Disclaimer: again see chapter 1.
To my devoted reader Tara6: Thanks for reading my story and for the kind
reviews. I would be really sad if no one read my story.. Spread the word. (wink wink). With out you I would have given up.
(A/N) To others that may read this and not review .. Well shame on you..Just kidding. Just so you know I have never written stories like this before so please hang in there and if you find my grammar appalling again please forgive me, I am trying. Languages spoken inside of these {} is Sindarin or Quenya, unless I do know the acccccccutal words and if I mess it up don't kill me and ( ) are the language of Allyon. Well enough chit-chat on with the next chapter.
Chapter 3: Lost and found.
The stiffness in her muscles and joints forced Tannari to wake, when she did her eyes were met with beautiful stars and a full moon. She jumped up looking out at the night sky.
Night! How can it still be night?
Then she remembered the moon that was up the other night wasn't quite full and this one was which could only mean that several nights hade passed. A fact that was quickly confirmed by a fierce growl from her stomach.
I can't believe I am in the middle of no where with no clothing. There had never been any records of clothing burning off when traveling through the gate. Then again no ones has used the gate for several millenniums.
She was about to climb down when she heard horses advancing fast. With a low growl she climbed back up the tree to her hiding place which gave her enough coverage to stay hidden but see the ground around her with minimal
difficulty.
The strangers rode right to where she had arrived her first night and
dismounted. They began speaking in a strange language. Normally she could fallow speech patterns easily, she thought she would be able to no matter realm she ended up in but she was still to weak to even give it a good try. Something that could cost her, her life.
{"This is where the rangers said they saw the lightning strike my lord"}
Glorfindel took off his glove and stretched out his hand over the scorched earth closing his eyes he focused on his surroundings and after a moment his eyes shot open.
{"This is it. The …"}
{"My Lord!"}
Glorfindel walked over to where his scout was standing and bent down to see what had caught his interest.
Squinting his eyes he realized they were foot prints burnt into the ground and they led to a tree not fare away.
Tannnari of course had been watching these creatures with great
interest, her eyes grew wide as she realized they were staring at the very tree she was in.
"Oh no…" she whispered
One of the scouts began to walk towards the tree while notching an arrow. {"Did you hear that?"}
He heard me… No way , there's just no way. She tried to summon power to her but all she could do properly was stand. Running would be out of the question. Where would she run to even if she could summon up enough energy to last long enough. Then she remembered her sword that she had placed in a small hole inside the tree. No they were to close she would never get to it in time.
"Some warrior queen I am." she mumbled momentarily forgetting they could hear her.
{"There it is again."} This time they all had their arrows notched and aimed at the tree. Realizing they really could hear her she slapped her forehead and thought very loudly to herself DUH!
{"Who's there?"} Getting no answer Glorfindel switched to common tongue.
"I say again who is there?"
Crap, crap, crap, and more crap. Why now when I am this weak. The four elves advanced, their arrows loaded and ready to use.
At that moment Glorfindels eyes met with hers and he paused for a moment. Those eyes belong to a female. They were ice blue from what he could see, he noticed the fear and caution in them and realized that he and is companions were the cause. He spoke to his companions quickly in their language telling them to leave and make camp somewhere safe. Confused he gave them a reassuring smile and said everything would be ok.
As Tannari looked on she watched the one in the middle speak and then the others leave. She watched as they got back on their horses and left. Listening to the sound of retreating hooves she looked down at the man which upon closer inspection noticed had pointy ears. Now that she realized it they all did.
Really not wanting a confrontation she slipped further into the shadows. Sheknew that he knew she was there but hoped he would get the hint and leave with his friends.
Noticing this he held up his hands in a gesture of peace.
"Please my lady I mean you no harm."
Damn this is going no where he won't leave.
"Please my lady come down I truly mean no harm, please for giving my actions earlier these are troubled times the weapons are for our safety."
"Alright put your cloak on the branch there and we will talk." She took a piece of dead wood that was nestled in the crook of the tree, probably broken off during a storm months ago. Holding it she then tossed it,hitting a branch close to the ground.
"I don't understand."
"just do it and we will talk, but please when you do turn around."
"It would seem I'm doing all the trusting here. How do I know this isn't atrick." He smiled at the sound of her sign.
In her most softest voice she pleaded with him one more time. "Please. If we are going to trust each other one of us has to give a little and once you see me you'll understand why I ask this of you."
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Sorry so short ... next one will be longer. just having some problems with the computer. please reveiw:)
To my devoted reader Tara6: Thanks for reading my story and for the kind
reviews. I would be really sad if no one read my story.. Spread the word. (wink wink). With out you I would have given up.
(A/N) To others that may read this and not review .. Well shame on you..Just kidding. Just so you know I have never written stories like this before so please hang in there and if you find my grammar appalling again please forgive me, I am trying. Languages spoken inside of these {} is Sindarin or Quenya, unless I do know the acccccccutal words and if I mess it up don't kill me and ( ) are the language of Allyon. Well enough chit-chat on with the next chapter.
Chapter 3: Lost and found.
The stiffness in her muscles and joints forced Tannari to wake, when she did her eyes were met with beautiful stars and a full moon. She jumped up looking out at the night sky.
Night! How can it still be night?
Then she remembered the moon that was up the other night wasn't quite full and this one was which could only mean that several nights hade passed. A fact that was quickly confirmed by a fierce growl from her stomach.
I can't believe I am in the middle of no where with no clothing. There had never been any records of clothing burning off when traveling through the gate. Then again no ones has used the gate for several millenniums.
She was about to climb down when she heard horses advancing fast. With a low growl she climbed back up the tree to her hiding place which gave her enough coverage to stay hidden but see the ground around her with minimal
difficulty.
The strangers rode right to where she had arrived her first night and
dismounted. They began speaking in a strange language. Normally she could fallow speech patterns easily, she thought she would be able to no matter realm she ended up in but she was still to weak to even give it a good try. Something that could cost her, her life.
{"This is where the rangers said they saw the lightning strike my lord"}
Glorfindel took off his glove and stretched out his hand over the scorched earth closing his eyes he focused on his surroundings and after a moment his eyes shot open.
{"This is it. The …"}
{"My Lord!"}
Glorfindel walked over to where his scout was standing and bent down to see what had caught his interest.
Squinting his eyes he realized they were foot prints burnt into the ground and they led to a tree not fare away.
Tannnari of course had been watching these creatures with great
interest, her eyes grew wide as she realized they were staring at the very tree she was in.
"Oh no…" she whispered
One of the scouts began to walk towards the tree while notching an arrow. {"Did you hear that?"}
He heard me… No way , there's just no way. She tried to summon power to her but all she could do properly was stand. Running would be out of the question. Where would she run to even if she could summon up enough energy to last long enough. Then she remembered her sword that she had placed in a small hole inside the tree. No they were to close she would never get to it in time.
"Some warrior queen I am." she mumbled momentarily forgetting they could hear her.
{"There it is again."} This time they all had their arrows notched and aimed at the tree. Realizing they really could hear her she slapped her forehead and thought very loudly to herself DUH!
{"Who's there?"} Getting no answer Glorfindel switched to common tongue.
"I say again who is there?"
Crap, crap, crap, and more crap. Why now when I am this weak. The four elves advanced, their arrows loaded and ready to use.
At that moment Glorfindels eyes met with hers and he paused for a moment. Those eyes belong to a female. They were ice blue from what he could see, he noticed the fear and caution in them and realized that he and is companions were the cause. He spoke to his companions quickly in their language telling them to leave and make camp somewhere safe. Confused he gave them a reassuring smile and said everything would be ok.
As Tannari looked on she watched the one in the middle speak and then the others leave. She watched as they got back on their horses and left. Listening to the sound of retreating hooves she looked down at the man which upon closer inspection noticed had pointy ears. Now that she realized it they all did.
Really not wanting a confrontation she slipped further into the shadows. Sheknew that he knew she was there but hoped he would get the hint and leave with his friends.
Noticing this he held up his hands in a gesture of peace.
"Please my lady I mean you no harm."
Damn this is going no where he won't leave.
"Please my lady come down I truly mean no harm, please for giving my actions earlier these are troubled times the weapons are for our safety."
"Alright put your cloak on the branch there and we will talk." She took a piece of dead wood that was nestled in the crook of the tree, probably broken off during a storm months ago. Holding it she then tossed it,hitting a branch close to the ground.
"I don't understand."
"just do it and we will talk, but please when you do turn around."
"It would seem I'm doing all the trusting here. How do I know this isn't atrick." He smiled at the sound of her sign.
In her most softest voice she pleaded with him one more time. "Please. If we are going to trust each other one of us has to give a little and once you see me you'll understand why I ask this of you."
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Sorry so short ... next one will be longer. just having some problems with the computer. please reveiw:)
