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A/N: Okay, so, this is the last chapter. But never fear! I'm planning a sequel thanks to the ideas that Alina11 gave me, thanks babe! It may take a while because I like to write out the rough draft on paper before I type and post it. Hope you like the temporary end!





Chapter Ten: Ada









Lorel woke the next morning, realization of where she was and what had happened the day before seeped in slowly. The elf from the night before told her where to clean up and brought her something to eat. After, he escorted her to where Celeborn and Galadriel waited. To Lorel's surprise, today, Galadriel spoke before Celeborn, "That which you saw in your mind yesterday was not your fault and it is something no one blames you for. It is wisdom, not weakness to know one's limits and the blame is not yours for you acted rightly in a perilous time."

Lorel looked at the Lady with wide eyes. Then Celeborn spoke, "Counsel has been taken and this decision made: we would know more of your errand. Whom do you search for and to what end?"

"I look for one called Lordirion Elenion. I...I bring him a message," Lorel replied quietly. Then, to her astonishment, the Elf who had cared for her the night before stepped forward saying, "I am he. What message do you bring and from whom?"

"You..? I-I...Ha-have you ever been to Fornost, in the North?" she asked breathlessly, looking at his hands and seeing what she assumed to be Andra's ring.

"I did," Lordirion answered.

"You met one, a woman, called Andra?" Lorel continued.

"Indeed, why?" countered Lordirion.

"You gave her a necklace and a map before you left?"

"Correct...How do you know all of this?" Lordirion asked.

Lorel looked at him intently, "Did you truly love her?"

"Yes...Yes, I did. Very much," Lordirion whispered, taken aback.

Lorel continued softly, "Then it would bring you grief to hear that she was dead?"

"It would indeed...Why do you ask me this?" he asked quietly, fearing the answer.

Lorel's eyes filled with pain and grief, "I've come to tell you that-that Andra Bakersfield is dead..."

Lordirion's eyes widened in disbelief, "No! I-it cannot be!" he whispered, "How do you know this?"

"I-I was there. There were so many...filthy creatures...They burned her home and killed her for amusement. I couldn't fight so many and hid...I could not save her, but wish with all my heart that I could have," Lorel answered softly. Lordirion, who had been staring out across the trees, looked at her and asked, "How did you know where to find me?"

"She spoke of you often. Just before she died, she gave me your map and said I should follow it," Lorel answered.

"Why did she tell you of me?" he asked, "How did you know her?"

Lorel looked at him hesitantly, "She-she wanted for me to know you...As for how I knew her...She was my mother..." Lordirion looked at her in surprise and Celeborn gave her a sharp glance as a stunned silence fell. Everyone caught the assumption that Lorel implied to be true-Lordirion was her father. Celeborn turned to Lordirion, "Why did you never speak of a child? You told us of the woman, but never mentioned a child!" Celeborn accused sharply.

Lorel spoke before Lordirion could answer, "Mother never got to tell him! She didn't know until after he and his family left! It's not his fault, not knowing. Don't be angry, please! Not at him, mama never told him and if she were still alive...She always said we'd do this when I was older but..." Celeborn quieted and everyone looked at her again. Finally, Celeborn sighed, "Who else knows of this?"

Lorel looked at him worriedly, "I've not told anyone, but I've been other places...I was in Mirkwood last, but I didn't tell anyone more than my name and what I was doing...Before that, after I left home, I-I was in Rivendell...I think, maybe, Master Elrond and Lady Arwen figured it out. When I told them what I was doing they asked about my parents...I don't know, though...I never told anyone! Mother's parents knew, but they never told anyone and they were killed by the creatures..."

"Elrond never sent word of your journey..." Galadriel said.

Lorel blushed, "I asked him not to...He and Lady Arwen were kind and respected my wish. Lady Arwen gave me this ring, though, as a token she said. So those with power for good would know me for a friend." Galadriel nodded when Lorel showed Arwen's ring. There was another, very full silence, then, softly, Galadriel spoke to Lorel and Lordirion, "I believe that there is much for you to talk about..." With that, everyone disappeared, leaving the two alone.

Lordirion stood near, in awkward silence as Lorel looked at him with fearful hope. Hesitantly, he put a hand to her cheek. Suddenly, as if that touch had released something or answered a question, Lorel threw her arms around him, tears running down her cheeks. Lordirion held her close and kissed her hair. After a moment, she let go and he whispered gently, stroking her cheek, "Le mel im...niel."I love thee, my daughter.

She hugged him again, murmuring, "Le mel im, atar." I love thee, father.

He smiled and took her hand, leading her home. Lorel went gladly, finally finding peace with him after Andra's death.















The End...for now!





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