Ok thanks to everyone who's been reading this. Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I've been rather distracted to say the least. Hope you like the chapter. As always please review. Any criticism as well as compliments are appreciated.
P.S. I felt I should mention this before the next few chapters. I'm just pretending that Arwen kinda doesn't really exist much in Aragorn's regard for the purposes of this story.
Chapter 5
Kat woke up the next day and sat up, confused as to where she was. Then she remembered. She sighed and fell back on her bed. What a night that was. So much to think about. And another exciting day ahead of me too. What do I have to do today hmmm... get my hands on some actual clothes that I can breathe in, go to a secret council meeting, play with fire.. haha I crack myself up... and maybe talk to Aragorn... that would be nice. I wouldn't mind that at all. She smiled to herself and closed her eyes, picturing his deep hazel eyes and his hands on her waist. Suddenly another image came to her face. She was in a large room, surrounded by other people, couples, all slow dancing in each others arms. She looked down and saw herself in a floor length, strapless black dress and a purple corsage on her wrist. A look forward brought to her vision a tall boy with curly light brown hair and deep soul-piercing brown eyes. They spun around the room without a word staring into each others eyes as music played. He leaned forward and kissed her, then whispered three simple words in her ear. "I love you." She sat bolt upright in bed. Oh god. I have a boyfriend. Why am I thinking about Aragorn? Dear god I am so stupid!... Another thought came to mind. Wait...if I'm dead then it doesn't matter. There's no way I can go back. He's probably mourning me or at my funeral right now or something. Ok how 'bout I just lay off the boys a bit. I suppose dying kinda counts as breaking up. I should be upset. If only I could remember more about him. Then this would be easier. Or harder. Not really sure which right now. Ok moving on... let's get up and see this council thing.
Before she could even pull off the blankets a knock sounded at the door. "Miss Kat? It's me." A now familiar voice floated to her ears. Kat quickly jumped out of the bed and skipped over to the door and opened it, seeing a smiling Manwathiel holding a bundle of clothes and a basket of flowers. "I brought you flowers, Miss. I thought they might cheer you up after yesterdays events."
"Thank you so much! They're so pretty!" I gushed over the flowers for a moment, picking up a small white one and smelling it until the bundle of clothes caught my eye. "Are those... actual clothes?"
Manwathiel laughed softly. "If by actual clothes you mean not a dress then yes. I brought you the smallest men's clothes I could find. They might be too big but once you try them on I can hem them for you and get some more."
"Thank you! You have no idea how happy I am that I don't have to squeeze into that tiny corset again. I hate formal dresses so much. This will be much easier to get around in." Kat picked up the bundle and laid it out on the bed. There was a plain shirt that had a sort of V-neck which surprised her seeing as it was supposed to be for a man, a leather belt to cinch the shirt around her waist, supple leather pants that had lacing down the sides to adjust the fit, and a pair of knee high boots that had soft soles. Well this isn't jeans and Converse but it'll work just fine.
"I thought you would like that, Miss. I also bring a message from Lord Elrond. He wishes you to join with him in the courtyard where the feast was held at noon . He says that at that time he shall show you around Rivendell." More like show me to a secret meeting but oh well, Kat thought. "Also Lord Aragorn would like to see you sometime today. He will meet you on the stone bridge that crosses the river, the one under the willow tree. He says that you should be able to find it relatively easily."
Hmmm... So I suppose there's something there... no, Kaitlyn Marie what did you say? Lay off the boys! No boys allowed right now. None. Might as well go. Nothing else to do besides awkwardly walking around getting lost. "Thanks Manwathiel. You really are the best."
"Thank you, miss. Are you alright with dressing? I have other duties to attend to."
"Yes, yes of course. I'm fine. This is normal stuff for me. Thanks a bunch!" She replied cheerily. Manwathiel turned and walked out of the room, gently shutting the door behind her. Before she had done so Kat glimpsed the eager eyes of several elven men outside her door. Not even here for a full day and already they come flocking to my side. She shook her head. Men, I swear. All the same, elf or human. She pulled on the clothes Manwathiel had brought and found that they fit perfectly. The boots fit as well and Kat stood, ready to face the day ahead. Before leaving she walked over to the window and looked out over the valley. She closed her eyes and breathed in deeply, calming herself. She opened her eyes and called forth a small flame that danced in the palm of her hand. She studied it for a moment, watching as the tongues of fire flickered and sputtered. She extinguished it with a breath and looked out one more time. Let's do this.