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To = the bountyhunter, thanks so much for the review, for my updates will try to post one everyday but if I cant I am sure to post one or two the next day, hope you keep on reading
Chapter 8: In The Depths Of Moria
Pain . . . . excruciating pain . . . . Both Gandalf and Legolas felt it. It felt that ones body is slowly being ripped apart. Never before have both of them experienced this kind of pain before. Then Gandalf abruptly stopped walking.
' I think we should rest here for tonight. It has been a hard and long day for all of us. Rest would the best thing to do ' he said ' And I would like to request that nobody disturb me for a while, I need to meditate ' he then left the group baffled at his actions. Retracing their steps, Gandalf slowly made his way back.
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Ever since their meeting at Rivendell's border, Gandlf was not able to use the black pearl. He longed to hold it in his hands especially as they went down Caradhras. But he thought it was not a good idea and it was also not the right time. Now it seems that he made the wrong decision. He had to find Lenae fast, clutching the pearl tightly he walked faster.
Legolas wanted to follow Gandalf. His actions were out of the ordinary. He intended to find out what the istari was hiding, but he was needed at the camp. He will have to let Gandalf go for now.
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Lenae was lying face down when Gandalf found her. Turning her over, he was given the shock of his life. Her face had scratches all over, she had a big gash on her forehead, another big gash ran from her right shoulder to her elbow and her left hand had a big bruise.
' Mani marte my Aranthi? ' (What happened my aranthi) he whispered. Getting a bandage which he secretly hid, he quickly dressed her wounds.
' Her breathing is slow and shallow, this is not good!' Then her body started to convulse, touching her skin Gandalf felt that he was touching ice.
' This is bad, she should not be this cold! '
After a fire was created, Gandalf began searching the area for any cloth that he could make into a blanket. A few feet from Lenae he found a tattered old cloak, he then quickly took the cloak and covered her with it. Sitting down beside her, he kept vigil.
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A very cold chill ran through Legolas' body and he started to shiver but as quickly as it came, it too quickly disappeared. He then felt comfortable warmth like someone had placed a blanket over him. This bothered him a lot, one minute he was shivering the next he was ok. He was confused and the person who likely knows all the answers is Gandalf. He must talk to him, but can he trust Gandalf? Gandalf has been acting strangely since the time at the border.
' Gandalf is the wisest among us, I will ask Gandalf about this. . . eventhoug I do not trust him '
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Gandalf began to doze off when Lenae began to stir. Kneeling beside her Gandalf tried to sooth her.
' Easy . . . do not try to move ' he whispered
slowly opening her eyes, what greeted her sight was a smiling Gandalf
' Mankoi . . . .' (why . . .) she started to talk
' Sssh . . . rest first, questions later . . . . ' stated Gandalf. He then cast a sleeping spell on her.
Slowly her eyes began to close once more, not long after she was in deep sleep.
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Gandalf has been gone for 6 hours and the fellowship started to worry. Legolas had volunteered to search for Gandalf and the rest agreed. As he was about to leave, Gandalf emerged from the darkness.
' I think everyone is well rested! I suggest we pack up and start our way. We still have 4 days of travel before we reach the bridge of Khazad-dum' said Gandalf in a stern voice.
No one dared to question Gandalfs order for they all saw anger in his eyes. Silently the camp was kept with great haste and soon after the fellowship was on their way deeper and deeper into the mines.
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Scars were the only visible signs that showed that Lenae had been terribly wounded. Lenae was a child of darkness thus she healed faster physically but because of the seriousness of her injury, she has not fully recovered. Her wound still stung her she moved. But she did not let this trivial things bother her, she was constantly going back and forth, scouting ahead for any dangers. No matter how bright Gandalf's light maybe it was still to weak to give light to their surroundings. And she had to be sure that the places where Gandafs light could not reach was free of any goblins or orcs. So far everything was fine, no problems seem to arise . . . not until they reach the pass with 3 ways.
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The group had not stopped since the day Gandalf told them to pack up and go, this stop was most welcomed. Sitting, everyone waited for Gandalf to remember which way to go.
With a heavy heart Gandalf asked Lenae to see which was to go. Without a word or a nod nor even a complaint, Lenae complied to Gandalfs request. She immediately left after he asked her.
While waiting for Gandalf, Frodo discovered that Gollum was following them. He told Gandalf about this, but he already knew. Lenae had already told him when they made their way up to Caradhras. She even tried to kill him for he was a threat to the fellowship but Gandalf stopped her. He told her that Gollum still had an important part to play in their journey.
Not long after, Lenae appeared before Gandalf and showed him the way. Then she disappeared without a word.
' She probably went ahead to check the path again ' Gandalf commented as he tried to console himself. But in his heart he felt sadness and it showed in his eyes.
' She is colder now, she started opening up but now it seem she has reverted back to the way she used to be . . . dark and cold. '
No one again questioned Gandalf as he gave the fellowship a lame excuse on how he found the right path, they just accepted his judgement and followed him.
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Everyone was weary when it was decided that they set up camp and rest. Frodo was especially burdened. The ring seemed much heavier now, and he was getting tired more easily.
Legolas was once again tasked to take the first watch that night. He has been waiting for the right time to talk to Gandalf. And seeing Gandalf leave for another mediation seems like a good opportunity. With stealth Legolas slowly followed Gandalf as he slowly made his was farther and farther from the camp. And what he saw and heard next left him speechless. He saw Gandalf stop then clutch something shiny in his hand and began to talk more like plead to the darkness.
' Aranthi, it does not matter if you talk to me or keep your distance from all of us but all I ask of you is to please eat and rest for a while. You still have not fully recovered from your injuries '
A very cold wind suddenly blew. . . then the darkness in front of Gandalf took form of a cloaked person with its hood on. Legolas then gasped at the sight then quickly hid himself. It was the same person Gandalf was talking to at the border. This person is somehow more powerful than Gandalf, so praying to the Gods Legolas hoped that he would not be discovered. And it seems that his prayers were answered for neither Gandalf nor Lenae felt his presence.
Gandalf slowly stepped up to the person and slowly removed its hood. Revealing a female elf with a big new scar on her forehead and tiny numerous scratches all over her face.
Legolas froze in his place. He was shocked to discover that not only was the cloaked person a female elf of an unknown race but also that she had fresh wounds.
' Aranthi! ' Gandalf pleaded again, but he only got a very cold stare. So cold that even the air around them turned icy cold.
' Fool! ' Gandalf shouted ' You are here to protect Legolas and just because of some little mishap of one of your spell not working you feel that you have not done your job. I know that you blame yourself for what had happened. I know that you think that the reason for this happening was because you started to feel and care not only for Legolas but also for the rest of the fellowship. But you are wrong! If you had not cared worse could have happened. '
' I will scout ahead . . . I sense Bal-rog stirring ' was her immediate cold reply before leaving Gandalf standing and staring into the darkness.
Sighing Gandalf called out ' Come out Legolas, I have the answers to the questions who have longed to ask of me '
Slowly coming out of his hiding place, Legolas made his way to Gandalf.
' You saw her didn't you? ' Gandalf asked
Legolas only nodded.
' She is Lenae a shadow elf, but their race prefers to be called shadow rather than elf. She is our unseen member. She was sent here to middle earth from Valinor to protect you. Her job is to protect and only to protect . . . not care or even feel . . . just protect. " Gandalf said with sadness in his voice
' And what you have been feeling and hearing this past few days was her feelings and thoughts. She was hurt trying to protect all of us from the rage of Caradhras. What we felt was her pain. It seems that you and I both had made a connection with our shadow, a thing that was not supposed to be. A connection with was made because she started to care for us. And this connection should be treasured. '
Looking at Legolas, Gandalf made a decision. He handed Legolas the pearl, which he still clutched in his hand.
' The shadow cannot be seen unless they choose to be seen. When you hold this in your hand and you will be able to see any shadow even though they did not choose to be seen. Remember this, Lenae is a warrior. She will not take kindly to persons who go about disrupting her and she will refuse any kind help one offers. But I ask you please take care of her for me, a great battle is yet to come and she will be in need of someone after it. '
' Now let us go back before our absence is discovered by the others '
Legolas was left awe struck with the information he just received. He did not even have the chance to say a word. Now more than ever he had so much more questions to ask, but he decided that he will have to ask Gandalf about these when they get out of this horrid place.
To = the bountyhunter, thanks so much for the review, for my updates will try to post one everyday but if I cant I am sure to post one or two the next day, hope you keep on reading
Chapter 8: In The Depths Of Moria
Pain . . . . excruciating pain . . . . Both Gandalf and Legolas felt it. It felt that ones body is slowly being ripped apart. Never before have both of them experienced this kind of pain before. Then Gandalf abruptly stopped walking.
' I think we should rest here for tonight. It has been a hard and long day for all of us. Rest would the best thing to do ' he said ' And I would like to request that nobody disturb me for a while, I need to meditate ' he then left the group baffled at his actions. Retracing their steps, Gandalf slowly made his way back.
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Ever since their meeting at Rivendell's border, Gandlf was not able to use the black pearl. He longed to hold it in his hands especially as they went down Caradhras. But he thought it was not a good idea and it was also not the right time. Now it seems that he made the wrong decision. He had to find Lenae fast, clutching the pearl tightly he walked faster.
Legolas wanted to follow Gandalf. His actions were out of the ordinary. He intended to find out what the istari was hiding, but he was needed at the camp. He will have to let Gandalf go for now.
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Lenae was lying face down when Gandalf found her. Turning her over, he was given the shock of his life. Her face had scratches all over, she had a big gash on her forehead, another big gash ran from her right shoulder to her elbow and her left hand had a big bruise.
' Mani marte my Aranthi? ' (What happened my aranthi) he whispered. Getting a bandage which he secretly hid, he quickly dressed her wounds.
' Her breathing is slow and shallow, this is not good!' Then her body started to convulse, touching her skin Gandalf felt that he was touching ice.
' This is bad, she should not be this cold! '
After a fire was created, Gandalf began searching the area for any cloth that he could make into a blanket. A few feet from Lenae he found a tattered old cloak, he then quickly took the cloak and covered her with it. Sitting down beside her, he kept vigil.
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A very cold chill ran through Legolas' body and he started to shiver but as quickly as it came, it too quickly disappeared. He then felt comfortable warmth like someone had placed a blanket over him. This bothered him a lot, one minute he was shivering the next he was ok. He was confused and the person who likely knows all the answers is Gandalf. He must talk to him, but can he trust Gandalf? Gandalf has been acting strangely since the time at the border.
' Gandalf is the wisest among us, I will ask Gandalf about this. . . eventhoug I do not trust him '
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Gandalf began to doze off when Lenae began to stir. Kneeling beside her Gandalf tried to sooth her.
' Easy . . . do not try to move ' he whispered
slowly opening her eyes, what greeted her sight was a smiling Gandalf
' Mankoi . . . .' (why . . .) she started to talk
' Sssh . . . rest first, questions later . . . . ' stated Gandalf. He then cast a sleeping spell on her.
Slowly her eyes began to close once more, not long after she was in deep sleep.
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Gandalf has been gone for 6 hours and the fellowship started to worry. Legolas had volunteered to search for Gandalf and the rest agreed. As he was about to leave, Gandalf emerged from the darkness.
' I think everyone is well rested! I suggest we pack up and start our way. We still have 4 days of travel before we reach the bridge of Khazad-dum' said Gandalf in a stern voice.
No one dared to question Gandalfs order for they all saw anger in his eyes. Silently the camp was kept with great haste and soon after the fellowship was on their way deeper and deeper into the mines.
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Scars were the only visible signs that showed that Lenae had been terribly wounded. Lenae was a child of darkness thus she healed faster physically but because of the seriousness of her injury, she has not fully recovered. Her wound still stung her she moved. But she did not let this trivial things bother her, she was constantly going back and forth, scouting ahead for any dangers. No matter how bright Gandalf's light maybe it was still to weak to give light to their surroundings. And she had to be sure that the places where Gandafs light could not reach was free of any goblins or orcs. So far everything was fine, no problems seem to arise . . . not until they reach the pass with 3 ways.
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The group had not stopped since the day Gandalf told them to pack up and go, this stop was most welcomed. Sitting, everyone waited for Gandalf to remember which way to go.
With a heavy heart Gandalf asked Lenae to see which was to go. Without a word or a nod nor even a complaint, Lenae complied to Gandalfs request. She immediately left after he asked her.
While waiting for Gandalf, Frodo discovered that Gollum was following them. He told Gandalf about this, but he already knew. Lenae had already told him when they made their way up to Caradhras. She even tried to kill him for he was a threat to the fellowship but Gandalf stopped her. He told her that Gollum still had an important part to play in their journey.
Not long after, Lenae appeared before Gandalf and showed him the way. Then she disappeared without a word.
' She probably went ahead to check the path again ' Gandalf commented as he tried to console himself. But in his heart he felt sadness and it showed in his eyes.
' She is colder now, she started opening up but now it seem she has reverted back to the way she used to be . . . dark and cold. '
No one again questioned Gandalf as he gave the fellowship a lame excuse on how he found the right path, they just accepted his judgement and followed him.
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Everyone was weary when it was decided that they set up camp and rest. Frodo was especially burdened. The ring seemed much heavier now, and he was getting tired more easily.
Legolas was once again tasked to take the first watch that night. He has been waiting for the right time to talk to Gandalf. And seeing Gandalf leave for another mediation seems like a good opportunity. With stealth Legolas slowly followed Gandalf as he slowly made his was farther and farther from the camp. And what he saw and heard next left him speechless. He saw Gandalf stop then clutch something shiny in his hand and began to talk more like plead to the darkness.
' Aranthi, it does not matter if you talk to me or keep your distance from all of us but all I ask of you is to please eat and rest for a while. You still have not fully recovered from your injuries '
A very cold wind suddenly blew. . . then the darkness in front of Gandalf took form of a cloaked person with its hood on. Legolas then gasped at the sight then quickly hid himself. It was the same person Gandalf was talking to at the border. This person is somehow more powerful than Gandalf, so praying to the Gods Legolas hoped that he would not be discovered. And it seems that his prayers were answered for neither Gandalf nor Lenae felt his presence.
Gandalf slowly stepped up to the person and slowly removed its hood. Revealing a female elf with a big new scar on her forehead and tiny numerous scratches all over her face.
Legolas froze in his place. He was shocked to discover that not only was the cloaked person a female elf of an unknown race but also that she had fresh wounds.
' Aranthi! ' Gandalf pleaded again, but he only got a very cold stare. So cold that even the air around them turned icy cold.
' Fool! ' Gandalf shouted ' You are here to protect Legolas and just because of some little mishap of one of your spell not working you feel that you have not done your job. I know that you blame yourself for what had happened. I know that you think that the reason for this happening was because you started to feel and care not only for Legolas but also for the rest of the fellowship. But you are wrong! If you had not cared worse could have happened. '
' I will scout ahead . . . I sense Bal-rog stirring ' was her immediate cold reply before leaving Gandalf standing and staring into the darkness.
Sighing Gandalf called out ' Come out Legolas, I have the answers to the questions who have longed to ask of me '
Slowly coming out of his hiding place, Legolas made his way to Gandalf.
' You saw her didn't you? ' Gandalf asked
Legolas only nodded.
' She is Lenae a shadow elf, but their race prefers to be called shadow rather than elf. She is our unseen member. She was sent here to middle earth from Valinor to protect you. Her job is to protect and only to protect . . . not care or even feel . . . just protect. " Gandalf said with sadness in his voice
' And what you have been feeling and hearing this past few days was her feelings and thoughts. She was hurt trying to protect all of us from the rage of Caradhras. What we felt was her pain. It seems that you and I both had made a connection with our shadow, a thing that was not supposed to be. A connection with was made because she started to care for us. And this connection should be treasured. '
Looking at Legolas, Gandalf made a decision. He handed Legolas the pearl, which he still clutched in his hand.
' The shadow cannot be seen unless they choose to be seen. When you hold this in your hand and you will be able to see any shadow even though they did not choose to be seen. Remember this, Lenae is a warrior. She will not take kindly to persons who go about disrupting her and she will refuse any kind help one offers. But I ask you please take care of her for me, a great battle is yet to come and she will be in need of someone after it. '
' Now let us go back before our absence is discovered by the others '
Legolas was left awe struck with the information he just received. He did not even have the chance to say a word. Now more than ever he had so much more questions to ask, but he decided that he will have to ask Gandalf about these when they get out of this horrid place.