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Chapter 15
Rhiannon's POV
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"Who?" Armoron asked. Megami walked over and picked up the gruesome head. "Fenriris. He's the leader of the pack of creatures after us. He said something of a Banisher. One who would seal away his people and banish the evil in this realm. His master âE" MaldorcâE" created all of the evil here. If you destroy the creatures, you destroy his final tie to Middle Earth."
"How did you manage to kill this big shot?" I asked. "Good question." She dropped the head. My stomach churned as it made a sickening *thunk* on the ground. "I think the creature just tired himself out. He used too much magic, so his energy was minimal. I somehow managed to take advantage of a great opportunity."
"What sort of magic did this Fenriris use?" This was the first time Legolas had spoken since Megami stormed out. "Typical black magicks, I suppose. But I'm a prophetic maiden, so I could take care of myself." Her last comment was full of sarcasm. Legolas turned away and muttered something in Elvish.
"Have you forgotten that I know your language!" Legolas kept walking away. As he passed by me, I caught a look in his eyes. One of longing and sadness.
"Hey, Meg." I called. "What's up with ya lately, eh? Stress gotten to ya?" She sighed. "Yes, Rhi. Something got to me alright. Something not so nice." Armoron walked off towards the direction Legolas had gone. I guessed he sensed what I was about to say. "Is it the whole Legolas thing? Is that what's got you so upset? Those kinda feelin's can âE"" I was cut off by her. "It is Legolas. But no, it is not those feelings that has gotten me so worked up. He must learn that I cannot be what he expects of me. I am merely human.. . . or at least, I was." To emphasize he statement, she reached up to her ears and tugged on them. "Hey, don't feel pressured. He's just lookin' out for ya. He cares." She did not reply as I expected her to. Instead, she walked towards the path that the two men had previously walked. "I'm going to talk to him."
~~~
Not long after she had entered the forest, Armoron came out and sat by me. "She is talking with Legolas." he announced. "What's up with them today, huh? I mean yesterday, they were all peaches n' cream,"
"Peaches and cream?" I sighed at the interruption. "Fine. They were fine."
"Oh. Please, continue."
"Thank you. Anyway, they were peachy, and now today, they're like all âE~grr' at each other."
"I do not noticed them growling at one another. Are you feeling all right?" I rolled my eyes. Can't this guy learn to live with my Earth-isms?! "Another _expression , Armoron."
"Oh." I poked the fire with a stick. It crackled in response.
"Whatever it is, I'm sure they will work it out. Legolas is eager to settle their dispute." Armoron commented as he picked up a stick and started to join me in my fire-poking.
~~~
Legolas's POV
~~~
As I saw Megami approach me, I knew there was a great chance that we would end this silly feud. I do not know the grudge she held against me, but I can tell she'd like to end it. Armoron rose and left us. He knew that it was something the two of us had to do alone.
"Have you decided to speak to me like I have you." She sat down next to me.
"You mean kindly."
I nodded.
"Yeah. I don't know what had gotten into me. Maybe it was all of the stress of this prophecy, this new world, and the creatures. Whatever it was, it's all out. No more demons to release on you."
She looked up at me and smiled. Something about the way she worded it made me wonder. I had not mentioned demons. But then again, it couldn't have been some _expression from her world. Whatever it was, it didn't matter. My melomin was back, and she was here to stay, so long as I protected her. I wrapped her into my arms out of joy.
We stayed this way for a moment. Then I heard something. A blade was slicing through the air âE"- there! From above!
I pushed Megami out of the way and leapt up to meet our attacker. On the branch where we met, glowing golden eyes stared into mine. "Good-bye." A hoarse whisper came from it's long snout. It must of been one of the creatures hunting us. It swung at me, but I easily dodged it's clumsy move. Not used to the treetops, the creature tumbled downward. It was not much of a fall, but still one worthy of a few bruises.
Megami rushed over to it's crumpled form. I saw her whisper something in it's ear. What was she doing? Instantly, it disappeared.
She looked up time, as if reading my mind she answered " Simple spell I learned. Nothing but a dispersal spell. It disintegrates the subject and disperses the particles."
I jumped down to the ground and nodded. "Useful spell."
She smiled. "That it is."
As we walked away, I could have sworn I heard the growl of one of the creatures, but when I looked back I could not see anyone. I dismissed the sound. If Megami had not heard it, I could not have.
~~
Rhiannon's POV
~~~
"Welcome back you two! All made up now?" I smiled brightly at the couple that was walking from the small path in the forest.
"Yes, thank you for your concern, Rhiannon."
Legolas turned to Armoron. "Prepare the horses. We shall be heading west soon." He nodded and headed off the where the horses were resting.
"How come?" I inquired. "Was there some sort of attack?"
"Yes." Megami spoke. "Nothing too serious. My knight has slain the dragon."
"Oh nonsense. You were the one who used that spell!" He protested.
"Whoa, wait a minute, spell?"
"Yes, one to ultimately kill the subject. Nothing too serious. Child's magic, really."
"You don't know magic Megami. Just a fire spell."
"I was looking through an old tome in the castle. It explained that particular spell. I found it interesting, so I memorized it. Something to tell the kids I babysit back at home when they misbehave."
"Oh."
"Well, if you ladies would pack our things, I'll go set our route on the map." Legolas excused himself from our little âE~chatting ring'.
~~~
We were heading towards sunset. Everyone was exhausted. We could not stop however. Legolas had planned to stop near a waterfall somewhere in the forest. He claimed it would keep the creatures at bay. He had a hunch they did not like water too much.
"How much longer?" I asked
Legolas looked back to me. "We should be there before the moon is our only light."
"Before nightfall would have been a sufficient answer."
"It was an answer to make you think âE" Something you do not do often." Armoron quipped.
"Oh shut-up before I throw you off that horse!"
"I'd like to see you try!"
"Rhiannon, quit flirting and listen." I stopped my fighting (not flirting!) to listen. "I don't hear anything."
"It's water, Rhi. Water's up ahead."
"Well it's about time! That trip took us hours!"
Up ahead, Legolas warned, something was waiting. Ninety-nine percent guaranteed, it was the Order of Maldorc.
"Why isn't anything easy!" I complained. "Because I'm involved, that's why!" I answered my own question.
Sure enough, as we round the corner, all of us spotted the vile creatures that were blocking our path."Halt in the name of Fenriris!" rasped one of the creatures at the head of their line. I looked up and down the path. They're were nine of the creatures. Only two were armed. They shouldn't be too hard to handle âE" right?
"Do you have a death wish?" Megami responded to the creature. She sounded irritated âE" not a hint of fear on her voice.
"I believe it is you with the death wish Banisher."
Megami leapt off her horse and, in a flash, was lifting the creature off the ground by its throat. âE~How'd she do that?' The creature did not struggle. Nor did its comrades come to its aid. Some companions!
The creature's body language gave off the impression that it was frightened of Megami. He could easily kill her right here and now, and yet, he is scared. Maybe these creatures aren't so tough. They eyes locked and, this may sound strange but, they seemed to be communicating. Every second, its eyes would convey a look of understanding and respect. But they couldn't of been, it wasn't possible. And if it was, why wouldn't she just speak out loud?
Whatever it was, I didn't really care. I got to get a good look at the creatures. It was amazing how human-like these creatures were. This was the first time I could really study them without endangering myself.
They walked on two legs, yet when they did, they hunched over âE" kind of like primitive man/advanced apes. Their skin was purely black, and it appeared leathery. The faces of this species was exactly like you would see on a wolf (only no fur). Like a human, they were very expressive. You could easily tell what each one was feeling.
Their eyes ranged from red to yellow to black. It seemed to be a ranking symbol of sorts. The alpha with red, the beta with yellow, and the lesser creatures had black.. You could tell this was true by the way that they arranged themselves in their barricade.
One look at their fangs and claws would tell you that they were predators. With these (the fangs and claws) and their muscular, lean bodies, they were perfect hunters.
"Leave here. I do not expect to see you again until the foretold battle. NOW GO!" Megami released the creature from her grasp and it fell to the ground. One of the lesser-ranked creatures started to say something, but as it began to speak, Megami flashed it a look of rage. If the creature had had a tail, it would have been between its legs right then.
As they ran off to wherever it was they called their lair, Megami got back on her horse and received a strange, yet caring look from Legolas. "That was a very brave thing you did, melomin."
"Thank you. Someone had to show them who's boss âE~round here." There was silence. "We are leading them. Not the other way around." There were nods. She did have a point. "Plus, I need to just relax. I don't feel like fighting for a little bit."
We rode along in silence, waterfall now in sight, until Armoron cleared his throat and began to speak. "Excuse me, Megami, but how did you know about the foretold battle? I don't remember mentioning it to Rhiannon."
"If there's a prophecy foretelling a maiden changing and banishing these creatures, there must be a battle in which to banish them, am I correct?"
"Quite."
Again, a silence until another interruption."So," I started, "When is this big battle."
"The date is unknown, but it is some time after the creatures kill one of ours."
"Valkeron." Megami practically whispered. Legolas immediately looked up towards Megami. She looked back at him and smiled. I guess he was satisfied with her smile, because he broke out ahead of us in a fast gallop. He called back to us, saying that he was off to search for creatures that might pose us harm. After all, there were other evils in this place than the Order of Maldorc.
"How long after they kill he or she, do they battle us?" I asked, trying to avoid the subject of Valkeron. Megami had just coped with his loss. I didn't want to break any barriers that were put up. He was, after all, the person who had rescued her.
"The night the moon shines a blood red, hero's blood shall be shed." He recited.
"Do you memorize boring books for fun or something? Geez, get out more will ya."
Armoron was about to respond to my quick wit, but he was interrupted by a small, frail old woman who had, surprisingly snuck up behind us.
"Excuse me for the interruption, but would any of you kind folk help me." Her voice reminded me of my one-hundred-year-old great-grandmother. You know, the typical old lady voce?
"What do you need of us, elder?"
She smiled a bright smile. Her teeth were remarkably white. "I am looking for the one that calls himself Legolas. I believe he is the Prince of Mirkwood?"
"Yes. You are in luck, old woman. He is traveling with us."
"Oh that's fine and dandy! I knew he was traveling with another elf and three humans. I know there are only two of you here, but I just couldn't help but ask." I expected Megami to cringe at the remark about the âE~other elf' but instead, she just smiled. Somethin' about Megami and old people âE" she just adored them.
"Do you need transportation to our campsite?" I offered.
"Oh thank you for the generous offer kind girl," She motioned behind her to an old donkey. "But I have my own beast of burden. What a troublesome one he is."
She began walking back to her donkey. "Please, milady, allow us to escort you."
Again, she flashed her pearly whites. "What a kind young gentleman. What a lucky one you must be." It took me a moment to realize that her last comment was directed to me. "Oh..w . . .b. . . . wha?" I looked at Armoron for an explanation, but he held the same bewildered _expression as I did.
"I believe she was saying that you two are a couple." Megami laughed and headed out to lead the old woman. We were still staring at teach other when she bellowed for us to follow her.
~~~~~
"Veldeera." The old woman responded to Legolas's question.
"Well then, Veldeera, what brings you out into the middle of nowhere searching for the prince of Mirkwood âE" a place where you do not live?"
She frowned. "I come to speak of urgent matters. I must speak to you in private, young one." Legolas raised an eyebrow at the âE~young' remark, but followed her nonetheless.
"What do you think she wants with him?" I leaned in to whisper to Armoron.
He jumped back. "Getting a little friendly there are we?!"
I crinkled my face to get the âE~mad' look across. "Will you stop being so paranoid! I just want to talk! Geez!"
"Was only joking, Rhiannon."
~~~~
Legolas's POV
~~~~
"I sense you are wise beyond your years."
"Oh, I am as wise as my age I assure you. It is only that appearances can be deceiving."
I looked up at her wrinkled face. She was no elf, therefore she couldn't be immortal. What was she letting on to?
"This body is only seventy-six years of age. My soul however, is a different story." She paused to see my reaction. It was one of extreme interest. "I am, in fact, as old as this world." She motioned to our surroundings. "These here trees were planted by me." She smiled, then turned to me, clearly about to change the subject. "You may choose your fate, young one. But you cannot trust your fate with another. Do not give your heart out to one who make shatter it."
"Megami." I whispered her name in shock. She nodded.
"The she-elf is but one of many who have altered themselves."
"Are you saying she chose to change!" I was enraged by her remark, as subtle as it was. "You have not seen the hurt in her eyes when she realizes she may no longer return home, that she may no longer be human!" I interrupted her.
"Do you love her?" The old woman's question caught me off guard. Her tone did not match my anger. It was a soft, gentle question.
"Her soul is one unlike many here in Middle Earth. She is pure and kind. Something that you cannot find here often."
"Is that a yes, Prince Legolas?"
I nodded.
She sighed. "For her sake, and for yours, stay away. Trust my wisdom. Be on your guard. The upcoming battle has gotten everyone. . . not quite themselves." She stood up off the fallen log we had been sitting on.
"What does that mean?" I rose, eager for her answer.
"Sometimes we cannot know what it is that plagues us."
"Plagues? Megami is no âE"-,"
"I never said she was. Now, I really must be going. Take heed of my warnings. Good luck in the upcoming battle, and know who to trust."
With that, the woman vanished. No poof of smoke or flash of light âE" just gone. I was left alone to ponder our cryptic conversation.
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And that's a wrap for chapter 15! YAY! This one was practically double what the last one was, so I hope you're all happy! Please be kind and review, I greatly appreciate it. Thankies!
Megami
Chapter 15
Rhiannon's POV
~~~
"Who?" Armoron asked. Megami walked over and picked up the gruesome head. "Fenriris. He's the leader of the pack of creatures after us. He said something of a Banisher. One who would seal away his people and banish the evil in this realm. His master âE" MaldorcâE" created all of the evil here. If you destroy the creatures, you destroy his final tie to Middle Earth."
"How did you manage to kill this big shot?" I asked. "Good question." She dropped the head. My stomach churned as it made a sickening *thunk* on the ground. "I think the creature just tired himself out. He used too much magic, so his energy was minimal. I somehow managed to take advantage of a great opportunity."
"What sort of magic did this Fenriris use?" This was the first time Legolas had spoken since Megami stormed out. "Typical black magicks, I suppose. But I'm a prophetic maiden, so I could take care of myself." Her last comment was full of sarcasm. Legolas turned away and muttered something in Elvish.
"Have you forgotten that I know your language!" Legolas kept walking away. As he passed by me, I caught a look in his eyes. One of longing and sadness.
"Hey, Meg." I called. "What's up with ya lately, eh? Stress gotten to ya?" She sighed. "Yes, Rhi. Something got to me alright. Something not so nice." Armoron walked off towards the direction Legolas had gone. I guessed he sensed what I was about to say. "Is it the whole Legolas thing? Is that what's got you so upset? Those kinda feelin's can âE"" I was cut off by her. "It is Legolas. But no, it is not those feelings that has gotten me so worked up. He must learn that I cannot be what he expects of me. I am merely human.. . . or at least, I was." To emphasize he statement, she reached up to her ears and tugged on them. "Hey, don't feel pressured. He's just lookin' out for ya. He cares." She did not reply as I expected her to. Instead, she walked towards the path that the two men had previously walked. "I'm going to talk to him."
~~~
Not long after she had entered the forest, Armoron came out and sat by me. "She is talking with Legolas." he announced. "What's up with them today, huh? I mean yesterday, they were all peaches n' cream,"
"Peaches and cream?" I sighed at the interruption. "Fine. They were fine."
"Oh. Please, continue."
"Thank you. Anyway, they were peachy, and now today, they're like all âE~grr' at each other."
"I do not noticed them growling at one another. Are you feeling all right?" I rolled my eyes. Can't this guy learn to live with my Earth-isms?! "Another _expression , Armoron."
"Oh." I poked the fire with a stick. It crackled in response.
"Whatever it is, I'm sure they will work it out. Legolas is eager to settle their dispute." Armoron commented as he picked up a stick and started to join me in my fire-poking.
~~~
Legolas's POV
~~~
As I saw Megami approach me, I knew there was a great chance that we would end this silly feud. I do not know the grudge she held against me, but I can tell she'd like to end it. Armoron rose and left us. He knew that it was something the two of us had to do alone.
"Have you decided to speak to me like I have you." She sat down next to me.
"You mean kindly."
I nodded.
"Yeah. I don't know what had gotten into me. Maybe it was all of the stress of this prophecy, this new world, and the creatures. Whatever it was, it's all out. No more demons to release on you."
She looked up at me and smiled. Something about the way she worded it made me wonder. I had not mentioned demons. But then again, it couldn't have been some _expression from her world. Whatever it was, it didn't matter. My melomin was back, and she was here to stay, so long as I protected her. I wrapped her into my arms out of joy.
We stayed this way for a moment. Then I heard something. A blade was slicing through the air âE"- there! From above!
I pushed Megami out of the way and leapt up to meet our attacker. On the branch where we met, glowing golden eyes stared into mine. "Good-bye." A hoarse whisper came from it's long snout. It must of been one of the creatures hunting us. It swung at me, but I easily dodged it's clumsy move. Not used to the treetops, the creature tumbled downward. It was not much of a fall, but still one worthy of a few bruises.
Megami rushed over to it's crumpled form. I saw her whisper something in it's ear. What was she doing? Instantly, it disappeared.
She looked up time, as if reading my mind she answered " Simple spell I learned. Nothing but a dispersal spell. It disintegrates the subject and disperses the particles."
I jumped down to the ground and nodded. "Useful spell."
She smiled. "That it is."
As we walked away, I could have sworn I heard the growl of one of the creatures, but when I looked back I could not see anyone. I dismissed the sound. If Megami had not heard it, I could not have.
~~
Rhiannon's POV
~~~
"Welcome back you two! All made up now?" I smiled brightly at the couple that was walking from the small path in the forest.
"Yes, thank you for your concern, Rhiannon."
Legolas turned to Armoron. "Prepare the horses. We shall be heading west soon." He nodded and headed off the where the horses were resting.
"How come?" I inquired. "Was there some sort of attack?"
"Yes." Megami spoke. "Nothing too serious. My knight has slain the dragon."
"Oh nonsense. You were the one who used that spell!" He protested.
"Whoa, wait a minute, spell?"
"Yes, one to ultimately kill the subject. Nothing too serious. Child's magic, really."
"You don't know magic Megami. Just a fire spell."
"I was looking through an old tome in the castle. It explained that particular spell. I found it interesting, so I memorized it. Something to tell the kids I babysit back at home when they misbehave."
"Oh."
"Well, if you ladies would pack our things, I'll go set our route on the map." Legolas excused himself from our little âE~chatting ring'.
~~~
We were heading towards sunset. Everyone was exhausted. We could not stop however. Legolas had planned to stop near a waterfall somewhere in the forest. He claimed it would keep the creatures at bay. He had a hunch they did not like water too much.
"How much longer?" I asked
Legolas looked back to me. "We should be there before the moon is our only light."
"Before nightfall would have been a sufficient answer."
"It was an answer to make you think âE" Something you do not do often." Armoron quipped.
"Oh shut-up before I throw you off that horse!"
"I'd like to see you try!"
"Rhiannon, quit flirting and listen." I stopped my fighting (not flirting!) to listen. "I don't hear anything."
"It's water, Rhi. Water's up ahead."
"Well it's about time! That trip took us hours!"
Up ahead, Legolas warned, something was waiting. Ninety-nine percent guaranteed, it was the Order of Maldorc.
"Why isn't anything easy!" I complained. "Because I'm involved, that's why!" I answered my own question.
Sure enough, as we round the corner, all of us spotted the vile creatures that were blocking our path."Halt in the name of Fenriris!" rasped one of the creatures at the head of their line. I looked up and down the path. They're were nine of the creatures. Only two were armed. They shouldn't be too hard to handle âE" right?
"Do you have a death wish?" Megami responded to the creature. She sounded irritated âE" not a hint of fear on her voice.
"I believe it is you with the death wish Banisher."
Megami leapt off her horse and, in a flash, was lifting the creature off the ground by its throat. âE~How'd she do that?' The creature did not struggle. Nor did its comrades come to its aid. Some companions!
The creature's body language gave off the impression that it was frightened of Megami. He could easily kill her right here and now, and yet, he is scared. Maybe these creatures aren't so tough. They eyes locked and, this may sound strange but, they seemed to be communicating. Every second, its eyes would convey a look of understanding and respect. But they couldn't of been, it wasn't possible. And if it was, why wouldn't she just speak out loud?
Whatever it was, I didn't really care. I got to get a good look at the creatures. It was amazing how human-like these creatures were. This was the first time I could really study them without endangering myself.
They walked on two legs, yet when they did, they hunched over âE" kind of like primitive man/advanced apes. Their skin was purely black, and it appeared leathery. The faces of this species was exactly like you would see on a wolf (only no fur). Like a human, they were very expressive. You could easily tell what each one was feeling.
Their eyes ranged from red to yellow to black. It seemed to be a ranking symbol of sorts. The alpha with red, the beta with yellow, and the lesser creatures had black.. You could tell this was true by the way that they arranged themselves in their barricade.
One look at their fangs and claws would tell you that they were predators. With these (the fangs and claws) and their muscular, lean bodies, they were perfect hunters.
"Leave here. I do not expect to see you again until the foretold battle. NOW GO!" Megami released the creature from her grasp and it fell to the ground. One of the lesser-ranked creatures started to say something, but as it began to speak, Megami flashed it a look of rage. If the creature had had a tail, it would have been between its legs right then.
As they ran off to wherever it was they called their lair, Megami got back on her horse and received a strange, yet caring look from Legolas. "That was a very brave thing you did, melomin."
"Thank you. Someone had to show them who's boss âE~round here." There was silence. "We are leading them. Not the other way around." There were nods. She did have a point. "Plus, I need to just relax. I don't feel like fighting for a little bit."
We rode along in silence, waterfall now in sight, until Armoron cleared his throat and began to speak. "Excuse me, Megami, but how did you know about the foretold battle? I don't remember mentioning it to Rhiannon."
"If there's a prophecy foretelling a maiden changing and banishing these creatures, there must be a battle in which to banish them, am I correct?"
"Quite."
Again, a silence until another interruption."So," I started, "When is this big battle."
"The date is unknown, but it is some time after the creatures kill one of ours."
"Valkeron." Megami practically whispered. Legolas immediately looked up towards Megami. She looked back at him and smiled. I guess he was satisfied with her smile, because he broke out ahead of us in a fast gallop. He called back to us, saying that he was off to search for creatures that might pose us harm. After all, there were other evils in this place than the Order of Maldorc.
"How long after they kill he or she, do they battle us?" I asked, trying to avoid the subject of Valkeron. Megami had just coped with his loss. I didn't want to break any barriers that were put up. He was, after all, the person who had rescued her.
"The night the moon shines a blood red, hero's blood shall be shed." He recited.
"Do you memorize boring books for fun or something? Geez, get out more will ya."
Armoron was about to respond to my quick wit, but he was interrupted by a small, frail old woman who had, surprisingly snuck up behind us.
"Excuse me for the interruption, but would any of you kind folk help me." Her voice reminded me of my one-hundred-year-old great-grandmother. You know, the typical old lady voce?
"What do you need of us, elder?"
She smiled a bright smile. Her teeth were remarkably white. "I am looking for the one that calls himself Legolas. I believe he is the Prince of Mirkwood?"
"Yes. You are in luck, old woman. He is traveling with us."
"Oh that's fine and dandy! I knew he was traveling with another elf and three humans. I know there are only two of you here, but I just couldn't help but ask." I expected Megami to cringe at the remark about the âE~other elf' but instead, she just smiled. Somethin' about Megami and old people âE" she just adored them.
"Do you need transportation to our campsite?" I offered.
"Oh thank you for the generous offer kind girl," She motioned behind her to an old donkey. "But I have my own beast of burden. What a troublesome one he is."
She began walking back to her donkey. "Please, milady, allow us to escort you."
Again, she flashed her pearly whites. "What a kind young gentleman. What a lucky one you must be." It took me a moment to realize that her last comment was directed to me. "Oh..w . . .b. . . . wha?" I looked at Armoron for an explanation, but he held the same bewildered _expression as I did.
"I believe she was saying that you two are a couple." Megami laughed and headed out to lead the old woman. We were still staring at teach other when she bellowed for us to follow her.
~~~~~
"Veldeera." The old woman responded to Legolas's question.
"Well then, Veldeera, what brings you out into the middle of nowhere searching for the prince of Mirkwood âE" a place where you do not live?"
She frowned. "I come to speak of urgent matters. I must speak to you in private, young one." Legolas raised an eyebrow at the âE~young' remark, but followed her nonetheless.
"What do you think she wants with him?" I leaned in to whisper to Armoron.
He jumped back. "Getting a little friendly there are we?!"
I crinkled my face to get the âE~mad' look across. "Will you stop being so paranoid! I just want to talk! Geez!"
"Was only joking, Rhiannon."
~~~~
Legolas's POV
~~~~
"I sense you are wise beyond your years."
"Oh, I am as wise as my age I assure you. It is only that appearances can be deceiving."
I looked up at her wrinkled face. She was no elf, therefore she couldn't be immortal. What was she letting on to?
"This body is only seventy-six years of age. My soul however, is a different story." She paused to see my reaction. It was one of extreme interest. "I am, in fact, as old as this world." She motioned to our surroundings. "These here trees were planted by me." She smiled, then turned to me, clearly about to change the subject. "You may choose your fate, young one. But you cannot trust your fate with another. Do not give your heart out to one who make shatter it."
"Megami." I whispered her name in shock. She nodded.
"The she-elf is but one of many who have altered themselves."
"Are you saying she chose to change!" I was enraged by her remark, as subtle as it was. "You have not seen the hurt in her eyes when she realizes she may no longer return home, that she may no longer be human!" I interrupted her.
"Do you love her?" The old woman's question caught me off guard. Her tone did not match my anger. It was a soft, gentle question.
"Her soul is one unlike many here in Middle Earth. She is pure and kind. Something that you cannot find here often."
"Is that a yes, Prince Legolas?"
I nodded.
She sighed. "For her sake, and for yours, stay away. Trust my wisdom. Be on your guard. The upcoming battle has gotten everyone. . . not quite themselves." She stood up off the fallen log we had been sitting on.
"What does that mean?" I rose, eager for her answer.
"Sometimes we cannot know what it is that plagues us."
"Plagues? Megami is no âE"-,"
"I never said she was. Now, I really must be going. Take heed of my warnings. Good luck in the upcoming battle, and know who to trust."
With that, the woman vanished. No poof of smoke or flash of light âE" just gone. I was left alone to ponder our cryptic conversation.
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And that's a wrap for chapter 15! YAY! This one was practically double what the last one was, so I hope you're all happy! Please be kind and review, I greatly appreciate it. Thankies!
Megami