If I'm No Longer Young And Beautiful

Chapter Three

Mereth Nuin Giliath, the feast of Starlight.

A feast to celebrate the light of the night stars. 'Mereth' meaning feast, and 'Nuin Giliath' meaning under stars. All light was precious to the Elves but starlight was favoured most of all. This night was very important to the Elves of Mirkwood, to all Elves of Middle Earth. Most Elves would come together on this night and celebrate. For this Feast the other Elven Kingdoms were coming to Mirkwood.

The night would fill of laughter, joy, fine music and dancing.
(Y/n) had only ever been once to Mereth Nuin Giliath. It was when she was still a young child, knowing not of what the Kingdom was celebrating and its worth. But she remembered it's beauty and happiness, and the uniting of the different kingdoms. Knowing now the worth of star light (Y/n) could finally celebrate the Feast.

The different Elven Kingdoms had arrived in Mirkwood, filling in the great halls of Thranduil. They had all brought gifts to offer to the King as respect for allowing them entrance to his Kingdom. Thranduil would gladly accept the gifts allowing the celebration to begin.

The underground kingdom was decorated in many hanging lights and gems. Making everywhere gleam with light within the large halls, as if you where looking up into the night sky. Everyone that had shown up to the Feast wore beautiful sparkling clothes also. Most consisting of the colours blue, sliver and white.

(Y/n) was getting ready now, doing her hair. Sitting at her mirror made of pure titanium, shined so finely it would reflect. Just as she had finished her hair there was a swift knock at her room door.
(Y/n) stood to her feet quickly with the sound,
"You may enter." (Y/n) spoke clearly so that the person on the other side would hear. After her reply the door shortly opened, a middle aged elleth maid steping into the room. In her arms she carried what it looked like a simple white gown. The Elleth had long straight dark hair, face flawless of any sign of aging, just as every elf.

The maid kept her head bowed as she walked into the room then spoke.
"Excuse me young (Y/n), but the King has asked me to bring you this gown. He wishes you to wear it." Her honeyed voice filled the room, she placed the white gown atop of (Y/n's) bed. (Y/n) smiled kindly towards the Elleth then made her way to the gown and responded.
"There's no need for you to be excused, it is quite alright." After (Y/n) spoke she looked upon the beautiful dress. Her eyes widdened at the sight,
"It is most gorgeous.." (Y/n) spoke out her thoughts in awe. She gently held the gown up to take a better look at its beauty.

"You will look most stunning of all tonight in such a gown" the maid avowed still not raising her head. (Y/n) looked to the maid with admiring green eyes.
"Thank you, I must find the King and thank him myself." Once the maid heard her statement she bowed more before turning and leaving the room, closing the door behind her.

Once the door closed (Y/n) brought the dress over to her mirror, holding it against herself. It was such a fine gown, she just had to get it on right there. So slipping her thin undergarment off she slowly began to dress herself.