441: James Potter and the Emerald Elfstone - Lily
I'm almost out of theme weeks... I think we'll probably do two more after Elf Week, and then be back to our regularly scheduled random sueage.
TITLE: James Potter and the Emerald Elfstone (OMG James/Aragorn OTP!)
PERPETRATOR: WolfGurl18 (I think having 'gurl' in one's username should automatically lose you ten points)
SUE-O-METER:
(awful)
FULL NAME: Lily
SPECIES: Elf
HAIR: 'long, dark red hair that she had tied back in a braid'
EYES: 'the most amazing emrald green eyes'
MARKINGS: pointed ears
POSESSIONS: assorted knives.
ORIGIN: Elrond's daughter. James, Sirius, and Peter meet her in Arborlon while on a quest for the Jade Elfstone.
CONNECTIONS TO CANON: The only trace of pottercanon is a few names.
SPECIAL ABILITIES: amazing knife skills
NOTES: This is weird. According to the summary, it's a crossover with Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time, and Shannara. I give it an 'awful' for Crossoverness That Should Not Be and Lack Of Anything To Do With Harry Potter.
SAMPLE:
A/N: Heres another chapter. You will probably start seeing things from Robert Jordan since I am currently hooked on that series. Enjoy :)
James and his friends looked down upon Arborlon in awe. It was a beautiful city, with beautiful gardens and buildings. Allanon led them forward. They were about 3 miles from the city, but since they were on a hill, they were able to see it clearly.
If we are so close, why haven't we seen any Elves? James thought. He really wanted to see an elf. Even with all the traveling he did with Remus and Sirius, he had never seen and elf, or a gnome. A few dwarfs, but no trolls, not that he wanted to see them.
They were following a narrow, yet well traveled path to the city. James rode up to Allanon. " Why haven't we seen any Elves?" Allanon sighed and said, " While the Dark Lord doesnt disrupt the lives of men, he has already started destroying the lives of the Elves and Dwarves, since they are his only big obstacle in taking over the Four-Lands." " Why couldnt men help. Are we that stupid," Sirius asked. " No, but they are not united and will only fight to protect themselves. They will not come to the aid of other races."
" What about us," Peter asked, " We are coming to the aid of the Elves." " You do not know why you are here so I suggest you think before you speak."
Peter shut up, and, grumbling, moved to the back of the line. So all the Elves must be in the city, James thought. They rode for another hour or so through the hills and forests surrounding the city. Just as the sun was setting, they made it into Arborlon. James, and everyone else except Allanon, gasped. Elves. All over the place were people with pointy ears, and sharp facial features. Most were just a little shorter than James.
Allanon led them through the streets, where they recieved more than a few stares, up to the palace. There were Palace Guards at the entrance to the grounds, and building. They were dressed in woodsman garments, made to blend into the forest, and, James admitted, it looked like it would work very well.
The palace was beautiful, all white on the outside, and three stories tall, James had never seen anything like it. They entered through massive oak doors and were led down a long, white hallway with pictures of Elven kings. They stopped outside of a pair of doors with ivy leaves carved into them. Allanon quickly knocked three times and waited. He didnt have to wait long. Almost immendently a " come in," was heard. Allanon and the four boys entered the room. The boys still looking around in awe. They had never seen anything so beautiful as the Elven city.
" Ah. Allanon, long time no see," said a tall, handsome elf who was seated behind a table. " Well, why are you just standing there. Take a seat. Welcome to Arborlon," he said, smiling at the boys. They each sat down, and started staring some more, but this time at the elf behind the table.
He was tall, by Elven standreds, and had long dark hair, which he had tied in a ponytail. He had tan skin, and looked like he had not been a king for long, or he was very active.
" Welcome, friends, and Allanon," at a grunt from Allanon he said, " That was a joke. Geesh, you have no sense of humor. Uh, well Ill get on with it then, or you will since I have no clue why you have come. I am Elrond Elessedil." Allanon glared at him, then smiled. " Actually, we have come to ask of your assistence on a little quest of ours."
" Oh really, and what do I have to give to this little quest of yours, or can you tell me what it is you seek first, so we dont have a repeat of last time." " I would request a private talk with you later, for now, I seek lodging and food, and a bath for these boys, they stink." Elrond started laughing at that, while Sirius looked mad. " Well, you would stink too if you had to ride for a week and a half with out a bath or proper food." " That would explain the horse smell," Elrond said.
Sirius looked ready to scream at him, but just then they were interupted by a timid knock on the door. " Come in." A servant came in and bowed to Elrond and Allanon. Turning to Elrond he said, " My lord. The scouts have come back, with some terrible news Im afraid." " Send them in." The servant nodded and left.
Moments later, a group of 5 young Elves entered the room. They seemed surprised to see other people there, and most looked at the boys with intrest. The leader of the group stepped forward and bowed to the king, " King Elrond, as you asked, we have traveled up into the Streleheim Plains and into Troll territory. There we observed a large gathering of Rock Trolls. It was not a tribal meeting, since they were all in armour and practicing their fighting. We went unnoticed and traveled east towards the Skull Kingdom, where we observed huge armies of Gnomes heading east, most likely to fight the dwarves. We also saw ten Skull Bearers on the way home, which proves that we most likely will be the next victim of the Warlock Lord."
She finished and stood quietly while Elrond processed the information he had just been given. After a minute, in which the boys, even Sirius, were unexplainably quiet, Elrond spoke," you have done well. Go rest now. Thanks to all of you."
Four of the scouts left the room. The last one was the leader. James thought she was the most beautiful person, ah....Elf, that he had ever seen. She had long, dark red hair that she had tied back in a braid, and the most amazing emrald green eyes. He looked at Sirius and Remus and found they were staring too. She just looked at them, and smirked. Elrond then stood up, walked over to her, and hugged her. " Welcome home, Lily. So tell me, how was your adventure.
" She bowed again and said, " Good King Elrond, my..." " Would you stop being so formal child. Geesh your almost as bad as your cousin." She grinned at him and said, " Why shouldnt I be formal. You seem to have guests, which includes Allanon, so it must be an important meeting."
" If you dont stop that, I'll make sure you dont go on the scouting trip next week." She paled and quickly nodded. Elrond turned around to find everyone staring at him. " This is my daughter, Lily." he said, more to the boys, since Allanon seemed to know her. They all muttered, "hi." She smiled.
" Lily, Allanon and I have some, uh...private matters to discuss. Could you possibly take the boys to the Gardens of Life for a few hours, and mabye around the city?" She gave him a look that said, ' what if I dont want to', but said " ok. let's go." She motioned for the boys to follow her, and exited the room. All 3 boys quickly jumped up and followed her. Peter was a little slow. He didnt like the elven girl. Not one bit.
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The followed her through the streets of Arborlon, where most of the young elven males looked at them with envy and loathing, some even bowing. They gave Lily a wide path. James couldnt take it anymore. What could be so scary about a young elf girl. He walked faster untill he was next to her then asked, " Why are all the men backing away from you?" She just smiled. He fell back and talked with Sirius the rest of the way.
The Gardens of Life were amazing. So many different kinds of flowers and trees in one place must be the work of magic. The most beautiful had to be the sacred Ellcrys.
Lily told them the story of the Elven girl, Amberle, and how she had saved the kingdom by becoming the fabled tree. " You mean, that that tree, used to be an Elf?" Sirius asked. She nodded.
" Soooo. Lily, why were you with the group of scouts that came in? You cant be one, can you?" " And why couldnt I?" " Well, um, not to be rude or anything, but, your a girl." " Oh. So you think that because I am a girl, I cant track, or hunt, or kill?" She said the last bit, while fingering one of the knives strapped to her waist and staring at him.
" Ah...no...its just that, well, normally girls dont do that kind of thing." " Maybe where your from. But Elves are different from Men." Thus said, she walked away.
" Do you think I made her mad?" James asked. " No, she just loves you now." " Sirius shut up. Your not helping," Remus said. " Did you see those daggers? And that sword. Wow. She can probably fight better then any of us." James glared at him. He was the best fighter in ShadyVale.
" I bet I can beat her." " Sure James." " Im serious Sirius, and no I know I am not you. Lets find her and I'll challange her."
The boys set off in search of the Lily. They found her in the front lawn of the palace, practicing her archery skills with another elf. When they walked up, she glared at them, but her companion walked over and introduced himself. " Hello there. I am Legolas. Lilys cousin. And you are..." " James Potter." " Sirius Black." "Remus Lupin." "Peter Pettigrew."
" Don't trust them Legolas. They are Men who do not think that women should be treated as equals," Lily said, after they had finished introducing themselves. " We never said that," Remus said. " But you implied it," she added.
" Yeah, um.. thats why were here. Lily, I want to challange you to a knife throwing contest." " You, think you can beat me?" She said, and fell to the ground laughing hysterically.
" What," James asked. Legolas decided to step in. " I wouldn't challange her if I was you, James. Dont be fooled by apperances. Lily here, is the best Tracker alive, champion swordsman..er. woman, and best knife thrower in the Four-Lands. Second in archery only to me." he said proudly.
" Shut up Legolas," she said, and glared at him, causing him to give her a cheeky smile. She continued, " You want a contest. Your on."
She glared at James. " See that tree," he nodded," Good. Now do you see the bullseye on the tree. Good. Do you see the water droplets coming off that branch. Very good. Ok. We throw when the next drop leaves the leaf. Whosoever gets closest to the mark, wins."
James hesitated. He had never done anything like this before. But, he couldnt back down in front of Sirius. He nodded.
" Good, ready, next drop." He studied the leaf. The droplet was just about to drop....soon.....almost....NOW.
He threw his knife, but her's had already left. His knife was buried in the tree about 3 inches from the dot. Lily's was buried right in the center of the dot, and was wet, for she had hit the water droplet as it came down.
She smiled at him and said, " Need another demonstration?" He shook his head. Dang, she was good. He had to admit it. She was really good.
Just then a servant appeared before them. " Miss Lily," "Dont call me that." " Ok. Lily. King Elrond requests your presence, and the young sir's, in a meeting concerning....."
But whatever he was about to say was cut off as Allanon strolled across the grounds, and, noticing them, walked over. " Come, you are wanted in the High Chamber. You too Legolas."
The two young Elves picked up their weapons, and followed Allanon, with the boys a few steps behind.
A/N: Ok. I tried doing the paragraph thing, but my computer messed the last chapters up, when i did it, so hopefully it worked. Thanks to all who reviewed. If anyone wants a ff read, I will read it. I get bored from homework and need some good stories. So just email me the link, and Ill read um. K. Again. Thanks to all who review. I will keep writing, even if I dont get any reviews, but they make me write faster (wink, wink) Ok. I have half of the next part written up, so back to writing. Enjoy. R/R
TITLE: James Potter and the Emerald Elfstone (OMG James/Aragorn OTP!)
PERPETRATOR: WolfGurl18 (I think having 'gurl' in one's username should automatically lose you ten points)
SUE-O-METER:
(awful)
FULL NAME: Lily
SPECIES: Elf
HAIR: 'long, dark red hair that she had tied back in a braid'
EYES: 'the most amazing emrald green eyes'
MARKINGS: pointed ears
POSESSIONS: assorted knives.
ORIGIN: Elrond's daughter. James, Sirius, and Peter meet her in Arborlon while on a quest for the Jade Elfstone.
CONNECTIONS TO CANON: The only trace of pottercanon is a few names.
SPECIAL ABILITIES: amazing knife skills
NOTES: This is weird. According to the summary, it's a crossover with Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time, and Shannara. I give it an 'awful' for Crossoverness That Should Not Be and Lack Of Anything To Do With Harry Potter.
SAMPLE:
A/N: Heres another chapter. You will probably start seeing things from Robert Jordan since I am currently hooked on that series. Enjoy :)
James and his friends looked down upon Arborlon in awe. It was a beautiful city, with beautiful gardens and buildings. Allanon led them forward. They were about 3 miles from the city, but since they were on a hill, they were able to see it clearly.
If we are so close, why haven't we seen any Elves? James thought. He really wanted to see an elf. Even with all the traveling he did with Remus and Sirius, he had never seen and elf, or a gnome. A few dwarfs, but no trolls, not that he wanted to see them.
They were following a narrow, yet well traveled path to the city. James rode up to Allanon. " Why haven't we seen any Elves?" Allanon sighed and said, " While the Dark Lord doesnt disrupt the lives of men, he has already started destroying the lives of the Elves and Dwarves, since they are his only big obstacle in taking over the Four-Lands." " Why couldnt men help. Are we that stupid," Sirius asked. " No, but they are not united and will only fight to protect themselves. They will not come to the aid of other races."
" What about us," Peter asked, " We are coming to the aid of the Elves." " You do not know why you are here so I suggest you think before you speak."
Peter shut up, and, grumbling, moved to the back of the line. So all the Elves must be in the city, James thought. They rode for another hour or so through the hills and forests surrounding the city. Just as the sun was setting, they made it into Arborlon. James, and everyone else except Allanon, gasped. Elves. All over the place were people with pointy ears, and sharp facial features. Most were just a little shorter than James.
Allanon led them through the streets, where they recieved more than a few stares, up to the palace. There were Palace Guards at the entrance to the grounds, and building. They were dressed in woodsman garments, made to blend into the forest, and, James admitted, it looked like it would work very well.
The palace was beautiful, all white on the outside, and three stories tall, James had never seen anything like it. They entered through massive oak doors and were led down a long, white hallway with pictures of Elven kings. They stopped outside of a pair of doors with ivy leaves carved into them. Allanon quickly knocked three times and waited. He didnt have to wait long. Almost immendently a " come in," was heard. Allanon and the four boys entered the room. The boys still looking around in awe. They had never seen anything so beautiful as the Elven city.
" Ah. Allanon, long time no see," said a tall, handsome elf who was seated behind a table. " Well, why are you just standing there. Take a seat. Welcome to Arborlon," he said, smiling at the boys. They each sat down, and started staring some more, but this time at the elf behind the table.
He was tall, by Elven standreds, and had long dark hair, which he had tied in a ponytail. He had tan skin, and looked like he had not been a king for long, or he was very active.
" Welcome, friends, and Allanon," at a grunt from Allanon he said, " That was a joke. Geesh, you have no sense of humor. Uh, well Ill get on with it then, or you will since I have no clue why you have come. I am Elrond Elessedil." Allanon glared at him, then smiled. " Actually, we have come to ask of your assistence on a little quest of ours."
" Oh really, and what do I have to give to this little quest of yours, or can you tell me what it is you seek first, so we dont have a repeat of last time." " I would request a private talk with you later, for now, I seek lodging and food, and a bath for these boys, they stink." Elrond started laughing at that, while Sirius looked mad. " Well, you would stink too if you had to ride for a week and a half with out a bath or proper food." " That would explain the horse smell," Elrond said.
Sirius looked ready to scream at him, but just then they were interupted by a timid knock on the door. " Come in." A servant came in and bowed to Elrond and Allanon. Turning to Elrond he said, " My lord. The scouts have come back, with some terrible news Im afraid." " Send them in." The servant nodded and left.
Moments later, a group of 5 young Elves entered the room. They seemed surprised to see other people there, and most looked at the boys with intrest. The leader of the group stepped forward and bowed to the king, " King Elrond, as you asked, we have traveled up into the Streleheim Plains and into Troll territory. There we observed a large gathering of Rock Trolls. It was not a tribal meeting, since they were all in armour and practicing their fighting. We went unnoticed and traveled east towards the Skull Kingdom, where we observed huge armies of Gnomes heading east, most likely to fight the dwarves. We also saw ten Skull Bearers on the way home, which proves that we most likely will be the next victim of the Warlock Lord."
She finished and stood quietly while Elrond processed the information he had just been given. After a minute, in which the boys, even Sirius, were unexplainably quiet, Elrond spoke," you have done well. Go rest now. Thanks to all of you."
Four of the scouts left the room. The last one was the leader. James thought she was the most beautiful person, ah....Elf, that he had ever seen. She had long, dark red hair that she had tied back in a braid, and the most amazing emrald green eyes. He looked at Sirius and Remus and found they were staring too. She just looked at them, and smirked. Elrond then stood up, walked over to her, and hugged her. " Welcome home, Lily. So tell me, how was your adventure.
" She bowed again and said, " Good King Elrond, my..." " Would you stop being so formal child. Geesh your almost as bad as your cousin." She grinned at him and said, " Why shouldnt I be formal. You seem to have guests, which includes Allanon, so it must be an important meeting."
" If you dont stop that, I'll make sure you dont go on the scouting trip next week." She paled and quickly nodded. Elrond turned around to find everyone staring at him. " This is my daughter, Lily." he said, more to the boys, since Allanon seemed to know her. They all muttered, "hi." She smiled.
" Lily, Allanon and I have some, uh...private matters to discuss. Could you possibly take the boys to the Gardens of Life for a few hours, and mabye around the city?" She gave him a look that said, ' what if I dont want to', but said " ok. let's go." She motioned for the boys to follow her, and exited the room. All 3 boys quickly jumped up and followed her. Peter was a little slow. He didnt like the elven girl. Not one bit.
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The followed her through the streets of Arborlon, where most of the young elven males looked at them with envy and loathing, some even bowing. They gave Lily a wide path. James couldnt take it anymore. What could be so scary about a young elf girl. He walked faster untill he was next to her then asked, " Why are all the men backing away from you?" She just smiled. He fell back and talked with Sirius the rest of the way.
The Gardens of Life were amazing. So many different kinds of flowers and trees in one place must be the work of magic. The most beautiful had to be the sacred Ellcrys.
Lily told them the story of the Elven girl, Amberle, and how she had saved the kingdom by becoming the fabled tree. " You mean, that that tree, used to be an Elf?" Sirius asked. She nodded.
" Soooo. Lily, why were you with the group of scouts that came in? You cant be one, can you?" " And why couldnt I?" " Well, um, not to be rude or anything, but, your a girl." " Oh. So you think that because I am a girl, I cant track, or hunt, or kill?" She said the last bit, while fingering one of the knives strapped to her waist and staring at him.
" Ah...no...its just that, well, normally girls dont do that kind of thing." " Maybe where your from. But Elves are different from Men." Thus said, she walked away.
" Do you think I made her mad?" James asked. " No, she just loves you now." " Sirius shut up. Your not helping," Remus said. " Did you see those daggers? And that sword. Wow. She can probably fight better then any of us." James glared at him. He was the best fighter in ShadyVale.
" I bet I can beat her." " Sure James." " Im serious Sirius, and no I know I am not you. Lets find her and I'll challange her."
The boys set off in search of the Lily. They found her in the front lawn of the palace, practicing her archery skills with another elf. When they walked up, she glared at them, but her companion walked over and introduced himself. " Hello there. I am Legolas. Lilys cousin. And you are..." " James Potter." " Sirius Black." "Remus Lupin." "Peter Pettigrew."
" Don't trust them Legolas. They are Men who do not think that women should be treated as equals," Lily said, after they had finished introducing themselves. " We never said that," Remus said. " But you implied it," she added.
" Yeah, um.. thats why were here. Lily, I want to challange you to a knife throwing contest." " You, think you can beat me?" She said, and fell to the ground laughing hysterically.
" What," James asked. Legolas decided to step in. " I wouldn't challange her if I was you, James. Dont be fooled by apperances. Lily here, is the best Tracker alive, champion swordsman..er. woman, and best knife thrower in the Four-Lands. Second in archery only to me." he said proudly.
" Shut up Legolas," she said, and glared at him, causing him to give her a cheeky smile. She continued, " You want a contest. Your on."
She glared at James. " See that tree," he nodded," Good. Now do you see the bullseye on the tree. Good. Do you see the water droplets coming off that branch. Very good. Ok. We throw when the next drop leaves the leaf. Whosoever gets closest to the mark, wins."
James hesitated. He had never done anything like this before. But, he couldnt back down in front of Sirius. He nodded.
" Good, ready, next drop." He studied the leaf. The droplet was just about to drop....soon.....almost....NOW.
He threw his knife, but her's had already left. His knife was buried in the tree about 3 inches from the dot. Lily's was buried right in the center of the dot, and was wet, for she had hit the water droplet as it came down.
She smiled at him and said, " Need another demonstration?" He shook his head. Dang, she was good. He had to admit it. She was really good.
Just then a servant appeared before them. " Miss Lily," "Dont call me that." " Ok. Lily. King Elrond requests your presence, and the young sir's, in a meeting concerning....."
But whatever he was about to say was cut off as Allanon strolled across the grounds, and, noticing them, walked over. " Come, you are wanted in the High Chamber. You too Legolas."
The two young Elves picked up their weapons, and followed Allanon, with the boys a few steps behind.
A/N: Ok. I tried doing the paragraph thing, but my computer messed the last chapters up, when i did it, so hopefully it worked. Thanks to all who reviewed. If anyone wants a ff read, I will read it. I get bored from homework and need some good stories. So just email me the link, and Ill read um. K. Again. Thanks to all who review. I will keep writing, even if I dont get any reviews, but they make me write faster (wink, wink) Ok. I have half of the next part written up, so back to writing. Enjoy. R/R