Okay, new chapter (again)…well I'm addicted…
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*~*The Wind Child*~*
Confrontations and Complications
An odd silence filled the air as the four figures; still standing at the door gazed at their guest and her maid. Tension was clearly in the air and rising quickly so Elrond decided to break the silence, "Well, this is a pleasant surprise, Narisunell it's been a long time."
"Yes, yes it has." She said not meeting his eyes
"Elladan, Elrohir and Arwen I'm sure you all remember Nari?" Elrond asked nervously.
"Yes father," replied Arwen a little too quickly. The others said nothing and just stared rudely.
Bridey looked uncomfortable, "So, you know each other…how?"
It was Elrond that replied, "Do you not remember Narisunell Bridey? The princess used to live here…do you not remember?
"What? Princess Narisunell…Oh I remember, you and Arwen were best fiends."
There was another long silence, in which Arwen's blue eyes clashed with the unusually dark hazel eyes that belonged to Narisunell. Anger flashed in both pairs but also regret, hate, loathing, admiration and sorrow. Then they both looked away and moved to the table where the others were now seated as Narisunell saw Bridey depart out of the corner of her eyes.
The twins – Elladan and Elrohir began to chat happily to one another and also their father, "Could you please pass the honey father." Asked Elrohir
"So, what were you to planning to do today then." Enquired Elrond.
"We were thinking of going riding into the forest today father, to try and catch the wraiths if any are still alive." Replied Elladan.
"They are not dead, they have just shed their skins, horses and bodies, and they will be back soon. My master will not…" she broke off, realising she had just let something slip.
"Your master?" Asked Elrond, confused. "Since when did you have a master? When you left Narisunell, you were very much a free spirit."
"I still am…it is no concern of yours anyway, not since you left me." She spat back.
"Well I would like to make it my concern, but lets just get on with breakfast shall we?" Elrond said.
Narisunell said nothing and stared miserably at her plate and the bread and honey on it, before eating silently and miserably.
After breakfast Arwen and the twins were excused but Elrond asked Narisunell to stay behind, "Nari, there is something wrong with you, I know. Are you going to tell me what it is?"
Narisunell looked at him, deep into his brown eyes. He truly was beautiful in her eyes. She had never seen anyone so beautiful in her life, it was not his face or body that she found beautiful, but his heart – his soul. She had never seen anyone so caring, kind or compassionate. He cared for her like a daughter, how could she hate him?
*** I do not hate him, how could I hate him? No one could hate anyone who is beautiful and caring. He is my father, my guardian – or he was. And I trust him; I would trust him with my life. ***
"Will you tell me?" he asked.
"No, I cannot… but I love you, and I do not wish for you to think I hate you. It's just too hard…you wouldn't understand."
"It is alright, I understand you do not wish to tell me. Now you must go and enjoy yourself in the woods…go on go and have fun."
"I will Lord Elrond, thank you."
"I love you my daughter, now go and have fun."
"Goodbye she called out as she ran down the hill into the cool woodlands with her heart considerably lighter.
