The Traveler
By Dunyulmaien14
Disclaimer: I do not own LOTR…sniff, sniff…;_;
AN: the beginnings kinda slow. Just an introduction of the main character, Dunyulmaien, an elf with a terrible past (dun dun dunnnnn ^^) This chapter is about her journey to Rivendell with the Mirkwood elves. At the same time Frodo and the others are heading for the same place.
Chapter one; Into the Valley
'They call me the maiden of the west, the traveler from distant lands. Long I spent on boat in sea, rocking in the wind bringing me to this land. And long I laid on the sands of the shore, listening to the earth speak to me. Oh Firiel, earth-maiden. Your world is dying.'
"Dunyulmaien," Legolas said, more loudly this time.
"Yes," she said, she being Dunyulmaien. And she being the last elf of the Valar, sent from the Grey Havens to live her life in Middle-earth and to be a guide through dark times for the elves. She was sent to keep the fellowship together and alive, as a sealer of their fate. The Valar however had rightful suspicions that Dunyulmaien was not the best for the job. She had a bad reputation for causing more problems then solving them.
"Nothing," Legolas said. He looked over at her. She looked sad now. 'Strange,' he thought. 'She seemed excited as we left but as we approached the smile faded away.' Despite her strange disposition, everything about her was perfect. Her black hair just skimmed her shoulders and her long bangs fell before her dark eyes. The contrast was with her skin, milky white, untouched by many centuries. She stared into the sky, it's light reflected in the blue gem around her neck. The gem day was captured in. The gift the Valar gave to the earth. Wrapped around it on either side was a silver branch, one from tree. It was the only proof of her identity.
"How much longer until Rivendell, Master Legolas," she spoke, her voice quiet and powerful.
"Less than a day now," he replied. "When the sun reaches the top branch of that tree the valley elves will meet us and bring us to the chambers of Elrond."
"So long as they don't sing," she muttered. The rest of the journey was carried out in silence.
The sun just began to dip behind the top branches when they heard voices quickly approaching from the trees. Much the Dunyulmaien's disdain, they were singing.
"O! Here you set out for
And here you have found
The merrier the more
Forget where your bound
O! tra-la-la-lally
Here down in the valley!
O! The Darkness is falling
It's time to chose a side
Some standing, others bawling
In the valley you may hide
O! Tril-lil-lil-lolly
The valley is jolly
Ha ha!"
'Oh god,' Dunyulmaien thought. 'Their must be singing to keeping the unwanted visitors from entering. A barbed gate would be less painful.'
Legolas however seemed to be enjoying himself. He was laughing and looking around at the elves as the appearing the forests around them.
"O! the rest here is peaceful
The night sky if sparkling
The singing, unceaseful
Why bring you the darkling
Unloyal and untrue
Into our light valley
In day!
Ha ha!"
She cringed as they spoke of her, though no names were mentioned. The one nearest to her made a face.
"O! Will you be going on
Or will you be turning back
The choices are upon
the weight of your pack
But here it is jolly
Though ahead there is folly
Now listen and hark
For ahead it is dark
And behind is the valley!
Ha ha!"
Sure enough when they turned around there was the main hall of Rivendell and walking down its steps was Lady Arwen.
"Dunyulmaien," she said, artfully tossing her hair so it's shiny length cascaded down her shoulders. "Lady of the Valar. My father Lord Elrond would very much desire a word with you."
"Good Afternoon to you, Lady Arwen," she said, looking down upon this princess. Dunyulmaien already did not like her, and the feeling was mutual. Legolas stood tense as the two stared each other down. He fingered his bow. He had witnessed the rage and power of this elf. He had also witnessed the death of several of his men. The two events were related.
After what seemed like several minutes, Dunyulmaien said slowly. "Yes, I will see him."
End chpt. 1
Sorry it's short. I'll make the next one extra long
I'm starting the next chapter now- Of westward winds
Please r/r…pleeeease?