Chapter Four
Another Meeting with Bilbo
Kira awoke feeling rested and refreshed, she then remembered her dream with the lady Galadriel, she could still hear her voice in her head, "you must join the fellowship, come to Lothlorien." Kira shook her head. She would try and figure out a way to do so when the time came. Kira got dressed in a simple green and brown dress, when she had done this she heard a knock on her door. 'It couldn't be Elladan, not already? Could it?' she thought to herself. She went and opened the door and sure enough, there was Elladan.
"I am sorry Kira but I am afraid that we will have to practice together some other time, my father wishes to speak with you" he smiled grimly and held out his arm.
'Always the gentleman' she thought and smiled inwardly. She took his arm and he lead her through the halls of Rivendell in silence 'this can't possibly be good'.
Soon they reached Lord Elronds study, Elladan lead her in then turned and bowed to her "this is where we part Lady Kira," he shot her a secret smile "I must take my leave." He then left the room.
Kira looked around the room and her eyes widened. She had never seen so many books in her life. This place was huge, and Elrond called it a 'study'? Kira shrugged and walked around the room, all of a sudden.
"Why hullo there, it's nice to see you again."
Kira jumped and turned around. What she saw shocked her surprisingly less than she would have thought. The man before her was none other than the Bilbo Baggins fellow she had met at dinner the night before. He stood about just bellow her hip in height; he also had very hairy feet. It took her a few moments to recover from shock and surprise at his being there before she answered. "Why hello master Bilbo, how are you this morning?"
"Oh, I am fine thank you very much for asking. How are you young one?"
Kira smiled warmly. "I am fine, though a little confused. Elrond was supposed to be here, Elladan said he wished to speak with me."
"Elrond is behind in his schedule it seems, for he must be to keep a pretty thing like you waiting." Bilbo said Matter-of-Factly. "I think he is speaking to Aragorn about going to bring someone here. Someone who is carrying something rather important from what I could hear."
Kira felt her face go red. She could once again here Galadriel's voice in her head 'something is about to happen; a fellowship will be formed to destroy a ring of power. I want you to join this fellowship..' Kira rubbed her temples.
Bilbo looked at her concerned "are you okay child?" he asked genuinely concerned. "Did I upset you?"
"No, no it is not that. I fear a memory of a dream just came back to haunt me for a moment." Kira confessed.
"Ah, yes pesky things, dreams can be."
Kira smiled at this little man who seemed so vibrant and happy, she couldn't help but giggle.
Bilbo gave her a thoughtful look. "Have you been enjoying yourself so far?" he asked, giving a hintful glance at the door where Elladan had left.
Kira blushed and looked at the door as well "I have been made to feel welcome and everyone has tried to make me feel at home." Kira couldn't help but let out a longing sigh.
"Miss your home huh?"
"Yes very much, I miss my home, my world and my family." Kira replied.
Bilbo nodded "I know what it's like to miss your family and all your friends. I myself miss my nephew Frodo very much."
Kira nodded. "I hear that you and Elladan, Elrond's son, spent some time walking the woods last night after dinner." Bilbo said studying her thoughtfully.
Kira blushed crimson red. "Yes he told me of his life, and of the realm of Lothlorien, where his grandparents live."
Bilbo nodded "Yes the lord and lady of the golden wood have been around a long time. The lady Galadriel is a very powerful elf."
"I am sorry to keep you waiting Lady Kira" Elrond said gliding gracefully into the room.
Kira now used to the silence of the elves just smiled politely. "It is quiet alright Lord, master Bilbo was keeping me company."
Bilbo waved to Elrond and receiving an intense 'please leave us alone for a moment' type stare Bilbo made up some excuse about going to find a book he misplaced and left the room hurriedly. Just then Anthony and Nathan walked right after Bilbo left.
Nathan smiled and gave Kira a warm hug, Anthony hung back a moment then gave her a smile that made her giggle inwardly.
"I have asked you three here because I have received. word, from the lady Galadriel that their will be some commotion happening within a week or so. She says the ring of power has been found, and that a fellowship will be formed during a council to undertake the task of destroying it." He paused for a moment to let the words sink in. Kira had a momentary flashback to the dream but was pulled back to reality by Elronds commanding voice. "She says that you three will join this fellowship and follow it as far as Lothlorien, make no mistake, this is a very dangerous mission. You will be expected to help the ring bearer, whomever he might be, along on his quest at lest as far as the realm of Lorien. Do you accept this quest, you must tell me now for I must prepare you and have you trained." He seemed to be mainly speaking to Anthony and Nathan and this annoyed Kira somewhat, 'what just because of my sex I could not possibly warrant your attention? And if we where to accept would not have to have me trained as well?' she thought to herself. Elrond turned his gaze to Kira and she could feel his eyes bore into her, it felt to her like he was looking into her soul. She suddenly wished that his attention were back on her brother and Anthony.
"I cannot speak for my brother or for Lord Anthony," she put a sarcastic tone in her voice when she said the words 'lord Anthony' but then she continued "But I myself accept this task, as the lady Galadriel told I must I a dream."
At that Elrond arched an eyebrow, he did not look skeptical as much as surprised. Then his face turned into a warm smile. "As long as you understand the danger in accepting such a task I will not stop you or try and talk you out of it." He said to her.
"You may not Lord Elrond but I will," said Nathan stepping forward. "Kira you know not of what you are getting yourself into." Her said to her " This will be very dangerous and you could very well be seriously hurt or even killed doing this." He continued.
Kira held up her hand to stop him. "I know very well what I'm doing dear brother, I was asked to do this thing by the Lady Galadriel herself." She stated flatly. "I am going and there is nothing you can do to stop me."
Nathan let out a defeated sigh and hung his head "Well if you insist on doing this then I supposed I must go along as well, if only to keep you safe."
Kira could feel anger rising in her like a wave. "How dare you say that." She nearly yelled. "I can take care of myself Nathan, I always could."
"ENOUGH!" Elrond said commandingly. And Kira and Nathan went silent, all the while Anthony watched with a contemplative look on his face. "Now Lord Anthony, what is your choice? Do you wish to join your friends?"
"Yes" he said at length "If only to keep them from killing each other." He added as if it where an afterthought, pointing at Kira and Nathan.
Elrond seemed to think that was funny and smiled, "yes well then I will have you all trained in sword fighting and archery. And perhaps you should do some riding as well." He told them.
" I think I'll start with sword play" Kira said, "I'm not very good."
"And I with archery, for the same reason." Added Nathan
"I'll stick with Nathan just so I'm not alone" said Anthony and he winked at Kira who just rolled her eyes in response.
"Very well," said Elrond "go now and occupy yourselves as tomorrow will be a very busy day for you three."
"Yes sir" they all said in unison and made for the door.
"Oh, Lady Kira? Would you mind staying behind for a moment?" Elrond asked.
Nathan turned and faced his sister arching an eyebrow and giving her a questioning look before turning again and disappearing out the door. Kira turned and looked Elrond in the eyes. After a few moments of silence she began to feel awkward and started to fidget under his intense gaze. "You say the lady Galadriel come to you in a dream?" he asked curiously.
"Yes sir, she did. She told me that I was to join this fellowship that would be formed here in Rivendell and follow and help it as far as Lothlorien."
Elrond slightly tilted his head to one side and arched an eyebrow "why would she go to you? You are but a mortal girl."
It seemed that he was talking more to himself than to her, but it still confused her, especially when she stopped to think about it. 'Why would she come to me? She is this all powerful elf queen, and I am just a normal human girl, from another, but I'm still just an ordinary girl.' She wondered to herself. She must have had a confused expression on her face because lord Elrond had turned his attention back to her and his expression seemed more thoughtful.
"She must sense something in you that I cannot." He said.
Kira shrugged. "I wouldn't know sir."
He smiled. " You may go if you wish, I have some things I need to think about, besides I do believe my son Elladan is waiting for you." He added the last part with a sly smile.
Kira blushed somewhat as she nodded and headed for the door. Before she left she turned and asked "I hope I have not troubled your thoughts with my confession to Galadriel visiting me."
"No child it is alright. You may go in peace," he said to her.
With that she turned around again and left the room. When she was gone and Elrond was alone he sat down on a bench and started trying to think of reason's why Galadriel would go to the trouble of visiting the girls dreams when she had sent him word of wanting them to come anyway.
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Kira walked around the main archery field and watched as various groups of elves tried to out do each other. All of a sudden she felt something brush her shoulder she turned to see Elladan standing next to her. "I'll never figure out how you move so silently." Kira said, "Although I wish it was something I could learn." She added.
Elladan grinned "It is an elvish attribute, and unfortunately not something I could teach you" He paused looking at her seriously "how was your meeting with my father?" he asked.
Kira smiled wryly "it was fine."
Elladan nodded, he had decided earlier not to push her for information, though he wondered why his father had wished to speak with her, he had made it sound very important, although was really none of his business. "Come it is almost lunch, you shall dine with me on my patio" he informed her matter of factly.
Kira couldn't help but laugh at him, making several elves glance up from what they were doing and look at the pair with confusion. Especially when Elladan started to laugh along. "Is that an order M'Lord?" She asked once she had stopped laughing.
"No, it is a request. Lady Kira would you do me the honor of having lunch with me on my private patio?" he asked her his mood now somber and serious.
Kira got a little nervous at his tone, and when he added that it was his private patio, which meant they would be alone together. She didn't want to bore him after all; she wasn't a very good conversationalist, which is why she preferred groups. So she could blend into the background. "Alright, I would be glad to join you for lunch" she told him at length. She still wasn't sure weather or not she would regret this or not.
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Okay, another boring chapter, I promise as soon as the fellowship is formed it will get a little better. I hope, unless I just suck at this., which is entirely possible. Aw well I'm having fun, and it's wasting some time, that's all that matters. Please R&R!!!
Disclaimer: Kira, Nathan and Anthony are mine. The rest aren't.
Kira awoke feeling rested and refreshed, she then remembered her dream with the lady Galadriel, she could still hear her voice in her head, "you must join the fellowship, come to Lothlorien." Kira shook her head. She would try and figure out a way to do so when the time came. Kira got dressed in a simple green and brown dress, when she had done this she heard a knock on her door. 'It couldn't be Elladan, not already? Could it?' she thought to herself. She went and opened the door and sure enough, there was Elladan.
"I am sorry Kira but I am afraid that we will have to practice together some other time, my father wishes to speak with you" he smiled grimly and held out his arm.
'Always the gentleman' she thought and smiled inwardly. She took his arm and he lead her through the halls of Rivendell in silence 'this can't possibly be good'.
Soon they reached Lord Elronds study, Elladan lead her in then turned and bowed to her "this is where we part Lady Kira," he shot her a secret smile "I must take my leave." He then left the room.
Kira looked around the room and her eyes widened. She had never seen so many books in her life. This place was huge, and Elrond called it a 'study'? Kira shrugged and walked around the room, all of a sudden.
"Why hullo there, it's nice to see you again."
Kira jumped and turned around. What she saw shocked her surprisingly less than she would have thought. The man before her was none other than the Bilbo Baggins fellow she had met at dinner the night before. He stood about just bellow her hip in height; he also had very hairy feet. It took her a few moments to recover from shock and surprise at his being there before she answered. "Why hello master Bilbo, how are you this morning?"
"Oh, I am fine thank you very much for asking. How are you young one?"
Kira smiled warmly. "I am fine, though a little confused. Elrond was supposed to be here, Elladan said he wished to speak with me."
"Elrond is behind in his schedule it seems, for he must be to keep a pretty thing like you waiting." Bilbo said Matter-of-Factly. "I think he is speaking to Aragorn about going to bring someone here. Someone who is carrying something rather important from what I could hear."
Kira felt her face go red. She could once again here Galadriel's voice in her head 'something is about to happen; a fellowship will be formed to destroy a ring of power. I want you to join this fellowship..' Kira rubbed her temples.
Bilbo looked at her concerned "are you okay child?" he asked genuinely concerned. "Did I upset you?"
"No, no it is not that. I fear a memory of a dream just came back to haunt me for a moment." Kira confessed.
"Ah, yes pesky things, dreams can be."
Kira smiled at this little man who seemed so vibrant and happy, she couldn't help but giggle.
Bilbo gave her a thoughtful look. "Have you been enjoying yourself so far?" he asked, giving a hintful glance at the door where Elladan had left.
Kira blushed and looked at the door as well "I have been made to feel welcome and everyone has tried to make me feel at home." Kira couldn't help but let out a longing sigh.
"Miss your home huh?"
"Yes very much, I miss my home, my world and my family." Kira replied.
Bilbo nodded "I know what it's like to miss your family and all your friends. I myself miss my nephew Frodo very much."
Kira nodded. "I hear that you and Elladan, Elrond's son, spent some time walking the woods last night after dinner." Bilbo said studying her thoughtfully.
Kira blushed crimson red. "Yes he told me of his life, and of the realm of Lothlorien, where his grandparents live."
Bilbo nodded "Yes the lord and lady of the golden wood have been around a long time. The lady Galadriel is a very powerful elf."
"I am sorry to keep you waiting Lady Kira" Elrond said gliding gracefully into the room.
Kira now used to the silence of the elves just smiled politely. "It is quiet alright Lord, master Bilbo was keeping me company."
Bilbo waved to Elrond and receiving an intense 'please leave us alone for a moment' type stare Bilbo made up some excuse about going to find a book he misplaced and left the room hurriedly. Just then Anthony and Nathan walked right after Bilbo left.
Nathan smiled and gave Kira a warm hug, Anthony hung back a moment then gave her a smile that made her giggle inwardly.
"I have asked you three here because I have received. word, from the lady Galadriel that their will be some commotion happening within a week or so. She says the ring of power has been found, and that a fellowship will be formed during a council to undertake the task of destroying it." He paused for a moment to let the words sink in. Kira had a momentary flashback to the dream but was pulled back to reality by Elronds commanding voice. "She says that you three will join this fellowship and follow it as far as Lothlorien, make no mistake, this is a very dangerous mission. You will be expected to help the ring bearer, whomever he might be, along on his quest at lest as far as the realm of Lorien. Do you accept this quest, you must tell me now for I must prepare you and have you trained." He seemed to be mainly speaking to Anthony and Nathan and this annoyed Kira somewhat, 'what just because of my sex I could not possibly warrant your attention? And if we where to accept would not have to have me trained as well?' she thought to herself. Elrond turned his gaze to Kira and she could feel his eyes bore into her, it felt to her like he was looking into her soul. She suddenly wished that his attention were back on her brother and Anthony.
"I cannot speak for my brother or for Lord Anthony," she put a sarcastic tone in her voice when she said the words 'lord Anthony' but then she continued "But I myself accept this task, as the lady Galadriel told I must I a dream."
At that Elrond arched an eyebrow, he did not look skeptical as much as surprised. Then his face turned into a warm smile. "As long as you understand the danger in accepting such a task I will not stop you or try and talk you out of it." He said to her.
"You may not Lord Elrond but I will," said Nathan stepping forward. "Kira you know not of what you are getting yourself into." Her said to her " This will be very dangerous and you could very well be seriously hurt or even killed doing this." He continued.
Kira held up her hand to stop him. "I know very well what I'm doing dear brother, I was asked to do this thing by the Lady Galadriel herself." She stated flatly. "I am going and there is nothing you can do to stop me."
Nathan let out a defeated sigh and hung his head "Well if you insist on doing this then I supposed I must go along as well, if only to keep you safe."
Kira could feel anger rising in her like a wave. "How dare you say that." She nearly yelled. "I can take care of myself Nathan, I always could."
"ENOUGH!" Elrond said commandingly. And Kira and Nathan went silent, all the while Anthony watched with a contemplative look on his face. "Now Lord Anthony, what is your choice? Do you wish to join your friends?"
"Yes" he said at length "If only to keep them from killing each other." He added as if it where an afterthought, pointing at Kira and Nathan.
Elrond seemed to think that was funny and smiled, "yes well then I will have you all trained in sword fighting and archery. And perhaps you should do some riding as well." He told them.
" I think I'll start with sword play" Kira said, "I'm not very good."
"And I with archery, for the same reason." Added Nathan
"I'll stick with Nathan just so I'm not alone" said Anthony and he winked at Kira who just rolled her eyes in response.
"Very well," said Elrond "go now and occupy yourselves as tomorrow will be a very busy day for you three."
"Yes sir" they all said in unison and made for the door.
"Oh, Lady Kira? Would you mind staying behind for a moment?" Elrond asked.
Nathan turned and faced his sister arching an eyebrow and giving her a questioning look before turning again and disappearing out the door. Kira turned and looked Elrond in the eyes. After a few moments of silence she began to feel awkward and started to fidget under his intense gaze. "You say the lady Galadriel come to you in a dream?" he asked curiously.
"Yes sir, she did. She told me that I was to join this fellowship that would be formed here in Rivendell and follow and help it as far as Lothlorien."
Elrond slightly tilted his head to one side and arched an eyebrow "why would she go to you? You are but a mortal girl."
It seemed that he was talking more to himself than to her, but it still confused her, especially when she stopped to think about it. 'Why would she come to me? She is this all powerful elf queen, and I am just a normal human girl, from another, but I'm still just an ordinary girl.' She wondered to herself. She must have had a confused expression on her face because lord Elrond had turned his attention back to her and his expression seemed more thoughtful.
"She must sense something in you that I cannot." He said.
Kira shrugged. "I wouldn't know sir."
He smiled. " You may go if you wish, I have some things I need to think about, besides I do believe my son Elladan is waiting for you." He added the last part with a sly smile.
Kira blushed somewhat as she nodded and headed for the door. Before she left she turned and asked "I hope I have not troubled your thoughts with my confession to Galadriel visiting me."
"No child it is alright. You may go in peace," he said to her.
With that she turned around again and left the room. When she was gone and Elrond was alone he sat down on a bench and started trying to think of reason's why Galadriel would go to the trouble of visiting the girls dreams when she had sent him word of wanting them to come anyway.
***
Kira walked around the main archery field and watched as various groups of elves tried to out do each other. All of a sudden she felt something brush her shoulder she turned to see Elladan standing next to her. "I'll never figure out how you move so silently." Kira said, "Although I wish it was something I could learn." She added.
Elladan grinned "It is an elvish attribute, and unfortunately not something I could teach you" He paused looking at her seriously "how was your meeting with my father?" he asked.
Kira smiled wryly "it was fine."
Elladan nodded, he had decided earlier not to push her for information, though he wondered why his father had wished to speak with her, he had made it sound very important, although was really none of his business. "Come it is almost lunch, you shall dine with me on my patio" he informed her matter of factly.
Kira couldn't help but laugh at him, making several elves glance up from what they were doing and look at the pair with confusion. Especially when Elladan started to laugh along. "Is that an order M'Lord?" She asked once she had stopped laughing.
"No, it is a request. Lady Kira would you do me the honor of having lunch with me on my private patio?" he asked her his mood now somber and serious.
Kira got a little nervous at his tone, and when he added that it was his private patio, which meant they would be alone together. She didn't want to bore him after all; she wasn't a very good conversationalist, which is why she preferred groups. So she could blend into the background. "Alright, I would be glad to join you for lunch" she told him at length. She still wasn't sure weather or not she would regret this or not.
***
Okay, another boring chapter, I promise as soon as the fellowship is formed it will get a little better. I hope, unless I just suck at this., which is entirely possible. Aw well I'm having fun, and it's wasting some time, that's all that matters. Please R&R!!!
Disclaimer: Kira, Nathan and Anthony are mine. The rest aren't.
