It's been a while again. I was on Spring Break. I do not own any of this, JRR Tolkein does. It's kinda short. Sorry. I hope you enjoy anyway.

Chapter Fourteen

Melima was walking down a corridor to the library thinking of how time seemed to fly in Rivendell. There was only a month left in her time there. And with the ending of her stay the time to make her choice made itself obvious.

She was sitting in the library reading a scroll about Elrond's rule when a messenger came in.

"My lady, this is for you." He handed her a piece of parchment and left. Melima looked up puzzled but he was gone. She looked it over and saw the royal seal of Mirkwood. She opened the letter and read:

Melima,

I hope your stay in Rivendell is going well. We have not heard from you in quite some time. Have you got a whole new family over there?

The reason I am writing is to inform you of your eldest brother's approaching wedding. He has picked a fine woman and I am sure you will you like her. We were hoping you would come home a few weeks early for the wedding if that is at all possible. Please let us know soon.

Sincerely,

Ada

"Are you going to go?" Someone asked. Melima jumped. She hadn't heard anyone come in.

Elladan put a hand on her shoulder. "I am sorry I meant not to frighten you." His handsome face had broken into a smile.

"I do not know. I should probably attend the wedding." Melima stood up and replaced the scroll. She grabbed the letter and headed for the door. He walked beside her. "Would you mind if I went?"

"You certainly do not need my permission. I would miss you if you left." Elladan looked at her.

"Well would you come with me?" Melima stopped walking and looked into his handsome, dark eyes.

"I would very much like to come with you."

Three days later they were loading up their things and once again Melima was going home. She hadn't been homesick, but she had missed her family. She couldn't wait to see her brothers again.

They arrived in a week and Melima quickly hurried through the gates. She didn't have to go into the castle before she saw her whole family waiting for her. Her brothers bombarded her with hugs. She saw her father smiling brightly at her. After her brothers released her she ran into his arms and hugged him tightly.

"I missed you Ada." She took a step back and saw her mother actually smiling.

"Come inside and talk with me." Thranduil took her arm and led her inside. She looked over her shoulder and smiled at Elladan before continuing into her home. They went into Thranduil's study and she shut the door behind them.

"How was it?" Thranduil asked.

"I really enjoyed myself. Of course I never knew how much I would miss Mirkwood if I left. I'm glad to be back." Melima knew he really wanted to know of the engagement, but she felt like leaving him hanging.

"I'm very tired Ada, I think I'm going to rest before the feast." She stood slowly and left. She hadn't made it very far when someone yanked on her arm and pulled her into a room. She saw four blonde heads all looking at her.

"Can I help you?" She asked looking at each one of them in turn.

"Well?" Rissien said looking at her expectantly. They, like their father, wanted to know of their baby sister's engagement.

"Well what?"

"Are you going to marry him or not?" Legolas said bluntly.

Melima sighed. "I'm not sure. I want to, but I would miss you and Mirkwood so much."

"You could visit." Calanon said. "And we could visit you." He smiled softly.

"I suppose you're right." She looked at her oldest brother. "But let's not worry about my engagement, what about you? I never received word that you were engaged."

"He was afraid you wouldn't approve." Rissien laughed. Melima laughed with him.

"I'm sure she's a fine woman." Melima assured him.

Alright, there you are. I hope you liked it. I welcome everything but flames and hate comments. So let me know what you think!