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and a few characters
Chapter 5 - Welcoming
Nefaratoiel sat in her room reading her book when there was a knock on the door. "Come in." Nefaratoiel called.
Nefaratoiel rose to greet whomever it was as the door slowly creaked open. Arwen, Aragorn and another elf that Nefaratoiel did not recognize entered. Aragorn hung back knowing that he made Nefaratoiel uneasy. They were all dressed for the feast, which would start in about an hour. Arwen stepped forward and smiled, "Nefaratoiel allow me to introduce you to Haldir. He was sent here by Galadriel, but I was informed that you already knew he was coming."
Nefaratoiel nodded, "I did know."
Arwen looked a little shocked, but masked it quickly she smiled again, "Well Haldir will escort you to the feast tonight, so we will leave you two to get aquatinted."
Aragorn nodded politely to Nefaratoiel before taking Arwen's hand and leaving. Nefaratoiel returned the gesture but no more. Haldir remained where he had been standing, staring at Nefaratoiel.
Nefaratoiel stared at him and raised an eyebrow at his improper stare. A slight blush crept up his cheeks and he averted his gaze. Nefaratoiel turned gracefully and sat back down on the balcony. She gestured to the chair across from her, indicating that Haldir should sit. He quickly strode to the seat and seated himself in front of Nefaratoiel. In the few strides that he had taken Nefaratoiel quickly made her observations. He appeared the typical elf. His features were somewhat softer, though no less determined. His eyes were a little darker than normal but still a clear blue color.
Haldir studied Nefaratoiel. His gaze was drawn to her dark hair and dark eyes. He met her powerful gaze and found himself unable to look away. Nefaratoiel's eyes seemed to be looking straight into his soul, piercing a hole straight through. Yet he still could not look away until she cleared her throat. That broke the spell and he quickly turned his head away. He pretended to study the view from the balcony but he was studying the elf he had been sent to watch over. 'That dress suits her' He thought to himself. He quickly surmised that she was withdrawn but kind. A beauty, but a strong one that would not allow herself to be tamed.
Nefaratoiel knew that he was studying her and not the view. She decided to comment on that, "Nice view isn't it?" she hinted subtly.
A slight blush crept up his cheeks again and he wondered what was wrong with himself, "Yes, it is very beautiful" Haldir smiled, pleased when he saw a slight blush upon Nefaratoiel's cheeks.
"As we are here to become acquainted why don't you tell me a little about yourself." Nefaratoiel suggested.
Haldir turned his full attention to Nefaratoiel. "There isn't much to say. I am the March Warden of Lorien and I am a servant to the Lady of the Light. There is not much more to me."
Nefaratoiel looked at Haldir carefully, "You gave up who you are to serve the Lady?" she questioned.
Haldir smiled, "No. Serving the Lady defines who I am."
Nefaratoiel smiled sadly, "It must be nice to be able to define yourself so easily."
"Lady?" Haldir questioned, "You cannot tell me that you have not one thing with which you can define yourself by."
Nefaratoiel looked him in the eye. Her gaze was not so powerful but seemed to shine with a light of it's own, "I do not have anything to define myself by. I have no home or any idea about my heritage. I have no purpose in this world."
Haldir looked at her shocked, "Lady everyone has a purpose, whether it be small or it be large. You have a purpose in this world. I was taught that every elf has a destined partner. That is why we die of broken hearts. I was also taught that whether your role be small or big it must be done for all to live."
Nefaratoiel turned her head away, not wishing to look at him, "I wish Haldir, that I had been raised the same."
The two sat in silence. Silmaneero leapt up into Haldir's lap. She lay their quietly purring as Haldir petted her. Nefaratoiel smiled as she watched the two get along so well. Silmaneero was never mean to anyone unless they were bugging Nefaratoiel. Yet even those who didn't bug Nefaratoiel, Silmaneero would not let them touch her. Except for Rin, but with Rin it was barest minimum. She didn't like being touched by anyone except Nefaratoiel and now Haldir.
Haldir stood, "It is time to be going Lady."
"Stop calling me Lady! I'm no lady, just call me Nefaratoiel." Nefaratoiel ordered.
Haldir merely smiled, "You are a to Lady, yet I shall abide by your wishes."
Nefaratoiel glared at Haldir and left her room, leaving him to catch up. They walked down the halls in silence, one beside the other. They were heading out to the garden, where the feast was going to be held. On the way to the garden Nefaratoiel met up with Rin and Eomer.
"Good evening Lord Eomer." Haldir nodded politely. "I believe that we have not had the pleasure of meeting before."
Nefaratoiel looked calm and regal. She stood there waiting patiently. Haldir sneaked a glance at her from the corner of his eye as the introduction took place and was again amazed at how much she looked like a queen. Like Galadriel to be specific, or rather Galadriel's lost sister, the Lady of the Dark.
*****
Ariadiel a beautiful elven maiden had left Lorien one day. She was the Lady of the Night and one of the two Ladies of Lorien. The other was her sister Galadriel, the Lady of the Day. Ariadiel had wanted to see the world as others see it. She was tired of being bowed to and always being surrounded by guards, that she couldn't see the simple beauties in life. She ran away with every intention of returning but she never did. She said she would be gone for a year or two and then return, but she did not return. She had left them a note, promising to be careful and that she would come back, but she lied. She did not come back. The elves of Lorien were heartbroken that their Lady of the Night was gone. They searched everywhere but could not find her. Not a single trace. Galadriel was forced to become the sole Lady of Lorien. She changed her title that day and was forever more known as the Lady of the Light.
*****
Nefaratoiel, Haldir, Rin and Eomer headed to the feast together. They reached the garden and were brought to the High Table, where all the others were already seated. Nefaratoiel and Haldir sat at one side, Rin and Eomer sat at the other. Gandalf was the last to arrive. Nefaratoiel had not met him before this point and he was seated beside her.
The feast began and there was music in the background. Nefaratoiel made polite conversation with those around her, though she didn't go to any lengths to talk to anybody. The conversation danced around her mostly and soon came time for the 'official' welcoming and then dancing.
Elrond stood, "We wish to welcome you back to Rivendell Legolas, Gimli, Aragorn, and Gandalf. We would like to welcome the March Warden of Lorien, Haldir and the King of Rohan, Eomer. We also express our welcome to the Lady Lhunrothien."
As each name was called they stood up and bowed or curtsied, or just gave acknowledgement of some sort.
Elrond continued, "We would especially like to welcome the Lady Nefaratoiel and the Lady Rin. We present to you these gifts."
Nefaratoiel looked surprised, "You have given me so much already." She looked at Elrond.
Elrond smiled at Nefaratoiel he stood before her and handed her a box. "This is a gift from Lorien that Galadriel had Haldir bring for you."
Nefaratoiel looked shocked. She opened the small wooden box and withdrew an elven dagger. It was beautiful and the hilt was embedded with crystal moons and stars. Nefaratoiel smiled a little, "This is the Dagger of Night's Calling, isn't it?" she questioned.
Elrond looked a little shocked, "Yes it is." He confirmed.
Murmurs broke out across the grounds. They were all questioning as to why Galadriel would give this elven maiden her sister's knife. The knife's moons and stars would glow softly at night if it were in the hands of the Lady of the Night.
Nefaratoiel noticed that the crystals were glowing softly and quickly replaced the knife before anyone could notice. She returned to her seat as Rin stood to accept her gift. Gandalf stood with the box he had been holding. Her withdrew from the box two things. The first was a collar meant for Avath. It was exactly like Silmaneero's collar except he had a star instead of a moon. The second gift was like Nefaratoiel's moon and chain tiara. It was a silver chain that wrapped about Rin's head and the pendant was a crystal star. It was called the Thea jewel and it was meant only for Rin.
After the giving of the gifts there was dancing. Nefaratoiel danced with Haldir once and Legolas once. There were other elves who approached her looking for a dance but Nefaratoiel refused. She mostly sat at the side watching the others have fun dancing. Haldir came and sat with her after a while. They sat in silence neither saying anything until the feast was over and it was time for them to return to their chambers.
"Quel du " Nefaratoiel whispered softly.
Haldir smiled softly, "Quel kaima arwenamin" he replied.
Nefaratoiel gave him a look for calling her lady again. She was tired and didn't want to have an argument at the moment so she just left. She went straight to her room and changed into a nightdress quickly. She left her hair. It would be too much trouble to remove all the gems and unbraid it tonight. She crawled into her bed and Silmaneero jumped up and cuddled up to Nefaratoiel. Nefaratoiel smiled happily and pulled Silmaneero close as she fell asleep.
Chapter 5 - Welcoming
Nefaratoiel sat in her room reading her book when there was a knock on the door. "Come in." Nefaratoiel called.
Nefaratoiel rose to greet whomever it was as the door slowly creaked open. Arwen, Aragorn and another elf that Nefaratoiel did not recognize entered. Aragorn hung back knowing that he made Nefaratoiel uneasy. They were all dressed for the feast, which would start in about an hour. Arwen stepped forward and smiled, "Nefaratoiel allow me to introduce you to Haldir. He was sent here by Galadriel, but I was informed that you already knew he was coming."
Nefaratoiel nodded, "I did know."
Arwen looked a little shocked, but masked it quickly she smiled again, "Well Haldir will escort you to the feast tonight, so we will leave you two to get aquatinted."
Aragorn nodded politely to Nefaratoiel before taking Arwen's hand and leaving. Nefaratoiel returned the gesture but no more. Haldir remained where he had been standing, staring at Nefaratoiel.
Nefaratoiel stared at him and raised an eyebrow at his improper stare. A slight blush crept up his cheeks and he averted his gaze. Nefaratoiel turned gracefully and sat back down on the balcony. She gestured to the chair across from her, indicating that Haldir should sit. He quickly strode to the seat and seated himself in front of Nefaratoiel. In the few strides that he had taken Nefaratoiel quickly made her observations. He appeared the typical elf. His features were somewhat softer, though no less determined. His eyes were a little darker than normal but still a clear blue color.
Haldir studied Nefaratoiel. His gaze was drawn to her dark hair and dark eyes. He met her powerful gaze and found himself unable to look away. Nefaratoiel's eyes seemed to be looking straight into his soul, piercing a hole straight through. Yet he still could not look away until she cleared her throat. That broke the spell and he quickly turned his head away. He pretended to study the view from the balcony but he was studying the elf he had been sent to watch over. 'That dress suits her' He thought to himself. He quickly surmised that she was withdrawn but kind. A beauty, but a strong one that would not allow herself to be tamed.
Nefaratoiel knew that he was studying her and not the view. She decided to comment on that, "Nice view isn't it?" she hinted subtly.
A slight blush crept up his cheeks again and he wondered what was wrong with himself, "Yes, it is very beautiful" Haldir smiled, pleased when he saw a slight blush upon Nefaratoiel's cheeks.
"As we are here to become acquainted why don't you tell me a little about yourself." Nefaratoiel suggested.
Haldir turned his full attention to Nefaratoiel. "There isn't much to say. I am the March Warden of Lorien and I am a servant to the Lady of the Light. There is not much more to me."
Nefaratoiel looked at Haldir carefully, "You gave up who you are to serve the Lady?" she questioned.
Haldir smiled, "No. Serving the Lady defines who I am."
Nefaratoiel smiled sadly, "It must be nice to be able to define yourself so easily."
"Lady?" Haldir questioned, "You cannot tell me that you have not one thing with which you can define yourself by."
Nefaratoiel looked him in the eye. Her gaze was not so powerful but seemed to shine with a light of it's own, "I do not have anything to define myself by. I have no home or any idea about my heritage. I have no purpose in this world."
Haldir looked at her shocked, "Lady everyone has a purpose, whether it be small or it be large. You have a purpose in this world. I was taught that every elf has a destined partner. That is why we die of broken hearts. I was also taught that whether your role be small or big it must be done for all to live."
Nefaratoiel turned her head away, not wishing to look at him, "I wish Haldir, that I had been raised the same."
The two sat in silence. Silmaneero leapt up into Haldir's lap. She lay their quietly purring as Haldir petted her. Nefaratoiel smiled as she watched the two get along so well. Silmaneero was never mean to anyone unless they were bugging Nefaratoiel. Yet even those who didn't bug Nefaratoiel, Silmaneero would not let them touch her. Except for Rin, but with Rin it was barest minimum. She didn't like being touched by anyone except Nefaratoiel and now Haldir.
Haldir stood, "It is time to be going Lady."
"Stop calling me Lady! I'm no lady, just call me Nefaratoiel." Nefaratoiel ordered.
Haldir merely smiled, "You are a to Lady, yet I shall abide by your wishes."
Nefaratoiel glared at Haldir and left her room, leaving him to catch up. They walked down the halls in silence, one beside the other. They were heading out to the garden, where the feast was going to be held. On the way to the garden Nefaratoiel met up with Rin and Eomer.
"Good evening Lord Eomer." Haldir nodded politely. "I believe that we have not had the pleasure of meeting before."
Nefaratoiel looked calm and regal. She stood there waiting patiently. Haldir sneaked a glance at her from the corner of his eye as the introduction took place and was again amazed at how much she looked like a queen. Like Galadriel to be specific, or rather Galadriel's lost sister, the Lady of the Dark.
*****
Ariadiel a beautiful elven maiden had left Lorien one day. She was the Lady of the Night and one of the two Ladies of Lorien. The other was her sister Galadriel, the Lady of the Day. Ariadiel had wanted to see the world as others see it. She was tired of being bowed to and always being surrounded by guards, that she couldn't see the simple beauties in life. She ran away with every intention of returning but she never did. She said she would be gone for a year or two and then return, but she did not return. She had left them a note, promising to be careful and that she would come back, but she lied. She did not come back. The elves of Lorien were heartbroken that their Lady of the Night was gone. They searched everywhere but could not find her. Not a single trace. Galadriel was forced to become the sole Lady of Lorien. She changed her title that day and was forever more known as the Lady of the Light.
*****
Nefaratoiel, Haldir, Rin and Eomer headed to the feast together. They reached the garden and were brought to the High Table, where all the others were already seated. Nefaratoiel and Haldir sat at one side, Rin and Eomer sat at the other. Gandalf was the last to arrive. Nefaratoiel had not met him before this point and he was seated beside her.
The feast began and there was music in the background. Nefaratoiel made polite conversation with those around her, though she didn't go to any lengths to talk to anybody. The conversation danced around her mostly and soon came time for the 'official' welcoming and then dancing.
Elrond stood, "We wish to welcome you back to Rivendell Legolas, Gimli, Aragorn, and Gandalf. We would like to welcome the March Warden of Lorien, Haldir and the King of Rohan, Eomer. We also express our welcome to the Lady Lhunrothien."
As each name was called they stood up and bowed or curtsied, or just gave acknowledgement of some sort.
Elrond continued, "We would especially like to welcome the Lady Nefaratoiel and the Lady Rin. We present to you these gifts."
Nefaratoiel looked surprised, "You have given me so much already." She looked at Elrond.
Elrond smiled at Nefaratoiel he stood before her and handed her a box. "This is a gift from Lorien that Galadriel had Haldir bring for you."
Nefaratoiel looked shocked. She opened the small wooden box and withdrew an elven dagger. It was beautiful and the hilt was embedded with crystal moons and stars. Nefaratoiel smiled a little, "This is the Dagger of Night's Calling, isn't it?" she questioned.
Elrond looked a little shocked, "Yes it is." He confirmed.
Murmurs broke out across the grounds. They were all questioning as to why Galadriel would give this elven maiden her sister's knife. The knife's moons and stars would glow softly at night if it were in the hands of the Lady of the Night.
Nefaratoiel noticed that the crystals were glowing softly and quickly replaced the knife before anyone could notice. She returned to her seat as Rin stood to accept her gift. Gandalf stood with the box he had been holding. Her withdrew from the box two things. The first was a collar meant for Avath. It was exactly like Silmaneero's collar except he had a star instead of a moon. The second gift was like Nefaratoiel's moon and chain tiara. It was a silver chain that wrapped about Rin's head and the pendant was a crystal star. It was called the Thea jewel and it was meant only for Rin.
After the giving of the gifts there was dancing. Nefaratoiel danced with Haldir once and Legolas once. There were other elves who approached her looking for a dance but Nefaratoiel refused. She mostly sat at the side watching the others have fun dancing. Haldir came and sat with her after a while. They sat in silence neither saying anything until the feast was over and it was time for them to return to their chambers.
"Quel du " Nefaratoiel whispered softly.
Haldir smiled softly, "Quel kaima arwenamin" he replied.
Nefaratoiel gave him a look for calling her lady again. She was tired and didn't want to have an argument at the moment so she just left. She went straight to her room and changed into a nightdress quickly. She left her hair. It would be too much trouble to remove all the gems and unbraid it tonight. She crawled into her bed and Silmaneero jumped up and cuddled up to Nefaratoiel. Nefaratoiel smiled happily and pulled Silmaneero close as she fell asleep.