{Chapter One}
{Year 50 of the Second age- Siladhiel is 60 summers old appearing three in mortal years}
A joyful giggle was heard causing all near to turn with smiles at the sight of their darling princess spinning in the falling rain in the palace garden. This elf child was just a few summers old and was admired for the pure light that would never be corrupted by any darkness. Princess Siladhiel was adored by all who knew her though none adored her more than her father, the High King of Nolder and the King of Lindon named Gil-galad.
"Daddy" Siladhiel laughed as their king picked the little girl up and swung her around "Put me down"
"I think not" Gil-galad said with a warm smile pulling her close knowing that her mother was crying tears for her daughter as the rain washed the lands
"Daddy is mommy sad?" Siladhiel questioned suddenly as if knowing her father's thoughts
"No, my little light, your mother is crying tears of joy at your happiness" Gil-galad said softly before tossing the little elf in the air causing her laugh to ring out through the sound of the falling rain.
Few knew of the child's origins or that her mother was none other than the Queen of Valar, Nienna. Nienna was unable to join her husband in exile or be part of her daughter's life, for reasons unknown to Siladhiel. Still Nienna watched her family from a distance and cherished her little girl more than anything else.
She knew that she would never be able to stop the destiny that awaited her daughter. She could only watch as time passed, and her daughter grew from a great distance. She adored the laugh that rang through the air sounded even in Valinor. All of the Valar loved and bless the little girl, she was the only Princess of the Valar.
"Your Majesty, King Elros of Numenor has arrived" Lord Cirdan stated with a smiled at Siladhiel as she smiled brightly at him
"Princess will you join me for the afternoon meal?" He said with a bow eyes shining with amusement
"Of course, Cirdan" Siladhiel said happily allowing him to take him from her father's arms "Tell Elros that I miss him daddy"
"Of course, I am sure he will see you before he departs my dear" Gil-galad said honestly knowing that the Numenor king was taken with the little girl as all who met her were
"Goodbye Daddy" Siladhiel said happily before beginning to talk Cirdan quickly about him taking her to the gardens later to play and Cirdan nodding in agreement
Gil-galad smiled softly at the familiar sight of Lord Cirdan watching after his daughter. He took great joy watching his little one win over the hearts of the surrounding kingdoms and of all that knew her. She was special, and he feared the destiny that his wife had spoken of for his little girl.
He could only pray that he could protect her from the darkness of the world that would threaten the light in her. The only comfort he took was that the Valar in her blood had slowed her aging considerably, he had time to prepare her.
~Second Age Year 1000- Siladhiel is 1010 summers old appearing as 17 in mortal years~
Siladhiel was headstrong and driven in her passions, including her desire to be a great warrior like her father. Gil-galad had feared that Siladhiel's pure soul would be tarnished by war but due to her persistence reluctantly agreed to allow her to be trained after her 200th summer when she appeared 7 in mortal years. She had learned quicker than expected and by the time she was 500 summers old she had proved to be a valuable warrior in battle, unmatched by most.
If anything, her gracefulness, and great skill in battle had only caused more admiration from those in her kingdom and even those that found themselves on the opposite end of her sword. Gil-galad had wondered if Siladhiel would prove to be a great light in the darkness of war and a great comfort to the warriors she would lead in battle as his General of Lindon's army. He had no doubt that she would maintain that light in all that she would face.
"Father, Tar-Aldarion has arrived" Siladhiel stated from the door to his study and he nodded in understanding as she smiled at him "I will be in the gardens if you need me father"
Gil-galad looked at his young daughter before him and knew that it was only a matter of time before others would approach him for her hand in marriage. He dreaded the day that she would come of age. He was not in denial of his daughter's beauty, after all he was aware of the whispers from the males in the kingdom.
She appeared to be a normal Elleth at first glance, but it was her shockingly purple eyes and the glow to her flawless pale skin that always made others question of her mother. Siladhiel was one of a kind and held a beauty that none could match, for her very soul shine outward from her.
He took relief in the fact that his daughter would never be forced into an arranged marriage at his hand.
~Year 1200 of the Second age- Siladhiel is 1210 summers old appearing 19 in mortal years~
"I don't trust him father" Siladhiel stated to her father seriously "You cannot join in his aide"
"I will not provide Annatar with aide" Gil-galad spoke seriously knowing that his daughter already was uncomfortable near this stranger "He will not be permitted to enter Lindon"
"I dislike his eyes linger on me" Siladhiel said in extreme distaste as she shivered from the darkness she felt from this stranger
"He will not come near you little light" Gil-galad said with conviction that he would protect his daughter from this stranger that gave her unwanted attention
Siladhiel leaned into her father accepting the comfort and safety she felt in her father's arms. She knew that this stranger was more than he appeared and carried great evil in him. She could only hope that the secrets of Annatar would be revealed before it was too late to change the outcome.
The sound of her mother's tears only confirmed her fears that things were about to change. She just prayed that she was prepared for the darkness she could see on the horizon. Unknown to her that her father was praying the same thing with fear in his heart for his only daughter.
~Year 1693 of the Second age- Siladhiel is 1703 summers old and stopped physically aging at 21 in mortal years~
"Father, you must hide Vilya and Narya away. I do not trust the power from these rings" Siladhiel said in fear from every fiber of her being screaming out in danger "I believe therefore Celebrimbor provided you them, to ensure they are hidden away"
"Calm yourself Siladhiel" Gil-galad said sternly not liking the fear being seen from his daughter
"I fear for the first time in my life father" Siladhiel said softly deflating slightly "I fear for you and the kingdom, I fear him"
Gil-galad frowned knowing that it would take great evil to make his warrior daughter so fearful. He would have to start building a force to battle this darkness and only his daughter was worthy of leading this army. He knew not how great the enemy would be, but he would stop at nothing to defend his nation and destroy the thing that made his daughter so fearful.
~Year 1695-1697 of the second age~
Siladhiel held her head high upon her gentle steed, Aeluin, for her pure white coat. She was dressed in the full armor showing as the General and Princess of Lindon. Elrond was at her side as her Lieutenant for her father in Lindon's army for the War of the Elves against Sauron. Seeing the forces before her keeping her from reaching Eregion, she charged with the vast army at her side. The warriors took strength from their Princess's will to see this dark force fall.
She fought quickly praying that Celeborn's assistance to Eregion had reached them in time. Their army continued to be held off for two years and took on many loses due to the battles against Sauron's forces. Two years passed before Eregion fell with the death of Celebrimbor. It was a heartbreaking loss and only added fuel to her hatred of Sauron. The only relief was knowing that the once king died protecting the elves and the three rings they hid away.
Their battle was far from over, yet Siladhiel's light and hope had not waned in this war against Sauron. It was in the fall of Eregion that they were met with the surviving forces of the city and of Celeborn's surviving army. It was only by luck that Sauron was held off due to Lorien and Moria. With the advance of Sauron's forces being held off, Siladhiel watched as Elrond created a settlement in the very spot they had fought together and named it Rivendell. It was at the end of that year that her father summoned her back to Lindon.
~Year 1699-1701 of the Second age~
Siladhiel was angered over this war as she watched many of her people die under the siege of Lindon under Sauron's forces. They were unable to provide Rivendell with aide and Elrond was cut off from Lindon all together. She could only pray that they would hold out and would not fall from this evil. After all, Sauron demanded the return of the three rings hidden away and even had the gall to demand her from her father. That only fueled the anger and will of Lindon's army to defeat Sauron at any cost.
The only relief was that her father was at her side and she took great comfort from his strength. He had remained strong and calm throughout the besiegement of Lindon, the vision of the High King he was to all that fought for him including his daughter. Together, they kept Sauron from over running Lindon and Mithlond for one year before Tar-Minastir's great army reached them just in time to drive him back.
Admiral Ciryatur's Numenor forces had met with Sauron's upon their retreat and only Sauron with a few of his guard had escape death to return to Mordor. Together their forces joined Numenor forces to meet with Sauron's army at Rivendell and destroy them. Thus, ending the war of Elves and Sauron.
The rebuilding of Lindon and Rivendell began allowing the healing of their people. Time would pass but Siladhiel still felt the darkness near waiting for another chance to destroy them.
~Year 3200 of the Second age~
"Elrond, the Dwarves are truly interesting creatures" Siladhiel said happily to her dear friend "I stopped by their caves on my returned from the far east"
"I see that you are enjoying your travels" Elrond said with a soft smile watching the warrior before him
"It is only right for the Princess to know her people" Siladhiel said with a chuckle "My father's lands have grown greatly in the past thousand years, as you know"
"Thus, you must explore all it has to offer" Elrond commenting knowing that the Elleth had taken joy in new things
"There is still so much out there too, I fear I will never know all that this world has to offer" Siladhiel said softly sitting down across from him "Dark times are nearing"
"The Numenor are at war" Elrond stated softly "King Gil-galad must be distressed over the conflict"
"My father still holds hope in the Line of Numenor, as do I. They have been great allies to the elves in the past and I pray that should the time come they will be once more" Siladhiel said calmly and with faith "It saddens me to see a once great ally become this"
"They may come around yet" Elrond said calmly before standing "Glorfindel has returned as well"
Siladhiel smiled brightly at the information knowing that it had been too long since she saw her dear friend last. She bid Elrond farewell before running to the overlook where she near that Glorfindel spent much of his free time. She felt her heart quicken slightly causing confusion before she pushed it aside when her friend turned towards her. The smile he sent her caused her to run to him as he caught her in his arms swinging her around.
"I hear that you have been traveling Quenya" Glorfindel whispered as her smile grew at the name for her out of his mouth meaning my star
Siladhiel excitedly proceeded to tell him of all her travels and the people she had met. Glorfindel listened with rapped interest seeing the joy she felt from the travels. He, like many others, held the Princess close to his heart. There was nothing that he wouldn't do for the Elleth that held the beauty that rivaled the Valar. There was a connection between them that would not be broken easily.
~Year 3325 of the Second Age~
Siladhiel would admit that she adored the city of Gondor. While the relationship of Numenor and the Elves was still shaky at best, Elendil had welcomed the Lindon Princess to his newly founded kingdom. She adored the people of the city and feared the darkness she sensed near it. She left to return home to speak to her father of her fears that Sauron was building a force once more and that war would be on their door step.
"I find myself awed over how far you have come in building this kingdom" Siladhiel said seriously looking at the white tree
"My kingdom compares not to your Beauty Princess" Elendil commented causing her to blush slightly
"You honor me with your compliments King Elendil, still I believe that your kingdom saw shined for the rest of time as a beacon of hope" She said honestly having foresaw that this city would survive the darkness, though she would not know what would happen before
She only wished that she could stop the fall of this kingdom, yet her powers were still under developed and she was blind to much of the future. She smiled allowing the king to continue his tour of the Kingdom taking great joy in meeting the people of Gondor.