The Morningstar
Chapter 2
Summary: Goes along with my other fic Heir to a Kingdom, takes place before the War of the Ring. Disclaimer: I only own the original plot, characters and items, all else belongs to J.R.R. Tolkein Rating: PG-13
A/n In chapter 1 it should have read that Galadrien mother was an elf from the line of Palurien Yavanna, one of the Valar.
Galadrien crouched low behind a winterberry bush and giggled softly. They were searching for her, she was supposed to be in Caras Galadhon studying some ancient Elven texts but she slipped away. Now they were looking for her, if they found her she would surely be punished. She heard footsteps approaching so she crouched lower. The unique thing about winterberry bushes is that they blossomed only in the winter and now that spring was approaching its leaves were falling.
She heard voices now. It was Haldir the captain of the guard. If her grandparents had sent Haldir then she would really be in trouble. The voices were very loud, calling for her. It took all of her might not to laugh for then she would be found. Then the voices started to move away and finally they disappeared.
Standing she took a look around, no one was around now. She then sat back down and touched the branch of the bush. Several of the leaves fell off and fluttered to the ground. This made her sad since she loved winterberries and this meant they were going out of season. Gingerly she touched the remaining leaf on the branch wishing it were earlier in the season.
Then before her eyes the leaf began to turn green. Astounded she watched as new leaves began to bud and grow. Then clusters of small blossoms appeared and after the blossoms clusters of ripe purple berries formed. It was as if time had been turned back and winter was just beginning again.
Wondering how this could have happened she thought maybe it was something that she had done. She then stood and walked over to a tall mallorn tree. There were no buds on its branches because it was still too early in the season. Placing her hand on the trunk she thought about how it looked during the summer, with its broad golden leaves. Then before her eyes the branches began to bud. After the buds were formed they quickly fell off and the gold leaves took shape.
She quickly began to run back towards Caras Galadhon but stopped. No one would believe her that she made a tree come to life and reversed time for a berry bush. Turning back she picked several handfuls of berries and placed them in a pouch she wore at her waist. Then she plucked several leaves from the tree and added them to the pouch. Then she turned back towards home and began to run.
She hadn't gotten far before an arm reached out from behind a broad tree and nabbed her. Before she could do anything a voice said, "You are in a lot of trouble young lady. A child of your age does not need to be wandering the forest alone."
Groaning she replied, "I was in no danger, our borders are protected. No person or creature would dare wander in. Besides I didn't want to read those moldy documents, they smell funny." Then she turned to see the not so happy face of Haldir.
Shaking his head he replied, "You are only 11 years old. You are too young to rebel against your elders."
Pulling away she said, 'I don't care, I am tired of studying manuscripts all the time. I want to be able to play and have fun, just like the children on Grandmother's wall hangings."
Shaking his head Haldir replied, "But you are not like normal children. I saw what you did to the tree and bush. Your history here is unique and very different from the children that grew up here in the past." Tears began to form in Galadrien's eyes, 'But I don't want to be different. I want to be like Arwen when she was my age, able to run around and have fun."
Not wanting to go any further with this conversation Haldir said, "Come child, let's go home. It is getting late and very cold out. Besides, we have some very special visitors in Caras Galadhon." Looking up at him Galadrien asked, "Whom?" Shaking his head Haldir replied, "It's a surprise, now lets go quickly."
Coming through the gate to the Elven city Galadrien was surprised to see many horses. Then Galadrien spotted a familiar face, "Arwen!" She cried out running to her elder cousin. Laughing Arwen held out her arms and Galadrien ran right into them. "I've missed you Arwen," she said.
Smiling Arwen replied, "I have missed you too. Come, Mother and I brought you gifts." Then holding hands they ran to the main reception area for the city where many bundles had been laid out.
Opening one Arwen pulled out many lengths of soft, silky blue fabric, "Mother and I planned on making dresses and cloaks for you out of these fabrics. But we decided that you should be involved in the making of them. Touching the fabrics, which came in every color of the rainbow Galadrien replied, "They are so beautiful Arwen, thank you."
As she hugged her cousin a voice from behind her said, 'Now this is a sight I never tire of seeing, both my granddaughters here with me."
Looking up Galadrien said, "I am sorry for running off this afternoon Grandfather. But the texts were so boring and I wanted to walk in the woods." Smiling the Lord Celeborn replied, "There was no harm done, except to your tutors nerves. I will expect you to apologize to him. Now tell me about what happened in the woods. I caught bits from Haldir but I want to hear the story from you."
Then another voice spoke up, "Yes do tell, it isn't often that I hear of someone so young performing such feats. I would like to know how you managed it." Looking towards the unfamiliar voice Galadrien asked of the man, 'Who are you?"
Smiling he replied, " I am called Mithrandir, Gandalf to the men of the South and I am here to teach you the ways of magic."
Summary: Goes along with my other fic Heir to a Kingdom, takes place before the War of the Ring. Disclaimer: I only own the original plot, characters and items, all else belongs to J.R.R. Tolkein Rating: PG-13
A/n In chapter 1 it should have read that Galadrien mother was an elf from the line of Palurien Yavanna, one of the Valar.
Galadrien crouched low behind a winterberry bush and giggled softly. They were searching for her, she was supposed to be in Caras Galadhon studying some ancient Elven texts but she slipped away. Now they were looking for her, if they found her she would surely be punished. She heard footsteps approaching so she crouched lower. The unique thing about winterberry bushes is that they blossomed only in the winter and now that spring was approaching its leaves were falling.
She heard voices now. It was Haldir the captain of the guard. If her grandparents had sent Haldir then she would really be in trouble. The voices were very loud, calling for her. It took all of her might not to laugh for then she would be found. Then the voices started to move away and finally they disappeared.
Standing she took a look around, no one was around now. She then sat back down and touched the branch of the bush. Several of the leaves fell off and fluttered to the ground. This made her sad since she loved winterberries and this meant they were going out of season. Gingerly she touched the remaining leaf on the branch wishing it were earlier in the season.
Then before her eyes the leaf began to turn green. Astounded she watched as new leaves began to bud and grow. Then clusters of small blossoms appeared and after the blossoms clusters of ripe purple berries formed. It was as if time had been turned back and winter was just beginning again.
Wondering how this could have happened she thought maybe it was something that she had done. She then stood and walked over to a tall mallorn tree. There were no buds on its branches because it was still too early in the season. Placing her hand on the trunk she thought about how it looked during the summer, with its broad golden leaves. Then before her eyes the branches began to bud. After the buds were formed they quickly fell off and the gold leaves took shape.
She quickly began to run back towards Caras Galadhon but stopped. No one would believe her that she made a tree come to life and reversed time for a berry bush. Turning back she picked several handfuls of berries and placed them in a pouch she wore at her waist. Then she plucked several leaves from the tree and added them to the pouch. Then she turned back towards home and began to run.
She hadn't gotten far before an arm reached out from behind a broad tree and nabbed her. Before she could do anything a voice said, "You are in a lot of trouble young lady. A child of your age does not need to be wandering the forest alone."
Groaning she replied, "I was in no danger, our borders are protected. No person or creature would dare wander in. Besides I didn't want to read those moldy documents, they smell funny." Then she turned to see the not so happy face of Haldir.
Shaking his head he replied, "You are only 11 years old. You are too young to rebel against your elders."
Pulling away she said, 'I don't care, I am tired of studying manuscripts all the time. I want to be able to play and have fun, just like the children on Grandmother's wall hangings."
Shaking his head Haldir replied, "But you are not like normal children. I saw what you did to the tree and bush. Your history here is unique and very different from the children that grew up here in the past." Tears began to form in Galadrien's eyes, 'But I don't want to be different. I want to be like Arwen when she was my age, able to run around and have fun."
Not wanting to go any further with this conversation Haldir said, "Come child, let's go home. It is getting late and very cold out. Besides, we have some very special visitors in Caras Galadhon." Looking up at him Galadrien asked, "Whom?" Shaking his head Haldir replied, "It's a surprise, now lets go quickly."
Coming through the gate to the Elven city Galadrien was surprised to see many horses. Then Galadrien spotted a familiar face, "Arwen!" She cried out running to her elder cousin. Laughing Arwen held out her arms and Galadrien ran right into them. "I've missed you Arwen," she said.
Smiling Arwen replied, "I have missed you too. Come, Mother and I brought you gifts." Then holding hands they ran to the main reception area for the city where many bundles had been laid out.
Opening one Arwen pulled out many lengths of soft, silky blue fabric, "Mother and I planned on making dresses and cloaks for you out of these fabrics. But we decided that you should be involved in the making of them. Touching the fabrics, which came in every color of the rainbow Galadrien replied, "They are so beautiful Arwen, thank you."
As she hugged her cousin a voice from behind her said, 'Now this is a sight I never tire of seeing, both my granddaughters here with me."
Looking up Galadrien said, "I am sorry for running off this afternoon Grandfather. But the texts were so boring and I wanted to walk in the woods." Smiling the Lord Celeborn replied, "There was no harm done, except to your tutors nerves. I will expect you to apologize to him. Now tell me about what happened in the woods. I caught bits from Haldir but I want to hear the story from you."
Then another voice spoke up, "Yes do tell, it isn't often that I hear of someone so young performing such feats. I would like to know how you managed it." Looking towards the unfamiliar voice Galadrien asked of the man, 'Who are you?"
Smiling he replied, " I am called Mithrandir, Gandalf to the men of the South and I am here to teach you the ways of magic."