Elven_Princess_2005
Chapter 10
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Why they were sent away will be explain in later chapter, though it'll be more towards the end if anything.
She is a full elf, and not all elves have gray eyes. Most are blue or grey, but I like things to be difference. She was born with green eyes, just like some people are born with brown eyes, heck I know somebody who has black eyes, no joke; they aren't contacts either, he has black eyes. Kinda gave me the creeps when I found out though. Petty bitches is a little......odd. They hate each other. They reason why will be revealed in later chapters as well. In fact everything will be revealed in later chapters. And they weren't fighting over a guy; Stephanie thought that Katherine was being a hypocrite. It's explained within their mini-coversation. They are far from buddies, but Katherine was trying to be polite to Stephanie. And also Stephanie was the one who started the entire thing, Kathering finished it.
Katie is going because she knows what is to come; Stephanie isn't going because she hasn't a clue about anything going on around her. I figure that since the reviewers were nice enough to spend their time, telling me about my good points or bad points in the story, I can spend the time to reply back, it's being polite. I know I should be a little less defensive and it's one of my more unappealing character traits, and I do apologize if I come across as too defensive.
I like being unpredictable; it makes things more interesting. Predictability is boring. And I didn't forget about the jade eyes question. Look at the 2nd paragraph for the answer.
As so we went. There was a small group of Elves following leading us to wherever. We finally reached out destination hours later. We stopped at a ridge and looked below. Trees, trees and more trees were surrounded by mist and sunset. "Caras Galadhon...the heart of Elvendom on earth. Realm of the Lord Celeborn and of Galadriel, Lady of Light" Haldir said, pride beaming from his voice.
We took off walking again. My feet were killing me, but I refused to give anyone of the Elves the satisfaction of saying that I was weak and I didn't belong on this quest. Okay, so I was pigheaded, what else is new? By nightfall we reached a spiral staircase. It was a palace among the trees and was lit with silvery lights. God was it bright! Haldir stepped to the side as Celeborn and Galadriel walked down the stairs, hand in hand. As the Lady of the Light became clearer, I identified the face. My eyes widened. She was the one who brought me here! Ohhhhhhh!!!!!!! She has a lot of questions to answer when I get a hold of her! I thought, maliciously.
"The Enemy knows you have entered here. What hope you had in secrecy is now gone. Eight there are here, yet nine there were, set out from Rivendell. Tell me, where is Gandalf? For I much desire to speak with him...I can no longer see him from afar" Celeborn asked.
"Gandalf the Grey did not pass the borders of this land," Galadriel said. "He had fallen into shadow" The sorrow in her voice could be sensed a mile away.
"He was taken by both shadow and flame: A Balrog of Morgoth" Legolas said. I could see the surprise and grief in Celeborn's eyes. " For we went needlessly into the net of Moria"
"Needless were none of the deeds of Gandalf in life. We do not yet know his whole purpose. Do not let the great emptiness of Khazad-dûm fill your heart, Gimli, son of Glóin. For the world has grown full of peril. And in all lands, love is now mingled with grief." Galadriel said.
Ain't that the truth! I silently scoffed. "What now becomes of this Fellowship? Without Gandalf, hope is lost" Celeborn said.
"Hope is never lost. It's always there, whether a small flicker of a candle flame or as bright this palace's light" I spoke up.
The first thing I've said in hours. "The quest stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little and it will fail to the ruin of all. Yet hope remains while the company is true. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Go now and rest for you are weary with sorrow and much toil. Tonight you will sleep in peace." Galadriel said.
We were escorted to a platform. I was able to get a hot bath and change into some dark clothes. Some of the bleeding had stopped, but not all, and it still hurt. I went back to the platform. I made my bed and fell face down into it. "Are you that tired?" Pippin asked.
"You have no idea" Came the muffled groan from my pillow.
"Then sleep. The borders are well protected. We can all sleep" Aragorn said.
I let out a sigh that sounded like a growl. "I've never heard that sound come out of anyone, even Master Gimli" Merry said.
I suddenly heard a female Elf. She was singing, and a despondent song at that.
"A Olórin i yaresse… (Olórin who once was…)Mentaner i Numeherui (Sent by the Lords of the West)
Tírien i Rómenóri… (To guard the Lands of the East…)"
Other Elves joined in but that were a bit softer than the female.
"Melme nóren sina (Our love for this land)Núra ala (Is deeper than the deeps)
Eäro… (Of the sea…)"
"A lament for Gandalf" Legolas said, pensively.
"What do they say about him?" Merry asked.
"I have not the heart to tell you. For me the grief is still too near" Legolas said.
"…Maiaron i Oiosaila, (Wisest of all Maiar,)Manan elye etevanne (What drove you to leave)
Nórie i malanelye? (That which you loved?)"
"…Ilfirin nairelma (Yet we will cast all away)
ullume nucuvalme. (Rather that submit.)
Nauva i nauva... (What should be shall be...)"
"It's about his past and how they will remember him" I told Merry.
"Do you know what they say?" the small Hobbit asked.
"Aye"
"I bet they don't mention his fireworks. There should be a verse about them" Sam said then stood up.
"The finest rockets ever seen,They burst in stars of blue and green…"
I heard Gimli's loud snoring and rolled my eyes.
"Or after thunder...silver showers…"
Aragorn turned to the Dwarf, annoyed, and hit either his pillow or head, I don't know which. Gimli grunted in his sleep.
"Came falling like a...rain of flowers…" I smiled at the Hobbits remembrance of his friend. "Oh, that doesn't do they justice by a long road" Samwise muttered.
"…Ú-reniathach (No more will you wander)i amar galen (The green fields of this earth)
I reniad lín ne môr, nuithannen. (Your journey has ended in darkness.)
The fact that I knew he was going to come back didn't help the pain in my heart. I coughed. I needed my wound tended to, but I refused to go to Aragorn.
Merry sat down beside me. "You were injured weren't you?" He asked.
I looked at him. "How did you know?" I asked.
"The way you walk, you're in pain. I'm surprised that Legolas hasn't said anything. I don't know why you have to be so stubborn about a wound," he said.
"I'm fine," I told him.
"You need a healer. That's clear as day," Merry said, walking away.
I looked back at Frodo. He seemed deep in thought. "Hey Frodo" I called. He looked up. "You want to come with me?" I asked.
"Sure" He said, without hesitation.
I stood up and we walked side by side to the nearest healer. Of course we couldn't find one, so we had to ask Haldir. He eyed me cautiously. Probably because I was out, alone, with the Ring-Bearer. Truth was I didn't hear anything from the Ring. I haven't since Caradhras. He gave us direction and we got there not too longer afterwards.
The healer took care of my wound like it was nothing. She said it was just a small scratch. Compared to what she's probably seen in her long years, it probably was. She cleaned it and put some sort of ointment on it and wrapped it securely. I stood up, but wobbled a bit. She asked if I needed assistance, but I replied that I was fine. She insisted, and called for Haldir. I turned and glared at him. He had been following us. Didn't he trust me? I knew better than to attack Frodo; not to mention I would never do that! I was partially outraged. I walked past Haldir and down the stairs. Frodo was waiting for me at the bottom. I smiled gratefully at him. "Thank you" I said.
He smiled back. "You're welcome, but I don't understand why you didn't tell Strider after we were away from Moria" Frodo questioned.
"I would like to know that as well" Haldir's voice startled me.
"My reasons are my own. I thought it best if we got as far away as possible from that horrid place" I told them.
"I wish to speak with Lady Katherine, privately. If you'll excuse us" Haldir said.
"Speak with me about what? And it'll have to wait until morning. I'm tired and I want nothing more than to sleep. Good night March Warden" I turned to walk away.
Haldir reached out and seized my forearm. I revolved my head to look at him. "The Lady wishes your presence. It is not wise to make her wait," He said.
I pulled away. "Maybe you didn't get the message. I'm tired. I'm going to sleep. Whatever she has to tell me can wait until tomorrow morning," I hissed.
"It will not take long" he insisted.
"I don't care how long it takes, I'm going to bed"
I heard her voice inside my head. "Please child. It will not take long," I sighed in annoyance.
"Fine" I huffed. "If you'll excuse me Frodo. I'm sorry I cannot come back with you. Tell someone that I'm speaking with Galadriel," I said.
"I will Miss. Katherine" Frodo walked off.
I turned to Haldir. He turned and silently walked away. I followed him to the bright palace. "It's good to see you again, Katherine" Galadriel greeted warmly. "Haldir please wait at the bottom of the stairs"
Haldir bowed and left the room.
I kept a straight face. "I suppose you have many questions," she said.
I kept my silence. "I know you can speak, child," She said, with a smile on her face.
"I'm trying to find a way to get answers without shouting at you" I told her honestly.
"You wish to know why you are here," She said.
"For one, yes" I said, folding my arms behind my back.
"You're knowledge. I knew you knew what would happen. That is why I brought you back. That and I figured it was also time to reunite you with your family," She said.
"But I was happy with my previous life" I told her.
"In some aspects yes, but in the deep recesses of your mind, you knew there was something you were missing. You need your family just as much as your family needs you," she said.
"Did you cause my house to catch on fire?" I asked.
"No, that was purely a coincidence. I knew you would be in the woods that day; you always were"
"And what you said about people needing me. You meant the people of Middle Earth," I said.
She smiled. "You are correct. In some ways you will be the one who makes a difference in this war and in the future of this world"
"And Stephanie?" I asked.
"I do not know how Arpheneth was able to get to Middle Earth, but she is of this world. She does belong here, so maybe that is why" Galadriel said.
"Arpheneth? That's her name?" I asked.
"Her mother was an Elf. She came from Lothlórien. Her father was a warrior from Gondor"
"Interesting" I murmured.
"There is one more thing before you leave," She said.
"Uma" I automatically responded.
"I believe you two already know each other"
Someone stepped out of the shadow. My eyes widened and my jaw dropped to the ground. "Natalie?" I asked.
"Sup?" she asked.
After I picked myself up from the shock, I went into a confused state of mind. "But…how…why…I..I...oh boy"
"Finally speechless?" Natalie asked.
"It wouldn't be the first time," I said, composing myself. "Come on, let's go," I grumbled.
I walked out of the palace and down the stairs with Natalie in tow. We hit the bottom only to find Haldir, leaning against a post, eyes closed. "Is he sleeping?" Natalie asked.
"Nope, otherwise his eyes would be open and glossed over. He's very much awake, aren't you Haldir?" I asked.
He opened his eyes and glared at me. I smiled at him and walk right by him. Nats followed me to the camp I shared with the guys. "Did you get your wound tended to?" Legolas asked.
I glanced at Frodo. "Nay, he did not tell on you. 'Twas Master Merry" The Elf told me.
"Why did you not tell anyone that you were hurt?" Boromir asked.
"I didn't think it was a big deal," I said.
"You were being foolish" Boromir argued.
"Call it what you will, it's taken care of and it's over and done with. Get over it" I told them.
"And her?" Aragorn asked, pointing to Nats.
"This is Natalie. She's my best friend and has been for years. Natalie, this is Aragorn, Boromir, and Legolas. That over there is Frodo. The one snoring in the talan is Gimli. The one sleeping next to him Samwise. And I don't know where Merry and Pippin are" I said.
"Probably off somewhere annoying my Sentinels," Haldir said.
"What do you expect of them? This is the first time since Rivendell any of us have had a feeling of safety" I told the March Warden.
"Why?" Natalie asked, innocently unaware of everything around her.
"The past few weeks haven't been easy. Especially these past few days" I told her.
"In any event things can be explained tomorrow. We all need some well deserved sleep," Boromir said.
"Some more than others" I said.
I went over and pulled a blanket off of my bed. I threw it over to Natalie and got into my bed. I rolled over onto my uninjured side and sighed. Gimli's snoring wasn't as loud as it was or had been the few previous weeks. I folded an arm under my head and closed my eyes.
Unlike the rest of my people, I slept with my eyes closed. I think out of habit more than anything else. I soon fell asleep.
I woke up the next morning to complete silence. Gimli wasn't snoring, but still deeply asleep nonetheless. Aragorn and Boromir were still sleeping, as were all of the Hobbits. I didn't see Legolas anywhere, and I figured he was off to target practice. Personally, I didn't see the point. Everyone in the group knew the Elf had perfect aim and shot every time he picked up a bow and arrows. I grabbed my bag, which was still in the talan and pulled out my hairbrush. I brushed my hair, which had changed into a lighter shade of brown. It still wasn't a platinum blond like Legolas's or Haldir's, but still lighter. I parted the mid-back length hair in the middle and shoved my brush back in the bag. I tucked it behind my ears and stood up. It was dawn and no doubt the others would soon be awake. Natalie was sleeping down by a tree root, covered head to toe with the blanket I gave her the night before.
I knew we'd stay here a month and leave. So that left me a month to heal, and get ready for Amon Hen, both physically and mentally. The Uruk-Hai were nothing to play around with and to even start competing with them, I would need hours of harsh training.
But where to get that? Boromir and Aragorn, in spite of how good they were held back from fighting me. Not wanting to hurt me, which with training did hurt me. My only choice was Haldir and his Sentinels. The only problem was how to weasel my way in without them asking millions of questions that I literally couldn't answer.
I sighed and went to look for Haldir. The one person I would have liked to avoid would have to be the one person who could help me right now. God has a strange sense of humor. I thought.
I wound up at Galadriel and Celeborn's palace. I walked up the stairs. I never thought I would have to walk so many stairs in my life. I stopped when I heard voices talking. It was Galadriel and Haldir. "Who is she?" Haldir asked.
"It is not my place to speak of such matters, Haldir. Who our young guest is must be told by her, no one else" Galadriel's soft voice hushed the Warden.
"She's told me she's from Mirkwood. I do not believe her"
It's rude to talk about other people behind their back. I thought.
"Whether you believe her or not, she is. Part of her family used to reside in Mirkwood. If you question her word, ask Prince Legolas. I'm sure, he will tell you the same thing"
Haldir was silent. "Now what really bothers you about Katherine?"
"She reminds me so much of the one I wish to forget" Haldir's voice was barely a whisper.
"Haldir, you cannot forget about Aviva, no matter how hard you try. I know you feel responsible for her death, but it wasn't your fault" expressed Galadriel.
"The Orcs were near the borders of Lothlórien, where I was posted. How can you stand there and tell me that her death wasn't my fault?" questioned the Elf.
"If you want to blame someone for Aviva's death, blame the Orcs and Sauron. He's the one responsible," I said, coming into the room.
"It's rude to spy" Haldir scolded.
"Yes, but it's also rude to speak about people behind their backs" I countered.
Haldir remained silent. "Katherine is there something you need?" The Lady questioned.
"I needed to speak with Haldir, but I'll come back when he's not busy"
"Nonsense" she smiled. "We can continue our conversation later," Galadriel said.
Haldir walked out of the room and I followed him. "What did you need?" He asked.
His tone was that of an annoyed person, who didn't want to be bothered by anyone. "For you to lose that attitude for right now" I said, crossing my arms over my chest. Be nicer. I chided myself. You'll catch more flies with honey then you will with vinegar. "Actually I need training," I said.
"I thought you received that from Aragorn and the other mortal?" He asked.
"Normally, but they hold back, fearing that they will hurt me. I need to be prepared for what is to come," I told him.
He sighed and looked at me. "Training is one thing, you need experience. That's the only way you will learn to be a better fighter. Practicing only teaches you the movements and motions, it doesn't give you the mindset that you need for battle"
"Then where do I get experience?" I asked, almost impatiently.
"I'm leaving for the borders tomorrow. You can join me then, if you'd like. I'll meet you at the palace a little after dawn. If you aren't here, then I'll go without you" He said.
I shook my head in understanding. "But be warned, this isn't a game. I'm not looking for some weakling who only things he can hold his own in battle. I'll treat you no differently then I would my own Sentinels," he said.
"I understand. Thank you" I said.
He walked off. I ran back to camp smiling. "Miss Katherine?" Frodo asked.
"Yes, Master Baggins"
"You're friend, Natalie is looking for you. She's with Legolas right now, by the river" He said.
"Thank you Frodo," I said.
I walked to the river. "You were looking for me?" I asked.
She turned. "Yes, I want explanations" she demanded.
I moaned. "I figured you would and I guess you have to get them today" I said.
"Why today? You have a whole month here," She pointed out.
"I'm leaving to go with Haldir tomorrow. He's going back to the borders. It'll give me some experience in fighting that I desperately need," I explained.
"Unless you have a secret agenda that works in your favor" Legolas said.
I frowned at him. "If you must point out further…purposes for going, be my guest. But please keep your voice down" I hissed.
"What other purposes would you have for going to the border? I wouldn't go there if my life depended on it" Natalie shuddered. I could only guess that she didn't have a good time at the borders of Lothlórien.
"There are things that not even the others know and I have asked Legolas to keep his mouth shut. It's personal, but I will tell you only because I believe you have a right to know; however, this must be done away from the ears of prying and spying Elves" I told her.
"So what's the deal?" She asked. "You're never like this. You're a totally different person then when I last saw you"
"I've had some……life altering problems. You know that my parents died" She shook her head. "That same day, I was brought to Middle Earth. About a day from Imladris"
"Imladris? Oh Rivendell" Natalie said.
Legolas raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything. "I was there for about two months. Lord Elrond knew about my…knowledge and sent me with the Ring-Bearer and his eight companions" I said. "We recently lost one of our own in Moria"
"So what happened in Rivendell?" She asked.
"Too much" I said in a low voice. "I found out that I wasn't from Earth, that my home is Middle Earth. My parents were both Elves. My mother was killed several years ago by Orcs and my father lives here in Lothlórien" I said.
"Are you going to seek him out?" She asked.
"I have no need to. Mi padre es Haldir" I said, partially in English and Spanish.
"ohhhh" she whispered. "So that's what Legolas meant by secret agenda," She said.
"Yes, but keep it quiet. He doesn't know that I'm his daughter," I said.
"You don't plan on telling him?" Legolas questioned.
"You wouldn't understand Legolas. I can't. There's no guarantee that I'll survive this quest. If I don't and he knows who I am, it'll break his heart all over again. If I don't tell him, and I don't make it, he doesn't hurt"
"What if you survive?" Nats asked.
"Then I'll tell him. He might be angry for not telling him sooner, but I don't think that it would interfere with him wanting a relationship with me"
"More happened in Rivendell then you're telling me" Nats said, almost in a hurt voice.
"Some occurrences are not for others to listen to. So if you'll excuse us Legolas, I must inform my friend of what has happened," I said.
"I'll see you later then, mela"
I kissed him and walked over to Natalie. We walked around and I explained to her everything that happened; from the drinking to the vivid description of Moria. We made it back to camp a few hours before dinner. "Lady Galadriel is looking for you" Aragorn said to me.
"Oh?" I raised an eyebrow.
"I don't know what it's about, but it's best not to keep the Lady waiting" He said.
For what felt like the millionth time since last night I climbed those God-forsaken stairs. "Anyone home?" I called.
"Ah, Katherine, I have been waiting for you" Galadriel said.
"Why?" I asked.
"Dinner will be ready soon and I want you to be ready. Come, I already have a bath ready for you and a dress picked out"
I glared daggers at the Elven Queen. "You planned this," I said.
"You are a Lady and shall dress as such at dinner in my presence" She said.
There was no point in arguing with the Elf; she would win anyway. I followed her to a bathroom. She left me and I stripped down and got into the tub. I washed and got out of the tub, wrapping a towel around my body. Not five minutes later, Galadriel entered and escorted me to an empty room.
There on the bed was a dress. It was a light blue in color. The bottom lightly touched the floor. It was embroidered with dark blue flowers and vines. The top fit like a second skin and the material barely covered my shoulders. It was a long sleeve that flared at the bottom. The sleeves were embroidered with the same dark blue flowers and vines. The back was like a see-through material, but sitting on top of the material were string to tie it. I slipped on some shoes and a handmaiden came in and tied the back of my dress. She sat me down on a stool and started working on my hair. She pulled half of it back into a single twist. She placed a small ribbon to tie it off.
I looked at myself in the mirror and almost didn't recognize myself. I didn't look a thing like my normal self. I stood up and smoothed out my dress. There was a knock on the door and the handmaiden answered it. She bowed lightly and exited the room. "You look just like your mother" Galadriel said.
"Isn't that a bad thing?" I asked.
"Haldir must face his past sooner or later. The sooner he does so, the better for the both of you" she said, earnestly.
I raised an eyebrow at her. "Come, child, dinner will start in a few minutes"
I followed her out of the room and down to the dining hall. I entered the room and saw Haldir and Legolas in deep conversation. Natalie sat beside Haldir, keeping her silence. I had been instructed to sit at Legolas's right, directly across from my father. I took in a deep breath and calmed myself. Haldir turned to me, agape. Legolas followed his gaze and looked at me. He smiled at me and stood up. He walked in my direction. "You look stunning" He whispered.
I smiled and avoided his gaze. "Melamin" his tone demanded I look at him.
"This isn't me," I told him.
"Whether it's you or not, the son of Thranduil does not lie. You do look stunning" Haldir commented.
I blushed at his comment. Legolas took my hands. "Relax. You'll get used to this," He told me.
I nodded. Legolas led me to my seat and I sat next to him, feeling unusual under my father's gaze. "It's hard to believe that you look exactly like her" Haldir commented.
"Who?" I asked.
"My wife" He said, with sadness etched in his voice.
I felt tears well in my eyes. God how I must have hurt him. I took a few deep breaths to try to calm myself, only to find it didn't work. My hands were lying on my lap, unmoving. Legolas discretely grabbed one and squeezed it for reassurance.
I heard Merry and Pippin come up the stairs. They were laughing and goofing off. Frodo and Sam entered after them, both shaking their head, disapproving of their antics. Boromir and Aragorn entered last. Boromir looked tired, if nothing else. Frustrated as well; he also looked lost. Mentally anyway. It looked like he had lost everything in one fell swoop. Well almost everything. He still had his life. But for how long? Will I succeeded in saving his life? I thought bitterly to myself.
Celeborn entered and sat beside Galadriel. Dinner commenced. It was good. We had been eating packed food and food that we hunted for, but I had grown to miss the Elven cuisine served in Rivendell. It was lovely and I told the Lord and Lady I was grateful for their thoughtfulness. I glanced at Natalie. She was in deep conversation with Boromir.
I took a sip of wine. "Lady Natalie will you tell us of your world?" Aragorn asked.
I choked back a cough and looked at my friend. A smile appeared on my lips. "Yes, Natalie, will you tell us of your world?" I asked.
My smile turned into a grin when she looked at me; she scratched her nose with her middle finger, effectively flipping me off. I held back a laugh. "I don't know why you would want to know anything about my world. It's not much really. There are no such things as Elves, only in fairy tales and myth. There are no Hobbits or Dwarves either; just man. In a way, man has destroyed the world. Machinery and technology rule the land or lands in my case. We have many leaders of many different countries, who don't get along at all. Someone's fighting everyday and everyday you hear about people dying without justice or merit. War occurs more than peace. In fact I don't think there's a country that's truly peaceful. Trees are cut down to make room for the growing population of the people. Forests are few and far between. Earth just doesn't hold beauty anymore. It seems to be destroyed everywhere you look" Natalie explained.
"How could man destroy the forests?" Legolas asked.
"Men in my world don't care about other creatures. They do what they please, and if destroying everything in his path is what he wants to do, then he does it. We have no restraints. It's sad really. I look here in Lothlórien, and I can't picture it ever being destroyed or cut down, it's just not imaginable," She said.
"If the Ring isn't destroyed and Sauron banished from this plane of existence, then Lothlórien will very well become a legend and myth for the future" I told her.
"Hold your tongue!" Haldir shouted.
I looked at him calmly. "Whether you want to admit it or not, even you're beautiful home is in danger. There is no safe haven for anyone, man, Elf, or Dwarf alike. Not even in Lothlórien. Sauron will see it pillaged and razed to the ground within a blink of an eye. I do not want to admit it nor do I want to see it happen. That's why I've decided to fight. Things in this world are just too beautiful and innocent to be destroyed by that malicious bastard," I told him. I looked at Celeborn and Galadriel. "Please excuse my language?" I asked.
Celeborn nodded in acceptance. We were excused and I went back into the room I was in previously and changed into my pants and shirt. I looked at my hair and I took out of the twist and put it up in a ponytail. I slipped on my Nike's, placed the dress neatly on the bed and ran out of the room. No one was in the dining hall or the main hall. I shrugged and ran down the staircase.
I went back to my campsite, and threw some things into my bag. I took out my CD player and stuck in Nickleback.
"Believe it or not everyone have things that they hideBelieve it or not everyone keep most things inside
Believe it or not everyone believe in something above.
Believe it or not everyone need to feel loved.
But we don't and we won't
Until we figure out
Could someone deliver us
Just send up some kind of sign
So close to giving up
'Cause faith is so hard to find
But you don't and you won't
Until we figure out
I've seen it a lot every time the world turns upside down
Believe it or not most of us feel like we're losing ground
Believe it or not everyone hate admitting fear
Believe it or not most of us wanna know why we're here
But we don't and we won't
Until we figure out
Could someone deliver us
Just send us some kind of sign
So close to giving up
'Cause faith is so hard to find
Could someone deliver us
Just send us some kind of sign
So close to giving up
But you don't and you won't
Until we figure out
Most of us have nothing to complain about
Most of us have things we could live without
Everyone need advice on how to get alone
You don't, we won't
Until we figure out
Believe it or not everyone have things that they hide
Believe it or not everyone keep most things inside.
Believe it or not everyone believe in something above
Believe it or not everyone need to feel loved
But we don't and we won't
Until we figure out
Could someone deliver us
And send us some kind of sign
So close to giving up
'Cause faith is so hard to find
Could someone deliver us
And send us some kind of sign
So close to giving up
'Cause faith is so hard to find
But you don't and you won't
Until we figure out
But you don't' and you won't
Until we figure out."
I saw Natalie standing above me. I hit pause. "What do you need?" I asked.
"Leaving me to explain everything by myself!" she hissed.
I smiled at her. "Is that what you're so worked up about? Oh come, Natalie, you did a wonderful job. Much better than what I could have done, and you did it all without my help" I said, my smile turning into a grin.
"You could have helped!" she told me.
"I would have if I hadn't already told Haldir I came from Mirkwood!" I said.
She narrowed her eyes at me. "Why did you tell him such a thing? It's not true. You lied to him!" She accused.
"NO!" I shouted, and then remembered where I was. "No, I didn't. My mother used to live in Mirkwood. He's already suspicious of me. He doesn't believe that I came from Mirkwood. If I started explaining what I left behind, he would never believe me!" I said in a hushed voice.
"That's not my fault. If you would tell him who you really are, then he would believe you and he would have no reason to suspect you!"
"I'm aware of that, but I told you the reasons of why I cannot tell him. You know why I cannot tell him. Why do you push the issue?" I asked.
"Because no matter what you say, your eyes contradict everything. You're in pain. Any fool can see that. You want to tell him, I know that, you know that. Why bother lying to him and to yourself?" my best friend asked.
"You know my reasons for not telling him"
"Get your head out of your ass and let reality hit you for once! The truth is going to come out sooner or later, and if it comes out later, it may not be by you. You may not be around to tell him the truth. Then how do you think he's going to feel? Betrayed, that's how. You have the perfect opportunity to tell him while you're with him on the borders, so I wouldn't suggest you fuck it up!" she said, trudging off.
I shook my head, though I knew she was right. She usually was.
Elvish Translations:
Uma - Yes
Mela - love
Melamin - my love
Author's Note: Chapter 10 is up before I had to go back to school! Goodie! Before anyone leaves me a review asking me why I put in another character....I HAVE A REASON FOR IT!!! It will not be explained for a while, I think it's somewhere near the end. I don't know when chapter 11 will be up. Probably by the end of next week.