Everyone on board congregated on the front deck of The EverJust and my clones took care of bringing the ship into port. As our guests looked around I pulled out a rope I had turned into a port key. "If everyone would take and hold the rope I have prepared to bring us to the heart of my Kingdom."

As soon as everyone took the rope I activated the port key and within seconds we arrived at the edge of the vale, opposite the path downwards. This allowed us to bypass the climb, immediately after landing the light from Telperion and Laurelin could be seen. Galadriel turned and stared at me with a look of confusion.

There was now a large and thick forest surrounding and concealing the centre of the vale with four large trees dominating the skyline. They had ended up larger than I had anticipated, only the top of Telperion and Laurelin and the light could be seen.

Galadriel watched with interest and I took a small chest out of my Mokeskin Pouch, after enlarging it I took out a large rug and put the rope inside. After I shrunk the chest and put it back I sat on the carpet. "The best way to get to the heart of my Kingdom is in the air, walking would take at least a day."

As everyone started taking a seat Galadriel finally spoke. "What kind of magic is this? It is unlike any I have heard of."

"It's our kind of magic Galadriel, unique to the Kingdom." Once everyone was seated I slowly brought the flying carpet into the air. "All of my subjects are able to use magic to some extent, but we shall speak of it later. For now I ask you to sit and enjoy a unique view few in Arda will ever see."

I kept the flying carpet fairly low to the ground, the area between the mountains and forest held various groups of animals. Magical and regular animals roamed the fields. I started rising up slowly to pass over in between the massive cardinal trees. As we got closer Hobbits could be seen flying, seemingly unaided, going about their day.

If anyone were to look down as we flew over the forest they would see bridges built spanning the distance between trees connecting them. A group of Fallohides had built a village hidden in the trees where the majority of them lived as soon as the trees were able to support them.

The light from Telperion and Laurelin became more pronounced as we flew in between two of the cardinal trees, and the phoenix song could be heard in the air. Phoenix flew ahead of us to go back to the Grove, we had been spending more time with each other but she still spent a good deal of time surrounded by other phoenixes.

The carpet slowly circled the area before I landed the flying carpet in between the two legendary trees. The group of Hobbits immediately stood and left while the Elves stayed sitting on the flying carpet. Most of them were staring in awe at Telperion and Laurelin, while a few were staring at my duplicate in confusion and the rest were basking in the phoenix song.

***MANSION WORKSHOP***

While the design team was working on weapons I was studying Angainor, specifically the metals used to forge the chains. I had been studying them since the diplomatic party had left Nomanisan Island and I was finally making headway. 'The next step will be attempting to create chakra chains with the same material.'

A group of shadow clones were working in and around the Dwarven forge in a simple progressive assembly line. Mass producing throwing knives, the hilts left bare to add fuinjutsu formula at a later time. Once fuinjutsu was added the hilts would be wrapped in leather to hide and protect the formula.

A second group of shadow clones were working on creating sets of hollow tubing that would be used to create and test weapons. Again Fuinjutsu would be used to create various effects.

A third group was in a different area of the workshop creating and testing Fuinjutsu formula that directly utilized the elements. One ongoing project was figuring out how to properly create sub-elements to use as well. My biggest success was creating magma by combining earth and fire, the only problem was creating a way to contain the magma until it hit the target.

***MANSION***

Duplicates of Fleur, Luna and I were spending time alone in our mansion, making plans for the future and relaxing. Even with our duties being scaled down we would remain busy for most of this Jump. "I don't understand why you want to restart our old training schedule."

I hide a grin from Fleur. "We have amazing control of our magic, I agree Fleur. It never hurts to train more though, especially with the various methods the Uzumaki have for increasing the amount and density."

Leaning over I put my finger in a glass of water and the water quickly travels out of the glass and up my arm in a ball. I send it speeding around my body without leaving any water behind before I have it sit on the back of my hand. "You can have all the techniques ever created, but with good enough control you don't need them in the first place."

The small ball of water starts growing as I pull water from the air, using my control I have it start changing it different shapes and hold them. Using air I hold it together and float it around the room. "Besides training is one reason we're staying here this long."

Luna laughs at the way Fleur pouts. "Do we have to start this soon though?"

I fight the urge to roll my eyes.

"We've been here almost one hundred year already, love. There's no time like the present. Besides, we have less and less work to do everyday as our subjects take over for us."

"It's up to you, but I'm dedicating a duplicate to training five days a week starting tomorrow."

"It's funny but five duplicates doesn't feel like enough anymore."

***THE GROVE***

The arrival of the first group of visitors to The Kingdom quickly turned into a feast that spread out of The Grove. Several Elves shared my table, alcohol, food and music were flowing. The Grove was loud with celebration, runes etched below each of the tables dulled the noise down to make talking easier. "I do not understand why you allow such informalities Your Highness."

"It's what I and my people prefer, Celeborn. There are occasions when formality is necessary such as when I'm teaching or in the formal Royal Court." Celeborn seemed surprised, there was silence for a moment before Galadriel spoke.

"What do you mean the formal Royal Court?" Smiling, I look over and nod.

"This table is informally known as the royal court since my double can always be found here." In response to the slightly confused looks I continued. "As you say when we arrived I have an ability that allows me to be in more than one place at once."

"Can anyone learn this ability?" I shake my head and take a drink of beer before expanding on my response.

"It's not something that can be taught, I have another similar method that can be taught but very few people are able to use it. Back to the original question though, a lack of formality doesn't mean a lack of respect." Galadriel seemed to understand, while Celeborn disagreed.

"I support my people as they support me. I give them the freedom to live as they want and I am rewarded with subjects that almost rule themselves. I have earned their respect, as they have earned mine. Our ways are different than yours, but they work for us as yours works for your people." Celeborn understood that, so I decided to expand a bit.

"The Kingdom is separated into four quarters , each one represented by an advisor and a governor chosen by the people. Very few disputes are brought to me to settle because they are handled by each quarter's governor."

"Are you not concerned that the governors will seize power?" I can't help but laugh to Celeborn's shock, it takes a few minutes to regain control.

"Not in the slightest, my people are free to do as they please. Nobody is forced into any role they don't want, which is why I continue to teach. There is no need to rebel because there isn't anything to gain." Both Celeborn and Galadriel seemed to be thinking over my words so I waited on them to continue the conversation.

"I do not understand, but like you said earlier this is what works for you and your people. I can see that your Kingdom is prosperous and you people happy. I do admit to being curious about the wildlife I see surrounding your kingdom though." I hide my grin behind my cup of beer as I take a drink.

"I thought you might be, but I feel as though that is a topic for another time. One that we will talk about while you are here I promise you. All I'm willing to say at the moment is that they are the source of most of our unique products we are willing to trade." Galadriel takes a sip of her wine before responding.

"That is fair Alexander, we can speak of that later. For now let us enjoy this celebration that has been prepared for us and leave business until the morrow." Everyone at the table raised their glasses in a toast in agreement.

NOTES

I've been stuck trying to write a section that goes over the trade agreement, alliance. I can't seem to write it to my satisfaction though, I'll try again in the next chapter from Galadriel's POV to explain things. Thanks for the reviews, responses and discussions over PM, helps me continue and improve

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