Chapter 15 – Change
I smell something familiar. Something I had smelled since I was young. I opened my eyes and found myself on the bed in my room. Ah, yes! Elven Leaves being crushed for medical purpose but who was hurt. I saw Father standing next to me and Aragon and Arwen were there. I got up and sat on the bed. I saw crushed Elven Leaves next to my bed. I looked at Father and asked him who was hurt. Everyone looked at me surprised. I don't understand. Father sat on the bed and explained to me.
"Well, Legolas. You were hurt yesterday night. The spider bit you on your arm and it swell. With the help of the Elven Leaves, it did heal much. The swell was huge yesterday of course. Don't you remember?" asked Father.
I looked at my hand. It was swollen. Well, it was strange of course for I seriously did not feel the pain. I did not remember anything about yesterday's night. I saw Tauriel next to my bed looking at me. She gave me a warm smile. What is she doing there?
"Are you feeling better, my prince?" she asked
"Yes, I do. Thanks for your help." I replied
We went down to the hall. Elrond was there. I saw him holding a sword and hand it to Aragon. Something hurts in my head. Ouch! The sword. I remembered. Arwen and Aragon. They were at the Dark Forest. The sword of the first age and I got stung by the spider. I saw Gimli running towards me. He held onto my arm and asked if I am fine. I nod and gave him a smile. I shove my direction towards Father. What had the venom did to me? I knew that Arwen would depart today. I heard that Gloin will be riding back to Erebor with Elrond. They had already prepared earlier. I watched as Elrond, Arwen and Gloin rode towards the end of Mirkwood. I looked at Aragon.
"Why are you not following them?" I asked
"Have you forgotten? You are going to the sea to seek for adventure?" said Aragon.
I looked at him and nod. I had forgotten about what had happened yesterday night and the day before and also about going to the sea. I walked into my room and sat onto my bed. I thought about everything after the fellowship but my head hurts. I heard a soft knock on the door of my room. I went and opened it. Father was standing there. He looked worried and came in. He put his arms around my shoulder. I told him what had happened to my memory. Father showed me the sword he gave me before I went to the forest. I felt something hurt in my head. Father held me hand.
"Let it to flow. You can't stop your memory. "Said Father
The memory flowed like the waves. I managed to remember. I was following Arwen and Aragon. I was fighting with a spider. It stung me and the venom had gone into my body. Before I was brought home, someone heal me but who was it. He was fully white. He gave me a bottle of elixir and the venom was mixed with my blood leaving me to encounter a new ability in me. He put me on the horse and vanished but before he leaves, he whispered something in my ears:
"We shall meet again, son of Thranduil. Encounter the new abilities in you. Master it. Use it wisely and it will help you. Namire!" and the man galloped into the dark with his horse.