The Legend of Heroes (Series 1, Book 5) Morals

Chapter 7: The Lady of the Wood

June 4th, 3027
10:06am

Back at Middle-Earth with Team 1; Link and friends had met with Legolas, an Elf from the Woodland Realm, who now escorts the heroes to the Lady of the Wood. "Who is this Lady that you keep referring to?" Matt asked. "That Matt, you will find out yourself when you meet with her." Legolas said. "Are there many Elves like you here?" Link asked. "Yes, but many of whom had gone to the Grey Havens to the West. I stayed here with the rest of my kin to provide aid for Gondor and Rohan." Legolas explained. "Speaking of Gondor, we have information that is very important to its King. Could you lead us there after we are done talking with this Lady of yours?" Matt brought up. "Aye, Aragorn is a great friend of mine and I will gladly bring you there. We are very close to her and please don't make any tude comments around her." Legolas then mentioned. The Elf then brought the heroes up the spiral wooden stairs on the tree which led them up to the top of the canopy. The whole top was lit up by the white arch over the one woman elf, standing in the spotlight looking down at the heroes. "Welcome heroes from across the dimensions, to Lothlorien! I have been long expecting your arrival to Middle-Earth ever since the Dark Abyss has shown themselves." The woman elf had stated. All three heroes were awestruck by the woman's beauty. "Hi there, Legolas had mentioned that you wanted to speak with us?" Link said, still staring at the woman. Arno then slapped Link to get back into his senses. "Your married dumbo!" Arno shouted into his ears. "(Rubs ear) Owch! Thanks for that. (Looks at Matt) I don't think your brother will snap out if it though." Link said. The woman began to speak again. "I am Galadriel, the Lady of the Wood. My mystic power may have you fall under a state of infatuation, you will not have to worry for many more have fallen under it. There is a great importance to you being here is it not?" She introduced then asked. "Yes
we have come here from the League's HQ to warn the King of Gondor about an invasion. From your neighboring continent in the west, Ivalice." Arno said. "There is an empire who is lead by a man that is willing to expand into Middle-Earth. Please, take us to Gondor so we can inform Aragorn about this!" Link had pleaded. Galadriel walked down the steps gracefully and looked Link. "You have seen a great evil return from the shadows, yet you are to only inform of an impending invasion? Link of Hyrule, you and your comrades are the key into ending the Dark times that have already begun. (Smiles, and touches Link's cheek) King Aragorn is currently on his way to Rivendell for a meeting that has been called. I myself must attend to such a meeting, you can escort me there along with Legolas." Galadriel had explained. She removes her hand from Link's face and walks down the steps with her kin. "That is one beautiful woman!" Matt said still infatuated with Galadriel. Arno took out his pistol, aimed it at Matt and shot him with a water bullet, splashing over his face. "(Splash) What the hell was that for?!" He then shouted. Arno and Link laughed, Legolas only smirked. "You guys sure joke alot with each other. It's great to have hope every once and a while." Legolas said. "It's our courage, and our faith that light will always prevail over the side of Evil." Arno said, with a brave attitude. "Yes and that's why even through the trials we faced, we never gave up. (Laughs) Don't worry about us Legolas, we can help you guys out with the best of our ability." Link stated. "If that is what you wish. I shall fetch some food and drinks if you need any." Legolas offered. "Thanks Legolas. (He leaves) I am quite liking Middle-Earth so far at the moment. But something here feels odd, I feel an familiar power coming here." Matt then mentioned. "That would probably be me." A voice said behind the heroes, who quickly turn around. "Divine? How the hell did you know where we were?" Arno said shocked. "(Holds up a map) Thankfully I had one of these old things lying around in my castle, which was recently robbed. That is one reason to why I have come to you Link. Remember the deal?" Alex explained. Matt and Arno looked at Link, "Is this about the servant thing he booked you into?" Matt asked him. "Yes I believe it is. In order for Zelda to come back to life, I pledged my service to him until he no longer needs me. Which I believe is starting now, am I right Alex?" Link stated. "Indeed it is. You see when I had put you under my wings as a servant, a spell was also casted. This spell is more of an obediance spell. If you dont listen to me, you and i will slowly start to die. Meaning I will be traveling with you three for awhile, so I can keep tabs on my new friend." Alex then explained. "What?! Why the hell would you do that!" Link shouted. "Punishment, that is what I am going to call it. My punishment to be precise, I am just bringing you along with me is all." Alex said. "Your still a monster even after death. Link, you can't be serious to bring him along with us?" Matt asked, worried. Link had put some thought into it and said. "Fine, but if you even lay a finger on any of the innocent people here..I will not hesitate in killing you a third time." Link walked down the steps with Matt and Arno following behind him, but Alex stopped them. "Wait! (Link stops and looks back at him) Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. You and I both have a common enemy Link, and yes we were rivals too at one point. But times change, and so must I, Alexander Morphis Altum, now wish to see the Dark Abyss burn in the depths of Hades. Same goes for my Grandfather and to the attacker as well as thief, Scourge. Let this be a renewal Link, Matt and Arno. For this is the time where we must make friends with our enemies." He had spoken. "I may regret saying this, but you actually may have a point there Alex. What about you guys?" Link asked Matt and Arno. "If that's what you say Link. I will still follow you no matter what choice you make." Arno replies. "Same here Link. If we must allow the Divine join us, then it shall be done." Matt answers. "Well Alex, lets go. We have a meeting in Rivendell to head too." Link said. "Then shall we head on?" Alex asked. Legolas came back up to the heroes and saw Alex. "Oh Hi there. I didn't see you arrive? Is this a friend of yours Link?" He asked them. "Ugh. He is more of an acquaintance then friend. But he will be joining with us on our way to Rivendell. If that's alright with Lady Galadriel." Link said. "Sure. We are just about to head out. Let's go." Legolas said as he left. Link took a deep breath and walked down the steps with Matt and Arno walking beside him. Alex smirked and followed them. With his arrival to the group, what will this mean for them? And will the travel to Rivendell be easy?