Well, there were more votes against an Elrond romance then for one, so I'll put the thought on hold. On the other hand a one-sided flirtation was not voted against by anyone--Heh, heh!!!
Chapter 64--Intrigue
After Elrond and Teiya finished their food they were separated when Elrond was called away by Galadriel. Teiya wandered off to see what she could do among the wounded. She finally spotted a blonde Elf kneeling by one of the wounded Elves, helping him drink some water. She walked over. "Can I help?" she asked.
The Elf looked up, revealing eyes the hue of a perfect sapphire. "Nay, thank you, lady," he said politely.
"And you are?" Teiya asked.
"My name is Legolas," the Elf said.
"I am Teiya," Teiya smiled.
Legolas nodded as he laid the Elf down and capped the water skin. "Sleep now, Elenar, you will be fine," he said.
The Elf nodded. "Thank you, healer," he said.
"Welcome," Legolas said and stood. He walked away and Teiya followed. "You are one of the rangers Aragorn brought back. Are you not?" he asked.
"That is right. Are you someone of importance?" Teiya asked teasingly.
"Nay, just a healer. There are plenty of Elves here more important then I," Legolas said. He didn't know why he lied. He just had an uneasy feeling.
"I will leave you to your tasks, pleased to meet you, healer," Teiya said.
Legolas watched her leave as Qui came to his side.
*What is wrong? * Qui signed.
"I am not really sure. I need to speak to Aragorn. Come," Legolas said and they hurried off.
Later that night Elrond left the meeting with Thranduil and Galadriel. They were near a river and he thought a cool swim would help relax him before he tried to sleep. Someone fell in step with him before he'd gone ten feet.
"Good evening, Elrond. You seem exhausted," Teiya said.
"I am. I fear I pushed myself to far today and there is still much to be done," Elrond said.
"Then you are going to retire for the night?" Teiya asked. "A shame, I was hoping to speak with you some more."
"I fear I am too weary to be good company this evening, perhaps in the morning. Please excuse me," Elrond said and moved away from her.
Teiya had no choice but to let him go after that clear dismissal. She watched him go and a determined smile spread across her face.
*Meanwhile*
Legolas and Qui finally located Aragorn and got him alone for a private talk. Aragorn listened while Legolas told him what had happened.
"Why did you feel like you had to lie to her? They are our allies," Aragorn asked.
Legolas fidgeted uncomfortably. "I cannot explain it, Aragorn. I am not even sure of the reason myself. I just had a feeling I should not tell her my identity, though I am sure she knows by now," he admitted. He felt very foolish coming to Aragorn without some sort of reason why she bothered him.
"I cannot send her away because of your vague suspicion, Legolas. Can you understand that?" Aragorn asked.
"I understand. I am sorry for wasting your time, Aragorn," Legolas whispered.
Qui shook his head at Aragorn then followed Legolas back to the healers' station.
*At the River*
Elrond stripped out of his grimy clothes and waded out into the water. It felt delightful against his skin. He swam out further, enjoying the solitude. It was hard for him to be among so many sometimes. It felt good to be alone for a while.
Something rustled in the underbrush. Elrond treaded water and peered towards the sounds. "Who is there?" he demanded.
The brush rustled again and Teiya stepped out onto the bank. "I am sorry, Elrond. I did not mean to intrude. I did not think anyone would be here this late," she apologized.
"Now that you do I would like to be left alone, lady," Elrond said.
"And waste a perfect opportunity? That would be foolish. Certainly you would not begrudge me a pleasant swim?" Teiya asked. She began stripping of her own clothes without waiting for an answer…..
She's not very shy, is she? Elrond is in a rather bad position, don't you think? R/R please!!!