Chapter 7: Defend Rivendell!
Noel, Ken, and Banjo and Kazooie journey from Rivendell with Glorfindel, Gloin, and some Elvin warriors and later on they enter a snowy mountain pass and in the snowy mountain pass Noel wears a thick white winter dress with white boots and pink gloves and pink fluffy earmuffs to protect her ears from getting cold while Ken wears a thick black winter coat with black boots and green gloves and a green winter hat on his head and he's also wearing his black goggles to protect his eyes.
"This place is cold...really cold..." An Elvin warrior said shivering.
"It's a good thing we don't need anything warm since I have feathers and Banjo has fur." Kazzoie said chuckling.
"Good for you, birdbrain." Ken said.
"Shut it, kid!" Kazooie replied.
"Quiet down, you two. The attack on Rivendell came from far north. We must track the evil to its source before our home is destroyed." Glorfindel said.
"Where do you suppose the Goblin base is, Elf?" Gloin asked.
"I'm not sure, but we'll find it, no matter what." Glorfindel said.
"Sounds like a plan." Ken said with sarcasm.
"We should also be on the look out for any B-Black Xetis and H-Heartless." Noel said.
"I'm sure we can take them, Noel." Banjo said.
"It true, but more will keep appearing, no matter how many times we fight them." Noel said.
"Well, they don't learn that no matter how many times they show up, their behinds get handed to 'em!" Ken said.
"I guess..." Noel said.
"Careful, everyone. High Pass is a dangerous route and the Goblins must have taken this pathway." Glorfindel said.
"W-Well, I'm sure w-we'll g-get through f-fine." Noel said.
"Wait, stop." Gloin said and everyone stops.
"What's wrong?" Banjo asked and Gloin looks down to see some tracks left behind.
"Those are Goblin tracks. They must be close." Gloin said.
Just then a shadow appears above them and they look up to see what's above them.
"Whoa! A mountain giant!" An Elvin warrior said.
"Does this world always have these damn monsters around?!" Ken asked.
The mountain giant throws a giant rock at the group.
"Scatter!" Glorfindel yelled.
"And hurry!" Noel yelled.
The group try to scatter and move but then the rock lands to where Noel is but she manages to dodge but the rock's landing causes a huge quake and makes Noel fly off and she falls off the road and down into the pass.
"Noel!" Banjo yelled.
"Dammit! We gotta go look for her!" Ken yelled.
"We don't have enough time to go search for her and the Goblin base." Gloin said.
"You useless piece of crap of a dwarf! Fine! I'll go after her myself! Screw you all!" Ken said as he jumps down into the pass after Noel.
"Kazooie, let's go with him." Banjo said.
"Uh, Banjo, that's dangerous." Kazooie said.
"If that was us, then I'm sure Noel would have done the same for us and try to help us." Banjo said.
"Okay, okay." Kazooie said and the two jump down after Ken.
"Let's keep moving, men." Glorfindel said as the Elves and Gloin continue on.
They arrive at a large cave that's emitting a crimson glow.
"This must be the base. Get ready, Elves. Let us rid Rivendell of these filthy creatures!" Glorfindel said.
Just then before the Elves and Gloin enter the cave they feel a shake from under them.
"What was that?" Gloin asked looking down at the ground and the Elves do the same.
Just then something rises from the ground at the Elves and Gloin and it's the giant black worm they encountered in the Goblin's campsite after destroying the campsite.
"It's the worm again!" An Elf shouted.
The black worm starts creating what look like black mini worms
"Elves! ATTACK!" Glorfindel commanded but just then Heartless appear and they look like Goblins.
"What are those things...?" An Elf asked.
"I think it's one of those creatures that attacked Rivendell." The other Elf said.
"Do not fear them! ATTACK!" Glorfindel commanded and the Elves attack.
Meanwhile Noel is in the different part of the snowy pass and she rubs her head to get the snow off and she looks around.
"That really...hurt..." Noel said. "I need to find my way back to where the others are. They could be worried about me." Noel said.
Before Noel starts to move she sees Zombie Black Xetis rising from the ground and confront Noel.
"B-Black X-Xetis!" Noel said taking out her Keyblade.
The Zombie Black Xetis attack Noel with their limbs but Noel dodges and slashes them with her Keyblade followed by a swing slash but one of the Zombie Black Xetis spin attack with their arms but Noel casts Fire at the Zombies but one of them throws its arm at Noel who deflects the thrown arm and triple slashes with her Keyblade and then delivers a spin slash to strike at the Zombies but the Zombie Black Xetis attack with their arms and then their legs but Noel keeps slashing at the Zombie Black Xetis but the Zombie Black Xetis dig underground and then they rise up to attack Noel who moves out the way and aerial slashes at the Zombie Black Xetis and then casts Fire at the Zombie Black Xetis and defeats them and no more Zombie Black Xetis appear.
"Th-That was close..." Noel said but just then Werewolf Black Xetis appear. "Oh, no..." Noel said and the Werewolf Black Xetis attack Noel.
Noel dodges the Werewolf Black Xetis' claws but the Werewolf Black Xetis attack with their tails and then bite with their fangs but Noel slashes at the Werewolf Black Xetis with her Keyblade followed by an edge slash attack but the Werewolf Black Xetis attack rapidly with their claws and then somersault attack with their claws and tails but Noel recovers from their attacks and triple slashes with her Keyblade and then delivers a spin swing slash but the Werewolf Black Xetis unleash a howl attack at Noel who recovers herself and then casts Fire but the Werewolf Black Xetis go into their berserk mode and attack Noel with their frenzy attacks but Noel dodges all of the frenzy claw attacks but the Werewolf Black Xetis drill attack with their claws and then somersault attack with their claws but Noel slashes with her Keyblade followed by an edge slash and defeats all of the Werewolf Black Xetis and no more Black Xetis appear.
"I-I did it... No more B-Black Xetis are here..." Noel said as she withdraws her Keyblade. "I should hurry and find my way back." Noel said.
Noel starts to make her way through the different part of the pass but as she starts to move Noel finds what looks like a tiny pink heart shaped crystal on the snowy ground.
"What is that...?" Noel asked as she picks up the pink heart shaped crystal. "It looks like a crystal heart...but what is it?" Noel asked.
"Put that down, girl." A voice asked and Noel looks around to see who said it.
"Wh-Who's there?" Noel asked looking around.
"Give me that crystal heart or you'll die." The voice said.
"Please show me where you are." Noel said.
Noel then sees what looks like a young man with spiky slick back white hair, blue eyes, wearing a black outfit with a blue trench coat over it, black boots, and carrying a sheathed katana.
"I see you have discovered a Heart Crystal." The young man said.
"Wh-Who are you? Why do you want this?" Noel asked.
"That is of no concern to you. I will not say this again. Give me the Heart Crystal or I'll be forced to kill you." The young man said.
"B-But what's so important about this 'Heart Crystal'?" Noel asked but just then the young man dashes at her and strikes at Noel with the hilt of his katana knocking her down to the snowy ground while dropping the heart shaped crystal on the ground.
"Ever the fool for not listening my warning." The young man said as he picks up the heart shaped crystal. "That's another for our collection." The young man said.
"What do you need it for?" Noel asked.
"As I have said; it is none of your concern, foolish girl." The young man said as he disappears in darkness and leaves Noel.
Wh-Who was he?" Noel asked.
"Nuel!" A voice called and Noel sees Ken and Banjo and Kazooie.
"Ken! Banjo and Kazooie!" Noel said.
"I'm so glad you're okay, Noel. You're not hurt, are you?" Banjo asked.
"No. I'm fine." Noel answered and then Ken smacks Noel's head. "Ow... Why did you do that?" Noel asked.
"That was for nearly dyin' on us! Don't EVER do that again!" Ken berated making Noel hang her head down and is about to cry.
"Now look what you've done, pea-brain! You made her cry!" Kazooie said.
"Shut up, birdbrain!" Ken replied and then he sees Noel completely saddened and tears are falling from her face and Ken sighs. "Okay. Look, I'm sorry. I got a little worked up, ya know because ya woulda died. I won't do it again. I promise." Ken said.
"I-I'm sorry for worrying you all..." Noel said.
"Don't worry about that. What matters is you're okay and you're not hurt." Banjo said.
"We should get back with the Elves. They're probably waiting for us to get back to the mission." Kazooie said.
"Okay. Let's go back." Noel said.
Noel, Ken, and Banjo and Kazooie make their way back up the mountain pass and later on the group are back to the mountain pass and make their way to the Elves but then they see Gloin on the ground taking a breather near the cave.
"G-Gloin!" Noel yelled as she and the others run to him.
"What happened to you?" Banjo asked.
"We...found the Goblin lair, but the Goblins...are different. We fought valiantly, but they're stronger than the normal Goblins we've fought. I escaped to search for you all. You must help the Elves..." Gloin explained while holding up his wound.
"L-Let us help you." Noel said.
"Do not worry about me. You need to help the Elves. They are in more danger in the cave." Gloin said.
"I hate to leave the wounded, but we'll see what we can do to help the Elves." Banjo said.
"My thanks. Hurry and be careful." Gloin said.
Noel, Ken, and Banjo and Kazooie enter the cave and they search for the Elves and as they go deeper into the cave they find Glorfindel being surrounded by Goblin Heartless.
"Heartless...!" Noel said taking out her Keyblade.
"Time to open another can of butt whoop!" Ken said taking his guitar and they attack the Goblin Heartless.
The Goblin Heartless attack the group with their knives but Noel slashes at the Goblin Heartless with her Keyblade and then casts Fire while Ken bashes with his guitar and shoots multiple magic music notes but the Goblin Heartless throw their knives at Noel and Ken but Banjo has Kazooie shoot multiple eggs at the Goblin Heartless who spin slash with their knives but Noel counters and strikes with her Keyblade followed by a swing slash while Ken casts Fire but the Goblin Heartless slash with their knives but Banjo and Kazooie roll at the Goblin Heartless but the Goblin Heartless multi slash with their knives but Ken bashes at the Goblin Heartless with his guitar and then shoots four magic music notes while Banjo has Kazooie triple peck at them but the Goblin Heartless throw their knives but Noel triple slashes with her Keyblade and then spin swing slashes and they defeat the Goblin Heartless.
After the Goblin Heartless were defeated Noel and Ken run to the injured Glorfindel and help him up.
"Are you okay, Glorfindel?" Noel asked.
"I am now. You all have arrived just in time, my friends. My thanks..." Glorfindel said.
"Looks like those Heartless beat the crap outta ya." Ken said.
"Yes, but now Rivendell is in much danger." Glorfindel said.
"What do you mean by that?" Banjo asked.
"We just saw the giant worm that we encountered back at the Goblins' campsite after we raided. We attempted to fight it, but that was when those Heartless that looked like Goblins appeared and we attacked them with all we had, but they took out my soldiers in a heartbeat and have gravely injured me..." Glorfindel explained.
"But what about the worm we fought?" Noel asked.
"I suspect it's making its way to Rivendell to attack it. While we were fighting the Heartless Goblins, I saw the giant worm leaving the mountain pass and I believed it would go for Rivendell. I tried to stop it, but I still had to fight off the creatures." Glorfindel explained.
"Then we should get back to Rivendell and stop it." Banjo said.
"The worm might be more stronger than it was before." Glorfindel said.
"It's better to risk our lives and die trying than just sitting here doing nothing and letting it kill everyone else. We have to hurry back to Rivendell." Noel said.
"Very well. Let us return and make our final stand against the monster." Glorfindel said.
"That's the spirit!" Ken said.
"C'mon!" Kazooie said.
Noel, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, and Glorfindel leave the cave and they return to Gloin.
"You have returned and saved Glorfindel." Gloin said.
"We need to get back to Rivendell. The worm we fought before is probably attacking it." Noel said.
"What?! Then let's get back and crush that vermin!" Gloin yelled.
"Let's hurry before it destroys everythin' and kills every single Elf!" Ken said.
"R-Right..." Noel said.
Noel, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Glorfindel, and Gloin leave the mountain pass and make their way back to Rivendell while fighting off Goblin Heartless in their way and they continue on back to Rivendell and later on they arrive at the gates leading to Rivendell but the gates are destroyed and they see the Elvin guards lying on the ground and surrounded by Zombie Black Xetis.
"Oh, no!" Noel said as she and the others defeat the Zombie Black Xetis.
"Are you all all right?" Glorfindel asked.
"Your timing is unmatched, Glorfindel. That worm like monster is attacking Rivendell and destroying everything!" One of the Elvin guards said.
"We need to hurry and protect Rivendell!" Banjo said.
"Hurry, my friends! Defend Rivendell!" The Elvin guard said.
"C'mon!" Ken said.
Noel, Ken, Glorfindel, and Gloin enter Rivendell and they see it being attacked by the black worm they encountered last time.
"That worm again..." Noel takes a better look at the black worm and then realizes. "Wait...how can I not know that already? I think that worm is a Black Xeti." Noel said.
"Ya think so?" Ken asked.
"It has to be. I can't believe I didn't realize that sooner..." Noel said.
"It's okay, Noel. We can still defeat it and defend Rivendell." Banjo said.
"Then let's peck at it again, only destroy it this time!" Kazooie said.
"Let us end this madness!" Glorfindel said.
"W-Wait, Glorfindel! All the other Elves here are probably hurt during the attack. That might include Lord Elrond. It would be best if you and Gloin make sure that they are safe." Noel said.
"Are you serious?! I want to help crush this beast!" Gloin said but Glorfindel places his hand on Gloin's shoulder.
"It's all right. Noel does have a point. The Elves' and Lord Elrond's safety is also our priority. Let us go and see if the other Elves are safe, along with Lord Elrond." Glorfindel said.
"Fine." Gloin said.
"Good luck, Noel, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie. Do be careful against this creature." Glorfindel said as he and Gloin go for the other Elves.
"So, we gonna take down this over-sized maggot or what?" Ken asked.
"Let's do our best to protect Rivendell." Noel said as she and the others confront the Black Xeti worm.
"Hey, ya maggot! Ya got us to deal with now!" Ken yelled and the Black Xeti worm looks at the group.
"If you're gonna destroy Rivendell, you're dealing with us!" Kazooie said.
"We're not letting you go for the damage you caused and the people you've hurt. We will defeat you and save this city." Noel said taking out her Keyblade while the others prepare to fight and the Black Xeti worm attacks the group.
The Black Xeti known as Death Worm shoots a jet of fire at the group who dodge out of the way and Noel casts Fire back at Death Worm who crawls and swings its lower body at the group for a swipe but Banjo has Kazooie fly out of the way and then Banjo has Kazooie shoot eggs at Death Worm's head while Ken shoots magic music notes and then casts Fire but Death Worm shoots another jet of fire to counter at the group but Noel slashes at Death Worm's body with her Keyblade but Death Worm digs itself underground and then goes for the group and then it rises from underground to get the group but Noel aerial slashes at Death Worm's body and then strikes its head but Death Worm bashes its head at the group but Banjo has Kazooie triple peck at the head of Death Worm while Ken bashes the head with his guitar and shoots multiple magic music notes while Noel casts Fire but Death Worm digs underground again to get the group but as it rises Noel delivers an aerial strike at its head knocking it down and it's now stunned.
"It's stunned! Let's beat the crap outta it!" Ken said.
"Agreed." Noel said.
While Death Worm is stunned Noel slashes with her Keyblade followed by a swing slash while Ken bashes with his guitar and then casts Fire while Banjo has Kazooie triple peck but after their few attacks Death Worm recovers itself and swings its lower body at the group but they dodge its swipe and Noel slashes the body with her Keyblade but Death Worm bashes its head at her while trying to bite at her but Ken casts Fire at its head but Death Worm swings its head to strike at Ken who dodges out of the way and Banjo and Kazooie roll at Death Worm's head but Death Worm digs underground again and then starts shooting jets of fireballs from underground to get the group dodge the fireballs going at them until Death Worm rises from the underground and breathes fire at them but Noel aerial slashes at the body and then delivers an aerial spin swing at the head while Ken aerial bashes with his guitar and shoots three magic music notes but Death Worm bashes its head while biting at Noel and Ken but Banjo has Kazooie shoot eggs at its head but Death Worm fires another jet of fire at the group but Noel and Ken cast their combined Fire to counter and strike at Death Worm who unleashes a stream of fire while spinning its body around.
"Ya kiddin'?" Ken asked.
"We gotta move!" Banjo said.
"Right! Go!" Noel said.
Noel, Ken, and Banjo and Kazooie jump over Death Worm's spinning stream of fire until Death Worm stops breathing fire and digs underground again and then rises its head to the group and breathes fire and Noel tries to attack but Death Worm's head goes back underground and then its head rises from underground and breathes fire again and they try to attack the head but Death Worm returns underground and then later rises its head again and unleashes a jet of fire but Noel slashes at the head with her Keyblade followed by an edge slash while Ken bashes the head with his guitar and casts Fire while Banjo has Kazooie triple peck at the head but Death Worm goes back underground and unleashes more jets of fireballs from underground but the group dodge the fireballs coming at them until Death Worm rises from underground and breathes fire again but Noel aerial slashes at its body with her Keyblade and then strikes the head but Death Worm swings its head and then its lower body but Banjo and Kazooie roll at its body while Ken shoots multiple magic music notes at its head but Death Worm unleashes another stream of fire while spinning but the group jump over the spinning stream of fire and Noel slashes at the head with her Keyblade followed by a swing slash while Banjo has Kazooie shoot eggs but Death Worm digs underground again and then rises from underground and breathes fire but Noel aerial slashes at the body with her Keyblade and then aerial spin swing slashes at the head while Ken shoots magic music notes and then casts Fire while Banjo has Kazooie shoots eggs and they deliver their final attack on Death Worm making it lose its stability and it falls to the ground while disappearing in dark mist.
"W-We did it..." Noel said withdrawing her Keyblade.
"Finally. That thing was seriously tickin' me off." Ken said.
"Let's go see if Glorfindel, Gloin, and Elrond are okay." Banjo said.
Noel, Ken, and Banjo and Kazooie go see Elrond, Glorfindel, and Gloin.
"Thank you all, Noel, Ken, and Banjo and Kazooie. Rivendell and its people would no longer be in this world if it weren't for your valiant efforts you all have shown." Elrond said.
"The Elves would hold a great debt to you all." Glorfindel said.
"And if you like, you can all visit Erebor to celebrate!" Gloin said.
"Sweet!" Ken said.
Just then Noel's Keyblade starts to glow and so did Elrond's house and Noel sees what looks like a Keyhole near the top of the door and Noel shoots a beam of light from her Keyblade and at the Keyhole locking it and saving Middle-Earth from destruction.
"What was that?" Gloin asked.
"We...have to leave now..." Noel answered disappointed.
"You must leave already?" Elrond asked.
"Yes. I have to find my brother, Luke." Noel said.
"Very well. Know that you are always welcome to Rivendell anytime and we look forward to your return here when you have the need to visit." Glorfindel said.
"Thank you, Glorfindel, Gloin, and Lord Elrond." Noel said.
"Best of luck on your own journey. If anyone gets in your way, give 'em a good smashing." Gloin said.
"I'll try to remember that..." Noel said.
"So, we goin' or what?" Ken asked.
"Yes." Noel said and she turns to Elrond, Glorfindel, and Gloin. "Goodbye. I hope we meet again someday." Noel said as she and Ken start to leave Rivendell but Noel stops and she turns to Banjo and Kazooie. "Um, Banjo, Kazooie, what will you do?" Noel asked.
"I dunno. Now that we've saved Rivendell from those Heartless and that huge Black Xeti, I don't think Kazooie and I have anything to do." Banjo said.
"Well, would you two like to come with us?" Noel offered.
"Seriously?" Ken and Kazooie asked at the same time.
"You don't have to..." Noel said.
"That's actually good idea, Noel. I think it'd be fun to have another adventure. What do you think, Kazooie?" Banjo asked.
"Sure, as long as I get to peck some of those Black Xetis and Heartless." Kazooie said.
"So, you'll come with us?" Noel asked.
"You bet!" Banjo answered.
"Thank you." Noel said.
"So, where're we gonna go now?" Kazooie asked.
"Please follow me..." Noel said as she uses her Keyblade to unleash another light portal. "We'll leave through there." Noel said.
"That's kinda cool. You lead and Kazooie and I will follow." Banjo said.
"This should be interesting. Let's go." Kazooie said.
"Okay. Let's get out." Noel said as she enters the light portal and Ken and Banjo and Kazooie follow into the light portal before it disappears and they leave Middle-Earth.
And that's it for this chapter and Noel's time in Middle-Earth! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Please tell me what you think of the story so far. I'd like to know. Also, please tell me what you think of Noel's character. Next time, Noel, Ken, and Banjo and Kazooie arrive at a new world and they meet six children and six monsters. I'll see you all at the next chapter. Take care, goodbye for now, and don't forget to favorite, follow, and please review. See ya!