Purple Sky
By Angelic Elf Disclaimer: I own Blythe, Thea, and Mum, Dad, Yolanda and all non-LotR characters. ************************************************************************ Chapter 5: Sea sick in paradise
We head to a small shack restaurant for breakfast. I ordered pancakes with maple syrup. I'm going to live it up while I still can. Dad came back half an hour later and ordered his breakfast.
"There are two boats in the dock waiting for us. One is big enough for the horses, and you three." He said pointing to us as he ate. "We can head off there after I'm done here."
10 minutes later, we were standing on the dock. Two motorised yachts were bobbing up and down in the current. The bigger of the two looked like a miniature pirate ship, with a deck and a deck below the deck where the horses were to be stored. We hugged goodbye on the dock because whence we were out in the sea, we could not do the same. At 11 o'clock, after everything was on board, we took off.
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It was a two day boat ride to the portal. Thea looked increasingly green at every hour, and hurled at least twice within that hour. She would be skin and bone by the end of the journey. At first I found it funny, but now it was making me sick. How could anyone puke that much?
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The sky was a dark grey on the open sea, and the waves were getting about 3 metres high. It tossed the boats around like they were rag dolls. It didn't help Thea at all. Every time a huge wave dumped its bounty on us, she dumped her's on the deck. Yummy! Note the sarcasm. Life at sea is fairly dull. We are so far out now we can't even here the gulls. Beside us, we see dad drop the anker and turn off the engine. We follow suit stopping the vessel.
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That night I hardly slept. I tossed and turned, finding myself coming back to the same thoughts. Would we make it? Can we make it in middle earth? Is there still hope left?
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The next day was amazingly fine. The sun was out burning bright, and few clouds drifted over the sky. Dad told us over the radio that we were close. Not long now and we would sail through the portal. I was nervous as ever now, shaking with trepidation. I was scared. For once in my life, I was actually scared of the future. I used to live day by day, not a care in the world. But now was a different story. Thea said she felt the same, though she was more worried about not being able to shower for a while. Shish kebabs!
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Around lunch time, mum and dad's boat stopped again. Up ahead we saw the weirdest thing ever. A grey mist stood above the water. Not even an elf could see through it, because it was too thick. I knew this was the place. Where else could it be? You hear all those stories about the Bermuda Triangle, and how a ship or plane travels through the mist and were never seen again. "Thea, Blythe, do you read me? Over." mum's voice sounded through the barracks on the second level of our yacht.
"Mum? Its us."
"You have to go through now. The pull has already begun. Your dad and I will have to leave before we get sucked in. I want the two of you to know that we will always love you. No matter what."
"We love you to mum and dad!" Thea burst out crying. I held myself together, barely.
"We're going now mum! Say goodbye to dad for us!"
The radio went fuzzy and that was the last we heard of our parents.
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Thea looked at my, tears falling from her cheeks. I had only seen her like this once before, when her best friend, Andrew Lockyer died. They had friends since they were three. About two years ago, he was in a car accident. He was pinned between the steering wheel and the chair. It was holding him together, so if they moved him, he would die. If they left him, he would die. He survived long enough for Thea to see him, and his last words to her were: "I never told you how I really feel about you. I love you Thea, and I always will." She was pretty taken aback by that, but she never got to reply. He had passed just after that. I don't think she ever got over it. This is just adding to the problem.
"Get a grip Thea. I know it hurts, but the grieving will have to wait. We have far to go yet and it is a long and harsh journey. Don't fall through now." I said to her. They weren't the most compassionate words, but it didn't mean they didn't fit the situation. I was right. We all had to pull ourselves together, or we wouldn't make it.
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The seas again became rough. We had obviously reached the seas around middle earth. Dad kinda hinted at how much rougher they were. I was about to take a look outside when Aragorn pulled me aside.
"What?" I asked.
"We have almost reached land. I don't know if your sister can keep herself together. I'm surprised you are. If you need to talk, I'm here, and I always will be. After all, we are family. However distantly."
"Thanks man, that means a lot. I'll be fine. I mean hey, I'm going to be an elf soon! I'll miss my parents and stuff, but I know they're always with me in here." I pointed to my heart. Aragorn dropped his head respectfully. I knew he understood.
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The boat made a banging noise. It seemed to have run into something. Aragorn raced out, bidding Thea and I to get everything together.
He returned shortly after, saying that no harm was done, and that we would have to get out now. The water was shallow enough for the horses to walk in. We couldn't get them off over the top. We'd have to break open the bottom deck, and put a hole in their big enough for us to get through. It was time.
Aragorn examined the walls and chose a furtive space on the wall. It looked as though it had been patched up before, but they had done a good job of it. Aragorn took out a mallet. Dad though there may be a problem like this. He had the very same problem himself. Aragorn struck the wall and a hole the size of a Pepsi can appeared. He did the same repetitively, each time, water running through. Thea and I mounted our horses, holding Aragorn's by the reins. At last, a hole big enough was made. Water rushed through and filled the boat. Aragorn ordered us through, jumping on his horse, leading the way. Just after we all were out, the boat capsized. It was never again seen.
The water outside came up to my knees, and to think, I was on a 16 hand high Andalusia stallion. It was to sum it up, pretty deep.
The water level dropped as we slowly reached land. After about 10 mins of plodding along, we reached the shore. I jumped off Astaldo and ringed out my jodhpurs. I took my boots off and let all the water flow out of them. As the last trickle of water ran out, so did a small fish. "ewww" I thought.
Aragorn beckoned us on. It was early morn and we had a long day ahead of us. I looked at my sister. Some thing was odd about her, something different, but I couldn't put my fingerer on it.
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The scenery here was different. The sky was really blue, not hazy blue, the colour it should be. The birds sung a sweeter song. It was overall peaceful and green. It was a place I could get used to.
We rode on for hours, and the mood had rarely changed from its quiet norm. At what I guessed was miday, we stopped for lunch. I pulled out a can of spaghetti for myself. Luckily it was one of those ones were you pull the tab and the lid comes off. Aragorn took out the same and examined it.
"How are we to eat this? I don not call metal a decent meal." He stated.
"You don't eat the can." I said, and I took the spaghetti from him. "You pull off the lid," I said showing him every step of the way, "then toss it aside, and scoff it all down, but don't leave it here. Someone could get hurt, and it will destroy your world."
"Destroy middle earth! Keep that weapon of destruction away! Why would you bring such a thing, none the less eat from it?" Aragorn shouted, backing away from the can sitting on the ground untouched.
"It won't blow things up or anything. You just shouldn't litter it." Thea said, doubled up laughing.
Aragorn just gave a weak smile, sat down and ate his meal. I never thought I'd see the day a King and a grown man freak out over a can. Seriously! ************************************************************************* By the end of the week we had reached the crossings of Poros. It had been a long road, and was yet still growing. My butt had been growing sore. I wasn't used to travelling by horse everywhere.
As we crossed the bridge, we came to a fork in the road.
"Which path shall we take?" I said looking at a map Aragorn had given me. "North, to Osgiliath, or west to Lebennin?"
"North. Mordor has long been dead, so we have no problems that way. But we must still keep our guard up. Not all of the orcs have been destroyed." Aragorn replied, in that real sexy way, like in the two towers.
We rode on, each night coming to a halt to sleep. After another 6 days of travelling we reached Osgiliath. I looked at Thea. She had pointy ears! My mouth opened in shock as I stared at her.
"What? Cut it out Bly!" She said to me, then her mouth opened to. She stared in wonder at me.
"What?" I asked her slowly.
"Your ears! There all pointy!" she screeched, causing many in the crowd gathering around Aragorn to stop and stare at us.
"Have you looked in a mirror lately? My ears aren't the only ones who have gone wonky!" I shouted back, causing more to stare at us.
"Come on you two. I must speak with my captains. Take much needed rest now, for we must set out at dawn tomorrow." Aragorn said to us. We were led away by two servants. They took us to a room each, where we were given a nightgown, a bath and dinner. I settled into my bed after my lovely, warm bath. The bed was soft and warm. I wrapped the covers around my body. Whence my head hit the pillow, I fell into a deep sleep.
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A/N: Ok, so they're in M.E. Remember, no replies, no update.
A big thanks to Levanna, who has become the first added character in Purple sky. You will make your big appearance in chapter 6, so keep and eye out.
Also, don't forget, its not to late to become a character, so get reviewing.
Linkin Park rule!!!!!! (well they do! ) Smiliez.
By Angelic Elf Disclaimer: I own Blythe, Thea, and Mum, Dad, Yolanda and all non-LotR characters. ************************************************************************ Chapter 5: Sea sick in paradise
We head to a small shack restaurant for breakfast. I ordered pancakes with maple syrup. I'm going to live it up while I still can. Dad came back half an hour later and ordered his breakfast.
"There are two boats in the dock waiting for us. One is big enough for the horses, and you three." He said pointing to us as he ate. "We can head off there after I'm done here."
10 minutes later, we were standing on the dock. Two motorised yachts were bobbing up and down in the current. The bigger of the two looked like a miniature pirate ship, with a deck and a deck below the deck where the horses were to be stored. We hugged goodbye on the dock because whence we were out in the sea, we could not do the same. At 11 o'clock, after everything was on board, we took off.
~*~
It was a two day boat ride to the portal. Thea looked increasingly green at every hour, and hurled at least twice within that hour. She would be skin and bone by the end of the journey. At first I found it funny, but now it was making me sick. How could anyone puke that much?
~*~
The sky was a dark grey on the open sea, and the waves were getting about 3 metres high. It tossed the boats around like they were rag dolls. It didn't help Thea at all. Every time a huge wave dumped its bounty on us, she dumped her's on the deck. Yummy! Note the sarcasm. Life at sea is fairly dull. We are so far out now we can't even here the gulls. Beside us, we see dad drop the anker and turn off the engine. We follow suit stopping the vessel.
~*~
That night I hardly slept. I tossed and turned, finding myself coming back to the same thoughts. Would we make it? Can we make it in middle earth? Is there still hope left?
~*~
The next day was amazingly fine. The sun was out burning bright, and few clouds drifted over the sky. Dad told us over the radio that we were close. Not long now and we would sail through the portal. I was nervous as ever now, shaking with trepidation. I was scared. For once in my life, I was actually scared of the future. I used to live day by day, not a care in the world. But now was a different story. Thea said she felt the same, though she was more worried about not being able to shower for a while. Shish kebabs!
~*~
Around lunch time, mum and dad's boat stopped again. Up ahead we saw the weirdest thing ever. A grey mist stood above the water. Not even an elf could see through it, because it was too thick. I knew this was the place. Where else could it be? You hear all those stories about the Bermuda Triangle, and how a ship or plane travels through the mist and were never seen again. "Thea, Blythe, do you read me? Over." mum's voice sounded through the barracks on the second level of our yacht.
"Mum? Its us."
"You have to go through now. The pull has already begun. Your dad and I will have to leave before we get sucked in. I want the two of you to know that we will always love you. No matter what."
"We love you to mum and dad!" Thea burst out crying. I held myself together, barely.
"We're going now mum! Say goodbye to dad for us!"
The radio went fuzzy and that was the last we heard of our parents.
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Thea looked at my, tears falling from her cheeks. I had only seen her like this once before, when her best friend, Andrew Lockyer died. They had friends since they were three. About two years ago, he was in a car accident. He was pinned between the steering wheel and the chair. It was holding him together, so if they moved him, he would die. If they left him, he would die. He survived long enough for Thea to see him, and his last words to her were: "I never told you how I really feel about you. I love you Thea, and I always will." She was pretty taken aback by that, but she never got to reply. He had passed just after that. I don't think she ever got over it. This is just adding to the problem.
"Get a grip Thea. I know it hurts, but the grieving will have to wait. We have far to go yet and it is a long and harsh journey. Don't fall through now." I said to her. They weren't the most compassionate words, but it didn't mean they didn't fit the situation. I was right. We all had to pull ourselves together, or we wouldn't make it.
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The seas again became rough. We had obviously reached the seas around middle earth. Dad kinda hinted at how much rougher they were. I was about to take a look outside when Aragorn pulled me aside.
"What?" I asked.
"We have almost reached land. I don't know if your sister can keep herself together. I'm surprised you are. If you need to talk, I'm here, and I always will be. After all, we are family. However distantly."
"Thanks man, that means a lot. I'll be fine. I mean hey, I'm going to be an elf soon! I'll miss my parents and stuff, but I know they're always with me in here." I pointed to my heart. Aragorn dropped his head respectfully. I knew he understood.
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The boat made a banging noise. It seemed to have run into something. Aragorn raced out, bidding Thea and I to get everything together.
He returned shortly after, saying that no harm was done, and that we would have to get out now. The water was shallow enough for the horses to walk in. We couldn't get them off over the top. We'd have to break open the bottom deck, and put a hole in their big enough for us to get through. It was time.
Aragorn examined the walls and chose a furtive space on the wall. It looked as though it had been patched up before, but they had done a good job of it. Aragorn took out a mallet. Dad though there may be a problem like this. He had the very same problem himself. Aragorn struck the wall and a hole the size of a Pepsi can appeared. He did the same repetitively, each time, water running through. Thea and I mounted our horses, holding Aragorn's by the reins. At last, a hole big enough was made. Water rushed through and filled the boat. Aragorn ordered us through, jumping on his horse, leading the way. Just after we all were out, the boat capsized. It was never again seen.
The water outside came up to my knees, and to think, I was on a 16 hand high Andalusia stallion. It was to sum it up, pretty deep.
The water level dropped as we slowly reached land. After about 10 mins of plodding along, we reached the shore. I jumped off Astaldo and ringed out my jodhpurs. I took my boots off and let all the water flow out of them. As the last trickle of water ran out, so did a small fish. "ewww" I thought.
Aragorn beckoned us on. It was early morn and we had a long day ahead of us. I looked at my sister. Some thing was odd about her, something different, but I couldn't put my fingerer on it.
*************************************************************************
The scenery here was different. The sky was really blue, not hazy blue, the colour it should be. The birds sung a sweeter song. It was overall peaceful and green. It was a place I could get used to.
We rode on for hours, and the mood had rarely changed from its quiet norm. At what I guessed was miday, we stopped for lunch. I pulled out a can of spaghetti for myself. Luckily it was one of those ones were you pull the tab and the lid comes off. Aragorn took out the same and examined it.
"How are we to eat this? I don not call metal a decent meal." He stated.
"You don't eat the can." I said, and I took the spaghetti from him. "You pull off the lid," I said showing him every step of the way, "then toss it aside, and scoff it all down, but don't leave it here. Someone could get hurt, and it will destroy your world."
"Destroy middle earth! Keep that weapon of destruction away! Why would you bring such a thing, none the less eat from it?" Aragorn shouted, backing away from the can sitting on the ground untouched.
"It won't blow things up or anything. You just shouldn't litter it." Thea said, doubled up laughing.
Aragorn just gave a weak smile, sat down and ate his meal. I never thought I'd see the day a King and a grown man freak out over a can. Seriously! ************************************************************************* By the end of the week we had reached the crossings of Poros. It had been a long road, and was yet still growing. My butt had been growing sore. I wasn't used to travelling by horse everywhere.
As we crossed the bridge, we came to a fork in the road.
"Which path shall we take?" I said looking at a map Aragorn had given me. "North, to Osgiliath, or west to Lebennin?"
"North. Mordor has long been dead, so we have no problems that way. But we must still keep our guard up. Not all of the orcs have been destroyed." Aragorn replied, in that real sexy way, like in the two towers.
We rode on, each night coming to a halt to sleep. After another 6 days of travelling we reached Osgiliath. I looked at Thea. She had pointy ears! My mouth opened in shock as I stared at her.
"What? Cut it out Bly!" She said to me, then her mouth opened to. She stared in wonder at me.
"What?" I asked her slowly.
"Your ears! There all pointy!" she screeched, causing many in the crowd gathering around Aragorn to stop and stare at us.
"Have you looked in a mirror lately? My ears aren't the only ones who have gone wonky!" I shouted back, causing more to stare at us.
"Come on you two. I must speak with my captains. Take much needed rest now, for we must set out at dawn tomorrow." Aragorn said to us. We were led away by two servants. They took us to a room each, where we were given a nightgown, a bath and dinner. I settled into my bed after my lovely, warm bath. The bed was soft and warm. I wrapped the covers around my body. Whence my head hit the pillow, I fell into a deep sleep.
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A/N: Ok, so they're in M.E. Remember, no replies, no update.
A big thanks to Levanna, who has become the first added character in Purple sky. You will make your big appearance in chapter 6, so keep and eye out.
Also, don't forget, its not to late to become a character, so get reviewing.
Linkin Park rule!!!!!! (well they do! ) Smiliez.