Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Lotr charcters, sons or poems in this
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Frozen inside without your touch without your love,
Only you are the life amongst the dead.
Now that I know what I am without,
You just can't leave me.
Breath into me and make me real,
Bring me to live.
(Song by Evanescene 'Bring me to life')
Chapter 7: Breath of life
"What do you mean?" she asked Haldir, giving him a confused look.
"You know what I talk of?" Haldir narrowed his eyes.
Then it struck Aerin like a bolt of lightning.
"You do not mean.. No I cannot Haldir," she stammered, glancing at Legolas, whose heartbeat was getting weaker by the minute.
"Why not, you did it to me ones," Haldir persuaded her.
"Yes, but you had but a little wound, he is near to death, I do not know if I have the strength or the ability to help him," she shook her head in frustration, her eyes filled with tears.
Haldir took her firmly by the shoulders and gave her a stern look. "You have got to try, I know you can do it," he tried to convince her.
"You love him, do you not?" he asked her softly.
Aerin gave him an intense look, which confirmed his question,without saying another word, she took place in front of Legolas' almost lifeless body.
She closed her eyes and took in a deep breath, she decided to chant first, hoping it would give her the strength she needed.
"Le halman ar nallon,
Naneth taur ammen, Ivanneth,
An eredh ar solkh,
An tui ar telkh,
An las ar loth ar iv,
An kuith ar melelh,
Le halman or kuith lin berein."
(I invoke thee and call upon thee, Mighty Mother of us all. Bringer of all fruitfulness, by seed and root, by bud and stem, by leaf and flower and fruit, by life and love. Do I invoke thee to descend upon the body of this thy servant.)
Aerin bent over Legolas and placed her hands on his chest, her eyes were still closed and she could feel his heart.
Her hand slid to the back of his head, slowly bowing her head to the point where her lips almost touched his.
"Amin khiluva lle a gurtha ar thar, melamin, I will follow you to death and beyond, my love," she whispered softly, trying to keep focused.
The very minute her lips descended upon his, a bright light emerged from her hands and slowly covered her entire body.
Aerin literally breathed her life energy into Legolas' dying body.
Haldir watched in awe as the splendid bright light also started to cover Legolas'form, illuminating them both.
At that same moment Alderon walked into the room, his attention was immediately drawn to the light, he could just make out the form of Aerin kissing Legolas.
Alderon wanted to approach them, but was stopped by Haldir.
"Do not disturb her," he whispered to him.
"What is happening? What is she doing?" Alderon stammered, confused.
"Hush, now is not the time for questions," Haldir replied, sternly.
The light that emerged from their bodies became so bright, that it almost blinded them and both Haldir and Alderon had to cover their eyes.
Aerin could feel the energy flowing into Legolas'body, she began to feel dizzy and a bit light headed, still she tried to hold on for as long as she could.
Then everything turned black before her eyes and she crumbled to the floor.
Suddenly the light had faded and Haldir opened his eyes, he saw Aerin lying on the ground, her face paler than it had ever been.
He rushed up to her and picked her up.
Aerin opened her eyes, she was absolutely exhausted.
"Did it work?" she muttered softly to him.
Haldir glanced at Legolas, seeing no improvement, the prince was still lying motionless on the table with his brother now by his side.
Haldir looked at Aerin, anxiety evident on her fair porcelain face.
"I see no change in him, lirimear, lovely one," he slowly shook his head.
Her face saddened and a tear silently streamed down her cheek.
Aerin felt tired and her eyelids were getting heavier, she wanted to stay awake, wanted to be with Legolas, but she didn't have the strength and fell asleep in Haldir's arms.
Haldir looked one last time in Legolas'direction and walked out of the room, holding Aerin in his arms.
It was but a few minutes later that Legolas opened his eyes and took in a deep breath.
"Nooromin, you are alive! my brother," Alderon exclaimed and called for the healers to come.
The healers quickly came up to him and started to examine Legolas thoroughly. One of the healers examined the wound on his thigh and was startled to see that the wound was completely healed.
"This is a miracle," he exclaimed in utter astonishment.
He turned to face Alderon, who was waiting for an answer.
"What do you mean?" he asked.
The healers looked at each other, trying to find an explanation. "Well, it seems that your brother has fully recovered," one of the healers stammered.
"How is that possible?" Alderon asked again more confused than ever.
"We do not know, my prince," they both shrugged their shoulders, looking as confused as he did.
"Alderon," Legolas spoke softly, holding out his hand to his brother.
"Do not speak now, Nooromin, brother, save your strength," he smiled, taking his brothers hand in his.
Legolas closed his eyes and fell asleep again.
Alderon gently let go of his brothers' hand. He wanted to tell his father the good news, although he could not explain how it happened, he knew it was somehow Aerin's doing.
"Everything is going to be all right," he gladly muttered to himself.
Aerin woke up.
'Legolas' it echoed through her mind.
She quickly sat straight up in her bed and looked around the room a little bewildered.
"Take it easy, lirimear, lovely one," a familiar voice tried to sooth her.
She recognized it immediately, she looked at Haldir, who was sitting by her side.
"Legolas, is he..?" she bit her lip.
"Do not despair, Lle ume quell, he lives, you did well," Haldir told her, calmly.
Aerin smiled, tears of happiness streamed down her face, she felt so relieved.
She quickly jumped out of bed and embraced Haldir. "Thank the Valar and thank Elbereth, he lives!!" she said overjoyed.
"It is time to get dressed, my lady. The king awaits you, he wants an explanation," Haldir looked at her still smiling.
Her eyebrows knitted together and a thoughtful expression appeared on her face.
"What shall I tell him?" she looked questioningly at Haldir.
"The truth I guess," Haldir simply reasoned.
"But I do not know the whole truth myself and I made a promise to lady Galadriel, remember?"
"It is to late for that, just tell him what you do know, I will be by your side to back you up, now go and get dressed. I will wait outside until you are ready," Haldir told her and walked out of her chamber, closing the door behind him.
Aerin washed her face and put on a silky red dress with matching slippers, she combed her hair and made a braid.
Haldir was waiting for her as he had promised, together they walked through the corridor.
They were announced by one of the king's servants and stepped into the hall.
Aerin saw the king sitting on his golden throne, both his sons standing next to him.
She and Haldir bowed before the king.
"You wanted to see me, your highness?" Aerin asked politely.
"Yes, my dear child," the king spoke warmly, giving her a big smile.
"I am told that I have you to thank for my sons recovery," he observed her carefully.
"It is the Valar you should give thanks to, my king, not me," Aerin corrected him modestly.
King Thranduil nodded his head. "I have thanked the Valar many times these last few days, my child, but tell me, how is it possible for you to heal my son?" the king's eyes narrowed.
Aerin didn't know what to tell him, she looked at Alderon and then at Legolas.
His face was calm and expressionless, but his eyes revealed his true feelings and a smile crept at the corners of his mouth.
Just as she was about to give the king an explanation, a familiar voice sounded through the hall.
"It is a gift, bestowed to her by the Valar, for through her veins runs the magic of the Galadhrim, just as it runs through mine."
Aerin held in her breath and turned around.
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Disclaimer: Another chapter finished! It is rather short, I have to admit. But I think it explains a lot. I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have enjoyed writing it!
Until the next chapter!
Rae37: None of your reviews are a waist of time!
Lady of Legolas: I am glad you liked my chapter!
Luthien Kate Seregon: You've got a lovely name. Thank you for your review!
Danielle: I've tried to E-mail you, but it didn't work. So sorry! Keep reading my story!
Lotr Sparkling Pippin: I am not a very detailed person. Thank you anyway for reading my story and for reviewing!!
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Frozen inside without your touch without your love,
Only you are the life amongst the dead.
Now that I know what I am without,
You just can't leave me.
Breath into me and make me real,
Bring me to live.
(Song by Evanescene 'Bring me to life')
Chapter 7: Breath of life
"What do you mean?" she asked Haldir, giving him a confused look.
"You know what I talk of?" Haldir narrowed his eyes.
Then it struck Aerin like a bolt of lightning.
"You do not mean.. No I cannot Haldir," she stammered, glancing at Legolas, whose heartbeat was getting weaker by the minute.
"Why not, you did it to me ones," Haldir persuaded her.
"Yes, but you had but a little wound, he is near to death, I do not know if I have the strength or the ability to help him," she shook her head in frustration, her eyes filled with tears.
Haldir took her firmly by the shoulders and gave her a stern look. "You have got to try, I know you can do it," he tried to convince her.
"You love him, do you not?" he asked her softly.
Aerin gave him an intense look, which confirmed his question,without saying another word, she took place in front of Legolas' almost lifeless body.
She closed her eyes and took in a deep breath, she decided to chant first, hoping it would give her the strength she needed.
"Le halman ar nallon,
Naneth taur ammen, Ivanneth,
An eredh ar solkh,
An tui ar telkh,
An las ar loth ar iv,
An kuith ar melelh,
Le halman or kuith lin berein."
(I invoke thee and call upon thee, Mighty Mother of us all. Bringer of all fruitfulness, by seed and root, by bud and stem, by leaf and flower and fruit, by life and love. Do I invoke thee to descend upon the body of this thy servant.)
Aerin bent over Legolas and placed her hands on his chest, her eyes were still closed and she could feel his heart.
Her hand slid to the back of his head, slowly bowing her head to the point where her lips almost touched his.
"Amin khiluva lle a gurtha ar thar, melamin, I will follow you to death and beyond, my love," she whispered softly, trying to keep focused.
The very minute her lips descended upon his, a bright light emerged from her hands and slowly covered her entire body.
Aerin literally breathed her life energy into Legolas' dying body.
Haldir watched in awe as the splendid bright light also started to cover Legolas'form, illuminating them both.
At that same moment Alderon walked into the room, his attention was immediately drawn to the light, he could just make out the form of Aerin kissing Legolas.
Alderon wanted to approach them, but was stopped by Haldir.
"Do not disturb her," he whispered to him.
"What is happening? What is she doing?" Alderon stammered, confused.
"Hush, now is not the time for questions," Haldir replied, sternly.
The light that emerged from their bodies became so bright, that it almost blinded them and both Haldir and Alderon had to cover their eyes.
Aerin could feel the energy flowing into Legolas'body, she began to feel dizzy and a bit light headed, still she tried to hold on for as long as she could.
Then everything turned black before her eyes and she crumbled to the floor.
Suddenly the light had faded and Haldir opened his eyes, he saw Aerin lying on the ground, her face paler than it had ever been.
He rushed up to her and picked her up.
Aerin opened her eyes, she was absolutely exhausted.
"Did it work?" she muttered softly to him.
Haldir glanced at Legolas, seeing no improvement, the prince was still lying motionless on the table with his brother now by his side.
Haldir looked at Aerin, anxiety evident on her fair porcelain face.
"I see no change in him, lirimear, lovely one," he slowly shook his head.
Her face saddened and a tear silently streamed down her cheek.
Aerin felt tired and her eyelids were getting heavier, she wanted to stay awake, wanted to be with Legolas, but she didn't have the strength and fell asleep in Haldir's arms.
Haldir looked one last time in Legolas'direction and walked out of the room, holding Aerin in his arms.
It was but a few minutes later that Legolas opened his eyes and took in a deep breath.
"Nooromin, you are alive! my brother," Alderon exclaimed and called for the healers to come.
The healers quickly came up to him and started to examine Legolas thoroughly. One of the healers examined the wound on his thigh and was startled to see that the wound was completely healed.
"This is a miracle," he exclaimed in utter astonishment.
He turned to face Alderon, who was waiting for an answer.
"What do you mean?" he asked.
The healers looked at each other, trying to find an explanation. "Well, it seems that your brother has fully recovered," one of the healers stammered.
"How is that possible?" Alderon asked again more confused than ever.
"We do not know, my prince," they both shrugged their shoulders, looking as confused as he did.
"Alderon," Legolas spoke softly, holding out his hand to his brother.
"Do not speak now, Nooromin, brother, save your strength," he smiled, taking his brothers hand in his.
Legolas closed his eyes and fell asleep again.
Alderon gently let go of his brothers' hand. He wanted to tell his father the good news, although he could not explain how it happened, he knew it was somehow Aerin's doing.
"Everything is going to be all right," he gladly muttered to himself.
Aerin woke up.
'Legolas' it echoed through her mind.
She quickly sat straight up in her bed and looked around the room a little bewildered.
"Take it easy, lirimear, lovely one," a familiar voice tried to sooth her.
She recognized it immediately, she looked at Haldir, who was sitting by her side.
"Legolas, is he..?" she bit her lip.
"Do not despair, Lle ume quell, he lives, you did well," Haldir told her, calmly.
Aerin smiled, tears of happiness streamed down her face, she felt so relieved.
She quickly jumped out of bed and embraced Haldir. "Thank the Valar and thank Elbereth, he lives!!" she said overjoyed.
"It is time to get dressed, my lady. The king awaits you, he wants an explanation," Haldir looked at her still smiling.
Her eyebrows knitted together and a thoughtful expression appeared on her face.
"What shall I tell him?" she looked questioningly at Haldir.
"The truth I guess," Haldir simply reasoned.
"But I do not know the whole truth myself and I made a promise to lady Galadriel, remember?"
"It is to late for that, just tell him what you do know, I will be by your side to back you up, now go and get dressed. I will wait outside until you are ready," Haldir told her and walked out of her chamber, closing the door behind him.
Aerin washed her face and put on a silky red dress with matching slippers, she combed her hair and made a braid.
Haldir was waiting for her as he had promised, together they walked through the corridor.
They were announced by one of the king's servants and stepped into the hall.
Aerin saw the king sitting on his golden throne, both his sons standing next to him.
She and Haldir bowed before the king.
"You wanted to see me, your highness?" Aerin asked politely.
"Yes, my dear child," the king spoke warmly, giving her a big smile.
"I am told that I have you to thank for my sons recovery," he observed her carefully.
"It is the Valar you should give thanks to, my king, not me," Aerin corrected him modestly.
King Thranduil nodded his head. "I have thanked the Valar many times these last few days, my child, but tell me, how is it possible for you to heal my son?" the king's eyes narrowed.
Aerin didn't know what to tell him, she looked at Alderon and then at Legolas.
His face was calm and expressionless, but his eyes revealed his true feelings and a smile crept at the corners of his mouth.
Just as she was about to give the king an explanation, a familiar voice sounded through the hall.
"It is a gift, bestowed to her by the Valar, for through her veins runs the magic of the Galadhrim, just as it runs through mine."
Aerin held in her breath and turned around.
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Disclaimer: Another chapter finished! It is rather short, I have to admit. But I think it explains a lot. I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have enjoyed writing it!
Until the next chapter!
Rae37: None of your reviews are a waist of time!
Lady of Legolas: I am glad you liked my chapter!
Luthien Kate Seregon: You've got a lovely name. Thank you for your review!
Danielle: I've tried to E-mail you, but it didn't work. So sorry! Keep reading my story!
Lotr Sparkling Pippin: I am not a very detailed person. Thank you anyway for reading my story and for reviewing!!