Chapter 5
***Thanks to all who reviewed chapter four. This chapter is dedicated to Queen Arwen, just because I love her, Sorry, there is no measuring for clothes in this chapter, knowing you, you would steal his clothes and make him go naked. This chapter is also dedicated to all those people who think my writing is good, and to that stupid idiot who thought it was stupid that I cried at my own work, I promise you, if you have any sensitive emotions you will cry***
As he entered the large wooden hall in his new robes he discovered that there were already many people there. In fact, only Arwen and Elrond were absent. He new where his seat was, on the left long side exactly center was Elrond's seat, next to him on the right was Arwen and on the left his two sons. Directly right of Arwen was where Aragorn sat, he knew this would be torture for him to have to sit next to her tonight. Most of the people were standing in groups in corners or just together. Aragorn knew that he had been gone so long he would not fit in conversations about politics or social life. For all he knew they could be talking about him. As he walks by they bow to him, he nods back but they exchange no words.
He got to his seat and sat down to wait. Looking out the window across from him he saw that the sun had almost completely set, Lord Elrond would be there soon. Elrond and Arwen entered side by side with the twins behind them. They waited in the doorway as the nobles scurried around to get to their seats. When everyone was seated, they entered. Aragorn stood and was rushed at by both twins for they had not seen him for many years and he was like their brother. He hugged them and as he looked over their broad shoulders he saw Elrond helping Arwen into her chair. When Elrond turned Aragron turned back toward the twins and finally pried them away from him. They returned to their seats and Aragorn seated himself. Finally Elrond was seated. The elegant dinner was brought out by many Elven servers. This was an informal banquet so there were many large central dishes. Before everyone started to eat Elrond gave a toast.
He stood and in his loud booming voice said aloud, "Here is to the safe return of our very own Estel, you were indeed missed during your absence." Aragorn blushed and Arwen beamed. Elrond sat back down and the meal started. Aragorn ate in silence while many others were talking. Arwen tried several times to get him talk by trying to start a casual conversation of his adventures, or what had happened why he was gone, but he continued to look straightforward with no expression on his face. This hurt him very much, for all he wanted to do was tell the whole room how much he loved Arwen, but he also wanted to obey Elrond's wishes. Elrond noticed that Aragorn had not replied to any of Arwen's remarks. He got up from his seat and walked over behind Aragorn and whispered to him. "Estel, May I speak to you outside about some private maters for a moment?" Aragorn nodded his head and Elrond left through the large doors behind his chair. Arwen watched him then watched as Aragorn got up. He was careful to turn away form Arwen and not come in eye contact with her. She gave up on him and turned to chat with her brothers. Outside Elrond spoke to Aragorn.
"Estel" His voice was sharp, "What are you doing?"
"What do you mean sir?"
"Arwen has tried many times to speak with you and you have not answered her once nor showed any respect to her. You are completely ignoring her!"
"I am just doing as you told me, you told me to control my behaviors around her."
"Is ignoring the princess a proper behavior. This would bring more suspicion to the people then you two holding hands."
"Sir, I was doing what you said."
"You do not have to ignore her."
"Then what can I do, nothing I do ever makes you happy unless it has something to do with me becoming King! But since there is nothing I can do about that right now, do expect me to just sit around and wait until the time is come?" Now he was angry.
See the trouble he had cause Elrond calmed down. "No, I'm sorry Estel. Forgive me for I have been giving you more trouble than guidance. I would like for you to have a friendly relationship with my daughter. The people expect you to be friends, after all you have spent all but 2 years of your life near her."
"So what do I have permission to do, and where does it go to far?"
"Well, you can deffinately have a conversation with her. She seems eager to speak to you. And when the dancing starts you may dance. I ask that you not stare into her eyes all night long, nor cuddle on a bench in the courtyard, but dancing shall be fine."
"I believe I understand sir."
"Good, now go have a good time, this banquet is in your honor."
"Thank you sir." He bowed and returned to the banquet hall and Elrond followed him.
Aragorn took his seat at the table again, and Elrond took his. Arwen looked at Estel and then at her father then back to Estel.
She whispered to Aragorn, "What did Ada say?"
"Nothing my fair princess."
"Oh, must have been a pep talk for now you chose to speak with me." He blushed and she grinned at him. "Fine, be that way."
They finished their meal with pleasant conversation and no more pep talks from Elrond. After it had appeared that everyone was finished eating the servers came back in and cleared all the dishes. The guests then moved to a smaller room with a fireplace to have tea, while the servants cleared the tables from the floor of the banquet hall. Everyone filed back in and the dancing began. Some stayed to the sides while others danced in the center. Aragorn was asked by several Elven women to dance with them and he did out of courtesy, for he knew Elrond would approve of this, but he also kept his eye on Arwen. The first dance she had was with her first brothers. Then the other for the second song, at this time Aragorn was passed off to another Elven women. For the third dance Aragorn declined an Elven women and then went over to Arwen.
He held out his hand and bowed his head. "May I have this dance."
"You may." She put her hand in his and he led her to the center of the room. For some odd reason the rest of the dancers cleared the floor so that they could have it to themselves. Elrond sat on the side next to his sons watching the couples graceful steps. One son tried to whisper something to the other and Elrond elbowed him and they both shut up. The room was quiet except for the light music playing in the back ground, but no one seemed to notice that. There were no fancy steps to the dance, and forgetting what Elrond said, Aragorn looked deep into Arwen's eyes the entire time. The music played on and they thought that it would never end, nor did they want it too. For once they were able to embrace each other without Elrond's disapproval or suspicion of the people. Slowly, one by one the people began to drift out the door and return to their homes. The couple was still gazing at each other, even until Elrond dragged the two brothers out. They knew that the relationship between Aragorn and their sister was more than just a friendship, they were so happy to finally see her in love. Finally even the music stopped and the musicians got up and left with their instruments. At this they both smiled.
"It seems to be that even our music got bored." Aragorn joked.
"I would remain here with you forever my love." She smiled and he smiled back.
"As would I." She laid her head down on his right shoulder and they continued to sway in the dark empty room, her hands never leaving form the back of his neck, nor his with his left on the back of her head and his right around her back. He stepped back from her when he felt a wet spot form on his shoulder. He saw tears running down her soft red cheeks. "Arwen, why are you crying?"
She looked up to him. "I love you Estel. I do not want you to leave."
"I am not leaving Arwen."
"You will have to go eventually, you are a mortal man."
"Arwen." He understood what she meant now. "That is a long time from now, we will be able to spend many years together before that time comes."
"I know, I just don't want to lose you." She was still crying. He took his hand and gently brushed away each tear with his thumb then, leaning down to her, placed a soft kiss on her warm lips. She closed her eyes and her tears stopped. Neither backed away but neither moved forward. It remained a soft kiss on the lips and nothing else. When they finally pulled away she rested her head back on his shoulder. He replaced his hands one on her head and the other on her back. They hugged for a moment and then Arwen stepped looked up. "Follow me."
**********Ok, I hope you liked it. I'm still crying. Did anyone else cry? WHEN you review can you please let me know if you cried because otherwise I will think I'm a pathetic weirdo. Alright, for the next chapter there are two options. Option 1, chapter 6, Option 2, chapter8. 6 and 8 take place at the same time. They also take place in the same place. Chapter 7 is a followup to 6 and 9 is a followup to 8. They are just different variations of each other. Chapter 6 is a more intimate variation. (Hint: there could be some deep kissing). Chapter 8 is a more modest variation. (Hint: a romantic walk in the woods.) So, if you like intimate read 6 then 7, then 10 skipping 8, 9. If you like modest read 8 next then 9then 10, skipping 6 and 7. If you're not sure or you want to read them both, just remember they are at the same exact time. Have Fun!***********
***Thanks to all who reviewed chapter four. This chapter is dedicated to Queen Arwen, just because I love her, Sorry, there is no measuring for clothes in this chapter, knowing you, you would steal his clothes and make him go naked. This chapter is also dedicated to all those people who think my writing is good, and to that stupid idiot who thought it was stupid that I cried at my own work, I promise you, if you have any sensitive emotions you will cry***
As he entered the large wooden hall in his new robes he discovered that there were already many people there. In fact, only Arwen and Elrond were absent. He new where his seat was, on the left long side exactly center was Elrond's seat, next to him on the right was Arwen and on the left his two sons. Directly right of Arwen was where Aragorn sat, he knew this would be torture for him to have to sit next to her tonight. Most of the people were standing in groups in corners or just together. Aragorn knew that he had been gone so long he would not fit in conversations about politics or social life. For all he knew they could be talking about him. As he walks by they bow to him, he nods back but they exchange no words.
He got to his seat and sat down to wait. Looking out the window across from him he saw that the sun had almost completely set, Lord Elrond would be there soon. Elrond and Arwen entered side by side with the twins behind them. They waited in the doorway as the nobles scurried around to get to their seats. When everyone was seated, they entered. Aragorn stood and was rushed at by both twins for they had not seen him for many years and he was like their brother. He hugged them and as he looked over their broad shoulders he saw Elrond helping Arwen into her chair. When Elrond turned Aragron turned back toward the twins and finally pried them away from him. They returned to their seats and Aragorn seated himself. Finally Elrond was seated. The elegant dinner was brought out by many Elven servers. This was an informal banquet so there were many large central dishes. Before everyone started to eat Elrond gave a toast.
He stood and in his loud booming voice said aloud, "Here is to the safe return of our very own Estel, you were indeed missed during your absence." Aragorn blushed and Arwen beamed. Elrond sat back down and the meal started. Aragorn ate in silence while many others were talking. Arwen tried several times to get him talk by trying to start a casual conversation of his adventures, or what had happened why he was gone, but he continued to look straightforward with no expression on his face. This hurt him very much, for all he wanted to do was tell the whole room how much he loved Arwen, but he also wanted to obey Elrond's wishes. Elrond noticed that Aragorn had not replied to any of Arwen's remarks. He got up from his seat and walked over behind Aragorn and whispered to him. "Estel, May I speak to you outside about some private maters for a moment?" Aragorn nodded his head and Elrond left through the large doors behind his chair. Arwen watched him then watched as Aragorn got up. He was careful to turn away form Arwen and not come in eye contact with her. She gave up on him and turned to chat with her brothers. Outside Elrond spoke to Aragorn.
"Estel" His voice was sharp, "What are you doing?"
"What do you mean sir?"
"Arwen has tried many times to speak with you and you have not answered her once nor showed any respect to her. You are completely ignoring her!"
"I am just doing as you told me, you told me to control my behaviors around her."
"Is ignoring the princess a proper behavior. This would bring more suspicion to the people then you two holding hands."
"Sir, I was doing what you said."
"You do not have to ignore her."
"Then what can I do, nothing I do ever makes you happy unless it has something to do with me becoming King! But since there is nothing I can do about that right now, do expect me to just sit around and wait until the time is come?" Now he was angry.
See the trouble he had cause Elrond calmed down. "No, I'm sorry Estel. Forgive me for I have been giving you more trouble than guidance. I would like for you to have a friendly relationship with my daughter. The people expect you to be friends, after all you have spent all but 2 years of your life near her."
"So what do I have permission to do, and where does it go to far?"
"Well, you can deffinately have a conversation with her. She seems eager to speak to you. And when the dancing starts you may dance. I ask that you not stare into her eyes all night long, nor cuddle on a bench in the courtyard, but dancing shall be fine."
"I believe I understand sir."
"Good, now go have a good time, this banquet is in your honor."
"Thank you sir." He bowed and returned to the banquet hall and Elrond followed him.
Aragorn took his seat at the table again, and Elrond took his. Arwen looked at Estel and then at her father then back to Estel.
She whispered to Aragorn, "What did Ada say?"
"Nothing my fair princess."
"Oh, must have been a pep talk for now you chose to speak with me." He blushed and she grinned at him. "Fine, be that way."
They finished their meal with pleasant conversation and no more pep talks from Elrond. After it had appeared that everyone was finished eating the servers came back in and cleared all the dishes. The guests then moved to a smaller room with a fireplace to have tea, while the servants cleared the tables from the floor of the banquet hall. Everyone filed back in and the dancing began. Some stayed to the sides while others danced in the center. Aragorn was asked by several Elven women to dance with them and he did out of courtesy, for he knew Elrond would approve of this, but he also kept his eye on Arwen. The first dance she had was with her first brothers. Then the other for the second song, at this time Aragorn was passed off to another Elven women. For the third dance Aragorn declined an Elven women and then went over to Arwen.
He held out his hand and bowed his head. "May I have this dance."
"You may." She put her hand in his and he led her to the center of the room. For some odd reason the rest of the dancers cleared the floor so that they could have it to themselves. Elrond sat on the side next to his sons watching the couples graceful steps. One son tried to whisper something to the other and Elrond elbowed him and they both shut up. The room was quiet except for the light music playing in the back ground, but no one seemed to notice that. There were no fancy steps to the dance, and forgetting what Elrond said, Aragorn looked deep into Arwen's eyes the entire time. The music played on and they thought that it would never end, nor did they want it too. For once they were able to embrace each other without Elrond's disapproval or suspicion of the people. Slowly, one by one the people began to drift out the door and return to their homes. The couple was still gazing at each other, even until Elrond dragged the two brothers out. They knew that the relationship between Aragorn and their sister was more than just a friendship, they were so happy to finally see her in love. Finally even the music stopped and the musicians got up and left with their instruments. At this they both smiled.
"It seems to be that even our music got bored." Aragorn joked.
"I would remain here with you forever my love." She smiled and he smiled back.
"As would I." She laid her head down on his right shoulder and they continued to sway in the dark empty room, her hands never leaving form the back of his neck, nor his with his left on the back of her head and his right around her back. He stepped back from her when he felt a wet spot form on his shoulder. He saw tears running down her soft red cheeks. "Arwen, why are you crying?"
She looked up to him. "I love you Estel. I do not want you to leave."
"I am not leaving Arwen."
"You will have to go eventually, you are a mortal man."
"Arwen." He understood what she meant now. "That is a long time from now, we will be able to spend many years together before that time comes."
"I know, I just don't want to lose you." She was still crying. He took his hand and gently brushed away each tear with his thumb then, leaning down to her, placed a soft kiss on her warm lips. She closed her eyes and her tears stopped. Neither backed away but neither moved forward. It remained a soft kiss on the lips and nothing else. When they finally pulled away she rested her head back on his shoulder. He replaced his hands one on her head and the other on her back. They hugged for a moment and then Arwen stepped looked up. "Follow me."
**********Ok, I hope you liked it. I'm still crying. Did anyone else cry? WHEN you review can you please let me know if you cried because otherwise I will think I'm a pathetic weirdo. Alright, for the next chapter there are two options. Option 1, chapter 6, Option 2, chapter8. 6 and 8 take place at the same time. They also take place in the same place. Chapter 7 is a followup to 6 and 9 is a followup to 8. They are just different variations of each other. Chapter 6 is a more intimate variation. (Hint: there could be some deep kissing). Chapter 8 is a more modest variation. (Hint: a romantic walk in the woods.) So, if you like intimate read 6 then 7, then 10 skipping 8, 9. If you like modest read 8 next then 9then 10, skipping 6 and 7. If you're not sure or you want to read them both, just remember they are at the same exact time. Have Fun!***********