Galadriel's Mirror

Title: Galadriel's Mirror
First story in the Child of Prophecy Series
Author: Haldirsbaby/Balrog
Fandom: LOTR
Type: FCHET
Characters: OFC/Haldir, Elves From Middle Earth
Rating: PG
Genres: Romance/Adventure/Supernatural/Mystery
Disclaimer: I do not any of the Tolkien characters, just borrowed them for a while. All OCs are mine. No monetary gain is being received. Strictly for enjoyment.
Timeline: AU-4th Age and Present
Setting: Lothlorien-Earth Modern day


Awaking to the New Era....

Ana had slept soundly through the night. The following morning was bright sunny and new. Ana's eyes fluttered open to the new sunlight of the day. She lay on a bed inside a tent. She felt a hand gently grasping hers. Her hearing and eyesight was keener then the days before, her body even felt lighter. However, the thing she noticed the most was the voices outside the tent were talking in a tongue that she could not previously understand, elvish. Now she understood them. Her eye shot to the one that held her hand. It was Haldir. He had stayed with her through the transformation. She slowly slipped her hand from his and caressed his hair. Everything that happened the night before stayed strong in her soul. She felt connected to the elves more than ever. They were no longer a dream or fantasy. They were real and now she was a part of them. Haldir stirred as she caressed his hair.

His head shot up and into her direction. She heard him gasp as he looked at her. 'Do I look that bad?' she thought to herself. She looked at him and smiled. He looked at her and smiled broadly. "Good morning, Haldir," she said with a scratchy voice.

"Good morning, you look beautiful. Your ears are perfect," he smiled joking at her.

Ana forgot about the ears. Her hand quickly shot up and felt them. They were real and pointy. She smiled and said, "Thank you. I feel really tired,"

"Elrond came in early and said that you would. I am to fetch them as soon as you awaken," he said getting up to set on the side of the bed.

"Haldir, did they all get through last night?" she asked seriously.

"Yes, the first wave did but another will follow in a week or so as soon as more homes are built and the borders are safe. Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel are going to have a welcoming ceremony later on this morning. If you’re up to it, I would like to accompany you to it," he said taking her hand in his.

"I would like that," she said.

"I thought I heard someone say you were up. I brought you breakfast," Orophin said bringing a tray of food in. Rumil followed close behind him smiling.

"Hello Ru and Phin, how does it feel to be home again?" she asked while Haldir took the tray of food and laid it on her lap.

"Nen, you look beautiful. Your ears are perfect," Ru said looking at her with his jaw dropped.

"Nen? That is not my name. Have the return of the elves melted your brain?" she said sarcastic.

"It is short for your elven name Adonnennial which means, 'Rebirth'. It is well suited for you don’t you think?” Orophin said looking from her to his brother Haldir. “Brother, it is almost time for the ceremony,"

"Here Nen, the lady sent you this. It is for when they present you to the occupants of the city. She wants to show them the one responsible for the call," Rumil said setting a neatly wrapped package in her lap.

Ana sat up took the package from Rumil and quickly undid the ribbon that adorned it. Opening the box, Ana gasped at the sight of what she saw. Inside was the most beautiful gown made of pure white silk adorned with crystal beading. The shoes matched it perfectly. Inside the box were undergarments and hair decorations. Ana looked up at the brothers her mouth hanging open in shock.

Behind Rumil, two elleths entered the tent with a basin and baskets of scented oils and soaps. The elleths smiled at the brothers and then to her. Two male elves entered carrying a tub. Then another elleth came in with water in a small caldron. The three brothers watched this with knowing eyes.

"Well, I guess it is time for us to leave. They are hear to help you bathe and ready you for the ceremony and outing," Rumil said looking at Haldir.

Secretly Haldir wanted to stay and watch, but knew that that thought was naughty and a little uncalled for. He was attracted more to her than he had been in the previous weeks. She was now an elleth and knew that a future with her was not impossible. Haldir quickly shook off the thought and cleared his throat. "Yes, I guess we better go. I need to ready myself for the ceremony. I want to look the part." Haldir stood up and bent down to kiss Ana. His lips met hers in a light and loving caress. Ana felt herself respond by kissing him back. After the kiss was over, Ana looked down at her hands which were folded in her lap. She felt herself blush. "I will be back shortly, to escort you." Ana nodded her head and said goodbye as Haldir and his brothers left.

The two elleths stood silently. "Hello, I am Anastasia. Can you understand me?" she said to them. They both smiled and giggled. She could not figure out why. 'Okay what did I say that was funny?' she thought to herself.

"My lady, we understand you perfectly. You are speaking Sindarin perfectly. I am Lenniel, I am originally from Rivendell," she said. Lenniel was beautiful in every sense of the word. Her features were fair and well defined. Her hair was long and dark brown. Her eyes were the deepest color of green.

"I am speaking elvish. I thought I was speaking English. How is that possible?" she said looking at the two females.

The elleth standing beside Lenniel spoke up. "I believe it comes from the transformation the knowledge of the language. I am Sairlowen. I come from Mirkwood. It is a pleasure to meet the one who called us back. It is a pleasure to meet you, Adonnennial."

"With the transformation, many things come forth," a booming male voice said. The three females looked up in the direction the voice came from. It was Lord Elrond. He was dressed in a grey robes trimmed in red silks. His hair braided in the tradition braids of the Eldar. His hair was dark and his eyes were gray. His face held a look of sternness that came with the authority he possessed. He gave a light smile that only highlighted his beautiful half elven features. He looked just like Tolkien had described him, regal and cunning. "Hello Ana, I have come to see how you are,” he said walking over to her bed,” Are you feeling well?”

"Yes my lord, you must be Lord Elrond of Imladris. It is a pleasure to meet you," Ana said bowing her head to him in respect.

"Yes I am. You need not to bow to me, Adonnennial. All of us revere you. We should bow to you," he said sitting on the edge of her bed and lightly brushed her hand with his. This gesture made Ana feel a little, uncomfortable. Elrond noticed it and smiled.

"Worry not young one. I am only here to see how you are. You had quite a night last night. We were all amazed on how well you took the power. Your survival is being celebrated,” he said taking her chin in his hand and tilting her head from side to side looking at her. "Haldir was right, you look beautiful. Everything looks well on you. How does it feel to be so changed from your former self?" he asked her.

"Well I don’t feel really that much different. I have to say that I feel a little tired. With my ears different, my hearing has become more alert. My eyes see clearer," she said looking at him.

"Well, that is to be expected. It will improve over the next few days and weeks as if you were always this way," he said standing up getting ready to leave. "But I want you to rest though, it will be a little overwhelming for you at first. You will need to keep yourself regenerated."

"Yes, my lord. I shall do that," she said smiling," Thank you for caring for me last night."

"You are most welcome. It comes from being a healer. I do it cause that is who I am. I will leave you now to ready yourself. The ceremony and the banquet will start soon," he said turning toward the entrance. "Oh by the way, two sentinels have been placed outside the tent to ensure your privacy."

"Thank you. I will see you soon," Ana said smiling at him. He left the elleths alone.

Sairlowen and Lenniel started to giggle a little but finished preparing to help Ana bathe. Ana stood up and slowly gained her senses. She felt lighter and freer than she ever had. Her hair grew more and came down to her hips. She looked down at her body and saw that her body features had even changed. 'I like this new me. I am prettier now I think,' she thought looking into the mirror that was on the nightstand.

After bathing and dressing, Ana stood at the full-length mirror looking at the results. Lenniel and Sairlowen were putting the final touches to her hair. Ana looked at herself and thought she looked like an elven princess. Haldir came to the tent and spoke through the flap. "Ana, are you ready? The ceremony is to begin soon."

Ana walked over and the sentinels opened the flap to reveal the outside world to her. What she saw astounded her. Haldir was wearing his armor. It had been cleaned, shined and he looked so handsome and yet dangerous in it. His crimson red cape made his armor look more defined. His hair braided in traditional warrior braids. 'Beautiful' she thought. ’This is my knight in shining armor.’ Haldir stood there staring at her with his jaw dropped. She could tell he liked what he saw.

"Haldir, you can pick your jaw off the ground now,” she said with a nervous voice.

"Ahem." He cleared his voice from the shock of her beauty. "Ana you look stunning. That gown is beautiful."

Ana smiled and blushed. "I have to say when I saw the armor yesterday, I thought it was beautiful then. I had secretly wondered what it would look like on you, but now I see and I can say I am pleased! You look handsome, Haldir," she said looking him in the eyes.

"Thank you, Ana,” he said still staring at her. ”Shall we go?” Haldir held out his arm to her. Ana gladly took it and blushed at the feeling of being next to him. Haldir bent down and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.

"What was that for?" she asked.

"Thank you for allowing me to escort you," he said.

"Oh, Haldir, you know I would not allow anyone else to escort me,” she said sarcastically.

~~~~~~~~~

A large gathering of Elves stood at the base of the stairs leading to the main palace. Elves of all three realms stood in waiting for the Lords and Lady to approach. Haldir had led Nen to stand on the side of the stairs where his brothers were waiting. Gandalf smiled as Ana and Haldir approached.

“Hello Uncle. What is this all about really?” she asked the aging wizard.

“A welcoming of the Elves back to earth and an acknowledgement for you. A formality really. Wait and see,” he said smiling warmly then taking her arm and lacing it around his. There she stood between the two males she found most important in life.

The crowd spoke quietly amongst themselves. The chattering soon stopped. The Chief Counselor to Elrond, Erestor spoke loudly.

“Announcing the Council of Rebirth. Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel of Lothlorien, Lord Elrond of Imladris, King Thranduil of Mirkwood," Erestor said looking toward the staircase.

All there, stood in awe at the four coming down the stairs. A silence loomed over the area as everyone looked on. All bowed in accord including Gandalf. Beside Erestor stood Glorfindel dressed in his full attire. Legolas stood with Haldir’s brothers. Ana looked on and soon did as all the others, she bowed. Celeborn motioned for all to rise.

Elrond and King Thranduil stood quiet looking out amongst those gathered while Celeborn stood quietly looking at his beloved. None of them spoke only looked around to look at the city. Galadriel then took a step forward.

“Long ago we left these shores knowing the prophecy that one day a child would come to recall the Elves back to Earth. For millennia we waited diligently for that call. That day came and the child is now amongst us. Through the sacrifice of her inner light and power, she is now one of us: our kin. For her name is Anastasia. Translated in her language meaning “Resurrection” but to us she is the beginning of a new Earth. For this, from this day forth, she will be known to us as Adonnennial meaning ‘Rebirth‘.” Galadriel looked to her and smiled. Ana looked up at the Lady in awe and then to Gandalf and Haldir. The crowd turned to her and bowed to her. Galadriel motioned for her to come closer.

Ana looked back and Haldir, Gandalf and the others and smiled nervously. She walked over and stood before her and the other council members. All smiled at her.

“Adonnennial, I present this to you as a token of our gratitude and welcome to our world. In this jewel is the light of Elendil, our most beloved star," Galadriel said as she placed the chained jewel around her neck. “Come stand by my side child so all can see the prophecy." Ana gladly stood by her side with tears of joy in her eyes. She was glad that she could help them.

Celeborn looked over to Haldir, Legolas, Orophin, Rumil and Glorfindel. Then he spoke. “For millennia, our borders went unprotected, our woods without life. Now with this awakening, our borders are in need of protection in this age. Our beloved Captain and his brothers, will you come forth?"

The three brothers came forward and bowed to their Lord and Lady. The Lady spoke, “During our long absence from this earth you three and the others appointed, have shown the Valar your great devotion. We ask that you return to your positions as Wardens. And you Haldir, our captain. What say you?”

“Aye, we do my lady. With great love and devotion to the Valar and to you the Council,” the three brothers said together.

Lord Glorfindel, Lord Erestor and Lord Elrond stepped forward to present the three brothers with their swords. The three took the swords with smiling faces. Each looking at the weapons with great love and adoration. They stepped to the side. Haldir stood beside Ana and smiled. Ana looked at him and then blushed. Haldir looked on and discreetly grabbed her hand. He turned to her.

“You look beautiful, Lady Adonnennial," he said in the slightest of whispers. They stood so close Ana hoped no one saw him grab her hand. But just her luck, the lady looked in their direction. She looked at their entwined hands and smiled. She spoke to Ana's mind.

Child your destiny is not just over. Much is still to do. You will not have to do it alone. I see that a bond now forms.

Ana did not know what to think of the lady's words. Ana suddenly felt overwhelmed. Bond? What bond? What did that mean? She felt confused at this. She smiled on and watched the remaining ceremony. Legolas was next. He was to become a tactical advisor for the newly formed council while Lord Glorfindel was to become Haldir's second in command. Lord Erestor would become the High Chief Counselor and Gandalf would remain the eyes and wisdom of the council. Lord Elrond stood forth.

In a booming voice he declared, “The Valar has set for this new Council to rule and govern the elvish people. Tonight is a night for great celebration. The feast will promptly start at sundown. Tomorrow will mark the beginning of a New Age for Earth. Let us adjourn and meet this night in joyful celebration." With that the people cheered and the disbanded.

Haldir stood by Ana hand in hand. Ana, troubled by the Lady’s word, smiled at him nervously. “Lirimaer, I sense you are troubled. What is wrong?”

“Nothing Haldir, I need to rest I am tired. Could you help me back to the tent?” she asked feeling tired.

“Nonsense, the tent is not where you will be staying. You will now live in a talon. I will show it to you. It is not far from mine.

As they made their way across the city, Ana watched as everyone was getting the city back on it’s feet. It was a spectacle watching so many elves doing things to create a livable space for them to live in.

Hal took her to the talon. It was across the way from his and the one his brothers would be staying in for their time on earth. He had his hand around Ana’s to make sure that he wouldn’t lose her in the many that were about.

“Here we are, Ana. Your own home." Hal and Ana ascended the stairs that would lead them to her talon. When they reached the top, he pointed out his talon as well as his brothers.

He opened the door and led her inside.

Ana gasped at the size of the place. Upon entering the door, there was a kitchen off to the right with a table and four chairs. Going in further, there was a spacious living room with a couch and chair as well as a desk and plenty of books to keep her company. Haldir led her to a bedroom with a grand bed, chest of drawers and beyond that was a bathroom. Inside the bathroom was the largest tub she had ever seen facing a balcony. A breeze was floating in the air that brought the smell of lavender and mallos. She made her way back into the living room and stood in front of Haldir.

“This is so beautiful, Haldir. This is all for me?” Ana could feel herself getting lightheaded at all that was going on in the city as well as being tired.

“Yes, my love, this is all for you." Hal placed a kiss on her lips and watched her as her eyes closed. He didn’t know what was happening to her until she passed out in his arms. “Lirimaer, what’s the matter?” Haldir gathered her up in his arms and went into the bedroom to place her on the bed.

Ana felt her knees buckle and someone picking her up. It was all too much for her to comprehend.

When Haldir couldn’t get a response from her, he heard someone enter the talon. He turned and saw Rumil entering the bedroom.

“Rumil, go get Lord Elrond. Something is wrong with Ana," Haldir was getting frantic because no one had passed out on him before.

“Yes, I will," Rumil ran out of the talon.

Haldir went into the bathroom for a cool cloth and wiped her forehead.

“My love, won’t you speak to me. I don’t know what to do!” Haldir was crying when Lord Elrond entered the bedroom.