Chapter 8- The council of Elrond
Few days have passed since the arrival of the Lotlorien elfs. Since then Zephir had taken for a ride the two younger hobbits, Merry and Pippin and the two trouble makers loved it. Bilbo, Frodo and Sam were fascinated by the dragon but weren't brave enough for a ride. From the three of them Sam though that the dragon back was not a place for a still remembered Bilbo stories about Smaug and Bilbo age made him apprehensive to try. He had also noticed that the dragon was avoiding the dwarf parties. His old friend Gloin had told him that he and his son Gimli went to see him and had observed his behaviour. They had noticed that the Black dragon loved to sunbathe and that he had chosen a big rock on which he breathed his strange blue fire to keep him warm. They had noticed that he was playful. He could chase a flash of light like a cat and he loved to be scratched. They have also noticed that the body structure of the dragon was different. First he had three sets of wings. The big ones on his back followed by two smaller one in the beginning of the tail and finally on each end of the tale there was a wing. Gimli had also noticed that for high maneuvers the spines on his back separated into two rows. The green eyed elf had offered a ride to the dwarfs and both of them had accepted and had enjoyed every minute of it. Zephir was an amazing flyer and the experience was unforgettable. Another flyers were Aragorn and Arwen. During their flying Zephir hasn't made any acrobatics. Rather he had shown them the beauty of the sky and the softness of the clouds had shown them the magnificence of Rivendell from a bird eye view with all its lights. After they had landed and Arwen departed, Aragorn had smiled and thanked the dragon for such a magnificent night.
Severus has noticed a tension between the two younger elfs. It was almost invisible and he didn't think that Draco had noticed but it was there. Every time that Draco was trying to spend some time with him Viridis he always found something to do and excused himself. Finally, Severus had enough and decided to confront the green eyed elf but before he can do that a summoning for Elrond council. Frodo took out the Ring and with one last look put it on the stone table in front of Elrond before setting at his place next to Gandalf and looked around. On the other end of the semi circle was Aragorn, next to him was Legolas and the other elfs of Mirkwood, then Boromir, then the dwarfs and finally next to Gandalf were the Lothlorien elfs. He had noticed a small change of the dynamics of the group. Frodo refocused all his attention toward Elrond and started listening attentively.
- I was told by the Lothorien elfs, that they have come across to something similar in their travels and know how to destroy them- sed Elrond
- That is correct, Lord Elrond- sed Sirius- you see we four we were kidnapped from Middle Earth when we were children. By a fortunate turn of events we turn out in the same world. In this world there was a war, lead by a Dark Lord who was obsessed with immortality. With a dark ritual he split his soul and put it into seven objects. He was defeated once and lived for at least 14 years as a shadow that resembled the Nazgul. He returned and started his war again and that second war is more terrible than the first one- everyone was looked shocked at his words- fortunately Viridis found about them and started studying the history of Lord Vodemort, what objects may be important for him and the ways to destroy them.- by this time everyone was paying rapt attention- even now we have access to these methods, which are dragon fire, hell fire and basilisk venom which is a large type of snake that can kill with his eyes or venom
- So does this mean that you can destroy the ring- asked Gandalf
- No- said Viridis
- A and why is that?- asked arrogantly Boromir
- Because, Boromir of Gondor- Viridis continued- before destroying the soul pieces, i researched them extensively and most importantly how the known methods of destruction will react with the magic in them. I do not know how the Ring of Power was made, what magic was used and the role of the volcano in which was made. There was nothing in the recorded history of Middle Earth about a similar ring like the One which make me believe that it is the first of its kind, am i right?- he asked Elrond and when the elf nodded he continued- before Voldemort made his there was one other attempt and two of the three mentioned methods were discussed and with one used for its destruction. I am not ready to gamble the possibility of an easy destruction of the One Ring with the fate of whole Middle Earth. What if these methods instead of destroying it, make it even more dangerous and near or indestructible- finished Viridis and looked at Elrond when he finished - Viridis makes some valid points. We do not know the possible effects, but we know one sure way of destruction so who will take the ring to Mordor
Frodo looked around and saw that everybody started taking and arguing about who was going to take that task. The small hobbit knew that in his heart that he was the only one capable of competing this task and voiced his desire to complete the job. For his immense joy he was not going to do it alone. With him departing toward Mordor were Sam, Merry and Pippin, followed by Aragorn and Boromir for the men, Gandalf, Gimli for the dwarfs and Legolas, Draco and Viridis for the elfs.
Legolas had noticed the subtile change in the interaction between Draco and Viridis. When he had asked his brother for the reason, Draco could not give him one because he did not know it. Deciding to discover it when they were still safe and not on the road he confronted Viridis one day, while Draco was hiding in the trees nearby.
- Viridis can I talk to you for a moment- Viridis looked at him and felt something - Yes, what is it, Legolas?
- What is the problem, between you and Draco- asked Legolas and for a moment he lost himself in the green eyes of the elf
- I am scared- Viridis was surprised that he sed that, he was going to object that there was a problem, but he was admitting to this elf that he was scared what was going on with him?
- Scarred?- asked Legolas he and Draco were surprised of his answer- why are you scarred?
- Because, i know that you are Draco brother and I do not want to fell again the pain of broken brotherly bond.- Viridis was wandering why he was saying these things to Legolas but his heart was saying that it was ok.
- What do you mean by again?- Legolas asked the same question as Draco was asking himself - You see before returning home to Arda, in the other world I had parents and a brother, that was the same age as me and we even looked alike. His name was Michael- Legolas and Draco were listening carefully- we did everything together and we formed a very strong bond. One day, our.. No his parents brought us to the bank which is like a treasury but instead of the money of the king, is where the money for all the people are- he explained to Legolas- and asked for the head banker to do a disowned ritual. The head banker tried to talk some sense into James Potter, but it was in vain and I was disowned. Everything that made me a part of that family was ripped apart and I regained my real features, but the close bond that we had with Michael was broken. Now he is an arrogant prat, that is a carbon copy of James. A few months ago, i finally met again with Sirius and he blood adopted both Draco and I and we formed a close bond a brotherly bond. I am scared, that with you his biological brother here, this bond will disappear and I cannot go through that pain again- he sed.
- Potter- he heard Draco. He only called him that when he was really mad
- Draco... You, you heard everything- he sed quietly
- Of course, I heard everything, little brother- Draco sed with affection- I will never brake the bond that we have with you. I swear on my magic- a golden glow surrounded Draco after his words
Not an instant later, Viridis jumped at him and buried his face in Draco his shoulders shaking. Draco felt his tunic get wet and smiled before looking at Legolas who nodded before leaving them alone.