Chapter five
Dinning with Elladan
After Kira had gone back to her room to change she met with Elladan and he escorted her to his private dinning patio. She had to give the elves credit, they knew beauty when they saw it, they walls where beige stone and had ornate carvings and strange symbols carved into them, they also had vines climbing up them and weaving along the walls. It looked natural and very at one with nature. Elladan noticed her fascination with the patio. He smiled warmly at her "it is beautiful isn't it?" he asked.
She smiled "Yes Elladan it is more than beautiful." She walked over to one of the walls and traced the carvings with her finger.
"Come Kira sit." He pulled out a chair for her and motioned for her to sit down. She nodded and sat down. He then moved to the seat across from her and sat down there. They talked for a few minutes before a few elves come and set out some food for them. Mostly various fruits, veggies and some assorted berries.
Elladan watched as Kira picked out a strawberry and nibbled at it. He laughed and shook his head "you eat like a bird, do you always pick at your food like that?" he asked.
Kira smiled shyly "usually yes, but I'll stop if is bugging you."
Elladan reached out and took her hand "No Kira, I meant no offence. I was simply making an observation."
Kira lost herself in his eyes for an instant, and then she pulled her gaze away and looked at her hand in his. He then looked down too and quickly let her hand go, Kira could've sworn he started to blush just then. He reached out and ate a slice of apple.
He smiled curiously at her. They talked for a long while they did not realize how much time had passed until some more elves came and took the food away. Elladan seemed to blush when they asked how much time had passed since they had been served up to then and the elves replied 'around 4 or 5 hours.' Kira giggled and took Elladans arm.
"Come friend, let us go and see if we can get a few hours of archery done." Kira said laughingly. Elladan smiled and nodded. Kira could feel that he was tense the instant she looped her arm in his. She and furrowed her brows in confusion, she did not understand why he tensed when she touched him. She shrugged it off and let him lead her to the archery field.
***
"Ha! Bulls eye" Kira laughed. And she gave Elladan a triumphant smirk.
"You where right. I should have known better than to challenge you myself. But maybe you and you brother against me and mine? Would you accept that challenge Kira?" Elladan asked. A shadow of a smile playing across his young looking features.
'Good' Kira thought 'at lest he's smiling now. I wonder why he was so somber before.' She shook these thoughts from her head, and notched another arrow, aiming carefully, and let it fly. It missed the target but only by an inch or so. Kira furrowed her brows as she took another arrow and notched it, she tried to concentrate better this time. But her thoughts kept straying to Elladan or her conversation with Elrond or even back to the dream. All these thoughts were distracting her and throwing off her aim.
Elladan noticed this, he chose so say nothing because he got lost in thought or got to deep into conversation with her whenever they were together. He wasn't sure why, no woman had ever made him lose track of time so completely when they were together like this woman, this Kira from a place called Canada. He did not understand her power over him, it perplexed him. It's not that he didn't like to talked with her and lose track of time doing it, but the fact was that it hadn't happened before, no other female, be she elf or human had done this to him. He just stood in silence watching her take aim. Then let the arrow loose and he couldn't help but smirk as the arrow missed not only the bull's eye but also the target, and stuck into the ground near by. He heard her give out an annoyed huff and notch another arrow. "What's wrong?" he finally asked "you where doing so well a minute ago" he asked now getting somewhat concerned.
"I am just letting some distracting thoughts overwhelm me," Kira confessed as she took aim again.
He let out a sigh. He walked closer and raised her elbow gently with his hand. "You stance is a little off." He answered her questioning stare. She smiled and his heart beat faster. 'Valar, what is this girl doing to me?' he asked himself. He watched as she let loose the arrow and it stuck firmly into the center of the bulls eye.
Kira let out a happy giggle and turned and before she knew it she had thrown her arms around Elladan's shoulders and hugged him tightly. "Thank you for your help, I think the target practice is good for me," she said quietly in his ear. "It lets out all my frustration, the only problem seems to be when I think to much."
When Kira threw her arms around Elladan it took him quite of guard, he stood stunned for a minute then gently hugged her back, he let out a sigh. When she thanked for his help, he could feel her breath on his ear, he shivered at this. An elf's ears are the most sensitive parts of their body the very tip of the ear being the most sensitive.
She pulled back when he shivered. "Are you cold?" she asked she honestly didn't think so, but she didn't want to think it was her. She didn't want to think that her touch made him shudder. She backed off immediately.
"No lady I am not cold. But you embrace just caught me off guard." He paused, she smiled warmly, she obviously accepted this. "You are welcome for the help, I will be willing to help you whenever you need it Kira."
"Thank you, I'm going to hold you to that Elladan" she said grinning she noticed him flush, yes there was no mistaking it, Elladan had blushed. She would ponder this but.
"Elladan, Kira there you are"
They both looked up and there standing on the veranda above them was Kira's brother Nathan and Elladan's brother Elrohir.
"We have been looking for you two" Elrohir said with a grin. He knew he had interrupted something. But he didn't really care, he loved his brother and he liked the lady Kira, but he thought maybe things might overwhelm them both. Especially with what was to come.
"Hope we weren't interrupting anything too important" Nathan said sarcastically shooting a glance at his sister neither Elrohir nor Elladan could read.
Kira arched an eyebrow at her brother's questioning look, she put down the bow and, "what is it you where looking for us for?" She asked.
"Well my father wanted to know if you wanted to dine in the hall again, by yourself in your room, or perhaps with my brother lord Elladan." Elrohir grinned at his brother who now had gone bright red. Elrohir's grin got wider when he noticed this.
Kira glanced at Elladan who was now regaining composure. He turned and met her gaze his eyes bore into her, she felt like he could look into her soul, and a part of her wanted him to. He broke the near trance by looking away. But he still faced her he let out another sigh "I would like very much if you would dine with me Kira" he asked and he again looked into her green eyes.
Kira smiled and let out a nervous laugh. "Of course Elladan, if that is what you wish. I will gladly join you for dinner." She smiled warmly. She saw his eyes search hers and she tilted her head and arched an eyebrow. Elladan let out a short laugh and returned her smile.
"So it is decided then?" Nathan asked giving his sister a curious look.
Elrohir had to fight to keep from grinning widely. "Yes it looks like it is, come Nathan let us leave these two alone, they must want to get in some more practice before they dine." And he winked at his brother, who flushed a deep red.
***
It was at lest another hour before they made they're way to Elladan's room where they would dine. Kira was a little nervous and for the life of her she couldn't figure out why. She glanced at the tall elf leading her through the maze of corridors, she looked at his broad muscular shoulder and she noticed he was very muscular all over. She shook her head of such thoughts, they where inappropriate and they made her feel uncomfortable. Soon they stood in front of a wide double door, which she assumed was the door to his room.
"I hope you don't mind but you will be alone in my company for a few minutes before the food arrives." He said looking down into those beautiful pools of green. She smiled up at him.
"Why would I mind? We did just spend the entire day together." She said an odd look came over her face.
Elladan smiled and opened the doors, he heard her gasp and look around the room in awe. He smiled ' she is beautiful' he thought to himself then he frowned realizing what had just crossed his mind 'no this cannot be, she is mortal it would be unfair to burden her like that. We are just friends, nothing more.' He told himself. He watched as she explored the room curiously. " You remind me very much of a cat," he said aloud though mostly to himself "constantly exploring you surroundings and ever curious."
Kira laughed and gave him a quirky smile that he couldn't help but laugh at. She walked onto the balcony and sat down at the table set there. He followed a second later and sat beside her. After a few moments, which they spent talking, mostly Elladan telling her of his life, and travels, then there was a knock on his door " enter." Elladan said in a rather commanding voice that reminded Kira somewhat of his father. At command two elves came one carrying a tray of food, and the other a pitcher of wine and two beautiful crystal glasses. Elladan took the pitcher and filled the glasses with a golden honey coloured substance, which Kira arched a curious eyebrow at giving Elladan a questioning look. He waited till the two elves had departed with a bow before he answered her stare.
"It is elvish wine Kira. Be careful not to drink to much, or to fast, for I think you will find elvish wine much stronger than what you may be used to."
She lowered her eyebrow and let out a "hmmm" at which Elladan chuckled.
He held out is glass. "A toast, to new friendships." He said with a half smile.
"To new friendships" she answered. She let her glass connect with his, it made a 'clink' sound. It sounded musical to Kira's ears; she smiled and looked to the tray of food. Elladan followed her look and set down his glass. He lifted the cover and revealed a beautiful feast.
They continued their conversations as they ate, telling one another of they're experiences and they're lives. For some reason they both felt like they could share almost anything with one another.
***
When they where finished eating Kira had moved to the railing of the balcony and was leaning on it looking up to the stars, which had come out some time ago. She felt a strong hand on her shoulder and turned to see Elladan standing slightly behind her, his deep blue eyes staring up at the sky. She had not realized how close he was until she had turned. She averted her gaze back to the heavens and shivered slightly, she was getting a little cold, but the night was beautiful and she enjoyed watching the stars with Elladan.
Elladan looked down when he felt her shiver. It took him a few moments of debating with himself but he then stepped only slightly closer, wrapping his arms around her shoulders he drew her closer to him, letting her feel his warmth.
When Elladan wrapped his strong arms around her she tensed but almost immediately relaxed into his embrace. She could feel his warmth radiate from him. She felt safe and comfortable, she let herself lean against him and he tightened his embrace only a little, enough so that he didn't hurt her but also so she felt supported. They stood like that for long moments. Soon though, Elladan loosened his hold on her and she turned so she was facing him.
"It is late. I should escort you back to your room now." He said looking down into her eyes.
She could feel his arms still holding her, though not as tightly as before, and she almost felt disappointed. She had liked being in his strong arms 'get a hold of yourself Kira' she told herself frustrated 'he is immortal, he could not possibly ever love you. Not without giving up everyone and everything he has ever know and loved. No! I will not do that, I do not ever want to be the cause of his suffering.' She looked up and met his gaze. And before she knew what was happening he lowered his face down, they where only centimeters apart.
He looked into her eyes and let his lips lightly brush hers, then he pulled away slightly angry he was letting himself fall for her, when he thought she could not possibly feel the same. Then to his surprise and to her own she lifted her head and met his kiss. He tightened his hold on her pulling her closer. He wrapped an arm around her slender waist and the other around her shoulders. He traced her bottom lip with his tongue and she opened her mouth a little allowing him to enter. He let his tongue explore her and let hers do the same.
When she felt his lips brush against hers she was surprised to say the least but when she actually moved in to kiss him she was outright shocked. She couldn't believe what she was doing. Then she let his tongue enter and she let herself be pulled into the passion of the moment. She pulled her head away though and took a deep breath, she needed air. He smiled down at her and lightly laid her head on his shoulder. She could hear his heart beating rapidly 'it almost as fast as mine at this moment' she said in her head. He was gently stroking her hair when she suddenly tensed 'No, what am I doing? I am not going to do this to him. Not when it would tear him away from those he loves. I cannot be with him; I am not of this world. God, what was I thinking? We can never be together.' And with that she pushed away from him and ran for the door. She ignored his calls after her and ran in the direction of her room.
***
This chapter is actually shorter than I had first intended it. I had this chapter all planned out in my head before I went to sleep. And when I woke up, I didn't remember any of it. So this is pretty much totally of the top of my head. Sorry I suck at the lovey dovey crap. I can't write a love/kissing scean to save my life. So I know it's a bit lame but blame the fact that my short term memory sucks, because trust me, my other idea for this chapter was SOOO much better.
Disclaimer: Kira, Nathan and Anthony are the only things I own in this story, nothing else is mine. Heh, I own 'em yep those three are mine. all mine. *Laughs*
After Kira had gone back to her room to change she met with Elladan and he escorted her to his private dinning patio. She had to give the elves credit, they knew beauty when they saw it, they walls where beige stone and had ornate carvings and strange symbols carved into them, they also had vines climbing up them and weaving along the walls. It looked natural and very at one with nature. Elladan noticed her fascination with the patio. He smiled warmly at her "it is beautiful isn't it?" he asked.
She smiled "Yes Elladan it is more than beautiful." She walked over to one of the walls and traced the carvings with her finger.
"Come Kira sit." He pulled out a chair for her and motioned for her to sit down. She nodded and sat down. He then moved to the seat across from her and sat down there. They talked for a few minutes before a few elves come and set out some food for them. Mostly various fruits, veggies and some assorted berries.
Elladan watched as Kira picked out a strawberry and nibbled at it. He laughed and shook his head "you eat like a bird, do you always pick at your food like that?" he asked.
Kira smiled shyly "usually yes, but I'll stop if is bugging you."
Elladan reached out and took her hand "No Kira, I meant no offence. I was simply making an observation."
Kira lost herself in his eyes for an instant, and then she pulled her gaze away and looked at her hand in his. He then looked down too and quickly let her hand go, Kira could've sworn he started to blush just then. He reached out and ate a slice of apple.
He smiled curiously at her. They talked for a long while they did not realize how much time had passed until some more elves came and took the food away. Elladan seemed to blush when they asked how much time had passed since they had been served up to then and the elves replied 'around 4 or 5 hours.' Kira giggled and took Elladans arm.
"Come friend, let us go and see if we can get a few hours of archery done." Kira said laughingly. Elladan smiled and nodded. Kira could feel that he was tense the instant she looped her arm in his. She and furrowed her brows in confusion, she did not understand why he tensed when she touched him. She shrugged it off and let him lead her to the archery field.
***
"Ha! Bulls eye" Kira laughed. And she gave Elladan a triumphant smirk.
"You where right. I should have known better than to challenge you myself. But maybe you and you brother against me and mine? Would you accept that challenge Kira?" Elladan asked. A shadow of a smile playing across his young looking features.
'Good' Kira thought 'at lest he's smiling now. I wonder why he was so somber before.' She shook these thoughts from her head, and notched another arrow, aiming carefully, and let it fly. It missed the target but only by an inch or so. Kira furrowed her brows as she took another arrow and notched it, she tried to concentrate better this time. But her thoughts kept straying to Elladan or her conversation with Elrond or even back to the dream. All these thoughts were distracting her and throwing off her aim.
Elladan noticed this, he chose so say nothing because he got lost in thought or got to deep into conversation with her whenever they were together. He wasn't sure why, no woman had ever made him lose track of time so completely when they were together like this woman, this Kira from a place called Canada. He did not understand her power over him, it perplexed him. It's not that he didn't like to talked with her and lose track of time doing it, but the fact was that it hadn't happened before, no other female, be she elf or human had done this to him. He just stood in silence watching her take aim. Then let the arrow loose and he couldn't help but smirk as the arrow missed not only the bull's eye but also the target, and stuck into the ground near by. He heard her give out an annoyed huff and notch another arrow. "What's wrong?" he finally asked "you where doing so well a minute ago" he asked now getting somewhat concerned.
"I am just letting some distracting thoughts overwhelm me," Kira confessed as she took aim again.
He let out a sigh. He walked closer and raised her elbow gently with his hand. "You stance is a little off." He answered her questioning stare. She smiled and his heart beat faster. 'Valar, what is this girl doing to me?' he asked himself. He watched as she let loose the arrow and it stuck firmly into the center of the bulls eye.
Kira let out a happy giggle and turned and before she knew it she had thrown her arms around Elladan's shoulders and hugged him tightly. "Thank you for your help, I think the target practice is good for me," she said quietly in his ear. "It lets out all my frustration, the only problem seems to be when I think to much."
When Kira threw her arms around Elladan it took him quite of guard, he stood stunned for a minute then gently hugged her back, he let out a sigh. When she thanked for his help, he could feel her breath on his ear, he shivered at this. An elf's ears are the most sensitive parts of their body the very tip of the ear being the most sensitive.
She pulled back when he shivered. "Are you cold?" she asked she honestly didn't think so, but she didn't want to think it was her. She didn't want to think that her touch made him shudder. She backed off immediately.
"No lady I am not cold. But you embrace just caught me off guard." He paused, she smiled warmly, she obviously accepted this. "You are welcome for the help, I will be willing to help you whenever you need it Kira."
"Thank you, I'm going to hold you to that Elladan" she said grinning she noticed him flush, yes there was no mistaking it, Elladan had blushed. She would ponder this but.
"Elladan, Kira there you are"
They both looked up and there standing on the veranda above them was Kira's brother Nathan and Elladan's brother Elrohir.
"We have been looking for you two" Elrohir said with a grin. He knew he had interrupted something. But he didn't really care, he loved his brother and he liked the lady Kira, but he thought maybe things might overwhelm them both. Especially with what was to come.
"Hope we weren't interrupting anything too important" Nathan said sarcastically shooting a glance at his sister neither Elrohir nor Elladan could read.
Kira arched an eyebrow at her brother's questioning look, she put down the bow and, "what is it you where looking for us for?" She asked.
"Well my father wanted to know if you wanted to dine in the hall again, by yourself in your room, or perhaps with my brother lord Elladan." Elrohir grinned at his brother who now had gone bright red. Elrohir's grin got wider when he noticed this.
Kira glanced at Elladan who was now regaining composure. He turned and met her gaze his eyes bore into her, she felt like he could look into her soul, and a part of her wanted him to. He broke the near trance by looking away. But he still faced her he let out another sigh "I would like very much if you would dine with me Kira" he asked and he again looked into her green eyes.
Kira smiled and let out a nervous laugh. "Of course Elladan, if that is what you wish. I will gladly join you for dinner." She smiled warmly. She saw his eyes search hers and she tilted her head and arched an eyebrow. Elladan let out a short laugh and returned her smile.
"So it is decided then?" Nathan asked giving his sister a curious look.
Elrohir had to fight to keep from grinning widely. "Yes it looks like it is, come Nathan let us leave these two alone, they must want to get in some more practice before they dine." And he winked at his brother, who flushed a deep red.
***
It was at lest another hour before they made they're way to Elladan's room where they would dine. Kira was a little nervous and for the life of her she couldn't figure out why. She glanced at the tall elf leading her through the maze of corridors, she looked at his broad muscular shoulder and she noticed he was very muscular all over. She shook her head of such thoughts, they where inappropriate and they made her feel uncomfortable. Soon they stood in front of a wide double door, which she assumed was the door to his room.
"I hope you don't mind but you will be alone in my company for a few minutes before the food arrives." He said looking down into those beautiful pools of green. She smiled up at him.
"Why would I mind? We did just spend the entire day together." She said an odd look came over her face.
Elladan smiled and opened the doors, he heard her gasp and look around the room in awe. He smiled ' she is beautiful' he thought to himself then he frowned realizing what had just crossed his mind 'no this cannot be, she is mortal it would be unfair to burden her like that. We are just friends, nothing more.' He told himself. He watched as she explored the room curiously. " You remind me very much of a cat," he said aloud though mostly to himself "constantly exploring you surroundings and ever curious."
Kira laughed and gave him a quirky smile that he couldn't help but laugh at. She walked onto the balcony and sat down at the table set there. He followed a second later and sat beside her. After a few moments, which they spent talking, mostly Elladan telling her of his life, and travels, then there was a knock on his door " enter." Elladan said in a rather commanding voice that reminded Kira somewhat of his father. At command two elves came one carrying a tray of food, and the other a pitcher of wine and two beautiful crystal glasses. Elladan took the pitcher and filled the glasses with a golden honey coloured substance, which Kira arched a curious eyebrow at giving Elladan a questioning look. He waited till the two elves had departed with a bow before he answered her stare.
"It is elvish wine Kira. Be careful not to drink to much, or to fast, for I think you will find elvish wine much stronger than what you may be used to."
She lowered her eyebrow and let out a "hmmm" at which Elladan chuckled.
He held out is glass. "A toast, to new friendships." He said with a half smile.
"To new friendships" she answered. She let her glass connect with his, it made a 'clink' sound. It sounded musical to Kira's ears; she smiled and looked to the tray of food. Elladan followed her look and set down his glass. He lifted the cover and revealed a beautiful feast.
They continued their conversations as they ate, telling one another of they're experiences and they're lives. For some reason they both felt like they could share almost anything with one another.
***
When they where finished eating Kira had moved to the railing of the balcony and was leaning on it looking up to the stars, which had come out some time ago. She felt a strong hand on her shoulder and turned to see Elladan standing slightly behind her, his deep blue eyes staring up at the sky. She had not realized how close he was until she had turned. She averted her gaze back to the heavens and shivered slightly, she was getting a little cold, but the night was beautiful and she enjoyed watching the stars with Elladan.
Elladan looked down when he felt her shiver. It took him a few moments of debating with himself but he then stepped only slightly closer, wrapping his arms around her shoulders he drew her closer to him, letting her feel his warmth.
When Elladan wrapped his strong arms around her she tensed but almost immediately relaxed into his embrace. She could feel his warmth radiate from him. She felt safe and comfortable, she let herself lean against him and he tightened his embrace only a little, enough so that he didn't hurt her but also so she felt supported. They stood like that for long moments. Soon though, Elladan loosened his hold on her and she turned so she was facing him.
"It is late. I should escort you back to your room now." He said looking down into her eyes.
She could feel his arms still holding her, though not as tightly as before, and she almost felt disappointed. She had liked being in his strong arms 'get a hold of yourself Kira' she told herself frustrated 'he is immortal, he could not possibly ever love you. Not without giving up everyone and everything he has ever know and loved. No! I will not do that, I do not ever want to be the cause of his suffering.' She looked up and met his gaze. And before she knew what was happening he lowered his face down, they where only centimeters apart.
He looked into her eyes and let his lips lightly brush hers, then he pulled away slightly angry he was letting himself fall for her, when he thought she could not possibly feel the same. Then to his surprise and to her own she lifted her head and met his kiss. He tightened his hold on her pulling her closer. He wrapped an arm around her slender waist and the other around her shoulders. He traced her bottom lip with his tongue and she opened her mouth a little allowing him to enter. He let his tongue explore her and let hers do the same.
When she felt his lips brush against hers she was surprised to say the least but when she actually moved in to kiss him she was outright shocked. She couldn't believe what she was doing. Then she let his tongue enter and she let herself be pulled into the passion of the moment. She pulled her head away though and took a deep breath, she needed air. He smiled down at her and lightly laid her head on his shoulder. She could hear his heart beating rapidly 'it almost as fast as mine at this moment' she said in her head. He was gently stroking her hair when she suddenly tensed 'No, what am I doing? I am not going to do this to him. Not when it would tear him away from those he loves. I cannot be with him; I am not of this world. God, what was I thinking? We can never be together.' And with that she pushed away from him and ran for the door. She ignored his calls after her and ran in the direction of her room.
***
This chapter is actually shorter than I had first intended it. I had this chapter all planned out in my head before I went to sleep. And when I woke up, I didn't remember any of it. So this is pretty much totally of the top of my head. Sorry I suck at the lovey dovey crap. I can't write a love/kissing scean to save my life. So I know it's a bit lame but blame the fact that my short term memory sucks, because trust me, my other idea for this chapter was SOOO much better.
Disclaimer: Kira, Nathan and Anthony are the only things I own in this story, nothing else is mine. Heh, I own 'em yep those three are mine. all mine. *Laughs*
