hiya again...you know, for this being an Erestor fic, I have notcied he just kind of pops around lol...so maybe I'll bring him in...you never know lol...

CHAPTER 20

Galadriel looked at Elithraniel, lowering her gaze for a moment.

" How do you know this?"

Elithraniel swallowed hard.

"First I overheard you and Ada's arguement and then he told me himself."

Celebrian shook her head.

" Naneth, is it not her decision? She is a grown ellith and does not need approval or permission."

Galadriel nodded at both of her daughters, then refocused her eyes on Elithraniel.

" Do you love Erestor, my daughter?"

Elithraniel nodded.

"Yes, very much. When I heard the argument earlier, I jumped to conclusions and was harsh in my words to Erestor. I need to find him and make it right."

Galadriel smiled at her eldest daughter. Celebrian bit her lip for a moment.

"What about Ada and his wanting you to return to Lorien?"

Galadriel's eyes widened.

"What?"

Elithraniel shrugged.

"Ada wants me to return to Lorien, but I will not. All I want to do is find Erestor."

Galadriel nodded.

" Then go, my child."

Without another word, Elithraniel ran out of the room.

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Erestor sat at his desk attempting to get some work done, but everytime he did, his mind wandered to Elithraniel. What kind of elf was he? He loved the daughter of Celeborn more than anything in Arda, but what she said was true. He had every opportunity to ask Lord Celeborn for his daughter's hand, but had not. Did that mean he no longer loved her? Erestor shook that thought from his mind. As he lowered his head to do more of his work, he heard the door to his private study open. He stood up, angered that someone had barged in.

"What is the meaning of..."

He noticed it was Elithraniel standing before him and before he could say anything more, she kissed him. He wrapped his arms around her, both of them melting into the kiss. When their lips parted, they gazed lovingly into each others eyes. At that moment, Elithraniel did not care what her Ada thought of Erestor.

" I love you, Erestor nin."

Erestor smiled.

" And I love you Elithraniel. For always."

TBC...