Chapter Five

The feeling on another planet was somewhat different. The pull of gravity was a bit more, the air thicker and yet fresh and relaxing, may be because of the lack of pollution caused by muggle industries and engines. They landed on a grassy terrain surrounded by rocky landscape. It resembled the pasture lands of New Zealand.

Tina and Charlie were in the suitcase. Newt whispered to the case placing it closer, "Tina we've reached. Wanna come out, for sight-seeing?"

Tina came out, Newt took Charlie from her and tried to show him the surroundings. Tina asked Thorin," Where are we right now?"

"We came out of this enchanted rock portkey to the eastern border of Rivendell. Just a little walking and we will be in the elf city."

"Great."

They crossed a narrow ridge in the middle of mountains that opened into a wide road leading to the picturesque valley. Luminous trees, shinning waterfalls and a golden bridge was visible at a distance down below, heading towards magnificent halls and gorgeous pavilions. For Earth dwellers, it was like straying into a dream, a dream of the heavens.

The dwarves were indifferent, rather annoyed by the idea of meeting the elves and having to eat a vegetarian meal. The company was halted by a group of tall, slender, fair looking people, their hair were long and smooth, neatly done, just like their elegant dresses. One of them dismounted his horse and addressed them," I am Harivion, I bring word from Lord Elrond. Your steps were being watched by us since you arrived on this planet. Welcome to Rivendell."

Newt and Tina were caught by surprise. Charlie was forcing Newt to move forward as he was attracted by the glitters of the enchanted valley.

Another person from them spoke to his leader," Their weapons, Sire."

He gently replied, " They are friends of Gandalf the Grey, that won't be necessary, yes the dwarves too(this part was in hushed tone)."

They were escorted by them to the court of Lord Elrond. It was of ancient style, a huge piece of wood was carved into a table placed in the center along with an elder tree with golden trunk and branches casting its shadow on the table.

An alluring, yet modest elf with dark hair was sitting on his throne, he stood up to welcome them when they arrived. So did rose up Gandalf the Grey from his seat next to Elrond and first greeted Thorin Okenshield. Newt, Tina and Charlie were given a warm treatment as they were the special guests. After a tender meal, a meeting was held to discuss the matters of journey to Erabor. Elf maidens at the palace service had already put Charlie to sleep in a cradle made of giant leaves and elvish ropes.

Tina chose to stay at Rivendell. It was both safe and fascinating.

"Can we not simply disapparate to that kingdom of mountains?" Newt asked Elrond.

His reply was astonishing," My lad, magic on this planet works differently than on yours. The air is thicker, the composition of matter here responds differently to energy. That makes teleportation magic almost impossible here. We created that porkey which took you along, with a great turmoil. The beings and the beasts here are almost resistant to the magic possessed by you. That is why Gandalf, whose magic is a thousand fold stronger and complex than yours, cannot simply take the dark forces single handed. And the elvish magic is although strong, but cannot be wielded as wizard magic."

"It means I forget I'm a wizard."

"Nearly."

"Then how am I supposed to fight the orcs or other dark beings you told me about?"

"Hey Pal, we thirteen are therefore going with ya, to protect ya." exclaimed Dwalin.

"Yes he is right Mr. Scamander. The dwarves will take care of that all. However, the magic I posses, allows me to make you learn some war arts quickly."

All was set, in a few hours, Newt had learnt to wield a sword and a dagger. He was given special elvish blades that would glow blue when an orc or goblin approached.

It was very hard to leave Tina behind, like it was at the docks in NYC. For the first time Newt was going away from his child, since he was born. It was hurting but one thing he knew that his family was in safe hands. After greeting his family, the tamer left Rivendell with a company of thirteen dwarves.

Gandalf accompanied them for some part then took a detour to make sure that their were no troubles in their path.

To be continued...