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A service was held for both the merpeople and the elf that had died in the small skirmish. The elves had been more lucky, only losing one elf, sadly, a young warden. Many more of them had been wounded. Our fatalities were now at three, counting my two friends, and a young merman who died of a fatal wound. Not even the elves had been able to prevent his passing. The elves were very respectful and buried our kind with care, I had supervised to make sure they were properly taken care of. To my surprise I did not have to say anything to them, they were very gentle and were quiet during our mourning. I did not hear a single warden complain.

After our mourning had ended days later, Haldir informed me that morning, that I was to head back to Nimrodel with a few merpeople of my choosing. Haldir also told me that Galadriel needed to speak to me soon, and it could not wait any longer. Choosing my brother and a couple of young mermaids, we set off towards the Celebrant, heading to Caras Galadhon.

We arrived in Caras Galadhon by evening and I was surprised to find Galadriel standing at the shore nodding in acknowledgement to me. Then again, I shouldn't have been surprised she always seems to know where to be at certain times. I made brief goodbyes to my brother and my friends. Once they had left the area temporarily, I turned back to Galadriel and swam up to the shore to meet her.

"You have summoned me." I stated, looking up at her, awaiting an explanation.

"It is time you hear the prophecy I told your mother many years ago. It is time you learn why your birth into this world was so important and why you were kept away from me for many years." Galadriel looked me in the eye. I knew at that moment, I would not like what I was going to hear. "The Valar knew a second war of the Ring was coming, even during the first one. They knew we could not rely on the humans to cast away the ring, foreseeing Isildur's death, they gifted your mother with a daughter. A mermaid that would become one of the best fighters amongst her kind. She would be named, Calaereth, which means Light of the Sea. For Calaereth would become the light of hope for many in these dark times to come. Her light will be so bright that many will follow her into battle and die for the destruction of the Ring. She will inspire many to join this war and fight against the rising evil." Galadriel paused allowing me to process this information for a moment.

I stared at her in shock, my eyes wide. Never would I have thought that I would be this important, I had never dreamed of it. I would not have the great leadership role my brother will inherit, I was certain I would be married off to a leader of another group of mermaids. This information though, changed every thought and perspective I ever had. It made sense, why I had never been around elves until now, almost 2,000 years later. I had been exposed to humans, but never to elves.

"You, Calaereth, will play a large role in this war. The prophecy also goes on to say you will lead a battle along with other great leaders, the battle will be a turning point in this war. This turning point will alter the outcome of this war. For Middle-Earth to remain out of Sauron's hands, forever, you must help us. You must fight in this battle." Galadriel advised.

"A battle? I was born to win a battle? What battle, how can I fight in this battle?" I asked eagerly, my interest peaking.

"The battle of Helms Deep, a city filled with humans. They will lose if we(the elves) do not provide aid. You must fight there." Galadriel said.

"Helms Deep? How am I supposed to fight in a human city that is carved into a mountain? There are no rivers that can bring me there!" I questioned, puzzled.

"That is where the rest of the prophecy provides more information." Galadriel looked away, "To fight these battles you need legs to bring you there, you cannot travel by water to Helms Deep. The Valar has made an exception for you, and only for you. You can be changed into an elf during the war. Once this war is won, you could be given the final option between the life as an elf, or as you were, a mermaid. The decision is all yours, just remember, being an elf can be temporary or permanent, it is your option."

"If I do accept this prophecy." I paused, "What will happen?"

"You will be trained for a full month and a half, you will have to learn in that small span of time to shoot well with a bow, and use a sword. You will reside in Lothlórien, with our Marchwarden, so he can train you as many times as he sees fit. That is, if you accept your prophecy." Galadriel summarized.

"And if I do not?" I dared to ask. "Then what will happen?"

"You will go back to Nimrodel with your people. You will guard there, a little less than two months later we will still send Elven troops into Helms Deep. They will all perish in the battle, including Haldir, our Marchwarden." Galadriel paused briefly, allowing the horror of the situation to set in. "Saruman will take Helm's deep, but the Rohirrim and Gandalf will come to the rescue. Only one elf will survive, Legolas, of Mirkwood. No elf from Rivendell or Lothlórien will survive the battle. The war will eventually be won, but more casualties will be caused due to your denial." Galadriel looked at me coldly in the eye, "Are you willing to make such a sacrifice for your own wants?"

"How much time do I have to choose?" I asked.

"Till the dawn of tomorrow, every day wasted, is another day that could have been spent preparing you. You will come to me with an answer tomorrow, understood?" Galadriel asked.

"Unfortunately." I frowned, then nodded before disappearing under the waters. I told my brother and the mermaids that had accompanied me to Lórien, that they were to head back to Nimrodel. Hugging my brother goodbye, I watched tearful as he left, his words echoing in my ears.

"Geez sister, you act like it will be the last time you will ever see me again." Hithaeron laughed, then left.

Now, I was all alone, to make a life-changing decision. It did not take long though, within hours, I made my final choice. Before I knew it, it was dawn, and sunlight was fast approaching. Galadriel waited for me, on the shore.

"What is your decision?" Galadriel asked, a knowing look in her eyes, telling me she already knew what path I would follow.

Sorry, this chapter was awfully short as well, but the next chapter will hopefully be much longer! Tell me what you guys think! :)