Kagome couldn't help but to enjoy the day as she stretched out and basked in the sun. She and several others were laid back and enjoying the day. Lindir was resting several feet away as well, though he was sitting up and singing a beautiful song. She knew the song but didn't quite feel like singing at the moment.

That was one thing she enjoyed about living in Rivendell with the elves. They were always so merry and singing.

She had been here for over a hundred years already and though there were wars and battles, there was also peace and time to enjoy life. 'But, I suppose that is to be expected when you are immortal' she thought while rolling onto her side.

The singing was very close to putting her to sleep, which always did seem to amuse Lindir. She scooted just a bit closer to him, enough to put her face in the shade of the tree. It was also enough movement to garner his attention.

He always seemed to be aware of her no matter where she was. She gave him a small smile before closing her eyes. There was going to be a nap today and it looked as if Lindir would be on watch. Not once had she ever been woken from a nap while he was around and she suspected it was because he shooed everyone away. Just before slipping into slumber she felt a hand on her head. She leaned into the hand unconsciously.

Lindir could not help but smile down at the small she-elf. Kagome had come to them over a hundred years ago. Only a handful seemed to know of her origins. Elrond had asked him to show her around her first few weeks. It hadn't taken long for her to bond with the people of Rivendell. He had taken to her very quickly as well.

She also seemed to show a bit of deference to him that she showed very few others. She obeyed Lord Elrond almost like he was a father to her and he did treat her much as he did Arwen. Kagome and Arwen did act like sisters. Elladin and Elrohir also acted like brothers to her and while they were protective of her, she was also usually pulled into one of their pranks.

Her deference to him was pleasing to say the least. If he was lucky enough to catch her before she completed a prank then just one word from him could stop it. She had also asked to go on a patrol with a group of archers and just one look from him and she had decided against it. She had picked up on his displeasure quickly. She had then spent the time in his office beside him and while he worked she sewed. Kagome had picked up his displeasure and tried her best to cheer him up.


Kagome felt herself shift and wake up from her nap. She also felt a hand being removed from running through her hair. As she sat up to stretch, she wondered if she should act like she didn't feel the hand or if she should acknowledge it.

She looked up at Lindir and smiled. "Thanks so much for staying watch while I took a nap, Lindir," she said, making sure her pleasure showed in her voice. She wouldn't mention the hand on her head yet. Lindir had made a few motions towards her that suggested he may want to court her and she didn't want to push him.

She knew elf courtships could last much longer than the courtship of other races; one of the many quirks of being immortal. She had seen some courtships take months while a few took years and some that had even taken decades. She only hoped he wasn't that slow. She might be an elf now but patience had never been her strongpoint. She at least hoped he asked to court her properly soon.

"You are most welcome, Kagome. You looked as if you enjoyed your afternoon nap," Lindir stated as he stood up. He then offered his hand to Kagome, hoping she would take his assistance.

"Very much so," Kagome grinned up at him while happily taking his hand. She was pleasantly surprised when he let go of her hand that he offered his arm to her. She was only too happy to accept as she wrapped her arm around his offered one and even happier when he pulled her closer.

"Would you be up for a walk then, Kagome?" Lindir asked. He was nervous but he found that she was the one he wanted to court and no one and she had shown signs that she felt the same way. He would judge her reaction on this walk and hopefully have the courage to ask for a formal courtship.

"That sounds like a wonderful idea. The weather is absolutely beautiful today," she stated. She always learned something new on walks with him. He was very knowledgeable about Rivendell and never failed to have a story to entertain her with.

'This walk was sure to be a memorable one,' she thought as she followed his lead.