Notes: well, here's another chapter… thanks for the reviews, I really appreciate them… tomorrow is x-mas ^_^ soo excited!.. I'll try and update as much as I can but you can only write so much… anyway, enjoy
Disclaimer: Same as what I wrote on the last one…
The sun rose slowly over the hills reflecting colors of gold and reds into the valley of Rivendell. Ena looked out from her balcony at the beauty around her. It looked as if it was always fall here. The trees never changing. A scent of morning glories carried on the breeze that gently played with her hair and caressed her cheek. She smiled at the feeling and went inside her chamber. It was a lovely warm peach color and decorated with silks, the wood was a rich rosewood and smooth to the touch. A picture of an oak tree that dripped water and was encircled by a dragon and peacock adorned her headboard. She touched it lovingly and turned away. She missed her people, her family, and her home. Rivendell was wonderful but it could never replace her home.
Ena washed herself and then dug through her dresser to find a suitable dress to wear. Arwen and her husband Aragorn, the King of Gondor, were to arrive soon. But that wasn't the end. Later in the evening some of the Mirkwood elves were arriving with their prince and Gandalf would show up sometime with a bunch of hobbits, including Frodo, the ringbearer. She knew about the quest of the ring and had been in Lothlorien at the time studying what she could and teaching Galadriel about her people. She was of course the last of the elemental elves. All the others had left over the sea to Valinor.
Finally Ena picked out a dark blue dress with silver trimming that belled out at the sleeves and flowed to her feet elegantly and headed out the door. The halls were busy with preparation for the feast that night in honor of the arrival of their guests. She hurried down the steps and collided with Elladan.
"Excuse me," she apologized.
"There you are!" he exclaimed, "Elrond's been waiting. Arwen and Aragorn are just about to get here."
"Let us hurry then," she smiled.
Ena headed for the receiving area and Elladan took off after her. She almost collided with a few elves on her way but she finally got there.
"At last! You're here," said Elrond, "Late as usual I see."
"But I do not see them yet so I am just on time," she smirked. Elrond chuckled and Elrohir and Elladan smiled. A horn sounded and they all looked as the gates opened. Aragorn rode atop a handsome chestnut steed and arwen rode along his side on a white mare. She smiled happily at them and as soon as the company stopped jumped off the horse and ran to her father embracing him tightly. Then she went to each of her brothers and hugged them with as much force. She came to Ena and they embraced. Ever since Ena had come to Rivendell they had been like sisters. She was so happy Arwen was home. It had been a long time.
Aragorn approached Elrond and bowed his head and Elrond did likewise. Then they embraced eachother.
"Welcome home. It is good to see you both again. I'm sure you are tired from the journey. Rooms have been prepared and they will show you to your rooms," he motioned to some servants standing behind them. Each person left to his or her room. Ena stayed where she was and looked up at the trees. The wind moved so easily through the leaves, like some hypnotic dance. She left and decided to talk a walk through the garden to pass the time until the other guests arrived. The birds chirped softly and the flowers smelled so fragrant that it practically drowned her nose in the smells. She found a secluded spot under a tree and lied down, basking in the warmth of the sunlight, and dozed off.
It wasn't until a few hours later that Ena woke up to the sound of laughter. She got up and saw what looked like short men. 'These must be halflings, or hobbits," she thought. Curious to see what sort of creatures these were she approached them silently.
"Hi there!" yelled someone from behind causing her to jump, "Sorry if I scared you." She turned around to see one of the hobbits looking up at her warmly.
"Oh hello," she said smiling, "May I ask your name young sir?"
"My name's Pippin, milady, and over there is Merry," he pointed to the other hobbit who was smelling a rose.
"It is nice to meet you master Pippin," she said, "My name is Ena and there is no need to use formality. I am just an ordinary elf here."
"Whom are you talking to Pip?" asked Merry as he walked over.
"This is Lady Ena," he said proudly.
"It's nice to meet you milady," he said bowing, "I am Meriadoc Brandybuck."
"It's nice to meet you too but as I've told Pippin there is no need for formality with me."
"Do you know what time it is Lady Ena?" inquired Pippin.
"I do not. I fell asleep and lost track of time."
"Oh, well, we should be going anyway," said Merry, "Come on Pip." They ran off towards the kitchens. She smiled when they left. 'What nice creatures,' she thought.
Ena went in search of Lord Elrond to find out what was going to happen now. She found him in his study talking to Mithrandir.
"Mithrandir!" she exclaimed and embraced him.
"Ena! It is good to see you again my child."
"I have missed you much."
"Tell me, how have you been since last time we met?"
"The same as usual. Not much has happened. I went to Lothlorien to study with Galadriel and teach her about my people."
"I'm still amazed how your people were able to keep themselves a secret for so long."
"Lord Elrond, what is the time?"
"It is half past three. The rest of the guests should be here any minute now. Have you eaten anything," she shook her head no, "then go eat child. I will send someone to fetch you when the time is come." Elrond shooed her out and she went to the small dining hall.
"When will you talk to her?" asked Gandalf.
"Soon. We need to be sure of what's happening first."
There was a table set out with food for anyone to snack on if they got hungry. Ena grabbed an apple, some cheese, and a little bread and went back to her room. She got out a book and began to read while she ate. It was a book of poems and songs and she thought she might be able to find one to sing at the Hall of Fire later that night. There was one she liked and decided that it would be good. Just then someone knocked on her door.
"Come in," she called. A servant walked in and bowed.
"Lord Elrond has asked me to inform that the other guests will be arriving any minute now," he said.
"Thank you, I will be down in a second." He bowed again and left. She walked over to her mirror and adjusted her hair a little and then headed to the receiving area. Arwen was there with Aragorn and her brothers and Elrond was there of course.
"Ena, I haven't been able to speak with you once since we arrived," said Arwen, "How are you my sister?"
"I am well Arwen and you look like you've been doing good yourself." They smiled at eachother and stood side by side waiting.
A horn sounded signaling the arrival of the Mirkwood elves. The gates opened and they rode inside. Ena looked at the elf leading and took in a sharp breath. Leading them was a very handsome elf clad in greens and browns. His hair was long and golden and his eyes sparkled like pools of water and had a chiseled face and fair skin. 'That must be the prince,' she thought. She let out the breath she was holding as he dismounted and watched him carefully. He moved with a cat like grace. Arwen saw her reaction and smiled to herself.
Legolas approached Elrond and bowed his head. Elrond did the same and spoke, "Welcome Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood, to Rivendell. We hope that you enjoy yourself here. All of you must be tired from your journey. They will show you to your rooms," he motioned to the servants. As each elf was led off, Legolas walked over to where Aragorn was talking to Arwen and another elf maiden.
"Legolas, it is good to see you," said Aragorn.
"An you my friend," they hugged and Legolas greeted Arwen. Ena just stood there contemplating whether or not she should leave them to talk when that was decided for her.
"Legolas, this is my friend Ena. She is like a sister to me," said Arwen. Ena held her breath as Legolas took her hand and kissed it gently.
"It is a pleasure to meet you," he said smoothly.
"The pleasure's all mine," she replied smiling, her heart beating faster than usual. Legolas smiled back.
"Legolas would you come talk with me? It's been a long time," said Aragorn.
"Yes, it has been awhile." Aragorn whispered something to Arwen and she smirked and then left talking with Legolas. Ena watched Legolas as he went around the corner and let out her breath once he was gone. Arwen laughed.
"What's so funny?" she asked suspiciously.
"You are sister," she laughed, "Come, we must get ready for the feast tonight. It is getting late."
Notes: sorry if that was short… I didn't know what to write really... but, ooh, look.. she likes him.. lol… yeah, I know.. mary-sue… please don't kill me… there is a plot, really, but I'm still figuring it out… reviews will help me and motivate me to write faster.. ^.^