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.
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Chapter 13: The making of a heroine
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As Legolas and I walked into the dinning hall, Uncle Elrond ushered me to the stage where he was giving his announcement. I stood behind him and to the right a bit as he took centre stage.
"MY friends, I have gathered you all here tonight, for a very important reason. One that without a doubt will shock you, yet bring hope. My niece, Blythe, of whom some of you know, has been given a great gift. I gift that many have tried to take for themselves, yet been rejected of such a privilege. Of course, I am talking of Ilfirin. The sword that was never drawn. The sword belonging to Luthien." There were mummers throughout the hall now, and I saw Legolas standing at the bottom of the stage, his face in disbelief. Personally, I didn't get what the big deal was, but then again, I had no idea what was going on anyway.
Elrond spoke again after the mumbles had died down. "It is of Legend that whoever possesses the sword of Luthien, shall one day defeat the evil that threatens middle earth. With the sword come many rights and responsibilities. Now Blythe must take in a coronation ceremony as one of the protectors of middle earth, a great honour. There are but two protectors of Ennor: Galadriel and Finrod. Now Blythe will join them." A round of applause echoed through the hall, and Legolas turned white. Everything was now coming together. But why me? I can't fight or use a sword and stuff. I'm doomed!
"The coronation shall take place whence Blythe has learnt all she can, concerning her now responsibilities and the wielding of the sword Ilfirin. Now please, enjoy this meal." He said finally, stepping down form the stage and I followed him. He then turned to face me.
"This is a big responsibility to be placed on your shoulders Blythe, though, now that is made, it cannot be unmade, unless by death. I'm sorry to weigh such troubles on a young mind."
"Nah, don't worry about it, there was nothing you could do, nor anything I could do. It was meant to be." I replied, faking a smile. I had no idea what I had gotten myself into.
"I will help you where I can. I promise I will follow you to the end." Said Legolas, putting his hand on my shoulder.
"Well, I must go now. I shall see you tomorrow. Namarie." Elrond said, and headed to his study.
"Come on Legolas, lets get something to eat." I said dragging him off to the dinning table.
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Thea had remained in her room since her attack, refusing to meet any. I was lucky that Vala and I were able to see her. I was worried sick night and day about her condition. She was slipping into a madness that nothing could free her from. She was falling gradually everyday, dying that bit more. I realise it would be too much to handle, but in a way I think she was taking it out of proportion.
I decided to visit her alone after dinner and tell her what was going on, but not of the quest, it would make things worse. As I was about to enter her room, I heard voices. Not just Thea's, but that of another woman. The woman was saying harsh things and Thea was screaming. I pushed the door open and ran in. All I saw was the woman, making her escape out the window, faster than you can say holy Steve Irwin.
I lunged at her but instead hit the wall and I blacked out.
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I woke up to find myself in bed, Legolas by my side.
"Blythe." He whispered over and over again, to bring me back to consciousness.
"Yeah?" I asked groggily.
"What happened? Why were you on the floor in Thea's room?"
"There was someone in there. A woman. She wasn't a maid, nor a nurse. I don't know who it was, but she took off after she saw me."
"I'm going to tell Elrond. Stay here. Don't even attempt to move from this bed." He said, planting a kiss on my forehead and running off.
This was great. Someone was torturing Thea. Wait…hold that thought. That may explain what's going on with her. But who is that woman? What is she doing here?
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A/N: Sorry this is such a short chapter. But I had a really good clifhanger happening. I couldn't help myself.
Levanna: I was meaning to get to Vala's explination this chapter but Elrond's speech ran away with me. It will happen next chapter I hope.
Platy: The orc butt kicking won't be for a little while yet. Sorry, but Philomel will fight soon.
Mirkwood Queen: Glad u like Moriwen. You will hear from her soon.
Thanks again all! Its great you like the story! Also, I can't say who this chick is but I think you will all guess.