A/N: Well here we are yet again. Sorry I missed a week I think that may be happening a lot due to the fact that I got that job I was talking about. I work with young troubled teens who have not make the greatest of choices in life, and my schedule is going to be harsh. I spend nights there so, If there is a good span of time between chapters please forgive . Also I must BEG your forgiveness for my constant mistakes in grammar and the mistakes I know I am going to make in the timeline and distances in the story. I am trying to keep them as close to Tolkien's time line as I can but there will be many inconsistencies. Also I want to yet again thank my two great reviewers, it makes me sad that no one else will review but I would have given up completely if it weren't for you two so thanks with all my heart. Well I should start the story. Here we go….oh ya um see chapter 1 for disclaimer.
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Chapter#7
Lords and ladies
With his elfin grace he held her as still as he could while in a hard run to Rivendell. Every now and then he would look down when she would whimper afraid that the ride was making her condition worse.
With a determined look on his face he charged forward as his home came into view. During the ride he had done his best to share his life force with her to keep her alive but he was no healer, his skills where in hunting , tracking, even being able to sense certain magical vibrations. Mind you he had the skill enough to share his life force just like every other but only to a certain extent, he just prayed he wasn't to late. Her heart beat was getting weaker and weaker, she was not fighting as hard for life as he hoped, and it took all he had just to coax her spirit to stay with him.
As the cities gates came into view he was meet by his lord and about ten others he knew had to be the cities best healers.
As he brought his horse to a halt in front of them as the healers ran to him he relinquished a now very pale Tannari to them. Dismounting he followed the healers and his lord into the palace.
Running ahead he caught up to Lord Elrond.
Noticing a new presence beside him Elrond looked up as Glorfindel stood just a few inches taller than him and with one of his famous arched eye brows he answered his friends unspoken question.
"She will be ok old friend, we are going to do everything in our power to help her." Looking ahead he hoped that was true, upon seeing his captain bring the stranger in he could tell that this would even challenge his skills as a healer.
With a nod and a smile he turned his attention forward again as the healers turned into a room . "I don't doubt that you couldn't , my lord."
The room was now swarming with healers running back and forth with herbs and water. Turning to his captain Elrond smiled at the concerned look on his old friends face.
"Go now and rest, you have had a long journey." At Glorfindels hesitation Elronds smile grew. And with a softer voice he added. "I will summon you if there is any change."
With a nod and a second look at the figure laying in the bed he turned and reluctantly left.
Watching Glofindel go Elrond turned back around to the stranger laying on her side as the healers needed to get to the wound on her back. 'She must be a wonder indeed if she can gain his trust so quickly'. With a sigh he strode forward as the healers made way for him to begin his work.
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A Few hours later a very drained Elrond sat in his library as the other Lords and lady made their way in for the debriefing his captain was to give them. Upon sitting down at the conference table Glorfindel sat forward with his hands folded in front of him on the table. Everyone first turned their attention to Elrond who seemed to be slouching in his chair, weak from the days events. With a tired sigh Elrond sat up. "She is doing well but we are not out of the woods yet, so to speak. Her will to live is weak, her life force is all but drained and that arrow which would normally be an easy task to heal didn't help matters. I have done all I can do for her now, however if she does not start fighting for her life I fear there is little I can do." pinching the bridge of his nose he spoke through his head ach. "I will try again once I regain my strength." looking to Glorfindel he let out a sad sigh. " Perhaps you can shed some light on the subject of our new guest?"
Taking that as a sign to begin his story he gave a sigh and began speak of how they met, the power she had shown which made all who were present at the meeting mouth drop, and even the part how she had wept into the back of his cloak and her sad song. When he was finished everyone at the table was quiet.
Galadriel who was mindlessly playing with her wine goblet was the first to speak. "This can not be a coincidence. The dark forces nearly over taking us and now this powerful women to the likes of which we have never seen comes and saves the elfin company she rode with, which whom she could have easily killed or help kill." Taking a sip from her glass she spoke again while staring into it. " She had to have been sent by the Valar."
All present respected the wisdom of Galadriel for few had the gift of seeing things others could not, with the exception of Elrond who's gift was dimmed only a little because of his human blood and Gil-Galad who's gift of sight matched Galadriel's but in a different way.
"Then it is agreed she will stay with us until she is well then she choice will be hers." All looked to Elrond and nodded in agreement. Elrond then shifted his gaze to Gil-Galad who was staring into the flame of the candle in front of him on the table.
"Is something wrong old friend?"
All present then turned there gaze to him.
With a sign he closed his eyes then opened them again and looked at the others.
"I agree that a great power has been sent to help us…" looking over to Galadriel he gave her a sad smile then continued. " But there is also something else… something…I can't place . I feel that the coming of Lady Tannari will bring with her a great tidal wave, whither in the end it will be good or bad is hidden from me."
Again all nodded in agreement.
Standing up Celeborn walked over to one of the many colored windows and traced his fingers along the intricate designs. Resting his hand on the sill he turned to the others and smiled.
"What will come will come, we will do what we must. What we have always done in days like this, we will walk with cautious steps and an open mind." Looking each in the eye they each gave a nod when his eyes meet theirs.
Just as they were about to retire for the night a healer came running in. Nearly out of breath she looked at Elrond. "My lord please forgive the intrusion but the lady is …is…not doing well."
All who had been sitting jumped from their sets and fallowed the healer into the room where their new guest was being kept. Upon arriving they saw a female figure thrashing around as the healers present tried to restrain her. Her face was now darker and drenched in sweat. As Elrond neared her he heard something to his left and ducked just in time to see a water pitcher fly over his head, looking around he noticed other objects were shaking and even levitating in the room. Completing the distance to her bed he placed a hand on her head and with a gasp he turned to the others.
"Sauron.. Is trying to claim her in her weakened state."
Gil-Galad who had stood in the door way staring at the figure in the bed with wide eyes and a open mouth, felt in irresistible pull towards her. Every fiber in his body begged for him to help her but how he wondered Elrond was a better healer , what could he do? Finally relenting he slowly glided over to the bed as the perplexed healers moved out of his way. On the other side of the bed Elrond watched him in growing confusion and was about to say something when Galadriel came up to him and placed a hand on Elronds shoulder coaxing him to step away. All watched the King of Lindon pry one of Lady Tannari's hands from the sheet which now clung tightly to his hand and place his other hand on her forehead. Not knowing what he was doing he closed his eyes and just let what ever was going to happen, happen. And it did, he found himself in a void of darkness with bitter cold wind clawing at his face.
Without warning he was in the middle of a battle field in full battle gear and on the hill in front of him was the lady fighting off orcs as the form of Sauron came walking up to her calmly. Sauron was in his battle gear but his face was that of when he still held his fair form. As Sauron came closer the orcs seem to disappear and a very tired Tannari stood amidst bodies staring at him unable to move. Sauron was now face to face with her, and with a voice as sweet as honey when he finally spoke to her. "Join me my fair queen." Stroking her cheek he leaned down and kissed her cheek, backing up his voice seemed even more silky and seductive. "You are a perfect choice. Strong, skilled, with a blood lust and a hate for humans that could match my own."
With nothing more than a whisper which is all she could manage she said. "…n-no."
With a grin that sent shivers down her spine he leaned in and whispered in her ear. "But look around you." Backing up enough to let her see but keeping a firm hold of her arms he looked to the battle field around him and her eyes followed. To her horror the bodies that were once orcs were now men, women, and children. With a quite cry she closed her eyes and began to shake.
Witnessing all of this rage began to filled Gil-Galad to a height he never felt before. Trying his best to make his way through the bodies he just couldn't keep his balance and kept falling, luckily his present was so far unnoticed by the two on the hill.
Sauron smiled again. "You will be my dark queen, you will come to me. We are meant for each other. Your lust for vengeance and blood will rival my own."
She let out a cry again and shoke her head no as she did her best to voice it but the words seem to be lost in her throat.
Looking at her he stroked her hair and then placed his hand on her stomach and with a darker voice said. "You will be." Understanding his meaning she wept as he laughed. Moving his hand up to hold her face he made his face him as he leaned in and kissed her. The taste of it foul and felt like cold fire sending more shivers down her back.
As he pulled away he was met with a sword in his side which effectively made him release his grip on her, having no strength and no more support she feel to the ground on her knees.
Looking to the owner of the sword Sauron let out a fearsome yell at the realization of who the owner was and his fair form was lost revealing his true hideous self.
With a smile Gil-Galad pushed in the sword further and was meet with an unearthly scream as Sauron disappeared into black smoke.
Looking down at the Lady Gil-Galad offered his hand and gave a soft smile.
"You are safe now." With a voice unlike any thing she had ever heard she just stared. By the goddess he was beauty and strength incarnate.
Noticing her bewildered state he spoke again snapping her out of her daze, the same daze he felt himself slipping into, Glorfindel was right she was a wonder. "Come let us leave this place."
With a cautious hand she reached up and took his. On shaky legs she began to walk with him when she tripped but was caught before she hit the ground by strong arms that lifted her up and carried her into a blinding light.
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A/N: Ok here is where I will end for now. Sorry it's short but I'm tired and have lots to do. I will try to write another very soon. I hope you enjoyed it so far. Take care and lots o'l love to you all. Please to those who may be reading it and not reviewing, please ,please review. Well got to go so bye all.
