2000 years later.

After leaving Lórien, I met Elrond. He was very nice to me and welcomed me warmly into his house. I met Elladan and Elrohir, a set of twins who were very friendly and full of mischief like me. I met Arwen, my sister, the perfect daughter. Elrond particularly loved her, after all, who wouldn't. After many years, I also met Aragorn, or Elendil. I knew of his relationship with Arwen and wished that that sort of love would happen to me also. I made friends with Meryl, Renéa, and Darla, three elven maidens who were daughters of Elronds trusted councilors. When I arrived, I could tell Elrond couldn't stand me sometimes and made me take manner classes. However, no matter how hard he tried, I never really cared for them.

I fastened the clasps of my cloak and picked up my sword and sheathed it. I hurried down the stairs hoping not to run into any one, particularly Elrond. I knew that he would object to me wearing a tunic and tights, dressed like a male elf. Tension between the two of us was always tight. He couldn't stand me acting like a common elf and I couldn't stand him bugging me about it all the time.

As I rounded the corner, I crashed right into Elrond (I never call him father, just Elrond). I quickly hid the sword in my cloak and bent my knees and lowered my head as a curtsy. Elrond looked a bit aggravated that I was wearing my everyday outfit but decided not to say anything. "Well, then Alliyah, where are you rushing off to this early in the morning?"

I took a deep breath and replied, "First of all, it's not very early. The sun is almost in the middle of the sky. Second, I'm going outside to take a walk. There isn't a problem, is there?"

Elrond looked amused for a minute. "No, I suppose not. Well, just make sure you come back from your 'walk' in time for dinner. There are many guests that I want you to meet."

I nodded my head and quickly walked off. I ran lightly toward a clearing in the forest. There, Meryl, Renéa, and Darla waited for me. As soon as I approached, Renéa asked, "What took you so long? We were about to start without you."

"Sorry. Elrond stopped me in the hall."

The others froze when I said this. "Did he find out about our secret practicing?" Meryl, the shy one, asked timidly.

"No, he just wanted to remind me to get home in time for dinner." The others relaxed. "So let's get started!" I said as I unsheathed my sword.

A/N: I know that these chapters are short. I promised to make them longer. R/R!