Warning: I am kinda being a bitch to Liv Tyler and Peter Jackson, of whom I do not hate at all. I think they are wonderful talented peeps. So enough with the sucking up already, lets get this show on the road…
***Puddles are dangerous***
The night before had rained heavily and after the movie, Demi and Rhia found themselves trudging through puddles as they made their way back to the car.
"You were right Rhia, the movie did cheer me up. But why did Peter Jackson have to kill Haldir off? If I were in that war, he would have lived. I would have fought so bravely and killed any orc that dared attack his sexy elf body, but I can't actually fight, so just as well I wasn't there." Demi said, splashing in a big puddle, water flying everywhere, soaking the bottom of her jeans.
Rhia jumped out of the way of the water. "I told you it would work! Anyways Peter Jackson is going down. I'm definitely sending him that letter now. It's just the icing on the cake! First he totally leaves out Glorfindel…" she said, counting on her fingers, making her note clear.
"Oh! No, Rhia! Leave the poor guy alone. Just remember, no Peter Jackson making the lord of the rings, no hot, steamy, sexy, elfin, blonde Legolas in his holy elvishness right on screen for your perving pleasure." Demi said, trying to reason with her best friend.
"Fine! Fine! I won't send it!" Rhia said giving up. "Yet…" she added under her breath, smiling evilly. Demi didn't even notice. She was too busy staring at a puddle below her car door. She could see something in it, but what, she could not tell exactly. Rhia made her way over to the other door, still talking about how evil Peter Jackson is and how he totally changed the movie from the book. "And I can't believe he replaced Glorfindel with that stupid Arwen! As if you would! He saved Frodo! Glorfindel for president! Down with Sauron!" she continued, stopping at her car door trying to open it. "Hey Demi. My doors locked. Demi!" Rhia said, wondering what was so interesting about a puddle. She walked over to her friend and stopped behind her. "Girl? Hello, are you listening? What's with the puddle?" Rhia asked, kind of confused.
"I don't know. I think I can see someone in it…" replied Demi, lost in thought and wonder of the puddle.
"Uh, that's your reflection honey. I think you had better get a good nights sleep. That dream has totally rattled your brain." Rhia said, worried about her friend.
"No, it's not me. It's a woman with blonde hair. She looks familiar…" Demi said, her focus was no only on the puddle; her voice was like she was sleep talking, almost zombie like.
"What? Me? I'm not even standing over the blasted thing!" Rhia blurted out, now starting to freak out. Then she took a look in the puddle. A voice could now be heard, chanting in a strange language.
*'Lema ed' templa. Panta tangwa ram en' ondo. Vara tel' seldarine. Lema ed' templa.'*
The strange words ended and the girls felt drawn into the shallow water. The world around them was spinning fast, yet they stayed in their trance. Slowly their bodies were pulled down into the puddle. They could not stop or control their actions. The world was now spinning so fast it looked like the girls were in the centre of a blender. The water had widened so the pair could easily fit through. They fell head first into the water. Still in their trance they could not breathe or fight for air. Their vision had now turned dark. Then just when they were about to loose hope and life, they felt solid, dry mass beneath their soaking bodies.
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Galadriel was standing over her mirror, arms held out, chanting a spell in elvish. The wind blew Haldir and his brothers so hard, they were holding onto a tree for support. Galadriel stood firm, still chanting. She was glowing white, a strong magical aura surrounding her. Suddenly the wind died down and the lady of light stood back, awaiting the completion of her spell. Two screams could be heard in the mirror and from it, water shot out like a spout. Then two forms shot out through the water and into the air. Obeying the laws of gravity, the forms fell, landing on the three brothers.
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Demi came back to consciousness, looking around frantically. She saw trees, a birdbath looking thing and ………no………it can't be! Galadriel? Her eyes grew wide and her heart started beating much faster. 'This isn't happening.' She thought to herself. She looked to Rhia, who was sitting next to her, bearing a similar expression that turned into a grin. The ground beneath the girls began to move. They looked down and saw that they had landed on three blonde men with long hair or girls. Demi couldn't tell, all she could see were the three longhaired people dressed in forest green.
"Excuse me, but could you possibly GET OFF ME!" came a muffled voice below the girls, who jumped up with a start. They stood aside to let the people up. When the people were standing, the girls immediately knew whom one of them was.
"Um, what's going on?" Demi eventually got the guts to ask as Rhia stared around in awe.
"If you tell me who you are, I shall reveal all." Galadriel replied calmly.
"I'm Demitria Bennington and this is my best friend Rhiannon Shindoda." Demi said very confused and it was showing well on her face.
"Ah!" replied Galadriel. "Good. Very good! I am Galadriel, lady of Lothlorien, where you are now and over there is the brothers Rúmil, Orophin and Haldir."
"I know, but why are we here?" Demi interrupted.
"I have brought you here, for you are very important people, though you may not know or remember it. It is a very long tale, would you perhaps prefer to hear it over a light meal?" Galadriel asked with the same twinkle in her eye that she had in the movies.
"Sure!" said Rhia, as the Lady and brothers escorted us up the small stairs that led to the mirror and through a small clearing that led to a path. They followed the path when it came to a stop before a beautifully crafted outdoor setting that had food and drink laden on it.
Galadriel took a seat at one end and the brothers stood behind her. The girls took up a seat at the other end.
"So, why are we here?" pressed Demi. She didn't like the idea of being kidnapped away from, well, what was her home and family.
'Oh yes, as I was saying, I brought you here as you will play an important part in middle earth's future. Well, 278 years ago, an elf witch was born. She was blessed with a great gift. So strong indeed was her power to become, that many feared her. She could, if in the wrong hands, used as a powerful weapon, destroy all of middle earth. Sauron heard that she had been born but did not know where and by whom, so it was no good sending out the nazgúl to find her. Instead he offered a reward to any who could find any information about her and where she is. For 260 years, she was well hidden and few but Elrond of Rivendell and myself knew where she was hidden. But a traitor was in our midst, hiding the same secret. Cuivathár, an old and trusted member of the istari, or wizards betrayed the child. He told Sauron where she was and the dark lord found her. She ran away, but he followed her. She ran through these very woods where she was hidden, until Haldir here came to her rescue. Though he was himself not much older, he tried his hardest to fight off the dark lord, or at least give the child time to get away, but even with his efforts, Haldir was cast away. The girl did get away and find help. A council was held and decided to send her away to safety, until she was old enough to deal with her power and use it to middle earth's advantage." Galadriel said, her eyes filling with old memories.
"What has this got to do with us?" Rhia asked.
"Everything!" Galadriel said suddenly alarming me and making Rhia jump out of her seat. "No please let me continue. As I was saying, the council sent her away to a place called earth, of which we had discovered was safe for her. With her we sent one of the heirs of Melendil, who's life would also be in danger. We erased their memories so that they could not reveal their true identities. They became best of friends over the years and still are to this day after their safe return to their home."
Demi looked thoughtfully at the ground, wondering what it would be like to have known where you are from, chased by Sauron and then returned to the danger. "Ok, still, Rhia has a point, what does this have to do with us? You weren't very specific." Demi said, her eyes lifting.
"Demitria, you are the elf witch, and Rhiannon, you are the heir of Melendil." Galadriel said, a smile forming on her face. The two girls were stunned to say the least. It could not be possible, could it?
"Yeah right, whatever, is this that camera trap show?" Rhia asked laughing.
"Camera trap?" asked Rúmil.
"Oh my godfather! Its true!" Rhia shouted, her eyes bulging.
"Yes, it is." Galadriel replied.
"So what now?" Demi asked.
"You must attend the council of Elrond, where your tale shall be told. After that, even I cannot tell. Come now my children, there are beds waiting for you. I will inform you on more at dinner. If you cannot sleep, maybe Haldir could show you around." Galadriel replied, standing from her chair and walking gracefully away.
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Author's note:
So, Demi is an elf witch so powerful she could destroy middle earth? Maybe now she can save her beloved Haldir? Will Sauron find her again? What does this all have to do with Rhia? Is she first in line to the throne of Gondor? And how come she is still alive? All shall be revealed next chapter… dum, dum, dum! (Insert theme music here)
Levanna: Thank you for your review. I had a feeling that would happen, but tell Vala to give it time and she might be surprised and not to hurt him too much! Hahahaha! Anyshoobies, she would make a great mum. I have faith in that. You'll see where its going v.v.v. soon. I'm too last to write very so, you know, but anyways, Hahaha, I actually got your joke, oh yeah, go me! Woot! No more comments from the angelic peanut gallery I think. Laters!
Andreah: I'm glad you liked it. As with the eye tossing. Sauron holds a great power and at his will, can do practically anything that I involved with what he's after, I mean, he did totally turn those kings into wraiths and forge the one ring, even without his body, his power is still very strong. Thank you! I can't wait to read your next review, *wink wink, nudge, nudge* No, your not obliged to, but I do prefer to know what peeps think of my story…Toodles!
Marshmellows and hot chocolate for Levanna and Andreah! Byez!
