Chapter Seven
Many Arrivals
Kira, Nathan and Anthony where now being observed and taught by Elladan and Elrohir. Glorfindel had left on some errand just a little over a week ago, Nathan wished he that he didn't leave, he didn't like seeing his sister and Elladan together. He still hadn't told his sister about how he felt; he asked Elladan what he was doing with his sister.
Kira laughed as Elladan brought a hand up and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ears; he then leaned in and kissed her lightly on the cheek. She smiled and took the sword he held out for her. She had just enough time to check her hold on it when Elrohir came at her grinning. She blocked his attack and countered with her own swinging in a low arc. Elrohir dogged easily, and made jab motion towards her, she jumped out of the way just in time.
Elladan watched with a smile on his face as Kira and his brother sparred. Kira was just getting by, he wasn't sure Elrohir was the best teacher but Nathan had said something about wanting to spar with him, so he just watched for a moment before moving to a clear area to spar with Nathan. He walked casually to where Nathan was standing examining his blade. "Hello my friend, are you ready? Shall we start?" Elladan asked a friendly smile forming on his face. He didn't know why but Nathan shot him a look of poison. In fact Nathan had been very distant since he had found him and Kira in the passionate embrace. 'Of course, he doesn't trust my intentions to his sister.' He thought now realizing how Nathan was feeling. "Nathan I think we should talk," he said.
"Ha, talk? Why? Is that what you told my sister before you started seducing her?" Nathan hissed, his eyes flaring.
"Seducing? I am not seducing her! I love her." Elladan returned trying to keep calm.
"Love her? How could you? She is a mortal, and she is not from this world." Nathan spat, his voice rising. Elrohir and Kira now stopped what they where doing and where watching them intently. Kira stayed where she was a concerned look on her face, but Elrohir moved closer for fear of where this was going.
Kira watched as her brother accused Elladan of just trying to seduce her and she flinched. 'Why is he saying these things? Doesn't he trust my judgment?' she thought. She saw Elrohir move closer a dark look on his face. Her attention moved to Elladan who was staying remarkably calm despite being harassed. She walked a little closer, she didn't know what to do, she knew her brother was just trying to protect her from getting hurt but why didn't he realize that what he was doing right now was hurting her more.
Nathan made a move to attack Elladan but the elf was to fast and dodged quickly, Nathan tripped over a root and fell hard. He landed with a thud on the ground he turned and glared at Elladan. Kira was now at his side.
"Are you alright? Are you hurt?" she asked.
"I am fine." Nathan responded as she helped him up.
"Good." She said just before she slapped him hard across the face.
Nathan stumbled backwards then held his hand to his cheek giving his sister a look of complete shock. "Why? What was that for?"
"How dare you," she said in a steady voice. "How dare you attack Elladan, he has done nothing to you. He has been nothing but hospitable, and kind to you."
"He is only using you Kira." Nathan said hurt in his voice, it was now shaky and he wasn't sure he could get the words out. "Why can't you see he is just using you?"
Kira looked to Elladan who had a pained look on his face, his eyes where full of hurt and sorrow. She went to him, she had to try and comfort him. She took his hand in hers, lifted it and pressed it gently to her lips. She smiled at him then and he let out a sigh, he took her in his arms and they just held each other for a moment. Nathan looked confused.
"No Nathan," Elrohir spoke up. "Why can't you see they are in love? My brother would never do anything to hurt your sister. I think he would rather die first.
Nathan looked from Elrohir to Kira and Elladan who where now walking away.
Kira refused to talk to her brother right now. She knew if she did she would end up saying many things she would most likely, later regret. She didn't care if Elrohir was able to get through to him or not. The things Nathan had said and done where cruel and unnecessary and she couldn't forgive him for them. Not yet anyway, she wasn't sure about later either. She just walked away with Elladans arm around her shoulder holding her close, trying to be of some comfort.
***
It was much later, after dinner in fact when Kira was walking around just thinking to herself that she bumped into someone she didn't know. He was clothed in gray robes and was walking with Elrond talking about something. She arched a brow as she drew nearer and the man smiled grimly and bowed to her. She gave Elrond a puzzled look.
"Lady Kira, this is Gandalf the gray. He is a wizard." Elrond said.
"A wizard.?" Kira said slowly. "Well I guess that's possible after all I've met several things I thought hadn't existed before while here." Kira said almost to her self.
Gandalf smiled again. "Elrond has told me much about you Lady Kira. Now tell me is it true that you are not of this world." He asked.
Kira nodded. "Yes sir, it is very true."
"Hmmm" he said as he continued walking. Elrond inclined his head slightly as he passed to follow Gandalf. Just before she turned a corner she heard him say, "most curious, this is most defiantly no accident."
She stopped and whipped around. They where gone. Where did they go? She shook her head and made for her room. 'What did he mean by that? Of course our arrival here was an accident, it had to be.' She said to herself. She sighed as she changed into her sleeping gown and flopped onto her bed. It has been a long day. Little did she know the next few days would be worse.
***
Kira awoke in the morning with a frown for she remembered the previous days events immediately, she stretched in bed then heard someone clearing their throat. She bolted upright to see Elladan standing in a corner by the door. "Do you make it a habit to walk silently and uninvited into a woman's room while she sleeps? Or am I special?" she asked trying her very hardest not to smile or laugh.
"You are special Kira, you are very special," he said as he moved towards the side of her bed, a grin forming on his face. He was only a little surprised when Kira grabbed at his tunic pulling him down to her and laid a loving kiss on his lips. He returned the kiss gladly and sat on the bed next to her, laying his arm around her shoulder and pulling her close, she laid her head on his chest and wrapped her arm around his stomach. "My love, I came to wake you but found I did not have the heart, you looked to peaceful I couldn't pull you from sleep." He finished once he caught his breath and slowed his heart.
Kira smiled and nuzzled her face in his chest. "Why can we not just stay like this forever? Why must I get up?"
Elladan smiled. "I am comfortable as well beloved, but you must get out of bed. For it is already late in the day." He lifted her face to look at him. 'Valar, she is beautiful. I love her so, I do not know what I will do when she is gone.' The thought of her leaving saddened him and he buried his face in her hair. He then moved her hair away and kissed her collarbone, he then moved up her neck, across her jaw line then tilted her head so she faced him once more, and he kissed her passionately. When they both pulled away to catch their breath, Elladan freed his arm and got up. "Come Kira it is time to get up." He said.
Kira let out a disappointed sigh and pushed off her blankets, swinging her legs over the side of the bed she got up and threw her arms around the man. er elf she loved and kissed his neck. She felt his arm wrap around her and pull her close. She liked this, just being held by him made her feel safe and protected, she felt loved. She then heard a knock on the door and Anthony walked in before she cold answer.
Anthony's face moved into an amused grin when he saw Kira in Elladans arms. He was glad she was happy, if only for now. But he was worried how she would be once, if, they ever got home, once her and this elf she seemed to love so much where separated. "Are you not coming out today?" he asked innocently. He saw her frown at him as she moved out of Elladan's arms.
"Anthony, my dear friend, what is it you want?" she asked with a sarcastic tone in her voice, arching an eyebrow.
"I was wondering if you would do me the honor of your company for I wish to walk around the grounds." Anthony replied.
Kira pondered this, she had hopped to spend time with Elladan, but she hadn't spent much time with Anthony since they had arrived, besides their lesson that is. She turned and gave a questioning look to her beloved. "Would you mind if I spent some time with Anthony?" she asked him.
"Of course not Kira," he said brushing hair from her face and moving it behind her ear. "You may spend time with whomever you wish."
Kira gave him a loving smile and turned to Anthony. "Alright I'll walk with you, now both of you out so I can change." She shooed Elladan and Anthony out of her room and closed the door.
Anthony grinned at Elladan once the door was shut. "You truly love her, don't you?" he said still grinning.
"More than I thought would be possible." Elladan told him. "I do not think I could live with myself if I ever caused her pain."
"That's good, because if you ever cause her pain, you will have both me and her brother to deal with. And I think you know how Nathan feels about your relationship with his sister already. I don't think he'd loose any sleep if got an excuse to hurt you for hurting his sister." Anthony said seriously. "I honestly hope you two are happy during your time together." Anthony added.
Elladan smiled sorrowfully. "I know she is leaving for lothlorien, to find a way back home. I wish she could remain here with me, but if returning home is what will make her happy then she should try every possibility of finding a way there. Goodbye lord Anthony, enjoy your walk with her." Elladan said before turning around and walking slowly away.
***
Kira was walking around a forested path in Rivendell with her arm looped through Anthony's. They walked in silence for a long while.
"He loves you very much, I can tell." Anthony said breaking the silence.
"I know he does. And I love him as well Anthony, I really do. I love him more than anything I have ever experienced before."
Anthony smiled warmly at his friend. "I can tell. But Kira, you do realize that we are not staying here. We will eventually get home."
"Yes, I know this, I don't not look forward to being separated from him, but I do realize that it will happen eventually." She answered him. Her face became sad.
"Dear friend, I did not mean to upset you," he said taking her in his arms and hugging her tight. "I just hoped to inform you of what must be." He said. Then he kissed the top of her head gently. "Come let us continue on our way."
They walked a little further before Kira had to ask. "Why is Nathan so upset with Elladan? Why is he so hostile and so set against us being together?"
"I don't know Kira. But part may be because he is so used to being your big brother, the man to watch over you and protect you, that he is jealous to see another take his place."
"But Elladan is not taking his place. Elladan and I love one another, he has not replace Nathan, but taken up an empty space in my heart and soul I was unaware existed." She said.
"I know this, but Nathan is just feeling a little insecure I think. Give him some time and he'll come around." Anthony said as they made their way back.
***
The next day, the 20th of October Kira estimated, she met up with Anthony, Elrohir and Elladan and practiced their swordplay for a few hours before they separated and Kira and Elladan where left alone together. She sat with him a long while the two of them just watching other elves spar, practice archery and walk by talking amongst themselves. He had his arms around her and she leaned against him. They talked about nothing in particular, just talking, taking pleasure in each other's company. That is when Kira saw Elrond coming towards them and she felt herself blush fiercely.
Elladan noticed her blush when she saw his father approach them; he unwrapped his arms and let her sit up. He knew that his father made her nervous, he didn't know why, but he certainly understood. "Hello father, may we help you?" he asked, as his father got closer.
"Yes, Elladan please come with me, I need your help. We have someone who is injured and I ask for your assistance."
"You have it." Elladan said. And he got up bowed to Kira taking her hand and pressing it to his lips. "I shall see you later?"
Kira smiled shyly and nodded. "Yes, if that is your desire."
"It is." He winked at her, turned and walked away with Elrond.
Elrond smiled and inclined his head to Kira "I am sorry to pull your. companion, away from you, but I require his assistance."
"I understand." She smiled and watched as they walked away.
Kira wandered around meeting a few people she knew and stopped long enough to exchange a few pleasantries before moving on. She was doing just that when she bumped into her brother. Her face-hardened as he approached her.
"Hello Kira. Where is Elladan." He said trying to keep anger out of his voice.
"He is with his father. He is helping to heal someone who was hurt." She replied and continued walking.
She heard Nathan let out a heavy sigh. "Kira, my dear sister. Can you forgive me? The things I said where harsh and cruel. I know now that they where unfair and that I shouldn't have said them." He said before she had a chance to leave.
"It is not my forgiveness you need to ask for. It is not me you attacked for no reason. But I forgive you for whatever it may be worth to you." She said stoically. "But know now that I will not tolerate your continued hostility towards the person I love."
Nathan look to the ground and swallowed hard, he still didn't fully trust Elladans motives, but if his sister truly loved him, then what could he do but hope he did her no harm. "I understand. I will try to be more accepting of him. But I still don't trust him Kira, I do not know why. I just don't."
Kira arched a slender eyebrow. "You don't need to. Just know that I trust him, I trust him with my heart, soul and I would place my life in his hands if it where necessary."
"One day it might be, and if any harm comes to you when this happens, I will kill him." Nathan said flatly.
Kira glared at him. "What is it you want brother." She asked starting to get annoyed.
"I wished simply to let you know that I am very sorry for the things I said, and to ask your forgiveness." He responded.
"Then you have done what you came for?"
"Yes Kira if you wish me to leave you, I will." Nathan said sounding somewhat hurt. Nathan honestly didn't know why he disliked Elladan so, he had only started to feel that way when he had seen them on the path together, and he had actually liked him when he had first met him. He was unsure why his sudden attention to his sister angered him, but it did and he couldn't help it.
Kira's eyes filled with sorrow, she felt like she was being torn into pieces. She loved her brother and she wished he would just understand that Elladan loved her and she felt the same. She also was beginning to feel like she wanted to stay, to stay here in this magnificent place, and be with Elladan. She knew this could not be, she belonged in her own world, and even if it where possible, she began to get that same nagging feeling that it would be unfair to ask Elladan to be with her for what it would entail, he would have to give up his family, life and everything and everyone he loved. "No, walk with me." She held up a hand before he had a chance to speak. "Please don't speak, just walk with me in silence, keep me company."
Nathan nodded and they began to walk around. They followed the same path that Kira and Elladan had walked after her first dinner when she had awoken in Rivendell. Kira absent-mindedly looped her arm through her brothers and sighed. It was late now, and dinner would be soon. "Do you wish me to escort you to your room?" he asked finally breaking the silence.
"Yes I think I will dine alone tonight." She said. "I need to think."
Nathan looked at his sister and re-looped his arm in hers and led her back towards the housing buildings.
***
The next day was strange; for Kira was walking with Anthony when she saw the man she recognized as Aragorn, ride into Rivendell with three being that reminded her of Bilbo. They where fairly short and had large hairy feet. Aragorn walked towards where Elronds study was taking the 'hobbits' with him, Kira watched her curiosity beginning to get the better of her. One of the hobbits noticed her gaze and poked the one next to him and pointed to her, they both waved and smiled wildly. She smiled kindly and waved back, she watched them go and let out a sigh. "What do you suppose that was about?" she asked finally.
"The beginnings of something big, that is what I assume, I think it may have some relation to what Elrond was asking before. Remember?" he asked as he watched them leave out of sight.
Kira nodded. The memories of her dream came flooding back; she rubbed her temples and frowned. She took Anthony's arm and they walked along talking of what may come, both asking various question, neither knew the answers to. She stopped when she saw Glorfindel approach them. She smiled as he came their way.
"Hello Kira. Anthony. I came ask if you would come with me and we will train for a while." He said. "It will be mostly sword play. But hopefully we could get in some archery as well." He finished flicking his gaze towards Kira with a slight smile.
Kira half smiled back. "Well I will join you, since I have no other plans, and I am a little bored."
"I as well will join you." Anthony said.
They all made their way to the sparring fields speaking in casual tones. When they got there they practiced for a few hours then had lunch out there, hopping to get more practice in.
Kira was still practicing her technique, with Glorfindel observing when Elladan showed up. Glorfindel had noticed him right away but Kira had yet to see him. So when he wrapped his arms around her and kissed her neck softly it's fair to say she was a little surprised. She let out a small scream and whipped around. She smiled cheerfully when she saw him and wrapped her arms around him as well kissing his chin.
Elladan gave a loving smile when she turned, smiled and kissed his chin. He lowered his face and they kissed passionately.
"Ahem." They heard Glorfindel clear his throat.
They both turned and both Glorfindel and Anthony where chuckling amusedly. Kira leaned against Elladan and smiled at Anthony. "Is there some reason why you watch us Anthony?" she asked sweetly.
He just smirked. And went back to practicing. Glorfindel looked very amused, shook his head and started to spar back and forth with Anthony.
***
It was a few hours later, Kira was walking around just wandering and wasting time when she bumped into the two 'hobbits' she had seen earlier with the man Aragorn.
"Oi. Why 'ello there." One said. "How are you?"
Kira smiled. "I am fine thank you. And how are you?"
He grinned. "I'd be great if my friend wasn't hurt." He said slowly letting his face fall. "May I ask your name?"
Kira arched an eyebrow and smiled kindly. "I am Kira. Who are you?"
"My names Peregrin Took, most people just call me Pippin, or Pip. Oh, and this is Meriadoc Branybuck, or just Merry." Said Pippin excitedly. "Are you an elf?" he asked.
Kira laughed. "No I am not an elf. What made you think that?"
"Well you are in Rivendell, and you are beautiful. You seem to spend lots of time with the elves."
"Like you said, we are in Rivendell, there are elves everywhere. One cannot help but spend lots of time with them." She said teasingly.
They exchanged glances and shrugged. "Yes I guess that's true." Said Merry. "So why are you here? Are you here for the council?"
"Well, yes I suppose I am? Though I am not sure if I am going to this. council, but there is something that I have o do."
"Really? Hmmm, and what is it?" Pippin asked curiously.
Merry smacked him upside the head. "That's none of our business Pip." He said. "Would you like to walk with us? You know unless you have something else to do?"
Kira gave a half-smile. "Sure I'll walk with you."
***
It was now the 24 of October, from what Elladan had told Kira. Kira would spend most of her morning and afternoon training with Elladan, Elrohir, Glorfindel, her brother and Anthony. Then after she would go and change, eat lunch with the Hobbits, Merry and Pippin, and another she met named Sam. Then her Merry and Pippin would go exploring. And to her complete surprise, even after spending a whole month here before hand, she would walk around with Merry and Pippin and still manage to get lost somehow.
It was her new routine. One day they where walking around a courtyard (A/N: think the entrance from the movie, you know the one Legolas and Boromir entered through. And the one the fellowship left Rivendell through.) And they stopped to gather their bearings. They heard hoof beats and soon a group of oddly dressed elves come riding into the courtyard.
They where dressed in green and brown. Kira and Pippin watched totally caught up in their curiosity. She watched as one of them. A tall blond, and kira had to admit, very attractive, elf looked up at them. He had long golden blond hair and bright blue eyes. Kira turned quickly and pretended not to watch. Pippin did the exact opposite.
He watched completely enthralled. He tugged on Kira's sleeve. "Who do you think they are? Why do you think they are here?" he asked hurriedly.
"I do not know. But I think it's rather rude to just stand here and watch them." She said.
"Yes I agree Pip, we should move on." Merry said.
"But I wanna find out who they are. "He whined.
Just then the other hobbit came running up. "Mr.Frodo's awake! Mr.Frodo's awake! Come, come let's go see him." Sam said panting for breath.
Merry and Pippin looked at me questioningly and I smiled. "Go, of course he's your friend. go and see him." She said.
They nodded and gave her a hug. "We'll all go explorin' together tomorrow? Okay?" Pippin said hopefully.
"Of course if Frodo is up to it." She replied.
They nodded and left, Pippin just a little more reluctant. He still wanted to watch the elves who had just arrived and where now being greeted by lord Elrond, the wizard she had met earlier. Gandalf? Aragorn and Arwen.
As soon as they had gone Kira turned back to the courtyard. The blonde blue- eyed elf looked back up at her with a curious look on his face. He appeared to say something to Elrond and he to looked up at her. Her face flushed red and she started to walk away quickly. 'What was that? Why where they talking about me? Where they talking about me? And why should I care?' she thought.
She made her way through the halls and bumped into Anthony. "Oh, hello Anthony. Sorry I wasn't paying attention to where I was walking."
"You never where good at that." He said jokingly. "Come let's walk together."
"Alright, why not." She shrugged.
***
Many hours later Kira and Anthony made their way to the dinning hall. They arrived just in time to find two empty chairs next to each other. They both sat and started talking again quickly in French as they usually did when they where alone together.
Kira stopped mid sentence when she felt a hand on her shoulder, she turned and saw the elf she had seen earlier arriving in Rivendell and she felt herself blush slightly at the memory. His eyes seemed to bore into her soul and she felt very uncomfortable. "Yes?" she asked politely.
"I am sorry to interrupt but may I inquire as to which language you where speaking just now. I have never heard it before."
She smiled. "Now will you again. It is french my native tongue."
He cocked his head to the side. "French? I have never heard of that. which part of Middle-Earth is it from?"
She suppressed the urge to laugh, but a small chuckle came out. "Me and my friend here," she motioned to Anthony beside her who was watching with interest. "Are not from."
She was cut off by the arrival of Elrond and Gandalf. 'Thank god! I'm not sure how I was going to explain that one.' Elladan entered along with his brother and Aragorn and everyone sat down. Elladan sat across form her and shot her a beautiful smile. He glanced over at the blond elf and arched an eyebrow at her, she shrugged.
"May I ask your name?" The elf at her side asked.
She turned back to him and smiled. "Of course you may. My name is Kira. What about you?"
"I am Legolas of the realm of Mirkwood. Son of King Thranduil." He said smiling back to her.
She melted right there. 'God he's got a gorgeous smile! Why do all elves have the ability to make me feel like they can look into my soul? And yet I welcome it? And then they all have the gorgeous smile! Arg, it's enough to drive anyone mad!' she said in her head. She looked over to Elladan who was talking to another elf on his right. And didn't even seem to notice. And Anthony was talking to someone on his other side. She took a deep breath and made the most of it.
Her and Legolas talked about a lot during dinner and she was surprised at how well they got along. She seemed to only have made a very few friends amongst the elves. And she enjoyed talking with him.
***
It was after dinner and Legolas prince of Mirkwood and 'lady' Kira where just wandering around joking back and forth. "I knew when I saw you watching when I arrived I had to meet you." He said looking at her.
Kira slowed and gave him a curious look. "What do you mean?"
"I knew we would be friends, I could tell we would get along well. It was just something in the way you held yourself." He responded. "Come I will escort you back to your room." He said offering his arm.
She smiled and took it. They laughed and chattered on their way there. When they got there he smiled and kissed her hand. "I hope I will see you again, but it seems unfortunately unlikely." He said and walked away.
She watched after him. 'I guess he means about the coming quest. little does he know that I am already a part of it.' She thought ruefully. She turned the knob and when into her room. Changing quickly and getting into the bed. 'I need to get to sleep. From what I've found out the council is tomorrow, though I'm not sure if I'm going, it never hurts to be ready.' And she fell asleep fast.
***
Okay damn that took A LONG F*ING TIME TO WRITE!!!! Thanks to Tara for helping get my evil muse back (lets just hope he/she/it stays this time!) *crosses fingers* anyways. that ways a really long chapter huh? The next one's gonna be pretty long as well, and it might be another long haul before an update so if anyone is even reading this and cares at all, I'm sorry. Although on a hopeful note I have two paragraphs of the next chapter done. but in the long run that isn't much.
Disclaimer: Elladan, Legolas, Glorfindel and Aragorn aren't mine. Though if they where the things id do would probably be illegal *snicker. * Oh, nothing lotr is mine. Kira, Anthony and Nathan are mine. I keep them locked in the basement. Bwuhahahahahaha.
I can't remember if there is any but anything in these in Sindarin.
Kira, Nathan and Anthony where now being observed and taught by Elladan and Elrohir. Glorfindel had left on some errand just a little over a week ago, Nathan wished he that he didn't leave, he didn't like seeing his sister and Elladan together. He still hadn't told his sister about how he felt; he asked Elladan what he was doing with his sister.
Kira laughed as Elladan brought a hand up and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ears; he then leaned in and kissed her lightly on the cheek. She smiled and took the sword he held out for her. She had just enough time to check her hold on it when Elrohir came at her grinning. She blocked his attack and countered with her own swinging in a low arc. Elrohir dogged easily, and made jab motion towards her, she jumped out of the way just in time.
Elladan watched with a smile on his face as Kira and his brother sparred. Kira was just getting by, he wasn't sure Elrohir was the best teacher but Nathan had said something about wanting to spar with him, so he just watched for a moment before moving to a clear area to spar with Nathan. He walked casually to where Nathan was standing examining his blade. "Hello my friend, are you ready? Shall we start?" Elladan asked a friendly smile forming on his face. He didn't know why but Nathan shot him a look of poison. In fact Nathan had been very distant since he had found him and Kira in the passionate embrace. 'Of course, he doesn't trust my intentions to his sister.' He thought now realizing how Nathan was feeling. "Nathan I think we should talk," he said.
"Ha, talk? Why? Is that what you told my sister before you started seducing her?" Nathan hissed, his eyes flaring.
"Seducing? I am not seducing her! I love her." Elladan returned trying to keep calm.
"Love her? How could you? She is a mortal, and she is not from this world." Nathan spat, his voice rising. Elrohir and Kira now stopped what they where doing and where watching them intently. Kira stayed where she was a concerned look on her face, but Elrohir moved closer for fear of where this was going.
Kira watched as her brother accused Elladan of just trying to seduce her and she flinched. 'Why is he saying these things? Doesn't he trust my judgment?' she thought. She saw Elrohir move closer a dark look on his face. Her attention moved to Elladan who was staying remarkably calm despite being harassed. She walked a little closer, she didn't know what to do, she knew her brother was just trying to protect her from getting hurt but why didn't he realize that what he was doing right now was hurting her more.
Nathan made a move to attack Elladan but the elf was to fast and dodged quickly, Nathan tripped over a root and fell hard. He landed with a thud on the ground he turned and glared at Elladan. Kira was now at his side.
"Are you alright? Are you hurt?" she asked.
"I am fine." Nathan responded as she helped him up.
"Good." She said just before she slapped him hard across the face.
Nathan stumbled backwards then held his hand to his cheek giving his sister a look of complete shock. "Why? What was that for?"
"How dare you," she said in a steady voice. "How dare you attack Elladan, he has done nothing to you. He has been nothing but hospitable, and kind to you."
"He is only using you Kira." Nathan said hurt in his voice, it was now shaky and he wasn't sure he could get the words out. "Why can't you see he is just using you?"
Kira looked to Elladan who had a pained look on his face, his eyes where full of hurt and sorrow. She went to him, she had to try and comfort him. She took his hand in hers, lifted it and pressed it gently to her lips. She smiled at him then and he let out a sigh, he took her in his arms and they just held each other for a moment. Nathan looked confused.
"No Nathan," Elrohir spoke up. "Why can't you see they are in love? My brother would never do anything to hurt your sister. I think he would rather die first.
Nathan looked from Elrohir to Kira and Elladan who where now walking away.
Kira refused to talk to her brother right now. She knew if she did she would end up saying many things she would most likely, later regret. She didn't care if Elrohir was able to get through to him or not. The things Nathan had said and done where cruel and unnecessary and she couldn't forgive him for them. Not yet anyway, she wasn't sure about later either. She just walked away with Elladans arm around her shoulder holding her close, trying to be of some comfort.
***
It was much later, after dinner in fact when Kira was walking around just thinking to herself that she bumped into someone she didn't know. He was clothed in gray robes and was walking with Elrond talking about something. She arched a brow as she drew nearer and the man smiled grimly and bowed to her. She gave Elrond a puzzled look.
"Lady Kira, this is Gandalf the gray. He is a wizard." Elrond said.
"A wizard.?" Kira said slowly. "Well I guess that's possible after all I've met several things I thought hadn't existed before while here." Kira said almost to her self.
Gandalf smiled again. "Elrond has told me much about you Lady Kira. Now tell me is it true that you are not of this world." He asked.
Kira nodded. "Yes sir, it is very true."
"Hmmm" he said as he continued walking. Elrond inclined his head slightly as he passed to follow Gandalf. Just before she turned a corner she heard him say, "most curious, this is most defiantly no accident."
She stopped and whipped around. They where gone. Where did they go? She shook her head and made for her room. 'What did he mean by that? Of course our arrival here was an accident, it had to be.' She said to herself. She sighed as she changed into her sleeping gown and flopped onto her bed. It has been a long day. Little did she know the next few days would be worse.
***
Kira awoke in the morning with a frown for she remembered the previous days events immediately, she stretched in bed then heard someone clearing their throat. She bolted upright to see Elladan standing in a corner by the door. "Do you make it a habit to walk silently and uninvited into a woman's room while she sleeps? Or am I special?" she asked trying her very hardest not to smile or laugh.
"You are special Kira, you are very special," he said as he moved towards the side of her bed, a grin forming on his face. He was only a little surprised when Kira grabbed at his tunic pulling him down to her and laid a loving kiss on his lips. He returned the kiss gladly and sat on the bed next to her, laying his arm around her shoulder and pulling her close, she laid her head on his chest and wrapped her arm around his stomach. "My love, I came to wake you but found I did not have the heart, you looked to peaceful I couldn't pull you from sleep." He finished once he caught his breath and slowed his heart.
Kira smiled and nuzzled her face in his chest. "Why can we not just stay like this forever? Why must I get up?"
Elladan smiled. "I am comfortable as well beloved, but you must get out of bed. For it is already late in the day." He lifted her face to look at him. 'Valar, she is beautiful. I love her so, I do not know what I will do when she is gone.' The thought of her leaving saddened him and he buried his face in her hair. He then moved her hair away and kissed her collarbone, he then moved up her neck, across her jaw line then tilted her head so she faced him once more, and he kissed her passionately. When they both pulled away to catch their breath, Elladan freed his arm and got up. "Come Kira it is time to get up." He said.
Kira let out a disappointed sigh and pushed off her blankets, swinging her legs over the side of the bed she got up and threw her arms around the man. er elf she loved and kissed his neck. She felt his arm wrap around her and pull her close. She liked this, just being held by him made her feel safe and protected, she felt loved. She then heard a knock on the door and Anthony walked in before she cold answer.
Anthony's face moved into an amused grin when he saw Kira in Elladans arms. He was glad she was happy, if only for now. But he was worried how she would be once, if, they ever got home, once her and this elf she seemed to love so much where separated. "Are you not coming out today?" he asked innocently. He saw her frown at him as she moved out of Elladan's arms.
"Anthony, my dear friend, what is it you want?" she asked with a sarcastic tone in her voice, arching an eyebrow.
"I was wondering if you would do me the honor of your company for I wish to walk around the grounds." Anthony replied.
Kira pondered this, she had hopped to spend time with Elladan, but she hadn't spent much time with Anthony since they had arrived, besides their lesson that is. She turned and gave a questioning look to her beloved. "Would you mind if I spent some time with Anthony?" she asked him.
"Of course not Kira," he said brushing hair from her face and moving it behind her ear. "You may spend time with whomever you wish."
Kira gave him a loving smile and turned to Anthony. "Alright I'll walk with you, now both of you out so I can change." She shooed Elladan and Anthony out of her room and closed the door.
Anthony grinned at Elladan once the door was shut. "You truly love her, don't you?" he said still grinning.
"More than I thought would be possible." Elladan told him. "I do not think I could live with myself if I ever caused her pain."
"That's good, because if you ever cause her pain, you will have both me and her brother to deal with. And I think you know how Nathan feels about your relationship with his sister already. I don't think he'd loose any sleep if got an excuse to hurt you for hurting his sister." Anthony said seriously. "I honestly hope you two are happy during your time together." Anthony added.
Elladan smiled sorrowfully. "I know she is leaving for lothlorien, to find a way back home. I wish she could remain here with me, but if returning home is what will make her happy then she should try every possibility of finding a way there. Goodbye lord Anthony, enjoy your walk with her." Elladan said before turning around and walking slowly away.
***
Kira was walking around a forested path in Rivendell with her arm looped through Anthony's. They walked in silence for a long while.
"He loves you very much, I can tell." Anthony said breaking the silence.
"I know he does. And I love him as well Anthony, I really do. I love him more than anything I have ever experienced before."
Anthony smiled warmly at his friend. "I can tell. But Kira, you do realize that we are not staying here. We will eventually get home."
"Yes, I know this, I don't not look forward to being separated from him, but I do realize that it will happen eventually." She answered him. Her face became sad.
"Dear friend, I did not mean to upset you," he said taking her in his arms and hugging her tight. "I just hoped to inform you of what must be." He said. Then he kissed the top of her head gently. "Come let us continue on our way."
They walked a little further before Kira had to ask. "Why is Nathan so upset with Elladan? Why is he so hostile and so set against us being together?"
"I don't know Kira. But part may be because he is so used to being your big brother, the man to watch over you and protect you, that he is jealous to see another take his place."
"But Elladan is not taking his place. Elladan and I love one another, he has not replace Nathan, but taken up an empty space in my heart and soul I was unaware existed." She said.
"I know this, but Nathan is just feeling a little insecure I think. Give him some time and he'll come around." Anthony said as they made their way back.
***
The next day, the 20th of October Kira estimated, she met up with Anthony, Elrohir and Elladan and practiced their swordplay for a few hours before they separated and Kira and Elladan where left alone together. She sat with him a long while the two of them just watching other elves spar, practice archery and walk by talking amongst themselves. He had his arms around her and she leaned against him. They talked about nothing in particular, just talking, taking pleasure in each other's company. That is when Kira saw Elrond coming towards them and she felt herself blush fiercely.
Elladan noticed her blush when she saw his father approach them; he unwrapped his arms and let her sit up. He knew that his father made her nervous, he didn't know why, but he certainly understood. "Hello father, may we help you?" he asked, as his father got closer.
"Yes, Elladan please come with me, I need your help. We have someone who is injured and I ask for your assistance."
"You have it." Elladan said. And he got up bowed to Kira taking her hand and pressing it to his lips. "I shall see you later?"
Kira smiled shyly and nodded. "Yes, if that is your desire."
"It is." He winked at her, turned and walked away with Elrond.
Elrond smiled and inclined his head to Kira "I am sorry to pull your. companion, away from you, but I require his assistance."
"I understand." She smiled and watched as they walked away.
Kira wandered around meeting a few people she knew and stopped long enough to exchange a few pleasantries before moving on. She was doing just that when she bumped into her brother. Her face-hardened as he approached her.
"Hello Kira. Where is Elladan." He said trying to keep anger out of his voice.
"He is with his father. He is helping to heal someone who was hurt." She replied and continued walking.
She heard Nathan let out a heavy sigh. "Kira, my dear sister. Can you forgive me? The things I said where harsh and cruel. I know now that they where unfair and that I shouldn't have said them." He said before she had a chance to leave.
"It is not my forgiveness you need to ask for. It is not me you attacked for no reason. But I forgive you for whatever it may be worth to you." She said stoically. "But know now that I will not tolerate your continued hostility towards the person I love."
Nathan look to the ground and swallowed hard, he still didn't fully trust Elladans motives, but if his sister truly loved him, then what could he do but hope he did her no harm. "I understand. I will try to be more accepting of him. But I still don't trust him Kira, I do not know why. I just don't."
Kira arched a slender eyebrow. "You don't need to. Just know that I trust him, I trust him with my heart, soul and I would place my life in his hands if it where necessary."
"One day it might be, and if any harm comes to you when this happens, I will kill him." Nathan said flatly.
Kira glared at him. "What is it you want brother." She asked starting to get annoyed.
"I wished simply to let you know that I am very sorry for the things I said, and to ask your forgiveness." He responded.
"Then you have done what you came for?"
"Yes Kira if you wish me to leave you, I will." Nathan said sounding somewhat hurt. Nathan honestly didn't know why he disliked Elladan so, he had only started to feel that way when he had seen them on the path together, and he had actually liked him when he had first met him. He was unsure why his sudden attention to his sister angered him, but it did and he couldn't help it.
Kira's eyes filled with sorrow, she felt like she was being torn into pieces. She loved her brother and she wished he would just understand that Elladan loved her and she felt the same. She also was beginning to feel like she wanted to stay, to stay here in this magnificent place, and be with Elladan. She knew this could not be, she belonged in her own world, and even if it where possible, she began to get that same nagging feeling that it would be unfair to ask Elladan to be with her for what it would entail, he would have to give up his family, life and everything and everyone he loved. "No, walk with me." She held up a hand before he had a chance to speak. "Please don't speak, just walk with me in silence, keep me company."
Nathan nodded and they began to walk around. They followed the same path that Kira and Elladan had walked after her first dinner when she had awoken in Rivendell. Kira absent-mindedly looped her arm through her brothers and sighed. It was late now, and dinner would be soon. "Do you wish me to escort you to your room?" he asked finally breaking the silence.
"Yes I think I will dine alone tonight." She said. "I need to think."
Nathan looked at his sister and re-looped his arm in hers and led her back towards the housing buildings.
***
The next day was strange; for Kira was walking with Anthony when she saw the man she recognized as Aragorn, ride into Rivendell with three being that reminded her of Bilbo. They where fairly short and had large hairy feet. Aragorn walked towards where Elronds study was taking the 'hobbits' with him, Kira watched her curiosity beginning to get the better of her. One of the hobbits noticed her gaze and poked the one next to him and pointed to her, they both waved and smiled wildly. She smiled kindly and waved back, she watched them go and let out a sigh. "What do you suppose that was about?" she asked finally.
"The beginnings of something big, that is what I assume, I think it may have some relation to what Elrond was asking before. Remember?" he asked as he watched them leave out of sight.
Kira nodded. The memories of her dream came flooding back; she rubbed her temples and frowned. She took Anthony's arm and they walked along talking of what may come, both asking various question, neither knew the answers to. She stopped when she saw Glorfindel approach them. She smiled as he came their way.
"Hello Kira. Anthony. I came ask if you would come with me and we will train for a while." He said. "It will be mostly sword play. But hopefully we could get in some archery as well." He finished flicking his gaze towards Kira with a slight smile.
Kira half smiled back. "Well I will join you, since I have no other plans, and I am a little bored."
"I as well will join you." Anthony said.
They all made their way to the sparring fields speaking in casual tones. When they got there they practiced for a few hours then had lunch out there, hopping to get more practice in.
Kira was still practicing her technique, with Glorfindel observing when Elladan showed up. Glorfindel had noticed him right away but Kira had yet to see him. So when he wrapped his arms around her and kissed her neck softly it's fair to say she was a little surprised. She let out a small scream and whipped around. She smiled cheerfully when she saw him and wrapped her arms around him as well kissing his chin.
Elladan gave a loving smile when she turned, smiled and kissed his chin. He lowered his face and they kissed passionately.
"Ahem." They heard Glorfindel clear his throat.
They both turned and both Glorfindel and Anthony where chuckling amusedly. Kira leaned against Elladan and smiled at Anthony. "Is there some reason why you watch us Anthony?" she asked sweetly.
He just smirked. And went back to practicing. Glorfindel looked very amused, shook his head and started to spar back and forth with Anthony.
***
It was a few hours later, Kira was walking around just wandering and wasting time when she bumped into the two 'hobbits' she had seen earlier with the man Aragorn.
"Oi. Why 'ello there." One said. "How are you?"
Kira smiled. "I am fine thank you. And how are you?"
He grinned. "I'd be great if my friend wasn't hurt." He said slowly letting his face fall. "May I ask your name?"
Kira arched an eyebrow and smiled kindly. "I am Kira. Who are you?"
"My names Peregrin Took, most people just call me Pippin, or Pip. Oh, and this is Meriadoc Branybuck, or just Merry." Said Pippin excitedly. "Are you an elf?" he asked.
Kira laughed. "No I am not an elf. What made you think that?"
"Well you are in Rivendell, and you are beautiful. You seem to spend lots of time with the elves."
"Like you said, we are in Rivendell, there are elves everywhere. One cannot help but spend lots of time with them." She said teasingly.
They exchanged glances and shrugged. "Yes I guess that's true." Said Merry. "So why are you here? Are you here for the council?"
"Well, yes I suppose I am? Though I am not sure if I am going to this. council, but there is something that I have o do."
"Really? Hmmm, and what is it?" Pippin asked curiously.
Merry smacked him upside the head. "That's none of our business Pip." He said. "Would you like to walk with us? You know unless you have something else to do?"
Kira gave a half-smile. "Sure I'll walk with you."
***
It was now the 24 of October, from what Elladan had told Kira. Kira would spend most of her morning and afternoon training with Elladan, Elrohir, Glorfindel, her brother and Anthony. Then after she would go and change, eat lunch with the Hobbits, Merry and Pippin, and another she met named Sam. Then her Merry and Pippin would go exploring. And to her complete surprise, even after spending a whole month here before hand, she would walk around with Merry and Pippin and still manage to get lost somehow.
It was her new routine. One day they where walking around a courtyard (A/N: think the entrance from the movie, you know the one Legolas and Boromir entered through. And the one the fellowship left Rivendell through.) And they stopped to gather their bearings. They heard hoof beats and soon a group of oddly dressed elves come riding into the courtyard.
They where dressed in green and brown. Kira and Pippin watched totally caught up in their curiosity. She watched as one of them. A tall blond, and kira had to admit, very attractive, elf looked up at them. He had long golden blond hair and bright blue eyes. Kira turned quickly and pretended not to watch. Pippin did the exact opposite.
He watched completely enthralled. He tugged on Kira's sleeve. "Who do you think they are? Why do you think they are here?" he asked hurriedly.
"I do not know. But I think it's rather rude to just stand here and watch them." She said.
"Yes I agree Pip, we should move on." Merry said.
"But I wanna find out who they are. "He whined.
Just then the other hobbit came running up. "Mr.Frodo's awake! Mr.Frodo's awake! Come, come let's go see him." Sam said panting for breath.
Merry and Pippin looked at me questioningly and I smiled. "Go, of course he's your friend. go and see him." She said.
They nodded and gave her a hug. "We'll all go explorin' together tomorrow? Okay?" Pippin said hopefully.
"Of course if Frodo is up to it." She replied.
They nodded and left, Pippin just a little more reluctant. He still wanted to watch the elves who had just arrived and where now being greeted by lord Elrond, the wizard she had met earlier. Gandalf? Aragorn and Arwen.
As soon as they had gone Kira turned back to the courtyard. The blonde blue- eyed elf looked back up at her with a curious look on his face. He appeared to say something to Elrond and he to looked up at her. Her face flushed red and she started to walk away quickly. 'What was that? Why where they talking about me? Where they talking about me? And why should I care?' she thought.
She made her way through the halls and bumped into Anthony. "Oh, hello Anthony. Sorry I wasn't paying attention to where I was walking."
"You never where good at that." He said jokingly. "Come let's walk together."
"Alright, why not." She shrugged.
***
Many hours later Kira and Anthony made their way to the dinning hall. They arrived just in time to find two empty chairs next to each other. They both sat and started talking again quickly in French as they usually did when they where alone together.
Kira stopped mid sentence when she felt a hand on her shoulder, she turned and saw the elf she had seen earlier arriving in Rivendell and she felt herself blush slightly at the memory. His eyes seemed to bore into her soul and she felt very uncomfortable. "Yes?" she asked politely.
"I am sorry to interrupt but may I inquire as to which language you where speaking just now. I have never heard it before."
She smiled. "Now will you again. It is french my native tongue."
He cocked his head to the side. "French? I have never heard of that. which part of Middle-Earth is it from?"
She suppressed the urge to laugh, but a small chuckle came out. "Me and my friend here," she motioned to Anthony beside her who was watching with interest. "Are not from."
She was cut off by the arrival of Elrond and Gandalf. 'Thank god! I'm not sure how I was going to explain that one.' Elladan entered along with his brother and Aragorn and everyone sat down. Elladan sat across form her and shot her a beautiful smile. He glanced over at the blond elf and arched an eyebrow at her, she shrugged.
"May I ask your name?" The elf at her side asked.
She turned back to him and smiled. "Of course you may. My name is Kira. What about you?"
"I am Legolas of the realm of Mirkwood. Son of King Thranduil." He said smiling back to her.
She melted right there. 'God he's got a gorgeous smile! Why do all elves have the ability to make me feel like they can look into my soul? And yet I welcome it? And then they all have the gorgeous smile! Arg, it's enough to drive anyone mad!' she said in her head. She looked over to Elladan who was talking to another elf on his right. And didn't even seem to notice. And Anthony was talking to someone on his other side. She took a deep breath and made the most of it.
Her and Legolas talked about a lot during dinner and she was surprised at how well they got along. She seemed to only have made a very few friends amongst the elves. And she enjoyed talking with him.
***
It was after dinner and Legolas prince of Mirkwood and 'lady' Kira where just wandering around joking back and forth. "I knew when I saw you watching when I arrived I had to meet you." He said looking at her.
Kira slowed and gave him a curious look. "What do you mean?"
"I knew we would be friends, I could tell we would get along well. It was just something in the way you held yourself." He responded. "Come I will escort you back to your room." He said offering his arm.
She smiled and took it. They laughed and chattered on their way there. When they got there he smiled and kissed her hand. "I hope I will see you again, but it seems unfortunately unlikely." He said and walked away.
She watched after him. 'I guess he means about the coming quest. little does he know that I am already a part of it.' She thought ruefully. She turned the knob and when into her room. Changing quickly and getting into the bed. 'I need to get to sleep. From what I've found out the council is tomorrow, though I'm not sure if I'm going, it never hurts to be ready.' And she fell asleep fast.
***
Okay damn that took A LONG F*ING TIME TO WRITE!!!! Thanks to Tara for helping get my evil muse back (lets just hope he/she/it stays this time!) *crosses fingers* anyways. that ways a really long chapter huh? The next one's gonna be pretty long as well, and it might be another long haul before an update so if anyone is even reading this and cares at all, I'm sorry. Although on a hopeful note I have two paragraphs of the next chapter done. but in the long run that isn't much.
Disclaimer: Elladan, Legolas, Glorfindel and Aragorn aren't mine. Though if they where the things id do would probably be illegal *snicker. * Oh, nothing lotr is mine. Kira, Anthony and Nathan are mine. I keep them locked in the basement. Bwuhahahahahaha.
I can't remember if there is any but anything in these in Sindarin.
