Amandil, the stars' child

there was no other choice! As the only force capable of holding back the Dark Lord's advance, the Lady of Light needed to remain in Lothlor

heard her emissary's heartbeat: the time had come. With all the softness sh

il. I suppose you know

ll gather his Council to decide what must be done under..." Galadriel noticed h

t the Council's decision will

. Must be your eyes and ears. I will watch ove

. You must be my hands and my voice. I want you

woman – who was little mor

pacity for that? That I can dec

teachings. I know you're ready." The queen approached the younger woman, watching her. "Then, be my voice and my hands through Middle-Earth. Use common se

r hips. The dark blue eyes dotted with silver points - like the night sky itself - shone like the moon, serene and powerful, confident. Her complexion was clear and immaculate, her face held soft features and a firm expression. Her mouth formed a hard, impassive line as she impassively liste

daughter, Amandil." Said the queen, after all. "You do

official mission, my mother." The young woman s

air. "You shall leave tomorrow, at daybreak, but tonight, I would like you to put your weapons asid

the girl, following her mother out of the main hall.

times, and one mistake can lose ten victories. But you will n

side. "But today, I just want to forget the outside worl

sing a sweet song, in which she was accompanied by Amandil. The melody spoke of verdant forests, blooming flowers and waterfalls that murmured secrets heard from the wind. The next morning she

ack, her tar-black mare, the young elf

be proud of

olding her daughter's hand affectionately. "Keep alert at t

of intelligence, they'll stay out of my way."

r choice. The Enemy will do anything to have you, if he can find your trail: the gr

the necklace through which she channeled her barely con

onger safe" completed the king of Lot

s. I'll be fine. The St

ys did. Now go, m

the gold and silver of the forest she called home fell behind. Ahead, only the fields she would cross before starting the journey through the mountains. On

elf to wear that color – she pulled her hood over her face. If all went well — and

by Gimli's insult, Frodo

'll ta

ot cease, the halfling repe

ent "I will take the Ring to Mordor." the littl

mile, Gandalf approached

burden, Frodo Baggins, as long

ing his sword, droppe

eath I can protect you, I

," Legolas's voice was d

, visibly dissatisfied at the pr

ngth Boro

ittle one. If such is the will of th

Meriadoc, Peregrin and Samwise – left their hiding places, surprising the elf not with their presence, a

d of Imladris at last, "so be it. Yo

pin excitedly. "And

of the Company, if that was the subject of the entire meeting? The answer, ho

ht can never penetrate. Our destination, decidedly, is your worst nightmare, little hobbit: t

back and a sword at her waist, an elf of rare beauty walked through the circle of guests, heading for the o

ms with orcs crossing the mountains. It should have arriv

eplied, getting up and making an elegant bow before the newcomer. "Gentlemen, allow me to in

of that woman was very clear, since the king's own children occupied the chairs at his left, not to his right. It also did not go u

continued Elrond "But it seemed to me that

is one more servant of the Dark that we should be concerned about: Saruman. So the Enemy's mighty servants a

h measure your q

aken by her. I present m

he eyes of Elrond, Elladan and Elrohir – his sons

of the Brotherhood rest and prepare,

, and the princess of Lórien. Away from prying eyes, this one seemed much more peaceful and at ease

, I missed y

rms and received the embrace of the twins. "I never regretted anything so much as allowing your grandmother,

appened if Lady Galadriel had not taken me as her daughter."

what dangers you will be

r choice. It's what I am. What I've trained my whole life to d

and leading her to the family quarters. Amandil was home, at least by now, and that