The Lady and the Loremaster

by elrond peredhel

My version of how Elrond and Celebrian get together, starting 17 years before their marriage. Sylfaen and Tavair are mine, you pronounce his name Tah-vay-uh. Everyone else belongs to J.R.R. Tolkien. RESUBMITTED AND EDITED WHOLE STORY!

1. 1A: A Job Offer

The Lady and the Loremaster

Chapter 1a – Job Offer

4/3/92 TA

Dear Diary,

It seems my luck is in. Ereinion has been pestering me for months to accept a Captain's commission and command of a legion in his army. He says I am close to the best warrior in Lindon, and certainly no-one can defeat my tactics, but I loathe fighting. Why should we automatically kill, when taking the time to educate can prevent ill feelings and heal rifts between two peoples?

I digress; during a recent field trip, one of Lothlorien's senior tutors injured his back badly and they are desperate for a replacement to cover his classes until he is fit enough to return to work. I have some renown as a scholar and have been approached in respect of taking the job. I am sorely tempted to do so, but first I must pursuade the King to let me leave Lindon for a few months….

Elrond