Chapter 1- Mellonin

I didn't give it another thought. I glance over at Steven as I run towards him. His eyes widen as I get closer. I jump. A blinding pain erupts in my shoulder and I land heavily on the ground. The bullet tears though the muscle of my clavicle.

"Major!"

I hear his voice through the numbing pain but, I fade before I can pull myself from the ground.

"Nathan, Laura. I will be with you soon."

At least that is what I thought.

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Haldir hangs his head and rubs his temples. He went scouting for orcs and yet nothing. And now there is a woman hanging out of a tree unconscious in front of him and his soldiers. He walks towards the tree and the woman only to watch in terrified interest as the branch breaks and she tumbles to the ground. He runs over to her, he joke now gone. He looks for a pulse and breathes in relief as he feels a flutter against his fingers. He asses the damage and calls over to robust soldiers.

"Get her to the healers in the city. Her leg is broke and she has a strange wound in her shoulder that is bleeding the life from her. Now go! Quick!".

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My eyes open to blinding white light and dark green leaves blurred in my watering eyes. Wait. Leaves? I was deep in the desert with my unit when I was shot!

"I'm glad to see you awake my Lady. We feared for your life."

I glance over to my left where the melodic voice is coming from. My vision clears I see a beautiful lady with blonde hair flowing like a river down her back, tucked behind pointed ears. Pointed ears?! What?!

"You're an elf?".

I croak at the vision of beauty. She smile gently and nods.

"Where am I elf?"

I have my suspicions but I want to make sure I'm not dreaming.

"Lothlorien. Caras Galadhon-The City of Light."

Lothlorien? I thought I was dreaming but now...I guess I cannot be dreaming.

"My Lady Galadriel and the ellon that found you wish to speak to you."

My eyesight is filled with the marchwarden Haldir and the Lady of Light herself, Galadriel.

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Of course I found it hard to believe at first. As time went on however it was impossible to say it was not the truth, not the reality.

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"Haldir!"

Haldir spins to look at me.

"How was it? Are we in any danger?"

The sarcasm is heavy in my voice. He laughs at my comment.

"Of course not. Well not yet my Lady Alara, after all you're still here in the city. Warn me when they let you loose."

His eyes sparkle with mirth. I pout.

"You said you would be back soon so you could teach me more Sindarin and help me with my training! You know I can't join you on your scouts until I can speak your language fluently! Also, stop calling me Lady. It's just Alara."

Haldir just smiles at my antics and embraces me.

"Let me remedy my absence."

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Time flows quick here, like a waterfall, the days flow into each other. I spoke to Haldir a few nights ago. I've been here for 25 years. I have not aged. Perhaps I never will.

"Al!"

I turn to see Haldir run up to me.

"Le hannon little star. My lady told me it was you who forged my new bow. It is beautiful."

I smile at him and hug him.

"My pleasure Haldir. Now what do you say to a hunt?"

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"Alara, little star, are you sure you must leave?"

I look over at Haldir sadly.

"Haldir, you know that Lord Elrond has need of me. It is time I leave the safety of my home and move onto new things. Besides I'll see you again mellonamin."

Haldir hugs me close.

"Take care mellonamin. Stay safe."

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Arwen holds up a dress against me.

"But, Arwen, I do not wish to wear a dress!"

She turns her doe like eyes to me.

"Please? I just wish for one day to be with you as normal friends, normal female friends!"

I sigh in resignation. I could not deny her anything, after becoming Lord Elronds first female elite guard, Arwen had become a fast friend.

"As you wish, Arwen."

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It's been 75 years since I fell into middle earth and once again I feel the plains, the adventure calling to me. I must move on again. I leave my note on Arwen's desk and leave to say my goodbyes to Lord Elrond. It has come time again for the little star to travel and hunt orc.

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"Eomir I know it to be his writing. I must leave. This is a mission of great importance."

Eomir shifts in his saddle and hugs me farewell.

"I hope to see you again Alara. Once this evil has passed perhaps?" I nod. I know what is to come and I frown down at the letter I have received from Lord Elrond.

"My dear Alara,

You must come with urgency to a council I am holding in Rivendell. It is to decide the fate of all Middle Earth. Come soon Little Star, Arwen misses you."

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