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 19 – The Dagger
Vuranor answered the door, glaring. "We came to see if you would like to join us?" Lirimaer asked, smiling at him. "Haldir has offered to show us around. Please come!" she said, holding her hand out to him. Vuranor's face softened and he took her hand.
"Let me just get what I need and then we will be on our way," Haldir said, passing Vuranor in the doorway. He walked over to a wall where he had various bows, swords and daggers hanging, reaching for a dagger with a large green teardrop shaped stone in its golden handle. He stuck it in his belt and led them towards the stairs.
Haldir led them along a path to a large clearing. "This is where the guardians train for combat." There were several elves practicing with their bows and a few were practicing with swords. Then they heard a familiar voice.
"Haldir! Have you come to challenge my brother to some swordplay?" asked Elladan, laughing. Elrohir's face turned bright red, punching his brother in the arm.
"Not today, I'm afraid," smiled Haldir. "Today I am showing Lirimaer and Vuranor around Caras Galadhon."
"Vuranor? What are you doing here?" Elladan asked.
"I came to check on Lirimaer. I was concerned about her. I wanted to make sure that she was safe."
Haldir saw that Elrohir was still steaming over his brother's teasing. He walked over to him, speaking quietly to him. Haldir clapped Elrohir on the back, the two of them smiling. Then he walked back over to Lirimaer and Vuranor, taking Lirimaer's hand in his.
"What was that about?" asked Lirimaer.
"It was nothing. Are you ready to continue?" Haldir asked. "Shall we all meet for dinner tonight?" he asked Elladan and Elrohir.
"We will see you then," responded Elrohir, smiling.
Haldir led Lirimaer and Vuranor down another path, leading to another clearing. Elladan turned to his brother. "What did he say to you?" he asked.
"He apologized!" said Elrohir. "Love has changed the arrogant elf!" They both smiled.
The next clearing was busy with workers. Here is where the metal smiths worked. Some made weapons, others made armor. "They have been very busy. Orcs have been invading our borders in greater numbers. More weapons are needed. An evil power is getting stronger in Arda," said Haldir, sadness in his voice. He felt the time of the elves in Arda was growing short.
Lirimaer noticed the change in Haldir and gave his hand a gentle squeeze. Haldir smiled at her. "I need to get some work done," Haldir said, removing the dagger from his belt. He walked over to one of the smithies and bowed, handing him his dagger. Lirimaer couldn't hear what he was saying over all the noise, but the smithy was nodding and smiling at Haldir, then they both looked at Lirimaer smiling. Haldir bowed to him again and returned to Lirimaer and Vuranor. "Come, the day is growing long. I have one more place to show you before we meet up with Elladan and Elrohir."
They walked through the woods for a while. Lirimaer heard a low rumble ahead. They came upon a large pond with a waterfall. Water lilies were on the pond's surface in pink, yellow and white. Now and then a fish broke the surface of the water, catching water bugs. Majestic swans paddled gracefully by. Beautiful flowers grew all around the pond, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. It was paradise!
Haldir motioned over to a bench at one end of the pond. Lirimaer took both Haldir's and Vuranor's hands and walked over to the bench, sitting down between the two. No one said anything, just took in the beauty around them.
They were sitting there for a while when they heard a female voice. "Haldir!" It was Alfirin. "The Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn sent me to find you. They need to see you right away."
Haldir stood, turning to Lirimaer and Vuranor. "I am leaving her in your care, Vuranor. I will meet you both for dinner later." He bent over and gave her a kiss, lightly teasing her lip with his tongue. Then he turned and disappeared through the trees.
Alfirin turned to follow him. "Alfirin, do you have to go? Can't you stay here with us for a while?" asked Lirimaer, moving over so Alfirin could sit between the two of them.
"I guess that would be all right," she said, a little unsure. She sat down and smiled at Vuranor. He smiled back. Lirimaer smiled to herself.
They sat for a while and talked. Vuranor and Alfirin mostly, Lirimaer's thoughts were elsewhere. Why was Haldir needed so urgently? she thought. An empty feeling was in her stomach. She knew he would be leaving sooner than planned.