-THE GAMES OF THE GODS-
-Disclaimer:-
CS: For this chapters disclaimer, we are going to go to my two wonderful new goldfish, Sharky and Spot!
Sharky: Blub.
Spot: Blublub?
Sharky: *blink* Bluuub.
Spot: Bluuuuuub...
Rachel: ...You do realize fish can't talk, right CS?
CS: 'Course they can talk...
Rachel: No, they can't.
CS: Yes they can - haven't you ever seen 'Finding Nemo'?!
Rachel: Well, not really, since I was sent to Middle-earth before it came out - THANKS SO MUCH FOR THAT - but it is an animated Disney movie, and Disney always makes animals talk, even though none of them actually can.
CS: So...are you saying that 'Finding Nemo' wasn't real?
Rachel: Well it WAS animated!
CS: *sniffle* So it's not real?
Rachel: No.
CS: *pauses, bursts out crying, then runs away*
Rachel: Er...CS owns nothing? *heads off to find Glorfindel and ask what she should do about a crying Author*
Sharky: Blub?
Spot: Blub...
-72: Truth-
Mid-summer's day came in Minas Tirith sooner than I thought possible. Arwen and her escort arrived, and Elrohir and Elladan seemed much cheered to see me up and able to greet them - and so did, to my embarrassment, just about every other Elf in the escort. Apparently the twins had explained why Glorfindel had galloped off on Shadowfax.
Because of this embarrassing discovery, I retreated quickly to my rooms, pleading tiredness, though I had wanted to see the ceremonial part of Arwen and Aragorn's wedding. Glorfindel attempted to accompany me to my rooms, but I told him to go give Elrond moral support or I'd find something to replace Boromir's shield. So, with an amused smile, Glorfindel left. He returned later to find me reading, and happily described the entire ceremony to me as I curled up in his lap.
Glorfindel also related the news that not only was Haldir with the party from Lothlórien, but he was there with an engagement ring on his finger. Apparently he'd proposed to Lady Valinlot two days after he returned with Celeborn and Galadriel from Dol Guldur. As part of the Elvish engagement customs, Haldir and Lady Valinlot were now spending at least a year - probably more - apart, starting with Haldir coming on this trip to Minas Tirith alone. Lady Valinlot would be traveling to Rivendell sometime before he returned from Minas Tirith.
Imrahil, who had arrived back in the city the day before Arwen, appeared the next morning, looking somewhat concerned, apparently having heard tales of me being sick. I told him that I didn't want to go into it, and what it amounted to was a giant misunderstanding, and though I know he misunderstood THAT, I didn't bother to correct him as he went off reassured. At any rate, no sooner had he left than an agitated Kari arrived.
"Faramir is a fobobair nawe shmirm." she announced. "Either that or you are. Did you teach him how to be how annoying and persistent? Because if you did, you're a fobobair nawe shmirm."
"Then I guess I'm an evil nipple boy." I replied with amusement. "He's bugging you for answers now?" Kari nodded.
"I made the mistake of saying that he'd get his answers after Aragorn and Arwen's wedding, and now he's holding me to it." she said.
"Well, I suppose now is as good a time as any." I said with a frown. "Uhm...get Faramir to gather all the people I wanted to tell this tale to in the comfortable library?"
"The comfortable library?" Kari asked, arching an eyebrow.
"Yeah, he'll know which one I mean." I said, waving a hand through the air dismissively. Kari nodded.
"Soooo...who did you want in on the discussion again?" she asked. I shot her a weary look, and she looked back innocently.
"Imrahil, Faramir, Aragorn, the twins, Galadriel, Gandalf, Elrond, and Haldir." I said. "But tell Haldir to be nice or I'll have Glorfindel boot him out the window." Glorfindel made a noise of protest, but I arched an eyebrow at him and he quickly quieted. Kari made a small motion down by her waist, as if she was cracking a whip, and I glared at her. She looked back innocently and spoke.
"I think that being not nice is the farthest thing from Haldir's mind at the moment." Kari said. "Elrohir told me that he was quite concerned when he heard you were fading. Shocked most of Lothlórien." I smiled wryly.
"Weird as it is, we do have a sort of close friendship, I guess." I said. Kari chuckled and nodded, then said good-bye and disappeared out the door.
"I take it I am to be included in your little explanation?" Glorfindel asked, stepping up behind me and slipping an arm around my waist. I leaned back against him.
"Of course you are." I replied. "Besides being my defense against annoying Marchwardens, I need a pillow. And just a general defense against people like Elrond who might not stop talking."
"Tell Elrond to shut up...indeed." Glorfindel arched an eyebrow.
"I can see the thought going through your head." I told him with a grin.
"Oh? And what is this oh-so-visible thought?" he asked.
"'The things I do for love.'" I replied promptly, and Glorfindel chuckled.
"You seem to have extraordinary sight, my love." he said, then kissed me lightly. The kiss started out as innocent and chaste, but it inevitably grew, and when Kari finally returned to tell me that Faramir had gotten everyone together, she had to knock several times before either Glorfindel or I heard it. Thus it was that I was rather flushed, and slightly disheveled, when I entered what I liked to call the comfortably library of the Citadel.
The 'comfortable library' was really more of a study than a library, since it was rather small and sported a fireplace, but the lack of a desk and the great profusion of books had resulted in it being named a library. The thing that made it comfortable was the half a dozen or so armchairs that stood in a semi-circle around the fireplace, along with one couch and a love-seat. Those waiting for us were arrayed in the chairs - except for the twins, who had snagged the couch - which left the love-seat, and one spot on the couch, open. Kari joined Elrohir and Elladan on the couch as we entered, and Glorfindel and I took the empty love-seat. Once I was thoroughly settled, I turned my attention to those waiting patiently around me.
"Some of you probably know why you're here - or think you know why you're here." I began. "But whatever you expected, I can guarantee that you're all up for an eye-opener or two, since some of the things I'm about to tell you I have not told anyone but Glorfindel, who I doubt will have repeated them. And some of you may wonder why exactly I'm telling you all this, when you could just have easily gone without knowing. However, after 800 years, it is no longer dangerous to my health to explain where I come from and what I know, so I want to tell you, friends and people I respect - though I may not act like it -" I gave Galadriel an impish grin, which she responded to with a small smile, "The truth."
I turned to Kari after that and tilted my head in a silent question. She glanced at Elrohir, and he draped his arm around her shoulder, drawing her close. Kari looked back at me and nodded. I gave a nod and returned my attention to the group as a whole. "It is also time, I think, to tell Kari's part of the tale." I said with a small smile. There were some looks of puzzlement among those who knew Kari, but they refrained from asking questions, knowing that whatever they asked would most likely be answered in a short time, anyways.
So I set about explaining how Kari and I came from another world, how we, until recently, knew the future, and then I went quiet for a moment before explaining how Kari and I got to Middle-Earth. The memories were still a little disturbing. Glorfindel, knowing what I was going to describe next, did as Elrohir was doing with Kari and wrapped an arm around my shoulders. The support was enough for me to quietly explain about how Kari and I had died, as best we guessed, before coming to Middle-Earth, and Kari put in the little bits that she could - from Elrohir's lap, since she'd somehow ended up there.
At any rate, everyone was quiet for a time after we finished telling of how we'd come to Middle-earth, most of them apparently either too surprised to speak, or deep in thought. Eventually a few of them brought their attention back and asked a few questions, mostly about how Kari and I knew the future, what these books were like, who wrote them, and so on and so forth.
Eventually, of course, Elrohir and Elladan wanted to know about why I ran away and all that, and I merrily informed them all about Mary-Sues. Why merrily? Because with the revelation at large about Mary-Sues, I could now reveal that Kari had written some such stories. Due to her beet-red face and death glares, however, I did not answer their inquiries about who the main male lead had been in these stories - and the same things turned everyone off of asking the same question of Kari.
More random questions followed that, until eventually the conversation turned to small talk, and people started to leave to go to go about their own business. Haldir, Kari and the twins - along with Glorfindel, who I wouldn't have let move even if he wanted to - were the ones to stay the longest, and I suspected Faramir would have stayed, as well, if he had not had duties to see to.
Since it was just us Elves left in the library, we spoke in Elvish, and talked about just about anything. Elladan managed to get a lunch brought to the library at some point, so we didn't even have to stir to get food, which was fun, since the twins also managed to convince Glorfindel to talk about Gondolin. I, myself, had a nice little nap right after lunch, curled up in Glorfindel's lap in what Kari said was a very cat-like position. Certainly, one of the last things I recalled as I fell asleep was Glorfindel's fingers running lightly through my hair.
My days fell into an easily, pleasant routine after that, and everyone seemed amazed that I, as long as I got out of my room each day, accepted the routine, since I had always been so against boring. As I told them, however, there is a difference between boring and routine. And there were some who were very grateful that I was content, anyways - Arwen was one, since most of my routine days were spent helping her adjust to Gondorian life. Kari and Lady Galadriel aided in that adjustment, of course, but I was in the unique position of actually knowing more about Gondorian customs than Elvish, and yet being Elvish myself and therefore easier for Arwen to talk to than any of the other Gondorian ladies.
Added to this pleasantly peaceful job of helping Arwen adjust was the fact that Glorfindel had permanently moved into my rooms. This, of course, scandalized everyone, considering we weren't married, and most of the ladies of the court, I'm sure, must have thought I was quite the little slut. Then, however, someone started circulating the tale of how I'd almost faded, and Glorfindel had brought me back, and what 'fading' meant and what the bare basics of an Elvish marriage ceremony actually WERE. Miracle of miracles, the disapproval of the ladies disappeared, and for once in my life, I actually found myself on the receiving end of not a few jealous looks.
Of course, this all came to an end after two and a half weeks, when Éomer finally returned to Minas Tirith. It was quite a somber party that arrived, and so there was a quiet reception in one of the halls, no welcoming feast, and then everyone retired for the night, some, like the Elves and the Fellowship, to make preparations to leave the next day.
"I swear I do not know how I managed to get so much stuff in such a short space of time!" Kari complained to me when she arrived in my rooms late in the evening, flopping down into one of the chairs. Glorfindel, already long packed, looked at her in amusement from the couch, where he was sprawled, watching me scurry about packing.
"Elrohir." was all he said, and all three of us in the room chuckled slightly, recalling Elrohir's recently-discovered tendency to give Kari gifts - LOTS of gifts.
"Too true." Kari said. There was silent for a moment, and then Kari turned to watch me curiously as I packed. I was packing with the intention of not returning, though I hadn't told anyone, so I was having some trouble, and Kari seemed to sense this, eventually standing up and coming to inspect what I was packing. She tsked as she saw it.
"Someone looking at your pack would think you are not planning on returning!" she exclaimed, then suddenly eyed me suspiciously. "You are planning on returning, right?" I shrugged in response.
"I don't really know." I replied truthfully, and I instantly had the full attention of both Glorfindel and Kari.
"Why not?" Kari asked. I pointed blandly at Glorfindel.
"There is a one-year betrothal period, you know." Kari said, arching an eyebrow. I nodded.
"And I had hoped that I might use that year to go visit Dol Amroth or Ithilien, or possibly the Lonely Mountain, Eryn Lasgalen, and Laketown." I said.
"With guards, I hope." Glorfindel put in somewhat sternly.
"Oh, I'm sure I could convince either Haldir or Elladan to come along." I said with a shrug. There was a silence.
"So, were you planning on asking if I wanted to come?" Kari asked, tilting her head to one side.
"The thought had occurred to me, yes." I said with a grin. "Do you?"
"Hell yes." Kari said emphatically. "I have no idea how long Elrohir and Elladan intend to stay after Elrond goes, but after just finding you again, I am not letting you out of my sight until a large body of salt water is involved." I grinned slightly, then noticed Glorfindel's slightly confused look.
"The Ringbearers and Keepers are going to be leaving in a little over two years." I explained. "You, if I am not mistaken, are bound to follow Elrond on that little trip. Which means I'll be going with you. Elladan and Elrohir, however, will be staying here for a time."
"Which means Kari shall be remaining, as well." Glorfindel nodded in understanding.
"Exactly." Kari said with a nod. "So we've got a little over two years to cause havoc and general chaos together."
"That might be YOUR plan," I said with mock sternness, "But I intend to stay on the good sides of those ruling the places we're visiting."
"You tend to remain on the good sides of everyone, no matter if you cause chaos and havoc." Glorfindel commented with a smile. I arched an eyebrow at him questioningly. "Do you really think Galadriel would have let someone who caused as much havoc as you stay in Lothlórien if they did not remain on her good side in some manner or another? She would not have been opposed to handing you right back to Elrond." I paused.
"Why do I suddenly feel like a hot potato?" I asked rhetorically. Kari burst out laughing, while Glorfindel just looked confused. I explained the game of 'hot potato' to him while Kari calmed down, and then returned to my packing. Kari put in 'helpful' hints now and again once she'd calmed down, and eventually I had to shoo her out. Once she was gone, however, I managed only a full minute or so of packing before Glorfindel decided he was tired of just watching me.
It was a good thing I was mostly done packing.
----To be continued...with some good ol' Steward Teasing!----
(Steward!Cousin Teasing also included!)
-Authors Note:-
Hee, I have new goldfish, and they're so cute! Well, not compared to puppies or kittns, but hey, I make do with what my mother lets in the house...
ANYWAYS. I made a new Chibi-comic-like thingy for TGotG. It's on my website, under the section set aside for TGotG. I'd put up a direct link to the page for TGotG, but I'm too lazy...and anyways, it isn't that hard to find. It's even the first FanFiction listed on my big page o'fanfics. (Now, try finding Spry Sprite's FanFic on her website - THAT's a challenge. No offence meant, Spry Sprite, I know your site isn't set up for writing like mine is, but I DID get lost several times when I first went looking for 'Insanity Abounds'...)
Right, so, thank you to all my reviewers, you're wonderful people, and I'll see y'all again on Good Friday!
~Crimson Starlight
-Disclaimer:-
CS: For this chapters disclaimer, we are going to go to my two wonderful new goldfish, Sharky and Spot!
Sharky: Blub.
Spot: Blublub?
Sharky: *blink* Bluuub.
Spot: Bluuuuuub...
Rachel: ...You do realize fish can't talk, right CS?
CS: 'Course they can talk...
Rachel: No, they can't.
CS: Yes they can - haven't you ever seen 'Finding Nemo'?!
Rachel: Well, not really, since I was sent to Middle-earth before it came out - THANKS SO MUCH FOR THAT - but it is an animated Disney movie, and Disney always makes animals talk, even though none of them actually can.
CS: So...are you saying that 'Finding Nemo' wasn't real?
Rachel: Well it WAS animated!
CS: *sniffle* So it's not real?
Rachel: No.
CS: *pauses, bursts out crying, then runs away*
Rachel: Er...CS owns nothing? *heads off to find Glorfindel and ask what she should do about a crying Author*
Sharky: Blub?
Spot: Blub...
-72: Truth-
Mid-summer's day came in Minas Tirith sooner than I thought possible. Arwen and her escort arrived, and Elrohir and Elladan seemed much cheered to see me up and able to greet them - and so did, to my embarrassment, just about every other Elf in the escort. Apparently the twins had explained why Glorfindel had galloped off on Shadowfax.
Because of this embarrassing discovery, I retreated quickly to my rooms, pleading tiredness, though I had wanted to see the ceremonial part of Arwen and Aragorn's wedding. Glorfindel attempted to accompany me to my rooms, but I told him to go give Elrond moral support or I'd find something to replace Boromir's shield. So, with an amused smile, Glorfindel left. He returned later to find me reading, and happily described the entire ceremony to me as I curled up in his lap.
Glorfindel also related the news that not only was Haldir with the party from Lothlórien, but he was there with an engagement ring on his finger. Apparently he'd proposed to Lady Valinlot two days after he returned with Celeborn and Galadriel from Dol Guldur. As part of the Elvish engagement customs, Haldir and Lady Valinlot were now spending at least a year - probably more - apart, starting with Haldir coming on this trip to Minas Tirith alone. Lady Valinlot would be traveling to Rivendell sometime before he returned from Minas Tirith.
Imrahil, who had arrived back in the city the day before Arwen, appeared the next morning, looking somewhat concerned, apparently having heard tales of me being sick. I told him that I didn't want to go into it, and what it amounted to was a giant misunderstanding, and though I know he misunderstood THAT, I didn't bother to correct him as he went off reassured. At any rate, no sooner had he left than an agitated Kari arrived.
"Faramir is a fobobair nawe shmirm." she announced. "Either that or you are. Did you teach him how to be how annoying and persistent? Because if you did, you're a fobobair nawe shmirm."
"Then I guess I'm an evil nipple boy." I replied with amusement. "He's bugging you for answers now?" Kari nodded.
"I made the mistake of saying that he'd get his answers after Aragorn and Arwen's wedding, and now he's holding me to it." she said.
"Well, I suppose now is as good a time as any." I said with a frown. "Uhm...get Faramir to gather all the people I wanted to tell this tale to in the comfortable library?"
"The comfortable library?" Kari asked, arching an eyebrow.
"Yeah, he'll know which one I mean." I said, waving a hand through the air dismissively. Kari nodded.
"Soooo...who did you want in on the discussion again?" she asked. I shot her a weary look, and she looked back innocently.
"Imrahil, Faramir, Aragorn, the twins, Galadriel, Gandalf, Elrond, and Haldir." I said. "But tell Haldir to be nice or I'll have Glorfindel boot him out the window." Glorfindel made a noise of protest, but I arched an eyebrow at him and he quickly quieted. Kari made a small motion down by her waist, as if she was cracking a whip, and I glared at her. She looked back innocently and spoke.
"I think that being not nice is the farthest thing from Haldir's mind at the moment." Kari said. "Elrohir told me that he was quite concerned when he heard you were fading. Shocked most of Lothlórien." I smiled wryly.
"Weird as it is, we do have a sort of close friendship, I guess." I said. Kari chuckled and nodded, then said good-bye and disappeared out the door.
"I take it I am to be included in your little explanation?" Glorfindel asked, stepping up behind me and slipping an arm around my waist. I leaned back against him.
"Of course you are." I replied. "Besides being my defense against annoying Marchwardens, I need a pillow. And just a general defense against people like Elrond who might not stop talking."
"Tell Elrond to shut up...indeed." Glorfindel arched an eyebrow.
"I can see the thought going through your head." I told him with a grin.
"Oh? And what is this oh-so-visible thought?" he asked.
"'The things I do for love.'" I replied promptly, and Glorfindel chuckled.
"You seem to have extraordinary sight, my love." he said, then kissed me lightly. The kiss started out as innocent and chaste, but it inevitably grew, and when Kari finally returned to tell me that Faramir had gotten everyone together, she had to knock several times before either Glorfindel or I heard it. Thus it was that I was rather flushed, and slightly disheveled, when I entered what I liked to call the comfortably library of the Citadel.
The 'comfortable library' was really more of a study than a library, since it was rather small and sported a fireplace, but the lack of a desk and the great profusion of books had resulted in it being named a library. The thing that made it comfortable was the half a dozen or so armchairs that stood in a semi-circle around the fireplace, along with one couch and a love-seat. Those waiting for us were arrayed in the chairs - except for the twins, who had snagged the couch - which left the love-seat, and one spot on the couch, open. Kari joined Elrohir and Elladan on the couch as we entered, and Glorfindel and I took the empty love-seat. Once I was thoroughly settled, I turned my attention to those waiting patiently around me.
"Some of you probably know why you're here - or think you know why you're here." I began. "But whatever you expected, I can guarantee that you're all up for an eye-opener or two, since some of the things I'm about to tell you I have not told anyone but Glorfindel, who I doubt will have repeated them. And some of you may wonder why exactly I'm telling you all this, when you could just have easily gone without knowing. However, after 800 years, it is no longer dangerous to my health to explain where I come from and what I know, so I want to tell you, friends and people I respect - though I may not act like it -" I gave Galadriel an impish grin, which she responded to with a small smile, "The truth."
I turned to Kari after that and tilted my head in a silent question. She glanced at Elrohir, and he draped his arm around her shoulder, drawing her close. Kari looked back at me and nodded. I gave a nod and returned my attention to the group as a whole. "It is also time, I think, to tell Kari's part of the tale." I said with a small smile. There were some looks of puzzlement among those who knew Kari, but they refrained from asking questions, knowing that whatever they asked would most likely be answered in a short time, anyways.
So I set about explaining how Kari and I came from another world, how we, until recently, knew the future, and then I went quiet for a moment before explaining how Kari and I got to Middle-Earth. The memories were still a little disturbing. Glorfindel, knowing what I was going to describe next, did as Elrohir was doing with Kari and wrapped an arm around my shoulders. The support was enough for me to quietly explain about how Kari and I had died, as best we guessed, before coming to Middle-Earth, and Kari put in the little bits that she could - from Elrohir's lap, since she'd somehow ended up there.
At any rate, everyone was quiet for a time after we finished telling of how we'd come to Middle-earth, most of them apparently either too surprised to speak, or deep in thought. Eventually a few of them brought their attention back and asked a few questions, mostly about how Kari and I knew the future, what these books were like, who wrote them, and so on and so forth.
Eventually, of course, Elrohir and Elladan wanted to know about why I ran away and all that, and I merrily informed them all about Mary-Sues. Why merrily? Because with the revelation at large about Mary-Sues, I could now reveal that Kari had written some such stories. Due to her beet-red face and death glares, however, I did not answer their inquiries about who the main male lead had been in these stories - and the same things turned everyone off of asking the same question of Kari.
More random questions followed that, until eventually the conversation turned to small talk, and people started to leave to go to go about their own business. Haldir, Kari and the twins - along with Glorfindel, who I wouldn't have let move even if he wanted to - were the ones to stay the longest, and I suspected Faramir would have stayed, as well, if he had not had duties to see to.
Since it was just us Elves left in the library, we spoke in Elvish, and talked about just about anything. Elladan managed to get a lunch brought to the library at some point, so we didn't even have to stir to get food, which was fun, since the twins also managed to convince Glorfindel to talk about Gondolin. I, myself, had a nice little nap right after lunch, curled up in Glorfindel's lap in what Kari said was a very cat-like position. Certainly, one of the last things I recalled as I fell asleep was Glorfindel's fingers running lightly through my hair.
My days fell into an easily, pleasant routine after that, and everyone seemed amazed that I, as long as I got out of my room each day, accepted the routine, since I had always been so against boring. As I told them, however, there is a difference between boring and routine. And there were some who were very grateful that I was content, anyways - Arwen was one, since most of my routine days were spent helping her adjust to Gondorian life. Kari and Lady Galadriel aided in that adjustment, of course, but I was in the unique position of actually knowing more about Gondorian customs than Elvish, and yet being Elvish myself and therefore easier for Arwen to talk to than any of the other Gondorian ladies.
Added to this pleasantly peaceful job of helping Arwen adjust was the fact that Glorfindel had permanently moved into my rooms. This, of course, scandalized everyone, considering we weren't married, and most of the ladies of the court, I'm sure, must have thought I was quite the little slut. Then, however, someone started circulating the tale of how I'd almost faded, and Glorfindel had brought me back, and what 'fading' meant and what the bare basics of an Elvish marriage ceremony actually WERE. Miracle of miracles, the disapproval of the ladies disappeared, and for once in my life, I actually found myself on the receiving end of not a few jealous looks.
Of course, this all came to an end after two and a half weeks, when Éomer finally returned to Minas Tirith. It was quite a somber party that arrived, and so there was a quiet reception in one of the halls, no welcoming feast, and then everyone retired for the night, some, like the Elves and the Fellowship, to make preparations to leave the next day.
"I swear I do not know how I managed to get so much stuff in such a short space of time!" Kari complained to me when she arrived in my rooms late in the evening, flopping down into one of the chairs. Glorfindel, already long packed, looked at her in amusement from the couch, where he was sprawled, watching me scurry about packing.
"Elrohir." was all he said, and all three of us in the room chuckled slightly, recalling Elrohir's recently-discovered tendency to give Kari gifts - LOTS of gifts.
"Too true." Kari said. There was silent for a moment, and then Kari turned to watch me curiously as I packed. I was packing with the intention of not returning, though I hadn't told anyone, so I was having some trouble, and Kari seemed to sense this, eventually standing up and coming to inspect what I was packing. She tsked as she saw it.
"Someone looking at your pack would think you are not planning on returning!" she exclaimed, then suddenly eyed me suspiciously. "You are planning on returning, right?" I shrugged in response.
"I don't really know." I replied truthfully, and I instantly had the full attention of both Glorfindel and Kari.
"Why not?" Kari asked. I pointed blandly at Glorfindel.
"There is a one-year betrothal period, you know." Kari said, arching an eyebrow. I nodded.
"And I had hoped that I might use that year to go visit Dol Amroth or Ithilien, or possibly the Lonely Mountain, Eryn Lasgalen, and Laketown." I said.
"With guards, I hope." Glorfindel put in somewhat sternly.
"Oh, I'm sure I could convince either Haldir or Elladan to come along." I said with a shrug. There was a silence.
"So, were you planning on asking if I wanted to come?" Kari asked, tilting her head to one side.
"The thought had occurred to me, yes." I said with a grin. "Do you?"
"Hell yes." Kari said emphatically. "I have no idea how long Elrohir and Elladan intend to stay after Elrond goes, but after just finding you again, I am not letting you out of my sight until a large body of salt water is involved." I grinned slightly, then noticed Glorfindel's slightly confused look.
"The Ringbearers and Keepers are going to be leaving in a little over two years." I explained. "You, if I am not mistaken, are bound to follow Elrond on that little trip. Which means I'll be going with you. Elladan and Elrohir, however, will be staying here for a time."
"Which means Kari shall be remaining, as well." Glorfindel nodded in understanding.
"Exactly." Kari said with a nod. "So we've got a little over two years to cause havoc and general chaos together."
"That might be YOUR plan," I said with mock sternness, "But I intend to stay on the good sides of those ruling the places we're visiting."
"You tend to remain on the good sides of everyone, no matter if you cause chaos and havoc." Glorfindel commented with a smile. I arched an eyebrow at him questioningly. "Do you really think Galadriel would have let someone who caused as much havoc as you stay in Lothlórien if they did not remain on her good side in some manner or another? She would not have been opposed to handing you right back to Elrond." I paused.
"Why do I suddenly feel like a hot potato?" I asked rhetorically. Kari burst out laughing, while Glorfindel just looked confused. I explained the game of 'hot potato' to him while Kari calmed down, and then returned to my packing. Kari put in 'helpful' hints now and again once she'd calmed down, and eventually I had to shoo her out. Once she was gone, however, I managed only a full minute or so of packing before Glorfindel decided he was tired of just watching me.
It was a good thing I was mostly done packing.
----To be continued...with some good ol' Steward Teasing!----
(Steward!Cousin Teasing also included!)
-Authors Note:-
Hee, I have new goldfish, and they're so cute! Well, not compared to puppies or kittns, but hey, I make do with what my mother lets in the house...
ANYWAYS. I made a new Chibi-comic-like thingy for TGotG. It's on my website, under the section set aside for TGotG. I'd put up a direct link to the page for TGotG, but I'm too lazy...and anyways, it isn't that hard to find. It's even the first FanFiction listed on my big page o'fanfics. (Now, try finding Spry Sprite's FanFic on her website - THAT's a challenge. No offence meant, Spry Sprite, I know your site isn't set up for writing like mine is, but I DID get lost several times when I first went looking for 'Insanity Abounds'...)
Right, so, thank you to all my reviewers, you're wonderful people, and I'll see y'all again on Good Friday!
~Crimson Starlight