" We are companions who seek protection from the lady of the wood . " Aragorn said .

" I will take you to her . " but then he halted and saw Gimli who scoffed and gave a sour face .

" A dwarf ? We haven'tdealt a dwarf since the old war . We could hear your breathing and could shoot you in the

dark . What should we do with him ? " the elves look at his other companions who still

pointed their arrows at them . " He is our companions and he shall be trusted . " Aragorn

said . " Trusted ? Huh ! " but the elves shrugged his shoulder and walked away , while indicating

that they should follow . The elves dropped their bows but silently surrounding them in a circle .

The hobbits were uneasy for they did not know what fate lay ahead of them but they were

relieved that they could see daylight and breathe fresh air again . Frodo look up to Serena

and found that her face was the most fairest of anything he ever seen . Her beauty kindle forth and

there was something that light within her . She glowed in pure light but her green eyes were dimmer and did not shines like stars anymore . She was still beaded with sweat and her chest rose and fall greatly as if she was still

panting with sweat . Her dark cloak billow and she wrap herself tighter . She was biting her lips as if

she was in troubled thought or in pain . " What's wrong , Serena ? You look unwell . " Frodo said worrying .

Sam too also noticed this and look to Serena with frowned face . She look down and smiled warmly ,

" Do not worry , Frodo son of Drogo . I am tired that is all . Throwing three hobbits isn't as easy as it seem . "

she chuckled softly . " It was terrifying ! I was thrown into the air and I had doubts that I will

fall into the darkness . Luckily legolas caught me well . " Sam said with a sigh but his eyes brighten

toward Serena , She nodded thoughtfully but she did not said anything for the rest of their journey .

Frodo look toward Serena often , fearing that she would collapse or fall . Often she would close

her eyes but she still follow the rest of the company in a straight line as if she could see with her

eyes close . Her arms were folded below her breast and her head was bowed . Frodo had many

question to ask but he felt that it wasn't the right time .

The city of Lothorien was vast and beautiful . It was lit in eerie light giving it a mysterious

Presence . The trees loomed high above them in gold and silver , giving it's own light . Ahead

of them were a wide stair way and there were two figures at the bottom of the steps awaiting

silently . Very tall they were and clad in white . The lady was no less tall than the lords .

Galadriel had colors of deep gold and Celebron was silver white . There was no sign of their

age on their face except their wizened thoughtful eyes fill with bitter and merry memories and

knowledge .

" Welcome to Lothorien . " Celebron said . Then he greeted them one by one with a nod of

respect . At last he lay his gaze on Serena , who was at the very back . Her eyes were

bright and glowed like a cat and she seemed taller than her usual posture . There was a deep

silence between Celebron and her .

" Ah ! We never expected you , Anungwathiel . ' Celebron said , his gaze did not moved from

her . Galadriel too also watch her with great interest .

" Anungwathiel herself in Lothorien . Wander of wander it is . " Celebron said .

" Welcome ! " Galadriel broke the uneasy silent with a warm gesture toward Serena .

" We never had expected you and we were very surprised so please forgive our rudeness toward you . "

Galadriel bowed her head toward Serena who also bowed her head . These two women seems to respect

each other as an equal and there was mutual understanding between them .

" You are weary . Rest tonight and we will speak of more matter tomorrow . "

Then galadriel turn toward Frodo and her voice echoes in his mind , not from outward .

" You bring doom into Lothorien Frodo son of Drogo . " then her voice disappeared , only

leaving traces in his heart .