Summer Wind

Chapter 7

I look at the elders, as they all became silent, and deep in thought. Than, Elrond spoke up.

"It could be that Deachír has gotten stronger."

"But how he controlled Lady Magdalena's father, I do not know." Glorfindel said.

"It is the only answer to this riddle as to how he knew of Magdalena. But why take so long to find her?" Thranduil asked, looking mostly at Gandalf.

Taking a deep breath, I answered for them. "Maybe he needed to find a body to use." Everyone turned to me as it was the first time for most of them to hear me speak.

"Someone who I would have feared over. Like my father."

I saw everyone shocked to hear me speak, but also thought over the theory.

"That could be." Elrond said, looking up. "Deachír always had a thing to scare his victims first, before destroying them."

I slightly whimpered at that statement, my eyes widening a bit.

"I believe you have frighten Lady Magdalena even more, Lord Elrond." Gandalf said, indicating to me.

"How did you ever escape my best guards?" Thranduil asked suddenly, changing the subject.

I felt myself blushing, as I smiled innocently. "I, um." I cleared my throat. "I asked them to take me to Lady Galadriel and for them not to come, for I don't need their protection and I would talk to you. But they wouldn't listen, so they are waiting outside the door right now."

"But Lady Magdalena, you need the guards to protect you from this new threat if one us is not with you."

I shook my head. "I will have to face my father sooner or later. I would rather it be sooner."

It was quiet for a while, until Aragorn spoke up. "It is late. We should rest, and wait for what tomorrow brings us." Everyone nodded in agreement, standing up.

"I will take Lady Magdalena to her room, for I desire to speak with her." Gandalf said.

I looked up at Gandalf, looking towards Legolas and Elrohir. I, too, looked in that direction and saw their disappointing sighs. Though they know not to argue with Gandalf. Gandalf walked up to me and offered me his arm. I took it gladly and he led me down the hall towards my new room, the two guards not too far behind. It was quiet for the first half, walking down to my room until Gandalf spoke up.

"Do not worry of your father. He will be all right once Deachír is destroyed. Your father will be normal again."

'That's what I'm afraid of.' I thought sourly.

I looked up from the ground and stopped, along with Gandalf, as Elrohir was leaning against my door, deep in thought.

I looked up at Gandalf, a smile on his face. "I will now take my leave. Goodnight Lady Magdalena." Gandalf turned and walked back the way we came.

I turned from Gandalf's retreating back and walked towards Elrohir. He seemed to be deep in though, for he didn't acknowledge until I tapped his shoulder. Elrohir jumped so bad, I started laughing. It was nice to laugh again. And that look on his face was priceless.

"Now that you had your laugh, and giving me an early grave," Elrohir said, smiling. "I wanted to talk to you, if it is all right that is."

I nodded my head, opening the door. Elrohir closed the door behind him, as I sat at the edge of my new bed.

"I do not want— No one wants you to roam Mirkwood by yourself." I sighed, lying back. "I know you do not want the protection but we do care about you. Especially King Thranduil. He has taken a fond of you."

I felt the bed shift, making me guess that Elrohir sat down next to me. I looked up at him, as he looked down at me in concern.

"No one likes to see anyone else, mortal, or immortal, perish in the hands of evil."

I turned my head the other way. Why would they care about me? They don't know me well enough to care. I felt Elrohir turn my face.

"We do care, Lady Magdalena."

I sat up and hugged him. "Don't leave me alone, please."

Elrohir hugged me back, rubbing my lower back. "Do not worry. I will not leave your side, my lady."

--§--

That night, Magdalena laid asleep with Elrohir next to her, protecting her. Down the hall, a figure waited for Elrohir to walk out of Magdalena's room, but he never did. Cursing under their breath, the figure disappeared into the night.

Days past since the incident with Magdalena's 'father'. The men trained her how to fight with and without a weapon. Though she still wasn't perfect, Magdalena trained whenever she was bored. Magdalena also went horseback riding with Arwen, Éowyn, and Émore. Or walking through the palace with the Hobbits, Gimli, Legolas, and Thranduil's two best guards. Or she a walk in the woods or the market with Gandalf.

Now on the day of her birthday, Magdalena was going to have a big surprise.

--1st POV—

I was deep asleep when I felt something wet and cold touch the side of my face. Shaking my head and groaning, I turned to my side. Than something started climbing up on my back and stayed on my arm. I, being so freaked out it was a spider again, I opened my eyes and sat up, shoving whatever it was climbing on me.

But I than stop, as I saw a black fury ball move around. When it turned, I saw four feet and a white belly. Two hazel/green eyes started into my own, a fury tale swishing side to side.

'It's so cute!' I thought, as I picked him up. I saw that his ears were pointed, like a cat, and knew it was related to some kind of wolf. What to name ya.'

I thought over the possible names, some I liked, other's I didn't. Than I thought up a name.

'I know!' I though happily. "Link!" I said out loud, smiling.

Link moved his tale; I guessed he likes the name. Thank you video games! Chuckling, I put Link down and just watched him sniff around the bed. Link looked up at the door, and growled. I looked at the door, grabbing a dagger under my pillow, for safe keeping. The door opened and I was about to take out the dagger but stopped as it was only Cellin.

I let go of the dagger and smiled at her, as she closed the door.

"Good morning, Lady Magdalena."

"Morning." I said quietly.

Link cautiously walked towards Cellin.

"Oh, it's soo cute! What is it name?" Cellin asked, picking Link up.

"Link." I smiled as she hugged Link to her chest, moving side to side.

I laughed at the sight, crossing my legs. Somebody than knocked at the door.

"Lady Magdalena?"

Cellin opened the door, letting Gandalf enter. I smiled, nodding my head.

"Would you like to take a walk in the woods today?"

Smiling, I quickly got out of bed and walked behind the screen, taking my pajamas off.

"I'll take that as a yes." I heard Gandalf say, chuckling.

I put on brown breeches, a blue shirt that was open a bit in the front, un-tucked, and some knee high boots. I also put a belt on, that held some daggers. I walked from behind the screen, grabbing my hair. With my free hand, I grabbed a thick leader band that held my hair in a low pony tale. Cellin had to tie the band for me.

Gandalf held out his arm, "shall we?"

"We shall." I said, taking his arm.

"Have fun!" Cellin said, as we walked down the hall, Link in front of us.

"I see you have a new friend. Who gave it to you?" Gandalf asked, looking at Link.

I shrugged, now thinking about it. "I don't know. I found him on my bed. He was my alarm clock this morning."

We walked out into the gardens, and towards the stables.

"Mind if we first go on horseback?"

I shook my head, as we walked inside to see all the beautiful horses. I walked over to a brown horse. I stroked her nose, as I walked inside. Her name is Dûêlroch, which, I found out from Elrohir, means Nightfall Star Horse. I put the saddle on her, than grabbed a sheathe sword that I leave in Dûêlroch's stable for when I ride out. I tied it to the saddle, covering it with the blanket that was under the saddle.

I grabbed the reins and walked out of the stables, Gandalf waiting on Shadowfax. I picked up Link and got on Dûêlroch.

"Let's go."