A Stranger's Tale

Chapter 3: The arrival of old friends

It was the last day of their journey on the sea. Kagome had been enjoying the feel of the breeze and the smell of the salt water. It had been ages since she had been on the sea. She couldn't wait to see what had happened to Gildor since they last saw each other. They have been friends since he was but a teenager. He was the most spirited of Elves she knew. It wasn't until she was moved from his homeland after her umpteenth transfer that she knew she was losing one of the few friends she had.

As if seeing that she was in thought Glorfindel placed his hand on her head and ran his fingers through her hair. She sighed and leaned against him.

"How has he grown ,Glorfindel? Is he still as spirited as he was as a teenagers? I hate that I got to miss him grow up."

Glorfindel looked down at his friend and placed a kiss on her head. He knew she hated leaving her friends behind because she had done so many times in the numerous transfers of her security. It was for her sake and the sake of others that no one other than her guards knew of her and her past. He stopped reflecting on the past for it will be brought up soon enough. It would be hard to tell but even harder for her to hear all of the insulting comments that were to be sure to come her way. He would protect her as she had protected him against the Balrog.

"He is still spirited in ways but as he aged he became more like his father than that of his mother." He stated hoping to appease her.

She nodded and watched the water for a bit before looking around hoping to spot any sort of land. That is until she spotted the land of Forlindon coming close to them.

"Glorfindel! Look land! We are almost there!" She jumped up and down and squealed in happiness.

"You will soon be acquainted with your friend, my dear Vanyӛ." He said smiling down at her as she basked in her happiness.

After an hour of traveling on the sea they landed. As they were gathering their possessions off the boat a voice rang out.

"Hail, Glorfindel."

This caused the pair to turn towards the voice. Kagome looked him up and down smiling as she remembered many things of the being in front of her.

Before any could do anything she ran and launched herself in the arms of the voice. He had barely caught her.

"Gildor! Oh my long lived friend!" Kagome said smiling with tears of joy in her eyes as she clung to his cloak.

Gildor looked down at the woman in thought. It has been many ages since he had laid his eyes on her. She had not changed much.

"Vanyӛ! It has been too long. I have missed you all these years. You look exactly how I remembered you!" He hugged his friend tightly before releasing her. He saw the tears that were in her eyes. He brushed them away.

"No tears need to be shed at our reunion, dear Vanyӛ. We shall talk more soon, but for now we need to move towards Rivendell."

He cupped her cheek and smiled down at her. He may not have the same feelings for her as he did as a child but he still cared a great deal for her.

"Mother and Father would be happy to know you are well."

Glorfindel came up beside them and greeted Gildor. They each shared a look and smiled happily.

"Come Kagome. We must make haste if we are to get to Rivendell. It seems that the other guests are arriving there as well."

She nodded and smiled at Gildor. "Please join us there when you can. I wish to learn of all that has happened since we last spoke to each other."

He nodded and turned his company around heading towards Rivendell.

Glorfindel picked up Kagome and placed her on his horse before climbing on himself. He spoke to the horse and told him to go as fast as he could.

"Let us hurry so we may great the others at Elrond's."

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