A/N: Ok people…. This chapter will be especially long, because the last one was kind of short. We might actually get some convo with Legolas and Dani!! O_o Well, anyways, read and review, please, I love getting reviews!!

OK…to everyone not liking Elrond's character. I know that he wouldn't act like this; he's a nice and caring elf…. But, for the basis of this story, this is how he is, I'm sorry if anyone doesn't like it and hopefully you can get past that and just enjoy the story.

I.H.N: I am working on the age thing, and hope to fix it soon. Thanks for pointing that out, I guess I was just too lazy to go and figure all that stuff out. And Legolas won't be supermanish and save her and show her real love, she's going to be doing everything by herself, and Legolas will be 'trying' to be superman, but he won't succeed. But they will eventually be in love, but that's later. Thanks for pointing some of that stuff out, it will help a lot.

Sorry this took so long for me to update. Been real busy lately!!! But oh well…..here's the next chappie…hope ya like it…Review!!


Chapter 4


      Dani walked to the guest's chambers, those blue eyes still engraved into her mind. It was as if he had seen right through her, a feeling she didn't like. She had never shown her true feelings to anyone, never letting them in. That was how she was known; the mystery child of Lord Elrond. Of course she knew that people talked, about her and her 'odd' ways. But she didn't care, she let them talk; let them think what they wanted.

      As she came to the tall wooden doors, she chuckled. What am I doing here? She didn't care if the rooms were to Elrond's liking, but curiosity got the better of her. Having never been in these rooms, she wanted to take a look around. Opening the door she was surprised that it wasn't as heavy as it looked. Now, taking in the room's appearance, she noticed how, for lack of a better word, stunning it was. There were windows on each wall, two opening up to balconies looking over the massive garden below. The large cream-colored bed was on the left wall next to a door, which she guessed, opened up to the room next to it.

      She looked around, taking in the details when she heard voices coming down the hall. She took one more glance around the room, before turning and going back through the door.

      The voices obviously hadn't been that far away, because when she walked through the door, she was met by the three people she did not want to see. Elrond, Kind Thranduil and Prince Legolas. She mentally cursed herself for staying so long, and before she could take a step to leave, all three were around her.

      Lord Elrond was trying to keep himself from saying something in an angry voice, the struggle, apparent on his face. "Danidriel, are the rooms prepared for our guests?" He asked rather calmly.

      "Yes sir. Quel andune." She replied. (Good Afternoon)

      "Thank you." Then he gave her a silent look, which told her to leave, and she did.

      "Isn't that your foster daughter?" Thranduil asked Elrond.

      Elrond nodded, and then held out his arm motioning for them to enter the room. "Here are your rooms, I hope they are comfortable."

      The two older elves entered the room, the young Legolas stayed out in the hall. His bright blue eyes watched the she-elf down the hall, shoulders held up proudly, but they looked weighed down at the same time. He frowned. Why would Lord Elrond have one of his children be doing a maids work, even if she was his foster child.

      "Legolas come in here." He sighed, not longer able to dwell in his thoughts.



      Dani walked down the hall in a smooth pace. Oh how she just wished to run away. She knew she was in trouble when she saw the three of them. Prince Legolas wasn't even supposed to know she was there, and she had already seen him twice, twice too many times.

      As she walked, she didn't pay attention to where she was going, and as she turned a corner sharply she ran into something, well, someone. Whoever it was, caught her off guard and sent her flying to the ground. She sat there for a second, stunned, and then she finally came back to reality.

      "Amin hiraetha Lady Danidriel." She heard. (I'm sorry)

      Her quick tongue found its way back to her mouth as she replied, "Yes, well, watch where you're going next time." She said this rather sharply as she got up, also knowing that she was at fault too, but didn't say anything.

      "Excuse me Lady Danidriel?" The voice said rather amused. She looked up and then smirked.

      "How many times have I told you Glorfindel, call me Dani," She said and then rose an eyebrow in question.

      "Many times, but it is always fun to see you get worked up about it," He said with a cheeky grin. She shook her head. "Well then Dani, why don't you go and find Legolas I'm sure he would like to meet you."

      "I would love to, but I was actually on my way to the library." She said hastily.

      "Oh, well then, I will see you at dinner…Dani," He replied then walked off to wherever he was going.

      "I doubt that," She mumbled, then turned down the hall to the left and towards the library.




      Meanwhile in one of the gardens of Rivendell the young princess Arwen and the young prince Legolas walked and chatted while they got to know one another.

      "Tell me about yourself." Arwen said.

      Legolas shifted not really knowing where to start. "Well, my mother died along time ago. I don't have any brothers or sisters, so it does sometimes get a little lonely. My father is great, the palace is a great place, and I love my home. I train in weaponry, mostly archery; I like to read about past battles and wars. And that is it really. How about you?"

      "Where do I start? Well, like you, my mother died a long time ago as well. I have two older brothers, which I think you know. Elladan and Elrohir, their twins, and I have a foster sister, Dani. They are all great, and I love them dearly. The twins just got back from Lorien, they've been gone for a while, and are always going places. And Dani, well, she mostly keeps to herself, but we do talk a lot. She's just…just…I don't know." Arwen said, then looked to the ground.

      "Is that the person who left today when we arrived?" He asked.

      "You saw her?" Arwen said a little wide-eyed.

      "Well yes, wearing the riding clothes. Then she was there when we went to our rooms."

      "Oh, well then I guess you did see her."

      "But what confuses me, is why Lord Elrond was having her check on our rooms, don't you have maids to do that?"

      Arwen sighed, "Yes, yes we do, but that's the way he is towards her. And don't ask me why, because no one knows."

      "Tell me more about her." Legolas said.

      "Why do you wish to know more about her?" Arwen inquired.

      Legolas didn't know why he wanted to know. Was it because she was a mystery? "Honestly, I do now know," He said with a shrug of his shoulders, "How did she come to be your foster sister?"

      Arwen paused before starting the tale, "It was a long time ago. She lived in this little town just outside of Rivendell. One night a band of orcs came and destroyed the town. Her home was burnt to the ground, and her parents died while trying to keep her safe. I don't remember, but I think she was the only survivor. Well, that was how Glorfindel found her, then he brought her here, and my mother took care of her. She was pregnant with me at the time, and I was born a couple of months later."

      "I see," Was all Legolas said.

      "When my mother died, she had no one to look after her. My mother always did, she treated Dani as one of her own, and father was always busy, we barely got to see him as well, but we would see him if at but brief moments at a time. So Dani really had to teach herself things, finish raising herself, she relies on herself, and no one else. She's had to put up with a lot and go through things she shouldn't have, but as she says. Life is not fair."

      Legolas nodded. The two were silent for a moment; both in their own thoughts when Legolas spoke up "Haven't any of you tried to help her, stick up for her when your father punished her?"

      "We've tried, really we have. He doesn't really listen, and when Dani finds out, she thanks us, but says that it's no use. She says she can stick up for herself, and will confront him when the time is right. So, we're just waiting until that day, but we fear for her. She's not happy, anyone can see that, she needs to talk to father and tell him what she's feeling. We think that if she doesn't, she'll just give up. On everything."

      Legolas looked down. "Oh," was all he said. They walked in silence for a couple more minutes until a maid came running out looking for Arwen. The two looked up.

      "It looks like I'm needed. I'll see you at dinner Legolas," Arwen said as she began to leave.

      "What shall I do until then?" Legolas asked, not sure of his way around, and of what there was to do.

      "You can go to the library. It's back that way," She said and pointed back to where they had come from, "it's not far; you can take anything you like and keep it while you stay here."

      "Oh, well thank you Lady Arwen," He said.

      "Please, just Arwen will do," She replied and then walked back to the main hall.

      Legolas decided to check out the library, and turned and walked back the way they had come. He could see the library not too far off, but he had to walk back through the garden.



      Dani sat of one of the window seats reading a large novel. Sensing a presence before her she looked up, it was Elrohir. "Yes?" She asked.

      "Well, I was just wondering why, on a beautiful day like this, you are sitting in this stuffy library reading when you could be out enjoying the nice day. So, I came here to get you so you could come spend some time with your wonderful brother." He said with a grin.

      "Well first of all, I have nothing better to do, so how could I enjoy the day? Walking around?" She said with a smirk.

      "Why not?" He said as he pulled her up from her seat, "So, meet me at the training grounds once you have gotten your sword." He added, and then smiled as he saw the look she gave him.

      "Wonderful brother you are," She said sarcastically. "Why do insist on me teaching me how to use the sword? I already know how."

      "Well my dear sister, it is always a useful skill to know, and you always have room to improve. Besides, it will get you out of here." He added with a wave of his hand.

      "And what is wrong with here?" She said looking around. "I happen to like the library thank you very much."

      "Alright, fine, now go on, go get your sword," He said and then left to go and retrieve his.

      She sighed, then left the library, and headed to her chambers. 

      About halfway through the garden, she spotted a figure coming towards her, it was Legolas.  She froze mid-step and almost panicked about what to do, then taking a deep breath she marched forward with every intention to ignore him. 

       Legolas too saw Dani walking towards him, and his intention was to meet her.  As she got closer, and didn't stop, he spoke.  "Hello." She stopped, and looked at him.  Was that panic in her eyes, or was he just imagining things? He couldn't tell.

      "Hello," She replied calmly, even though she wanted to run away from him, "Prince Legolas," She added quickly.

      "How are you this fine day Lady…?" He paused not knowing whether to call her by her full name or not, "Danidriel" He thought that would be safe.

      "Please, no Lady, and do call me Dani, everyone else does. Well, except Elrond," She said looking up at him.

      He nodded, "Well then Dani, would you like to come with me to the library?"

      Dani glanced at the large book in her hand, "Actually I was just there, and was on my way to see one of my brothers, but thank you for the offer," She said almost too quickly, then brushed past him and hurried to her room.

      Legolas turned to watch her retreating figure with a confused look on his face, he thought about going after her, but then decided against it. He shrugged, and continued his way to the library.

A/N I was going to make it longer, but, its long enough, so here ya go.  Next one coming soon!