Hello again!
I went to see 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' this weekend! Awesome movie! Highly recommended!
I would like to especially thank sehellys for reviewing. Thank you. Very much. Very very much.
sehellys: Estel taught you that puppy-dog face well. Very well. tries to resist, but fails Alright. I suppose I owe it to you for being the only reviewer. a-HEM! a-HEM! begins to sharpen pointy things to throw at the non-reviewing readers :)... But for you dear sehellys, I shall try to remember to update early. sees sehellys begin the happy dance
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Chapter 5...
Darkness. Confusion. Disorientation. A strange sense of peace. Relaxation. Then, like a springing monster, sharp pain. Biting, stinging, scratching, tearing. Amongst the chaos, a cry a suffering. Then a sudden closing blackness. Relief.
Estel volunteered to watch over 'her' tonight. He snuggled into a nearby chair, then stared out the window. The moon shone down and made everything look a peaceful blue. He saw the glow in the houses of Rivendell darken one-by-one. Estel had meant to stay awake, but sleep took him despite his efforts.
Estel woke with a start when he heard a sharp, painful cry. He saw the body on the medical bed relax. He realized that he had fallen asleep. He jumped up, pulled on his robe, checked to make sure she was alright, then ran to Elrond's room.
"Ada! She has woken!"
Wordlessly, Elrond got up and rushed back to the medical room. There, he checked her vital signs, then softly spoke in her ear, trying to coax her back to consciousness.
She moaned, resisting Elrond's attempts. The more she listened, the more she was drawn back to the world. Back to the pain. Reluctantly, she gave in.
Estel noted that she was breathing heavily. As if a reflex, he started to boil water.
Elrond smiled as he heard his son start to boil water. He can read minds the elf thought.
'She' shot her eyes open. Wildly, she looked around. The pain was returning.
"Relax." Elrond tried to calm her. He needed to keep her awake long enough to answer questions about her wound. "What is your name?"
"Treva." The word drained her strength.
"Do you know what kinds of poisons where inflicted upon you?"
Although she did not know the name of the poison, Treva knew the antidote.
Estel quickly prepared the treatment, and handed it to Elrond. With haste, Elrond dabbed the wound with it. Estel continued keeping Treva calm.
"How long?" she whispered.
'Three days." he answered.
"Thank you." she said before letting sleep take her.
The next few days went quickly. Treva seemed to be recovering, and would stay awake for a few minutes at a time. Although most of those minutes where spent trying to relieve the pain, some were spent answering questions about what happened before the elves found her. No one really learned much, just a few bits and pieces. They didn't want to press her too hard. Elrond soon was able to stitch the wound. Day-by-day Treva's strength returned to her.
Daily, Treva read books. She rarely talked about her past, and never said much when she did. She soon was able to walk to the balcony, and, eventually, outside. The only person Treva really talked to Estel. Estel was recently feeling lonely for humans. He had never really interacted with his own kind, and to be with another human was refreshing. After all of their conversations, Estel felt that Treva was hiding something. It didn't bother him at first, but soon it became apparent that, whatever it was, it was important.
Treva decided that some fresh air would be good. The orcs were becoming more of a threat, so Elrond sent Estel with her.
They walked a ways, talking about the elves. Treva seemed to be extremely curious about the elves, likewise Estel had questions about humans. Today, however, Treva didn't have as many questions as usual.
"Are you alright?" asked Estel. "You're quiet."
"No, I'm...fine." she answered nervously.
"Estel! Come quickly!" Both humans instantly recognized Elladan's voice. Both were shocked by the alarm and panic in his voice...
There you go! Chapter 5!
Just to let you know, I'm currently making it up as I go along. Any ideas you have would be helpful! Please review!
