Chapter Eight

Gandalf refuses to let me worry.Instead,he told me to have a good sleep tonight and tomorrow morning,he would come for me and we would discuss the matter in greater detail.I knew he was rather doubtful of my discovery,and I couldn't blame him.I do not think I can believe myself.But my heart tell me it is the truth.And a part of me died that day.

Harmonia tossed and turned in her sleep.If only she could shut up the memories.It was queer that it should all came back to her so suddenly.Especially when Legolas wasn't around.And all she could do was confide in Gandalf,whom she barely knew.But she find that it was easier to talk to the old man about her problems that it was to mention it to the elf.She did not understand it.But she was afraid of what Legolas might thought of her,if he was to know the truth.

"Legolas…"She muttered softly.She twirled her hair with her fingers and continue to play with the dark strands.

What is he doing now?She wondered.Has he reached the Undying Land?Was he safe?Might he be attacked by orcs on the way?

She was driving herself crazy worrying about him.She shut her eyes tightly.

Go to sleep Harmonia,go to sleep! she ordered herself.

But her mind was fully awake.And even though she had hardly rested in the morning,she was fully alert.

"Legolas is a stupid elf."She muttered in the darkness.And for some strange reason,this cheered her up considerably.She chuckled.

"Legolas is the stupidest, dumbest elf on middle earth!"She exclaimed and burst into laughter again.After much restraining,she managed to stop giggling like some foolish girl.Sighing,she sat up in her bed.

"I can't sleep."She announced to no one in particular.

Can't sleep? Or won't?

Harmonia perked up.Who…?Did she just hear someone speaks to her?
That is right Harmonia.I am speaking to you.

"Gandalf?"She muttered,her heart racing."Who is it?"

I am not Gandalf,Harmonia.

"Then who are you!What do you want!"This was different from those dark voices she had heard the past few times.This voice was more of a light whisper in her head.

You know who you really are…

"Who are you!"She called up and looked around the room shrouded in darkness.

And you know what you are really capable of doing.

"I do not know of what you speak of!"She shouted loudly,trying to quiet this whisper in her head.

You will destroy him…and you know it.

"Who?Who will I destroy?"

You know of whom I speak.

"I will never hurt Legolas in any way!You do not even know me!"

Even now,he seek to help you,but you know deep within your heart,he cannot save you.

Harmonia collasped on the floor."Please,go away…do not say anymore."She whispered.

No one can save you now.

"No!You are wrong!He can save me,I know it!He gave me his word!"

He will not return to you,Harmonia.

"Where have you taken him,you witch!"She screamed.

You are evil,Harmonia.

"I am not!!"She flared."Say that again and I will kill you! I swear I will!"She looked around the room frantically,her hands clutching the dagger Legolas had left behind for her in her defense.

Look at yourself in the mirror,Harmonia.Your true evil self is leering back at you.What do you hope to achieve in this perilous journey?

Disheartened,angry and tired,Harmonia stormed towards the mirror.And she saw her reflection and she could not recognise herself.Her long curly black hair was in a mess and her green eyes seemed too pale,her lips shivered and her cheeks a pale white colour.

She was a mess.

"Why are you doing this?"She wailed."Why are you hurting me?"

You must learn of your place.Your affection for Legolas is uncalled for.You and him can never be together.

"Witch."She muttered,closing her eyes.

Hear yourself,Harmonia.

"Shut up,witch."

The OneRing will be destroyed,Harmonia.And Legolas shall be send to do that unpleasant but very necessary task.

"Go away."

He will destroy you.