A/N: All I have to say to all who reviewed my last chapter is:

None of you are any fun. Why can't I kill him?

Giant mob of angry LOTR fans, slowly advance the stage, pitchforks and torches in hands.

All: Because we said so!!

Authoress: Oh… (Slowly backs off stage) Well how about I think about it.

To voice your answers please review me, they decide how I end the story.

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Chapter 2: A Peaceful Day

Past

It was a peaceful warm spring day in Middle Earth. The sun was shinning, the birds were singing and flowers were showing their colors off to the world. Elrond sat at his favorite balcony enjoying the view of his private garden in the spring morning sun. Taking in a deep breath he closed his eyes as the fresh air passed through his lungs. Alas the peace was never meant to last.

If one listened hard enough they could hear the thundering hooves of four horses heading towards Imladris in haste. The twins, Aragorn, and Legolas were racing through the forest as if hordes of orcs were on their tails. Elrohir was in front with Elladan and Legolas not far behind and Aragorn bringing up the rear. The elves had called a challenge to see whose steed was the faster of the four. All believed they would beat Estel even if they would have to fight with the others over who got to the gates first. The elves had no need for a saddle and bridle unlike Aragorn, and so believed that the extra weight on the horse would slow him down.

They raced through the woods avoiding rocks, tree limbs, trees, that tried to trip up their horses along the way. Aragorn was quickly gaining on his brothers and Legolas he ducked as a thick tree branch tried to relieve him of his head. The path was narrow and was only getting narrower as they neared the main path to the house. Realizing that by the time they reached that point he had a limited amount of time to pass the elves before the race was done, he decided he would have to take action now if he wanted to win. Aragorn saw his opportunity up ahead. Another path off to the right side was coming up on them, if he took that path it should take him straight home.

Making sure the others wouldn't notice his sudden disappearance he took the turn when it came up. The elves never noticed.

The path was straight and smoothed over with thick moss. It could hardly be seen to those who didn't know it was there.

'They won't hear me coming.' he thought deviously.

The twins had shown it to him, when they had caught him trying to sneak back into the house. It had been a dare on their part. He had been sixteen at the time, the twins had dared him to sneak out one night and spend most of the night in the woods with only his bow and one arrow. Aragorn not wanting to hurt his pride by not taking the dare had done it. Unfortunately no one told him of the wolf problem, and had the twins not thought to watch over him he would have been the main course of the packs dinner. After the near death escape the twins had shown him the secret path should he ever need to use it.

'I don't think this was what they intended me to use it for.' he laughed.

The woods began to open up and he could clearly see the gates up ahead. He nearly ran his horse into Elladan's when he cut them off. Elladan pulled the horses main back hard trying to stop before bashing into his brother,

"ESTEL!" he yelled in surprise. He hadn't seen his brother coming, he just showed up out of nowhere. Elrohir pulled back at his brother's sudden stop and Legolas did the same none wishing to be sent to the hospital wing for running their horses into each other. It was times like this that made Legolas think about putting a saddle and reigns on his horse. They watched as Aragorn laughed as he went through the gate, winning the race.

"Strider that's cheating." cried Legolas bringing his horse along side the rangers. The twins stood open mouthed after sliding off their faithful steeds.

Elrohir patted his chestnuts neck, "You did well, mellon nin. Had my brother not cheated we would be the winners this day." he whispered to the horse.

"Estel, where did you come from? I mean how did you manage to get in front of me like that?" asked Elladan. Aragorn still laughing climbed down from his horse and handed the reigns to a nearby stable hand.

"I won did I not?" said Aragorn, "None of you said we had to stay on that path specifically."

"You knew better." said Elladan as his horse was being led to the stables. They started towards the house bickering the whole way over the fact of Aragorn cheating.

Elrond watched from the balcony he saw everything. From the point to where Aragorn had suddenly appeared in front of Elladan to when they entered the house, then left to great them. He had to admit he was a little worried when his son nearly unhorsed his brothers and friend, but seeing them control their horses with minimum difficulty brushed those worries away.

Normally Elrond would berate his sons about running through the gates in such a manner, but nothing they did could ruin his mood this day, earlier that morning while the children were away a messenger from the Lorien came. His daughter was to arrive late in the evening for a visit.

It had been a long time since Elrond had last seen her. She had left three years after her mother had sailed. Celebrian and Arwen had been as close as any mother and daughter could be. Arwen had been heartbroken when she sailed, and had very nearly gone with her. Arwen left Rivendell for it held too many memories, and she couldn't stand to stay any longer.

Elrond and the twins had visited her on occasion in Lorien and every few years she would come back to Rivendell. She still had friends here and Arwen wouldn't abandon them completely. Elrond then realized that he hadn't gone to see her in twenty-two years. The twins would be thrilled to see their younger sister after such a long time, and since she would be arriving late in the evening he thought it would be a pleasant surprise for them, and he couldn't wait for her meet to Estel.

Elrond was smiling all day, it couldn't be helped. Had he known what this encounter between Arwen and Aragorn would bring he might not have allowed her to come, but gone to see her instead.

Later that Evening

A figure in a dark riding cloak rode through Rivendell's gates. Elrond walked out to great the new comer with proud, broad look on his face.

"I see you've decided to once again grace us with your presence.' Elrond smiled proudly, "My daughter."

With delicate hands the cloaked figure removed the dark hood, reveling a stunning beauty unlike any other even among the eldar. Long dark brown (almost back) hair flowed down her neck ending just past her shoulder blades, a fair face the image of a porcelain doll with light brown eyes and ruby red lips which sent a smile to her father as he helped her off the white mare.

"Ada are you happy to see me?" Arwen asked teasingly

"Arwen, no words in any language can possibly describe how happy and relieved I am to see you here." He wrapped his arms around his daughter pulling her into a tight hug; likewise Arwen hugged her father back. "I've missed you so much."

"And I you, Ada" whispered Arwen.

The two released each other from their embrace and walked into the house talking happily about all that had happened on her trip.

"You were so late in coming I was beginning to worry. Why were you delayed so long?" asked Elrond.

Arwen hugged her fathers arm and placing her head on his shoulder said, "One of the horses threw a shoe along the way. We had to stop into a nearby town to have it fixed."

"We? You came with an escort?"

"Grandmother insisted and it's very hard to turn down her suggestions, as you know ada."

"Yes, yes I know. But that where are the others." an idea suddenly came to Elrond that stopped him in his tracks. Fear and panic flashed through his eyes, "You didn't run into any trouble I hope."

Arwen held back a laugh, "No, ada. Since the town where we took the horse to be reshoed was only a few hours from here. I simply…" Arwen waved her hand in emphasis, "Wished to come home tonight rather than wait for tomorrow."

"You sneaked away didn't you?"

"Oh ada, I…"

Elrond cut her off and sighed, "Never mind, I'll have to have a few words with your brothers in the morning. It seems they have had a greater influence on you than I thought."

They continued to walk done the hall heading towards Arwens room, "Ada, where are my brothers? It's unlike them to not greet me."

"They're asleep. At least I think they are," Elrond had learned the hard way that just because he had seen his children off to bed didn't mean that was where they stayed or that they would be asleep. "You came very late Arwen, but I'm happy you're here all the same." He kissed his daughter on the forehead and watched as she closed the door to her room for the night, but not before a quick heartfelt, "Goodnight ada."

"Goodnight Undomiel."

A/N: Sorry it took me so long to update, but TV Land had an Adams Family Marathon (the original) and I kept being distraction.