April 24, 2014
When I was 16 years old I was walking home from school when suddenly I was grabbed from behind and pulled into a van. The person tapped my mouth and tied my wrists and ankles together. Then the person on my left took out a needle and stuck into my left arm. The last thing I remember was being taken out of the van.
When I wake up all I could see was darkens and I could feel something in my mouth meaning I was gagged and blindfolded. I tried to move but my arms and legs where still tied together the only difference was they were spread apart into an X.
After a few minutes I heard the sound of a door open and close. Then the blindfold was removed and I blinked a few times to clear my vision but still I couldn't see that well without my glasses but I could make out that there were 2 man talking quietly
After a few minutes they walked toward me "She is beautiful especially her eyes the master will be very pleased" The man on my right said "Yes he will" The man on left said
It's been 3 weeks since I was kidnapped by Cassile Elnar who has been raping me since the first night I was kidnapped trying to get me pregnant. For the next few months Cassile would rape me another month has passed and about 2 weeks ago I found out I was pregnant.
6 months has passed and the pregnancy is going great the baby is growing. One night while I was trying to sleep but the baby kept kicking after a few minutes I deiced to get up and walk around the room. After about 30 minutes a bright white/blue light blinded me and it got harder to breath after a few seconds I passed out.
Middle-Earth in Rivendell with Erestor and Elrond
It is a beautiful day in Rivendell the sun was shining in the clear blue sky. Lord Elrond and Lord Erestor were talking quietly while they were walking around the garden.
They turned a corner and suddenly they were blinded by a bright blue/white light they covered their eyes after a few seconds they heard a thud after the light faded they uncovered their eyes which widen when they saw a young woman in front of them.
They looked at each other after a few minutes Erestor walked toward the young woman but stopped when she started to move.
I blinked a few times to clear my vision and then the baby started to kick again sitting up slowly I looked around and gasped when I saw 2 men looking at me I got to my feet but a wave of dizziness came over me and I sat down.
"Erestor go get some water" Elrond said Erestor frowned slightly but nodded his head "Yes my lord" Erestor said before he walked away.
I frowned slightly not knowing what they were saying but it sounds familiar like I heard before but I can't remember. I started to rub my stomach trying to calm the baby who was kicking like crazy.
After a few minutes the man came back with a cup he handed it to me. I looked inside to see water in it I took a drink. "Thank you, I'm Bridgette Hare" I said "I'm Lord Elrond and this is my chief advisor Erestor." Lord Elrond said
Then I told them that I was 6 months pregnant and how I was raped by Cassile. "I'm sorry you had to go through that at such a young age" Erestor said I smiled slightly but it faded when the kicked again.
"Is something wrong?" Elrond asked "No, the baby loves to kick. Here give me your hand" I said holding out my hand after a few seconds he gave me his hand and putt it on my stomach right where the baby was kicking.
I smiled when Elrond's face lit up when the baby kicked his palm. "When are you do" Erestor asked "September 19 or at the end of the month" I said "Would you like feel the baby kick?" I asked
"Umm…" Erestor said I laughed lightly as I took his hand and placed it on my stomach when the other foot was kicking. It's been 2 months since I found out I was in Middle-Earth and found out I was in Rivendell one of the last Elven kingdoms.
I have met a lot of the elves that live in Rivendell as well as Lord Elrond's twin sons, daughter and foster son. Everyone is very nice and kind to me. Erestor is even teaching me how to speak elvish.
Another month has passed and I have gone into labor right before the evening meal. There was a knock on my door "Come in" I said wincing as a contraction started.
The door opened and Erestor walked into the room "What is wrong?" Erestor asked placing his hand on my shoulder. "My water broke…a few minutes ago" I said I laughed when Erestor's gave me a confused look.
"It means the baby is coming" I said wincing as another contraction went through me. "Please sit down and I'll go get Lord Elrond" Erestor said before he ran out of the room.
After a few minutes Erestor come back with Lord Elrond, Elladan, Elrohir, Estel and Arwen as well as a few other female elves come into the room. "If all of the men will leave the room please" Miraear said
After all the men left the room Miraear closed the door. I was in labor for 12 hours before the baby was born. "It's a girl" Tathar said I smiled but it faded when I felt another contraction.
"Wait there is another baby" Miraear said "What!" I said "Push Lady Haleth" Miraear said after a few more minutes the second baby was born. "It's a boy" Miraear said
"You did great Lady Haleth" Arwen said smiling I smiled back before I passed out exhausted. After they cleaned the room then they walked over to the door and opened it. "Lady Haleth is resting now. She gave birth to twins a boy and girl" Miraear said
A week has passed since I gave birth to twins I deiced to name them Phil and Rowen. They have grown a lot over the past week. I smiled as put the twins down for their nap.
I quietly walked out of my room and headed toward the garden to relax. I sighed as I sat down on the grass next to one of the rivers that flows through the valley. After a few minutes I started to fall asleep.
I blinked a few times but my eyes would not stay open and soon I fell asleep. I woke up an hour later feeling my shoulder being shaken lightly. I opened my eyes to see Estel smiling at me I smiled back.
"You should not be sleeping out here you will get sick" Estel said I laughed lightly as I sat up "I know, was there something you needed?" I asked Estel scratched the back of his head for a few minutes before he spoke. "Well…I was wondering if you could tell me about your era?" Estel asked
My smile brightened "Sure, what would you like to know there is a lot I can tell you" I asked "Hmm… how about you start with the history" Estel said for the next 2 hours I told Estel about the history from my era.
Then I went back to my room to check on the twins who had just woken up when I opened my door. 4 years has passed and the twins have just turned 4 years old they have grown a lot over the 4 years. They have started their lessons with Lord Erestor and once their older they will learn how to fight.
I'm even teaching them how to cook some of my favorite recipes from when I was younger. I deiced to make cinnamon buns to go with evening meal I walked toward the kitchen.
"Hello Lady Haleth, is there something I can get you?" Mireth said I smiled at her "I was hoping I could make cinnamon buns to go with tonight's meal" I said Mireth laughed "Of course would you like some help" Mireth asked
"Sure" I said for next few hours we made a lot of cinnamon buns ""You should go get changed the evening meal is about to start" Mireth said "Ok" I said placing the last of the cinnamon buns on the table so they can get the last of the icing on them.
I walked back to my room and opened my door to see the twins there covered in mud. I shook my head "Come on let's get you cleaned up" I said leading them toward the bathroom.
After I cleaned the twins up and helped them with their clothes it was time for the evening meal I quickly changed and took the twins hands before we walked out of my room.
"How did you get full of mud?" I asked "We were playing outside when Phil tripped and pulled us both into a puddle of mud then we had a mud fight it was fun" Rowen said grinning just like her twin.
I laughed "Sound's like you had fun today" I said as we walked into the dining hall where I saw a lot of different races there from Dwarves to blonde haired elves and few men from Gondor and 5 Hobbits.
"Good evening Lady Haleth" Erestor said "Good evening Lord Erestor" I said "Hello Lord Restor" Phil and Rowen said at some time Erestor smiled "Hello Phil and Rowen how are you this evening" Erestor asked "We are good" Phil said and before Erestor could ask another question the Twins ran off to hug Estel who had just walked into the dining hall making him lose his balance when they both jumped up on him.
I covered my mouth so I would not laugh but it came out. "If you'll excuse me Lord Erestor" I said before walked away to help Estel who was trying to get twins off of him but they would not move.
"Phil and Rowen get off of Estel right now" I said frowning at them "Yes mother" They both said as they got off of Estel. "I'm sorry Estel" I said helping him up he smiled "It is alright they remind me of me when I was their age" Estel said as he ruffled their hair.
We talked while we walked toward the table I helped Rowen with her chair while Estel helped Phil. As the night wear on I noticed the twins where off talking to one of the blonde elves with Estel.
I smiled as I watched them laugh and talk. After an hour the desserts come out. Then the twins came back to the table. I laughed as they tried to get into their chairs but after a few seconds they sat down.
"Yum mother made her cinnamon buns" Phil said as he took one and started to eat it. I smiled as I took one after a while I deiced to take the twins to bed. "Come on Phil Rowen it's time for bed" I said taking their hands "But mother we went to go to the hall of fire to hear more stories" they both said pouting I chuckled "How about I tell you a story from when I was younger" I said
They both lit up tagging on my hands and leading me out of the dining hall and toward their room making me laugh. After I helped them with pjs and tucked them in before I told them a story.
"Good night Phil" I said kissing him on the forehead "Good night Rowen" I said kissing her forehead "Good night mother" They both said I smiled as I quietly walked out of their room.
I walked toward the hall of fire to listen to the stories and songs. I smiled as sat next to Estel and one of the blonde hair elves that the twins were talking to. "Lady Haleth this is Legolas from Mirkwood" Estel said
"Nice to meet you Legolas" I said after a few songs and stories Elrond had asked me to tell them about my era. I took a deep breath before I walked into the center of the room.
I started to talk about the history. "I was born on September 28, 1989 in Michigan my father named me Bridgette because means strength in French. The 90s was when technology was still very new to us but with each passing year technology would grow from VSH'S taps to DVD'S" I said
I talked for about an hour answering their questions. It was around midnight when I went to bed. I wake up around dawn from a nightmare I took a deep breath before I got out of bed putting on a pair leggings and tonic.
After I tucked in the rest of the tonic before I put on a belt and then a pair of boots. I pulled my hair up into a high ponytail then I walked out of my room heading toward the garden to do some Yoga and few kick-boxing moves.
Once I found a nice spot in the garden I started to with the first pose. After about an hour of doing Yoga I moved on to a few kick-boxing moves. I was about to kick when a hand touched my left shoulder and without thinking I took the persons wrist in my right hand and flipped them over my shoulder with my foot on their chest.
I looked down to see a shocked look on Legolas's face. "I'm so sorry Legolas" I said taking my foot off of his chest and helping him up. "It's alright" Legolas said as he bushed dirt off his leggings and tonic.
"Was there something you needed?" I asked after a few minutes "I was wondering how you became pregnant?" Legolas asked I frowned deeply "When I was 16 years old I was kidnapped by Cassile Elnar who raped me until I was pregnant I was 6 months pregnant when I was teleported to your era." I explained
Legolas was shocked when Bridgette told him about how she was raped at such a young age. "I'm sorry you had to go through that" Legolas said I smiled "You know after I found out I was pregnant I was shocked and scared I was not ready to be mother I was 16 years old but after 2 months I talked to Jessy and I told him how I felt and he was very helpful he told his younger sister was my age when she had her first child she was scared but her boyfriend and family help her through it. Jessy helped me through most my pregnancy." I said
We talked for an hour before I headed to my room to shower and change. Then I walked into Phil's and Rowen's room to wake them up so they could bath and get dressed.
"Good morning Lady Haleth" Erestor said "Good morning Erestor how are you" I asked "I'm well thank you and how are you fairing" Erestor asked "I'm good" I said "Mother can Phil and I go to the garden after we eat?" Rowen asked
I smiled "Sure, just stay out of the mud this time" I said "There will be no lessons today I have a lot of work to do today" Erestor said making the kids happy. We talked for a few more minutes before we walked into the dining hall.
After breakfast the twins ran out of the dining hall heading toward the garden. I smiled as I followed them. "Be careful" I called after them "We will" They both called back.
I sat down on the bench and watched them play. After about 30 minutes a red/blonde haired man walked into the garden he was 5'10 ½. He is very muscular and handsome with a strong jaw and broad shoulders.
"Who are you?" Phil asked walking toward the man while Rowen ran toward me. I picked her up and walked toward Phil. "I'm Boromir from Gondor" Boromir said "What is your name little one" Boromir asked
"Phil what have I told you about talking to strangers" I said making Phil turn around "Not to unless it's one of the elven guards" Phil said "But mother why it is a different era than yours" Phil asked
I sighed "I know Phil, I'm sorry for being rude Boromir. I'm Lady Haleth and this is Rowan and her twin Phil" I said putting Rowen down because my arms were getting tired.
"It is all right Lady Haleth" Boromir said
With Legolas
Legolas smiled as he walked through the east garden Rivendell was beautiful at this time of year and wishes that Mirkwood once again be back to its former glory but with the darkness that covered Mirkwood Legolas thought the darkness would soon cover his heart but ever since he met Lady Haleth there was light in this dark time.
Legolas sighed as he thought about Lady Haleth she was beautiful with long curly dark brown hair and her eyes were blue/green which shine with wisdom and kindness.
"What is troubling you Prince Legolas?" Arwen's voice came to his ears turning around Legolas walked toward one of the bench's and sat down Arwen sat next to him. After a few minutes Legolas spoke "I cannot stop thinking about Lady Haleth even though we have only met I feel a connection with her" Legolas said
Arwen smiled "You are in love with her. You should tell her how you feel about her." Arwen said Legolas thought about it for a few minutes. "Thank you Mellon nin you are very wise like your father" Legolas said Arwen smiled brightened at the complement
"I'll go find her" Arwen said and before Legolas could say anything she was gone.
With Lady Haleth
I was about to speak when I heard Arwen call my name. "Over here Arwen" I said after a few seconds Arwen walked into the garden. "Legolas would like to speak you in the east garden." Arwen said
"Alright, Phil and Rowen please stay with Arwen" I said "Yes, mother" They both said I smiled at them before I walked toward the east garden wondering what Legolas wanted to speak to about.
Once there I saw Legolas standing under one of the trees in the clearing. I could not help but smile Legolas turned around and smiled at me. "Please have a seat Lady Haleth" Legolas said
I walked over to the bench and sat down Legolas sat next to me. For a few minutes it was quiet until Legolas spoke "I know we just meet but I feel connection to you and I have never felt this way toward anyone. I believe I have fallen love with you." Legolas said
I was shocked when Legolas confused his love to me it is strange but there is a connection between us and I feel safe with him and the twins seem to like him. I smiled "I would love to go out with you Legolas" I said
We talked for an hour before I went to find Arwen and the twins. I smiled when I found them in the kitchen eating apples. I walked into the kitchen "Would you like an apple mother?" Phil asked "I would love one" I said taking a slice from him.
After they finished eating we went back outside and I talked with Arwen. For the next few hours we played outside then I putt the twins down for their nap. I smiled as I closed the door and headed toward the library to see if Erestor had any paper.
I opened the library door and I smiled when I saw Erestor at his desk writing and next to his desk was Lord Glorfindel reading over Erestor's shoulder I could tell Erestor was getting annoyed. "Glorfindel don't you have reports to write and do you have to read over my shoulder" Erestor growled glaring at Glorfindel who was unfazed by the glare he shrugged his shoulders "I could be doing those reports but it is so boring writing reports beside I can do them later." Glorfindel said making Erestor sigh.
It was strange that they didn't notice me yet but I shook my head. "I'm sorry to interrupt" I said making their heads snap up toward me with slight shock looks on their faces.
"Was there something you needed Lady Haleth?" Erestor asked I smiled "I was wondering if you had a few pieces of paper I could use?" I asked "Of course, I have more paper in my desk" Erestor said opening one the drawers and pulling out a leather book.
"Here is a book with about 50 blank pages in it" Erestor said handing it to me "Hannon Le" I said making Erestor smile a little. "Your welcome" Erestor said "Lord Glorfindel can I speak in the hall for a moment" I asked "Of Course" Glorfindel said
We walked into the hall and stopped a few feet away from the door. "I was wondering if…I could draw you" I asked blushing lightly after a few seconds Glorfindel spoke "Sure" Glorfindel said grinning
"Cool, meet me in my room at midnight" I said before I walked back to my room. Once to my room I smiled when I saw Legolas waiting. "Good afternoon Legolas" I said
"Afternoon Lady Haleth, what do you have is your hands" Legolas asked "It's a blank book." I said "What's on your mind?" I asked placing the book down and sitting down on the couch after a few minutes Legolas sat next to me.
"I'll be leaving on a dangerous journey with Estel" Legolas said "When do you leave?" I asked "In the morning" Legolas said "I guess we'll have to spend the rest of the day together" I said
We talked for a couple of hours. "I'm a little embarrassed to asked but can I draw a partly nude picture of you lying on the couch" I asked blushing bright right red "I'll understand if you don't wanna" I added
After a few seconds Legolas spoke "No, it's fine" Legolas said I nodded my head getting off of the couch and walked to get the book and a pencil and to give him a little privacy.
After a few minutes I turned around to see the Legolas was lying on the couch with one arm around his lean waist while his head was on the pillow looking at me it was the perfect pose. I pulled up a chair and started to draw him.
After about an hour I was finished I signed and dated it. "Ok I have finished" I said added a little more details to the couch. "May I see it" Legolas asked as walked around the chair I was in and looking over my shoulder. "Wow, that is very good" Legolas said
"Thanks, I loved drawing when I younger" I said smiling it was quiet for a few minutes before the door opened and the Twins walked into the room "Mother we were wondering if you can tell us about our father?" Phil asked
I was slightly surprised Phil asked about their father I looked up at Legolas who nodded his head before he walked out of the room and closed the door behind him. I sighed as I placed the book down on the couch.
"Come here" I said sitting down on the floor they sat in my lap. "His name was Cassile Elnar" I said so for the next few minutes I told the twin about their father then we went outside to play.
After a few hours of playing we walked toward the kitchen to get them some diner. After diner we went to their room to play for a few more hours before I putt them to bed. I kissed each of them on the forehead before I walked out of their room.
I walked into my room and grabbed my book so I can draw in the garden. I found a nice spot where I can see the sunset. I started to draw the seen. After a few hours I was finished I signed and dated it.
"How was the rest of your day?" Legolas asked as he walked toward me I smiled but it faded to a frown "What is wrong?" Legolas asked "I was thinking about my family my mother loved watching the sunset. I really miss my family" I said feeling tears at the corner of my eyes I tried to blink them away but they come down my cheeks.
After a few seconds I felt Legolas wrap his arms around me while I cried he started to whisper smoothing words in elvish. After a few minutes I stopped crying I whipped my eyes.
"Hannon Le Legolas" I said smiling at him and he smiled back then he leaned in and kissed me I was slightly surprised but after a few seconds I kissed him back. After a few minutes we pulled away and I can feel a blush starting to form on my cheeks.
We stayed there for an hour before we went back inside I walked toward back to my room but stopped to check on the twins who were still sleeping. I smiled as I closed the door quietly behind me.
I opened my door and walked inside I deiced to change into leggings and tonic. I pulled my hair back into a braid then there was knock on my door I walked over to it and opened I smiled when I saw Glorfindel.
"Good evening Lord Glorfindel" I said letting him in "Good evening" Glorfindel said "Make your-self comfortable on the couch" I said moving the chair by the couch and then I grabbed my drawing book.
Once he got comfortable I stared to draw him. I had to admit Glorfindel was hot with his strong jaw and broad shoulders but my heart belonged to Legolas. After a few hours I finished drawing.
When I looked up I saw that Lord Glorfindel had fallen asleep on the couch. I laughed quietly. I put the chair back and put my book on the desk. I grabbed a blanket and placed it over him then I went to bed.
I wake up around dawn hearing my door open I sat up to see the twins walk into my room. "What is wrong?" I asked quietly so wouldn't wake Glorfindel up "We can't sleep" Rowen said
"Come on you can sleep in here" I said pulling back the covers they walked toward the bed and climbed up. "Why is Lord Glorfindel here?" Phil asked "He fell asleep while I was drawing him, now go to sleep" I said lying down with my arm wrapped loosely around their waist.
After a few hours Glorfindel woke up and realized he was in Lady Haleth's room. 'I must fallen asleep while she drawing me' Glorfindel thought as he sat up and he saw the book on the desk he grabbed it and opened.
He looked at the first drawing which happens to be a picture of Prince Legolas without his shirt on lying down on the couch the next one was sunset in the garden and the next was of him which was very good.
'Maybe I'll ask to draw me again she is very good' Glorfindel thought as he placed the book back and quietly walked out of the room and headed toward his room. A few more hours passed before I was woken up the twins.
"Alright I'm up" I said sitting up I helped the twins down and then I helped bath and get dressed. Then I walked back into my room to get dressed. I was about to walk out of my room only to walk right into Arwen.
"I'm sorry Arwen" I said "It is all right lady Haleth please follow me Legolas wishes to see you before he leaves" Arwen said I nodded my head following her down the hall and toward the courtyard.
"Good morning Lady Haleth" Legolas said "Good morning Legolas" I said after a few minutes the twins ran toward us. "Morning Legolas" They both said at the same time "Morning" Legolas said
We talked for a few minutes before Lord Elrond and Estel walked toward us. He talked for a few minutes before they all walked out of Rivendell. "Come on kids lets go play" I said taking their hands and leading them toward the garden.
We played for a few hours before we went inside to eat lunch then I put them down for their nap. I sighed as I walked out of their room and walked into my own room to grab my drawing book.
I walked into the balcony and I sat down on the bench. I took a deep breath of the fresh air then I started to draw 2 of my favorite animals. After a few minutes there was a knock on my door.
I put the book down and walked over to the door and opened it I smiled when saw Glorfindel and Lindivr standing there. "Please come in" I said moving aside to let them in.
I walked back over to the balcony to get my drawing book. "So what brings you here?" I asked they looked at each other before Lindir spoke "We were wondering if you tell us more about the music from your era" Lindir said
I smiled "Sure there are many different kinds of music there is Rock 'N' Roll, Hard Rock, Metal, Instrumental" I said for the next hour I told them about the different kinds of music and how much it has changed.
I even sang a few lyrics to some of my favorite songs. "You have a beautiful voice" Lindir said I blushed lightly "Thanks" I said we talked for another hour before Lindir left.
"I was wandering if you can draw me again but partly nude like the of you did of Prince Legolas" Glorfindel said I blush bright red knowing he saw the picture I drew of Legolas after a few minutes I spoke "I guess I can" I said making Glorfindel grin.
"We can meet in the library at midnight no one will be there" Glorfindel said "Ok" I said we talked for 2 hours then I wake the twins up from there nap. We played for a few hours then we ate diner.
I put the twin to bed around 9:30. I walked into my room and I sighed, already missing Legolas hoping he was doing fine and was safe as well as Estel. I finished my drawing from early and I look up to see that the moon was at its highest and I know it was midnight.
I walked out of my room and quietly made my way to the library once there I opened the door and walked inside. I looked around for Glorfindel and I found him in the back of the library lying on a couch in a pair of white leggings with his hair cascading down over his arm rest of the couch and down his left shoulder.
I sat down on the chair and opened my book and started to draw him. After about 2 hours I was finished drawing him. "Can I move now?" Glorfindel asked I smiled "Yes you can move now" I said signing and dating the back of it.
Glorfindel sat up and grabbed his robe from the back of the couch. "Can I see it" Glorfindel asked I nodded my head and handed it to him. "This is very good, you are a great artist." Glorfindel said
I smiled "Thanks, I took art classes when I was in school" I said we talked for an hour before we went to our rooms. Once to my room I deiced to check on the twins.
I smiled when I saw them sound asleep. They looked so peaceful when they are sleeping. Over the next few days I noticed that more elves where leaving heading to the west the ones to leave were Arwen and Linder.
"I will miss you" I said hugging her she hugged me back "Be good and listen to your mother" Arwen said before she hugged them both. "Fair well Lady Haleth" Lindir said
"Fair well Lindir" I said hugging him too then they left "Come on, it is passed your bedtime" I said "Will you sing us song?" Phil asked "Sure" I said leading them toward their room.
After I had tucked them in I smiled at them as I was about to speak there was a soft knock on the door "Come in" I said after a few seconds the door opened and Lord Elrond walked into the room.
"You're just in time mother was just about to sing to us" Rowen said making Elrond smile even though I could tell he was sad to see his daughter leave. "I heard Lindir say she has a beautiful voice" Elrond said as he sat down at the end of Rowen's bed.
"It's a song for all the solders and warriors from the past, present, and future it's called Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) by Alan Jackson" I said
Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you in the yard with your wife and children
Or working on some stage in L.A.?
Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke
Risin' against that blue sky?
Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry?
Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know?
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below?
Did you burst out with pride for the red, white and blue
And the heroes who died just doin' what they do?
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself and what really matters?
[Chorus:]
I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell
You the difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love
Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you teaching a class full of innocent children
Or driving down some cold interstate?
Did you feel guilty 'cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone?
Did you call up your mother and tell her you loved her?
Did you dust off that Bible at home?
Did you open your eyes, hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep?
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Or speak to some stranger on the street?
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Or go out and buy you a gun?
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin'
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns?
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some strangers
Did you stand in line and give your own blood?
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love?
[Chorus x2]
And the greatest is love.
And the greatest is love.
Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
After about 5 minutes I finished the song and the twins were asleep and smiled "Good night my sweet children" I said before Lord Elrond and I walked out of their room.
"Why don't sing more often you have a beautiful voice?" Elrond said "I don't like to sing in front of people" I said "Was there something you needed help with" I asked after a few minutes of silence "I heard from Glorfindel that you are a great artist and I was wondering if you can draw me with the my sons so you always have something to remember us" Elrond asked
"Sure, let me grab my drawing book" I said "Alright, meet us in my study" Elrond said I nodded my head opening my door to get my drawing book. Then I left my room heading toward Elrond's study.
Once there I opened the door and walked inside. I smiled when I saw them all there they were all very handsome elves dressed in their best robes with their circlet on their heads. I really am going to miss them when they leave.
"Good evening Lady Haleth" Elrohir said smiling at me "Good evening" I sad "Where would like us to stand?" Elrond asked I looked around and saw that the window was open letting in the moon into the room.
"In front of the window" I said once they were ready I opened my drawing book to a new page and started to draw them. After about 2 hours in half I finished the last of their robes.
"You guys can move now" I said "Can we see it" Elladan asked as he walked toward me and I handed it to him. "Wow, it's very good" He said smiling "Thanks" I said
"Where did you learn how to draw?" Elladan asked "In school it was one of my favorite classes" I said we talked for a few minutes before Elladan and Elrohir left to go to bed.
"Well I better go to bed" I said closing my drawing book and heading toward the door "I am a little confused about the song you sang early can you explain it to me?" Elrond asked
I turned around and smiled "Sure" I said taking a seat in front of his desk. For the next few hours I told him about 9/11 and what I love Lucy is and about the Bible. 4 months has passed and we are celebrating Arwen's and Estel's wedding.
I was very happy to see them all especial Legolas who I have missed a lot. I even meet a few new friends of theirs even the twins are having fun. "Care to dance Lady Haleth" Eomer asked holding out his hand to me I smiled "Sure" I said taking his hand and he lead us to the dance floor.
After a few songs Legolas come over to us. "May I cut in" Legolas asked "Thank you for the dance Lady Haleth" Eomer said bowing I bowed back "Your welcome" I said
"I will be going back to my home in a few days would like you and little ones like to come?" Legolas asked I smiled "We would love too" I said we danced for a while before we went to sit down next to the twins who were talking to Faramir.
"I hear you are a great singer" Estel said I blushed lightly "So I've been told" I said "Will you sing a song for us?" Estel asked "No, I don't like to sing in front of people" I said
"I am sure Legolas would love to hear you sing as would your children isn't that right children" Estel asked making them bright up "Yes mother you have to please" Rowen said pouting as did Phil.
After a few minutes I gave in "Fine" I said following Estel toward the band that had just stopping playing "Everyone my friend Lady Haleth would like to sing a song for us" Estel said making everyone stop and look at me.
"The song is called So Far Away by RED" I said taking a deep breath before I started to sing.
I wanna feel it, I am right here with you I listen to the words you're saying When I mean it, And I feel so far away, far away from everything Remember when you found me drowning It's killing me with every breath I wanna feel it, And I feel so far away, far away from everything I'm so far away And I don't wanna waste time And I feel so far away, far away from everything I'm so far away
I couldn't be more close
Pretending that I'm in this moment,
When I'm only a ghost
Words I'm fighting to believe
It's like I'm living from a distance
When you're out of reach
When I say it,
Can you hear me at all?
Outside wondering when I got lost
I threw my arms up in the air, why do I disappear
How can your love be so close
When I'm so far away?
You pulled me from the deepest end
I promised that I'll never leave you
Now I'm drowning again
Witnessing the life I lived
Only you know who I am
I'm reaching out my hand
When I mean it,
When I say it,
Can you hear me at all?
Outside wondering when I got lost
I threw my arms up in the air, why do I disappear?
How can your love be so close,
When I'm so far away?
Yeeeah yeeeeah
Living a half-life
Are you listening?
Now give it back to me!
I remember everything
The way it used to be.
Yeah give it back to me
Yeah give it back to me
I hear your voice
But inside I'm lost.
Outside wondering when I got lost
I threw my arms up in the air, why do I disappear
How can your love be so close,
When I'm so far away?
I'm so far away
After about 3 minutes I ended the song with the final lyrics and everyone clapped. I walked back over to where Legolas and the twins where. "You have a beautiful voice Lady Haleth" Faramir said
"Thank you Faramir" I said smiling after a few more hours I put the twins to bed. After a few days Legolas, I and the twins as well as Estel have just passed into to boarder of Mirkwood and I was feeling a little nervous at meeting his father.
"You do not need to be nervous Meleth my father will like you" Legolas said from my right side with Phil in front of him. "I can't help it I'm always nervous when meeting new people" I said
After a few miles we were surrounded by 10 elves with arrows pointed at us. "Suilaid Legolas and Estel" The elf in front of me said "Suilaid Morhir" Legolas said we followed the other elves to the keep.
"Wow it's so pretty" Rowen said smiling I laughed lightly "Yes it is" I said as we come to a stop. I got down for my horse before I helped Rowen down from the saddle.
Then I helped Phil down from Legolas horse. After a few seconds an elf that looked a lot like Legolas walked toward us. "King Thranduil this is Lady Haleth and her twins Phil and Rowen" Estel said
"It's nice to meet you King Thranduil" I said bowing as did the twins. Then we walked inside after we were shown around we were shown to our rooms to rest for a few hours before diner.
I smiled as I watched the twins sleep after a few minutes I feel asleep.
With Legolas and Thranduil
"Can I speck with you?" Legolas asked Thranduil smiled slightly "Of course" Thranduil said Legolas took a deep breath before he spoke "I would like your blessing to marry Lady Haleth" Legolas said
Thranduil was shocked at first but it quickly changed to anger "Absolutely not, I will not have you marry a human who already has children" Thranduil said "I love her and the children. She has gone through a lot. She has a great personality and she's very kind and polite." Legolas said
For the next hour or so they argued utile Thranduil said he will talk to Lady Haleth. Legolas was fine with that he just hopes his father will give Lady Haleth a chance. Legolas sighed as he walked toward his room.
Once to his room he bathed and got dressed in his formal wear instead of his warrior clothes. After he was done he deiced to go get Lady Haleth and the twins. He couldn't help but smile whenever he thinks about them.
He knocked on the door after he heard a muffled come in he opened the door and walked inside and his eyes widen slightly when he saw her in a beautiful maroon dress with her hair down.
"You look beautiful" Legolas said I blushed "Thank you, as do you" I said "Legolas you look so pretty" Rowen said smiling he smiled back "Thank you penneth" Legolas said
"Come on Phil" I said "Comin'" Phil said as he walked out of the bathroom dressed in his formal clothes. "Now I want you two to be on your best behavior" I said
"Yes mother" They both said I laughed lightly then I took Legolas's offered arm and we all walked toward the dining hall. As we walked down the hall I couldn't help but admire the beautiful architecture of the palace.
"I wish we had beautiful architecture back in my era even though there are some beautiful buildings we don't have anything like this" I said Legolas grinned "May be you can sing for King Thran then he like you" Phil said
"I don't think that will work Phil besides I don't know any songs to sing in front of a king" I said "I'm sure my father will love to hear you sing he is fond of music" Legolas said
We walked into the dining hall and I saw a lot of different elves there. I smiled when I saw Estel and Faramir talking to a few of the elves. "Mother can we go see Estel and Fara" Rowen asked
"Sure" I said watching them run toward Estel "No running inside" I called after them making them stop to walk toward Estel. After a few hours we all were talking and laughing.
"So Lady Haleth Estel said you come from a different era is that true" An elf with long red hair asked I glared at Estel who smiled but I kicked him in the ankle making him flinch slightly "Yes I was on September 28, 1989" I said then they asked a lot of questions.
"Mother can you sing to us when we go to bed?" Phil asked pouting as did Rowen "I guess so and I think I have the perfect song for you" I said ruffling his hair "Why don't you sing for us Lady Haleth" Thranduil said
"I… Sure" I said standing up "It's called someday we'll know by Mandy Moore" I said
[Mandy] Ninety miles outside Chicago
Can't stop driving I don't know why
So many questions, I need an answer
Two years later you're still on my mind
[Jonathan] Whatever happened to Amelia Earhart?
Who holds the stars up in the sky?
Is true love just once in a lifetime?
[Both] Did the captain of the Titanic cry?
Oh, Someday we'll know
[Mandy] If love can move a mountain
[Both] Someday we'll know
[Jonathan] Why the sky is blue
[Both] Someday we'll know
Why I wasn't meant for you...
[Mandy] Does anybody know the way to Atlantis?
[Jonathan] Or what the wind says when she cries?
[Mandy] I'm speeding by the place that I met you
[Both] For the ninety-seventh time...Tonight
Someday we'll know
[Mandy] If love can move a mountain
[Both] Someday we'll know
[Jonathan] Why the sky is blue
[Both] Someday we'll know
Why I wasn't meant for you...
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Someday we'll know
[Jonathan] Why Samson loved Dalilah?
[Both] One day I'll go
[Mandy] Dancing on the moon
[Both] Someday you'll know
That I was the one for you...
[Both] Open up the world
[Mandy] I bought a ticket to the end of the rainbow
[Jonathan] Watched the stars crash in the sea
[Mandy] If I can ask God just one question
[Both] Why aren't you here with me tonight?
Oh, Someday we'll know
[Jonathan] If love can move a mountain
[Both] Someday we'll know
[Mandy] Why the sky is blue
[Both] Someday we'll know
Why I wasn't meant for you...
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Someday we'll know
[Jonathan] Why Samson loved Dalilah
[Both] One day I'll go
[Mandy] Dancing on the moon
[Both] Someday you'll know
That I was the one for you...
After I was done singing I could tell they were shocked then they all clapped. "You have a beautiful voice Lady Haleth" The red haired elf said "Thanks" I said "What is the song about?" The some Elf asked "Well it's a duet song with Mandy Moore and Jonathan Foreman and most of the people used in the song where famous people from the past. Like, Amelia Mary Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1937, she mysteriously disappeared and no one knows what happened to her." I said then explained the rest of the song.
As the night ware on I noticed the twins were getting tired. "Come on kids it's time for bed" I said walking toward them "Aww can't we stay up a little bit longer?" The both asked making me laugh "No, it's already past your bed time" I said
"It was nice talking to you weith" Phil said as did Rowen "You as well Penneth" Gweithir said I took their hands and led them toward our room. I helped them put their pj's on and tucked them in.
"Now the song is called Fallen by Volbeat" I said then there was a knock on the door "Come in" I said after a couple of minutes the door opened and Legolas and King Thranduil walked into the room.
"You're just time mother was about to sing to us" They both said Legolas smiled as he sat down on the bed next to Phil who smiled at him. "Mother can you start the song now" Rowen said
"Sure, would like a chair King Thranduil?" I asked "No, I'm fine" Thranduil said I frowned a little but smiled at them. I cleared my throat before I stared to sing the song.
Feel the sadness burning in my heart.
You left to early father love.
So many things I should have said.
But in your mind you knew it well.
Holding on to what I got and love.
But things still seem so dark and cold.
The fire is burning down my happiness.
But I will rise.
So proud and strong you truly were,
I took it with me as a tool.
A gift from father to his only son.
Watching over me with eagle eyes.
You gave me freedom to a life,
Where dreams are born and truly became real.
See me falling, yeah down and lonely.
Are the angels on their way? I'm in the dirt.
Hear me screaming, see me bleeding.
'Cause the day's no more the same without you.
Promise me my son you always will,
Cherish what you love believing in.
Never lose your values, stand up for the day.
Oh dear father I thank you for the years.
I'm writing this song on your desk.
Together we can make it through the day.
See me falling, yeah down and lonely.
Are the angels on their way? I'm in the dirt.
Hear me screaming, see me bleeding.
'Cause the day's no more the same without you.
See me falling, yeah down and lonely.
Are the angels on their way? I'm in the dirt.
Hear me screaming, see me bleeding.
'Cause the day's no more the same without you.
See me falling, yeah down and lonely.
Are the angels on their way, I'm in the dirt.
Hear me screaming, see me bleeding.
'Cause the day's no more the same without you.
After the song was over the twins were asleep. "Sleep well my sweet children" I said kissing them on forehead before we walked out of the room. "I would like to talk to you in my study" Thranduil said
"Sure, I'll see ya later Legolas" I said before I followed him toward his study. "Please have a seat" Thranduil said as he took a seat behind his desk I took a seat on one of the chairs feeling a little nervous.
For a few minutes we stared at each other until Thranduil spoke. "I can see why my son has fallen for you" Thranduil said "Even though I do not want my son to marry a mortal and one with children. I will gladly give you a chance but if you break my son's heart I will ban from my realm and you will not see my son ever again" Thranduil said
"That's fair but I would never do anything to hurt him. He is the only man I trust with mine and my children's life besides Estel. It was hard for me to trust men after I was raped by Cassile and becoming pregnant at of 16 years old I wasn't ready to mother yet at such a young age but when I come to this era Lord Elrond and his family were great to me and now I would love to spend the rest of my life with Legolas" I said
Thranduil frowned "Legolas never told me you were raped" Thranduil said "I told him not to tell anyone it's none of their business as far as anyone else knows I lived in Rivendell for most of my life" I said
We talked for an hour before I went to bed. As walked down the hall I suddenly felt a hand on shoulder making me jump and I heard the familiar laugh. "Legolas you jackass don't do that" I said punching him lightly in the arm.
"I thought I would walk you back to your chambers" Legolas said wrapping his arm around my waist making me lean into his side. It was quite as we walked toward my room.
"So how was your talk with my father?" Legolas asked "I think went well he is willing to give me a chance even though he did threaten me a little" I said Legolas was about to stay something but I cut him off. "It is nothing to be worried about" I said "What was the threat?" Legolas asked worried I sighed knowing that he will just ask again "All he said was we would be banished from Mirkwood and that I will not see you ever again" I said