Purple sky II: Life as it spins

By Angelic Elf

Disclaimer: Same as part one.

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Chapter 6: Wolf at large

 Our troop rode on through the night and into the morn. We reached the battle seen later the next day only to find a mass of dead bodies being burnt. Legolas and I pulled up next to Aragorn and Gimli, who were chatting to Faramir, Captain of Gondor.

"Ah, here she is." Aragorn said, noticing us.

"Yeah? What's up?" I asked, dismounting and standing beside Aragorn.

"I was waiting for you to tell us what happened." He replied.

"Milady, it is an honour to meet you." Faramir said bowing.

"Thanks, but not needed, the honour is mine. Well, I did get the dark queen and the stones, but…" I started, shifting from side to side.

"But what?" Aragorn asked.

"She had a sister, who wasn't near the tower. She fled to battle before we entered." I replied.

"Oh no. She could still be abroad. Miles from here." Aragorn said.

"Well if she is, we shall be ready my lord. She cannot get far. I will send out some of my men." Faramir said.

"No! They will stand no chance, she is incredibly skilled with a blade. I have faced her before. I was lucky to make it out alive. In fact I would not have if her purpose was to fight back, not escape. " I urged. "She is much stronger that her sister."

"Well, let us not worry about this now, come now and rest." Faramir said, leading us back to camp. I walked past many of the warriors that remained alive. They were all injured, elves and men alike, many close to losing their lives. I had not seem such devastation since helms deep. I was given a tent, in which Elanor, Linnende, Mel, Ilana and Vala (who was asleep) were already sitting, heads bowed.

"What is it?' I asked as I entered the tent. Their faces brightened up and swarmed around me.

"Are you alright Blythe?" Ilana asked.

"Yes I'm fine, thank you. Thanks is indeed in order for you all." I replied. "For without you, I would not have gotten this far."

"But it's not yet over. The sister is still at large." Linnende said.

"Worry not, we are safe here. She will be tracked down, unless she gives in." I said, finding a comfortable spot on the floor among the pillows that lined it. As soon as my head hit the pillow, darkness surrounded me and I fell asleep.

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I sliced at her neck and it dropped to the ground, blooded pouring out everywhere, and more squirting onto my tunic. I could have been sick.

I sat up with a start. 'It was just a dream!' I told myself. Everyone else was sleeping soundly. I got up, tied Ilfirin to my side and exited the tent. I walked around, everyone was asleep except for those on guard duty. I went in search of comfort. I spotted Eomer sitting on a log, looking into the fire.

"What ails you my friend?" I asked, sitting down next to him.

"Nothing, just…I am getting old Blythe, and still I have no heir, no one to carry on after I leave this world." He replied. I saw tears form in his eyes. It cut him deep I saw. He was a kind, gentle man, who was willing to love, if love was willing to return the favour. I wished there was something I could do. But I knew there was not. I could not play matchmaker. It was wrong. I placed my hand on his shoulder and had a flash.

It was Eomer alright, holding a small babe in his arms. His was beaming with joy and pride.

I looked up to him. He was watching me worried. It looks like I can tap into my power, or rather it tap into me and show me images of the future at my disposal. Cool! Premonitions! "I think your luck shall change my friend. Be content for know." I said, getting up and giggling. A broad smile crossed my face and I could not shake it off. Eomer would be a daddy!

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I walked through the campsite, a smile still on my face. It was very early in the morning, as the sun was rising. Again it was purple. I decided to go in search of Gandalf, who still had not told me what he had found out when he was away.

I walked around for what seemed like hours, but saw no sign of him. I found Legolas though, and he wanted to talk to me urgently. "My love, please come with me to somewhere we can be alone." He said, taking my hand and leading me off. We stopped by a grove of trees, not too far from camp, but far enough to be alone.

"What is it?" I asked, kissing him on the cheek.

"I just wanted to know, if it was alright with you if the wedding ceremony was in my home lands?"

"of course!" I said surprised. "It worries mee not where it is, but rather who I marry. I love you Legolas, and I would be honoured to be wed in the great Eryn Lasgalen."

He beamed with delight, taking me into his arms and spinning me around. I laughed at the sight. I would have never thought such a thing would matter so much to a male, but I was glad I was to marry one of the good ones.

He put me down again and looked into my eyes. I was extremely lucky.

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When all were up, we made our way back to camp, hand in hand. We came across Aragorn who was busy packing.

"What is it my friend? Do we set out again?" Legolas asked him.

"Yes, it is so, we make for Rivendell by request of Elrond. He wished a full account of the journey. I daresay you should also inform him of your decision." Aragorn replied, winking. I held back a giggle as Legolas' cheeks tinged pink. It would be hard to break the news to Elrond, who was practically my dad here, but also my guardian. It will be even worse when Elrohir and Elladan find out. The two of them, Legolas and Aragorn have been best friends for years, and no doubt, the twins will tease him till madness sets in. I just hoped it wouldn't get to that stage.

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When all who were headed for Rivendell (mainly the fellowship, my cousins, Eomer and a few other important dudes)were ready, we set out. As soon as I left camp I was weary. I knew Ulvatacar was out there still and could be getting together her remaining troops. Anything was possible. My instincts told me not to relax until we were in Rivendell. We would take the gap of Rohan and follow through, without even stopping in the cities of Osgiliath, Minas Tirith or Edoras. We had to keep going. I was kinda upset about that, but dearly wanted to see Elrond, Arwen and Eldarion again. I missed them heaps.

For weeks we rode on, hoping to make it there soon, before the air grew cold. Then I realised something upon asking the date from my love whence we were planning what date to hold the wedding. It was today the 10th September. Which meant that it was 15 days till my birthday and 12 til Frodo's. I was excited about that, because I would be turning 18, the legal age to wed in Australia, but then, happy mothers are made younger than I here so, in fact, by human standards of Gondor, I should have been married two years ago. Shikes! 

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We rode on for the next few days at full pace. I wanted to get to Rivendell before my birthday. After a week of uneventful travelling we found ourselves in the gap of Rohan. From here I could see isenguard in the distance. Though none inhabited the place now, I was still weary of it. The evil still lurked there.

We made camp for the night under the star lit sky. A very romantic sight, and to make things even more romantic, Legolas and I camped away from everyone else, yet close enough should trouble arise. I lied down next to him and he wrapped his arms around me. Nothing could part us. "Legolas…" I started, I had been reflecting about the time we first met.

"Yes my love." He replied softly into my ear.

"I just want to thank you. You mean more to me than I could show you, or that you could know. I will always love you. I could only hope that I will always be around to say these things to you." I said sadly. It was true. My immortality was yet to be questioned.

"Why do you say such things? You need not thank me, if anything, I should thank you! You made me into a better elf. I would never have loved if I had not met you. I had never thought about anyone as much as you, even though you were spoken for at the time. I knew I would be with you one day, and I am glad that I am, even for the price of our love."

"You are so sweet. Yes it was a great price, the life of another, but I am glad I found you. I love you."

"And I you. You must rest, for I can tell you are exhausted after this past few weeks."

"Yes, you are right. Goodnight." I said, turning around, kissing his lips softly and settling into a sweet slumber.

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I awoke during the night from a dark howl. I sat upright immediately. Something was out there! Legolas sat up also, his keen elvan ears picking up the sound.

"What is it?' I asked. I knew what it was, but I didn't want to admit it.

"Wolves." He replied, standing up. "Come we must pack up now and find Aragorn." He said, busily rolling up our sleeping mats and blankets. I helped, not so gracefully, my nerves making my hands slip and cause the rolled up blankets to come undone again. Whence we had packed up, we made a mad rush towards the main camp. Legolas alerted Aragorn, whilst I went in search of the others. I found them all grouped together, sleeping by a small fire.

"Guys get up! Wolves!" I yelped, nudging Gimli. My elvan companions sat upright from the first word I said. The others needed a little bit of incentive. All were awake but for Gimli who muttered happily in his sleep.

"Gimli! UP!" Beau shouted, picking up his scimitar. Gimli jumped to his feet, grabbed his axe and stood ready.

"What be the cause? Why the noise?" He asked grumpily.

"Wolves, outside camp!" Ilana said, unsheathing her sword. "We must fight them."

"No way! Don't even go there!" Elanor said, hiding behind Vala.

Mel gave her a weird look. "You will tackle wargs but not a humble wolf?" she asked, holding back a laugh.

"So what! I have been afraid of wolves since I was a child, hearing stories from the other hobbit children!" Elanor objected.

"Come now Elanor. I know you can do this." Vala said, bending down and giving her a tight squeeze.

"Ok, but lets not split up." Elanor replied, taking out her own sword.

"Deal." Linnende said, leading the way, which happened to cross the path of Elrohir. Who'd have thought?

We marched in a line, eventually meeting up with Legolas and Aragorn, who had their weapons ready. "Would you ladies please fall back? I would feel better if you held up the back." Aragorn said, trying not to sound too chauvinistic.

"What!" we all yelled.

"Its nothing personal, it's just well, I don't want to risk your lives." He replied, a little abashed.

"Fine! But you know as well as I that we can fight and well Aragorn. You owe us." Vala said, marching off in a huff. Never, ever, say that men are better in front of Vala if you want to live to see your next birthday. I followed, trying to not much avail to hold back a laugh.

We fell back as asked behind a line of men from Rohan. There must have been quite a few for all to march on to fight. I thought that there might be 10 max. Little did I know how wrong I was. Stalking towards us were 50 strong wolves, and not your common sized wolf, we're talking 5ft tall wolves with huge teeth. They had messy black coats, blood dried to it, yellow eyes and a growl to make anyone, even the strongest men cower. I was really scared now. The front line, which consisted of Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Eomer, and about twenty Eorlingas withdrew their swords/spears/bow and arrows/axes, ready to fight. Stealthily and menacingly, the wolves advanced on us. I had Ilfirin drawn ready. No doubt a few wolves would make their way towards us. I took a side glance to my left. Philomel's face was focused and did not move an inch. To my left, Vala stood ready, her sword out in front, warning the wolves away, then I heard her voice in my head.

"Are you alright Bly?"

"Yeah? You"

"Good. Just keep an eye on Elanor, but I think she may surprise us."

"Done."

I was worried, really worried, because I had a feeling that this had something to do with the one who got away.

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Authors Note!

Yeah! Well that was definatley one of my longer chapters. I stopped there coz my fingers are starting to hurt and I need to recap, then type more. Also, I really wanted to have a cool cliffhanger, but I don't think that worked. Any ways…

The stern mystic: I got you a lil part, but more soon okayz! I get really confused by imperial. I'm glad Australia has metric! I spose you are right. Learning imperial growing up would make much more sense than for us.

Levanna: I guess you could say Bly was headstrong. Yeah, I think that I'd agree, but she is a softy with lots of love to share. But think about it. She has been through a lot. Different people/elves react in different ways, and she has had to grow tougher because of the things that have happened. She has had to learn to believe in herself and that what she knows from her world (earth) may help in most situations. I know what u mean about talking through a fight scene. I have come to hate them! They are so fake. Like you would be able to fight and talk at the same time. It was an honour to have Vala fight. After all, Bly would be dead without her. I'm glad I have mad your day! And your review has made mine!

Entwife: You will have to wait and see…(insert suspenseful music here)…I can't help it. It's so fun! But yes the dark queen is dead and will not come back…or will she? I'm sorry, I can't help but stir. I actually have a plot/time plan happening and I have been sticking to it since the beginning of part two. I'm so proud!