Chapter 4
"Word has come from Lord Elrond. A call has been sent up to go the aid of the men at Helm's Deep. We will not leave Middle Earth to hands of Sauron without a fight! Take up your arms and prepare, for we leave this very hour!" Lord Celeborn announces to the assembled elves.
Haldir prepares to go, Ithil is beside him.
"Must you go?" Tears stream down Ithil's eyes.
"It is for all of Middle Earth that I go. The world of men will not survive without help. I want you to take the boat and go to the havens, I will join you as soon as I can." Haldir pauses in his packing; taking her by the hands he looks deep in her eyes.
With a quivering voice Ithil says. "If we are parted, my heart will break. Stay with me." Haldir sighs, he knows of no words to ease her wound. "Then I will go with you to Helm's Deep and fight by your side. I am gifted with the bow and dagger." Ithil says firmly, but she knows he will not allow it.
Haldir takes her into his arms and holds her close. It feels as though their hearts are beating as one. His heart too is breaking at this parting.
"I will be back before you know it and the Lady Galderiel will be needing her handmaiden. If we are unsuccessful and Sauron's power grows." Haldir trails off. He gently raises her face to look into her eyes. Deep in his heart he knows that this will be the very last time that he will get lost in the warm green of her eyes a green that reminds him of the Lorien. Lowering his face to hers, he places a soft, gentle kiss upon her lips.
"Take this and let us be bonded together. for all of eternity." Haldir places in her hand, his ring. Tears flow freely from Ithil's eyes. She places the ring on her finger.
"For you take this and let us be bound forever." Ithil gives Haldir her ring. He takes it and puts it onto his finger.
"You will see I will be back before you can miss me." Says Haldir, trying in vain to make her smile.
"I fear the sunset now." Says Ithil looking away.
"Why do you fear such a thing?" Haldir says gently turning her back to face him.
"I fear the night approaching and you are not here with me." Ithil looks deeply into his eyes, past his eyes as if trying to see into his soul. Suddenly a horn sounds, piercing their embrace and tearing them in two.
"I must leave now." Haldir says, he turns and taking his things he leaves without looking back.
"Word has come from Lord Elrond. A call has been sent up to go the aid of the men at Helm's Deep. We will not leave Middle Earth to hands of Sauron without a fight! Take up your arms and prepare, for we leave this very hour!" Lord Celeborn announces to the assembled elves.
Haldir prepares to go, Ithil is beside him.
"Must you go?" Tears stream down Ithil's eyes.
"It is for all of Middle Earth that I go. The world of men will not survive without help. I want you to take the boat and go to the havens, I will join you as soon as I can." Haldir pauses in his packing; taking her by the hands he looks deep in her eyes.
With a quivering voice Ithil says. "If we are parted, my heart will break. Stay with me." Haldir sighs, he knows of no words to ease her wound. "Then I will go with you to Helm's Deep and fight by your side. I am gifted with the bow and dagger." Ithil says firmly, but she knows he will not allow it.
Haldir takes her into his arms and holds her close. It feels as though their hearts are beating as one. His heart too is breaking at this parting.
"I will be back before you know it and the Lady Galderiel will be needing her handmaiden. If we are unsuccessful and Sauron's power grows." Haldir trails off. He gently raises her face to look into her eyes. Deep in his heart he knows that this will be the very last time that he will get lost in the warm green of her eyes a green that reminds him of the Lorien. Lowering his face to hers, he places a soft, gentle kiss upon her lips.
"Take this and let us be bonded together. for all of eternity." Haldir places in her hand, his ring. Tears flow freely from Ithil's eyes. She places the ring on her finger.
"For you take this and let us be bound forever." Ithil gives Haldir her ring. He takes it and puts it onto his finger.
"You will see I will be back before you can miss me." Says Haldir, trying in vain to make her smile.
"I fear the sunset now." Says Ithil looking away.
"Why do you fear such a thing?" Haldir says gently turning her back to face him.
"I fear the night approaching and you are not here with me." Ithil looks deeply into his eyes, past his eyes as if trying to see into his soul. Suddenly a horn sounds, piercing their embrace and tearing them in two.
"I must leave now." Haldir says, he turns and taking his things he leaves without looking back.