Here it is! the promised Leila POV. Also note: Langon is a canon character. I believe he is maia even though the wiki says he is a vala. I also uprated this story to an M rating for the torture. If you are uncomfortable with that then maybe this isn't the story for you. WARNING: TORTURE.
I stumbled from a shove crying out as I fell to the floor again. They were just playing with me and have been for what feels like forever. Ever since I had woken up with my arms tied behind my back they had forcefully lifted me up and more of them came. Now they were just taking turns hitting and shoving me. Honestly most of my focus is on the pain radiating from my nose and trying not to fall down. One of them kicked me in the stomach and I yelped as another one leaned down and aggressively pulled me up.
I tried hard in the beginning not to give them the satisfaction of my pain, but it only lasted through one shove. I squealed at a particularly painful pinch on my arm and tried to kick out making them howl in what I guess is laughter. I swore loudly and the howls increased in pitch. One kicked the back of my leg and I fell down painfully. It already hurt there from falling earlier. A loud command instantly had the howling ceased, but I was acutely aware of how loud they breathed as I shakily looked over to where the stern voice emanated from. It was another monster and I felt despair crash over me. He was much bigger than the other monsters so maybe he is in charge of them.
He swaggered over to me and leaned down poking my nose in curiosity. I screamed as fresh blood out caking my lower face and neck in even more blood. It was broken badly. He made growling sounds to the others in that hideous language they use. Then he pinched some of the fabric of my outfit in his fingers appearing to study it. If I had to have accurately guessed his eyes expression it was widening in what seemed to be surprise and fear. He stood up suddenly and, while he was loudly going on in his language, pulled out a knife and took a swipe at the nearest other monster. It went into his shoulder and the other monster yowled and scuttled back. All of them moved back several paces in fear as he pointed at me and then up.
He grabbed my elbow and yanked me up. It actually hurt quite a bit since my hands were stilled tied behind my back. Liberation? Please take me back to Tar-Mairon and Chloe! I begged mentally. Oh no. I hope she's okay. What if she's dead? He started yanking me by elbow and as I stumbled barked out another stern order and another monster came and took the other elbow. We made fast progress, or so it seemed with how quick we came to turns, and they kept basically dragging me whenever I stumbled or slowed.
Oh the pretty language again! I can hear it close by. We stopped in front an intimidating doorway and the monster knocked loudly. The door open and they pulled me in and I felt relief when I saw Tar-Mairon sitting behind a desk. There were two more monsters in here, but they were even bigger than the ones holding me and another beautiful person with black hair. I had to admit despite the exhaustion and pain pulling at me I was still startled by him having no pupils or all pupils? Not sure which actually, but his eyes were solidly black. How did he see? Not important. Not important. I felt a trickle of fear shiver through me at Tar-Mairon's narrowed eyes on my face. He said something to the monsters holding me and they moved us over to him. The beautiful one with the freaky eyes ran his hand down my hair in curiosity as we passed and I flinched back.
"Langon" Sauron pulled me to him when we were close enough to him and the monsters let go of me instantly. What's a langon? He pulled me into him tightly on one side with one arm giving the pretty one a stare down and with the other hand took my face. He then looked at me closely and tilted my head back and forth. He gave the two monsters that brought me in a torrent of words and they both disappeared back out the door afterwards. The pretty one started talking as soon as they left and he and Tar-Mairon went back and forth several times before I felt dizziness rush through and wobbled slightly in his grip. My hand shot out and grabbed the fabric on his arm to steady myself. I was only semi-aware of him lowering me down to sit on the floor and when he let go I just rested my head on his chair.
I don't know how long it was before I realized there was someone new leaning over me. I sat up quickly with a yelp as I banged my head slightly on the chair. When the hell did they get in here? I didn't hear any knocking. He set something down and began inspecting my face and ran a finger lightly over my nose. I screamed when he pulled it with two fingers and then I felt heat begin to tug at my skin. I went-cross eyed trying to see what the hell was glowing on my face in a panicked state. It only lasted for a few moments before he let go. My nose somehow felt a lot better already. I realized it must have been a medicine box he was at when he picked it up again and rifled through pulling out some salve or topical medicine and a bandage. He applied it brusquely to my face and I sighed in relief as I felt the cooling take effect. With brisk efficiency he wrapped a bandage around my face. I bet I looked ridiculous.
The sound of sniffling had me trying to peer over the desk. I couldn't see so I pulled myself up shakily my body protesting the movement. It was Chloe! Oh my gosh she's alright! Is that blood on her legs?! Red-eyes is carrying her over his shoulder. That is blood! What happened to her feet? Red- eyes and Tar-Mairon began conversing loudly and the others bowed and left the room. Sounds like they are disagreeing. He pointed at me and my heart skipped a beat. He set Chloe down on a chair pushed against the wall and she slumped down. She didn't even notice me. Oh Chloe, what's happened to you? The one who had fixed up my nose approached Chloe and pulled up one of her feet to inspect.
I choked feeling nauseous when I saw the damage on her foot. I couldn't look away from the torn skin and then I leaned over and threw up. I put a hand on my forehead trying to reign in the sick feeling in my stomach.
"Leila?" Chloe sounded dazed and confused when she caught my hunched over form. She must have heard me throw up. Tar-Mairon and Red-eyes were both staring at me.
"Haldamire" Tar-Mairon corrected Chloe still looking at me. She yelped and whimpered when medicine was being applied to her feet and I watched my heart still thudding loudly in my ears as each one was wrapped up. When he finished with Chloe he went to speak to Tar-Mairon and Red-eyes, but when he headed to the door Tar-Mairon stopped him with a few words and he turned. What was probably pity flashed in his eyes when he caught my gaze. Tar-Mairon stood up and came towards. Panic churned in my chest when I saw no way out.
"NO! STOP!" Chloe screamed banging her hands down on her chair. She seemed to be having an absolute fit and her panic increased my terror. With brusque competence Tar-Mairon took me and set me down in one of the other spare chairs near Chloe. I wiggled around, but he easily grabbed on of my leg and pulled it up. I was totally confused at this point until he squeezed my leg.
I screamed and tried to thrash out of his grip to no effect. I gasped and wailed as it got harder. It was really fast too. How can anyone be that strong? I know by now they obviously aren't human, but how can they be so strong? Chloe screamed and cried from nearby and with horror I hear my own bone break.
"STOP IT! STOP IT" Chloe wailed in English. I couldn't breathe, I was just choking on my own sobs. He didn't let go on the first break and after the second one I tried to hit him, but it was a weak effort. It was like I was just wind passing over him and the third time I heard a crack my bones seemingly melted and I flopped in the chair sinking down. It was such agony. And to hear the breaks as they happened. He let go and immediately the healer doctor person came over and made me sit up straightening my leg out. Darkness encroached on my vision and tears fell unceasingly as blinding pain emitted from where he had broken my leg. I could vaguely see the damage done and bruising appear in its early stages, but it seemed like he knew what he was doing because it didn't look horribly disfigured besides the swelling and three breaks of course. I could hear Chloe in the back of my mind still having a fit and yelling in English.
My hands were going to break if I gripped this chair any harder as he wrapped stiff bandages around my leg to keep it in place. I guess we won't be running away again any time soon. Not like I'm inclined to risking any more punishment anyways. I didn't realize they were so cruel. After the clothes and teaching I didn't think they would hurt us to such an extent, but I was wrong. My eyes were burning from the saltiness of my tears. I think I was close to being unconscious again. Everything feels so surreal except the pain. I saw Tar-Mairon leave and felt vaguely afraid as the room spun like a rollercoaster. Red-Eyes was still here and was back to watching us. I felt myself smile from far away when I felt Chloe's hand touch mine and reached for it. She was stretching really far so I leaned in her direction and we held each other tightly from far away. We stayed like that for a long time. Until Tar-Mairon came back.
He set something, two somethings maybe, down on the desk. Oh. Pretty and shiny things. I laughed strangely when he came to me with one of them. I was really out of things if I found this funny and started to laugh again and the absurdity in my own mind. Chloe squeezed my hand and when I looked at her she was shaking her head frantically at me. What's she doing that for? I giggled and then yelped when my shaking moved my leg. Oh, that's why Chloe is in such a tizzy. It's a collar I think. I tried to suck in the laughter and shake my head sternly, but Tar-Mairon's eyes burning into mine harshly had me cowing submissively and lowering my head. I let him put it around my neck without fighting. What if he broke my neck if I didn't? He was at Chloe with the other one a moment later and she let a furious screech, but settled down when Red-eyes moved closer. Why was she scared of him? Tar-Mairon is the one breaking bones. My head lulled sideways and I heard Chloe urgently calling "Haldamire", but just couldn't keep myself up. I tumbled off the chair and finally left this place for the bliss of unconsciousness.