Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters or places. They belong to Tolkien. I do own Galuwen and Feawende.

Summary: An unexpected Maia is sent to ME to help the people with the coming Evil.

Through the Mists

Prologue

The sun rose over the horizon spreading its beautiful colors of pink, orange,and yellow across the sky.

The stars of yesteryear faded into the rising brilliance of the sun, waiting to be born once again by the mistress of the night. All was quite as the boat crossed the calm water. It was made of white wood,and crafted by the best boat masters. It was of simple craftsmanship. Nothing to extravagant, but built to serve it's purpose.

Cloaked figures stood in the beautiful boat, waiting to see the shoreline on the other side of the mists. One of the figures moved to the edge of the boat. Galuwen ran her hand along the side of the boat, feeling the coolness of the water. She looked apon the water watching how the sun's morning raise danced across the surface.

In her mind she was thinking about her task at hand. Doubt crept into the corner of her mind,nagging at her. 'Can I do this' she wondered. 'What should happen if I fail in my task?'

Flashback

"Galuwen" came the fimilar voice of her friend and mentor. Galuwen slowly turned around tolook upon the figure of Yavanna. Galuwen smiled on seeing her Lady and friend.

She bowed saying, "What is your will, my lady?" Yavanna gracefully came closer to her handmaiden and friend. "I must speak with you about something that will affect us all." Galuwen knew that it must be important,but wondered to herself why her lady was telling her. She was just a simple

maia and handmaiden to the Lady, who was the giver of fruit, a being more powerful the she ever could be. They slowly walked down the path that was lined with flora and trees.

The trees stood tall. The leaves swayed in the spring air. It was always spring in Valinor. The icy chill was never felt in this land. The unforgiving frost never touched this place of beauty.The grass was freshly cut, and flowers lined the path. They were shaded in the colors of rainbows. Every type of flower could be found here. They walked the stone path until they reached an alcove that had a statue of an elven maiden. Vines crawled up the statue. Galuwen stopped

to study the statue's delicate features. The maiden's face was angelic. Her mouth drawn into a smile.

Her hair flowed down her back. Her arms were outstreched as if beaconing the sun to shine down on the little alcove. A bench was carved out of the bottom of the statue. They sat there quietly at first.

"How are you this fine day," Yavanna asked in that angelic, yet powerful voice she had.

"I am doing well, my Lady. Thank you for your concern" Galuwen replied then silence fell on both of them. All around the birds sang their alluring songs. Yavanna turned

to Galuwen. "I have talked with the other Valar and we have seen the great evil that is coming to Middle-Earth." Galuwen listened in silence. "We have decided to help the people of Middle-Earth with this danger. We want you to go to Middle-Earth, and help them prepare for the coming evil."

Galuwen was shocked. Why was she being asked to do this. She wasn't important enough. There were many others who would be better suited for this task. Yavanna was able to read her thoughts, and took Galuwens hands into hers. "Galuwen, you are strong, and this is part of your destiny. I know that you will make me proud."

Galuwen knew it was not wise to argue with her lady. She also trusted Yavanna. Galuwen took a deep breath and turned to the beautiful creature beside her, and said, "I will do what you ask of me,my lady."

End Flashback

Galuwen slowly pulled down her hood. Her auburn hair flowed down to the middle of her back. Her light skin seemed to glow when the morning raise of the sun touched it. Her brown eyes looked over to her best friend Feawende, who she wanted to accompany her. Galuwen felt less nervous with her best friend beside her. Thoughts ran constantly through her head as the boat appeared through the mists. Galuwen could see the coastline. Aniexty swelled up inside of her. The last

thing Galuwen thought of as they reached the shore was her destination. 'Go to the Golden woods of Lothlorien. Seek the counsel of Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel. They can help.' Galuwen hoped with all her heart that she would reach the golden woods without to much trouble.

A/N--Sorry this chapter is so short. I'll try to make the following chapters longer.

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