A/N: Over 3000 views? Whoa, thank you so much, guys :) Well, well, mellon nins *drums* *drums* new chapter is up, tehehee. I did my best, I hope you will like it :)
Gotta Dance 88- Thank you again for reviewing :) Yeah, the first time I saw the movie I was crying also when Gandalf died, it was such a shock for me. Here's the reunion chapter, hope you'll like it.
Stella-of-the-Stars- Hannon le, my friend :D So, here we are, suffering is over for our couple. (Legolas: Well, finally! Did you enjoy me and your own character suffering for so many chapters? Me: No, of course not, but it was necessary for the story, sorry.)
Disclaimer: No, I don't own Lord of the Rings, Tolkien does (lucky man he is!)
Sunglee dismounted Altair and looked around. Although she had been here many times, she could not get used in the peaceful beauty of the woods of Lothlorien, which had its own glow, despite the sunlight.
Light steps behind her made her turn. A she-elf was coming towards her. She had a pale skin, blond hair that was falling in waves to her waist and a gentle smile. Lady Galadriel, the Lady of Light, wife of Lord Celeborn and mother of Celebrian, Arwen's and Sunglee's mother.
'Mae govannen, Sunglee Anorwen of Rivendell' Galadriel greeted her without surprise for her visit. Sunglee remembered the mirror, which was helping Galadriel to see the future.
'Hannon le' she replied to the greeting with a deep curtsey.
'I was waiting for you to come, for I had seen it in my mirror. You wish to join the Fellowship of the Ring, Sunglee. They are on their way here.'
They were near. Now she was here, now that her meeting with them was only a small matter of time, fear had started to grow inside her heart. The Lady of Light, as though she had read her thoughts, put her hand on the top of her head.
'Do not feel worried, Sunglee. You are here now. You are about to join the quest that has started. And you will reunite with the man you love'
She was waiting for Galadriel to make a comment about Legolas. But her nervousness was now bigger than her happiness. What would she say? What would she do?
'I understand the uncertainty you feel' said Galadriel. 'But some things are certain. Do not feel sad, princess, for the love Legolas Greenleaf feels for you is stronger than you can imagine'
The Fellowship ran across a field, halting under the eaves of a forest of tall and shapely trees. They were walking now, being very careful. Gimli was very nervous, for he was in elven dominion now and, although he and Legolas were now friends, he was still cautious.
'Stay close, young Hobbits!' he told them. 'They say that a great sorceress lives in these woods, an Elf-witch of terrible power. All who look upon her fall under her spell and are never seen again!'
Frodo looked around, startled by the Dwarf's words. Legolas gave Gimli an angry look, but he did not react.
'Well' Gimli continued 'here is one Dwarf she will not ensnare so easily. I have the eyes of a hawk and the ears of a fox!'
Suddenly a notched arrow appeared before his face, making him stop. Soon they were surrounded by an armed, elven army. Legolas had his own bow out, pointing it at the owners of the other weapons, ready to shoot. A tall, blond Elf appeared.
'The Dwarf breaths so loud, we could have shot him in the dark' he said with despise. Gimli growled, but did not answer, not wanting to make it worse.
Hours later, the night was deepening. The eight companions were standing on a platform in the foliage. The blond Elf who had made the ironic comment about Gimli made a step forward, looked at Legolas and made the greeting of the Elves.
'Mae govannen, Legolas Thranduilion' he said politely.
'Govannas vin gwennen le, Haldir o Lorien' Legolas replied to the greeting.
Haldir glanced at Aragorn, who bowed his head with respect.
'A, Aragorn in Dunedain, istannen le ammen'
'Haldir'said Aragorn.
'So much for the legendary courtesy of the Elves!' Gimli interfered angrily. 'Speak words we can also understand!'
Haldir turned towards him.
'We have not had dealings with the Dwarves since the Dark Days' he said, calmly but arrogantly.
'And do you know what this Dwarf says to that?' asked Gimli. 'Ishkhaqwi ai durugnul!'
Hearing these words, Aragorn packed Gimli from the shoulder.
'That was not courteous!' he hissed.
Then Haldir saw Frodo and his gaze became frightened.
'You bring great evil with you. You can go no further'
He walked away. Sam and Pippin looked at Frodo, who was feeling uncomfortable. Aragorn approached Haldir and started arguing with him.
'Boe ammen veriad lin. Andelu i ven! Merin le telim. Henio, aniron boe ammen i dulu lin!'
Haldir was answering quietly, so that nobody else except Aragorn could understand him. Legolas looked at Frodo, who looked away, feeling ashamed. As the minutes passed and Haldir was still not convinced to let them pass, Frodo was feeling guilty and alone, until a voice of reason spoke.
'Gandalf's death was not in vain' said Boromir 'nor would he have you give up hope. You carry a heavy burden, Frodo. Do not carry the weight of the dead'
Frodo smiled slightly, feeling better at his consoling words. Haldir appeared, not looking very happy.
'You will follow me!' he ordered.
He led the Fellowship along a ridge through the woods. Below them, a great glade of trees was rising. They kept staring at it, impressed by its beauty.
'Calas Galadhon' announced Haldir with pride filling his voice. 'The heart of Elvendom on earth. Realm of the Lord Celeborn and of Galadriel, the Lady of Light!'
They soon reached the heart of Calas Galadhon. Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel, dressed in white, appeared to welcome them, with serious expressions.
'The enemy knows you have entered here' said Lord Celeborn. '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 to him. I can no longer see him from afar.'
Aragorn looked up and Galadriel read the answer in his eyes. Her soft voice was sad when she spoke.
'Gandalf the Grey did not pass the borders of this land. He has fallen into shadow'
'He was taken by both Shadow and Flame: a Balrog of Morgoth' Legolas explained. 'For we went needlessly into the net of Moria'
Galadriel smiled and everybody felt better, thanks to the warmth her smile was reflecting.
'Needless were none of the deeds of Gandalf in this life' she answered. 'We do not yet know his whole purpose. Do not let the great emptiness of Khazad-dum fill your heart, Gimli, son of Gloin'
The Dwarf raised his head in the hearing of his name and nodded.
'What now becomes of this Fellowship?' Celeborn wondered. 'Without Gandalf, hope is lost'
Galadriel turned to him and thought for a few moments.
'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'
Later, a tent was provided for the Fellowship to rest in. The Hobbits settled down, with Pippin and Frodo already sleeping. Aragorn was sharpening his sword, while Boromir were sitting alone at a corner. Gimli was snoring and Legolas was going around a fountain, listening to the Elves singing.
'A lament for Gandalf' he said sadly.
'What do they say about him?' Merry asked.
Legolas turned towards him with a tormented expression on his face.
'I have not the heart to tell you' he replied. 'For me the grief is still too near'
'I bet they do not mention his fireworks' Sam said to Merry. 'There should be a verse about them'
The two of them started thinking about possible verses and Legolas continued listening to the singing. This time not even the beauty of the forest could calm him down.
Hours later, the eight companions were sleeping peacefully, as Galadriel had promised them. Legolas was lying on the back, with his hands crossed on his chest. Suddenly a light shaking on the shoulder woke him up. An elven guard was kneeling beside him.
'Pardon me for waking you up, my Prince, but Lady Galadriel wishes to speak with you'
Legolas was so surprised that he stood up at once and followed the guard. Lady Galadriel wished to speak with him? But why? Then he remembered that she was related to Sunglee. Maybe, he thought with fear packing him, maybe something had happened to her.
They reached a small square, where Galadriel was standing. A figure was hidden in the shadows. Legolas bowed towards her and looked at her, waiting to hear. But Galadriel only smiled.
'I will take my leave now'
And with these words she left, leaving the young Elf with questions. What was happening? It could not be a trap, not here. Lothlorien was the safest place in Middle Earth.
The figure he had seen before came out from the shadows and stood at the light. Legolas's blue eyes widened in shock, not believing what he was seeing.
'It can not be' he whispered.
But he knew very well that it could be. Sunglee, the princess of Rivendell, the maiden he loved and whom he was missing from the first second he left Rivendell was here. Dressed with a white gown, like Galadriel, with her light grey eyes shining, with a smile on her face, she was like an angel. She approached him slowly, her eyes fixed on his, not talking.
'Sunglee? Is that...Is that you? You…You are real?' the childish question escaped his lips before he could prevent it.
She left a small laugh, a laugh that was music in his ears. Her fingers ran over his hand and her warm touch brought tears in his eyes.
'I am real' she whispered back. 'I am not a dream, Legolas. I am here.'
'But…But…how?' stuttered the Mirkwood prince, having lost his words.
'I could not hold on away from you anymore. I was a living dead. Days and nights were passing without sense for me. My father realized something was happening and allowed me to meet you here'
To meet him here? Did this mean she would come with them, like she was wishing?
'From now on I will come with you, Legolas. And nothing, nothing will keep me away from you this time. This time…'
Before she could finish her sentence, Legolas hugged her so tightly, that she almost stopped breathing. He was holding her and did not let her go, wanting to melt her in his arms, afraid he would lose her if he would let her go. And finally, after all these years he loved her, after all this pain and the suffer, he whispered the words he wanted so much to say.
'Le melin, Sunglee'
She pulled gently away, her gaze always locked in his. Her enchanting smile grew wider and tears of joy appeared in her eyes.
'Le melin, Legolas' she said, her voice being still low.
These words made everything disappear from his heart. The pain because of Gandalf's death, the worries because of their quest, everything was forgotten now. He leaned closer to her and kissed her softly on the lips. The feeling that packed him was so strong, that he did not want it to end. He wanted to stay like this, forever, only the both of them in this heaven.
After some minutes they pulled away and Sunglee put her forehead on his, her face glowing. Legolas cupped her face and stroke her cheeks, feeling as if he was cured from a sickness.
'I have missed you' she said. 'I have missed you every single second.'
'Oh, my love, I have missed you as well' Legolas answered. 'There were moments I wanted to return back to Imladris to be with you. I would talk to your father about allowing you to come with us, but I was so afraid for your safety. Please, forgive me'
Sunglee put a finger on his mouth, making him stop.
'Shh…Do not think about it anymore. It is of little matter. The only thing that is important is that from now on we will be together, for always'
They sat down on the stairs. Sunglee's negative feelings, the fear and the uncertainty, were long gone. Having Legolas beside her, with her head resting on his shoulder and his strong arms around her felt so good, that she was afraid she was indeed in a dream.
They exchanged their news, everything that had happened from the first day of the Fellowship's departure. Gandalf's death was a shock for the Rivendell princess. She remembered how Gandalf had saved Frodo in the Shire, how he had led the Fellowship, how he was always there to give her his advice. The thought that he no longer was among them was a thorn in her heart. She placed her head on her knees and her shoulders started shaking from the sobs. Legolas hugged her and kissed the side of her head.
'Calm down, melda, please, do not cry. I can not see you crying. Everything will be well. Gandalf would not want us to give up.'
She looked at him with wet eyes and he wiped away her tears.
'I am afraid' she admitted.
'It is natural to be afraid, Sunglee. But have faith. When Gandalf fell, I felt the same fear. But now I am not scared anymore. For I have you'
Elvish words/phrases used:
Mae govannen- Welcome
Hannon le- Thank you
Thranduilion- Son of Thranduil
Govannas vin gwennen le, Haldir o Lorien- Our Fellowship stands in your dept, Haldir of Lorien
A, Aragorn in Dunedain, istannen le ammen- Oh, Aragorn of the Dunedain, you are known to us.
Boe ammen veriad lin! Andely i ven- We need your protection! The road is fell.
Merin le telim- I wish we may come with you.
Henio, aniron boe ammen i dulu lin!- Please, understand, we need your support!
Le melin- I love you
Melda- My beloved
Also, what Gimli said in Khuzdul (the language of the Dwarves):
Ishkhaqwi ai durugnul!- I spit on your grave!
A/N: Ah...that was it, everyone. I really hope you will be satisfied with the reunion! So, from now on, Sunglee will be a member of the Fellowship of the Ring. Next chapter will be up tonight :)
