Fallen
Chapter Nineteen
A Choice to be madeThis story is getting harder and harder to write. Not to worry though, I'm not the type to just abandon the story. I'm just saying this so you all know that the updates may become not quite as frequent as they used to be. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please read and review.
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When Kira woke up she had to stop and think for a second before she remembered where she was. She was now in the city of Caras Galadhon, in the woods of Lothlorien. She sat up slowly and rubbed the sleep from her eyes. Kira got up and walked to the window over the dresser and looked out over the exquisite beauty that faced her. The forest radiated from the morning light, it seemed to almost glow.
Taking a deep breath she closed her eyes and just let the breeze blow softly over her face, her hand came up and she subconsciously began playing with the ring around her neck again. Kira opened her eyes and dropped her hand back at her side. She spun and nearly jumped into the air when a knock sounded at the door. Slowly Kira moved towards it, after everything she had been through recently she wasn't sure she trusted this place fully yet.
Opening the door Kira faced a female Elf carrying a bundle in her arms, it looked like a dress from what Kira could tell. She looked simply beautiful, but then again Kira had yet to see an Elf who hadn't been as such. The Elf had long silky looking, wavy golden blond hair and clear blue eyes. She was only slightly taller than Kira, an inch or two maybe. Kira completely unsure of how to address the woman, in elvish or common. Kira didn't know if the Elf spoke the common tongue.
"Hello Lady Kira, my husband, Orophin said you would be hungry when you awoke, so I decided to come and invite you to have breakfast with us." The Elf said with a smile. "I also thought you might want to change out of your clothes, I could have them cleaned for you."
Kira smiled shyly and nodded, motioning for the Elf to come in. "Thank you, you are very kind."
She entered the room slowly and laid the clothes on the foot of the bed. "My name is Tavaril by the way, I will wait outside for you to change. Just leave you clothes on the bed and someone will come by and have them cleaned later." And she turned and walked gracefully out of the room closing the door silently behind her.
Kira stood there for a moment staring at the door then to the dress lying on the bed. She picked it up and laid it out in front of her so she could have a look at it. It was truly beautiful. It had a light pale green bodice, and long white sleeves that flared at the ends. The skirt was a silvery colour and looked flowing, like the petals of a flower. It was a simple dress but still very beautiful.
Kira slowly slipped off the clothes she wore at that moment and carefully put the dress on, she realized she couldn't tie it up without help so she made for the door. There stood Tavaril and she smiled when Kira opened the door. "Could you please help me? I do not think I can tie up the back." She said slightly embarrassed.
"Do not be embarrassed Lady Kira," she said as she came back into the room and helped tie up the string on the back on he dress for her. "I myself need help tying up the string on the backs of my dresses." she said.
Kira smiled. "Thank you, and please, its just Kira. You don't need to add the Lady part."
Tavaril smiled. "Alright then Kira, there you're all tied up. Orophin told me you spoke Elvish, is that true?"
Kira turned and gave Tavaril a half smile. Yes, it is. Though I am not that good. I never did get to finish my lessons, we had to leave before I had the chance. she said.
Tavaril's smile widened. you shouldn't say that, you're very good. Though your accent could use some work. Come Orophin and the children are probably up and waiting for us now.
Tavaril took Kira's arm in her own and pulled her out of the room. Kira nearly stumbled but thankfully regained her footing quickly, which she was grateful for, for she didn't want to know how embarrassed she would be tripping so easily in front of an Elf. She let herself be led by Tavaril and they walked quickly up a long and somewhat winding stairway. They then turned and headed to the right down a shorter group of stairs and soon after they stopped in front of a wide door.
Tavaril opened it and ushered Kira inside just as three small Elves, two male and one female, ambushed Tavaril. Nana, where were you? We were worried for you. the young girl said with a pout.
Almare, as you can clearly see, I am well. This, Tavaril motioned towards Kira, who stood near the door still, nervously fiddling with the dress. Is Kira, she is visiting our woods. She will be having breakfast with us.
the three Elflings looked shyly at Kira and gave her small smiles. Kira couldn't help but smiled as she tired her very best not to chuckle at small Almare who hide behind her mother, only slightly peeking her head out from behind Tavaril's skirt. Kira gave them a small wave and looked at them each.
this is Arnarmo, she said to Kira pointing to the Elfling closer to her. this is Uruvon, Tavaril said laying a gentle hand on the child's shoulder. And this is Almare. she said motioning the shy girl still peeking out form behind her mother.
Kira smiled and bowed her head slightly as they each greeted her with a small bow, or in Almare's case a shy 'hello'. Hello children it is a pleasure to meet you.
The three small Elves looked at her in wonder, they had never met a human, and they didn't think any were able to speak Elvish. Almare stepped away from her mother and approached Kira slowly, then tugged on her skirt and motioned for her to bend down so she could whisper something to her. Kira did so after giving Tavaril an uncertain look, to which the Elf only shrugged.
You are really a human? she asked with a quiet shyness, there was innocence in her tone that made Kira smile.
Yes, I am
How come you speak our language?
I was taught in Rivendell. Kira answered giving the young girl and smile.
Almare stared at her in fascination. She stood there for a moment with her mouth hanging open. Her attention was caught by something hanging from Kira's neck then. What's that? she said taking hold of the ring in her small hand.
Kira blushed a deep red, and took the ring back into her own grip and stood up straight. She bit her lip and looked at Tavaril, who looked from Almare, to Kira then to her hand that rested by her neck, clenching the ring.
Tavaril had noticed it earlier of course but had decided not to bring it up. The ring was clearly Elvish and she was curious as to how Kira had come into possession of it, but it was not any of her business. But now her daughter had brought it up and Kira looked obviously uncomfortable. Thankfully that is when her husband chose to come into the room.
Ah, hello Lady Kira. You look much better now, how did you sleep? He asked as he came into the room and ushered everyone away from the door and towards the patio table.
Kira smiled politely and follow him out onto the deck where there was a table with six chairs already set up. I feel a little better, and I slept just fine, thank you. she answered, it actually helped to be speaking Elvish she learned as she went along. It also reminded her of Rivendell and of all the time she had spent with Glorfindel and Arwen as they had taught her. These memories brought a small smile to her lip and she fingered the ring again.
Orophin now noticed the ring as well and looked at his wife questioningly but she only shrugged slightly and smiled at Kira as she sat down with the others. "Lord Elrond's son, Elladan, gave it to me before I left Rivendell on the quest." She said in a quiet voice looking at the Orophin and Tavaril with a tired expression.
Orophin's eyes studied the ring. "It is a gift of love then, is it not?" Orophin asked.
Kira simply closed her eyes and nodded. "Yes it is that. I do not know why he loves, for he deserves far better than I, but he does and I love him in return." She sighed and opened her eyes to look at them again.
Tavaril smiled. "Kira, do not be troubled. I am sure you will see him again." She said as she reached across the table and squeezed Kira's hand gently.
Kira blushed slightly again and bit her lip. "I do hope you are right, but I can't help but feel uncertain of the future."
The three young Elves shared looks with one another then looked between their parents and Kira in confused curiosity. Nana, Ada, what are you talking about? Uruvon asked looking at his parents.
Nothing Uruvon, it is nothing that concerns you or your brother and sister. Orophin stated his eyes on Kira who had her head bent down now as she fingered the ring.
Shall we eat now? Tavaril said smiling, obviously trying to change the subject.
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Kira walked back down the same rout Orophin and Rumil had taken her the night before only this time from the opposite direction towards the healer's flet. Tavaril led her there for Kira was sure she would not remember the way if left to find it on her own. She followed the Elf silently not truly paying attention to where she was going, for she was far too busy taking in her surroundings.
Therefore when she realized she was no longer following Tavaril, but was now completely lost she felt like a total fool. 'Why do I always do this, I simply must pay more attention to were I am going. Especially if I do not know the place I am in and am merely following another to find my way around.' She berated herself.
Kira stiffened then and she didn't quite know why, but something told her she was being watched. Turning around slowly she looked up to see the most beautiful being she had ever laid eyes on. There before her stood and tall female Elf, she seemed to shine, like other Elves she had met so far; only she was so much brighter, she was enveloped in a brilliant white light. She seemed almost to radiate power. Kira suddenly knew already who this woman was.
Lady Galadriel, Kira curtsied and bowed her head. I am sorry if I have disturbed you in any way, but I seem to have gotten myself lost.
Galadriel smiled. "Kira, I was saddened to hear of Anthony's wound. I assume that is were you were headed?" she said arching her eyebrow slightly.
"Yes, but I was not paying attention to where I was being led and I ended up here." Kira sighed and bit her lip nervously.
"I led you here Kira. You did not travel into Lorien with the rest of the group and therefore I did not get to speak with you earlier." She said walking slowly towards Kira.
Kira stood there frozen to the spot. She used all her willpower not to reach up and touch the ring that was tucked under the neckline of the dress she wore. Galadriel stood in front of her now with a kind smile on her face. Kira looked up into the woman's eyes and saw a wisdom there that was ancient and powerful.
~Your heart still dwells in Rivendell~ a voice sounded in her head. She knew it to be the Lady's and she looked at her in wonder, unsure of how exactly to respond to that. ~You need not respond Kira, I can see it in your eyes, I can read it in you. ~
Kira remembered the dream she had had when she was back in Rivendell, when the Lady standing before her now had come to her, bidding her to follow Frodo on his quest, to come to her so she could try and help them home. Only now she didn't want to go home, she felt like she had found a place where she belonged her in Middle Earth. And she had no idea how to explain this to Galadriel.
The Lady smiled and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. ~You wish to stay in Middle Earth; you feel you have found a home here. Fear not Kira, you need not fear my reactions. ~ The voice was gentle and melodious, very soothing. ~My grandson must love you very much to give you that ring you wear around your neck, ~ she seemed almost to smirk then. ~Yes Kira, I know you wear it. His love shines on you. I can see it clearly. ~
Galadriel spoke aloud then. "Go now to see your friend, we will speak more of this later. I have invited the fellowship to stay a month in our guarded woods and they have accepted. Haldir will guide you to the healers flet were Anthony rests." Galadriel made a motioning movement with her hand and suddenly the Elf Kira recognized from the group's arrival in the woods stepped out of the shadows.
Haldir bowed before Galadriel and beckoned Kira to follow him. And she did but not before bowing her head to Galadriel respectfully and smiling halfheartedly. She followed Haldir in silence for a few moments before he broke the silence.
"Is it true that you are not from Middle Earth?" he asked as he fell in stride beside her, he kept his eyes forward however.
Kira arched an eyebrow and turned to look at him for a second before turning and facing forward as well. "Yes, it is true. My brother, Anthony and I are not of Middle Earth." Kira shot him a sideways glance wondering why exactly he had asked. "Do you know whether or not Anthony is alright?" she asked trying to keep the worry out of her tone.
They stopped outside of the healer's flet and Haldir turned to regard her with a composed expression on his face. "From what I have heard your friend is still alive, but he is still very ill, the healers do not know if they will be able to save him." he said watching her start to chew on her bottom lip. "You did wish to see him, did you not?"
Kira directed her gaze to Haldir briefly before looking back at the door of the flet. "Yes I did, I do." She fiddled with the sleeves of her dress and walked towards the door. Reaching out she slowly turned the knob and turned to face her guide. "Thank you for guiding me here."
Haldir tilted his head slightly and nodded. "You are welcome. I hope your friend is well." he said before turning on his heel and walking back towards the direction they had just come.
Kira watched him leave then turned it, walking slowly into a small room. It had a few candles lit that sat by the bed. She walked slowly over to it still fiddling with her sleeves nervously. Anthony looked sickly and pale, and he looked shiny only because he was covered in his own sweat. She sat at a chair that was beside the bed and took Anthony's hand in her own. She saw him shudder slightly and noticed a bowl of water next to the bed with a cloth near it.
Dipping the cloth into the water she dabbed Anthony's forehead with the cloth. Kira could tell he was running a rather high fever, she could see his eyes moving rapidly back and forth under his eyelids as if he where stuck in a nightmare. Biting her lip she dipped the cloth back into the water and continued to dab his forehead. Kira needed to feel like she was doing something, she didn't think she could just sit there and watch her friend suffer.
Kira jumped and she felt her heart in her throat as someone gently laid a hand on her shoulder. Turning she saw a young woman. Or Elf rather, and probably far from young, even though she looked it. The woman smiled and arched an eyebrow, obviously wanting to know who she was and what she was doing there.
I am Kira, I came into these woods Anthony, he is one of my dearest friends- I just wanted to come and see how he was doing. Kira said in one breath, she spoke Elvish, not knowing if the Elf spoke the common tongue or not. She also realized belatedly that she most likely haddn't known Anthony's name until now.
The Elf smiled and nodded. So his name is Anthony then? You must be the Kira he was calling for last night when he arrived. She said as she moved around the bed to examine Anthony. My name is Anaire, I am one of the healers that has been trying to save your friend. She added after a moment.
Kira watched as Anaire touched Anthony's forehead to check his fever. She began to fiddle nervously with the dress when the Elf frowned moved towards and cabinet on the opposite wall. Anaire opened it and took a few things Kira couldn't see yet from where she sat. When she moved back towards the bed Kira saw she held some cloth bandages in her hand. She then realized the Anaire must be about then clean the wound and change his dressing. And she wasn't sure she wanted to see it.
Anaire walked back to where Anthony lay with a grim expression. She took the blanket that rested at his collarbone and lowered it so she could remove the wrapping at his shoulder. Carefully she undid the dressing at his shoulder and winced slightly at the sight of the wound. The area around it had turned red and the skin at the edge of the injury look almost black. Lady Kira could you please hand me that bowl she asked and noticed the woman had gone suddenly pale and was biting her lip.
Kira picked up the bowl and carefully handed it to the Elf, not wanting to spill anything and then handed her the cloth. She watched Anaire dab the cloth into the bowl then pressed it on the injury. Kira heard Anthony moan quietly and he almost seemed to wince. She took his hand in hers once again, trying to comfort him or at least let him know she was there for him.
Anaire cleaned the wound thoroughly and carefully and then placed the bowl and cloth on the small table behind her. Then taking something from a drawer on the side of that table she turned back to Kira. You will probably need to hold him down as I do this Lady Kira. He may thrash about in his fevered state. And she broke the stem of the herb in her hand and let the small amount of liquid drip onto his shoulder around the wound. When it had finished dripping Anaire used one hand to rub in the milky looking substance into his shoulder. Next she motioned for Kira to hold him down as she place the herb inside the open wound.
The Elf had been right, the next thing Kira knew Anthony started to thrash and move around like he were trapped in a nightmare and was trying to break free. Before Kira knew it she was whispering to her friend in French. "Anthony, sil vous plais, il est bien. Nous essayons seulement de vous aider. Vous devez le combattre, vous devez rester vivant."
Kira glanced up and noticed Anaire was giving her an odd look. Anthony stopped thrashing around and moaned softly, his eyes fluttered but still remained shut. Kira moved a lock of his hair out of his face and squeezed his hand gently. She gave Anaire an uncertain look and the Elf smiled sadly and folded up the old wrapping throwing into a waste bin beside her.
It is up to him now, whether he lives or dies. If he is strong enough to fight the poison he may very well make it. but I am not sure he came to us in time, the poison has entered his blood stream. We have given him many herbs to counter act the poison and slow it down, but it is up to your friend now.
Kira looked up and nodded. I understand. May I stay with him?
For now, yes you may, but you may want to go see your friends later. Do not stay here to long Lady Kira, it will do you no good to watch your friend suffer.
Kira watched the healer leave and then looked down and studied Anthony's face. "Anthony peut vous m'entendre? Combattez-le mon ami, je savent que vous l'avez dans vous." Sighing she decided to tell him of her decision to stay in Middle Earth. "Mon ami, j'ai pris une décision concernant aller de nouveau à notre monde ou rester dans celui-ci. J'ai décidé de rester ici Anthony, je ne veux plus retourner, ceci est mon monde maintenant." She rubbed the bridge of her nose and closed her eyes, she slipped back into English. "Anthony, please stay strong. I must go now, but I shall return later and I will bring Nathan to see you as well."
Kira got up and stretched her muscles before walking slowly to the door. She heard a cough and a low moaning and she turned around to see Anthony wincing slightly and blinking his eyes several times. She didn't know what to do, run to his side and hug him, or go and get a healer. She just stood there stunned, Kira did know enough to know that just because he was awake right now did not mean he was out of the woods.
Kira walked slowly to his side and she noted that he watched her silently. He made no comment or sound, he watched her take a seat next to his bead and steady him with concern etched clearly on her face. "I heard you." He said after a moment.
Kira lowered her head and closed her eyes taking a deep breath. She reached out and took his hand in hers and squeezed softly she gave him a reassuring smile. "I thought you might. I hope you understand Anthony, I cannot leave, not when my heart is screaming at me to stay."
Anthony smiled weakly and opened his mouth as if to speak but he started to cough and he had to turn his head away. When he had once again regained control he slowly turned back to face Kira his face was ashen gray. "this isn't just about Elladan is it Kira? You feel obligated to help these people on their quest."
Kira bit her lip and nodded slightly. "Yes I do. I am not sure if I can or will survive this but I must help them in whatever way I can."
"I understand." He said as he squeezed her hand back ever so gently. "Have you told Nathan of your decision yet?"
Kira sighed and shock her head slowly, closing her eyes. "No I have not yet told him. I do not look forward to when I will have to."
Anthony smiled and reached out to tuck a strand of hair away from her face. "Kira you know he is only trying to protect you. He doesn't understand yet, just give him some time and hopefully he will come to accept your decisions." He coughed a little and looked at her. "Now if you don't mind I think I should like to get some sleep. I need to conserve my strength you know." He said jokingly.
Kira smiled and nodded. "Of course Anthony. I will try and come by to see you later today; I may have Nathan with me." She leaned over and kissed him lightly on the forehead. "Get some rest now my friend. I expect you to survive this." Kira walked to the door and left the room. Closing it behind her she let a breath go she did realize she had been holding, she leaned against the door and closed her eyes for a moment, just to get a hold of herself and slow down the thoughts that were running through her head.
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Kira approached the camp where the rest of the group was slowly, she had asked an Elf she passed in wanderings high in the trees how to get there and he had described it to her though he had seemed slightly annoyed at having to do so. She had followed his directions exactly and she could now hear Pippin and Merry talking.
Kira entered the area and was immediately rushed by Pippin who latched himself onto her side and hugged her tightly. She just smiled and laughed and patted his shoulder. "Hello Pip, how are you?"
"Oh Kira, you missed so much when you left with Anthony." He said excitedly.
"Pip, maybe you should let her go so she can come and sit with us." Merry said shaking his head at his cousin's behavior.
Pippin just stuck his tongue out and pulled Kira towards the log they sat on. She saw Frodo and Sam sitting off in a corner talking in hushed tones, she couldn't see Legolas, but she assumed he was wandering around somewhere. Aragorn was sitting off to the side smoking from his pipe and talking with Gimli, Nathan and Boromir. All three of which nodded towards her when she entered the camp but didn't say anything.
"Kira you should have come with us. We met the Lady Galadriel and everything. Haldir and the others who brought us here wanted Gimli to be blindfolded or they where unwilling to take him with us. But Aragorn made a compromise with them and we where all blindfolded." He said speaking quickly; he stopped to take a breath then. "How is Anthony? Will he be okay? Have the Elves helped him?"
Kira sighed and looked Pippin in the eyes. "I don't know if he'll be okay, but he did wake up this morning and we spoke, which is a good sign."
Merry placed a hand on hers and gave her a smile. "I'm sure he'll make it through this, he's strong and he's a fighter." He said. "Besides elvish medicine is strong as well, it should beat the poison, right?" he said adding the last part almost as if he were trying to convince himself more than anything.
"I hope so Merry, but I just don't know." She said shrugging her shoulders. "He did seem at least a little better when I saw him earlier."
"Well, that must be a good sign right? It must mean he's getting better, even if it is rather slowly." Merry answered.
Kira simply sighed and shrugged again. Pippin and Merry both exchanged slightly worried looks and hugged her tight. "Uh Pip? Merry? Its sweet you two are trying to comfort me, really it is. But I need to breath to live, you're both choking the air out of me."
"Oh, I'm sorry Kira. I didn't mean to I just don't like to see you so sad." Pippin said kicking the dirt with his foot and looking and hanging his head.
"Aw Pip, its okay just don't hug so hard okay?" she said raising his chin with her hand and smiling.
Sam and Frodo appeared in front of her suddenly then, and she jumped slightly and grabbed her chest where her heart was. "My Sam and Frodo you shouldn't sneak up on me like that. You both nearly gave me a heart attack."
"Sorry Lady Kira didn't mean to startle you. It's just that we haven't seen you since yesterday and we wanted to see how you were doing." Sam said.
Kira smiled and patted his shoulder. "It's alright Sam, no harm done."
He smiled and blushed. "How's Anthony? Do you know if he'll be alright yet?"
"No I don't thought he did wake up briefly this morning. It wasn't for long and he still looked rather bad."
Frodo smiled tiredly at her and patted her knee. Kira ignored the whispering she suddenly heard in her head and closed her eyes and sighed heavily. The ring had been whispering started whispering to her in Moria, but she had ignored it. Knowing it had absolutely nothing she wanted. Or anything it could actually give her. Once it had promised to send her home if she only took it and put it on. She had known that that was probably not true, and besides, she had rather have waited at the time, to see if Galadriel could help her or not.
Opening her eyes again as soon as the whispering stopped in her head she observed the four hobbits who where all seated around her now. She half smiled and arched an eyebrow. "What is it? Why are you all looking at me that way?" she asked.
"You've made up your mind haven't you? On whether or not you're staying in Middle Earth or leaving to go back home. I can see it in your eyes." Frodo said speaking for the four of them. "So what is your decision? Are you staying here? Or are you going to try and get back home?"
"I didn't know there even was a choice to be made." Nathan said as he walked up from behind them and sat next to his sister. "So tell me Kira, what is your choice? Are you going to go home with me and Anthony, should he be able, or are you going to stay here? Where you have know family or home." he almost seemed to sneer as he said it.
Kira paused and bit her lip her eyes studying her brother, who stared unwaveringly right back at her. She took a deep breath and gathered up her nerve to tell her brother and the hobbits that had become her very close friends. She knew that they would be happy for her, and very glad of her decision. Her brother however was an entirely different matter and she was unsure of how to tell him. Kira could only hope that he would understand with time why she had made this decision and picked this path. So she slowly told Nathan and the hobbits of her decision.
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Okay well I actually really didn't like this chapter. I thought it was boring and a little stupid, but since its taken me so long to even squeeze this out of dust my muse left behind before she ran away, I figured why should I delay even more when I don't even know when she's coming back. So here you are, my newest chapter, boring and bad I know but when it comes time to revise it maybe I'll have thought of something better to put in there. I also know that it a little short but you know what, I am not going to apologize for that anymore since its not totally my fault I just write until the inspiration stops. Oh, and you can trust me when I say that the next chapter might be a bit of a wait, since work has been really busy, not to mention planning and saving for this trip me and a friend are planning.
Translations (Elvish): There aren't any in this chapter, I think.
Translations (French): Anthony, sil vous plais, il est bien. Nous essayons seulement de vous aider. Vous devez le combattre, vous devez rester vivant. - Anthony, please, it is okay. We are only trying to help you. You must fight it, you must stay alive.
Anthony peut vous m'entendre? – Anthony, can you hear me?
Combattez-le mon ami, je savent que vous l'avez dans vous. - Fight it my friend, I know you have it in you.
Mon ami, j'ai pris une décision concernant aller de nouveau à notre monde ou rester dans celui-ci. J'ai décidé de rester ici Anthony, je ne veux plus retourner, ceci est mon monde maintenant. - My friend, I have made a decision regarding going back to our world or staying in this one. I have decided to stay here Anthony, I no longer wish to go back to our world.
Wow! Lots of French in this chapter, sorry about that.
Disclaimer: I think we know that drill by now. But for those who may have doubts, I do not own Lord of the Rings or anything related to it. No money is being made here, so please don't sue.
Thank yous to the people who reviewed.
Stary Night: I thank you for your offer but twion03 offered way back and I have since decided to accept her offer. She is helping me revise my previous chapters; so far one-three are done and revised. Well here's the update, sorry it took so long but my life's really hectic right now.
Fly_Without_Wings: Glad you like it. *Blush* Awwww I'm one of your favorites? That's sweet of you.
Mellon: happy you liked that chapter, and I hope you like this one as well, though I wont be crossing my fingers or holding my breath since I myself didn't love it that much. Thanks for pointing that out, I missed that. I'll fix it when I get to the revisions of that chapter, but until then I really don't have time.
MaverickGirl: I honestly still haven't made up my mind as to the Anthony living vs. Anthony dying thing yet. I mean I see positives and negatives to both ideas. I guess I'll figure that one out when the time comes huh? Well I defiantly took my time, sorry if it was to long.
Twin03: yep lots more originality, unfortunately for this to be a good thing one must first have their muse present and ready to perform her duties. Hopefully she'll come back soon though because I have no clue as to when I'll have the time to start the next chapter, not to mention put more than a few pages up and finish the thing.
Nox: Thanks. *Chuckle* No I don't think its necessarily a bad thing. It just means you can see more angst and emotion in the idea of me killing him off, that's all.
Dancingfae: Well if it was my muse you saw I wish she had actually come back to me, unfortunately she did not *pout* *Sigh*. Well they did tell her about that, but I decided not to focus on it since I really a) didn't see a point and b) couldn't think of anything. Thanks for the wish of luck, I'll need it.
Tara: for us 'veterans' newbie workers can be really annoying especially when that have no clue what their doing and need your help every thirty seconds. Glad you liked the walk with the brothers, I thought it would be better since all to many stories have the girl following the fellowship every single place they go. Good luck with your new job, and how did you do on your exams/test? *Crosses her fingers* did you pass?
LadySiri: happy you enjoyed it. *Giggles* you where reading it at school? *Shakes her head in mock shame*, tsk tsk, bad you.
Spellbound: so you don't want me to kill him off huh? Too much emotional turmoil you say. Well, I think a little emotional turmoil never killed anyone. Although it may kill Anthony.
Nenindil: happy you still like it. Sorry for the wait in updating.
Arwen: "Ditzy forever-smiling SQUEAKY SCREAMING oh-somebody-help-me WENCH!" hmmm never heard her performance described quite like that, but you know what? It fits lol! I like the Scene where Gandalf's to be emotional and more in depth. I honestly don't think I could stay quiet if somebody wrote that scene so incredibly horribly, I might actually be tempted to flame for the first time, thank the Goddess I haven't seen one written like that then huh? I don't know about Anthony yet, I think I'll decide when it comes time for the fellowship to leave Caras Galadhon. So by then he'll either still be alive and on the road to recovery, or dead.
PyroPixie: Yes it does look like evil ff.net deleted some of the dialog, lots of the dialog actually if you give it further inspection. Darn it! *Mutters* stupid ff.net! *Mutters*. Well here's the update sorry for the wait.
Dragonlady: you're welcome.
Ilelia: *Blushes and dig her toe into the dirt* Awwww shucks, you're sweet, thank you.
Rayvin813: ff.net is evil like that sometimes. I don't know why it does that but it's done that and may similar and worse things to me in the past. I have to agree with you on that, there aren't enough Elladan fic's out there (you know, that are not slash anyways). The only non-slash ones I've seen so far is Tara's and mine. Thank you very much, I'm glad you like them. I make that mistake a lot. Hopefully twin03 catches them though, since she beta reading my old chapters and I'm revising them as I go along, Goddess knows it's doubtful I'll catch them all. *Beams* why thank you. Your very sweet aren't you? I did read AND review your story; its good and I like it. I did point out some things in the reviews though, so I won't get into it here. I have absolutely what I'm going to do in the next couple of chapters but you'll find out sooner or later. Hope you like this chapter as well, thank you for your kind words and simply for reviewing in the first place.
Okay so there's the end of that chapter, finally its been updated. Sorry for the long wait/ shortness/ and badness of this chapter, hopefully I can change some of it when it comes time for it to be revised. *Points to the table off to the side that has deserts, snacks and drinks on it* only those who reviewed are allowed to go over there, so please PLEASE review. I need to go now.
Namarie
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