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 14: Unsheathing the monster

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I left my bed immediately after Legolas left. Nothing was going to happen to my sister! Anyways, I had Ilfirin. Ok, so I can't really use aq sword, but if I swing it around enough, it may get rid of that chick.

About our third day in Imladris I had found a passage into Thea's room from mine. I would use that today, so I wouldn't get caught running in the halls. I went over to a door behind a tapestry that was haning on my wall beside the wardrobe. I  opened the door and followed the dark path. Just as well it wasn't a long journey. It was really creepy in there. From this secret path, you could end up in any room in this wing. Or at least that was my guess. I had never followed it all the way through. Cobwebs were stuck to the roof and the walls, almost blocking the way through. I kept an eye out in case I ran into a spider. There are two types of spiders in middle earth.

1/ Iddy biddy baby ones that can poison you, but not really cause much harm.

2/ and humongous fugly things that are about 7ft tall and can eat you whole.

Luckily, in this place, there were only the little ones.

I tried not to bump into things as I went, but found it almost impossible, judging by the fact that I didn't have anything to light my way. As I went along, I bumped Ilfirin on the right hand wall. I stopped to check if it was alright when I noticed it was glowing. It wasn't blue, nor was it red. It was green! At least I had light now! But why would it glow like that?

I found the door I was looking for and opened it slowly. I peered through the small crack and saw that woman again. She was leaning over Thea's body, whispering things to Thea, who was asleep, but tossing and turning. IU jumped out from behind the door and blocked the window, so she couldn't get out.

"You again!" she said.

"Yeah, it's me. Now get the hell away from my sister and never come back again or taste gold bitch!" I said, holding ilfirin in a defensive stance. She merely laughed at me, drawing her own sword. Her laugh was like a witches cackle, similar to the wicked witch of the west's. Well, this time, the witch wouldn't melt, she would burn in hell.

The woman ran at me, her sword swinging around in the air. Oh god, what did I get myself into! When she was about to strike me down, I ducked, barley missing the blade. She raised her sword again and the blade flew downwards. I had to block the window, she couldn't get out. I barely blocked her sword with mine. I could hardly stop her. She pushed down on my sword with her's. I could barely handle this and new my arm's would give way. I pushed against her, with what little strength I had. I was about to pass out when my body mustered up the last of its strength. Miraculously, I was able to push her away, and she flew back wards, hitting the wall. I raised my sword again and flew down at her, she rolled away, but I managed to graize her arm. Without warning, she made a run for the window. I stuck out ilfirin, which tripped her. She rolled on the ground and I came over to strike her again, but I missied and she jumped out the window. I collapsed on the ground. My arms cained. My entire body ached from the effort. Now I know I need those sword lessons. Something told me these attacks would not stop, and if I was going to defeat this chick, I had better learn the basics.

As I tried to get up,Legolas and Elrong barged into the room and spotted me, lying on the ground.

"Mellonamin! Are you alright?" he said frantically, searching my body for any sign of injury.

"Legolas, I'm quite fine! I just had another run in with that woman. Did he tell you about her Uncle?" I asked Elrond who nodded his head and tended to Thea.

"She will not make it to the end of the week if these attacks keep happeneing. I will go and get someone to guard Thea. I worry for her life and sanity." Elrond replied, walking out of the room. At that moment, Arwen and Aragorn ran in to see what was going on.

"Blythe! Are you ok?" Arwen asked, running over to me.

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Just someone, please tend to Thea. I'm going to practise. I really need to get this sword thing down before the next attack." I said, getting up with the help of Legolas and walking from the room.

"I shall help you there my friend, but maybe you sould rest." Aragorn suggested.

"NO! We don't know when this woman will be back. I have clearly underestimated her and almost paid for that with my life. I will not let her take Thea from me. There is no time!" I said, stopping in the doorway.

"Then I shall help you now. Legolas, stay here with Arwen, just in case. Do not leave until there are elves guarding this room." Aragorn said, leading the way.

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I followed him to a small field. It was green and there were wild flowers everywhere. If only I could stop to smell them I thought. But I can't. I have to be able to fight and win.

"Now, tell me what happened during your fight." Aragorn said, siting down, his sword in his lap. I told him what happened. A smile crept over his face. "Very good indeed! Well, it will not take much to teach you. Fighting relies mainly on instinct. Though it is better to know the basics, you would do well if you listen to what your instincts are telling you. That is what you did today. You kept fighting, though you had little strength left, which may in itself have killed you. You show courage my friend. You will make a fine warrior someday."

"Thanks, I think. Well, lets get down to business shall we?" I said, pulling Aragorn to his feat.

"Well, we shall work on you defence first. I'm going to come at you and you have to block the blow. I will go easy at first, bu that won't last long."

Aragorn did as he said. He struck at me softly at first and I blocked it. This kept happeneing, each time, his strength in the blow becoming stronger and harder. I didn't know if I could keep going. But I had to, for Thea. After at least half an hour of the same thing, he stopped swinging at me. My arms were killing me, but I didn't stop. I refused to stop. No one was going to take my life from me.

Next, it was my time to attack. This went on for about the same amount of time, but I couldn't break through Aragorn's blocks. Finally, I did so, giving him quite a cut on his left arm.

"I'm so sorry! Oh gosh Aragorn! Sorry!" I screeched, trying to stop the blood flow.

"Not bad." Was all he said. "I haven't had such a cut like this before. Even the uruk-hai couldn't harm me this much in one blow. Maybe we should leave it for today. The sun is sinking fast, and you have mastered all we needed to today. Tomorrow I shall teach you a few tricks. " he said, leading the way up to the house.

"Thanks for everything Aragorn." I said, walking up beside him.

"Think nothing of it. Things haven't been easy for you, losing your parents and know having to complete a prophecy. I understand how you feel on those two levels."

"I know you do, that's why I'm lucky I have you as a friend and relative." I said and we walked up in silence, side by side. I secretly wished I could be like Aragorn. He was lord of the Dunedain, great with weapons and can hold his own, more than ever, he was a great leader, listener and friend.

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We were met in the hall by Vala, Linnende, Ilana, Philomel and Elanor. They took me up to my room, where they had food and drink brought up to my room.

"What's all this about guys?" I asked, sitting on my bed. They filled in after me, taking a seat where they could.

"I think you are now ready to hear the legend of Luthien." Vala said, sitting next to me.

I listened intentively as she told the story.

"In the first age, Luthien, daughter of King Thingol Grey-cloak of Doriath and Melian of the people of Valar, fell in love with Beren, son of Barahir of the first house of the Edain. Together they were wrested a silmaril from the iron crown of Morgoth. Luthien became mortal and was lost to Elvan-kind. Before she was lost to mortality, a sword was made for her, by the elvan smiths of her father. This sword was for her, to make her decision. If she declined the sword (which she did) she was lost to mortality, if she took it, she would become a great leader of her people, and a warrior who could end all wars. The declined the sword, which was lost, then found by Elrond at the beginning of the third age. She went on, had one son to Beren, who was called Dior. The silmarilwas passed to him, and so on through his family, first through his daughter Elwing.

"Elwing wedded Earendil, son of Turgon, the King of the hidden city of Gondolin and with the power of the simmaril passed the shadows and came to the Uttermost west, and speaking as an ambassador of both elves and men obtained the help by which Morgoth was overthrown. Earendil was not permitted to return to mortal lands, and his ship bearing the simaril was set to sail in the heavens as a star, and a sign of hope to the dwellers in middle earth oppressed by the Great enemy or his servants.

"The simarilli alone preserved the ancient light of the two trees of Valinor before Morgoth poisoned them at the end of the first age."

"so what does the silma..silmar…the s thing have to do with with the sword and me?" I asked Vala.

"Only one of the three simaril were found. Only you can take the other two from the crown of the Dark Queen. I am guessing she is somehow related to Morgoth. It was said he had two children, their names were never known to any but the dark lord and his close friends. It was thought that Sauron was his eldest child, but it was later found that he was not, and as Morgoth's children were not yet old enough to rule, Sauron ruled in their place and took care of them as his own children. So there is a possibility she is the daughter of Morgoth, the rightful ruler of Mordor, as Sauron is now dead, she is fit to rule, and by the looks of things, take over middle earth, like her father. Once the two remaining simaril have been taken from the crown, she will loose her powers and immortality, making her weak and easier to destroy."

"Lovely." I said sarcastically. "But that still doesn't tell us who this other woman is."

"I think you know who it is Blythe. I think that you are the only one who does." Vala replied.

We sat up and talked for the rest of the night until I finally fell asleep.

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Authors Note:

Oracle10: Moriwen is no worry, and will never have the love of legolas (Sorry Mirkwood queen) and don't take this out on Mirkwood Queen. She rules!

Platy: Yes, I think I'll let you get a little Thea torturer ass kicking, but in the end… I can't say that sorry, you'll have to wait and see.

Mirkwood queen: Sorry I couldn't fit you in this chapter! Maybe the next one. Yes I think you might be in it. Ssssshhhh!

Chickie D: Thanks a bunch darlz. I'm glad ur liking the story! Thea's torturer will get her just deserts soon, don't worry. She has already had the entrée, next comes the main!

Entwife: I'm not saying anything. I can't, must…not…tell…you…who…this…chick…is! Sorry!

Levanna: Sorry! I just end things that way one day, then come back the next and can't work on the same level. No, its not you its me. Sorry! Thank you for your loyalty. Vala got to say the legend thingy! Hehehehe! Does happy dance coz I finally got it in!

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