Whatever Comfort You May Find

by

Ninnaras

Celebrian basked in the glow of her mother's soothing light, which eased her troubled mind. Folding her bruised hands in her lap she allowed her mother's mind to touch hers and ease the darkness surrounding her soul for a moment.

Galadriel sighed quietly before offering her beloved daughter a small smile, "You have made you decision" she stated softly, the ethereal majesty of her voice piercing Celebrian's thoughts.

"I will leave, seek the peace of the west," Celebrian replied, sorrowful eyes connecting with much older and wiser ones.

Wrapping pale hands around even paler ones Galadriel nodded, "You will find healing in the gardens of Estë the Gentle, all of your pain will be relieved and happiness will return to your heart,"

Celebrian let out a soft sob, "I wish I had your courage nana, then I would face my fears and not have to seek healing so far from those I love" Tears streamed down her white cheeks and she threw herself against her mother. Holding tightly she cried, "I am so afraid, afraid to go, afraid to stay. I feel so defeated!"

Cradling her daughter in her arms the Lady of Light tilted Celebrian's chin so they were eye-to-eye, "Sell nîn, you speak of courage. Courage is doing what you are afraid to do; there can be no courage unless you have fear. The greatest test of courage in life is to bear defeat without losing heart."

"I fear to hope, that if I hope the darkness will become worse." Celebrian desperately clung to her mother as though she was a young child in need of comfort, and at this time, she was.

Galadriel looked lovingly at the young maiden she had raised from a babe and sought to offer advice to her precious child. "Hope and fear are inseparable sell vuin, trust to hope, for it will get you through the darkest times in you life."

The Lady of Imladris smiled weakly at her wise mother, "Even know you know how to bring comfort to my soul, you will always have a piece of my heart nana." Resting her head on soft white folds, she deeply inhaled the scent that had often calmed her as an elfling.

"Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart Celebrian nîn. Carry those who you love in your heart, for they will always carry you in their hearts."

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Translations

Nana- Mum

Sell nin- My Daughter

Sell Vuin- Beloved Daughter

Celebrian Nin- My Celebrian