Purple sky II: Life as it spins
By Angelic Elf
Disclaimer: Same as part one.
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Chapter 3: Borders of departureI was taken to a glorious room after I told my grandparents about my quest and Ilfirin. The room was at the very top of a tree, a couple of trees away from my grandparents. It was a very secluded part of the forest, where the trees made it impossible to see into the surrounding talans and from the hight of the talans, you couldn't see up to them. The room had no walls, other than delicate vines with small pink flowers growing around the talan. The forest was quiet, and nothing could be heard but a near by waterfall.
"I hope your room meets your requirements milady." Said my handmaiden Zosia.
"More than ever, thank you very much!" I said, wandering around my talan, which would have been around 10m x 10m at least. In one corner, I had a large bed with red rose petals scattered all over it and white linen. On either side of the bed were oak bedside tables. They had one stand that twisted up around to the top and branched out where it held a glass top. I had a wardrobe made in a similar style, but inclosed. I looked inside it and found ladies clothing, mainly dresses but a few tunics much the same to the one I wore. "Someone lived in this room before didn't they?" I asked curiously.
"Yes milady, the Simbelmyne of lorien once slept in these quarters." Zosia replied.
"My mother? This was her room?" I stated in wounder. This was my mum's room!
"Yes milady." Zosia said, then she turned and made for the doorway, which had vines hanging down so that they could easily be pushed aside as a curtain. "I must take my leave now milady, is there anything else I can do for you?"
"No thank you…wait, could you please send up Legolas of Eryn Lasgalen to me?" I asked innocently.
"En rant milady." She said, pushing aside the vines and descending down the flight of steps that led up to my room. I smiled cheekily. I had not spent any time alone with my love in such a long time. Now I would make it up to him. (A/n: Don't think sick all right! Blythe's not like that!)
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Within a space of twenty minutes, I heard light footsteps walking up to my room. I had put all my belongings away and awaited Legolas, by reading a book that was on my bedside table.
"Melamin? You asked for me?" Legolas' voice could be heard behind the curtain of vines.
"Yep, come in." I said, with a broad smile on my face. He did so taking a seat beside me and kissing me on the cheek. I gestured for him to sit and he did so beside me.
"What did you want my love?" he asked curiously.
"Nothing, just to spend time alone with you. I have missed you terribly."
"And I you." he replied, cupping his hand around my cheek. Our heads lead us in closer and our lips met. Such love I had never felt before, maybe because I was too young to know it, but definitely knew it now. "Blythe, I have been meaning to ask you something."
"Yes? What?"
"Well…you do know that I must be married by the next spring."
"Yeah?"
"Well, I have decided to follow my fathers wishes."
"You have? I thought that you didn't wish to?"
"I did not at first. I had not realised then how much love I had to share, but now I know. Blythe, will you be my wife?"
I looked into his eyes for a moment, they were so beautiful. He wanted me to marry him! I wasn't sure, but, what the hell!
"Of course I will! Would be more than honoured! I love you Legolas!" I said, wrapping my arms around him. He embraced me also.
"Then it is settled, but first, we must consult your grandparents and ask for consent, as your parents cannot."
"Done! We shall seek them out in the morning."
"Well, I shall leave you now…"
"Wait!" I said interrupting him. "You know you don't have to leave. I mean, I would like you to stay."
"Anything for you my love." He drew back the bed covers and I climbed in. I was already dressed in my sleeping gown. Legolas climbed in beside me and wrapped his arms around me. Within seconds I had fallen asleep in the safety of his loving arms. I could not wait for the day I would give my soul to him, but then, he has always had it.
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(A/n:There is a song my that I have written for my band that would fit perfectly here, its called Now your there. Just thought I'd say that!)
In the morning I found Legolas was already awake and was fixing up a small table and two chairs. The table had berries, bread, butter and various other elvish breakfast foods laden on it. I smiled played my lips as he beckoned me forth and pulled out a seat. I gracefully (for once) sat on it and thanked him. He kissed my cheek and sat on the other chair. We ate and talked, and looked longingly into each other's eyes. Whence we had finished eating, I got changed with Legolas waiting outside (it was not right for elves to see each other nude before marriage). I decided that for the first time in a long while, I would wear a dress. I picked out a baby blue dress that had embroidered flowers all over it in a pink with green leaves sticking out from them. I left my hair out, slipped on a pair of matching shoes and met my love on the other side of the curtain. He held my hand as we descended the steps to find my grandparents. On the forest floor we came across Vala and Linnende. They knew something was up. I smiled at them as we walked past and they ran off talking excitedly. We saw Gimli up ahead and he walked up to us.
"Did you…" he started
"Yes Gimli, have you seen the lord and lady of the wood by any chance?" Legolas asked.
"We are here Legolas son of Thranduil, what do you wish to tell us." Galadreil asked.
"if I may ask milady, that we proceed somewhere more private?" Legolas asked.
"Of course." She said, leading the way, hand in hand with Celeborn. She took us to a little outdoor setting a few minutes from where we were. My grandparents took a seat and Legolas and I followed suit across the table from them. "I know what you wish to ask Legolas, and I do give my consent. Celeborn, Legolas wishes the hand of our granddaughter, and she accepts."
"Then I also accept this union. When to you plan to marry?"
"Next spring my lord." I replied.
"You wish to wait that long?" he replied.
"Yes, my father wishes to abdicate the throne and he has requested that I resume it." Legolas said. "He plans to leave next spring and I must marry by then." Legolas replied.
"Then it is settled, next spring you shall be married, in eryn lasgalen, as tradition goes." Celeborn agreed.
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Legolas and I left to find our companions. We saw Aragorn, Gimli, Elanor, Ilana and Philomel sitting around eating lunch. They were all smirking at us as we approached. "Legolas, how many people have you told?" I asked him, smilling at him and his mischievous ways.
"Just our companions, no others, though I dare say it will not be long before all of middle earth knows." He replied laughing.
"Sit my friends, we must discuss important matters that loom on us." Aragorn said as Legolas and I took a seat on the ground. Vala and Linnende entered the small court where we were seated and sat down, one on either side of Legolas and I. "We must set out soon, I am afraid, the sooner we leave, the sooner this evil is defeated and middle earth is free."
"But you would not plan your journey without me now would you?" Came a familiar voice behind a hedge that enclosed us in.
"Mithrandir!" said Aragorn. "Of course we would not. I did not think you would return so early."
"All is in order. Now please, let us speak." The wizard replied.
It was decided a few hours later that we, the company of Ilfirin would set out the next morning. We would cross the Anduin and travel south just below Eryn Lasgalen. I could see it in Legolas' eyes when this was mentioned he was upset that he could not return home to tell his father the happy news. But the fact of the matter was that we could not afford to stop anywhere else. We were then to continue south, passing through Dagorlad, Morannon, Isenmouthe to Barad-dur. It was perilous, but that was the safest way. It was decided that only myself, Elanor, Mel and Vala would pass into the tower and the throne room. There we would find the Dark queen, whom I would battle. Elanor, Mel and Vala would cover my back should I need it, but it was my fight. The others would not pass into the dark tower. The armies of Lorien and Gondor would be sent to Minas Morgul as a diversion. I did not like that we risked the lives of innocent elves and men, my kin, but it was necessary to defeat the evil.
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I awoke early that morning, before the sun had yet risen to collect my packed goods and summon my companions. I found them all sleeping in the tents that Galadriel had provided them with from their last journey in Lorien. "Come on guys, up and at 'em!" I said, jostling them out of their sleep.
"I hear ya lassie! But not now, I was having the most wounderful dream." Gimli said, rolling over and covering his head with a pillow.
"Gimli! Up now, if we must rise than so must you." Vala said, nudging him in the side with her boot.
"No! Never! You will not prevail!" he shouted though his voice was muffled.
"That's it dwarf!" she replied, pulling on his legs to pull him out of his bed. He held onto the closet tree root and would not budge.
"Gimli!" Shouted Gandalf, who seemed to grow taller and more menacing. He scared the jaheebies outa me. Gimli cowered behind Vala.
"Ok! I'm up, lets go." He said, running off with his gear.
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We were all lined up, saying farewell to our friends that we must leave behind. Galadriel left us a each a departing gift. To Aragorn, she left elvan armour, made of the toughest leather. To Gimli she gave three more of her hairs and a kiss on the cheek. He sweared to never again wash, which really freaked us all out. Elanor received a red book, containing a message inside (if you've read the LotR appendix you will get this). To Linnende, she handed her a letter from Elrohir and a vial containing a potion that would reduce her symptoms when she healed someone. Philomel received a specially crafted belt, containing a sheath for both her sword and flute. Ilana received a new staff, one that could be retracted. It had horses engraved on it in traditional elvish means with a Rohirrim flair. Gandalf got a special stone that lit the way in the dark, as his was lost in moria. Vala received a promise, that insured her throne would be delivered to her rightfully and a dager, elvish in all honour and grace. Legolas, received a silent message through telepathis means from my grandmother and small box. No one but he knew what was going on there, he also received a new quiver full of arrows. Finally I was left. My grandmother walked up to me and embraced me. "My child, you have grown up and now are embarking on the greatest journey of your life. No I am not talking of the evil, but something closer to heart." She said, standing back upright. "I give you this, Nenya, the ring of Adamant. Use it well and may it protect you. I am afraid the rest is left to you."
"Thank you. I will take care and I will concur. The fate of both worlds lies in my hands. I have hope and faith in my friends and myself. I will not fail."
"Then go, and may you all have a safe and prosperous journey." She said, waving us goodbye as we mounted our steeds and took off at a great gait.
"Stop! Wait!" I heard from behind us. It was Beau, he came racing up to us on his horse. "My lady, I request permission to accompany you on your mission."
I looked at him square in the eye. I knew he wanted to help, and my instincts told me he would be needed. "Fine, you shall join us, I understand you must know what we are doing. But take heed! The danger we face is like none other you have, be on your guard, we do not know yet the full extent of this evil." I replied, then took off again, my companions behind me.
We passed The borders well before 11 am and were on our way. I had hope. I had faith. I now had wisdom and nenya. I also had a bad feeling we would run into trouble before long.
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Author's note!
Well, they're off and racing again. Lets just hope they can make it to Dagorlad without any trouble!
Entwife: I took a little while longer with this. Tell me if its up to scratch. I'm sorry I haven't been focusing too much on every one else. I feel selfish now! OoooooooH! Well, I'll try harder from now on.
Where is everybody? I'm not trying to sound like a bitch here but, I feel like no one is even reading this anymore. Is anyone out there?