1 A/N: unfortunately this chapter is yet another short one. Sorry again.
2 CHAPTER 3
After revealing the previous night's experience to Lord Elrond in his study, Legolas fell into deep thought and the room became silent.
**I still do not understand how she learned to do this, ** exclaimed Arwen with exasperation. **If none of us taught her than who did, ** she asked of no one in particular with out expecting an answer. To her great surprise she got one.
**Viviane must have, ** replied Lord Elrond promptly. **She is the only other being living who knows such ancient arts. **
**But when, ** mused Arwen.
**Nefhuine has long been the gateway between worlds, my daughter, you know that. It is not surprising that she has learned a way to use the incredible power that she possesses. **
**But, ** inquired Aragorn, **wouldn't we have felt the break between universes when she came and went? **
**Perhaps she has learned how to cloak her actions in time and space, ** said Lord Elrond. **She is obviously much brighter than we comprehended, ** he continued with a small chuckle, **who knows what she could have learned in private study with Viviane. She may have acquired all the skills and discipline of a priestess in Viviane's teaching. **
**But it takes seven years to become a priestess, ** observed Arwen.
**Ah, but the last time you spoke to your daughter-** ah ha, I knew they were related, thought Legolas, wow, the daughter of Arwen and Aragorn… **-was exactly seven years prior to now. If she trained with Viviane, she will go to the Isle of Avalon tonight to become a titled priestess in a sacred ceremony. I have a notion that last night and tonight is the final test. We will watch her carefully tonight to see if she tries to sneak off. **
**But perhaps, ** commented Arwen reasonably, **if she has trained as a priestess, not even we can stop her. **
**We will soon find out. Night is approaching. **
2 CHAPTER 3
After revealing the previous night's experience to Lord Elrond in his study, Legolas fell into deep thought and the room became silent.
**I still do not understand how she learned to do this, ** exclaimed Arwen with exasperation. **If none of us taught her than who did, ** she asked of no one in particular with out expecting an answer. To her great surprise she got one.
**Viviane must have, ** replied Lord Elrond promptly. **She is the only other being living who knows such ancient arts. **
**But when, ** mused Arwen.
**Nefhuine has long been the gateway between worlds, my daughter, you know that. It is not surprising that she has learned a way to use the incredible power that she possesses. **
**But, ** inquired Aragorn, **wouldn't we have felt the break between universes when she came and went? **
**Perhaps she has learned how to cloak her actions in time and space, ** said Lord Elrond. **She is obviously much brighter than we comprehended, ** he continued with a small chuckle, **who knows what she could have learned in private study with Viviane. She may have acquired all the skills and discipline of a priestess in Viviane's teaching. **
**But it takes seven years to become a priestess, ** observed Arwen.
**Ah, but the last time you spoke to your daughter-** ah ha, I knew they were related, thought Legolas, wow, the daughter of Arwen and Aragorn… **-was exactly seven years prior to now. If she trained with Viviane, she will go to the Isle of Avalon tonight to become a titled priestess in a sacred ceremony. I have a notion that last night and tonight is the final test. We will watch her carefully tonight to see if she tries to sneak off. **
**But perhaps, ** commented Arwen reasonably, **if she has trained as a priestess, not even we can stop her. **
**We will soon find out. Night is approaching. **