this little chapter takes place a few months after chapter 8...Elros has chosen mortality...Elrond is comforted by Erestor...Ereinion is offically courted...
CHAPTER 9
" May I court you Ereinion?"
Ereinion nearly spit out his wine.
" You want to court me officially?"
Cirdan nodded.
" Yes. I think it is time. We have done things that uncourted elves should not do."
Ereinion chuckled.
" This is true."
Cirdan kissed his beloved's cheek.
" So, may I court you Ereinion?"
Ereinion nodded.
" Of course you may."
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Elrond threw a picture across the room. Elros chose mortality and had left him in Lindon. Elrond felt tears streaming down his face. Why would his brother leave him? He grabbed a nearby vase and was about to throw it, but he heard a knock at the door. Not bothering to answer it, he once again attempted to throw the vase. He felt someone grab it from him. Elrond turned around and pushed whoever it was away from him. Unfortunately, the elf fell to the floor with a thud, hitting their head on a nearby table. Elrond's mouth dropped open.
" Erestor? Oh, Erestor. I am sorry."
Erestor looked into the eyes of his beloved.
" It is alright."
Elrond touched where Erestor's head had hit the table and winced. There would be a bump by morning.
" Meleth..I..."
Erestor pulled Elrond into his arms.
" Hush meleth nin. I know what ails you."
Elrond burst into tears.
" Why would Elros leave me?"
Erestor sighed.
" You knew the day would come. You always knew you would choose elf-kind."
Elrond nodded slowly, beginning to understand what Erestor was telling him. Elros had been meant to choose his path, just like Elrond had. Elrond felt Erestor's arms tighten around him. Elrond smiled. This was where he belonged, just like Elros belonged with the world of men.
TBC...
