" Serena ? " Frodo said while trying to catch up with the woman .
She stop and turn around . She raised her eyebrow and she had an amusing smile , " What is it , Frodo ? "
" May I ask a question ? Actually several questions if you permit . "
Serena turn her green liquid eyes toward Frodo and Frodo froze , for now the green eyes was like a green
fire that consumes everything . Frodo felt that his souls has been searched and he felt naked under those
gazes as if his secrets are no longer his . The Green fire flared briefly and then dim as she smiled her
warm smile , " Of course , Frodo son of Drogo . I am ready to answer your questions although there
are some that I rather not share it to you . " she sat on the ground , leaning her head on the tree .
" Ask your question , now . " she said gently .
Frodo was silent for a while then he said , " I have too many questions that I was eager to ask and when
it was the time to ask I completely forgot which one is the most important . "
Serena laugh , " Of course ,Frodo . I understand . Take your time . "
He hesitate , " You and Galadriel . There was something odd about it … " he trailed on , trying to find the right t
hing to say .
" That me and Galadriel treat each other as equal ? Of course we are equal except that I am Millenias younger
than her . " she sighed .
" How come Celebron , when he first saw you , his eyes was cold and so did Gandalf
when he first saw you then their expression just changed suddenly . "
She shook her head slowly , " Because I haven't step foot on Middle Earth for years . They never expected
me here and also … there are more complicated matters but right now I do not think I wanted to give you
history lesson and speeches about my lifes . " she giggled softly .
Frodo now felt that Serena will not answer all his questions fully and will left him with so many questions
bursting out of his head .
"Are your skill higher than Gandalf ? " Frodo felt foolish to ask it but it was already to late .
She laughed again and Frodo blush because of his foolishness , " You are not foolish to ask such questions Frodo !
I command magic at my will . I could command fire , water , wind , earth at my command but it drains
my energy if I use too much in a very short period of time that is why I look ill when we were running to
Lothorien .But yes , my skill are higher than Gandalf the gray '
' How about that gleaming swords that shines silvers ? "
She raised her eyebrow again , " Ah ! That ! Now you are truly snooping around . " she laughed slowly .
" But I will tell you anyhow . That is the swords of Etherna . It could not be broken by anything just like
your ring could not be destroyed except at Mt Doom . The shines is given from the Moon and any mortal
men , elves , orcs , goblins alike that is wounded from that blade will die soon after . That is why I try
no to use . The sword gave magic itself and it give light to the owner . But the owner doesn't choose
the swords , the swords choose the master . " she lower her voice into a whisper like the wind ,
" Just like the ring choose you as the ring bearer . '
Frodo nodded , understanding . " Where is it now ? I could not see you put it away nor I didn't
Remember you taking it out . "
" That is because the sword of Etherna is a magic sword , Frodo . A magic sword does not need
scabbard to hold it into place . It will appear if I need it . Like this , " she held out her hand , palm
toward the sky . Then suddenly a bright shining object appear in her hand , Frodo had to shield his
eyes so not to be blinded . " Look . " Serena said .
Now the swords lay on her palm , the light was dimmer now and he could see that it was a swords like any other .It seems to talk to him , humming warmly in it's own life .
The hilt were pure silvers , carve in beautiful runes and decorated it
With entwined leaves and silver gem that shines even brighter than stars . The blade itself
was also pure silver and decorated with a different shade of silver that entwined like the elvish
rune except this was more beautiful . The tip look as sharper than any swords or daggers and Frodo
was careful not to touch it . It was very long , even for a very tall man .
" The sword of Etherna could not be broken or stained by blood . It would always shines in bright
silverly light as long as it's master live . Anyone , except the master who is wounded or even a small
cut will be dead . " she said in a low whisper . Suddenly Frodo did not have the urge to hold it , only to
watch it from afar . " And what will happen when the master is gone ? " Frodo could not even imagine it .
But he was driven with his own curiousness .
Serena's green eye flared once more like green fires and she smiled but it wasn't her usual warm smile ,
instead it was cold and her eyes chilled the blood , " Then , frodo son of Drogo . It would pick another
Master that will suit it . It could not be just another man or elves . It had to be the right one .
The swords will judge your courage , your heart , your mind , your honor and then it will pick you if
you are the right person . "
" Couldn't just anybody pick it up ? " Frodo ask while eyeing the beautiful swords which seems to be
more of a piece of art then a weapon .
" No . " she said simply .
She stretch out her hand and look at Frodo , " Take it Frodo . "
Frodo was confused but he did as asked . Slowly and carefully he placed his finger around the hilt .
He felt that he was dirty , lowly compared to Serena and her swords . He felt that his hands
was to dirty and grubby for such a beautiful piece of work . But he close his fingers around it and
he felt really strange . The hilt was very warm , like stones after lay in the summer sun .
He knew that a hobbit could not lift the swords as easily as a man but when he tried , he was surprised .
The swords wasn't as light as a feather and indeed he have to lift his hands slowly but it felt lighter
than he imagined .
" Good . You could hold it and lift it , even for a hobbit . " she said while looking at the swords.
" Men who are evil , greedy and injustice could not lift it up not even could touch it . I will
show you later on . " she said with a tone that suggest a mischief . Then she look up and her lips
curled into a smile , " Ah . Aragorn . " her eyes twinkle in mischief .
She stop and turn around . She raised her eyebrow and she had an amusing smile , " What is it , Frodo ? "
" May I ask a question ? Actually several questions if you permit . "
Serena turn her green liquid eyes toward Frodo and Frodo froze , for now the green eyes was like a green
fire that consumes everything . Frodo felt that his souls has been searched and he felt naked under those
gazes as if his secrets are no longer his . The Green fire flared briefly and then dim as she smiled her
warm smile , " Of course , Frodo son of Drogo . I am ready to answer your questions although there
are some that I rather not share it to you . " she sat on the ground , leaning her head on the tree .
" Ask your question , now . " she said gently .
Frodo was silent for a while then he said , " I have too many questions that I was eager to ask and when
it was the time to ask I completely forgot which one is the most important . "
Serena laugh , " Of course ,Frodo . I understand . Take your time . "
He hesitate , " You and Galadriel . There was something odd about it … " he trailed on , trying to find the right t
hing to say .
" That me and Galadriel treat each other as equal ? Of course we are equal except that I am Millenias younger
than her . " she sighed .
" How come Celebron , when he first saw you , his eyes was cold and so did Gandalf
when he first saw you then their expression just changed suddenly . "
She shook her head slowly , " Because I haven't step foot on Middle Earth for years . They never expected
me here and also … there are more complicated matters but right now I do not think I wanted to give you
history lesson and speeches about my lifes . " she giggled softly .
Frodo now felt that Serena will not answer all his questions fully and will left him with so many questions
bursting out of his head .
"Are your skill higher than Gandalf ? " Frodo felt foolish to ask it but it was already to late .
She laughed again and Frodo blush because of his foolishness , " You are not foolish to ask such questions Frodo !
I command magic at my will . I could command fire , water , wind , earth at my command but it drains
my energy if I use too much in a very short period of time that is why I look ill when we were running to
Lothorien .But yes , my skill are higher than Gandalf the gray '
' How about that gleaming swords that shines silvers ? "
She raised her eyebrow again , " Ah ! That ! Now you are truly snooping around . " she laughed slowly .
" But I will tell you anyhow . That is the swords of Etherna . It could not be broken by anything just like
your ring could not be destroyed except at Mt Doom . The shines is given from the Moon and any mortal
men , elves , orcs , goblins alike that is wounded from that blade will die soon after . That is why I try
no to use . The sword gave magic itself and it give light to the owner . But the owner doesn't choose
the swords , the swords choose the master . " she lower her voice into a whisper like the wind ,
" Just like the ring choose you as the ring bearer . '
Frodo nodded , understanding . " Where is it now ? I could not see you put it away nor I didn't
Remember you taking it out . "
" That is because the sword of Etherna is a magic sword , Frodo . A magic sword does not need
scabbard to hold it into place . It will appear if I need it . Like this , " she held out her hand , palm
toward the sky . Then suddenly a bright shining object appear in her hand , Frodo had to shield his
eyes so not to be blinded . " Look . " Serena said .
Now the swords lay on her palm , the light was dimmer now and he could see that it was a swords like any other .It seems to talk to him , humming warmly in it's own life .
The hilt were pure silvers , carve in beautiful runes and decorated it
With entwined leaves and silver gem that shines even brighter than stars . The blade itself
was also pure silver and decorated with a different shade of silver that entwined like the elvish
rune except this was more beautiful . The tip look as sharper than any swords or daggers and Frodo
was careful not to touch it . It was very long , even for a very tall man .
" The sword of Etherna could not be broken or stained by blood . It would always shines in bright
silverly light as long as it's master live . Anyone , except the master who is wounded or even a small
cut will be dead . " she said in a low whisper . Suddenly Frodo did not have the urge to hold it , only to
watch it from afar . " And what will happen when the master is gone ? " Frodo could not even imagine it .
But he was driven with his own curiousness .
Serena's green eye flared once more like green fires and she smiled but it wasn't her usual warm smile ,
instead it was cold and her eyes chilled the blood , " Then , frodo son of Drogo . It would pick another
Master that will suit it . It could not be just another man or elves . It had to be the right one .
The swords will judge your courage , your heart , your mind , your honor and then it will pick you if
you are the right person . "
" Couldn't just anybody pick it up ? " Frodo ask while eyeing the beautiful swords which seems to be
more of a piece of art then a weapon .
" No . " she said simply .
She stretch out her hand and look at Frodo , " Take it Frodo . "
Frodo was confused but he did as asked . Slowly and carefully he placed his finger around the hilt .
He felt that he was dirty , lowly compared to Serena and her swords . He felt that his hands
was to dirty and grubby for such a beautiful piece of work . But he close his fingers around it and
he felt really strange . The hilt was very warm , like stones after lay in the summer sun .
He knew that a hobbit could not lift the swords as easily as a man but when he tried , he was surprised .
The swords wasn't as light as a feather and indeed he have to lift his hands slowly but it felt lighter
than he imagined .
" Good . You could hold it and lift it , even for a hobbit . " she said while looking at the swords.
" Men who are evil , greedy and injustice could not lift it up not even could touch it . I will
show you later on . " she said with a tone that suggest a mischief . Then she look up and her lips
curled into a smile , " Ah . Aragorn . " her eyes twinkle in mischief .