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~*~*~*~Chapter 2~*~*~*~

After the bath I felt semi- human again. (Though around here semi-human was more human than anybody else *lol*)  I climbed out and Arwen handed me a green fluffy towel and I wrapped it around myself.  I followed her out into the bedroom and felt my eyes widen at the sight of a red silk dress on the bed.  I pulled the towel closer and asked. " Is that for me?" 

Arwen picked it up and held it up for me to see.  It was a dark red and it had a low neckline, and was outlined in gold thread.  " Of course it is.  Here I will help you put it on." I backed away.  "Arwen I don't mean any disrespect, but I don't wear dresses.  I look terrible in them. Plus jeans are more comfortable."

"Don't be silly. You have to wear a dress. It is required.  Didn't you wear dresses at your old home?" she asked. When I shook my head she sighed. " Well Ariel you have to wear a dress."

"No way there is no way you are going to get me into that."*~~~~*~~~~*

About 10 minutes later I was in the dress.  I was seated on the bench at the vanity table, with Arwen doing my hair.  I had wanted to just put it in a ponytail but she wouldn't let me. "Lady's don't wear their hair like that for dinner with my father.  After yes, not during.  I learned that early on…"

*~~~*P.O.V. Arwen*~~~*

I had to practically wrestle the girl into the dress and then she wanted to put her hair in a ponytail!  'She reminds me of me at her age.' I thought as I did her hair.  She was lovely.  I looked at her reflection in the mirror and smiled.  She had golden brown hair and wide blue eyes. Her skin was pale and freckled.  I was surprised at the freckles, since most elves do not have them.  Her lips were a natural cherry red and she looked stronger than most females I have met. 

Her hair was wavy and it looked good in the braids I had done.  Two braids on both side and tied at the back framed her face.  "Are you done yet?" she practically whined. I laughed.  "Yes, Ariel I am finished.  Look."

She did and smiled. "Huh. I don't look so bad in a dress." She twirled around in the dress. I had to admit she did look lovely.  It fit her curves. The sleeves were wide and only came down three-fourths of her arm.  " What did I tell you? I knew you would look great in a dress. Now come on lets go to dinner."

I led her down the hallways.  Every now and then I had to drag her away from a picture or from something else that interested her.  "But Arwen I wanted to know who that was." She said.  I laughed.

" Don't worry you will have plenty of time to look at the hangings and the paintings while you are here.  I was just wondering, what is your home like?  I know that you do not wear the same clothes as we do and that you hate dresses with a passion. But why don't the women wear dresses?"

Ariel looked at me and stated, " My world is different from yours, because we have electricity and lights and a much culture. Like for instance, the women of my world do not always wear dresses and have long hair. My best friend Teresa, she had short hair, and she plays sports. I also like to play sports and stuff.  I am what most people would call a tomboy, which means I like to do things that guys do.  When I was in younger I could race most of the guys and win, and I was usually stronger than most of the boys. Plus I am a total book lover."

" I see. What type of books do you read?" I asked. Frankly I was surprised that she was so much like me.  We both like books and I liked the things that the men liked. I didn't notice that she hesitated when I asked.  "  I like any type of books."

"Maybe after you meet with my father and Gandalf I could show you the library." I suggested.  She brightened and nodded. "Yeah I would like that."

"Good. Here this is where we eat. Go on in." I held open a large door and smiled when she stopped stunned. The dinning room was rather large. It had chandeliers made of crystal and a tall ceiling. There were about 200 total elves in there and I knew that more would come to see the girl.  She stepped in and I led her to my father.

"Ah, Ariel. How are you?  I hope this hasn't been to traumatic." Elrond said with a smile. He turned to me and motioned for us to sit. I sat by my father and Ariel sat on the end by me.  " Thank you for your kindness Lord Elrond.  But I would like to know what is going on.  One minute I was sleeping in by back yard and the next I am alone in the woods." She commented.

Gandalf leaned forward and said. " Is that all that happened?"  She nodded and Gandalf tugged lightly on his beard. "Interesting."

"Perhaps we should discuss this over dinner." My father suggested.  We all nodded and he gave a sign for all the servers to come out. First was some salad with wine and then chicken and fruit. For dessert we had arromens.  It is a type of fruit that is plentiful in Rivendale and in the areas that surround it.  It is a spiky fruit that has green leaves coming out the top and the inside was a sweet yellow fruit.

"Pineapple!" exclaimed Ariel when she saw it. I looked at her, as did my father. "Pineapple? What is that?" He asked.

"It is a fruit that we have at my house." She explained. Gandalf looked at her.  "Your home sounds a lot different than here."  She nodded and smiled. " Yeah it is.  We have a lot of stuff that you don't have here."

Elrond raised an eyebrow and invited her to continue.

 "We have cars and boats and computers, TV's, electricity and motorcycles."  She left off knowing we had no idea what she was talking of.

"Interesting, now do you know anything of your parents?" Gandalf asked. She cocked her head. "Yeah they are at home.  Why?"

I knew what was coming and glared at Gandalf. "Perhaps we may discuss this later in the study? There we may have more privacy." I interrupted.  They nodded and Ariel gave me a confused look.  I gave her no response and we finished our dinner in almost silence. Ariel bent toward me and whispered. " How come all of the people keep staring at me? It is kind of weird…"

"We don't usually have new people come here unless they are expected. And it s because you are so beautiful." She blushed and went back to eating.

Yea! I have another chapter done!! I have been typing since 7:00 in the morning until now which is…. Almost 10:50am.  Wow! Um. Remember I love reviews and can always use them! So please do so.  And I wonder what Arwen didn't want Gandalf to say to Ariel… Guess you will have to wait for the next chapter….

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