Chapter 18
A Bond Stronger then Any
When I opened my eyes my father was there. A smile came to his face I gave him a small smile. I sat up but quickly fell back in pain.
"Do not try and sit up nor stand. You had a serious injury. That worm used some foul sorcery. The fighting you did not help your wound." He said.
I sat up anyway.
"Gilraen…"
"I never listened to the rules."
"That you did not. But this is for your own health."
I threw my arms around him.
"I love you Ada! I love you and Naneth and I am so sorry for how I have treated you! I do not deserve to be your daughter!" I cried.
"No Gilraen. I am sorry. But none of this matters anymore. You are safe and so am I. And so is your mother. When this is over, we will be a proper family. I promise." He said.
I nodded and then pulled back. I smiled at him and he smiled and tucked my hair behind my ear. He kissed my forehead.
"Now I believe Legolas would like to see you awake. He has not been himself since you fell."
"How long have I been out?"
"Not but 3 days." he answered.
He left the room and not 2 seconds later Legolas came running in. I smiled and he took my hands in his.
"What could you have been thinking I wonder. To run off as you did! Did you not think of how I felt?!"
I did not answer. I had been selfish yes, but I had done what I did for a good reason.
"I nearly lost you Gilraen! You know not how scared I truly was." He said.
Still I could find no words to answer.
I cannot cry! No matter what happens you cannot make me cry!
I started to cry.
"Gilraen…."
"No! I did what I did because I move fast on my own! Yes I was hurt! But I am still alive Legolas! Life is not meant to be easy and sometimes we must make difficult choices! This was one I had to make!" I cried.
"Gilraen I…."
*"Gwanno ereb nin!" I said.
He left the room and I cried softly.
"Gilraen?"
"Eowyn now is not the time."
"You need not tell me what happened, but do not push me away." She said gently.
I looked up and smiled at her a little.
"I thank you…..but I just wish to be alone."
She sighed and nodded. She left and closed the door behind her. I knew the healers would have strongly discouraged my actions, but I had to get back on my feet. I stood up and held back the scream of pain. I stood up straight and then looked in the mirror. It was almost like looking upon my mother.
"~I am doing my best Naneth. I will make you proud.~" I whispered.
My sword lay on a trunk near my cloths. I dressed myself and then took the sword. Though it was light and made by the elven smiths of Imladris, I cringed in pain. Yet I held it tight in my hand.
"This is not over Grima. I know it was you, who was responsible for Theodreds death. You have ruined enough families, and I will make sure you path. Along with the scar I now will have." I said.
I held the sword in front of me and then spun around. It pained me greatly, but I would not let pain hold me back. I knew I had to embrace it. I was stronger then I was. I had to become immune to all weakness. Pain, fear and sorrow. I jumped up and practiced with my sword. The pain was excruciating, but the thought of my family, of Legolas and my home…thinking of all of it being gone…..it was stronger then the pain. My father was strong and he had done so many things. All my life I had hated him, and now I knew he had done all he had to protect me and my mother. I wanted to live up to that.
*Leave me alone.
