Returning

[Galadriel]

Galadriel was walking outside of her old home of Eregion, it was old and she saw some evidences of fire. The city was blackened even though the majority of the materials were stone some where wood and those parts of the city were not to be found. She was outside the walls, in a nearby forest that surrounded the city of Eregion. The birds did not seem as cheerful as they used to sound when she was pregnant and with her dearest lover, Haroldir. She had heard of the dark rebellion of Darius, it was angering to Galariel because she had not been there to combat this minion of an evil power that she had not identified. She had heard of the stabbing of her husband and the fact that this Darius being had taken her daughter, her young and vulerable daughter. She bowed her head in sadness, a tear fell from her chin. But the most evidence of her sadness was her stiff figure walking though....*What happend to her daughter?* *How can she get Haroldir back?* Questions ran though her mind like an elf in a new snow. She stopped walking and she saw a dark figure to the right side of her, behind a thick trunked tree...She slanted her head to see what was happening but she didnt want to make herself known if this was a foe, which it probably was. So she just stood still. Leaned against a tree to steady herself so she didnt faint.

[Darius]

"I see you have returned, I have been expecting you." A voice came out of the ruins nearby, it was Darius whom had followed her. Behind the tree which Galadriel had noticed, was another elf whom worked for Darius, and together did they both approach Galadriel, among many others that came and surrounded her with weapons sharp and threatening. Darius had now taken over Eregion and its capital, as he had killed Haroldir and taken his and Galadriels daughter as slave. The realm was his and the he had intended to keep it his, but first he had to do something first, something that involved the help of Lady Galadriel. The fair lady of the Golden Woods. Darius could easily see Galadriel was sad and terrified of what had happened, but probably had she heard the news.

Ever since Haroldir, the human had married Galadriel. Some elves had been angered by it, as not all liked the thought of having a human as king. Therefor Darius had chosen himself as leader and had lead those willing to war, surprising the royals in a terrible attack. All those whom had resisted was killed, but those whom joined him was speared. A dark elf he was, a rear spicy of elves, but an alive one. "Have you come to share the fate of your husband, or perhaps the fate of your daughter, whom now is the slave of mine." He said evilly, but proud of what he had achieved. Standing in front of Galadriel was interesting, as long had he desired to be her close, thought never had he had the ability to.

[Galadriel]

Galadriel's eyes popped open, all bloodshot and red but still seeing a dark creature in the woods and a small shadow behind him. She stammered as she spoke, not out of surprise but of terror. This was the man that killed her husband and had taken her beloved daughter, possibly and most likely doing alot more harm to her family and city than she knew of. She griped the tree behind her with hands that were clawing to be saved from the devil. Her dress was pressed against her, shivering with her body. "You have been expecting me...for what reasons?" she tried to be calm and collected about her response but it had a tremor that made her voice shaky and not as confident as she wished. "My husband is dead, i hear. What do you have to do with me...I should ask the same question in return. You may have been expecting me but do you actually think you are capable of killing me or taking me as prisoner? You have the guile to do that? Do you know who I am?"Her voice became more and more confident and strong, demanding him to answer to the powerful queen she had been once in Lothlorien and the old Eregion. Her last question was with the most demanding voice she has spoken with for an age or so.

Her husband was dead...she will somehow get revenge against this demon that dare threaten her and her well being and perhaps she will see her lovely Mithandé..perhaps...

[Darius]

"Yes I have been expecting you, for the reason to finish what I started. And I can, use you. Cause I have your beloved daughter as my slave, become my wife and queen, and I will let your daughter live the pathetic life she have, as a half elf that she is." Darius spoke and in disgust, as he hated the race of men more then others. He believed in the race of elves and their times, however now as the elves where leaving middle earth, he fought to keep them there. Darius thought it was the reason of men, that the elves left, even such it was not. He refused to bow for any human, and refused to leave, cause he wished a life in Middle Earth with those he loved the most. In the previous life of his, he had been a general of the army in Eregion, but in secret had he developed a plan which had succeeded with and now was the new king of Eregion, as well the rebels that lived there.

The choice he gave Galadriel was simple, join him, or her daughter would die. Darius knew she had no other choice and he knew she would join him, but only in anger as she probably did not like his ways. Further did Darius approach as he waited on answer, and in his dark clothes and Armour he stood proud in front of her, along with all the warriors around that surrounded the white Lady of the woods. Dark hair did he too have and dark colored eyes, but his features was filled with attraction and could cause any girl to fall in love with him. Darius smiled, wondering how things now would be, if Galadriel would join him.

[Galadriel]

Galadriel was stunned by his response and his choice that he had given her. Her heart was torn, between her loved daughter, that she knew was only half elf, but saw the human side to compliment her and not hinder her, well of what she had seen of her darling babe. When she had left the babe had stopped nursing but was still very young and vulnerable. her daughter must be beautiful. Everything boiled down to her daughter, her only living blood relative, in Middle Earth. The choice was simple, but she didnt want to give up the memory of her husband, the beloved Haroldir. Their nights together were divine, sent by gods. He was human, agreed but intriguing to Galadriel, she had had to explore him, his senses and mind.

She is now subjected to this villian...Darious, though he was intriguing, and dark, meaning that he did attract her, even though she is widely known for being with the brighter side of reality. She was getting more and more curious by the second. Finally after a long pause from Galadriel she looked up to Darius's dark face, all of her decisions flying by her eyes and though her mind. She looked up at him with confidence. "I will come with you, become your wife but it is not with pleasure and the memories of my late husband and lover will always be with me. But i will see my daughter and she will be by my side always, i do demand that right as a mother. As a queen I demand to rule on your side and have an equal amount of power. I demand you love, if you can give any. That is all i ask, my daughter and power are non negotiable.

[Darius]

"Do not threaten me, Lady of the Woods. Here it is I whom decide, and you have to follow them...or else." Darius said in an angry tone and looked at the soldiers near her, whom came closer with the weapons that they carried, threatening Galadriel with the might of their arms. However they did not hurt her, as Darius had decided he needed her, to gain the loyalty of the rest of her people that still threatened the rebels whom lived. Darius stepped closer, and by now was almost right into the face of Galadirel, as he spoke on with the demands he wanted. "You shall be my wife and queen, but you shall have no power of the realm, only a few of our servants. And your daughter, well...she can stay with you, but under my eyes and ears, whom I will control and which she must obey, as you must to me." He stated, wishing it as he himself wanted it to be, not as she wished it.

As Darius spoke finished and claimed those demands, the warrior elves of the city that was under his command came to bring Galadriels child outside, so that Galadriel could see that the child was living. However not herself was her child, as she had been raped and tortured, in every possible way that the evil elves could. Her dress was torn apart and wounds was seen all over her, which showed what brutality she had been against. It was not a pretty sight, but it was the only one that Galadriel from now on could be used to, as her kingdom no longer existed the way it used to.

[Galadriel]

Galadriel could smell the wretched smell of Darius as he approached her. She saw his face...scarred a little but nicely strutured. He demanded that she would have no power...no power to rule, but he did not give up her power to control him...she smiled at him seductivly "You will only take me if you..."her voice trailed off into the distance as she looked over his shoulder to see a small ragged figure behind him. She at once realized it was her daughter. She was grown now about 12 or 13 but she looked like she hadnt been treated well. Galadriel's eyes were stuck on the child but she took hold of Darius's arms. She noticed how muscled they were, She looked deeply into his eyes, trying to figure out why he had done that, was it because he wanted to prove to her that he was telling her the truth, or was he decieving her in some way?

With all the love that she could muster, not that much, but she took his smooth face in her palms, and with a quick glance at her daughter she turned to Darius, "You have brought my daughter, in kindness, or manipulation i am not positive but you have won my favor, with what i have left of myself i give to thee. With my daughter i shall ride with you to your palace and become your wife, and a reluctant queen with servants, i shall hold you to your word to make me you wife in every form." She glanced at her daughter to make sure she was still there. Even with all the soldiers surrounding them she ventured to put her face closer to his and lightly kissed him, then drew back in fear in what was to happen next.

[Darius]

Darius looked at Galadriels face as she saw her daughter, and by the sight he now understood she would give up her demands and do as he said, as she probably would not wish more harm to her child. Suddenly after the words that she replied, she went to kiss him and in return, Darius kissed her. However his look was on her after, and he smiled. He had now got what he wanted, she was his and so was her daughter, together with him would they both stay and such would her people fall to him. Now there was only few things remaining, the marriage and the coronation. Which would turn it all in his favor, and through its happening, could his further plan be worked into action.

"You have made a wise choice, Lady Galadriel. Welcome, to my realm." Darius said with a big evil smile and turned, ordering the warriors to bring Galadriels daughter inside, as well Galadriel herself. Upon a black horse did Darius mount, and another white horse was given Galadriel, which she could mount and together would they both ride to the ruined city above and its palace, where they now would rule from and decide the fate of the realm, as well the world around. Darius was an evil elf to some, but the reason he did it, was only cause he wanted the power of elves to rise again and not to see it vanish from the fate of the world.

[Galadriel]

Though Galadriel was given a horse, she saw her daughter being lead by warriors to the palace. She yelled to Darius "My lord and husband Darius, may i request that my daughter be allowed to ride with me into our new home, i believe as tradition goes, she is no longer a slave, she may be my daughter, a princess. Therefore she must not walk to her house unless she so decides." Galadriel looked sternly at Darius, but inside she was fearful of what he might say. He was mighty, she admired that but his was a realm of evil, very unlike what she and Haroldir had wanted this land to become...she dreaded seeing the city and any possible inhabitants that would recognize her and label her as a betrayer, NO she was not a betrayer....she loved her daughter and city...she would fight for them in anyway she could...but for now, she fought for her right as a queen to have her daughter, as princess to ride on her white horse.

Galadriel stood there...face stern and unchanging, her dress was dirty only by the mud that was beneath her vine-twisted sandels. It was shady in the wood, but the sun shone outside, but there were some clouds gathering to the west, not promising good skys and pleasent weather, such was the doom coming upon Eregion and Middle Earth that people were exposed to but they didnt now the full force of what Galadriel felt in Darius when she kissed him...the kiss of death and treachery....

[Darius]

As the rebels and the royals went inside the gate, a sight of fear and terror was seen. Not only in the burned buildings which had turned black, but also in the surviving elves that stood around. All of their belongings was gone, their loved once and more. However in Galadriel did they keep hope of victory, as they believed she would avenge the death of Haroldir and the destruction of her realm. But as they saw Galadriel enter on a white horse, following Darius. They all felt that all hope was gone, their lady and last hope had turned to the side of evil, which none could escape from alive, expect through death itself. Now their faces turned grim and many went angered, but rather left then to confront the conflicts that now appeared. What they could do, was only to watch and do as told. As their queen no longer was at their side, but Darius side, even it wasn't such.

Darius smiled, but listened to what Galadriel asked for. She wanted her daughter beside her, and as a sign of kindness to not only her, but also the people. He allowed it, her daughter was able to ride beside her as the princess she was, but even then would they both still be under his control. As Galadriel soon was to be his wife, and the queen of his new realm. Together would they two, face the threats and the world of men. "As you wish, my love..."He said proudly, allowing her the wishes she asked and so was given it. The daughter was brought to her, and together would she and her mother ride beside each other, as they all headed for the palace that still stood left, but slightly in ruin and plunder.

[Galadriel]

As Galadriel rode, with her daughter through the streets of Eregion, the old city of her love, Haroldir she did not smile. She saw the faces of the subjects, life and happiness had been destroyed forever, she knew, all she saw now was the loss of life, the horrors of war and of plunder, the warriors and her new husband had done the dirty job of killing the spirits of these people. She had to help them, she just had to, she had saved the life of her daughter and now just to save the spirits of the people from down right death or something worse. She knew that her husband was up to no good, but she had to keep the peace in her kingdom. to save her and her daughter's life that she valued so much!

Galadriel tried to smile to the people as the parade of horses past but she couldnt keep her eyes from not connecting with the people. She was ashamed, yes, ashamed of the choice that she was forced to make to have her daughter, she was wondering if she had made the wrong decision to become queen again. Though she was queen even before Darius was alive. She technically had more right to the throne than he...she would ponder this fact in her head for many months, hoping it would come in handy some day. Right now she had to focus on the present..a changed kingdom, an evil master, a beaten daughter, her life seemed to be in ruins. Galadriel's horse was behind Darius'warriors, showing her how important she was but that would change, somehow...

When the reached the steps of the palace she cringed, thinking of Haroldir and her living in that house. She got off the horse gracefully then reaching for her daughter to jump into her arms to decend as well. Mithandé cringed at the bruises that came incontact with Galadriel's hands but she went willingly to the woman that was her mother, it was better than being knocked off the horse by the warriors.

[Darius]

Through the long street of the city they all traveled up to the palace, which rested above the peak of the mountain it was built it. There from now on would Darius and Galadriel, with her daughter and possible the children which later would be born after marriage if such would come to pass. The thoughts of Darius was now high, as he had slaughtered those whom had apposed him and now only needed to claim the throne to fully become what he always had wanted. The time of elves was again to rise, and with his aid would they do so, even such was not the wishes of their god Illuvatar. Hopefully many would join Darius in his campaign, as he believed many elves thought the same as he, that it all was the fault of the humans and not anyone else. With a proud gaze did he ride to the court of the palace, which they stopped and dismounted. From there on they all would carry on into the palace, where a wedding and coronation was soon to be held and all whom wished it was invited.

With a gracefully look did Darius turn to face Galadriel whom dismounted her horse, along with her daughter. He saw them embraced each other and he could see their love for each other, and he thought that was good, cause it only meant that he could use her daughter for more that he wished. In an evil smile, did Darius speak, interrupting the nice moment between mother and daughter. "Come, let us walk inside together, my wife. We have some job to take care of, much there is to plan..if our wedding is to be set." He said with evil thoughts in mind, thinking only of keeping Galadriel as queen and wife, such that he could become the true king and possible able to make an hair through his blood and hers. Darius, had Galadriel in the grip that he wanted, a grip where nothing could escape and together did they both walk inside, seeing a big hall ruined and plundered, but changed by the rebels whom had taken over.

[Galadriel]

While Galadriel was hugging her daughter Darius interuppted them, she stood up, still keeping her daughter close to her, she would have to keep her close during the first couple of months to become more acquainted with her, to gain her trust once more. She straightened her dress to look more presentable and replied "Yes my lord, i shall follow you wherever you go" Galadriel stepped aside of Darius, just a little short of him in height but still in level with his eyes. She asked her daughter to follow them, to keep close watch over her. Soon she will rest and Galadriel would fix the wounds that she had sustained. She wrapped her arm around Darius' to be close to him, to reassure him that she was his, but not heart and soul, she was to make sure of that.

The Hall that they walked into. The hall. Galadriel remembered all to well. It had changed for the worse. It used to have etchings of battles and paintings of forbidden love, furnishings that were made by the finest craftsmen but now...now, Galadriel could hardly stand looking at the place. It was a dump of rubble, the echings were etched out, the paintings and wall hangings were destroyed beyond all recognition...she let a tear fall..hoping Darius saw it...but not to emotional to show him she missed it as much as she really did

[Darius]

As Darius and the others entered the hall, he could sense and feel the sadness of Galadriel, but such he believed was only normal as her home was now destroyed and turned to his likings. However before any wedding and coronation could happen, it all had to be cleaned up a bit, just a little. Just so that it all would seem suitable for them, as king and queen they would rule over them all, with respect and fear. By having Galadriel at his side, he felt confident to succeed, as well did he fell proud to have such a woman as wife to be and queen. He was lucky, luckier then most elves and beings he thought. With a glance at her, as they walked he spoke."As you see, the palace has changed a bit since your last visit. However before our wedding, which I think should be held tomorrow...all of this should be cleaned up, into a more suitable hall for a marriage to happen. Don't you agree, lady Galadriel?" He said and suggested, wondering what she thought about it. But what Darius had in mind, was probably not what she wanted it. He wanted the hall to be dark and to keep a scary look, which could scary any whom came and threatened him. It had to be, or his respect would be nothing more then a peasant.

After Galadriels answer, he would let her and her daughter leave to their chambers, where they could relax and talk, before the great day that would happen the next day. It was to be the wedding of Galadriel and Darius, and the coronation would shortly follow after it. With that done, nothing could change his plans, expect if Galadriel refused the marriage. But such he would not allow, if she did, he would make sure her daughter would suffer even more. A worse fate then she already had experienced, which she probably never would forgive her mother of ever again. With an evil smile did he wait on Galadriels words, as the warriors that went with them walked further into the hall and surrounded them.

[Galadriel]

Galadriel looked at Darius, she knew that she couldnt hide what she really thought about the arrangement of affairs but what could she do about it....she had already accepted and she never went back on her word. She quickly surveyed the scene, taking in all the damages..they seemed very unforgiving and dead...she wondered how he would be able to fix them up to the order that they had been in before and better fit for a wedding of grand design. To Galadriel Darius didnt seem like a person into decorating details and he probably didnt care what happened to the great hall that had disinigrated into nothing of value.

"My lord and husband, this great hall was greater than i think i know. It would take days, weeks to get it into the order that it was. I can hardly think of it being possible for you or a thousand men to clean it up so it would b suitable for a wedding AND a coronation. I will be willing to help if i had a army of maids to make it into some suitable order to be used for the purpose. In short, how is it going to be possible to have a wedding tomorrow. Everything is happening so quickly, i just met you today, suffering from tremendous loss as you cant even start to imagine. Coming home to this...it is quite unnverving." Galadriel stopped and turned to face Darius, "My husband, it is not possible, i do believe."