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would like to thank Aradi-dono for showing me my error in the 1st chap.
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Legolas went to his father leaving Kei to practice on her own. He told him that instead of the usual songs that they have during banquets, he had requested Kei to perform for them. The king was doubtful at first but after Legolas described it and heard the opinion of others, he agreed. But when his son told him of the condition, Thranduil demanded that he see her performance.
Kei was called to the chamber to perform. She became reluctant but soon gained a little confidence as she saw no one else was there save Legolas and Thranduil. What the king saw stunned him; depriving him of his ability to speak. More was his marvel at the dance than of the technological wonder before him. But the trance broke as she almost fell while doing her last figure: the arabesque (ballet position that stands on one leg with the other extended back and both arms stretched out). "Excellent!" exclaimed Thranduil, "Such performance deserves any condition that you may ask of us yet seek for perfection, young one for you have fallen on the last position.
"Legolas, if you fail to find anyone who could best be her partner, then I suggest you be the one."
Legolas choked upon his father's words, "Father, you know I cannot do such an act."
"Then it is best you find one as soon as possible and deliver unto us whosoever you have chosen before the banquet begins. Kei shall judge whether he can fill in or not. Do I make myself clear, Legolas?"
"Yes, Father." Legolas answered and brought Kei back to her chamber bringing her player.
"Um, Legolas," Kei faltered, "I'm sorry. My selfishness gives you much pressure. It's all right if you don't find anyone; I'll still dance and make it good, too, so that everyone will enjoy it."
"I do not blame you for anything." Legolas answered, "If there is something to be won, then all who are in it will desire to win. I shall find you someone and if I do not, then it shall be an honor to be taught a dance such as you display."
"Do you really want to learn it or will I let you choose between that, Contemporary Ballet, and Funk/Break Dance?"
"I do not want to destroy anything while I dance, Kei."
"Not again. You will not break anything while you dance.well, maybe your neck if you don't do it right." Kei said thinking twice.
"Is that so?" asked Legolas, "I would love to see your world. I deem it is an eventful place with all the forms of entertainment you have. Such diversity does not exist in Middle-Earth."
"Believe me, Legolas; you wouldn't want to visit our world." Kei said opening the door to her chamber. "First of all, there are a lot of crimes committed.worse than Orc raids. Killing each other all the time; son kills mother, someone being raped, thievery that never ends, heinous crimes done, heck, you can't even walk a street peacefully without looking behind you and having a weapon of some sort; most of the reasons are for money. Oh yeah, and don't forget our wars: push a button and it will set off a weapon that can destroy mankind without lifting a sword or an arrow. Furthermore, there are no elves, dwarves or hobbits in our world. Also, the air, waters and the food will kill you because they are abused as it is." She sat down on her bed which was still set aside.
"Then you regard your world as a horrendous place." Legolas shuddered, "I did not wonder in my lifetime if such a world exists. How then do you survive?"
"Law of nature: the strong shall live and the weak die. That is stable and applicable to all. I wish I can stay in Middle-Earth forever. Everything is so perfect; just where everything should be."
"Nothing is what it seems, Kei. Middle-Earth is not a paradise as you think it is."
"Oh, I know. The war of the Rings, the battle against Sauron and other squabbles; they are but child's play compared to our world."
"How do you know of these things? You certainly are very knowledgeable for someone who does not exist in one's own world."
Kei walked over to her bag and brought out a book, "This book is called a fiction. It came out from the mind of a man named Tolkien and to us, this world only exists in his mind. Now, I'm proved wrong. That's why I asked Vilath to slap me. I thought I was dreaming."
Legolas was at a loss for words and did nothing but gape at the book. He awakened himself and gave back the book. Wizardry!
"You're speaking your tongue again. I can't understand you because you're not teaching me yet."
"Forgive me, Kei. But I deem wizardry is infinitely strong in your world."
"Wizardry or magic does not exist in our world, Legolas." Kei shook her head, "Maybe someone was reincarnated from your world to ours that is why this happened.
"Sorry, I have taken your time. You probably have some other things to do."
"It is of no importance. I thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent to us. I assure you, you shall have a partner." Legolas bowed and exited her room.
"Hontou Legolas wa Orlando B. yori totemo ii (the real Legolas is so much better than Orlando B.)!" She giggled to herself in amusement.
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The night of the banquet came and Kei was taken to the hall by Fiel. She was glad when she got to the hall for there were not much draperies or anything soft that can absorb the sounds of her music. Her seat was next to The Lady Arwen and introduced herself gracefully. But upon seeing Aragorn, all ethics were forgotten and she jumped up and down repeatedly squealing his name. All eyes turned to her in shock; to which most thought that she was demon possessed. Upon realizing her predicament, she blushed deeply and slunk back down to her seat knowing that she had embarrassed herself.
The banquet soon ensued and everyone ate heartily that even Kei forgot her upcoming performance before the crowd that held high positions in their own land.
When all were done, Thranduil stood up in all his glory and called everyone to attention. "Dear friends, noblemen, honored guests and kindred, as our tradition holds, entertainment is required of any banquet such as this. I assume, that you are most likely expecting an elf to sing before you yet, I tell you that this will not be so for this time. We wish to present you with something that is more spell-binding than any elven voice: Lady Kei Kenrei shall be showing us a remarkable act that Middle-Earth had not seen ages before and perhaps, the ages to come."
Kei stood up and felt her heart beat within her throat. She pressed the play button on her cassette (which had a timer) under the table and made sure it was at full volume and walked up to the center of the hall bowing to everyone. As soon as the music began playing the multitude gasped at what they thought was sorcery; but their doubt instantly turned into awe and undeniable respect for the new act.
Without a mistake, Kei ended with a bob and the silence of amazement was replaced by a single applause that turned into a raucous one accompanied by a few shouts for an encore. She then dashed to her place stopping the music from playing further fearing that the heavy metal song that her brother inserted would be played. Arwen, herself, stood and bowed before Kei as she took her seat regarding her with full respect. All who were at the banquet desired much to talk with the dancer and got the chance as the event was nearing its close.
Soon the banquet was over and the guests were, little by little, led to their quarters. When all had gone, (save Legolas, Thranduil and some elf- servants) the king approached Kei along with his son. "Kei," said he, "I regret to tell that my son has not found a partner for you and ha shall stand in as a locum."
"My Lord, that was just a game that had resided in my head as an excuse so that the eyes of your people shall not see me blunder." Kei explained. "It is not necessary that you do such a thing. I shall manage just as I did a while back."
"Yet it is my will and desire to learn the grace that you have." Legolas answered.
"I must tell you that it takes years to reach the point that I have. But since you're an elf, I guess that's an exception." Kei said. "If it is then your will, I shall try my best and teach you."
"And I shall do my best for you." Legolas added.
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Legolas went to his father leaving Kei to practice on her own. He told him that instead of the usual songs that they have during banquets, he had requested Kei to perform for them. The king was doubtful at first but after Legolas described it and heard the opinion of others, he agreed. But when his son told him of the condition, Thranduil demanded that he see her performance.
Kei was called to the chamber to perform. She became reluctant but soon gained a little confidence as she saw no one else was there save Legolas and Thranduil. What the king saw stunned him; depriving him of his ability to speak. More was his marvel at the dance than of the technological wonder before him. But the trance broke as she almost fell while doing her last figure: the arabesque (ballet position that stands on one leg with the other extended back and both arms stretched out). "Excellent!" exclaimed Thranduil, "Such performance deserves any condition that you may ask of us yet seek for perfection, young one for you have fallen on the last position.
"Legolas, if you fail to find anyone who could best be her partner, then I suggest you be the one."
Legolas choked upon his father's words, "Father, you know I cannot do such an act."
"Then it is best you find one as soon as possible and deliver unto us whosoever you have chosen before the banquet begins. Kei shall judge whether he can fill in or not. Do I make myself clear, Legolas?"
"Yes, Father." Legolas answered and brought Kei back to her chamber bringing her player.
"Um, Legolas," Kei faltered, "I'm sorry. My selfishness gives you much pressure. It's all right if you don't find anyone; I'll still dance and make it good, too, so that everyone will enjoy it."
"I do not blame you for anything." Legolas answered, "If there is something to be won, then all who are in it will desire to win. I shall find you someone and if I do not, then it shall be an honor to be taught a dance such as you display."
"Do you really want to learn it or will I let you choose between that, Contemporary Ballet, and Funk/Break Dance?"
"I do not want to destroy anything while I dance, Kei."
"Not again. You will not break anything while you dance.well, maybe your neck if you don't do it right." Kei said thinking twice.
"Is that so?" asked Legolas, "I would love to see your world. I deem it is an eventful place with all the forms of entertainment you have. Such diversity does not exist in Middle-Earth."
"Believe me, Legolas; you wouldn't want to visit our world." Kei said opening the door to her chamber. "First of all, there are a lot of crimes committed.worse than Orc raids. Killing each other all the time; son kills mother, someone being raped, thievery that never ends, heinous crimes done, heck, you can't even walk a street peacefully without looking behind you and having a weapon of some sort; most of the reasons are for money. Oh yeah, and don't forget our wars: push a button and it will set off a weapon that can destroy mankind without lifting a sword or an arrow. Furthermore, there are no elves, dwarves or hobbits in our world. Also, the air, waters and the food will kill you because they are abused as it is." She sat down on her bed which was still set aside.
"Then you regard your world as a horrendous place." Legolas shuddered, "I did not wonder in my lifetime if such a world exists. How then do you survive?"
"Law of nature: the strong shall live and the weak die. That is stable and applicable to all. I wish I can stay in Middle-Earth forever. Everything is so perfect; just where everything should be."
"Nothing is what it seems, Kei. Middle-Earth is not a paradise as you think it is."
"Oh, I know. The war of the Rings, the battle against Sauron and other squabbles; they are but child's play compared to our world."
"How do you know of these things? You certainly are very knowledgeable for someone who does not exist in one's own world."
Kei walked over to her bag and brought out a book, "This book is called a fiction. It came out from the mind of a man named Tolkien and to us, this world only exists in his mind. Now, I'm proved wrong. That's why I asked Vilath to slap me. I thought I was dreaming."
Legolas was at a loss for words and did nothing but gape at the book. He awakened himself and gave back the book. Wizardry!
"You're speaking your tongue again. I can't understand you because you're not teaching me yet."
"Forgive me, Kei. But I deem wizardry is infinitely strong in your world."
"Wizardry or magic does not exist in our world, Legolas." Kei shook her head, "Maybe someone was reincarnated from your world to ours that is why this happened.
"Sorry, I have taken your time. You probably have some other things to do."
"It is of no importance. I thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent to us. I assure you, you shall have a partner." Legolas bowed and exited her room.
"Hontou Legolas wa Orlando B. yori totemo ii (the real Legolas is so much better than Orlando B.)!" She giggled to herself in amusement.
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The night of the banquet came and Kei was taken to the hall by Fiel. She was glad when she got to the hall for there were not much draperies or anything soft that can absorb the sounds of her music. Her seat was next to The Lady Arwen and introduced herself gracefully. But upon seeing Aragorn, all ethics were forgotten and she jumped up and down repeatedly squealing his name. All eyes turned to her in shock; to which most thought that she was demon possessed. Upon realizing her predicament, she blushed deeply and slunk back down to her seat knowing that she had embarrassed herself.
The banquet soon ensued and everyone ate heartily that even Kei forgot her upcoming performance before the crowd that held high positions in their own land.
When all were done, Thranduil stood up in all his glory and called everyone to attention. "Dear friends, noblemen, honored guests and kindred, as our tradition holds, entertainment is required of any banquet such as this. I assume, that you are most likely expecting an elf to sing before you yet, I tell you that this will not be so for this time. We wish to present you with something that is more spell-binding than any elven voice: Lady Kei Kenrei shall be showing us a remarkable act that Middle-Earth had not seen ages before and perhaps, the ages to come."
Kei stood up and felt her heart beat within her throat. She pressed the play button on her cassette (which had a timer) under the table and made sure it was at full volume and walked up to the center of the hall bowing to everyone. As soon as the music began playing the multitude gasped at what they thought was sorcery; but their doubt instantly turned into awe and undeniable respect for the new act.
Without a mistake, Kei ended with a bob and the silence of amazement was replaced by a single applause that turned into a raucous one accompanied by a few shouts for an encore. She then dashed to her place stopping the music from playing further fearing that the heavy metal song that her brother inserted would be played. Arwen, herself, stood and bowed before Kei as she took her seat regarding her with full respect. All who were at the banquet desired much to talk with the dancer and got the chance as the event was nearing its close.
Soon the banquet was over and the guests were, little by little, led to their quarters. When all had gone, (save Legolas, Thranduil and some elf- servants) the king approached Kei along with his son. "Kei," said he, "I regret to tell that my son has not found a partner for you and ha shall stand in as a locum."
"My Lord, that was just a game that had resided in my head as an excuse so that the eyes of your people shall not see me blunder." Kei explained. "It is not necessary that you do such a thing. I shall manage just as I did a while back."
"Yet it is my will and desire to learn the grace that you have." Legolas answered.
"I must tell you that it takes years to reach the point that I have. But since you're an elf, I guess that's an exception." Kei said. "If it is then your will, I shall try my best and teach you."
"And I shall do my best for you." Legolas added.
Hey!!! This is your zany author speaking! How are you? I can't hear your answer! Louder! Ahhhh.never you mind! See you next chap.hopefully (hope you don't despise my work.ja!)