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Love's Destiny
Chapter 4-Rivendell
The group pressed on, a happy air around them now for they were only hours from Rivendell. Somehow the Elves had managed to fall behind the others, but the Fellowship paid no attention because they knew that they could quite easily catch up.
The two had been walking in an odd silence, both a little unsure of what to say. Kiarrah was embarrassed because Legolas knew that she trusted him, and Legolas was silent as he tried to think of something to say. Finally, Legolas said something. "Why?"
Kiarrah glanced at him, and for a moment, Legolas had caught a glimpse of her eyes. "Why? I do not know. I just know that I trusted you, and now I have betrayed my lady and lord. For what I have done they will probably banish me from Rivendell. I have no where to stay and no where to go."
"But Lady Kiarrah, I'm sure that Lord Elrond and Lady Arwen will not take such rash action as that. The person you told was another Elf, and an Elf that they know and trust."
"But Master Legolas, I have sworn to secrecy. Now they may never trust my word again." Kiarrah sighed and shook her head. "I don't know. Maybe you are right. Maybe I am just a little frightened about being away from Rivendell for so long, and then returning with news that I have told another of my secret."
"Milady, why don't why just forget about that for now and stop with the others for a break?" Legolas suggested as they walked over to the area where the hobbits were already taking off their packs in the shade of a tree.
Kiarrah let Tyrle wander over to a hill where he could eat some grass as she sat down a little bit away from the hobbits. Legolas sat down next to her took off his pack and bow. He set the bow next to him gently, along with the quiver. Kiarrah noticed how beautifully made his bow was and reached out to touch it just as Legolas reached for his pack. Their hands brushed, and Kiarrah flinched. Legolas quickly withdrew his hand back towards himself and looked down.
Kiarrah was surprised when she didn't feel like scratching off the feel of Legolas' touch. In fact, she actually liked the way it felt when he had touched her. Legolas too, noticed this and was about to question it when Aragorn and Gimli walked over and sat down. Kiarrah casually pulled her hood down a bit more and turned towards them.
"Lady Tarai, Legolas," Aragorn began, "We will reach Rivendell sooner than expected. A few more hours, if we hurry. Will you be rested enough to continue on the rest of the day without rest?" He directed this more to Kiarrah than Legolas, for she was a woman that he knew little of her strength. The female Elf held her head up a bit higher, and said: "Milord, I am pleased to tell you that I have enough energy to make it not only to Rivendell, but all the way through the Mines of Moria if I had to."
Gimli snickered slightly, amused by the lady Elf's wit and temper. Legolas gave a small smile, and Aragorn hung his head down in apology. "I am sorry for doubting you, milady. I should have known that you are much stronger than most Elf maidens." And with that, the warrior got up and walked away to stand on the hill and let the sweet breeze blow through his hair.
A little while later, the group of eight re-shouldered their packs, brushed off their trousers, and were on their way once again.
Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk…
Merry thought to himself. That's all we ever do! Well, besides eat, and rest, and battle, and talk, and…Well I suppose it's not the only thing that we do. But it is the most mind-numbing thing that we do.The rest of their journey was much as Merry thought: walk, walk, walk. Not even a stray Orc to use their weapons on.
Gimli sighed. They were nearer than ever to Rivendell now, and although their excitement grew, there was not one thing that passed them by. Nothing but birds and squirrels, and the only people that seemed happy to see them were the Elves.
Gimli kept his eyes on those two. Something was going on between them, something that he couldn't name or guess.
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"Rivendell! Rivendell is near!" Legolas let out a whoop of joy and pointed to the city that had just come into view. From where they stood, one could just barely make out the white pillars and steps, but the Elves could see further and more accurately. They looked upon the beauty of the carved statues and the waterfalls of silver droplets.
Kiarrah ran lightly ahead of Legolas, her eyes taking in this beautiful sight. She looked over every inch that she could see, remembering and cherishing the memories of it. All dread of telling Lady Arwen about her mistake left her body upon this beautiful sight. Home.
Legolas watched her with a wry smile. By the way she was moving so eagerly towards the city that was her home, he could tell that she was happy. Truly happy. Then a thought struck him like an ice-cold bucket of water: After Kiarrah was inside the city, she would leave their company and go to Lady Arwen where she belonged. The end of their short journey together would be over, and he may not ever see her again. Although short the journey was, they had connected with words few and far in between and sometimes even without words. This new realization saddened him greatly, and he made an effort not to show it, in fear of Kiarrah noticing.
Soon they had entered the great walls of the palace, and were greeted by Elrond who had came there upon hearing of the Fellowship's arrival. Arwen was slightly behind him, and her eyes immediately went to the one she desired to see most: Aragorn.
He caught her gaze also and smiled, his dark features softening more than usual.
Legolas turned around to see Kiarrah before she had to leave, and saw that she was no longer behind him. His eyes searched for a glimpse of her green cloak, but saw nothing. Then, something caught his eye and he turned towards it. His gaze caught a lock of golden hair going around a corner, and then it disappeared. She was already gone.
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