At last I have finally got a break from school!!! Unfortunately it is only
one week, but I can't moan at lest it's something. Because of this break I
will be able to update a bit quicker, but if I don't do not worry, trust me
it will not be later than a week as I would hate to leave you getting bored
waiting for the next chapter to come out. Here is chapter 10!!!!!
Chapter 10: Torn Emotions
Joy and happiness flowed about them, as the two elves embraced one another. For a while they had wished that this moment would never end, for their hearts had filled with hope since they had set foot in this beautiful place; But the sun was rising an orange haze, and the sky was lighting up with its rays from the East. All of the stars had disappeared and their light shone on them no more.
"We must leave, the company will make a move soon," Legolas breathed softly. Elawen stood up and so did Legolas. "Can't we stay. Just a while longer?" Elawen was hoping that he would say yes, but she clearly knew that they had to go. "Nay, for we must go. The sun is growing in the sky and the company will wonder where we are" Elawen nodded, knowing that Legolas was right and smiled up at him. Legolas looked at the innocence in her grey blue eyes and smiled softly kissing her brow gently, "Come on, we had better get back."
The elves held hands as they walked away from the calm flowing water of the stream. The silver leaves upon the golden trees glowed and sparkled like mithril about them as they walked along the stone slab path. The morning air about them was calm and peaceful as it carried the rich cool sent of the forest and the light sound of the trickling stream flowed behind them. Thin shafts of sunlight pierced the canopy above them, making dappled spots across the forest floor.
The tranquillity and serene atmosphere permeated through the branches and leaves of the trees, lulling them into a dream like state, which was abruptly broken by the sound Galadûn. The two elves stood and gasped with shock and surprise. Elawen quickly noticing his arrival disappeared behind the bole of a nearby tree trunk, and crouched down to obscure her presence. While Legolas stood baffled, waiting for Galadûn to emerge out of the trees.
Galadûn's entrance was not quite what Legolas had expected, for he hopped above the undergrowth cursing under his breath. Legolas stood amazed at the site as the elf before him hopped once more till he was stood in front of Legolas quickly removing his shoe and tapping it gently. While still standing on one foot he shook the shoe and a small stone fell out and dropped to the forest floor. Galadûn then slipped his shoe back on, finally placing his right foot on the floor, and looked at Legolas with blood rushing to his cheeks.
"I gather that you were uncomfortable with that stone in your shoe," Legolas stared down at the small grey stone, which once was in Galadûn's shoe with shear amusement. Galadûn looked down at the stone also and realised how small it was; "Well it seemed big when it was in my shoe." Legolas laughter filled the air as he looked back at Galadûn, who was almost laughing himself; "You don't know how irritating those stones are. That's the fifth time in the past two days." The two elves looked at one another, a grin brimming in the fair elven faces, until the euphonious laughter of the elves rang joyfully about them.
"So what was it that you wished to tell me, Galadûn," Legolas tried to turn to a more serious note, as he remembered that Galadûn was looking for him. "Well the sun has risen and the company have rested. I was awaiting your return so that we could continue to Lim Sirair." Legolas sighed, "Indeed was must." At that moment Galadûn and Legolas turned towards the clearing in which the company were waiting and began to leave the serial atmosphere of this enchanted place.
"And know I remember," Galadûn spoke as he recalled a certain subject, "You do know that Galindor and Eluthas will be leaving us when we reach Lim Sirair, for they must return to their own duty's in Rivendell." Legolas felt his body freeze at the mention of Eluthas leaving. He had almost forgotten about it during the past few days, for when spending time with elf like Elawen one could never think about their parting. Legolas stood by himself in deep thought, remembering the unforgettable times he had had with the elf maiden Elawen.
"Legolas," Galadûn called with confusion, as he turned to Legolas who was behind him. Legolas looked up towards him touched though thought, as he was brought back to reality. Galadûn had never seen Legolas so moved and worried, "Legolas, are you alright?" Legolas faced him and answered knowing that what he would was not true, "Yes, Galadûn. I am fine thank you." Galadûn continued forward, his face held an expression of uncertainty while Legolas searched about him to see if Elawen was near, and noticing that she was no where to be seen reluctantly followed Galadûn.
But Elawen was near for she was still crouched by a tree in deep emotions. She had heard everything that the elves had said and she, like Legolas, could not bear the thought of leaving him. Her eyes where filled with elvish tears, which slid down her velvet soft cheeks as she thought even more of her worries. Her once bright gleaming grey blue eyes were now cold and dull for all joy that she had possessed was gone.
Slowly through her emotions another thought crossed her mind and she remembered that the company would soon be leaving, and with a face full of sadness and grief she stood up and revealed herself once more to the woodland. She gently pulled her grey hood ever her bowed head, and stood before an open shaft in the in the canopy of leaves and branches. Elawen lifted her head towards the sky her eyes swelling with tears, "Oh please, I beg you. Don't let me go back to how I was before. When all I could ever know of this forest would be in my imagination. And when the only time I could be close to Legolas would be in my dreams."
Elawen Closed her eyes for a second, and then made her way over to where Legolas and Galadûn had gone, her figure dreary and mournful compared to the natural beauty around her.
The company was ready to leave when Elawen arrived, small fires where being put out after they had finished a small breakfast. Galadûn was stood as usual at the front of the company, as he looked at them with pride, "Come my fellow archers, we should reach Lim Sirair by noon." The elves of the company gathered together and followed their leader into the trees. Elawen joined them at the back of the ranks, her mind in a whirl for she could not take in the fact that soon she would have to leave them. Both her loved one and her only true friend.
As the company of elves continued through the winding trees, and along the old forest path, Elawen could hear the light sound of song, and quickly she turned around for that was indeed where the sweet singing had come from. As she looked about her, Arían stood behind her gazing at the forest singing a song that Elawen had never heard before, "Your voice is soothing Arían, but tell me what is it you sing for I have never heard it before?" Arían paused from her singing and smiled softly as she returned from her daydream.
"Nay, you may not have, for it is a song I made myself." Elawen had always been keen on songs, and knew many herself. The thought that Arían could have made up such a wonderful song astounded Elawen and she continued with curiosity, "It is truly wonderful, though I must say the lyrics tell a tale of sadness and mourning. You always seemed so cheerful and happy to me." Arían sighed as though thinking of her past, "It is a song to remember someone very special to me." Arían walked up towards Elawen; "It was to remember my father. He died only a year ago, and yet it seems so long."
Elawen was astonished and surprised at Arían's words, "How could you want to remember such thoughts? They are sad and solemn. Do they not make you feel worse?" Arían looked Elawen in the eye and spoke in a whisper, "Nay. For I believe that it is good to remember your sorrows. If you just ignore them then they will only get worse." Elawen and Arían continued to walk as the company seemed to have lost them.
Elawen noticed that the trees above them where growing in height, and as she looked above her only small specks of the morning sky could be seen through the dense layers of rich green leaves. As Elawen looked towards the sky she noticed how bright it was in the sunlight, as the ever-blue sea above her sank towards the horizon. The beauty of the sky reminded her of Legolas, for his eyes were the shades of a cloudless sky, and his golden blonde hair shined like the sun.
Arían turned to Elawen, and could see that a small crystal tear was falling down her cheek, "Elawen. Are all right? Why are you crying?" Elawen closed her eyes trying desperately to force her tears away but it was no use when Arían spoke again, "It's about Legolas, isn't it." Elawen turned aside and began to sob as more tears rolled down her fair face, "Elawen please," Arían gently placed a hand on Elawen's shoulder, "Crying is not going to solve anything, besides remember what I said about it being good to think of your sorrows." Elawen turned and looked at Arían, "I know, but the more I think about him, the more I regret leaving. I don't want to go back to my life in Rivendell, I will miss you too."
Once Elawen had calmed down Arían began to talk to her again. She quickly sat her down on a log and placed her hand on Elawen's shoulder once more for comfort, "You know, you should be using these last times you have in Mirkwood with Legolas, not worrying about what will happen afterwards." Elawen's face lightened, "I suppose so, but he may not want to be with me." Arían now held her hand and looked in to Elawen's grey blue eyes, "Elawen, he will always want to be with you." At Arían's words Elawen's heart filled with joy and once more desired to see legolas, "Oh Arían, thank you so much," Elawen wrapped her arms around her, "You are the best elf anyone could ever have as a friend." Arían and Elawen smiled with happiness at one another.
"So when are you going to see him?" Elawen rosy lips possessed a grin, "When ever I can." Arían and Elawen continued for must of the way back to Lim Sirair at the rear of the company. Many streams and rivers had they passed and crossed, as the sun rose higher in the elvish sky, its rays shining down on their faces as they smiled full of life beneath the blanket of sparkling green leaves. Elawen could not wait till they reached Lim Sirair for their she would be able to see Legolas, and even though she knew she would have to leave soon she wanted to make her last meeting with legolas would be on to remember.
As they approached Lim Sirair Elawen gazed ahead and amidst the company of archers, and the front stood a likely character, for the figure of an elven prince stood tall and proud, his eyes shone like diamonds in the sunlight and his hair flowed a golden blonde behind him.
And once again it's the elvish lessons!
You may recognise some of these:
Ever is thy sight a joy – Oio naa elealla alasse'
You are a mighty warrior – Lle naa belegohtar
You are beautiful – Lle naa vanima
You look good – Lle maa guel
You are a skillful bowman – Lle naa curucuar
You did well – Lle ume quel
Your heart is that of the lion – Cormlle naa tanya tel'raa
Your beauty shines bright – Vanimle sila tiri
And what about a nice way to great someone:
Lovely one – Lirimaer
Lovely ones – Lirimaerea
Lusty one – Rwalaer
Lusty ones – Rwalaerea
Mighty one – Beleger
Mighty ones – Belegerea
Loyal one – Voronwer
Loyal ones – Voronwerea
My friend – Mellonamin
My friends – Melloneamin
My beloved – A'maelamin
My champion – Aratoamin
Well there you go some more elvish phrases. Thanks for reading and remember to review!!!
Chapter 10: Torn Emotions
Joy and happiness flowed about them, as the two elves embraced one another. For a while they had wished that this moment would never end, for their hearts had filled with hope since they had set foot in this beautiful place; But the sun was rising an orange haze, and the sky was lighting up with its rays from the East. All of the stars had disappeared and their light shone on them no more.
"We must leave, the company will make a move soon," Legolas breathed softly. Elawen stood up and so did Legolas. "Can't we stay. Just a while longer?" Elawen was hoping that he would say yes, but she clearly knew that they had to go. "Nay, for we must go. The sun is growing in the sky and the company will wonder where we are" Elawen nodded, knowing that Legolas was right and smiled up at him. Legolas looked at the innocence in her grey blue eyes and smiled softly kissing her brow gently, "Come on, we had better get back."
The elves held hands as they walked away from the calm flowing water of the stream. The silver leaves upon the golden trees glowed and sparkled like mithril about them as they walked along the stone slab path. The morning air about them was calm and peaceful as it carried the rich cool sent of the forest and the light sound of the trickling stream flowed behind them. Thin shafts of sunlight pierced the canopy above them, making dappled spots across the forest floor.
The tranquillity and serene atmosphere permeated through the branches and leaves of the trees, lulling them into a dream like state, which was abruptly broken by the sound Galadûn. The two elves stood and gasped with shock and surprise. Elawen quickly noticing his arrival disappeared behind the bole of a nearby tree trunk, and crouched down to obscure her presence. While Legolas stood baffled, waiting for Galadûn to emerge out of the trees.
Galadûn's entrance was not quite what Legolas had expected, for he hopped above the undergrowth cursing under his breath. Legolas stood amazed at the site as the elf before him hopped once more till he was stood in front of Legolas quickly removing his shoe and tapping it gently. While still standing on one foot he shook the shoe and a small stone fell out and dropped to the forest floor. Galadûn then slipped his shoe back on, finally placing his right foot on the floor, and looked at Legolas with blood rushing to his cheeks.
"I gather that you were uncomfortable with that stone in your shoe," Legolas stared down at the small grey stone, which once was in Galadûn's shoe with shear amusement. Galadûn looked down at the stone also and realised how small it was; "Well it seemed big when it was in my shoe." Legolas laughter filled the air as he looked back at Galadûn, who was almost laughing himself; "You don't know how irritating those stones are. That's the fifth time in the past two days." The two elves looked at one another, a grin brimming in the fair elven faces, until the euphonious laughter of the elves rang joyfully about them.
"So what was it that you wished to tell me, Galadûn," Legolas tried to turn to a more serious note, as he remembered that Galadûn was looking for him. "Well the sun has risen and the company have rested. I was awaiting your return so that we could continue to Lim Sirair." Legolas sighed, "Indeed was must." At that moment Galadûn and Legolas turned towards the clearing in which the company were waiting and began to leave the serial atmosphere of this enchanted place.
"And know I remember," Galadûn spoke as he recalled a certain subject, "You do know that Galindor and Eluthas will be leaving us when we reach Lim Sirair, for they must return to their own duty's in Rivendell." Legolas felt his body freeze at the mention of Eluthas leaving. He had almost forgotten about it during the past few days, for when spending time with elf like Elawen one could never think about their parting. Legolas stood by himself in deep thought, remembering the unforgettable times he had had with the elf maiden Elawen.
"Legolas," Galadûn called with confusion, as he turned to Legolas who was behind him. Legolas looked up towards him touched though thought, as he was brought back to reality. Galadûn had never seen Legolas so moved and worried, "Legolas, are you alright?" Legolas faced him and answered knowing that what he would was not true, "Yes, Galadûn. I am fine thank you." Galadûn continued forward, his face held an expression of uncertainty while Legolas searched about him to see if Elawen was near, and noticing that she was no where to be seen reluctantly followed Galadûn.
But Elawen was near for she was still crouched by a tree in deep emotions. She had heard everything that the elves had said and she, like Legolas, could not bear the thought of leaving him. Her eyes where filled with elvish tears, which slid down her velvet soft cheeks as she thought even more of her worries. Her once bright gleaming grey blue eyes were now cold and dull for all joy that she had possessed was gone.
Slowly through her emotions another thought crossed her mind and she remembered that the company would soon be leaving, and with a face full of sadness and grief she stood up and revealed herself once more to the woodland. She gently pulled her grey hood ever her bowed head, and stood before an open shaft in the in the canopy of leaves and branches. Elawen lifted her head towards the sky her eyes swelling with tears, "Oh please, I beg you. Don't let me go back to how I was before. When all I could ever know of this forest would be in my imagination. And when the only time I could be close to Legolas would be in my dreams."
Elawen Closed her eyes for a second, and then made her way over to where Legolas and Galadûn had gone, her figure dreary and mournful compared to the natural beauty around her.
The company was ready to leave when Elawen arrived, small fires where being put out after they had finished a small breakfast. Galadûn was stood as usual at the front of the company, as he looked at them with pride, "Come my fellow archers, we should reach Lim Sirair by noon." The elves of the company gathered together and followed their leader into the trees. Elawen joined them at the back of the ranks, her mind in a whirl for she could not take in the fact that soon she would have to leave them. Both her loved one and her only true friend.
As the company of elves continued through the winding trees, and along the old forest path, Elawen could hear the light sound of song, and quickly she turned around for that was indeed where the sweet singing had come from. As she looked about her, Arían stood behind her gazing at the forest singing a song that Elawen had never heard before, "Your voice is soothing Arían, but tell me what is it you sing for I have never heard it before?" Arían paused from her singing and smiled softly as she returned from her daydream.
"Nay, you may not have, for it is a song I made myself." Elawen had always been keen on songs, and knew many herself. The thought that Arían could have made up such a wonderful song astounded Elawen and she continued with curiosity, "It is truly wonderful, though I must say the lyrics tell a tale of sadness and mourning. You always seemed so cheerful and happy to me." Arían sighed as though thinking of her past, "It is a song to remember someone very special to me." Arían walked up towards Elawen; "It was to remember my father. He died only a year ago, and yet it seems so long."
Elawen was astonished and surprised at Arían's words, "How could you want to remember such thoughts? They are sad and solemn. Do they not make you feel worse?" Arían looked Elawen in the eye and spoke in a whisper, "Nay. For I believe that it is good to remember your sorrows. If you just ignore them then they will only get worse." Elawen and Arían continued to walk as the company seemed to have lost them.
Elawen noticed that the trees above them where growing in height, and as she looked above her only small specks of the morning sky could be seen through the dense layers of rich green leaves. As Elawen looked towards the sky she noticed how bright it was in the sunlight, as the ever-blue sea above her sank towards the horizon. The beauty of the sky reminded her of Legolas, for his eyes were the shades of a cloudless sky, and his golden blonde hair shined like the sun.
Arían turned to Elawen, and could see that a small crystal tear was falling down her cheek, "Elawen. Are all right? Why are you crying?" Elawen closed her eyes trying desperately to force her tears away but it was no use when Arían spoke again, "It's about Legolas, isn't it." Elawen turned aside and began to sob as more tears rolled down her fair face, "Elawen please," Arían gently placed a hand on Elawen's shoulder, "Crying is not going to solve anything, besides remember what I said about it being good to think of your sorrows." Elawen turned and looked at Arían, "I know, but the more I think about him, the more I regret leaving. I don't want to go back to my life in Rivendell, I will miss you too."
Once Elawen had calmed down Arían began to talk to her again. She quickly sat her down on a log and placed her hand on Elawen's shoulder once more for comfort, "You know, you should be using these last times you have in Mirkwood with Legolas, not worrying about what will happen afterwards." Elawen's face lightened, "I suppose so, but he may not want to be with me." Arían now held her hand and looked in to Elawen's grey blue eyes, "Elawen, he will always want to be with you." At Arían's words Elawen's heart filled with joy and once more desired to see legolas, "Oh Arían, thank you so much," Elawen wrapped her arms around her, "You are the best elf anyone could ever have as a friend." Arían and Elawen smiled with happiness at one another.
"So when are you going to see him?" Elawen rosy lips possessed a grin, "When ever I can." Arían and Elawen continued for must of the way back to Lim Sirair at the rear of the company. Many streams and rivers had they passed and crossed, as the sun rose higher in the elvish sky, its rays shining down on their faces as they smiled full of life beneath the blanket of sparkling green leaves. Elawen could not wait till they reached Lim Sirair for their she would be able to see Legolas, and even though she knew she would have to leave soon she wanted to make her last meeting with legolas would be on to remember.
As they approached Lim Sirair Elawen gazed ahead and amidst the company of archers, and the front stood a likely character, for the figure of an elven prince stood tall and proud, his eyes shone like diamonds in the sunlight and his hair flowed a golden blonde behind him.
And once again it's the elvish lessons!
You may recognise some of these:
Ever is thy sight a joy – Oio naa elealla alasse'
You are a mighty warrior – Lle naa belegohtar
You are beautiful – Lle naa vanima
You look good – Lle maa guel
You are a skillful bowman – Lle naa curucuar
You did well – Lle ume quel
Your heart is that of the lion – Cormlle naa tanya tel'raa
Your beauty shines bright – Vanimle sila tiri
And what about a nice way to great someone:
Lovely one – Lirimaer
Lovely ones – Lirimaerea
Lusty one – Rwalaer
Lusty ones – Rwalaerea
Mighty one – Beleger
Mighty ones – Belegerea
Loyal one – Voronwer
Loyal ones – Voronwerea
My friend – Mellonamin
My friends – Melloneamin
My beloved – A'maelamin
My champion – Aratoamin
Well there you go some more elvish phrases. Thanks for reading and remember to review!!!