Purple Sky

By Angelic elf

Disclaimer: I own Blythe, Thea only. Vala belongs to levanna, Linnende to Chickie D, Elanor to Entwife, Philomel to the Noble Platypus and last but certainly not least, Ilana belongs to Oracle 10.

A/n: Thankyou all for your kind reviews and for supporting me throughout this story. Also, in this chapter, we shall be welcoming a new character, Moriwen.

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Chapter 12: ilfirin

The six girls and I left to find the weapons smith, talking excitedly. All that was except for Vala. I knew she was worried, even if I can't read minds, her facial expressions said it all. I casually looked to the left of me, and between the trees I saw Legolas with another elf maiden. I pang of jealousy struck me hard. What! Why am I so jealous? I don't…Oh no. I think I fancy Legolas!

I stopped in my tracks and veered off the road. "Blythe, hurry up!" called Philomel.

"Yeah, just a second, I'll catch up to you guys." I yelled back. Good, he didn't hear me. Well, they are a fair way off.

Was my heart telling me that Legolas had found someone else? And so quickly? He knew that I, no he didn't. I never told him how I felt. Its my own fault. Well, bugger him! Any way, I will be on the road soon, so; there is no point in romance. He didn't even stop me going! So he doesn't feel that way about me. Well, he can deal with it.

I ran after my friends who had now made it to the smith. Vala took me aside.

"What was that about? Why did you run off like that?" she asked.

"Its nothing…I'll tell you later." I replied and joined the group, who were looking at the different swords.

I glanced at a rather exquisite number. It was gold, with intricate elvish writing along the blade. The hilt was wrapped in beautiful blue leather. The cross section (sorry, I don't know what its called, the bit that separated the handle and the blade.) was in the shape of a heart and there was a blue gem embedded in the centre.

"Ah, you have sighted a rare beauty milady." The weapon smith said, walking up behind me. "I am Cepheus the weapon smith of Rivendell. You are looking at the sword made for Luthien herself, though; she declined to draw it against another. It has never been used. It is thought that its purpose was not for the lady, but another worthy of such honour. No body can touch it, nor choose it. It will choose its wielder."

"What do you mean? It will choose its wielder? Does that thing have a mind of its own?"

"In a sense it does. All who wish to own the sword hold their right hand out to clasp it. The sword will glow red and push the one who tries it away. That is only if it rejects them. Go on, try it. If it does not choose you, I can fix you something else up." Cepheus replied.

"Ok, here goes nothing." I said. I stretched out my hand and I heard gasps from Linnende and Vala. They must know of the legend. The sword started to glow a radiant red. I kept going, my hand getting closer, than the swords glow changed colour to blue. Blue? But, I thought it… O my dear sweet lord!

Cepheus stared at me. He bowed down as I grabbed a hold of the hilt. It had chosen me! Me of all people/elves! Cool!

"You can stand up you know." I said to Cepheus, but he stayed down, then Linnende and Vala bowed down too. "What in Chuckie Cheese is going on here, so the sword chose me, that doesn't mean…Oh, I don't have to do any special quests and such do I? I'm doomed!" I shouted.

I looked at the sword in my right hand. It was still glowing blue. I saw my reflection in the blade, then it turned into a movie! I think it was me, I was fighting, holding the sword up and shouting orders. I was dressed in a beautiful armour of gold with a blue tunic on. I had become a warrior. This is so freaky.

My eyes had become white, like I was in a trance. I stared down at the blade, then snapped back. I looked around. Vala was looking at me in a mix of surprise and worry. She knew the legend obviously. I had to find out what it was, but not here.

"Well, I guess I have got what I came for. I'll take a sheath with that thanks Cepheus. Hurry up guys, we have to find Aragorn." Philomel and Ilana followed. The two had already owned a sword. Elanor then followed, carrying a hobbit sword. It had elvish writing across the blade. All in all, it was very similar to sting.  Vala and Linnende thanked Cepheus and followed suit.

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We walked around for a while, and then the dinner bell rang. We couldn't find Aragorn anywhere, so we left for dinner, figuring that we would see him there.

As we entered the hall, masked words fluttered around from elf to elf. The humans took no notice about this. What was going on. Elrond approached me and took me aside.

"Is it true? Do you possess the sword of Luthien, ilfirin?" He asked me in a hushed voice, his eyes searching mine as though he was trying to read my thoughts.

"Well, yeah, why?" I asked.

"Oh, no. This is very bad indeed. I had no clue it would be you Blythe. I had my suspicions, that it was your sister, not you. We have a situation on our hands now. And I don't like it one bit." He replied, worry growing over his face.

"Ok…I'm going to sit at the table now…and eat…and ignore what you just said…because you are REALLY freaking me out now." I said, backing off slowly, bumping into people as I went. Oh great! My uncle is a loony!

I found Vala with Philomel and Ilana. Linnende was sitting with Elrohir again! Oh, love, isn't it grand. I sat beside Vala who was talking to Philomel and Ilana about teaching Elanor and me how to use a sword. What way to approach it and stuff.

"Vala?" I said.

"Yes Blythe, what is on your mind?"

"What is the big deal about this sword…I don't get it."

"I shall tell you later. It will take much time to tell the full story."

"Ok…well, I'll tell you guys what I saw earlier than."

"Yes, what did happen?" asked Ilana.

"Well, I looked to the side and I spotted Legolas with another elf maiden." I said. Vala gasped and Philomel and Ilana looked confused.

"So…" Philomel started.

"So, he confessed he had feelings for me and now he is running off with this other chick! Oh, he makes me so mad!" I said, maybe a little too loud. A few elves looked at me weird, then turned away, too busy talking about the current events.

"Don't look now, but here he comes." Said Philomel.

"Blythe! Mae govannon mellonamin." He said happily. I turned my back to him and continued to talk to Vala about the adventure coming up. "Blythe, please, do not ignore me. What have I done now?"

"Do you really want to know?" Ilana asked.

"Legolas, where did you run off to?" said a female voice.

I turned around in my seat. It was her! I got up and walked off, glaring at her as I left.

"What is wrong? Legolas?" asked the maiden, wrapping he arms around Legolas' right arm.

"I'll be back soon Moriwen, wait here." He said, running after me.

I walked off in a huff. I heard him follow me.

"Blythe! Blythe! Wait." He called to me. "What is wrong? Why will you not speak to me?"

"Get away from me you prick!" I shouted and walked off again.

This time he grabbed me around the waste and turned me around.

"Blythe, stop it. What is going on?"

"You! Now let go of me!"

"No, not until you tell me what is wrong."

"You said you liked me, and now your frolicking with that elf!"

"I am not frolicking with Moriwen! She is a friend."

"Well I don't think she sees things that way."

"Blythe. I do not like her in that way. I consider her no more than a friend. I like you. A lot. But I'm afraid you might run from me."

"I like you too Legolas. I won't run. I'm over it. I have grieved and I can no more. What has happened has, and I can't change that. A very wise elf told me that. I have moved on."

" I'm glad you have." He said, looking into my eyes. I looked back, staring into what were the heavens to me. He leaned in slowly, and I braced myself. His lips were about to brush mine when…

"Blythe! Blythe! Come back! Elrond is about to make an announcement and he needs you there!" Linnende called out.

"Oh man!" I said under my breath. Legolas just laughed and took my hand and we walked slowly back to the dinning hall.

I promised myself I wouldn't be so quick to judge from that moment on. I had to learn to trust. I had to learn to love, and Legolas would teach me this.

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Author's Note: Well another chapter done! Oh yeah Ilfirin means immortal in elvish. The story of the sword will be in the next chapter.

Blythe and Legolas almost kissed! Hehehehe! How cute!

Kate: Welcome to the family! Sorry there is a feud going on, but it will all work together this way. I hope you don't mind. Its just I have had Legolas and Blythe fancy each other for a while and you want Moriwen to fancy him too, so, I wanted some action between the two. I don't think there will be a cat fight. Its not that bad.

Levanna: Vala taught Blythe that very lesson, but I don't think I covered it enough in a previous chapter. I read your published story and I reviewed! It was fantastic. I am going to have Aragorn help with the weapon thing. He is like into that whole thing and its good to have different styles being taught. It means the learner can better themselves in aspects where the mentor is weaker.

Chickie D: Do you hear wedding bells? I think I do in the future. There will be a little romance between Legolas and Blythe, but I think minus the archery. We have an archer in the group and I think it would be overdone to have two if you follow. But thank you any ways. It has given me some ideas.

Entwife: Say hello to mini-me sting! I wanted you to come up with a name. Naming your sword is kinda personal, and it has to reflect its owner. I'm glad u like the story. It really gives me the incentive to keep writing!

Oracle 10: Thank you! I didn't think anyone would read this at first. I thought people would think: Oh no not another fall into M.E. story. Boring!: but I'm glad u like it. I have heaps of fun with making up characters and story lines and stuff, and adding other people's characters gives me a bit of a challenge, trying to have the charc. Live up to the owners standards.

Platy: Thank you! I'm glad you like Philomel. I'll try and get the musical side to her up soon. Promise!

Arion Naomi: Thank you! I will not stop this story! I can't really figure it out how to end it yet. So I think there might be a few sequels happening. I don't know. We'll soon find out.