Little Elf
Chapter Forty-five
10th Amrath 3017
The sky was blushing slightly as the sun began to creep stealthily above them 'When I said we were leaving in the morning I wasn't inferring that you had to in fact be ready as the sun rose.' Elle commented sardonically watching Strider put on his belt 'the most amusing thing is that you have to take all your clothes off again so that I can check your wound.'
He cocked his head in question, his lips pursing 'You did not tell me this earlier because?'
'I wasn't looking at what you were doing. I was concerned about where my horse has gotten to. But you busy yourself with taking your clothes off' Elle ignored his smirk, her eyes scanning the horizon.
Narrowing her eyes she whistled loudly "Anarmir! Tula!" Come
The elusive horse did not arrived "Anarmir! Tula! Anarmir! Ettula!" Come out Elle growled in frustration.
'It seems your horse does not want to come out' Strider grinned
'No she does not' Elle glared at him, Aragorn was now topless.
Unwinding the bandage Elle looked at the wound 'You have healed surprisingly well' her fingers nimbly inspected it.
Lying her hands over the wound a soft glow was emitted. Slowly she started to knit the skin together *It's taking longer then it would with an elf.*
'What are you doing?' he questioned
'Healing you, the elven way. I'm sure you've seen it before. *You've been taught by Lord Elrond! And brought up in Rivendell! No matter how hard you try to be a 'normal' ranger, whatever that may be*
Talking out a small specially shaped knife she cut the stitches out and pulled them out
'Ow' Strider said sarcastically 'How nice of you to tell me that you were going to do that'
'I'm always looking out for others interests. Now if only I could find that confounded horse!'
Elle pursed her lips and looked around again "Anarmir! Tula! Amin yelaya Haldir!" I will get Haldir"
Suddenly a horse came galloping up to her "Anarmir! She said to the horse when she arrived.
'Whatever you said definitely got her attention." *Oh he knows what I said*
"Where did you go? You were meant to stay here." The horse nuzzled her as if chagrined "Lle naa vanima you are beautiful though undoubtedly more trouble then you're worth. Now I will put all of your saddlebags on, and then you will bear both Strider and myself. Do you understand?" the horse neighed
'What are you doin?' Strider questioned looking at her amused
*Oh you know exactly what I'm saying* Elle grinned 'Telling her off. Now, help me put these saddle bags on'
The bags were put on before Elle mounted the horse and gestured Aragorn to do the same.
'What?' she questioned at his quirked brow.
'Front or back?'
'Oh right. Well, you've hurt your back so you should be behind me, because otherwise I could irritate it. Though you aren't used to bareback riding and you could fall off. So you would need to be in front of me, but then you are taller then me and well more robust so if you're in front of me I won't be able to see so-' Strider covered her mouth with his ringed finger,
'I'll ride behind you then'
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11th Amrath 3017
'The Gladden river' Strider announced 'Or Sir Niglor as I believe the elves call it'
'Yes, that is what we call it' *I'll ignore the fact that you pronounced it perfectly even though you apparently know absolutely no elvish or any kind or dialect* 'Now when we reach the river we need to collect some water'
An hour later they reached the river which was about 10 metres across running steadily.
Dismounting the horse Strider started walking upstream 'I'm looking for a place to cross' he explained
'Yes, I realise that. Would you like me to look further down stream?' Elle questioned
'No, I know of a perfect place to cross, I just have to find it again.'
Elle nodded as if in understanding though her rolling eyes told it all.
Half and hour later and with a mile of walking Strider found the place which didn't look any different from the rest of the river, even with Elle's elven eyes.
Aragorn started to take of his cloak 'You seem to enjoy stripping in my company' Elle commented
'You are an elf, I am not, wearing wet clothes would endanger my health'
'Right' Elle started to take her boots off, followed by her leggings'
'What are you doing exactly?' Strider asked sharply
'It may not be a health risk but I find walking and riding in wet clothes quite uncomfortable. Don't worry; I won't take my tunic off, I'll spare your innocence.' Elle replied winking.
She then put her boots back on; the riverbed would most likely have a bed of rocks and shingle, which could be quite sharp.
Strider started to carefully make his way across the river, his eyes scanning the bed for the best place to step all the while being battered by the current. Elle hesitantly stepped into the water to have the current pummelling her legs *I am very thankful that this cold isn't affecting me*
Elle tugged at Anarmir's reigns who hesitantly stepped forward, hoof by hoof.
As Elle carefully made her way across the river it steadily rose, to her knees, mid-thighs, waist and then mid-torso. The impact of the water was huge and Elle found it hard to keep her balance.
Anarmir followed her and Elle could feel the air of discomfort gathering around her steed in a thick fog "a few more steps, come on"
They reached land and both Elle and Anarmir rushed into it, greatly appreciative of solid land. Strider hurriedly grabbed his clothes off the horse and started to pull on trousers followed by his various shirts. Elle merely rolled her eyes before ringing the water out of her tunic, still not wearing any leggings.
Strider eyes her warily 'Are you planning on putting your clothes back on?'
Elle laughed 'Is the ranger offended by seeing something more then a ladies ankles?' Elle mocked
'Slightly more then your ankles Lady Elle'
'Don't call me 'Lady' or I'll start calling you Lord Strider, has a certain ring to it does it not?'
'Hardly' he snorted 'we should reach the Old Ford tomorrow, we are making good time'
'No thanks to you. Had I not come across you I would be there by now'
'Maybe. But you would have taken suite some time crossing the river'
'Smug little ranger aren't you?'
'Little? Hardly, I am taller then you'
'Are you inferring that I am small?' Elle narrowed her eyes
'Never Elle. Now put your trousers on'
'Aren't you pushy! But I'll oblige you anyway' Elle grabbed her leggings off of the horse and put them on casting an amused look at Strider who had averted his eyes.
Elle then took the empty water skins out and started to fill them up with the gurgling water from the river.
A/n. Major supreme apologies, it's been over a month, I was meant to update last Saturday it was my 1st birthday on this account! It was also the stories 1st birthday! And 54744 words later not including this one, I'm amazed when I started this story I didn't think it would be this long, I thought it would be finished and well, if it wasn't I thought I'd at least be at the end not where I am now, it seems that plot bunnies just always get in the way!
So to reviews first and then I'll to my billion and one various thank-yous
Candy: It has been a tumultuous 2 weeks from what I've heard! Maddy says she'll start writing soon, again, eventually. No she's going to Rivendell the home of Lord Elrond!
Crecy: Yep, estel has to be in there otherwise this travelling could of probably been done in one chapter, if that.*laughs nervously*
cookies-will-invade: Yes, that is what Elle's name means, nothing amazing I was just looking for something different and the name Ellette came up.I've noticed it kinda sounds like Elleth which is odd.but people only started using that word in the last 5 or so months.
Haldir lover: No Haldir, sorry, he won't be physically in it for a good lotta chapters, though he'll be mention. And thanks for bugging me about the update.
Hanya the bloody angel: Of course the find hope thing was intentional I didn't subconsciously write it for absolutely no reason other then to confuse various readers. You'll find out why she's an elf in ME, in I dunno 15-30 chapters- I'm wonderfully vague aren't I?
SSJ Girl: Yeppers, Aragorn, don't ya just love him?
Yami Dragoness: Hmm.wondering if you've been looking out for this chapter for ages now.I wonder if you've actually looked and are surprised to see that I've updated.
goran: unfortunately is seems I didn't manage to fulfil your request
939597: Yeah, yahoo is vury annoying, it purposely does stuff like that to annoy me, like saying it's on a down time for about 2 weeks so I can't access my email, luckily it's not being crap like that at the moment. You have an Elrond fetish? *looks worried* don't worry I won't tell a soul *coughs*
Sokochan: Yes, she finds Aragorn annoying for lying about who he is, not that she ever does that or anything, lol.
Elrohir lover: Thanks for bugging me about updating.
BlackmageI2: I don't like cleaning either, It just gets me dirty.
bEtH: Lol, yes I do like to change direction of the plot, my thoughts do that a lot plus it keeps the plot interesting, I think.
KindCalypso: *hands you award for the shortest review ever*
Now that I've done that I would like to give a special thanks to:
Maddy my lovely editor person that tells me when things stop making sense/sounds to MS-ish
KindCalypso you may not realise this but you've been reading this story since the beginning saying it has potential, I hope it's fulfilled that.
Candy who was the first person of the uhhh.'public' to read this after Maddy ordered you to, lol.
I would like to type out everyone that had reviewed ever, but I think I'll save that arduous task for like.erm when this story is eventually finished in forty years time.
And to all those that have me on their favourite authors lists.:
Frufru the pixie and candyfloss, Yewen Took, NessaThranduiliel, cookies-will-invade, LotRsfan, sara-aka-irish-princess, Niclaine, armyelfmyers, didlidune. I know not all of you review but I wanted you all to know that I know you exist!
And, finally to those who have me on author alert thank you for reading, though not always reviewing, I would right you all out but there's 15 of you and well, I have to get off in a second.
Waves at each and everyone of you
Read & Review- it would be a lovely birthday pressie to see more then 20 reviews or something.
Gwilwileth