Chapter 6

The Monster

"Western"

' Thought '

"Sindarin"

(Flashback)

-Mind link-

-Author's note (A/N)-

Previously

I couldn't believe my eyes, I knew something was special about my beloved but this…this was unreal. This was supposed to be impossible, no elf was supposed to be able to do this.

In my arms was a pitch-black bird with silvery tipped feathers, it was the most magnificent creature I had ever seen. My Celebrendir had just turned in to the most breath taking, beautiful bird known to Middle Earth.

Pain.

'Monster!'

Warmth.

'You're safe now.'

Shock.

'You're a wizard Harry!'

Cold.

'And stay out you freak!'

Calm.

'Control your thoughts Potter'

Lonely.

'It's just you and me Potter.'

Dark.

'3…2…1…Happy Birthday Harry.'

'Too many, too many…I can't. I can't keep it in, there's just too much…'

Taking a deep breath I imagined a small chest and shoved all of my feelings in to the chest, setting multiple locks on to it. Pocketing the imaginary key I covered the chest with an imaginary cloth that made the chest become invisible. Having a sense of déja-vu I tried to figure out where I was. When I tried to reach out with my senses my brain seemed to not be able to process the dozens of noise and smells. After a few moments I started to list some of the things I could hear and smell.

'Soap... Why am I smelling soap!? Ok, next one.

Flowers. Normal enough.

Grass. Okay, seems alright.

Lots of insects that's for sure.'

The list went on and on and on. It took me a while to figure out all of the new sounds and smells. Okay, next step. Opening my eyes open a fraction I noticed that everything was black, starting to panic I took a deep breath. Feeling the soft texture of fabric against my head I found out that my head was covered with some sort of cloth bag.

"Hello?" 'Chirp?'

No body answered. The only thing that I felt change was the sudden shift of the surface I was standing on.

Moving my claws I ste-

'CLAWS? I have claws?! Since when did I have claws?'

Suddenly remembering the blinding pain that had stuck my body like a bolt of lightning, I assumed that had something to do with the fact that I seemed to be some sort of bird.

' No wonder no one answered me…they probably can't understand me. Well this sucks. Like really, really sucks. Wow…I don't even have thumbs.'

Taking a deep I tried to flap my wings, the result being…nothing.

Waiting for a few seconds I heard a voice.

"Hello Melant, I'm glad to see that you've retained your human mentality. Do you have any idea why you might have transformed?"

"Legolas!" 'Chirp!'

"Please refrain from moving for a couple of seconds Melant. I'm going to take off the hood."

'Finally!'

Feeling the weight of the material coming off of my head I closed my eyes to protect myself from the blinding light that was covering the room. Opening one of my eyes I let my vision adjust itself before doing the same to my other eye. Noticing that I was facing away from Legolas I quickly turned around. Taking a moment to steady myself I tilted my head upwards. Making a startled chirp I almost fell off of Legolas' lap, feeling his hands gently catching me I revelled in the soft feeling of his hands. Once I back on Legolas' lap I looked up again.

It took me a few seconds to realise that the person in front of me was in fact Legolas', the same blond haired aristocratic looking elf. His face was much more defined, it was almost like it was glowing. Instead of completely grey eyes I saw that there was a small circle of blue around his pupils. I hadn't noticed that before, but with this incredible new vision I could make out everything unlike before. This vision was even better then the already superior vision I had as an elf.

So focused in my observations I was startled out of my thoughts when I heard Legolas chuckling. Cocking my head to the side in confusion I tried figuring out what he found so entertaining.

"You're the same even as a bird, you're beautiful."

If I was in my elven body I would have blushed…'But I don't think birds can blush, so…'

"Why thank you." "Chirp chirp."

Finding an alternative way to saying thank you I nodded and flapped my wings.

"Would you mind if I petted you for a moment?"

Shaking my head I have him permission. As soon as I felt one of his soft hands run through my feathers I gave out a content sigh, or I at least tried to. The warmth that was rolling off of Legolas' hands spread through out my body, it was like being wrapped up a bubble of warmth. It was heavenly, it was perf-

'Hey! What was that for? Come back!' 'Squawk! Screech!"

"Calm down Celebrendir. Calm down, I'm just getting Lord Elrond to notify him of your consciousness."

Feeling a wave of reassurance coming from Legolas I calmed down a little bit.

"Then at least take me with you!" "Squawk!"

Seeing Legola's confused expression I hopped over to him and tugged on his leg. Watching him bend down I prepared myself to be in the air again. Tucking my wings in I wiggled in to the crook of his arm and closed my eyes. Feeling every step that Legolas took I opened my eyes when I heard the creaking of a door opening.

"Lord Elrond, Celebrendir had gained consciousness."

Turning my head slightly to the left I saw that Elrond had stopped writing and had put down his quill. Watching him stand up let out a friendly chirp. Once he was only a few feet away I watched him put out his arm.

"If I may Celebrendir."

Understanding why he had put out his arm I nodded and felt Legolas change the position of his arms. Placing my in Elrond's arms I let out a small cooing noise and noticed that Elrond smelt of parchment and earth.

"It seems that you abilities that not even I knew existed, I congratulate you even if this transformation was not planned."

Puffing my chest out in pride I heard Legolas give a small chuckle.

"Yes Melant you seem to be full of surprises."

Letting out a small huff of annoyances I looked over at Elrond who had started to speak again.

"Though it is an astounding gift you have shown us Celebrendir, it is imperative that we return your physical body back to it's original elven form."

'Oh great.'