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 33 – The Lord and Lady of the Wood, Part II
Almost two years had passed since the fall of Sauron. Haldir was happy being a personal guard for Celeborn and Galadriel, able to come home to Lirimaer every night. They sat on the balcony, looking at the stars. Lirimaer took Haldir's hand and pressed it against her swelling belly, letting him feel their child kick. He smiled, taking her into his arms, kissing her.
"If you keep kissing me like that," said Lirimaer, "we will be staying in tonight!" They were invited to feast with Lord Celeborn, Lady Galadriel and Gandalf, who had just arrived that afternoon from a visit with the King and Queen of Gondor. "I hope I have something decent to wear tonight. I am outgrowing just about all of my gowns."
"Then we will have to get more made for you," Haldir said, wrapping his arms around her. "We best get ready. It is almost time to go."
They went to the Lord and Lady's apartments to their private dining hall. When they walked in they were surprised to see Orophin and Rúmil, Elladan and Elrohir, Legolas and Gimli, and several of the counsel members of Lórien. They were all sitting around the large table and stood when Haldir and Lirimaer entered. There were two empty seats between Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel. Haldir held out the seat next to Celeborn for Lirimaer. He sat down next to her.
"I am sorry if we are late," said Lirimaer.
"You are not late, we had everyone else come here early," said Galadriel. "We have an announcement to make," she said, and the Lord and Lady stood, holding hands. "The time has come for me to go to the Undying Lands. Gandalf, Elrond and many from Lórien and Rivendell will be leaving as well."
"And I will be going to Imladris," said Celeborn, "to stay with Elladan and Elrohir until I grow weary and leave Arda. We do not wish to leave Caras Galadhon without someone to rule. Since our children have left Arda, the counsel and we had to think of suitable replacements."
"Celeborn and I thought of two suitable replacements and the counsel has agreed. The new Lord we have chosen has been an ever-faithful servant to us, bravely protecting Lothlórien for many centuries from our enemies and is also a good friend," said Galadriel. "The new Lady we have chosen, although not born in this land, has also proven her courage and love for our realm. So if they will accept the positions being presented to them, we would like to introduce the new Lord and Lady of Lothlórien. Haldir and Lirimaer, will you stand and be recognized?"
Haldir and Lirimaer turned and looked at each other. They didn't know what to say, in complete shock of the news given to them. Haldir took her hand and helped Lirimaer to her feet. They looked at all their friends around the table, all of them smiling. Then they looked into each other's eyes. "We proudly accept," said Haldir.
"So it is settled," smiled Celeborn. "In two days from now, Haldir and Lirimaer will be the Lord and Lady of Lothlórien. Now it is time for the celebration feast."
The next day, late in the afternoon, Galadriel sent for Lirimaer. The servant led Lirimaer to the small garden where Galadriel had taken her to look into the mirror over two years ago. Galadriel was there, waiting, with a vague look on her face, as if in deep thought. Lirimaer thought she looked a little sad.
"Galadriel?" called Lirimaer.
Galadriel smiled at her. "Lirimaer, since I will be leaving in a day, I need to instruct you on how to use the mirror. Early on I could sense you are a visionary, from the dreams you were having of Haldir. You just need to harness it and learn how to control it. The mirror will help. Fill the pitcher with water and pour it in. Think about what you want to see while you pour the water."
Lirimaer poured the water slowly into the pan and looked in. An image of Haldir appeared, dressed in silver-blue flowing robes. He was holding hands with a small boy, with chestnut hair and green eyes. She saw herself, dressed in white, holding a beautiful blonde-haired, blue-eyed baby girl, and they were walking beneath the mellyrn trees in springtime, the golden leaves falling all around them. Lirimaer smiled.
"I think you will learn quickly," Galadriel said. "Come, let me show you around the Lord and Lady's apartments, so you can get acquainted with them and all of your servants."
"Hello, my Lady," greeted Haldir when she came back to their room, taking her into his arms.
"I am very well, my Lord," she said kissing him. She told him about her afternoon, how Galadriel showed her how to use the mirror and how she met their servants and viewed their new living quarters. She sat down on the bed, kicking off her slippers. Haldir knelt down and rubbed her aching feet.
"We should get ready for dinner with Celeborn and Galadriel." he said.
"I need to ask you a question," she said.
"What is it melamin?" he asked, smiling at her.
She stood up, pulling Haldir into her arms, kissing him. She looked deep into his dark blue eyes, running her hand through his hair, thinking about how much she loved him. Then she took his hand and placed it on her belly. "What do you want to name your son?"
The End – If you want more of Haldir and Lirimaer, they also appear in 'Finding One's Roots'