Little Elf
Chapter Thirteen
6th Afteryule 3017
"You know Edwi, you really don't have to do that, I do know how to make a bed you know."
"Lady Elle, it is my duty to do anything you ask."
"But I didn't ask you to make my bed."
"But it is my duty to anticipate my needs."
"No you actually enjoy doing that?"
"I would not be a Lady for Galadriel if I did not enjoy it."
"Don't you find it tedious?"
"Tedious? No it could never be tedious."
"I'll believe it when I see it" was Elle's reply.
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7th Afteryule 3017
Elle woke up at five that morning, not that she needed too, it was her day off; one every five days.
She got out of bed and changed; picking a dress for herself for a change.
Hurrying to the dining rooms she secured that seat she had been sitting in for the last five days.
Mithglin looked up at her surprised "What are you doing up? I thought it was you day off."
"It is, but my day has to entails something fun and I've already planned it out."
Elle turned to the familiar kiss on her cheek "Quel amrun good morning"
Haldir nodded not speaking, as his mouth was already full of fruit. Elle turned to Mithglin who looked at her apologetically. "I have to go now."
"You're going to leave me with him?" she asked faking fear
"Take heart, you can escape from him."
"I feel so comforted." Elle replied
Mithglin grinned, "Duty calls, people are in need of treatment and they aren't just going to wait for me."
Mithglin left, leaving Elle with Haldir, she stared into space until someone said "Elle, Niphredil?"
Elle turned to Haldir "You have your hair down today."
"I noticed." Elle replied, "I didn't need to keep it up today"
"But I can't kiss your neck!" exclaimed Haldir in indignation, which caused a few elves to look at the curiously
"Tough luck,." Elle replied giving Haldir a quizzical look
Haldir sighed, looking at her as if she was planning his murder. Elle shook her head and took a sip of her tea.
Haldir, meanwhile, slowly had a grin forming on his lips. He leaned over and drew back the curtain of brown satin that was covering her neck. He leaned over and kissed it, while Elle giggled at the looks she was getting from the elves; lords, ladies and servants alike. She vaguely heard someone say "What has she done to the head of the Lorien guard?"
Across the hall she saw Edwi looking at them. Elle abruptly got up and turned to run, though not before saying "Sorry, I'll se you later."
She ran up to Edwi, and motioned for them to walk "Edwi, you know you said, yesterday, that you'd do anything for me if I asked what ever it was? And that you'd anticipate what I wanted etc. more or less?"
"Aye." Edwi had a look of amusement on her face.
"Well as it's my day off I thought I'd asked for a…favour."
"What ever you wish, my lady."
"What do you do in the day, I mean when your not stuck babysitting me."
"I'm one of the lady's maidens, so I have a higher status then other servants. I help organise the meals in the kitchens."
"In the kitchen?" asked Elle, a glint in her eye
"Yes."
"So, if you brought me in there to help, on one would question you?"
"No." Edwi then realised what she had said and covered her house "I can't take you as a servant into the kitchens."
"Yes you could! You said you'd do anything for me!"
"But they'll recognise you!"
"Not if I wear normal clothes! I can blend in!"
"Your hair is different! The elves of Lorien, for the most past, are blonde and those that have brown hair are nobility! You would stand out 3 leagues away!"
"We can out my hair into a bun or something and I'll wear a bandanna! I've seen other elves wear them."
"They were servants!"
"Which is perfect. Now come on Edwi, don't be a spoil sport."
"If that is you wish my lady, now come with me."
Elle nodded eagerly and followed Edwi. They went back to Edwi's talan. Edwi produced a dress, of lesser quality of what Elle had previously had, though it was still beautiful.
Edwi took out a brush and quickly went through Elles ringlets before putting it into a bun and then putting a bandana that matched the dress over her head, making sure that no hair could be seen. "You need a new name. Elle is not a very elven name, if I beg your pardon my lady. I think Lomiodien will suit the occasion."
Elle nodded eager to start in the kitchens. Edwi brought her to the afore said. When they entered that staff looked up to acknowledge Edwi, but paused when they saw Elle. "This is Lomiodien, she's an elf from a village from the out skirts." The elves nodded and went back to their task; this was obviously normal.
Edwi walked up to an elf that seemed to be older then the rest "not that it was possible to see" her eyes, however, showed the passing of many a year. "E…Lomiodien this is Vebridya, the head cook. She'll give you your tasks." Edwi gave an encouraging smile, which Elle returned.
A/n okay I'll finish there, even though when I originally wrote this it was double In length, I have a bad headache and I wanted to make sure you got at least something.
KindCalypso: yeah healing is cool, I wish I could heal like that as well, then I wouldn't have this stupid headache!
Ciarolas: Yeah I wanna be an elf to, just to heal honest! The fact that all elves are totally hot has nothing to do with it! ;) I got the jelly tots, well the steal container the jelly tots were gone! shock horror
Wells that's it for now, I'm off to look for some paracetamol!
Gwil