AN: A lovely person reviewed me about being clear on the whole scene/pov changes so I'll go with what that person said okey dokey? So for every:
~~~ = Flashbacks
~8~ = Scene Change
~*~ = Point of View Change
* * * * * * = an author's note or break from the story
Oh another thing, I think in Parts 6 or 7, I said six fell in Moira. I recounted and it's actually five (Gandalf, the three older outers and Mina) so I hope that will clear things up. I love y'all lovely reviews and please be kind! Oh and I feel SO LOVED! =D Thay-Chan
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Light For All To See
by Empress Blade
Part 7: Chapter 1
One mind to bind them to darkness,
One heart to bring them back
One Soul tarnished by Kaos
One Soul purified since the beginning of time
Two they are as Fate plays her games
Two they will not be for one will be freed
One will die to peacefulness
While one will remain only to save
Death will not come to She who is the Light
But to Death upon itself will it be forever lost
And One will be, will be, will be, will be, will be
Will Be One
One mind to bind them to darkness
One heart to bring them back
One Soul tarnished by Kaos
One Soul purified since the beginning of time
~8~
A whole lifetime seemed to have passed the company when they reached the final leap of their journey. It was already dusk and a soft green light filtered around them while soft elvish light flickered against the calm. Lothlorien was still and calming but the air was saturated with magic. Serena breathed at the sight and a shining light that the group had seen only at their stay at Rivendell was in her eyes.
~*~
They continued until they reached the great gates of Lorien where they entered after a few elvish words. Frodo felt his heart heave as the weight of the ring lay heavily against his chest. The urge to hold his hands around it and roll it between his fingers grew with each step he took. The only calming presence was his friends and above all 'niece'. An hour passed and the company reached a large mallorn tree that branched silver-green leaves. The company climbed the intricately designed stairs that they were led to and when they reached the very top of the talan, two bright and beautiful elves greeted them.
~*~
When the company beheld Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel, they were in awe except perhaps Legolas and Aragorn. Light streamed and came from the two in a harmonious entertwining of colours and radiance. Wisdom and purity encircled them like a shield and their brightness could not have been unmade unless their souls were broken.
"Welcome travelers to Caras Galadhon." spoke Lord Celeborn. "I am Lord Celeborn of the Golden Wood and your presence was expected by us. Pray, eight and ten of you were to be here and now there are only thirteen! What has happened to the others?"
"They have fallen into shadow!" exclaimed the Lady Galadriel softly like chiming bells.
~*~
Hotaru felt a fuzziness in her mind. As if someone was trying to pry something from her mind. She fought against it remembering the times when she had been enslaved by Mistress 9. She hated feeling as if she had lost control over whom she was.
'Stop fighting Wilwardin. I have not come to hurt you.' came a soft voice in her mind. Hotaru's eyes widened and she looked up and around her. No one had spoken a word and yet, as she listened. The voice that had been her head came from the mouth of Lady Galadriel whom was speaking words different from what she had spoken in her mind.
'If you were not here little firefly, where would you go?' Lady Galadriel asked her in mind. Hotaru was shocked and looked in awe at the lady.
'I would not go anywhere unless it is where my Princess leads me.' Hotaru replied instantly.
'Why?' came the question.
'She is the Light. The Light that keeps me going even in the darkest of times.' Hotaru replied. The lady did not speak any more and the fuzziness that had plagued Hotaru was gone. However, the strangeness of their stay in Lothlorien was yet to get stranger.
~*~
Ami felt lightheaded as the grief of losing her friends washed her. She sat with her back against a tree looking listlessly around her. Hope, the Lady had said. Have hope, believe in whatever your heart tells you. Ami felt her weary and had just wanted time by herself to cope in her own way, the sadness that she had felt. Sudden movements on either side of her startled her from her reverie. It was both Lita and Rei taking a break from their own musings.
"This feels so surreal." Rei whispered. The other two nodded.
"We knew what we were getting ourselves into." Ami said. "We knew that once we undertook this quest, we'd be risking our lives."
"Hm, I wish we could have done something." Lita said. The three sat there, quietly and contemplating. Ami sighed and stood up from her spot.
"I need to do something, I shall see you both later tonight. I think I will practice my archery." Ami said and walked away from the two in hopes of looking for a spot where she could be on her own and reflect. Rei and Lita looked at each other and shared a look of understanding for the Senshi were like sisters. They knew when the other felt sad and down. It was going to be a long night.
~*~
Serena lay with her head resting against Frodo's lap needing comfort like she used to do when she was naught but a little girl. Hotaru sat with Merry, Pippin, and Sam learning of the various family history of the hobbits. Aragorn and Boromir sat not too far away talking in soft voices while Rei and Lita sat in the same spot they were in underneath another tree.
"Uncle?" she asked softly, sadly. Frodo looked down at her and Serena's heart caught in her throat. For being past fifty years and had not only raised Serena when she was but a tot, Frodo was more than her uncle. Frodo was like her father, brother and friend. She sighed and sat up.
"I can't stand this sadness!" Serena exclaimed exasperatedly and suddenly. "Gandalf would not want us sad for long and get those blasted elves to stop singing a song of lament! It is driving me mad!"
The blonde startled everyone for she went out of character. Serena usually wailed or was extremely cheerful, but lately, she had been more quiet, gentle and serious. Now another uncharacteristic change of a snappier and more aggressive Serena. The singing stopped and Serena blushed. She cursed under her breath.
"Serena!" Frodo said with eyes wide. "Don't use that language!" The young girl blushed again.
"Sorry." she muttered and looked at him with a sheepish gaze. Gimli snorted as this slip of a girl got reprimanded by a hobbit a quarter-of-her-height shorter than she was. He followed Legolas down a flight of stairs from the talan that himself and the Mirkwood Prince had been too. Ever since arriving in Lothlorien, Legolas became more friendly and open with the dwarf. The two had just been to the armory and were stopped by a few elves whom looked very displeased to "please calm the child whom yelled so loudly and insulting the elven race". Both of them laughed and though the grief was still in the air, to have the fellowship laugh even at a time like this.
"Serena, you must calm down. Your shouts have left many elves in Lorien very disappointed and slightly annoyed." Legolas said approaching the rest.
"Aye lassie and ye know, having an elf annoyed at your demeanor can result in tragedy but I suppose most elves are like that. I remember - oi, what did I say?" Gimli looked puzzled as Legolas looked down at him with an arched eyebrow, the senshi that remained giggling, the hobbits smiling even though Pippin did look confused, and the two men grinning broadly at him.
"Oh it's marvelous to be silly even though it's a sad time." Serena said with a smile. Legolas felt his heart stop when she did so but the moment was soon snatched when she got up and stood slightly regally. Her clothes were changed and the small girl wore a plain white dress without shoes. Legolas felt his heart start once more except at a higher rate.
"Well, I shall go make my apologies then." Serena said with a smile. "I wouldn't want any slighted elves upon my conscience." She made to walk and Legolas grinned.
"My Lady, would you like some company?" asked Legolas and his smile grew even though he was conscious of the stares (some glares) from the others as he held out his arm to Serena.
"I-I suppose. Erm, let's go then." Serena said stepping forward and tentatively taking a hold of his arm.
"You're not going without us." Lita said standing.
"Yeah meatballhead." Rei grinned slyly. "Wouldn't want you to hurt yourself." Serena glared at Rei but blushed slightly when she realized why they would have wanted to come with her in the first place. Legolas was charmed.
"I think I'll take a rest for now laddie." Gimli muttered. "It has been a long day. Take yer time children." Legolas lifted his eyebrow again and smirked.
"Child my friend? I am but 2,931-" He was cut off short when Serena pulled him with her dragging him to the direction that the elf and dwarf had come from.
"Okay, okay Elf-boy. We get the point." she muttered. Rei and Lita followed also with shared looks of amusement and mischief. The others just shook their heads as the four left to 'apologize'.
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AN: I know, I know it's short but I've been busy and I said I'd update by Monday and well, heh, surprise surprise! =D Hope you all like it and thanks to moonbeam21 and Callisto for the much needed support. Have a great New Year! -Thay
~~~ = Flashbacks
~8~ = Scene Change
~*~ = Point of View Change
* * * * * * = an author's note or break from the story
Oh another thing, I think in Parts 6 or 7, I said six fell in Moira. I recounted and it's actually five (Gandalf, the three older outers and Mina) so I hope that will clear things up. I love y'all lovely reviews and please be kind! Oh and I feel SO LOVED! =D Thay-Chan
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Light For All To See
by Empress Blade
Part 7: Chapter 1
One mind to bind them to darkness,
One heart to bring them back
One Soul tarnished by Kaos
One Soul purified since the beginning of time
Two they are as Fate plays her games
Two they will not be for one will be freed
One will die to peacefulness
While one will remain only to save
Death will not come to She who is the Light
But to Death upon itself will it be forever lost
And One will be, will be, will be, will be, will be
Will Be One
One mind to bind them to darkness
One heart to bring them back
One Soul tarnished by Kaos
One Soul purified since the beginning of time
~8~
A whole lifetime seemed to have passed the company when they reached the final leap of their journey. It was already dusk and a soft green light filtered around them while soft elvish light flickered against the calm. Lothlorien was still and calming but the air was saturated with magic. Serena breathed at the sight and a shining light that the group had seen only at their stay at Rivendell was in her eyes.
~*~
They continued until they reached the great gates of Lorien where they entered after a few elvish words. Frodo felt his heart heave as the weight of the ring lay heavily against his chest. The urge to hold his hands around it and roll it between his fingers grew with each step he took. The only calming presence was his friends and above all 'niece'. An hour passed and the company reached a large mallorn tree that branched silver-green leaves. The company climbed the intricately designed stairs that they were led to and when they reached the very top of the talan, two bright and beautiful elves greeted them.
~*~
When the company beheld Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel, they were in awe except perhaps Legolas and Aragorn. Light streamed and came from the two in a harmonious entertwining of colours and radiance. Wisdom and purity encircled them like a shield and their brightness could not have been unmade unless their souls were broken.
"Welcome travelers to Caras Galadhon." spoke Lord Celeborn. "I am Lord Celeborn of the Golden Wood and your presence was expected by us. Pray, eight and ten of you were to be here and now there are only thirteen! What has happened to the others?"
"They have fallen into shadow!" exclaimed the Lady Galadriel softly like chiming bells.
~*~
Hotaru felt a fuzziness in her mind. As if someone was trying to pry something from her mind. She fought against it remembering the times when she had been enslaved by Mistress 9. She hated feeling as if she had lost control over whom she was.
'Stop fighting Wilwardin. I have not come to hurt you.' came a soft voice in her mind. Hotaru's eyes widened and she looked up and around her. No one had spoken a word and yet, as she listened. The voice that had been her head came from the mouth of Lady Galadriel whom was speaking words different from what she had spoken in her mind.
'If you were not here little firefly, where would you go?' Lady Galadriel asked her in mind. Hotaru was shocked and looked in awe at the lady.
'I would not go anywhere unless it is where my Princess leads me.' Hotaru replied instantly.
'Why?' came the question.
'She is the Light. The Light that keeps me going even in the darkest of times.' Hotaru replied. The lady did not speak any more and the fuzziness that had plagued Hotaru was gone. However, the strangeness of their stay in Lothlorien was yet to get stranger.
~*~
Ami felt lightheaded as the grief of losing her friends washed her. She sat with her back against a tree looking listlessly around her. Hope, the Lady had said. Have hope, believe in whatever your heart tells you. Ami felt her weary and had just wanted time by herself to cope in her own way, the sadness that she had felt. Sudden movements on either side of her startled her from her reverie. It was both Lita and Rei taking a break from their own musings.
"This feels so surreal." Rei whispered. The other two nodded.
"We knew what we were getting ourselves into." Ami said. "We knew that once we undertook this quest, we'd be risking our lives."
"Hm, I wish we could have done something." Lita said. The three sat there, quietly and contemplating. Ami sighed and stood up from her spot.
"I need to do something, I shall see you both later tonight. I think I will practice my archery." Ami said and walked away from the two in hopes of looking for a spot where she could be on her own and reflect. Rei and Lita looked at each other and shared a look of understanding for the Senshi were like sisters. They knew when the other felt sad and down. It was going to be a long night.
~*~
Serena lay with her head resting against Frodo's lap needing comfort like she used to do when she was naught but a little girl. Hotaru sat with Merry, Pippin, and Sam learning of the various family history of the hobbits. Aragorn and Boromir sat not too far away talking in soft voices while Rei and Lita sat in the same spot they were in underneath another tree.
"Uncle?" she asked softly, sadly. Frodo looked down at her and Serena's heart caught in her throat. For being past fifty years and had not only raised Serena when she was but a tot, Frodo was more than her uncle. Frodo was like her father, brother and friend. She sighed and sat up.
"I can't stand this sadness!" Serena exclaimed exasperatedly and suddenly. "Gandalf would not want us sad for long and get those blasted elves to stop singing a song of lament! It is driving me mad!"
The blonde startled everyone for she went out of character. Serena usually wailed or was extremely cheerful, but lately, she had been more quiet, gentle and serious. Now another uncharacteristic change of a snappier and more aggressive Serena. The singing stopped and Serena blushed. She cursed under her breath.
"Serena!" Frodo said with eyes wide. "Don't use that language!" The young girl blushed again.
"Sorry." she muttered and looked at him with a sheepish gaze. Gimli snorted as this slip of a girl got reprimanded by a hobbit a quarter-of-her-height shorter than she was. He followed Legolas down a flight of stairs from the talan that himself and the Mirkwood Prince had been too. Ever since arriving in Lothlorien, Legolas became more friendly and open with the dwarf. The two had just been to the armory and were stopped by a few elves whom looked very displeased to "please calm the child whom yelled so loudly and insulting the elven race". Both of them laughed and though the grief was still in the air, to have the fellowship laugh even at a time like this.
"Serena, you must calm down. Your shouts have left many elves in Lorien very disappointed and slightly annoyed." Legolas said approaching the rest.
"Aye lassie and ye know, having an elf annoyed at your demeanor can result in tragedy but I suppose most elves are like that. I remember - oi, what did I say?" Gimli looked puzzled as Legolas looked down at him with an arched eyebrow, the senshi that remained giggling, the hobbits smiling even though Pippin did look confused, and the two men grinning broadly at him.
"Oh it's marvelous to be silly even though it's a sad time." Serena said with a smile. Legolas felt his heart stop when she did so but the moment was soon snatched when she got up and stood slightly regally. Her clothes were changed and the small girl wore a plain white dress without shoes. Legolas felt his heart start once more except at a higher rate.
"Well, I shall go make my apologies then." Serena said with a smile. "I wouldn't want any slighted elves upon my conscience." She made to walk and Legolas grinned.
"My Lady, would you like some company?" asked Legolas and his smile grew even though he was conscious of the stares (some glares) from the others as he held out his arm to Serena.
"I-I suppose. Erm, let's go then." Serena said stepping forward and tentatively taking a hold of his arm.
"You're not going without us." Lita said standing.
"Yeah meatballhead." Rei grinned slyly. "Wouldn't want you to hurt yourself." Serena glared at Rei but blushed slightly when she realized why they would have wanted to come with her in the first place. Legolas was charmed.
"I think I'll take a rest for now laddie." Gimli muttered. "It has been a long day. Take yer time children." Legolas lifted his eyebrow again and smirked.
"Child my friend? I am but 2,931-" He was cut off short when Serena pulled him with her dragging him to the direction that the elf and dwarf had come from.
"Okay, okay Elf-boy. We get the point." she muttered. Rei and Lita followed also with shared looks of amusement and mischief. The others just shook their heads as the four left to 'apologize'.
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AN: I know, I know it's short but I've been busy and I said I'd update by Monday and well, heh, surprise surprise! =D Hope you all like it and thanks to moonbeam21 and Callisto for the much needed support. Have a great New Year! -Thay