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(Plains of Bruinen)
Yazneg, the Orc leader of the Warg Riders, and his Wargs were searching through the forest for the Company. Suddenly, Radagast and his rabbits ride out of the forest, and the Wargs start chasing him.
"Come and get me! Ha ha!" Radagast says
Gandalf watches from behind a rock as Radagast and the Wargs disappear in the distance.
"Come on!" Gandalf says
"Let's go! Let's go!" Devon says
The company rushes across a rocky plain. Devon, Luna, Spyro, Cynder, the Viking Teens and their dragons ran on the ground with the company. Devon and the Viking Teens were off their dragons, moving with the company while their dragons followed close behind. In the distance, Radagast was still being chased by the Wargs. One of them crashes into the rocks while trying to catch him. As the company runs across the plain, they see the Wargs not too far from them, so they hide behind the rocks.
"Stay together." Gandalf says
"Move!" Thorin says
As the group runs, Radagast drives his sled beneath an overhanging projection of rock; he ducks, but the Orc on the Warg behind him gets knocked off. As the chase continues, Thorin stops behind a rock so that he is not seen by the Wargs. Ori starts to run out of the cover.
"Ori, no! Come back!" Thorin says
"Come on! Quick!" Gandalf says
As the group continue running, Thorin turns to Gandalf.
"Where are you leading us?" Thorin asks
Gandalf doesn't answer. As the Warg scouts chase Radagast, one of them stops and sniffs the air. The group take cover behind an outcropping of rock. The Orc scout and his Warg appear ontop of the outcropping, sniffing the air. Thorin looks at Kili and nods. Readying an arrow, Kili quickly steps out and shoots the Warg. The Warg and the Orc fall near the group, and the Dwarves kill them. The sounds of the fight carry far out that the other Wargs and Orcs stop chasing Radagast as they hear roars and screams from behind the rocks.
"Khozdayin ha rish oohroo nal! Doul! (The Dwarf-scum are over there! After them!)" Yazneg says
The Warg scouts howl as they stop pursuing Radagast and begin pursuing the group.
"Move. Run!" Gandalf says
The company runs through a grassy plain as Wargs begin to surround them from all sides.
"This way! Quickly!" Gandalf says
The group runs for a while longer, then stop in a clearing as they see Wargs on all sides.
"There they are!" Glóin shouts pointing at the Wargs and the Orcs
"There's more coming!" Kili shouts
"Kili, shoot them!" Thorin shouts
Looking around, Gandalf sees a large rock, runs toward it and disappears.
"We're surrounded!" Fili says
Kili begins shooting at the Warg and the Orc-riders, killing some of them.
"Where's Gandalf?" Kili asks
"He's abandoned us!" Dwalin says
The Dwarves gather close to each other, standing infront of Devon and his friends near the rock Gandalf disappeared by. As Yazneg and his Wargs approach, Ori shoots a rock at him with his slingshot, to no effect. Devon summons his Keyblade: Soul Calibur into his right-hand with a flash of blue light. Luna, Toothless and the other dragons growl and snarl as the Orcs and Wargs close in. Thorin pulls out his sword.
"Hold your ground!" Thorin yells
Gandalf pops up from a crack in the rock.
"This way, you fools!" Gandalf says
The group turns to the crack and see Gandalf going back down into it.
"Come on, move! Quickly, all of you! Go, go, go!" Thorin says
As the Wargs approach, the Dwarves and Bilbo slide into the large crack in the rock, sliding into a cave. Luna, Spyro, Cynder, the Viking Teens and the dragons slide down into the cave. Thorin kills a Warg that got too close. Kili shoots another Orc down with a headshot.
"Kili! Run!" Thorin says
Kili runs back while Devon continues to hold off the Wargs and Orcs. Devon tosses his Keyblade with a horizontal toss, cutting an Orc's head clean off it's shoulders. The Warg lunges at Devon, but he jumps to the left and strikes it down with a downward slash from his Keyblade.
Kili was about to run to the crack, but stops and looks at Devon.
"Go! I'm right behind you!" Devon yells looking back at Kili
Devon turns back around and throws his Keyblade again, this time with a vertical toss. The Keyblade plunges into a Warg's head, making it fall over and throw the Orc off it's back. The Orc flies toward Devon and he slices it in half with his Keyblade, striking with an uppercut, performing a backflip.
Thorin and Kili jump into the crack. Luna looks out and sees Devon still fighting against the Orcs and Wargs.
"Devon!" Luna calls out
Hearing his Night Fury call out to him, Devon de-summons his Keyblade, jumps into the crack and slides down with Luna. Just as Yazneg and his Wargs reach the crack, an Elvish horn sounds, and a group of Elves mounted on horses rush into the fray, shooting and spearing the Wargs and Orcs. The group listens to the fighting from inside the cave. One of the Orcs was shot by an arrow and falls into the cave. Yazneg and three other Orcs flee from the Elves as they clear out the stragglers. In the cave, Thorin plucks out the arrow from the dead Orc and examines it.
"Elves." Thorin says
At the end of the cave was a pathway, leading away.
"I cannot see where the pathway leads. Do we follow it or no?" Dwalin asks
"Follow it, of course!" Bofur says
"I think that would be wise." Gandalf says
The group began following the path. As they moved down the path, Bilbo began to wonder where they were going.
"Uh, Gandalf, where are we?" Bilbo asks
"You feel it, don't you?" Gandalf asks
"Feels like... well like magic." Bilbo says
"That's exactly what it is. A very powerful magic." Gandalf says
"There's light ahead." Dwalin says
The group moves out from the pathway and head out into an open area. What Devon and his friends saw was a beautiful sight, one of which they were familiar with. There was a valley below, and in that valley was the city of Rivendell.
"The Valley of Imladris. In the common tongue, it's known by a another name." Gandalf says
"Rivendell." Bilbo says
"Here lies the last Homely House east of the sea." Gandalf says
"This was your plan all along, to seek refuge with our enemy." Thorin says
"You have no enemies here, Thorin Oakenshield. The only ill-will to be found in this valley is that which you bring yourself." Gandalf says
"You think the Elves will give our quest their blessing? They will try to stop us." Thorin says
"Of course they will. But we have questions that need to be answered. If we are to be successful, this will need to be handled with tact and respect and no small degree of charm. Which is why you will leave the talking to me." Gandalf says
The company walks across a bridge and enters Rivendell. Devon and his friends gaze in awe at the beauty of the place while the Dwarves look uneasy. A dark-haired Elf walks down a flight of stairs and greets them. This Elf was named Lindir.
"Mithrandir." Lindir says
"Ah, Lindir!" Gandalf says
As Lindir and Gandalf greet each other, the Dwarves murmur amongst themselves in distrust.
"Lastannem i athrannedh i Vruinen. (We heard you had crossed into the Valley.)" Lindir says in elvish
"I must speak with Lord Elrond." Gandalf says
"My lord Elrond is not here." Lindir says
"Not here? Where is he?" Gandalf asks
Suddenly, the Elvish horns from earlier sounds off again. The company turns around and see a group of armed horsemen approaching along the bridge. The Dwarves bunch up together into a tight circle around Devon and his friends with their weapons pointed outward. The Elves arrive and ride in circles around the group. Eventually, they stop, and one Elf, one that Devon and his friends immediately recognized as Elrond, separates himself from the others.
"Gandalf." Elrond says
Gandalf bows gracefully.
"Lord Elrond. Mellonnen! Mo evínedh? (My friend! Where have you been?)" Gandalf says in elvish
"Farannem 'lamhoth i udul o charad. Dagannem rim na Iant Vedui. (We've been hunting a pack of Orcs that came up from the South. We slew a number near the Hidden Pass.)" Elrond says in elvish
Elrond dismounts from his horse, then he and Gandalf hug each other. Elrond then holds up an Orc sword and shows it to everyone, then hands it to Lindir.
"Strange for Orcs to come so close to our borders. Something, or someone, has drawn them near." Elrond says
"Ah, that may have been us." Gandalf says
Elrond looks toward Devon and his friends.
"I see that you have made some new friends." Elrond says
As he looked upon them, Elrond notices that Luna, Toothless and the other dragons had saddles on them.
"And are Dragonriders I see." Elrond says
Devon steps forward and re-introduces himself, bowing in respect for the Elf Lord.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Elrond. I'm Devon, the Legendary Keyblade Master."
Devon places his right-hand on Luna's head as she stood alongside him.
"This is Luna, my dragon." Devon says
Then, Devon gestures over to Spyro, Cynder, the Viking Teens and the dragons.
"This is Spyro and Cynder, and the Vikings and Dragons of Berk." Devon says
"Welcome, Devon. You and your friends are always welcome to Imladris." Elrond says
Devon and his friends smile and nod at Elrond. Thorin steps forward, and Elrond looks upon him, immediately recognizing him.
"Welcome Thorin, son of Thráin." Elrond says
"I do not believe we have met." Thorin says
"You have your grandfather's bearing. I knew Thrór when he ruled under the Mountain." Elrond says
"Indeed. He made no mention of you." Thorin says
Ignoring this insult, Elrond turns to the group and speaks in elvish.
"Nartho i noer, toltho i viruvor. Boe i annam vann a nethail vin." Elrond says in elvish
"What is he saying? Does he offer us insult?!" Glóin asks raising his voice
The Dwarves grow angry and grip their weapons.
"No, master Glóin, he's offering you food." Gandalf says
Upon hearing the mention of food, the Dwarves quickly discuss this amongst themselves.
"Ah well, in that case, lead on." Glóin says
(Moments later)
The Dwarves sit around tables in the Elven court, eating. However, they weren't very appreciative of the Elves' vegetables. Devon and his friends on the other hand were more than happy enough to eat the Elves' vegetables.
"Try it. Just a mouthful." Nori says
"I don't like green food." Ori says
Dwalin looks through a bowl of greens.
"Where's the meat?" Dwalin asks
Óin holds up a vegetable with his knife and looks at in disgust.
"Have they got any chips?" Ori asks
An Elf maiden plays a harp while Elrond and Gandalf walk through the halls of Rivendell.
"Kind of you to invite us. I'm not really dressed for dinner." Gandalf says
"Well, you never are." Elrond says
Gandalf and Elrond both laugh, and they arrive at the courtyard where the Dwarves were eating. An Elf maiden plays a flute. Óin, not liking the sound, stuffs a napkin in his hearing trumpet, and looks happy that he can no longer hear the music.
Still at the feast, Elrond examines the swords that Devon, Gandalf and Thorin found in the trolls' hoard. He looks at one of the swords.
"This is Orcrist, the Goblin Cleaver. A famous blade, forged by the High Elves of the West, my kin. May it serve you well." Elrond says
Elrond hands Orcrist back to Thorin, who accepts it with a nod. Elrond then examines another sword.
"And this is Glamdring, the Foe-hammer, sword of the King of Gondolin. These swords were made for the Goblin wars of the First Age." Elrond says
While Elrond examines the swords, Bilbo pulls out his sword and looks at it.
"I wouldn't bother, laddie. Swords are named for the great deeds they do in war." Balin says
"What are you saying? My sword hasn't seen battle?" Bilbo asks
"I'm not actually sure it is a sword. More of a letter opener, really." Balin says
"How did you come by these?" Elrond asks
"We found them in a troll hoard on the Great East Road, shortly before we were ambushed by Orcs." Gandalf says
"And what were you doing on the Great East Road?" Elrond asks
No one says a word. That was when Thorin decided to leave the table.
"Excuse me." Thorin says
Thorin rises from his seat and leaves the courtyard.
"Thirteen Dwarves, a Halfling, and seven young ones accompanied by eight dragons. Strange traveling companions, Gandalf." Elrond says
"These are the descendants of the house of Durin. They are noble and decent folk. As for Devon and his friends, from what I can tell, they venture far out and wide, offering their aid to others and hope for those who have none. They were more than happy to accompany us on our journey." Gandalf says
Gandalf and Elrond watch silently as the Dwarves try to eat the vegetables that were offered to them.
(Moments later)
Bilbo walks around Rivendell, taking in the peaceful sights. He soon walks into the pavilion and approaches a statue holding something in it's hands. This statue was actually holding the Shards of Narsil, the broken sword. Bilbo looks around the room and his eyes gaze upon a painting on the wall across from the statue. The painting depicted Isildur about to cut the One Ring from Sauron's hand. Bilbo looked upon the statue and was particularly interested in the Ring that was on Sauron's hand.
Later on, Bilbo stands on a balcony, looking out at the city of Rivendell. Elrond walks up to Bilbo from behind and stands alongside him on the balcony.
"You're not with your companions." Elrond says
"I shant be missed. The truth is most of them don't think I...should be here on this journey." Bilbo says
"Indeed? I've heard Hobbits are very resilient." Elrond says
"Really?" Bilbo asks
"I've also heard they enjoy the comforts of home." Elrond says
"I heard it is unwise to seek the council of Elves." Bilbo says
Elrond looks at Bilbo and smiles slightly. Bilbo laughs a bit.
"You are very welcome to stay if that is your wish." Elrond says
Elrond places his hand on Bilbo's shoulder, then walks away.
(Later that night)
Devon, Luna, Spyro, Cynder, the Viking Teens, the dragons, Gandalf, Elrond, Thorin, Balin, and Bilbo stood in a hall in Rivendell.
"Our business is no concern of Elves." Thorin says
"For goodness sake, Thorin, show him the map." Gandalf says
"It is the legacy of my people. It is mine to protect, as are it's secrets." Thorin says
"Save me from the stubbornness of Dwarves. Your pride will be your downfall. You stand here in the presence of one of the few in Middle-earth who can read that map. Show it to Lord Elrond." Gandalf says
"Thorin, I know co-operating with the Elves really isn't your strong suit, but I think it would be wise if you show the map to Elrond." Devon says
Thorin thinks quietly for a few seconds, with everyone looking at him. He begins to hand the map to Elrond, and Balin tries to stop him.
"Thorin, no!" Balin says
Thorin brushes Balin aside and hands Elrond the map, allowing him to look at it.
"Erebor. What is your interest in this map?" Elrond asks
Thorin was about to speak, but Gandalf interrupts him.
"It's mainly academic. As you know, this sort of artifact sometimes contains hidden text. You still read Ancient Dwarvish, do you not?" Gandalf says
Elrond walks a little bit away, looking at the map. As the moonlight hits the map, Elrond realizes something.
"Cirth Ithil." Elrond says
"Moon runes. Of course. An easy thing to miss." Gandalf says
"Well in this case, that is true. Moon runes can only be read by the light of a moon of the same shape and season as the day on which they were written." Elrond says
"Can you read them?" Thorin asks
Elrond leads the group to an open area outside, on the side of a cliff, with waterfalls all around. The moon was hidden behind some clouds. They walk toward a large crystalline table.
"These runes were written on a Mid-summer's Eve by the light of a crescent moon nearly two hundred years ago. It would seem you were meant to come to Rivendell. Fate is with you, Thorin Oakenshield. The same moon shines upon us tonight." Elrond says
As they look up, the clouds covering the moon float away, and rays of moonlight hits the crystalline table, causing light to flow through the map as it laid on the table. Blue ancient runes become visible on the map, and Elrond translates them out
loud.
"Stand by the gray stone when the thrush knocks, and the setting sun with the last light of Durin's Day will shine upon the keyhole." Elrond reads
"Durin's Day?" Bilbo asks
"It is the start of the Dwarves' new year, when the last moon of autumn and the first sun of winter appear in the sky together." Gandalf says
"This is ill news. Summer is passing. Durin's Day will soon be upon us." Thorin says
"We still have time." Balin says
"Time? For what?" Bilbo asks
"To find the entrance. We have to be standing at exactly the right spot at exactly the right time. Then, and only then, can the door be opened." Balin says
"So this is your purpose, to enter the Mountain." Elrond says
"What of it?" Thorin asks
"There are some who would not deem it wise." Elrond says
Thorin takes back the map gruffly.
"Who do you mean?" Gandalf asks
"You are not the only guardian to stand watch over Middle-earth." Elrond says
As Elrond walks away, Gandalf turns slowly, in deep thought.
(Elsewhere)
It was late at night and Warg howls fill the air. Yazneg and his Warg Scouts step into the ruin on Weathertop, where many other Wargs and Orcs have gathered. A large, white Warg growls at him. Behind the White Warg stood a tall, pale Orc, facing away from the Orcs.
"Khozdayin...Dorguz...zuranimid. Shugi golgai gelnakhanishim-(The Dwarves, Master...We lost them...Ambushed by Elvish filth, we were-)" Yazneg says before he was interrupted
"Sha nargiz ob-hakhtil...(I don't want excuses...)" The tall Orc says
The pale Orc turns around, revealing his identity. It was Azog, the Defiler. His left arm, which Thorin Oakenshield cut off long ago during the battle of Azanulbizar, had been replaced with a metal arm and claw.
"Nargiz khobdi Rani Khozdil! (I want the head of the Dwarf King!)" Azog says
Azog approaches Yazneg.
"Murganish dum...Turim hag shad. Zorzor go-kairaz obguraniz. (We were outnumbered...There was nothing we could do. I barely escaped with my life.)" Yazneg says
"Ki go-kairag baganig. (Far better you had paid with it.)" Azog says
Azog strokes Yazneg's head with his right hand, then grabs and lifts Yazneg by the throat with his metal left hand. With a roar, Azog throws him against the pillars to the side. Wargs attack Yazneg, killing him and eating away at him. Yazneg's fellow rider quakes in fear at the sight. However, the White Warg and Azog were unfazed.
"Khozd-shrakhun gud sha kilyash-zag. Zidgar obod tung nash ru khobdud! (The Dwarf-scum will show themselves soon enough. Send out word, there is a price on their heads!)" Azog says
Azog lets out a loud roar that echoes far out and wide. The rest of the Orcs leap on their Wargs and they all ride out from Weathertop to do Azog's will.
(Rivendell)
Back in Rivendell, the Dwarves were having a late-night party in their quarters. They roast sausages over a fire made by burning the Elvish furniture. Bofur, seeing Bombur sitting on a bench and eating a large bowl of food, looks at his sausage thoughtfully.
"Bombur!" Bofur says
Bofur throws Bombur the sausage and the fat Dwarf catches it. The weight of the sausage was just too much for the bench, and the bench breaks. Bombur falls to the floor, along with all his food. The Dwarves all laugh upon seeing this.
(Meanwhile)
Devon and Luna took a stroll around Rivendell together while their friends rested in their quarters. They came into the room where the statue holding the Shards of Narsil. The duo steps up to the statue and look down at the broken sword. As he looked down at the sword, Devon remembers very well what it was. Visions of Aragorn wielding the reformed sword flashed many times in his mind.
"This is Aragorn's sword. It's broken." Devon says
Devon picks up the shaft of the broken sword and held it carefully in his hands.
"This must've been what it was before he wielded it." Luna says
Devon carefully placed the broken sword down and both he and Luna turn around and look upon the painting of Isildur and Sauron. The moment they set eyes on the portrait, they could tell who was who. From what they assumed, the man laying down on the ground was Isildur, holding up the broken sword. And the dark black figure towering over him from who they could guess was none other than the Dark Lord, Sauron himself, wielding the One Ring and a cruel black maze in his hand raised to strike. The Keyblade Master and his female Night Fury gazed upon the picture with amazement, and surprised looks on their faces. Now they knew who Sauron really was back then when he had a physical form.
"Sauron." Devon says with a hint of hatred in his voice
"So...that's Sauron." Luna growls
"The Dark Lord of Mordor." Devon says
"I guess we now know what he looked like back then." Luna says
Devon continued to look upon the picture with his eyes. As he did, a vision of what happened began to play in his mind. With a flash of light, Devon was brought back three-thousand years ago to the actual event of the painting. Isildur reached for his father's sword and grabbed it, but Sauron stomps on the blade with his armored foot, breaking the sword. Sauron reached out for Isildur with his hand, but Isildur cuts the One Ring from Sauron's finger, making the Dark Lord stagger back. As soon as it began, Devon recovered from his vision and was brought back into the room, panting. Luna saw this and looked at her love and rider concerned.
"Devon, what is it? Did you have a vision?" Luna asks
"Yeah. I saw a vision of this happening. Back when Isildur cut the Ring from Sauron's hand." Devon says pointing to the picture
"Really?" Luna asks
"Yes. I also know how the sword got broken. Sauron stepped on it when Isildur tried to reach for it and that's what made it as it is now." Devon says
Devon and Luna turned around and moved back up to the statue to look at the Shards of Narsil again.
"I guess Elrond must've decided to reforge the sword and give it to Aragorn when the time was right." Devon says
"I never realized how these artifacts had such significant history." Luna says
"Me neither. And I suppose now, we're part of the history of Middle-Earth." Devon says
"At least...in the present time." Luna says
Devon and Luna looked back at the painting and continued to gaze upon it.
(Moments later)
Bilbo walks up a set of stairs until he stops and hears Gandalf and Elrond speaking to each other down below as they walk along a pathway.
"Of course, I was going to tell you. I was waiting for this very chance. A-and really, I believe that you can trust I know what I am doing." Gandalf says
"Do you? That dragon has slept for sixty years. What would happen if your plan should fail? If you wake that beast-" Elrond says before he was interrupted
"But if we succeed? If the Dwarves take back the Lonely Mountain, our defenses in the east will be strengthened." Gandalf says
As he listened to the conversation, Bilbo felt that someone was behind him. He looks back and saw that Thorin was standing behind him with his arms crossed, also listening to the conversation.
Across from them, Devon and Luna walked along another pathway a few feet away from Gandalf and Elrond. The two stopped and watched as Gandalf and Elrond walked up the path, listening in to the conversation.
"It is a dangerous move, Gandalf." Elrond says
"It is also better than to do nothing. To come to the throne of Durin, it is Thorin's birthright. What is it you fear?" Gandalf says
"Have you forgotten? A strain of madness runs deep in that family. His grandfather lost his mind, his father succumbed to the same sickness. Can you swear that Thorin Oakenshield will not also fall? Gandalf, these decisions do not rest with us alone. It is not up to you or me to redraw the map of Middle-Earth." Elrond says
Thorin looks away after what he had just heard and stood there silently in thought. Bilbo looks back at Thorin for a brief second before watching Gandalf and Elrond go along the path up to a hill. Devon and Luna look at each other, then watch as Gandalf and Elrond head up the path.
After walking along the path, Gandalf and Elrond walk up a set of stairs and into a pavilion, continuing their conversation.
"With or without our help, these Dwarves will march on the mountain. They are determined to reclaim their homeland. I do not believe Thorin Oakenshield feels that he's answerable to anyone. Nor for that matter am I." Gandalf says
"It is not me you must answer to." Elrond says
Gandalf looks and sees a tall, beautiful, female Elf standing against the moonlight. She slowly turns around and reveals herself. It was none other than Lady Galadriel.
"Lady Galadriel." Gandalf says
"Mithrandir. Gwen nin neneu duli. (It has been a long time.)" Galadriel says in elvish
"Nae nin gwistant infanneth, mal ú-eichia i Chíril Lórien. (Age may have changed me, but not so the Lady of Lórien.)" Gandalf says in elvish
Galadriel smiles.
"I had no idea Lord Elrond had sent for you." Gandalf says
"He didn't. I did." A voice says
Gandalf turns around and sees Saruman the White. He bows to him in respect.
"Saruman." Gandalf says
"You've been busy of late, my friend." Saruman says smiling
(Moments later)
The White Council, composed of Saruman, Elrond, Galadriel, and Gandalf, were in the pavilion. Gandalf and Saruman sit at a table while Elrond and Galadriel stand and walk about. Dawn was slowly breaking over the horizon as the council meet.
"Tell me, Gandalf, did you think these plans and schemes of yours would go unnoticed?" Saruman asks
"Unnoticed? No, I-I'm simply doing what I feel to be right." Gandalf says
"The dragon has long been on your mind." Galadriel says
"This is true, my lady. Smaug owes allegiance to no one. But if he should side with the enemy, a dragon could be used to terrible effect." Gandalf says
"What enemy? Gandalf, the enemy is defeated. Sauron is vanquished. He can never regain his full strength." Saruman says
"Gandalf, for four hundred years, we have lived in peace. A hard-won, watchful peace." Elrond says
"Are we? Are we at peace? Trolls have come down from the mountains. They are raiding villages, destroying farms. Orcs have attacked us on the road." Gandalf says
"Hardly a prelude to war." Elrond says
"Always you must meddle, looking for trouble where none exists." Saruman says
"Let him speak." Galadriel says
"Does it not worry you that the last of the Dwarf Rings shall simply vanish along with it's bearer? Of the seven Dwarf Rings, four were consumed by dragons, two were taken by Sauron before he fell in Mordor. The fate of the last Dwarf Rings remains unknown. The ring that was worn by Thráin." Gandalf says
"Without the ruling Ring of Power, the seven are of no value to the enemy. To control the other rings, he needs the One. And that ring was lost long, long ago. It was swept out to sea by the waters of the Anduin." Saruman says
"There is something else at work beyond the evil of Smaug. Something far more powerful. We can remain blind, but it will not be ignoring us, that I can promise you. A sickness lies over the Greenwood. The woodsmen who live there now call it 'Mirkwood'. And they say..." Gandalf says
Gandalf was about to continue, but abruptly stops.
"Well? Don't stop now. Tell us about the woodsmen say." Saruman says
"They speak of a Necromancer living in Dol Guldur, a sorcerer who can summon the dead." Gandalf says
"That's absurd. No such power exists in the world. This...Necromancer is nothing more than a mortal man. A conjurer dabbling in black magic." Saruman says
"And so I thought too. But, Radagast has seen-" Gandalf says before he was interrupted
"Radagast? Do not speak to me about Radagast, the Brown. He is a foolish fellow." Saruman says
"Well, he's odd, I grant you. He lives a solitary life." Gandalf says chuckling a bit
"It's not that. It's his excessive consumption of mushrooms. They've addled his brain and yellowed his teeth. I warned him. It is unbefitting of the Istari to be wander in the woods..." Saruman says
Saruman's voice fades away as Galadriel focuses on Gandalf, speaking to him in his mind.
"You carry something. It came to you from Radagast. He found it in Dol Guldur." Galadriel says
"Yes." Gandalf says
"Show me." Galadriel says
Gandalf lifts Radagast's package, which he had in his lap, and places it on the table with a dull thud.
"What is that?" Elrond asks
Elrond reaches out to unwrap the package.
"A relic of Mordor." Galadriel says
As soon as he heard that, Elrond draws his hand back. He then reaches for it again and opens it, revealing the blade Radagast took from the spirit in Dol Guldur. The package was a Morgul Blade. The White Council members look upon it in shock.
"A Morgul blade." Elrond says
"Made for the Witch-King of Angmar, and buried with him. When Angmar fell, the men of the North took his body and all that he possessed and sealed it within the High-Fells of Rhudaur. Deep within the rock they buried them, in a tomb so dark, it would never come to light." Galadriel says
"This is not possible. A powerful spells lies upon those tombs. They cannot be opened." Elrond says
"What proof do we have this weapon came from Angmar's grave?" Saruman asks
"I have none." Gandalf says
"Because there is none. Let us examine what we know. A single Orc pack has dared to cross the Bruinen. A dagger from a bygone age has been found. And a human sorcerer, who calls himself the Necromancer, has taken up residence in a ruined fortress. It's not so very much, after all. The question of this Dwarvish company, however, troubles me deeply. I'm not convinced, Gandalf. I do not feel I can condone such a quest. If it had come to me, I might have spared them this disappointment. I do not pretend to understand your reasons for raising their hopes..." Saruman says
Saruman's voice fades away again as Galadriel focuses on Gandalf, speaking to him telepathically.
"They are leaving." Galadriel says
"Yes." Gandalf says
"You knew." Galadriel says
Gandalf nods and Galadriel smiles slightly. Lindir come up and bows to the council members.
"My Lord Elrond, the Dwarves, they've gone." Lindir says
(Meanwhile)
It was now morning and the Dwarves were hiking along the path away from Rivendell with Devon and his friends following them.
"Be on your guard. We're about to step over the edge of the Wild. Balin, you know these paths. Lead on." Thorin says
"Aye." Balin says
Bilbo turns around and looks back at Rivendell. Devon and his friends also look back at Rivendell.
"Master Baggins, I suggest you keep up. The same goes for you, Master Devon." Thorin says
Devon and his friends look at each other, nod and continue on with their journey with the Dwarves and Bilbo.
(Meanwhile)
Gandalf and Galadriel stood in the pavilion.
"You will follow them?" Galadriel asks
"Yes." Gandalf says
"You are right to help Thorin Oakenshield. But I fear this quest has set in motion forces we do not yet understand. The riddle of the Morgul blade must be answered. Something moves in the shadows, unseen, hidden from our sight. It will not show itself, not yet. But every day it grows in strength. You must be careful." Galadriel says
Gandalf turns and starts walking away until Galadriel speaks again.
"Mithrandir? Why the Halfling?" Galadriel asks
"I don't know. Saruman believes that it is only great power that can hold evil in check. But that is not what I have found. I've found it is the small things, everyday deeds of ordinary folk, that keeps the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness
and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? Perhaps it is because I am afraid, and he gives me courage. And I've found the same thing in Devon's heart. I've found that in his heart there is great kindness, courage, and love. His friends are deeply attached to him. And he gives me hope." Gandalf says
Galadriel appears infront of Gandalf, and she takes his old, weary hands in hers. She then speaks to Gandalf in his mind.
"Do not be afraid, Mithrandir." Galadriel says
She then speaks to him physically.
"You are not alone." Galadriel says
Galadriel tucks a loose strand of Gandalf's hair back.
"Ae boe i le eliathon, im tulithon. (If you should ever need my help, I will come.)" Galadriel says in elvish
Gandalf bows, and Galadriel gently moves her hands away from his. Gandalf looks up, and saw that Lady Galadriel had disappeared.
Author's Note: With the help of Radagast, Devon and his friends make it safely to Rivendell. There, they meet Lord Elrond. The group stays in Rivendell to rest after escaping the Orcs. Then, they take a look at the map of Thrór and discover that they have to reach the Lonely Mountain before Durin's Day. Meanwhile, Azog, the Defiler lives! The Pale Orc heads out to hunt down the group. During their stay at Rivendell, Devon discovers the Shards of Narsil. He also comes across the painting of Isildur and Sauron. Now he and his friends know more about Sauron. Gandalf meets with Elrond, Lady Galadriel and surprisingly Saruman to discuss the Quest of Erebor and also to discuss the mystery of the Necromancer. The adventure continues as Devon and his friends continue their journey with the Dwarves. But will they be able to push on without Gandalf? And with Azog, the Defiler back in action, hunting them down, will they make it to the Lonely Mountain? What other dangers await the heroes? Let me know what you guys think. No flames please. Hope you guys like and don't forget to review.