Yay! Next chapter! *does a jig* I hope you like it. I made Elrond not as stupid in this version lol ^-^' Please review, I love hearing from you guys! It keeps me going!

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Chapter 5: Lies

Ariana entered the room with a new dress for her. It was made for travel at Leneil's request. It was made of a greenish leather and short so her legs could move freely. The top part was tied in front with criss cross leather strings. It has the same ties at either sides of the short dress.

The sun's rays fell upon Leneil's face as Ariana opened the window curtain. Ariana tapped on Leneil's shoulder lightly.

"Leneil, the guests are leaving, Elrond has requested you make an appearance," she said softly.

Leneil made a whining noise and covered her face with one of the soft feathery pillows.

"Leneil you must rise!" she said frustrated.

Leneil rolled over and curled up cat like.

"Leneil if you don't get up this instant . . ."

"Wake me up when breakfast is ready, Calina," she said sleepily.

"I'm not Calina now wake up!!" she yelled.

Ariana tore the sheets and they fell to the ground. Leneil reached out her hand in search of the sheets.

"I set your dress on the dresser, it is as you requested. Once you dress go to the main hall where Elrond will be waiting for you."

Ariana left quite loudly from the room. Leneil made herself get up and got dressed. She ran her fingers through her hair and set off to the main hall, if she could remember where it was.

A half and hour and a few wrong left turns later she spotted Elrond saying good-bye to a group of Lothlorien elves.

"Good morning," she said walking over to him.

"Ah, Leneil! Welcome, I was just saying good bye to Haldir."

"Hm, Leneil I believe? You put on quite a show last night," he spoke to her.

His gaze was one she could not read. She immediately became quite uncomfortable. She didn't like the look of him, not one bit.

"Well yes, good-bye Haldir," Elrond said.

He brought his arm in and then out straight. Haldir repeated the same motion. Haldir gave Leneil a strange look then left with the rest of Lothlorien elves.

Soon Thranduil came and said good-bye to Elrond. Harmar was behind him with a smirk on his face. A small figure came from behind Thranduil and ran towards Leneil. A force hit Leneil almost knocking her over. It was Legolas. Hugging her legs because he was too short to reach any higher. Leneil smiled and bent down.

"I shall see you again little prince," she whispered, "until our next meeting."

"When I come back, I'll be a skilled warrior!" he said happily.

"I have no doubts, meleth," she smiled and sent him off.

"Next time, Lady Leneil," Thranduil spoke.

Harmar was about to pass Leneil but suddenly he turned and looked her straight in the eyes. He came close and whispered in her ear.

"I'll come back. I know your secret."

Leneil's stomach flipped. How could he know? No he's bluffing. He must be. If he knew he would have told Elrond. Her mind started to spin, but she didn't let her face show it.

"What are you talking about?" she tried to sound confused.

Harmar said no word, but turned and left with Thranduil. Legolas waved goodbye and they disappeared down the road.

"Come Leneil. We have much to talk about," Elrond said.

She followed him into what looked like a library. The room was filled wall to wall with books, maps and such. Leneil didn't understand. If Harmar truly did know her secret, then how come he had not told anyone? She didn't like this. It was probably nothing. He probably thought some other secret of her, or was making it up. He couldn't know. She let that thought fall back in her mind and concentrated on Elrond.

"Tell me, Leneil. Who are you, where are you from, and what happened in your village?"

Leneil put on a sad face, which wasn't to hard for her.

"My name is Leneil. My father was a mortal, my mother an immortal. My father raised me. I don't know what happened to my mother. I lived in a village, near Gondor."

"Such a shame. Immortal and mortal relationships are such sad stories. I would never be associated with one. Now tell me, what happened could we send help, perhaps?"

"No, everything was destroyed. Orcs came and burnt everything and everyone. I barely got out alive with my fathers horse. He was a fine horse man and warrior."

"Which explains the weapons you carry. Hm . . ."

"What is it?" she asked more nervously then she would have hoped.

"Just you seem familiar. Oh it's nothing. Maybe I knew your mother . . . her name?"

"Arieneil," she said with out thinking.

"Arieneil . . . I believe she lives in Lothlorien. Yes, she is friend of Galadriel," he spoke thoughtfully.

"Really!?" she sounded excited.

"I could arrange a meeting for you two. I don't think it is right for a child not to know her mother. How old are you?"

"I am twenty."

"Oh very young, I'm glad. You are but a child. Not too much time has passed. You seem so much older!"

"I have aged fast, under the circumstances."

"Well, I will send two warriors with you to travel to Lothlorien. I will send one scout ahead to tell of your coming. That is if you think yourself strong enough for that kind of journey."

"Such deeds are not necessary, Lord Elrond, but I am strong enough." Leneil spoke quickly.

"They are. You deserve to know your mother. After the events past, it's the least I can do."

"If that is how you feel."

"It is."

"Do you not want to meet your mother?" Elrond asked, confused by her apprehension.

"Yes I do!"

"Very well then. I shall send out a scout now and in a week would be a good time for you to set off. You need family at this time."

"Thank you," Leneil muttered.

"Your welcome, Lady. Rivendell is open to you at any time. I must give word the scout. Good bye," Elrond said leaving the room.

Leneil collapsed on a near by chair. How did she get herself into this? She was so pose to have gone to Lothlorien unnoticed. She only hoped Galadriel would not find her out. Leneil feared her gaze. She could ruin it. Leneil would have to be extra careful or else Galadriel would see through her false cover. She would have to cloud her thoughts. She was taught how to do this by her father and for obvious reasons. She couldn't say no to Elrond. That might make her suspicious; even blow her cover.

She sighed and gazed outside into the courtyard of Rivendell. Rivendell was in its autumn. Its structures reached high and shone bright and proudly. She had only heard stories of its beauty. All of the stories were true. The light burned her eyes and she turned away.

"Lady Leneil?" asked a voice.

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Wooh! That chapter is over, the next one gets more intense. The next chapter shows the swords part in the story. After I get some reviews I'll post the next one. ^_^ Namarie! ~ Aranel/Sarah ~