Chapter 29

Destruction

We left early the next morning. I said goodbye to my uncle, Elladan and Arwen. Elrohir was not present. I knew there was a chance he'd never come around but I had to hope. I was excited to be going him. I couldn't wait to tell Haldir, Vanmoriel and Gloradir. It took us almost a week to get there but when we did I was galloping as fast as my horse could go. I heard Legolas start laughing behind me. When I came to the city, I jumped off my horse and ran through. I wanted to see Galadriel and Celeborn first. I ran up the steps and they were there waiting for me. Galadriel put her arms around me with a smile and Celeborn chuckled.

"Welcome home Jupiter. We have missed you." Celeborn said.

I smiled and pulled back.

"I have great news!"

I held out my hand so they could see my ring. Galadriel smiled and Celeborn did too. Though he seemed a bit strange.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Nothing. You know I love you like a daughter. I do not want you to marry anyone."

I smiled and laughed.

"And I have seen you found your brothers and sister. I am very happy for you my dear." Galadriel said.

Legolas came with Vardamir and I smiled.

"Thank you for being so kind to my sister." Vardamir said.

They bowed their heads and Legolas stepped forward.

"Take care of her." Celeborn said.

"I will."

I hugged Legolas tightly and closed my eyes.

Later on I snuck up on Haldir and hugged him.

"Haldir!"

He was freaked out at first and but then laughed a bit when he saw it was me.

"Jupiter my friend! Welcome home."

I smiled and showed him my ring. A big smile came to this face and he hugged me.

"Congratulations. It is about time he asked."

I chuckled and shook my head.

"I have siblings. A sister and three brothers!"

"Truly? This is good news."

I nodded and soon Estelwen found us.

"Jupe?"

I looked at her and smiled. She ran to me and threw her arms around me. I laughed with her and then she stepped back.

"Where's Gloradir?"

They both looked nervous.

"What's wrong?"

"He went on a scouting trip. He still has not returned and they left five days ago."

"Which way did they go?"

"Jupiter you cannot-"

"I will search all of Lorien if I must! Tell me which way they went!"

Estelwen sighed and pointed north.

"They went near Moria."

My eyes widened. I didn't even bother going for my horse. I ran north and I didn't plan on stopping. Gloradir was one of my dearest friends, and I would be damned if I let anything happen to him. I whistled for my horse and she came running. I jumped on her back and went faster. When I saw blood on the ground I stopped. It was orc blood, but I saw elf blood as well.

"Gloradir…"

I looked at my horse and sent her back. Legolas would need to know where I was. I kept going until I heard strange noises. I climbed a tree and jumped through them. I saw a fire. The orcs were….eating! They were eating the fallen elves! I was disgusted and angry. What was worse….I saw Gloradir on the ground. He was dead.

My heart seemed to stop. I was shaking with rage. I screamed and dropped down. I looked at Gloradir and screamed in agony and anger. I fell to my knees and energy radiated around me. The orcs were blown to pieces. I screamed until I couldn't scream anymore. The orcs were dead and a few trees had fallen over. Tears poured down my cheeks.

"J-Jupe?" came a weak voice.

I looked at Gloradir. He was reaching for me and I ran to him.

"You're alive! Thank god you're alive!"

He smiled a bit.

"Barely."

Even when he was like this he could joke around.

"I'm not going to let you die. You understand?"

He nodded and I looked at his wounds. I needed Estelwen.

Legolas' POV

Haldir found me and congratulated me with Estelwen.

"Where is Jupiter?"

"That is what we must also tell you…"

They explained about Gloradir and my eyes went wide.

"We have to find them. Both of them." I said.

"I agree. Estelwen I want you to-"

"Tell me to stay and I will severely injure you."

He smiled a bit and shook his head.

"I have given up on arguing with her." said Haldir.

I smiled and then Jupiter's horse came into view.

"Innocence, what are you doing here?"

She seemed upset about something. Jupiter must have sent her.

"You two come with me! Hurry!"

They got their own horses and Innocence took me to Eve. When we arrived….it was a mess. There were pieces of the dead orcs on the ground and trees had fallen. I saw Jupiter on the ground holding Gloradir. He was still alive!

"Jupiter!"

I jumped off the horse and ran to her.

"He's alive." she said.

Estelwen dropped down beside us and got to work. Jupiter held onto Gloradir's hand and held onto mine as well.

"I owe you my life Jupe."

"~No you do not.~"

I smiled as she spoke elvish.

"~So you learned.~"

"~Yes. My big brother taught me, Vardamir. I found my family. Well blood family. But my family is also right here. In you, Haldir, Estelwen, Celeborn and Galadriel.~"

They smiled at her and so did I. When Estelwen was finished We helped him up and got him on a horse.

"Don't worry mon amie. We'll get you home."

We went back as fast as we could and Tindomiel ran forward.

"Where have you been? We were worried!"

"My friend needed help. I didn't waste anytime and I went to find him."

She looked at Gloradir and her eyes went wide.

"Quickly! I can help him but we must be quick."

Jupiter nodded and we helped him off the horse. She took good care of Gloradir and I smiled. I had been so afraid that we would lose him. However, I was still worried about what I had seen. Jupiter had blown the orcs into pieces. I was worried some of the others would think she was a threat and she was too dangerous.

That night I laid in bed with her.

"Jupiter?"

"Hm?"

"You know that I love you more than anything right?"

She sat up and looked me in the eye.

"What's wrong?"

I sighed and put my hand on her arm.

"For me nothing. But what happened back there? With the orcs I mean."

She looked away.

"You're afraid of me?"

"No! No of course not! Did you know you could do that?"

She slowly looked at me.

Jupiter's POV

I shook my head.

"No. I didn't. I was just so angry and in so much pain. I screamed and then the orcs exploded and the trees fell. I didn't know I was capable of that." I said softly.

He pulled me into his arms and held me close. I closed my eyes and held back my tears.

"What if I'm a danger to everyone? To you."

"Shhh! Do not think like that. You destroyed the orcs, you saved people by doing so."

"But what happens if one day I can't control it. What if I hurt someone?"

"Only you have the power to control it. I believe in you, I always will. And I will always be here for you. Amin mela lle Jupiter."

I told him I loved him and I shed silent tears. I didn't want to hurt anyone. I was afraid of myself. I decided not to use my powers anymore. I wouldn't risk hurting someone, especially Legolas. It would destroy me.