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 RE: At the Edge of a Knife (see OOC to join)
on: April 24, 2004 08:14
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((Sorry for not posting in a while, hopefully this'll be good. Raen's part was written by the talented Arwen, along with the ending! Going to have a little flashback here )
As her horse waded through the swirling waters, Ari thought back to the conversation she had with Raen. it had been troubling her, even though Raen didn't seem to notice anything was amiss
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"You're quiet."
Ari realized Raen was speaking to her, and she shifted uncomfortably. She also realized the truth in his statement. He didn't just mean now, he meant the whole while they had been traveling. She had been rather shut off.
"I know. I've just been thinking a lot. About everything. Everything that's been going on here. It's just all a big surprise, seeing you and Sila again. Sort of brings back memories," she said, but her smile faded at that last bit.
Raen watched her face closely and noticed her smile disappear from her beautiful face. He snaked a strong arm around her shoulders and gave them a reassuring squeeze. With a sigh he answered, “Let us put the past behind us,” he had a feeling that she was referring too a certain incident which had concerned all three of them, the blame lying with him for the unpleasant discovery. He gazed into her sparkling eyes before adding with a warm voice, “However there are some things which shall never leave my memory, like when I first laid eyes on you.” His black eyes filled with affection as they gazed into the very depths of Ari’s blue eyes, leaning forward, he kissed her tenderly on her soft lips. He felt a warmth running through him at her touch and he smiled before pulling back again to look at her.
“In truth I thought I had lost you forever Ari, when you left and that I would never see you again,” He held her tightly, “Where did you go when we were apart? What happened to you?” He gazed curiously into her face as he questioned her. He remembered the feeling of sheer delight and exhilaration when he set his eyes on her again in Minas Tirith only a few days ago, hardly believing it to be true.
"I went home," Ari said, somewhat softly,"home to my family. So many things were wrong in my head then, so many things didn't make sense. I was confused, and I knew that just being near you would make it all come back. I had to leave. I left a note with Sila and then I just left. I didn't tell anyone at home where I had been. I just," she paused, looking for the right words,"I didn't want to think about what happened. Well, some of it," she said, smiling and kissing him quickly on the cheek,"but in truth it was a bit much to handle overall."
She stopped, wanting to tell him why she had been so quiet, so distant. She wanted to tell him everything, but she was worried. Then she looked back up, and saw his dark eyes full of love and understanding, and went on.
"Raen, in truth I was a bit mad. You lied to all of us-to me-for so long, it disappointed me to find out about it all. I wasn't upset about finding out the truth, but I was upset you waited so long to tell me. I thought that we could tell each other anything, not just you and me but Sila and the others too. Oh, and this whole business with Sila. All of it just leads me to wonder," she gulped before asking the question that was hanging in her mind,"what if Asgar decided he wanted you to kill me?"
Raen felt a look of guilt crossing his face as he listened to Ari, knowing that all the damage and hurt caused was all his doing. He looked away from her briefly, his eyes staring blankly into the distance. Guilt was an emotion that Raen was not familiar with; having no conscience, it never caused him to regret any of his actions. However this was different, as it concerned Ari, someone who he loved so deeply and who he would never dream of hurting in any way. Her final question snapped Raen’s attention back to her as he felt an iron grip clutch his heart. He did not meet her gaze for a few moments, sensing her fear and unease. Finally he glanced up again and replied, “Ari I love you. There is no price, no riches nor wealth that Asgar or anyone else can offer that would induce me to renounce our love. Without you, I would lose any sense of feeling. You are what keeps me from losing my very soul.” He put warm fingers to her chin and raised her face so that her eyes were level with his. His black eyes were full of affection, though the humorous spark that could always be found was now replaced by a deadly serious glint, “I have given you no reason to trust me, though I beseech to do so now. I would never give you up and that I promise.”
Ari didn't even have to pause before answering him. "Raen, you don't have to even ask. I love you, and I always will. And I do trust you. More than you could ever know. But I don't want to be the only person that knows that love from you. Raen, I don't want you to shut yourself off from the rest of the world like you do. I'm worried for you. Even your job shuts you off from the rest of the world. I don't want you to be all alone." She hugged him tightly, holding on for a few minutes.
Raen returned her embrace and held her in his strong arms. He gazed at her with a sigh and replied, "Ari I am never alone; I have you. Even when you are not with me you are still in my heart and mind." He placed a kiss on her soft hair, "Do not fret over me my love. I have lived like this all my life and can see no different, nor do I want to. I enjoy the lifestyle I live and I am utterly content with it." He smiled at her reassuringly, "I do not think I could ever turn respectable Ari, it would be against my nature and spirit. Besides...," a grin returned to his face once more, "I am not entirely shut off from the world, just apart from it."
"I don't want you to be apart from it," Ari said, but her expression was more content now than upset,"I want you to see the world, to see my world. I want you to be able to enjoy it with me. There are so many things worth seeing or doing out there, and I'd hate for you to miss it." She settled into his arms once more, closing her eyes to enjoy this moment of peace.
Raen smiled, but his eyes had a far-away look, as if he was reliving various events of his past in his mind. He gave a soft sigh and gazed back to Ari, "But I have to be apart from it my love, or else I would not survive in this world. The more involved I become in something, the harder it is to escape; and this world is far too unpredictable and cruel. It would finish me the moment I turn my back, even if it was only for a brief second." Pausing, he blinked away the hard glare in his eyes and continued, "Indeed, I have seen much of the world, though places that most people don't know exist, for not many could withstand the horror and live with both the physical and mental scars if they knew. The tortured and corrupted places I have passed through mar the soil and stain it so deeply that it is enough to drive oneself to torment and death. From my past, it has led me to believe that there are no tranquil and peaceful places left on this earth. There is no more beauty in the lands without death, evil and corruption lurking underneath. I, myself causing some of it, due to my being and actions, but there is far worse than that." He sighed wearily, realising that he was beginning to talk too much. His love for Ari was so great, that he felt he could tell her anything, though he would never load her with the terrible and deadly problems that circled around his mind every so often. However, those thoughts rarely came to him, being the carefree character he is, unless he was provoked into thinking about them.
“To see your world is something which I don’t think I could ever do. Although I may disguise myself as a noble I may never truly live like one. I would never be able to see things in the same way that you do, although I would accompany you everywhere. However I miss nothing when I am with you,” he continued. Falling silent for a few moments he thought over what he was about to say before speaking once more. “Ari, I…” he swallowed, as it was not easy for him to acknowledge what he was about to say. “I don’t want to hold you back from anything. I would be at your side wherever you travel, but that is also a danger for you at times. Although I can protect you, can you not see what damage I cause to you? Your name and reputation will be destroyed. I don’t want to ruin your chances of a happy life.” He looked down at her as she was settled contently in his arms, wishing that he would never have to let her out of his reach.
Suddenly a low growl from across the camp reached his ears. His black eyes sparked as he recognised it to be a wolf. Catching sight of a dark silhouette making their way towards it, he soon identified it to be Levi. He watched the wolf emerge from the shadows and grinned upon seeing the great size of the beast. The glint from Levi’s dagger caught his attention and he rolled his eyes when he saw that it was merely a plain dagger. Reluctantly he took one f his arms away from Ari to reach for one of his own many daggers. Knowing where he kept certain ones, it did not take long for his fingers to grasp the familiar hilt of the deadly weapon he sought. Pulling it from its sheath, he held it up to the moonlight to ensure it was sharp. Since it was a tainted dagger, it was not one in which he would run his finger to test the blade.
Satisfied, he looked over to Levi who was standing opposite the wolf, he took a few seconds to calculate the distance and position before swiftly flinging the dagger across the camp. It whistled through the air before landing with a thud by Levi’s feet, the blade embedded in the grass. Raen gave a wicked grin once he saw that it had landed where he wanted it to, also causing Levi slight surprise. He watched Levi pick it up and examine it, careful not to touch the blade. Once Levi had straightened and advanced on the wolf, Raen knew that Levi had understood the inscription and also that it was he who had thrown it. He watched the fight with a slight interest, but was more content to keep his attention with Ari. He snaked his arm around her shoulders once more and held her close, a warm smile on his face.
After a while, Raen heard a familiar shrill through the air and watched as the dagger landed beside him. Glancing up he met Levi’s black eyes and nodded to him briefly before looking away once more. Glancing over to the horizon, he watched as the sun began to rise, the first few golden rays creeping over the earth’s surface, casting it morning light upon the land. Raen blinked a few times until his eyes became accustomed to the bright light. He gazed down at Ari once more and watched as the sun cast its light upon her. Her hair shone and her eyes had a beautiful sparkle in them. The radiant glow spilled across them and bathed them in light.
The sounds from the camp brought Raen’s attention towards them as he saw them all preparing to leave, packing up their belongings that were not destroyed by the horses. With a reluctant groan, Raen stretched his limbs before softly whispering to Ari, “I think it is time we rose my love. The others are preparing to leave.” Unwillingly, he rose to his feet before turning around to help Ari up. Once she was standing beside him, he began to stroll towards the others.
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As she rode with the others, she hoped that they got a chance to talk again, for there were still many questions hanging in the back of her mind, things she needed to know.
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RE: At the Edge of a Knife (see OOC to join)
on: July 12, 2004 12:50
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I'm too far along now to turn back, Raen,' Aidem said, staring ahead of him. 'I know what I came for and I'm sure I'll get it at the end of this.'
Raen grinned at Aidem, "Oh I know you will, but I just wanted to make sure - after all there is a lot of waiting around in this task and little action, well so far at least. I know that I grow impatient despite my good humour so I can imagine you must feel the same." His eyes sparked, "But now that you mention the fact you're too far along to turn back, I shall make good use of that!"
Stretching forward he gave Aidem's horse a slap across its quarters, sending it flying forward before settling himself at the rear of the company laughing quietly to himself. He watched all of the company as they rode ahead of him, each and everyone of them, mentally go over what he knew of each in his head and storing it away carefully for future reference. Eventually there would be a time when he needed to be able to interpret them all very well. He gave a yawn and glanced around, that was not a particularly hard task for him since he had a flair for it, the only person who he felt might have the slim possibility of surprising him... was Levi.
He watched his brother riding apart from the company, his posture tall and powerful in the saddle, rigid with anger, yet there was something else noticeable that Raen couldn't quite place his thumb on. He smiled finding something new to occupy his mind. There was nothing more he enjoyed than a challenge of any sort and this would do nicely for the time being. Sweeping his hawk like gaze across the company once again, he sighed. There was something wrong with them all. They were all too reserved and uptight, not to mention solemn. It puzzled him slightly for although they did not all know each other it was easy enough to cure that, but they did not all seem that eager. As far as Raen was concerned they were all going on a treasure hunt, something he dreamed of when he was nothing more than a street rat. Treasure hunts were supposed to be filled with fun and adventure, danger lurking around the corner that was fought off together and of course the most important factor - an endless amount of treasure. However all he had seen from the company so far was grave faces and polite, if perhaps forced conversation. He sighed heavily, any attempt made by him to remedy the problem was only frowned upon, not that it mattered to him, it was rare when anyone else enjoyed his sense of humour apart from himself anyway.
His stallion lurching forward attempting to take off at a gallop brought him back to his senses. He swiftly sat up and tightened his contact with his horse's reins, pulling him up and riding a small circle to calm the animal down. Scanning around he searched for what the cause of his horse's sudden upstart and he soon caught sight of two horses from the company racing against each other leaving clouds of dust behind them. Rolling his eyes he sighed at his horse and began to speak to it for a source of amusement, "Do you see any of the others in front of you going off at a mad gallop? Did I ask you to do anything of the sort?" He paused as if waiting for an answer before adding, "Well then there was no reason for you to behave so ridiculously!" He gave the stallion a pat on the neck and settled down once more, drifting off into his dark conspiracies and thoughts.
Riding on throughout the day, little else occurred to attract Raen's attention until dusk. He found that they were in a thick forest as the horses picked their way through the undergrowth. Raen cursed loudly as a branch hit him in the face, the growing darkness making it hard for him to see where he was going. He realised that the must have touched the edge of Fangorn Forest as there were no other forests to be found until they reached Lothlórien. He cocked an eyebrow and glanced around him, his black eyes piercing through the darkness now accustomed to lack of light. He knew that Fangorn Forest was not the greatest place for a large company to disturb by trekking through it though he kept quiet, with any luck it might provide him with some entertainment and besides, he could think of darker places to be...
His stallion came to an abrupt halt as the rest of the company had stopped ahead of him. His horse glanced around him and snorted, his nostrils flared in fear and he pawed at the ground. Raen ignored the animal and listened to see what was wrong ahead. If they were in Fangorn Forest then they had nearly reached The Wold, so he was unsure of what the problem was. Perhaps they were lost? He snorted, even a fool could find their way out from here - they were not very far in yet. He watched as Aireon went ahead and climbed a tree, clearly spying on something. He kept his eyes on her as he wondered what was wrong, there was a gleam in his eyes as he half hoped that she had climbed up an Ent and not a tree, but he found himself disappointed as a branch gave a loud crack and she fell out of the tree. It was then that he noticed the flickering light ahead of a fire. He raised his brow and rode forward to see what exactly was going on and where Aireon had gone. As he reached the front of the company, his ears suddenly picked up the gruff voices ahead of him, behind the trees that Aireon had been watching from,
“I want some meat!” something growled.
“We have meat right here, we have good mutton,” another voice thrashed.
“We’ve been eating mutton for days; I want sweet tender, succulent meat.”
A knowing smile curled at Raen's lips as he recognised that they were goblins that they were dealing with ahead of them. Clearly Aireon had fallen into their camp. The rest of the company did not seem to realise the danger she was in. He glanced behind him and met the steely glint of Levi's eyes in the dark. He could see that Levi already knew, and probably did for some time but was remaining silent. Turning to the rest of the company he hissed, "I would advise an attack immediately if you value the life of your companion, those are goblins ahead!" He pulled out a dagger which glinted in the moonlight and sighed heavily. His wound was still tender and he was in no mood for battling and opening it though it appeared he had no choice.
Spurring his horse forward he shot through the trees and straight into the goblins' camp. He glanced around and nearly burst out laughing, for there were only four goblins in front of him. Although they would be a threat to a unsuspecting traveller, Raen was used to dealing with larger numbers and with a company of this size they were nothing more than flies. The startled goblins sprang up with a yell, though one was soon dead on the ground, Raen taking care of him swiftly. He watched as the others came forward before glancing at the remaining three. They appeared to have recovered from their shock, though much to Raen's surprise, they did not appear to be afraid or making any attempt to run. He narrowed his eyes and listened to the trees. That meant only one thing - there were more and they would soon arrive. Sure enough, he heard rustling in the trees and voices. Turning to the others he cried, "Prepare for attack!" He cursed to himself and gritted his teeth ignoring his wound. Motioning for Aidem to follow him, he rode towards the noises, readying himself for whatever amount of goblins would confront them.
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Levi rode apart fromt he group for the remainder of the day, though by dusk he had neared them once again and was soon riding beside Sila. He nodded to her briefly before casting his gaze at the horizon ahead of them. His mood was still sour and the flame of anger was still burning strongly inside of him as it always did. He began to think to himself yet again, the reason he was travelling in such a company. He found himself growing more and more irritated with each mile they travelled, yet he hesitated, knowing that it was not only the company which riled him so.
He found himself watching Sila when she was looking elsewhere. Long had it been since he had such a beautiful and interesting maiden as his captive. He was used to kidnapping those in great power, and looks did not often come with such a position. Also most were men, though some of their daughters he 'took under his wing' until a sufficient ransom was given to him, were pretty fragile things, though he had never come across a maiden with a personality such as Sila's. He found extremely intriguing, yet he felt that was not the only reason he found himself attentive to her despite being his captive. Catching her gaze, he held it for a few fleeting moments before swiftly looking away. He sighed and his irritable mood soon hit him once again now that he was no longer distracted.
He rode on silently beside Sila for the remainder of the day, lost in his own thoughts, though often he found them wandering back to Sila. He found this kidnap very unusual from most cases, as he was not accustomed to giving his captives so much freedom, yet for some reason he trusted Sila. However that did not mean he did not watch her like a hawk all the same, though he was unsure quite why. Telling himself that it was merely a habit he left it at that and did not think about it again, knowing it was unwise to do so. However his thoughts still remained with her and he once again began to wonder how exactly Sila and Ari had become friends with Raen. He could see Raen being a man who knew many ladies, though he doubted that there were many who considered him a friend. He remembered what Sila had told him previously about how she and Ari had met him and how they had both managed to get him imprisoned. It was certainly an interesting story, though he was sure Raen did not need much help going to prison, however it still puzzled him why both Sila and Ari had remained friends with Raen. He was certainly a dangerous man and women of such nobility did not normally associate with rogues, let alone befriend them. He glanced at Ari and knew that she and Raen shared a love for one another and so it did not surprise him. However, Sila puzzled him. Was she friends with Raen because of Ari or did he actually manage to gain their true friendship? He shook his head, wondering how anyone understood Raen for he seemed to contradict himself as soon as anyone thought they had figured him out.
As darkness settled down about them, Levi glanced around and found they were riding towards a forest. He soon recognised it to be Fangorn and he gave a slight smile; it was one of the more interesting places they were going to visit on this relatively safe path they were travelling on. As they rode through it, the darkness turned into a velvety blanket impairing their vision though his eyes soon became accustomed to it and glinted sharply. Suddenly he felt a burning in his shoulder and a sharp pain searing through his head. He closed his eyes and swallowed hard, his hands clenching the reins tightly, his knuckles now white. Voices echoed through his head and visions flitted before his closed eyes. There was trouble ahead in the form of goblins. He opened his eyes once more as the sensation passed as quickly as it had come. He glanced around and thankfully saw that no one had noticed his mental battle that had taken place. He considered whether to inform the company of the danger or not but decided against it, knowing that it would arouse suspicions as to how he knew and he was not in the mood for such things. He smiled cruelly for a brief moment, asking himself why he should even bother anyway.
After further riding until they were well into the forest, the leaders of the group soon heard voices and Levi smiled. They would now discover their surprise that lay in wait. He watched silently as Aireon went ahead to scout, however there was a loud crack and she fell out of sight. He soon felt Raen brushing past him on his horse, obviously curious to see what was taking place. His brother soon discovered that they were goblins after listening for a few moments. Levi was impressed that he had worked it out so swiftly though he remembered that Raen was very familiar with such creatures also. His gaze met Raen’s and he could see that his brother had guessed he knew. He nodded to his brother before turning away. He heard Raen ordering an attack and the company soon moved forward. Levi knew that there were only four goblins ahead already but there were more in wait beyond the campsite. Reaching over he grabbed Sila’s reins and stopped her from following the others. She looked up slightly startled and he quickly whispered to her, “Stay close to me, do not leave my side!”
Riding forward with Sila alongside him, he entered the clearing and glanced around. Eorlas was making his way to Aireon and already Raen was awaiting the arrival of more goblins. It did not take long and soon they burst through the trees. Levi pulled out two daggers and killed a few easily though he could see by their faces that the goblins were extremely surprised. He kept Sila closer to him and watched along her side, though he knew he not worry as the goblins shrank back from him when they spotted him and never made any attempt to attack him. However he did not spare any mercy on them and sent them falling to the ground. He watched Sila’s face as she observed what was happening and was grateful for the fact that the others were too busy fighting to notice apart from Raen who glanced over and raised his brows but grinned at his brother before moving on with Aidem at his side. Levi clenched his knuckles again as his scar burned however he remained calmly still and glared at the goblins who moved away. He caught Sila’s gaze and stared deeply into her eyes with a look that told her not to say a word to anyone else. Breaking his gaze he flung a dagger at another goblin before retreating back into the trees slightly so they were hidden from view.
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RE: At the Edge of a Knife (see OOC to join)
on: July 19, 2004 03:24
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Aireon gulped as the branch below her gave a fatale crack. Falling swiftly from the high tree, she grasped desperately for a branch, anything which she might hold onto for dear life. Alas all she received were handfuls of pine needles. Suddenly she accidentally flipped around in the air, now plummeting face down toward the earth. Her eyes widened in fright as a large rough branch came into view. First swimming like a fish in the air, Aireon did not succeed in moving any further from the branch. Cupping her hands over her face, she waited to feel the branch crush her fingers. Instead she gave a small gasp as her stomach hit head on with the branch, thankfully slowing her fall in a painful way. Sliding from the blanch she then plopped onto the damp earth, her head lashing backward last bringing her into darkness for a few moments, before a tall man loomed over her. As her vision cleared she smiled seeing the man being no other then her best friend Ëorlas, kneeling swiftly by her side. Standing up quickly she felt slightly discombobulated for a moment, glancing around for her weapons. Ëorlas unsheathed his sword, guarding her with one hand, as his other stroked her hair asking softly if she was alight, concern glinting in his bright blue eyes. In a few minutes she found her weapons, strapping them about her slender waist she turned toward him with a smile, answering simply, “Thank you, I am fine.” Obediently, she followed him toward their horses, and most importantly her bow, alongside Evethire.
Noticing Rovan stalking off after a large rampage of Goblins, Aireon thought for a moment, curiosity blazing in her eyes, as she saw rage blazing in his. ‘What made him so angry?’ she thought to herself. Without another moment to lose, she grasped her bow and arrows hoisting them over her left shoulder, and keeping a tight grip on her sword in her right hand, Aireon her way through the crowded fight and into the trees after the human. As she entered the untouched part of the forest, Aireon sheathed her sword. Shouldering her bow, she swiftly and silently ran through the forest dodging each tree and rock. Finally reaching Rovan Aireon crouched down, bow and arrow pulled tight at the ready, as Rovan held the leader at bay with his sword firmly pressed against the creature’s neck. Rovan’s furious pained voice made her stop.
"Do you know Burgzurg?" he demanded? When the goblin didn't answer Rovan pressed harder. A thin line of black blood dripped down the goblin's neck.
"DO YOU KNOW BURGZURG??!!!" he repeated.
"No..." the creature answered in a crispy voice.
With disappointment written across his face, Rovan slit the monster’s throat. Aireon was stricken with confusion, and her lovely blue eyes, always warm with happiness, and joy were littered with sadness and pity for the man, as he slumped onto a bolder. His expression soon regained his calm expression, and his grey eyes became steely cold once again. Feeling the time was safe, and he was obviously lost by now, as he peered around hopelessly, Aireon stepped from her hiding place.
“You look a bit lost,” she stated tentatively, “Would you care for a bit of guidance on the way back?”
“I’m not lost,” Rovan protested immediately, but knew he lied.
With a raised eyebrow Aireon answered with a sweet smile, and a small laugh, “Oh really. Well then I suppose you must certainly join me on the way back. I came out here in hopes of finding more enemy to defeat, but alas I found none,” pausing for a moment she walked toward Rovan, linking her arm through his she pulled him forward, giving no room for him to be left, or protest, “Besides we can’t very well leave the rest of our comrades take all the action without us, and besides I can’t just leave you here alone.” Leaving him no choice, she led him strait back into the clearing without a second thought as to where she was heading. Surprisingly, Aireon was good at one thing, (other then singing that is), tracking, and knowing where she was going, or where she had been which was always quite useful. Letting Rovan go, she finished with a smile before scouting out for Ëorlas, “There we are. Be careful now, and don’t go getting lost again.” Aireon stifled a laughter hearing him mutter under his breath his not being lost in the first place, as she left him be on the edge of the battle field. Skirting around the edge she caught sight of Ëorlas, and smiled seeing him prevailing very well against a goblin, which soon plummeted toward the earth with a thud. Turning about she busied herself aiding Altariel with a few nasty goblins, who kept trying to stab her with her own arrows, which made wounds in their chests. With a surge of vigor and courage, Aireon leapt onto the left one’s back crawling quickly onto his head. Pulling the string tight, she sent three, then four, five, six arrows into the goblin’s scull finally puncturing its puny brain. As the goblin beneath her started lilting forward, a string of fright bubbled through her body. Adrenaline pumped through her blood, as she leapt from the falling goblin, just managing landing on the other’s head, and pulling out the few hairs on its head to regain balance, which only enraged the goblin more. He flailed his arms, grasping desperately for the scurrying figure on his head. More arrows flew into his brain. As the goblin fell, Aireon slid down his back, landing agilely on her feet, only to be brutally knocked into a tree by a large hand. Aireon gave a grown as she dislodged her face from the bark, rubbing her nose. Turning around she found beady yellow eyes flashing dangerously in her face, as drool slipped from grimy teeth beard in rage. “Was that your brother by any chance?” she asked the monster timidly, and gave a small yelp as he snatched her about the waist. Groping the air for her bow, Aireon found her favorite weapon lay in pieces on the ground. Lifting her a few feet off the ground, the goblin threw her into a rock again. Aireon rose again, unsheathing her sword, ready for anything. As the goblin grabbed for her again, she slashed at his hand, cutting his wrist instead. The goblin shrieked fiercely, this time making no mistake he clenched his grubby fat fingers around her slender neck stopping all air passage. With a last effort as her fair peachy-cream face turned an unnatural ting of blue, she thrust her sword into the creature’s gut. The monster gave a blood curtailing scream, throwing her forcefully onto the ground. Her chest heaved, trying to catch her breath. A small smile prickled at the edges of her ruby red mouth, as she gazed at the quickly dying and retreating goblins. ‘The battle is almost over. Thank you Valar, Thank you!’ she thought, blood pulsing in her temples. Looking back up again, terror flooded her mind, and she froze to the spot, as the goblin raised her own sword aiming to strike at her heart.
(Sorry for speaking for your character Nifredil, you can change it if you like!! Also watch out for spelling errors, I have not time to edit this, I must be off to fencing!! Cheers!)
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RE: At the Edge of a Knife (see OOC to join)
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The goblins came forwards through the trees as quickly as flowing water and the trees were soon drowned by their repulsive forms. Raen spurred his horse forward with his heels and prepared for attack, an excited energy running through his veins. It was not long until everyone was surrounded by the foul creatures from every direction. Dropping his reins, Raen guided his stallion with his legs, keeping his hands free to fight the goblins. Aidem fought alongside him, but they were soon separated by a large group and they rode in opposite directions to tackle them all swiftly.
Beads of sweat formed on Raen's brow and he gritted his teeth, his jaw set tight as he struggled to ignore the pain that pounded from his wound with every turn and twist he made. His eyes however showed no trace of discomfort or pain, only exhilaration and vigour. He grinned briefly at Evethire when he congratulated him and nodded in thanks before concentrating on the enemies before him. He soon began to relax and slay the goblins with more ease as he became immune to the pain, now used it. His grin broadened and sent them falling to the ground from every direction. Spying three goblins approaching Aidem from behind he killed one before yelling to him, watching as Aidem dealt with the goblins from both sides. Raen could see by the way Aidem handled the situation that he was a very good fighter and needed no help whatsoever to defend himself.
Turning his horse in the opposite direction he searched for Ari to ensure that she was alright and not having any trouble and found her fighting strongly with the rest of the company who had adopted a very clever tactic of sticking close to one another to help each other out. It appeared that it took an attack like this to get the company interacting together like this as a whole. Noticing that certain members were missing he scanned around and spotted Levi with Sila by his side hidden in the shadows of the trees. He watched them for a few moments and saw the goblins all veering away from Levi. making no effort to attack him in the slightest. Raen raised his eyebrows at his brother and grinned, impressed at his influence on the cowardly beasts.
Suddenly he caught sight of Rovan fighting the goblins with such hatred and ferocity that he watched in complete surprise. He knew that goblins were well hated creatures but never before had he come across someone who slew them with such wrath. He soon began to work his way towards the leader, ignoring the others' aid and cries for him to stay close. Raen could clearly see that the man was completely surrounded and bore many injuries yet nothing appeared to be able to stop him. He watched Rovan, completely rapt in what the man was doing, putting himself in such danger by stranding himself out there. Rovan soon had a dagger at the leader's throat and he appeared to be shouting at the goblin though Raen couldn't hear above the cries of the battle.
"DO YOU KNOW BURGZURG??!!!" Rovan repeated.
Raen heard him the second time and frowned. The name clearly belonged to a goblin, but what did Rovan want with any of these creatures? He presumed that it was for revenge or something close to it judging by the ferociousness and rage Rovan had towards them, though Raen's curiosity was written across his face.
A slash across his cheek brought his attention back to the fight and he turned with a disgusted face towards the offending goblin and cursed at him before hacking his head off. He continued to kill the goblins, a disgruntled and disgusted look upon his face now that he had acquired a wound from the stupid creatures. Although a new scar would barely be noticed on him due to the amount he already had, he prided himself from coming out of battles without a single mark upon him, yet this time it was due to his own lack of attention that he had broken his ritual. He took his anger out on the goblins and soon the area was a sea of corpses from the group's valiant fighting.
As the remaining goblins met their end or ran in cowardly fear, disappearing rapidly through the trees from whence they came, Raen caught sight of Rovan following them, leaving the company behind, his mind obviously intent on destroying them all. Raen shook his head and saw him disappear in the darkness, knowing it was pointless to follow the man. Glancing around at the rest of the company, he watched as they finished off the remainder of the enemies around them. He spied a goblin raising a sword over his head to strike down upon Aireon and urged his horse forward though he soon spotted that Evethire was taking care of the matter. He scanned around to ensure that everyone else wasn't in any difficulty and nudged his horse forward to slay some of the remaining enemies that had refused to retreat.
It was not long until there wasn’t a single living goblin to be seen. Evethire had just slain the last one after a tough battle with the goblin that had tired to kill Aireon. Raen dismounted form his horse and began to search through the bodies for anything of use, picking up a few daggers as he went. He grinned happily with his new weapons and finds and continued to plough through the battle field for more objects of value.
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As Levi sat astride his horse beside Sila during the battle, he found himself focusing on her more and more and the battle became merely a din in the background. They were both completely silent and Levi watched her form the corner of his eye. He turned at one point to look into her sparkling eyes and found his black ones meeting her mismatched eyes. They held each others’ gaze for a fleeting moment, Levi felt as if he was lost within the depths of her eyes, leading towards her soul. Realising what he was doing, he turned away, Sila also doing so at the same moment. He found his mind lost on Sila, thinking back to when he first laid eyes on her, kidnapping her only moments later. She was so beautiful and delicate yet stubborn and wild at the same time. His gaze fell upon her once more and he watched as she ran her fingers over her arm. Something caught his eye and he looked closer to see that she had a scar along the length of her forearm. He frowned and watched her for a few more moment until his curiosity got the better of him. Clearing his throat slightly he asked, “Where did you get that scar?”
Sila obviously did not hear him as he did not get a response, but he sat silently and watched her without another word, wondering how she had managed to obtain such a scar, it was most unusual to find a fair maiden bearing a scar. Again he felt there was much more to Sila then he thought. Just then it appeared that Sila realised he had spoken to her,
"I'm sorry, Levi, what was that?"
"I asked where you acquired that scar." he said, nodding at her arm. He noticed her blush and cover the scar once more. He gave a small smile and listened while she told him what had happened. He was impressed to hear of how she fought so young and raised his eyebrows in surprise. He shook his head slightly, this new piece of information throwing his thoughts even further from what he believed to have concluded about Sila. He met her gaze and stared at her for some time before giving a smile and turning to look away at the battle. "You are truly a puzzle, Sila,” he murmured as he turned, his eyes sparkling though hidden from Sila’s view. She was more difficult to understand than he thought and he wondered if he would every be able to figure her out at all.
He watched the battle for some time attempting to take his mind off Sila but found it wandering back her every so often. He shook his head as if there was something wrong with it but it was no use, he just couldn’t get her out of his mind. He sighed and finally gave in, turning his attention back to his captive. Watching her slender figure, Levi soon found his eyes drawn to Sila's scar once again and he stared at it silently for several moments before asking, "How did you learn to fight?"
Sila smiled. "Ari taught me. She saved my life in the woods, and took pity on me, I suppose." she looked over to her friend. "She was the first person to try to teach me how to fight."
Levi's eyes travelled briefly over to the figure of Ari and he studied her for a few moments, but quick as lightning they returned to Sila. He gave a slight frown before speaking once again, "You are truly puzzling Sila, there appears to be many different aspects to your life than I had expected; especially since you are a lady. Forgive me but it is not a usual occurrence for one to come across a fair maiden who has had so many experiences in life." He fell silent again, unsure of how Sila would interpret what he had just said. However every word he spoke was true, the more he tried to figure her out, the more he discovered about her which led him further off the track.
Sila blushed. A fair maiden she was not, at least in her eyes. "If I may say so," she said quietly, "You are rather puzzling yourself, Levi." She looked up into his eyes. "Every time I think I know who you are, I find out that I'm wrong." Suddenly realizing what she had just said, she ducked her head and dutifully examined her fingernails (which were rather dirty).
Levi's eyes glowed as they met hers briefly and he smiled, though the smile was grim. "You are better off not knowing who I am Sila," he answered quietly. He glanced at her, her words still sinking into his mind and for one fleeting moment he wished that he could be honest about who he was, though it soon passed on briefly and his gaze hardened once again.
Sila glanced at him from the corner of her eye, not wanting him to notice as she looked him over. Better off not knowing? All that meant was that he had dark secrets...but didn't everyone, to some degree? Raen had once said the same to her: "You're better off not knowing me". Just because of who he was.
Sila gave a small sigh. She wanted to know Levi, his joys and woes...that's what friends did, wasn't it? Told each other their secrets? But Sila knew that Levi wouldn't open up. All the same, she was determined to let him see who SHE was.
"I had a brother." she said finally.
The sound of Sila's voice broke the silence smoothly. Levi's brow furrowed and he looked over at her, confusion written all over his face as he asked, "What was that?"
He had heard her correctly, or so he had thought, yet it somehow didn't seem to fit into what they had been talking about. He then wondered that perhaps she was attempting to change the topic onto family, though wasn't making too good a job of it.
Sila smiled sadly. "I had a brother. His name was Perlanthir. I loved him more than anything. We were only born a year apart, you see." she looked off into the distance, as if seeing a time long gone. "He...he went to fight in Osgiliath during the war." She bit her lip, and a lone tear rolled down her cheek.
Levi listened to her, a thoughtful expression on his face as he attempted to piece together what she was trying to tell him. Quick as he was to pick up the subtlest of hints from another person, women were not a strong point of his as he found them extremely confusing, Sila the most. Once he heard her last words he realised what she was saying and saw a single tear fall from her watery eyes. "I'm terribly sorry," he whispered, shifting in his saddle slightly. He had never comforted someone before where he was trying to mean the words he said. For some reason he felt it to be a great importance for him to be able to comfort Sila. He found himself caring for her deeply. Reaching forward, he gently wiped the tear away from her face with his warm hand.
Sila was startled back to the present by the feel of Levi's hand on her face. She looked up at him, her mis-matched eyes showing deep pain, but also hope. She reached her hand up and placed it over Levi's, which still rested on her cheek. "Thank you." she whispered. Then she dropped her hand and wiped at her eyes. "Now then," she said a bit more cheerily, "Where has Raen got to?"
Levi felt a tingle travel up from his hand through his arm as he touched her soft skin and gazed into her beautiful face. For some reason it pained him to see her upset and his eyes showed it briefly though he swiftly masked it. He felt her surprise at his touch and she looked up at him before swiftly changing the subject to Raen, her voice more cheerful though somewhat forced he felt. With a sigh he dropped his hand to his side and glanced around for Raen. It was not hard to find him as he was rummaging through the corpses, something which struck Levi as a typical Raen trait - making the best of every situation. Motioning to Sila where he was, Levi picked up his reins and rode over with her towards the eccentric assassin.
[size=1]((Extra special thanks to Rosie for keeping me motivated (never have I been under so much pressure for a post!!) and for being patient while I rea dove rit! (tough work that is!) *huge hugses* ))[/size]
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RE: At the Edge of a Knife (see OOC to join)
on: August 11, 2004 12:59
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((Well, it's all Wren's fault!
Ok, not really, but this IS an insanely long post...a little over 3 pages in Word. Thank you to Wren for the parts of the Terrible Two, my favorite twins, Levi and Raen! :love: ))
Raen felt someone come up behind him and looked up from a goblin to find Levi and Sila standing there. Grinning he greeted them, "Well hello there, now wasn't that some entertainment?!' He lifted his full arms to show his spoils of war before raising a questioning eyebrow, guessing that they must have a reason for approaching him, since he wasn't exactly on the best of terms with Levi after his little fiery incident.
Levi rolled his eyes at his brother and sighed, 'I wouldn't exactly say it was _that_ entertaining as you like to put it,' he replied his mind wandering back to the pain in his shoulder. He did not look the slightest bit impressed as Raen showed his new weapons, a childish grin on his face as if he had just been presented with new toys, which he supposed was what they were to him.
"Oh, look at this!" Sila gasped and drew a handsomely designed knife and sheath out of the clutter in Raen's arms. "This was no Orc blade." She smiled at her older friend. "Good job, Raen! Didn't he do well?" she asked Levi, sincerity written all over her face, but laughter in her eyes.
Raen watched as Sila reached towards his jumble of weapons and shifted around slightly to avoid them all falling. He watched Sila as she examined the dagger and spoke to Levi. His grin broadened and he glanced between Sila and his brother, waiting to see his brother's reaction, his eyes lit up at the praise Sila had given him. He was used to disgusted looks from others as he went about collecting things, but Sila was his friend and he realized that that was something she would not do. "Well it was nothing really, I have a good eye for these things," he told her proudly.
Levi took the knife from Sila's delicate hand and flipped it over briefly to look at it. He shrugged and glanced stonily at his brother, still not forgiving him. "Well as Raen said it was nothing," he shrugged, "I'm sure it was an easy find, most likely belongs to some fool of a traveler who managed to get himself eaten."
He handed the dagger back to Sila, his face still unimpressed. Then he caught the laughter in her eyes and couldn't help but allow a smile to creep to the corners of his mouth, suddenly feeling slightly bad for answering her like that, "Though it may yet be a valuable find, we have yet to find out." He finished
Sila smiled and looked back at the knife, then up at Raen. "May I have this?" she asked hopefully. "I don't have a knife with me, only my sword, and that's no good for small things."
Raen nodded, "Why of course! I have plenty here as you can see, please if you would like another you may have it," He glanced down to find another nice looking knife through the rest before adding, "Tell me Sila, have you had much knife practice?"
Sila smiled and rolled her eyes. "Only the little you've taught me in the past, you scoundrel. Why should a noble-lady learn from anyone but the best?" she added with a wink.
A large grin re-appeared on his face and he beamed at her, "How right you are, why you would only learn bad habits and fatal mistakes from any other! I must improve your skill sometime, see what you remember," he spoke enthusiastically.
Levi raised his brow, "And just how good are you brother? Are you sure you know every trick there is?" He challenged, a shining glint in his eyes.
Sila groaned good-naturedly. The prospect of the "terrible two" testing each other's knife knowledge was not the most calming of ideas.
Raen glanced back at him, "Well I'm sure you can answer that for yourself, neither of us can best each other, though I am certain I am faster. Every trick? Of course, it is the only way to survive for the one you don't know is the one that kills you. Besides," he smirked, "I create new ones all the time and I am responsible for many already known," he boasted.
Levi sighed in disgust, "You? Faster?" He laughed, "Not a chance, you caught me off guard that's all. Well if that is so my brother and you are as skilled as you claim, then I think we should have a little fight and decide the winner once and for all." He grinned and glared at Raen.
Raen snorted, 'Off guard? I was merely toying with you that night. Alright a fight it is! Though no arrangements - it defeats the whole purpose let it happen when it happens!" He finished meeting Levi's glare with one just as powerful and dangerous.
Sila quickly jumped between the two and put a hand on each of their chests. "No! Not a chance!" she glared at them each in turn. "Do you REALLY want to make me angry?"
Levi had been ready to lunge at his brother right then and there, his blood pumping through his veins as he fingered a dagger, when suddenly he felt SIla's hand on his chest as she tried to stop them. He glanced down at her delicate hand that was supposed to be powerful enough to stop him and listened to her forceful words. Glancing at her face he tried to retain his angered look yet found it harder and harder not to smile. He knew that he could just brush away like a fly yet she was strong-willed and determined enough to believe she could stop them. He stopped where he was and did not speak for a moment, completely surprised and amused at the same time.
Raen could sense Levi had a mind to fight right where they stood and had dropped his new knives at his feet but one to attack him. It was then that Sila put a hand to his chest and gave out to them both. Raen looked at her and laughed outright, "Sila, what are you doing?" He asked. Glancing at Levi he could see his brother's amusement and continued, "Well Levi you know maybe we should just leave it at that. I would hate to have to deal with the wrath of the almighty Lady Sila! Look!" He cried, "I am trembling in my boots as we speak!" He grinned cunningly at Sila as he pretended to tremble.
Sila made a little noise of exasperation and slapped Raen in the arm. "You dare to mock me?" She poked him in the ribs and tried to poke him a second time, but suddenly she found that Raen had pinned her arms behind her with one hand and began tickling her with the other.
Raen's eyes were filled with laughter as he quickly took control of her and began to tickle her, "Mock you? Why no, I was merely provoking you 'Oh Powerful Lady'!" he replied, "But I fear I am too fast for your malice and it is I who is the powerful one here" he added as Sila soon became helpless in his strong grasp.
Sila squealed with laughter, causing some rather curious glances to be directed at them. Sila wiggled and squirmed, but only found that she had been picked completely off the ground. "I'll...tell Ari...on you!" she managed to gasp.
Raen lifted her off the ground and grinned playfully, "What is this? Am I to believe we are overrun by almighty females here Levi? We had best watch our backs!" He continued to tickle Sila, fully aware of the glances that were shot in their direction, loving every minute of it. "I don't believe I shall let this Powerful Lady go until she begs for mercy!" He concluded, his laughter rumbling in his throat.
Levi watched with a raised eyebrow. He felt a surge of jealousy that Raen and Sila were such good friends and it took some getting used to watching Raen attack her in such a playful manner. However he did not move and attempted to remain as he was, refusing to allow the jealousy take over him or his surly mood to spoil the fun, which even he knew was much needed in such a group like this. He did not want to be the one to spoil SIla's fun. He laughed at Raen's comment and replied, "You may be right Raen, if you don't watch your back they shall have taken us over!"
Sila wiggled even more and squealed at the top of her lungs. "Mercy! Levi, HELP!" She laughed. Her sides were aching, but oh how nice it was to have fun like this.
Levi laughed and stepped forward, taking Sila into his strong arms, away from Raen's grasp. He felt so content just to hold her, not wanting to let her go. Finally he set her down on the ground, slowly releasing her from his grasp. He placed a kiss on her hand and spoke, "There now you are free from the perilous bonds of Raen." He grinned at his brother.
Sila blushed a little and stuck her tongue out at Raen. "See, HE is nice to me!" she exclaimed. "Even if he DID kidnap me and lock me in a closet." she added after a moment.
Raen looked slightly put out to have Sila taken from him and the fun to come to an all too soon end, but another grin escaped his lips as he watched Sila and Levi. A knowing look crossed his face as he saw Levi holding onto her for a few extra moments. He laughed as Sila stuck her tongue out at him and rolled his eyes. However, his smile half faded and he swiftly glanced to Levi at her last outburst, prepared for the worst should it come.
Levi saw Sila blush and glanced away himself, a smile filling his face as he heard her retorting to Raen. Suddenly he clenched his fists and his face darkened. He swung around and glanced to see if anyone else had heard her. He gave a murderous look, tempted to strike out. Taking a deep breath he contained himself and spun on his heel slinking away, an extremely angry look on his face. He watched the other members of the company, thankfully they were too preoccupied to hear and too far away, though he his anger was not going to cool for a while yet.
Sila suddenly realized what she had said and clapped her hands over her mouth. "Oh, Eru..." She whispered. "I wasn't supposed to do that." She looked over at Raen. "I didn't mean to...it just..." she bit her lip.
Raen glanced uneasily between the retreating figure of Levi and Sila. His fingers loosed from his dagger as his brother stalked off and he sighed. "It was not intentional," he answered, recalling how Levi had nearly struck Sila. His strong feeling of protection for her would've immediately intervened and stopped Levi, but it made him wonder how much control his brother really had over himself. He glanced back at her, concealing his worry for her and continued, "I would stay clear of him for now... perhaps it would be wise to stay with me or Ari for now. Levi is not..." he trailed off and gave a small smile, "Just give him some space," he finished. He gave her hand a reassuring squeeze and picked up his daggers again.
Sila looked off in the direction that Levi had gone in, then back at Raen. Raen was right, she knew, about staying away from Levi, but she couldn't help want to explain and apologize. She forced a smile. "I think I'll go find Ari." she heard herself saying to Raen.
Raen smiled with relief, fearing that as strong-willed as Sila was she might go after Levi. Nodding he replied, "Yes you two have not had much time together recently." He ensured he had taken all he wanted before adding, "I shall speak with Evethire and see what the plans for our journey are from here," he paused, "Do not worry about Levi, he'll sort himself out."
Sila smiled and watched Raen walk off. When she was absolutely sure he was distracted by something else, she took off after Levi.
Raen nodded at her before hunting out for the he-elf, certain that Sila was heading towards Ari and that he need not worry about her for now. Spying Evethire he quickly crossed the forest floor towards him.
Levi stormed off into the trees some distance away form everyone else and flung a dagger in a tree in anger, kicking it also. His eyes were burning in rage and his every limb was shaking in anger. He could not believe what had just happened! If anyone had heard her it would have been disastrous... He cursed at himself for being so relaxed with her, for being so caring...what was he doing?! Taking out all his daggers he began to fling them into the tree again and again, each one hitting its mark perfectly.
[Edited on 11/8/2004 by Rosie_Gamgee]
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RE: At the Edge of a Knife (see OOC to join)
on: August 24, 2004 02:45
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[size=1]((Okay MAJOR thanks to Rosie for Sila’s part :love: that was an absolutely fantastic LRP and I apologise for taking so long to get it posted!! Also thanks to Leafy for Evethire’s part - I had a great evening too  It’s great to have you back!! As for everyone else - this will give you all a chance to catch up and move on towards Lothlórien, but remember it will take you a while to get there even at a gallop!  ))[/size]
Sila made her way slowly through the trees, hearing the sound of knives hitting wood as Levi (she assumed) threw knives at the trees. At least it would help him calm down, or at least she hoped so. She tried not to move too quietly, for fear of surprising him, but he didn't seem to have noticed her when she finally reached the little clearing where he was. "L-Levi?" her voice came as a whisper; she cleared her throat and said it a little louder. "Levi?"
Levi was concentrating hard on throwing his daggers, trying to control his rage from bursting out. Sweat glistened on his brow as he focused solely on what he was doing.
Suddenly he thought he heard a voice just as he was about to throw another dagger. He spun around and narrowed his blazing eyes, his dagger pointing at the trees ahead as if hunting out a target. He stood silently, waiting for something to move or show themselves as the case may be.
Sila gulped nervously and stepped forward, her hands in front of her. "It's just me, Levi."
Levi's black eyes fell upon Sila emerging from the darkness and his knuckles turned white as he gripped the dagger tightly. Swallowing hard, desperate to control his anger he spoke to her, his every word trembling with constrained rage, "Leave now, Lady Sila. I do not wish to speak with you," He forced himself to be polite as his icy voice cut the air, hoping she would take note to leave; he did not know how much longer he could keep this up.
Sila looked down at her boots and took a deep breath. "Levi, please...I just wanted to apologize. I shouldn't have said that. It’s just...I just wasn't thinking." She looked up at him. "Please forgive me. I didn't mean to."
"YOU WEREN'T THINKING?!" he yelled, "Do you know what damage you could have done?! Might yet have done?! There is no room in this world for stupid mistakes because you weren't thinking!" He was breathing heavily, he threw his dagger toward the same tree, knowing he needed to get it out of his hand, fast. Looking back at her, his eyes pierced right through her, "Why should I believe you?" He asked, his voice slightly calmer, "How do I know that you are merely trying to escape from me?!" He began to pace in front of her, "NO!" He shouted, "I cannot forgive you Sila! You are just like any other silly maiden, screaming for help! I have been too easy with you!" He turned away from her, a pained look across his face, knowing what his anger could bring upon himself.
Sila willed herself not to cry as Levi shouted at her. She stood ramrod straight throughout his entire rant, and let not a single tear slip down her cheek. When Levi had finished talking, Sila took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. "I am sorry you think so, Levi." she said quietly. "Because I had rather begun considering you a friend." her temper, long shoved out of sight flared up, and angry tears suddenly leaked down her face. "I had kept your secret!" she yelled at him. "I told you what mattered the most to me. WHO mattered the most to me. I trusted you, Varda knows why!" she stalked up to him and pointed her finger in his face. "And just because I made a stupid mistake doesn't give you the right to call me 'just another silly maiden'. I'M NOT LIKE THEM!"
Levi was about to explode, hitting her arm forcefully that pointed towards him "Well perhaps I once thought you were different, maybe even considered you something much more than my captive!" He spat at her, "Does it not?! Who's to be the judge of that?!" He laughed cruelly, "Well wrong you were Sila - this is who am I!" He opened his arms wide and yelled, "LOOK AT ME! THIS IS WHO I AM! You don't like it?! Well I'm afraid it's what you're dealing with! Learn who to trust instead falling for every empty word I have said!" He stopped and clenched his fists as they shook violently, "You do not know what you are dealing with Sila," his voice was nastily low, "Watch where you walk, even Raen cannot always be around to save you..."
Sila's eyes softened a little with pity. He was lying, she knew it. If all the things he had said were empty words, then she was the King of Rohan. And she wasn't. She had seen real kindness, real interest, in Levi's eyes, and now she saw, very faintly, real hurt. She had broken his trust, and she knew it.
"Maybe I don't want him to save me." she said thoughtfully, as if sorting through her feelings. "Maybe I just...maybe it isn't worth it to be safe from you if I could once trust you. I STILL trust you." It seemed to dawn on her as she said it. "I trust you, Levi." she said more forcefully. "And I don't think you'll ever be able to change that."
Levi stood there for a moment, dumbfounded. She still trusted him? He shook his head not believing what he had heard. He felt his temper drop slightly as he digested what he had just heard and sighed. He glanced over at her again, no, it still did not change things. If she still trusted him that was her own mistake she would discover, but he could never trust her. "You don't know who you're placing your trust in Sila, you don't know me or anything about me! What you see is fake. Do you think that telling me you still trust me will make things alright?!" He uttered icily.
Sila gave a small sad smile. He was right on every count, and she knew it, but that didn't change anything - she knew in her heart that Levi had good in him, and that's the part she trusted.
"If I don't know who I am placing my trust in, it's only because you won't let me know you." She said quietly. "And no, I hold no hope that my trust in you will change anything. I just wanted you to know that I consider you my friend. Although I'm not sure why." she added wryly.
Levi stared at her, but did not say a single word. He could not understand why she still considered him a friend. He felt his frustration mounting as he tried to get his point across to her. "You really want to know who I am?!" He growled, "Do you?!" His voice deepened and he began to shout when she didn't answer.
"Well let me enlighten you a little shall I?!" Grabbing his shirt he ripped it off and dropped the tatters to the ground. His black eyes bore into her and her turned around to show her his scar, "This is what I am Sila! Do know what it is?" He snarled, feeling the heat spread across his shoulder.
Sila was inexplicably frightened by the scar, which seemed to radiate blackness, anger. But she was determined to find out what she could and stared directly at it. "No, Levi. I don't." she said, her voice quavering.
Levi could feel her eyes on his scar and immediately it began to throb, his eyes glazed over and he struggled to fight against it. However the rage he was in made it all too easy and he found he could do nothing but let it happen. Turning around, his glassy eyes looked at her and a wicked smiled played on his lips. His rough voice, now different scratched as he spoke, "Well then why don't you touch it and find out! You'll be in for a surprise." He answered, his darkened face watching her like a hawk, his anger was still there though now it was replaced by darkness and shadow.
Sila noted the change in Levi's voice, and her eyes flickered to his face. It was not the face of the man she knew, and she took a step back. "B-but Raen said..." she whispered, realizing that her friend had been right to tell her not to search Levi out. She now wished she had listened.
Levi laughed cruelly, "Raen said what?! Pay no attention to that fool!" He began to walk towards her, "What is this now? You're not scared are you Sila?" He asked mockingly. He could feel her unease and smiled, drawing closer. "After all, I thought you said you still trusted me?"
"I...I do..." Sila fought between her previous words and her deepening fear. She took another step back, not noticing a tree root that threatened to trip her the next time she moved back. "Stop, Levi, please." she whispered, unable now to tear her eyes away from his shoulder.
Levi followed her as she stepped back, feeling her fear radiate off her. He laughed harshly at her words and advanced on her again, taunting "Not so bold and brave now are we?! Are you sure you didn't wish Raen was around?"
Sila gulped and tried to slow her heart, which was beating wildly. "Why are you doing this?" she tried to ask, but the words came out so quietly even she could barely hear them. She stepped back again, and the tree root did its work. Sila fell backward into the dead leaves, all the air pushed out of her lungs. She lay there, unable to move, as Levi moved closer. "Levi..." she whispered, wishing he would stop acting like this. It was as if saying his name would bring back the friend she was starting to know. "Levi..."
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A dead toll of all the enemy was accounted for. Evethire ran to Altariel where she lay seemingly unconscious. Blood covered her body and the ground. Only a glassy stream where her tears rolled was clean. He looked over her until the knife was uncovered. He halted about to extract. He was hoping she was not dead.
Raen crossed the ground in his long stride approaching Evethire, stepping over the fallen corpses as he went. Once he reached the elf he nodded to him in greeting before clearing his throat to inquire after the remainder of the company, "I trust everyone else is alright?" He began politely.
Evethire looked up in mid confusion. It was the fairly tall Raen. Evethire looked back to Altariel. He put a warm hand to her cheek. She was growing cold. He released his bated breath and stood up. "Well she is in a terrible way." he answered finally stepping back. Raen seemed to hadn't noticed. "I doubt even such elves as Eorlas and Aireon can do much." He looked up very much troubled to the mans eyes. Evethire had never seen Raen very quiet but he hoped that he wouldn't be interrupted. "I think we should head to Lothlorien." he expressed firmly.
Raen looked down towards the ground and saw Altariel for the first time. Frowning he could see as Evethire had said, she was indeed gravely injured and would need attention as soon as possible. He crouched down and scanned over her wounds, knowing that they were beyond any skill of his, his methods too harsh for the she-elf. He nodded in agreement to Evethire and replied, "Indeed, if she is to have any chance at all, we will have to hasten towards Lothlórien with all speed for she will not survive a night in the wilds."
Evethire felt such gratitude towards this man. Nodding he spoke quietly "Then it is settled, will you give word to the men and ladies. I think it is time to make our leave."
Raen nodded and took a step back before adding quietly, "I shall seek the advice of my brother, he may be able to do something to help her until we reach Lothlórien." He nodded towards the dagger, “That shall have to be removed before we leave.” He knew that Levi's healing skills would be of valuable use, yet he only hoped that Levi himself had cooled off sufficiently.
Evethire bent down as he heard Raen's footsteps depart. He looked at Altariel and then caught her legs in a tight grip and eased her back away from the blood marked tree. She was still as lifeless as a stone. She headed towards Blethian, who stood apparently frightened of goblins. Evethire paid no heed. Lifting Altariel onto his horse he tightened the girth and secured his somewhat small amount of treasures. Then he silently fetched her horse. Serithion was obviously causing trouble and would not budge. After a bit of fierce elvish Evethire returned and mournfully mounted his horse. The wet mass of his friend drooped in front of him. He blessed her and looked towards the gathering people. It was a sad time for him. Guilt fluttered in his blood like poison and also like poison it clouded his mind. It was time to leave her doom. Though hope faded, the though of the elves brought light to dim hearts.
Turning away from Evethire, Raen walked towards the rest of the group and waited until he had all of their attention before addressing them all, not wasting anytime, "We shall press on with all speed to Lothlórien due to the severe injuries of Lady Altariel. I would advise you all to prepare to leave at once." He knew that it would normally take them until the next day to reach Lothlórien, but they would have to ride throughout he night now in order to get there as soon as possible.
He scanned the area around him until he spotted Ari and with a smile he walked over. Catching her into a strong embrace he ensured she was alright before asking, "Is Sila alright? She was quite shaken when I left her." He glanced around for Sila’s face, but couldn’t see her anywhere. Deciding that she must be getting ready to leave, he turned back towards Ari, however the confused look on her face told him enough. “You haven’t seen her since the battle have you?!” He asked. Seeing Ari shake her head he cursed before scanning around, hoping that he would be able to spot her. She was nowhere to be seen. Raen closed his eyes and swallowed hard, already knowing that he wouldn’t see her. Glancing back at Ari he spoke quickly, “Prepare to leave, everything is alright, I shall catch up with you presently!”
He spun around and headed over to where he was with Sila last. Scanning around one last time in vain, he headed towards the trees where Levi had disappeared to. He cursed loudly to himself, realising his stupidity in believing Sila. He should have known she would go after Levi and kept her with him. With these last thoughts in his mind, he quickened his pace, praying that he wouldn’t arrive to late and that Levi had managed to stay away from her. He heard shouts from further ahead in the trees and broke into a run. Crashing through the trees he covered the ground as quickly as he could, desperate to reach Sila.
Once he was within earshot, he slowed and became extremely silent as he approached. He could hear Levi’s snarl through the trees and waited with baited breath to hear Sila reply. He gave a small sigh when he heard her and continued on. Soon he had nearly reached them and he pulled out a dagger, keeping it ready in his right hand. He could tell that Levi was extremely angry, yet he appeared to be putting up some kind of a fight to control his temper if he had not attacked her.
Suddenly it went silent and he could hear neither of them. A few moments later Levi’s laughter could be heard. Raen started forward and could feel Levi’s presence before he even saw him. That meant only one thing - his scar. Sure enough, as they came into Raen’s view he could see Levi’s scar and knew what must be happening to his brother. His heart missed a beat when he could not see Sila, fearing for his friend. If anything happened to her he would not forgive himself, the fault being his own. Drawing closer, he spied her on the ground with Levi advancing.
Knowing that now was the time to rescue Sila before Levi laid a finger on her, Raen came crashing through the trees and sprang forward, putting himself in between them both. He caught them both by complete surprise, and using this to his advantage, he swiftly grabbed Sila and set her on her feet. His black eyes searched hers briefly before turning to meet his brother. “Levi are you out of your mind?! What are you doing?!” He spoke forcefully to his brother, trying to knock some sense into him.
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Levi advanced on Sila, now towering over her. He paused briefly when she continued to call his name and struggled against the grip that was firmly placed over him, but his wrath was too great. His mind was bent on revenge and hatred and there was nothing Sila could do. He growled in frustration as she called his name and was about to lunge at her when suddenly he was intercepted. He stopped in complete surprise and watched as Sila was helped to her feet, his mind not registering what was happening until it was too late. He heard Raen’s voice and his face darkened. “Get out of my way!” He snarled.
Raen remained unmoved, putting a hand out to protect Sila. He could see by Levi’s eyes that he was no longer in control of himself and he had to be stopped somehow to prevent it taking complete hold of him. His eyes never left Levi’s and he softly whispered to Sila, “Get out of here now! Leave and join the rest of the company. Once you reach them, tell them all to ride onto Lothlórien with all speed, they cannot afford to waste anymore time. I will find you all there or catch you on your way.” He risked taking one glance at Sila, his eyes telling her he meant every word, “Go this time Sila. Don’t look back until you are clear of the trees and do not dare stay. The life of Lady Altariel depends on this hasty departure and I do not want you to watch what will take place here. You must go!” He finished sternly, letting her know there was no room for negotiation and he meant what he said. “Go!” He shouted before pulling out a dagger and pushing Levi back to avoid him doing anything. “Well brother, I think it is time for us to have our little fight is it not?” He spat harshly to Levi and waited for him to draw a dagger from the tree. Despite Levi’s state, Raen would fight cleanly for as long as possible. He circled his brother, watching his every move, but keeping Sila in the corner of his eye. Once she was out of sight, he lunged at Levi and their blades met with a clash.
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Backtraking a wee bit cause I had a severe case of 'Idonwannapost-itis' I think I'm cured now.....)))
How amazingly geeky of me is that? *decides she re-read too many times*))
