I would like to thank star-stallion for her review, the name Lithaniel is
credited to her.
Chapter 2: Saeth
' Naneth! ' (mother!) Nuiâthiel cried out.
' Mani naa ta? ' (what is it?) Lithaniel asked in a calm voice
' Is it true? That..that my beloved Elrond would lead the elves in the battle? '
Lithaniel just gave a small smile as her response, she then started to walk away.
' Sut an? ' (how long?) Nuiâthiel blurted out. ' How long have you known about this? '
' a week now ' was Lithaniel's direct reply. She stopped walking and turned to face her daughter.
' Sut? ' (how?) ' How can you be so calm about this? You know that he could die right? ' ' How can... ' Nuiâthiel's words turned to sobs as tears started to fall Giving her daughter a hug, --- explained her reasons.
' You ask me how I can be calm? ' ' I am calm for the decision to stop Elrond from leading is not for me to make and meddle with. Destiny may have in some aspect. ' Wiping Nuiâthiel's tears she continued.
' Your brother is a good leader, he is most needed there. Think, without his leadership a lot more families would grieve for the loss of their loved ones. And besides I know deep in my heart, he will come back to us '
' Amin hiraetha naneth ' (I'm sorry mother) whispered Nuiâthiel ' I should not have.. '
' Ssshh.... ' interrupted Lithaniel ' I understand why you said those words ' Kissing her daughters brow, she turned to leave again. After taking a few steps, Lithaniel turned to face her daughter once more.
' Do you really want to help your brother? ' she asked
Nodding, Nuiâthiel gave her mother her best smile.
' Can you keep a secret? ' she asked again
' Yes ' was the quick reply
' Then, meet me here tonight after everyone has gone to bed ' Lithaniel instructed her daugther ' Do not tell anybody about it, understand? '
' Yes naneth '
Nodding, Lithaniel took her leave ' Go find your brother Nuiâthiel, he leaves this afternoon ' were Lithaniel's last words before she was out of Nuiâthiel's sight.
It took a few seconds for the information to sink in. Realizing that she could be with her brother for only a few more hours, Nuiâthiel immediately searched her brothers whereabouts.
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It was almost midnight, Nuiâthiel has been waiting for her mother for almost 2 hours. Tonight the moon was full, but no one could see it for it was hidden behind thick dark clouds.
' Nuiâthiel ' the voice called out and grabbed her shoulder
Nuiâthiel screamed, but no sound was heard. A hand was tightly clasped over her mouth muffling her screams. ' Sssh.its me, my child ' the voice whispered
Turning to face her so called assailant, Nuiâthiel discovered that it was only her mother.
' I gave you a fright, didn't I ' Lithaniel asked teasingly
Nuiâthiel just frowned, her mother never joked or teased unless something serious was about to happen or was happening.
' Lets go, we have to be at the point before the moon reaches its zenith ' grabbing Nuiâthiel's hand, they quickly made their way out of the house and into the forest.
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Near the center, a small newly made clearing greeted Nuiâthiel.
' This was not here yesterday ' she thought
She now watched her mother place a small beautiful jeweled box at the middle of the clearing. Her mother then looked up.
' It seem we still have a few minutes ' Sitting beside the box, Lithaniel smiled at her daughter. 'I think I should explain to you the reason why we are here' Patting the ground beside her, she motioned her daughter to sit.
' What I am about to tell you know is a family secret, handed down from mother to daughter. You are supposed to know this when you are about to be married but circumstances we are in changed it. ' ' Do you promise to keep this secret? '
' Yes! I promise '
' What we are about to do now can only be done as a last resort. Remember, the last resort, this is to be done when there is nothing more you can do ok? '
' Yes '
' Promise me that before you attempt to do this, you should make sure that there is no other means of solving your problems '
' What are we.. ' Nuiâthiel started to ask
' Just promise me! ' Lithaniel demanded
Never before has mother been this serious, this must mean a lot to her. ' I promise mother, you can count on me '
' Our family has been blessed, for we can call upon the aid of the shadow elves to protect our loved ones when we cannot protect them even how much we try. '
' The shadow elves, are a race of elves born for one purpose to guard Valinor, but there are exceptions, they can be called to guard a loved one here in middle earth '
' But there is a high price to pay if you ask their aid and they find out that there is another way to protect a loved one. The payment is death..a very dark death '
' I will explain all the details to you fully after this is done, for now just watch and remember all ' ' It is time '
@@@@@@ Saeth, invisible cloak, that was his name. He was a very tall elf, pale almost white with black as night hair. And there was something about him I just could not comprehend. He appeared suddenly after we called, more like prayed to me, to the shadow elves. He is one of the head guards of the shadows, that what he said they preferred to be called. He told mother that he would protect my brother, he assured mother that Elrond would return to us safe. I was glad that my brother would come home. He then turned and stared at me, his eyes were so black.. I suddenly feel like I am falling down a very deep pit..dark it is so dark.cold...so cold.I.I.I cant breath...help..mother! help me.. Mother....
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' Naneth!!!!! ' ' Hush now melamin (my love), it is just a dream. just a bad dream' whispered Thranduil into her ear while holding her tight
' Melamin? ' stammered Nuiâthiel
' Yes, I am here.. I wont leave your side ' reassured Thranduil ' Rest, you need it ' giving her a kiss, he helped her lay down again to sleep
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' Wake up melamin, its already noon and I brought you lunch ' whispered Thranduil
Slowly opening her eyes, Nuiâthiel smiled. Seeing Thranduil always made her feel safe and loved.
Remembering last nights event, Nuiâthiel was puzzled.
' How come I'm back in the palace? Who brought me here? ' she thought
' Sut? Mani marte? ' (how? What happened?) she asked
' We were both asleep when suddenly you started screaming out for your mother, I tried to wake you but you wouldn't. ' was Thranduil's reply ' I was worried, but I never stopped trying, then you were able to wake up ' he added smiling
' How can that be? The last thing I remembered was me being in the forest calling the shadows ' mused Nuiâthiel
' Is there something bothering you melamin? ' asked a worried Thranduil
' No.no., everything is fine..just a bad dream that is all ' Nuiâthiel lied
' Ok, here eat your meal before it gets cold '
When suddenly the entire room turned pitch black, winds wiped the windows open as sudden as the darkness enveloped the room is was the same for it to return to normal. Almost, for at the foot of the bed stood a very tall elf.
' Saeth! ' Nuiâthiel cried out
Chapter 2: Saeth
' Naneth! ' (mother!) Nuiâthiel cried out.
' Mani naa ta? ' (what is it?) Lithaniel asked in a calm voice
' Is it true? That..that my beloved Elrond would lead the elves in the battle? '
Lithaniel just gave a small smile as her response, she then started to walk away.
' Sut an? ' (how long?) Nuiâthiel blurted out. ' How long have you known about this? '
' a week now ' was Lithaniel's direct reply. She stopped walking and turned to face her daughter.
' Sut? ' (how?) ' How can you be so calm about this? You know that he could die right? ' ' How can... ' Nuiâthiel's words turned to sobs as tears started to fall Giving her daughter a hug, --- explained her reasons.
' You ask me how I can be calm? ' ' I am calm for the decision to stop Elrond from leading is not for me to make and meddle with. Destiny may have in some aspect. ' Wiping Nuiâthiel's tears she continued.
' Your brother is a good leader, he is most needed there. Think, without his leadership a lot more families would grieve for the loss of their loved ones. And besides I know deep in my heart, he will come back to us '
' Amin hiraetha naneth ' (I'm sorry mother) whispered Nuiâthiel ' I should not have.. '
' Ssshh.... ' interrupted Lithaniel ' I understand why you said those words ' Kissing her daughters brow, she turned to leave again. After taking a few steps, Lithaniel turned to face her daughter once more.
' Do you really want to help your brother? ' she asked
Nodding, Nuiâthiel gave her mother her best smile.
' Can you keep a secret? ' she asked again
' Yes ' was the quick reply
' Then, meet me here tonight after everyone has gone to bed ' Lithaniel instructed her daugther ' Do not tell anybody about it, understand? '
' Yes naneth '
Nodding, Lithaniel took her leave ' Go find your brother Nuiâthiel, he leaves this afternoon ' were Lithaniel's last words before she was out of Nuiâthiel's sight.
It took a few seconds for the information to sink in. Realizing that she could be with her brother for only a few more hours, Nuiâthiel immediately searched her brothers whereabouts.
@@@@@@
It was almost midnight, Nuiâthiel has been waiting for her mother for almost 2 hours. Tonight the moon was full, but no one could see it for it was hidden behind thick dark clouds.
' Nuiâthiel ' the voice called out and grabbed her shoulder
Nuiâthiel screamed, but no sound was heard. A hand was tightly clasped over her mouth muffling her screams. ' Sssh.its me, my child ' the voice whispered
Turning to face her so called assailant, Nuiâthiel discovered that it was only her mother.
' I gave you a fright, didn't I ' Lithaniel asked teasingly
Nuiâthiel just frowned, her mother never joked or teased unless something serious was about to happen or was happening.
' Lets go, we have to be at the point before the moon reaches its zenith ' grabbing Nuiâthiel's hand, they quickly made their way out of the house and into the forest.
@@@@@@
Near the center, a small newly made clearing greeted Nuiâthiel.
' This was not here yesterday ' she thought
She now watched her mother place a small beautiful jeweled box at the middle of the clearing. Her mother then looked up.
' It seem we still have a few minutes ' Sitting beside the box, Lithaniel smiled at her daughter. 'I think I should explain to you the reason why we are here' Patting the ground beside her, she motioned her daughter to sit.
' What I am about to tell you know is a family secret, handed down from mother to daughter. You are supposed to know this when you are about to be married but circumstances we are in changed it. ' ' Do you promise to keep this secret? '
' Yes! I promise '
' What we are about to do now can only be done as a last resort. Remember, the last resort, this is to be done when there is nothing more you can do ok? '
' Yes '
' Promise me that before you attempt to do this, you should make sure that there is no other means of solving your problems '
' What are we.. ' Nuiâthiel started to ask
' Just promise me! ' Lithaniel demanded
Never before has mother been this serious, this must mean a lot to her. ' I promise mother, you can count on me '
' Our family has been blessed, for we can call upon the aid of the shadow elves to protect our loved ones when we cannot protect them even how much we try. '
' The shadow elves, are a race of elves born for one purpose to guard Valinor, but there are exceptions, they can be called to guard a loved one here in middle earth '
' But there is a high price to pay if you ask their aid and they find out that there is another way to protect a loved one. The payment is death..a very dark death '
' I will explain all the details to you fully after this is done, for now just watch and remember all ' ' It is time '
@@@@@@ Saeth, invisible cloak, that was his name. He was a very tall elf, pale almost white with black as night hair. And there was something about him I just could not comprehend. He appeared suddenly after we called, more like prayed to me, to the shadow elves. He is one of the head guards of the shadows, that what he said they preferred to be called. He told mother that he would protect my brother, he assured mother that Elrond would return to us safe. I was glad that my brother would come home. He then turned and stared at me, his eyes were so black.. I suddenly feel like I am falling down a very deep pit..dark it is so dark.cold...so cold.I.I.I cant breath...help..mother! help me.. Mother....
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' Naneth!!!!! ' ' Hush now melamin (my love), it is just a dream. just a bad dream' whispered Thranduil into her ear while holding her tight
' Melamin? ' stammered Nuiâthiel
' Yes, I am here.. I wont leave your side ' reassured Thranduil ' Rest, you need it ' giving her a kiss, he helped her lay down again to sleep
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' Wake up melamin, its already noon and I brought you lunch ' whispered Thranduil
Slowly opening her eyes, Nuiâthiel smiled. Seeing Thranduil always made her feel safe and loved.
Remembering last nights event, Nuiâthiel was puzzled.
' How come I'm back in the palace? Who brought me here? ' she thought
' Sut? Mani marte? ' (how? What happened?) she asked
' We were both asleep when suddenly you started screaming out for your mother, I tried to wake you but you wouldn't. ' was Thranduil's reply ' I was worried, but I never stopped trying, then you were able to wake up ' he added smiling
' How can that be? The last thing I remembered was me being in the forest calling the shadows ' mused Nuiâthiel
' Is there something bothering you melamin? ' asked a worried Thranduil
' No.no., everything is fine..just a bad dream that is all ' Nuiâthiel lied
' Ok, here eat your meal before it gets cold '
When suddenly the entire room turned pitch black, winds wiped the windows open as sudden as the darkness enveloped the room is was the same for it to return to normal. Almost, for at the foot of the bed stood a very tall elf.
' Saeth! ' Nuiâthiel cried out