Purple Sky
By Angelic elf
Disclaimer: I own characters that are not out of LotR.
P.s. I am adding only two more characters so get in fast! ************************************************************************* Chapter 9: Dinner at Elrond's place. *************************************************************************
After such a long time on the Road, Rivendell lay ahead of us. My heart felt relieved, as we had reached the place Aragorn said we were to go before meeting our grandmother, Galadriel.
The iron gates that protected the city opened wide for us and we went through. We rode up the steps of the house of Elrond, a place I had always longed to see. It was like a Greek haven meets the Garden of Eden. Paradise.
Elrond, Arwen and about 15 servants met us as we dismounted from our steeds.
"Mae govannon, mellonamin." Elrond said. Thea just looked at him dumbstruck, then he elaborated. "Well met my friends." He then continued. "Welcome to the house of Elrond. Make yourselves at home, for this is the home for all seeking council and a bed. Thea, Blythe, please follow me. The rest of you, take the rest you need, you shall be summoned when the feast is ready."
Aragorn and Arwen walked away. The others were led inside and Thea and I followed Elrond.
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We were led to Elrond's study (a/n: Like in the movie where Elrond and Gandalf chat about the ring.). It was a beautiful room. A place to get lost in thoughts easily. My heart warmed to the place easily. It felt like home. A home since I had been to middle earth. Thea just stared around in wounder. She was captivated by the whole atmosphere.
"I must talk to you girls about a pressing matter. The lady Galadriel knows of your presence here in this world. Though, she does not know that you are her granddaughters. She believes her daughter and your mother to be dead. She cannot sense any beings out of this world." Elrond said gravely. His face grew stern.
"So, what are you saying?" Thea asked.
"I am saying, Thea, my niece, that she does not know that you are related and does not take to beings from other worlds easily. As a matter of fact, she will find it most hard to believe that you are related."
"So we have to tell her? Sounds easy enough." I said.
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So Thea and I had a task on our hands as of today. To let the Lady of Light know that she's our grandma and that her daughter is still alive. Touch wood, this was too easy!
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After meeting Arwen and Eldarion that afternoon, it was almost time for the feast. We were showed to our rooms, which were down the hall from the twins. It was the wing were Elrond and his children resided and their close family, and we were family.
I was told to pick out a dress to wear tonight.
"Like in holy Tolkeins name I am going to wear a dress!" I shouted, alarming the servant who was to tend to me. "Sorry, but I don't do the dress thing."
"oh, but you must." Said Themis my servant. "All maidens must."
"Yeah, well this chick ain't." I said, being as stubborn as usual.
"Please Milady, do not be that way. If I can find you something you would like, would you wear it?"
"Maybe. It depends. Only if I'd look good in it."
"I shall see what I can do."
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Themis returned shortly with an exquisite dress. It was a violet with a silver trim, that when I put it on, covered my feet. It only had one arm sleeve on the right side that stopped on the shoulder then split in two and each piece ran down each side of my arm. The colour radiated off me, and the dress over all made me look like an elf to be honest. I actually looked graceful. Pitty I wasn't all elf. That would be cool, but half elvan ain't half bad either.
"Now, you will be taken to the feast with Prince Legolas of Mirkwood via a special request of your uncle." Themis said.
"Legolas? Why him?" I asked panick stricken. Every time I had seen or talked to him I had made the biggest klutz of myself. I either fell over or did something equally embarrassing.
"I don't know milady. I was just informed when I got your dress." Themis then pulled my hair up in delicate little braids that met into the middle of my head. My hair was then twisted into a messy bun with some of the braids untied so I had crinkles and plaits falling from the bun.
"Well have a nice night." Themis said as she left. "Themis?" I said, and she turned around.
"Thank you. I really appreciate your putting up with me."
"Think nothing of it milady." She replied and left.
************************************************************************* I waited a few moments then I heard a soft knock on the door.
"Who is it?" I asked loudly so that they could here me.
"It is Legolas Milady, may I escort you know to the feast?" the voice on the other side of the door said.
"Come in then." I said. I was really nervous. I didn't want to screw anything up so I got up and walked over to him.
As he opened the door he walked looking at the door as he closed it. I walked up to him, glancing side ways as I did. And then BANG! We ran into eachother and fell to the ground. My head throbbed with pain. He looked at me at his cheeks lit to a red colour. I on the other hand became a tomato.
"I'm so sorry!" We both said at the same time.
"No, don't be, its be fault." We said in unisen again.
I cracked up laughing, laying back on the floor in hysterics.
"What is so funny milady. I'm sorry, but I don't find this situation as amusing as yourself." He said.
I tried to stop laughing but all I could choke out was. "Its..just.that.we..said.the.same.things.and..we.are.both.clumsy!"
"Clumsy! I am not clumsy! Only when." He stopped mid sentence and turned a furious red.
"What?" I giggled.
"Nothing! Don't worry! Lets go!" He said standing and then pulling me up. He stole down to the dinning room, dragging me behind him.
"Legolas! What gives?!" I yelled. He just ignored me and kept going.
************************************************************************* We reached the dinning room and he slowed down the pace, letting go of my arm.
"what was that all about?" I asked him, but he had disappeared. "Now where did that mad elf get to?"
I walked around for a while, mingling with elves and people I didn't know, saying things like "How you doin?" and Laughing at jokes as I walked up to people. Much fun! I found Vala talking to Legolas. He then tore off.
"Ok, what in funky monkies is going on with that elf?" I asked her.
"Um.. I don't know." She said, in a tone like she knew but wouldn't let out with it.
"Spill." Was all I said to her and she told me the whole story telepathically.
'Blythe, Legolas has feelings for you, or at least he thinks he does, but he feels that it is too soon after your loss.' Vala started.
'Well it is, how can he think that way! I just lost someone that meant the world to me and now he wants to go out with me? I don't think so! I'll never fall for anyone again!' was all I said to Vala.
'I understand. I feel the very same way.'
'What do you mean?' I asked her.
'In the first age, I was one of the Queens of the Noldorians. My fiancé was murdered, and I lost control. I was so in love with him. He was my everything. My world.' She said, a tear falling from her face 'I was framed for his murder and the government ordered that I be killed. I went into exile shortly after that. The elves had been greatly corrupted and I knew it was my only chance for survival. Years went passed and I lived off the land, I changed my name and appearance while I was in the wild, so that none would recognise me. There was a price on my head, but it has long been abolished by the work of Lord Elrond, who cleared my name. To him I owe my life.'
'Oh my gosh Vala!' I said, 'I had no idea. I'm sorry.'
'For what?'
'Everything.'
'Don't be Blythe, it is not your fault, nor mine, come now, dinner is about to commence and I want to get a good seat.' She said, laughing at her last statement.
To think, she went through so much, yet can come out a find peace. I hope she can move on one day and find love again.
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The feast was excellent. They served roast potatoes, pig on a spit, duck, pumpkin, carrot, peas, pie, so many delicious foods. And that was only the main! I sat next to Elrohir, who did nothing but talk of his 'amazing' practical jokes. He even promised to show me a few.
"Now Blythe, take note. Always remember, find a statue or something to hide behind. They always look behind a door. Also, you can see the rope under a door." He said, elbowing me in the shoulder, laughing. I faked a laugh. Man, and I thought I had weird cousins back home!
Linnende sat across from him, listening intently to every word he said. I think someone has a crush! Oooooo! I looked at Linnende like I knew that she liked him. She looked at me and blushed. My mouth turned into an o shape.
Music then started. It was a slow, soft song. The harp played in time with the soft drums and the flute.
"Hey, Elrohir, why don't you ask Linnende to dance?" I said, whispering in his ear.
"Very well. Milady," he said, standing and extending his hand to Linnende, "would you care for a dance?"
"I would very much like that. Thankyou." She said, taking his hand. I followed them with my eyes. They took place on the dance floor, bowing to each other, then Elrohir took her in his arms. They did what looked like a waltz, but with twirling and things like that. It was beautiful.
Arwen and Aragorn left Eldarion under my care and went to dance. He soon fell asleep to the music. I watched as many elves danced and the race of men tried to copy. They weren't as graceful but boy it was close! Vala came and sat next to me and we chatted some more.
"So what have you been up to Vala?" I asked her in a casual tone, but softly, trying not to wake the sleeping babe up.
"Not much at all, eating, drinking Meade."
"Why can't I drink the grog?" I asked, quite annoyed. Uncle Elrond, (omg, that sounds so weird!) refused to let me try some.
"You aren't even old enough yet. Don't worry, you will be able to soon."
"Good, I really want to have a chugging contest. I can't wait to get drunk!" Vala just looked at me horrified. Apparently 'maidens' didn't get drunk. Well I would change that!
************************************************************ The night was great. Thea spent most of the time with an elf called Dolenagarion. He wasn't bad looking either! They danced and talked. Well, that's what she said, mind you, they left fairly early!
I left about midnight, trying to find my way in the dark alone. I don't know how many things I ran into, but I would feel it tomorrow. I was pretty p/o'd at Legolas. First of all, dragging my screaming through the halls to the feast. Secondly ditching me. Thirdly. for liking me and telling someone after I had just lost someone I had loved dearly. The nerve!
I dragged myself into my room, got changed and fell asleep almost instantly. I would need to, because the council was tomorrow. **************************************************************************** * A/n: Hey, just to run it by you again, I'm taking two more characters. I kinda need some guys to, but if there isn't that's fine. Sorry the last chapter was rushed. I was didn't know how to expand on some of the things.
So how'd you like that one? Poor Vala. Don't worry honey, you'll get your revenge Muahahahahahaha! Ooops, I think I just gave something away. Any hoobies.
Linnende and Elrohir! What a cute couple. (Do you mind Elrohir Chickie D?)
The noble platypus: I'm going to put you in as a human. I hope you don't mind, but I'll try and fit a platypus in there somewhere if possible. Also, what do you think of the name Philomel? Pronounced: FIL-o-mel. From an English word meaning "nightingale". It has been used frequently in poetry to denote the bird.
Entwife: How would you like to be Elanor? Or Goldilocks? The daughters of Sam Gamgee. Pick one and tell me ok.
Levanna: I'll tell you when I get your story. Also, did I get the exile thing right? Tell me ok.
Oracle: Welcome, yep, you can be a character. She sounds really cool BTW.
Keep up the replies plz! I am so glad so many like this story! *Happy dance* Yeah!
By Angelic elf
Disclaimer: I own characters that are not out of LotR.
P.s. I am adding only two more characters so get in fast! ************************************************************************* Chapter 9: Dinner at Elrond's place. *************************************************************************
After such a long time on the Road, Rivendell lay ahead of us. My heart felt relieved, as we had reached the place Aragorn said we were to go before meeting our grandmother, Galadriel.
The iron gates that protected the city opened wide for us and we went through. We rode up the steps of the house of Elrond, a place I had always longed to see. It was like a Greek haven meets the Garden of Eden. Paradise.
Elrond, Arwen and about 15 servants met us as we dismounted from our steeds.
"Mae govannon, mellonamin." Elrond said. Thea just looked at him dumbstruck, then he elaborated. "Well met my friends." He then continued. "Welcome to the house of Elrond. Make yourselves at home, for this is the home for all seeking council and a bed. Thea, Blythe, please follow me. The rest of you, take the rest you need, you shall be summoned when the feast is ready."
Aragorn and Arwen walked away. The others were led inside and Thea and I followed Elrond.
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We were led to Elrond's study (a/n: Like in the movie where Elrond and Gandalf chat about the ring.). It was a beautiful room. A place to get lost in thoughts easily. My heart warmed to the place easily. It felt like home. A home since I had been to middle earth. Thea just stared around in wounder. She was captivated by the whole atmosphere.
"I must talk to you girls about a pressing matter. The lady Galadriel knows of your presence here in this world. Though, she does not know that you are her granddaughters. She believes her daughter and your mother to be dead. She cannot sense any beings out of this world." Elrond said gravely. His face grew stern.
"So, what are you saying?" Thea asked.
"I am saying, Thea, my niece, that she does not know that you are related and does not take to beings from other worlds easily. As a matter of fact, she will find it most hard to believe that you are related."
"So we have to tell her? Sounds easy enough." I said.
*************************************************************************
So Thea and I had a task on our hands as of today. To let the Lady of Light know that she's our grandma and that her daughter is still alive. Touch wood, this was too easy!
*************************************************************************
After meeting Arwen and Eldarion that afternoon, it was almost time for the feast. We were showed to our rooms, which were down the hall from the twins. It was the wing were Elrond and his children resided and their close family, and we were family.
I was told to pick out a dress to wear tonight.
"Like in holy Tolkeins name I am going to wear a dress!" I shouted, alarming the servant who was to tend to me. "Sorry, but I don't do the dress thing."
"oh, but you must." Said Themis my servant. "All maidens must."
"Yeah, well this chick ain't." I said, being as stubborn as usual.
"Please Milady, do not be that way. If I can find you something you would like, would you wear it?"
"Maybe. It depends. Only if I'd look good in it."
"I shall see what I can do."
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Themis returned shortly with an exquisite dress. It was a violet with a silver trim, that when I put it on, covered my feet. It only had one arm sleeve on the right side that stopped on the shoulder then split in two and each piece ran down each side of my arm. The colour radiated off me, and the dress over all made me look like an elf to be honest. I actually looked graceful. Pitty I wasn't all elf. That would be cool, but half elvan ain't half bad either.
"Now, you will be taken to the feast with Prince Legolas of Mirkwood via a special request of your uncle." Themis said.
"Legolas? Why him?" I asked panick stricken. Every time I had seen or talked to him I had made the biggest klutz of myself. I either fell over or did something equally embarrassing.
"I don't know milady. I was just informed when I got your dress." Themis then pulled my hair up in delicate little braids that met into the middle of my head. My hair was then twisted into a messy bun with some of the braids untied so I had crinkles and plaits falling from the bun.
"Well have a nice night." Themis said as she left. "Themis?" I said, and she turned around.
"Thank you. I really appreciate your putting up with me."
"Think nothing of it milady." She replied and left.
************************************************************************* I waited a few moments then I heard a soft knock on the door.
"Who is it?" I asked loudly so that they could here me.
"It is Legolas Milady, may I escort you know to the feast?" the voice on the other side of the door said.
"Come in then." I said. I was really nervous. I didn't want to screw anything up so I got up and walked over to him.
As he opened the door he walked looking at the door as he closed it. I walked up to him, glancing side ways as I did. And then BANG! We ran into eachother and fell to the ground. My head throbbed with pain. He looked at me at his cheeks lit to a red colour. I on the other hand became a tomato.
"I'm so sorry!" We both said at the same time.
"No, don't be, its be fault." We said in unisen again.
I cracked up laughing, laying back on the floor in hysterics.
"What is so funny milady. I'm sorry, but I don't find this situation as amusing as yourself." He said.
I tried to stop laughing but all I could choke out was. "Its..just.that.we..said.the.same.things.and..we.are.both.clumsy!"
"Clumsy! I am not clumsy! Only when." He stopped mid sentence and turned a furious red.
"What?" I giggled.
"Nothing! Don't worry! Lets go!" He said standing and then pulling me up. He stole down to the dinning room, dragging me behind him.
"Legolas! What gives?!" I yelled. He just ignored me and kept going.
************************************************************************* We reached the dinning room and he slowed down the pace, letting go of my arm.
"what was that all about?" I asked him, but he had disappeared. "Now where did that mad elf get to?"
I walked around for a while, mingling with elves and people I didn't know, saying things like "How you doin?" and Laughing at jokes as I walked up to people. Much fun! I found Vala talking to Legolas. He then tore off.
"Ok, what in funky monkies is going on with that elf?" I asked her.
"Um.. I don't know." She said, in a tone like she knew but wouldn't let out with it.
"Spill." Was all I said to her and she told me the whole story telepathically.
'Blythe, Legolas has feelings for you, or at least he thinks he does, but he feels that it is too soon after your loss.' Vala started.
'Well it is, how can he think that way! I just lost someone that meant the world to me and now he wants to go out with me? I don't think so! I'll never fall for anyone again!' was all I said to Vala.
'I understand. I feel the very same way.'
'What do you mean?' I asked her.
'In the first age, I was one of the Queens of the Noldorians. My fiancé was murdered, and I lost control. I was so in love with him. He was my everything. My world.' She said, a tear falling from her face 'I was framed for his murder and the government ordered that I be killed. I went into exile shortly after that. The elves had been greatly corrupted and I knew it was my only chance for survival. Years went passed and I lived off the land, I changed my name and appearance while I was in the wild, so that none would recognise me. There was a price on my head, but it has long been abolished by the work of Lord Elrond, who cleared my name. To him I owe my life.'
'Oh my gosh Vala!' I said, 'I had no idea. I'm sorry.'
'For what?'
'Everything.'
'Don't be Blythe, it is not your fault, nor mine, come now, dinner is about to commence and I want to get a good seat.' She said, laughing at her last statement.
To think, she went through so much, yet can come out a find peace. I hope she can move on one day and find love again.
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The feast was excellent. They served roast potatoes, pig on a spit, duck, pumpkin, carrot, peas, pie, so many delicious foods. And that was only the main! I sat next to Elrohir, who did nothing but talk of his 'amazing' practical jokes. He even promised to show me a few.
"Now Blythe, take note. Always remember, find a statue or something to hide behind. They always look behind a door. Also, you can see the rope under a door." He said, elbowing me in the shoulder, laughing. I faked a laugh. Man, and I thought I had weird cousins back home!
Linnende sat across from him, listening intently to every word he said. I think someone has a crush! Oooooo! I looked at Linnende like I knew that she liked him. She looked at me and blushed. My mouth turned into an o shape.
Music then started. It was a slow, soft song. The harp played in time with the soft drums and the flute.
"Hey, Elrohir, why don't you ask Linnende to dance?" I said, whispering in his ear.
"Very well. Milady," he said, standing and extending his hand to Linnende, "would you care for a dance?"
"I would very much like that. Thankyou." She said, taking his hand. I followed them with my eyes. They took place on the dance floor, bowing to each other, then Elrohir took her in his arms. They did what looked like a waltz, but with twirling and things like that. It was beautiful.
Arwen and Aragorn left Eldarion under my care and went to dance. He soon fell asleep to the music. I watched as many elves danced and the race of men tried to copy. They weren't as graceful but boy it was close! Vala came and sat next to me and we chatted some more.
"So what have you been up to Vala?" I asked her in a casual tone, but softly, trying not to wake the sleeping babe up.
"Not much at all, eating, drinking Meade."
"Why can't I drink the grog?" I asked, quite annoyed. Uncle Elrond, (omg, that sounds so weird!) refused to let me try some.
"You aren't even old enough yet. Don't worry, you will be able to soon."
"Good, I really want to have a chugging contest. I can't wait to get drunk!" Vala just looked at me horrified. Apparently 'maidens' didn't get drunk. Well I would change that!
************************************************************ The night was great. Thea spent most of the time with an elf called Dolenagarion. He wasn't bad looking either! They danced and talked. Well, that's what she said, mind you, they left fairly early!
I left about midnight, trying to find my way in the dark alone. I don't know how many things I ran into, but I would feel it tomorrow. I was pretty p/o'd at Legolas. First of all, dragging my screaming through the halls to the feast. Secondly ditching me. Thirdly. for liking me and telling someone after I had just lost someone I had loved dearly. The nerve!
I dragged myself into my room, got changed and fell asleep almost instantly. I would need to, because the council was tomorrow. **************************************************************************** * A/n: Hey, just to run it by you again, I'm taking two more characters. I kinda need some guys to, but if there isn't that's fine. Sorry the last chapter was rushed. I was didn't know how to expand on some of the things.
So how'd you like that one? Poor Vala. Don't worry honey, you'll get your revenge Muahahahahahaha! Ooops, I think I just gave something away. Any hoobies.
Linnende and Elrohir! What a cute couple. (Do you mind Elrohir Chickie D?)
The noble platypus: I'm going to put you in as a human. I hope you don't mind, but I'll try and fit a platypus in there somewhere if possible. Also, what do you think of the name Philomel? Pronounced: FIL-o-mel. From an English word meaning "nightingale". It has been used frequently in poetry to denote the bird.
Entwife: How would you like to be Elanor? Or Goldilocks? The daughters of Sam Gamgee. Pick one and tell me ok.
Levanna: I'll tell you when I get your story. Also, did I get the exile thing right? Tell me ok.
Oracle: Welcome, yep, you can be a character. She sounds really cool BTW.
Keep up the replies plz! I am so glad so many like this story! *Happy dance* Yeah!