Chapter 3: LothLórien, Looking in the Mirror, and Arwen's Hope
*Days Later*
Legolas and his friends came to LothLórien to seek help from Lady Galadriel since Gandalf fell in the Mines of Moria. Once they reached the throne room, Legolas watched as Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel walked down the stairs together. "The enemy knows you are here. What hope you have in secrecy is now gone. Eight that are here, yet nine there were sent out from Rivendell. Tell me where is Gandalf? For I much desire to speak to him. For I do not see him from afar," Celeborn said. Legolas watched as Galadriel's eyes widened in disbelief. "He has fallen into shadow," she said. Celeborn look at his wife in disbelief. Legolas had begun to explain what happened to Gandalf to his wife's grandparents. "He has been taken by both shadow and flame. A Balrog of Morgoth. For we went needlessly into Moria," Legolas said.
"Needless was none of the deeds for Gandalf in life. We do not yet know his full purpose," Galadriel said.
Legolas could hear Galadriel's powerful voice go into his head. "When the Fellowship leaves, Legolas, I have to ask you to stay here," she said. Legolas agreed with her and waited for the Fellowship to leave. Once they left, Legolas went down onto one knee before them. "Rise, Legolas," Galadriel said. Legolas stood up and looked at Galadriel. Celeborn then stared at Legolas. "I have received word that you have married my granddaughter," Celeborn said.
"Yes, I did marry her," Legolas said.
Galadriel smiled and placed a hand on his shoulder before Celeborn could say another word about it. "I am happy for you, Arwen loves you dearly and you would do anything to protect her. I can see that you love her very much. Take care of Arwen for us," Galadriel said.
"I shall, milady," Legolas said.
Galadriel smiled when she saw the Evenstar around his neck. "The gift that you gave her has been returned," she said.
"No, she gave it to me for luck," Legolas said.
"You don't need luck, Legolas, you have Arwen's heart and that's all you need," Galadriel said.
Galadriel watched as Legolas lowered his head. "What troubles you, my child?" She asked.
"Milady, I miss Arwen dearly and I wish I can see what she is doing," Legolas said.
Galadriel took Legolas by the hand and looked at Celeborn. "I will be right back," she said. Legolas followed Galadriel down towards her mirror.
Once Galadriel poured the water into the mirror, Legolas looked into the mirror. He watched as things that were came to the surface. He saw when he and Arwen first met, when they first started courting. He saw when he proposed to her and when they got married. When things that are came, he prayed that it were good things, but what Legolas saw wasn't what he expected. He saw Arwen lying on her back in her chaise with tears in her eyes. He could see words coming upon her lips and tried to make them out, but he couldn't. He then saw the things that have not yet come to pass, he saw a little boy with blonde hair and blue eyes. Then the image faded. Legolas sat back in shock. "I know what it is you saw, Legolas," she said.
"I know," Legolas said.
Galadriel walked over and kneeled next to Legolas. "Arwen is suffering because I'm far away. Why I left her the way I did, I do not know anymore," Legolas said. Galadriel lifted Legolas' head up and stared into his eyes. "Legolas, you left to protect my granddaughter. You love her so much that you'd rather die than have something happen to her," Galadriel said. Legolas nodded and felt tears press against his eyes. He missed Arwen so much and yet he wanted to do this to protect her. Galadriel let Legolas lean against her and cry on her shoulder.
*In Rivendell*
Arwen was walking around when she heard someone coming up from behind her. She spun around with her sword in hand and pointed it at an elf.
He had brown hair, green eyes, and he wore a silver and gold outfit.
"Amin hiraetha," she said. (I'm sorry.) The elf chuckled as Arwen put her sword away. "Le gar maetha ah o lang?" He asked. (You can fight with a sword?) Arwen nodded and then she started to practice her archery again. "Anim esta na Adanoth," he said. (My name is Adanoth.) Arwen bowed to him. "Anim esta na Arwen," she said. (My name is Arwen.)
"Arwen, o vanima esta an o vanima edhel," he said. (Arwen, a beautiful name for a beautiful elf.)
Arwen nodded and started practicing again. She then felt very uncomfortable and left to go to her room.
Once Arwen went into her room, she saw Elrohir sitting there. "Any word on Legolas' wonderings?" She asked. Elrohir stood up and stood in front of his sister. "There were nine that left Rivendell, but when they came to LothLórien, there were only eight," Elrohir said. Arwen gasped and fell to her knees. "Did they say who was missing?" Arwen asked. Elrohir kneeled next to his sister. "No, they didn't say who was missing," Elrohir replied.
"Please don't let it be Legolas, not my husband," she whispered.
Elrohir lifted her face up so she would face him. "There is still hope that Legolas is alive," he said. Arwen didn't answer her brother; she just kneeled next to her brother praying that it wasn't Legolas that was killed.