A/N: Well well sorry for the late update (I rhyme, man) Sorry but I have lately been studying and taking midterms and quarterly tests etc…Very rigorous stuff, you know. I just recently got inspired to take time out of my rigorous school schedule to write cuz I got a review!!! Talk about loyalty! (Plus the fact emerald dragon4 would kill me if I didn't). Anyway, the saga continues and I strongly suggest that you read the previous two chappies in order to fully understand the plot that is semi-present. Also, read elvenfarie's stories. She's a really good author and actually has a plot in her fics! Go her! Two more reasons to read her stories:
1. She is one of my best friends
2. She is posting a new story soon!!!!!!
3. She actually updates! (Exciting, no?)
Anyway, that concludes my lame-o author's note, so have a nice day and enjoy the story.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ ENDING NOTE AFTER CHAPTER! Thank You.
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Reviewers~ I'm so sorry that I let all of you guys down! I promise I will try to crank it out more often in the future, its just that I haven't had any recent bursts of inspiration lately. I'm especially stuck on the names~ there are just too many good ones! I wanted to make this so long for you all but on the other hand I didn't want to keep you waiting!
emma~ aahh! I'm so sorry I didn't realize it had been that long! Please don't kill me! *covers head* I hope you enjoy this, even if it is a bit short!!! Don't worry! No slash whatsoever!!! I'm too greedy for that!!! ^_~ Thanks for the wake-up call.
Autumn'sFox~ One of my better ones…glad I made ya laugh! Thanks for the review!
Samantha~ It's all right I am a touch lazy myself…takes me way too long to update. Laughter is good for you, you know. I should be a doctor ;-) Sorry about the punctuation and such…I fixed all that when I finally figured out how to save as html. Your eyes will thank me.
EmeraldDragon4~ I put that explanation in there just for you Terry! ^_^ Thanks for putting me in your favorite authors' list!!
MJTMGURL~ Happy dreams! Yes she is right read my Harry Potter stories…they're quite funny if I do say so myself. Thanks for putting me in your faves!
Random Reader~ Yes, that is why this is PG-13 J
Ennauriel~ You have the honor of being first review first fic! Thanks for keeping with the story the whole way and for the nice suggestions. I hope I didn't dash your hopes of me ever continuing when I took so long to update! Also, thanks for putting me on your authors' watch!
Elvenfarie~ Well at least yours is more than three chapters and actually has kissing in it (it takes me a while to work up to these things). I am very long winded, I'm afraid. Thanks you sososososoooo much for putting me in your favorites!!!! :-D
Hot Girl Faith~ Thanks for the review! Hope to have more for you soon!
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Disclaimer~ Don't own LOTR, unfortunately. Maybe I'm the long lost niece of JRR Tolkien and I will inherit it someday, but for now it is not in any way shape or form mine. The only stuff I can take credit for is the three elf sisters, Noruas, the Morsila, and the chain of events.
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Chapter Three: Lothlorien
Legolas rode swiftly towards the last remaining domain of the elves. He wondered why Gandalf had sent him there. After all, it had rather deteriorated since Galadriel and Celeborn left. He still had a few hours before dark, judging by the sun. He sighted a rocky outcropping (I always wanted to say that ^_^) to the left that would be a good place to camp. It would provide shelter as well as a useful vantage point. His horse, Syava, (see ah vah) seemed to understand what he wanted to do and turned towards it.
He had that rapport with animals. It came in useful sometimes; like that time someone in the fellowship stole his clothes while he was bathing. They thought they were really funny. He had to ask some little birdies to get them back for him. To this day he was still puzzled as to who or why someone would take his things. None of it was even valuable; he left his bow and other weapons in the care of Aragorn.
Bloody orcs. Can't tell a white knife from a hunting knife.
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Two hours later
The sun was setting. Legolas had brushed and fed Syava and himself, then tied up the trusty white steed where it was within reach of grass and shelter. Now he stood on top of the highest rock he could find and took in the setting around him. Even in the waxing light he could make out Lothlorien. It was but a dark shape yet one could almost sense an inner light emanating from its depths.
Then, he turned towards Isengard. The tower had been cased in white marble as a symbol of Gandalf the White and it reflected the reds and golds of the dying sun magnificently.
Last, he turned his observant eyes towards Mordor. As far as he could see (which was VERY far) there was no activity going on there. He had to admit that he was puzzled. Hadn't Gandalf said that Noruas was amassing an army there?
All of a sudden, it was dark. The sun disappeared suddenly.
Curious, he thought. Either I wasn't paying attention to the time or the sun just disappeared.
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The next morning the sun rose just as usual. He decided that he was probably just imagining things, and when he looked around for confirmation of this all that he saw was numerous pairs of large glassy eyes staring back at him for the face of several small cute fuzzy rodents.
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Later that Day: In Lothlorien
Oh, how Legolas longed for the olden days when elves were as abundant as men (aka their sex lives were much more active). The world was a more beautiful place. Now, they remained few and far between in the lands of olden times (Rivendell and Lorien) and fewer still on the open seas, following in Ceridian the Shipwright's footsteps as he had. As he entered the realm of Lorien, he did not expect it to be half of what it used to. Well, he was dead wrong. The land of Galadriel and Celeborn had been maintained as it was in its peak. The first thing he noticed as he entered the tree kingdom was the singing. The hauntingly beautiful elvish tunes drifted up towards the pure white sunlight stabbing through the trees onto the cool forest world below. Legolas didn't know the old tunes were still remembered! He thought that he would be surprised when he came here but not in this way. It was a very pleasant discovery.
I really want to meet the wonderful elf who did this, Legolas thought to himself.
All of a sudden he was surrounded by about a dozen elves with strung bows in their hands. They were pointing at him.
Well I suppose they didn't let down with security either, he thought wryly.
Then, they stiffened and stood smartly at attention. Legolas recognized this as the signal of the approach of the captain of the guard. He grinned to himself. He couldn't wait to compare him to Haldir, who, in his opinion, had been the best captain Galadriel ever hired. Then there was that one who had an addiction to Enrique Iglesias. He shuddered at the thought of him.
A voice spoke. "Turn around elf. State your name and business in the realm of the Lady Nueva." That meant Lady Snow. Why would she be called Lady Snow? It never snows on the Golden Forest. And the voice had sounded funny. Maybe he had a cold…? Elves did not get sick, though. So many questions, so little time.
"I'm waiting!"
Legolas sighed. He turned around and began reciting his message. "Legolas Greenleaf, Prince of Mirkwood, son of King Tharanduil. I request an audience with the ruler or this realm. I am here with a message from Gandalf the White to be delivered only to…" He trailed off.
Standing before him was a woman.
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An Ending Note: Nice cliffy huh? Please send suggestions for names for the three elf sisters~ one is the captain of the elf warriors and guard (she's the one Legolas falls in love with), the other is the queen sorceress in lieu of Galadriel (Nida?), and the third is Althea/Galena the healer. But what you don't know is which ones will be joining the second fellowship. The least likely people could join, you know…
Here are all the names that I liked:
Admora, Azintra, Aadi, Aaliyah, Aaralyn, Abra, Accalia, Ada, Adah, Adalia, Adamina, Adama, Adara, Aderyn, Adia, Adila, Adriel, Aelan, Aelwen, Airlia, Aliya, and Althea (healer).
Just pick one of those or make up your own. Just send it in with your review and poof! That's all. Here's hoping I update soon!
P.S. ~ Did you know that Arwen means muse or inspiration?