Silmarillion: A Distant Future

Chapter Twenty-One

"Let me get this straight...a pipe in your apartment burst so you broke in here to stay until it was done?"

Maglor asked Xander.

"That's right," Xander said. Maglor sighed and shook his head. He and Aegnor just got back to his house when he found Xander just chilling on the couch. In all truth, this was not the first time Xander has done this. Maglor rubbed his forehead and let out a breath. Even though it was not the first time it was still annoying.

"So where did you go to now?" Xander asked.

"To see Rowan. Xander...my older brother is alive," Maglor said. Xander stopped typing on his laptop and Aegnor saw a quick look never saw on Xander's face before. It was serious and controlled, it was one of a warrior who was decisive in battle and someone who deadly. Yet, it was there for a moment and then it was gone and his normal carefree expression was spread across his face.

"Really?" Xander asked tilting his head to one side.

"Yeah," Maglor said.

"And how was he doing?" He asked. "I am surprised he's not with you."

Aegnor stepped in and explained the situation and Xander gave a nod. After Aegnor was done Xander stood up and said, "Well don't worry he'll be fine and I kinda raided your fridge so currently, you're out of food. I can go pick up take out if you want."

Maglor glared at him for a few moments and then just sighed, "Fine. Just go ahead."

"Great. I'll be back shortly," Xander said and left the house to go get dinner.

"Hey. Did you see his face when you said Maedhros was back?" Aegnor asked.

"No. Why?" Maglor asked. Aegnor looked at Maglor and said, "Nevermind. Xander is just a strange one."

"That he is. I knew for ages but at times, he still is a mystery." Maglor said as he sat down. Aegnor gave a nod and looked at the door where Xander just walked out.

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"Yeah. I am calling. I take it you heard what happened?" Xander said into his phone as he left Maglor's house. He was quiet as the person replied.

"I see. No...I do not want to go back in. I told you I am out of that life but I can tell you want I think. They are getting more daring and when they did this in the past they just killed them and made sure to get rid of the body so no one will ever find out. They are getting closer to their goal when you send her over there. She knows medical things far better than I do and she can make sure they did not do anything that bad to him physically." He said into his phone as he sat on his motorcycle. He was quiet again letting the person on the other end talk.

"I know. Also, I think you should send someone to talk to Maglor soon. He has a right to know and even though I can lie easily. I do not like lying to friends and I have been out of the loop for ages. I do not know everything that's going on." He said. He then sighed and said, "I know. I know."

He was quiet for a few moments and said, "Well. See ya around, I have dinner to get."

He was about to hang but he stopped and listened. He gave a sigh and a dark look came to his eyes as he said, "Fine...but I am not doing this for you and I may be out of that life and I may have grown rusty in some skills but I do remember where I came from and I never miss. Not once have I ever missed a shot and there are many other people who can do your job."

He smirked and said, "I have always been insane. You can just ask my sister she can vouch for me and you know I am right. Send him to talk to Maglor, I do know here's here ...I said I was out of life. Yet, even people who swear to protect needs to be watched." He then hung up and put on his helmet. He put his phone away and saw his hand was shaking. He gave a soft chuckle. It's been a while since I have threatened him...and even longer since my hands shook. Just another reason why I left. He thought to himself. He took a breath and drove off.