two sisters, the only one that could ever do something to her family had been Harmony, but the supreme guardian of the universe had not bothered her life since she had made her fight against Chaos. However, she had the powers of Pluto and had seen ever possible out come to speaking out against Legolas' outcry in Hollin, all were the same and all lead to fates worse than death.
"If I had, the fellowship would have broken there. I still have to allow time and fate to run in course." Ren whispered quietly, as she moved to sit on a nearby bench, trees kept the bench well shaded and dozens of lilies grew around the hand-carved white and silver marble. The array of colours and sweet fragrances surrounded her as Legolas moved to sit beside her, he gazed straight ahead not knowing what to make of the subject at hand. Both seemed to be at easy with the other not know how to breech the topic their talk was about.
"How many of them knew?" Legolas asked, indicating to the remaining members of the fellowship, that were in another courtyard speaking among their selves. Ren gazed over at the hobbits that were speaking to Bilbo about more of their adventures and all that had become of them. Looking over the group she smiled silently before turning back to look at Legolas.
"The hobbits knew, Gandalf, and Elrond." She looked down at her hands to see them shaking, clasping them together, she looked before her, a small family of blue birds were sing in the light of the morning sun. A small rainbow on the stone walkway caught her eye as she studied the blue bird family, following the path of the light she turned to the elf at her side. In his hands was a small delicate glass rose, turning to Legolas she saw him close his eye tightly. "How?"
"I picked it up while in Lothlórien , after you vanished." Legolas whispered, as he held the simple but elegant rose in his hand. It sparkled in the morning sun, casting miniature rainbows all over the ground each danced as Legolas moved the glass rose around in his hand, his eyes transfixed on the ribbons of light that danced at his feet. "I awoke the next day to see that it had shrunken to this size, which allowed me to keep it in my pack."
"This has never happened before, they always vanish." Ren whispered honestly, confused as to why this one would stay while the others would simply vanish after a period of time. Closing her eyes she lowered her head to think, her hair spilled over her shoulders as she did so. Nothing was said between the two as Ren continued to silently watch the family of blue birds. The parents busy bring food to their young, they never left their babies alone while the other left to catch insects or flower seeds. Looking away from the happy little family she glanced at her feet to see a small white rabbit with onyx eyes, reaching down she picked the creature up. Placing it in her lap she watched it become comfortable, before petting it, soft fur felt like silk beneath her fingertips.
"When did you and father marry?" Legolas asked quietly, the words still hard to form, thinking that his mother had been with him all this time and he had not known. Ren glanced over at him silently, placing a hand timidly over his, she smiled softly at him. Legolas gazed up at her with a small smile before turning to stare back at the ground, his blue eyes dared not move from the pebbles he gazed at.
"I believe it was in the late part of the second age." Ren mused to herself, quietly, as she let the small rabbit back onto the mossy ground below her feet. Her eyes held compassion and understand as she slowly stood up, there were no other words that could pass between the two without making the situation much harder. "Legolas, this is an great deal of information right now. Your decision is what everything will go off of, your brother, father and I will be there for you if you wish us to be."
As she moved to leave, she cast one last glance at the small bird family, one of the babies was beginning its flight into a new world, one where it would not always have its parents to guide him. She was no more then a few feet away before she was enveloped within a hug. Closing her eyes she wove willowy arms around his shoulders, letting a hand rest on his head as he pressed close to her. His head lay in the crook of her neck as his pale hair mixed with her, placing her head above his, she turned at the rustling of the leaves. Seeing and hearing no one, she continued to comfort Legolas as best she could, her hair blowing around them as a breeze began to pick up.
"I can never apologize for the world of pain this has put you through." Ren whispered as the baby blue bird took flight into the air making it a few feet before coming to land in the garden, tired after his first flight into the world outside his home. His small cries were heard as he called for his parents to find him and know that he was all right, it would take him a few more weeks before he would be truly ready to face the world alone.
Tel
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READ PLEASE oops sorry bout the caps.
6/10/03
Yeah, that sucked, I'm not a sappy writer type of person. Truly I don't see Legolas as going to see her as his mother at any point, she was never there. I'm glad none of you read the two reviews from Media Miner those two girls figured my secret out within the first and second chapter. Though they didn't know it. ~_~*
Hope this was a shock above all shocks. I said that I was one to go for originality above all other in my stories. And this is original. Sorry if I lead anyone to believe that it would be any other type of story, but this paring I had from the very first chapter, everything well thought out and planned before this even became a story.
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