Chapter 4
When Celeborn awoke in the morning, Galadriel had already left. He got up and looked out of his flet. The sun was shining through the Mellyrn trees making the woods dance with colors of silver and gold. He sighed and smiled. His heart would be content for now to know that he would one day see Celebrian again, until then he must learn to carry on.
Going down he saw that everything was prepared for later that evening. He could tell that all the elves were excited. They bowed low with smiles on their faces. He smiled and bowed slightly in return. Galadriel was putting finishing touches on everything and smiled when she saw Celeborn approaching. "Feel better?" she asked. Celeborn nodded. "Good, I need you at your best tonight." Galadriel said. He looked at her and knew that she was not angry just wanting to make sure that he was going to be in the right mental state to host a party.
She went over and kissed him quickly. "Tonight will be great, you'll see." Celeborn nodded. "Do you need help with anything else?" "No, we have everything done, now all we have to do is wait." Galadriel answered. "Let us hope Haldir and his brothers don't shoot our guests," Celeborn said. Galadriel laughed, "Do not worry, they are well aware that we are expecting company tonight."
As Haldir sat on a tree limb watching for any sign of movement, he heard a horn blow. He looked and in the far off distance saw the elves of Imladris approaching. He climbed down followed by his brothers. They waited until they saw Lord Elrond. Bowing Haldir said, "Mae Govannen Lord Elrond. We welcome you to the Golden Wood." Lord Elrond smiled briefly and nodded. "Hannon le." Orophin stepped forward and bowed. "If you will allow me my Lord, I am to be your escort into Lothlorien." Elrond nodded and Orophin started to lead the way.
A few minutes had passed when Haldir saw some more elves approaching. He looked closer and saw that King Thranduil had arrived. He stepped closer and bowed low. "Mae Govannen King Thranduil. It is a pleasure to have you in our woods for the great celebration." Thranduil bowed slightly and smiled. Haldir said, "I hope you enjoy yourself my Lord." Thranduil smiled, "Oh, I intend to." Rumil stepped forward, "My Lord, I am your escort into Lothlorien." Thranduil nodded. "Lead on then." Rumil bowed and lead them into the Golden wood.