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Recap: The fellowship (finally!) leaves Rivendell (after some flirting between Boromir and Theodwyn), and Khanwen, Lothiriel, and Theodwyn tag along, much to the distress of certain fellowship members ;)

Chapter 9: Romantic Complications

"So, are you going to tell me what this was about?" Legolas asked. He had slipped to the rear with Elmarta and spoken so low, only their elf ears could hear.

"Honestly, the girls wanted to spend a little more time with the fellowship, especially with a certain member of the fellowship," Elmarta explained.

"Gimli?" Legolas teased.

"Don't be so cruel, you might be surprised by the dwarf," Elmarta replied.

"Surprised by a dwarf?" Legolas said, sounding slightly appalled. Elmarta just shook her head, and decided to wait until after they left Lothlorien to remind him of this.

"You surprise me, melethril, with this kindness and acceptance of any dwarf, particularly one so stubborn and obstinate," Legolas said.

"Hmm, the term pig headed does pop up now and again, but that description fits all of you males, I fear," She said.

Legolas look appalled. "Pig-headed? Where did you hear such things?" When she was about to say something, Legolas cut her off, "Never mind, another story, I know."

The fellowship traveled for the day and found a camping site later into the night. Theodwyn, who had joined Boromir for part of the journey, joined the girls as they ate dinner.

"Well, how was your day with lover-boy?" Lothiriel asked.

"Very well. You will never believe what he asked me," Theodwyn said. "He asked if I would teach him some elvish."

Lothiriel's jaw dropped. "No way! Faramir is the studious one! Boromir wouldn't . . .well, this is certainly interesting."

"I thought so too. He has a certain . . .charm about him that is irresistible. But he is also proud, and obstinate, and so sure of himself. I can see why that would be a weakness, his downfall," Theodwyn said softly. Her and Lothiriel looked sadden over the thought and only picked at their food.

"What if I don't like him?" Lothiriel suddenly asked.

"Who?" Khanwen asked, looking around.

"Eomer."

Elmarta laughed. "I think that has already been decided."

Lothiriel just glared at her. "All my old fears and doubts are coming back."

"Mine did too, but then I met your cousin, and I forget that I left, and even that I spent 7 years in a different reality," Theodwyn reassured her. "Besides, I know my cousin. And I know you. If I was a yenta I would definitely have matched you up."

"But what if, when he finds out that I am who I am– what if his pride wont forgive me?" Lothiriel asked.

Elmarta sighed. "I think we have some other worries that are more pressing than these at the moment. You do not meet Eomer for awhile yet, may I remind you."

Lothiriel nodded. "I know. Its just easy to worry about it now that we are resting and its nighttime."

The others nodded. "Get to sleep. I have first watch tonight," Elmarta said as she got up to leave.

The other girls called out "night" as she left.

Elmarta sat and watched as, one by one, the fellowship plus crazy girls fell asleep. After awhile, Legolas came up and sat with her.

"You don't have watch right now." She said. "But I thank you for the company."

"We are still close to rivendell. Besides, I haven't seen you for seven years. And I want to know how it is you have a brother."

"That has been bugging you, huh?"

Legolas nodded.

"Well, John was my adopted brother and Khanwen's too. He was 3 years older than us, but he always treated us so kindly, like we really were his sisters when we were just two lost girls with no recollection of who we were," She said with a smile. "He was a wonderful person."

"What happened to him?" he asked, because he realized she said 'was.'

"He, along with our parents, died when we returned here to Middle Earth."

"But your parents are here, in Lothlorien, and they are well," Legolas said.

"I know that, and they will continue to be well. My parents from where I was, I meant. They took in me and Khanwen when were lost and no one else would take us. They opened their home to us, and were loving parents."

"Why were you lost?"

"I don't want to talk about it any more."

Legolas didn't pry. He would learn the truth if it took another thousand years. He just wouldn't loose sight of her again. And from she had already revealed, it wasn't a happy story.

"You don't have to worry about me dissapearing," she said, jarring him from his thoughts.

"I won't ask you any more, not yet," he said with a grin. "Except one thing, why do the others call you Alena?"

Elmarta laughed. "That was their nickname for me where we were. Names did not have the same significance there as they do with elves. There, I was called Alfreda and my friends," she said, gestering towards the other 3 sleeping girls, "called me Alena. Nicknames amongst mortals is a sign of affection."

"Among mortals?" he said. "What aren't you telling me? . . .alright, I'll wait," Legolas said, and then changed the subject.

Soon, it was time for Aragorn's watch and the two elves found their sleeping areas and fell asleep.

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The next few days went by quickly. During the day Boromir, who took up the rear, would be joined by Theodwyn and usually Lothiriel, who would teach him Sindarin while they talked.

Khanwen took a liking to the hobbits. They traveled with her when they weren't with Boromir.

"Tell as another story, lady Khanwen," Merry asked.

"Haven't you heard enough?" She teased.

"Fine, if you wont, then we will just have to ask Lady Elmarta," Pippin threatened, and walked up to her.

Boromir laughed. "It is fun to watch the young haflings with those two. They treat them like children, even if they are not."

"To Elmarta and Khanwen, they are children. I mean, what is 40 years (Frodo's age) to an elf who has lived for over 3300?" Lothiriel asked.

"For that matter, what is our 23 years?" Theodwyn added.

Suddenly, they both felt out of place amongst their friends. Boromir could feel their change of heart and was sorry he brought it up.

"Now, I highly doubt it is important to the Ladies Khanwen and Elmarta. They don't seem bothered by it, so why should you? After all, did not the Lady Elmarta ask you to be her companions?"

Lothiriel shook her head. "No, it was her mother who called for us in our darkest hour. In fact, I doubt she knew about it at all, since we didn't know about it ourselves."

"I thought that is why you left home, Lothiriel." Boromir reminded her.

She knew she was caught. She looked to Theodwyn for help.

"Both of us were caught unawares by family matters. We were . . .I guess you could say frightened of what the future held for us. In our one moment of weakness, we wanted a safe haven, someplace where we didn't have to, well, face our fear." Theodwyn said helping Lothiriel out, and at the same time, hoping that if she explained herself to Boromir, he would 't be as angry when he found out who she was.

Lothiriel picked up where she left off, "yes, we were both upset. Father told me the night before I left of my betrothal to a Rohirran. I was frightened-not of doing my duty, but I wanted to do more with my life. I heard nothing but about your adventures and those of my brothers growing up, and I wanted one of my own. I was frightened I would never have my adventure, and I fled. The Lady Galadriel felt my fear, and called to me. She guided me to Lorien, and the rest is history."

"I would say the rest is a mystery, for neither of you have told me what it is that happened to you for those seven years."

"We will, after we talk to someone else first," Theodwyn promised.

"You had nothing to fear, though, Lothiriel. It would have been a good match and you would be happy. You will still be happy, if his father holds to it," Boromir said trying to reassure her.

"Your lessons are coming along nicely, cousin. Soon, you will be speaking Sindarin as well as Elmarta, Khanwen, and Legolas," Lothiriel said changing the subject.

Boromir tossled her hair. "Do not jest with me. I know I am not a great scholar like Faramir. But I have had a fine teacher," He said and winked at Theodwyn, but she was too caught up in her own thoughts to notice. "You alright, Theodwyn?"

"Huh? Oh, yes, I just have to speak to Elmarta for a moment," Theodwyn said, and went up to join Elmarta and Legolas.

"I need to talk to you," Theodwyn said in German.

Elmarta nodded. "Alright, but why are we all of a sudden speaking in German? What was wrong with French?"

Theodwyn shrugged. "I do not wish to forget either of them, and this way we can continue to confuse the others."

Elmarta laughed, because she could see the looks Legolas and Aragorn were giving the two of them. "I see your point. What is the problem?"

"We were discussing why Lothiriel left-how she was craving her own adventure rather than do her duty," Theodwyn started.

"And he realized who you are?"

Theodwyn shook her head. "No, there is a problem Lothiriel does not realize."

Elmarta just raised an eyebrow waiting for Theodwyn to get to the point. Theodwyn realized that it was a similar gesture to the infamous Elrond Eye-brow raising.

"Lothiriel knows she is betrothed to a Rohirran. But it is not my cousin! It is my brother!" Theodwyn cried.

Khanwen, who was in front of them with the hobbits, suddenly stopped and turned to look at them. She had heard the conversation.

"What is going on?" Legolas asked, seeing the shocked and concerned looks that his two elf friends had.

"You have not told her?" Khanwen asked. Theodwyn shook her head.

"Maybe it is best if . . . maybe she marries Eomer because my brother dies."

Elmarta put her arm around Theodwyn shoulders. "We will have to wait and see. Our first test if Tolkien was right is approaching."

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