Chapter 7- Rivendell
After careful consideration Galadriel has decided that Viridis, Draco, Severus and Sirius were going to depart to Rivendell. They had a good understanding of the possible powers of the Ring and had a possible if untested way to destroy it. Furthermore she had tried to read their inner thoughts and she has failed. If she one of the most powerful beings of Arda was unable to pass through their mind defences she knew their were well protected against the corruptive powers of the One Ring.
Viridis was with Zephir and Estel. He had their saddles and in the case of Zephir furthermore the symbol of Lothlorien was etched in such a way to be visible from multiple directions. He especially wanted to keep Zephir safe because he knew that as a dragon he risked more than the horse. He was going to fly high above them and with his dragon sight the possibility of any ambushes was going to decrease. Both saddles and bribe were white which accented the magnificent black colour of the animals.
- are you ready?- asked Sirius, he was leading a dark gray horse with a white tack. Behind him were Draco on a white horse with a white tack and Severus on a black horse with a black tack.
- Yes- Viridis smiled- lets go
Rivendell
Frodo Baggins was sitting with Bilbo on one of the terraces of Rivendell that was looking over the Hidden valley. Two weeks ago he almost lost his life when he was stabbed by the leader of the Nazgul. Elrond was saved him in the nick of time but he has been told that he will always fell some pain from time to time. His track from the Shire to Rivendell was tiring and full of danger. He was originally left his home only with Sam and along the way Merry and Pippin has joined them. They were supposed to meet Gandalf in Bree but the wizard has not come to the meeting. Instead disaster has struck. Frodo has been unintentionally outed by Pippin when the later has drunk one pint to many. He has been pushed to the ground and has disappeared when the Ring has landed on his finger. Fortunately some luck was on his side and he has found by Strider who has one of Gandalf friends. He has joined the group as their leader and the long road to Rivendell has begin. But then at the half way of their journey to Elrond domain his luck has turned again. While Strider was scouting his three friends had started a fire which has acted as a signal to the Black Riders. A battle has started and he was stabbed with a Morgul blade in the shoulder. Fortunately, Elrond daughter Arwen had found them and has managed just in the nick of time to bring him to Elrond who had managed to extract the tip of the broken blade.
He has learned that the Lord of Rivendell has called a council to decide what was to be done with the Ring of Power. From the terrace that he was standing on he could see all the arriving participants of the Council. Already he has seen the dwarfs arrive as well as one man wearing a shield on his back, when the elfs started to arrive. Then a mighty roar echoed throughout the valley. Bilbo blanched when he heard it and said.
- this is a dragon- when Frodo heard that he blanched
Not long after the roar was heard the three other ran to the terrace and soon they saw the dragon. The beast was not very big like the one in Bilbo Story but it compensated it with amazing skills and maneuvers. The dragon was black as night and magnificent. Frodo saw Elrond arriving at the terrace and looked at the dragon who was flying high in the sky before turning toward the ground, folding his wings and firing a circle of blue fire before passing through it. Finally he opened his wings a few feet from the ground and landed in the central courtyard. Frodo gasped when he saw that the dragon was saddled and a black haired elf dismounted the beast.
- you had to show up, didn't you?- an amused voice was heard and a trio of elfs with four horses came next to the dragon.
Legolas, son of Thranduil lifted his head when he heard the roar and saw a shadow flying over him and going high in the sky before turning and passing through a ball of fire before landing in the courtyard and then heard a question from an amused elf. His eyes felt on the landed dragon and noticed for the first time that the beast had a saddle with emblem of the Golden Woods. A black haired, green eye elf descended from the saddle and started scratching the dragon behind the ear and for everyone great surprise the beast started purring and closed its eyes in pleasure.
- Well, it was the only way that I could think off to keep Zephir safe from flying arrows- sed the black beauty to his companion.
- Yeah, suuuure, Viridis I was not born yesterday, i know that you had enough of staying on land with us poor immortals so you went for a flight. What will Lady Galadriel say if she was here.- asked the only blond elf of the group
- My mother will probably smile and congratulate me for the nice show- when Legolas heard that he gasped. The green eye elf was the son of the mistress of the woods- you know that every elf love to see Zephir acrobatics. Hey even some of them had flown on his back.
- Now that you mentioned it i did not know that the body can pass throughout so many shades of white as poor Haldir
- Draco, Viridis do not forget where you are- the third elf of the group, one black haired with dark almost black eyes Legolas noticed sed with a serious voice. The two young elfs smiled sheepishly and sed together
- Sorry, Sev- before turning toward one of the archways where a regal elf dressed in blue stood.
Elrond, the master of Rivendell observed with interest the small group of four while he stood under one of the archways leading to the courtyard. His eyes never left the dragon who moved to stand with the horses after he was scratched and noticed that neither of the animals seemed afraid of it. He looked with hidden surprise when the black horse with the horn lowered his head and greeted it with a headbut before being licked to its immense displeasure. His sight turned toward the four again and he saw that one of the older riders chastised the young ones and they lowered their heads before turning toward him. He saw the green eye elf walk toward him and concluded that he was thew unofficial leader of the group.
- Lord Elrond, I am Viridis and the elfs behind me are Draco my best friend and the lost son of King Tranduil and Severus and Sirius who are the twin sons of Gil Galad. We are here as representatives of my mother Galadriel, ruler of the Golden Woods.- when every elf heard who the foursome were they stilled. Everyone knew of the disappearance of the four elflings. For them to return now was a sign of something good in between all the darkness.
- I am very happy that you are finally home and I am grateful of lady Galadriel help- Elrond inclined his head
- My lord- for the first time Sirius spoke- can somebody show us to the stables. We wish to put our mounts there and take care of them
- Yes of course, but what about the dragon?
- My lord, do you have a hidden meadow where Zephir could stay and if its all right with you, can he fly at night when his black colour will hide him- Viridis asked
- Can you guarantee me that no harm will come to the residents of the valley- asked Elrond
- I guarantee that he will not initiate an attack but if he is attacked by elf, man or dwarf as well as any other inhabitants of Rivendell he will defend himself- sed Viridis with steel in his voice
- This is acceptable. So are night flights. But then tell me I have not seen such a dragon what breed is he and what dos he eat ?
- My lord, for the breed I will tell you in private, I have not seen another like him here, and it is not good if unfriendly ears hear about him. He is not our only strange companion if you can understand me and he is a good hunter and you don't need to worry about his food.
When Elrond heard that he nodded before calling an elf to show them to the stables and a good place for the dragon. When Legolas heard the names of the four elfs he became still. The blond one was his long lost brother. He did not know how to fell. He made a tentative step toward the group wondering what will happen when he presented himself to them.
Draco saw movement to his left and saw that one blond elf was coming insecurely toward them. His observation skill noticed how he was dressed and concluded that he was from Mirkwood. The elf stopped in front of them and sed.
- Hello, my name is Legolas. I am the son of King Tranduil- he smiled and extended his hand toward Draco.
- Hello Legolas, my name is Draco I am pleased to meet you- he sed with a smile The three other elfs of the small group stilled. They could not believe that Draco had a brother.
The young elf was so mesmerized by the prospect of having a brother that he did not notice that Viridis took the rains of his horse from him and departed toward the stables with him and Estel followed closely by Zephir.
Few hours later Viridis was still in the stables brushing Estel coat. Sirius and Severus had given their horses to the grooms and had left toward the main area to relax, but he had refused their aid and took care of his horse. Viridis did not want to admit it but he was scared that Draco may leave them, may leave him. His deepest darkest secret was his fear when the brotherly bond with Michael has been destroyed. He had made a bond with Victor but it was different. With the blood adoption he has managed to form a bond with Draco that was stronger than the one with Michael. Even before coming here in Middle Earth he had guessed that some kind of bond existed between Sirius and Severus because of their interaction. No, he have been hurt one too many times. It did not look like Draco had the same kind of bond with him that he had with Draco. He concluded that if somebody was going to break the bond then it was going to be him. His decision made he look one last time over Estel to see if she was comfortable and left the stables.