Disclaimer: I make no profit from the use of any of Tolkien's characters nor do I own any of them.

A/N: This story was inspired mainly by song lyrics. The lyrics will be italicized. Plus, if anyone can tell me how I can get rid of the spaces between the lines of the lyrics I would really appreciate it!

Lyrics from: "The Prayer" by Celine Dion on Josh Groban

Chapter 1-The Prayer

Prologue

"I pray you'll be our eyes

And watch us where we go

And help us to be wise

In times when we don't know

Let this be our prayer

As we go our way

Lead us to a place

Guide us with your Grace

To a place where we'll be safe"

Eliahn glanced down at the shivering form in his arms. She looked as if she was turning blue from the cold.

"Be strong my love." He told her. "We are almost there."

Two hours later Eliahn felt his strength leave him. He stumbled and fell to the ground. He heard her cry out and rushed to her.

"Eliahn?" she asked weakly.

"Yes my love?" he said moving a strand of hair out of her face.

"Is it time to leave yet?"

Eliahn looked down at his beloved wife with tears in his eyes. He couldn't answer her. Unable to meet her knowing gaze he looked away from her and saw the lights. Thank the Valar!

He smiled, an amazing feat after what they had been through, "Almost Nela, it is almost time. Is she still safe?" he asked.

A serene look passed over Nela's face, "She is."

"Then we need to get up. We are almost to the Golden Wood."

"I pray we'll find your light

And hold it in our hearts

When stars go out each night

Let this be our prayer

When shadows fill our day

Lead us to a place

Guide us with your grace

Give us faith so we'll be safe."

Celeborn watched the two from astride his horse at the border. He often went off on his own to ride and to collect his thoughts. This night had been like any other until he had seen the man and woman fall. It was only after they had remained on the snowy ground for far too long that he set off toward them.

When he arrived he was shocked at what he found. They were not a man and woman at all but elves. They were covered in grime and a dark substance that could only be blood. Celeborn jumped off his horse and kneeled down.

"What has happened?" he asked.

The elf looked at him and instantly his name came forward in Celeborn's mind. It was a name he recognized from Rivendell.

"Eliahn? What has happened to you and your wife?" he asked again.

"We were travelling to the ships. We felt the call to leave for the Undying Lands. But there were Orcs. They ambushed our party; we barely were able to flee them."

Just then Nela cried out in pain. "Eliahn!"

Celeborn could see she was fading quickly. Even if he was able to get her to the healers in time, he feared they would not be able to save her.

"Come." He said, standing. "We must get you both into the city."

"No." Eliahn said. "It is our time to leave."

Celeborn studied him as he watched his wife and saw that Eliahn was fading as well. The two were tied together so closely that one would not survive without the other.

Eliahn reached for Nela's arms and removed what Celeborn had mistaken for a bundle of clothing. He thrust the bundle into Celeborn's arms. The Elf Lord's eyes widened when he saw what he truly held; a child.

"You must take her." Eliahn said desperately. "Vow to us that you will care for her. Treat her as your own."

Celeborn looked down at the child in surprise. At that moment she opened her eyes and looked back at him. If he had doubted his answer; he now knew.

"We ask that life be kind

And watch us from above

We hope each soul will find

Another soul to love"

"I make this vow. I will care for your child as if she were my own daughter." He told the dying elves at his feet.

Eliahn sank to the ground next to his wife. A peaceful rest taking their bodies. With his last breath Eliahn looked up at his Celeborn and then his daughter. "We will name her after her savior, who brought us light when there was only darkness. Her name is Calathiel."

Celeborn could only watch as Eliahn and Nela closed their eyes and finally found peace.

"Just like every child

Needs to find a place,

Guide us with your grace

Give us faith so we'll be safe"