With great effort, Legolas forced himself to rise to his feet and he
was about to collapse again when he heard the sound of hooves and the
neighing of horses. Out of the trees, the three riders emerged and rode
towards him. They stopped just in front of him and got off their horses.
"Prince Legolas," they said in unison and bowed before him. They removed
their hoods. "Sul, Naur, Alu!" Legolas called in recognition. "At your
service, Your Majesty," they replied. They looked with concern at their
prince; at the still bleeding wounds that he bore. Legolas seem to take no
notice. He told them briefly about what had happened and sat with Sul upon
Caran. He rushed them forward and they rode with speed, pursuing yet again
the army of orcs.
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The Shadow quickened Its pace for the clouds were soon dispersing. The light of the stars began to grow and Lalaith prayed ever in the Elven tongue that Legolas would be all right. She felt weak and breathing was hard because the air hung heavily around her. She wept, thinking that now all hope is lost and that it will be because of her Legolas dies, if he should meet death at all. And she fell into unconsciousness. The orcs marched in a darker mood, grudging for the lost of a fresh meal.
Like the brown frolicking fawn
Run free from all bonds
Emotions in my heart flood
Will you love me, my most desired?
Rushing endlessly in a silver stream
Save me from this dark dream
Keep me save from all harm
Hold me close in your arm
Do you know? Have you heard?
I love you now more than anything on earth
How many times have I seen?
The gentle leaves turn gold from green
But still I do not yet know
What tomorrow and ever would hold
And oh, how I fear
That they would take all that I hold dear
So will you...
Keep me save from all harm
Hold me close in your arm
Do you know? Have you heard?
I love you now more than anything on earth
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Legolas was feeling faint but he kept his eyes open. He was determined to get Lalaith back no matter the cost. He didn't even bothered to let the riders tend his wounds. Legolas held the hilt of his white knife close to his breast as he summoned all his remaining strength. And he ran with rage toward the army of orcs that stood before him yet another time. Many were slaughtered in an instant.
The riders took off their cloaks and revealed their deadly bows and arrows. Their faces were fair for they were also the Firstborn, the elves, and they come from Mirkwood. Numerous battles they had faced as Legolas had and were skilled with the bow as it is always with the woodland elves. Each of the arrows, which were freed by them, went straight to their targets.
But in spite of the rapid decrease in the number orcs, the Shadow stood still where It had been, confident that It would not be defeated.
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The thrush flew as quick as its little wings would allow. It cried its warning about the danger that they were facing to all other fowls that could possibly hear it and all who might help. And Thorondor came in a swift majestic sweep to listen to what tidings the little bird brought. The thrush was at first intimidated and spoke not but when the great eagle ordered it to, it consented. Thorondor was greatly interested at what it heard. "Come, I will bring you to Radagast," it said in the ancient language of the fowl, "he will be able to help you."
Thorondor brought the little bird into a lush green forest. They travelled right into the heart of the forest where all wonders lay. There, the thrush saw where Radagast stood. He was speaking gently to the timid deer around him. All of them were listening attentively at what he had to say. Even a little fawn, which had its head tilted daintily to the left. The gathering ended and all the deer went away together, following the mighty stag, which walked with authority in front of the herd.
The thrush flew straight towards Radagast and landed in his hands. There, it lay in a pitiful state for it was exhausted. "What brings you here, my little friend?" he asked, massaging the creature's tiny form and immediately, strength flowed back into its flight muscles. "Help, sir. For help. Legolas and Lalaith need you help..." the bird hopped on his hands, "I have left them in my fear and of that I spoke regretfully." Radagast looked upon the bird. "I am sure you have done all in your power to help them but tell me what ails them that I might be of help too." The thrush bowed its head respectfully and told him all that has happened.
Radagast was silent for a moment. He looked up to the silent owl, which had been listening from its perch on a branch of a great oak tree. "What do you think Owl? What is the Shadow afraid of?" The owl blinked its big eyes and shook its feathers. "Ooo...ooo...a shadooow? A shadow is afraid of light. Of light that is. Light that is light...ooo...ooo..." It flapped its wings. "Well, it is that then. I can make light, light," and Radagast laughed at his own statement, "...light, light," he repeated and started muttering words of enchantment.
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Lalaith awoke and was fearful of what she saw before her. She could not make out what was happening at first for she was still in a daze. Then as the images started to focus, she saw Legolas, paler than ever, slashing through the army of orcs. On his face was the look of a fierce warrior and though dark creatures surrounded him and his clothes were stained with black blood and those that were his own, he shone from among them. A soft light seemed to emanate from his fair face and form and the light seemed to fall around him and upon the ground where he stepped.
Her brown eyes locked with his intense blue in a longing gaze and though they spoke not to each other through words, they understood what the other was trying to say and could read the heart of the other as one reads a book.
"Legolas, leave me now, I beg you, or there might not be another chance for you to."
"No. I will not allow It to bring you back into the shadows."
"But you cannot defeat It."
"Lalaith, listen to me. That matters not to me for when the breath of life is still with me and I have not departed from this earth, my heart will still be yours and it is and will always be my oath to protect you. Whatever this may lead to, I will never abandon you, Lalaith. Never."
"Legolas..."
Sul, Naur and Alu and Legolas stood with their backs towards each other. The riders now used their swords for there were no more arrows for them to use and the orcs attacked from every side. Legolas stabbed another orc.
"Do you doubt my victory, Lalaith?"
Lalaith was unable to answer. That moment, everything else seemed unimportant, worthless and vain. All she saw was Legolas and she was reassured.
"My strength and faith I give to you, Legolas. I do not doubt you."
And Legolas smiled weakly.
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"Humm...this usually works," Radagast said, scratching his beard. He sat upon a grey rock and rested his chin upon his palm. He kicked the dirt near his feet and examined the earth. The thrush was frustrated. It hopped onto his head and pecked lightly at his hair. "Hurry, hurry. They really need your help." Radagast tried to swipe the bird off. "Patience, my friend. Patience. It's a virtue you know?" and he chuckled. The thrush pecked harder. "Alright, alright. I'm thinking. I really am. Let me think in peace," he shooed the bird away.
The thrush flew to a nearby branch and waited. Radagast thought for a long time and he seemed to be very interested of the dirt before his left foot. He moved his staff around and then was still for a moment or so. Then, all of a sudden, he jumped up and cried, "I remembered! I remembered!" The thrush jumped up and down on its perch with excitement. "What is it? What's the spell?" it asked eagerly. Radagast beamed. "Now I remember...I left my cooking pot near the badger's lair!" he announced happily and ran towards a big tree; under which, is a black pot. He hugged the pot, "How many meals have I missed because of you..." And the thrush felt like banging its head on the tree trunk.
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A/N: Sigh...another pointless chapter, isn't it? Well, I had only managed to get it this short this moment. Please review, okay? I know there must be tons and tons of factual mistakes (especially with Radagast and Thorondor) here in this chapter but I hope you will bear it with me. Thanks for staying with me still and the great reviews...we've got a hundred now!!! Yay!!! I wrote another song...whee...Hope you've liked this chapter (I tried to add in a bit of humour in it)
Dear Toby Keith Fanatic, well, hope you like it so far.
Dear Artistlil349, you must be very annoyed of me not =P sorry...this mind of mine is not really working that well nowadays...really poor in spinning a tale.
Dear Undomiel, yikes!!! No axies pweeaasseee...here's your update =) Thanks for adding me in your favourites...I'm so very happeee
Dear Lady Gwen of Avalon, yay, you got the award...I was a little worried that I sent it to the wrong e-mail address. The markings are all FF.net's fault but I've fixed it
Dear Snowmane, hehe...thank you...I wrote another song in this chapter! The strange characters are all FF.net's fault *wonders what FF.net did to her fanfic*
Dear kandi777666, you're reviewer number 100!!! Did you get the 'lil award thingy I sent? Aik.....*pulls kandi back*...dun go...dun go...*does the puppy eye trick*
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The Shadow quickened Its pace for the clouds were soon dispersing. The light of the stars began to grow and Lalaith prayed ever in the Elven tongue that Legolas would be all right. She felt weak and breathing was hard because the air hung heavily around her. She wept, thinking that now all hope is lost and that it will be because of her Legolas dies, if he should meet death at all. And she fell into unconsciousness. The orcs marched in a darker mood, grudging for the lost of a fresh meal.
Like the brown frolicking fawn
Run free from all bonds
Emotions in my heart flood
Will you love me, my most desired?
Rushing endlessly in a silver stream
Save me from this dark dream
Keep me save from all harm
Hold me close in your arm
Do you know? Have you heard?
I love you now more than anything on earth
How many times have I seen?
The gentle leaves turn gold from green
But still I do not yet know
What tomorrow and ever would hold
And oh, how I fear
That they would take all that I hold dear
So will you...
Keep me save from all harm
Hold me close in your arm
Do you know? Have you heard?
I love you now more than anything on earth
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Legolas was feeling faint but he kept his eyes open. He was determined to get Lalaith back no matter the cost. He didn't even bothered to let the riders tend his wounds. Legolas held the hilt of his white knife close to his breast as he summoned all his remaining strength. And he ran with rage toward the army of orcs that stood before him yet another time. Many were slaughtered in an instant.
The riders took off their cloaks and revealed their deadly bows and arrows. Their faces were fair for they were also the Firstborn, the elves, and they come from Mirkwood. Numerous battles they had faced as Legolas had and were skilled with the bow as it is always with the woodland elves. Each of the arrows, which were freed by them, went straight to their targets.
But in spite of the rapid decrease in the number orcs, the Shadow stood still where It had been, confident that It would not be defeated.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The thrush flew as quick as its little wings would allow. It cried its warning about the danger that they were facing to all other fowls that could possibly hear it and all who might help. And Thorondor came in a swift majestic sweep to listen to what tidings the little bird brought. The thrush was at first intimidated and spoke not but when the great eagle ordered it to, it consented. Thorondor was greatly interested at what it heard. "Come, I will bring you to Radagast," it said in the ancient language of the fowl, "he will be able to help you."
Thorondor brought the little bird into a lush green forest. They travelled right into the heart of the forest where all wonders lay. There, the thrush saw where Radagast stood. He was speaking gently to the timid deer around him. All of them were listening attentively at what he had to say. Even a little fawn, which had its head tilted daintily to the left. The gathering ended and all the deer went away together, following the mighty stag, which walked with authority in front of the herd.
The thrush flew straight towards Radagast and landed in his hands. There, it lay in a pitiful state for it was exhausted. "What brings you here, my little friend?" he asked, massaging the creature's tiny form and immediately, strength flowed back into its flight muscles. "Help, sir. For help. Legolas and Lalaith need you help..." the bird hopped on his hands, "I have left them in my fear and of that I spoke regretfully." Radagast looked upon the bird. "I am sure you have done all in your power to help them but tell me what ails them that I might be of help too." The thrush bowed its head respectfully and told him all that has happened.
Radagast was silent for a moment. He looked up to the silent owl, which had been listening from its perch on a branch of a great oak tree. "What do you think Owl? What is the Shadow afraid of?" The owl blinked its big eyes and shook its feathers. "Ooo...ooo...a shadooow? A shadow is afraid of light. Of light that is. Light that is light...ooo...ooo..." It flapped its wings. "Well, it is that then. I can make light, light," and Radagast laughed at his own statement, "...light, light," he repeated and started muttering words of enchantment.
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Lalaith awoke and was fearful of what she saw before her. She could not make out what was happening at first for she was still in a daze. Then as the images started to focus, she saw Legolas, paler than ever, slashing through the army of orcs. On his face was the look of a fierce warrior and though dark creatures surrounded him and his clothes were stained with black blood and those that were his own, he shone from among them. A soft light seemed to emanate from his fair face and form and the light seemed to fall around him and upon the ground where he stepped.
Her brown eyes locked with his intense blue in a longing gaze and though they spoke not to each other through words, they understood what the other was trying to say and could read the heart of the other as one reads a book.
"Legolas, leave me now, I beg you, or there might not be another chance for you to."
"No. I will not allow It to bring you back into the shadows."
"But you cannot defeat It."
"Lalaith, listen to me. That matters not to me for when the breath of life is still with me and I have not departed from this earth, my heart will still be yours and it is and will always be my oath to protect you. Whatever this may lead to, I will never abandon you, Lalaith. Never."
"Legolas..."
Sul, Naur and Alu and Legolas stood with their backs towards each other. The riders now used their swords for there were no more arrows for them to use and the orcs attacked from every side. Legolas stabbed another orc.
"Do you doubt my victory, Lalaith?"
Lalaith was unable to answer. That moment, everything else seemed unimportant, worthless and vain. All she saw was Legolas and she was reassured.
"My strength and faith I give to you, Legolas. I do not doubt you."
And Legolas smiled weakly.
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"Humm...this usually works," Radagast said, scratching his beard. He sat upon a grey rock and rested his chin upon his palm. He kicked the dirt near his feet and examined the earth. The thrush was frustrated. It hopped onto his head and pecked lightly at his hair. "Hurry, hurry. They really need your help." Radagast tried to swipe the bird off. "Patience, my friend. Patience. It's a virtue you know?" and he chuckled. The thrush pecked harder. "Alright, alright. I'm thinking. I really am. Let me think in peace," he shooed the bird away.
The thrush flew to a nearby branch and waited. Radagast thought for a long time and he seemed to be very interested of the dirt before his left foot. He moved his staff around and then was still for a moment or so. Then, all of a sudden, he jumped up and cried, "I remembered! I remembered!" The thrush jumped up and down on its perch with excitement. "What is it? What's the spell?" it asked eagerly. Radagast beamed. "Now I remember...I left my cooking pot near the badger's lair!" he announced happily and ran towards a big tree; under which, is a black pot. He hugged the pot, "How many meals have I missed because of you..." And the thrush felt like banging its head on the tree trunk.
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A/N: Sigh...another pointless chapter, isn't it? Well, I had only managed to get it this short this moment. Please review, okay? I know there must be tons and tons of factual mistakes (especially with Radagast and Thorondor) here in this chapter but I hope you will bear it with me. Thanks for staying with me still and the great reviews...we've got a hundred now!!! Yay!!! I wrote another song...whee...Hope you've liked this chapter (I tried to add in a bit of humour in it)
Dear Toby Keith Fanatic, well, hope you like it so far.
Dear Artistlil349, you must be very annoyed of me not =P sorry...this mind of mine is not really working that well nowadays...really poor in spinning a tale.
Dear Undomiel, yikes!!! No axies pweeaasseee...here's your update =) Thanks for adding me in your favourites...I'm so very happeee
Dear Lady Gwen of Avalon, yay, you got the award...I was a little worried that I sent it to the wrong e-mail address. The markings are all FF.net's fault but I've fixed it
Dear Snowmane, hehe...thank you...I wrote another song in this chapter! The strange characters are all FF.net's fault *wonders what FF.net did to her fanfic*
Dear kandi777666, you're reviewer number 100!!! Did you get the 'lil award thingy I sent? Aik.....*pulls kandi back*...dun go...dun go...*does the puppy eye trick*