Queen of Earth and Starlight

Chapter 4: Guardian of the Forest

Lady Galadriel and Celeborn were there, standing in front of the river side by side. The closer I got to them, it was truly at that moment when the precious items they were holding became all the more clear. I shook my head and smiled, as I thought, Long have the days passed, from the time when I was just a wee elfling. I have learned many things. I was taught nearly everything! Whether it was languages, being deeply connected to nature, the ancient spells from my forebears, or ways in which I could defend myself and others I was blessed with the knowledge of it all. I've been in boats, ridden on the backs of horses, going wherever I wanted to explore.
And even still as an adult, my sweet parents always send me off with something.

"Suilaid Winyára!" Celeborn exclaimed. "Gîl síla na lû govaded"

"Right as always ada" I respond smiling.

"Man mathach?"Galadriel asked.

"I am doing well naneth" I reply, which caused her to let out a sigh of relief. "Though I must be taking my leave soon, I would prefer to travel while the light is still out if I can help it"

They both nodded. "Of course my darling daughter, the journey that has been set before you, at this moment in time will be difficult, perilous and only the Valar knows how long you will be away" Galadriel remarked. "Which is why we have decided to send you off with these" Celeborn chimed in. Then, they stepped forward with their gifts in hand. "I send you off with Lembas, may it keep you and sustain you throughout your journey" He said."To you, I bestow upon you, a bit of light from our most brilliant star Eärendil"Galadriel remarked. "May this sacred star be a beacon of hope and protection for you Winyára."
Afterwards, I promptly took their gifts and placed them inside of my pockets. "Rim hannaid,"I said to them.
"You are welcome child"
I soon noticed there was a boat behind them, which I quickly stepped into. I took the oar in my hands, and with a firm grip, I looked back towards my parents one last time. "Mauya nin mene"
"Hara márisse Winyára"Galadriel uttered with a gentle smile. "Nai anar caluva tielyanna"Celeborn added. I then proceeded to turn around, and started to row the boat. Before I knew it, I was moved farther from the longest place I've ever known, and sailing closer to my destination throughout this great river.
As I continued to move through the water, I was no longer in the dear woods that I called home, but instead was greeted by the beautiful sights of nature around me. The meadows that were full of bright green grass, flowers with all sorts of color, just about everything around me were teaming with life. So naturally, I couldn't help but smile as I felt the sun shining, ever so brilliantly on my face.

"Now, this is the life"I said, sighing with relief."Once I return, I will definitely try to go on more boat rides just for fun"

Before I knew it, I was slowly nearing the entrance of the forest, and I decided then, that was when the dear boat and I would part ways. I stepped out of the boat. Placing my hands onto the side of the boat, I began to speak to the water.

Oh blessed waters of old,

Who is filled with water that is blue as the most precious jewels, and clear as the skies

With your powerful current, you have helped carry me safely all this way to my destination.

Humbly, I ask that you carry this boat,

Till it passes through the Anduin,

And reaches the forests of Lothlorien by the grace and mercy of the Valar, completely untouched by outside forces.

After I finished speaking, I stopped and waited. All of a sudden, I begin to hear the sounds of rushing waters.

Within seconds, the water had begun pulling the boat away from me, till it was out of my sight. With that, I turned around and started running towards the entrance. Soon, as I reached the entrance of the forest I stopped immediately.