Chapter 10: Lothlorien
The trees of Lorien were so beautiful that no words can describe it. All of them were astounded by beauty it possessed. Their walk slowed down as they took their time to appreciate it. Lenae had her bow out and arrow nocked. The elves of Lorien were very sneaky, you will never know they are there until it is to late. This is all attributed to their intense training and Galadriel's power.
Gimli did not like the woods and he told the hobbits why. No sooner after he finished his tale about the woods, arrows were already pointed at their heads. A group of Lorien's elite guards led by Haldir had the fellowship completely surrounded.
' Do not even think of trying to give out the order to fire for before those orders come out of your mouth you would already be dead! ' Lenae threatingly whispered into Haldir's ear
Haldir stiffened, he knew that cold voice. He did not believe that the threat was a lie for he knew the person who said it and he was sure that the threat would be carried out the moment he did not follow it. Smiling at the fellowship, he ordered the elves to lower their bows. Proceeding to tell the fellowship that Galadriel was waiting for them, he then ordered one of his men to take them to her. Staying behind, he waited for someone to appear. As soon as the area was clear of the fellowship and the Lorien elves Lenae appeared before Haldir with her arrow still nocked to her bow.
' Is this how you greet a friend? ' he asked with a smile
' I do not have any friends ' was her curt reply. Never letting her guard down, she glared at Haldir ' You threatened to shoot my protected and for that I could have you head Haldir of Lorien! '
' You know very well that no one enters these woods uninvited or without the knowledge and blessing of Galadirel can come out alive ' he stated
' Do not think of me as a fool Haldir, for even before the fellowship had set foot on these woods Galadriel already knew of their arrival and asked you to escort them to her. You were just showing off to them the skill of the elves of Lorien. '
Shaking his head, Haldir commented ' You never seem to cease to amaze me shadow ' Looking straight at her, he added ' To be protected by an elite guard of the shadows, these people must be very important! May I ask if it is only one or the whole fellowship you are tasked to protect? '
' It is none of your business! ' she said. Bringing her bow down, she spoke out. ' They are near the city! ' Then looking straight at Haldir she added ' I must be there with them when they face Galadriel, I do not want her trying any of her tricks on them ' With that said she disappeared.
Haldir could only shake his head, it will be another match to look forward to between Galadriel and Lenae. This could get rough and dangerous, the last time the two met a quarter of the city was in ruins. With that in mind, he quickly made his way back to the city.
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After reading everyone's thoughts, Galadriel offered the fellowship a place to rest and food to eat and they gladly accepted it. After making sure that the fellowship was well and that they have settled in comfortably, Lenae proceeded to see Galadriel who was currently talking to Haldir and Celebron in the main talan.
' I have been waiting for you shadow, I was wondering when you would appear! ' said Galadriel as Lenea appeared before them
' I am not here for a social visit Galadriel, I am here to warn you! Do not even think of trying any of your tricks on the fellowship. They are under my protection and I will do anything in my power to keep them safe even if it means fighting your sorcery. ' was Lenae's response.
' You spoke bravely shadow as any warrior should. But you words deceive you my Aranthi ' said Galadriel
Lenae's eyes widened, only Gandalf called her that name. Galadriel was at her tricks again and it made her furious. Galadriel knew fully well that she does not take kindly to any attempts to try to read her mind.
' Do not try your tricks on me Galadriel for I am much more powerful than you are! And I know you would not want me to show you my full powers ' retorted Lenae as she tried to keep herself from hurting Galadriel
' I am not trying any tricks Aranthi. I am merely just relaying to you what I feel from you. You are feeling so much emotions . . . . . sadnesss . .. . confusion . . . . . worry . .. . and maybe even love . .. I can '
' Stop! ' Lenae shouted, darkness immediately surrounded her " How dare you say and imply those things! I am of the darkness, a shadow, we do not fell . . . I do not fell any emotions! ' With this sudden burst of rage the talan was completely engulfed in darkness and then it began to shake violently. Taking in a deep breath, Lenae began to relax, the talan stopped shaking and the darkness slowly vanished. ' I will let this pass Galariel, the next time you try anything on will be your last ' Giving a bow to Celebron and a cold stare at Haldir, she then disappeared.
Haldir did not expect anything like this to happen. Lenae never backed out from Galadriel.
' But why now? What had happened to Lenae for her to act like this ' he asked himself. His eyes then caught sight of Celebron from where he was seated. This was the first time he did not try to stop the two and it too bothered Haldir.
' She is in need of help ' Celebron spoke up
' Yes indeed ' replied Galadriel ' But not from me or you nor her family ' she added. Looking out from the talan, Galadriel stared at Legolas, clutched in his hand was the black pearl.
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She felt like she was dying . . . . her heart felt heavy and painful, no matter what she did it still hurts a lot.
' Why is this happening to me? ' she cried out
Lenae had just finished setting up her camp. She had placed it in the outskirts of the city. Since Lorien was well protected by Galadriel, she had planned to take the opportunity to rest and continue healing herself. But right after setting up the camp, the pain came.
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Legolas did not know what made him take a walk at the outskirts of the city when he should be resting. But he just felt he had to do it. Like something was pulling him to be there. That's when he heard it. A voice crying out, it sounded like the person was in pain. Without even thinking, he reached into his pocket and took out the pearl. He then clutched it tightly in his hand. Going toward the place where the voice had come from, brushing away some branches that blocked his way, he stopped dead in his tracks . . . . . he had found her!
The trees of Lorien were so beautiful that no words can describe it. All of them were astounded by beauty it possessed. Their walk slowed down as they took their time to appreciate it. Lenae had her bow out and arrow nocked. The elves of Lorien were very sneaky, you will never know they are there until it is to late. This is all attributed to their intense training and Galadriel's power.
Gimli did not like the woods and he told the hobbits why. No sooner after he finished his tale about the woods, arrows were already pointed at their heads. A group of Lorien's elite guards led by Haldir had the fellowship completely surrounded.
' Do not even think of trying to give out the order to fire for before those orders come out of your mouth you would already be dead! ' Lenae threatingly whispered into Haldir's ear
Haldir stiffened, he knew that cold voice. He did not believe that the threat was a lie for he knew the person who said it and he was sure that the threat would be carried out the moment he did not follow it. Smiling at the fellowship, he ordered the elves to lower their bows. Proceeding to tell the fellowship that Galadriel was waiting for them, he then ordered one of his men to take them to her. Staying behind, he waited for someone to appear. As soon as the area was clear of the fellowship and the Lorien elves Lenae appeared before Haldir with her arrow still nocked to her bow.
' Is this how you greet a friend? ' he asked with a smile
' I do not have any friends ' was her curt reply. Never letting her guard down, she glared at Haldir ' You threatened to shoot my protected and for that I could have you head Haldir of Lorien! '
' You know very well that no one enters these woods uninvited or without the knowledge and blessing of Galadirel can come out alive ' he stated
' Do not think of me as a fool Haldir, for even before the fellowship had set foot on these woods Galadriel already knew of their arrival and asked you to escort them to her. You were just showing off to them the skill of the elves of Lorien. '
Shaking his head, Haldir commented ' You never seem to cease to amaze me shadow ' Looking straight at her, he added ' To be protected by an elite guard of the shadows, these people must be very important! May I ask if it is only one or the whole fellowship you are tasked to protect? '
' It is none of your business! ' she said. Bringing her bow down, she spoke out. ' They are near the city! ' Then looking straight at Haldir she added ' I must be there with them when they face Galadriel, I do not want her trying any of her tricks on them ' With that said she disappeared.
Haldir could only shake his head, it will be another match to look forward to between Galadriel and Lenae. This could get rough and dangerous, the last time the two met a quarter of the city was in ruins. With that in mind, he quickly made his way back to the city.
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After reading everyone's thoughts, Galadriel offered the fellowship a place to rest and food to eat and they gladly accepted it. After making sure that the fellowship was well and that they have settled in comfortably, Lenae proceeded to see Galadriel who was currently talking to Haldir and Celebron in the main talan.
' I have been waiting for you shadow, I was wondering when you would appear! ' said Galadriel as Lenea appeared before them
' I am not here for a social visit Galadriel, I am here to warn you! Do not even think of trying any of your tricks on the fellowship. They are under my protection and I will do anything in my power to keep them safe even if it means fighting your sorcery. ' was Lenae's response.
' You spoke bravely shadow as any warrior should. But you words deceive you my Aranthi ' said Galadriel
Lenae's eyes widened, only Gandalf called her that name. Galadriel was at her tricks again and it made her furious. Galadriel knew fully well that she does not take kindly to any attempts to try to read her mind.
' Do not try your tricks on me Galadriel for I am much more powerful than you are! And I know you would not want me to show you my full powers ' retorted Lenae as she tried to keep herself from hurting Galadriel
' I am not trying any tricks Aranthi. I am merely just relaying to you what I feel from you. You are feeling so much emotions . . . . . sadnesss . .. . confusion . . . . . worry . .. . and maybe even love . .. I can '
' Stop! ' Lenae shouted, darkness immediately surrounded her " How dare you say and imply those things! I am of the darkness, a shadow, we do not fell . . . I do not fell any emotions! ' With this sudden burst of rage the talan was completely engulfed in darkness and then it began to shake violently. Taking in a deep breath, Lenae began to relax, the talan stopped shaking and the darkness slowly vanished. ' I will let this pass Galariel, the next time you try anything on will be your last ' Giving a bow to Celebron and a cold stare at Haldir, she then disappeared.
Haldir did not expect anything like this to happen. Lenae never backed out from Galadriel.
' But why now? What had happened to Lenae for her to act like this ' he asked himself. His eyes then caught sight of Celebron from where he was seated. This was the first time he did not try to stop the two and it too bothered Haldir.
' She is in need of help ' Celebron spoke up
' Yes indeed ' replied Galadriel ' But not from me or you nor her family ' she added. Looking out from the talan, Galadriel stared at Legolas, clutched in his hand was the black pearl.
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She felt like she was dying . . . . her heart felt heavy and painful, no matter what she did it still hurts a lot.
' Why is this happening to me? ' she cried out
Lenae had just finished setting up her camp. She had placed it in the outskirts of the city. Since Lorien was well protected by Galadriel, she had planned to take the opportunity to rest and continue healing herself. But right after setting up the camp, the pain came.
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Legolas did not know what made him take a walk at the outskirts of the city when he should be resting. But he just felt he had to do it. Like something was pulling him to be there. That's when he heard it. A voice crying out, it sounded like the person was in pain. Without even thinking, he reached into his pocket and took out the pearl. He then clutched it tightly in his hand. Going toward the place where the voice had come from, brushing away some branches that blocked his way, he stopped dead in his tracks . . . . . he had found her!