Luinedhel: Why do we have to do disclaimers? I've asked once before but hey, I'm trying to get my point across. If we have a disclaimer every 5 chapters, that should be enough right? Well, None of the characters are mine.
Celebfae: Except for me!!
Luinedhel: Yes, except for you. Now on with the chapter.
Chapter 5- a rude awakening
"On the contrary, Roy. You have helped solve half the riddle." Celebfae praised.
"Only half?" Marth pried for more answers.
"We still don't know how they made it out of their cells. Us elves are not easily taken by surprise. Or caught off Guard during duty." Legolas pointed out.
"Well, it's getting late. How about if you two get some sleep." Legolas suggested.
Marth and Roy, bowing, headed back to their rooms. Marth laid down, but couldn't get to sleep.
His mind was wondering. 'Why were we given the highest possible honor? I mean we did save royalty, but Their has to be more. What did Roy find exactly in that room? He's got to be hiding something. I know it. What was that herb and what was it used for? Who is this Aragorn guy? He sounds like he should be honored and even praised, but who is he?' Some how he fell asleep.
Roy was in his room with the same problem. 'How did the dwarves escape easily? There has to be someone else, but we didn't capture anyone else. Could it be a God of theirs that saved them? Why were we honored so well? We're not elves. We saved royalty yes, but we are not of their kind. From the sounds of it, Elves really don't trust other races. Why didn't the dwarves just honor the elves and answer the questions? Wouldn't it have been easier for them?' Roy to soon fell asleep.
Roy woke up to the sounds of knocking on his door. He readied himself and opened the door. There stood Celebfae dressed and ready to go.
"Where's Legolas?" Roy greeted.
"Waking your friend." Celebfae greeted in return.
A smirk came to Roy's lips as he thought, 'I've always wanted to do this. Now I get the chance.'
Then he said outloud, "Give me but a few moments and I'll get him."
He came out with his sword attached onto his belt. He walked over to Marth's door and stood there. He stopped Legolas mid knock.
"He won't answer. I heard him wake, but he won't answer the door." Legolas whispered.
Roy, smirking, motioned for Legolas to give him room.
Legolas stood back while Roy yelled through the door, "Prince Marth, someone stole Falchion!"
Roy getting the reaction he suspected took a few steps back. Marth's reaction was a *THUMP* as he hit the floor.
Roy then heard him yell, "Roy, your so lucky your on the other side of the door. Otherwise there would be two of you."
Roy, barely containing his laughter, stated "Marth…could you…just open…. the door?"
Moments later Marth stood in the doorway giving Roy a death glare while pointing his sword at Roy, Who was far enough back that it didn't really threaten him.
"Why did you dare wake me in that way, Son of Pharea?" Marth asked through clenched teeth.
"Legolas couldn't wake you. So they asked indirectly for my help. Also I think they want to tall us something." Roy not even bothering to whisper the last part, it would be heard by the elves anyways.
His efforts to calm the prince worked to some degree.
Marth then got a look of revenge on his face as he stated, "Roy, you know I don't fool around with that name. Then again I may have revenge yet."
Before Roy could make a comeback remark Legolas broke in, "Roy was right. We do have to tell you something."
Marth and Roy, surprised that Roy was right stood, shocked. After a few minutes Marth regained composure while looking at a stunned Roy. Seconds later Roy Regained his composure.
"Okay, so what is it?" Marth pried.
There was a long silence. The silence was slowly weighing down on the four companions. Celebfae looked at Legolas, as if asking silently who should be the one to say it.
Getting tired of the heavy silence Roy broke it. "What did you wish to tell us?"
Legolas, since he was the prince, answered, "We are going into battle in a couple of days. The dwarves have really started making my father mad. He wishes for you to join us in this upcoming battle. He thinks your skills would help add to ours."
Marth looked at Roy and signaled for him to enter his room. Marth's room was exactly like Roy's. Carved sculptures seemed to be everywhere. The sculptures seem to represent the goddess Yavanna*. There were other sculptures that had Illuvatar**. The walls had a smooth texture to them. On the walls, there were leaves and trees. Many different types of leaves. The bed was made of wood that finely decorated, showing the elves love for nature. The room was absolutely beautiful. Anyone stepping in to the room would say it was fit for a prince.
Marth signaled Roy to sit down. Marth sat down across from him and started a conversation. "Roy, first we're the only survivors that we know of from our land. Second, we have been knocked out and sent here. Third, we stumble on elves. Now they wish us to help them fight a war. As far as I know of, fighting is going to be the death of us. Literally. I wish we could meet up with someone like us. We can't fight forever."
There was a silence as Roy was taking this information in.
Then he spoke, breaking the silence, "Marth, our land is going to be taken over unless we get back and raise an army. If we help them, perhaps they could help us. Granted I'm only a 16-year-old general, and haven't seen as many battles as you. I know how hopeless it sounds. I feel the same way, but there's hope. Where? I know not. Maybe this fight wil…" Roy was cut off.
"WILL HELP US? Maybe your right. I guess I'm overreacting. The help we need may come from the elves. We just have to make a deal, son of Pharea." Marth gave a smirk.
Roy was slowly realizing what Marth was going to do.
TBC
*Yavanna- she was the goddess that created the trees and ents, mainly.
**Illivutar-(spelling?) He was also called Eru. He was the God of the gods and goddesses. He was the Chief god.
They probably don't have statures of their gods and goddesses, but I thought it might be a nice touch.
How was it? Did you like it?
Roy: (ecstatic) I liked it!
Marth: (irritated) Of course you would.
Roy: what's that supposed to mean?
Luiendhel: Roy, Marth be quite. Other wise I'll have to hurt you. (smirks) any way, please review and the other fighter will be in about 3 chapters. I don't know. I can't tell.
???: What do you mean you don't know?! I thought you wrote it?
Luinedhel: I have written it. I just don't know how long each chapter is going to be. Well, I'll update ASAP. I have homework to finish. Curse school. I would have the three fighters take it out, but they'd be overrun by fans and teachers. Oh well. Longer chapters? And who do you want think the mystery fighter is? It's a smasher. There's a hint.
Namarrie