AN: Once again I couldn't get the other two authors to make an authors note.... meanieheads lol, well here's chapter four, your only getting one chapter this week cause this is a long one, me, mel and Katy don't own Dream of Me, that belongs to whoever wrote it.The dream sequence was our friend Jenny's idea.
Chapter Four: Whispers in the Forest
Once they left the mountains of Moria, they made there way through a great plain to the edge of a beautiful forest.
"What is this place?" asked Katy.
"Lothlorien," said Legolas in a whisper, "For years I have wanted to step in these woods" Katy looked around, she could tell why, it was magnificent.
They walked into the woods, it felt like a great power resided there.
"Stay close," whispered Gimli, "They say that a great sorceress lives in these woods. An Elf-witch of terrible power. All who look upon her fall under her spell."
Melaura let out a few coughs that softened her laughter.
Katy walked closer to Legolas, "He's kidding right?"
Legolas shook his head and smiled at Katy, "Her power isn't terrible, but it is great, I have heard many tales about her and none of them were terrible."
They continued walking, suddenly Frodo stopped as if he were listening to something, Sam put his hand on Frodo's shoulder, "Mr. Frodo?"
He continued walking, Laura looked at him worriedly, till Katy got all of there attention when she began talking to herself, "What do you mean?, Wait you better not tell me something in riddles and not explain it to me"
Everyone looked at her, "What don't you hear it?"
"Hear what?" asked Legolas
"Never mind," said Katy sheepishly, she looked at Laura and shrugged, Melaura did the crazy sign with her fingers as she pointed and pretended to laugh at Katy, Katy flicked her off. Melaura smirked.
Nobody was listening to Gimli who was boasting about himself as usual, when they were suddenly surrounded by a group of elves, they all had arrows pointing at them.
Laura grabbed Frodo's hand.
"Welcoming party." Melaura muttered as Laura gave her a fearful look.
Aragorn began to speak elvish to the lead elf, " Haldir o Lórien. Henio aníron, boe ammen i dulu lîn. Boe ammen veriad lîn."
"Aragorn! These woods are perilous. We should go back" cried Gimli, who was obviously scared.
"You have entered the realm of the Lady of the Wood. You cannot go back. Come. She is waiting," the elf replied.
The elf, who Legolas told Katy, Laura and the hobbits was called Haldir, he led them to a beautiful elf city, that was built in the trees. They went up a winding staircase, that led to a room. The fellowship stopped as two figures descended the stairs in from of them it was a man and a woman walking hand and hand, the woman had long golden hair, she looked at you as if she saw right down to your soul.
"Twelve that there are here, yet Thirteen there were set out from Rivendell. Tell me, where is Gandalf, for I much desire to speak with him." said the male elf.
The lady of the wood looked at Aragorn, her face became sad, "He has fallen into Shadow. The quest stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little, and it will fail to the ruin of all"
She looked at Boromir who suddenly became uncomfortable, "Yet hope remains while the Company is true," she looked at Sam and Laura, they both suddenly heard voices in their heads:
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To Sam she said, "A true friend to heart, you will travel to the end of the world with him, but beware, of the impending danger, dear Samwise."
To Laura she said, "A newcomer that appears so suddenly, isn't a newcomer at all, your bond will never be broken, no matter what happens"
***
She looked at Legolas and Katy, a smile on her face, they too heard voices in their heads :
To Katy she said, " Strong willed you are, you will go with him to battle, comfort him, when lives are taken, like your friend, your bond will never be broken, no matter what happens"
To Legolas she said, "What your heart speaks is true, follow what it says and all hope will not be lost."
***
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Go now and rest, for you are weary with sorrow and much toil. Tonight, you will sleep in peace..." she said aloud, as the members she had spoken to pondered her words.
***
The fellowship was led to a clearing under some trees where they would spend the night, Legolas was walking beside Katy, they were listening to the words of an elven song.
"What are they singing?" asked Katy softly.
"A lament for Gandalf." replied the elf solemnly.
"What do they say about him," asked Merry
" I have not the heart to tell you. For me the grief is still too near," said Legolas. Katy took his hand and squeezed it.
"Sometimes it can be good to talk," she whispered into his ear, tickling his skin with her hot breath. She had no idea what her closeness was doing to him. They both went and sat next to Laura who was with Frodo and Sam, Melaura soon came over with Aragorn
When Laura saw her friends, she stood up and grabbed their hands and pulled them off somewhere private.
"What's wrong?" asked Katy.
"I've been thinking, about stuff," she said.
"Like what?"
"The spell, home, what's to come, what Lady Galadriel had said"
"What did she say to you?"
"That I wasn't really a newcomer and that our bond could never be broken, no matter what"
"Our bond? Or Your bond with Frodo?" asked Melaura.
Laura looked at Melaura, "What?"
"You and Frodo, it's a little obvious" said Katy
"Well so is that thing with you and Legolas, speaking of that what did he say to you that you promised to tell me?"
Katy blushed, " He said, May the sun shine brightly on our next meeting, that I will feel the soft touch of your lips against mine."
"Wow, that's romantic"
"And yet to happen"
Laura Laughed, "Do you miss home?
Katy nodded, "A little, I wonder what Jenny is up too"
"She will going to kill us is we ever find a way back,"
"Do you want to go back?"
Laura looked at Katy.
Melaura then looked at them both and smiled, they would make the decision on their own.
"Do you want to go?" Laura asked to Melaura, who in turn grinned.
"You know me, even this ain't far enough from home." she said as she laughed.
She then walked away to Let Laura and Katy continue talking, she then spotted Orion.
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"Orion." Melaura whispered as she neared him.
He was leaning lazily against one of the trees, alone, as always. He turned to him and let out an annoyed sigh.
"Listen, ok, I'm sorry I flipped out on you yesterday, but you had no right to say any of those things, especially considering the fact you know nothing about me or my life." she said as she stared down at her feet.
Orion stared down at her, he did fell kind of bad, but he wasn't one to admit it.
"Well...I think I know enough." he replied causing Melaura's anger to flare up again.
"Right, because you know...everything, listen when your ready to quit being an arrogant prick, come talk to me, I have things to do."
"What is a prick exactly, I would like to know what your calling me when you insult me."
"Well, it's like...a small dick...you know, prick...dick."
"Excuse me, a small dick!"
"Oh, right, your slow, I keep forgetting, small penis, well good day, or night, or whatever comes your way, I really don't care."
With that Melaura walked off to speak with someone else, Orion just had a way of pissing her off more then the average person who said stuff they really shouldn't.
***
They night when every one was asleep. Frodo saw Galadriel walk by where they were sleeping. He quietly got up trying not to disturb Laura who had her head resting on his shoulder. He began following the white lady, passing his friends and Katy who had fallen asleep in Legolas' arms. Legolas opened his eyes partially to see the hobbit walk away, following the lady of the wood.
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Galadriel walked to a clearing where a single pedestal sat in the center with a silver tray atop of it. She went to a fountain and filled a jug with water.
"Will you look into the mirror?" she asked.
"What will I see?" asked Frodo.
"Even the wisest cannot tell," she began pouring the water into the tray, "The mirror shows many things, things that were, things that are, and something's that have not yet come to pass."
She empty the jug and backed away from the mirror, Frodo reluctantly walked up and peered in. What he saw startled him.
Legolas, Merry and Pippin, they are all sad. He then sees the shire filled with flame, Orcs and chaos. He sees Sam with his ankles chained to a whole line of Hobbits. They are being led to a mill, Sam is whipped. Then the scenery changes, Katy and Laura are lying face down, and Melaura standing over their bodies, her hands clasped with theirs, Orc arrows are protruding from their backs. The ring begins slipping from its hiding place under Frodo's shirt. Frodo sees the eye, the ring is moving towards it. He grabs the rings and stumbles back, breathing heavily.
"I know what it is you saw, for it is also in my mind," said Galadriel sadly.
Frodo suddenly heard her voice in his head:
"It is what will come to pass if you should fail. The fellowship is breaking. It had already begun. He will try and take the ring. You know of whom I speak. One by one it will destroy them all"
"If you ask it of me, I will give you the one ring," said Frodo holding out the ring.
"You offer it to me freely," said Galadriel surprised, "I do not deny that my heart has greatly desired this." She began walking towards Frodo, her hand outstretched. "In place of a Dark lord, you would have a QUEEN!" She suddenly became different, more powerful, a little evil, "NOT DARK BUT BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE AS THE DAWN! TREACHEROUS AS THE SEA! STRONGER THAT THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE EARTH! ALL SHALL LOVE ME AND DESPAIR" She then became normal, she backed away from Frodo, breathing heavily. "I pass the test. I will diminish, and go into the West, and remain Galadriel."
"I cannot do this alone," said Frodo almost pleading.
"You are a ring-bearer, Frodo. To bear a Ring of Power is to be alone. This task was appointed to you. And if you do not find a way, no one will... and all hope will be lost."
"Then I know what I must do. But I am afraid to do it." said Frodo.
Galadriel bent down towards the hobbit, "Even the smallest person can change the course of the future"
Frodo closed his hand over the ring and turned to return to his sleeping quarters, he heard her voice in his head once more.
"What your heart tells you is true. Do not push her away thinking all hope is lost. Soon both of you will understand your paths"
Frodo turned and looked at her curiously, then walked back, laying back down next to Laura and Sam. He closed his eyes and fell into a peaceful dreamless sleep.
***
After Frodo left Melaura stepped out of her hiding placed, she eyed Galadriel closely while just stared back.
"Why am I remembering things?" Melaura finally asked causing Galadriel to walk closer.
"You were meant to, and I knew you would, your magic being so strong...I was hoping the other two would too but..."
"So they are....they are the ones...I wasn't just crazy."
"Yes...and you know who you are."
"Yes...I talked to Aragorn about it already, and we discussed our plans. I haven't told Gandalf yet...he'll know soon enough though."
"You should sleep Ireth...you have a long journey ahead of you."
"What, no good advice." Melaura made her voice sound shocked as she let out a laugh.
"Yes...keep your options open." Melaura left and pondered what she meant...leave your options open...it all sounded like something you'd find in a fortune cookie.
She found her spot and closed her eyes to sleep, not noticing that Orion had followed her and had seen the whole scene, which left him even more confused.
***
Legolas saw the hobbit return, determination on his sad face. The elf wondered what was on his mind. He soon closed his eyes and fell asleep for the first time in long time, his mind was filled with wonderful dreams.
Katy opened her eyes, Legolas had fallen asleep. She smiled, as a smile formed on his face. She wondered what he was dreaming about. She snuggled closer to him and closed her eyes once more letting sleep take over, she hoped the elf was dreaming of her.
Let me sleep
For when I sleep
I dream that you are here
You're mine
And all my fears are left behind
I float on air
The nightingale sings gentle lullabies
So let me close my eyes
She was in the sky, walking on the clouds. Blue sky and fluffy clouds were all around her. Then she saw a tall, shape coming towards her, he was beaming, smiling down at her, his hand outstretched. She tried to reach for him but he was too far away, their fingers touched and his hand disappeared into a wisp of smoke.
The clouds disappeared.
And sleep
A chance to dream
So I can see the face I long to touch
To Kiss
But only dreams can bring me this
So let the moon
Shine softly on the boy I long to see
And maybe when he dreams
He'll dream of me.
She was on one of the balconies of Rivendell, in a beautiful white gown, she looked below to see her prince, her elf.
He was smiling once again and had his hand outstretched to her, she once again couldn't reach him.
He smiled, but she looked at him with tears in her eyes, was he dreaming of me? were her thoughts.
I'll hide beneath the clouds
And whisper to the evening stars
They tell me love is just a dream away
Dream away
I'll dream away
She was once again in the clouds, the moon was shining among the stars, her prince was no where to be seen, she began to weep, till two arms wrapped around her, she turned to see her prince. She had finally reached him. He helped her up and they stared into each other's eyes.
So let the moon
Shine softly on the boy I long to see
And maybe when he dreams
He'll dream of me
He tilted her chin up and bent down, brushing his lips softly against hers. The kiss deepened and she felt like all was right in the world, she was with the one she loved. Her hands snaked around his neck as his hands caressed her body, the world was their own.
Dream of Me
She was once again being pulled away from her love, when their kiss was broken, she came to the waking world.
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Laura shook her friend awake, "Come on Katy, we are leaving"
Katy opened her eyes and glared at her friend.
"What? Did I disturb your beauty sleep?" said Laura, "You slept the longest out of all of us"
That's when Katy realized she was no longer in Legolas arms.
"I'm up," she said standing up, her dream still fresh in her mind.
***
The fellowship went to the edge of a great River, The Elves of Lórien, were giving them gifts to help them in their travels. Katy was given a bow and a quiver of arrows, Laura was given a new sword, stronger then her first one and Melaura was given a dagger similar to Aragorn's. They were all given cloaks and food.
"I want another dagger," Katy quickly said causing Laura to bust out laughing.
Frodo was with Galadriel, when they were getting ready to leave.
"Farewell, Frodo Baggins. I give you the light of Earendil, our most beloved star. Namaarie" she said to him, before bending to kiss him on the top of his head.
He walked off towards the boats, Laura rode with Aragorn, Sam and Frodo, Katy and Melaura were with Legolas and Gimli, while Boromir had Merry, Pippin and Orion as his companions. They were off.
"May it be a light for you in dark places, when all other lights go out"
End Chapter Four
AN: Please R&R!