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Obedience to a king	By : lovinghimonly Category: Lord of the Rings Movies > Hobbit, The Views: 4919 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Fimiel pushed Baineth forcefully over the railing. Her terrified cry did not touch her heart. Another cry echoed into the distance. Fimiel gasped, feeling a stabbing pain within her chest. Had that cry been her own? Her trembling hands grasped the railing and her gaze fell on Baineth who dangled in the air. It were Tauriel's hands which held on to her desperately. Fimiel leaned sideways against the railing and saw the tip of a blade which stuck out of her chest. Her blood spread quickly, coloring her dress red. Someone had attacked her from behind. She turned her head over and saw Dinalagosseth. Her glance was as deadly as was her posture. The elleth approached them. Fimiel could not give up the darkness which had festered within her heart. She saw Tauriel who was trying to pull Baineth to safety. The glimmer of hate in Fimiel's eyes was so obvious that Dinalagosseth rushed towards Fimiel, trying to stop her before she could get her hands on Tauriel. Fimiel grabbed Tauriel and flung herself over the railing, trying to pull her down with her. Dinalagosseth grabbed her friend with one hand and Fimiel with the other. The treacherous maid would not escape the king's wrath. Fimiel struggled against Dinalagosseth grip but to her dismay was being pulled up again. She hit the ground hard and groaned in pain when she did. Baineth lay already on the ground nearby, breathing very shallow. Tauriel leaned over her and chanted elvish mantras, trying to bring Baineth back to consciousness, back into the light.
The boundless darkness was still as death. Nothing existed within it. As if darkness personified had appeared, looming, demanding, devouring. Then it became heavy as if it intended to crush Baineth to death. It welled against her body and fëa, aiming to sweep her away into nothingness. The coal-black darkness was broken by a silver light which appeared in the far, far distance. It came closer by each unconscious breath she took, until it surrounded her entirely. That's when the words took shape, becoming audible even to her. Baineth's mind began to fill with the sound vibration which brought light into the numb space which had begun to devour her fëa. The feeling to fall, the fear, the pain, they all returned mercilessly in full force, hitting her with unbound fierceness. Then a small but profound feeling began to well through her body, soothing her fëa as it began to pulse steadily within her. It was so strong and pure that it overpowered the darkness which had remained until now. Tauriel smiled softly when Baineth's eyes slowly fluttered open. She stroke Baineth's hand affectionately while with the other she stroke her brow "It's over. You need no fear no more my lady, it's over". Baineth acknowledged that she had heard Tauriel by nodding her head slightly before she closed her eyes in exhaustion.
Fimiel groaned when she felt a rope being tied harshly around her wrists. Dinalagosseth fastened the rope on the railing to prevent the elleth from escaping into her death. Fimiel's heartbeat had slowed down considerably as the pain raged through her chest wildly. She watched on as Tauriel examined Baineth while Dinalagosseth ran towards the door. Despite of all her attraction for her king Fimiel really did not want to see him right now. His wrath was what she feared the most. But could she escape it?
Dinalagosseth opened the door and ran into a terrified king who pushed her harshly back into the chamber. Thranduil approached the balcony with long strides and saw Baineth lying on the floor. Fear had raged within his fëa so thunderously, that he had had no hope left to find her alive. Whatever had happened to his wife, must have been deadly. Nothing else could cause his fëa so much fear. He reached Baineth and knelt down next to her. Thranduil cupped her face with his hands and relief flooded his entire being when he felt the life within her. Then his hands began to roam over her body, searching for a wound. There was none. The king shared a glance with Tauriel who assured him "My lady was not injured". The king placed one arm under her shoulders and the other under her knees and carried her away. No matter what anyone would think or say, nothing and no one would separate them ever again.
When the king had left, Fimiel opened her eyes. She felt an approaching dread. To to her surprise she saw the prince standing in the door of the balcony. His gaze was deadly and Fimiel swallowed hard, hoping secretly that he would take her life now. To her dismay he spoke to Dinalagosseth without breaking his threatening gaze from her even once "Call for a healer and make sure she will not die tonight. My father will certainly want to keep her alive - for now". Then he walked up to her and inspected her wound. A smile crossed the princes face. The elleth had been injured with one of the dagger's which he had hidden in the chamber. His endeavor had not been in vain. Legolas looked at the guards who stood ready and nodded. They approached Fimiel and took her away.
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Thranduil had just finished to dress himself and was about to leave with Legolas to Baineth's chamber when a dreadful feeling haunted him. His fëa was being drained of its energy. The fear within him was so strong that it seemed to paralyze his mind and body. He knew instantly that Baineth's life was at risk, and he dared not to hope to find her alive. His own fëa had still not recovered from the shock but Baineth's fëa seemed peaceful. Too peaceful for his liking. Thranduil looked up at Elrond and Annúngilon who both stood next to the bed "I don't understand. Are you sure that all is well with her? With them"? Elrond and Annúngilon both nodded. Elrond sat down on the edge of the bed "Trust me, everything is well. Apparently there is nothing you need to fear" Thranduil pulled Baineth even closer against his chest feeling her heart beat clearly. It gave him security.
They had gone through so much that he could not believe that all would be over now. Thranduil's expression darkened. Who could tell which other elleth pursued such evil goal? Once Fimiel would be healed enough to speak, he would find all the answers he needed, even if he had to use torture to make her speak. The king was startled when he felt Elrond's hand on his shoulder. The elf smiled at him "You have suffered along with her" was all he said. Elrond began to give Thranduil the same treatment which he had given Baineth before. Thranduil's body tensed before he consciously tried to relax it. He sat on his large bed and cradled Baineth within his strong arms which he had wrapped around her body. Her steady breath soothed his nerves. He leaned down and his lips brushed over the heated skin of her forehead before he pressed them firmly against it, kissing her. He marveled at her strength. Elrond was right. He had to be strong for Baineth and their unborn child. The king was exhausted by the amount of stress he underwent these days. It felt like war. No, it was worse than that. Somebody had tried to take away his wife from him. His beloved, who had become a part of his own fëa. A part of him. Someone had tried to destroy the subtle life within her womb. A cold shudder ran down the elven king's spine. He would have never imagined that he would have to witness such hideous deeds. And never would he have thought that it would concern him personally.
When Elrond finished he sighed heavily "You both were very lucky so far. But you should not play with fate any longer. I will take Baineth to Imladris and because Legolas will be with us, you can be absolutely assured of their safety".
Thranduil disliked the matter of fact tone in Elrond's voice. He stared at him silently. Had the elf gone mad? Did he seriously believe that he would let Baineth leave now? After all what had happened? No! Baineth would not leave his side! Never again! Thranduil ran his fingers through Baineth's disheveled hair and kissed the top of her head from time to time while he thought about the madness surrounding them. Could it possibly get worse? The king was not sure but would not risk his wife's life and that of his unborn child again. The road to Rivendell was not safe enough and his chamber would be the best place to keep Baineth safe, allowing his child to grow within the shelter of her womb.
Legolas returned to his father's chamber after making sure that Fimiel was looked after and well guarded. He approached the bed on which Thranduil sat. He did not hesitate but voiced his concerns right away "We can not be sure that this is the end. Lhinniel is dead and Fimiel on the healers ward, being guarded as we speak. Once her wound had healed well enough to guarantee her survival, we will interrogate her. Perhaps she worked with Lhinniel, and maybe another elleth is involved". Thranduil nodded as if in thought "We will get the answers which we need, and then I will take my time with her".
Legolas and Elrond shared a glance before Elrond sighed heavily "Thranduil, you can't kill her as you have killed Lhinniel. Fimiel has committed treason when she tried to kill your child. That's why you will have to address to the council, where her punishment will be decided. You have killed Lhinniel in the moment when she tried to murder your wife. But you did not catch Fimiel in action". Thranduil scoffed "These kind of things were not done since the time of Doriath. There is no need for this. I will take care of her". Elrond gazed at the king sternly. Thranduil was obviously mad but had to start to think straight. Yes he was the king but that did not gave him the right to discard certain rules, especially after he himself had broken many of them. Elrond cleared his throat "You have a wife, with which you are officially only betrothed! She is with child - with your child! You will have to explain this and many more things not only to her parents, but to the council, to your subjects. You have broken many rules. You might even see your own punishment be decided by your own council. There will be many questions which you will have to answer. And those questions will not be of a friendly nature. It is time you handle this situation as a mature elf and as a king". Thranduil was highly angered by Elrond's words. He tried to control the rage which raced through his every vein. That elf did certainly overstep his borders today. His gaze fell on Baineth's peaceful face the moment she stirred in his arms. Thranduil reminded himself of his goal, which was to become more peaceful. Elrond's words were true. He knew that it might get uncomfortable for him. Thranduil decided to remain silent.
Legolas sat down on the bed and looked at Elrond "What do you suggest"? Elrond eyed Baineth for a long time before he spoke "I suggest that you speak to her parents instantly, while Legolas and me will watch over Baineth and protect her. Galion must go and summon the council immediately. You must meet them after seeing Baineth's parents". Thranduil groaned out but had to admit that he had no choice. He did not want to do it. His place was with Baineth. But he had to try to do some damage control. Many would be greatly shocked because he had broken the rules of the elves. He felt the glances of the elves on him and eventually sighed heavily "Alright then". He groaned out once again and looked at Galion "Go now and summon the council. But before that, call Baineth's parents and ask them to come to my study at once"! Galion left the chamber and Legolas got up from the bed "Ada, I will go to the healers ward. Once I am done I will return to watch over Baineth together with Elrond".
Thranduil was surprised by his son's sudden change of mind but Legolas explained his reasons "Tauriel and Dinalagosseth said that Fimiel tried to poison Baineth. If she had poison in her possession, she might still have it. We want to be sure that she survives, don't we"? Thranduil furrowed his brows and nodded eagerly "Send Tauriel and Dina to search Lhinniel's and Fimiel's chambers. We might find hints to what they did and to who else might be involved in their plan". Legolas walked out of the chamber together with his father, who began to walk hesitantly towards his study.
Elrond sat down next to Baineth and placed his hand above her tummy. He marveled at the strength of the fëa within her womb. It was truly unusual that the fëa was still present. He had known a few elleth's, which had lost their child in this stage of pregnancy by going through less stress than Baineth had gone. Mirkwood would be blessed by a strong heir, which was after all not too unusual. Its father was strong and apparently its mother as well. Elrond smiled at Baineth and was glad that she would join him in Imladris and escape the trouble the royal court would see now.
It was no place for her. It would get highly uncomfortable for Thranduil and Elrond would not say it out aloud, but it was what Thranduil actually deserved.
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Malfinnor and Úllothel walked in direction of the king's chamber "Do you have any idea what the king wants from us"? Malfinnor shook his head "I suppose he called for both of us because it concerns our daughter. The last time when the king called me at an unusual time he informed me that he wished to marry Baineth". Úllothel seemed worried but remained silent. They walked into the king's study and sat down in chairs opposite the king's desk. Thranduil eyed them for a long time before he sighed heavily " I want to speak to you about your daughter".
Malfinnor noticed the king's concern "Are you not satisfied with her"? Thranduil smiled weakly "Oh, I am more than satisfied with her. She fulfilled my every desire. How can I be not happy"?
Baineth's parents did not understand their king's words and smiled happily. Thranduil sighed deeply "Baineth is with child". Malfinnor and Ullothel looked at each other shocked.
Malfinnor turned to the king, his voice was tempered "Whose fault is that"? The king sipped on his wine before he cleared his throat "First I thought it was Annúngilon's fault. But now I know it's Fimiel's fault". Malfinnor was flabbergasted "It's a maid's fault? What is that supposed to mean"? Thranduil leaned against the backrest of his chair "Fimiel mixed a potion into Baineth's tea every night and that's why she became pregnant". Malfinnor was utterly confused. He shook his head emphatically "My king, that's not possible. One can get pregnant only by physical union". The king nodded slowly, looking him straight in the eye "Yes, indeed". Thranduil rose his eye brows and Malfinnor felt greatly angered "Who gave you the right"?
Thranduil let out a small sigh "Your daughter. After... much persuasion". Malfinnor clenched his hands to fists while his pale complexion slowly blushed due to his fierce anger. Úllothel placed her hand on her husband's fist and tried to calm him down "How shall I interpret -after much persuasion- "?
Thranduil understood Malfinnor's wrath and respected it "I have lain with your daughter for the first time long before I had spoken to you about my desire to marry her. I understand your anger. But I have not only requested your presence today to tell you that she is with child". He paused for a moment before he coudl continue "I must also tell you that Lhinniel and Fimiel tried to kill my wife". He stopped and closed his eyes, pain and regret clearly visible on his face. Malfinnor's anger was overruled by fear "Where is my daughter now"? Thranduil sighed and opened his eyes again "She is in my chamber. Elrond protects her. She is healthy and safe". Úllothel did not need further information's "Fimiel and Lhinniel? Where are they? I want to see them"! Malfinnor nodded but their king shook his head "I have killed Lhinniel before dawn. She tried to stab Baineth while she was sleeping on the healers ward". Úllothel was deeply worried "Why was she on the healers ward"? Thranduil sighed heavily "Because Fimiel gave her poison to drink, aiming to kill our unborn child". Malfinnor and Úllothel saw the pain in their king's eyes. Thranduil decided to explain them in full detail what had happened. After all he had been dishonest from the very beginning. Baineth's parents had a right to know what had happened.
It went quiet in the study and the silence that followed was heavy. Thranduil had ended his narration and was still waiting for Baineth's parents reaction. A knock on the door disrupted the silence and Galion peeked in "My king, I ask for your forgiveness, but the council members have waited in the council chamber for hours and rumors have begun to spread in the palace". Thranduil nodded and eyed Malfinnor who mustered him silently. He finally sighed heavily "You have made many mistakes. With our daughter, us, with all your subjects who believe in you".
Thranduil knew the severity of his misdeeds all too well. Baineth's mother stood up "Let us go to the meeting. I want to decide the fate of Fimiel. And I want to see my daughter"! Without waiting for their reply she walked out of the study. Thranduil looked at Malfinnor "I am sincerely sorry. My faults are numerous. I will accept every punishment which is given to me, but please do not take her away from me. I am indeed capable to protect her. I hope that you will give me a chance to prove that". Malfinnor sat silently, watching the king for a long time "I have said to Baineth once that you would never make a mistake. I was absolutely certain that you would never fail us. Because I believed in you". Silence fell and Thranduil burned in the angered gaze of Malfinnor. The king's heart was filled with a type of fear which he had never felt before. The lump in his throat grew in size with every minute that went by in silence. The council was one thing. But Thranduil he feared the decision of Baineth's parents.
Malfinnor eyed his king sternly. Such a faulty elf! Deceit! Revenge! Malfinnor tried to control his thoughts and emotions which ravaged his fëa and mind. It was very hard for him. The sight which he beheld was truly unique. His king had been rendered powerless by the most unlikely weapon imaginable - Baineth. His king could loose all of his power because of her. What a possibility... Malfinnor's mind raced with numerous ideas. His king had survived many battles. But now he could be so easily defeated. Anger fueled again in Malfinnor's heart. How could his king dishonor his daughter? How could he betray their trust? Malfinnor could eliminate his king if he took away him what kept him alive - Baineth. A simple and easy task - no one would object if he decided to do so. Malfinnor had more power than any other elf in middle earth in this moment and he knew it. It was a strange and unknown feeling. Power felt so good. He had never hoped to achieve such a position. And how? Due to an error of his king. His king was vulnerable. A sight which he had never seen before. It made Malfinnor feel mighty.
Baineth's father mustered the king attentively while a feeling which he had not known before began to awaken in the core of his heart. Such a strange occurrence. A small light flickered in Malfinnor's eyes and the king noticed it immediately. Thranduil's heart pounded hard in his chest as Malfinnor began to speak.
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