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 32 – Minas Tirith
They traveled by boats down the Anduin to the Falls of Rauros. From there they had to walk a short distance to an awaiting ship. Master Elrond, Arwen and the entire household of Rivendell was there as well. The ship would take them close to Minas Tirith, and then horses would take them to the great city.
The gates lay open before them. Elladan and Elrohir led the way, followed by the Lord and Lady of Lothlórien, then Elrond and Arwen. Haldir and Lirimaer rode in behind them, followed by the Elves from Rivendell. People stood in wonder of the fair Elves. They rode up the street to where King Elessar awaited to greet them. They all dismounted, Elrond leading his daughter to the King and placing her hand in his. That night, Aragorn wedded Arwen Undómiel in the City of the Kings.
The celebration lasted for several days. Haldir and Lirimaer were able to see many of their friends again. One of their friends had also been lost, learning of King Théoden's demise. The King's horse was slain by the Lord of the Nazgûl, falling upon Théoden, crushing him. Éowyn killed the Nazgûl with the help of Merry, but both became very ill with the Black Shadow. Aragorn went to the Healing Houses and cured them with athelas. While in the Healing House, Éowyn met Faramir, and the two fell in love, Faramir asking Éowyn for her hand in marriage.
Soon the time came to depart Minas Tirith. They were to journey to Edoras to lie to rest King Théoden. The Company was led by King Éomer and King Elessar, followed by Queen Arwen, Elrond, Celeborn, Galadriel, Lirimaer, Haldir, Gandalf, the Hobbits, Éowyn, Faramir, and the Elves of Rivendell and Lórien. It was a long trip to Edoras, but finally they reached it and placed Théoden's remains in a mound amongst mounds of past kings covered with grass and evermind. 1
After the funeral they gathered in the Golden Hall for a funeral feast. When the feast was nearly over, Éomer arose and made an announcement. "Even though today is a sad day, I would like to brighten it with some wonderful news. Faramir, Steward of Gondor has asked my sister, Éowyn to be his wife and she has excepted." Faramir and Éowyn stood before the crowd. "They will now take their vows before you." Everyone raised their glasses to drink to the new couple.
When the feast was over, it was time for the Company to continue on. Faramir stayed behind with his new wife, as well as Queen Arwen. It was a terrible time for Arwen, since she had to say farewell to her father, Elrond, whom she would never see again. The party continued on to Helm's Deep, where they rested for a couple of days, and then made their way to Isengard, to meet with Treebeard. There they learned that Saruman and Wormtongue had left Isengard.
Legolas and Gimli took their leave of the company, going to Fangorn Forest. Gimli had promised Legolas that he would go with him though he was not happy about it. From there they would go to Mirkwood and other far off lands together.
The rest of the group left Treebeard and made their way to the Gap of Rohan. Aragorn took his leave, promising the Hobbits that he would travel near the Shire to visit them. He said farewell to the Lord and Lady of the Galadhrim, Gandalf and to Haldir and Lirimaer, riding off into the sunset with his knights.
They traveled into Dunland coming to a small forest at the foot of the Misty Mountains. They crossed the forest and came upon two beggars. It was Saruman and Wormtongue. Gandalf spoke to them, telling them that if they had stayed at Orthanc, the King would have shown them mercy. Gandalf also offered to help him but Saruman bitterly turned him down, slinking off with Wormtongue.
The party continued their way north, coming to the Redhorn Gate. From there the Elves of Lórien would take the Redhorn Gate, down the Dimrill Stair to the Silverlode and finally to Lórien. It was time to say goodbye to Gandalf, Elrond and the Halflings. Lirimaer was full of sorrow, not knowing if she would ever see the Hobbits again. "Come to Lórien and visit us. You will always have an open invitation. Please take care on your journey home." Then she said farewell to Elrond. "You have been like a father to me. Thank you for all your help and for sending me to Lórien. I don't know if I ever would have met Haldir if you didn't send me."
"Namárië, Lirimaer, for I do not think that we shall meet again in Arda, for I am growing weary of these lands. We will meet again in Valinor." He kissed her on the forehead. "Haldir, you take care of Lirimaer. She is more precious than all the mithril in Moria to me."
"And to me as well," Haldir said, putting a comforting arm around Lirimaer.
I think we will meet again soon," said Gandalf. "I will be traveling to Gondor again to see King Aragorn. I will come and visit you all as well. But now we must part. Safe journey to you all."
1. Evermind – a white flower that grows only on the burial mounds of the Kings of Rohan, aka simbelmynë