**Chapter XVII**
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::Chapter XVII Farewell Lothlorien::
The Fellowship was finally going to leave Lothlorien. Last night they debated where they were going to go next. Most of the fellowship wanted to go to Minas Tirith, to escape the terror of the enemy. Aragorn's plan was to go with Boromir, and his sword to help deliver Gondor.
"I shall go to Minas Tirith, alone if need be, for it is my duty. " Said Boromir.
For a while, he was silent, sitting with his eyes fixed on Frodo. It seemed he was trying to read the halfing's thoughts. He then spoke of the ring and Minas Tirith.
In the morning, as the fellowship was packing, Alatariel went to say farewell to Haldir. When she was in Lothlorien herself, and Haldir would often spend time with each other. Although, Alatariel only saw Haldir as a close friend nothing more, or nothing less.
"Haldir!" Called Alatariel.
The blonde elf turned around to Alatariel," Yes?"
"I wanted to say goodbye before I left." Said Alatariel.
"Good bye." Said Haldir with a smile.
"Haldir! That is no goodbye!" Cried Alatariel.
Haldir smirked at her actions," It seems as if someone needs a hug."
Alatariel smiled," Yes I am in dire need of an embrace from an old friend."
The two embraced for about a minute.
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Passing by was a certain elven Prince of Mirkwood. He had heard Alatariel's voice, and wanted to see what she was doing. He had not seen her since last night. He suddenly heard Alatariel's voice, and an unknown voice. He listened in on the conversation. (A/N: Geez the whole fellowship is nosy!!) Legolas soon found the owner of the voice was Haldir. He saw the two embrace each other, and Haldir kissed her forehead. (A/N: Boy that adds a twist!)
Legolas' heart filled with anger. He had thought Alatariel loved him. Legolas stormed off.
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The two said their farewells and parted. The company met again at the trunk of a mallorn-tree. The Elves gave each member of the Fellowship a cloak, which was made according to their size. They were light, but warm. The cloaks were a dusk-sliver, and had a brooch fastened around the neck. The brooch was like a green leaf veined in sliver.
"Are these magic cloaks?" Asked Pippin looking at them with wonder.
Alatariel let out a laugh," Pippin, these cloaks are not magic. They are light, but will keep you warm."
"Oh." Replied Pippin.
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After the morning meal the company said farewell to the lawn by the fountain. Their hearts were heavy, for it was a fair place, and it had become a home to them. Though they did not count the days and night they spent there. Haldir came walking towards them over the green grass of the sunlight.
"Here comes your lover, Alatariel." Said Legolas.
Alatariel turned to Legolas with a bewildered look," What do you speak of?"
"Do not act as if you do nothing wrong. " Replied Legolas.
"Legolas, I do not know what you are speaking of." Said Alatariel.
"I saw what you two did earlier. You embraced each other, and he kissed you on the forehead." Responded Legolas.
"Haldir is an old friend. He is a brother to me. I could not imagine him any other way." Said Alatariel.
"You mean to say he is our friend, and nothing more?" Asked Legolas.
Alatariel nodded.
Legolas put his hand to his forehead," I can not believe I thought he was your lover."
"I have you why would I want Haldir?" Questioned Alatariel.
Legolas smiled," I have no idea."
Alatariel lightly kissed Legolas on his cheek.
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The Fellowship made their journey with Haldir. As they walked through Caras Galadhon the green ways were empty, but in the trees many voices were murmuring and singing. On the bank of Sliverlode, at some distance of the meeting of the streams, there was a hythe of white stones, and white wood. By it was many boats. Some were brightly painted, and shone with sliver and gold, and green. Most were either white or gray. Three small gray boots had been made for the travelers, and in these were ropes, and goods.
The company was arranged in this order: Aragorn, Frodo, and Sam in one boat, Boromir, Merry, and Pippin in another. The last boat contained Legolas, Alatariel, and Gimli.
They turned a sharp bend in the river, and there sailing proudly a swan. The swan was of a great size, it beak shone a gold, and its eyes a yellow stone. Music was heard. It was beautiful yet, filled with sorrow.
"That voice… it's beautiful." Breathed Legolas.
"Then the owner of the voice must be my grandmother."
"I sang of leaves, of leaves of gold, and leaves of gold there grew: Of wind I sang, a wind there came and in the branches blew. Beyond the Sun, beyond the Moon, the foam was on the Sea, And by the strand of Ilmarin there grew a golden Tree. Beneath the stars of Ever-see in Eldamar it shone, In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion, There the golden leaves have grown upon the branching years, While here beyond the Sundering Sea now fall the Elven-tears. O Lorien! The Winter comes, the bare and leafless Day; The leaves are falling in the stream, the River flows away. O Lorien! Too long I have dwelt upon the Hither Shore. And in a fading crown have twined the golden elanor But if the ships I now should sing, what ship would come to me, What ship would bear me ever back across so wide a Sea?
The Lady ended her song, and greeted them," We have come to bid our last farewell, and to speed you with blessings from our land."
After they had eaten, and drunk, sitting upon the grass, Galadriel rose form the grass. She spoke of her farewell, and gifts each fellowship member was receiving. When she had came to her granddaughter she paused.
"What shall I give to my youngest granddaughter?" Questioned Galadriel.
"I do not need a gift. I have already have everything I have ever wanted." Replied Alatariel.
"Seeing Lothlorien again was enough of a gift, but what happened here I shall never forget."
Galadriel smiled, she took something from one of the maiden's hands.
"You speak the truth, but this gift I know you cannot refuse." Galadriel said.
She handed her a sword.
"This sword belonged to your mother. When she was little, she enjoyed to practice with it. I am sure she would want you to have it. "
A tear slid down Alatariel's cheek, "Thank you, grandmother."
Alatariel embraced Galadriel.
Celeborn smiled, the scene before him was a special one. His beloved, and his youngest granddaughter embracing each other.
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After everyone received their gift they bid their last farewell to Lothlorien. Each member hoping to visit these lands again.
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