Chapter 22
Esiar
Steph and Eomer stood in the gardens quietly as Steph gathered her wits as to call for Esiar. "I really hope this works, I'm so freaked out." Steph said to Eomer who was sitting by the fountain patiently waiting for her to get it over with.
"Freaked out?" he asked her curiously while raising his eyebrow questionably. "I'm afraid I do not know what that means."
Steph turned around to face him, "Oh! Sorry Eomer. I keep forgetting that you don't always understand my lingo." Eomer shook his head in confusion "Lingo?" instead of questioning her he just smiled and nodded. He did the same when Rin would say something he was not familiar with.
"I'm just a little scared is all. I mean I just found out I am someone completely different than who I have been. I don't know what to think anymore I'm so lost." Steph slowly walked towards the center of the garden and looked up to the sky "I can't help but think that I will just wake up and all of this will merely be a dream. I would be heartbroken. I've made so many close friends and relationships with the people here. My life could never be the same again even if it is all a dream. I finally fit."
Eomer stood up and walked over to Steph "My Lady if this is indeed a dream, than think of it this way. You can always come back. We as your friends will always be here waiting for you to return."
Steph smiled at the man before her, she now knew why Rin loved him so, if she wasn't with Legolas then she may well have fallen for him right then. " Thank you Eomer. Come let us set off. Stand back and I will call to Esiar." Eomer nodded in agree and backed up to a safe distance from Steph.
Steph stood in the middle of the gardens and gazed into the clear blue sky, a sudden feeling of warmth overcame her and she smiled in recognition. "I can remember a long time ago, to sisters ruled together under the Queen of the Night. They were closer than any siblings known. They felt each other's pain and welcomed each other's happiness. Everything was so wonderful. Then one horrible night, jealousy overcame one of them. The youngest and princess of the constellations...ME!" Steph whipped around to face Eomer.
"My God Eomer! It's my fault! I am the reason we were separated and transported to Earth!" She said falling to her knees in despair. Eomer ran over to the grief-stricken girl. "It could not have been your fault Stephanie..."
"No! It was! It was me... I got jealous of her, so jealous that she was more powerful than me and that she was to inherit the throne of the Night from our Eldest sister...Nefaratoiel! I was angry and I wanted revenge!" Steph began to cry as the memories flooded back to her, "I tried to use my powers to kill my own sister, but somehow it turned on me and when I carried out the spell, instead of doing what it was supposed to it brought us away from Middle Earth. Oh Eomer! It was all my fault, I'm to blame for her suffering and for my own." she said finishing in a soft whisper as tears cascaded down her cheeks.
Eomer sat upon the cold stone in horror, not because of the recent revelation but because of the giant Hawk that now stood beside Steph and staring at him hungrily.
The group of six walked (or in Rins case rode) for most of the day until they came upon the edge of a forest.
"We should rest for the night." said Legolas setting down his pack. Everyone agreed and did the same.
"Well it's about damn time." Rin mumbled, plopping herself over Avath. "What was that/" Legolas called innocently from behind her. Rin Shot up quickly and smiled at him, "Oh! I said...I wish I knew the time." Rin giggled nervously as Legolas eyed her.
"Very well, it is a few hours until mid night. Get some rest Rin, you will be needing it for tomorrow." Legolas spoke then walked away.
Aragorn began to build a fire, whilst Gimli and Legolas set off to gather firewood. Rin sat upon her blanket in silence, staring eerily into the wild orange flames. "My lady?" Haldir asked, worried since she had not spoken since they had stopped. Rin showed no emotion as to hearing him.
I feel it's changing, I stay the same
I'm... a solo cello outside a chor-us
I've got a secret,
It's time for me to tell that you've been keeping me warm
Just sweet beginnings and bitter en-dings
In coffee city, we borrowed hea-ven
Don't give it back, I've never felt so wanted
Are you taking me home?
You tell me you have to go...
In the heat of summer sunshine
I miss you like nobody else
In the heat of summer sunshine
I kiss you, and nobody needs to know
Now that you've left me, there's no retur-ning
I keep comparing, you're always win-ning
I try to be strong but you'll never be more wanted
Will you make me at home?
Don't tell me you have to go...
In the heat of summer sunshine
I miss you like nobody else
In the heat of summer sunshine
I kiss you, and nobody needs to know
To sweet beginnings and bitter en-dings
In coffee city, we borrowed hea-ven
Don't give it back
Winter is coming and I need to stay warm
The heat.....
In the heat of summer sunshine
I miss you like nobody else
In the heat of summer sunshine
I kiss you, and nobody knows
Haldir stared at the young woman, intrigued by her song. It definitely was not something he had ever heard before but it was still beautiful.
"Rin?" Haldir called to again, this time the young woman looked up and smiled.
"Hello Haldir. What can I do for you?" Haldir thought, 'what was my reason for coming over again? Ah yes!'
"Aragorn wished to know if you are hungry? So we do not make more stew than needed if you are not.' Haldir inwardly sighed in relief at his forgetfulness.
"Oh, tell him I said no thank you, I'm not really hungry. But thank you for asking." And with that Rin put her head back down and took a book from her sack that she had borrowed from Arwen and began to read. Haldir shrugged his shoulders and returned to the fire.
"Well, will the Lady be joining us?" asked Gimli. Haldir frowned, "Nay."
"By Valar Stephanie you did it!!" shouted Eomer in happiness and shock. Steph looked at him, bewildered.
"Did what?" Steph wiped tears from her eyes and began to stand when...
"SCREEECHHH!" Steph jumped up in horror and clung to Eomer as she heard the ear shattering noise. She turned to source of the noise and noticed the very large black hawk standing before her.
"Oh my God! Is that...?" the hawk made a strange clicking noise and began to approach Steph. Eomer backed up and hid behind a bush while Steph still stood, completely unfazed by the fact that a 7-foot tall hawk stood in front of her.
"It is you. Your eyes tell me the truth." She said gazing into the bird's deep teal eyes. Esiar screech again, but this time afterward a cloud of blue mist formed around Steph. Eomer watch in awe as constellations fell from the sky and joined the mist.
A bright light could be seen from all around the gardens as the mist broke. Esiar flapped his wings lightly, pushing away the mist. Eomer peeked from behind his hiding spot expecting to see the worst. But what he saw was definitely not what he had expected.
Well heres chapter 22, i really hope you guys like it. i worked fairly hard on it. The battle is coming very soon...so stay tuned. And remember what i said if you wish for me to continue My Only Hope i want REVIEWS. I refuse to work on a story no one is reading....it just would not make sense. Thanks to those who have reviewed! Muah!!
Until We Meet Again... this is Avardoiel signing off!!
