Dream Warrior
Author: Heather Lynn
Email: ring_of_adament@yahoo.com
HET/ NC-17
Haldir/Lirimaer
Disclaimer: The characters, settings, places, and languages used in this work are the property of J R R Tolkien, the Tolkien Estate and Tolkien Enterprises. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended
Summary: This story begins in the year 3018 (S.R. 1418), the same time that Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin have begun their journey. They are now with Aragorn, having left Amon Sûl (Weathertop) after battling the ringwraiths. Arwen Evenstar has Frodo and is taking him to Rivendell. Lirimaer is an elf from Rivendell who journeys to Lothlórien to speak to Galadriel about the haunting nightmare she repeatedly has. Haldir comes across her along the way and he leads her to Lórien.
Notes: While writing this, I followed the Tolkien's books and the two movies and made up a few things as well. My timeline does not coincide with the books, only to try to keep things short! The numbers after a sentence means there is a definition at the end of the chapter. I hope the translations are correct, if not please email me so I can make any necessary repairs. I hope to add drawings soon, having just moved I will need some time. I hope you enjoy my first fan fic I've ever written, please let me know what you think! This fan fic was also part of the www.haldir-lives.org Fan Fic Challenge.
Chapter 17 – In Hot Water
Lirimaer awoke early the next morning. The sun was just beginning to rise. She put on a robe and went out onto the balcony. The air was cool with a light mist. She decided to peek in Haldir's room to see if he was awake. He wasn't. He was laying in his bed on his side, bare-chested, a sheet barely covering his hip. Lirimaer held her breath. She didn't want to wake him. She wanted to watch him sleep, to take in the sight of this handsome elf that she loved.
"Good morning," he said, making her jump. "Come in. How did you sleep?"
"It was wonderful to sleep in a soft bed again," she said, wishing though that it were his bed that she slept in. She missed the feel of him spooned up against her. "I came to see what your plans were for the day. I was hoping for a tour of the city. Are you free?" she asked, smiling at him.
"I am this morning," he said sitting up.
Lirimaer sucked in her breath. Looking at him was too much for her. Haldir pulled the sheets up around him.
"Galadriel asked me to meet with her at noon," he said. "Let's get dressed and go for a walk. I have a special place I want to show you."
Lirimaer quickly washed and dressed in her green dress. She went back to Haldir's room and found him sitting at a table eating some bread with honey and fruit. Then she realized that she was in such a hurry, she had forgotten to get something to eat.
Haldir looked up and smiled. The green dress was beautiful on her, going well with the chestnut color of her hair. He motioned to the seat next to him. "Come, have some break fast with me. I had some food sent up from the kitchens."
Lirimaer sat down next to him. "So where are you taking me today?"
"That is a secret," teased Haldir. "You will have to wait, my friend!" My friend. He really wanted to say 'Melamin.' 1 He wanted to take her in his arms, kiss her passionately and proclaim his feelings for her. But that cannot happen.
After they had finished, they left his room and went down the stairs to the ground. He led her down a trail away from the city. They walked for a short time when Lirimaer heard the sound of flowing water. She could see a heavy mist in the air ahead of them. They came into a clearing with a large pool. On one side of the pool was a rock wall. A small waterfall cascaded over it. A small stream flowed away from the pool. Steam rose from the water. It was glorious.
"What is this place?" asked Lirimaer.
"It is a hot spring. I come here often when I'm in the city. See the waterfall? That is from the Nimrodel. The water is very cold, but it mixes in with the hot spring so it is very refreshing. I will bring you here another time for a swim."
"Why not now?" asked Lirimaer, smiling coyly, removing her slippers.
"Well, I don't think…" He looked over at Lirimaer. She was starting to undo her dress. He quickly turned away. He could feel a flame igniting deep within him. He looked back to catch her dress slide down from off her shoulders, falling to the ground. He sucked in his breath.
Lirimaer had her back turned to him. She smiled when she heard his breathing. So he still has an interest in me! she thought. She walked to the water's edge, and stepped in. The water was wonderful. She found a seat carved into the rock at one end of the pool and sat down to enjoy the water's warmth. "Are you going to join me?" she asked. Her back was facing him so she could not see his face.
Why did I bring her here? Haldir thought to himself. I made a difficult situation worse! Why was she playing these games? Doesn't she comprehend what she is doing to me? Well, I will not let her think she is getting to me! He took off his tunic, boots and leggings and dove into the water. He scarcely made a splash. He broke the surface and stood up, strolling over to where she was sitting, and sat down next to her. He leaned back and closed his eyes. The warm water helped ease the anxiety she brought on him.
Lirimaer watched Haldir. His skin and hair glistened in the morning sun. She moved a little closer to him, trying not to disturb him. She inhaled deeply. How she loved the way he smelled! It made her all warm inside. If only she could run her fingers through his hair, over his golden skin…
"What is it? What is wrong?" he asked.
He had opened his eyes and caught her looking him over! "Nothing is wrong," she said, taking his hand in hers. She also leaned back and closed her eyes. She felt so relaxed, refreshed. She played with his fingers, massaging them. She started to rub his palm, then moved up his arm. She opened her eyes and looked at him. He had a small smile on his face. She turned towards him, massaging his arm with her other hand as well. She worked her way up to his shoulder. He turned his back towards her, leaning forward slightly. She massaged both shoulders, enjoying the feel of strong muscles beneath her fingers.
She continued working on his shoulders. She could feel him relaxing under her fingertips. She started to move down his back with slow deep movements. He moaned. Her heart jumped. She leaned forward to smell him again. Her hair brushed against his back, making him shiver. And then she made the grave mistake: she leaned forward; enclosing her arms about his chest, and placed a kiss on his back. Haldir leaped to his feet.
"What do you think you are doing?" he demanded. "We cannot just be friends, can we? You make it unfeasible!" He quickly got out and grabbed his clothes. He pulled his leggings on over his wet legs, not waiting to dry off. "Do you remember the way back?" Lirimaer nodded. "Good. I have to see Galadriel shortly. I will see to it that I am sent out to the borders today to end this!" He turned and disappeared down the path, leaving a bewildered Lirimaer behind.
1. Melamin – my love