Silent Angel
Chapter 7
The weeks past by quickly, and it was the day Haldir returned to Lorien. Though Naurrin did not go to greet him. She stayed away from others as rumors flowed around the city to what happened. Naurrin just sat in front of the statue of the Elven maiden, not wanting to talk to anyone who came by to see her. Not even Lady Galadriel, who was a mother to her. Rumil was now out and about, laughing and joking with his friends. When he heard what happened, he tried to council Naurrin, but she did not listen.
Zefron has yet to show up and it scared Naurrin, as much it longed her to see him once more. She never forgave Arwen for what she has said, and Naurrin promised she never will either. The words the Evenstar said cut deep into Naurrin's heart. She knew she was an orphan, but she did not needed to be reminded of it.
When Haldir and his men entered Lorien, he was disappointed to have not seen Naurrin with his brothers.
He embraced them, as well as the twin Lords. "Where be Naurrin?"
His brothers and the twins looked at one another, making Haldir frown.
"What has happened to Naurrin?" Haldir demanded, searching the crowd frantically.
"Haldir... there is something you should know." Orophin told his brother.
Haldir frowned, and turned to one of his men. "Go tell Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel of the Orcs report."
"Yes March Warden."
Haldir followed his brothers who led him away from the crowd.
Orophin, Rumil, Elladan, and Elrohir told him what happened the day Haldir left.
"She has eaten little, slept none, and her grief and sorrow increased remarkably." Rumil told Haldir.
"Haldir," Orophin said worriedly. "Naurrin is dying slowly as we speak. We cannot help her, everyone has tried, even Lady Galadriel."
Haldir shook his head. "I will not let he. Where is she?"
"Where her family has been buried." Rumil answered.
Haldir nodded his thanks and ran his way to the clearing.
"Let us pray Haldir does a better job than us." Elladan said, everyone nodding.
0-0-0
Naurrin rocked back and forth, her knees to her chest, her arms around her legs. She was singing softly to herself, the song Naurrin made up when her parents died.
"My childhood was taken from me at an early age,
My future lies in front of me,
With hidden paths that leads to who knows where,
I feel lost around my surroundings,
I feel confused,
My mind foggy,
I can't think straight,
I can't see the faces of those,
I once love and have lost,
How alone I am in the rain,
Alone in the dark,
How I feel alone in this world,
With out you by my side,
How I wish you can be here,
How I dream to laugh along side you all,
Oh, many years pass by,
Yet I am here,
All alone,
Oh, so very alone,
What is my place here?
What is my purpose?
So many feelings I feel at once,
I can't seem to control myself,
I feel lost around my surroundings,
I feel confused,
My mind foggy,
I can't think straight,
I can't see the faces of those,
I once love and have lost,
How alone I am in the rain,
Alone in the dark,
How I feel alone in this world,
With out you by my side,
Oh, many years pass by,
Yet I am here,
All alone,
Oh, so very alone."
This was the state Haldir found her. He saw the light that usually surrounds Elves almost disappeared from Naurrin's body, as the grey darkened around her.
"Naurrin." He whispered but she did not turn.
Haldir took a step closer, saying her name louder.
"Naurrin."
But she did not turned around. Haldir walked in front of her and kneeled. His heart ached with pain as Naurrin's face was pale, and dark circles under her eyes. Haldir could also tell Naurrin lost a lot of weight. Haldir placed his hand on either side of Naurrin's face, as she looked up at him. Sitting still, Naurrin pouted, as tears begin to form.
"Haldir." Naurrin whispered, her voice hoarse and broken.
She lunged herself into his arms, crying. Haldir closed his eyes, wishing he was here when it happened.
"Naurrin I want you to listen to me, okay?"
Naurrin nodded, as Haldir slightly pulled Naurrin back so he could look at her.
"I do not care what Lady Arwen has said to you. You do have a family. Three older brothers who love you, protect you, and who took you in. We, Naurrin, are your family." Haldir looked over her face. "Do you understand? Rumil, Orophin, and myself are your family now! And we have been for two thousands years."
Naurrin smiled, and hugged Haldir once more.
"Thank you Haldir. You truly are my brother."
After a few minutes, Haldir stood up, helping Naurrin.
"Come, you must rest for the welcoming of Arwen and her brothers tomorrow."
Haldir led Naurrin towards their talan.
"I do not want to go, Haldir. I believe I will stay home instead."
"But Lady Galadriel has all ready sent you your dress and mask. She wants you to go."
"A mask?" Naurrin asked confused.
Haldir nodded. "Yes. Lady Galadriel decided to have a mask ball, like those mortals." Haldir placed an arm around Naurrin's shoulders. "Lady Galadriel wants you to come, Naurrin. You do not want to disappoint Lady Galadriel now do you?"
Sighing, Naurrin nodded. "Very well. But only for Lady Galadriel."
Haldir kissed the top of her head, than swung her around. Naurrin laughed, smiling. The light around her grew a bit, her sorrow and grief disappearing slowly.
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–Galadriel's talan, Next day–
Galadriel was writing on a parchment, as a figure in the trees looked around. Galadriel shook her slightly and put the quill back into the ink bottle.
"No one is here to bother us, wizard. You may enter and tell me what you want."
The figure in the tree jumped into the balcony silently and walked into the talan looking at the Lady sheepishly.
"I am sorry to have bother you, my Lady. But I wanted to come by and see... will, escape from that place."
Galadriel looked at Zefron knowing the real reason why he came, but did not say a word.
"You may stay, young wizard. I am having a mask ball for my grandchildren, you are welcome to come."
Zefron nodded, "thank you my lady."
"She is wearing a blue silver dress and a blue butterfly wings mask." Zefron nodded. "I have your custom as well, Zefron." Zefron was taken back, Galadriel standing. "Come, I will show you where you may dress."
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Naurrin pulled her hair back into twisted braids, than let the rest loose down her back. A few strands fell around her face. Naurrin stood back and looked into the full length mirror, looking over her reflection. She wore a blue silvery dress that was off the shoulders, but still had sleeves that past her finger tips. The bottom of the dress brushed the ground, as it flowed freely. From the waist and up was tight enough to show off her curves and not to fall off.
Sighing, Naurrin grabbed the blue mask that resembled of a butterfly wings that covered the top part of her face. The only thing that bore her neck was that of a necklace designed of the Galadhrim. It was her father's clasp on his cloak, and Orophin was nice enough to make it into a necklace.
A knock was heard, the door opening. "You ready Naurrin?" Haldir asked, walking in.
He wore dark green tunic and brown breeches. The mask he wore rounded his eyes and the same color of his tunic. Haldir had two small braids forming to the back and tied in a with a string, letting it fall loosely with the rest of his hair.
"You look beautiful."
Naurrin blushed, curtsying. "Thank you my lord. You do not look half bad yourself." Naurrin smiled, taking Haldir's offered arm.
"Why thank you my lady. Shall we go?"
Naurrin nodded, as they left the talan with both Rumil and Orophin. They wore the same clothing and mask as Haldir, only Rumil's tunic and mask was red, and Orophin's a silver white. As they climbed to the top stairs, the three March Wardens and Naurrin entered the talan of the Lady and Lord's home. It was full of different color dresses and tunics, everyone all wearing masks matching their dress or tunic. Both Rumil and Orophin were swept into the dance, waving goodbye to Haldir and Naurrin.
An elleth walked up to Haldir, curtsying. "Would my lord like a dance?"
Haldir was about to object but Naurrin nudged her elbow to his side.
"Very well." Haldir glared at Naurrin, as she smiled and waved goodbye.
AS he danced away, Naurrin made her way to the wall and leaned on it, crossing her arms over her chest. She watched the couples dance on and on, changing partners every time a new song started. After hearing five different songs, and Naurrin rejecting about ten Elves, Naurrin started to get bored. She promised herself the next Elf who asked her to dance, she was going to accept.
"Why is a maiden such as yourself standing all alone?"
Naurrin jumped up startled, looking to her right. She stared into two deep blue eyes that looked familiar to her. Naurrin put a hand to where her heart would be and briefly closed her eyes.
The Elf chuckled lightly. "I am sorry to have startled you, my lady. That was not my initiation."
Blushing, Naurrin dropped her hand to her side. "And what was your initiation, my lord?" Naurrin looked to the Elf, trying to figure out who he was.
She took the time to look over him. He wore a silver tunic with black breeches. His mask was the color of his tunic and covered the top part of his face.
"To ask if my lady would like a dance?" He held out his hand for her to take. "I would be greatly disappointed if a beautiful maiden as yourself turn me down." He added, smiling sweetly.
Naurrin smiled shyly and took his hand. "I would love to."
Closing his fingers over hers, he lead her to the dance floor. They faced each other and moved intot he stream of dancers.
"Will you tell me who you are, my lord?" Naurrin asked, feeling comfortable with the Elf.
"Only if you tell me your name first, my lady."
Naurrin sighed and looked to her left. She saw Rumil dancing with an elleth not too far away. He looked over to her and winked before dancing away. Naurrin laughed quietly, shaking her head.
"May I ask what is so amusing?"
Naurrin looked up to the Elf. "I will, if you tell me your name."
The Elf laughed, "I am not going to fall for that, my lady."
Naurrin smiled innocently, looking into his eyes. Seeing his smile widen, Naurrin blushed and looked down to his right shoulder. The song ended, and the two switched partners, dancing in different directions. Though they did not keep their eyes off from each other.
"I see you have someone you are interested in, Naurrin."
As the Elf turned so he was blocking the Elf Naurrin was dancing only seconds ago, she looked up at her partner, than back to the mysterious Elf.
"Hello Orophin. I have but I do not know his name. Though, he seems familiar somehow."
"Well, you will know after four more songs, when everyone takes off their masks."
The song ended, and Naurrin and Orophin were partner up once more.
"But I want to know now, brother." Naurrin told him before being swept away.
The Elf Naurrin was dancing with tried to get her attention, but Naurrin ignored him. After that song ended, Naurrin saw the mysterious Elf walk out, so Naurrin curtsy to her partner and followed the Elf out of the talan. Orophin and Rumil smiled at Naurrin's retreating figure, but Haldir glared after Elf Naurrin was following. He was about to excuse himself, when his partner spoke up.
"Do no go after her, Haldir."
Haldir looked into the mask figure. "My lady."
Galadriel smiled at him. "Naurrin will be fine with him, I promise you."
"You know who he is?"
"Yes. It is the same one who fought with Naurrin the day before you left."
Haldir nodded and sighed, knowing to trust Lady Galadriel's word.
A/N: I hope you liked it! It's longer than the others! Please Review! Oh, and that song is by me, it has no title, I just made it up on how Naurrin felt.