It has been almost two hundred years since they died. I can't help but to think of her. I will always miss my sister. My whole family, I miss them all. Tomorrow marks another year I've existed and it just makes me feel alone in this world. My birthday does not hold the joy as it once did. We would celebrate as a family; I am the only one left now. My mother, my father, and even my sister were taken from me.

Flashback:

She ran towards the house. I had to keep the Orc filth from getting to her. I was thrown off my feet and let some past me but I killed most of them. I have to focus on getting Rose back home. I have to keep her safe.

"AHHHHHHHH!

"ROSE!"

I quickly turn to see which direction the noise came from and sprinted towards that direction. I ignored any pain I was feeling at that moment. I was oblivious to anything else other than my sister. I kept running and running until I found it, the monster killing my sister. I ran out of the bushes with my sword and removed its head from the rest of his body. The beast falls to the ground a second after. I walked over to my sister's body and just stayed there. I started to cry. I failed her. I failed my own sister. I was supposed to protect her. Rose was my everything. She looked up to me. She trusted in me to keep her safe. Now, all I could do was just lay here holding an empty capsule with no life anymore.

End Flashback

Rose's death will haunt me forever. Her blood was on my hands. I had to protect her, but I failed to stop them. I take the blame, all of it. For the past two hundred years, I have refused to sit idle. With the assistance from Lord Elrond and Gandalf, I can now stand up to those foul creatures and see them to their deaths. I couldn't protect Rose so now I will protect those who cannot protect themselves. I will never forgive myself for Rose's death. Whether or not I would have been able to save her is irrelevant because atrocities happen but there is no ultimate way of copping with the loss than by grief.

I return back to Rivendell slowly. It is not proper to be seen wondering the forest alone but I do it anyways. I am not one to always fit in around here. Although, if there be any place I could fit in, it would be here. Lord Elrond built this haven for half-elf's, like myself. It truly is remarkable. The beauty and grace; the grandeur of it all is unmatchable.

I got back before sundown but when I reached the library, it was already the evening. The library was mostly empty; by now everyone was either eating, or in their private chambers. Whenever I walked to the forest, I always ended up missing dinner. I was returning a book I took with me back to its place on a shelf when Lindir then appeared at my side. Lindir was one of the first elves to befriend me when I first came to Rivendell.

"My Lady Kay? How are you feeling this day?"

"Alright. And yourself?"

"Quite well"

"Was there something you needed, Lindir?"

"I just came to give you this"

Lindir handed me a small parcel wrapped up with some string.

"Seeing you missed dinner, I thought you might be needing this later when you stomach awakens"

"Lindir, that is very kind of you. Thank you"

"I also bring a message from the lady Arwen. She wishes to see you before the next sunrise"

"Alright, I will go see her when I'm finished here. Again Lindir, you have my gratitude"

I motion to the small parcel; he knows that if I miss dinner, then I end up wandering in the kitchen which never ends well.

"Sleep well, My lady"

Lindir nods his head and I nod back. I continued to find a few books that would catch my interests and proceeded back to my room. I grabbed a particular book that pertained to the Ents, a most peculiar subject I've been meaning to read about. As I approached my room, I spot Arwen waiting outside my door. Oh what did I do now? I think to myself silently. I stop in my tracks to reconsider a detour to my room but Arwen already spotted me.

"Kay my dear, I would enquire a big favor from you."

"What can I help you with Arwen? Lindir said you needed to speak with me."

"Yes, I do. I am throwing a party tomorrow and would love for you to join me"

Arwen this is not a favor. This is torture.I hate parties and Arwen always throws extravagant ones. Her parties require dancing, socializing, and a vast knowledge of etiquette. Plus, I would have to wear a dress, and not just any dress, and Arwen approved dress.

"Arwen, you know I really don't like parties"

"I know but just this once. Please come. I need you here at this party. I want you to come and enjoy yourself. After all, what is a party if your friends won't even show up. Must I remind you of the favor I did for you not too long ago; something to do with that ogre my father thought-"

"-Alright, but I am not letting you choose my outfit. Shall I remind you of the last time you picked out my attire? I ended up falling on the train about a dozen times"

"Under one condition: It must be a dress"

I just knew that would be the condition.

"But-"

"-was it one ogre? If I recall correctly it was-"

"-Alright! I'll do it, but you cannot use that on me anymore"

"Deal!"

She hugs me eagerly and walks joyfully down the corridor. Watching her walk away so happy makes me smile as well. It suddenly hits me What did I just agree to?

"Wait, Arwen! How many people are attending your party?"

"You shall see my dear friend. You might even meet a special elf for yourself"

She winks at me while she continues to walk away. Oh dear, I don't know what she is planning but now I have no way out of it. Not unless I want to be exposed for the one who killed three ogres. Elladan and Elrohir told me they wouldn't tell anyone but I guess their sister doe not count.

Finally, I have made it to my room. I pick up the books I took from the library. I cannot help but smile at the thought of me with an elf. That would never happen. They are too graceful and perfect. I highly doubt there is even an elf alive that would have me. Besides, I was not born with a high place in society. I know my place, and I know there is no changing it. I guess my father did not care about all the extra strings attached to falling in love with a mortal. But they were happy, and that was all that mattered. I'm not too tired so I decide to read the books I took from the library. Tomorrow will be complicated with this party, which I have to attend. Looks like I'll need all the strength I can get.

Authors Notes:

So I hated the first chapter for a while and always wanted to revise it. I wrote this about a year ago so it probably was really bad. But here is a revised version. Hope you like it. Any comments or concerns just leave in the review bar. R&R THANKS!

I would like to take this opportunity and say how I don't own anything other than Kaydriella and her story. The rest belongs to J.R.R Tollkien