My beloved has returned to me and to our son. I am filled with joy!
I wandered Imladris with Nemben and there was my herven, my meleth. Oh how brightly he shone, within armour of white. I felt as if in a dream. My beloved Andarne is back!
We held one another and Nemben spoke to Andarne for the first time. A sweet "Father", came from our son's lips. My love was overwhelmed with happiness. We wandered to our guest quarters of the house of Elrond where I was told, to a certain degree, why Andarne made a swift departure.
He could not reveal much, but what he did tell me is that war looms ever closer. My beloved seemed... different. He was much more pensive. From looking in his eyes I could see he was troubled. Over what, I know not the full details. He knows things I do not and will not tell me. I respect this, as it is the Lady's command that he does not divulge too much.
While I am content my husband has returned and family have been reunited, I feel an ache within my heart. Now, more than ever, I desire to return home. I miss the forest and I do so wish for my boy to know his place of birth. Oh, what I would give to feel the golden leaves crunch under my feet, to smell the glorious scent of the Elanor. I want to go home.
I have changed much since Nemben came into this world. I used to love the idea of travelling, escaping the bounds of The Golden Wood to seek adventure. Now, I wish to return, to live a life of peace with my family. Priorities have changed. I still desire to help fight the shadow that threatens us all, but I have Nemben to think of now. His needs come before all else.
Whilst not an active Warden of the Galadhrim, I shall always consider myself such. If I am needed to defend my homeland and all that I love, I shall.
Malliel of Lothlórien is a changed person. She has finally grown up.
