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Topic: The Warrior (story/novel)
Ranewen Miriel was now travelling through the forest of Turgon after darkness fell. She has been travelling over Isilindil for years; since that terrible night in Tinehtele. There was an evil forming over the lands caused by a powerful sorcerer named Maglor Cuthalion. He's making armies formed in thousands of Orcs and Drows, however, he lacked one important thing for complete power. Maglor needs a special saphire jewel called the Oronar. Ranewen had just journeyed earlier that afternoon from his lands, spying on his armies.
"If Maglor has this much power now, I would hate to see him posess the Oronar," Ranewen mumbled to herself as she stepped lightly over leaves and branches in the dark, dense forest. She had to go to the kingdom of Tal Dagore quickly and warn the king of the dangers ahead with Maglor. Tal Dagore holds the Oronar, making the kingdom in the most danger with the monsterous army. She knew the jewel needed to be destroyed. It should have been destroyed years ago. Tal Dagore is a luxeriously large kingdom that is built out of the stone of a large mountain in Isilindil. It's the largest kingdom to be exact, but does not hold a very powerful army, and that is what worried Ranewen.
Travelling briskly through the forest, the silver moon shone bright through the trees giving her just enough light to see her way through while she gripped her trusted sword at her side. She soon heard a twig snap behind her, causing her to turn sharply, unsheathing her sword rapidly, prepared to battle what ever it may be behind her. She turned in time to see a shadowed figure in a green hooded cloak charging at her full speed with their sword rasied above their head. Bringing her sword up, she managed to block the blow as the clank of the metals connecting made an eerie ring throughout the crisp air. Ranewen and the unknown cloaked figure fought for awhile, stepping in circles, blocking attacks, without words for several minutes until the hood of Ranewen's cloak fell due to a burst of cold wind, revealing her face, causing her to drop her sword while backing into a tree. The hooded being stood over her quietly. Ranewen could tell it was a man of some sort by his tall, muscular build, but could see no face, only to hear the inhales and exhales of his deep breathing. She stayed silent, crouching down to the base of the tree, staring up at the mysterious person and wondering if he was going to kill her.
A moment later, he dropped his sword and pulled down his hood to reveal a very handsome elf with long blond hair, flowing down to his shoulders, partially pulled back with a braid and strikingly intense honey-gold colored eyes. "Amin hiraetha," (I am sorry) the young elf said to her softly. "I thought you were of Maglor's new army," He added, holding his hand out to help Ranewen to her feet. "You know of Maglor?" She asked, finally able to speak after a moment of silence. "Yes, I was on my way to Tal Dagore to inform the king," he said looking her over with a gentle smile. "That's where I was travelling as well," Ranewen said, looking down at her feet shyly. For such a strong fighter, Ranewen felt silly for being timid and shy at this moment. "Very good, I can have someone to travel with now. I could use the company," He said with a chuckle, walking away to a camp area he had set up several yards away. "You do not understand, sir, I travel alone," Ranewen started to protest, aggrivativly, but was interrupted by the elf's soothing voice. "Tula, hama neva i'naur," (come, sit near the fire.) He said. The fire did look warm and inviting after she had been travelling in the cool weather without rest or sleep for the past two days. Finally, after standing there awkwardly, she submissed and agreed, walking over and taking a seat on the log across from the handsome elf.
"Mani naa esse en lle?" (What is your name?) Ranewen asked, eyeing the unusually handsome elf questioningly. "I am Maedhros...and you, m'lady?" Maedhros responded, also returning the question. "Ranewen Miriel," she said. "Ah, I've heard of you many times," he said with a smile, staring into the fire. "Is it true you murdered your parents?" He suddenly asked, staring at her with interest. "No, I did not kill my mother. My stepfather murdered her by poison and so I took my revenge on him," Ranewen said coldly. The subject had always been touchy with her. "Then why did you not explain that to your people instead of running? There rewards throughout the lands to have you dead, did you know?" He asked. Ranewen shot Maedhros a look of hatred. "Why must you be so nosy? I know there are rewards... are you one of those looking to kill me?" She asked. "No... I am sorry. I could have killed you just earlier. Do you honestly think I am one of those out to kill you for a reward?" He asked looking at her with a gentle, kind smile. Ranewen sighed. Maedhros was right, he could have killed her earlier if he was really set out to do that, but he didn't. "I chose to run. The people did not understand nor believe me when I tried to explain.... and I hated that place anyhow," Ranewen said softly. "I am sorry for getting into your business. Forgive me?" He looked at her apologetically.
She nodded and stood to her feet. "Well, I am off to go about my ways," Ranewen said quietly. Maedhros nodded and watched as she slipped the hood back over her head, hiding her beautiful face. "Maybe we will meet again, m'lady. I am a traveller as well," He said kindly. She smiled at the handsome elf from under her hood. "Aa' menealle nauva calen ar' malta," (May your ways be green and golden) Maedhros said smiling, bidding Ranewen farewell. "Diola Lle." (Thank you) Ranewen said softly before disappearing back into the forest of Turgon.
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Well that was Chapter two.. please leave comments! ^.^
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