Note: Updated and corrected April2017 PT
Note: Hi everyone. Firstly I would like to say don't worry 'memory bleeds' When Nariel goes into hibernation, she won't sleep that long. She is only part bear. Just long enough for something to happen. Secondly Thanks for reading everyone and please review, I love to hear your comments.
Nariel the Red
Chapter 38: Caras Galadhon
When their blindfolds were removed all of the Fellowship were in awe. It was more beautiful than any of them had imagined, and they weren't even in the city yet. They stood for a while looking at the scenery, hardly believing that they were here. Soon they were on their way again and entering the treetop city.
"Welcome to Caras Galadhon!"
Haldir exclaimed.
"Here is the city of the Galadhrim. Where dwell the Lord Celeborn and Galadriel Lady of Lorien."
He led them through the city to a huge tree at its centre as big as any building.
"Here dwell Celeborn and Galadriel. It is their wish that you should ascend and speak with them."
Slowly they climbed the giant staircase that wound its way around the trunk of the great tree. As they reached the top they were greeted individually by the lord of Lorien.
"Welcome son of Thranduil! Too seldom do my kindred journey to us from the North."
Legolas bowed, taking his place next to the others.
"Welcome Beorning"
Celeborn exclaimed as Nariel reached the wide hall.
"Long have we waited to meet the first Istari born in Arda"
Nariel bowed slightly.
Once they had all arrived The Lord proceeded to business.
"Here there are nine, but not the nine who set out from Rivendell. Tell me where is Gandalf, for I much desire to speak to him"
Grief overwhelmed the Fellowship once again. They had forgotten it in their wonder but now they were brought drastically back to reality.
"Gandalf the Grey set out with the company, but he did not pass the borders of this land"
Galadriel spoke for the first time. She had a dream like quality about her.
"He has fallen into shadow"
She said. Nariel closed her eyes, memories assaulted her.
"He was taken by both shadow and flame"
Legolas explained
"A Balrog of Morgoth"
Silently Nariel took her lovers hand so that they could comfort one another.
"Do not let your hearts be troubled."
The lady said feeling their grief.
"Tonight you shall sleep in peace"
They were led then to a pavilion set up in a wide clearing for them to sleep in. As they relaxed after their long journey Haldir took Legolas aside.
"I am returning to the border, now and my Talan is empty."
Legolas grinned.
"It would be greatly appreciated" he said collecting his pack.
"It will be nice to sleep in the trees for a while"
Quickly Legolas and Nariel followed the Marchwarden to his treetop home.