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Nolwe Chapter 4
*******Dreamscape**************
Athena found herself sitting amongst the stars, 'Well,' she thought, 'this certaintly isn't a normal setting for a dream.'
"Athena finally we have our first meeting," said a figure who to Athena had popped out of nowhere.
"Are you who I think you are," Athena asked, awed at the man who stood before her. She could feel the power and grace radiating from him.
"If you think I am Manwe then yes I am who you think I am," he said with smile. Continuing, "I know what you think Athena. Galadriel has told you much, in some ways maybe to much. Your cousins are not fully aware of everything you know."
"I had guessed as much your Lord," Athena said, "Why is it you brought me here? Why not someone else?"
"You have a fair idea already of how the war will go for Middle Earth. I know you have read the book called Lord of the Rings, which was written by a Maia who went to your world to see what it was like. He made a living off telling so called tales from this realm, which as you are now aware, are stories based from real events. Thankfully he did not write everything, that is why you or your cousins appear in them." Manwe spoke looking at Athena, "Galadriel has told you that you will help the elves through wisdom and love, but I do not think you comprehend your real task. I brought you for three reasons. One being related to Alec and Phoebe who are destined for great things, especially Alec. Two you have studied in an field of empathy to do the better for living beings and finally the third reason is the love that you will both offer and receive for one who in this world greatly deserves it. Like you he has suffered greatly and will still suffer, but with you it shall be made more than bearable."
Athena was speechless, how is it that such a love existed? And would he leave her just like most things in her life that she cared about? And what about her suffering more grief?
"My child I know your thoughts. Let me lay them to rest. He is your soul mate. Once you both realise your love, you shall never leave him and he shall not leave you, not for nothing. As for more grief, yes it is inevitable there is a war coming, and many shall fight, including the elves you live with now," Manwe said.
Athena nodded, but one questioned remained, "Will I ever be able to see my home again?"
At this Manwe looked sad, "I am sorry but you can not go home now that you are here. Do not worry about your life there. To people who knew you they now never knew you, for now never existed there. Once you leave that world all traces of yourself leave as well. Have faith in the life that is here for you instead and look to the future. Trust the elves, they will trust you and from them you will receive friendship and love that you never could have experienced in your own world."
**********End Dreamscape**************
Athena woke as she realised that someone was sitting on her bed. There she saw Galadriel, looking at her, knowing what she and dreamt and how she felt. Thinking it over she said quietly, "This is my life now."
Galadriel smiled and went over to Athena wrapping her in a hug, "I am glad you are here. You bring me much relief in your understanding. Come with me to breakfast, there I shall present you to court and give you and your cousins your elvish names."
Getting out of bed Athena stood, amazed at Galadriel's acceptance of her. Putting on the dress that Galadriel handed her she sat down to do her hair, but Galadriel stopped her. Picking up the brush she arranged Athena hair in the style of the elvish maidens. When she finished Athena gasped at her reflection, although she had not really change, the difference in her presentation awed her. No longer was she a human but an elf.
In the dinning hall there were more elves than the previous night, many knowing that this morning Lady Galadriel had an announcement to make. Finding Phoebe and Alec already there Athena moved over to where they were sitting. Next to them was Haldir, who was talking to a pretty elf maiden. Athena decided to speak about her decision, "Alec and Phoebe we shall stay, I understand now.." but was cut off when Galadriel who was now with a male elf that Athena guessed to be Lord Celeborn, her husband began to speak.
"Quel arum.Good morning Today I have the pleasure of presenting three special elves to you. Motioning to Athena, Alec and Phoebe to come up to her she spoke out, "Amongst men they are known as Athena, Alec and Phoebe, but this morning I shall bless them with their own elvish names. Athena come forth," Athena came to stand next to Galadriel, "I present to you the Lady Nolwewisdom. Come forth Alec," Alec stepped forward, "I present to you Master Atanvardodefender of men. Come forth Phoebe," Phoebe stood next to Athena, "I present to you Miss Calaleshining one. They are here to aid Middle Earth in the coming darkness, and a friends to both men and elves alike!" Galadriel exclaimed the last part before stepping down from the dais gesturing that Athena, Alec, Phoebe, Haldir and the she elf he had been speaking to follow her to the high table.
There they sat and ate breakfast, but soon Galadriel spoke again, "Nolwe, Atanvardo and Calale you all know Haldir but this is Veneawen, one of my hand maidens who has offered to teach you all you need to know about elves. Form now on your mornings will involve lessons with Veneawen, and the afternoon Alec will have archery lessons with Haldir. Nolwe you shall spend your afternoons with Lord Celeborn, learning the politics of Middle Earth and aiding him in making decisions. Phoebe I shall see you in the afternoons to help train you in your gift of far-sight. I know that it sounds like a lot to do but the times grow dark. I feel it will only be a few years before once more Middle Earth shall be fighting for the light. Even tough the elves will, we will not leave men to fend for themselves." By now a sadness could be seen in Galadriel's eyes.
For the first time Athena heard Lord Celeborn speak in a soft but commanding tone, "We know you will achieve what is set out for you. Have faith in yourselves." Taking Galadriel's hand they both stood and left the table.
Nolwe turned to Veneawen a pale haired elf and said, "So what shall you teach us, and why do I not learn archery?"
Veneawen laughed, "I will teach you both forms of the elvish language Quenya and Sindarin as well as our history and culture. As for learning archery the lady did not say that you couldn't she just wants you to focus on other things. If you wish I am sure that Haldir would be happy to teach you when you have time available."
Haldir hearing this nodded and said, "Veneawen is right. If you want to learn archery I can teach you and Calale if she wishes when time is made available for us to do so."
Calale on hearing about learning archery groaned and said, "I shall learn but only so that I may have some form of protection if I ever decide to leave Lothlorien."
At this comment everyone at the table started to laugh. Good spirits returned and the thoughts of the coming darkness slipped away.
Note Alec and Phoebe do not have the titles of lord and lady because they are not of age yet.
Disclaimer I do not own Lord of the Rings
Nolwe Chapter 4
*******Dreamscape**************
Athena found herself sitting amongst the stars, 'Well,' she thought, 'this certaintly isn't a normal setting for a dream.'
"Athena finally we have our first meeting," said a figure who to Athena had popped out of nowhere.
"Are you who I think you are," Athena asked, awed at the man who stood before her. She could feel the power and grace radiating from him.
"If you think I am Manwe then yes I am who you think I am," he said with smile. Continuing, "I know what you think Athena. Galadriel has told you much, in some ways maybe to much. Your cousins are not fully aware of everything you know."
"I had guessed as much your Lord," Athena said, "Why is it you brought me here? Why not someone else?"
"You have a fair idea already of how the war will go for Middle Earth. I know you have read the book called Lord of the Rings, which was written by a Maia who went to your world to see what it was like. He made a living off telling so called tales from this realm, which as you are now aware, are stories based from real events. Thankfully he did not write everything, that is why you or your cousins appear in them." Manwe spoke looking at Athena, "Galadriel has told you that you will help the elves through wisdom and love, but I do not think you comprehend your real task. I brought you for three reasons. One being related to Alec and Phoebe who are destined for great things, especially Alec. Two you have studied in an field of empathy to do the better for living beings and finally the third reason is the love that you will both offer and receive for one who in this world greatly deserves it. Like you he has suffered greatly and will still suffer, but with you it shall be made more than bearable."
Athena was speechless, how is it that such a love existed? And would he leave her just like most things in her life that she cared about? And what about her suffering more grief?
"My child I know your thoughts. Let me lay them to rest. He is your soul mate. Once you both realise your love, you shall never leave him and he shall not leave you, not for nothing. As for more grief, yes it is inevitable there is a war coming, and many shall fight, including the elves you live with now," Manwe said.
Athena nodded, but one questioned remained, "Will I ever be able to see my home again?"
At this Manwe looked sad, "I am sorry but you can not go home now that you are here. Do not worry about your life there. To people who knew you they now never knew you, for now never existed there. Once you leave that world all traces of yourself leave as well. Have faith in the life that is here for you instead and look to the future. Trust the elves, they will trust you and from them you will receive friendship and love that you never could have experienced in your own world."
**********End Dreamscape**************
Athena woke as she realised that someone was sitting on her bed. There she saw Galadriel, looking at her, knowing what she and dreamt and how she felt. Thinking it over she said quietly, "This is my life now."
Galadriel smiled and went over to Athena wrapping her in a hug, "I am glad you are here. You bring me much relief in your understanding. Come with me to breakfast, there I shall present you to court and give you and your cousins your elvish names."
Getting out of bed Athena stood, amazed at Galadriel's acceptance of her. Putting on the dress that Galadriel handed her she sat down to do her hair, but Galadriel stopped her. Picking up the brush she arranged Athena hair in the style of the elvish maidens. When she finished Athena gasped at her reflection, although she had not really change, the difference in her presentation awed her. No longer was she a human but an elf.
In the dinning hall there were more elves than the previous night, many knowing that this morning Lady Galadriel had an announcement to make. Finding Phoebe and Alec already there Athena moved over to where they were sitting. Next to them was Haldir, who was talking to a pretty elf maiden. Athena decided to speak about her decision, "Alec and Phoebe we shall stay, I understand now.." but was cut off when Galadriel who was now with a male elf that Athena guessed to be Lord Celeborn, her husband began to speak.
"Quel arum.Good morning Today I have the pleasure of presenting three special elves to you. Motioning to Athena, Alec and Phoebe to come up to her she spoke out, "Amongst men they are known as Athena, Alec and Phoebe, but this morning I shall bless them with their own elvish names. Athena come forth," Athena came to stand next to Galadriel, "I present to you the Lady Nolwewisdom. Come forth Alec," Alec stepped forward, "I present to you Master Atanvardodefender of men. Come forth Phoebe," Phoebe stood next to Athena, "I present to you Miss Calaleshining one. They are here to aid Middle Earth in the coming darkness, and a friends to both men and elves alike!" Galadriel exclaimed the last part before stepping down from the dais gesturing that Athena, Alec, Phoebe, Haldir and the she elf he had been speaking to follow her to the high table.
There they sat and ate breakfast, but soon Galadriel spoke again, "Nolwe, Atanvardo and Calale you all know Haldir but this is Veneawen, one of my hand maidens who has offered to teach you all you need to know about elves. Form now on your mornings will involve lessons with Veneawen, and the afternoon Alec will have archery lessons with Haldir. Nolwe you shall spend your afternoons with Lord Celeborn, learning the politics of Middle Earth and aiding him in making decisions. Phoebe I shall see you in the afternoons to help train you in your gift of far-sight. I know that it sounds like a lot to do but the times grow dark. I feel it will only be a few years before once more Middle Earth shall be fighting for the light. Even tough the elves will, we will not leave men to fend for themselves." By now a sadness could be seen in Galadriel's eyes.
For the first time Athena heard Lord Celeborn speak in a soft but commanding tone, "We know you will achieve what is set out for you. Have faith in yourselves." Taking Galadriel's hand they both stood and left the table.
Nolwe turned to Veneawen a pale haired elf and said, "So what shall you teach us, and why do I not learn archery?"
Veneawen laughed, "I will teach you both forms of the elvish language Quenya and Sindarin as well as our history and culture. As for learning archery the lady did not say that you couldn't she just wants you to focus on other things. If you wish I am sure that Haldir would be happy to teach you when you have time available."
Haldir hearing this nodded and said, "Veneawen is right. If you want to learn archery I can teach you and Calale if she wishes when time is made available for us to do so."
Calale on hearing about learning archery groaned and said, "I shall learn but only so that I may have some form of protection if I ever decide to leave Lothlorien."
At this comment everyone at the table started to laugh. Good spirits returned and the thoughts of the coming darkness slipped away.
Note Alec and Phoebe do not have the titles of lord and lady because they are not of age yet.