Chapter 12: Reflections on Times Past.
As we continued our journey the following morning, I couldn't help reflecting on the journey so far. I had come a long way from being a naive farm girl living the same old life day after day. I was now on my own adventure with some of the best friends a person could ask for. Haldir and his brothers were still even friendlier than the day I first met them and Legolas had really changed. I now thought him to be a very caring and loyal friend.
My fatigue was starting to pass gradually although I still felt myself changing. While talking to Haldir and his brothers and Legolas last night, I had learnt that we only had but two days travel to go. Knowing what awaited started to make me anxious. I really hoped that Elladen and Elrohir would join us soon. I desired to speak with them again. They always knew just what to do. I think that they had inherited their father's wisdom.
Since passing through the gateway to the two worlds the elves were in much higher spirits and I was glad that I had made the choice to come with them. The lands we were passing through were so beautiful.
As lunchtime by my reckoning came, we stopped to let the horses rest, and rest ourselves beside a wondrous waterfall. I was told that this was an area that Ulmo lord of the waters dwelled in from time to time, when time permitted. Even though this area was so picturesque and amazing, the thought of bumping into one of the valar, especially one of the mightiest, was too frightening to even comprehend. The only thing that could be worse would be to bump into Mandos or Manwe.
Thankfully we did not dwell at this location for too long, and obviously Ulmo was not in residence or was too busy with other matters to worry about me.
As we continued on and I spent longer in Aman, I felt the changes in me taking over. Just as I thought I was getting over my fatigue, It would come back stronger. I was grateful when the elves at last decided to rest for the night.
We had stopped outside what looked to be an abandoned place where elves once lived, but had moved on. I was told by Orophin that the elves journeying from place to place would often use it as a place to rest and to eat and drink.
As darkness had crept over the lands and the stars and the moon became visible, two elves came. Much to my delight it was in fact Elladen and Elrohir. After the usual formalities and greetings, I got a chance to speak with them.
We spoke for some time about a great many things. Elladen said he noticed a change in me. Elrohir agreed. After some time, Elrohir left and went back to his horse. When he returned he was holding a package.
"My brother and I have been given this gift and asked to give it to you. We were told that you should be alone when you opened it. There is a building nearby, where you can open this gift in privacy. You may also freshen up in there too if that is your desire." Said Elrohir.
Elrohir and Elladen led me to the building they talked about. I opened the door and went in and stared at the package. There was a letter attached. I started to open the letter. My heart skipped a beat . . . . .
As we continued our journey the following morning, I couldn't help reflecting on the journey so far. I had come a long way from being a naive farm girl living the same old life day after day. I was now on my own adventure with some of the best friends a person could ask for. Haldir and his brothers were still even friendlier than the day I first met them and Legolas had really changed. I now thought him to be a very caring and loyal friend.
My fatigue was starting to pass gradually although I still felt myself changing. While talking to Haldir and his brothers and Legolas last night, I had learnt that we only had but two days travel to go. Knowing what awaited started to make me anxious. I really hoped that Elladen and Elrohir would join us soon. I desired to speak with them again. They always knew just what to do. I think that they had inherited their father's wisdom.
Since passing through the gateway to the two worlds the elves were in much higher spirits and I was glad that I had made the choice to come with them. The lands we were passing through were so beautiful.
As lunchtime by my reckoning came, we stopped to let the horses rest, and rest ourselves beside a wondrous waterfall. I was told that this was an area that Ulmo lord of the waters dwelled in from time to time, when time permitted. Even though this area was so picturesque and amazing, the thought of bumping into one of the valar, especially one of the mightiest, was too frightening to even comprehend. The only thing that could be worse would be to bump into Mandos or Manwe.
Thankfully we did not dwell at this location for too long, and obviously Ulmo was not in residence or was too busy with other matters to worry about me.
As we continued on and I spent longer in Aman, I felt the changes in me taking over. Just as I thought I was getting over my fatigue, It would come back stronger. I was grateful when the elves at last decided to rest for the night.
We had stopped outside what looked to be an abandoned place where elves once lived, but had moved on. I was told by Orophin that the elves journeying from place to place would often use it as a place to rest and to eat and drink.
As darkness had crept over the lands and the stars and the moon became visible, two elves came. Much to my delight it was in fact Elladen and Elrohir. After the usual formalities and greetings, I got a chance to speak with them.
We spoke for some time about a great many things. Elladen said he noticed a change in me. Elrohir agreed. After some time, Elrohir left and went back to his horse. When he returned he was holding a package.
"My brother and I have been given this gift and asked to give it to you. We were told that you should be alone when you opened it. There is a building nearby, where you can open this gift in privacy. You may also freshen up in there too if that is your desire." Said Elrohir.
Elrohir and Elladen led me to the building they talked about. I opened the door and went in and stared at the package. There was a letter attached. I started to open the letter. My heart skipped a beat . . . . .