Lost Radiance: Legolas' Quest
Prologue
Legolas sighed as he gazed out at the sea. It has been many years since the deaths of Aragorn and the rest of the Fellowship, and only he and Gimli were still around to remember.
"I still say that I killed more Orcs than you." Gimli said, jokingly.
"Maybe in your own memories, Gimli, though I seem to recall that I killed the most." Legolas replied, with a chuckle. But his smile did not reach his eyes.
"You've got that look in your eyes again. What is it that is burdening you, lad?" Gimli asked, his tough exterior melting away when he saw that his friend was troubled.
"Dreams." Legolas replied, somberly.
"Dreams?" Gimli repeated, confused.
"Dreams of the past……….of the Fellowship……and possibly visions of the future. At times I can't even tell what is reality and what is a dream. But……." Legolas trailed off, his vibrant green eyes distant and sad.
"But what? What is it that is dragging you down?" Gimli asked, now truly concerned for the elf's sanity.
"Something is telling me to leave the Undying Lands. And it is also telling me to find radiance." Legolas murmured.
"Will you follow your dreams, Legolas?" Galadriel asked, as she appeared from nowhere to join Legolas and Gimli.
"I have to. Otherwise I will not be able to rest easy." Legolas said, quietly.
"Then go. There is a ship already waiting for you." Galadriel said, with a sad smile.
"Thank you." Legolas said, with a slight bow before walking off.
"You're not leavin' me behind!" Gimli shouted, as he ran after his elfin friend.
"Wouldn't dream of it, Gimli." Legolas replied, a little more cheerful than he had been. Within hours, the two mismatched adventurers were on their way. Little did they realize just how much the mortal world had changed………….