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On a clear blue day, in the lush green fields next to Mirkwood stood a girl, her dark brown hair flowed down her back like a river over rocks, she stood watching the horizen. She had on a emerald green dress with gold outlining, the gold caught the light making her dress from the distance look like dimond studded. As she started to walk she seemed to glide upon the air,her walk graceful and elegant,yet she was travelling at a very fast speed. She reached towards a horse, whose body was as white as snow. She called in elvish.
'Hello my dearest friend, snowflake. How are you today?' the horse rubbed it's nose against her hand as a sign of affection. The elf-maiden gently chuckled.
'Loraiyer, it's time for the meeting. Come now.'called out a gentle voice which could not have been heard my human ears.
'I'm coming, i'll be there in a minute.' replyed Loraiyer in a soft tone sounding lost, her voice sounded like the wind, gently flowing from one place to the next, barely above a whisper. She quickly finsihed off with snowflake, and headed back towards the depths of Mirkwood. When she arrived inside the forest, she quickly cleaned her hands and headed towards a grand house. The house sat tall, Merging in with the trees, it glowed gold and seemed to outshine every other home in the parts of Northern Mirkwood. This elegant home was Lord Tranduil's, he was the king of Mirkwood, he was Loraiyer's uncle. With guard's around the boarders, Mirkwood is seen as a haven next to Lorien and Riverndell.
Loraiyer fainally reached the meeting room, where there was a group of 20 others sat around a table.
'At last you join us.' said a man, he sat at the head of the table, he was the Lord of the forest. His face was ageless, with silver blond hair, he looked very unique. His robes were of green and browns, he looked very mighty. To his right sat a man he looked much like Thranduil but you could tell he was still in his youth, he had a grave face upon him Loraiyer wondered what was wrong. This young elf was 160 years of age, his name, Legolas, he the prince of mirkwood though not heir. That place is for his brother, Angja (ANN-JAY-A) and he was seated to his father's left. Loraiyer took her seat next to her mother.
'Now let me begin,' started Thranduil, he stood tall. 'I have bought you all together to bring some grave news.' Everyone started to stir and whisper, Loraiyer looked at Legolas hoping she would be able to read his expression to guess what was wrong. Legolas caught her staring and gave a reasuring smile back to her
'The thing is the problem accured, i will explain in amoment what that problem is. The problem accured in Riverndell,' continued thranduil. 'Elrond was a visit in Lorien so he could not guard the villiage. Orcs attacked two nights ago,' continued Thranduil.
'We must go now, send out a army.' cut in a voice.
'No, the orcs attacked the boarders, but luckily the people of Riverndell acted swiftly. Elrond has now returned, but his daughter Arwen had felt more danger coming soon. i will send out three of our people to go there,'
'But who will they be?' said a deep voice, Loraiyer turned to see it was her father. He was a tall elf about 6 foot 5, he had blond hair which shone like gold, and deep crystal blue eyes. He was well known in Mirkwood as he entered wars often and saved his brother Thranduil's life.
'Well brother, i have cosen the three, the way i made these choices are as followed: by the way they get along with the other elves in Mirkwood, how they flare in archery and sword fighting, horse riding, will they be able to travel to Riverndell being able to go over obsticles and so on and so on...'
'And who may they be then,' asked his brother.
'I have chosen the following three :my son Legolas, for his archery skills and he gets along with all. Loraiyer for her ability to solve problems, and she can do battle quite well..also because she cook! said Thranduil Loraiyer smiled. ' The last person going shall be Aldaron.' Loraiyer looked over to Aldaron, she thought he always looked depressed, yet she found him quite strange to be around. Aldaron sat opposite Loraiyer; he was a fine young elf, a few years older than Legolas and Loraiyer, he had honey coloured hair which had small plaits in. he was the son of Varda the elf who was on this counsel, Varda's wife was well known for making clothes for young elves. Aldarons face looked delicate, like it was fragile, his eyes were dark brown, and almost black so it almost looked like pits going deep into his soul.
'You three shall set off tomorrow, I have prepared a feast for tonight. It will be a chance to say goodbye.' Said Thranduil. A young elf entered the room, she wore a lilac dress, and she had long blond hair and looked very pretty. Loraiyer saw Legolas stare at the young lady, she smiled.
'The preparations shall be done in 10 minute, my lord, 'announced the young girl.
' Thank you Lauri, we will be there in abit.' Replied Thranduil. 'Well now, shouldnt we go and get changed?' Everyone spoke in agreement. So everyone in the room left, but Loraiyer stayed behind, she went to the window facing west towards Riverndell, she had this feeling of fear, yet she was joyous at the same time.
'Loraiyer, are you not coming down?'asked a voice. She turned round to see Legolas, he has already gotten changed, he was wearing a dark green robe, with golden writing on the breast pocket, Loraiyer read it as : The sun shall always shine no matter how dark.
'I was just thinking, me , you and Aldaron travelling down there.' She pointed towards the vast forests and the misty mountains. 'Do you think we can make it?'asked Loraiyer.
' Of course we can, we can stick together. Anyways moving on. The feast, Im hungry.'said Legolas. Loraiyer gently laughed, she went down the staircase and across the pathway outside. Loraiyer looked round to see fireworks of red, blue, green and gold going off. She turned round to see her mother dancing with her father. She caught a glimpse of Aldaron talking with Lord Thranduil and Legolas. She quickly went into her home and went to her bedroom. The room gave this magnificent glow. She had golden curtains, by her bed were lots of papers of people she had drawn, and she also had books stacked in one corner collecting dust. Loraiyer went to her wardrobe to see what she could wear; she took out about 10 dresses and threw them onto her bed, she picked one up, it was the colour of bright pink she thought it looked too bright and too pink! The next dress was of a brown.
'Not nice, why did I wear this?' She asked herself. She went through all the dresses by this time the other rejected ones were lying in a heap across the floor. She chose a dress of blue like the sky. Loraiyer headed down to the feast, when she stepped out of her home she was immediately grabbed by the hand. She looked to see it was Legolas.
'Lets dance, my fair lady,' laughed Legolas.
'Ok,' replied Loraiyer smiling. The two danced happily to the music being played. During the evening she had danced with many, she was now sitting down enjoying a drink with a friend.
'So Loraiyer how does it feel to be chosen?'asked her friend.
'Well Im proud but I also feel scared,' replied Loraiyer.
'Dont be youll be fine, with Legolas and Aldaron to protect you,' laughed her friend.
'Lauri I can protect myself,'
'Well just saying, two handsome elves with you, anything could happen,'
'What are you suggesting, Im going to Riverndell to help, not to love,'Lauri laughed, Loraiyer looked at her friend in disbelief.
'Are you sure because'started Lauri.
'Because nothing. Legolas is a cousin and Aldaron is to depressing for me. Legolas seems to like you though.'Her friend turned red. Loraiyer just laughed. They finished their drinks when Thranduil announced.
'Lets raise our glasses to the three who travel tomorrow, Legolas,' everyone cheered happily. Loraiyer, another cheer. 'And Aldaron.' Another cheer. Loraiyer looked round to the other two, they were in deep conversation. The feast had now finished, and everyone headed to his or her beds. Loraiyer walked towards her private getaway, it was inside the forest, where there was a large boulder covered in vines. She sat on top of the boulder looking towards the sky. She could feel the stars looking at her, staring.
'Please protect me and my companions from tomorrow when we travel.' Said Loraiyer to the stars. She sat there for a bit, just staring at the sky in pure bliss.
'Loraiyer,' called a voice suddenly into the dark. She turned round to see...
noone, just the shadows of the trees. She wondered who it was, or what it was, she suddenly heard a twig snap and footsteps, though it was very light footed, not able to be heard by human ears, she could hear clearly. She suddenly started to run following the shadow. She heard the panting of the runner who was breathing quite rapidly as if trying to run faster, trying to out run Loraiyer. Loraiyer eventually entered the city of Mirkwood but couldnt see any trace of the shadow that was in the forest.
Loraiyer, what are you doing up? asked someone. Loraiyer turned round to see Legolas.
What are you doing up? asked Loraiyer trying to sound calm, and not get angry thinking it was Legolas in the woods.
I just heard running and came out and saw you, cousin. He replied. Legolas was looking quite red in the face, but wasn't out of breath. But elves can run without losing their breath.
He got to be lying thought Loraiyer, but I must not get angry we have a long journey ahead of us.
Well Im going to bed goodnight. Said Loraiyer.
Goodnight. Replied Legolas. He thought what was wrong with Loraiyer she seemed uneasy. With hat they both went there separate ways and went to their slumbers.
The next day Loraiyer woke up refreshed to the rays of sunlight streaming through her window.
Loraiyer come on and get dressed, its almost time for you to leave, called her mother.
Im coming Ive packed everything and I just need to change. Replied Loraiyer. As she stepped out of her home, she saw a banner which read: Farewell my three children of Mirkwood, there was a huge crowd of elves it looked like almost all of Mirkwood had come to bid farewell. Loraiyer saw Aldaron mount on his horse; the horse was of the colours brown and black, the body looked silken and soft, Aldaron wore his fighting clothes, which consisted of a brown overall (thing), and he had his elven sword engraved with elvish words from the second age. She saw Legolas on his grey horse and she felt this sudden feeling of anger from the night before.
What was he doing in the forest watching me? She asked herself.
Loraiyer, your horse is ready, called an elf. She saw her dear Snowflake waiting for her; she went up to Snowflake and spoke in elvish.
Youll protect me wont you dear Snowflake. The horse rubbed its nose against her hand as if to say yes
She mounted on Snowflake with her packs on the end.
"When are we departing?" loraiyer asked just to anyone near her.
"Soon we wait for Thranduil's speech and then we depart." replied aldaron, his voice was soft, it traveled through the air like silk on the skin. As if he heard his name Thranduil spoke.
"This will be the last time we all shall see you my three children for a long time. Farewell and good tidings, protect each other when times get rough, and help each other when times get bad." With that he waved then away. The three waved back to the crowd, and turned off into the sunrise.
(A few hours later after alot of traveling *couldnt be arsed to write 'they traveled here they went there* lazy ol' me )
The three were siting by a bank after traveling for a couple of hours non-stop. They had come by the bank (by a stream) by chance, after being chased by some orcs. during the fight, Legolas killed quite a few orcs. Loraiyer remembered it *flashbacks*
"Go on ahead,"shouted Legolas above all teh chanting of the orcs
"No, i'm staying you cant do this alone." replied Aldaron, he had started to shoot with a spare bow and arrow (thing). Loraiyer was pushed aside by them both, they had both given her a stern look telling her to keep aside. Typical thought Loraiyer have to macho!!!So the two elves killed orcs and made sure Loraiyer was safe.
*present time*
Loraiyer got her thoguhts together and went over to the other two.
"Are we going to eat soon?" she asked.
"Sure let's get a fire started, i think we'll be safe for tonight." replied Legolas. The three fed their horses their food, and carried on to set camp (sorry can't be bothered to be too descriptive.exams and all)
"What's wrong," asked Aldaron. He knew there was something troubling Loraiyer by the dazed look on her face.
"Nothing." *silence* "Well nothing much, i guess"
" Tell me, i'll try to help. Is it Legolas?" said Aldaron.
"Well, i guess it is sort of. I don't know. I'm just confused." she replied. Aldaron had a look of concern in his face (sweet)
"Please tell me, i want to help. I dont want troubles on our journey."
"Later my friend later." she just replied.
To be continued
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