Chapter 26

Remember Who You Are

As much as I would have liked to stay for the feast, I wanted to be with Legolas more. As I walked back to his room my father found me.

"Gilraen I must speak with you."

I stopped and turned to face him. He looked stressed.

"Ada?"

"Gilraen you know who I am, who I truly am."

I nodded, but I did not fully understand what he was trying to say.

"And you know now who you truly are. You are not merely an elf princess of Imladris. You are my heir and a princess of Gondor."

"Ada I do not understand."

He walked closer and put his hands on my shoulders.

"You must remember who you are Gilraen. For the road ahead of us…will be more difficult then the one we have already walked. Someday you shall not have me to guide you or to aid you….."

"I will always have you!"

I did not like to speak of his death.

"Gilraen it is the truth. I am not like you. You must always remember who you are. You are my daughter, and you are capable of many things even I do not know. You have always made me proud, I only hope someday I can make you proud. Proud to call me your father."

I smiled and embraced him.

"You have Ada. You have."

We stood there for a few moments, not wanting to separate, but I finally pulled away.

"Go to him."

I smiled and kissed his cheek. I quietly opened the door to Legolas' room. He was asleep. I smiled and silently closed the door. I walked to the small window and looked at the moon. Its light poured into the room and fell upon him. I looked at him. The moonlight illuminated his flawless skin, his peaceful face. I smiled and walked over and sat down on the edge of the bed.

*"A'maelamin Oio naa elealla alasse'." I whispered.

I gently touched his face, yet he woke up. He smiled at me and kissed my fingers.

"I did not mean to wake you."

"I am glad you did."

I smiled. He moved over and pulled me down next to him. I held myself up on my arm and looked at him.

"~I heard you sing to me.~" He whispered.

I smiled and looked away.

"~I love to hear you sing.~"

I looked back at him and he smiled.

"~Will you sing for me?~" He asked.

I smiled and nodded.

I sang of leaves, of leaves of gold, and leaves there grew

Of wind I sang, a wind there came and in them blew Lothlorien

In light I wove a secret land of timeless joy

My perfect child no mortal hand could dare destroy

Lothlorien

Beyond the sun

Beyond the moon Wonder

Wonder

Shine forever

Beacon of light

Blaze in the air

Vanquishing night

Live forever

Held like a breath

Deep at the core

Blossom in death

My golden leaves will fade and fall through branching years

Through sweet the song yet sweeter still shall be the tears

The night must come, the shadows grow, the dark descends

And all we love and all we know must reach an end

Lothlorien

Though worlds will die and worlds will grow

Out of death, life

Out of night, day, glory from sorrow

Out of grief, joy

Out of storm, comes strength for tomorrow

Out of dust, gold

Out of fire, air, comfort forsaken

Out of rage, calm

Out of loss, find, glory awaken

Shine forever

Beacon of light

Blaze in the air

Vanquishing night

Sing forever

Proud and strong

Anthem of life

Conquering song

Though tides of fate, onward run

The song of hope

Once begun,Will evermore

Remain

He smiled and closed his eyes. I rested my head on his chest and took a deep breath.

"Legolas?"

"Hm?"

"Once Sauron is defeated…where will we go?"

"I know not. But wherever you go…..I will go."

I smiled and closed my eyes.

*My beloved. Ever is thy sight a joy.


The song is called Wonder. From the musical the Lord of the RIngs