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 31 – Back in Caras Galadhon

The next morning everyone was up and ready to go at first light.  Orophin also had his pack.  "I will be joining you.  I was asked to come along by Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel.  They need to speak to me about something."  Haldir and Lirimaer looked at each other, smiling.  "What is going on?  Do you know something I do not?" he asked.

"You will just have to wait and find out," said Haldir.  He lifted Lirimaer onto the horse and led them down the path to the city.  They reached the city around mid afternoon.  Vuranor took his leave to find Alfirin while Haldir, Lirimaer and Orophin headed straight for the Lord and Lady's apartments.  Haldir carried Lirimaer up the stairs to where she had first met them and stood there supporting her in his arms.  Celeborn and Galadriel soon joined them.

"Welcome home, Haldir and Lirimaer," said Galadriel.  "It is wonderful to see you are well.  Lirimaer, I see that your plan was successful."

"And as promised, Haldir, you are now relieved of your duties as Captain of the Guardians," added Celeborn.  "Orophin, will you take over your brother's duties as Captain?"

"Yes, I will," said Orophin, bowing, a look of surprise on his face.  He couldn't believe what was happening.  Haldir no longer the Captain!  His brother really had changed.

"Haldir, we have a new position for you, one that is closer to home.  We would like you to be the Head of our Personal Guards," said Galadriel.  "But first you must rest a few days and fully heal.  We will talk again soon.  Now take your wife home and rest.  We need to speak with Orophin for a while."

Haldir nodded and turned, kissing Lirimaer on the forehead.  He carried her to their rooms, setting her down on the bed.  It was good to be home!  "What would you like to do now?" he asked, lying down next to her, enclosing her in his arms.

A few days later, Haldir met with Celeborn and Galadriel to discuss his duties.  Lirimaer was sitting on the balcony.  She was able to walk a little now for short distances.  She noticed the sky was not so dark as it had been.  In fact, it was growing lighter by the minute.  Haldir came into the room calling for her.  "We are going on another journey," he said.

Lirimaer's heart dropped.  She thought he wouldn't have to leave Lothlórien again.  Her heart grew heavy.

Haldir smiled.  "Do not worry!  We are taking Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel to Minas Tirith.  The One Ring has been destroyed and Sauron has been defeated.  Frodo destroyed the Ring.  The War of the Ring is over.  Aragorn has been made King of Gondor.  We are going to celebrate!"