Chapter Eleven

I could not believe what I have just been told. Harmonia cannot be the
ring.It must have been a mistake! How could one evil ring be in the
form of such a pure and fair maiden?I tell myself over and over again
that Harmonia was mistaken.Yet somewhere,somehow,even as Harmonia
looked at me with those sad green eyes,I knew she was telling the
truth.And I knew the purpose of our bold trip to Mordor.

    "I am so sorry."She said softly,her eyes glistened with tears."I know
I should have tell you earlier."
"How long has it been Harmonia?How long has this burden been in your
heart?"
"Ever since you left for the Undying Lands.Lord Gandaft and I…."
"Gandalf!"The elf scorned."He has keep this hidden from me! How long
was I to be concealed by this?!"
"Legolas please!He did not want to upset everyone."
"And so I am not supposed to know?"The elf grabbed her
hand."Harmonia,I will not do this.Let us get out of here."
"Legolas."
The fair elf glanced around in a sort of frantic manner.Harmonia had
never seen Legolas acted this way before.
"Harmonia,I will take you somewhere far away.Where no one can find
us.You will not have to be destroyed.You shall be safe."
She shook her head wildy."No Legolas! This is all wrong!"
"It is not wrong!I will not lose you,Harmonia!"
Then they embraced each other,holding on to what little precious time
they have left together.Each knowing that they could not escape their
destiny.

Later,Gandalf was to find the both of them,huddled together,gazing
into the far distance, both deeply troubled.Gandalf has long
learned of Legolas's feelings for the girl.But he knew he had little
choice. Also, he briefly wondered if Legolas's liking for the girl may be due to the powers         

        of the ring itself. In any case,the ring must be destroyed.Even when the ring is someone       
like Harmonia,he cannot take that chance.For who knows when the Dark
Lord will take control of Harmonia's heart and soul and do evil things
once again.
"The journey must continue."He whispered.
Legolas stood up."No Gandalf.The journey ends today."
"Legolas,do not be defiant.You of all people should know of the
consequences if the ring is not destroyed."
"The ring is Harmonia!"The elf flamed."We are to destroy Harmonia,are
we not?"
"Legolas.stop."Harmonia held the elf's hand.
Gandalf sighed."Do not think that this is any easier on me.Harmonia is
the ring,in its most innocent form.Its intent is to fool the people of
middle earth.Lower our guard now and we shall be destroyed by Sauron!"
"I do not intend to fool anyone."The girl muttered."I.I do not intend
to hurt anyone."
Legolas glanced at Harmonia,seeing those pain she was
feeling."Gandalf,it is wrong for us to take the life of a living
being.And a good hearted one at that.I cannot do it."
Gandalf nodded."Then I am afraid I will have to relieve you of your
duty.You are no longer in the fellowship,elf.You can leave for the
Undying Lands.Harmonia shall travel with me."
The elf did not speak.He seemed to be thinking,for he frowns as his
head bowed down."Gandalf.you have my ever gratitude for your
wisdom.However,today I am afraid I have to defy you,and the orders of
the Lady."
Suddenly,the elf picked up his bow,and even before Harmonia could
protest,fired an arrow at the White Wizard.Anticipating this
aggressive move,Gandalf leaped away.Legolas took this second of an
opportunity to pick Harmonia up in his arms and sprinted off to the
direction of their camp.There,he and Harmonia ride a horse and
galloped away into the distant horizon.
"Bless the elf and the girl."The old man whispered as he got to his
feet."Keep her safe."

"Legolas.! Legolas.! Turn back! Turn back!"
He did not once slowed down the horse,instead he increase speed.Until
finally,the horse could travel no longer and they needed rest.
Harmonia jumped down of the horse the moment they stopped.
She looked angrily at the elf."What have you done Legolas?You could
have killed him!"
"I will never hurt him Harmonia."
"But you fired a shot at him!"
"It was intended to make him lose his guard.It wasn't intended to hurt."
"So you say."She sighed heavily."This is insane.I cannot go through
with this."She turned away from him and begin to walk."I am going
back.."
He quickly grabbed her arm."Harmonia,don't."
She turned and looked at him."Do you think we can run away
forever?Your Lady talked to me in my sleep! Gandalf is a powerful
wizard! We cannot win this."
"We can."
She looked at him as if he has gone quite mad.And perhaps he had.This
days,Legolas feel quite insane.How he ever defied the Lady and lord
Gandalf's orders still shocks him.But he would never ever let anything
come close to even hurting Harmonia.
"How Legolas?Tell me how can we ever get away from this madness?"
"To the Undying Lands.There is no pain,no danger there.We will be
safe."
"The Lady is there."Harmonia whispered."And she frightens me.she said
I am evil."
"The Lady is one to be trusted.Do not worry."
"She said you will destroy me!"
Legolas held her face."And she lied at that.for I cannot even bare to
think harm to you."
"Legolas."They held each other in the dimness of the forest light.Not
knowing where to go now,not knowing of where their fate lies.

We travelled past mountains and forests.Legolas led the way.He told me
we should go back to Rivendell.Once a dwelling for elves,Rivendell has
emptied out ever since much of the elves have made the crossing to the
Undying Lands.Legolas told me we can stay there for a while,and then
come up with new plans.He spoke with confidence,as if to reassure me
that everything will turn out fine.But I knew it to be otherwise.

Rivendell was as beautiful as Legolas has described.Fond memories he
had of here,he told Harmonia.The girl quickly fell in love with the
fountains,the greenery and the flowers.
"How can this place be so beautiful,when there is no one here?"
"This is a sacred land."Legolas whispered"Even when the elves are
gone,their fond memories of Rivendell is what keep this place alive."
"It is beautiful."
"We had a long day.You should get some rest."
"I want to walk around a little."She glanced at him."You go and rest."
The elf smiled."I have to do a little scouting of the area.To make
sure its safe."He glanced around again,that same dreamy look in his
eyes."But I am sure it is safe.Nothing dark can touch this land."
And so Harmonia left Legolas to scout the area while she explored the
garden.How lovely the sound of the running waters,the chirping of the
birds are! Oh how she wished this was her home,and she led a normal
and simple life!
Very soon,time fly by and it was time for dinner.Harmonia made the
best out of their leftovers and they ate heartily.
It was also at dinner time when Legolas first ask her.
"Are you afraid?"
She looked up from her meal."I am happy now,Legolas."
"We have gone through so much together."He whispered.
"Why are you sad?We are together now,are we not?"She looked earnestly
at him."There is no reason for tears."
"You are strong of heart,Harmonia.We,elves.we are weak.We cannot be
grievened too much or we may perished."
She was surprised."But.elves are immortal.right?"
"But we do die of a broken heart."
"Then do not be saddend,Legolas."She spoke quickly."We will be fine."

Maybe it is true.what they say of happiness.they are often
shortlived.Because that night,I hear the voice again.not of the Lady
of the Light.but of my master.

Harmonia closed her eyes.Even as she tries to sleep,she knew of the
impending doom.She could feel it in her heart.It was getting heavier
by the day.Sauron's strength grow stronger.Once he regained enough of
his strength,he would be able to control her once again,conjure her to
him.
She was a mere ring.not a being,but a weapon forged by the Dark Lord
to inflict countless pain and sufferings on the people of Middle
Earth.How could she save Legolas?How could she save herself?

Her answer came in a whisper.
A dark whisper.

Child of darkness.
Harmonia set up in her bed with a jerk.Legolas's room was across from
hers.If she could,she can just stride next door.For his presence
always offer her comfort.
Daughter of the Dark one.
"Master.?"She had not realized it,but the moment the word slipped
out,she gasped in shock.She has said it.she was doomed.
Come to me.Young one.
"No.Go away.get out of my head."
Your strength falters each day.Go to your Master.
 "Master."
Yes, Bringer of Ruination.Come to me.
Her head snapped back by an unseen force.Her eyes turned dark.A kind
of evil dark green.She walked in light steps,her long black hair
flowing about her.She descend the crystal stairs,towards the
door.Already,she had lost all memories,all hope.
All she wanted was to go back.to her Master.

Legolas had felt the presence in his sleep.He had jumped out of bed
and rushed into Harmonia's room.Her bed was empty.He sprinted down the
stairs to find the front door opened. Harmonia was gone.

In Mordor,orcs gathered to have their first glimpse of the Power.They
chanted angrily,excitedly,frenzily,demanding to see the OneRing.The
Ring that will rule them all.
And the ring did appear,and the orcs were angry once more.Because they
saw a mere girl.A girl so frail,she could hardly stand up straight
from the wailing wind that was blowing from across Mordor.
But a voice,so dark,it quietens the orcs,and Mordor was silent and
still again.

In the Undying Lands,Gandalf met up with Lady Galadriel,who whispers
in deep sadness.
"Harmonia has fallen into darkness."
Gandalf lowered his head."I have failed in my duty."
"Do not reproach yourself.The ring has deceived us all."
"Legolas has not yet return?"
The Lady shook her head."No.The young prince has disappeared.I
believe,still searching for Harmonia."
"I shall meet up with him."Gandalf bowed.
The lady nodded."Harmonia is no longer the girl we know her to be.Be
caution around her."
The White wizard nodded and took his leave.

Sylvia closed her eyes.She stand at the edge of the clear blue
water.The same water that Lord Legolas had sailed across,back into
Middle earth.She could feel it in the air.The sky has darkened,the
animals of the forest has quietened.There was great destruction at
hand.She wished that a boat will appeared in the distant,signalling
the arrival of the prince.But even as she wait,she saw only the clear
blue waters of the lake.No sign of the elf prince.And she knew she
will wait for eternity.