Half Elf Princess 2

The Fellowship

I do not own Sailor Moon or Lord of the Rings.

It took a day for Serewen to recover from her physical injuries. They were not serious. However, it was the emotional injuries that would take more time. She had just lost the Moon Kingdom, her home for many years. Many of those she loved were killed and even though Beryl had been destroyed, the events were still fresh in her mind.

Galadriel loved the moon dust Serewen brought back. She was able to make a small moon and other shapes from it. Serewen didn't know if Galadriel planned to use the dust for magic or just as a way to remember Serenity. Serewen watched as she made different things of the dust and held it out to Serewen.

"Here," she whispered.

Serewen held out her hand toward Galadriel's so that their fingertips touched. The miniature moon changed back to a clump of dust and fell in Serewen's hand. Serewen's face scrunched up in concentration as she forced the dust to change into a ball and into a perfect moon.

"Excellent, Serewen," said Galadriel.

"Anything else you plan to do with this moon dust?" Serewen inquired.

"That is what I'm trying to find out," Galadriel replied. "I want to see what it can do."

"Galadriel, there is something different in Middle Earth," said Serewen.

"What do you mean?"

Serewen began speaking in elfish. "I amar prestar aen. Han mathon ne nen. Han mathon ne chae. A han noston ned 'wilith."

(The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air.)

"Something is not right," Serewen told her.

Galadriel sighed, looked down and back to Serewen. "It was like this even when you were born, Serewen."

"What do you mean?"

"Do you remember The One Ring of power I told you about?" Galadriel asked.

"A little bit," Serewen replied.

"Come," Galadriel said, "walk with me."

Serewen stayed close to her side as Galadriel told her all about Sauron and the One Ring, the rings that went to the elves and dwarves and men. Serewen listened carefully and hardly spoke a word. Galadriel went on about the great battle that men and elves fought so long ago against Sauron and his army of orcs and how Ilsidur stopped Sauron but was too weak to destroy the ring. It started to sound familiar when she overheard her father speaking to Elrond about it. She spoke of Gollum as the new bearer and how it fell into the hands of Bilbo. She explained how the Dark Lord's evil has been spreading and that he was in search for the ring.

"What would happen if Sauron gets the ring back?" Serewen inquired.

"Then Middle Earth is doomed," Galadriel replied.

"This cannot be," Serewen muttered, "I have already lost one home. I cannot bear to lose another."

"I am sorry that you returned to Middle Earth under such conditions, Serewen," Galadriel said softly.

"Serewen," Haldir said, walking toward them. "I am glad you are feeling better."

"Yes, Father," said Serewen.

"Come with me," Haldir said. "I have news for you."

Serewen glanced at Galadriel and followed Haldir. "Very well."

Haldir led her inside. "I am sure that Galadriel has told you about The One Ring?"

"She has."

"Middle Earth has already suffered so," Haldir said sadly, "but more will come until The Ring is destroyed. I feel though, it will not be long."

Serewen moaned, looking around. What was the fate of Middle Earth?

"Serewen, has your mother told you about the marriage we arranged for you?"

"What?" Serewen muttered. "Yes, right before I left the Moon Kingdom. She told me about Legolas. Father, must I marry him?"

Haldir stopped and turned around. "You and Legolas were always close."

"The Moon Kingdom has been destroyed," Serewen said firmly, "and I was soon to marry another. I am not ready to marry Legolas and I don't know if I ever will be."

"Serewen," he said. "The Moon Kingdom is no more. You must move on."

"I am trying," Serewen whispered. "Legolas cannot replace Darien."

"Marrying Legolas would be the right thing to do," Haldir explained. "It will give others hope in everything that has happened to Middle Earth."

Serewen bit her lip. "Does Legolas know I am back?"

"No," he replied, "I have not sent word to Mirkwood yet. I shall send messengers to Mirkwood in the morning."

"Much has changed between us, Father," Serewen insisted. "I wonder if he still remembers me."

"I am sure he does," Haldir said.

What neither of them knew, was that Legolas was already at the Council of Elrond in Rivendell and the Fellowship has already been formed. In a few days, the Fellowship would be arriving in Lorien.

--

Serewen was practicing her archery skills with her uncles as Celeborn and Galadriel were talking nearby. Serewen lowered her bow and listened carefully.

"The Fellowship of the Ring shall be on their way," the Galadriel told him.

"How many?" Celeborn asked.

"Nine."

"Is Gandalf with them?"

"Yes."

"Good. I have much to speak with him," Celeborn said. "I have not seen him in many years."

"I remember Gandalf," Serewen said to Rumil. "Celeborn and Galadriel spoke about him often."

"Now you'll finally meet him, young Serewen," Rumil replied.

Serewen smiled. From what she heard about Gandalf was very good. Now she would finally meet Gandalf the Grey. She could hardly wait to see his magic and hear his wisdom. Serewen heard a cry in the air. She gasped as many birds flew away.

"GAAAAAANDAAAAALF! NNNNOOOOOO!"

"What is it, Serewen?" Orophin inquired.

"I do not know," Serewen replied. "I thought I heard…nothing…it is nothing."

Serewen suddenly felt heartsick. She wasn't sure why. "Forgive me, I feel tired. I will go in and rest now."

"Serewen?"

Serewen walked inside and sat down on her bed. What was that she heard and why was it she suddenly felt such pain and sorrow in her heart? It felt so odd and foreign, as if she felt another's pain.

--

The Fellowship of the Ring have already lost a number. They left Moria and journeyed to Lorien. The hobbits looked very grieved, especially Frodo.

"Stay close young hobbits!" Gimli exclaimed, taking one by the arm. "They say there's a great sorceress lives in these woods, an elf-witch of terrible power. All who look upon her, fall under her spell are never seen again."

Frodo looked troubled. He heard a woman's voice around them.

"Mr. Frodo?" Sam said.

"Well, here is one dwarf she won't ensnare so easily." Gimli declared. "I have the eyes of a hawk and the ears of a fox!"

Suddenly, they were surrounded by Lorien elves with loaded bows. "The dwarf breathes so loudly we could have shot him in the dark," said Haldir, walking forward.

Gimli growled up at Haldir. Aragon approached Haldir.

"Haldir o Lórien. Henion aníron, boe ammen i dulu lîn. Boe ammen veriad lîn."

(Haldir of Lorien. We have come here for your help. We need your protection.)

"Aragorn, these woods are perilous!" Gimli protested. "We should go back."

"You have entered the realm of the Lady of the Wood." Haldir said simply. "You cannot go back. Come, she is waiting."

His eyes fell upon Legolas. He approached him and laid his hand on his shoulder. "Legolas, I am glad yu are here. I've just sent word to Mirkwood for you."

"What is it?" Legolas questioned.

"Serewen has returned to Middle Earth," Haldir replied.

Legolas' eyes widened, "Serewen?"

--

Haldir led the Fellowship up the ascending staircase around the giant trees and to Caras Galadhon were Celeborn and Galadriel were waiting for them. Hand in hand, they walk down the steps. Serewen stood at the top of the stairs behind them, peering down at the Fellowship. Aragorn touched his head in greeting respectfully.

"Eight that are here yet nine there were set out from Rivendell." Celeborn stated. "Tell me where is Gandalf? For I much desire to speak with him."

Seeing the look in Aragorn's eyes, Galadriel said, "He has fallen into shadow."

"He what?" Serewen gasped in unbelief. "He's gone?"

"The quest stands upon the edge of a knife," Galadriel said, looking at Boromir. "Stray but a little and it will fail to the ruin of all."

Serewen looked at Galadriel, walked down a couple of the steps and Boromir, who started shaking and looked down. 'What is this about?'

"Yet hope remains while the company is true," Galadriel continued, looking down at Sam with a smile. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. We have news for you." Galadriel turned and held out her hand to Serewen. "Serewen."

Serewen slowly walked down next to Galadriel and took her hand. She gasped when she noticed Legolas in the group. 'He looks as if he hasn't changed a day!'

"Legolas," said Galadriel, holding out her other hand. "Come…and see you bride."

The fellowship turned and looked at looked at Legolas, asking what they meant. But Legolas was too taken aback to offer an explanation.

"Umin hanyan," said Aragon. (I do not understand.)

"Nor do I," Legolas mumbled.

"Legolas," said Celeborn, watching Legolas hesitate. "You have not forgotten Serewen, have you?"

"I have not," Legolas answered, looking up at Celeborn. He did not move. "Must we have this ceremony now? Perhaps we should talk first."

"You made a promise," Haldir said.

"Father, you already know my stand on this," Serewen said, letting go of Galadriel's hand and turning to him. "Listen to Legolas. The Fellowship has just arrived. They are tired and sorrowful—I see it in their eyes. Let them rest."

"Legolas, you come with us," Haldir said, "the rest of you may go. Serewen…"

"I'm staying out here," Serewen said firmly, folding her arms. "I've already told you I do not want this."

"Very well."

Legolas followed Haldir, Celeborn and Galadriel up the stairs, as Serewen remained where she stood. He didn't say a word to Serewen and neither did Serewen. The Fellowship gazed up at her and began to walk away. Serewen walked forward, looking over the fellowship.

"Wait!" she exclaimed.

They all stopped and turned around. "Tancavë Herinya?" Aragon asked politely.

(Yes my lady?)

"I wish to speak with the ring bearer," Serewen said.

The Fellowship parted for Frodo to approach her. Serewen gazed at the young, small hobbit. She waved at the Fellowship to go. They hesitated and a Lorein elf led them away.

"Come with me," said Serewen to Frodo, walking around the castle.

Frodo followed her silently. He wasn't sure what to say. It was a while before Serewen spoke.

"I am sorry about Gandalf," she said softly. "Did you know him well?"
Frodo's chest seemed to freeze up. "Yes…we…were good friends."

"I've never met him," Serewen said. "I've heard great stories about him. I thought he was the greatest wizard I've ever heard of."

"He was."

"What is your name, Ring bearer?" she inquired.

"Frodo Baggins," he answered.

Serewen realized immediately that the pain she felt and the voice she heard earlier was Frodo. He was the one who had shouted.

"Baggins?" she asked. "Then you would be related to Bilbo Baggins? Of the Shire?"

"Yes."

"So, that is how you got the ring," Serewen said. "My father and Galadriel has told me about The One Ring."

"Yes."

"Frodo," she said, pausing. "You are probably wondering…about this engagement to Legolas?"

"I do not understand it," Frodo said. "He has said nothing about it at the Council in Rivendell."

"I was born here," Serewen said, waving around her. "My mother was not an elf. Tell me, Frodo, have you ever heard of the Moon Kingdom?"

Frodo shook his head. "I am sorry. I have not."

Serewen looked up at the moon. It seemed to have lost some of its glow after the battle with Queen Beryl. "My mother was from there. She met my father here." She looked at Frodo. "My grand parents were not happy with her choice of husband. I spent many wonderful childhood memories in this place. This is where I met Legolas for the first time, when he came to give news to Lord Celeborn. I did not know it then, but Legolas agreed to marry me." Serewen frowned. "However, the Moon Kingdom was in danger and my mother had to return there. She took me with here. I've returned to Middle Earth because of a battle the Moon Kingdom lost. It has been destroyed."

"I am sorry," Frodo sympathized. "I do not want to imagine my life without the shire."

"Frodo, my mother sent me down here because I had no where else to go," Serewen told him firmly. "I have not been here long…only a matter of days. I did not expect this to happen and I did not know Legolas was part of the Fellowship. I have just lost my home and someone I loved and you are in need of Legolas more than I. It is better for all of us if I do not marry him now."

Frodo looked at her uncertainly. "What?"

"The fellowship has already lost one person," Serewen said, closing her eyes, "I do not want to be the cause of losing another. It probably hasn't been two days since you've lost Gandalf. Legolas did promise to marry me before he promised to protect you, but he can marry me when you have done your task and I have finished grieving."

"Why?"

"Because, Frodo Baggins," said Serewen softly, "I know what it is like to bear something so small and yet carry such a heavy burden." Serewen put her hands together and a great silver-white light glowed between her fingers. When she took her hands away from each other, a small but beautiful crystal hovered between them.

"What is that?" Frodo inquired in amazement, his face bathed in the light.

"The Silver Imperium Crystal," Serewen replied. "It has great powers. When my mother died and my kingdom was destroyed, it was entrusted to me. I must keep it safe so that it does not fall in the wrong hands."

"it is very beautiful," Frodo said. "If Sauron got this…and the ring…"

"Then not just Middle Earth would be in danger," Serewen finished for him, "the whole world…the entire universe is in jeopardy."

Frodo reached inside his shirt and pulled the ring on a chain. He looked at it sadly. "Why did the ring have to come to me?"

"To test your faith and courage, Frodo," Serewen said, closing her hands together. There was a flash of light and the Silver Crystal was gone. "There is a difference to the burdens we both carry. The Crystal is powerful and pure. It has been forged for good and if Beryl had gotten her hands on it, she could destroy the universe. But this ring…this ring here," she pointed at the ring as if it were an insect. She dared not touched it. "Such evil. No one can change it; no matter how strong or good they think they are. They can not change the evil the ring brings."

Frodo looked from the ring to Serewen's eyes. He found comfort and strength in them.

"The fate of Middle Earth rests in your hands," she said. "If you should fail—all is lost—but if you succeed, you shall be the greatest hero Middle Earth has ever known."

Frodo bit his lip. He didn't really want to be a hero. He just wanted to live a quiety life in the shire. That was the way hobbits lived. Even this was too much for Bilbo, who was always traveling with the elves and writing books.

"I have faith in you, Frodo Baggins," Serewen said softly, placing her hand on his shoulder. "You have help not in just the Fellowship, but outside of it. Many are trying to foul Sauron's plan. We are all working with you. You are not alone, no matter how much you think you are."

There was a pause and they both smiled at one another. "I thank you," Frodo said finally.

"Go now," she said. "You are tired.
--

Legolas was not having as smooth as a conversation. He was arguing with Haldir and the Lord and Lady of Lorien.

"You made a promise to us that you would marry Serewen," Haldir said lowly, "and Serenity died hoping she left Serewen in good hands!"

"Haldir, I cannot marry your daughter now," Legolas exclaimed. "I've sworn an oath to protect Frodo! If I remain in Lorien, I would be endangering Middle Earth!"

"Calm down," Galadriel whispered, holding out her hand. "Legolas, Serewen has been through an ordeal. She has lost her home."

"I am sorry what happened to the Moon Kingdom," Legolas paused, closing his eyes. "But you have heard Serewen. She is not prepared for this wedding either. She needs time to grieve over her loss. She already loved another! Do you expect me to replace this Darien?"

"Marrying Serewen would bring more hope to Middle Earth," Celeborn said. "We will be reminded of good times and it will give us things to look forward too."

"The timing is not right," Legolas continued, frustrated. "We must wait. I made that promise when Serewen was only a child! I cannot marry Serewen now. I will not!"

"Áva tinta ormë ilfirin óressë!" Celeborn shouted. (Do not kindle anger in an immortal heart!)

The doors opened and Aragorn entered. The tension was great and the elves looked at Aragorn. They tried to clam themselves down.

"Herunya, Herinya," he said, bowing his head in respect. (My lord. My lady.) Aragorn raised his head and looked over the group. "Merin quetë." (I wish to speak.)

There was a pause. Celeborn waved his hand. "Á quetë!" (Speak!)

Aragorn looked at Legolas. "I think you should marry the girl, Legolas."

Legolas stared at Aragorn in shock. "You cannot be serious! You have no idea what this is about, Aragorn!"

"I have talked with the others," said Aragorn, "and thought it over."

"The fellowship does not agree with this, do they?" Legolas demanded.

"The hobbits do," he replied.

"That is because the hobbits enjoy celebrations," Legolas moaned. "They do not understand these kind of things."

"There is no harm in marrying her," Aragorn said.

"It is too soon," Legolas said, "we have to go with Frodo to Mordor."

"The elves have told me you made her parents a promise," Aragorn continued. "Before the council."

"The well being of Middle Earth is more important than a wedding!" Legolas shouted. "I can marry her when we finish the journey."

"You do not have to stay in Lorien," Aragorn suggested, "you can still come with us or Serewen could join us."

"No," Haldir and Legolas said together.

Aragorn looked at Haldir. "Haldir?"

"Serewen has just returned from a great battle in the Moon Kingdom," Haldir explained. "She is not ready for travel and more battles. We have not trained her enough in fighting against orcs."

"She is not even part of the Fellowship," Legolas said.

"And I do not need to be in the Fellowship to help Frodo," Serewen said coldly as she walked in. "Are you still arguing about this?"

"It seems that way, Serewen," Haldir sighed.

"What does Legolas say?" she inquired.

"Why don't you ask him?"

Serewen walked closer to the group and looked up to Legolas. "Mana quental?" (What did you say?)

"Lá," Legolas said shortly.

Serewen smiled and turned to the others. 'You see? We both do not want to be married now."

"Serewen, what if you marry and Legolas now," Aragorn suggested softly as he walked toward her, "He can leave Lorien and you can join us when you've completed your training?"

"What?" Serena demanded.

Aragorn looked around the group. Haldir looked confused. Galadriel looked pleased and Celeborn was surprised. Legolas and Serewen still looked angered.

"Both promises will be fulfilled," Aragorn explained desperately. "You do not want Legolas to leave the Fellowship—he does not wish to leave either. He can still come with Frodo to Mordor. You can stay here and continue to train yourself. We will need all the help we need to save Middle Earth."

Serewen paused. "Are you certain? Why would it matter if we marry now or after Frodo destroys the ring?"

"Because," said Aragorn, "so much has already happened to Middle Earth and more is yet to come. This will give the Fellowship more strength. It shall give us something to look forward to."

Serewen saw Aragorn clutch the jewel he received from Arwen. She glanced at it and at Aragorn.

"It will give me something to look forward to," he added.

Serewen sighed and looked at the others. Legolas' expression was unreadable. She pondered Aragorn's option. Had she already grieved enough over the Moon Kingdom? Was she ready to move on? Was her heart still fond of Prince Darien, whom she had lost? She had too many questions in her mind.

"I will think on it," she said. "Go and rest. We all need rest. I will tell you in the morning."

"What about you, Legolas?" Aragorn inquired.

"I need time to think as well," he replied softly. "I want to speak to Frodo."

"Very well," Celeborn said. "You may go."

--

"Here they come!" Pippin cried as Aragorn and Legolas came into view. He hurried to them. "So?"

Legolas looked at him curiously. "What?"

"Are we having a wedding or aren't we?" he asked excitedly. After the loss of Gandalf, he was waiting for something to cheer him up.

"That is still uncertain," Aragorn answered for Legolas. "Legolas and Serewen have to decide on it. I've suggested that they can still have the wedding, but Legolas can remain with the Fellowship and Serewen can join the Fellowship later."

"That seems fair," said Sam.

"I've spoken to Serewen," Frodo said suddenly. "She did not want me to be alone. She understood how it felt to carry such a burden."

"What do you mean?" Merry inquired.

"She has a crystal that she must protect," Frodo explained.

"What kind of crystal?" Gimli asked in interest. From being a dwarf and working in mines most of his life, he knew much about gems.

"She called it the Silver Imperium Crystal," Frodo answered slowly and Gimli's eyes widened. "Ah! She is from the Moon Kingdom, then!"

"You've heard about it?" Legolas asked.

"Yes, it is something we dwarves speak about often!" Gimli said excitedly. "The Crystal has great powers. No wonder she has to keep it safe. I wonder if she'd let me look at it."

--

As the fellowship continued talking about Legolas and Serewen's engagement, Serewen walked out on the balcony to stare up to the moon. Memories of the Moon Kingdom flooded her mind. Though she really did not want to leave Middle Earth as a child in the first place, she did grow to love the Moon Kingdom. She made many friends and she learned how to be a princess. She thought about Darien. She loved him very much. They were so close to getting married but Beryl changed all that. The Moon Kingdom was no more and Serewen would have been destroyed too if her mother had not used the silver crystal. She had been given a second chance to be happy with someone she cared about. It was something she did want, just a little, but the timing was too soon. But then again, maybe the timing was just right. She did grieve over the Moon Kingdom while she was here. Galadriel and her father listened to every detail so she could get it out of her system. She was safe in Lorien, for now.

But Serewen couldn't help but wonder if she would damage the memory of Prince Darien by marrying Legolas now. Would he want her to continue grieving over his loss or would he want her to marry Legolas? Darien was dead. He couldn't tell her how he felt.

"What should I do?" she wondered out loud.

And what was the fellowship thinking about this? Were they really supportive of this arrangement? They were on a quest. She did not want to make them linger in Lorien any longer than needed. She was certain Frodo missed his home and he did not want to do this task. She knew he just wanted to go to Mordor, dispose of the ring and have it over and done with.

She thought of Aragorn's suggestion. If she married Legolas he could still leave with Frodo and she could join in the fight for Middle Earth with them when she was ready. She could still mourn over the loss is she needed to. She wouldn't be exposed immediately after the battle against Beryl to battle with orcs. Both promises would be fulfilled. There was really no reason in Legolas staying with Serewen. The more she thought of it the more it made sense. Still, was Serewen ready to give her heart to someone else? And would Legolas ever feel for her the way Darien did or would the marriage only be to satisfy her parents and the elves?

To Be Continued

Sorry for the late update!