I couldn't sleep. It's in an elf's nature to have strong intuition and mine was running wild. I had to eavesdrop on Lord Haldir right now. It was driving me crazy, but like I said elves have strong intuition so he probably thought I would come to eavesdrop on him so he strictly asked me to stay in my room. I wouldn't say room but that's what it is. High on the trees a little tree house. I was doing what I always did when I couldn't sleep. Imagining myself out in the wild riding, running, fighting, kicking and just laying on the grass under the sun. All this I get to do only when I'm in Rivendell, under the supervision of Lady Arwen. Nobody lets me be on my own. I can fight and I can defend myself. I'm an ELF! , but no … they would never let me be free. Always under supervision, always in lothloriel.
I suddenly heard muffled voices. One was Haldir for sure; the other I'm guessing is some elf. They were talking in elvish which I was fluent with. It translated to :
"Are you sure?" that was Haldir
"Yes, 'as soon as possible' were his exact words" said the other
"When Lord Elrond says that I expect he means immediately. It shall be done. Zephyr I need you here now" said Haldir.
Being as dumb as a dwarf I jumped down from my tree and went to him. That's when it hit me: He knew I was eavesdropping, that's why he didn't raise his voice while calling me.
"I shall hope to meet you there" said the other elf and sped off.
"Lord Haldir" I said and bowed. I was never this formal with him, so I thought maybe it will soften him up and maybe he'd forget about me eavesdropping.
"The reason for which I asked you to stay in your room was so that you would NOT eavesdrop, but I know you and your techniques to soften me up as you would say"
Haldir -.-
"Sorry Haldir it's just my intuition. I have a strong feeling that I'm getting out of lothloriel tonight for some kind of adventure … am I not true?"
Haldir analyzed my facial expression and when he was convinced that I was telling the truth nodded.
"Yes, we would have to leave right now. You have been summoned to Rivendell by Elrond … I might add by Arwen, she insisted that you should come when initially it was just I who was invited"
This lightened up my spirits even more. I was very fond of Arwen and she was fond of me too. Ever since I was a kid my only friend was Arwen Undomiel daughter of Elrond. But it was very sad that I would meet her very rarely since she, just like me would step out of Rivendell rarely.
"This is such exciting news" I said smiling "I suppose it is time to see Galadriel?" I asked
Haldir hesitated "There will be no time, we have to leave now. Lord Elrond has sent for us horses. We must depart immediately". Then he went, to check the horses I suppose
That was a bit of a shock. We usually meet Galadriel and seek her advice right before leaving somewhere. Not that I look forward, not that I don't but it is strange.
Haldir came back from wherever he went. He was smiling "You would be delighted to know that they have sent for you a particular lush black horse"
"NEO!"
His smile widened. "You wouldn't need anything, just bring your weapons"
My smile faltered, but not because I was unhappy. I was curious. First no meeting with Galadriel and now I have to bring my weapons.
I have never been asked to take my weapons anywhere. I had never found the need to use them. Only once in two days when I practice. My smile grew back. I would need my weapons ergo, I would be fighting.
"I know what is going on in your head. Now stop day dreaming and get on the horse if you think right" Haldir said
"Yes Haldir"
I ran and found Neo on the outskirts of the forest. He was as lush and magnificent as ever.
"Neo, how good to see you" I said in elvish and patted him. Neo snorted in response and pressed his wet mouth against my cheek.
I laughed and continued in common tongue "Sorry I haven't spend time with you meleth (love), the mean people wouldn't let us would they?" He snorted again in complete agreement
I got onto his back, softly clutching his neck. He wore no reins or saddle. We elves didn't need them. We want to connect with the creatures and anyway if we do fall off, it's not hard for us to catch up with the horse and get back on
"But Neo is as fast as the wind, are you not Neo?"
I heard clopping noises behind me and saw Haldir on his horse. Neva. She was as golden as Haldir's hair. They were perfect for each other. Just like me and Neo. I always tried dressing to match Neo's black coat. Right now I was wearing a dark blue velvet dress with black lacings.
Haldir nodded at me and asked in elvish whether I was ready.
"Lle desiel?"
Just then I remembered "My knives!" and I jumped of Neo.
Haldir smirked and handed them to me. As usual he was ahead of me.
I smiled embarrassed and thanked him. I strapped my knives under my sleeves and got back on Neo. The horses snorted, they were getting restless.
"We better be off" said Haldir and Neva took off at full speed.
I looked back at lothloriel and thought I saw lady Galadriel's face smiling. I shook my head and looked back. She wasn't there. Okay, time to leave
"Rima Neo" and we were off too.
As Neo ran I heard a voice in my head
"namaarie Zephyr" Lady Galadriel.
