In the Beginning
Gandalf and Saruman withstood many of journeys throughout Mordor, but only few know of their tales of glory and triumph. In their childhood they had a troubled life due to parents constant fighting and the ambition both wizards exerted through adventure. Along with the constant disputes the boys went through involving their parents, the realm of wizards was plagued with cave trolls and goblins. Gandalf and Saruman were around 9 years old when they encountered their first cave troll. The two wizards were exploring the mountains near their home when they heard a loud sound. It was as if something was moving the earth around. Saruman and Gandalf heard giant footsteps and dashed to hide in the bushes. The earth shook with each step they heard and the wizards quivered in fear as the steps got louder and louder. Then out from around the corner the two wizards saw a giant beast that they did not measure up against. Both of the wizards eyes had widened because they both knew that if they had been discovered, not only would they not be able to run, but they would not last against a cave troll. The boys had not quite come into full strength of their wizardly abilities, since they were still young and learning. The only true magic they could use at this point in their lives involved making fireworks or moving small objects. The boys looked at each other and then back at the troll. This ferocious, massive monster seemed puzzled and looked around as he had been searching for something. The boys had learned about cave trolls in school since their home was so close to the mountains. After a minute of the troll's presence the boys lost the fear that had consumed them and were refilled with curiosity. They had heard nothing but stories of the trolls, and now that they were close to one, they felt the need to observe it. As the troll looked around not only were the boys fascinated with the size of the beast, they took mental notes involving the skin of the beast. To the young wizards it seemed as if the troll possessed skin that was rough, thick, and grey. The noises they heard while the troll was breathing initially startled Gandalf and Saruman, but they soon grew to silently laugh at the beast. It sounded as if the beast could not breathe properly so it made a lot of noise. What really fascinated the wizards involved the troll yelling out into the world as if it was calling for others. After an hour of hiding in the bush Saruman decided the he wanted to get a closer look at the troll. No other troll had shown up in this hour and Saruman had grown bored of the lackadaisical expressions that the troll had to offer. Gandalf also had the same ideas in mind. The troll had not shown any signs of anger and aggressiveness that the wizards were always taught. As young and naïve wizards they ran to get closer without being spotted. They ran from the bushes to behind a tree, and then to a mound of fallen boulders. The boys had gotten within ten feet of the troll. Gandalf had stepped on a branch, which alerted the troll. The beast swung around kicking dirt and dust into the air. The boys had not been spotted yet, but with all of the dust kicked up in the air Saruman sneezed. At that moment the troll locked eyes with the wizards and for a split second everything was halted. The boys seemed paralyzed and the troll just stared. All of a sudden, the troll let out a boisterous sound. He charged after the two wizards and Gandalf and Saruman had no choice, but to run. Into the caves all three of them went as the pursuit continued. In the cave it was dark and the air was heavy around them. Gandalf and Saruman managed to find a quick hiding spot, but the troll seemed ferocious as it destroyed rocks and kicked the walls looking for the two wizards. The young wizards wanted to run back out the way they came, but the terrible monster stood in their path. As they cycled through options the two boys decided to go through a crack that potentially led deeper into the cave. The troll drew nearer as the boys moved through the crevice. They came out of the crack into pitch black. The wizards kept their hands on the walls and communication so they would not lose each other. The two saw a shred of light as they walked for what had seemed like hours. Eventually it led to another exit out of the cave that was around the entrance they had gone into. They wanted nothing more but to be home after their encounter with the troll, so they moved to the path that had led them to the cave. As Gandalf and Saruman were walking back the troll had crossed paths with them again. The two wizards ran desperately away from the troll trying to get away, but Saruman had tripped. Gandalf could never leave his brother so he turned and saw the troll standing over Saruman. Saruman laid there staring at the towering figure when he saw three arrows strike the troll. The troll had stumbled backward from the blow of the arrows. Gandalf and Saruman heard voices shout at them to flee. The young wizards did not hesitate to run. When they had gotten a safe distance away they watched as a group of elves fought and killed the troll. After the troll had been vanquished the boys approached the group of elves with gratitude. The elves expressed the importance of staying away from the dangerous mountains and sent the wizards back on their way home. Once Gandalf and Saruman returned to their home they quickly fell asleep. They wizards had enough adventure and adrenaline for one day. The two woke up the next morning and went to school just like usual without telling anyone about the day they had had.