"My Lord, a messenger just arrived, bringing news from Rohan. Here's the
letter of Master Éomer," a servant knelt in front of the king's throne and
search for the letter in his pocket. When he found it, he gave it to the
king and left the hall. Aragorn sighed. He just wished that his children
hadn't caused some kind of trouble while spending some time with the son of
Lord Éomer in Rohan. While he unfolded the letter, he looked around to find
his wife Arwen, who he hadn't seen this morning. Then he read the following
letter:
Dear Aragorn,
I wanted to make sure that Eldarion and Alia have left Minas Tirith to visit us because they didn't arrive here within the last seven days and my wife got a bit worried. I hope that they are still with you and that nothing happened to them on their journey. If they have already left Minas Tirith seven days ago, like we planned it, please let me know and I will send my men to find them,
I send my regards to your beautiful wife as well,
Best wishes, Éomer
Aragorn stared at the letter in disbelieve while thousands of thoughts ran through his head. "I need a messenger," he then screamed and one of his couriers immediately came over to him. "Write down what I tell you and bring this letter to Lord Éomer of Edoras." The man nodded and went over to a desk where a piece of paper and a pencil was lying. "Dear Éomer. Alia and Eldarion left Minas Tirith nearly eight days ago with their horses. I will send my men to find them if they are still somewhere in my kingdom. Please let your men look for them in Rohan. Send me a message if you found them and so I will, Thanks Aragorn," the king told the man and then turned away to search Arwen. He found her sitting on her bed, looking out of the window. "My beloved evenstar, I have bad news to bring you," he said gently and placed a hand on her shoulder. Arwen looked at him and her smile faded when she saw the concerned expression on her husbands face. "What is wrong, Estel? Has something happened to our children?" She stood up from the bed and went a step back from Aragorn. "Ma mela, I'm afraid that something happened, yes. Éomer has send a message to me and it said that Alia and Eldarion never arrived in Edoras. But don't worry- my men will find them where ever they are. I don't doubt that they are ok and that they'll be soon with us again." He hugged Arwen and kissed her forehead. Tears now streamed down her beautiful face and she wrapped her arms around his waist, sobbing softly. " I will ride with my men to find them, I'll be back in a few days. I love you, Arwen and I will bring them safely back home, I promise you," Aragorn told her and went out of her room to get dressed.
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Eldarion tried to pull Alia nearer to him but with no success because one of the creatures jumped between them and scratched his arm with its long claws. Another one grabbed Alia and dragged her with him, talking something to the other twos in a strange language. The boy fought against the beast which was trying to grab him as well but he also lost this fight like his sister and found himself being dragged over the muddy ground further and further away from Imaldris some minutes later. He could see the fear on his sister's face and searched for a plan to escape but the creatures were to many for two kids. They seemed to be really brutal and strong, with claws and sharp teeth. Their heads had no hair and their skin colour was nearly dark brown, with other words: They looked extremely ugly and they smelled like hell!
After a few hours, it had to be afternoon, they arrived at a big river. "Anduin," Alia shouted over to him with a smile on her face, but it faded when one of the creatures hit her hard in her face, leaving two nasty scratches behind. Eldarion knew exactly what she meant. If they managed to get over the Anduin, they could escape into Mirkwood and were safe. The elves there would help them and if not, the wood would give them shelter enough because the beasts seemed not to be very intelligent. The boy was dropped hard to the ground and he could see that two of the strangers were climbing into a little boat. His captor kicked into his stomach and forced Eldarion to climb into the boat as well, while he sniffled and said something to his mates. Alia slipped back and forth at her place during their way to the other side of the river because she couldn't wait to reach the riverbank. This was the best chance to get free, when they had to climb out of the boat! When they reached the riverbank and Eldarion was about to climb out, Alia pulled a knife out of her coat and slammed it into the stomach of one creature. The children jumped out of the boat as fast as they could, because of the loss of weight, the boat started to waggle and the creatures fell into the Anduin. Only two beasts managed to swim and crawled out of the water to follow the children. "We have to reach Mirkwood," screamed Eldarion unnecessarily because they were already running into the right direction. Suddenly, a rider came out of the forest and galloped into their direction. Alia and Eldarion stopped to make out if it was an elve or just another enemy coming to help his mates but the rider had blonde hairs and when he passed them, both could see that it was an elve. The stranger shot arrows at the creatures which fell dead to ground. He than rode to the two kids and stopped his horse. "Don't be afraid, I don't want to hurt you. My name is Legolas, just follow me please. What are your names," asked the elve with a very soft and calm voice and smiled at them soothingly. Eldarion sighed in relive when he heard the elve's name because he knew it just too well from the tales his father had told him when he was a little boy. "My name is Eldarion and this is my sister Alia, you should know us Legolas Greenleave. On the other hand, you didn't visit us for nearly seven years in Minas Tirith," said the boy and smiled when he saw the elve's surprised look. "What happened to the children of the king so far away from their home ? Middle Earth isn't a safe place for children in you age these days. A new darkness is rising in Beleriand and you both had more than luck that you could escape from them." Legolas lead them into the forest, letting the horse walk as first without holding it. Alia stared strictly at the ground when she answered: "We went on a trip to Rohan eight days ago to visit Theodred and Alarik, the sons of Éomer and Lady Éowyn, who were both in Edoras. When we had already reached Rohan, I persuaded my brother to ride with me to Imaldris so we could visit our great- grandfather and our uncles. There, it rained like hell and no one was around, so we decided to spend the night in Imaldris and ride back to Edoras in the morning. But when we woke up, I could feel the danger filling the air and we found our horses murdered into the little forest, right before those creatures stood in front of us out of a sudden and kidnapped us. Tell me, Legolas, do you know what creatures they are? I've never seen any of them before!" Legolas nodded and pointed at some tents standing around a fireplace. "I'll tell you everything what you want to know if we have reached our camp." Some other elves were working in the camp and greeted them as they arrived. A little man with long red hair and a twisted, long beard came out of a tent and cried: "Legolas! I thought you would bring something to eat and instead you bring two more mouths with you that have to be filled! Have you gone mad? We need FOOD!" "Gimli, this are Aragorn's children. Orcs kidnapped them and I saved their lives. Now, please, get calmer and sit down here with us." The dwarf grinned at Alia and answered: "Yep, she is Lady Arwen's daughter! She has inherited the beauty of her mother and great- grandmother! Why don't you two have some soup? It's not very good, but better than nothing!" "I'm not hungry," said Alia but Eldarion gave her a protective look and said to Gimli. "We both want some soup if it's possible, thank you." The dwarf walked over to a young woman and talked to her for a few moments. "Lydicea will bring you the soup in a few minutes, it isn't hot yet. I wonder why it has to be hot. The weather alone is hot enough," Gimli said when he returned and sat down next to Legolas. The elve took a deep breath. "You asked me what creatures kidnapped you. Well, they seem to be Orcs. Not the same Orcs we fought with during the War of the ring because the evolution has made another step in their case. The Orcs which escaped from Mordor went to Beleriand and lived their because nearly all elves that once lived there were gone. They adapted themselves and developed an own language, more or less, and they chose a leader. We know from their existence for some years but till a few month they lived in Beleriand and had everything they needed there. But some month ago, a dead elvish girl was found with deadly scratches and other bruises- we knew that those Orcs weren't harmless anymore and observed them. The left Beleriand for a few times but they never came that near! We have to warn your father, Éomer and Faramir. They have to know that a new darkness is rising because I think that the leader of those Orcs want more than just Beleriand. He wants to have Middle Earth," he stopped talking when the young woman came over and handled the soup to the children. "Hannon le," whispered Alia and Lydicea smiled friendly at her.
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Ok, that's chapter two for now, a bit lame as well but the war still hasn't begun. Or can they be fast enough to prevent a war? I won't tell *gg* ;)! Please, I wanna have some nice reviews!!!!
Dear Aragorn,
I wanted to make sure that Eldarion and Alia have left Minas Tirith to visit us because they didn't arrive here within the last seven days and my wife got a bit worried. I hope that they are still with you and that nothing happened to them on their journey. If they have already left Minas Tirith seven days ago, like we planned it, please let me know and I will send my men to find them,
I send my regards to your beautiful wife as well,
Best wishes, Éomer
Aragorn stared at the letter in disbelieve while thousands of thoughts ran through his head. "I need a messenger," he then screamed and one of his couriers immediately came over to him. "Write down what I tell you and bring this letter to Lord Éomer of Edoras." The man nodded and went over to a desk where a piece of paper and a pencil was lying. "Dear Éomer. Alia and Eldarion left Minas Tirith nearly eight days ago with their horses. I will send my men to find them if they are still somewhere in my kingdom. Please let your men look for them in Rohan. Send me a message if you found them and so I will, Thanks Aragorn," the king told the man and then turned away to search Arwen. He found her sitting on her bed, looking out of the window. "My beloved evenstar, I have bad news to bring you," he said gently and placed a hand on her shoulder. Arwen looked at him and her smile faded when she saw the concerned expression on her husbands face. "What is wrong, Estel? Has something happened to our children?" She stood up from the bed and went a step back from Aragorn. "Ma mela, I'm afraid that something happened, yes. Éomer has send a message to me and it said that Alia and Eldarion never arrived in Edoras. But don't worry- my men will find them where ever they are. I don't doubt that they are ok and that they'll be soon with us again." He hugged Arwen and kissed her forehead. Tears now streamed down her beautiful face and she wrapped her arms around his waist, sobbing softly. " I will ride with my men to find them, I'll be back in a few days. I love you, Arwen and I will bring them safely back home, I promise you," Aragorn told her and went out of her room to get dressed.
***
Eldarion tried to pull Alia nearer to him but with no success because one of the creatures jumped between them and scratched his arm with its long claws. Another one grabbed Alia and dragged her with him, talking something to the other twos in a strange language. The boy fought against the beast which was trying to grab him as well but he also lost this fight like his sister and found himself being dragged over the muddy ground further and further away from Imaldris some minutes later. He could see the fear on his sister's face and searched for a plan to escape but the creatures were to many for two kids. They seemed to be really brutal and strong, with claws and sharp teeth. Their heads had no hair and their skin colour was nearly dark brown, with other words: They looked extremely ugly and they smelled like hell!
After a few hours, it had to be afternoon, they arrived at a big river. "Anduin," Alia shouted over to him with a smile on her face, but it faded when one of the creatures hit her hard in her face, leaving two nasty scratches behind. Eldarion knew exactly what she meant. If they managed to get over the Anduin, they could escape into Mirkwood and were safe. The elves there would help them and if not, the wood would give them shelter enough because the beasts seemed not to be very intelligent. The boy was dropped hard to the ground and he could see that two of the strangers were climbing into a little boat. His captor kicked into his stomach and forced Eldarion to climb into the boat as well, while he sniffled and said something to his mates. Alia slipped back and forth at her place during their way to the other side of the river because she couldn't wait to reach the riverbank. This was the best chance to get free, when they had to climb out of the boat! When they reached the riverbank and Eldarion was about to climb out, Alia pulled a knife out of her coat and slammed it into the stomach of one creature. The children jumped out of the boat as fast as they could, because of the loss of weight, the boat started to waggle and the creatures fell into the Anduin. Only two beasts managed to swim and crawled out of the water to follow the children. "We have to reach Mirkwood," screamed Eldarion unnecessarily because they were already running into the right direction. Suddenly, a rider came out of the forest and galloped into their direction. Alia and Eldarion stopped to make out if it was an elve or just another enemy coming to help his mates but the rider had blonde hairs and when he passed them, both could see that it was an elve. The stranger shot arrows at the creatures which fell dead to ground. He than rode to the two kids and stopped his horse. "Don't be afraid, I don't want to hurt you. My name is Legolas, just follow me please. What are your names," asked the elve with a very soft and calm voice and smiled at them soothingly. Eldarion sighed in relive when he heard the elve's name because he knew it just too well from the tales his father had told him when he was a little boy. "My name is Eldarion and this is my sister Alia, you should know us Legolas Greenleave. On the other hand, you didn't visit us for nearly seven years in Minas Tirith," said the boy and smiled when he saw the elve's surprised look. "What happened to the children of the king so far away from their home ? Middle Earth isn't a safe place for children in you age these days. A new darkness is rising in Beleriand and you both had more than luck that you could escape from them." Legolas lead them into the forest, letting the horse walk as first without holding it. Alia stared strictly at the ground when she answered: "We went on a trip to Rohan eight days ago to visit Theodred and Alarik, the sons of Éomer and Lady Éowyn, who were both in Edoras. When we had already reached Rohan, I persuaded my brother to ride with me to Imaldris so we could visit our great- grandfather and our uncles. There, it rained like hell and no one was around, so we decided to spend the night in Imaldris and ride back to Edoras in the morning. But when we woke up, I could feel the danger filling the air and we found our horses murdered into the little forest, right before those creatures stood in front of us out of a sudden and kidnapped us. Tell me, Legolas, do you know what creatures they are? I've never seen any of them before!" Legolas nodded and pointed at some tents standing around a fireplace. "I'll tell you everything what you want to know if we have reached our camp." Some other elves were working in the camp and greeted them as they arrived. A little man with long red hair and a twisted, long beard came out of a tent and cried: "Legolas! I thought you would bring something to eat and instead you bring two more mouths with you that have to be filled! Have you gone mad? We need FOOD!" "Gimli, this are Aragorn's children. Orcs kidnapped them and I saved their lives. Now, please, get calmer and sit down here with us." The dwarf grinned at Alia and answered: "Yep, she is Lady Arwen's daughter! She has inherited the beauty of her mother and great- grandmother! Why don't you two have some soup? It's not very good, but better than nothing!" "I'm not hungry," said Alia but Eldarion gave her a protective look and said to Gimli. "We both want some soup if it's possible, thank you." The dwarf walked over to a young woman and talked to her for a few moments. "Lydicea will bring you the soup in a few minutes, it isn't hot yet. I wonder why it has to be hot. The weather alone is hot enough," Gimli said when he returned and sat down next to Legolas. The elve took a deep breath. "You asked me what creatures kidnapped you. Well, they seem to be Orcs. Not the same Orcs we fought with during the War of the ring because the evolution has made another step in their case. The Orcs which escaped from Mordor went to Beleriand and lived their because nearly all elves that once lived there were gone. They adapted themselves and developed an own language, more or less, and they chose a leader. We know from their existence for some years but till a few month they lived in Beleriand and had everything they needed there. But some month ago, a dead elvish girl was found with deadly scratches and other bruises- we knew that those Orcs weren't harmless anymore and observed them. The left Beleriand for a few times but they never came that near! We have to warn your father, Éomer and Faramir. They have to know that a new darkness is rising because I think that the leader of those Orcs want more than just Beleriand. He wants to have Middle Earth," he stopped talking when the young woman came over and handled the soup to the children. "Hannon le," whispered Alia and Lydicea smiled friendly at her.
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Ok, that's chapter two for now, a bit lame as well but the war still hasn't begun. Or can they be fast enough to prevent a war? I won't tell *gg* ;)! Please, I wanna have some nice reviews!!!!