The Mystery of Love
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Chapter Seventeen
Attack
~~~POV-REYNA LINDELE~~~
I woke in the early morning, before the sun had risen from its slumber. I blushed, Legolas's arm was wrapped around me and my head was lying against his chest. I stood; he was still sleeping on the bench we fell asleep on, though it was hard to tell at first with his eyes open. I smiled, "Lle maa quel (you look good)." I brushed his hair behind his ears, blushing as certain memories came to mind. I thought about picking him up but yelling from the courtyard cut my thought short. I leaned out the window, "Mani?" {What?}
Frightened cries filled the courtyard and I saw dozens of Uruk-hai running up. I screamed, "Lye naa nu cronh!" {We are under attack!}
Legolas roused from his slumber, blinking a few times, and we ran the few meters to our rooms. I suited up, putting on my sheath and hooking my twin daggers onto the belt. I swung my quiver over my arm and drew an arrow out. I pulled my bow back and nocked my arrow. A grin came over me as Legolas ran out with his bow drawn and twin daggers on his back. I smiled, "Let's shown them what we are made of!"
I saw Aragorn fighting outside as we ran out. Arwen was running out with her sword. I yelled, "Get back inside and keep Eldarion safe!"
She laughed, "Serlia is watching him! I am going to fight these foul naves!" She slashed through two orcs with little trouble. She smiled, "That energy you gave me has revived me Reyna."
I sighed; it was possible. I ran at the nearest group of them shot two arrows. I then withdrew my daggers and sliced through five more. Legolas was standing on the balcony above raining arrows down. Aragorn was slicing through the Uruk-hai without breaking a sweat. One grabbed me from behind and I ran my dagger through his throat. I executed two more viciously. I glared at them all, "Qualme!" {Painful death!}
I charged through a group of them with my daggers behind me, out to the side. Each one was hit in the stomach by the blade. I turned and jabbed my blades into the heads of two approaching Uruk-hai. I snarled loudly as I exerted further force when I spun and kicked a nearby enemy who was attacking from behind. I pulled my daggers out of the bodies and scavenged for arrows. I picked up half a dozen and ran up to Legolas. I handed him my quiver and the arrows I had scavenged. I looked out towards the land, many Fae were blasting the Uruk-hai with fire or water. Other Fae were using weapons or healing wounded fighters.
I screamed, "No one desecrates the land of the Mother!" I ran down the stairs, slashing two of the brainless monsters on the way. I felt my body temperature rising and I lost control. I couldn't see straight so I let my elven senses guide me. I ran to the middle of the battlefield and screamed, "Mother show them your wrath!" I could feel the water and sky powers in my heart stir. I felt the winds pick up and thick gray clouds cover the sun.
Suddenly it thundered loudly and rain started to pour. Lightening struck many Uruk-hai; others were slipping on the wet ground. I finally started to spin my hands around in a whirlwind. A massive tornado absorbed the remaining fighters, while leaving my allies stably on the ground. I screamed, "To the ends of Middle Earth with you and into the burning pits of Mordor!" The winds departed and the bodies of the Uruk-hai were not seen anywhere. I bit my lip; my legs were very weak. I wasn't supposed to perform any magic for a week after helping Arwen; I fell to the ground as many surrounding Fae started to clap. Legolas ran up as my eyelids heavily closed.
He shook me, "Cathelle!? Are you okay?"
I stirred lightly, "Legolas, I am very tired and your yelling makes it hard to sleep." He chuckled lightly.
"Esta Cathelle, lle anta ta." {Rest kitten, you need it.} He picked me up gently and I fell into a sweet slumber.
~~~POV CHANGE-LEGOLAS GREENLEAF~~~
I carried her upstairs. As I headed up Arwen looked up, "Is she okay?"
I smiled, "Umma, re anta kaim." {Yes, she needs to sleep.}
Arwen sighed, "I was worried when she collapsed."
I gave her a reproving look, "You need rest too my friend."
She sighed, "You are right." She walked with me until we reached her quarters. She smiled, "You smell something awful, go take a shower."
I laughed, "I love you too cousin."
She smiled and closed her door. I walked into Reyna's room and examined it all carefully. It was amazing, more luxurious than Thranduil's chambers. There was a four-poster bed made of cherry wood. On the bed were satin sheet of navy blue and silver. Coordinating bed sheets, much resembling mine in make, covered her bed. She had two nightstands, one on each side, and they were both made of cherry wood. Across from her bed was the door to my room. Next to it were two massive wardrobes on each side; both of them were also cherry wood.
She had a balcony; her door was cherry wood with six small glass panes in each door. Her tile was black marble with sapphires embedded in them. On her bed posts and headboard were eight sapphires arranged in a heart shape. Her rug was thick and made of woven silk. Her walls were painted with images of horses running over fields, ponds filled with fish, wild cats roaming the rich jungle, and birds flying high in the sky. I laid her down gently, pulled her covers away and tucked her in.
I kissed her gently on the forehead, "Quel esta Cathelle." {Rest well kitten.} I roamed her room for a few more minutes; her ceiling was arched like a dome and painted with images of stars and the moon that drifted into the sun and clouds.
It was a glorious room; how she ever managed to leave this was beyond me. I suddenly began to smell what Arwen spoke; I did smell rank. I pulled off my sweat soaked tunic and walked into my room, leaving the door open. I removed my leggings and everything and slipped into the hot bath that awaited me, someone must have prepared it that morning for the water was fairly warm. I lay back, soaking in the serenity that loomed over me. I thought of how elegantly Reyna had danced the evening before, and how caring her eyes were as I told her of my past. She was such a sweet creature, and so funny to be around. She never failed to keep me amused.
The sun was setting when I emerged from my bath and still no movement from Reyna. I walked into her room in my bed leggings and saw she had barely stirred. I walked outside and went into Arwen's room. I blushed, "Lady Arwen?"
Arwen looked up, "Yes cousin?"
I blushed brighter, "Could you come change Cathelle into her bed clothes, I do not want to do something like that and she is still wearing dirty clothing from battle."
Arwen's sweet laughter filled the room, "Of course." She handed me Eldarion, "Hold him for a moment." I held the young bundle as Arwen left the room. I rocked him softly, he cooed and fell into a silent slumber. I watched him stir in his sleep as he suckled his thumb. I couldn't help but smile, he was so young and fragile. I looked at his leaf shaped ears. So odd, they were rather large for his small head, like a puppy's paws. It was normal though, for an elf to grow into his ears, so I did not fret. Arwen returned and gasped, "He sleeps?"
I nodded in confusion, "Shall I wake him?"
She shook her head fiercely, "This is the first time since predawn. Thank you Legolas. Reyna is in her bedclothes. I wish you a good rest."
I nodded, "And I you." I departed for my chambers and watched over Reyna much of the night, she did not move. She now wore a thin white t- shirt and pair of loose leggings. I brushed her hair away from her face and traced my fingers around her face shyly. I reached her ears and blushed at fond memories, she was almost as innocent as Eldarion, but something loomed in those gray eyes. Something dark shadowed her bright spirit. I sighed and began to sing the song I had heard Frodo sing once. It was a song of sleep. I sang softly the halfling's merry chant, and sang myself into a weary sleep. A/N: This is Tolkien's not mine!
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Upon the hearth the fire is red,
Beneath the roof there is a bed;
But not yet weary are our feet,
Still round the corner we may meet
A sudden tree or standing stone
That none have seen but we alone.
Tree and flower and leaf and grass,
Let them pass! Let them pass!
Hill and water under sky,
Pass them by! Pass them by!
~
Still round the corner there may wait
A new road or secret gate,
And though we pass them by today,
Tomorrow we may come this way
And take the hidden paths that run
Towards the Moon or to the Sun.
Apple, thorn, and nut and sloe,
Let them go! Let them go!
Sand and stone and pool and dell,
Fare you well! Fare you well!
~
Home is behind, the world ahead,
And there are many paths to tread
Through shadows to the edge of night,
Until the stars are all alight.
Then world behind and home ahead,
We'll wander back to home and bed.
Mist and twilight, cloud and shade,
Away shall fade! Away shall fade!
Fire and lamp, and meat and bread,
And then to bed! And then to bed!
~Page 76 of the Lord of the Rings.
I slept soundly that night; though I dreamt of Reyna until dawn.
~~END~~
2/8/03: I am on a roll! I have written three chapters today, though I won't post them all right away, lol. Well, I hope you all enjoy. Reyna isn't a wimp but she did a lot of magic and I didn't want her to seem invincible. R&R!! Namaarie!
Tainted Elf
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE REVIEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Chapter Seventeen
Attack
~~~POV-REYNA LINDELE~~~
I woke in the early morning, before the sun had risen from its slumber. I blushed, Legolas's arm was wrapped around me and my head was lying against his chest. I stood; he was still sleeping on the bench we fell asleep on, though it was hard to tell at first with his eyes open. I smiled, "Lle maa quel (you look good)." I brushed his hair behind his ears, blushing as certain memories came to mind. I thought about picking him up but yelling from the courtyard cut my thought short. I leaned out the window, "Mani?" {What?}
Frightened cries filled the courtyard and I saw dozens of Uruk-hai running up. I screamed, "Lye naa nu cronh!" {We are under attack!}
Legolas roused from his slumber, blinking a few times, and we ran the few meters to our rooms. I suited up, putting on my sheath and hooking my twin daggers onto the belt. I swung my quiver over my arm and drew an arrow out. I pulled my bow back and nocked my arrow. A grin came over me as Legolas ran out with his bow drawn and twin daggers on his back. I smiled, "Let's shown them what we are made of!"
I saw Aragorn fighting outside as we ran out. Arwen was running out with her sword. I yelled, "Get back inside and keep Eldarion safe!"
She laughed, "Serlia is watching him! I am going to fight these foul naves!" She slashed through two orcs with little trouble. She smiled, "That energy you gave me has revived me Reyna."
I sighed; it was possible. I ran at the nearest group of them shot two arrows. I then withdrew my daggers and sliced through five more. Legolas was standing on the balcony above raining arrows down. Aragorn was slicing through the Uruk-hai without breaking a sweat. One grabbed me from behind and I ran my dagger through his throat. I executed two more viciously. I glared at them all, "Qualme!" {Painful death!}
I charged through a group of them with my daggers behind me, out to the side. Each one was hit in the stomach by the blade. I turned and jabbed my blades into the heads of two approaching Uruk-hai. I snarled loudly as I exerted further force when I spun and kicked a nearby enemy who was attacking from behind. I pulled my daggers out of the bodies and scavenged for arrows. I picked up half a dozen and ran up to Legolas. I handed him my quiver and the arrows I had scavenged. I looked out towards the land, many Fae were blasting the Uruk-hai with fire or water. Other Fae were using weapons or healing wounded fighters.
I screamed, "No one desecrates the land of the Mother!" I ran down the stairs, slashing two of the brainless monsters on the way. I felt my body temperature rising and I lost control. I couldn't see straight so I let my elven senses guide me. I ran to the middle of the battlefield and screamed, "Mother show them your wrath!" I could feel the water and sky powers in my heart stir. I felt the winds pick up and thick gray clouds cover the sun.
Suddenly it thundered loudly and rain started to pour. Lightening struck many Uruk-hai; others were slipping on the wet ground. I finally started to spin my hands around in a whirlwind. A massive tornado absorbed the remaining fighters, while leaving my allies stably on the ground. I screamed, "To the ends of Middle Earth with you and into the burning pits of Mordor!" The winds departed and the bodies of the Uruk-hai were not seen anywhere. I bit my lip; my legs were very weak. I wasn't supposed to perform any magic for a week after helping Arwen; I fell to the ground as many surrounding Fae started to clap. Legolas ran up as my eyelids heavily closed.
He shook me, "Cathelle!? Are you okay?"
I stirred lightly, "Legolas, I am very tired and your yelling makes it hard to sleep." He chuckled lightly.
"Esta Cathelle, lle anta ta." {Rest kitten, you need it.} He picked me up gently and I fell into a sweet slumber.
~~~POV CHANGE-LEGOLAS GREENLEAF~~~
I carried her upstairs. As I headed up Arwen looked up, "Is she okay?"
I smiled, "Umma, re anta kaim." {Yes, she needs to sleep.}
Arwen sighed, "I was worried when she collapsed."
I gave her a reproving look, "You need rest too my friend."
She sighed, "You are right." She walked with me until we reached her quarters. She smiled, "You smell something awful, go take a shower."
I laughed, "I love you too cousin."
She smiled and closed her door. I walked into Reyna's room and examined it all carefully. It was amazing, more luxurious than Thranduil's chambers. There was a four-poster bed made of cherry wood. On the bed were satin sheet of navy blue and silver. Coordinating bed sheets, much resembling mine in make, covered her bed. She had two nightstands, one on each side, and they were both made of cherry wood. Across from her bed was the door to my room. Next to it were two massive wardrobes on each side; both of them were also cherry wood.
She had a balcony; her door was cherry wood with six small glass panes in each door. Her tile was black marble with sapphires embedded in them. On her bed posts and headboard were eight sapphires arranged in a heart shape. Her rug was thick and made of woven silk. Her walls were painted with images of horses running over fields, ponds filled with fish, wild cats roaming the rich jungle, and birds flying high in the sky. I laid her down gently, pulled her covers away and tucked her in.
I kissed her gently on the forehead, "Quel esta Cathelle." {Rest well kitten.} I roamed her room for a few more minutes; her ceiling was arched like a dome and painted with images of stars and the moon that drifted into the sun and clouds.
It was a glorious room; how she ever managed to leave this was beyond me. I suddenly began to smell what Arwen spoke; I did smell rank. I pulled off my sweat soaked tunic and walked into my room, leaving the door open. I removed my leggings and everything and slipped into the hot bath that awaited me, someone must have prepared it that morning for the water was fairly warm. I lay back, soaking in the serenity that loomed over me. I thought of how elegantly Reyna had danced the evening before, and how caring her eyes were as I told her of my past. She was such a sweet creature, and so funny to be around. She never failed to keep me amused.
The sun was setting when I emerged from my bath and still no movement from Reyna. I walked into her room in my bed leggings and saw she had barely stirred. I walked outside and went into Arwen's room. I blushed, "Lady Arwen?"
Arwen looked up, "Yes cousin?"
I blushed brighter, "Could you come change Cathelle into her bed clothes, I do not want to do something like that and she is still wearing dirty clothing from battle."
Arwen's sweet laughter filled the room, "Of course." She handed me Eldarion, "Hold him for a moment." I held the young bundle as Arwen left the room. I rocked him softly, he cooed and fell into a silent slumber. I watched him stir in his sleep as he suckled his thumb. I couldn't help but smile, he was so young and fragile. I looked at his leaf shaped ears. So odd, they were rather large for his small head, like a puppy's paws. It was normal though, for an elf to grow into his ears, so I did not fret. Arwen returned and gasped, "He sleeps?"
I nodded in confusion, "Shall I wake him?"
She shook her head fiercely, "This is the first time since predawn. Thank you Legolas. Reyna is in her bedclothes. I wish you a good rest."
I nodded, "And I you." I departed for my chambers and watched over Reyna much of the night, she did not move. She now wore a thin white t- shirt and pair of loose leggings. I brushed her hair away from her face and traced my fingers around her face shyly. I reached her ears and blushed at fond memories, she was almost as innocent as Eldarion, but something loomed in those gray eyes. Something dark shadowed her bright spirit. I sighed and began to sing the song I had heard Frodo sing once. It was a song of sleep. I sang softly the halfling's merry chant, and sang myself into a weary sleep. A/N: This is Tolkien's not mine!
~
Upon the hearth the fire is red,
Beneath the roof there is a bed;
But not yet weary are our feet,
Still round the corner we may meet
A sudden tree or standing stone
That none have seen but we alone.
Tree and flower and leaf and grass,
Let them pass! Let them pass!
Hill and water under sky,
Pass them by! Pass them by!
~
Still round the corner there may wait
A new road or secret gate,
And though we pass them by today,
Tomorrow we may come this way
And take the hidden paths that run
Towards the Moon or to the Sun.
Apple, thorn, and nut and sloe,
Let them go! Let them go!
Sand and stone and pool and dell,
Fare you well! Fare you well!
~
Home is behind, the world ahead,
And there are many paths to tread
Through shadows to the edge of night,
Until the stars are all alight.
Then world behind and home ahead,
We'll wander back to home and bed.
Mist and twilight, cloud and shade,
Away shall fade! Away shall fade!
Fire and lamp, and meat and bread,
And then to bed! And then to bed!
~Page 76 of the Lord of the Rings.
I slept soundly that night; though I dreamt of Reyna until dawn.
~~END~~
2/8/03: I am on a roll! I have written three chapters today, though I won't post them all right away, lol. Well, I hope you all enjoy. Reyna isn't a wimp but she did a lot of magic and I didn't want her to seem invincible. R&R!! Namaarie!
Tainted Elf