Disclaimer is located in the first two chapters.
A/N: I just wanted to thank Satiana, Sandy-Lion, Hoppe (especially you..after all, you are my bestest buddy), Allie, and Wintery Rose Wood. You guys are the best and I really appreciate all of your reviews. ^_^
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Chapter Four
"Very good, Adrianna. You are learning quickly." Haldir said as Adrianna blocked a swift swing of his sword.
Adrianna grinned to herself and released Haldir's sword from her knives. It had been two weeks since she arrived in Lothlorien and each day had been spent in the training yard. She had a great interest and passion for fighting, which was rather rare in female elves.
"It only took me three days to get it right." Adrianna responded to Haldir's comment.
Haldir chuckled and stepped a bit away from her. "That is rather good for a female elf who has never held knives before."
"Are you mocking me?" she asked while twirling her knives and revealing a smirk.
"Of course not, milady. I was just..correcting your doubts." Haldir replied while mimicking Adrianna with his sword.
Adrianna grinned and then lunged at Haldir with her knives. He blocked each blow and managed to place a few of his own. Although Haldir had much more speed than Adrianna, she still managed to block his blows as well. She was about to prepare herself to block another blow from Haldir when something strange happened.
Everything seemed to freeze in time. Haldir stood before her, about to swing his sword, but he did not move. Adrianna was about to touch him when a vision filled her mind and flashed before her eyes.
She watched as eight beings raced across a green field. From what she could make out, there were two men, four hobbits, a dwarf, and an elf. The vision faded away as quickly as it had come when the eight companions entered the forest.
Before Adrianna could return herself to reality, Haldir's sword grazed her arm, leaving a wound in the process. All was silent as Adrianna hit the ground, not expecting the blade to make contact with her skin.
"Adrianna! Are you alright? Please, forgive me." Haldir pleaded as he dropped to his knees beside her.
"W-what happened?" Adrianna asked, her senses slowly returning.
"I do not know. But your questions may be answered later. I must first tend to that wound." Haldir answered while reaching out his hand for hers. "Can you stand?"
Adrianna grabbed his hand and slowly pulled herself up. She shook her head trying to rid herself of the dizziness that seemed to be taking over her body. "I need to see Galadriel."
"But the wound." Haldir said while letting go of her hand and gently lifting her arm to take a closer look.
"I can take care of it later. Right now I need to see Galadriel."
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Adrianna and Haldir found Galadriel the library. She was writing in a large book and did not seem to notice the two of them arrive. Adrianna was about to speak when Galadriel did for her.
"Adrianna, come and sit." She said without looking up. "Haldir, I would like to speak with her alone."
Haldir nodded his head and left the room as silently as he had come. Adrianna quickly made her way to the seat closest to the Lady.
"I understand you needed to see me." Galadriel said after finishing a word and then the book.
Adrianna nodded her head and waited for Galadriel's full attention. "Yes, I do."
Galadriel nodded her head and urged Adrianna to speak.
"Well..I was in the training yard with Haldir. We were fighting when time seemed to freeze." Adrianna said. She paused to see Galadriel's reaction, but then continued when she gave none. "Well..I think I had a vision."
"Yes..you have. You saw eight companions arriving in our realm." Galadriel said, placing a hand on Adrianna's.
"But how did you know." Adrianna asked in confusion.
I have a gift as well, Adrianna.
Adrianna's eyes widened. Galadriel had just spoken to her with her mind. The Lady smiled as she read what Adrianna was thinking. "Do not fear, Adrianna. Elves have been blessed with many gifts. Though some are more rare than others."
"I have a special gift?" Adrianna asked with a knitted brow.
"Yes. You have gift of foresight. Another elf, whom you have not met, has this gift as well. His name is Lord Elrond, of Rivendell." Galadriel said with a gentle smile.
"But I don't understand. I have never seen a vision before. Why is it starting now?"
"Because the power of the Elves did not reach the other world. Now, that you have returned to your true home, the power is strong again." The Lady explained.
Adrianna sat in silence. There was so much she needed and wanted to learn about the Elves..yet, it seemed to be impossible. She had so many questions to ask, but only one seemed to be important at the moment. "Who are the eight companions and when will they get here?"
"The eight companions are on a great quest, which I will not tell now. They will be arriving in the outskirts of Lothlorien within the hour. Haldir, and the other watchers of the forest, are already on their way to meet them." Galadriel said.
Adrianna thought for a moment and was about to speak when Galadriel stopped her. "Go and rest. I will have Leatha take care of your wound for you. We shall speak more of this when the companions reach the heart of our home."
Adrianna nodded her head and slowly made her way to her room.
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"How did you manage to receive this wound?" Leatha asked as she gently placed a warm cloth against it.
"It's a long story." Adrianna said as she winced from the sudden warmth on her wound.
"I see." Leatha said while paying close attention to what she was doing.
She blotted the wound for a few more minutes and then retrieved another cloth to wrap around it. She tied it a bit tight to stop the bleeding and then smiled. "There, that should do it."
"Thank you, Leatha. I really appreciate all you have done for me." Adrianna said.
Leatha smiled warmly. "There is not a thing I would not do for a friend."
Adrianna grinned as Leatha left her room. She had a friend. She sat down on her bed and thought about the two weeks that had passed by. Was it all a dream? Would she go to sleep one night and wake up again where she thought she belonged?
She shook the thoughts away, finding everything to be too real. She could still feel a stinging sensation where she was wounded and found that to be her answer. You couldn't feel pain in dreams and she had.
She lay down on her back and pulled the covers up and over her head. She was tired and needed sleep. The vision she had had seemed to take energy from her. She yawned and closed her eyes. Just as she was beginning to drift off to sleep, another vision flashed in her mind.
An old man was holding on to a ledge. His words were unheard to her ears but he spoke to someone. He seemed to be commanding someone to do something. Then, suddenly, the man let go and fell into the dark abyss below him.
Adrianna's eyes flew open. Why was she seeing these things? Were they coming to her as a warning? Did they have a purpose?
She quickly sat up, her breathing coming fast. Her hands were shaking and her body was trembling. She was just beginning to calm herself when Leatha rushed into her room.
"There are intruders in the forest. Haldir has just sent word." She said while sitting down on the bed.
Adrianna's eyes widened as her first vision came back to her. "Do you know how many?"
"I believe there are eight of them. Four hobbits, two men, an elf, and a dwarf." Leatha replied.
"Oh..my..god." Adrianna said. Although Galadriel had told her these things would happen, she wasn't convinced..until now. "It was true."
Leatha looked at her in confusion. "What was true?"
Adrianna sat in silence for a moment, not sure if she should tell her. Leatha sensed this and placed an arm around her. "Adrianna, you can trust me."
"Well..earlier today, when I was training with Haldir, I had a vision." She said, avoiding Leatha's eyes. "And..it came true. I saw the hobbits and the men and the dwarf and the elf."
"You knew they were coming?"
Adrianna nodded her head. "Only Galadriel knows I had the vision. Now you do too. But please, don't tell anyone. I don't even know if it was right for me to tell you."
"Your secret is safe with me. You have my promise." Leatha said with a warm smile.
"Thank you."
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Adrianna sat out on her balcony. A dark blue blanket was draped over her shoulders, keeping her warm in the early morning. She wore a dark purple dress that was sleeveless and flowed about her body. The upper-part was snug while the bottom was loose and fell about her legs. She looked out over the Elven City and examined everything with narrowed eyes. Although she had been there for two weeks, she hadn't really taken the time to look at everything.
She rose from the chair she sat in and laid the blanket over it. She made her way back inside and took the cream colored cloak she had given and draped it around her shoulders. After clasping the brooch, she walked out of her room and down the long staircase.
When she reached the dining area, she grabbed a piece of fruit and took it with her. Not knowing exactly where she wanted to go, she wandered around the premises until she found a small, tranquil clearing. She sat down and slowly began to eat the fruit when she felt a presence behind her.
"Haldir will be arriving mid-afternoon with the companions you saw." Galadriel said.
Adrianna turned around and faced the Lady. "Why are they here?"
"One of the hobbits is carrying a great burden, Adrianna. He and his companions need our help." She explained.
Adrianna nodded. She wanted to know more but felt it was wrong to ask. "I understand."
"After I have spoken with them, I will answer all of your questions. But do not ponder on it now. Once Haldir has returned, you will continue your training." Galadriel said.
Adrianna nodded once again, and watched as Galadriel left.
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A/N: I hope everyone enjoyed that chapter. I thought it was rather boring, and I'm sorry if you felt the same way. Legolas will be showing up in the next chapter so you can look forward to that. And I have a question, does anyone know how long the Fellowship stayed in Lothlorien. I know in the movie they make it look like they spent the night, but I was hoping they stayed a bit longer. You can answer in a review or, you can e-mail me at ShireBabi@aol.com
Thanks a lot, and don't forget to review! ^_^
Vanya sulie.
-A-
A/N: I just wanted to thank Satiana, Sandy-Lion, Hoppe (especially you..after all, you are my bestest buddy), Allie, and Wintery Rose Wood. You guys are the best and I really appreciate all of your reviews. ^_^
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Chapter Four
"Very good, Adrianna. You are learning quickly." Haldir said as Adrianna blocked a swift swing of his sword.
Adrianna grinned to herself and released Haldir's sword from her knives. It had been two weeks since she arrived in Lothlorien and each day had been spent in the training yard. She had a great interest and passion for fighting, which was rather rare in female elves.
"It only took me three days to get it right." Adrianna responded to Haldir's comment.
Haldir chuckled and stepped a bit away from her. "That is rather good for a female elf who has never held knives before."
"Are you mocking me?" she asked while twirling her knives and revealing a smirk.
"Of course not, milady. I was just..correcting your doubts." Haldir replied while mimicking Adrianna with his sword.
Adrianna grinned and then lunged at Haldir with her knives. He blocked each blow and managed to place a few of his own. Although Haldir had much more speed than Adrianna, she still managed to block his blows as well. She was about to prepare herself to block another blow from Haldir when something strange happened.
Everything seemed to freeze in time. Haldir stood before her, about to swing his sword, but he did not move. Adrianna was about to touch him when a vision filled her mind and flashed before her eyes.
She watched as eight beings raced across a green field. From what she could make out, there were two men, four hobbits, a dwarf, and an elf. The vision faded away as quickly as it had come when the eight companions entered the forest.
Before Adrianna could return herself to reality, Haldir's sword grazed her arm, leaving a wound in the process. All was silent as Adrianna hit the ground, not expecting the blade to make contact with her skin.
"Adrianna! Are you alright? Please, forgive me." Haldir pleaded as he dropped to his knees beside her.
"W-what happened?" Adrianna asked, her senses slowly returning.
"I do not know. But your questions may be answered later. I must first tend to that wound." Haldir answered while reaching out his hand for hers. "Can you stand?"
Adrianna grabbed his hand and slowly pulled herself up. She shook her head trying to rid herself of the dizziness that seemed to be taking over her body. "I need to see Galadriel."
"But the wound." Haldir said while letting go of her hand and gently lifting her arm to take a closer look.
"I can take care of it later. Right now I need to see Galadriel."
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Adrianna and Haldir found Galadriel the library. She was writing in a large book and did not seem to notice the two of them arrive. Adrianna was about to speak when Galadriel did for her.
"Adrianna, come and sit." She said without looking up. "Haldir, I would like to speak with her alone."
Haldir nodded his head and left the room as silently as he had come. Adrianna quickly made her way to the seat closest to the Lady.
"I understand you needed to see me." Galadriel said after finishing a word and then the book.
Adrianna nodded her head and waited for Galadriel's full attention. "Yes, I do."
Galadriel nodded her head and urged Adrianna to speak.
"Well..I was in the training yard with Haldir. We were fighting when time seemed to freeze." Adrianna said. She paused to see Galadriel's reaction, but then continued when she gave none. "Well..I think I had a vision."
"Yes..you have. You saw eight companions arriving in our realm." Galadriel said, placing a hand on Adrianna's.
"But how did you know." Adrianna asked in confusion.
I have a gift as well, Adrianna.
Adrianna's eyes widened. Galadriel had just spoken to her with her mind. The Lady smiled as she read what Adrianna was thinking. "Do not fear, Adrianna. Elves have been blessed with many gifts. Though some are more rare than others."
"I have a special gift?" Adrianna asked with a knitted brow.
"Yes. You have gift of foresight. Another elf, whom you have not met, has this gift as well. His name is Lord Elrond, of Rivendell." Galadriel said with a gentle smile.
"But I don't understand. I have never seen a vision before. Why is it starting now?"
"Because the power of the Elves did not reach the other world. Now, that you have returned to your true home, the power is strong again." The Lady explained.
Adrianna sat in silence. There was so much she needed and wanted to learn about the Elves..yet, it seemed to be impossible. She had so many questions to ask, but only one seemed to be important at the moment. "Who are the eight companions and when will they get here?"
"The eight companions are on a great quest, which I will not tell now. They will be arriving in the outskirts of Lothlorien within the hour. Haldir, and the other watchers of the forest, are already on their way to meet them." Galadriel said.
Adrianna thought for a moment and was about to speak when Galadriel stopped her. "Go and rest. I will have Leatha take care of your wound for you. We shall speak more of this when the companions reach the heart of our home."
Adrianna nodded her head and slowly made her way to her room.
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"How did you manage to receive this wound?" Leatha asked as she gently placed a warm cloth against it.
"It's a long story." Adrianna said as she winced from the sudden warmth on her wound.
"I see." Leatha said while paying close attention to what she was doing.
She blotted the wound for a few more minutes and then retrieved another cloth to wrap around it. She tied it a bit tight to stop the bleeding and then smiled. "There, that should do it."
"Thank you, Leatha. I really appreciate all you have done for me." Adrianna said.
Leatha smiled warmly. "There is not a thing I would not do for a friend."
Adrianna grinned as Leatha left her room. She had a friend. She sat down on her bed and thought about the two weeks that had passed by. Was it all a dream? Would she go to sleep one night and wake up again where she thought she belonged?
She shook the thoughts away, finding everything to be too real. She could still feel a stinging sensation where she was wounded and found that to be her answer. You couldn't feel pain in dreams and she had.
She lay down on her back and pulled the covers up and over her head. She was tired and needed sleep. The vision she had had seemed to take energy from her. She yawned and closed her eyes. Just as she was beginning to drift off to sleep, another vision flashed in her mind.
An old man was holding on to a ledge. His words were unheard to her ears but he spoke to someone. He seemed to be commanding someone to do something. Then, suddenly, the man let go and fell into the dark abyss below him.
Adrianna's eyes flew open. Why was she seeing these things? Were they coming to her as a warning? Did they have a purpose?
She quickly sat up, her breathing coming fast. Her hands were shaking and her body was trembling. She was just beginning to calm herself when Leatha rushed into her room.
"There are intruders in the forest. Haldir has just sent word." She said while sitting down on the bed.
Adrianna's eyes widened as her first vision came back to her. "Do you know how many?"
"I believe there are eight of them. Four hobbits, two men, an elf, and a dwarf." Leatha replied.
"Oh..my..god." Adrianna said. Although Galadriel had told her these things would happen, she wasn't convinced..until now. "It was true."
Leatha looked at her in confusion. "What was true?"
Adrianna sat in silence for a moment, not sure if she should tell her. Leatha sensed this and placed an arm around her. "Adrianna, you can trust me."
"Well..earlier today, when I was training with Haldir, I had a vision." She said, avoiding Leatha's eyes. "And..it came true. I saw the hobbits and the men and the dwarf and the elf."
"You knew they were coming?"
Adrianna nodded her head. "Only Galadriel knows I had the vision. Now you do too. But please, don't tell anyone. I don't even know if it was right for me to tell you."
"Your secret is safe with me. You have my promise." Leatha said with a warm smile.
"Thank you."
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Adrianna sat out on her balcony. A dark blue blanket was draped over her shoulders, keeping her warm in the early morning. She wore a dark purple dress that was sleeveless and flowed about her body. The upper-part was snug while the bottom was loose and fell about her legs. She looked out over the Elven City and examined everything with narrowed eyes. Although she had been there for two weeks, she hadn't really taken the time to look at everything.
She rose from the chair she sat in and laid the blanket over it. She made her way back inside and took the cream colored cloak she had given and draped it around her shoulders. After clasping the brooch, she walked out of her room and down the long staircase.
When she reached the dining area, she grabbed a piece of fruit and took it with her. Not knowing exactly where she wanted to go, she wandered around the premises until she found a small, tranquil clearing. She sat down and slowly began to eat the fruit when she felt a presence behind her.
"Haldir will be arriving mid-afternoon with the companions you saw." Galadriel said.
Adrianna turned around and faced the Lady. "Why are they here?"
"One of the hobbits is carrying a great burden, Adrianna. He and his companions need our help." She explained.
Adrianna nodded. She wanted to know more but felt it was wrong to ask. "I understand."
"After I have spoken with them, I will answer all of your questions. But do not ponder on it now. Once Haldir has returned, you will continue your training." Galadriel said.
Adrianna nodded once again, and watched as Galadriel left.
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A/N: I hope everyone enjoyed that chapter. I thought it was rather boring, and I'm sorry if you felt the same way. Legolas will be showing up in the next chapter so you can look forward to that. And I have a question, does anyone know how long the Fellowship stayed in Lothlorien. I know in the movie they make it look like they spent the night, but I was hoping they stayed a bit longer. You can answer in a review or, you can e-mail me at ShireBabi@aol.com
Thanks a lot, and don't forget to review! ^_^
Vanya sulie.
-A-