((Morwen's note: Wow, I even surprised myself with how fast this chapter
came. Please keep reviewing so that I may keep up the chapters. It so
renews my courage to face yet another chapter. Oh yes, before I forget. If
you could somehow tell me (either by e-mail or by review) if the length of
my chapters are too short or what not. I would be most grateful. Enough
chitchat, on with chapter 18 of the Maidens of Lorien!))
"Well at least you hit something this time."
The voice seemed to echo throughout the woods. Haunting, and yet in a humorous tone. The host stopped and stared in silence. Alkcorion moved closer to Firith; both waiting for the unexpected. A laugh was heard, and a few of the elven maidens stepped away from Nilwen's body. A soft glow surrounded her corpse as she raised silently in the air to her feet.
Firith gasped as a burning sensation began to start swelling against her hip. She looked down to find something glowing in her pocket of her gown. She reached into the pouch and pulled out the mysterious pendant she had found when surveying the rooms. (Refer to chapter 3) A wave of curiosity swept over her, and without knowing, her feet began to move towards the reincarnated body of Nilwen. As she approached and was in reach of Nilwen, Firith's heart began to pound as she watched her friend's pale hand raise gently from her side. Firith cautiously placed the pendant in her outstretched hand; then quickly stepped back as radiant beams probed the body of Nilwen.
With eyes still closed and her physique gleaming, Nilwen was lifted off the ground with a soft breeze. The star lit sky dimmed as rays of light entered her frame. The pendant raised from her hand and stretched itself around her slender neck. Her bow, which laid now on the ground when Firith dropped it in fear, floated tenderly to her still widespread hand. Nilwen's green gown changed to black; and her hair was replaced by fiery red tresses fringed with black. Finally, her eyes opened to reveal vibrant crimson eyes. The light faded, and Nilwen was set again upon the earth. The wind ceased and Nilwen collapsed to the ground.
All who surrounded her stared in awe as Galadriel walked over to the newly transformed Nilwen. The Lady of Light placed a tender hand upon her pale face.
"She is alive. Do not fear her, for it is a blessing from Vana* that she lives. Her vitality has been restored, for she has put herself in danger many times for the existence of others." Galadriel spoke calmly, but still with wonder.
A soft moan was heard from the resting maiden, who was now resting peacefully propped against a root. Nilwen yawned and stretched. Then something caught the keen eyes of the host. A pair of large protruding wings rested against her slim body. Nilwen was no longer an elf, but an elfin. *
Alkcorion and Firith stood with distressed faces, not knowing whether to go to her, or stand back. They had not long to wait, Nilwen's energetic eyes opened abruptly and she leapt to her delicate toes. Her eyes glanced frantically around, then beamed with laughter when she caught sight of the two. She raced over with incredible speed and hurdled into Alkcorion's strong arms. He embraced her sensitively to find out whether she was fleshed or not. Finding that she was, he squeezed her tightly until he heard a tiny squeak come from her lips which, of course, he kissed. She turned to Firith and wriggled out of Alkcorion's arms. The two hugged tightly and began to laugh in unison. Nilwen was reincarnated, and still immortal, but this new form would take a while to get used to, plainly referring to the wings.
Haldir was now overcome with the beautiful creature that entered the scene. His eyes did not fail him as he studied her slim figure and new attire. 'What befitting wings for such an attractive elfin.' He smirked to himself. He would later have to investigate what else this goddess held in her mysterious soul.
((Morwen's note: Oo now what is he up to? No good? Let's find out as soon as you review! Oh yes, what do you think of Nilwen's form? Let me know my friends!))
*Vana-One of the Valar. Vana also favors Nilwen in my story, so don't get mad at me.
*Elfin-Basically an elf with wings and powers. (if you want spoilers for her powers e-mail me! Otherwise you'll have to find out with Nilwen what they are.))
"Well at least you hit something this time."
The voice seemed to echo throughout the woods. Haunting, and yet in a humorous tone. The host stopped and stared in silence. Alkcorion moved closer to Firith; both waiting for the unexpected. A laugh was heard, and a few of the elven maidens stepped away from Nilwen's body. A soft glow surrounded her corpse as she raised silently in the air to her feet.
Firith gasped as a burning sensation began to start swelling against her hip. She looked down to find something glowing in her pocket of her gown. She reached into the pouch and pulled out the mysterious pendant she had found when surveying the rooms. (Refer to chapter 3) A wave of curiosity swept over her, and without knowing, her feet began to move towards the reincarnated body of Nilwen. As she approached and was in reach of Nilwen, Firith's heart began to pound as she watched her friend's pale hand raise gently from her side. Firith cautiously placed the pendant in her outstretched hand; then quickly stepped back as radiant beams probed the body of Nilwen.
With eyes still closed and her physique gleaming, Nilwen was lifted off the ground with a soft breeze. The star lit sky dimmed as rays of light entered her frame. The pendant raised from her hand and stretched itself around her slender neck. Her bow, which laid now on the ground when Firith dropped it in fear, floated tenderly to her still widespread hand. Nilwen's green gown changed to black; and her hair was replaced by fiery red tresses fringed with black. Finally, her eyes opened to reveal vibrant crimson eyes. The light faded, and Nilwen was set again upon the earth. The wind ceased and Nilwen collapsed to the ground.
All who surrounded her stared in awe as Galadriel walked over to the newly transformed Nilwen. The Lady of Light placed a tender hand upon her pale face.
"She is alive. Do not fear her, for it is a blessing from Vana* that she lives. Her vitality has been restored, for she has put herself in danger many times for the existence of others." Galadriel spoke calmly, but still with wonder.
A soft moan was heard from the resting maiden, who was now resting peacefully propped against a root. Nilwen yawned and stretched. Then something caught the keen eyes of the host. A pair of large protruding wings rested against her slim body. Nilwen was no longer an elf, but an elfin. *
Alkcorion and Firith stood with distressed faces, not knowing whether to go to her, or stand back. They had not long to wait, Nilwen's energetic eyes opened abruptly and she leapt to her delicate toes. Her eyes glanced frantically around, then beamed with laughter when she caught sight of the two. She raced over with incredible speed and hurdled into Alkcorion's strong arms. He embraced her sensitively to find out whether she was fleshed or not. Finding that she was, he squeezed her tightly until he heard a tiny squeak come from her lips which, of course, he kissed. She turned to Firith and wriggled out of Alkcorion's arms. The two hugged tightly and began to laugh in unison. Nilwen was reincarnated, and still immortal, but this new form would take a while to get used to, plainly referring to the wings.
Haldir was now overcome with the beautiful creature that entered the scene. His eyes did not fail him as he studied her slim figure and new attire. 'What befitting wings for such an attractive elfin.' He smirked to himself. He would later have to investigate what else this goddess held in her mysterious soul.
((Morwen's note: Oo now what is he up to? No good? Let's find out as soon as you review! Oh yes, what do you think of Nilwen's form? Let me know my friends!))
*Vana-One of the Valar. Vana also favors Nilwen in my story, so don't get mad at me.
*Elfin-Basically an elf with wings and powers. (if you want spoilers for her powers e-mail me! Otherwise you'll have to find out with Nilwen what they are.))
