Lord Elrond stepped inside his tent after the meeting at the Guardians tent. He found Elladan, Elrohir and Arwen waiting for him. Elrohir stood and moved over to the sideboard which held several bottles of wine and some glasses.

He looked to his father, "Ada would you like some wine?" Elrond nodded to his son as he walked over and sat down next to Elladan and Arwen. Elrohir turned and poured some Dorwinion wine into a glass.

Arwen moved to sit at Elrond's feet and laid her head into his lap. Elrohir walked over to Elrond and gave him the wine and then seated himself in the spot that Arwen had just vacated.

Elrond took a sip of the wine that Elrohir had given him and sighed deeply. He laid his other hand on Arwen's head and started smoothing and brushing her hair away from her face. "Ada we are here for you if you ever wish to talk." Arwen whispered.

Elrond looked at his children with love in his eyes. "I know iell nin. I just miss your naneth very much." Elrond answered. Elladan looked to his father, "We miss her to Ada. But we can only imagine how much you miss her. We all want you to know that we love and trust in you. We...well all of us will do everything in our power to help you to raise and protect Arinalce. We already love her." Arwen and Elrohir nod in agreement.

Elrond smiled and looked to his children in pride. "I know Elladan. I love her already myself. Both you and Elrohir have always been protective of Arwen. So shall you be with Arinalce."

"I cannot wait to meet muinthel nín" Arwen whispered. "Neither can we" Elrohir said. "Ari can stay in my room with me Ada," Arwen said. Elrond chuckled, "Muin nín you remind me so much of your naneth. I'm sure Arinalce will never lack for anything she needs as long as you three are there." All three nod in agreement and then laugh along with there father.

Haldir stepped inside the Guardians tent. He stopped and spoke briefly to each of the warriors giving them words of encouragement concerning the next two days. He then made his way over to where Orophin was putting away his belongings.

"Muindor nin, why didn't you tell me that you were to be one of the ones tested?" Haldir asked. Orophin looked over to his brother and then back down to the bag he was unpacking. "I didn't want you to worry and I thought if you knew that you would try and talk me out of it." Orophin answered.

"I knew that you wanted me to take your place as Captain of the Northern Borders. But it was something I didn't want. Rumil has always been more suited to lead than I ever was." Orophin told his brother.

Haldir looked at Orophin in surprise. Orophin looked at Haldir, "the only reason I joined the wardens is because of you and Rumil. I never had the level of devotion to the wardens that you two did. Don't get me wrong Haldir, I enjoyed my time as a warden and I loved standing watches with you and Rumil. But in my heart I wanted something more. I feel in my heart that this is what I have been waiting for. Ever since the day you told us all about what you experienced in your vision and everyone felt that same peace and strength that you felt my fea yearns to feel it again. Something tells me that I am supposed to do this."

Haldir held up both hands to stop Orophin's words. "Peace brother, I know what it is you feel. I just wish that you would of talked to me about how you felt. I had always thought you wanted to advance further in the leadership of the Warden's. If I had known I would not have pushed you so hard. So do the Lord and Lady know how you feel?"

Orophin nodded and turned away embarrassed, "They have always known how I felt about being a warden." Haldir sighed, "I'm sorry Orophin! I should of seen how you felt. I should have at least asked if you were happy being a warden." Orophin turned and looked at Haldir in that moment a look of understanding and love passed between the brothers.

"I talked to the Lord and Lady the evening that Lord Elrond regained consciousness about what I wanted to do. The next day they sent for me and told me that they had discussed my request and they told me if I still felt the same way after we reached here then I would have one of the three warrior positions for our realm."

Haldir looked to his brother then smiled. He reached out and laid his hand on his brothers shoulder. "Then let it be so muindor nin. May Tulkas give you strength, courage, and victory."

"Le hannon Haldir" He smiled at Haldir and then returned the gesture to his older brother.

Lord Celeborn stepped inside the tent set aside for him and Galadriel. He saw Galadriel sitting in a chair staring into the fire. He walked over and gently placed his hands on her shoulders.

Galadriel looked questioningly up at Celeborn "How did everything go?" "All the warriors were presented from each realm. I believe that all of them are mighty warriors. This tournament will decide which ones are the best and they will then become the sworn Guardians to the Morning Light."

"How did Haldir take the news that Orophin was one of the chosen from Lorien?" Galadriel enquired. "I believe it surprised him to see Orophin with the other warriors at first. But he took it in stride and welcomed him right along with the other warriors." Celeborn reported. He then chuckled "I'm sure that Haldir will talk to Orophin about his decision before they retire for the night."

Galadriel sighed and smiled softly, "It is good that they are brothers and get along with each other. She reached up and placed her hands comfortingly over Celeborn's hands. "The Valar has reassured me that events are advancing the way they had foreseen." Galadriel disclosed to Celeborn. Celeborn smiled lovingly down at Galadriel.

Celeborn moved to stand in front of his lady. He took hold of Galadriel's hands and helped her stand. "Come Meleth nin. Let us get some rest for tomorrow will be a long day for us all." He led her to their sleeping chamber.

Ada - Dad

iell nin -my daughter

naneth - mother

muinthel nin - my sister

Muin nin - my dear

Muindor nin - my brother

Le hannon - Thanks