Chapter Nine
Once again, I am sooo late! And, once again, I apologize greatly! It seems the more summer is almost over, the busier I get. Meetings with people, a concert by Beth and Starfield (who, I might add, ROCK, and the electric guitarist, Jon...so hott), church, babysitting....the list goes on and on. But...here is the update...I do believe that "Black and Blue" will be concluding within the next three chapters...It breaks my heart to say so, but...it must happen. So, a shout out to my reviewers! (you guys Rock!!)
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Author's Note: There is a somewhat graphic sex scene towards the end of the chapter...just a little heads up!!
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Chapter Nine
"And you should have seen the look on Elrohir's face when Aragorn jumped down from a tree," Elladen said, laughing. "Made Elrohir think he was an Orc."
Kimberly smiled and laughed as Elladen told yet another story of the brother's adventures. And yet, no matter how many stories she was told, she never grew tired of them. If anything, she anticipated each of them. It never ceased to amaze her of what her family had been through...what she had missed. Hearing about these adventure tales almost made it seem like she had been in Middle-Earth all her life. Almost....
"You guys seemed to like to get in trouble, huh?," Kimberly asked.
Arwen groaned and looked at her. "Nebride, you have no idea," she said, shaking her head. "Father and Mother constantly got frustrated with them."
Kimberly laughed and shook her head. And yet, they never got the chance to get frustrated at me...., she thought sadly. And how I wish that they could have.
Elrohir glared at Arwen. "Of course, the good child, Arwen, never got in trouble as an elfling," he said, and smirk coming to his face. "I recall the day Father discovered your relationship with Aragorn."
Kimberly giggled when both her sister and brother-in-law glared at him. "I guess he wasn't pleased." They both shook their heads. "Well, apparently he dealt with it. I mean, you guys got married and now rule Gondor."
Arwen nodded and a slight look of sadness crossed her pale face. "That's another thing," she said. "Aragorn and I shall soon be departing for Gondor again. There's only so long we can be away. Aragorn's friend, Faramir, is the steward and takes the throne in our absence, but we will have to return soon." She reached across the table and grasped her sister's hand. "I only wish for more time here with you."
Kimberly nodded. It was pulling on her heart that her sister would be leaving. She figured that it was inevitable, but she had been hoping that it wouldn't be so soon.
Aragorn sensed her thoughts, and smiled. "Of course, you are more than welcome to visit Gondor as often as you wish, Nebride," he said. "You will be welcomed with open arms there as well."
She smiled. "Thanks, Aragorn...I just might take you up on the offer." Her brother-in-law smiled at her and nodded. "I'd like to see this city that you rule."
Elladen smirked. "When the human returns, I'm sure it will be in utter chaos....it's the way humans are...especially him."
This time, Kimberly grinned and pointed a finger at him. "Hey, I grew up as a human, buddy."
Her brother grinned, wrapping an arm around her. "For you, my dear sister, I shall make an exception." She laughed, and hugged him close to her. Thank God for big brothers, she thought happily.
They all turned at the sound of approaching footsteps, and she smiled brightly when she saw her true love walking towards them. My fiancee, she thought. Whoa...who ever thought that I'd ever say those words.... The moment he saw her, a wide smile crossed his face, and her heart flipped. I'm never gonna get used to that, am I?
"Well, well," Elladen said, withdrawing his arm from his sister's shoulders. "If it isn't the lovesick Elf prince....Good morning, Legolas."
Legolas held in a groan at his friend's greeting but smiled, nodding. "Good morning, Elladen, everyone." He fixed his eyes on Kimberly and grinned. "I have news."
She smiled up at him. "Good news or bad news?"
He laughed. "Good news, indeed. Your parents have given their blessing....we are free to wed."
Kimberly smiled and let out a laugh of delight, jumping from her seat and throwing her arms around his neck. Forgetting her siblings for the moment, she pressed her lips against his as he wrapped his arms around her waist. "Oh, this is the best day ever," she murmured. Legolas laughed and kissed her again. They didn't part until Arwen cleared her throat. They turned, seeing all four of them smiling up at them.
"I hate to interrupt," Elrohir said. "But aren't you supposed to ask HER to marry you first, Legolas?"
Kimberly smiled. "He already did," she asid. They all looked at her. "I said yes."
Elladen stared at her, open-mouthed. "And it never occurred to you to tell us?"
She grinned. "Of course it did. But, we wanted to wait for awhile, for things in my head to settle down and for Mom and Dad to say yes....so, check one of them off of the list."
Legolas stared down at her, a smile on his face. "And the other?"
She smiled. "The other will very soon be checked off as well." She stood on tip-toes and gave him a quick peck on the lips, her heart practically flying. Once again...this is the best day ever.
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"Well, Legolas, my friend...I certainly never thought I'd live to see the day you would ask for one's hand," Aragorn said as he stood next to Legolas at the archery field. Arwen and Kimberly had rushed off not long after the news was delivered, and while Elladen and Elrohir went to speak to their parents, he and Legolas had gone for a few shooting rounds.
Legolas laughed softly as he strung his bow, releasing the arrow. It struck the center perfectly. "I never thought I would, either, Aragorn....but it's happened...and I am very glad that it did."
Aragorn smiled. "She certainly has changed you, my friend...and what a transformation. I don't believe I have ever seen you so happy."
The Elf shook his head. "I never have been, Aragorn...Kimberly has a way of...making me want to be better...stronger....and I always fear that I will disappoint her. She has assured me that I never will....but I still have my doubts."
Aragorn nodded. "As do all of us, Legolas...I know that I fear I could disappoint Arwen...and she has revealed to me that she is frightened of disappointing Nebride." He shook his head and chuckled. "It's a funny thing, what love does to people."
Legolas lowered his bow and nodded. "It is indeed, my friend....And I can only pray that Kimberly is as happy as I."
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"THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER!!!!"
Arwen laughed when Kimberly dove into her arms after jumping off the bed. She held her sister close, thrilled that she was so happy. "I can only imagine that is is, Nebride," she said, giggling. Her sister pulled away slightly, jumping up and down.
"Oh, Arwen, I'm so happy!," she said happily. "I never thought I could be this happy!"
Arwen grinned. "I remember the feeling, sister," she said, sighing as she remembered how she had felt after the War of the Ring, when Aragorn was crowned king. She had felt like nothing could make her happier than being by his side....until Nebride had returned...bringing with her such happiness. And now she will be wed....What a week this has been, she thought. "I am glad that you are happy, Nebride....I can easily see that Legolas loves you, as you do him....there is no one better for you. But do remember what will happen if he hurts you in any way."
Kimberly laughed. "Yeah, yeah...I know very well....Don't worry, Arwen....I don't think any violence against Legolas will be necessary."
Arwen smiled. "Hopefully not....because by the time your brothers, father, and my husband would be through with him, there would be nothing left for me."
Kimberly laughed, throwing her arms around her sister's neck and hugging her tightly. "I'm glad that you're my sister, Arwen...I love you....I couldn't ask for someone better."
Tears stinged Arwen's eyes as she wrapped her arms around her baby sister. Just those words could make her become so emotional....I never knew that simple words such as these could mean so much to someone, she thought. "I love you too, Nebride....I love you too."
Kimberly pulled away, smiling at her sister. "Thanks...um, but one thing that I have a problem with."
Arwen frowned. "What?"
"What happens during an Elven wedding?"
Arwen smiled and giggled. Yes, indeed, I do love my sister.
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DUCK AND COVER, PEOPLE!! GRAPHIC-NESS!!!
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Janelle grunted when the palace guard shoved her up against a wall, his face burried in her neck. She gripped at his shoulders, her long nails digging into his shirt. While outside, she was panting and whimpering, inside she was groaning. She did not want to be screwing one of palace guards in Rivendell, but seeming how she had to get access to Kimberly's room, she figured that this was the only way. She had picked the most innocent looking guard-- a newbie palace guard, obviously. Most of them knew not to take a bribe for entrance into the palace....even if it did involve sex.
She gasped when the guard pulled open her shirt, closing his mouth around her breast. Ugh, just get this over with, she thought as she nipped at his neck. I don't have all day, pal. He groaned when she pulled at his shirt. Looking up at her, he frowned. "What's the rush?"
She looked down at him, putting on the most seductive smile she could muster. "It's just....I want you so much...I have to have you inside me now," she whispered huskily, biting his lower lip. She triumphed inwardly when she felt his hands raise her skirt, pulling it up to her thighs. She kissed him passionately as he undid his breeches, and she prepared herself, knowing that she wouldn't barely enjoy this at all. Well, whatever it takes to get the job done. She moaned when he slid into her, his hands tightly gripping her legs. Her hands clawed at her back as he started a rythym, slowly pulling in and out. He bit at her neck, entangling a hand in her hair. Oh come on, sport, she thought, arching her neck. Are you even trying?
The elf pulled back, panting and staring into her face. "How's that, Janelle?," he asked.
She grinned. If you only knew how poor it was. "Ohhh....just keep going....so good...."
Her comment seemed to encourage him, for his pace quickened, ramming her back into the wall again and again. She moaned loudly, burrying her face in his neck. She slowly felt herself climbing....getting closer and closer....and when it finally happened, she yelled softly, tightening her legs around the guards waist. He groaned loudly when he came, holding her close to him.
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IT'S SAFE TO OPEN YOUR EYES NOW!!!!
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They slumped against each other, both recovering their breathing.
Pulling herself together, Janelle pushed the guard away, pulling her skirt back around her legs as the guard fixed his clothing. Buttoning up her bodice, she looked over at him. "Now....how about letting me into the palace?"
The guard grinned at her. "A deal's a deal," he said, putting back on his belt.
Janelle smiled. "Indeed it is....."
The guard smiled and walked up to her, staring down at her. "But, one thing...tell me....how was it?"
She rolled her blue eyes, sighing. "You were the best I had, now, can we PLEASE get into the palace?" The guard nodded and, taking her hand, led her to a back entrance. Looking around to make sure no one was around, he pulled open the door. Turning back to her, he smiled once more.
"How's about a good-bye kiss?"
Really hating to, yet knowing that she had to, Janelle pushed herself against the guard, wrapping her arms around him. "Sure thing, stud," she said softly, pressing her lips to his. She pulled back, smiling up at him. "Thanks for the good time." Not waiting for a reply, she turned and walked through the door, closing it behind her. The things I do to get what I want...., she thought. Quietly, she walked through the halls of the palace, her hand slipping into the pocket of her dress and clutching the small bag of herbs that the witch had given her. To send away the daughter of Elrond, she had said, Mix the herbs with something she shall consume, and within moments, she shall be gone. Janelle grinned. Kimberly will be gone....and Legolas will be mine.... She cursed silently as she rounded a corner. "If I could only FIND her," she muttered. She walked to the end of the hallway, and froze when she heard voices.
"I'll return shortly," a female voice said softly. "I'm just going to change for dinner. No doubt Father and Mother will be announcing your engagement tonight."
She heard a soft laugh. "I bet....I just hope they don't make too big a deal."
Janelle smirked. Kimberly....
The female voice laughed. "Oh, believe me, they will. They always do. I'll see you in a few minutes." Soft footsteps faded down the hallway, and Janelle waited.
Kimberly spotted a young elleth walking towards her. "Uh, excuse me?," she said, smiling. "Would it be too much trouble to get some water? I'm a little thirsty."
Janelle rolled her eyes.
"Of course, milady," the elleth said. "I shall bring some water to your chamber immediately."
"Thank you," Kimberly said.
"Oh, and by the way, congratulations on your engagement to Prince Legolas," the elleth went on. "He's quite a catch....a fine man, indeed."
Janelle's anger rose. She could practically hear the smile in Kimberly's voice. "Thank you....He really is."
She heard the door shut, and she turned, quickly walking down the hallway when she heard the elf-servant walking towards her. She ducked into an empty room, watching as the elleth walked past and into the servant's quarters. Wrapping her fingers around the small bag again, she took a deep breath and followed. Walking into the servant's quarters, she was pleased to see that the elleth was the only other one there. The elleth turned when she heard the door shut.
"I'm sorry, milady....may I help you?," she asked uncertainly, placing the full pitcher of water on the table and turning to her.
Janelle smiled sweetly. "No, of course not...I'm new to Rivendell and I was just taking a look around. This is the servant's quarters, I would take it?"
The elleth nodded and smiled. "Aye, it is. May I ask who you are, milady?"
She smiled. "I'm an old friend of Prince Legolas....we grew up together in Mirkwood."
The elleth smiled. "Oh, that's grand....have you heard the news?"
Janelle feigned confusion. "News?"
"Aye....Prince Legolas proposed to Lord Elrond's youngest daughter...She's recently just returned after having been missing for many years. It's obvious how truly in love they both are....It's certainly wonderful to see them both so happy."
Janelle forced a smile, while inside she was seething. "Yes, it is...." Eyeing the pitcher on the table, she grinned. "I'm sorry to bother you, but do you, by any chance, know where I can find some lembas? I'm afraid I have a bit of hunger pain."
The elleth nodded. "Of course, milady. If you just wait right here, I can fetch you one."
Janelle watched as the elleth disappeared into a storage closet, and she seized her opportunity. Racing over to the table, she withdrew the small cloth bag from her pocket. Untying the threads that held it closed, she poured out the unscented herb mixture, watching as it disappeared into the water. She smirked, crumbling up the bag and sticking it back in her pocket.
"Here you are, milady."
Janelle turned quickly at the elleth's voice, a smile instantly coming to her face. She took the lembas that was offered. "Thank you....very much."
The elleth smiled. "You're very welcome, milady....Now, if you'll excuse me...I must get this water to Lady Nebride." She picked up the pitcher and nodded. "Have a good night." She smiled once more before walking out the door.
Janelle smiled. "Oh believe me....I will."
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Kimberly stood in front of the mirror, smiling at her reflection. Since she had come to Middle-Earth, she barely recognized her own reflection. There were no longer shadows in her eyes, no longer paleness in her face. Instead, there were sparkles in her eyes, her face was bright, her smile was true....and all because of Legolas.
Legolas....her lover, her true love...her fiancee. Legolas....the first person that made her feel like she was worth something.
Laughing softly, she looked towards the door. Arwen should be returning soon. She couldn't wait to see her sister........ wait to share her happiness. Sighing, she walked over to the table and poured a glass of water. Bringing the glass to her lips, she sipped the water slowly. Withdrawing the glass, she frowned as she swallowed. "This is some weird water," she said softly. She shrugged and turned back to the mirror.
She gasped.
The room was spinning. She stumbled back a few steps, reaching out and grasping the bedpost. Beads of sweat appeared on her forehead and she closed her eyes, trying to steady herself. The glass slipped from her hand and fell to the floor, shattering into pieces. She brought a hand to her forehead, her breathing heavy. Oh man...what's happening?, she thought. She tried to shout for help, but only a whisper escaped her lips. Somebody....help me, please.... She felt her grip on the bedpost weakening as the room grew dark, and she felt fear well up in her chest. "Legolas," she whispered softly. She closed her eyes as the darkness took over, and felt herself fall....
And then she opened her eyes, the dizziness gone. But the fear was still there. Especially when she sat up, taking in her surroundings. She was lying on a curb next to a road.
A pavement road.
Pavement....pavement doesn't exist in Middle-Earth, she thought, panicked. "Oh, my God," she whispered. She climbed to her feet, looking around. Her eyes widened when she saw the sign in from of her:
WELCOME TO De GRAFF
DeGraff.....She was back in Earth...in Ohio....Back where she never wanted to be again. Tears spilled down her cheeks and she sobbed, turning around and running a hand through her hair. "No....no, please no...."
"Kimberly? Kevin, stop the car!"
Tires squealed on pavement and Kimberly turned when she heard a car door open. She shook her head when she saw the blonde haired teenage girl running towards her.
"Kimberly? Oh, my God, is that you?," Rachel asked, tears threatening to spill. She raced over to her, wrapping her arms around her friend. "Oh, my God, Kim, we all thought you were dead. My God, where were you?" She pulled back, smiling.
Kimberly stared at her through tear stained eyes. "R...Rachel?"
Rachel nodded, her blonde ponytail bobbing. "Yeah....it's me...Kimberly...Oh, man, I've missed you." She pushed Kimberly's hair behind her ears and gasped. "Oh, my God....what happened to your ears?"
Kimberly shook her head and watched as Kevin got out of the car, walking up to them. "Sullivan, man, you had us all freaked. We thought that bastard Roger had finally killed you....hey...are your ears pointed?"
Kimberly stared at him. "Roger...no, no, I can't see him...I can't go back."
Rachel grabbed her hands. "Kim, it's ok, we won't let you go back. You can come home with me and we'll call your mom....she'll come get you and you guys can go to a hotel or something....you guys can find a new home...."
Kimberly pulled her hands away. "NO! No, this is not my home....I have to get back. I can't stay here, this isn't my home!"
Rachel looked at Kevin worridly. "Kim, what are you ranting about? Of course you're home...this is where you grew up."
Kimberly ran her hands through her hair. "No, no, Rachel, this isn't my home. This isn't my home...I have to get back...Legolas...he'll be looking for me...I don't know what happened, I have to get home." Then it hit her.....a car. She had been hit by a car, and woke up in Middle-Earth. Looking up the road, she saw a blue mini-van coming up the road. Pushing away from Rachel and Kevin, she dashed to the road.
"Kimberly! Stop, there's a car!!"
She ignored her friend's voice and raced into the middle of the road. She stood, bracing herself for the impact to come. She heard the car honk it's horn, and she closed her eyes, waiting for excrutiating pain.
She screamed when she felt strong arms close themselves around her waist and pull her away. She felt the car drive by, honking its horn as she collapsed to the ground on top of someone.
"Sullivan, what the hell are you doing?"
She looked up into Kevin's angry face, and she pulled away from him. Rachel ran up to her, sobbing. "Kimberly, what is the matter with you? You could have been killed." She reached out and touched Kimberly's arm.
Kimberly screamed and pushed her away. "Stay away from me! This isn't my home! This ISN'T my home! Legolas....I have to get home...God, I have to get home...." She sobbed and fell to the ground. "I have to get home.....I have to get home....Legolas....I have to get home."
Rachel sat down beside her, pulling her friend into her arms. "Kimberly....You are home....You ARE home."
Kimberly shook her head against her friend's chest. "No....Rachel, this isn't my home....this isn't my home...."
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Arwen ran to her sister's room. She had been out in the hallway when she heard the glass shatter, and, hearing that it came from her sister's room, she ran. Knocking hard on the door, she yelled her sister's name. When she recieved no reply, she pushed open the door. "Nebride? Nebride, where are you?"
She walked further into the room and stopped when she felt something crunch under her foot. Bending down, she picked up a piece of glass. Valar.... She jumped up and raced into the bathing room. "Nebride?" The room was empty, nothing out of place. Tears were already coursing down her face when she raced back into the bedroom. Everything looked as it had been when she had left. The bed was made, the curtains open, the window shut.....The only thing different was the smashed glass and the dress lying across the bed. It was the dress Nebride had been wearing earlier. She must have changed it for dinner. "No, no...please not again." Running to the door, she pulled it open wider. "HELP!! SOMEONE! HURRY, PLEASE!!"
Hurried footsteps were heard, and Arwen rushed into her husband's arms when he rounded the corner. "Aragorn, she's gone," she sobbed into his chest. "She's not here...."
Aragorn wrapped his arms around his wife, frowning. "What, Arwen....what are you talking about?"
He looked up when Elrond approached, his wife close behind. "Arwen, what is wrong? What happened?"
Arwen looked up at him, her blue eyes red, her face stained with tears. "Ada, she is gone....she just disappeared."
Elrond stared at his eldest daughter, dread gripping his heart. No...it cannot be...., he thought as his wife clutched his arm. "Who, Arwen....who disappeared?" And even as he asked, the look on his daughter's face told him who.
Arwen sobbed as she stared at her parents. "Nebride....Nebride disappeared....just like before...Oh, Ada, she's gone...she's gone, just like before."
Celebrian let out a scream of pain and slumped against her husband. Elrond fought back the tears that welled in his eyes as he held his wife, but he soon lost the battle and gave into the sobs.
Down the hall, Janelle leaned against the wall, grinning victoriously. She listened when she heard more footsteps, and held back a laugh when the Elven princess told her brothers what had happened. She heard their sobs and cries and she felt herself rejoice inside. She had done it...Kimberly was gone.
Now nothing stood between her and Legolas....Nothing at all, she thought.
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OH my soul!! How evil is Janelle?!? Kimberly is gone...her family is mourning...Janelle is rejoicing....now what will happen? How will Legolas react? What is Kimberly going to do now that she is back in Earth? AHH! Questions, questions, questions.....review and they shall be answered!!!
