Recap-

Once more, I woke up to my ceiling.
But, in a dress.
I nearly freaked out. But instead I laughed, why I was uncertain.

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(I'll find a song later, my mind is fuzzy, blank, tired.)

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I decided to put my new dress to use, since it was winter here too, why not wear it? - I previously wore one I bought. Putting on my boots, and archery gear carrying the target. I walked outside hood up to where I saw the "Expert Burglar" sign. It was still their.
"Damn." I whispered.
After seeing the Durin's, my family. I was re-thinking it all over.
If Gandalf put the sign here it meant that Bilbo wouldn't be joining us most likely.
I sighed, "fine, I'll do it." I said quietly.
The bushes right to the tree started to move.
Eyes narrowing, I threatened the being "Come out where I can see you, I'm well armed."
"You would harm an old friend?" He asked, appearing.
"Gandalf..."
"Yes, Brianna, you know why I've returned I assume?" He asked pointing to the tree with his staff.
"Of course, your burglar bailed so you came to me, correct?"
"Wrong, the Valar chose you Brianna."
"Of course they did..." I sighed.
"So, this is my way to get to Middle Earth, I take it? To steal from my One?"
"Indeed."
I was far from thrilled.
"You better have a plan or two up your sleeve, Gandalf. Thorin will not be happy in the end."
"No, no he will not. But you must trust me on this if you wish to keep seeing your family."
I closed my eyes 'good point, very good point.'
"As sneaky as Wizards can be, I'll do it your way - the way of The Valar."
Gandalf smiled. "Good! Now lets get out of this terrible cold weather shall we?"

Indoors, Gandalf helped me pack as I was a stranger to the Wilds.
Luckily I made some fresh Lambas bread (after tasting it, to see if it really is filling.) And, surprisingly enough... It was. Though not in one bite.

I continued to pack my weapons, daggers, bow, quiver, and sword, along with my money sack. A ruck sack was provided by Gandalf along with a bed roll. I'd wear one of my favorite outfits and pack the dress Thorin, my One gave me.

"Gandalf, where are we going, exactly?" I questioned.
"In time you will see. Though I'd wear that cloak of yours."
"Thank you for the hint...?" I asked.
He smirked.
Once I was packed, hair in a bun Gandalf opened a oval-like portal by whispering some words and moving his staff in an oval movement.

"Hurry now, it'll only last a few minutes." He rushed me.
I looked back once at my home. 'Goodbye, Earth.'
Somewhat sad, I left for Middle Earth with new hopes.

We stepped into a forest, with The Valar watching us. I froze, wide-eyed where as Gandalf continued to walk forward.
"Well done, Olórin." The one cloaked in black spoke.
Gandalf turned to me, "this is Mandos and we are in his Halls. Or rather, the entrance to his Halls."
I nodded, a bit stunned.
"Come, follow me." Mandos smiled.

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I only researched and added the descriptions to the best of my ability.

So, we followed Mandos (who I found a bit scary.)
Inside his Halls, were a few more Vala stood.
They greeted us one by one, more then happy to see Ólorin again.
Nienna, the one who taught Gandalf was off in another room.
"Brianna, we have brought you here because you hold a great destiny." A lady in green spoke up.
"Yavanna." Gandalf whispered in my ear.
"We wish to bestow you a gift, it will take many of us to do so. Will you accept the gift to become a shape-shifter?" She asked.
I was shocked once more.
"What animal will I become?"
"An animal of the ground, and one of the sky. Wolf, and an Eagle." A man dressed in blues of all colors answered.
"Manwe." I was once again informed.
"I accept...If I have control when I'm in my animal forms."
"You shall." Yavanna replied.

Several Vala surrounded me, took my hands, held my shoulders... And began chanting a spell. I felt my eyes change color.

How did I know they changed color? I could just tell by the pressure behind them.
Their hands disappeared from my body.
"Now, when you wish to shape-shift think of that animal." Yavanna informed me.
I nodded, "thank you."
"You will also need a new name, Brianna is not of Middle Earth." Vaire informed me.
"How will they know it's me?" I asked.
"They will know, child."
Gandalf studied me, "how about Clarissa?" He asked both me and The Valar.
"That will do." Vaire replied, smiling.
I nodded. "It could grow on me...with time."
"Now, we know you have somewhere important to be, I shall open a portal for you, Olórin, Clarissa." Mandos spoke.
"Thank you, all of you."
"Save our creations, Clarissa." Aulë asked.
"I'll try my very best." I replied before stepping through the portal.

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