Inspired for the tolkien_weekly "Music" challenge over in Livejournal.com.

They eased their guard, knowing instinctively that they were safe for the moment.

Soft melodies intermingled with elvish voices singing, calming their exhausted and grieved souls. An air of tranquility made the tension recede, making breathing easier. Eyes widened at the bright light illuminating the arrival of two beautiful, tall elves.

Weighed down with grief, apprehension and weariness, the Fellowship heeded nothing but the soft music which served as a soothing balm to their heart and mind, relaxing, letting go for a while of the memories of losing their leader and trials of Moria, so early on in the Quest.