Author's Note:

I apologize for taking too long to update, I gotten so busy with school so I lose my time on writing the next chapter. x_x

HAYDEN PANETTIERRE will be taking the role of ASHELIA :D

Hell yeah! So I want you all to picture this beautiful blonde with short blonde hair and wood brown eyes, because that's how my OC looked like. I've been thinking for days if how Ashelia will look like and my favorite actress popped out of mind. XD I hope it will be to your liking. :3

Disclaimer: I do not own anything except myself. XD

~Chapter 2: The Lady and the Priestess~

Galadriel found her husband standing in the wide balcony of their room, watching the sun slowly sets down. She approached him from behind and spoke in a low, soft voice."Meleth nin, I have a vague dream".

Celeborn turned to look at his wife with his usual expression."I wonder if we share the same perception, meleth".

"What did you see?".

The lord of Lothlorien returned his gaze at the beautiful sky."A vision flashed in my mind while I'm having my afternoon tea; unknown beings clad in violet cloaks invading our realm".

A frown sketched on his wife's face."Aye, I saw the same beings and their leader spoke of death befalling our race".

"That did not sound good".

"I shall speak with Elrond, I think it is not safe for us to return to Valinor yet".

-LOTR-

The celebration in Minas Tirith continues until the night, everyone was still there and has no plan on leaving yet. A dance has taken place in the large beautiful hall, many elves and men occupied the floor as they danced in the lovely music being played by some elves from Rivendell. The shield maiden watched this scenario while leaning against the pillar; the sight was lovely to watch and she mentally took note to compliment Aragorn and Arwen later for the nice settings. And speaking of which, her eyes caught the sight of the newly crowned king and queen of Gondor. The two looked at each other lovingly while dancing.

Eowyn lets out a sigh. Yes, she already moved on but she still could not help but feel a little bad. Maybe because she was envy of Arwen finally meeting the one she will love for eternity while hers remained unknown. What does fate has stored for her anyway?

A light tap on her shoulder pulled her out of her negative thoughts and she turned around to see if who it was. Her pale green eyes locked with beautiful blue ones.

"You seemed lost in deep thoughts, lady". Legolas gave her a small smile.

"Mmm…not really". She looked at him from head to toe and realized how handsome he looked that night, the Mirkwood prince was clad in royal green suit similar to the other elves' garments. "I was just watching them dance". She pointed at the dance floor.

Legolas nodded."Ah, I see… but why aren't you dancing with anyone?". He looked around.

"Well, I plan on asking Eomer to dance with me but…".

"But I came and interrupted you,right? ". The blonde elf chuckled." I apologize, lady Eowyn, but since I'm already here, why don't you dance with me?". He offered her a hand and bowed a little." That is if you want of course".

Eowyn smiled at this."Of course, my lord, it's a pleasure". She placed her right hand on his and the elven prince lead her to the dance floor.

-LOTR-

Legolas got simply captivated by her when he saw the shield maiden standing alone near the pillar, and this is the reason why he approached her. He does not know what gotten into him, they're not even close! Even if they already met years ago they did not spend time together since he's always busy and the woman has her own things to deal with. He was busy talking with Glorfindel and Haldir when he caught a glimpse of her; she was clad in a floor length snow white dress with gold lining, her long blonde hair remained loose behind her and she has a silver tiara on her head. She looked like a beautiful white lady in his eyes, a glowing being in the dark of the night. Eowyn. Maybe if he paid much attention before, he will notice it but this was the only time he can finally relax and think of something else since the war is already over. And maybe, this is the time to make friends with her or more than that…

And now that they're in the dance floor, he felt really glad. He heard from many rohirrim people how their shield maiden used to act, that she cared deeply for their people and sometimes act like an ice queen. And one night while they're in Rohan, he accidentally overheard a heated argument between her and Eomer. He didn't mean to listen really, but he heard half of it and how Eowyn spoke to her brother, she was like a steel, and will never back down. Indeed, she really is a shield maiden.

"You are great, lady Eowyn". He told her with no hesitation. "You prove to many how strong and brave you are by slaying the Witch king". Legolas was quite surprised like the others when they found out that it was her who killed the witch king but this had made Glorfindel's prophecy comes true that the Nazgul will not fall in the hands of man. He meant a woman.

Eowyn blushed."Nay, you should tell the hobbit that as well for he fought with me that time in the battle field, he helped me on killing the witch king".

The two continued to dance while having small talk, the Rohan princess enjoyed it and she thought that the Elven prince is a great company too. She didn't really get acquainted to him and that was the only time they got a chance to be together.

Glorfindel smiled as he saw where the Mirkwood prince went when he decided to leave him and Haldir for awhile, he saw him talked to Eowyn and lead her to dance floor. A relationship between Elves and Men used to be forbidden and taboo, but now that the two races was joined again by the marriage of Aragorn and Arwen, it's no longer bad. Nothing is really impossible with love, no differences will keep two persons in love apart from each other. But there are still some who prefer to have a relationship with their own kind, well, he has no problem with that as well. And speaking of love, when will he meet the one for him? He's been living already for eons and he hasn't meet his true love yet, for the thousands of maidens (both human and elf) he met, his heart didn't feel anything.

Glorfindel sighed."How I wish to meet the one for me already".

Haldir raised a brow on what he said."What do you mean? What are you saying, mellon nin?".

The Balrog slayer looked at him with a sullen expression."Have you thought of settling down, Haldir?".

"I don't know, I am not sure…". The march warden took a sip on his goblet.

"When we return to Valinor, will you look for a mate already?".

"Of all the elves, I can't believe I am hearing this from you". Haldir rolled his eyes.

Glorfindel smiled."Amin hiraetha, I didn't mean to sound different". He ran a hand in his long dark blonde hair." I just got a feeling that my heart yearns to fall in love already". It must have sounded really weird for him to say that, but he's a living thing he feels so why not the possibility to search for love?

-LOTR-

The celebration was not yet done but Eowyn took her leave already, she told her brother that she will finally go to sleep and he let her. Arwen volunteered to walk her to the guest room and the two talked happily to each other. After the queen leave her, Eowyn changed her clothing and put on a white night gown, the dance with Legolas was still fresh in her mind and she could not help but to smile. She wondered if he will also sail back to Valinor, the shield maiden felt a little sad thinking of it for she hoped to see him again. They just got proper acquainted to each other awhile ago and she already felt different, why is that? Her thoughts about Legolas and other stuff disappeared as she slowly succumbed to sleep.

….

….

Eowyn….

She spun around, looking for the owner of the voice.

Eowyn…

But all she can see was darkness, there's nothing for her to see. Nothing at all.

My dear Eowyn…

"Who's there?!".

Darkness disappeared and replaced by a mystical looking forest. Small glittering white lights floated in mid-air, giving an enchanted effect. The Rohirrim Princess does not know where she is, she could not remember going to the forest she was in right now.

She was sleeping. Or maybe she sleepwalked?

"Eowyn of Rohan…".

She turned around and saw a tall figure clad in royal violet cloak, Eowyn was startled at the being's appearance that she quickly backed away and put on a fighting stance. She felt bad not having any weapon with her that time.

"Do not fear for I have no intention to harm you". The voice was smooth and feminine.

"What do you want of me? Where am I?". Eowyn asked.

"I brought you in my realm while you're asleep, Eowyn of Rohan". The cloaked being answered." For I chose you…".

"In your realm? This is a dream,then?". The blonde woman was utterly confused."A-Are you an elf? What did you choose me for? What are you talking about?".

The cloaked being moved closer to her and the shield maiden saw that she wasn't touching the ground like her. Before she can react, the mysterious figure is already in front of her, still she failed to see her face.

"You will help my people, Eowyn". She said in a whisper. "You will be the one to destroy Illadenus, not only you will save us but also the Elven race. I choose you, Lady of Rohan …". After that, the Rohirrim princess felt something on her neck though she didn't see anything. She just felt warm and energy flowed inside her.

I chose you.

-LOTR-

Ashelia put on her brown cloak and sling her quiver on her back; she opened the door of her home and swung it opened. The brown eyed woman stepped out of the house and inhaled the scent of the night in Rohan, she looked up at the dark starry sky and closed her eyes.

"She has chosen. Bless me in my journey, Elune". She said."May I not be lost, noros asa deristo mestico alreirdo".

And Ashelia finally went on her journey to search for the person she was destined to protect.