Nili....Here we go...the chapter w/ da fish...the grand finale chapter of this story...............it's the longest one yet! AND ...it has your fishies! Live! LoL!
*backs away slowly from Gollum-like-Nili* This is frightening....AH!!
*holds chair in front of me* back, back, I say!
LoL....he IS my lucky charm. You know how in the movie he said he could kinda disappear if he wished? Well, he blends in w/ the background of my school VERY well. Lmbo!
Yea...I would dedicate it to you. You have been like...my most loyal reviewer! You have been reviewing me faithfully since Piercing the Veil...every single chapter. For that, I AM SO GRATEFUL!
Lassemista....*picks up Anduril and inspects it to make sure it is 'legit'* Well, You were good to your word. I guess you have a right to cuddle Legolas...unless I get a better offer from someone else. LoL. But, Now, I have a bargaining chip to get Estel to marry me...so, it works! The Elf is yours. LMBO!
HALO! AGH! *rushes forward and glares at Halo, the side of my eye twitching* How many times have I warned you not to interfere w/ my plot? now then....do you want this next post?! LET HIM GO! LOL! lmbo....
good, I knew you'd see it my way. You can huggle him later...if you can get him from Lassemista lmbo.
WELL, this is my grand finale chapter of this story. A preview of the sequel is at the end of this chapter.
So, on w/ da show!
I OWN Hrive (pronounced Ree-vae), Ohtar, AranenTel'draug, Arrna, and the other Tel'draug skin changers...okay ?
NOTE: This is the Elvish meaning of these names....just in case ya wanna know...
Arrna = storm
Hrive= winter
Ohtar = warrior
AranenTel'draug = King of the Wolf
Tel'draug = the wolf
Ch. 10
"Home is where the heart is." --I don't know who said it, but I DON't own
*****1 year later....******
The snow fell lightly in Imladris and the forest that surrounded it. Aragorn and Arrna walked through the snowfall, destined for the house of Elrond, their home.
A long, mournful howl rang through the forest.
Aragorn tensed. That howl sounded so familiar.......
"The Tel'draug are moving back into their old hunting grounds,"Arrna said, as if reading the Ranger's thoughts.
Aragorn studied his new friend's expression, which, as usual, was unreadable. The Skin Changer's features were schooled to hard neutrality.
But, Aragorn could read the yearning for his old home in his eyes. That, the warrior could not hide.
"Come along, friend. Let's get home. I believe you have a lady friend who awaits your arrival anxiously,"Aragorn joked.
Arrna growled softly at Aragorn's comment. "She is *not* my lady friend. We have known each other since we were pups."
Aragorn chuckled at his friend's way of saying children, as well as his half hearted denial. "If you say so, Arrna, if you say so."
* * * * * * * * *
"Relax. They are coming,"Elrond said softly, putting a calming hand on Hrive's shoulder.
The Skin Changer sighed softly. "I know, I know....it's just that...I can't help but worry."
The lord of Imladris smiled faintly. "Estel is always late coming back from his travels. Eventually, I learned not to worry so much.....you should, too."
Hrive didn't even take her eyes off the forest. "I'll try."
Elrond shook his head slightly in amusement, then strode off.
* * * * * * * * *
As soon as Arrna entered the last Homely House, someone launched themselves into his arms.
The tall, muscular warrior smiled as he embraced Hrive.
Aragorn walked around the two Skin Changers, nudging Arrna and smiling mischievously as he walked by. Arrna growled softly at Aragorn, a warning on his lips.
Aragorn embraced his father briefly as the Elf lord walked up to the Ranger. "It is good to see you again, father."
"It warms my heart to see you again, as well, my son. How goes your travels with your new companion?"Elrond inquired, leading Aragorn from the entrance hall to walk the Ranger to his room.
Aragorn shrugged slightly. "Arrna has a personality beneath that hard exterior he shows to most beings..........and..."Aragorn trailed off, trying to place the emotion that constantly haunted his friend's ice grey gaze.
"And?"
"And the longing for his homeland is tearing at him. He hears the call of his old 'pack', as he would call it, and he becomes as distant and cold to me as he was when I first met him,"Aragorn finished with a sigh. "I worry for him."
"He seeks a home,"Elrond stated.
"What? He has a home here. He knows that—"
"He knows he is welcome here, but this is *not* his home. I believe your friend needs something that the Elves cannot offer,"Elrond remarked.
"Like what?" The tone of Aragorn's voice was far from disrespectful. He merely wanted to know what he could do for his friend.
"What he seeks is not something you can provide. It is what Hrive seeks, as well. Both of them seek what we cannot give them....they seek a *true* home."
* * * * * * * * *
"What's wrong, nin mellon?"Hrive inquired softly, hugging Arrna from behind.
Arrna didn't even turn from his place at the window, gazing out at the forest. He sighed softly, knowing it would do little good to lie to Hrive.
"I heard the call of our people today."
Hrive stiffened at hearing those words, but did not interrupt Arrna as he pressed on.
"When I hear the call to the hunt, I desperately wish I could howl back and join, but both you and I know that is impossible.
When I look out at that snow covered forest, I can almost see the entrance to our fair, underground city, filled with the beautiful, echoing caverns we dwelled in."
"You are unhappy here,"Hrive stated.
Arrna neither denied, nor attempted to confirm Hrive's statement.
"I, too, feel the longing for our homeland. I, too miss the singing in the Cavern of Song,"Hrive murmured hesitantly, "and.....I, too, am unhappy here. The Elves mean well, but we do not belong here, it is not in our blood."
"But you are Half-Elven,"Arrna pointed out quietly, a flicker of amusement crossing his face. "I would imagine you feel some measure of contentment here."
Hrive nodded slightly, conceding Arrna's point. "Indeed, I do feel as though I could manage living here, but it would not last forever. I grew up amongst the Tel'draug, therefor, that culture is much more dominant in my blood than my Elven half is."
Arrna turned around to put his arms around Hrive, who leaned her head against his chest. Both Skin Changers stood there, deep in thought.
"Where will we go?"Hrive inquired after a few moments.
"*We*?"Arrna looked down at his best friend incredulously.
"Yes, *we*. You sacrificed so much for me. It would be horrid of me to not do the same for you. Besides......you are my best friend. I would go to the ends of Middle Earth with you if you asked it of me,"Hrive replied forcefully, but was still soft spoken in volume.
A small smile touched Arrna's features. "I wouldn't ask you to do that, but I am very glad for your company."
"Good, because, even if you weren't glad for my company, I would go with you anyway,"Hrive replied sarcastically.
Arrna mussed her hair with a strong hand. "Why am I not surprised at that?"
* * * * * * * * *
Aragorn crept silently through the woods. Not even the snow crunched beneath his feet as he tiptoed towards his unsuspecting brothers.
Elladan was perched upon a rock which was hanging over an icy river.
Elrohir's sarcastic comments echoed through the otherwise silent woods. "Brother, I have no idea as to how you believe you will catch anything. Those fish—no, whales—have probably abandoned this river for waters with a higher temperature!"
Elladan gave no answer. He merely sat there, completely still, with a fishing line in his hand.
"We would have more of a chance of catching food if we went hunting with your pillow!" Elrohir stated, laughing as his brother continued to sit as still as a statue.
Aragorn paused, hidden amongst the underbrush behind a snow drift, listening intently to the one sided conversation Elrohir was holding.
Then, the unexpected happened.
"Elladan, Elladan, Are you listening to me? El—"
"AHA! I've got it!"Came Elladan's triumphant cry as his line suddenly jerked.
Aragorn peered out of his hiding place to see the older of the two twins begin to slide towards the edge of the rock, being pulled by his fishing line by one of the famed 'whales'.
"No, wait, Elrohir! *It's* got *me*,"Elladan cried, his eyes going wide as he began to slide towards the icy river as his 'catch' began to reap revenge for being caught.
But, unfortunately, Elrohir was laughing too hard to come to his aid. The younger of the twins was on his knees in the snow, propped up by one hand, the other hand clutching his abdomen as he tried to control his hysterical laughter.
Aragorn leapt from his hiding place, barely restraining his own mirth enough to rush to his brother's aid.
Aragorn grabbed Elladan's shoulders, but he continued to skid across the icy rock, now carrying Aragorn along for the ride, though at a much slower pace.
"Let it go, Elladan! I don't think you would eat it. It feels big enough to eat you,"Aragorn gritted out.
"Nay, little brother! I will not let this one go!" Elladan held fast to the fishing pole.
By that time, Elrohir had gained enough to control of himself to join the fray.
The three brothers dug their heels into the ice and slowly began to back up, using every ounce of strength they possessed.
Inch by inch, the three brothers pulled their catch out of the water, revealing a fish(or whale) of mammoth proportions.
The gigantic fish flopped around on the slick, icy rock.
The three brothers merely sat there, stunned and breathing heavily as they gazed upon the whale they had drug in, in the dead of winter.
As they sat there, dazed upon the rock, the fish flopped back into the water with a great splash.
Silence rang through the woods....
Then, the silence was broken.
"Well, I guess I was wrong, Elladan....those fish did not head for warmer waters,"Elrohir commented quietly.
"Indeed...indeed,"Aragorn remarked softly.
Elladan and Elrohir whirled, their minds finally clicking that their younger brother had returned home.
"ESTEL!" Both twins turned around and embraced their younger human brother affectionately. "When did you get home?"
"Not too long ago. But it seems that I was just in time...without my aid, Elladan would be eaten by that whale and you, Elrohir, would have been still laughing hysterically, not even knowing that your dear brother had been devoured,"Aragorn replied sarcastically.
The three brothers laughed and stumbled to their feet.
"Let us return home. It has been far too long since I have slept in my own bed in friendly, open company,"Aragorn stated.
With that, the three brothers marched off to their home, laughing at their most recent adventure with the 'fish'.
* * * * * * * * *
Hrive stood in the kitchen, looking hesitant. Arrna stood at the door, two bags slung over his broad shoulders, waiting for his best friend.
Hrive turned to leave, but she paused, looking back into the entrance of the main living area, where undoubtedly the twins and Aragorn would be entering any moment.
"I will await you in the stables,"Arrna said softly. "Take your time, but remember, I would prefer us leave without confrontation."
Hrive smiled faintly. "Thank you...I will be only a minute."
The Half Elven Skin Changer jogged soundlessly from the dining hall and through the halls of the house of Elrond.
She stopped when she came to the door she sought. Hrive tapped lightly on the door, and when she received permission to enter, walked into the room.
Glorfindel looked over at the Skin Changer who had just entered his room. "To what do I owe this pleasure?"
Hrive smiled sadly as the thought occurred to her that she may never hear those words again. She merely walked over and hugged the blond Elf tightly, closing her eyes against the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes.
"Whatever is wrong, nin mellon?"Glorfindel inquired softly, pulling Hrive back to where he could look into her ice blue eyes inquiringly.
"Glorfindel......Arrna and I.....I need to find a home. I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but.....this isn't home,"Hrive sighed softly, "Our time has come to leave."
Glorfindel nodded understandingly. "I had expected this day would come, but never so soon. May you find your peace...and your home,"Glorfindel said, his voice dropping to a murmur at the end as he hugged Hrive yet again.
"Will you—?"
"I will take care of Elrond, Aragorn, Elladan, and Elrohir. I will also tell Legolas if the occasion rises that he asks about you. Do not fear. Your only concern should be yours and Arrna's well being. Have a safe journey,"Glorfindel assured, bidding Hrive goodbye with one last hug as the Skin Changer left the room.
Glorfindel stood at the door a few moments, then walked over to his window. As he gazed out the glass, he watched as Hrive climbed atop a horse behind Arrna.
Within moments, the two Skin Changers had left their home...in search for a true place to live. Glorfindel turned away from the window and walked down stairs as he heard the twins and Aragorn enter the house.
He was going to have some explaining to do.....
* * * * * * * * *
"They what?!" Aragorn's jaw dropped.
"They have left. I believe all of you know the reason behind it,"Glorfindel stated calmly.
Elrond nodded. "Indeed. I mentioned it when they first arrived. They seek a home, which is one thing we cannot provide. We could only provide a temporary shelter from the elements....but not a home."
Elladan and Elrohir nodded solemnly.
"We can only hope that they find that which they seek."
Aragorn turned his gaze out the window to see the snow falling lightly on the forest. He smiled slightly. "They will. I know they will......"
In the distance, a low, crying howl rang out through the forest, bidding the Elves a goodbye as the two rogue Skin Changers' journey began....
And as the Elves began to settle into their home for another winter.
*************
THE END.
OKAY...this is a brief preview of my next story...a trailer of sorts....
BRIDGE OF REMEMBRANCE
Legolas looked down at the note he had just plucked from a messenger pigeon.
'Legolas,
I hope you have had a fair winter, despite the harsh bite of the icy cold. In answer to your last message, yes, I agree....
We should meet at RinIauren'. I will await you there in 3 months.
Namarie,
Estel'
* * * * * * * * *
As Legolas rode swiftly through the woods upon his mount, a great cracking noise rang through the woods.....
Legolas's head shot up just in time to see a heavy, wooden, ice-laden branch coming straight at him....
Then, everything went black.
* * * * * * * * * *
"Legolas, I don't understand why—?"
A harsh kick to the side of his head cut off his question.
When Aragorn's vision cleared, he saw the Elf who delivered the kick....
His friend stood before him, a cold gleam that had never been there before, glistening in his eyes.
"Legolas...no...."
Aragorn hung his head, taking the rest of the beating in complete silence.
It mattered not to him, for his friend was the one who had delivered that first, harsh blow.
************
WAnna know what's wrong w/ Leggy? and what will happen to MY Estel?
It's coming soon....K? don't panic
I don't know when this next story will be coming out, but it is under way! The more reviews, the sooner it will come....I hope you are intrigued!
LoL....
So...review, review, review!
*backs away slowly from Gollum-like-Nili* This is frightening....AH!!
*holds chair in front of me* back, back, I say!
LoL....he IS my lucky charm. You know how in the movie he said he could kinda disappear if he wished? Well, he blends in w/ the background of my school VERY well. Lmbo!
Yea...I would dedicate it to you. You have been like...my most loyal reviewer! You have been reviewing me faithfully since Piercing the Veil...every single chapter. For that, I AM SO GRATEFUL!
Lassemista....*picks up Anduril and inspects it to make sure it is 'legit'* Well, You were good to your word. I guess you have a right to cuddle Legolas...unless I get a better offer from someone else. LoL. But, Now, I have a bargaining chip to get Estel to marry me...so, it works! The Elf is yours. LMBO!
HALO! AGH! *rushes forward and glares at Halo, the side of my eye twitching* How many times have I warned you not to interfere w/ my plot? now then....do you want this next post?! LET HIM GO! LOL! lmbo....
good, I knew you'd see it my way. You can huggle him later...if you can get him from Lassemista lmbo.
WELL, this is my grand finale chapter of this story. A preview of the sequel is at the end of this chapter.
So, on w/ da show!
I OWN Hrive (pronounced Ree-vae), Ohtar, AranenTel'draug, Arrna, and the other Tel'draug skin changers...okay ?
NOTE: This is the Elvish meaning of these names....just in case ya wanna know...
Arrna = storm
Hrive= winter
Ohtar = warrior
AranenTel'draug = King of the Wolf
Tel'draug = the wolf
Ch. 10
"Home is where the heart is." --I don't know who said it, but I DON't own
*****1 year later....******
The snow fell lightly in Imladris and the forest that surrounded it. Aragorn and Arrna walked through the snowfall, destined for the house of Elrond, their home.
A long, mournful howl rang through the forest.
Aragorn tensed. That howl sounded so familiar.......
"The Tel'draug are moving back into their old hunting grounds,"Arrna said, as if reading the Ranger's thoughts.
Aragorn studied his new friend's expression, which, as usual, was unreadable. The Skin Changer's features were schooled to hard neutrality.
But, Aragorn could read the yearning for his old home in his eyes. That, the warrior could not hide.
"Come along, friend. Let's get home. I believe you have a lady friend who awaits your arrival anxiously,"Aragorn joked.
Arrna growled softly at Aragorn's comment. "She is *not* my lady friend. We have known each other since we were pups."
Aragorn chuckled at his friend's way of saying children, as well as his half hearted denial. "If you say so, Arrna, if you say so."
* * * * * * * * *
"Relax. They are coming,"Elrond said softly, putting a calming hand on Hrive's shoulder.
The Skin Changer sighed softly. "I know, I know....it's just that...I can't help but worry."
The lord of Imladris smiled faintly. "Estel is always late coming back from his travels. Eventually, I learned not to worry so much.....you should, too."
Hrive didn't even take her eyes off the forest. "I'll try."
Elrond shook his head slightly in amusement, then strode off.
* * * * * * * * *
As soon as Arrna entered the last Homely House, someone launched themselves into his arms.
The tall, muscular warrior smiled as he embraced Hrive.
Aragorn walked around the two Skin Changers, nudging Arrna and smiling mischievously as he walked by. Arrna growled softly at Aragorn, a warning on his lips.
Aragorn embraced his father briefly as the Elf lord walked up to the Ranger. "It is good to see you again, father."
"It warms my heart to see you again, as well, my son. How goes your travels with your new companion?"Elrond inquired, leading Aragorn from the entrance hall to walk the Ranger to his room.
Aragorn shrugged slightly. "Arrna has a personality beneath that hard exterior he shows to most beings..........and..."Aragorn trailed off, trying to place the emotion that constantly haunted his friend's ice grey gaze.
"And?"
"And the longing for his homeland is tearing at him. He hears the call of his old 'pack', as he would call it, and he becomes as distant and cold to me as he was when I first met him,"Aragorn finished with a sigh. "I worry for him."
"He seeks a home,"Elrond stated.
"What? He has a home here. He knows that—"
"He knows he is welcome here, but this is *not* his home. I believe your friend needs something that the Elves cannot offer,"Elrond remarked.
"Like what?" The tone of Aragorn's voice was far from disrespectful. He merely wanted to know what he could do for his friend.
"What he seeks is not something you can provide. It is what Hrive seeks, as well. Both of them seek what we cannot give them....they seek a *true* home."
* * * * * * * * *
"What's wrong, nin mellon?"Hrive inquired softly, hugging Arrna from behind.
Arrna didn't even turn from his place at the window, gazing out at the forest. He sighed softly, knowing it would do little good to lie to Hrive.
"I heard the call of our people today."
Hrive stiffened at hearing those words, but did not interrupt Arrna as he pressed on.
"When I hear the call to the hunt, I desperately wish I could howl back and join, but both you and I know that is impossible.
When I look out at that snow covered forest, I can almost see the entrance to our fair, underground city, filled with the beautiful, echoing caverns we dwelled in."
"You are unhappy here,"Hrive stated.
Arrna neither denied, nor attempted to confirm Hrive's statement.
"I, too, feel the longing for our homeland. I, too miss the singing in the Cavern of Song,"Hrive murmured hesitantly, "and.....I, too, am unhappy here. The Elves mean well, but we do not belong here, it is not in our blood."
"But you are Half-Elven,"Arrna pointed out quietly, a flicker of amusement crossing his face. "I would imagine you feel some measure of contentment here."
Hrive nodded slightly, conceding Arrna's point. "Indeed, I do feel as though I could manage living here, but it would not last forever. I grew up amongst the Tel'draug, therefor, that culture is much more dominant in my blood than my Elven half is."
Arrna turned around to put his arms around Hrive, who leaned her head against his chest. Both Skin Changers stood there, deep in thought.
"Where will we go?"Hrive inquired after a few moments.
"*We*?"Arrna looked down at his best friend incredulously.
"Yes, *we*. You sacrificed so much for me. It would be horrid of me to not do the same for you. Besides......you are my best friend. I would go to the ends of Middle Earth with you if you asked it of me,"Hrive replied forcefully, but was still soft spoken in volume.
A small smile touched Arrna's features. "I wouldn't ask you to do that, but I am very glad for your company."
"Good, because, even if you weren't glad for my company, I would go with you anyway,"Hrive replied sarcastically.
Arrna mussed her hair with a strong hand. "Why am I not surprised at that?"
* * * * * * * * *
Aragorn crept silently through the woods. Not even the snow crunched beneath his feet as he tiptoed towards his unsuspecting brothers.
Elladan was perched upon a rock which was hanging over an icy river.
Elrohir's sarcastic comments echoed through the otherwise silent woods. "Brother, I have no idea as to how you believe you will catch anything. Those fish—no, whales—have probably abandoned this river for waters with a higher temperature!"
Elladan gave no answer. He merely sat there, completely still, with a fishing line in his hand.
"We would have more of a chance of catching food if we went hunting with your pillow!" Elrohir stated, laughing as his brother continued to sit as still as a statue.
Aragorn paused, hidden amongst the underbrush behind a snow drift, listening intently to the one sided conversation Elrohir was holding.
Then, the unexpected happened.
"Elladan, Elladan, Are you listening to me? El—"
"AHA! I've got it!"Came Elladan's triumphant cry as his line suddenly jerked.
Aragorn peered out of his hiding place to see the older of the two twins begin to slide towards the edge of the rock, being pulled by his fishing line by one of the famed 'whales'.
"No, wait, Elrohir! *It's* got *me*,"Elladan cried, his eyes going wide as he began to slide towards the icy river as his 'catch' began to reap revenge for being caught.
But, unfortunately, Elrohir was laughing too hard to come to his aid. The younger of the twins was on his knees in the snow, propped up by one hand, the other hand clutching his abdomen as he tried to control his hysterical laughter.
Aragorn leapt from his hiding place, barely restraining his own mirth enough to rush to his brother's aid.
Aragorn grabbed Elladan's shoulders, but he continued to skid across the icy rock, now carrying Aragorn along for the ride, though at a much slower pace.
"Let it go, Elladan! I don't think you would eat it. It feels big enough to eat you,"Aragorn gritted out.
"Nay, little brother! I will not let this one go!" Elladan held fast to the fishing pole.
By that time, Elrohir had gained enough to control of himself to join the fray.
The three brothers dug their heels into the ice and slowly began to back up, using every ounce of strength they possessed.
Inch by inch, the three brothers pulled their catch out of the water, revealing a fish(or whale) of mammoth proportions.
The gigantic fish flopped around on the slick, icy rock.
The three brothers merely sat there, stunned and breathing heavily as they gazed upon the whale they had drug in, in the dead of winter.
As they sat there, dazed upon the rock, the fish flopped back into the water with a great splash.
Silence rang through the woods....
Then, the silence was broken.
"Well, I guess I was wrong, Elladan....those fish did not head for warmer waters,"Elrohir commented quietly.
"Indeed...indeed,"Aragorn remarked softly.
Elladan and Elrohir whirled, their minds finally clicking that their younger brother had returned home.
"ESTEL!" Both twins turned around and embraced their younger human brother affectionately. "When did you get home?"
"Not too long ago. But it seems that I was just in time...without my aid, Elladan would be eaten by that whale and you, Elrohir, would have been still laughing hysterically, not even knowing that your dear brother had been devoured,"Aragorn replied sarcastically.
The three brothers laughed and stumbled to their feet.
"Let us return home. It has been far too long since I have slept in my own bed in friendly, open company,"Aragorn stated.
With that, the three brothers marched off to their home, laughing at their most recent adventure with the 'fish'.
* * * * * * * * *
Hrive stood in the kitchen, looking hesitant. Arrna stood at the door, two bags slung over his broad shoulders, waiting for his best friend.
Hrive turned to leave, but she paused, looking back into the entrance of the main living area, where undoubtedly the twins and Aragorn would be entering any moment.
"I will await you in the stables,"Arrna said softly. "Take your time, but remember, I would prefer us leave without confrontation."
Hrive smiled faintly. "Thank you...I will be only a minute."
The Half Elven Skin Changer jogged soundlessly from the dining hall and through the halls of the house of Elrond.
She stopped when she came to the door she sought. Hrive tapped lightly on the door, and when she received permission to enter, walked into the room.
Glorfindel looked over at the Skin Changer who had just entered his room. "To what do I owe this pleasure?"
Hrive smiled sadly as the thought occurred to her that she may never hear those words again. She merely walked over and hugged the blond Elf tightly, closing her eyes against the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes.
"Whatever is wrong, nin mellon?"Glorfindel inquired softly, pulling Hrive back to where he could look into her ice blue eyes inquiringly.
"Glorfindel......Arrna and I.....I need to find a home. I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but.....this isn't home,"Hrive sighed softly, "Our time has come to leave."
Glorfindel nodded understandingly. "I had expected this day would come, but never so soon. May you find your peace...and your home,"Glorfindel said, his voice dropping to a murmur at the end as he hugged Hrive yet again.
"Will you—?"
"I will take care of Elrond, Aragorn, Elladan, and Elrohir. I will also tell Legolas if the occasion rises that he asks about you. Do not fear. Your only concern should be yours and Arrna's well being. Have a safe journey,"Glorfindel assured, bidding Hrive goodbye with one last hug as the Skin Changer left the room.
Glorfindel stood at the door a few moments, then walked over to his window. As he gazed out the glass, he watched as Hrive climbed atop a horse behind Arrna.
Within moments, the two Skin Changers had left their home...in search for a true place to live. Glorfindel turned away from the window and walked down stairs as he heard the twins and Aragorn enter the house.
He was going to have some explaining to do.....
* * * * * * * * *
"They what?!" Aragorn's jaw dropped.
"They have left. I believe all of you know the reason behind it,"Glorfindel stated calmly.
Elrond nodded. "Indeed. I mentioned it when they first arrived. They seek a home, which is one thing we cannot provide. We could only provide a temporary shelter from the elements....but not a home."
Elladan and Elrohir nodded solemnly.
"We can only hope that they find that which they seek."
Aragorn turned his gaze out the window to see the snow falling lightly on the forest. He smiled slightly. "They will. I know they will......"
In the distance, a low, crying howl rang out through the forest, bidding the Elves a goodbye as the two rogue Skin Changers' journey began....
And as the Elves began to settle into their home for another winter.
*************
THE END.
OKAY...this is a brief preview of my next story...a trailer of sorts....
BRIDGE OF REMEMBRANCE
Legolas looked down at the note he had just plucked from a messenger pigeon.
'Legolas,
I hope you have had a fair winter, despite the harsh bite of the icy cold. In answer to your last message, yes, I agree....
We should meet at RinIauren'. I will await you there in 3 months.
Namarie,
Estel'
* * * * * * * * *
As Legolas rode swiftly through the woods upon his mount, a great cracking noise rang through the woods.....
Legolas's head shot up just in time to see a heavy, wooden, ice-laden branch coming straight at him....
Then, everything went black.
* * * * * * * * * *
"Legolas, I don't understand why—?"
A harsh kick to the side of his head cut off his question.
When Aragorn's vision cleared, he saw the Elf who delivered the kick....
His friend stood before him, a cold gleam that had never been there before, glistening in his eyes.
"Legolas...no...."
Aragorn hung his head, taking the rest of the beating in complete silence.
It mattered not to him, for his friend was the one who had delivered that first, harsh blow.
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