Author's Note:
I am HORRIFIED I haven't updated in nearly 4 months…. I'm gonna puke…
My third year in College has been kicking my butt this term, a good reason why I haven't updated in so long. I only have time to sleep, go to class, my part time labor position, study, eat once or twice a day, do a crap load of projects, presentations, research assignments, essays, exams, etc. and then start the process all over again the next day.
I do apologize for not updating in so very long. Believe me when I say, I will NEVER abandon this story!! I like it about as much as the rest of you do. I just need to find inspiration, time, and energy to write more. So please be patient with me….rest assured I will have more time in the summer to crank em' out!
Chapter 29
The next morning dawned bright and early. Kacy continued to sleep, perfectly oblivious to the plots taking place at the breakfast table.
Rion left her side about five minutes earlier to see if she was awake yet and smiled to see her still sleeping. He knew his mother wasn't an early bird…
As Rion left her room, he bumped into Elladan and Elrohir and the three in turn ran into Elrond, before their group barreled into Glorfindel, who nearly trampled a book laden Erestor, in their haste to get to the dining hall to discuss Kacy's Birthday plans.
They already made plans with the cooks for Kacy's birthday dinner and cake. Some of the best food Middle Earth had to offer was going to be prepared in a banquet that very evening. They traded ideas for birthday gifts, everyone bombarding Rion with a million questions since he knew her better than most.
Elrond did not join in and passively listened. Thanks to the unique bond he shared with the Earth woman, he knew the ultimate, most perfect gift to give her. One that you could not craft, or even buy….
"What about a ball after the banquet? Lindir has already offered to get a few of his fellows together to play their instruments for such an occasion!" Erestor excitedly suggested.
Although he spent most of his time in the libraries of Imladris and did not know Kacy that well, just the stories he had heard about her from others, put her in a special place within his heart. Kacy's courage, kindness, and even self-sacrificing nature made him admire her. He visited her a few times while she was recovering of course but most of the time she had been unconscious thanks to Elrond's remedies and orders for rest.
It was odd though. How she and the boy came to be here with us. Still, I feel they have a purpose here…
Erestor's musings ended when a chorus of enthusiastic agreement echoed around the table. A few elves rushed off to coordinate the ball to be held after the banquet that evening. Elrond also pulled one elleth aside and instructed her to tailor Kacy clothing including a dress for that evening's occasion, a wicked smirk on his face the whole time. He knew how big a fan she was of dresses…
Kacy…revenge is mine! You forgot that an elf, especially one as ancient as I, never forgets…
Elrond did not forget his plots to get her back for making him wear that annoying helm gear to cover his pointed ears. Keeping her confined to bed, was revenge for the truth serum. He remembered well the day she mentioned how much she loved dresses…
FLASHBACK
"NO! I refuse to wear, let alone LOOK at that! Put it away!!"
Kacy walked the other way, leaving Elrond looking confused by her reaction to the lime green dress he held in his hand and her son in tears from hysterical laughter.
"Ms. Gray!! What is the matter?!"
"I HATE DRESSES!!"
The Elf Lord had not given up and was a very persistent fellow. He selected a bright blue, flowing gown and chased after her with it. As persistent as he was…Kacy won out with her stubbornness in the end, declaring that she would only wear skirts. She claimed to have too many bad memories concerning dresses that she refused to reveal, so in the end, he let it drop.
END FLASHBACK
"—ntly sleeping. Shall I still take her measurements?"
Elrond focused his attention back on the attendant he forgot he was addressing a moment before and grinned evilly at her last question.
"Please do. You need not worry about her awakening, I have seen to that problem myself," the mischievous twinkle in his eye did not go unnoticed by the maid and she ran off to carry out her orders.
"…very well then, we have everything planned and already in motion. I believe this meeting is adjourned," Elrond finally took command after the plans had all been made, switching easily into his leader mode.
Everyone then parted ways, the three boys running off to the blacksmith and jewelry craft shops to get Kacy's gifts made. Glorfindel made certain he had her gift crafted the week before since the process to make so elegant a weapon took plenty of time to construct.
Erestor already had her gift prepared as well, thanks to Elrond and Kacy both. There was no suspicion on Kacy's part thanks to his questions sounding so scholarly and innocently knowledge seeking.
The cooks began their grueling tasks in the kitchen to prepare the banquet, while the tailors measured a still unconscious Kacy. Lindir and his companions selected the perfect melodies and songs to be performed for the dance, while others set up party decorations. All in all, it was going to be the best birthday of Kacy's life…
TO BE CONTINUED!
A/N: SORRY THIS IS SHORT, I just needed to let you guys know I'm still alive, and continuing this story!! :D PLEASE REVIEW!!
