Chapter 3: Shadow Elf
' Who are you? ' demanded Thranduil as he grabbed his sword. ' How dare you invade the privacy of our room! ' he cried out
The tall elf neither spoke nor moved, not even a blink of an eye. This infuriated Thranduil more.
'I order you to answer my questions!' roared Thranduil. With his sword out, he then started to advance when a hand stopped him.
' Its ok! I know him, he has come for it was I who called him ' Nuiâthiel explained. Nodding to the elf, she then addressed him. ' Thank you Saeth for coming here '
' You should not thank me, my lady ' Saeth replied in a monotonous voice ' For I am only here to inform you that I cannot help you with what you are asking '
Nuiâthiel grew pale. 'How can this be?' she thought. She ten tried to speak but no voice came out. Closing her mouth and taking a deep breath, she tried again.
'Mankoi?' her voice trembling
' The gods have not permitted me to aid you, my lady ' was the direct reply ' I am to stay and guard Valinor '
One by one Nuiâthiel's tears began to fall. She might not see her beloved son again. Fate and the gods has been cruel to her. Everything she did was for nothing.
' Do not cry my lady, for it is only I that cannot help you ' Said Saeth
Looking Saeth straight in the eye, Nuiâthiel tried to see if he was speaking the truth. If she understood his words correctly someone will protect Legolas, but who?
Reading Nuiâthiel's thoughts, Saeth immediately replied to the unsaid question. ' The person who will protect your son my lady is my second in command ' Immediately right after finishing a cloaked person appeared.
Nuiâthiel's eyes widened, for standing before her was a very short person for an elf. Standing only about 5'4", the pesron was slim and was cloaked in black and had its hood on.
Kneeling the cloaked one spoke, ' Amin naa tualle, queen Nuiâthiel ' (I am yours to command, queen Nuiâthiel) The voice sent chills to both Nuiâthiel and Thranduil. Standing up the cloaked one then removed the hood revealing a female elf.
' A female? ' cried out Thranduil ' You were talking about protecting my son, how can a she- elf .. ' His ranting was cut off when Nuiâthiel took hold of his hand once again.
' There is something about her ' thought Nuiâthiel ' She is different, she is not like Saeth. More darker and stronger '
The she-elf had silver hair for one thing, but it did not shine even though sunlight was shining upon it. Her eyes ranged form very dark blue to black. Her skin was very pale, much paler than Saeth's. And who can ignore the fact that she was ver short for an elf.
' This is Lenae Senecar ' (she who walks the plain of the shadows) introduced Saeth. ' She is most worthy among us to watch over the young prince Legolas. Though she might be young, small and female she is the best and my second in command. Her weapons skill are unquestionable and her magic is great '
' Taa naa seasamin (it is my pleasure) to meet you Lenae ' spoke Nuiâthiel ' I thank you for watching over my son, his life is in your hands '
'We will take our leave now your majesties' Saeth then bowed and disappeared. Looking straight at both Nuiâthiel and Thranduil with piercing eyes, Lenae too bowed and disappeared leaving behind a chill in the air.
' Who were those people ' inquired Thranduil
Sighing Nuiâthiel then began the tale about the shadow elves and her families secret.
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' Remember! Never reveal yourself to him, no matter what happens understand! He must not know that you are there to protect him! ' lectured a stern Saeth ' I will be keeping an eye on you ' he added ' And . . . . '
Saeth never had the opportunity to finish what he was saying for Lenae vanished.
' She did it again! ' Saeth fumed
A giggle was suddenly heard behind him. Turning he found his wife Corialote (purple flower)
' She is a warrior just like you Saeth, she has done this many times before. And every time she goes, you give her the same lecture. I would do the same if I were her ' said a smiling Corialote
' I just wanted to remind her, there is something about to happen. I can feel it and for the first time I worry about her safety. Never before have I worried about her ' a concerned Saeth replied
' I feel something too, but the gods would not send her if she could not handle it ' stepping up to Saeth she placed her hand on top of his ' We trust her and the gods '
Nodding Saeth looked down unto the walls of Valinor, for they were standing on top of a hill just outside Valinors wall.
' I must go, for it is time for me to watch over Valonir's gate today ' he then disappeared
' Saeth is right to worry about Lenae ' thought Corialote ' I know that she is different from us, never showing any emotions, a being so dark and cold. But never the less I could still she some of her future. . . . . yet now I see nothing but black. . . . I fear for you my dear niece '
' Who are you? ' demanded Thranduil as he grabbed his sword. ' How dare you invade the privacy of our room! ' he cried out
The tall elf neither spoke nor moved, not even a blink of an eye. This infuriated Thranduil more.
'I order you to answer my questions!' roared Thranduil. With his sword out, he then started to advance when a hand stopped him.
' Its ok! I know him, he has come for it was I who called him ' Nuiâthiel explained. Nodding to the elf, she then addressed him. ' Thank you Saeth for coming here '
' You should not thank me, my lady ' Saeth replied in a monotonous voice ' For I am only here to inform you that I cannot help you with what you are asking '
Nuiâthiel grew pale. 'How can this be?' she thought. She ten tried to speak but no voice came out. Closing her mouth and taking a deep breath, she tried again.
'Mankoi?' her voice trembling
' The gods have not permitted me to aid you, my lady ' was the direct reply ' I am to stay and guard Valinor '
One by one Nuiâthiel's tears began to fall. She might not see her beloved son again. Fate and the gods has been cruel to her. Everything she did was for nothing.
' Do not cry my lady, for it is only I that cannot help you ' Said Saeth
Looking Saeth straight in the eye, Nuiâthiel tried to see if he was speaking the truth. If she understood his words correctly someone will protect Legolas, but who?
Reading Nuiâthiel's thoughts, Saeth immediately replied to the unsaid question. ' The person who will protect your son my lady is my second in command ' Immediately right after finishing a cloaked person appeared.
Nuiâthiel's eyes widened, for standing before her was a very short person for an elf. Standing only about 5'4", the pesron was slim and was cloaked in black and had its hood on.
Kneeling the cloaked one spoke, ' Amin naa tualle, queen Nuiâthiel ' (I am yours to command, queen Nuiâthiel) The voice sent chills to both Nuiâthiel and Thranduil. Standing up the cloaked one then removed the hood revealing a female elf.
' A female? ' cried out Thranduil ' You were talking about protecting my son, how can a she- elf .. ' His ranting was cut off when Nuiâthiel took hold of his hand once again.
' There is something about her ' thought Nuiâthiel ' She is different, she is not like Saeth. More darker and stronger '
The she-elf had silver hair for one thing, but it did not shine even though sunlight was shining upon it. Her eyes ranged form very dark blue to black. Her skin was very pale, much paler than Saeth's. And who can ignore the fact that she was ver short for an elf.
' This is Lenae Senecar ' (she who walks the plain of the shadows) introduced Saeth. ' She is most worthy among us to watch over the young prince Legolas. Though she might be young, small and female she is the best and my second in command. Her weapons skill are unquestionable and her magic is great '
' Taa naa seasamin (it is my pleasure) to meet you Lenae ' spoke Nuiâthiel ' I thank you for watching over my son, his life is in your hands '
'We will take our leave now your majesties' Saeth then bowed and disappeared. Looking straight at both Nuiâthiel and Thranduil with piercing eyes, Lenae too bowed and disappeared leaving behind a chill in the air.
' Who were those people ' inquired Thranduil
Sighing Nuiâthiel then began the tale about the shadow elves and her families secret.
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' Remember! Never reveal yourself to him, no matter what happens understand! He must not know that you are there to protect him! ' lectured a stern Saeth ' I will be keeping an eye on you ' he added ' And . . . . '
Saeth never had the opportunity to finish what he was saying for Lenae vanished.
' She did it again! ' Saeth fumed
A giggle was suddenly heard behind him. Turning he found his wife Corialote (purple flower)
' She is a warrior just like you Saeth, she has done this many times before. And every time she goes, you give her the same lecture. I would do the same if I were her ' said a smiling Corialote
' I just wanted to remind her, there is something about to happen. I can feel it and for the first time I worry about her safety. Never before have I worried about her ' a concerned Saeth replied
' I feel something too, but the gods would not send her if she could not handle it ' stepping up to Saeth she placed her hand on top of his ' We trust her and the gods '
Nodding Saeth looked down unto the walls of Valinor, for they were standing on top of a hill just outside Valinors wall.
' I must go, for it is time for me to watch over Valonir's gate today ' he then disappeared
' Saeth is right to worry about Lenae ' thought Corialote ' I know that she is different from us, never showing any emotions, a being so dark and cold. But never the less I could still she some of her future. . . . . yet now I see nothing but black. . . . I fear for you my dear niece '