The Little Hunter
by Pippin's Sunshine
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Chapter 47 Destiny Revealed
"In her heart, your mother knew you would be hunted the rest of your
life. The skill of the Elves can reforge the sword of the king, only
you have the power to wield it."
Over the years that followed, the Elves were amazed at the changes that
had come over Estel. He had grown taller and much stronger. Those who
were around him the most began to notice the light that had been
kindled in his eyes. The time had finally come when he was no longer
required to study history or lore.
He even began to win renown on the hunts he went on. Gradually, he was
gone for longer and further away from the boundaries of Imladris.
In his twentieth year, Estel had been out hunting orcs with Elladan and
Elrohir near the mountain passes. They returned victorious for many of
the foul creatures had been slain or driven from their holes.
Upon their return, Elrond called Estel to his chambers. Elrond had seen
the great deeds of Estel along with those of his sons in the last few
years and was pleased. Estel had become fair and noble. Manhood had
come on him early, yet he could still be greater. Thus it was that
Elrond revealed to him his true name and explained more about the great
line of kings he had been born into.
“After your father was slain, upon your arrival here your mother and I
thought it best to hide all of this from you for your protection and
you may still have to hide it, but this seems to be the hour that has
been appointed for you to know. I rename you Aragorn son of Arathorn
and surrender some of the heirlooms of your house to you.”
Elrond rose from his seat and went to his desk where he took a box out of one of the drawers.
“This is the Ring of Barahir and with it also comes the name of
Elessar, for it was made by the elves and given to Barahir and then
passed to his son upon his death.”
Aragorn opened the box and gasped at the ring. It had two serpents with
emerald eyes; one devouring and the other crowned with golden flowers.
“I also surrender the Shards of Narsil to you. The house of the king
can only wield its power. I withhold the scepter of Ammunus, for you
have yet to earn it.”
Aragorn closed the box and put it in his pocket. When looked up at
Elrond, his eyes were sparkling with tears of joy. Quickly he hugged
his Ada and ran off to find his brothers.
