Title: Moon Rune
Author: GundamNymph
E-Mail: GundamNymph@aol.com (for now)
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Don't own LOTR, never did. Poor me. This is FICTION. None of it
ever happened. None of it exists.
Summary: The three Slayers of our time visit Middle-Earth to kick Vampire
@$$. Romance, action.what more could you ask for?
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A/N: Thanks to Celtic Dreamer (or Chibi_Galaxia, whatever her name is right now), for inspiring me about new characters, and for sticking with the story these MANY unproductive months.
Also, thanks to Crawler aka Fatismal_Spider. She gave me a link to a Sindarin dictionary, which I have used for this chapter. Though, it is VERY limited. Anyone know of any other elven dictionaries??? I'm desperate!
I WAS going to make this longer, but it's already on page 8!
*telepathy or soulmates talking* **Galad-nor speaking** 'Elvish' "Common"
Moon Rune CH 16
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Ellen clutched the horses neck, in order to soothe herself.. Darkness surrounded them as The Dark Creature pursued them. Damon, for all those years as a vampire, handled the horse amazingly. If it WAS a horse. "Legolas is coming." "Oh, really? Never thought he was the jealous type." Ellen didn't respond, as she went through her breathing exercises. The beast rode smoothly as a car, regardless of how fast they went. "Are you okay, Cara?" She breathed deeply. "I will be. I just.I don't understand." "What? Tall, Dark and Dead trying seduce our little Ellie?" "There is something odd about him. Like a blanket wrapped around his mind. I think he is stronger than he lets on." "As Celia would say in her typical American fashion, DUH!" He smiled, enjoying the thrill of the chase. "But that isn't the only thing bothering you." "He.said some things that confused me. You now how firm my beliefs are, Damon. I just feel.rattled. I believe that I love Legolas.but this new guy, he certainly knows how to shake a girl up." "Ellen, you and the Elf are soulmates. You were meant to love and be with each other till the day you die. In our world, friction can grow between soulmates, or sometimes one will die before their time.leaving the other to grieve until their dying day." He concentrated on the road ahead, before speaking again. "Granted, I HAVE been attracted to Bonnie for a while. When I first met her, I saw her as nothing more or less than a weak mouse. I only had eyes for Elena, even in the end when she found her soulmate in my brother. During the battles we went through, Bonnie started to prove me more and more wrong. When we fought off Klaus, and Stefan lay dying on the ground, she managed to pierce right through me. She was able to look through 500 years of walls, masks and lies. Even though I WAS vulnerable at the time, no human OR witch of any sorts has ever been able to do that. It left me thinking.but I never saw her again until that day I walked into your shop." "Let me guess, it was love at first sight." He could hear the smile in her voice. Damon had always had the ability to calm her down. "Well, I had an idea of what was going on. But, you know me. Mr. Denial. I remember how you saw it straight away, and Celia tried to pair us off." Ellen giggled, remembering those days at the shop. "I remembered how you started hanging around, watching after us. You both were in SO much denial." "Hmm." He murmured against her soft hair. "It was SO cute how we would fight off a big bad, Bonnie would get hurt, and you would act all concerned, until she'd wake up or the danger was over. Then you would be in a foul mood at our teasing, and the both of you would still be in denial. Sometimes it got SO frustrating." "Yeah. Remember the love potion Celia tried to make? She had NO talent what so ever in the witch department, and dragged you into it. You always had a nose for that stuff, even if you didn't carry any Power. Bonnie was constantly amazed by you. Celia somehow convinced you to help brew the potion, while she chanted for the Spirits." "And the next day, you and Bonnie seemed to fall in love with everyone else, except each other. Ce was SO sure we just had to wait it out, and you would be latched on to each other. But then the demon came, and it wasn't until then that she agreed to take off the spell. Oh! You were SO close to kissing when that spell left." Behind her, Damon laughed, and she could feel the vibrations through his chest. They sat on top the beast for a while, smiles on their faces. It WAS true. She had a knack for potions, regardless of her 'Powers'. She always thought it was to help Bonnie out, until she came to this world. Lord Elrond helped teach them the basics for 'first aid' in this world, but she was the only one to really grasp it. He said she would make a great healer one day. "Damon?" "Yes, Cara?" "Why do you think I received this Power? I never had anything in our world, even in the worst situations." "It's possible something here awoke the Powers in you. Maybe you've become some sort of host for a greater being, to help this world. Or you only have Powers in this world, and no where else. Perhaps the Spirits gave them to you to aid us.There are many possibilities, Cara." She was troubled as she listened to him. There was something about the Council meeting that she had tried to remember. Yes, she HAD brought back Boromir. But what she COULDN'T remember, was what the Spirits got in exchange for it.
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Haldir and his brothers patrolled the borders of LothLorien. It was sad to see so many orcs and foul creatures still roaming about, as his kind prepared to leave this world. He had always had the impression that the elves were there to help watch over the other races, and teach them. That was why they were the First Born, and superior. Now, another great battle was approaching, and he wasn't sure if they would be able to aid them against this evil. He and Orophin were resting on a Talan, when he saw a great light penetrate the woods. He could not pin point where it had come from, but he could take a wild guess as he heard a low and sharp whistle from Rumil. He quickly grabbed his weapons, and joined the other elves in surrounding this new threat. They jumped from branch to branch with great speed, yet letting no sound escape. In less than a minute, he and the other guards were surrounding a dark figure near the edge of the wood. The figure appeared to be female, and though it was no orc, it certainly wasn't a she-elf. As eerie gold eyes raised to meet his, one word made it from his mouth, before the ensuing chaos. 'Demon.'
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"What is it like?" "Hmm? What?" "What is it like to die?" Boromir turned enough so that he could see his riding companion. His brow furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean?" Legolas glanced at him, blue eyes wide with curiosity. "You died, did you not?" "Yes." "What was it like?" Boromir focused his gaze forward, thinking. "I knew as I entered battle that I would die. But it was worth it, to save the Little ones. And, though I was scared, I felt it would help me, after." Silence. "After you tried to take the Ring from Frodo?" Pale blue eyes with a hint of jade turned to the elf, wide with surprise. "You knew? Aragorn told you?" "Nay. It was not hard to figure out. Don't worry, Gimli and the others don't know. The girls might. They mentioned on more than one occasion that this world and it's trials were written in a book, back in their world. I think only Ellen read it." Boromir sighed. "Yes.I tried to take the Ring. It just.overpowered me. The temptation was so great. I thought, that with this Power, I could save my people." "Your kind was created weak. Granted, there are a few, like Aragorn, who are strong. You could not help it. It was only a matter of time before it would take you. We have all forgiven you, and it is in the past. We have a new war to win, now." Boromir smiled, as tears prickled his eyes. "I suppose so. I thank you." Legolas turned to the human, and grinned. "Now, as you were saying???" "Yes. As I said, I knew I would die in the battle. There were too many foul creatures about. But I had to save the Little Ones. I had to buy time. I didn't see the leader, until the first arrow hit. There was no pain at first, just a stinging numbness. I thought that was the end right then.but I saw them. Merry and Pippin were huddled not too far away. The look in their eyes, of pure terror.and horror. I managed to get up, and continue fighting.and then another arrow hit me. By then, my body felt as if it were on fire, and the arrow felt more like small spears." Legolas nodded. "They were big. Thicker and less graceful then those of the elves. Those arrows were made of Dark wood, for one purpose: to destroy. After seeing your body, you earned my respect. I have known no other man, and few elves, that could fight with so many arrows in them. One blow is enough to kill." As they continued their race to Ellen, the man felt himself pale, but smile at Legolas's words. "When I saw the foul creatures go after them, I was once again able to raise myself from the ground. It seemed as if a great power had taken hold of me.I don't know how many more times I was hit, before I fell. Death.I can not remember much. I think it is too profound for a man to comprehend. It.seemed that only a few words could be used to describe it." Legolas stared ahead, swallowing hard. "Yes?" "Heaven, Redemption.and Hell." Boromir studied the elf. "What is wrong, Master Elf? Why would you want to know of such things? Surely you will not die soon, if ever???" "The Lady Bonnie, had a vision I am sure you have heard of. Of the future." "Yes, the Hobbit's told me. They didn't want to share details, as if it was unpleasant." "I died in it." Legolas could feel eyes on him. "I am sure it is not a set future, my friend. All visions, I am told, are only of POSSIBLE events that may take place. You just may live through this war.Besides, I thought that Elves are reborn?" "It is true. But.the time of the Elves is over. My people are leaving these shores. It is possible, that if I die here, I may never come back.I do not fear Death, but what tidings it brings. Still, I would rather stay alive, and live a long life with Ellen." "I am told, that she is set on finding a way to restore the powers of the elves. She seems to feel a great need for your kind to stay here. From what I hear, these beliefs come from the sadness of her own world.Our own world of men is sad in some ways. I agree with her, that without the elves, our world would be one of darkness." Legolas was about to speak, when suddenly his ears picked up a sound. "What is it?
The elf peered through the trees, but could find nothing. Hopping off his horse, he cupped a hand around his ear and pressed it to the ground. "Someone's coming. I'm guessing.around forty. Few are on horses.most are on foot." His eyes closed, and Boromir waited, knowing of the elves senses. The elf sat up, frowning. 'Orcs.' Boromir's eyes widened, alarmed. That was one of the few elven words he knew. "Urak-Hai, and possibly Vampires. Shall we continue on a different path to Ellen? Or shall we meet them head on?" Inquiring sapphire eyes met his, as Legolas jumped on his horse. Without a word, they grinned, and flew off.towards the troupe.
(A/N: *smirks* Boys will be boys)
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Ellen frowned. "What is it now, Cara?" "Hmm." She concentrated on her link to Legolas. Warmth immediately flew through her veins, and all the bad and negative thinking was pushed from her mind. She smiled, and pulled harder on the link. There. Legolas rode with Boromir, and were getting ready for battle. She felt a jolt of surprise as Legolas saw that they weren't just matched up with ground troupes. Her mind's eye widened at the sight of dark creatures with wings, carrying even MORE of the enemy. She could see Legolas looking at Boromir, with a grim smirk that mirrored the man's, before they raced forward to meet the dark cloud. She yanked herself out of the link. Without a word to Damon, she urged the 'beast' forward. "Ellen, I don't think she can go much faster. She's already going faster than any car." Point taken. "Ellie?" She reached out with her mind, melding it with the creatures, discovering what it was.or once was. "Is Legolas in trouble?" She ignored the concerned voice, and released her 'power'. She sent it through, slowly freeing the beast of it's curse. "Dannare!" Without opening her eyes, she already knew what she would see.a coat as black as the night above Mordor, slowly turning a dark silver. As the velvet coat turned, horrible scars were revealed, mostly along the sides and face. "Ellen! What are you doing?!" The mane of fire became solid and translucent, shining in the sun. Hands clutched her shoulders in worry. Something long and elegant grew from the scars, and piercing violet eyes opened. Damon let out a low cry, nearly squeezing Ellen to death, as they rose in the air.
A/N: Dannare is suppose to mean Damn, or something along the lines of it. Like I said, I need better dictionaries. Hint, hint. ********
Bonnie, Celia, and Herdare stopped their horses in mid gallop. Gandalf and the others turned to them, curious. "What is it?" Wordlessly, Herdare lifted a necklace from beneath his tunic. On it was a crystal, that held some sort of gold in the center. It was glowing. "An Mathentaucuil Charm? Legolas's?" Gandalf breathed. Herdare nodded, worried. "He is in trouble.it does not glow as much as when he was the mission to Mordor.but it worries me. " "Ellen and Damon are as well. I can only guess that means they are in the same battle." Celia looked at Bonnie, then to Frodo. The hobbit's wide blue eyes looked at her with concern, from his position next to her on his pony. He reached up, and took her hand. Normally, she would have mocked him of such a gesture, but now she just squeezed it back. She looked to Aragorn and Gandalf. "If they are involved in a big fight, won't they need some R&R? Is there someplace they would go? Where we could meet?" Gandalf and Aragorn exchanged a looked. Gray eyes met hers. "We could wait for them in LothLorien." "Where is that? It sounds familiar." Celia asked the raven haired man. "It is an Elven city. The greatest one. We have been there before. It will take a while to get there. By then, I am sure the others will already be there." Bonnie turned to the rest of them. "Shall we go?" It was unanimous.
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Legolas ran forward into another attacking Urak-Hai, parried it's thrust, side-stepped it, and managed to stab it in his side. He slashed the throat of an orc, and before turning back to the beast in time to block an attack, and behead it. He didn't even notice the black blood spurting up like oil out of spinet. Normally, he would climb a tree, and spend his arrows first, but it was just Boromir and himself, and he did not want to risk losing the human again. The beasts in the air were staying there, probably waiting for them to tire or finish of the ground troupes.whatever came first. Unlike the foul beast they fought in the last war, these carried crimson paint, the sign of a new leader. "Legolas!" He turned in time to avoid an arrow, and it killed an orc. Boromir was doing well by himself. He was no Aragorn, who had been raised by the elves, but it was obvious he was a great warrior. As he charged another Urak-Hai, avoiding an orc's sword sweep, he heard a screech go up in the sky. Only after beheading another orc, and then stabbing a Urak-Hai, was he able to look up.and almost got stabbed for his distraction. In the air, was none other than a beast from fairy tales. Tales that his mother used to tell him and his siblings, while he cuddled against her. Tales his father balked at. Tales Lord Elrond believed in.And on it, his sila maethor.*
(A/N: means shining warrior in sindarin ^_^) ********
Ellen surveyed the area. Below, Boromir and Legolas fought off the nasty things made by Saruman. In front of her, screeching at the sight of them, were what looked like small dragons.with orcs on them. "Damon!" Without a word, he turned into his crow form, and flew down to the battle below. As the orcs tried to get hold of the dragon things **Lim-lug** Her eyes widened. "Wha?" *Damon???* **Al-nae** She looked at the amazing steed she rode on. In the sunlight, it was purer than snow, and shined brighter then it. The eyes reflected the sky, as 'she' looked at her. *Who.* **Anim Galad-nor** The steed spoke to her, and though she couldn't understand it, she knew it was a Middle-Earth language. It sounded like an elven language. *What are you?* **Celarelin ** Well, 'she' SEEMED to understand Ellen at least. Before she was able to talk more, the orcs were charging them. She formed a bow, and was soon spending many arrows. She frowned as the creatures fell from the sky, landing on the trees below them. That was going to cause a lot of distraction and damage. As 'she' dodged the air attacks, Ellen nudged the beast away from the battle below. The stupid beasts followed her, allowing HER to pick the battlefield. She hissed out loud, as an arrow the size of a small spear grazed her shoulder. She turned, and charged them. No one could EVER be as good as Legolas in archery, but sharing his soul and being a Slayer, she was pretty damn good herself.
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Boromir was the first to suffer Ellen's battle. He had a warning as an orc fell from the sky, landing on an opponent. He gutted another, as orcs slowly began to rain down. Lord Damon had joined them moments earlier, from seemingly nowhere. He HAD heard the screeching from above, but wasn't able to turn his eyes from battle. He took a nick to the side, before turning and killing the Urak-hai that caused it. The foul beasts were becoming fewer and fewer, to his relief. With the three of them, all the beasts were killed in minutes. He turned to see Damon cleaning his sword on the ground, before swinging it into his sheath. Legolas took a look at the skies in worry, before going around and saving his arrows. It amazed him to no end, to see how quick the elf was with the bow. In seconds, he could replace his blades, and start shooting arrows. Those skills had saved him several times in battle. "Lord Damon, where did you come from???" "With Ellen." Boromir looked at Legolas as he spoke, and then looked around for the young woman. There was no sign of her. "Where is the Lady Ellen?" "She was fighting the orcs in the air." Damon explained Boromir looked at him incredulous. "What? How?" "We found a beast during our 'escape'. To make it go faster, she transformed it into something." "I did NOT." Damon looked up to see Ellen and the steed, animal, whatever it was. Boromir followed his gaze, and gasped. She still wore her 'pajamas', as the maidens called them. The thin silky white material making her look elven in the bright light of noon. Her dark hair was loose, and hung about her shoulders, and she looked as if she had been in battle. The bow still in her hands and the injured shoulder proved so. What made him gasp, was the horse like creature she rode.no. Flew. It was taller and stronger looking than any horse, hooves mirrored the colors of the earth. White wings sprouted from it's back, each one longer than three men. On it's forehead was a crystal, capturing the light of Anor*. As they all stared in amazement, they flew lower and lower, the animal's wings shrinking as they did so, before the hooves finally touched the earth. Ellen hopped off her steed, before rushing over to Legolas. As Boromir stood in shock, she flung her arms around Legolas, and kissed him. Startled, the elf kissed her back, after a moment of his surprise. Boromir blinked at her forwardness. Damon was eyeing him up. Obviously, Middle-Earth wasn't used to Earth's Present day Americans.
A/N: Anor is sun in Sindarin **********
Ellen pulled back, blushing brightly. Legolas stared at her, dazed, lips still tingling. The silence was getting to her. "I missed you." "I gathered as much," he breathed. His midnight eyes were still glazed. This close up, she could see the violet streaks in them. "I was worried about you, too." He nodded his head. Worried, she turned to Damon for help. The damn vampire was smirking. "I don't think they're used to such forwardness, Ellen." "Wha???" She looked at a gaping Boromir. "Oh, right. Sorry." Legolas smiled, and it sent chills down her spine. *It's okay.* *Yeah. And here I was, so shy about this relationship, that when I finally take the initiative, I embarrass myself.* Legolas's smile widened. *Why does this ALWAYS happen to me?* He leaned forward, and kissed her nose. *Don't worry. I am not offended. Just surprised. I never thought you the type.That's all. You're cute when you blush.* She blushed brighter, as he held her. As she looked up into that face, her gaze saddened. Long fingers stroked her cheek. *What is it, nin-Meleth?* *The vampire.he was.* Legolas raised an eyebrow, curious about what she would say on the matter. *He has.affections towards me.that he made known.* He held her tighter. *I know.I could feel it.* He could feel her tense. *You did nothing wrong.* *No? He.said things.that.confused me.things that should never confuse me.* *I would be surprised if they did not. Your a mortal (to my knowledge), and even some elves can falter at such things.* *You're not upset? How can you NOT be?!* *Did you kiss him?* Ellen looked into those shining eyes. *No.but* *Shh. He kissed you. He took advantage of you. It is not your fault. We all have our moments of weakness.even me.* She smiled, reaching up to tuck a lock of golden hair behind a pointed ear. "Ahem." They both turned to see a grinning Damon and smiling Boromir. "Are you quite done, little Ellie? As I recall, we still have a ways to go." She glared at him, as Legolas gave her one last squeeze before letting her go. "Yes, we do." She had to bite her lip to keep from saying what was on her mind. Damon smirked. She turned to find the steed, and looked alarmed. "Where is she?" They looked startled. "Who?" It was then, that the Light creature appeared from the shadows. In the shade on the trees, her coat had become a pure silver. Ellen smiled at her, before walking forward, and petting her nose. The animal whinnied lightly at her soft touch. "Now, Ellen, do you mind telling us what is going on?" She looked back to see Boromir and Legolas stop in their search of the elf's arrows. Damon had come closer, and looked at the steed, curious. "When I felt that Legolas was in danger, I used my powers to see if there was some way of speeding her up." Damon put on a mock-glare. "Didn't the others say to refrain from doing that. And I highly doubt the poor creature needs steroids, Ellie." Ellen sent him a look. Damon was highly amused. He was spending WAY too much time in the American colleges. "Yes. Now, as I was saying, I used them. End of story." She stroked the nose poking at her shoulder. "I found out that she had once been a different creature. A fairer one. They had done horrible things to her, in order to turn her into what she was.It was like an elf being turned into an orc. I found that if she was returned to normal, she would be MUCH more powerful. So.I did." Legolas finished his rounds, and came forward to behold the horse in awe. "I have heard tales of such a creature. They were called Celarelin. A powerful and magical creature of the Light." "Celarelin? That's what she said." Ellen pointed her thumb at the beast. Many eyebrows went up. "You're saying.that it spoke." Ellen glared at Damon. "SHE spoke. Yes. The voice was in my mind. And NOT a WORD, Damon!" Damon clamped his mouth shut, holding back laughter. Poor Boromir was still in shock. Legolas brushed Ellen's shoulder, gazing into the horses eyes. "What did she say?" **Laegel hen a Elleth** Everyone looked at the steed in surprise, except Ellen. She stood on tip- toe to whisper in Legolas's ear. Her breath made his ear tickle and twitch. "What did she say???" "Elf child and elf-maiden." Ellen frowned at this, but 'she' spoke more. **Im iaur un. Im anann io esta- Celarelin** "I am an ancient creature. I was long ago called Celarelin." **Nin eneth Galad-nor** "My name is Galad-nor." **Nin galu iell an lain im** "I thank you, Daughter, for freeing me." "What is it that she speaks?"
"Sindarin." Legolas was still in awe, Damon looked bored, and Boromir was finally getting out of his shock. The Celarelin suddenly reared up, screaming, before turning tail, and running away. They all looked after her, in surprise. "I agree, it's not he best place to meet, in all this carnage. But REALLY." Ellen's eyes widened, and she clutched Legolas's sleeve. "Damon?" "What is it, Ellie?" She met his eyes, and he recognized the fear in them. He rolled his eyes. "Doesn't that guy EVER give up?" Sure enough, it was fear that made the horse run. Fear of it's former master, as the vampire neared them.
A/N: In the book, Boromir had more than three arrows in him, though there was no accurate amount mentioned. I played it off both the movie and the book. Yes, Haldir is ALIVE in this fic. I was SO mad at PJ during Helms Deep.THAT didn't happen in the BOOK. The elves weren't even THERE in the BOOK. I don't like how the LothLorien scene came out with him and the 'demon', and will fix it after I'm done with the story. Hopefully, the sly elf WILL have a romance. Hee, hee. Poor Boromir. His mortal senses can't take all the shocking sites. My back hurts from sitting so long, so I'm leaving this chapter as is, and will NOT be adding on to it. Next chapter will be coming up shortly. More battling, some angst, presents, yadda, yadda, yadda. Next stop, LothLorien, to help with Haldir's dilemma. Not to mention Legolas' and Ell-WAIT! Can't tell you. Will spoil the story! Ai! YAY Ellie and Leggy are back together again!!! I so happy. Do you think it was sweet? To much? Not enough??? Frodo and Ce got a moment, too. Still have yet to see TTT again. OH! I am planning on writing some side stories, that I either didn't think of adding to the story at the time, or spin offs. Key word here, PLANNING! Haven't started yet. Also, Celtic Dreamer, bless her, has been fooling around with my art. For those of you unfamiliar with it, I am BAD with back grounds. I also don't know how to use PS4 to make better ones. SHE does. Hopefully she'll have a folder of the stuff on the ML.
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A/N: Thanks to Celtic Dreamer (or Chibi_Galaxia, whatever her name is right now), for inspiring me about new characters, and for sticking with the story these MANY unproductive months.
Also, thanks to Crawler aka Fatismal_Spider. She gave me a link to a Sindarin dictionary, which I have used for this chapter. Though, it is VERY limited. Anyone know of any other elven dictionaries??? I'm desperate!
I WAS going to make this longer, but it's already on page 8!
*telepathy or soulmates talking* **Galad-nor speaking** 'Elvish' "Common"
Moon Rune CH 16
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Ellen clutched the horses neck, in order to soothe herself.. Darkness surrounded them as The Dark Creature pursued them. Damon, for all those years as a vampire, handled the horse amazingly. If it WAS a horse. "Legolas is coming." "Oh, really? Never thought he was the jealous type." Ellen didn't respond, as she went through her breathing exercises. The beast rode smoothly as a car, regardless of how fast they went. "Are you okay, Cara?" She breathed deeply. "I will be. I just.I don't understand." "What? Tall, Dark and Dead trying seduce our little Ellie?" "There is something odd about him. Like a blanket wrapped around his mind. I think he is stronger than he lets on." "As Celia would say in her typical American fashion, DUH!" He smiled, enjoying the thrill of the chase. "But that isn't the only thing bothering you." "He.said some things that confused me. You now how firm my beliefs are, Damon. I just feel.rattled. I believe that I love Legolas.but this new guy, he certainly knows how to shake a girl up." "Ellen, you and the Elf are soulmates. You were meant to love and be with each other till the day you die. In our world, friction can grow between soulmates, or sometimes one will die before their time.leaving the other to grieve until their dying day." He concentrated on the road ahead, before speaking again. "Granted, I HAVE been attracted to Bonnie for a while. When I first met her, I saw her as nothing more or less than a weak mouse. I only had eyes for Elena, even in the end when she found her soulmate in my brother. During the battles we went through, Bonnie started to prove me more and more wrong. When we fought off Klaus, and Stefan lay dying on the ground, she managed to pierce right through me. She was able to look through 500 years of walls, masks and lies. Even though I WAS vulnerable at the time, no human OR witch of any sorts has ever been able to do that. It left me thinking.but I never saw her again until that day I walked into your shop." "Let me guess, it was love at first sight." He could hear the smile in her voice. Damon had always had the ability to calm her down. "Well, I had an idea of what was going on. But, you know me. Mr. Denial. I remember how you saw it straight away, and Celia tried to pair us off." Ellen giggled, remembering those days at the shop. "I remembered how you started hanging around, watching after us. You both were in SO much denial." "Hmm." He murmured against her soft hair. "It was SO cute how we would fight off a big bad, Bonnie would get hurt, and you would act all concerned, until she'd wake up or the danger was over. Then you would be in a foul mood at our teasing, and the both of you would still be in denial. Sometimes it got SO frustrating." "Yeah. Remember the love potion Celia tried to make? She had NO talent what so ever in the witch department, and dragged you into it. You always had a nose for that stuff, even if you didn't carry any Power. Bonnie was constantly amazed by you. Celia somehow convinced you to help brew the potion, while she chanted for the Spirits." "And the next day, you and Bonnie seemed to fall in love with everyone else, except each other. Ce was SO sure we just had to wait it out, and you would be latched on to each other. But then the demon came, and it wasn't until then that she agreed to take off the spell. Oh! You were SO close to kissing when that spell left." Behind her, Damon laughed, and she could feel the vibrations through his chest. They sat on top the beast for a while, smiles on their faces. It WAS true. She had a knack for potions, regardless of her 'Powers'. She always thought it was to help Bonnie out, until she came to this world. Lord Elrond helped teach them the basics for 'first aid' in this world, but she was the only one to really grasp it. He said she would make a great healer one day. "Damon?" "Yes, Cara?" "Why do you think I received this Power? I never had anything in our world, even in the worst situations." "It's possible something here awoke the Powers in you. Maybe you've become some sort of host for a greater being, to help this world. Or you only have Powers in this world, and no where else. Perhaps the Spirits gave them to you to aid us.There are many possibilities, Cara." She was troubled as she listened to him. There was something about the Council meeting that she had tried to remember. Yes, she HAD brought back Boromir. But what she COULDN'T remember, was what the Spirits got in exchange for it.
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Haldir and his brothers patrolled the borders of LothLorien. It was sad to see so many orcs and foul creatures still roaming about, as his kind prepared to leave this world. He had always had the impression that the elves were there to help watch over the other races, and teach them. That was why they were the First Born, and superior. Now, another great battle was approaching, and he wasn't sure if they would be able to aid them against this evil. He and Orophin were resting on a Talan, when he saw a great light penetrate the woods. He could not pin point where it had come from, but he could take a wild guess as he heard a low and sharp whistle from Rumil. He quickly grabbed his weapons, and joined the other elves in surrounding this new threat. They jumped from branch to branch with great speed, yet letting no sound escape. In less than a minute, he and the other guards were surrounding a dark figure near the edge of the wood. The figure appeared to be female, and though it was no orc, it certainly wasn't a she-elf. As eerie gold eyes raised to meet his, one word made it from his mouth, before the ensuing chaos. 'Demon.'
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"What is it like?" "Hmm? What?" "What is it like to die?" Boromir turned enough so that he could see his riding companion. His brow furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean?" Legolas glanced at him, blue eyes wide with curiosity. "You died, did you not?" "Yes." "What was it like?" Boromir focused his gaze forward, thinking. "I knew as I entered battle that I would die. But it was worth it, to save the Little ones. And, though I was scared, I felt it would help me, after." Silence. "After you tried to take the Ring from Frodo?" Pale blue eyes with a hint of jade turned to the elf, wide with surprise. "You knew? Aragorn told you?" "Nay. It was not hard to figure out. Don't worry, Gimli and the others don't know. The girls might. They mentioned on more than one occasion that this world and it's trials were written in a book, back in their world. I think only Ellen read it." Boromir sighed. "Yes.I tried to take the Ring. It just.overpowered me. The temptation was so great. I thought, that with this Power, I could save my people." "Your kind was created weak. Granted, there are a few, like Aragorn, who are strong. You could not help it. It was only a matter of time before it would take you. We have all forgiven you, and it is in the past. We have a new war to win, now." Boromir smiled, as tears prickled his eyes. "I suppose so. I thank you." Legolas turned to the human, and grinned. "Now, as you were saying???" "Yes. As I said, I knew I would die in the battle. There were too many foul creatures about. But I had to save the Little Ones. I had to buy time. I didn't see the leader, until the first arrow hit. There was no pain at first, just a stinging numbness. I thought that was the end right then.but I saw them. Merry and Pippin were huddled not too far away. The look in their eyes, of pure terror.and horror. I managed to get up, and continue fighting.and then another arrow hit me. By then, my body felt as if it were on fire, and the arrow felt more like small spears." Legolas nodded. "They were big. Thicker and less graceful then those of the elves. Those arrows were made of Dark wood, for one purpose: to destroy. After seeing your body, you earned my respect. I have known no other man, and few elves, that could fight with so many arrows in them. One blow is enough to kill." As they continued their race to Ellen, the man felt himself pale, but smile at Legolas's words. "When I saw the foul creatures go after them, I was once again able to raise myself from the ground. It seemed as if a great power had taken hold of me.I don't know how many more times I was hit, before I fell. Death.I can not remember much. I think it is too profound for a man to comprehend. It.seemed that only a few words could be used to describe it." Legolas stared ahead, swallowing hard. "Yes?" "Heaven, Redemption.and Hell." Boromir studied the elf. "What is wrong, Master Elf? Why would you want to know of such things? Surely you will not die soon, if ever???" "The Lady Bonnie, had a vision I am sure you have heard of. Of the future." "Yes, the Hobbit's told me. They didn't want to share details, as if it was unpleasant." "I died in it." Legolas could feel eyes on him. "I am sure it is not a set future, my friend. All visions, I am told, are only of POSSIBLE events that may take place. You just may live through this war.Besides, I thought that Elves are reborn?" "It is true. But.the time of the Elves is over. My people are leaving these shores. It is possible, that if I die here, I may never come back.I do not fear Death, but what tidings it brings. Still, I would rather stay alive, and live a long life with Ellen." "I am told, that she is set on finding a way to restore the powers of the elves. She seems to feel a great need for your kind to stay here. From what I hear, these beliefs come from the sadness of her own world.Our own world of men is sad in some ways. I agree with her, that without the elves, our world would be one of darkness." Legolas was about to speak, when suddenly his ears picked up a sound. "What is it?
The elf peered through the trees, but could find nothing. Hopping off his horse, he cupped a hand around his ear and pressed it to the ground. "Someone's coming. I'm guessing.around forty. Few are on horses.most are on foot." His eyes closed, and Boromir waited, knowing of the elves senses. The elf sat up, frowning. 'Orcs.' Boromir's eyes widened, alarmed. That was one of the few elven words he knew. "Urak-Hai, and possibly Vampires. Shall we continue on a different path to Ellen? Or shall we meet them head on?" Inquiring sapphire eyes met his, as Legolas jumped on his horse. Without a word, they grinned, and flew off.towards the troupe.
(A/N: *smirks* Boys will be boys)
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Ellen frowned. "What is it now, Cara?" "Hmm." She concentrated on her link to Legolas. Warmth immediately flew through her veins, and all the bad and negative thinking was pushed from her mind. She smiled, and pulled harder on the link. There. Legolas rode with Boromir, and were getting ready for battle. She felt a jolt of surprise as Legolas saw that they weren't just matched up with ground troupes. Her mind's eye widened at the sight of dark creatures with wings, carrying even MORE of the enemy. She could see Legolas looking at Boromir, with a grim smirk that mirrored the man's, before they raced forward to meet the dark cloud. She yanked herself out of the link. Without a word to Damon, she urged the 'beast' forward. "Ellen, I don't think she can go much faster. She's already going faster than any car." Point taken. "Ellie?" She reached out with her mind, melding it with the creatures, discovering what it was.or once was. "Is Legolas in trouble?" She ignored the concerned voice, and released her 'power'. She sent it through, slowly freeing the beast of it's curse. "Dannare!" Without opening her eyes, she already knew what she would see.a coat as black as the night above Mordor, slowly turning a dark silver. As the velvet coat turned, horrible scars were revealed, mostly along the sides and face. "Ellen! What are you doing?!" The mane of fire became solid and translucent, shining in the sun. Hands clutched her shoulders in worry. Something long and elegant grew from the scars, and piercing violet eyes opened. Damon let out a low cry, nearly squeezing Ellen to death, as they rose in the air.
A/N: Dannare is suppose to mean Damn, or something along the lines of it. Like I said, I need better dictionaries. Hint, hint. ********
Bonnie, Celia, and Herdare stopped their horses in mid gallop. Gandalf and the others turned to them, curious. "What is it?" Wordlessly, Herdare lifted a necklace from beneath his tunic. On it was a crystal, that held some sort of gold in the center. It was glowing. "An Mathentaucuil Charm? Legolas's?" Gandalf breathed. Herdare nodded, worried. "He is in trouble.it does not glow as much as when he was the mission to Mordor.but it worries me. " "Ellen and Damon are as well. I can only guess that means they are in the same battle." Celia looked at Bonnie, then to Frodo. The hobbit's wide blue eyes looked at her with concern, from his position next to her on his pony. He reached up, and took her hand. Normally, she would have mocked him of such a gesture, but now she just squeezed it back. She looked to Aragorn and Gandalf. "If they are involved in a big fight, won't they need some R&R? Is there someplace they would go? Where we could meet?" Gandalf and Aragorn exchanged a looked. Gray eyes met hers. "We could wait for them in LothLorien." "Where is that? It sounds familiar." Celia asked the raven haired man. "It is an Elven city. The greatest one. We have been there before. It will take a while to get there. By then, I am sure the others will already be there." Bonnie turned to the rest of them. "Shall we go?" It was unanimous.
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Legolas ran forward into another attacking Urak-Hai, parried it's thrust, side-stepped it, and managed to stab it in his side. He slashed the throat of an orc, and before turning back to the beast in time to block an attack, and behead it. He didn't even notice the black blood spurting up like oil out of spinet. Normally, he would climb a tree, and spend his arrows first, but it was just Boromir and himself, and he did not want to risk losing the human again. The beasts in the air were staying there, probably waiting for them to tire or finish of the ground troupes.whatever came first. Unlike the foul beast they fought in the last war, these carried crimson paint, the sign of a new leader. "Legolas!" He turned in time to avoid an arrow, and it killed an orc. Boromir was doing well by himself. He was no Aragorn, who had been raised by the elves, but it was obvious he was a great warrior. As he charged another Urak-Hai, avoiding an orc's sword sweep, he heard a screech go up in the sky. Only after beheading another orc, and then stabbing a Urak-Hai, was he able to look up.and almost got stabbed for his distraction. In the air, was none other than a beast from fairy tales. Tales that his mother used to tell him and his siblings, while he cuddled against her. Tales his father balked at. Tales Lord Elrond believed in.And on it, his sila maethor.*
(A/N: means shining warrior in sindarin ^_^) ********
Ellen surveyed the area. Below, Boromir and Legolas fought off the nasty things made by Saruman. In front of her, screeching at the sight of them, were what looked like small dragons.with orcs on them. "Damon!" Without a word, he turned into his crow form, and flew down to the battle below. As the orcs tried to get hold of the dragon things **Lim-lug** Her eyes widened. "Wha?" *Damon???* **Al-nae** She looked at the amazing steed she rode on. In the sunlight, it was purer than snow, and shined brighter then it. The eyes reflected the sky, as 'she' looked at her. *Who.* **Anim Galad-nor** The steed spoke to her, and though she couldn't understand it, she knew it was a Middle-Earth language. It sounded like an elven language. *What are you?* **Celarelin ** Well, 'she' SEEMED to understand Ellen at least. Before she was able to talk more, the orcs were charging them. She formed a bow, and was soon spending many arrows. She frowned as the creatures fell from the sky, landing on the trees below them. That was going to cause a lot of distraction and damage. As 'she' dodged the air attacks, Ellen nudged the beast away from the battle below. The stupid beasts followed her, allowing HER to pick the battlefield. She hissed out loud, as an arrow the size of a small spear grazed her shoulder. She turned, and charged them. No one could EVER be as good as Legolas in archery, but sharing his soul and being a Slayer, she was pretty damn good herself.
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Boromir was the first to suffer Ellen's battle. He had a warning as an orc fell from the sky, landing on an opponent. He gutted another, as orcs slowly began to rain down. Lord Damon had joined them moments earlier, from seemingly nowhere. He HAD heard the screeching from above, but wasn't able to turn his eyes from battle. He took a nick to the side, before turning and killing the Urak-hai that caused it. The foul beasts were becoming fewer and fewer, to his relief. With the three of them, all the beasts were killed in minutes. He turned to see Damon cleaning his sword on the ground, before swinging it into his sheath. Legolas took a look at the skies in worry, before going around and saving his arrows. It amazed him to no end, to see how quick the elf was with the bow. In seconds, he could replace his blades, and start shooting arrows. Those skills had saved him several times in battle. "Lord Damon, where did you come from???" "With Ellen." Boromir looked at Legolas as he spoke, and then looked around for the young woman. There was no sign of her. "Where is the Lady Ellen?" "She was fighting the orcs in the air." Damon explained Boromir looked at him incredulous. "What? How?" "We found a beast during our 'escape'. To make it go faster, she transformed it into something." "I did NOT." Damon looked up to see Ellen and the steed, animal, whatever it was. Boromir followed his gaze, and gasped. She still wore her 'pajamas', as the maidens called them. The thin silky white material making her look elven in the bright light of noon. Her dark hair was loose, and hung about her shoulders, and she looked as if she had been in battle. The bow still in her hands and the injured shoulder proved so. What made him gasp, was the horse like creature she rode.no. Flew. It was taller and stronger looking than any horse, hooves mirrored the colors of the earth. White wings sprouted from it's back, each one longer than three men. On it's forehead was a crystal, capturing the light of Anor*. As they all stared in amazement, they flew lower and lower, the animal's wings shrinking as they did so, before the hooves finally touched the earth. Ellen hopped off her steed, before rushing over to Legolas. As Boromir stood in shock, she flung her arms around Legolas, and kissed him. Startled, the elf kissed her back, after a moment of his surprise. Boromir blinked at her forwardness. Damon was eyeing him up. Obviously, Middle-Earth wasn't used to Earth's Present day Americans.
A/N: Anor is sun in Sindarin **********
Ellen pulled back, blushing brightly. Legolas stared at her, dazed, lips still tingling. The silence was getting to her. "I missed you." "I gathered as much," he breathed. His midnight eyes were still glazed. This close up, she could see the violet streaks in them. "I was worried about you, too." He nodded his head. Worried, she turned to Damon for help. The damn vampire was smirking. "I don't think they're used to such forwardness, Ellen." "Wha???" She looked at a gaping Boromir. "Oh, right. Sorry." Legolas smiled, and it sent chills down her spine. *It's okay.* *Yeah. And here I was, so shy about this relationship, that when I finally take the initiative, I embarrass myself.* Legolas's smile widened. *Why does this ALWAYS happen to me?* He leaned forward, and kissed her nose. *Don't worry. I am not offended. Just surprised. I never thought you the type.That's all. You're cute when you blush.* She blushed brighter, as he held her. As she looked up into that face, her gaze saddened. Long fingers stroked her cheek. *What is it, nin-Meleth?* *The vampire.he was.* Legolas raised an eyebrow, curious about what she would say on the matter. *He has.affections towards me.that he made known.* He held her tighter. *I know.I could feel it.* He could feel her tense. *You did nothing wrong.* *No? He.said things.that.confused me.things that should never confuse me.* *I would be surprised if they did not. Your a mortal (to my knowledge), and even some elves can falter at such things.* *You're not upset? How can you NOT be?!* *Did you kiss him?* Ellen looked into those shining eyes. *No.but* *Shh. He kissed you. He took advantage of you. It is not your fault. We all have our moments of weakness.even me.* She smiled, reaching up to tuck a lock of golden hair behind a pointed ear. "Ahem." They both turned to see a grinning Damon and smiling Boromir. "Are you quite done, little Ellie? As I recall, we still have a ways to go." She glared at him, as Legolas gave her one last squeeze before letting her go. "Yes, we do." She had to bite her lip to keep from saying what was on her mind. Damon smirked. She turned to find the steed, and looked alarmed. "Where is she?" They looked startled. "Who?" It was then, that the Light creature appeared from the shadows. In the shade on the trees, her coat had become a pure silver. Ellen smiled at her, before walking forward, and petting her nose. The animal whinnied lightly at her soft touch. "Now, Ellen, do you mind telling us what is going on?" She looked back to see Boromir and Legolas stop in their search of the elf's arrows. Damon had come closer, and looked at the steed, curious. "When I felt that Legolas was in danger, I used my powers to see if there was some way of speeding her up." Damon put on a mock-glare. "Didn't the others say to refrain from doing that. And I highly doubt the poor creature needs steroids, Ellie." Ellen sent him a look. Damon was highly amused. He was spending WAY too much time in the American colleges. "Yes. Now, as I was saying, I used them. End of story." She stroked the nose poking at her shoulder. "I found out that she had once been a different creature. A fairer one. They had done horrible things to her, in order to turn her into what she was.It was like an elf being turned into an orc. I found that if she was returned to normal, she would be MUCH more powerful. So.I did." Legolas finished his rounds, and came forward to behold the horse in awe. "I have heard tales of such a creature. They were called Celarelin. A powerful and magical creature of the Light." "Celarelin? That's what she said." Ellen pointed her thumb at the beast. Many eyebrows went up. "You're saying.that it spoke." Ellen glared at Damon. "SHE spoke. Yes. The voice was in my mind. And NOT a WORD, Damon!" Damon clamped his mouth shut, holding back laughter. Poor Boromir was still in shock. Legolas brushed Ellen's shoulder, gazing into the horses eyes. "What did she say?" **Laegel hen a Elleth** Everyone looked at the steed in surprise, except Ellen. She stood on tip- toe to whisper in Legolas's ear. Her breath made his ear tickle and twitch. "What did she say???" "Elf child and elf-maiden." Ellen frowned at this, but 'she' spoke more. **Im iaur un. Im anann io esta- Celarelin** "I am an ancient creature. I was long ago called Celarelin." **Nin eneth Galad-nor** "My name is Galad-nor." **Nin galu iell an lain im** "I thank you, Daughter, for freeing me." "What is it that she speaks?"
"Sindarin." Legolas was still in awe, Damon looked bored, and Boromir was finally getting out of his shock. The Celarelin suddenly reared up, screaming, before turning tail, and running away. They all looked after her, in surprise. "I agree, it's not he best place to meet, in all this carnage. But REALLY." Ellen's eyes widened, and she clutched Legolas's sleeve. "Damon?" "What is it, Ellie?" She met his eyes, and he recognized the fear in them. He rolled his eyes. "Doesn't that guy EVER give up?" Sure enough, it was fear that made the horse run. Fear of it's former master, as the vampire neared them.
A/N: In the book, Boromir had more than three arrows in him, though there was no accurate amount mentioned. I played it off both the movie and the book. Yes, Haldir is ALIVE in this fic. I was SO mad at PJ during Helms Deep.THAT didn't happen in the BOOK. The elves weren't even THERE in the BOOK. I don't like how the LothLorien scene came out with him and the 'demon', and will fix it after I'm done with the story. Hopefully, the sly elf WILL have a romance. Hee, hee. Poor Boromir. His mortal senses can't take all the shocking sites. My back hurts from sitting so long, so I'm leaving this chapter as is, and will NOT be adding on to it. Next chapter will be coming up shortly. More battling, some angst, presents, yadda, yadda, yadda. Next stop, LothLorien, to help with Haldir's dilemma. Not to mention Legolas' and Ell-WAIT! Can't tell you. Will spoil the story! Ai! YAY Ellie and Leggy are back together again!!! I so happy. Do you think it was sweet? To much? Not enough??? Frodo and Ce got a moment, too. Still have yet to see TTT again. OH! I am planning on writing some side stories, that I either didn't think of adding to the story at the time, or spin offs. Key word here, PLANNING! Haven't started yet. Also, Celtic Dreamer, bless her, has been fooling around with my art. For those of you unfamiliar with it, I am BAD with back grounds. I also don't know how to use PS4 to make better ones. SHE does. Hopefully she'll have a folder of the stuff on the ML.