Disclaimer: LotR original characters belong to the master J.R.R. Tolkien and the other characters belong to me… this fic is just a work of a female fan… nothing else
Author's Notes: This story is slightly AU… I don't know when to place this story in the actual LotR timeline… how about if I say this fic is centuries (eek!) before the start of The Hobbit??? Nope… it won't work… okay… it's an AU then… hehehe… kinda lousy, I know…
On Green Leaves and Blue Waters
By: nagi_silvermoon
Chapter 1 Descent
Rivendell. It was the only place she called paradise. It was beautiful in her hometown of Rivendell that she never imagined herself venturing out beyond that utopian ground. She told herself that she'd never want to go out of Rivendell and leave its peaceful surroundings unless it was a matter of utmost urgency. But even if it was a matter of urgency, she might rather face her sword than leave Rivendell.
She was on her horse, Starburst, returning home after having a short ride through the woods before dinnertime. Such was her way of spending her free time. She always had preferred the element of air to anything else, and when she rides on her horse, she welcomes the strong gusts of wind caressing her soft, porcelain skin and her long, dark brown hair.
She reached the pathway leading to her house and got down on the ground. She patted the horse and let her go towards the stables. After seeing Starburst off, she lifted a portion of her skirt and walked towards the front door.
She was about to reach for the doorknob when she suddenly heard voices. Piqued, Raellyth Bluewater leaned on the door and strained her ears to hear what the occupants of the house are conversing.
"You must go, Master Sethron," a feminine, yet masculine, voice pleaded. "The man needs your help."
"But I can't, Lady Arwen," she heard her father reply. "I have matters to attend to at your father's place that needs my immediate attention."
"But if you don't come the man has a slim chance," came Arwen's reply. "He is in grave danger and needs your healing prowess."
"Can't Lord Elrond himself do it?" Sethron asked. "He is as good as I am in those arts. Better than me, even."
"But my father is tied up with different matters," Arwen replied, completely distressed. "Try as he might he can't attend to the man's needs."
"Can't other elves do it?"
"I trust your prowess than theirs. You are a master, Sethron, and your skills are beyond other's capabilities."
"I thank you for your compliment, Lady Arwen," Sethron gratefully told the regal elf. "But I really can't attend to your needs right now. I'm gravely sorry for this, Arwen."
It was clear to Raellyth right now what was happening. Arwen, daughter of Elrond, was at her residence seeking her father, Sethron Bluewater's, help. But Raellyth knew that her father was caught up in matters that so badly needed his attention. She opened the door in time to see Arwen leave the house.
"Lady Arwen," she bowed slightly in greeting and respect.
"Raellyth," she returned curtly. She turned back to Sethron. "I must be off to seek another master's help. Thank you for your time, anyway, Master."
"No worries, my lady."
Arwen left the house in haste. But Raellyth followed after her in a hurry.
"Lady Arwen!" She called. Arwen turned around gracefully to face her. "I heard your conversation with father a while ago and I wanted to give you help."
"What help can you give me besides finding me a master to treat my friend's wounds?" Arwen asked, her voice still having that feminine and masculine tone to it.
"I know a little of father's arts to get me by," Raellyth offered. "I might be able to help that elf you were talking about back there."
"Come with me, then," Arwen resolved. "He is badly injured that he might even perish."
The two elf maidens quickly made their way toward Elrond's house, fighting against the swift sands of time to save the life of a wounded elf.
To be continued
Author's Notes: okay, this is chapter number 1… how was it so far??? It's too early for assessments, I know, but I hope that you liked it even a little. That's just the start of it all so wait for the coming chapters. Till then, readers…