It has been quite a while. After separating Radagast from his black
pot, the thrush was ready to give up and despair as the eccentric wizard
paced back and forth for an hour or so without giving any signs of
remembering the spell. "How to make light, light?" he kept asking himself
over and over and over again. The thrush hopped anxiously on the tender
branch it perched on. The leaves swayed with its little bounces.
Then, Radagast grew solemn and looked upon the blinking stars of the night sky. He stood with his feet slightly apart, lifting his intricately carved staff in one hand while thoughtfully stroking his beard with the other. There were countless of carvings of animals and beasts of all the earth, land and water on his staff. As the thrush looked closer, it noticed with wonder that the carvings were slowly becoming alive and moved as if by their own accord.
At the tip of the staff were two lions, each with a paw set upon a lovely, silver star between them. "Larima-yeth mie histauth," as the magical words poured forth from his lips, the star began to glow. "Sila histauth en elentari, sila elentari vanimar varda!" Then star then shone ablaze and its intense beam shot towards the heavens.
The thrush stood amazed upon the tree branch, hiding behind its little wings to shield its eyes from the brilliant light. And every other creature in the forest, which saw the magical display, whether big or small, stopped whatever they were doing and bowed low in wonder and awe.
Radagast called for Earendil, the shining Silmaril above the skies and to the stars of Elbereth. He was quite glad with the result as the stars blinked bright and prominent, shining brighter than any light except perhaps the Sun, which were Arien. "What is it that you wanted me to do again?" The thrush said nothing at first for it was still amazed by Radagast's powers. "If there is nothing else you will have me do, I shall make myself a lovely dinner," he said, walking with glad steps towards his pot.
In its little heart, the thrush hoped that whatever it is that the old wizard had done would be of help to the two elves. It let out its breath, realizing that it has unconsciously been holding its breath all this while. The thrush flew, over to Radagast and thanked him before taking a long flight back to the Castle.
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Aul and Sul slashed the remaining two orcs. There were none left for all were either slaughtered or had fled away. The ground bathed in black orc blood and the foul, metallic smell made even the elves sick. Legolas held his sword up and pointed its deadly tip towards the Shadow. "You are alone now, Shadow," Legolas said, "Let go of my love if you do not wish to end like your servants."
The Shadow sneered, "So we meet again, woodland elf. You and those three behind you have killed my army but I do not need them. They are but some mindless slaves under my command," the Shadow boasted, "What was it that you've just said? Oh yes, your love...did you say she is your love? My, my you have just announced your own death declaration. Do you know that all who loved her would be doomed?" It eyed Legolas who stood unmoving though he could not hide the look of dread and alarm on his fair features. What is it that this foul creature is talking about? As Legolas wondered whether or not to trust It, the Shadow spoke again, "She shall be like me, cold, devoid of all fair feelings and unloved." Lalaith looked upon the black earth. Now Legolas will know...though she never wanted these to be revealed to him. She did not want him to know. "It shall be a curse to her and she shall be under my command as long as I live. You however, could do nothing about it."
It turned and dragged Lalaith along with It. Legolas could not take it any longer. He charged and buried his sword into the creature's unprotected back. Aul, Naur and Sul followed suit but it was as if an invisible shield was upon the Shadow for It was not hurt at all by their attacks. Not even a scratch did It receive. The dark being laughed shrilly and lifted Its hand. And all four elves were thrown off their feet a distant away from It. "You cannot defeat me. No one ever has and no one ever will." It raised Its arm higher and the elves felt a hand of ice, clasp their hearts and the chill filled their very being.
"No...stop! You promised to let them go..." Lalaith cried, surprised to hear her own voice sound so vague and weak. The Shadow's piercing gaze fell upon her and she felt the dreadful fear, overpowering her. "Did I?" It asked, mockingly, "Even if I had, you mustn't really trust me to keep my word for I never had before. I am the Shadow."
Then, the Shadow chanced to look above at the night sky. It was at that moment that Radagast spoke his spell and the stars in the heavens shone ablaze with such brilliance that lighted the whole earth as if with the light of day. Every being looked with wonder at the fiery sky and wonder if Arien had made a mistake and led Laurelin to shine even while Telperion was still present. The Shadow cried in alarm. Legolas leapt upon his feet and skewered his shining blade through the dark creature. It dissolved into nothingness before their very eyes as the blade when through Its dark form. Defeated It certainly was despite the boastful words It spoke off.
Lalaith found herself in Legolas' arms. She felt the tears of joy flow from her eyes and soaked his bloodstained garment. Lalaith pulled herself from his embrace. Blood! Blood was everywhere! Lalaith noticed with horror as she looked at the warm crimson liquid. "Legolas..." she touched his pale cheeks. The Elven prince placed a kiss upon her forehead and smiled, "I am fine, Lalaith." But not long after those words were spoken, Legolas fainted.
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Argh!!! Short chapter!!! So sorry everyone for having you wait so long for this *ducks from a showers of items thrown at her* I guess you are all tired of my excuses already by now =P but I can't help it. It has been a busy month with exam after exam and loads of homework and projects to finish up within a tight dateline plus the fact that my Additional Mathematics teacher caught me writing this very chapter during one of her lessons. Was glad she didn't manage to read it or I would certainly get myself a good lecture about daydreaming and fantasizing too much. Sigh...I guess this chapter was a bit rushed isn't it? So sorry about that.
Well, on a lighter note, I got watch Pirates of the Caribbean...Whee...!!! *grabs an umbrella, pretending it is a sword and fights an imaginary Jack Sparrow* Hehehe...
Now, to my beloved readers and reviewers
Dear saturndragon, Hehehe...was wondering if you really did bang your head on a tree trunk =P hope you liked this chapter
Dear Snowmane, You liked my song? Aww...I'm so touched =) Thank you!!!
Dear Radiion-hobbitwarrior, Erm...what's radiion? *scratches head* Oh really? Does Lalaith really sound like your friend? Wow, that's cool.
Dear tourignyne, LOL...naw, I believe you can write a whole lot better than me. I've written more, do you like it?
Dear stardust-creations, Hey, thanks =)
Dear Undomiel, Oppsies...so sorry for having you wait so long. Wow! Has it really been a month since I updated!!?? Time really flies when your busy =P Arghh!!! Wait!!! Don't drown yourself!!! Hope Aragorn's horse will find the both of you if you really did...hehehe...just kidding. Don't wanna loose one of my beloved readers.
Dear Lady Gwen of Avalon, LOL Radagast is a lil' crazy over there
Dear kandi777666, well, the black pot thingy was supposed to be some silly idea of mine =P just to put in some humour into the story
Dear Fluff Writer, God granted your wish =)
Dear elfchick123, Thanks!!! So what do you think about this chapter?
Dear blah, Yeah...
Then, Radagast grew solemn and looked upon the blinking stars of the night sky. He stood with his feet slightly apart, lifting his intricately carved staff in one hand while thoughtfully stroking his beard with the other. There were countless of carvings of animals and beasts of all the earth, land and water on his staff. As the thrush looked closer, it noticed with wonder that the carvings were slowly becoming alive and moved as if by their own accord.
At the tip of the staff were two lions, each with a paw set upon a lovely, silver star between them. "Larima-yeth mie histauth," as the magical words poured forth from his lips, the star began to glow. "Sila histauth en elentari, sila elentari vanimar varda!" Then star then shone ablaze and its intense beam shot towards the heavens.
The thrush stood amazed upon the tree branch, hiding behind its little wings to shield its eyes from the brilliant light. And every other creature in the forest, which saw the magical display, whether big or small, stopped whatever they were doing and bowed low in wonder and awe.
Radagast called for Earendil, the shining Silmaril above the skies and to the stars of Elbereth. He was quite glad with the result as the stars blinked bright and prominent, shining brighter than any light except perhaps the Sun, which were Arien. "What is it that you wanted me to do again?" The thrush said nothing at first for it was still amazed by Radagast's powers. "If there is nothing else you will have me do, I shall make myself a lovely dinner," he said, walking with glad steps towards his pot.
In its little heart, the thrush hoped that whatever it is that the old wizard had done would be of help to the two elves. It let out its breath, realizing that it has unconsciously been holding its breath all this while. The thrush flew, over to Radagast and thanked him before taking a long flight back to the Castle.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Aul and Sul slashed the remaining two orcs. There were none left for all were either slaughtered or had fled away. The ground bathed in black orc blood and the foul, metallic smell made even the elves sick. Legolas held his sword up and pointed its deadly tip towards the Shadow. "You are alone now, Shadow," Legolas said, "Let go of my love if you do not wish to end like your servants."
The Shadow sneered, "So we meet again, woodland elf. You and those three behind you have killed my army but I do not need them. They are but some mindless slaves under my command," the Shadow boasted, "What was it that you've just said? Oh yes, your love...did you say she is your love? My, my you have just announced your own death declaration. Do you know that all who loved her would be doomed?" It eyed Legolas who stood unmoving though he could not hide the look of dread and alarm on his fair features. What is it that this foul creature is talking about? As Legolas wondered whether or not to trust It, the Shadow spoke again, "She shall be like me, cold, devoid of all fair feelings and unloved." Lalaith looked upon the black earth. Now Legolas will know...though she never wanted these to be revealed to him. She did not want him to know. "It shall be a curse to her and she shall be under my command as long as I live. You however, could do nothing about it."
It turned and dragged Lalaith along with It. Legolas could not take it any longer. He charged and buried his sword into the creature's unprotected back. Aul, Naur and Sul followed suit but it was as if an invisible shield was upon the Shadow for It was not hurt at all by their attacks. Not even a scratch did It receive. The dark being laughed shrilly and lifted Its hand. And all four elves were thrown off their feet a distant away from It. "You cannot defeat me. No one ever has and no one ever will." It raised Its arm higher and the elves felt a hand of ice, clasp their hearts and the chill filled their very being.
"No...stop! You promised to let them go..." Lalaith cried, surprised to hear her own voice sound so vague and weak. The Shadow's piercing gaze fell upon her and she felt the dreadful fear, overpowering her. "Did I?" It asked, mockingly, "Even if I had, you mustn't really trust me to keep my word for I never had before. I am the Shadow."
Then, the Shadow chanced to look above at the night sky. It was at that moment that Radagast spoke his spell and the stars in the heavens shone ablaze with such brilliance that lighted the whole earth as if with the light of day. Every being looked with wonder at the fiery sky and wonder if Arien had made a mistake and led Laurelin to shine even while Telperion was still present. The Shadow cried in alarm. Legolas leapt upon his feet and skewered his shining blade through the dark creature. It dissolved into nothingness before their very eyes as the blade when through Its dark form. Defeated It certainly was despite the boastful words It spoke off.
Lalaith found herself in Legolas' arms. She felt the tears of joy flow from her eyes and soaked his bloodstained garment. Lalaith pulled herself from his embrace. Blood! Blood was everywhere! Lalaith noticed with horror as she looked at the warm crimson liquid. "Legolas..." she touched his pale cheeks. The Elven prince placed a kiss upon her forehead and smiled, "I am fine, Lalaith." But not long after those words were spoken, Legolas fainted.
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Argh!!! Short chapter!!! So sorry everyone for having you wait so long for this *ducks from a showers of items thrown at her* I guess you are all tired of my excuses already by now =P but I can't help it. It has been a busy month with exam after exam and loads of homework and projects to finish up within a tight dateline plus the fact that my Additional Mathematics teacher caught me writing this very chapter during one of her lessons. Was glad she didn't manage to read it or I would certainly get myself a good lecture about daydreaming and fantasizing too much. Sigh...I guess this chapter was a bit rushed isn't it? So sorry about that.
Well, on a lighter note, I got watch Pirates of the Caribbean...Whee...!!! *grabs an umbrella, pretending it is a sword and fights an imaginary Jack Sparrow* Hehehe...
Now, to my beloved readers and reviewers
Dear saturndragon, Hehehe...was wondering if you really did bang your head on a tree trunk =P hope you liked this chapter
Dear Snowmane, You liked my song? Aww...I'm so touched =) Thank you!!!
Dear Radiion-hobbitwarrior, Erm...what's radiion? *scratches head* Oh really? Does Lalaith really sound like your friend? Wow, that's cool.
Dear tourignyne, LOL...naw, I believe you can write a whole lot better than me. I've written more, do you like it?
Dear stardust-creations, Hey, thanks =)
Dear Undomiel, Oppsies...so sorry for having you wait so long. Wow! Has it really been a month since I updated!!?? Time really flies when your busy =P Arghh!!! Wait!!! Don't drown yourself!!! Hope Aragorn's horse will find the both of you if you really did...hehehe...just kidding. Don't wanna loose one of my beloved readers.
Dear Lady Gwen of Avalon, LOL Radagast is a lil' crazy over there
Dear kandi777666, well, the black pot thingy was supposed to be some silly idea of mine =P just to put in some humour into the story
Dear Fluff Writer, God granted your wish =)
Dear elfchick123, Thanks!!! So what do you think about this chapter?
Dear blah, Yeah...