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Summary: When an unknown evil threatens the life of the fair Arwen with a
poison unknown to all, those close to her must find a way to help her cope
with the awful effects.
I Peleth Gail o Undomiel
"The Fading Light of Evenstar"
Chapter Fifteen - Returning
Finally! He could see it in the distance; the fair city of Imladris was just
few moments away.
Aragorn urged Roheryn faster. Now that his love was so near, he felt a
renewed urgency to get to her quickly.
The guardians of the city's borders did not stop him as he passed; they knew
him from the years he spent there as a child, as well as the many following
visits. They also knew his reason for returning, for there was not a being
in all of Rivendell that did not feel the Evenstar's indescribable grief.
Upon entering the city, he was greeted with the sight of his old companion
Legolas, the elven Prince of Mirkwood. He found himself listening for the
steps of Manonaur, but then recalled her parting words to him, just beyond
the Ford of Bruinen.
"I shall travel only this far with you my friend. While I wish I could be
there for you, as well as for Arwen, I have other pressing business to attend
to. Please understand."
He had answered with such suriety then - that he would be fine, not to
worry - but now he was not so sure. He had confronted horrible monsters,
fought many battles, and nearly lost his life more times than he could
remember, but did he truly possess the courage to face the evil that dared to
harm his Tinuviel?
If he did not already, he vowed he would have it when he saw her. She would
not be alone in this. He would be by her side if she needed him there, and he
would be her strength, as she had been his those long years ago...
"Legolas!" Aragorn leapt off his horse, calling out to his friend. Out of the
corner of his eye he saw another elf lead Roheryn towards the stables, easing
at least one worry from his mind. He bounded up the road to where the Prince
stood, a feeling of utter dread entering his already unsettled stomach at the
look etched on Legolas' face.
They embraced for but a moment. "Aragorn, it is good to see you again, though
I sincerely wish the circumstances could have been better. By your actions I
can conclude that you know of Arwen?"
The Man shook his head slightly as they turned, walking towards one of the
central buildings in Rivendell. "Only that something terrible has happened to
her. A feeling of fear spreads through my very soul at the thought of her, of
what I could not protect her from..."
Legolas halted his strides, turning to face his friend. "Believe me when I
say this, Aragorn. There was no way you or any of us could have known what
was to occur, and therefore no way to stop it. All we can do now is search
for a cure and help Undomiel through this trying time."
"Cure? Trying time? What is this you speak of, Legolas?"
Fright pulsed through his veins as his eyes locked onto the elf's. If
whatever had happened was enough to unsettle even this stoic warrior, his
nightmares had become all too real.
"I have said too much as it is. Come, Lord Elrond requested that you hold
council with him upo your arrival." He held up a hand to ward off Aragorn's
protest. "I know you wish to see her, but please do as Elrond wishes. Arwen
has been greatly altered, so much so that even I cannot predict what your
reaction would be. If you were to face her with no previous knowledge, you
would only cause her more pain."
He thought for many long moments. If what he was being told was true, then he
had not choice but to follow his foster father's wishes. He would never allow
himself to hurt the woman he loved more than life itself...
Nathronoelei
"Weaver of Dreams"
December 30, 2002
A/N: Wow. After two months you finally get an update. Aren't ya happy?
I just suddenly had a renewed sense of inspiration after seeing
The Two Towers (boy did that throw their relationship outta whack for us
A/A lovers...) and after receiving the gift collection for The Fellowship of
the Ring Extended Edition.
For all you "Companions" fans out there, the next chapter WILL be up in a few
days. I only have a few more paragraphs to write and type up, then it's all
yours! Until then!
Nathronoelei
"Weaver of Dreams"
December 30, 2002
P.S. If you wish for me to email you when I update, please leave your email
and a note saying so and I'll send you an update notice with a link to the
story! Thanks!
Summary: When an unknown evil threatens the life of the fair Arwen with a
poison unknown to all, those close to her must find a way to help her cope
with the awful effects.
I Peleth Gail o Undomiel
"The Fading Light of Evenstar"
Chapter Fifteen - Returning
Finally! He could see it in the distance; the fair city of Imladris was just
few moments away.
Aragorn urged Roheryn faster. Now that his love was so near, he felt a
renewed urgency to get to her quickly.
The guardians of the city's borders did not stop him as he passed; they knew
him from the years he spent there as a child, as well as the many following
visits. They also knew his reason for returning, for there was not a being
in all of Rivendell that did not feel the Evenstar's indescribable grief.
Upon entering the city, he was greeted with the sight of his old companion
Legolas, the elven Prince of Mirkwood. He found himself listening for the
steps of Manonaur, but then recalled her parting words to him, just beyond
the Ford of Bruinen.
"I shall travel only this far with you my friend. While I wish I could be
there for you, as well as for Arwen, I have other pressing business to attend
to. Please understand."
He had answered with such suriety then - that he would be fine, not to
worry - but now he was not so sure. He had confronted horrible monsters,
fought many battles, and nearly lost his life more times than he could
remember, but did he truly possess the courage to face the evil that dared to
harm his Tinuviel?
If he did not already, he vowed he would have it when he saw her. She would
not be alone in this. He would be by her side if she needed him there, and he
would be her strength, as she had been his those long years ago...
"Legolas!" Aragorn leapt off his horse, calling out to his friend. Out of the
corner of his eye he saw another elf lead Roheryn towards the stables, easing
at least one worry from his mind. He bounded up the road to where the Prince
stood, a feeling of utter dread entering his already unsettled stomach at the
look etched on Legolas' face.
They embraced for but a moment. "Aragorn, it is good to see you again, though
I sincerely wish the circumstances could have been better. By your actions I
can conclude that you know of Arwen?"
The Man shook his head slightly as they turned, walking towards one of the
central buildings in Rivendell. "Only that something terrible has happened to
her. A feeling of fear spreads through my very soul at the thought of her, of
what I could not protect her from..."
Legolas halted his strides, turning to face his friend. "Believe me when I
say this, Aragorn. There was no way you or any of us could have known what
was to occur, and therefore no way to stop it. All we can do now is search
for a cure and help Undomiel through this trying time."
"Cure? Trying time? What is this you speak of, Legolas?"
Fright pulsed through his veins as his eyes locked onto the elf's. If
whatever had happened was enough to unsettle even this stoic warrior, his
nightmares had become all too real.
"I have said too much as it is. Come, Lord Elrond requested that you hold
council with him upo your arrival." He held up a hand to ward off Aragorn's
protest. "I know you wish to see her, but please do as Elrond wishes. Arwen
has been greatly altered, so much so that even I cannot predict what your
reaction would be. If you were to face her with no previous knowledge, you
would only cause her more pain."
He thought for many long moments. If what he was being told was true, then he
had not choice but to follow his foster father's wishes. He would never allow
himself to hurt the woman he loved more than life itself...
Nathronoelei
"Weaver of Dreams"
December 30, 2002
A/N: Wow. After two months you finally get an update. Aren't ya happy?
I just suddenly had a renewed sense of inspiration after seeing
The Two Towers (boy did that throw their relationship outta whack for us
A/A lovers...) and after receiving the gift collection for The Fellowship of
the Ring Extended Edition.
For all you "Companions" fans out there, the next chapter WILL be up in a few
days. I only have a few more paragraphs to write and type up, then it's all
yours! Until then!
Nathronoelei
"Weaver of Dreams"
December 30, 2002
P.S. If you wish for me to email you when I update, please leave your email
and a note saying so and I'll send you an update notice with a link to the
story! Thanks!