I entered my story in the 2022 Wattys! #watty2022
The one ring has been found, 9 companions join together to defeat Sauron; but what was unexpected was another companion joining.
Asteria; name meaning "Starlight"; daughter of Lord Celeborn and Lady...
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*Her new outfit with the elven cloak*
The Fellowship stood by the Anduin River, the water glistening beautifully as it ran over the pebbles in a swift flow. There were three boats sitting on the river side awaiting for the Fellowship as the Lord and Lady of the Golden Wood greeted them "Never before have we clad strangers in the garb of our own people. May these cloaks held shield you from unfriendly eyes." Celeborn stated as elves fastened cloaks around the Fellowship; pinned with a beautiful crafted brooch of an elven ivy leaf adorned with silver trimmings. For them it represented the Fellowship itself.
Galadriel stepped forward in all her grace "With this Fellowship, stands a great hope in the bonds between the First and Second born of Iluvatar, hobbits and the Naugrim." She addressed them as her voice was smooth and serene. Asteria smiled at her mother's words as she continued "You walk with the fate of all Middle Earth resting upon your shoulders. Do not stray from your path: fly with the blessings of the Lord and Lady of Light behind you."
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She stepped forward to Legolas first "My gift for you, Legolas, is a bow of the Galadhrim, worthy of the skill of our woodland kin." As Legolas took the bow he admired the craftsmanship in awe as Galadriel spoke to him "You have another gift which I do not need to remind needs protecting. She truly loves you. Take care of her for me please." His eyes widened at Galadriel and nods at her; holding the bow close to him.
She walked to Merry and Pippin, presenting them with two daggers and their sheaths. Merry unsheathed his in excitement it caught the light as the intricate designs swirled around the rich mahogany blade. It was a beautiful masterpiece "These are daggers of the Noldorin. They have already seen service of war." She glanced at Pippin with a warm expression as she could see his reluctance "Do not fear, young Peregrin Took. You will find your courage." Asteria watched by her father as she smiled at the two. She won't admit it but Merry and Pippin are her favorites when it comes to hobbits. She watched her mother approach Sam handing him a beautiful grey rope "For you, Samwise Gamgee; Elven rope, made of Hithlain." He accepted it admiring it "Thank you my Lady" He looked at the daggers that Merry and Pippin had "Have you run out of those nice, shiny daggers?" He asked hopefully as he smiled at Galadriel and gave her a nod as she smiled at him as she made her way to Gimli.
