Day 44: Nov. 28:
Another day on the river. Several more hours of trying to keep herself awake. Making camp that night marked the halfway point in her journey down river. As she lay there she heard what sounded like a voice from her left. She grabbed her bow, swiftly and quickly making her way towards the sound. As she approached she noticed the…person, was hunched over and barely clothed. There was no one else around so she could only assume the person was talking to himself.
As she watched on, the person jumped in the river and began to swim across. Whoever it is had to have some strength to battle the current. When they got out on the other side she lowered her bow and made her way back to camp.
Settling in for the night she contemplated what she saw. Not knowing what to do, she decided the best course of action would be to tell Lady Galadriel upon her arrival in Lothlorien. If anyone would know what to do it would be the Lady of the Light. Having made this decision, Adonnenniel settled in to wait for the dawn.
Day 45: Nov. 29:
The day seems to be passing quickly. She was paddling faster after having made the decision to tell Lady Galadriel about the…person she saw. She still had a hard time calling it a person as it barely resembled one. Alas, one can only paddle so fast before they must take a break.
Around mid-day she decided to paddle at the speed she had originally been going. The few extra days would not matter in the long run and it would save her the hardship. The sights passing by were the same as the past few days. Today's difference came after last night's weird activities. Now, instead of boring, her surroundings were comforting.
Day 46-51: Nov. 30-Dec. 5:
The last four days passed comfortably for the she-elf. She was able to take the river all the way to Lothlorien. At one point she had reached some minor falls. Not knowing if her canoe would make the trip safely she was hesitant to try going down the rapids. After a little contemplation she decided to attempt it. She was glad she had because it would have taken several extra days on foot.
This was to be her last night before entering Lothlorien. She checked her pack for the letter written by Lord Elrond for Lady Galadriel to explain Adonnenniel's presence. Lord Elrond had seent a letter with the Eagles ahead of her, but to be safe she carried one as well. Like every night since the sighting of the "person," everything was quiet and peaceful. Knowing that the next few days might be long and trying, she decided tonight would be one of rest.
AN: Since I've neglected this story, I thought I would post three chapters at once; if anyone's even reading this. :(
