A Second Chance Chapter 15
A/N: I am sooooo sorry that it took me several weeks to update my story. I have been sidetracked with work and university. I am on vacation for a week, so I will try to write as much as possible. Thankyou to the people who reviewed my story, and I hope you enjoy it!
I do not own Lord of the Rings
When Elrond said the word soul mate my first thought was, 'What had I been thinking?' Which was followed by, 'Kissing Elrond when I had a soul mate?' Stepping back from his arms, I turned and quickly left, leaving him standing in the library, bewildered.
I ran to my room and cried my little heart out. 'Why does this hurt so much?' I asked myself. The answer was simple - I had somehow fallen in love with Elrond Peredhel. But the questions still went through my mind, 'What if he wasn't my soul mate? What should I do?'. I layed there thinking these thoughts over.
Several hours, and many tears later, I decided that I should just forget about what had happened. 'It's better this way,' I continued to tell myself, 'This way if he is not your soul mate, then it will not hurt you more.'
Elrond stood in his study three days later, Glorfindel had just crossed the river Bruinen, carrying the hobbit in his arms. Since the incident he hadn't seen Nolwe at all, and wondered why she ignored him. With a heavy heart he went to greet his friend.
"Elrond come quickly, he has been stabbed with a Mordor blade," Glorfindel said, swiftly approaching.
"Where is Estel and Atanvardo?" Elrond asked, looking around trying to find his foster son.
"They are about two days walk behind, with the three other hobbits." Glorfindel said, while laying Frodo down, "I am amazed that he has made it this far, for surely if he was a man, he would be dead."
Elrond studied the wound for a moment, and asked a servant to bring him some medical supplies. Laying his hand, on which he wore Vilya, he focussed his thoughts, "There is a piece of the blade still in him. Until I find it, I will not be able to heal him properly."
Glorfindel stood haphazardly, looking at his friend, "I shall refresh myself and return."
Elrond looked up from his work, to see a exhausted Glorfindel leaving the room. Over the next four days, Elrond focused his thoughts on the hobbit, and by now Estel's party had arrived. On the final day, Elrond finally found the sliver of metal, that ailed the hobbits recovery. Fixing the wound he stood, swaying a little.
"Elrond you should look after yourself better." Glorfindel came in putting one of his hands on the elf lords shoulders to help steady him.
Elrond was tired, "I will go rest, but I want you to come wake and talk to me in a few hours. There is much that needs to be organised."
Glorfindel waved his hands in dismissal, "I will get Nolwe to do that, do not worry."
At the mention of the elven lady Elrond's patience snapped, "No! I do not think she would appreciate being near me at the moment!"
Glorfindel studied his friend before asking in a clam voice, "My friend, what has happened since I left you eight days ago?"
Elrond looked at his friend, before leaving him there, wondering at what was going on.
"Nolwe where have you been? I have been back for over a day now, and have tried finding you for almost the same length of time." Atanvardo chased his cousin down the hall.
Hearing Atanvardo run after me, I stopped and waited for him. "What have you been doing while I was away?" he asked.
"Well I have been helping organise for the council," I answered, "Yourself?"
Atanvardo put a smile on his face, "I have being helping Estel lead four hobbits through the wild to Rivendell, not an experience I care to repeat. They are always hungry!"
Smiling I hugged him and motioned him to walk beside me. "So can you tell me any of the news from the outside world?" I asked jokingly.
"Well I could." Atanvardo started to say, but Glorfindel had come along, and looked immensely upset.
Upon seeing me, the frown on his face deepened. 'He has spoke to Elrond,' I thought. Atanvardo asked, "Glorfindel is there something wrong?"
Glorfindel looked at Atanvardo with a glare, before focusing his eyes on me, saying, "Atanvardo I wish to speak to your cousin on a matter." Seeing him about to protest he added, "in private."
I looked at Glorfindel, and could see that he was not going to take no for an answer. Putting a hand on Atanvardo's shoulder, I said, "It is alright. Shall we talk later?, for I much would like to hear about these hobbits."
Atanvardo relaxed a little before replying, "Later it shall be." And left leaving me alone with a very angry elf.
The instant Atanvardo was out of sight Glorfindel dragged me down the corridor. Pushing me into a room, that was unused, he asked, "Would you like to inform me why Elrond seems to be upset, especially at the mention of your name?"
I didn't want to say anything, but Glorfindel seeing my hesitancy, gave me a glare that could have killed. Sighing I retold the story, blushing at the appropriate parts. Glorfindel was silent until the end, "So you left because?"
"What if he isn't my soul mate?" I asked in dispare.
Glorfindel sat down in a chair. Tearfully I approached him, and asked, "Glorfindel what should I do?"
Glorfindel's head snapped up, "Do you remember the night after you had been attacked, when I came and spoke to you?"
Remembering the night in question I said, "Yes you told me that my soul mate knew who I was, and that only four other people knew apart from yourself."
Glorfindel nodded his head, and asked, "and who are those four people Nolwe?"
"They are Galadriel, Celeborn, Arwen and Elrond." Finishing the sentence, realisation hit me, gulping I asked, "It's Elrond isn't it?"
Glorfindel stood and said, confirming my thoughts, "Elrond is your soul mate."
If I thought my life couldn't get any worse it had. Feeling weak in the knees, I sank down into the chair, that Glorfindel had previously occupied. "What have I done?" I asked in a whispered voice, more to myself than to Glorfindel.
"You should go to him Nolwe, I fear that he is in a bad way." Glorfindel spoke up, pulling me to my feet, "and I think not much longer, and so shall you be."
Remembering the words of Manwe, I realised I could easily lose Elrond. Fresh tears came to my eyes, and I asked Glorfindel, "Will you take me to him?"
Glorfindel took my hand, and lead me to Elrond's rooms. Not giving me a chance, he knocked once, before opening the door, and shoving me inside. Surprised I saw Elrond outside watering his plants again, his back towards me.
"Yes Glorfindel, what is it?" Elrond asked without looking.
"He wants to see us happy," was the answer I gave, startling Elrond.
Turning around he approached me, and said in a tight voice, "Well I guess he will have to keep on waiting then." And he went to open the door.
"Wait!" I cried out. Seeing him stop, I whispered, "I'm sorry, I didn't know, and I was scared because." my voice faltered.
"Because?" Elrond asked, facing me now.
"I realised that I had fallen in love with you," I replied, looking into his eyes. Seeing nothing, I gave up hope. Looking down, I didn't see him approach, till he stood right in front of me.
Raising my chin with his hands, he asked with a broken voice, "Why? I was going to tell you then, that I was your soul mate."
I really started to cry at that, "Because I feared that you weren't, so I fled, and avoided you, so I wouldn't have to face you in case you weren't." I choked out.
Elrond's arms wrapped around me, and I found myself, gripping onto him, as if my life depended on it. Sighing I buried my head into his shoulder, breathing in the smell of the woods off his hair. "Amin mela lleI love you" he whispered softly into my ear. Titling my head back, I looked at him, his eyes burning with unseen passion.
I brought my face closer, and our lips meet. The emotions were not like the first time, but something deeper, reaching to our very souls. My knees became weaker, and Elrond held me tighter, only releasing from the kiss when we both needed more air.
***
'So the silly fool has finally figured it out.' Calale thought to herself. Storming down the hall, she slammed open the door, and approached the white wizard. "I have news."
"Yes?" Saruman prompted
"Elrond has the ring at Rivendell." She said smiling.
Saruman frowned. "What else do you have to say?"
"I see a party leaving Rivendell, the ring shall go with them. They try to cross the High Pass." Calale gleefully replied.
Saruman did not know this. Waving his hand in dismissal, Calale left him to his own devices. 'You will not fool me Gandalf.' He thought to himself.
***
"So what shall we do now?" I asked Elrond, once we had gathered ourselves.
"Well I should check on the hobbit. You can wait here or go get ready for the feast." Elrond replied, while stroking his fingers through my hair.
"Feast?" I enquired, leaning into Elrond.
"Yes, to celebrate the coming together of many races." Elrond said, cryptically adding, "In other words, to cover having a secret council."
I knew what he spoke of, but I didn't want to discuss that right at this moment. Like all good things though it had to come to an end, when Elrond's sons barged through the door, followed by a rather anxious Glorfindel.
"Father what is the meaning of this?" Elrohir would have continued, had Elladan not nudged him in the ribs with his elbow.
Releasing his hold on me, but taking my hand Elrond asked his sons, "Might I enquire what is going on?" raising an eyebrow he asked, "Glorfindel?"
Glorfindel looked at the floor before sheepishly saying, "I thought that you two could use some time to discuss certain things, so I did no allow the twins to enter."
Elrond turned to his sons, who still had their eyes fixed on our hands. Realising that they had been caught staring, Elrohir asked, "So what is going on here? father?"
Elrond squeezed my hand before replying, "Well I guess I should tell you now that we are in love with Nolwe and that is why you see her here now, but why are you here my sons?"
Elladan nodded, a smile coming to his face. Remembering that his father had asked him a question, he replied, "We have brought news of a bands of orcs making their way towards Rivendell. Ours scouts said they number at least fifty."
Glorfindel suddenly stood up straight, taking a commanding lead, "When and where were the foul creatures sighted?"
Elrohir turned to the commander of Rivendell's army, and said, "They were seen about two days ago, coming from near the mines of Moria Glorfindel."
Elrond thought on the matter, and I wondered why this was happening. 'How would Sauron know about the ring being in Rivendell?' and thinking this I knew it had been Calale who had told him.
Elrond brought his gaze upon me and asked, "Anything you would like to add?"
Slowly I began to say, "Calale must have told him about the ring being here, and so Saruman has sent a small band of orcs."
Elrond frowned, "Why would he send a small band of orcs, if he knows that I can easily defeat him?" Elrond asked aloud to the room. Thinking a little more he said, "No there is something else, although what I am unsure." Turning to Glorfindel he said, "Send out some more scouts, and see if they can gather some information on why these orcs are coming here, if indeed they are."
Glorfindel bowed, before leaving the room. Elrohir and Elladan went to leave as well, but Elrond spoke up, "I do not want you two to leave with the scouting party, there is a feast here tonight, and tomorrow a council, in which I would like the pair of you to attend."
Elladan nodded, and asked, "Were is Arwen for there is much I would like to talk to her about. Anyway were Arwen in, so is Estel."
Elrond smiled at this and said, "You may go, but please do not tell your sister about Nolwe and myself just yet."
The twins smiled, and said their farewells, leaving us alone again. I turned to look at Elrond, worried about this new predicament. "What are you going to do if Rivendell is there destination?" I asked him.
"Hush Melaminmy love, I do not think that they are here to wage war with us. That would be very foolish on their side. Promise me thought that while they are nearby, that you will not go on any long rides by yourself?" Elrond asked, taking me into his arms and hugging me.
"I promise A'maelaminmy beloved." I answered returning the hug. Pulling away I said, "I shall see you at the feast tonight?"
Elrond kissed my forehead and said, "I shall meet you at your room and escort you there Arwenaminmy lady."
Smiling I left Elrond to sort out the problems of Rivendell, while I went in search of my cousin. There was much to talk about.
A/N: I am sooooo sorry that it took me several weeks to update my story. I have been sidetracked with work and university. I am on vacation for a week, so I will try to write as much as possible. Thankyou to the people who reviewed my story, and I hope you enjoy it!
I do not own Lord of the Rings
When Elrond said the word soul mate my first thought was, 'What had I been thinking?' Which was followed by, 'Kissing Elrond when I had a soul mate?' Stepping back from his arms, I turned and quickly left, leaving him standing in the library, bewildered.
I ran to my room and cried my little heart out. 'Why does this hurt so much?' I asked myself. The answer was simple - I had somehow fallen in love with Elrond Peredhel. But the questions still went through my mind, 'What if he wasn't my soul mate? What should I do?'. I layed there thinking these thoughts over.
Several hours, and many tears later, I decided that I should just forget about what had happened. 'It's better this way,' I continued to tell myself, 'This way if he is not your soul mate, then it will not hurt you more.'
Elrond stood in his study three days later, Glorfindel had just crossed the river Bruinen, carrying the hobbit in his arms. Since the incident he hadn't seen Nolwe at all, and wondered why she ignored him. With a heavy heart he went to greet his friend.
"Elrond come quickly, he has been stabbed with a Mordor blade," Glorfindel said, swiftly approaching.
"Where is Estel and Atanvardo?" Elrond asked, looking around trying to find his foster son.
"They are about two days walk behind, with the three other hobbits." Glorfindel said, while laying Frodo down, "I am amazed that he has made it this far, for surely if he was a man, he would be dead."
Elrond studied the wound for a moment, and asked a servant to bring him some medical supplies. Laying his hand, on which he wore Vilya, he focussed his thoughts, "There is a piece of the blade still in him. Until I find it, I will not be able to heal him properly."
Glorfindel stood haphazardly, looking at his friend, "I shall refresh myself and return."
Elrond looked up from his work, to see a exhausted Glorfindel leaving the room. Over the next four days, Elrond focused his thoughts on the hobbit, and by now Estel's party had arrived. On the final day, Elrond finally found the sliver of metal, that ailed the hobbits recovery. Fixing the wound he stood, swaying a little.
"Elrond you should look after yourself better." Glorfindel came in putting one of his hands on the elf lords shoulders to help steady him.
Elrond was tired, "I will go rest, but I want you to come wake and talk to me in a few hours. There is much that needs to be organised."
Glorfindel waved his hands in dismissal, "I will get Nolwe to do that, do not worry."
At the mention of the elven lady Elrond's patience snapped, "No! I do not think she would appreciate being near me at the moment!"
Glorfindel studied his friend before asking in a clam voice, "My friend, what has happened since I left you eight days ago?"
Elrond looked at his friend, before leaving him there, wondering at what was going on.
"Nolwe where have you been? I have been back for over a day now, and have tried finding you for almost the same length of time." Atanvardo chased his cousin down the hall.
Hearing Atanvardo run after me, I stopped and waited for him. "What have you been doing while I was away?" he asked.
"Well I have been helping organise for the council," I answered, "Yourself?"
Atanvardo put a smile on his face, "I have being helping Estel lead four hobbits through the wild to Rivendell, not an experience I care to repeat. They are always hungry!"
Smiling I hugged him and motioned him to walk beside me. "So can you tell me any of the news from the outside world?" I asked jokingly.
"Well I could." Atanvardo started to say, but Glorfindel had come along, and looked immensely upset.
Upon seeing me, the frown on his face deepened. 'He has spoke to Elrond,' I thought. Atanvardo asked, "Glorfindel is there something wrong?"
Glorfindel looked at Atanvardo with a glare, before focusing his eyes on me, saying, "Atanvardo I wish to speak to your cousin on a matter." Seeing him about to protest he added, "in private."
I looked at Glorfindel, and could see that he was not going to take no for an answer. Putting a hand on Atanvardo's shoulder, I said, "It is alright. Shall we talk later?, for I much would like to hear about these hobbits."
Atanvardo relaxed a little before replying, "Later it shall be." And left leaving me alone with a very angry elf.
The instant Atanvardo was out of sight Glorfindel dragged me down the corridor. Pushing me into a room, that was unused, he asked, "Would you like to inform me why Elrond seems to be upset, especially at the mention of your name?"
I didn't want to say anything, but Glorfindel seeing my hesitancy, gave me a glare that could have killed. Sighing I retold the story, blushing at the appropriate parts. Glorfindel was silent until the end, "So you left because?"
"What if he isn't my soul mate?" I asked in dispare.
Glorfindel sat down in a chair. Tearfully I approached him, and asked, "Glorfindel what should I do?"
Glorfindel's head snapped up, "Do you remember the night after you had been attacked, when I came and spoke to you?"
Remembering the night in question I said, "Yes you told me that my soul mate knew who I was, and that only four other people knew apart from yourself."
Glorfindel nodded his head, and asked, "and who are those four people Nolwe?"
"They are Galadriel, Celeborn, Arwen and Elrond." Finishing the sentence, realisation hit me, gulping I asked, "It's Elrond isn't it?"
Glorfindel stood and said, confirming my thoughts, "Elrond is your soul mate."
If I thought my life couldn't get any worse it had. Feeling weak in the knees, I sank down into the chair, that Glorfindel had previously occupied. "What have I done?" I asked in a whispered voice, more to myself than to Glorfindel.
"You should go to him Nolwe, I fear that he is in a bad way." Glorfindel spoke up, pulling me to my feet, "and I think not much longer, and so shall you be."
Remembering the words of Manwe, I realised I could easily lose Elrond. Fresh tears came to my eyes, and I asked Glorfindel, "Will you take me to him?"
Glorfindel took my hand, and lead me to Elrond's rooms. Not giving me a chance, he knocked once, before opening the door, and shoving me inside. Surprised I saw Elrond outside watering his plants again, his back towards me.
"Yes Glorfindel, what is it?" Elrond asked without looking.
"He wants to see us happy," was the answer I gave, startling Elrond.
Turning around he approached me, and said in a tight voice, "Well I guess he will have to keep on waiting then." And he went to open the door.
"Wait!" I cried out. Seeing him stop, I whispered, "I'm sorry, I didn't know, and I was scared because." my voice faltered.
"Because?" Elrond asked, facing me now.
"I realised that I had fallen in love with you," I replied, looking into his eyes. Seeing nothing, I gave up hope. Looking down, I didn't see him approach, till he stood right in front of me.
Raising my chin with his hands, he asked with a broken voice, "Why? I was going to tell you then, that I was your soul mate."
I really started to cry at that, "Because I feared that you weren't, so I fled, and avoided you, so I wouldn't have to face you in case you weren't." I choked out.
Elrond's arms wrapped around me, and I found myself, gripping onto him, as if my life depended on it. Sighing I buried my head into his shoulder, breathing in the smell of the woods off his hair. "Amin mela lleI love you" he whispered softly into my ear. Titling my head back, I looked at him, his eyes burning with unseen passion.
I brought my face closer, and our lips meet. The emotions were not like the first time, but something deeper, reaching to our very souls. My knees became weaker, and Elrond held me tighter, only releasing from the kiss when we both needed more air.
***
'So the silly fool has finally figured it out.' Calale thought to herself. Storming down the hall, she slammed open the door, and approached the white wizard. "I have news."
"Yes?" Saruman prompted
"Elrond has the ring at Rivendell." She said smiling.
Saruman frowned. "What else do you have to say?"
"I see a party leaving Rivendell, the ring shall go with them. They try to cross the High Pass." Calale gleefully replied.
Saruman did not know this. Waving his hand in dismissal, Calale left him to his own devices. 'You will not fool me Gandalf.' He thought to himself.
***
"So what shall we do now?" I asked Elrond, once we had gathered ourselves.
"Well I should check on the hobbit. You can wait here or go get ready for the feast." Elrond replied, while stroking his fingers through my hair.
"Feast?" I enquired, leaning into Elrond.
"Yes, to celebrate the coming together of many races." Elrond said, cryptically adding, "In other words, to cover having a secret council."
I knew what he spoke of, but I didn't want to discuss that right at this moment. Like all good things though it had to come to an end, when Elrond's sons barged through the door, followed by a rather anxious Glorfindel.
"Father what is the meaning of this?" Elrohir would have continued, had Elladan not nudged him in the ribs with his elbow.
Releasing his hold on me, but taking my hand Elrond asked his sons, "Might I enquire what is going on?" raising an eyebrow he asked, "Glorfindel?"
Glorfindel looked at the floor before sheepishly saying, "I thought that you two could use some time to discuss certain things, so I did no allow the twins to enter."
Elrond turned to his sons, who still had their eyes fixed on our hands. Realising that they had been caught staring, Elrohir asked, "So what is going on here? father?"
Elrond squeezed my hand before replying, "Well I guess I should tell you now that we are in love with Nolwe and that is why you see her here now, but why are you here my sons?"
Elladan nodded, a smile coming to his face. Remembering that his father had asked him a question, he replied, "We have brought news of a bands of orcs making their way towards Rivendell. Ours scouts said they number at least fifty."
Glorfindel suddenly stood up straight, taking a commanding lead, "When and where were the foul creatures sighted?"
Elrohir turned to the commander of Rivendell's army, and said, "They were seen about two days ago, coming from near the mines of Moria Glorfindel."
Elrond thought on the matter, and I wondered why this was happening. 'How would Sauron know about the ring being in Rivendell?' and thinking this I knew it had been Calale who had told him.
Elrond brought his gaze upon me and asked, "Anything you would like to add?"
Slowly I began to say, "Calale must have told him about the ring being here, and so Saruman has sent a small band of orcs."
Elrond frowned, "Why would he send a small band of orcs, if he knows that I can easily defeat him?" Elrond asked aloud to the room. Thinking a little more he said, "No there is something else, although what I am unsure." Turning to Glorfindel he said, "Send out some more scouts, and see if they can gather some information on why these orcs are coming here, if indeed they are."
Glorfindel bowed, before leaving the room. Elrohir and Elladan went to leave as well, but Elrond spoke up, "I do not want you two to leave with the scouting party, there is a feast here tonight, and tomorrow a council, in which I would like the pair of you to attend."
Elladan nodded, and asked, "Were is Arwen for there is much I would like to talk to her about. Anyway were Arwen in, so is Estel."
Elrond smiled at this and said, "You may go, but please do not tell your sister about Nolwe and myself just yet."
The twins smiled, and said their farewells, leaving us alone again. I turned to look at Elrond, worried about this new predicament. "What are you going to do if Rivendell is there destination?" I asked him.
"Hush Melaminmy love, I do not think that they are here to wage war with us. That would be very foolish on their side. Promise me thought that while they are nearby, that you will not go on any long rides by yourself?" Elrond asked, taking me into his arms and hugging me.
"I promise A'maelaminmy beloved." I answered returning the hug. Pulling away I said, "I shall see you at the feast tonight?"
Elrond kissed my forehead and said, "I shall meet you at your room and escort you there Arwenaminmy lady."
Smiling I left Elrond to sort out the problems of Rivendell, while I went in search of my cousin. There was much to talk about.