A Beginning
Disclaimer: See chapter one
Elrohir sighs watching her go. He knows about the new orc poison. He can tell by Legolas' wound that he does not have the poison in him. Elledan arrives in Rivendell. Elrohir cleans Legolas' wound. He reassures Legolas that Tari will be fine. Legolas nods noticing the grave look on Elrohir's face. Elrohir bandages Legolas' wounds, thinking about Tari. She was always good to both him and his brother. Elrohir helps Legolas onto his horse and jumps up behind him. They ride to Rivendell. When they arrive, Legolas goes straight to his love. He pulls a chair over to the bed and looks her over. She has a high fever and a cold sweat on her forehead. Legolas strokes her cheek. Healers come over to Legolas and pull him away from Tari. They lay him in a bed that is next to Tari's bed. Legolas watches Tari as they work on him. Tari is shaking.
A few days later, Tari's eyes open. Legolas smiles and looks into Tari's eyes. He quickly pulls away and looks at Aragorn. "Look at her eyes!" Legolas says, sounding startled. Aragorn looks and sees that they are red. Aragorn walks out of the room and comes back in with a rope.
Legolas looks at him. "Why are you going to tie her up?" Legolas asks. Tari begins to sit up. Aragorn pushes her back down.
Aragorn looks at his friend. "Legolas, she has been possessed by Sauron." Aragorn ties her up. Tari fights to get free. "Go get an herb that will put her to sleep!" Aragorn commands. Tari breaks the ropes and stands, completely healed. She is very strong now that Sauron has a hold over her. Tari runs at Aragorn and takes him to the ground. She begins to choke him. By the time Legolas gets here, they are rolling on the floor. Tari has a dagger in her hand. She is trying to stab Aragorn. Tari cuts Aragorn's cheek with a dagger and he throws her off. She jumps on him again. Aragorn pins Tari down and gives her a potion that will knock her out cold. He sits down, out of breath.
Tari goes limp and is fast asleep. Legolas looks at her saddened. "Aragorn, are we going to have to kill her?" Legolas asks, fearing the answer. Aragorn shrugs unsure. Hours later, she wakes and flees from Mirkwood.