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~20 years later~

Kori looked from her map up to the round green door. According to the map Balin had given her, and everyone she had asked on the road, this was her destination. She walked through the gate and up to the door that was shorter than herself. She knelt down and knocked on the door and waited, a small glowing mark twinkling at her ankle.

"Frodo, can you get the door?" Kori smiled at the familiar voice that called from the other side of the door.

The door opened and a boy with large feet and curly dark hair opened the door. "Good day. How can I help you?"

Kori gave the boy a smile. "Avatar Kori, at your service." She added a small bow of her head as she spoke, a dwarvish custom she had gotten accustomed to.

"Um...Frodo Baggins, at yours." The boy hesitantly spoke back with a bow of his own, unused to the gesture.

"Is Bilbo around?" Kori asked, hearing the shuffling of feet behind the boy. She smiled as the hobbit she was seeking pulled the door open wider and smiled gladly at her. "Hello Bilbo."

"Kori!" Bilbo exclaimed as he walked forward and embraced the young woman. "You haven't aged a day. It's been almost 30 years since I last saw you. Come, come have some tea and cakes." Bilbo waved the woman in and led her into his kitchen with his large table. "How's the school doing? I felt so bad not being able to make it for the Mastery Ceremonies. Especially Kili and Tauriel's, and then Tilda's, I'm sorry."

Kori waved off Bilbo's apologies. "No one blames you, you live the furthest away. And now with my Master of Water I have the freedom to seek out students myself."

"Ah yes, Lily Took was it?" Bilbo set a kettle onto the stove for some tea as he grabbed a basket of cakes and muffins. "I'm assuming you got my letter then?"

"I did." Kori picked up a muffin and pulled the top off before taking a bite. "I thank you for the letter and for the suggestion. Sadly I don't think there will be a second Master of Water for another few years. But once I have one I will be sure to send them here. I've already sent a Master of Fire to the Blue Mountains. And a Master of Air to Rivendale."

"Uncle Bilbo, are you talking about the others that can do your water tricks? Like Sam?" Frodo asked as he stuffed a cake into his mouth. His uncle's cooking was the best.

Bilbo chuckled at the child's question. "Perhaps." The kettle whistled behind him on the stove. He reached out and pulled the water out, bringing it over and splitting it into their tea filled cups. "I've been practicing at parties. The children love them." He noticed Kori laugh a bit less this time as she stared at her tea. "Is there another reason you stopped by? After all, you have to pass through three elven kingdoms to get here."

Kori let out a sigh as Bilbo found one of her worries. "It's been 30 years Bilbo. 15 since his last letter." She set her head down on the table with another sigh. "I'm worried about him, but I know he is alright. I just miss him. How can I miss him this much? I didn't even know him that well." She frowned as she poked her muffin, lighting it on fire. "Part of me hates him for being gone so long."

Bilbo sighed as he dropped a ball of water on the burning muffin. He then placed a hand over her's in comfort. "It will be alright. Things will work out if they are meant to."

Kori sat up and took a drink of her warm tea happily. "You're right." She set her cup down and got up from the table. "I should get going. It's a long trip back to Raven Hill."

Bilbo got up from his seat with a small jump of excitement. "I'll lead you around to collect everyone."

"Thank you Bilbo." Kori followed the Hobbit out of his home and into the warm spring air.

"It's what friends are for." He led her out of his yard and down the road. "And who knows, maybe you will see Legolas again. Maybe even go on an adventure with him."

"I don't know about an adventure, the last one nearly killed me." Kori chuckled with Bilbo at their little joke. "But if I do see him again, I don't know if I will kill him, ignore him, or kiss him."

"Maybe just jump him?" Bilbo offered jokingly. The looked on Kori's face was priceless.

"BILBO!" Kori shouted, but it soon turned into laughter. The hobbit certainly knew how to joke.

And that's a wrap. I know it's short, but I wanted to get this out of the way before I start on the next part.

Stay tuned for the second part of this tale. Although it might be a while before I start posting it. There are a few things I need to rework.

And for all of you wondering what is up with Kori and her not human aging, I will explain in detail in the next story. For now I will say she is not a human by Middle Earth's standards. Having her soul fused with a spirit's caused her to become something akin to the same race as Gandalf. (Note: NOT THE SAME RACE AS HIM! Just something similar.)

So, what did you think of the story? Is it even worth it to write the next story? Any guesses as to what will happen? Any guesses as to who will be the benders in the Fellowship? (Note: I gave one away.)

Till next time,

Kairi