Fallen Chapter Ten
True Love and Issues

It had been three days since Nathan had attacked her and Kira had spent most of that time with Arwen or out training with Boromir or Legolas. Right now though she was out side, and had just finished telling the hobbits a story. She had told them 'A mid summers night dream' of course it was the compressed version since she didn't actually have the text there with her.

"Wow that was wonderful!" Sam exclaimed, "your almost as good a story tell as old Bilbo." He finished his eyes dancing.

"Can you tell us another one? Please Kira? Please?" Pippin whined.

Kira just sighed and rolled her eyes. "It's almost time for lunch. Maybe we should head in now?" she said hoping to distract them.

They where quite exhausting when you spent this much time with them. And telling stories was a task all it's own, what with them always interrupting at certain points asking a dozen questions at once.

"Lunch? Oh my, it is almost time for lunch. Come Kira let us go to the dinning hall." Merry said grabbing a hold of her hand and tugging her gently along.

Kira just grinned and let Merry and Pippin pull her along with Sam and Frodo following behind. She hadn't seen Nathan since the incident and she honestly didn't mind at all. Elrond had told him that he was no longer welcome at the dinning room and he would have to eat alone from now on.

It had been quite a task trying to calm Elladan down after Arwen had brought Kira to see him. Kira had known she'd have to tell him eventually but she was hoping to postpone it a little. Arwen on the other hand had said 'either you tell him now or I will, he needs to know Kira, he deserves that much. You need to tell him that you almost left him as well."

Kira shook the memory out of her head; she had talked Elladan out of his rage, eventually. He had been fuming and had wanted to go find her brother. But she had told him to just stop and calm down, that she was fine and they where together now.

As Kira and the hobbits entered the dinning hall it was relatively empty since most had already eaten, or where going to eat outside.

Pippin pulled her to their usual area and they all sat down. Kira absently rubbed her forearm, which was still bruised and sore.

"Oh, Kira I'm sorry I didn't realize that I might hurt you sore arm." Pippin said pouting.

Kira smiled kindly. "It's alright. It doesn't hurt that badly." She said. She remembered how protective the hobbits had reacted when she and Elladan had gone to tell the rest of the fellowship of what had happened. Of course that had been Elladan's idea. Anthony had been pretty bad. He had been outright shocked when she had said how Nathan had treated her.

She and the hobbits talked and joked as they munched on fruits and veggies and a few varied meats. She heard some voices approaching the dinning room and soon in walked Legolas and Aragorn.

Legolas smiled when he saw Kira and the hobbits sitting at the table eating happily. His grin widened when Kira smiled back at him welcomingly. It pleased him to see Kira smiling and enjoying herself she had been so forlorn when she had told the group of what had happened. He was glad she had Elladan; he didn't know how she would have gotten through it without him.

Kira turned back to the hobbits and continued their conversation. 'The pros and cons living a sheltered life'.

"Oh, why hullo there Strider." Sam said brightly as Aragorn and Legolas both took seats close to them.

"Hello Sam. How are you all today?" Aragorn asked, though he looked at Kira as he did so. To her surprise he apparently had started viewing her as a younger sister. He had helped her to calm Elladan down, thankfully.

"Oh, I am well thank you." Merry and Pippin exclaimed at once.

Sam smirked and shrugged. "I am a doing fine thank you."

Frodo just smiled and weakly and shrugged.

Legolas looked at Kira who was fiddling with a strawberry. She was obviously uncomfortable.

"I am feeling fine. Thank you for your concern." She said quietly still staring a hole through the berry.

The mood toned down a bit after that. Everyone just making polite conversation. Soon everyone had finished and the mood lightened a bit. Kira and Legolas where teasing each other mercilessly and where at this moment having a poking fight. Which the hobbits soon joined, refusing to left out of the fun. Soon a full blown poking war was going on and Legolas was chasing Kira around the room.

That's when Elladan and Anthony entered. They just stood at the entrance of the room watching Kira and Legolas act like children.

Legolas had now caught Kira and was tickling her without mercy. She meanwhile couldn't stop laughing. She was trying to bat the elf's hands away when she noticed Anthony and Elladan at the door. She pushed Legolas lightly away and walked quickly over to her love.

Throwing her arms around him she kissed him deeply, this was the first time she'd seen him since she had told him of what Nathan had done three days ago. She was worried about what he thought.

Thankfully after only a slight hesitation he returned the kiss gladly, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her against him.

They pulled away when they heard coughs and giggles behind them. Kira blushed as she saw the hobbits nearly crying, they where giggling so much. Legolas was just smirking at her and shacking his head. Aragorn was smiling at them both and seemed off in his own world.

She turned back to Elladan when he whispered in her ear. "Can we go someplace more private melamin? I think we should speak alone." He said staring into her very soul.

She shuddered and nodded. "Yes, of course, you are right." She said. Then she turned and faced her friends. "Do you mind if I excuse myself?"

"No, not at all Lady Kira. You and Elladan go off and have your 'talk'." Sam said winking.

Both Merry and Pippin nodded and looked like they where having a great trouble to keep form bursting into giggles again. Frodo just smiled and nodded. Same with Aragorn and Anthony. Legolas meanwhile had a goofy grin plastered on his face and just arched an implying eyebrow. She just narrowed her eyes then motioned for Elladan to lead.

***

"I wish that you brother was not going with you on this quest. I do not see any good coming from it." Elladan said.

They where in one of the gardens and Elladan had his back to her. She understood, he was upset and he wished for her not to witness it.

"I can take care of myself Elladan. Besides I will have the rest of the fellowship there to help me should he become a problem. But he does have to come, despite what he has done. He is still my brother; we are of the same blood. Family, he has to go to Lothlorien so the Lady Galadriel can help us go home."

Elladan visibly stiffened when she mentioned leaving middle-earth. And she smacked herself mentally for saying it out loud. "Elladan, I am sorry."

"Why? You have nothing to be sorry for melamin."

Kira just lowered her head and closed her eyes. She sighed deeply and chewed on her lip. She wanted more than anything to just stay here, stay with Elladan. The man she loved more than all else in the world. She missed her family yes, a she knew she had to go home, but she no longer wanted it.

She felt Elladan kneel before her and take her face in his hands. He lifted her face to look into his. "Kira, please look at me."

She did, opening her eyes and looking into the face of the elf she loved made her smile slightly. Elladan's heart soared; he hated to think that he had hurt her in any way. He looked into her eyes and he lost himself in them. They stayed like that for a while. Just gazing lovingly into each other's souls.

It was Kira who broke away first. She simply had to look away, it was becoming a little too intense for her and she couldn't handle that, not yet. "Je T'aime." She whispered.

He remembered what that meant and he pulled her to face him again, gently. He smiled at her and kissed her softly. He gasped faintly as she slide her hands up his chest and brought one to rest around the back of his neck, letting the other simply stay resting where it was.

When they both broke away for air they rested their foreheads against each other. Staring into each other's eyes once more. Elladan stood up and held out his hand to help her up. "Come I promised Aragorn that we'd go and get in some archery with him and Arwen today."

She arched an eyebrow and smirked at him teasingly. "Oh, and you presumed to speak for me, did you?" she said trying without much success to hide her smile.

He noticed this and brought her in for another kiss. This one though lasted only a moment as he delicately brushed his lips across hers. "Come, we shall be late." He stated as he pulled away and their fingers still intertwined her led her along until they came across the archery fields.

And there just like her had said where Aragorn and Arwen, along with Legolas. Arwen appeared to be laughing as the two men where obviously having some sort of contest to see who was the better archer.

"Ah, Kira there you are. Maybe you could sit here with me and help me chose whom is better. I am after all slightly bias." Arwen said smiling widely.

Kira smiled and made her way to sit next to Arwen. Elladan walked up to the other two and picked up a bow and notched an arrow. He obviously meant to join in and try and show off in front of his love. Aragorn and Legolas smirked at him.

So trying to prove yourself to her now? It thought you said you didn't need to do that sort of thing. Aragorn said smiling. His eyes where dancing with mirth.

Legolas laughed quietly. How about we ask her to join and we can judge between you two, of who is better. He suggested.

Elladan just shook his head. Nay, I do not need to prove myself to her. I love her more than any other; our time together is running short. I just wish to spend it seeing her enjoy herself. He said and turned to look at her laughing at something his sister had said. They seemed to get along quite well, he was glad of that.

Legolas and Aragorn both turned and followed his line of vision. They smiled back at them when they noticed that they had both stopped and where looking at them expectantly. Though Elladan and Kira seemed to be staring at each other intensely, it was Aragorn who tore Elladan's attention away.

"Come on now brother, join us, that way Arwen can vote for me, Kira for you and poor Legolas will be crowned the loser." His grin broadened.

"Hey, but that is unfair. You too have the judges votes and I have no one." He pouted.

"It is not our fault that you do not have a woman to judge and vote for your abilities." Aragorn said smirking.

Elladan laughed and he heard Kira and Arwen follow suit. He knew Arwen could hear everything, so she was probably telling Kira what was happening over here. She seemed content and it gladdened his heart to see her happy.

The three males did some more archery while both Kira and Arwen watched joking and teasing them every so often, especially Legolas, who seemed to be the easiest to tease.

Soon though everyone decided to part and spend time alone. Legolas left to see off his kin who had come with him Rivendell, they where leaving today. Aragorn and Arwen left together arm in arm.

So that left Kira and Elladan alone together. Not that either minded that fact at all. They just sat on one of the many balconies and watched the sky turn; it was actually getting quite late. Although neither seemed to notice.

Before they knew it, it was past sunset and the stars where out. Meanwhile they just stared at the sky. They where sitting on a bench with Kira leaning into Elladan's arm.

Elladan felt Kira shift slightly and he loosened his hold on her. She turned to face him and smiled tenderly. He smiled back and kissed he delicately, letting his lips just ever so softly brush against hers. As he pulled away he distinctly heard a small whimper escape her throat and he chuckled and shook his head.

"I will love you always." He said quietly and leaned his forehead against hers. They just sat like that for what might seem like an eternity to the passer by. 'I never thought a mortal woman could ever have such an effect on me. Who could this have happened? She is my match I know that, but how? Why am I destined to love someone I can't keep?' he wondered, of course this thought troubled him and he frowned.

Kira frowned as well noticing something was troubling the elf she loved so dear. "My love? Will you not tell what is obviously troubling you so?"

He simply took her hands in his and kissed them smiling warmly at her. "It is nothing to concern your self with melamin. Come it is rather late now I see, I shall walk you to your room."

She gave him a tired half-smile and nodded, fighting a losing battle with a yawn. He helped her up and led her towards her room.

They where taking their time, for they weren't in any hurry. She just let him led her to her room. She leaned her head on his should as he wrapped an arm around her shoulders. They walked silently for a while and before long they arrived at their destination, Kira's room.

They just stood there, in front of her room for a few minutes. They're fingers where intertwined and their foreheads where resting against each other, while they stared into each other's eyes.

It was Kira who pulled away; it was that or yawn in his face. He chuckled and kissed the top of her head gently.

"I think this is were I should depart. You are obviously tired." He said smirking, his eyes shinning in the dimness, with amusement.

"I am not all that tired, I swear." She said fining it necessary to fight another upcoming yawn. Unfortunately it was a battle lost and Elladan snorted and shook his head.

"You are terrible at hiding things, you know that melamin?" he smiled.

She sighed and leaned her head against his chest. "We missed dinner entirely, and yet I am not hungry. I think being with you is a distraction." She said grinning.

"And do you see this as a good or a bad thing?" he asked teasingly.

"Good, defiantly a good thing." And she hugged him closely. She then went on her tiptoes and kissed him deeply, letting it linger. When she pulled away she smiled at him. "I think I should go to bed now. Good night Elladan."

"Goodnight melamin." And he bent down to kiss her cheek lightly. And he turned to walk away.

Kira watched him go. And once he was out of sight she opened her door and went into her room. Shutting it behind her she finally let the huge grin she had been keeping down show on her face. She fell asleep that night dreaming of what her life would be like if she and Elladan where to stay together.

***

It had been another five days since Elladan and her had spent the day laughing and joking with Aragorn, Arwen and Legolas at the archery fields. And she was now sitting in the dinning hall eating breakfast with the hobbits.

She had spent most her time since that day dividing her time between sparing and training with Boromir, Legolas and Aragorn. Wandering with the hobbits, which still managed to get lost all the time. Spending time with Arwen, usually lunch or something where they where alone together, mostly just talking of Elladan and Aragorn, you know girl talk. And of course Elladan, who usually had her evenings. She would eat dinner with him either in the public dinning hall or on his private patio; they would spend most of the evening together.

Now she was listening to the hobbits banter with each other. She had tuned out long ago, she had lost track of what they where even discussing, and what had started it.

"Kira what do you think?" Frodo Piped up.

Kira didn't notice right away. She was still in her own world, she was, or course, thinking of Elladan. She heard her name, but it sounded distant, quiet. It didn't register.

"KIRA! Hello? Are you in there?" Merry asked waving his hand in front of her face.

This pulled her out of her trance and she started. "Huh? I'm sorry guys. I wasn't listening." She confessed blushing softly.

"It's okay, we knew that. What where you thinking about anyway?" Pippin asked curiously.

That sent Frodo, Sam and Merry into a fit of giggles. "What?" Pippin said looking somewhat hurt. "What is so funny?"

Kira blushed a little harder, and looked fascinated at her plate. "I was thinking of Elladan." She said softly, if almost inaudibly.

"I'm sorry? What was that? I didn't hear you Kira." Pippin said hopefully.

This sent the other into another fit of laughter. "Oh, oh, Pip. Your to funny." Frodo managed to get out between giggles.

Kira scowled. "I said I was thinking of Elladan." She said louder this time.

"Oh, okay. What's so funny about that?" Pippin said.

And that was that, it took an almost two hours to calm the hobbits down fully and completely change the subject.

***

Elladan stood on one of the balconies over looking the beauty of his home and he let out a sigh. He was deep in thought; the dreamer in him was trying to figure out a way to keep Kira here, in Middle-Earth, with him. But he new it was in vain. That though there love was true. And they where each other's soul mate, it was not meant to last. He was so deep in thought that he did not hear someone approach. Not until he spoke.

You truly love her don't you?

Elladan turned slowly, a small smile on his lips. Estel, what are you doing here? I thought you would be with Arwen.

I was with her earlier. I don't think you realize how late it is, brother. Have you been out here since dinner? Aragorn asked?

Well I first walked Kira to her door; said goodnight then came here to think. She was rather tired today. Elladan said solemnly. Father doesn't approve, I think he likes Kira well enough. But he doesn't like that I to have fallen for a mortal. He doesn't want me to have the same fate as Arwen. He said after a long pause.

Aragorn turned to him and clasped his shoulder. I know this, and I am sorry. But can you blame him? He doesn't want to lose another child to a mortal life.

Elladan nodded he understood how his father felt. At first he had been reluctant to accept Arwen's love of Aragorn and her decision to remain behind with him. So in a way he also understood Nathan's reaction to him, but that didn't excuse his trying to control her life, and his being violent with her in such a way. That had been beyond forgiveness. No I don't blame him, and I understand his motives. But I love her more than I thought it would ever be possible to love anyone. Elladan answered quietly. She is my life, my star.

Aragorn smiled a knowing smile. I know exactly how you feel brother. She is still unsure though, do not rush her. She is very young, and naive. She does not truly understand how you will morn once she is gone. Be patient with her.

Elladan smirked. You, who wanted nothing to do with her when you first knew her, and not to mention that you where against her joining the fellowship, are now trying to protect her feelings?

I have begun to see her like a sister, and a friend. Besides, Arwen loves her like a little sister, and would do anything to protect her. And her feelings. Aragorn said.

Ah, I see. Was it my dear sister who sent you here to talk with me? He asked.

Arwen is only partly to blame; I too am concerned for her, and you. Don't fall to deep brother. I know Kira wouldn't want grief to claim you once she leaves. If you ask her I'm sure she'd tell you she's wants you to live on. Aragorn stated.

Elladan just sighed. I don't think I could do that. I am already too deep; I love her to greatly to grieve her leaving.

Aragorn nodded he also had the same problem as Kira; to try and convince the person he loved to pass away into he west, into Valinor. He knew once Kira was closer to leaving for Lorien she would tell him as much, for he would do the same.

***

"OUCH!" Legolas mock gasped as Kira playfully hit him in the arm.

"See? Now you don't necessarily have to hit the person hard, but you have to tap them hard enough for them to feel it. After you do that, run as fast as you can away, and stay away from that person. The person who was tapped in turn has to chase down someone else to tap and be 'it'." Kira said, trying her best to describe the game of 'tag'.

"I get it!" Pippin and Merry exclaimed at the same time.

"Me too Lady Kira, I think I understand now." Said Sam.

Frodo just smiled mischievously slowly edging ever closer to Pip. "Me too." He said, just as he poked Pippin in the shoulder and cried, "You're it!" and ran away with Merry and Sam getting up quickly to follow suite.

Legolas and Kira both looked at each other for a second before running off in different directions to avoid Pippin.

Pippin seemed intent on catching Kira and he was chasing her around a tree. Suddenly she was in the tree and she had no idea what had happened. She looked over and smirked at Legolas who put a finger to his lips, signaling for her to stay quiet.

Kira did stay quiet, she hadn't said anything about not hiding in tree's, she was just glad that Pippin hadn't caught. She knew she would never catch one of the hobbits, they where to fast and sneaky. And Legolas was and elf and faster than her.

They both looked down to see Pip stop at the base of the tree and scratch his head confused. "Where did she go?"

Just then he seemed to notice Merry and Sam hiding behind a think bush and tried his best to sneak up on them.

Kira and Legolas watched, from their place in the tree, with grins plastered on their faces. "Thanks, I don't think I could've held him off for much longer if you hadn't intervened." She whispered after Pippin made a dive for the bush, narrowly missing Sam.

Legolas stifled a laugh and turned to her. "It wasn't a problem, I knew you would never be able to win a game such as this with our present company." He stated smiling.

""You included?" she asked innocently, and he smirked. Her face fell quickly when she saw him. Though he had yet to see her. She could see him standing on one of the patio's watching the hobbits run around trying to avoid Merry who was now 'it'. He had a scowl on his face, and she hoped to god that he wouldn't see her, that maybe he would leave before she got down from the tree, she wasn't ready to talk with him just yet, she hadn't figured out what she would say.

Legolas had apparently followed her line of vision when he saw he look almost scared in the direction of one of the balconies overlooking the yard. That's when he saw him; he almost looked like he was searching for her. He reached out and gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. "He can't see you up here. Do not worry, you don't need to talk with him if you are not ready yet."

She smiled weakly at him and he kissed her forehead. She looked like a small-frightened child now. "Thank you Legolas. I am not ready yet, I don't know if I ever will be." She added the last part quietly under her breath, but Legolas heard her and she knew it from the gently squeeze her hand got.

He seemed to grow bored for he turned around now and stalked away. That's when they heard the hobbits all fall to the ground laughing, they appeared to be worn out, if that was even possible. So Legolas jumped gracefully, damn him, from the tree and looked up at Kira expectantly. "Jump, I will catch you." He said holding out his arms.

She gave him an unsure look but did as he asked squeezing her eyes shut. The sight of the ground rushing up to meet her was not something she wanted to see. She felt him catch her easily and place her back on the ground.

"There, that wasn't so bad was it?" he asked smiling and giving her an encouraging hug.

"Dear Prince Legolas, what exactly are you doing with your arms around Kira?" someone behind them asked.

Kira spun around and smiled widely freeing herself of Legolas she leaped into the arms of Elladan and kissed him on the cheek. "If you had been here that might have been you." She teased.

"Indeed?" he said smiling down into her eyes. "Well Prince Legolas I hope you don't make a habit of holding my love while you are on your mission." Elladan said his face becoming serious, though he wasn't fooling anyone. His eyes where dancing with mirth.

Legolas just shook his head and chuckled, but they where interrupted.

"Hey where were you two? Where exactly were you hiding? It must have been a good spot, none of us could find you?" Pippin said fast he turned to Elladan, noticing him for the first time. "Oh, why hullo there Lord Elladan. Come to take Kira away?" he asked with a small pout.

Kira smiled and felt Elladan snake an arm around her waist. She turned to him and kissed his neck. "I'm not going anywhere if you don't really want me to leave Pip." She said and felt Elladan tighten his hold on her only a little and she smiled knowing he was slightly disappointed at that.

Pip on the other hand was beaming. He turned to Elladan. "Are you going to join us Lord Elladan?" he asked sounding almost hopeful.

Elladan looked down to his love and gave her a questioning look; she shrugged and smiled leaning her head on his shoulder. He looked at Legolas who looked to having a hard time keeping his laughter down, his eyes where shinning with amusement. 'Nope, no help there either.' He thought. He had run out of excuses. All he wanted was to be alone with Kira and talk with her, but it looked like that wasn't going to happen any time soon. "All right. If it your wish young Pippin, will join you." He smiled kindly to the hobbit that now smiled happily.

"Lord Elladan? Are you going to join us for the rest of the day?" Frodo asked, walking up to them slowly. Noticing right away how close Kira and Elrond's son seemed to be. He saw how Elladan had his arm around her and he smiled to himself, he was glad Kira had someone. She deserved it after what her brother had done. Though he wasn't quite sure of all the details, he knew that they had, had a big fight and that he had hurt her arm badly.

Elladan nodded and smiled. "Yes Frodo it appears that I am."

Frodo smiled and nodded back. "So what now? Oh, I know. Kira come I have yet to see your archery skills. Pippin and Merry tell me you are rather good."

Pippin brightened. "Ay, yes lets go to the archery fields, you need to show Sam and Frodo you skill with a bow."

"Why yes dear Kira, you simply must show them how good you are. Though I'm sure Lord Elladan already knows." An incredibly spiteful voice said from somewhere to the left.

Kira's smile fell and she felt herself go rigid. She didn't turn though she felt Elladan turn his head and had her suspicions confirmed when he hissed in a breath. "I thought my father told you to leave Kira alone till you where to depart on the quest." He said in a low threateningly steady voice.

Nathan's eyes narrowed and he rolled his eyes. "This is none of your business elf man. Kindly stay out of it, please." He looked almost sorrowfully at Kira. "Sister, won't you please come with me? We do need to talk, privately." He added the last part looking menacingly at the elf at her side.

Legolas and the hobbits stepped into his path to Kira. "Don't you go near her. She isn't going anywhere with you, especially if it's going to be alone." Sam said though clenched teeth.

"It has been a week sister, have you not forgiven me yet? I am your brother, you flesh and blood, do I not deserve you forgiveness?" he asked.

Kira looked at him and he did look sorry for his actions. She bit her lip. 'He is my brother, he is right. I have waited long enough. We do need to speak. But not here, not now, not with all these people around.' She thought to herself. But Elladan spoke up.

"You two will not be alone together, you will stay away from her until the fellowship departs. Then you will still not have any time alone together, for you will have the rest of the group watching you. Attacking your own sister makes you unworthy of forgiveness." He said seething.

Kira closed her eyes tightly and leaned into Elladan's hold on her, he then tightened it only a bit. "Nathan, veuillez aller juste. Laissez-moi suel. Nous parlerons plus tard, bien?" she said, speaking French so the others wouldn't understand and object. Mostly Elladan.

"Celui qui vous disiez la chere soeur. Je viendrai a vous ce soir, quand vous etes seul." He said back, smirking at Elladan as he said the last part.

With that he turned on his heel and walked briskly away. The other watched him leave and made sure he was gone before they all turned to Kira, who looked pained and was shaking her head, her gaze on the ground.

Elladan took her in his arms and just held her for a moment before asking what he knew everyone was wondering. "What was that you two where saying?" he said lifting her chin so she was looking into his eyes.

"It was nothing, I was just asking him to leave, and leave me alone." She said, only half lying. She hoped to god he couldn't tell.

But he seemed okay with her answer and just gave her one last hug before Pippin chirped up. "Well, now that, that trouble is behind us. Can we go to the archery fields now?" he said hopefully.

Kira smiled and nodded, and let Elladan lead her there with his arm protectively around her waist. She walked with the others, staying mostly silent as they laughed and joked on their way there. The only two who seemed to really notice where Legolas and Elladan who both gave each other questioning glances then looked worriedly back to Kira.

Kira was off in her own little world just wondering what would happen later that night. She was just counting the minutes, trying to think of what she would do.

***

Wow, okay that chapter's over with (Thank the goddess). I'm completely stumped about how I should proceed with the next one, though I'm sure I'll think of something. Just give me time. Okay, so at lest that wasn't as emotional as the last one, right? I hope, I tried my best to make it a little less disturbing (like the last one) and make it a little happier. Did I succeed? Hope so.. Anyway please review and tell me what you think, I LIVE for the feedback of readers.

Disclaimer: Nope. just look back and find it. I refuse to tell you what, unless you live in a cave or under a rock, you already know.

Anything in these is in Sindarin.

French translations: 'Je T'aime.'- I love you 'Nathan, Veuillez aller juste.'- Nathan, please just go. 'Laissez-moi seul.'- Leave me alone. 'Nous parlerons plus tard, bien?'- We will talk later, okay? 'Celui qui vous disiez la chere soeur.'- Whatever you say dear sister. 'Je viendrai a vous ce soir, quand vous etes seul.'- I will come to you tonight, when you are alone.

Although I do speak French. My computer, however, does not. So I apologize for bad grammar, and lack of accents.

PyroPixie: Yea that last chapter was a bit intense huh? Heh, yea Nathan's becoming a little bit weird. Sorry, but it's gonna get a bit more intense in the next chapter as well. Once I figure out what I'm gonna write that is. Sorry, can't tell you his problem, it would ruin the story. You'll just have to keep reading and find out. Sorry I didn't put in the part where Kira tells Elladan what happened but I was trying to think of what to do and I just drew a blank. Yea, I wanted her to have some other friends outside of the fellowship like Arwen, Glorfindel, Elrohir. Elladan *Cough* *cough*. I'm almost done my test, but after that I do still have work, and some other classes that aren't finished yet. Was this update fast enough? I don't know why it was as fast as it was. in all reality it should've really been at least another week, but hey, whatever right? You addicted to my fic? Awwww, that's so sweet. I hope you like this chapter as well.

Corrina: thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm really glad you like it. Do you like this chapter as well?

Dancingfae: yep, I give Cookies to my reviewers *loudspeaker comes on; 'Cookies will be handed out after the thank you speeches'. * Mmmmm. cookies *Drool*, I wish there where some in this house, darn it. Yea, there's going to be a bit more fighting and emotional turmoil in the next chapter. And no I wouldn't think it would be fun at all. Yep, the group stays in Rivendell for two months, this of course is according to the book timeline, witch is what I am following. In the movie I think they only stayed like two or three nights after the council, if that. I am following the book timeline but the movie plot, most of the time. I might switch it around once in awhile just to get the story flowing, don't know yet. Hope you do get you next chapter up soon, I'll be waiting. And don't worry about the babbling I do it all the time.

Tara: lol, yea I want to hurt Nathan too, or I would if I could really jump in there. It's gonna get a little bit worse in my next chapter. Nathan and Kira alone in her room at night. OoOoOoOo. I'm evil I know, I like to toy with the emotions of my characters. Hey I e-mailed you, did you get it? If you did I also have another question. do you know around what day of the battle at Helms Deep the elves showed up at? *Cough* hint *cough* I need to know for later. I know Gandalf showed up at the dawn of the fifth day, would that mean the elves showed up on the night of the third? Cause the where there for a bit before Gandalf came right? Oh, I have an idea, I'll e- mail you with it if you want to hear it. it would be really funny if you decided to do it, but its up to you.

MaverickGirl: Naw, I'm not gonna hurt her, physically anyway. Is this update soon enough? Don't know when I'll have a chance to even start writing my next chapter, but hopefully it wont take to long.

Andray: yes, it was a bit sad wasn't it? I tried to make this a little less so, but I don't know, I think the end there was a little melancholic. what do you think? Yea, it's one of my favorite poem's I studied it in high school and I was listening to Loreena Mckennit's Book of Secrets (Really good CD, I totally recommend it, for those who like Celtic influenced music) and on it is a song version of the poem, and for some reason I just thought it sort of fit with the story. It think I'm gonna make it like the stories theme song or something.

Mellon: *blushes* thanks, I very happy you liked it. What do you think of this chapter? And was this update fast enough? Hope so, cause I have work and school and not a lot of free time.

Spellbound: glad you liked that chapie, what do you think of this one? Sorry can't tell you why he's like that. You'll find out later. WAY later.

Asfaloth: I'm pleased you like it. Sorry it does move a little fast in the beginning doesn't it. Well I seem to be snailing my way through the two months in Rivendell, does that make up for it? It's nice to hear that people like my fic, makes me all warm inside. I'll try to keep it up, but I honestly don't have the slightest clue as to what I'm going to do with the next chapter. I'm lost.

Nox: thanks; happy you liked the chapter, yes the Nathan thing was a bit disturbing. Still don't now what possessed me to put that in there. But I guess it works with the story, right? The poems not mine but thank you anyway. Yes, most other stories put their time in Rivendell into one chapter because they are following the movie timeline. I, however, am following the book timeline. Here's the update you asked for. Poe is one of my favorite singers, I really recommend her if you like the haunting type of rock (Poe: hello, I think that's her first album, and Poe: Haunted, is the other one I have, I think those may be the only two she's got out). And Joydrop is ONE of my favorite bands, also recommended by me. (Joydrop: Metasexual and Joydrop: Vibrate).

Arwen: *blushes and digs toe in dirt* aww your so nice. Thank you so much for reading and then actually reviewing. Yes, I know it's cruel to leave them hanging like that, but hey I was in a bit of a weird mood. I'm not completely sure what going to happen yet, but I do have my ideas. *LALALALALA* I'll never tell.. *smirk*. Sorry but if I told it would ruin the story. Hope you like this chapter as well.

So I guess that's it. Man I recommended lots of music today didn't I? Awwww well, they are all great stuff! And Dancingfae, here are those cookies I promised. *Tosses yummy chocolate chip cookies to all who reviewed, and only to those who reviewed. * If there are any other types of cookies anyone like tell me and I'll make sure to toss some next time. A HUGE thank you goes out to all those who reviewed. Especially Tara, Dancingfae, PyroPixie and Nox who review regularly, all you guys get pop and ice cream as well.

Namarie Aislin