A/N: Another chappie. YAY. Other A/N on bottom with notes on borrowed stuff, which is pretty much everything since thats what this story is, but, I dont wanna be sued, so yeah. oks. We got over 2 feet of snow. YAY. I had a 3 day weekend, but I got tuesday off too now. I had this ready on Friday but it wouldnt let me update. Enjoy R/R. c yas
~ Confrontations ~
The next morning was quite hectic, as Allanon and Lily had met during the night and made the plans for their journey.
James was slightly mad at Allanon and Lily for not including him, or anyone else for that matter, but he realized that the Elf Tracker probably had more knowledge of the Westland then he did, or anyone else for that matter, except maybe Rovers.
As it turned out, even though Allanon wanted to leave quickly, they wouldn't be able to get all the necessary supplies for a few days, so they would leave 5 days from now.
The plan was quite simple really. Ride their horses south towards the town of Kern, until they got to the Mermidon River, when they would hire or buy a boat to take them perhaps 50 miles or so towards the mountains surrounding the Wilderun, where Grimpen Ward was.
There they were to contact, actually Allanon would do it all, a Wise Woman named Cadsuane who might be able to help them find out more about the Jade Elfstones. From there they would meet the Wing Riders and visit Wing Hove, the Wing Rider's home, before heading out to Moria. Simple right? Well, not exactly......
On the second day in Arborlon, five strange men rode into the city, headed towards the palace.
They looked quite ordinary and harmless, and he wouldnt have been so jumpy, if it wasnt for the fact that Lily kept staring at them and following from a distance.
Since Lily was his "guide" around the city he was forced to follow her.
The five men rode into the Palace stables with Lily following them. She went over to them and started questioning them. Only one of the men would speak, and he spoke in a lazy drawl that was silky and disgusting all at once.
What startled James was that he already seemed to know who Lily was, yet she didnt look like she knew him.
" Why yes, Lily Elessedil. What a pleasure to make your aquataince. We have some business with your father, King Elrond."
" What kind of 'business.'"
" Nothing to worry your pretty little head about."
" If it is my fathers business, then its my business, and most likely the whole Elven nation. You are not getting in to see the King unless you tell me why you are here and what you want."
He just glared at her.
She glared back.
' Why isnt he worried. He should be worried, she's stroking one of those knives. I'd be worried,' James thought.
The man just nodded and mumbled under his breath. He motioned one of the men at his side forward and took a scroll of parchment from him, and read.
" I, Dumbledore, King of Callahorn, ask to attend a private counsel with King Elrond, and since I cannot be there in person I send a few representatives to represent the three great cities. Thus said, please allow my men a word and... I'll be going now. Ta-ta."
" I always thought that man was off his rocker," Lily mumbled. " May I see that please."
" NO," the cloaked man said and hurridly stuffed the scroll into his cloak.
" You will not get an audience with the King if you do not let me see that parchment. NOW."
" I read it exactly. Think what you want. Dumbledore needs a word and Im the one who was told to represent him, disobey me and feel the wrath of Men."
Lily looked at him a moment before she started laughing hysterically, almost falling to the ground before James caught her.
James looked at the mysterious stranger.' Trying to gain an audience with the King of the Elves and he just insulted their Kings daughter and best tracker, and the mentioned Elf was about to crack a rib from laughing so hard. What was the world coming to?'
Lily finally gained enough control over herself to stand up and glare at the man, her mirth immedently gone.
" Just who do you think you are insulting me. I'll have you know that even your almighty Dumbledore does not insult me and get away with it. Not even my father, and James here is overdue for a good prank"
James gulped. He did NOT like the sound of THAT.
" The only person who has ever done so and lived to tell the tale is Allanon, but only because I think he's funny."
At the mention of Allanon's name, all the men visible stiffened, and the lead one scowled under his breath.
' He must not know how good Elf ears are,' James thought, ' else he wouldnt be doing that, since both him and Lily could hear every word he said.'
" Do you have something you would like to say to us, Man. You forget, Elf hearing is excellent, I can hear every word you say."
" Damn," he said silently.
" I thought so, now you will let me see that paper or... or I just might have some new objects to practice my archery at. Legolas says I need moving targets now. Tell me, Man, just how fast can you run?"
The man looked at her like she had sprouted an extra head or something.
" You think... Allanon... is 'Funny.'"
" Oh yes, so much fun to poke fun at that one. He's got some pretty good jokes you know. Like this one. It's really funny. Ok. What did the chicken say when it saw a herd of Elephants cross the road?"
The men looked at each other and James with blank looks.
" Give up. I thought so, you men arn't that smart are you, no offense James. Oks. Well the answer is... 'Look, a herd of Elephants crossing the road.'"
Once again she fell into a fit of hysterical laughter. The men just stared at her and at each other.
" Whats an Elephant," James heard more than one ask.
He didnt know either.
' Oh man. I think she's actually gone now. Lilys crazy. Great. Why do I have to be with the Kings daughter when she goes insane.'
While Lily was occupied, the men started to slink away, probably trying to find an easier way into the palace.
" Stop right there."
The men turned around to see Arabella and another Rover man striding into the stable entrance, and behind came Legolas and another young Elf. Now the men were outnumbered.
" Lily, dear, what did James do this time, it must have been funny otherwise you wouldnt be so worked up," Arabella said while coming over and helping Lily up.
" Actually, she just told a joke that no one understands but her."
" Really. Lily, tell me. I wanna hear. Please. Im smarter than James or those men, I'll understand."
James didnt doubt that. They both had the same weird sense of humor.
" Later Bella, first we have to deal with these men who I believe have a false document supposedly by Dumbledore, and are trying to get in to see dadd... I mean King Elrond."
The men on the other hand were looking at the Rovers and Elves weapons as if they were poisinous snakes ready to strike.
Legolas, and the other Elf and the Rover moved around them forming a circle.
" Now, may I please see that document," Lily asked, even though it was more of a command then a question.
" And if I refuse," the leader spoke.
" Then we will make you our boy toys (a/n: dont think dirty peoples) and moving targets," Arabella answered.
" I dont have to take this. I demand to see King Elrond on behalf of King Dumbledore."
" Well unless you show me that, you are never going to see the King, and probably wont live to see much else, since we always keep our promises. Right Bella?"
" Right," Arabella answered while idly rolling one of her knives between her fingers. She wouldnt be able to fight with it like that, but it was a good way to impress some people.
" Narishma, kindly show our..guests.. what we Rovers do to traitors, spys, or murderers."
He smiled and ran his finger across his throat while making a ripping noise.
" Yup, any questions. Please hand over all weapons, etc... oh and the paper please, that is, unless you want to see first hand how bad a red head's temper is."
Lily scowled at Arabella for that statement, yet it seemed to work.
All of the men, excluding the leader, disarmed; and what a collection they had!
The four had more weapons on them than, well anyone the girls had ever seen, which just confirmed their suspecions that they were not there to simply ' talk' with the King.
" Very good, now please form a single line behind Legolas, Narishma you bring up the rear, and Adely, the other elf who was tall, blond, and handsome, kindly get these.. Men.. settled into their..rooms."
The seven men, including the Elves and Narishma of course, quickly formed a line and marched off with Legolas in the lead.
" Now," Lily began," Where were we..."
She turned around to find that the other man was gone.
Simply vanished!
A/N: Hello peoples. Here I am. once again. I should do homework. But I dont feel like it. Oks. I just wrote all of this within 2 hours, but im back on track with this story so I'll probably update again soon. TWO FEET of SNOW. yeah. *Happy Dance* Oks. As always thanks for reading and review.
Notes: Cadsuane is Aes Sedai from Robert Jordans WoT series. Narishma and Adely are Asha'man from WoT, and the knife rolling. The joke was from another ff, but I cant remember which one, but it was really funny and I just had to use it.
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~ Confrontations ~
The next morning was quite hectic, as Allanon and Lily had met during the night and made the plans for their journey.
James was slightly mad at Allanon and Lily for not including him, or anyone else for that matter, but he realized that the Elf Tracker probably had more knowledge of the Westland then he did, or anyone else for that matter, except maybe Rovers.
As it turned out, even though Allanon wanted to leave quickly, they wouldn't be able to get all the necessary supplies for a few days, so they would leave 5 days from now.
The plan was quite simple really. Ride their horses south towards the town of Kern, until they got to the Mermidon River, when they would hire or buy a boat to take them perhaps 50 miles or so towards the mountains surrounding the Wilderun, where Grimpen Ward was.
There they were to contact, actually Allanon would do it all, a Wise Woman named Cadsuane who might be able to help them find out more about the Jade Elfstones. From there they would meet the Wing Riders and visit Wing Hove, the Wing Rider's home, before heading out to Moria. Simple right? Well, not exactly......
On the second day in Arborlon, five strange men rode into the city, headed towards the palace.
They looked quite ordinary and harmless, and he wouldnt have been so jumpy, if it wasnt for the fact that Lily kept staring at them and following from a distance.
Since Lily was his "guide" around the city he was forced to follow her.
The five men rode into the Palace stables with Lily following them. She went over to them and started questioning them. Only one of the men would speak, and he spoke in a lazy drawl that was silky and disgusting all at once.
What startled James was that he already seemed to know who Lily was, yet she didnt look like she knew him.
" Why yes, Lily Elessedil. What a pleasure to make your aquataince. We have some business with your father, King Elrond."
" What kind of 'business.'"
" Nothing to worry your pretty little head about."
" If it is my fathers business, then its my business, and most likely the whole Elven nation. You are not getting in to see the King unless you tell me why you are here and what you want."
He just glared at her.
She glared back.
' Why isnt he worried. He should be worried, she's stroking one of those knives. I'd be worried,' James thought.
The man just nodded and mumbled under his breath. He motioned one of the men at his side forward and took a scroll of parchment from him, and read.
" I, Dumbledore, King of Callahorn, ask to attend a private counsel with King Elrond, and since I cannot be there in person I send a few representatives to represent the three great cities. Thus said, please allow my men a word and... I'll be going now. Ta-ta."
" I always thought that man was off his rocker," Lily mumbled. " May I see that please."
" NO," the cloaked man said and hurridly stuffed the scroll into his cloak.
" You will not get an audience with the King if you do not let me see that parchment. NOW."
" I read it exactly. Think what you want. Dumbledore needs a word and Im the one who was told to represent him, disobey me and feel the wrath of Men."
Lily looked at him a moment before she started laughing hysterically, almost falling to the ground before James caught her.
James looked at the mysterious stranger.' Trying to gain an audience with the King of the Elves and he just insulted their Kings daughter and best tracker, and the mentioned Elf was about to crack a rib from laughing so hard. What was the world coming to?'
Lily finally gained enough control over herself to stand up and glare at the man, her mirth immedently gone.
" Just who do you think you are insulting me. I'll have you know that even your almighty Dumbledore does not insult me and get away with it. Not even my father, and James here is overdue for a good prank"
James gulped. He did NOT like the sound of THAT.
" The only person who has ever done so and lived to tell the tale is Allanon, but only because I think he's funny."
At the mention of Allanon's name, all the men visible stiffened, and the lead one scowled under his breath.
' He must not know how good Elf ears are,' James thought, ' else he wouldnt be doing that, since both him and Lily could hear every word he said.'
" Do you have something you would like to say to us, Man. You forget, Elf hearing is excellent, I can hear every word you say."
" Damn," he said silently.
" I thought so, now you will let me see that paper or... or I just might have some new objects to practice my archery at. Legolas says I need moving targets now. Tell me, Man, just how fast can you run?"
The man looked at her like she had sprouted an extra head or something.
" You think... Allanon... is 'Funny.'"
" Oh yes, so much fun to poke fun at that one. He's got some pretty good jokes you know. Like this one. It's really funny. Ok. What did the chicken say when it saw a herd of Elephants cross the road?"
The men looked at each other and James with blank looks.
" Give up. I thought so, you men arn't that smart are you, no offense James. Oks. Well the answer is... 'Look, a herd of Elephants crossing the road.'"
Once again she fell into a fit of hysterical laughter. The men just stared at her and at each other.
" Whats an Elephant," James heard more than one ask.
He didnt know either.
' Oh man. I think she's actually gone now. Lilys crazy. Great. Why do I have to be with the Kings daughter when she goes insane.'
While Lily was occupied, the men started to slink away, probably trying to find an easier way into the palace.
" Stop right there."
The men turned around to see Arabella and another Rover man striding into the stable entrance, and behind came Legolas and another young Elf. Now the men were outnumbered.
" Lily, dear, what did James do this time, it must have been funny otherwise you wouldnt be so worked up," Arabella said while coming over and helping Lily up.
" Actually, she just told a joke that no one understands but her."
" Really. Lily, tell me. I wanna hear. Please. Im smarter than James or those men, I'll understand."
James didnt doubt that. They both had the same weird sense of humor.
" Later Bella, first we have to deal with these men who I believe have a false document supposedly by Dumbledore, and are trying to get in to see dadd... I mean King Elrond."
The men on the other hand were looking at the Rovers and Elves weapons as if they were poisinous snakes ready to strike.
Legolas, and the other Elf and the Rover moved around them forming a circle.
" Now, may I please see that document," Lily asked, even though it was more of a command then a question.
" And if I refuse," the leader spoke.
" Then we will make you our boy toys (a/n: dont think dirty peoples) and moving targets," Arabella answered.
" I dont have to take this. I demand to see King Elrond on behalf of King Dumbledore."
" Well unless you show me that, you are never going to see the King, and probably wont live to see much else, since we always keep our promises. Right Bella?"
" Right," Arabella answered while idly rolling one of her knives between her fingers. She wouldnt be able to fight with it like that, but it was a good way to impress some people.
" Narishma, kindly show our..guests.. what we Rovers do to traitors, spys, or murderers."
He smiled and ran his finger across his throat while making a ripping noise.
" Yup, any questions. Please hand over all weapons, etc... oh and the paper please, that is, unless you want to see first hand how bad a red head's temper is."
Lily scowled at Arabella for that statement, yet it seemed to work.
All of the men, excluding the leader, disarmed; and what a collection they had!
The four had more weapons on them than, well anyone the girls had ever seen, which just confirmed their suspecions that they were not there to simply ' talk' with the King.
" Very good, now please form a single line behind Legolas, Narishma you bring up the rear, and Adely, the other elf who was tall, blond, and handsome, kindly get these.. Men.. settled into their..rooms."
The seven men, including the Elves and Narishma of course, quickly formed a line and marched off with Legolas in the lead.
" Now," Lily began," Where were we..."
She turned around to find that the other man was gone.
Simply vanished!
A/N: Hello peoples. Here I am. once again. I should do homework. But I dont feel like it. Oks. I just wrote all of this within 2 hours, but im back on track with this story so I'll probably update again soon. TWO FEET of SNOW. yeah. *Happy Dance* Oks. As always thanks for reading and review.
Notes: Cadsuane is Aes Sedai from Robert Jordans WoT series. Narishma and Adely are Asha'man from WoT, and the knife rolling. The joke was from another ff, but I cant remember which one, but it was really funny and I just had to use it.
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