Forbidden Conquest (Galadriel X Halbrand)

Chapter 6

Galadriel's Pov
I wasn't sure how much time had passed, but I started to weave my hand out of one of the straps, as I gripped the buckle securing it. Freedom. My left hand was loose and I undid my other. I ripped off the one securing my waist, and then me legs. Standing up, I then began to wonder in what means escape might be possible. Not soon after, I heard footsteps outside my door. No. I couldn't be discovered now, ai needed more time. I hid behind the door, hoping they would give me an opportunity to pounce. Creak. The door opened and an orc stepped into the frame, scanning the room, looking for me. I slammed the door in its face, knocking it back and dashed round to kick it in the torso. It fell back and seemed to be unconscious from the rather mild beating I had given it. Walking over, I bended down and grasped its sword in my hand. This would not be achieved without violence.

I kicked open the main door and decapitated the orc positioned guarding the left of the entrance. I elbowed the other in the face and sliced it in two. My once clean clothes were now stained with mud and dried blood, now decorated with fresh droplets from my more recent victims. I stole another sword and dashed towards the fiery mountain, being the only place for cover for me to hide and formulate a plan.

I stayed low and rushed between rocks, using the boulders for cover against prying eyes. Not long after, I reached the foot of the igneous gargantuan, cowering in a small pocket. I shut my eyes for a moment, just to clear my mind of all of this, before I found myself standing in a beautiful, grassy valley.

Peace. I thought to myself. Finally. Alone. Nothing else. Just me. I basked in the sun, soaking up its rays. A tall mountain range enclosed the large field, the sunrise just visible over the top. I spread my arms and lifted my chin, before a rough hand brushed my arm from behind. I wanted to whip round and decapitate the creature, but I was powerless. The hand caressed my forearm, before sliding down to meet mine, the other doing the same. A warm breath could be felt on my neck, breathing slowly and shakily, before I heard calm and collected words mutter, "Your beauty is that of the Gods, my Queen, you are brighter than the light of Eärendil and you belong to me." Harsh lips pressed against my neck, brief but experienced. I felt as if I were about to melt into the ground at his touch, at his words. None had made me feel like this ever before, not even Celeborn. I was now in full control of my limbs and I turned to face him. My eyes fluttered as I stared into his deep, sage orbs. "Then make me yours," I said, it felt right. Like everything in my life was leading up to this moment, "Make me your Queen."

I jolted up from my position, a tall, dark figure now leaning over me, I cursed under my breath. "Well, my Queen, it seems you tried to leave me. But you came running back, didn't you?"
"What?" I asked, not quite sure of what was happening. "Don't you remember one little dream?"
"You twisted my mind!"
"I did no such thing, I merely allowed it to be free. You would not have turned to me if you did not wish to and you know it." I gulped as he said that. It was true, my emotions were becoming true strong. I was supposed to hate him, but I loved him.
"I am unsure of what I feel for you," I said stuttering, "Oh I think you do, " he growled as he cupped my face in his palms, pressing his lips against mine.

This time, I did not pull away.

His touch elevated me and soon I was gasping for air, but he pulled me back, his hands around my waist now, mine around his shoulders and one gripping his hair. We broke apart and he whispered to me, "You are mine, my love for you is deeper than the mines of Khazad-dûm, my love, everlasting. Join me and rule by my side, as my Queen and my wife." I gazed at his lips, before speaking, "I will torch every City in Middle-Earth and beyond, if only to find you. I know I should not love you, but that just strengthens my desire, you entice me, but will never own me. It would do me more pleasure than anything I have ever imagined to wed you, but I am to be your equal, for I will not abandon my strength, for that is who I am, what I am. A warrior, and a Queen."

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Thank you all for this massive milestone of 1k reads, I couldn't be more happy. But finally, they're together, I couldn't wait to write this chapter and there is far more to come. Hopefully I will be writing some more tomorrow or maybe the day after, so late Thursday or Friday, but this is absolutely fantastic and I have had so much support from this. You are all wonderful human beings and every single comment I have read has been lovely, so once again, thank you.