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I walk through the forest enjoying the familiar smell of the Mellyrn trees I have lived with since i was an elfling. I love everything about these tall beautiful trees, from their smooth bark, to their big golden leaves that litter the forest floor in autumn. I could not imagine living in any other place than right here in Lorien high above the ground in my talan, patrolling the borders and protecting the city from the evil creatures that would seek to destroy it. I sigh contentedly and stroke the bark of the nearest Mallorn before sitting down amongst the light scattering of fallen leaves and leaning back against the bole of the tree looking up at the golden canopy above me. How anyone could want to live anywhere but the Golden wood is beyond me. My mind drifts back over the long years of my life and the many happy memories I have of growing up in the Golden wood chasing my brothers through the forest, racing up and down the ladders of the trees, firing countless arrows on the archery range, watching the bow-makers in awe as the take a piece of wood and craft it into the supple, strong bows we use to keep our borders safe. 'Kieana' a voice murmurs softly 'Kieana wake up' I frown and look around me to see who is addressing me but can't see anyone. 'Kieana' the voice says again and I feel someone gently tapping my shoulder. "Go 'way" I murmur and turn away from them and pulling the blankets tighter around me.
'We have to go meet the Fellowship, they'll be here soon.' the voice continues and finally my sleep addled brain recognizes the voice of my brother Haldir.
I groan softly to myself before slowly opening my eyes to look up at him from under my warm blanket. "But I was having such a good dream." I say with a slight groan.
"Sorry. Maybe you can return to it later. Right now we have to go and meet the Fellowship, Lady Galadriel has sent word that they will be here soon." he says.
"Ok I'm getting up." I say rubbing my eyes and pushing myself into a sitting position.
"We are setting out in half an hour. Be ready to leave in twenty minutes I have a few things to discuss before we leave." he says snapping into Marchwarden mode and making is way to the ladder leading out of my room. No special treatment because I am one of the few elleths or because I am his little sister, when we are on duty I am just another member of the border guard under his command for which I am grateful.
Twenty minutes later I am standing between Orophin and Rumil listening to Haldir explain how he wants to approach the fellowship. "We will wait in the trees near the edge of the forest over the Nimrodel and Silverlode and watch for their arrival. Then once they enter the woods we will drop down and surround to ensure that they are the nine who set out from Rivendell and not servants of the enemy trying to enter our realm by stealth. Once we have ensured they are who they say we will lead them to Caras Galadhon where they will spend the night before meeting with Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel in the morning. Are there any questions? He asks looking around at the twenty elves standing in front of him. "Ok lets move out." he says when no one speaks up.
We form two lines behind him and set off through the forest following the river Nimrodel to where it meets the Silverlode on the border of the forest. We come to a halt at the edge of the forest and Haldir splits us into groups of three and tells us to climb five trees that command the best view of the area. "Don't move from your positions till they enter the forest, then once they have passed the second line of trees jump down and surround them, draw your bows but only shoot if I give the signal to do so. Everyone clear?" he asks and we all nod. "Ok then climb your trees, stay out of sight and when they come into view keep quiet so as not to alert them to our presence."
We all climb up our trees and find comfortable branches to rest on while we wait for the nine companions to arrive, after a couple of hours in the trees I hear the sound of feet rustling in the grass some way off "They're coming." I call out softly to the other elves knowing they will hear me. Instantly we are all alert and watching intently for them to come into view. Just a few minutes later we can see a small group of people come into view, every elf lapses into silence as we watch their approach.
"Stay close young Hobbits, they say a great sorceress lives in these woods. An Elf-witch of terrible power, all who look upon her, fall under her spell." a deep gruff voice that is unmistakably that of a dwarf says.
The four Hobbits look around them nervously, drawing closer together and shooting nervous looks at the trees as if expecting to be assailed at any moment.
"Well here is one Dwarf she will not ensnare so easily! I have the eyes of a hawk and the hearing of a fox!" the Dwarf says boastfully.
At this pronouncement Haldir gives us the signal to drop from our trees and surround them. I drop to the ground landing on my feet and silently run the short distance to where the fellowship is drawing my bow and aiming it at the nearest member who just happens to be the dwarf who stops abruptly a look of surprise on his face. The others stop to as nineteen more bows are drawn on them and they realize they are surrounded. The elf Legolas draws his bow and aims it at Haldir with movements so quick I can barely see them. "And the dwarf breathes so loudly we could shoot him in the dark" Haldir says earning a grin from the rest of us and a growl from the Dwarf.
Haldir then lowers his bow and takes a step forward coming to stand in front of Legolas "Mae govannen, Legolas Thranduilion." he says with a smile.
"Mae govannen, Haldir O'Loreien" Legolas replies returning his smile. "Govannas vin gwennen le"
Haldir smiles at him again before moving to Aragorn.
"Aragorn in Dunedain istannen le ammen." he says.
"Haldir it is good to see you." Aragorn replies returning his smile.
"We had heard that you might be coming this way and the Lord and Lady sent us to welcome you to the Golden wood." he says turning to smile at the rest of the company gesturing for us to lower our bows as he does so. "Please come with us and we will lead you to a place where you can rest for the night."
I lower my bow and sling it over my back before turning and following Haldir as he leads the Fellowship further into the forest towards Caras Galadhon. I look to my left and find that I am walking alongside one of the Hobbits.
"Welcome to Lothlorien." I say with a smile.
"Thankyou." he says a little shyly.
"What is your name?" I ask.
"My name is Frodo. Frodo Baggins, and what is yours?" he asks.
"My name is Kieana, I hope we can be friends." I reply.
"I goth-e-goth nîn vellon nîn" he says.
"Istadhir peded edhllen?" I ask in surprise.
"Only a very little, but I would like to learn more, it is a beautiful language." he replies.
"You speak it very well mellon-nin. I will be happy to teach you more if we get a chance." I say.
"I would like that." he replies with a smile.
A/N: Thanks for reading! Hope you liked chapter two! I will not usually be updating this quickly but I kinda got on a roll so I thought I would update! Please review and let me know what you think!
Translations
Mae govannen Legolas Thranduilion – Welcome Legolas son of Thranduil.
Mae govannen Haldir o Lorien. – well met Haldir of Lorien
*Mae govannen has multiple meanings.
Govannas vin gwennen le – Our company is in your debt.
Aragorn in Dunedain istannen le ammen – Aragorn of the Dunedain you are known to us.
I goth-e-goth nîn vellon nîn - The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Istadhir peded edhellen? - Can you speak Elvish?