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In the morning Saira was awoke by and owl on her bed. It scared her and made her move to quick causing immense pain to her. She grabbed the letter and opened it as Legolas came in. It was from Dmitri. It was written in Hylian and very short. Saira looked at the time and it was already in the afternoon.
"Why'd you let me sleep so late?"
"My father's idea. Said you'd heal quicker if you didn't move"
"Hmm. Anyway. 'Dear love, I do not want to tell you about how everything went for everyone. I think you'd prefer to be told in person. Love, Dmitri. PS, I didn't get a detention.yet"
"I like how he added 'yet' at the end" Legolas said
"If they have Potions tomorrow, he'll have three by the end of class" Saira said folding the letter and rubbing her eyes
"Feeling better?" he asked
"Yeah, but I'll be glad when this is all over"
Suddenly Saira began getting flashes of places in the city as if they were directions to something. It led her to a certain tree and someone whispered 'dig' before it ended. Immediately she told Legolas and for her, he went to check it out. Minutes later he came back with a dirty box unopened.
"I found this" he gave it to Saira and she opened it immediately. Inside there was a long silver chain with a blue gem on it.
"What is it?" Legolas asked
"A Rupee" the back was plated with silver with an inscription.
" 'To my friend-Inola" Saira said
Legolas didn't say anything for several moments "Serenity used to hide her precious jewelry so that if anything should happen, it would never be destroyed."
"Do you know who this is?" Saira asked
"That would be Inola Trinity.. your mother"
Saira was silent as if she hadn't heard him right
"M-my m-mother?" she said
"Uma"
"My mother.I never knew her" Saira said sadly
"She was a friend to Serenity. I guess she wanted you to have something that belonged to her" Legolas said
"Well this is added to my list of sentimental jewelry"
"You should rest more"
"I've slept plenty"
"I'll be back later. I need to take care of some things," he said before kissing her and leaving. However it wasn't long before sleeping was the only option for Saira.
She was walking around Hyrule at Lake Hylia. Saira was mixed with a sense of fear yet a comfort of being home. She walked barefoot breathing in the memory. She heard laughter behind her and turned to see two kids running around. They both tripped and lie in the grass just laughing. She recognized them both; a girl with long blonde hair and a boy with short spiked black hair.
"I remember years ago when the lake was much more filled. This was one of your favorite places. Mine too. You spent more time than needed here if I'm not mistaken."
"Exploring my memories Serenity?" Saira asked still watching herself.
"I thought you'd want a happy memory"
"I was certainly happy. This was before everything went to hell" Saira said "It was the beginning. The lake is already drained."
"I wish you could've seen the world when I lived here. My father hated how I always snuck out of the castle to explore with Inola. He thought it was too dangerous for a princess and he certainly didn't approve of my being with peasants. It's part of the reason he sent me to Mirkwood"
"Why wasn't your father still King if Elves live forever?" Saira asked
"Treaties. Since we are elves, it was agreed no family could rule for more than 70 years. Of course in one war in my absence, he was killed. My mother died of grief, which is one of few things that can kill elves. I was supposed to take over as a new 70 year generation"
Saira continued to watch herself play with Dmitri. The old man who lived there walked outside and waved to them.
"Thank you" Saira said
"For what?"
"For my mother's necklace" Saira faced Serenity "I know you sent those images"
"How many things have you hidden in the city?"
"Heh, not just the city. I hid something everywhere I went. I don't know why, but I kept the sentimental stuff here. Most of them are necklaces because that's all the jewelry I wore besides one thing but you'll learn what that is later."
"What was she like?" Saira asked
"Your mother?"
Saira nodded
"I knew her since I was your age. We were inseparable while we were in Hyrule. People always said we looked like sisters. She was a fellow Seer though hers were more like yours. She even came with me on several excursions to Middle-Earth and that's how she got known there. However, I died before I got to see her get married or have you and Link"
"What was my father like?" Saira asked
"As a fellow royal I liked him but not because he was royal but because he hated it. Ran away and traveled the worlds. Smart and clever though didn't always make the best decisions. But I only met him a few times. He was perfect for your mother"
"How did he die?"
"I don't know. I died" Serenity said "It's morning. Your wound should have healed much. Wearing that locket helps you more than anything. Maybe you can convince him to take you to the pool. I think you can walk. But it can't heal much more. Your body will have to do the rest.oh if you want to know about one more necklace I hid; it's buried at the bottom of the pool. I think you'll like it."
Saira hugged Serenity and thanked her again before waking up. It was late because the moon and stars were out. That made her think of Liz and Aranel. She summoned a bead of light and then saw that Legolas was sleeping in a chair next to her bed. Quietly Saira sat up finding she could do without too much pain. Legolas didn't stir.
Saira decided to try and walk as Serenity said. It was painful and she couldn't go far but it was a start. She stood at the window and watched the sun rise above the horizon. Then after it was up she went to her wardrobe and got out a tank top and a skirt seeing as most of her things were packed up. She took a few pain-filled steps toward Legolas and waved her hand in front of his face to make sure he was still asleep. Then she slipped on the skirt and was almost done pulling the tank painfully down when he woke up.
"Oh sorry" he immediately stood up and turned around
Saira pulled the shirt down. "You can turn around now"
"Sorry about that. It's always the quietest things that wake me"
"I'll have to remember that"
"Wait.. you're walking"
"Yeah. With much pain but yeah"
"Well, I'll get potion from my father. Lindal!" he called
"What are you calling Lindal for?"
"To change this," he said running his hand gently along her bandages so that she pulled away.
Lindal appeared and already knew why.
"Change them and take the day off" Legolas said
Lindal bowed and told Saira to lie down on the bed, which took her several minutes. Saira forced Legolas to wait outside. They both emerged later.
"Good as new" Lindal said
"Saira, can you walk by yourself?" Legolas asked
"Yes. Partly."
"Head downstairs and wait for me"
She did and then Legolas spoke with Lindal
"How is she?"
"It's remarkable. I've treated many wounds but I've never seen anything like it. Yesterday the wound could, nay, should, have killed her but yet here she is.walking. It looks as if it's had a week to heal"
Legolas just smiled then met Saira downstairs. He helped her as she instinctively headed to the pool. "So what'd you and Lindal talk about?" she asked
"Nothing" Legolas said casually
"Is it so bad you cant tell me?" Saira said as she sat by the water's edge. "Tell me"
".Saira, you should be dad. I've never known a single person to suffer such a wound and survive another day. And now it's not been two days and you're already healed more than expected"
"Serenity said it's the magic of the locket."
"Really?"
Saira wasn't listening anymore though. She was muttering a spell to waterproof her bandages so she could swim. She was wearing her bathing suit underneath her clothes and she removed her skirt but wouldn't remove her shirt.
"It's nothing to be ashamed of" he said removing his own shirt.
"I'm not ashamed" Saira said though she didn't meet his eyes
"Then why cant you look at me when you say that?" he said forcing her to face him by putting his hand on her cheek. Saira was uncomfortable standing in the water with him naught but a foot away so that the water around him was warmer. Saira turned so that her back was to him. She then walked to the place where it dropped off to the deep portion. The water was so clear she could see straight to the bottom.
"Look" Saira said after she spotted the miniscule sight of something shiny at the bottom. Legolas joined her and looked. Without the need for Saira to tell him anything he dove under the water and swam. Saira loved watching him. He swam gracefully and she watched all of his muscles flex in use. Dirt began to swirl around him from digging. He came back to the surface but with nothing.
"I dropped it. Wait for the dirt to clear" he said
But Saira was impatient now and said another quick spell that made the shiny thing shoot out of the water and land in her palm. Unfortunately it sparked a vision and sent Saira into the god's mercy once again.
It began with a scene where it looked as if Serenity and Lily were in Hogsmeade.
"Wizards are much less serious in this world" Lily commented
"Yes, but they tend to stare more"
"Then let's give them a reason to stare"
Suddenly they made the goofiest faces you would ever see an Elf make and Serenity whipped out a camera and took a picture. The vision switched to Serenity standing alone in Mirkwood at the edge of the pool. The moon reflected on the water's ripples.
"I know you remember this day" she spoke aloud, "We were so happy. I gave you this"
She opened her palm to reveal a faery with hinges on the wings. An emerald jewel was in the faery's hands on the center. A small line ran down the middle of the faery as if it opened. Serenity pushed the emerald and the wings popped open revealing the picture from the previous scene.
"I couldn't bury this with you after my dream but I know you'll understand. We'll see each other again and when we do I'll give you this once more"
Serenity dove into the water and the moment she hit Saira broke out of the vision and dropped the necklace. Legolas caught it before it sank then grabbed Saira because she couldn't hold herself up any longer. He sat her on the edge while he stood in the water. Then he opened his palm and got a good look at the necklace. He smiled but said nothing as he handed it back to Saira. She took it and pushed the stone where it clicked open. The picture was unharmed despite its prolonged submersion.
"The resemblance is uncanny between you and her. And Liz looks just like Lily" Legolas said
"She said, 'We'll see each other again and when we do, I'll give you this once more.' Do you think maybe that Lily came back in Liz like Serenity did in me?"
"Could be. Liz is just like Lily and you two together act just as they did."
Legolas attempted to wrap his arms around Saira's waist but she stopped him.
"Saira.I've seen it"
"I know. It's more that I cant look at it" she said
"Why?"
"Elves are not meant to have scars."
"Why's that?"
"I've never seen an Elf with a scar so it just means I'm different and I hardly need be reminded of that"
"I have scars. You just look past them as others look past yours"
He showed her what she'd never noticed and it made her feel a little better but she still refused to reveal her bandages. Saira slowly stood up with his help but as she grabbed her skirt, her dagger fell down. Legolas grabbed it and smiled again as he joined her on shore
"Do you always carry that with you?" he asked
"Not always but I've learned to be prepared" Saira said finally smiling
"You probably shouldn't take that to Hogwarts with you"
"I know. I wish I could. It gives me a sense of security"
That night Saira lie comfortably in bed with plenty of potion to keep her pain-free. During her sleep she talked with Serenity again. However as they laughed together Saira got a shock of pain through her, which she found odd since in her dreams, she was never in pain.
"Saira?" Serenity asked immediately as Saira let out a small scream of pain. But then Serenity began swaying and backing away. Saira's pain ceased and she looked up at Serenity who was looking at her hands.
"What happened?"
"I'm fading fast," She said as Saira tried to touch her and her hand just went through.
"I don't understand"
"Magic has been done. Evil magic. I'm being prevented from talking to you"
"Why?"
"I know much. Obviously a lot that someone doesn't want you to find out"
More of Serenity's image faded.
"Like what?"
"But if you leave, I'll just be a body. I cant live without a soul" Saira said frantically as she watched Serenity become more transparent
"I'm here but it seems our talking days are over for now." She was barely visible, "I'm sorry," she whispered before disappearing completely. Her surrounding also disappeared and black consumed her. Saira awoke panting, sweating and pain searing through her body once more. Her vision was blurry and she was dizzy.
Legolas appeared over her and gently stroked the side of her face trying to get her to calm down. She was breathing heavily just adding to her dizziness. She began crying and Legolas slowly lifted her up so that she faced him
"She's.gone," Saira breathed with each word shaking.
"Who is?"
"Serenity. Spell. Gone. Disappeared." Saira said looking straight into his deep blue eyes that was the only thing in focus for her.
"Saira, I don't understand" he said
"I cant speak to her. She's there but I cant, I cant"
Saira broke down and Legolas pulled her close
"Shh, it's alright"
"Don't leave me tonight" she said
"Never"
In the morning Saira was awoke by and owl on her bed. It scared her and made her move to quick causing immense pain to her. She grabbed the letter and opened it as Legolas came in. It was from Dmitri. It was written in Hylian and very short. Saira looked at the time and it was already in the afternoon.
"Why'd you let me sleep so late?"
"My father's idea. Said you'd heal quicker if you didn't move"
"Hmm. Anyway. 'Dear love, I do not want to tell you about how everything went for everyone. I think you'd prefer to be told in person. Love, Dmitri. PS, I didn't get a detention.yet"
"I like how he added 'yet' at the end" Legolas said
"If they have Potions tomorrow, he'll have three by the end of class" Saira said folding the letter and rubbing her eyes
"Feeling better?" he asked
"Yeah, but I'll be glad when this is all over"
Suddenly Saira began getting flashes of places in the city as if they were directions to something. It led her to a certain tree and someone whispered 'dig' before it ended. Immediately she told Legolas and for her, he went to check it out. Minutes later he came back with a dirty box unopened.
"I found this" he gave it to Saira and she opened it immediately. Inside there was a long silver chain with a blue gem on it.
"What is it?" Legolas asked
"A Rupee" the back was plated with silver with an inscription.
" 'To my friend-Inola" Saira said
Legolas didn't say anything for several moments "Serenity used to hide her precious jewelry so that if anything should happen, it would never be destroyed."
"Do you know who this is?" Saira asked
"That would be Inola Trinity.. your mother"
Saira was silent as if she hadn't heard him right
"M-my m-mother?" she said
"Uma"
"My mother.I never knew her" Saira said sadly
"She was a friend to Serenity. I guess she wanted you to have something that belonged to her" Legolas said
"Well this is added to my list of sentimental jewelry"
"You should rest more"
"I've slept plenty"
"I'll be back later. I need to take care of some things," he said before kissing her and leaving. However it wasn't long before sleeping was the only option for Saira.
She was walking around Hyrule at Lake Hylia. Saira was mixed with a sense of fear yet a comfort of being home. She walked barefoot breathing in the memory. She heard laughter behind her and turned to see two kids running around. They both tripped and lie in the grass just laughing. She recognized them both; a girl with long blonde hair and a boy with short spiked black hair.
"I remember years ago when the lake was much more filled. This was one of your favorite places. Mine too. You spent more time than needed here if I'm not mistaken."
"Exploring my memories Serenity?" Saira asked still watching herself.
"I thought you'd want a happy memory"
"I was certainly happy. This was before everything went to hell" Saira said "It was the beginning. The lake is already drained."
"I wish you could've seen the world when I lived here. My father hated how I always snuck out of the castle to explore with Inola. He thought it was too dangerous for a princess and he certainly didn't approve of my being with peasants. It's part of the reason he sent me to Mirkwood"
"Why wasn't your father still King if Elves live forever?" Saira asked
"Treaties. Since we are elves, it was agreed no family could rule for more than 70 years. Of course in one war in my absence, he was killed. My mother died of grief, which is one of few things that can kill elves. I was supposed to take over as a new 70 year generation"
Saira continued to watch herself play with Dmitri. The old man who lived there walked outside and waved to them.
"Thank you" Saira said
"For what?"
"For my mother's necklace" Saira faced Serenity "I know you sent those images"
"How many things have you hidden in the city?"
"Heh, not just the city. I hid something everywhere I went. I don't know why, but I kept the sentimental stuff here. Most of them are necklaces because that's all the jewelry I wore besides one thing but you'll learn what that is later."
"What was she like?" Saira asked
"Your mother?"
Saira nodded
"I knew her since I was your age. We were inseparable while we were in Hyrule. People always said we looked like sisters. She was a fellow Seer though hers were more like yours. She even came with me on several excursions to Middle-Earth and that's how she got known there. However, I died before I got to see her get married or have you and Link"
"What was my father like?" Saira asked
"As a fellow royal I liked him but not because he was royal but because he hated it. Ran away and traveled the worlds. Smart and clever though didn't always make the best decisions. But I only met him a few times. He was perfect for your mother"
"How did he die?"
"I don't know. I died" Serenity said "It's morning. Your wound should have healed much. Wearing that locket helps you more than anything. Maybe you can convince him to take you to the pool. I think you can walk. But it can't heal much more. Your body will have to do the rest.oh if you want to know about one more necklace I hid; it's buried at the bottom of the pool. I think you'll like it."
Saira hugged Serenity and thanked her again before waking up. It was late because the moon and stars were out. That made her think of Liz and Aranel. She summoned a bead of light and then saw that Legolas was sleeping in a chair next to her bed. Quietly Saira sat up finding she could do without too much pain. Legolas didn't stir.
Saira decided to try and walk as Serenity said. It was painful and she couldn't go far but it was a start. She stood at the window and watched the sun rise above the horizon. Then after it was up she went to her wardrobe and got out a tank top and a skirt seeing as most of her things were packed up. She took a few pain-filled steps toward Legolas and waved her hand in front of his face to make sure he was still asleep. Then she slipped on the skirt and was almost done pulling the tank painfully down when he woke up.
"Oh sorry" he immediately stood up and turned around
Saira pulled the shirt down. "You can turn around now"
"Sorry about that. It's always the quietest things that wake me"
"I'll have to remember that"
"Wait.. you're walking"
"Yeah. With much pain but yeah"
"Well, I'll get potion from my father. Lindal!" he called
"What are you calling Lindal for?"
"To change this," he said running his hand gently along her bandages so that she pulled away.
Lindal appeared and already knew why.
"Change them and take the day off" Legolas said
Lindal bowed and told Saira to lie down on the bed, which took her several minutes. Saira forced Legolas to wait outside. They both emerged later.
"Good as new" Lindal said
"Saira, can you walk by yourself?" Legolas asked
"Yes. Partly."
"Head downstairs and wait for me"
She did and then Legolas spoke with Lindal
"How is she?"
"It's remarkable. I've treated many wounds but I've never seen anything like it. Yesterday the wound could, nay, should, have killed her but yet here she is.walking. It looks as if it's had a week to heal"
Legolas just smiled then met Saira downstairs. He helped her as she instinctively headed to the pool. "So what'd you and Lindal talk about?" she asked
"Nothing" Legolas said casually
"Is it so bad you cant tell me?" Saira said as she sat by the water's edge. "Tell me"
".Saira, you should be dad. I've never known a single person to suffer such a wound and survive another day. And now it's not been two days and you're already healed more than expected"
"Serenity said it's the magic of the locket."
"Really?"
Saira wasn't listening anymore though. She was muttering a spell to waterproof her bandages so she could swim. She was wearing her bathing suit underneath her clothes and she removed her skirt but wouldn't remove her shirt.
"It's nothing to be ashamed of" he said removing his own shirt.
"I'm not ashamed" Saira said though she didn't meet his eyes
"Then why cant you look at me when you say that?" he said forcing her to face him by putting his hand on her cheek. Saira was uncomfortable standing in the water with him naught but a foot away so that the water around him was warmer. Saira turned so that her back was to him. She then walked to the place where it dropped off to the deep portion. The water was so clear she could see straight to the bottom.
"Look" Saira said after she spotted the miniscule sight of something shiny at the bottom. Legolas joined her and looked. Without the need for Saira to tell him anything he dove under the water and swam. Saira loved watching him. He swam gracefully and she watched all of his muscles flex in use. Dirt began to swirl around him from digging. He came back to the surface but with nothing.
"I dropped it. Wait for the dirt to clear" he said
But Saira was impatient now and said another quick spell that made the shiny thing shoot out of the water and land in her palm. Unfortunately it sparked a vision and sent Saira into the god's mercy once again.
It began with a scene where it looked as if Serenity and Lily were in Hogsmeade.
"Wizards are much less serious in this world" Lily commented
"Yes, but they tend to stare more"
"Then let's give them a reason to stare"
Suddenly they made the goofiest faces you would ever see an Elf make and Serenity whipped out a camera and took a picture. The vision switched to Serenity standing alone in Mirkwood at the edge of the pool. The moon reflected on the water's ripples.
"I know you remember this day" she spoke aloud, "We were so happy. I gave you this"
She opened her palm to reveal a faery with hinges on the wings. An emerald jewel was in the faery's hands on the center. A small line ran down the middle of the faery as if it opened. Serenity pushed the emerald and the wings popped open revealing the picture from the previous scene.
"I couldn't bury this with you after my dream but I know you'll understand. We'll see each other again and when we do I'll give you this once more"
Serenity dove into the water and the moment she hit Saira broke out of the vision and dropped the necklace. Legolas caught it before it sank then grabbed Saira because she couldn't hold herself up any longer. He sat her on the edge while he stood in the water. Then he opened his palm and got a good look at the necklace. He smiled but said nothing as he handed it back to Saira. She took it and pushed the stone where it clicked open. The picture was unharmed despite its prolonged submersion.
"The resemblance is uncanny between you and her. And Liz looks just like Lily" Legolas said
"She said, 'We'll see each other again and when we do, I'll give you this once more.' Do you think maybe that Lily came back in Liz like Serenity did in me?"
"Could be. Liz is just like Lily and you two together act just as they did."
Legolas attempted to wrap his arms around Saira's waist but she stopped him.
"Saira.I've seen it"
"I know. It's more that I cant look at it" she said
"Why?"
"Elves are not meant to have scars."
"Why's that?"
"I've never seen an Elf with a scar so it just means I'm different and I hardly need be reminded of that"
"I have scars. You just look past them as others look past yours"
He showed her what she'd never noticed and it made her feel a little better but she still refused to reveal her bandages. Saira slowly stood up with his help but as she grabbed her skirt, her dagger fell down. Legolas grabbed it and smiled again as he joined her on shore
"Do you always carry that with you?" he asked
"Not always but I've learned to be prepared" Saira said finally smiling
"You probably shouldn't take that to Hogwarts with you"
"I know. I wish I could. It gives me a sense of security"
That night Saira lie comfortably in bed with plenty of potion to keep her pain-free. During her sleep she talked with Serenity again. However as they laughed together Saira got a shock of pain through her, which she found odd since in her dreams, she was never in pain.
"Saira?" Serenity asked immediately as Saira let out a small scream of pain. But then Serenity began swaying and backing away. Saira's pain ceased and she looked up at Serenity who was looking at her hands.
"What happened?"
"I'm fading fast," She said as Saira tried to touch her and her hand just went through.
"I don't understand"
"Magic has been done. Evil magic. I'm being prevented from talking to you"
"Why?"
"I know much. Obviously a lot that someone doesn't want you to find out"
More of Serenity's image faded.
"Like what?"
"But if you leave, I'll just be a body. I cant live without a soul" Saira said frantically as she watched Serenity become more transparent
"I'm here but it seems our talking days are over for now." She was barely visible, "I'm sorry," she whispered before disappearing completely. Her surrounding also disappeared and black consumed her. Saira awoke panting, sweating and pain searing through her body once more. Her vision was blurry and she was dizzy.
Legolas appeared over her and gently stroked the side of her face trying to get her to calm down. She was breathing heavily just adding to her dizziness. She began crying and Legolas slowly lifted her up so that she faced him
"She's.gone," Saira breathed with each word shaking.
"Who is?"
"Serenity. Spell. Gone. Disappeared." Saira said looking straight into his deep blue eyes that was the only thing in focus for her.
"Saira, I don't understand" he said
"I cant speak to her. She's there but I cant, I cant"
Saira broke down and Legolas pulled her close
"Shh, it's alright"
"Don't leave me tonight" she said
"Never"