Hidden Secrets
Disclaimer: I don't own anything or any of the characters, locations, etc. from The Lord of the Rings nor do I claim too. I only own the creation of Wanderer.
Chapter Six: Reunion
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Wanderer slowly rose from the bed and made her way to the wardrobe. Inside the wardrobe hung a variety of dresses and cloaks. Wanderer wasn't very pleased with the prospect of wearing a dress, but she didn't have much choice. Her Ranger outfit was ruined and she had no other clothes.
After selecting a lightweight velvet dress that was a deep blue with bell sleeves, Wanderer carefully changed her clothes. The dress didn't look as bad as she had thought it would be. While running her fingers through her short dark hair, Wanderer realized that her ring and its chain were missing from her neck.
Wanderer searched the room, franticly searching for her ring. However, knocking at her door interrupted her search. She called, "Come in, please."
Elrond entered the room, followed by Arwen Evenstar and Aragorn. Wanderer looked confused and frightened.
"Aranwen?" Aragorn asked, hesitantly.
"My name is Wanderer, not Aranwen. Aranwen is dead!" Wanderer cried.
"No!" whispered Arwen, leaning on Aragorn for support. "She can't be!"
"Why did you tell me your name was Aranwen, if she is truly dead?" Elrond asked the young woman.
"My name was Aranwen, a long time ago. But now I'm only Wanderer. Aranwen is dead and buried in the past."
"Aranwen, do you remember me?" Arwen asked her, looking straight into Aranwen's eyes.
Wanderer was about to say no, when she saw a flash.
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A young girl was playing a meadow near her home. She was picking wildflowers and softly singing to herself. A dark haired woman, her mother sat not too far from her. The girl ran up to her mother and handed her the flowers and the woman smiled at her daughter.
"If only your father could see you," the woman whispered.
"Hebo estel, nana," the little girl told her.
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"Nana?" Wanderer asked, unsure if she were correct.
"Aranwen!" Arwen cried out in joy as she rushed over and hugged her daughter. Aragorn stood a few paces from the mother and daughter due to the fact that he was unsure of what to do.
With tears in her eyes, Arwen let go of her daughter and smiled. "This is your father," she said, nodding towards Aragorn.
Stepping forward, he smiled at her and Aranwen hugged him. Aragorn froze for a second, startled. Eyes wide, he looked towards Arwen who smiled.
"Ada, thank you for saving my life," the young woman told him.
"It was not a problem, my daughter," he replied, hugging her back. "Not a problem…"
Author's Notes:
Just a short chapter this time, sorry! Look for a longer chapter on May 5th!
Elvish Translations:
Hebo estel, Nana. – Have hope, Mom.
Reviewers!
YoginiGal – I glad that you think it is interesting. I have read the books several times and I'm trying to a use a mix of books and movies. But I'll take your advice and stick more to the books. Some of the stuff that wasn't in the movies will definitely be in this story, I can promise that!