Purple sky II: Life as it spins

By Angelic Elf

Disclaimer: Same as part one.

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Chapter 7: Facing the enemy

Suddenly I heard yells from in front of us and recognised a few of the voices, mainly Gimli, yelling and carrying on. He was pumped up and slashing his way. He and Legolas were having a game. Who could kill the most orcs, not an easy game may I say. I would take more than an arrow or a stab to the next to kill these beasts, as they fought back. No one could slay one beast alone. They needed to work as a team.

Three wolves made their way towards us. I was scared, but willing. "On the count of three, charge!" Vala commanded, "Show no mercy!"

I nodded my head in agreement, pointing Ilfirin towards my opponent, a particularly smelly and ugly one with massive teeth. "One…" I looked the beast in the eye… "Two!" I put one put behind the other to push off… "Three!!!!" Vala roared and I ran flat out, my sword staying true to the position I held it to. I collided with the beast and was knocked backwards quite hard. It leaned over me growling. Its breath was putrid and I could not look away from its fangs. It went to bite my head off and I swung my sword at it, merely giving it a scratch.

"Help!" I yelled out, backing up, looking towards the beast on all fours. It stalked after me. It wouldn't let me go alive. Then I heard a familiar voice.

"Hang on Blythe!" it was Elanor. She ran forward at full speed, her sword digging into the wolf's side. It howled in pain then knocked me out of the way and pursued Elanor who ran in the other direction. I got up and chased after it, hot on its heels. Everyone was busy I noticed as I ran past, too busy to notice Elanor running past, screaming her head off. I chased after her, and then i heard heavy footsteps behind me. They were too heavy to be that of a man or dwarf or even a horse. I had company. I glanced over my shoulder, still in pursuit of Elanor. Another wolf was on our tail. I knew I had to get rid of my pursuer before I could help Ela.

I stopped and spun around. The wolf couldn't stop in time, and my sword collided with it, slicing its neck open on the side. It dropped to the ground, struggling to get up again. It was only small, barely into adulthood. I showed no mercy and stabbed it in the neck again. It lost its fight, gave up and died.

I looked around for Ela. I couldn't spot her anywhere. I ran frantically in the direction she was headed and saw her, leaning against the wolf, which was lying in a heap on the ground. I stared at her in amazement, breathless for the moment. I walked up to her and patted her on the back. "You ok?" I asked.

"Good, could be better." She added smiling. I looked around us. Our size had grown smaller, and there were no live wolves left. I went in search of Beau. I found him sitting on the ground, leaning against a carcass, and opening a bottle of water.  He took a swig and offered some to me, which I gladly took. My throat was parched. "Thanks." I replied.

"Anytime. You fine?"

"Yeah." I replied. "You."

"Not bad. Nothing major wrong, just a few scratches. Here and there." Vala, Linnende, Elladan and Elrohir joined us.

"Well, I had fun, what about you lot?" Elrohir asked, being stupid as usual, but how could you not love him. I know Linnende couldn't. I just laughed inwardly as Legolas wrapped his arms around my waist and Gimli stood beside us, not too happy about something.

"What's wrong Gimli?" Vala asked, worried.

"Blonde elves!" In a huff he walked off.

"What happened?" Linnende asked, laughing.

"Oh, nothing, he just can't stand losing." Legolas replied with a broad smile on his face. I couldn't help but laugh.

"Ah! There you all are." Aragorn said, coming up from behind with Eomer, Ilana, Mel and Ela. "Come, lets us prepare to leave, the sun will rise soon and it is best that we get an early start. I daresay there may be more beasts to come."

I nodded and Legolas and I gathered up our gear. I glanced over and saw Beau being quite 'friendly' with Mel. They were packing up together, smiling and chatting. Maybe there is something going on there.

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We rode on for a few days longer and had nearly reached Rivendell. Aragorn was confident we would reach there by the 24th. I couldn't wait to get back there. It was my home in middle earth.

I rode behind Elladan as Gimli wanted to speak with Legolas. So I took this as an advantage to catch up with my quiet cousin. "So, how is things back home?" I asked, not really having a previous chance to talk about things.

"Not to well. Ada is worried constantly about you. But I'm sure he will be fine when he sees you again. The battle thankfully took place just outside of Rivendell, so there is no damage to homes. But it is not as peaceful. Many of our kind have left and the numbers dwindle greatly. There are now only warriors left and their families. A number of 200 at the most."

"No way! But, oh, that annoys me. As soon as trouble comes, they will not fight for their homes, their way of life! Why do they run?"

"I do not know, but I wish that they would not. Ennor would not be in such a mess if they stood and fought for it." Elladan replied.

I nodded and little else was said. Elladan was deeply cut. He loved his homelands and his kin. I saddened him to know they ran when all they had to do was band together and it would be a great place again.

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Right on time we made it to Rivendell. I jumped off the back of Elladan's horse and ran up to my Uncle, giving him the biggest hug.

"Blythe! I am so glad that you are safe!" he said, embracing me, a smile forming on his face.

"I'm glad to be home. All is taken care of, but that can wait. Oh! I am so happy to see you again!"

I saw Legolas out the corner of my eye. He was standing before his father. They did not embrace, merely shake hands, smiling and talking in Sindarin.

Everyone was talking with loved ones, greeting them, telling storied of their adventures. I was glad to be back. I wanted to tell Uncle Elrond about Legolas and I, but now was not the time. Arwen holding Eldarion and Aragorn walked over. Aragorn and Elrond spoke whilst I greeted my cousin and her son. "Oh it is good to see you again Blythe. How sre you?" Arwen asked, embracing me, with Eldarin in her arms.

"Well, and yourselves?" I asked in return.

"Well, oh, I must talk with you. But it can wait till later. I hope your journey worked out well for you."

"I did, as well as it could." I replied as Arwen handed Eldarion over to me. He gurgled, pulling on my hair gently. "Have you been making any trouble Darry?" I asked Eldarion who gave a baby laugh, as though hiding something. "Oh, really mister?" I asked. He was such a little cutie! Arwen just laughed, taking him back. She then left to find Linnende and Vala. I looked around. There were so many happy faces after such a dark hour. It warmed my heart. Legolas and his father walked up to me. I bowed to the King of Mirkwood. He smiled. "My child, you need not bow to your future father in law. My son has told me of his decision to marry you, and that you have accepted. I believe that the two of you share a very strong love, and for that I am glad. I could not have my son marry someone who did not feel the same about him."

"Thank you my lord. I am glad indeed that you give your blessing." I replied Smiling. I was glad that Legolas had broken the news. I still had to tell Elrond, and for some reason, I was nervous. At that moment he walked up to us.

"Ah, I see you have met King Thranduil Blythe."

"Yes, I have and he is as wonderful as many have portrayed him to be. But Uncle, I have something to tell you that his highness ready knows of."

"What is that?" He asked, a smile on his face.

"My lord, Legolas and I are to be married in the spring. Do you give your consent?"

"I do, and I could not be happier Blythe." He said, smiling.

"Thank you" I said, hugging him tightly.

"I shall inform all tonight. We shall have a grand feast in honour of these two happy celebrations." He said, walking off with Thranduil, talking about where the wedding shall be held. I smiled as the two walked off. Legolas took my hands and led me away to his room. When we reached it, he opened the door, and sat on his bed.

"What is it?" I asked, slightly confused, Sitting next to him.

"Nothing, I just wanted to be with you." he replied. I smiled as he caressed my cheek. He looked down into my eyes. Ours faces leant in to each other's and our lips met. His soft moist lips travelled over my cheek, down my neck and back up to my lips, where his tongue slipped into my mouth. It moved around in my mouth and I felt like I was floating on air. We heard a knock at the door and we separated, embarrassed. "Who is it?" He called.

"It is I, Silmanas, your brother. Have I come at a bad time?" A males voice could be heard from the other side of the door.

"Well, yes as a matter of fact, but enter." Legolas replied. Now I really was embarrassed.

"Hello brother…oh…" Silmanas said, spotting me. "Blythe. How are you?"

"Well thank you, and yourself." I replied as Silmanas took my hand and kissed it softly. I blushed a brilliant red, as I saw Legolas' face tinge red.

"Well milady. Well my brother. I just came to congratulate the pair of you. Oh and Blythe…did you by chance get my letter?"

"Yes I did and thank you, it was very sweet."

"Very well then, thank you, now I must take my leave and find father."

"Goodbye." I said.

"Good bye brother." Legolas said, wondering about this letter. "What was the letter about." He asked promptly.

"Your brother approves of us Legolas." I said, matter of factly, hiding a smile.

"Oh, is that all?"

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Authors Note!

Another chapter finished! Yeah! Go me! Go Me! Yeah! Anyways, thank you all!

Entwife: That is so cool! We're born one day apart! Omg. Next year we can have a Bilbo/ Frodo b'day on the net! How cool! What do you say? And thank you for your review! Wolves are very scary! Foxes I can handle coz we have them where I live. They come around and kill off ur chookins so my dad got rid of ours. :`( Any shoobies, I'll catch ya later alligator! (Don't even ask)