Exiled (The Hobbit)

7. The White Counsel

''Lady Galadriel'' Gandalf spoke softly as she turned, the long grey dress she wore following her as she faces Gandalf and Elrond ''Mithrandir...Ha has been a an anand'' (it has been a long time) she spoke softy

''Anrand lothron gar- change nin, but ú- so i híril -o Lorien'' Gandalf bowled to the lady of light. She smiled ''I had no idea, lord Elrond had sent for you'' Gandalf said looking back at him ''he didn't I did''

Gandalf was in deep shit now. Maybe he wasn't here, he could way with what he's doing, but with him here. Nothing was going ahead

Gandalf smiled, facing him. Then doing a little bowl ''Saruman'' Gandalf stood back up as Saruman spoke ''You've been busy of late, my friend''

They all sat down and started to talk ''Tell me Gandalf, did you think these plans and schemes of yours go unnoticed'' Saruman asked, sitting on the other side of the table to Gandalf ''Unnoticed? no, I'm simply doing what I feel is right''

''The dragon and the Dreki have long been on your mind'' Galadriel said as she walked around the table ''It is true my lady. Nyx and Enyo are planning something. They joined the company to quickly, they want to kill Smaug, but I fear that is not all of it... I fear they plan to take hold of the grey mountains, ones again''

''If they do, they will have a bigger hold of the north'' Galadriel knew of the holds they have over the south and west mountains. They just need to be in the northern mountains and take the sea of Rhun. And they'll have full control over middle earth, with or without the elves, knowing. Galadriel had just gotten them out of the mountains, and know they'll slipping through her fingers

''Their power has long vanished Gandalf, they are mere mortals know'' Saruman waved Gandalf fears off ''Has it really? Gaia holds allegiance to the mercenaries of the sea. Enyo has hidden the last of the Ounari people under a sea or river, and Nyx? She is the queen of dragons. And all dragons young or old worship her''

''Nyx hasn't seen her people over 90 years'' Gandalf pulled out a letter ''Form a raven I found two nights ago by her feet...'' Saruman took the letter ''She eyes are locked on the Mountains, she wants her crown back, to burn and pillage the kingdoms of middle earth. She all has to do is awaken the drakes in the north and all shall blow to her'' ''She is a child''

''A child that has outlived great kings of the Noldor. She is the oldest born being that stands on middle earth'' ''She was never born she was made. She is a creation of Morgoth'' Saruman snapped harshly

''She is. And that makes her more dangerous... The sister's search for blood, you have wronged them too many times'' Saruman saw their danger, but he wished not to believe it

''Those three have been wrapping their secrets up in blood for years. They are old and slow, they have no power to fight us physically. Alliances won't save them if they try to take middle earth'' Gandalf groaned

''What of Smaug? He owes no allegiance to anyone, but if he should side with the enemy, a dragon could use to terrible effect'' ''You said, all dragons worship Nyx did you not?'' Gandalf tried to keep his angry down tightly. Saruman just wouldn't see what he saw in their eyes

''What enemy? Gandalf the enemy is defeated Sauron is vanquished he can never regain his full strength'' ''Gandalf for 400 year's we have lived in peace a hard watchful peace'' Elrond pointed out

''Are? Are we at peace? Trolls have come down from the mountains, they are raiding villages destroying farms, orcs have attacked us on the road. All the daughters of Ancalagon have come out of hiding''

''Hardly a prelude to war'' Elrond spoke ''Always you must meddle, looking for trouble where none exists''

''Let him speak'' Galadriel circled the table ''There is something at work beyond the evil of Smaug something far more powerful... We can remain blind to it, but it will not be ignoring us that I can promise you'' Gandalf took a breath

''A sickness lies over the greenwood, the woodsmen who live there now call it Mirkwood and they say...'' Gandalf stopped ''Well, not stop know, tell us what the woodsmen say''

''They speak of a necromancer living in Dol Guldur, a sorcerer that can summon the dead'' ''That's absurd, no such power exists in this world. This necromancer is nothing more than a mortal man. A conjurer dabbling in black magic'' Saruman did not believe Gandalf again

''And so, I thought too, but Radagast has seen-'' Gandalf was cut off ''Radagast? Do not speak of Radagast the brown, he is a foolish fellow'' ''Well, he's odd I grant you. He lives a solitary life''

''It's not that, it's his excessive consumption of mushrooms. They've addled his brain and yellowed his teeth. I've warned you it is undefeated...'' Saruman went on and on, as Galadriel talks to Gandalf through their minds

''You carry something... It came to you, from Radagast. He found it in Dol Guldur'' ''Yes'' ''Show me'' Gandalf nodded, pulling it out. It was wrapped in a cloth ''What is that?'' Elrond asked, about to pile of the cloth

''A relic of Mordor'' Elrond pulled back his hand, then opened it to see the sword of the old day's ''A Morgul blade'' Elrond said ''Made for the witch king of Angmar and buried with him... When Angmar fell, the Men of the North took his body and all that he possessed and sealed it within the High Fells of Rhudaur. Deep within the rock, they buried him... In a tomb so dark, it would never come to light''

''This is not possible. A powerful spell lies upon those tombs. They cannot be opened'' Elrond said ''What proof do we have this weapon came from Angmar's grave?'' They all looked at Saruman like he was an idiot

''I don't have any'' ''Because there is none. Let us examine what we know. A single Orc pack had dared to cross the Bruinen. A dagger from a bygone age has been found. Five Dreki women have come out of hiding and a human sorcerer who calls himself 'The Necromancer' has taken up residence in a ruined fortress. It's not so very much after. The question of this Dwarvish company, however, troubles me deeply. I'm not convinced, Gandalf. I do not feel I can condone such a quest. If they'd come to me, I might have spared them this disappointment, I do not pretend to understand your reason for raising their hopes...''

''They are leaving'' Galadriel spoke, reading Gandalf's mind ''Yes'' You knew'' Gandalf nodded, Galadriel had a small smile. Lindir walked in, making Saruman finally shut up ''My Lord Elrond. They Dwarves, they're gone. Nyx and Enyo as well'' They all looked at each other

''The other three sisters?'' Gandalf asked. Gaia and Dione popped out of their hiding spot ''Were right here Gandalf'' They smiled ''Gaia, what are you doing here?'' he asked as she took the blade in seconds

''Taking back what is yours'' Dione grabbed the back of Gaia's neck, sending them into Aphrodite room ''Come sister'' Aphrodite throw on her sword and armor on taking her sister's hand as guard banged on the door

''Aphrodite let us in!'' Elrohir snapped ''You don't want to do this Aphrodite!'' his twin Elladan knocked lightly ''Go throw yourself into the river for all I care! You high born privileged Princess!!''