#galandriel

Sequel to Hurt/Comfort Series Saving the Enemy

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6

Pairing: Legolas x fem!reader

Category: One-shot (Hurt/Comfort elements)

Backstory: You are Gandalf’s granddaughter. Long ago you were captured by the Mirkwood elves after saving the life of their prince, Legolas Greenleaf. He tended your injuries and the two of you fell in love. But it was a time of war and the fates were cruel, tearing you and Legolas apart on separate paths. Hundreds of years later, you and Legolas meet again on a quest to destroy the One Ring. But when Gandalf is murdered before your very eyes, Legolas fears that he will lose your heart forever.  

Warning: Mentions of cannon character death. Shock, disassociation, intense grief. 

     Galandriel was speaking, searching each of them with her eyes and her mind. Legolas knew the tradition. He understood the reasons and ways behind the queen’s reservations. But this was no time for formality. He was cradling his captive, his beloved, limp in his arms. She was heavily drugged by Aragorn’s herbal concoctions. It had been the only way. Legolas alone had carried her despite Aragorn and his constant offers to assist. He needed Galandriel’s help now. Surely she could sense that something was wrong. 

Mirabel blinked up at the blond haired elf lady with the long pretty white dress for a moment.

"You're really pretty. Not as pretty as mama but pretty." Mirabel said with a smile up at the elf lady. The man seemed a bit offended at that but the pretty lady smiled and kneeled down to be on eye level with Mirabel.

"Well hello there. You are neither Dwarf nor Hobbit but a child of magic and flame...a child of Man not from Middle Earth. May I ask your name and age little one?" The pretty lady asked and Mirabel gave her a bright sunny smile.

"I'm Mirabel Madrigal! I'm ten! Nice to meet you!" Mirabel said and Galandriel didn't show it outwardly but she melted even as her face went almost stone like.

Ten. Only ten summers old. Oh by the Light this wasn't a child. It was a baby. Her own son Elrond was over 3000 years to a human but only in his 30s to Elves. Her granddaughter Arwen was just inside of her 1500th year. Little over 15 if they aged like humans did.

But this...this baby was 10. Not even a year to an elf!

Mirabel gave a squeak like her prima Dolores was known for when the pretty elf lady suddenly swept her up in her arms and cuddled her close. Mirabel blinked for a moment but then smiled and cuddled back.

The weird lady felt strong and warm. Like her mama. And Mirabel missed cuddles.

"This isn't a child. This is a baby. She's mine now. Such a dangerous journey is no place for a baby. Have you eaten yet child? You are small...we shall get you some warm hearty food." Galandriel said and she kissed the top of Mirabels head while Mirabel looked at her confused.

Even the other Elves nearby looked stunned at Galandriels behavior but Elrond seemed like he understood. After all he heard the child's age as well...and he knew his mother was having what some species called Empty Nest Syndrome.

Elrond almost felt bad for whatever fool tried to harm the child while Lady Galandriel was nearby. Almost.

PLEASE LADY GALANDRIEL BEING SO SWEET TO MIRABEL <333

She definitely has Empty Nest. It makes sense, because despite them living forever (or at least hella long), she knows that Elrond is completely independent and a grown man? Elf? Idk, but he’s got his own place to run and Galandriel is just left to her own devices. So when Mirabel comes along, and says she’s 10??? Which is a baby in elf years, maybe like a month to them??? She’s immediately attached to her <3

RIP anyone who tries to hurt Mirabel, it’s game over for them 🗿

Mirabel is already pretty short, but compared to The Lady of Light, who’s 6’4??? Really hammers in the fact that Mirabel is a baby compared to anyone else.

Thoughts on The Rings of Power.

Something that has scratched my mind is why I ship Sauron with Galandriel, when there are a lot of people comparing them to Daemon and Rhae. Then I realized that: -Basically I like the chemistry of the actors.

They didn't need a single kiss or sex scene for them to tell us anything about what was between them.

Sauron is used for the Galandriel heroine's journey arc.

If you saw the Hobbit movie, Galandriel hit him.

"Because we traveled needlessly through the Mines of Moria." Legolas informed the Elves in front of them.

"Yes apparently if a wise and strong old wizard tells you it's a bad idea you ignore it. And if a female tells you it's a bad idea that pokes the masculine pride into thinking it's a good idea to go there and prove their strength and bravery like fools." Mirabels voice was ice cold as she shot the group a dark look.

"Legolas gets points for being against the idea after Gandalf said it wasn't a good idea. But for the love of God next time the braincells of the group say don't do it then don't do it." Mirabel said and Frodo winced and bowed his head, knowing it had been his choice and mistake.

"You are not of these lands...there is magic not found anywhere in Middle Earth flowing through your veins." Galandriel said staring at Mirabel and then a few seconds later Mirabels foot kicked up and her hand lashed out, the rest of the Fellowship quickly backing away.

Every bow and sword of the elves but Legolas was pointed at Mirabel now as she scowled at Galandriel who was now on the floor blinking baffled, a shoe on the ground beside her as Mirabel glared. Her other shoe in her hand at the ready.

"It is very rude to go into someone's mind. Especially without permission or provocation." Mirabels voice was sharp as a blade and colder than ice.

"You dare strike Galandriel the Lady of Light?" The male elf helping Galandriel up demanded angrily but the Fellowship were glancing at each other.

"My money is on Mirabel." Pippin said and the rest of the group nodded.

"There's lots of elves here, armed every single one...but I've seen what she can do with those shoes. My money's on the lass." Gimli said earning a solemn reluctant nod from Legolas as well.

"You speak as if the shoe is a weapon." One elf said glaring at them while Mirabel didn't look bothered by the weapons, honestly after the Nazguls and the orcs and cave troll she wasn't scared of these immortal pretty boys.

Besides they had nothing on her Abuela when she was mad.

"She slaughtered twelve orcs in the Mines of Moria with merely her shoe, another seven fell at her blade though she has no training with it." Legolas said and he didn't even know how her shoes had done so much damage to the creatures.

"That was a warning. And you only get one. I deal enough with magic users constantly using their gifts on or around me back home. I was not allowed to fight back there but here there are no such restraints. Do not use magic on me again without my permission unless it is a dire emergency." Mirabel said and Galandriel stared at her for a moment longer before she smiled and gave a small chuckle.

"It has been a long long time since anyone has dared strike me. You are an interesting one child of magic and flame. Very interesting."

PLEASE IM. LITERALLY ABOUT TO WATCH THE TWO TOWERS. Y’all got me hooked <3 found out my mom has the special extended edition??? On the entire LOTR Trilogy????

But yeah, Mirabel was not down with Galandriel’s telepathy and mind reading crap. Home girl gets it enough at home, she does not need it from Middle Earth either 😭 I’m glad Galandriel thinks she’s interesting though, nice dynamic. Though, I do think Mirabel would be freaked out when Gala just…almost goes evil for the ring in front of Frodo…yeah… I like how even Gimli is like yeah, Mirabel mops the floor with y’all.

ANYWAY what do you think Mirabel’s gift from Galandriel would be? The other fellowship members asked for some stuff, but I wonder, what would Mirabel ask for? Perharps magic of her own from the Middle Earth?

The rest of the Fellowship were all stunned and speechless as they saw a beautiful golden haired woman approaching. She was a beautiful graceful regal angel and they had no doubts that she was a queen. An Angel. Even the air around her seemed to radiate power and elegance.

Then they heard Mirabel give a small noise of surprise.

"Pretty Elf lady!" Mirabel blurted out and the Fellowship, especially Legolas and Aragon who knew who this was, choked and hurriedly moved to apologize on her behalf.

Galandriel however went wide eyed and then she beamed brighter than the sun.

"Little one! You've finally returned! Oh how I've missed you! Please someone get the clothes I had made for her and start preparing a hearty meal! I'm sure she's hungry!" Galandriel said and a few Elves scurried off to do that as Galandriel quickly strode to Mirabel and then hugged her, fussing and fretting over her and kissing her head while Mirabel looked embarrassed but didn't seem to mind.

"Are you the pretty and strong Elf lady Mira told me about?" Antonio asked tugging slightly on Galandriels dress to get her attention. Galandriel looked down surprised and then she lit up even brighter.

"An even smaller little one! Oh my you're smaller than Mirabel was when I first met you! Hello little son! What's your name? How old are you?" Galandriel asked and she was already sweeping him up into her arms.

"I'm Antonio! I turn five soon!" Antonio beamed as he held up five fingers proudly.

"So young! So small!" Galandriel gasped and her grip tightened a bit as she cuddled him and Mirabel both.

"Mine now. Just call me mama little princeling. Someone make sure there is plenty of food for him as well and get some clothing fit for him and his station! I owe you five years worth of presents!! And Mira! My little princess don't worry! I have all 77 years worth of presents you missed. I can't believe you're already 87!" Galandriel said and she was gushing and fretting over the two of them.

"Silly lady. Miras not 87! Mira is almost 15! She has her quince tomorrow! Although the family will have to put it off since we won't be home for it." Antonio giggled at the silly lady.

"A Quince?"

GALANDRIEL BROKE CHARACTER SO FAST 😭😭

But you can’t blame her. Usually, 77 years is nothing to her, she’s an elf, The Lady of Light, it’s the equivalent to a couple weeks for her. But for some reason, for some. REASON. Those 77 years seemed to stretch on forever. Every year, she would wait for Mirabel on her birthday (Middle Earth anyway) with a present, hoping she’d come…home.

So when she DID come back, I can see why she’d be excited. And she brought a little son? A little baby? Yeah, She loves Antonio, and is so happy. The dresses them up, sits them down, and makes sure they eat. She was so worried for those 7, almost 8 decades.

"Little one! You are okay?!" Thorin and the rest of the remaining dwarves were happy to see Mirabel safe and sound in Galadriels arms after everything was said and done.

"Si!" Mirabel gave that noise they knew to mean yes now. Although they noted her shoes were missing.

Celeborn was immediately walking over to check on Elrond and Galadriel and making sure they were okay.

"Our daughter is a brave one husband. She stood in front of me as I gathered my strength and she threw her shoes at the servant of Magorth." Galadriel said brightly and she seemed so proud. Celeborn faltered a bit.

Did...did he hear her wrong?

"What?" Celeborn asked his voice an octave higher.

"My sister launched her sandals at Sauron and made him recoil." Elrond whispered to him.

Celeborn promptly buried his head in his hands and let out an incredulous laugh. Oh God. Oh by the Light.

What kind of daughter did his wife adopt?!

Celebornwas FLABBERGASTED. First of all, before then even elft for Sauron in Mordor, his wife adopted another child, then he finds out said child threw her shoes at one of the most evil beings in Middle Earth.

Celeborn: