~ Entangled Destiny ~
chapter 7: Ithilril*
An: ^^ getting bored ^^;; lately...
* Ithilril: (Sindarin) Ithil means Moon(Actually it should be Sil or Thil but I thought Ithil sounded better since Moon gives off White or Silver light which Thil or Sil means) and ril mean 'brilliance' in Sindarin.I couldn't find the Quenya form of 'briliance' O_o;; but if anyone is interested Ithil in quenya would be Isil as in used in 'Isildur'. So Ithilril generally means 'Silver (light) of Brilliance'
oh yeah one more note ^^;; since they didn't have to look for pippin and merry, they haven't met gandalf the white yet. I think they met him originally in the book after Eomar allowed them to go and look for their friends , they met up with gandalf in the fangorn forest and then they came to Edoras.
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Serenity was climbing to keep a low profile as possible.They were blessed to be covered by Lady Galadrial's cloak. Frodo was having a hard time, as the ring seemed to get heavier as they stepped closer to Mordor.So far, they have managed to escape a horde of orcs, probably hunting for them, thanks to the cloak. Serenity's entire focus came into the dark energy that seems to be moving everywhere. Soon they would have to find shelter in the barren land soon.
later at evening~
Serenity after the dinner turned the ring that was given to her by Lord Thranduil over and over again in her hand.It was made of silver, and a silver like material that was shinier and beautiful then ordnairy silver. It formed into intricate patterns and at the center it held a tiny leaf shaped emerald.Well presuming that they use Emerald in this realm.
"You keep looking at that ring Lady Serenity, is there something you can see that other's can't?" Frodo asked silently.Serenity looked up "It's that material 'Mithril' that Lord Thranduil said that captures my attention"Frodo smiled, "My uncle Bilbo told me that Mithril mean 'Moria Silver'"
Serenity smiled "Thank you, you seemed to know a little of Elves's complex culture more then other halflings"
Frodo was the one to smile this time, "Nay, Lady Serenity I only learned from Uncle Bilbo from his adventures in his youth, he is the one gave me a mail shirt made of the precious Mithril"
"You had better sleep Lady Serenity, tomorrow will be another rough day" Srenity nodded and went back to her bedroll, using a bit of her magick to seal them off from eyes, both magickal and physical and also stopped any sound being leaked. With some protection protecting them, Serenity fell asleep, weary from their journey.
Serenity~
[Dream sequence]
Serenity was floating in brilliant light, like if she had just woken up from her fight with Chaos. She watched as a elegant lady, in white dress and silver hair come closer and closer. But it seems that the lady couldn't see her. Finally the lady stopped walking and was facing a being that was dressed in middle grey colored robes.
"Eru, the world is empty, what is of use if the this beautiful world if empty? surely not for just watching Melkor and other Valar wrestle over the their creations and Melkor's destruction" The being was a male , he carried both light and darkness with him,so he wore grey robes to resemble that.
"Ithilril, watch and observe, here is a gift I give you to save people and guide them, with what you are, you and your line will be the light of this universe.Save people but the price you will pay is that you will be keep fighting the darkness forever for the power you recieve" Eru motioned for her to hold out her hand, which she did. Serenity couldn't see what he gave her but it was something that shone with bright silvery white light.
The lady named Ithilril exclaimed "Eru! this is beautiful, I want to thank you, I am prepared, so I hope my line will be too I will also give you a gift in return, to light this universe" Ithilril quickly closed her two hand and a bright light blazed inside her cupped hands. Ihtilril smiled and so did the Eru. "I will call it 'El' many will be born, so those in darkness can have hope" Illuvatar took it graciously and let it float in the dark space before him and called the Valar and Ainur before him to see the new light.
"A being is born today Ithilril, they will the Eldar of this planet. They will have most beautiful voice and beauty that will reflect their love of the nature that surrounds them, The planet Valar create will be, even as Melkor constantly destroys or marrs, a mansion for my children, the Firstborn and the Follower.You as my first ceation, Firstborn shall be based on you." Ithilril smiled "It will be great, I hope in the end everything will be okay, for Shadows find Light very quickly" Eru then spoke again "You were the reflection of the perfect of the Firstborn that I create, One day I hope to find the beautiful voices and harmony of Ainur and music that use to be heard, Now Ithilril, Valar awaits you,for now they have recognised oyu as first of all my children, but Firstborn of this place shall not remember you, shall you leave the place, untill your line returns.All my children walk a heavy fate, firstly willl be the first born that will walk the heaviest and darkst of roads, before the Follower" Eru nodded to himself and walked away with Ithilril in other direction from Serenity.
[End of Dream Sequence]
Serenity jerked awake, and found her self in a nice tucked shelter of a rock crevice, with two halflings still sleeping not far from her.It was just dawn of morning. Serenity kept thinking of the dream she had. She shook her head to herself and quickly went to waking up other two figures still sleeping.Maybe Frodo knew what 'Eldar' meant.
~several hours later~
"Frodo?" Serenity asked as they walked,
"Yes lady Serenity?"
"Can I ask you a question?"
"Please ask, but I can't say I will able to answer everything"
Serenity smiled at that,
"Does the name 'Eldar' mean anything to you?"
Frodo cocked his head to the side,
"I think once Bilbo said that it was a name for the elves, why do you ask?"
Serenity stopped walking and motioned for them to sit down to rest.
"I had a dream last night of watching the stars and Eldar being born, created by a man named 'Eru'" Frodo smiled "They say Eru is a the creator of this place,Now we commonly call him 'Illuvatar' including middle earth, he made elves and men, and dwarves I really don't know, but I think I heard that they were a creation of a Valar not Illuvatar and lastly haflings whom I believe have descended from the dwarves. I think if my memory serves me correct, from tales of the what Bilbo told me.Especially some of the great deeds and tales he learned from the elves"
Serenity smiled greatefully "Thank you" So, Serenity thought 'Illuvatar, I heard from Lord Thranduil was once called Eru...interesting...'
~~~Edoras~~~
Aragorn paced around, they were indeed getting big signs of attacks on Edoras. Aragorn watched Legolas do the same, He missed the fair city of Rivendell.Golden Hall is a fine residency but he has grown up and lived alot of his life at Rivendell. Legolas would touch each tree they would come across even the flowers , since it was so scarce in the barren plains land of Rohan.
"Legolas you miss the forests?" Aragorn spoke quietly. Legolas finally broke away from what ever thought he was thinking and looked at him. "I do dearly, but at any rate it's better then the Mines of Moria, there is sunlight and some form of plant life here at least" Aragorn smiled, He thanked Legolas silently for being such a solid support and defended him in anyways he can. But lately he has been thinking deeply about something.
"You been thinking a lot more lately, is there something that worries you other then the evil we know that are coming?" Aragorn quietly said as he observed Legolas's unusal amount of thinking. Legolas looked at him then confessed what ever it was "It is about Frodo, Sam and Lady Serenity, they bear such heavy fates in their hands, more then us, in some way. They are alone by them selves, Only thing that comforts me me insome way is that Lady Serenity's magick and the crystal vial that Lady Galadrial gave Frodo. Which I believe will contain some kind of light. I wonder if my home is faring well, inthe south of the forest, foul evil creatures dwell, int he north we can keep out the evil but I regret we couldn;t cover more places at once" Aragorn suddenly remembered something," What do you think Lady Galadrial gave Lady Serenity? I think I saw a small box" Legolas nodded confirming Aragorn's suggestion. "Ay, I did see it too, but what really keeps tugging at my mind is, the night we were at Lorien, She was counseled by Lady Galadrial and when I asked what was that Lady Galadrial showed her in her famed Silver Mirror, she wouldn't speak of it"Aragorn raised his eyebrows in suprise. "Must be something of her future, something that could happen, or happened or will be happening, Once Lord Elrond told me of the tales of Lady Galdrial when I was younger, living under hisprotection" Legolas smiled slightly though.
"Well I believe that's the Lady Eowyn coming up to us. She is dressed for a battle?" Legolas quickly double checked it. She was dressed for a battle but not the full armour like the riders and soldiers but nonethless still armed with weapons.
"Ah Lady Eowyn, is there a battle coming up sooner then previosuly thought?" Eowyn shook her head slightly. "For Theoden has chosen me to lead people of Edoras tosafety, for Edoras will be besieged. Theoden awaits you Lord Aragorn, and all of the fellowship that are with you to be present as well" Aragorn smiled and slightly bowed his head."Thank you Lady Eowyn, I shall be there fast as possible"
few minutes later~
"We need to fight, sooner then we thought, but the main battle will likely to be taken at Helm's deep, We need to evacuate the people of Edoras to safety, for which I appointed Lady Eowyn to the position. Eomar will be fighting with us."
A guard ran in at that moment. "My lord! a Man in white robes outside is wanting to see you, saying that you know him by the name of Gandalf" All those present , especially the fellowship stared, Legoals immediatly recovered from shock then the rest, "Gandalf! Gandalf, Mithrandir! how can this be? he fell down the deepst of abyss in the Mines of Moria in a battle with a Balrog! He is known as 'Gandalf the Grey' or 'Mithrandir'.. Let me see with my own eyes! I shall believe it then!" the guard looked at Theoden who nodded his head and motioned for few more to go with them to the gate.
Gate~
"Who is this old man?" Eomar asked. Fellowship and Theoden stopped "Saruman? is this one of your trick to spy on us?" Aragorn said as he stood some distance away from the old man standing at the gate but in white robes, and white hair.
The figure smiled " Aragorn, that abyss did have a bottom, and I have become what Saruman should have been, he gathers his army faster he have crossed the orcs and goblin.."
Merry cried out "It's you! Gandalf!"
He ran and hugged the tall old man who smiled and patted him. "I am glad finally someone recognised me, let me tell you of the tale of what happened when I fell to the bottom of the deep abyss" Aragorn came forward and bowed and Gimli remarked as they went in " I thought that abyss didn't have abottom" Gandalf smiled " Well it did my friend Master Gimli, it was water of ice, coldest of the waters"
Inside the Golden Hall~
Gandalf told them of his tale and fight with the Balrog.Everyone was quiet, and intent on listening.
"So how did you feel knowing that you were still alive? that you have triumphed over the Balrog?" Aragorn asked carefully.
"It was just gladness that I am alive to fight the evil, to fight to the end. You must know, that Sauron fears the heir of Isildur, he searches him to destroy the heir" Gandalf paused "Sauron isn't so mighty as everyone thinks, so do not let fear tear you apart, Aragorn. You weren't called 'Estel' for no reason. Elves, especially Lord Elrond knew, one day, Men will able to redeem them selves one day, and continue on the Numenorian line, which he considers to be important, even more then other elves. as you already know you are a descendent of his brother Elros, and so were those all before you. Indeed, Sauron fears the heir of Isildur still"
Everyone was silent, some fascinated by the story Gandalf just said, and a piece of history of the so called Numenorian kings and some silent in thought of what is to come , hope blossoming in their hearts for they now know Sauron' strength can be matched if the fate favoured them.Not a big hope but a hope at least.For Sauron fears something, not be feared as the other way around.
Theoden slowly spoke up "So my old friend, you bring tidings of good news, but at any rate, a hope to the dark days that marches towards us. I fear for Minith Tirith, the fair city which borders so dangerously close to Mordor. As stories tell of the fall of fair city of Isildur, Minith Ithil". Theoden went silent for awhile.
"I will send some aid to Minith Tirith for it is centre of race of Men. But we must fight the battle at Helm's Deep before allowing some kind of safety for the troops that may able to aid Gondor."
All silently again agreed to the events that were happening faster and faster.
Legolas wondered, will he ever see the sweet woods of his home free of the dark power that have taken hold of southern Mirkwood? will he see Lady Serenity and her sweet tranquil eyes again?Will Aragorn achieve what he set out to do? if they ever triumph over evil, will dwarves and elves ever be allies? Will he stay in middle earth when most of the Elder leaves for the Valinor? Much as long as he lived, he never so many questions in such a short time. He finally realised, why Lady Serenity was tired of being controlled by destiny and fate. Sometimes, they can be frighteningly sad and tiring.
Far away from Rohan~
Serenity and Frodo and Sam were hurrying they have finalyl found they kind of been going the opposite of the direction they should be going. They been going away from their destination, much to their dismay. They were now walking the Brown lands, should be reaching the southern Undeep river soon and they decided to follow the river to the Dead marshes over Emyn Muil. Were they mountains? on the map it looks like though. Serenity frawned delicately as she peered at the map given tothem by Lord Thranduil. Should they take a long way, and perhaps trying to avoid the orcs whom seems to use the northern Mordor pessages. If all goes worst, they will have to enroute to Gondor to able to go through to Mordor safer. None of them can risk their life easily when Middle earth's fate depended heavily on them.
"Come Lady Serenity, I see the Southern Undeep! we don't have long to go before we reach Emyn Muil" Frodo said slightly more cheerfully. Serenity grumbled alittle before nodding and opened her wings and actually took up both of the hobbits and flew towards the river she daw not too far away. But she will have to rest at the river since her wing was caryring a lot of weight at once. She finally thought that she never been more thankful of her wings for short distant flights.
Later several hours later down the Southern Undeep~
Serenity and Frodo found a shelter whilst Sam cooked their dinner. Not that their was much shelter in this place but a nice low hill slope at the bank of the river.It was good enough for them. Serenity wondered, when she was 15 her and her friends went out to camping, like this but at that time, she was more innocent, and in her heart, no heaviness duty as now pressed her. She wished she was 15 again, with all her beloved friend and Mamoru even sometimes annoying but still loveable Chibi-usa. Life was light as a feather against now.Her life gotten heavier and heavier in duties as she aged, after 30th century there was some relative peace untill Chaos woke up again and threw the strongst enemy ever at her city. She have protected much as she can but she failed her loved ones and her people. Indeed fate can be cruel and yet kind. She found her line's origin here. She was gifted with history of 'The Elder', the elves by Lord Thranduil.She was amused that if at all she would like to meet Illuvatar, Valar as well. Valar whom offered home to the elves in the west, his home Valinor, and from him elves have learnt alot of knowledge and craftmanship.Serenity kept musing on as she silently ate her dinner. Including Lady Galadrial, and many of the hosts of the elves rebelled agaisnt Valar to regain the similaris jewels, even though it was all vain in the end, save Lady Galadrial only survivor. It took Earendil and Elwing to plead with Valar to help them. Her respect for Lady Galadrial rose after hearing the story, because she too came through many trials to be what she is today, like her self. She looked up as Frodo asked her if she is okay.
"Are you alright Lady Serenity? not sick anywhere?" Frodo asked carefully. At the word 'Sick' Sam quickly looked away from his washings of dinner plates.
"No it's alright Frodo, I am not sick, I can not get sick easily, so do not worry about me, you should worry more about the ring that you carry" Serenity nodded towards the fire and softly clapepd it twice, concentrating to make the fire more warmer without having to make it bigger. She silently thanked her powers as Cosmos, which enabled her to able to use power of fire with a little effort.But she couldn't use it all the time, it would exhaust her physically, with so many different magick going through her.
Serenity couldn't sleep easily, despite being tired that night. She held her right hand up, showing the beautifully crafted silver and Mithril ring on her middle finger shine softly in the moonlight. Serenity wondered what it was called, it seems that Elves generally had a name for everything, including things they make. She wondered again about her dream last night. Could she possibly seen the first of her line?.After maybe by her reckoning, an hour or so she fell asleep into another of similar dream.
[Dream sequence]
"Ithilelda*, You are needed in another place, to save it's people are in great need of help" a light well controlled voice spoke. Serenity couldn't see who was speaking, but she was guessing it to be Eru or Illuvatar, who she have heard of the voice.
'Eru! but how can I leave? who will create these stars?" The owner of the two voices came forward, finally visible to her own eyes. One was a lady with light silver blond hair. "Who will look after the silver lamp that hungs in the sky? and the golden one too? I know it was the Valar that created it but I am the one who looks after those lamps? They may be endagered from Melkor's malice"
"I will assign the task to one of the Valar, Elbereth.But with the power I have given you, you will able to fight your brother, Chaos whom have flown there and have created troubles, go, my most loved of all children, for your destiny awaits there, but one day when Middle earth needs of your help, that your line will come back. May all of light be with you" The man, who's face was covered in grey hooded cloak raised his hand and drew a circle and a door appeared. It was a the Time gate.
Serenity almost gasped at seeing the Time gate.But stayed still sfraid of being heard or seen.
" Thank you Eru, I will be my best, say good bye to my mother and father" The lady with silver blond hair smiled carefully at Eru who's feature has been always hidden from Serenity and stepped through the opeend gate way.
"Ithilril and Feaelda will always remember you, so will the Eldar and by those I have created, and Valar and Ainur"
Serenity thought she glimpsed a glowing silver orb in a black space and a blue one further ahead. Earth and Moon, It was beautiful sight to see even a small glimpse.
Eru suddenly turned around to where Serenity was, to her shock he spoke directly to her!
"So Ithilrilel, you have come back. I know you been watching me and the first of the Children of Light and the second one too Ithilelda, I hope with your knowledge you posses can defeat the darkness that covers Middle earth"
Serenity didn't reply but just nodded from her shock.
Eru stretched his hand "Then may you go back to the reality where another day awaits you"
[End of the dream sequence]
With a start Serenity awoke, it was dawn. Serenity stirred the embers ofthe dying fire and woke the hobbits, whom she found had quiet similar sleeping habbits of her younger days.Serenity smiled as she was reminded of little children every time she looked at them. She would have to wonder over what Illuvatar meant over the course of the day.
Edoras~
Gandalf silently kept thinking on the way to the Helm's Deep.The Dream he had last night, he couldn' see who but pondered over the words he heard.He remembered that Feaelda was one of the first of the Elves. But who was Ithilril, Ithilelda and finally Ithilrilel? Their names obviously indicated that they were associated greatly with Moo and Light. Children of Light was almost forgotten, only Valars seems to remember it. Could this returned Child of Light be the key to their victory? if should Frodo fail? Gandalf kept his faith on Frodo still despite the dangers that , they may face.
"What do you ponder so deeply about Mithrandir?" Legolas asked as he came up.
"Ah...dreams of some hope and yet ancient of times, only Valar and some others remember it clearly" Gandalf paused "Earliest of days of Elven history, a forgotten children of Illuvatar, the Children of light was in my dream last night. I could not see whom spoke and to who. But I only recognised one name, it was an elven name of Feaelda. Whom was supposed to be married first of the Children of Light called Ithilril"
Legolas took in the information with interest. "Feaelda is very ancient, he died in the battle with Melkor, as I remember in stories, They tell of beautiful silver haired lady who married to Feaelda and his family was to be ancestor of Noldor and Teleri Line. I thought she was an elf lady, whom have disappeared and nothing more was written of her or her daughter who disappeared long ago"
"Well Legolas, we are approaching the Helm's Deep, the dark clouds are darker then ever. May Frodo and Sam and Lady Serenity reach the Mount Doom faster to save all of us, what is it of use if the ring was destroyed but nothing was left to save?"
"I agree with you Mithrandir, this world has more history and events then we ever thought"
Both nodded firmly as they rode in silence once again.
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Warning: these names are not totally literal in meaning! it had behard really unless you have studied the language for years.
Elven used in the names:
Ithil: (also Isil in Quenya) Means Moon for Moon gives of White or Silver light. If it's just White or Silver light it would be Thil or Sil.
Fea:Means 'Spirit' as in like Feanor, etc..
Elda: Means 'of the stars' hence the 'Eldar' used to describe the elves. Whom were called 'Children of the Stars'.
El: Means 'Star'
Ithilril: 'Silver (light) of Brilliance'
Ithilelda: 'Silver (light) of the stars'
Feaelda: 'Spirit of the stars'
Ithilrilel: 'Brilliant Silver (light) of the stars'
The names above are not totally literal, I am not a elven language scholar so I am doing it close as I can for names of each character.
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Dream wind,
chapter 7: Ithilril*
An: ^^ getting bored ^^;; lately...
* Ithilril: (Sindarin) Ithil means Moon(Actually it should be Sil or Thil but I thought Ithil sounded better since Moon gives off White or Silver light which Thil or Sil means) and ril mean 'brilliance' in Sindarin.I couldn't find the Quenya form of 'briliance' O_o;; but if anyone is interested Ithil in quenya would be Isil as in used in 'Isildur'. So Ithilril generally means 'Silver (light) of Brilliance'
oh yeah one more note ^^;; since they didn't have to look for pippin and merry, they haven't met gandalf the white yet. I think they met him originally in the book after Eomar allowed them to go and look for their friends , they met up with gandalf in the fangorn forest and then they came to Edoras.
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Serenity was climbing to keep a low profile as possible.They were blessed to be covered by Lady Galadrial's cloak. Frodo was having a hard time, as the ring seemed to get heavier as they stepped closer to Mordor.So far, they have managed to escape a horde of orcs, probably hunting for them, thanks to the cloak. Serenity's entire focus came into the dark energy that seems to be moving everywhere. Soon they would have to find shelter in the barren land soon.
later at evening~
Serenity after the dinner turned the ring that was given to her by Lord Thranduil over and over again in her hand.It was made of silver, and a silver like material that was shinier and beautiful then ordnairy silver. It formed into intricate patterns and at the center it held a tiny leaf shaped emerald.Well presuming that they use Emerald in this realm.
"You keep looking at that ring Lady Serenity, is there something you can see that other's can't?" Frodo asked silently.Serenity looked up "It's that material 'Mithril' that Lord Thranduil said that captures my attention"Frodo smiled, "My uncle Bilbo told me that Mithril mean 'Moria Silver'"
Serenity smiled "Thank you, you seemed to know a little of Elves's complex culture more then other halflings"
Frodo was the one to smile this time, "Nay, Lady Serenity I only learned from Uncle Bilbo from his adventures in his youth, he is the one gave me a mail shirt made of the precious Mithril"
"You had better sleep Lady Serenity, tomorrow will be another rough day" Srenity nodded and went back to her bedroll, using a bit of her magick to seal them off from eyes, both magickal and physical and also stopped any sound being leaked. With some protection protecting them, Serenity fell asleep, weary from their journey.
Serenity~
[Dream sequence]
Serenity was floating in brilliant light, like if she had just woken up from her fight with Chaos. She watched as a elegant lady, in white dress and silver hair come closer and closer. But it seems that the lady couldn't see her. Finally the lady stopped walking and was facing a being that was dressed in middle grey colored robes.
"Eru, the world is empty, what is of use if the this beautiful world if empty? surely not for just watching Melkor and other Valar wrestle over the their creations and Melkor's destruction" The being was a male , he carried both light and darkness with him,so he wore grey robes to resemble that.
"Ithilril, watch and observe, here is a gift I give you to save people and guide them, with what you are, you and your line will be the light of this universe.Save people but the price you will pay is that you will be keep fighting the darkness forever for the power you recieve" Eru motioned for her to hold out her hand, which she did. Serenity couldn't see what he gave her but it was something that shone with bright silvery white light.
The lady named Ithilril exclaimed "Eru! this is beautiful, I want to thank you, I am prepared, so I hope my line will be too I will also give you a gift in return, to light this universe" Ithilril quickly closed her two hand and a bright light blazed inside her cupped hands. Ihtilril smiled and so did the Eru. "I will call it 'El' many will be born, so those in darkness can have hope" Illuvatar took it graciously and let it float in the dark space before him and called the Valar and Ainur before him to see the new light.
"A being is born today Ithilril, they will the Eldar of this planet. They will have most beautiful voice and beauty that will reflect their love of the nature that surrounds them, The planet Valar create will be, even as Melkor constantly destroys or marrs, a mansion for my children, the Firstborn and the Follower.You as my first ceation, Firstborn shall be based on you." Ithilril smiled "It will be great, I hope in the end everything will be okay, for Shadows find Light very quickly" Eru then spoke again "You were the reflection of the perfect of the Firstborn that I create, One day I hope to find the beautiful voices and harmony of Ainur and music that use to be heard, Now Ithilril, Valar awaits you,for now they have recognised oyu as first of all my children, but Firstborn of this place shall not remember you, shall you leave the place, untill your line returns.All my children walk a heavy fate, firstly willl be the first born that will walk the heaviest and darkst of roads, before the Follower" Eru nodded to himself and walked away with Ithilril in other direction from Serenity.
[End of Dream Sequence]
Serenity jerked awake, and found her self in a nice tucked shelter of a rock crevice, with two halflings still sleeping not far from her.It was just dawn of morning. Serenity kept thinking of the dream she had. She shook her head to herself and quickly went to waking up other two figures still sleeping.Maybe Frodo knew what 'Eldar' meant.
~several hours later~
"Frodo?" Serenity asked as they walked,
"Yes lady Serenity?"
"Can I ask you a question?"
"Please ask, but I can't say I will able to answer everything"
Serenity smiled at that,
"Does the name 'Eldar' mean anything to you?"
Frodo cocked his head to the side,
"I think once Bilbo said that it was a name for the elves, why do you ask?"
Serenity stopped walking and motioned for them to sit down to rest.
"I had a dream last night of watching the stars and Eldar being born, created by a man named 'Eru'" Frodo smiled "They say Eru is a the creator of this place,Now we commonly call him 'Illuvatar' including middle earth, he made elves and men, and dwarves I really don't know, but I think I heard that they were a creation of a Valar not Illuvatar and lastly haflings whom I believe have descended from the dwarves. I think if my memory serves me correct, from tales of the what Bilbo told me.Especially some of the great deeds and tales he learned from the elves"
Serenity smiled greatefully "Thank you" So, Serenity thought 'Illuvatar, I heard from Lord Thranduil was once called Eru...interesting...'
~~~Edoras~~~
Aragorn paced around, they were indeed getting big signs of attacks on Edoras. Aragorn watched Legolas do the same, He missed the fair city of Rivendell.Golden Hall is a fine residency but he has grown up and lived alot of his life at Rivendell. Legolas would touch each tree they would come across even the flowers , since it was so scarce in the barren plains land of Rohan.
"Legolas you miss the forests?" Aragorn spoke quietly. Legolas finally broke away from what ever thought he was thinking and looked at him. "I do dearly, but at any rate it's better then the Mines of Moria, there is sunlight and some form of plant life here at least" Aragorn smiled, He thanked Legolas silently for being such a solid support and defended him in anyways he can. But lately he has been thinking deeply about something.
"You been thinking a lot more lately, is there something that worries you other then the evil we know that are coming?" Aragorn quietly said as he observed Legolas's unusal amount of thinking. Legolas looked at him then confessed what ever it was "It is about Frodo, Sam and Lady Serenity, they bear such heavy fates in their hands, more then us, in some way. They are alone by them selves, Only thing that comforts me me insome way is that Lady Serenity's magick and the crystal vial that Lady Galadrial gave Frodo. Which I believe will contain some kind of light. I wonder if my home is faring well, inthe south of the forest, foul evil creatures dwell, int he north we can keep out the evil but I regret we couldn;t cover more places at once" Aragorn suddenly remembered something," What do you think Lady Galadrial gave Lady Serenity? I think I saw a small box" Legolas nodded confirming Aragorn's suggestion. "Ay, I did see it too, but what really keeps tugging at my mind is, the night we were at Lorien, She was counseled by Lady Galadrial and when I asked what was that Lady Galadrial showed her in her famed Silver Mirror, she wouldn't speak of it"Aragorn raised his eyebrows in suprise. "Must be something of her future, something that could happen, or happened or will be happening, Once Lord Elrond told me of the tales of Lady Galdrial when I was younger, living under hisprotection" Legolas smiled slightly though.
"Well I believe that's the Lady Eowyn coming up to us. She is dressed for a battle?" Legolas quickly double checked it. She was dressed for a battle but not the full armour like the riders and soldiers but nonethless still armed with weapons.
"Ah Lady Eowyn, is there a battle coming up sooner then previosuly thought?" Eowyn shook her head slightly. "For Theoden has chosen me to lead people of Edoras tosafety, for Edoras will be besieged. Theoden awaits you Lord Aragorn, and all of the fellowship that are with you to be present as well" Aragorn smiled and slightly bowed his head."Thank you Lady Eowyn, I shall be there fast as possible"
few minutes later~
"We need to fight, sooner then we thought, but the main battle will likely to be taken at Helm's deep, We need to evacuate the people of Edoras to safety, for which I appointed Lady Eowyn to the position. Eomar will be fighting with us."
A guard ran in at that moment. "My lord! a Man in white robes outside is wanting to see you, saying that you know him by the name of Gandalf" All those present , especially the fellowship stared, Legoals immediatly recovered from shock then the rest, "Gandalf! Gandalf, Mithrandir! how can this be? he fell down the deepst of abyss in the Mines of Moria in a battle with a Balrog! He is known as 'Gandalf the Grey' or 'Mithrandir'.. Let me see with my own eyes! I shall believe it then!" the guard looked at Theoden who nodded his head and motioned for few more to go with them to the gate.
Gate~
"Who is this old man?" Eomar asked. Fellowship and Theoden stopped "Saruman? is this one of your trick to spy on us?" Aragorn said as he stood some distance away from the old man standing at the gate but in white robes, and white hair.
The figure smiled " Aragorn, that abyss did have a bottom, and I have become what Saruman should have been, he gathers his army faster he have crossed the orcs and goblin.."
Merry cried out "It's you! Gandalf!"
He ran and hugged the tall old man who smiled and patted him. "I am glad finally someone recognised me, let me tell you of the tale of what happened when I fell to the bottom of the deep abyss" Aragorn came forward and bowed and Gimli remarked as they went in " I thought that abyss didn't have abottom" Gandalf smiled " Well it did my friend Master Gimli, it was water of ice, coldest of the waters"
Inside the Golden Hall~
Gandalf told them of his tale and fight with the Balrog.Everyone was quiet, and intent on listening.
"So how did you feel knowing that you were still alive? that you have triumphed over the Balrog?" Aragorn asked carefully.
"It was just gladness that I am alive to fight the evil, to fight to the end. You must know, that Sauron fears the heir of Isildur, he searches him to destroy the heir" Gandalf paused "Sauron isn't so mighty as everyone thinks, so do not let fear tear you apart, Aragorn. You weren't called 'Estel' for no reason. Elves, especially Lord Elrond knew, one day, Men will able to redeem them selves one day, and continue on the Numenorian line, which he considers to be important, even more then other elves. as you already know you are a descendent of his brother Elros, and so were those all before you. Indeed, Sauron fears the heir of Isildur still"
Everyone was silent, some fascinated by the story Gandalf just said, and a piece of history of the so called Numenorian kings and some silent in thought of what is to come , hope blossoming in their hearts for they now know Sauron' strength can be matched if the fate favoured them.Not a big hope but a hope at least.For Sauron fears something, not be feared as the other way around.
Theoden slowly spoke up "So my old friend, you bring tidings of good news, but at any rate, a hope to the dark days that marches towards us. I fear for Minith Tirith, the fair city which borders so dangerously close to Mordor. As stories tell of the fall of fair city of Isildur, Minith Ithil". Theoden went silent for awhile.
"I will send some aid to Minith Tirith for it is centre of race of Men. But we must fight the battle at Helm's Deep before allowing some kind of safety for the troops that may able to aid Gondor."
All silently again agreed to the events that were happening faster and faster.
Legolas wondered, will he ever see the sweet woods of his home free of the dark power that have taken hold of southern Mirkwood? will he see Lady Serenity and her sweet tranquil eyes again?Will Aragorn achieve what he set out to do? if they ever triumph over evil, will dwarves and elves ever be allies? Will he stay in middle earth when most of the Elder leaves for the Valinor? Much as long as he lived, he never so many questions in such a short time. He finally realised, why Lady Serenity was tired of being controlled by destiny and fate. Sometimes, they can be frighteningly sad and tiring.
Far away from Rohan~
Serenity and Frodo and Sam were hurrying they have finalyl found they kind of been going the opposite of the direction they should be going. They been going away from their destination, much to their dismay. They were now walking the Brown lands, should be reaching the southern Undeep river soon and they decided to follow the river to the Dead marshes over Emyn Muil. Were they mountains? on the map it looks like though. Serenity frawned delicately as she peered at the map given tothem by Lord Thranduil. Should they take a long way, and perhaps trying to avoid the orcs whom seems to use the northern Mordor pessages. If all goes worst, they will have to enroute to Gondor to able to go through to Mordor safer. None of them can risk their life easily when Middle earth's fate depended heavily on them.
"Come Lady Serenity, I see the Southern Undeep! we don't have long to go before we reach Emyn Muil" Frodo said slightly more cheerfully. Serenity grumbled alittle before nodding and opened her wings and actually took up both of the hobbits and flew towards the river she daw not too far away. But she will have to rest at the river since her wing was caryring a lot of weight at once. She finally thought that she never been more thankful of her wings for short distant flights.
Later several hours later down the Southern Undeep~
Serenity and Frodo found a shelter whilst Sam cooked their dinner. Not that their was much shelter in this place but a nice low hill slope at the bank of the river.It was good enough for them. Serenity wondered, when she was 15 her and her friends went out to camping, like this but at that time, she was more innocent, and in her heart, no heaviness duty as now pressed her. She wished she was 15 again, with all her beloved friend and Mamoru even sometimes annoying but still loveable Chibi-usa. Life was light as a feather against now.Her life gotten heavier and heavier in duties as she aged, after 30th century there was some relative peace untill Chaos woke up again and threw the strongst enemy ever at her city. She have protected much as she can but she failed her loved ones and her people. Indeed fate can be cruel and yet kind. She found her line's origin here. She was gifted with history of 'The Elder', the elves by Lord Thranduil.She was amused that if at all she would like to meet Illuvatar, Valar as well. Valar whom offered home to the elves in the west, his home Valinor, and from him elves have learnt alot of knowledge and craftmanship.Serenity kept musing on as she silently ate her dinner. Including Lady Galadrial, and many of the hosts of the elves rebelled agaisnt Valar to regain the similaris jewels, even though it was all vain in the end, save Lady Galadrial only survivor. It took Earendil and Elwing to plead with Valar to help them. Her respect for Lady Galadrial rose after hearing the story, because she too came through many trials to be what she is today, like her self. She looked up as Frodo asked her if she is okay.
"Are you alright Lady Serenity? not sick anywhere?" Frodo asked carefully. At the word 'Sick' Sam quickly looked away from his washings of dinner plates.
"No it's alright Frodo, I am not sick, I can not get sick easily, so do not worry about me, you should worry more about the ring that you carry" Serenity nodded towards the fire and softly clapepd it twice, concentrating to make the fire more warmer without having to make it bigger. She silently thanked her powers as Cosmos, which enabled her to able to use power of fire with a little effort.But she couldn't use it all the time, it would exhaust her physically, with so many different magick going through her.
Serenity couldn't sleep easily, despite being tired that night. She held her right hand up, showing the beautifully crafted silver and Mithril ring on her middle finger shine softly in the moonlight. Serenity wondered what it was called, it seems that Elves generally had a name for everything, including things they make. She wondered again about her dream last night. Could she possibly seen the first of her line?.After maybe by her reckoning, an hour or so she fell asleep into another of similar dream.
[Dream sequence]
"Ithilelda*, You are needed in another place, to save it's people are in great need of help" a light well controlled voice spoke. Serenity couldn't see who was speaking, but she was guessing it to be Eru or Illuvatar, who she have heard of the voice.
'Eru! but how can I leave? who will create these stars?" The owner of the two voices came forward, finally visible to her own eyes. One was a lady with light silver blond hair. "Who will look after the silver lamp that hungs in the sky? and the golden one too? I know it was the Valar that created it but I am the one who looks after those lamps? They may be endagered from Melkor's malice"
"I will assign the task to one of the Valar, Elbereth.But with the power I have given you, you will able to fight your brother, Chaos whom have flown there and have created troubles, go, my most loved of all children, for your destiny awaits there, but one day when Middle earth needs of your help, that your line will come back. May all of light be with you" The man, who's face was covered in grey hooded cloak raised his hand and drew a circle and a door appeared. It was a the Time gate.
Serenity almost gasped at seeing the Time gate.But stayed still sfraid of being heard or seen.
" Thank you Eru, I will be my best, say good bye to my mother and father" The lady with silver blond hair smiled carefully at Eru who's feature has been always hidden from Serenity and stepped through the opeend gate way.
"Ithilril and Feaelda will always remember you, so will the Eldar and by those I have created, and Valar and Ainur"
Serenity thought she glimpsed a glowing silver orb in a black space and a blue one further ahead. Earth and Moon, It was beautiful sight to see even a small glimpse.
Eru suddenly turned around to where Serenity was, to her shock he spoke directly to her!
"So Ithilrilel, you have come back. I know you been watching me and the first of the Children of Light and the second one too Ithilelda, I hope with your knowledge you posses can defeat the darkness that covers Middle earth"
Serenity didn't reply but just nodded from her shock.
Eru stretched his hand "Then may you go back to the reality where another day awaits you"
[End of the dream sequence]
With a start Serenity awoke, it was dawn. Serenity stirred the embers ofthe dying fire and woke the hobbits, whom she found had quiet similar sleeping habbits of her younger days.Serenity smiled as she was reminded of little children every time she looked at them. She would have to wonder over what Illuvatar meant over the course of the day.
Edoras~
Gandalf silently kept thinking on the way to the Helm's Deep.The Dream he had last night, he couldn' see who but pondered over the words he heard.He remembered that Feaelda was one of the first of the Elves. But who was Ithilril, Ithilelda and finally Ithilrilel? Their names obviously indicated that they were associated greatly with Moo and Light. Children of Light was almost forgotten, only Valars seems to remember it. Could this returned Child of Light be the key to their victory? if should Frodo fail? Gandalf kept his faith on Frodo still despite the dangers that , they may face.
"What do you ponder so deeply about Mithrandir?" Legolas asked as he came up.
"Ah...dreams of some hope and yet ancient of times, only Valar and some others remember it clearly" Gandalf paused "Earliest of days of Elven history, a forgotten children of Illuvatar, the Children of light was in my dream last night. I could not see whom spoke and to who. But I only recognised one name, it was an elven name of Feaelda. Whom was supposed to be married first of the Children of Light called Ithilril"
Legolas took in the information with interest. "Feaelda is very ancient, he died in the battle with Melkor, as I remember in stories, They tell of beautiful silver haired lady who married to Feaelda and his family was to be ancestor of Noldor and Teleri Line. I thought she was an elf lady, whom have disappeared and nothing more was written of her or her daughter who disappeared long ago"
"Well Legolas, we are approaching the Helm's Deep, the dark clouds are darker then ever. May Frodo and Sam and Lady Serenity reach the Mount Doom faster to save all of us, what is it of use if the ring was destroyed but nothing was left to save?"
"I agree with you Mithrandir, this world has more history and events then we ever thought"
Both nodded firmly as they rode in silence once again.
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Warning: these names are not totally literal in meaning! it had behard really unless you have studied the language for years.
Elven used in the names:
Ithil: (also Isil in Quenya) Means Moon for Moon gives of White or Silver light. If it's just White or Silver light it would be Thil or Sil.
Fea:Means 'Spirit' as in like Feanor, etc..
Elda: Means 'of the stars' hence the 'Eldar' used to describe the elves. Whom were called 'Children of the Stars'.
El: Means 'Star'
Ithilril: 'Silver (light) of Brilliance'
Ithilelda: 'Silver (light) of the stars'
Feaelda: 'Spirit of the stars'
Ithilrilel: 'Brilliant Silver (light) of the stars'
The names above are not totally literal, I am not a elven language scholar so I am doing it close as I can for names of each character.
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Dream wind,