Elena is a skin changer and turns into a black panther. She believed she was the last of her kind. Until Gandalf the Grey roped into a quest to help Thorin reclaim Erebor. Along the way she meet another skin changer, who also believed he was the las...
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Elena's POV
I'm enjoying a peaceful morning sharpening my sword. Looking at the beautiful forest around my cottage. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Elena daughter of Heather. I am the last skin changer and turn into a panther. I have a few panther abilities in my human form. Such as night vision, enhanced hearing, increased flexibility, reflexes and retractable nails.
I spend my day's in human form at my cottage, at night in panther form exploring the forest. I live a quiet simple life. Though it wasn't always this peaceful.
About sixteen years ago Orcs attacked my village. Killing everyone it or capturing them. I wasn't killed or captured as I was not there at the time. I'd been out on my first solo a hunting trip. I returned when I felt my family dying and arrived to see nothing but burning buildings. I could smell the orcs and tracked them down. I got answers and then killed them.
In the past sixteen years I have slayed many orcs, a couple of trolls and a few dozen wargs. I had become friends with two wizards. I built my cottage in the old forest by the Shire. I have dedicated my life to protecting the hobbits. They are peaceful race, who enjoy parties and are always potential. They remind me a lot of my old village, except they don't hunt and don't go on adventures. There are no warriors.
Anyway enough about me, lets get back to the story. I'd started to hum an old tune my father used to hum as he worked. When I hear the sound a horse approaching and smell an old friend. I smile as I continue to sharpen my blade waiting for him to arrive.
"You are late Gandalf, I have already had breakfast" I state as he appears.
"A wizard is never late..." he begins.
"He arrives precisely when he means to, I know" I say smirking as I sheath my sword. "You're in time for second breakfast, come on in" I tell him smiling. I lead him into the cottage where I prepare a cheese plate and a cup of wine. "Now what do I owe this visit?" I ask him as we sat by my unlit fire.
"I am going on a quest with fourteen others, I was hoping you'd come along" he states.
"And what would you have me do on this quest?" I ask him. "You know I am not good with large groups. That I prefer to be alone" I state.
"You'd be a protector and would not need to interact with them much. You'd only have to tag along and protect yourself" he explains.
"Who is in this company? Who is leading it?" I ask him.
"Thirteen dwarves, myself and a hobbit" he states. "It is lead by Thorin Oakenshield" he adds.
"Great" I grumble. I think it over, weighing up my options. "Fine, I'll do it. But only to protect the hobbit" I state.
"Splendid, come to the Shire tomorrow night. Look for my mark, it'll be on the door for the house where we're meeting" he tells me. "Also bring a horse, I think it best to keep your true nature hidden for as long as possible" he states.
"I agree" I tell him. "See you tomorrow Gandalf" I say and hug him. He leaves and I prepare for my adventure. While wondering which hobbit he's be roping in, probably a Took. They are the most adventurous of the hobbits.
I finish packing and start to check my weapons. Making sure they are all sharp and my bow is tight enough. I then make extra arrows so that I have to quivers full. I gather some medical supplies and fill my two water skins.
I have a good meal and call it an early night. So I bath and then turn into a panther. I jumped onto my bed and curling up. I close my eyes and soon drift into a dreamless sleep.
A/N
Picture above of Elena's outfit and on the external link of her sword. Picture in chapter of her cottage home.
Elena: Finally my own story, what took you so long?
Author: I've bee busy with other new story ideas
Gandalf: Elena you are supposed to be resting for the quest ahead
Elena: Gandalf I am a grown women and may do as I please. Besides I am sleeping, until you both invaded my dream
Author: I did not invade, you asked me a question and I answered it. Gandalf intruded
Gandalf: a wizard would never be so rude
Girls: *roll their eyes*
Elena: I'm going back to a dreamless sleep, go away
Author: someones moody *leaves*
Gandalf: *follows author out* I pray you make this journey quick
Author: It will take as long as it takes *disappears into thing air*
Gandalf: authors *grumbles, and goes to sleep himself*
