Disclaimer: Check the other chapters. . . It's midnight, I don't feel like writing one.
A/N: Today is a special day for me! It's my birthday! Oh, sorry, I got caught up in the moment. . . Sorry I haven't updated in a while, my computer has been in a bad mood and wouldn't let me on the internet to update.
Chapter Three: Love and Horses
Elladan and Estel watched Elrohir from a balcony above the two. Both burst out laughing as Elrohir kissed Kevaline. The reaction from Kevaline was enough to make the two of them die from laughing.
Elrohir smiled at Kevaline, "Kev, maybe we should go back inside. If we are to go hunting tomorrow, we need to get you a horse."
Kevaline smiled as Elrohir gave her a last hug before he stood, "Alright, lets go get me a horse!" She let Elrohir lead her to the stables, smiling at herself. As the entered the stables, Kevaline gasped, "So many beautiful horses!"
Elrohir smiled at Kevaline, "Yes, all elven horses."
Kevaline ran in front of him, a horse catching her eye. She stopped as she got to the door of its stall, "Oh, it's beautiful! What's its name?"
Elrohir looked at the horse, feeling a fear rising in his chest, "This is Clitus." The horse they were looking at was a black stallion with golden mane and tail. His eyes were silver with specs of gold in them, and his coat had areas where some bronze hair was mixed with the black. "No one has been able to ride him, let alone get near him."
Kevaline put her hand out to the horse, her eyes locked with Clitus's, "He isn't that bad." Clitus came over to her and sniffed her hand. Something in his eyes flashed as he caught the sent of Kevaline.
Elrohir watched the two with interest, seeing if Clitus would let Kevaline near him. Kevaline put a hand on Clitus's head, and for the first time, Elrohir noticed the likeness of the two. Their eyes were the same, and same with their hair. Kevaline's hair was indeed black with bronze highlights in it, while Clitus's coat was the same.
Kevaline kissed the forehead of Clitus, listening to him whinnying. She smiled and turned to Elrohir, "Can I ride him, Elrohir?"
Elrohir nodded, "I guess. . ."
"What is wrong?" Kevaline asked, walking over to Elrohir and smiling, "You look a little pale."
"You have just tamed the one horse that no one could tame. The one horse that has almost killed twenty elves because of its mean streak. . ." Elrohir stated, not believing it.
Kevaline kissed Elrohir on the cheek, "Relax, he's harmless. . ." She whispered in his ear, "At least to those who don't try and harm me." She then yawned, "Lets go back up to the halls, I didn't get to read that book you promised me I could read."
Kevaline and Elrohir walked back up to the halls, holding hands. When the reached the main hallway, Elrohir guided her up a staircase, "Follow me, we'll go to my father's study. I'll be able to ask him about guard duty, and you can get a book."
On walking to the door of Elrond's study, Kevaline paused as she heard her name spoken.
"Kevaline is in need of our help. . ."
"Elrond, I know you want to help her, but I don't know if this time you can. . ."
"Glorfindel, Elrohir believes we can find her father! If it pleases him to help, then we should." Elrond stated urgently.
"She is different Elrond, she is unlike anyone I have seen! Elladon thinks that bow is from Lorien. I talked to Elrohir, and he believes that her father could be from Lorien, but her speed is that of a Mirkwood elf, and her power is that of a Rivendell elf! She is one of a kind!" Glorfindel yelled.
Kevaline backed away from the door, too stunned to want to hear more. She let go of Elrohir's hand, "I think I'll pass on the book. . ."
Elrohir looked back at her, "I'm sorry Kev, I didn't think father would be talking. . ."
"It's alright, I'll just find something else to do. I'm sure I could distract myself by taking a walk." Kevaline stated, turning and walking away. Elrohir stared at her a moment before running after her.
"Kevaline! Wait! I'll go with you!" Elrohir yelled, not caring if anyone heard him. Kevaline stopped where she was and waited for him. He smiled at her, grabbing her hand in his, "Lets go take a ride, Clitus has never had someone ride him." He kissed Kevaline's cheek, "I am very sorry Kevaline."
Kevaline winked at him, "Don't worry about it Elrohir, things happen."
As they entered the stable, Clitus whinnied from his stall. Kevaline raced to his stall and smiled, "I think I can ride him bareback!" Clitus shook his head as Kevaline grabbed a bridle that was hung up on a nail. She put one hand out to him, "Relax boy, I'm just going to put this on you and then we can go for a ride. . ." Clitus watched her intently as she put the bridle on him. He chomped on the bit, and Kevaline sighed, "You'll get used to it boy."
She then led him out of his stall and saw Elrohir waiting for her with his horse. She nodded, and he smiled, "Well, mount up and then we'll ride out."
Kevaline did as she was told, Clitus not moving an inch as she mounted. She situated herself on his bareback and then smiled, "Lets go!" She patted Clitus's neck, "Lets go my friend, head out!"
Clitus spared no time as he galloped out of the stables and down the road. Elrohir's horse followed suit, catching up to Clitus quickly. Elrohir looked over at Kevaline's face, seeing it full of joy and freedom, "Kev, where do you want to go?"
"Anywhere that is secluded and has no one to bother us!" Kevaline stated, "I want to be alone, away from the teasing and the talk!"
Clitus snorted and turned off the path, Elrohir's horse right beside him. After about a half an hour, Clitus slowed to a walk, coming into a clearing. Kevaline gasped as she saw the beauty of it. There was a small waterfall that fell into a small pool of water. A fallen log was right at the edge of the pool. Kevaline dismounted and walked over to the pool's edge, smiling as she saw her reflection.
She was too occupied to notice the hands wrapping around her waist. Elrohir kissed her neck and hugged her tighter. Kevaline closed her eyes and her smile got bigger. She now realized that this is what her life was missing all those years, someone to love her.
"Kevaline. . ." Elrohir's voice brought her back to reality. She simply nodded her head, acknowledging that she had heard him. "You seemed stressed, are you alright?"
Kevaline mumbled her response, too content to ruin the moment, "I finally found what I was missing all these years. I shouldn't have been ignoring love, but I did."
Elrohir laughed, causing Kevaline to lean her head back against his chest. He whispered in her ear, "I told you I would teach you of love. . ."
She opened her eyes as she heard Clitus neigh in warning. She then laughed, realizing that he was neighing because Elrohir was hugging her, "Relax Clitus, he is not going to hurt me, its actually the very opposite, he wants me to be safe."
Clitus started to walk over to the two of them, but Elrohir's horse put itself between Clitus and Elrohir and Kevaline. It snorted in response to Clitus pawing the ground.
Elrohir laughed at the action of his horse, "It seems Alaquis is watching out for me." He let Kevaline go, laughing as she moaned, "I am just going to settle Alaquis down, I'll be back." He walked over to his horse, whispering to it in elvish.
Kevaline sighed and sat down, waiting for Elrohir to return. As she looked out at the waterfall, two hands went over her eyes. She put her hands up and pulled the hands down, "Elrohir. . ."
"Kevaline," Elrohir stated, sitting down behind her, "what is on your mind."
Kevaline laid her head back against him, sighing as he brought his arms around her waist, "I'm just thinking about what your father and Glorfindel were talking about. My father might be in Lorien as they said. . . I don't even know where that is. . . and Glorfindel really didn't want your father to help me. . ."
Elrohir kissed the back of Kevaline's head, "Do not worry, I will help you find your father." He smiled to himself as Kevaline closed her eyes, falling into a light sleep. He kissed her one more time on the back of her head, and then gently laid her down on the soft grass, "Sleep well."
"Why should I sleep well?" Kevaline mumbled as she opened her eyes. She smiled at Elrohir's shocked expression, "Sorry to scare you, I just closed my eyes."
Elrohir laughed lightly as Kevaline sat up, "Well, I guess there goes the idea of going for a swim. . ."
"Why? Are you afraid that you'll be seen by me?" Kevaline stated, kissing Elrohir's cheek. She smiled, "Why don't we just sit here, that would make me happy." She then shook a finger at him, "Just don't let me fall asleep, or I'll sick Clitus on you."
Elrohir laughed, "Alright, if you just want to sit and talk that's fine with me." Kevaline smiled and laid her head back on Elrohir's chest. She looked up into his face and couldn't resist to kiss him. He smiled as she ended, "What was that for?"
Kevaline wiped the hair out of his face, "I had a sudden urge to see what you would do."
Elrohir smirked and bent his head down and kissed her back. Ending, he smiled as she seemed to melt in his grip, "Are you happy?" She simply nodded, smiling. He hugged her tighter, "We should come here more often, but maybe we should bring a book or something to keep us occupied. . ."
Kevaline sat bolt upright, "Ya know, that is a good idea." She then turned to face Elrohir. They were nose to nose, "Elrohir. . ."
"Yes?" Elrohir smiled, his bluish gray eyes looking Kevaline up and down.
She blushed, "Maybe we should head back. . .It's getting dark, and I'm starting to get hungry. . ."
Elrohir nodded, "As you wish." He stood up and walked over to Alaquis, mounting her. Kevaline followed his lead, mounting Clitus. Both then headed back to Rivendell.
On returning to the stables, both met up with Estel. He nodded to Elrohir, "Where were you two? Father sent out elves in search for you two. He said he heard you yelling, and when he came out of his study you were gone. He searched for you and saw that Alaquis was gone, along with her was Clitus."
Kevaline looked away, but Elrohir smiled, "We went for a ride, that was all. No need to worry, I'll go talk to father." He dismounted and let someone take Alaquis to her stall.
Kevaline dismounted Clitus and patted his nose, "You be nice and let them take you back to your stall!" The same person took Clitus, very wary about him.
Elrohir nodded to her, and both walked up to the halls, Kevaline not looking at Elrohir. He grasped her hand in his, "What is wrong?"
"I am sorry, I have probably gotten you in trouble. . ." Kevaline sighed.
"No, it wasn't your fault. It all started when father was talking to Glorfindel in the study with the door open." Elrohir stated, walking up the staircase that led to Elrond's study. When they reached the door, Elrohir knocked.
He then entered. Elrond looked up from his desk, smiling as he saw it was Elrohir, "I'm glad you are alright. . ."
Kevaline lowered her head, and Elrohir nodded, "Yes father, we just went for a ride. . ." He then smiled, "Father, is it alright if I put Kalhir on guard duty tomorrow morning instead of me? We were going to go hunting tomorrow." He squeezed Kevaline's hand for reassurance.
She looked up at him and smiled. Elrond nodded, "Yes, it is fine." He then eyed Kevaline, "Did she take Clitus for a ride?"
"Yes father, he was as tame as any horse here," Elrohir stated. He smiled at Kevaline, "and she handles him pretty well."
Elrond nodded his head as he saw Elrohir holding Kevaline's hand, "I see that you two have been talking together. . ."
Kevaline blushed as Elrohir smiled, "Yes, we have been talking father."
"Is it too much to think that you two are. . ." Elrond started, Elrohir laughed as Kevaline blushed a deeper red. Elrond nodded, "Dinner is almost ready, you should go tell your brother that you are back, he was starting to worry." He turned to Kevaline, "Glorfindel wishes to speak with you Kevaline. You can find him in one of the gardens."
Elrohir nodded, "Thank you father." He turned and walked out of the study, Kevaline following him. He turned to her, "Looks like I got the easy job, all I have to do is talk to my brother, you have to talk with Glorfindel." He then guided her to the gardens and kissed her quickly, "I'll be in the dining hall waiting for you." He then left her to find Glorfindel.
Kevaline sighed as she walked through the gardens, trying to find Glorfindel. She closed her eyes for a second, continuing her walking, and ran into someone. When she opened her eyes to apologize, it died in her throat. She was staring at Glorfindel. "You wanted to talk to me?"
Glorfindel smiled at her, "Yes, I did." He indicated to a bench, "Sit down." She listened to him, and he continued, "Elrond believes he can help you, but some things come with that." He answered her look, "You have to learn how to use weapons so you can defend Rivendell from any intruders. You will be put on guard duty and any other things that are needed. You will be put under Elrohir's watch."
Kevaline nodded, "I understand. Is that all?" When Glorfindel nodded, she smiled, "Good, now can you please take me to the dining hall, Elrohir is waiting for me. . ."
Glorfindel raised an eyebrow, "What?"
Kevaline shook her head, "Lets go get some food, I'm hungry." She then smiled as her stomach growled, "See. . ."
Kevaline walked into the dining hall, rubbing her stomach as it gave another growl. She then sniffed the air, smelling something really good. She ran to her seat, forgetting about anyone else. She quickly sat down, smiled at Elrohir, and looked down at her food, "Food! I'm so hungry!"
Elrohir couldn't help but laugh at her, "You are that hungry?"
Kevaline looked up at him, whispering, "Nope, I just wanted to see you!" She then added more loudly, "I can't believe I'm being put under your watch! This is going to be so fun! I get to learn how to use weapons, even though I like to use my bow, but hey, I should learn how to use something else. . ."
Elladan shook her head, "Brother, are you sure we can take her hunting tomorrow? She doesn't seem like the type to. . ."
Kevaline glared at him, "Hey! You haven't seen me shoot! I bet I'm better than you!" She then smiled at Elrohir, "Isn't that right, Elrohir?"
Elrohir was at a loss for words. He just blinked at Kevaline like she had grown a second head. When she elbowed him, he snapped out of his trance, "Yes, I guess so."
"I just hope she doesn't scare any of the game away," Estel stated, eying Elrohir with concern, "Are you alright brother?"
Elrohir nodded, not looking Estel in the eye, "Yes, I am fine." He then looked at Kevaline, smiling, "So, you are being put under my watch. . ."
"You're lucky you weren't put under mine, Elrohir isn't as commanding as me!" Elladan laughed.
Kevaline stuck her tongue out at him, causing him to look shocked, "You're just jealous that I wasn't put under yours! You shouldn't tease, it comes back to haunt you, especially if you were teasing me!" She nodded at Elrond, "I will take my eave now, I wish to take a walk before I get some sleep." Then, standing, she started to walk out of the hall.
She stood at the door, smiling as Elrohir walked out a few seconds later. He turned to her and grabbed her in a loving hug, "That took guts to say in there Kev, you had Elladan at a loss for words. Estel was teasing him after you left. I think he'll think twice before he tries something like that again while you're within ear shot."
Kevaline didn't care if anyone saw them, she kissed him right there. Ending, she sighed, "I just did what I thought was right." She looked into his eyes, pleading, "Elrohir, I want to ask you a favor. . ." He nodded, telling her to continue, which she did, "Will you please teach me how to use a sword. I want to have some experience with it before someone tries to teach me about it."
He laughed, and pulled her along with him down the halls, "I will definitely teach you, especially because I will be your teacher, its great that you want to start early." He led her to a courtyard where no one was in, "Well, this seems a good of place to practice. . ." He unsheathed his sword and handed it to Kevaline, "The first thing to learn is how to hold it. . ."
After three hours of learning and practicing, a sweaty Kevaline handed Elrohir his sword back. Kevaline let him push her down on a nearby bench, too tired to argue. He kissed her forehead, "You learn fast, and it helps when you are a natural. . ."
"Well, my father is an elf. . ." Kevaline sighed. She wiped some of the sweat off her forehead, "I thought it would be harder than that. . . I thought that the sword would be heavier."
"Elven blades are light," Elrohir laughed, sitting down by her, "Soon enough, you'll be able to have your own sword to carry around like we do."
"I hope I won't have to wear it in my sleep. . . Oh, wait, it might be a good idea so that I can kill the next person who barges in my room!" Kevaline stated. She laid her head against his shoulder, "I guess I'm in your troop. I hope I won't cause problems. . ."
"Definitely not!" Elrohir laughed, "I fought Elladan for you to be in my troop! He wanted you from what he heard about your shooting capabilities! I stated that I had found you first, and that he wouldn't be able to handle your attitude, that made him give up."
Kevaline nodded, "Help me stand, I'm too tired." Elrohir helped her stand, smiling at her.
"Am I going to have to carry you back to your room?" He asked. Kevaline only mumbled, closing her eyes. Elrohir shook his head and started to half drag her to her room.
On reaching her room, he opened the door and walked in, dragging Kevaline. He laid her down on her bed and kissed her. Ending, he smiled as she rolled on her side, "Pleasant dreams, I will come to get you in the morning. Hope I don't walk in on you this time."
Kevaline mumbled as she fell asleep, "You do, and I'll. . ." He shook his head and walked out, closing the door after him.
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There is chapter 3! Hope you enjoyed it! I tell ya, please review so I think that I am loved. I don't care if you write 'hi' for the review, just as long as you press that button below. If you have issues and you want to get them out of your system, tell me, I enjoy listening to other pep's problems. That could be your review, I don't care, just as long as you send something!
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Until that time, here are some weird words of advice. . . If you can't have first place, take everyone out with you. . .(My little brother got me hooked on Jet Moto, seeing as I'm going to be driving! He loves it when I can't get in first and then I just try and kill everyone so that they don't beat me!)
Some more weird words of advice. . . Always surprise the person you want to scare, don't forget the video camera so you can catch them in the moment, they will usually scream like little girls! (He He, I've tried it out, it works on everyone, even tough strong men)
::Shrugs:: Oh, well, I'll have to try it out on Legolas and Elrohir. ::Smiles deviously:: Great! Well, until the next time I update. . .
::Holds video recorder up and shows a tape of some poor unsuspecting person that was in the wrong place at the wrong time:: Look at him scream! Haha! Oh, wait, that was my best friend. . .(Change in tactics) Look at him run! YEAH!
A/N: Today is a special day for me! It's my birthday! Oh, sorry, I got caught up in the moment. . . Sorry I haven't updated in a while, my computer has been in a bad mood and wouldn't let me on the internet to update.
Chapter Three: Love and Horses
Elladan and Estel watched Elrohir from a balcony above the two. Both burst out laughing as Elrohir kissed Kevaline. The reaction from Kevaline was enough to make the two of them die from laughing.
Elrohir smiled at Kevaline, "Kev, maybe we should go back inside. If we are to go hunting tomorrow, we need to get you a horse."
Kevaline smiled as Elrohir gave her a last hug before he stood, "Alright, lets go get me a horse!" She let Elrohir lead her to the stables, smiling at herself. As the entered the stables, Kevaline gasped, "So many beautiful horses!"
Elrohir smiled at Kevaline, "Yes, all elven horses."
Kevaline ran in front of him, a horse catching her eye. She stopped as she got to the door of its stall, "Oh, it's beautiful! What's its name?"
Elrohir looked at the horse, feeling a fear rising in his chest, "This is Clitus." The horse they were looking at was a black stallion with golden mane and tail. His eyes were silver with specs of gold in them, and his coat had areas where some bronze hair was mixed with the black. "No one has been able to ride him, let alone get near him."
Kevaline put her hand out to the horse, her eyes locked with Clitus's, "He isn't that bad." Clitus came over to her and sniffed her hand. Something in his eyes flashed as he caught the sent of Kevaline.
Elrohir watched the two with interest, seeing if Clitus would let Kevaline near him. Kevaline put a hand on Clitus's head, and for the first time, Elrohir noticed the likeness of the two. Their eyes were the same, and same with their hair. Kevaline's hair was indeed black with bronze highlights in it, while Clitus's coat was the same.
Kevaline kissed the forehead of Clitus, listening to him whinnying. She smiled and turned to Elrohir, "Can I ride him, Elrohir?"
Elrohir nodded, "I guess. . ."
"What is wrong?" Kevaline asked, walking over to Elrohir and smiling, "You look a little pale."
"You have just tamed the one horse that no one could tame. The one horse that has almost killed twenty elves because of its mean streak. . ." Elrohir stated, not believing it.
Kevaline kissed Elrohir on the cheek, "Relax, he's harmless. . ." She whispered in his ear, "At least to those who don't try and harm me." She then yawned, "Lets go back up to the halls, I didn't get to read that book you promised me I could read."
Kevaline and Elrohir walked back up to the halls, holding hands. When the reached the main hallway, Elrohir guided her up a staircase, "Follow me, we'll go to my father's study. I'll be able to ask him about guard duty, and you can get a book."
On walking to the door of Elrond's study, Kevaline paused as she heard her name spoken.
"Kevaline is in need of our help. . ."
"Elrond, I know you want to help her, but I don't know if this time you can. . ."
"Glorfindel, Elrohir believes we can find her father! If it pleases him to help, then we should." Elrond stated urgently.
"She is different Elrond, she is unlike anyone I have seen! Elladon thinks that bow is from Lorien. I talked to Elrohir, and he believes that her father could be from Lorien, but her speed is that of a Mirkwood elf, and her power is that of a Rivendell elf! She is one of a kind!" Glorfindel yelled.
Kevaline backed away from the door, too stunned to want to hear more. She let go of Elrohir's hand, "I think I'll pass on the book. . ."
Elrohir looked back at her, "I'm sorry Kev, I didn't think father would be talking. . ."
"It's alright, I'll just find something else to do. I'm sure I could distract myself by taking a walk." Kevaline stated, turning and walking away. Elrohir stared at her a moment before running after her.
"Kevaline! Wait! I'll go with you!" Elrohir yelled, not caring if anyone heard him. Kevaline stopped where she was and waited for him. He smiled at her, grabbing her hand in his, "Lets go take a ride, Clitus has never had someone ride him." He kissed Kevaline's cheek, "I am very sorry Kevaline."
Kevaline winked at him, "Don't worry about it Elrohir, things happen."
As they entered the stable, Clitus whinnied from his stall. Kevaline raced to his stall and smiled, "I think I can ride him bareback!" Clitus shook his head as Kevaline grabbed a bridle that was hung up on a nail. She put one hand out to him, "Relax boy, I'm just going to put this on you and then we can go for a ride. . ." Clitus watched her intently as she put the bridle on him. He chomped on the bit, and Kevaline sighed, "You'll get used to it boy."
She then led him out of his stall and saw Elrohir waiting for her with his horse. She nodded, and he smiled, "Well, mount up and then we'll ride out."
Kevaline did as she was told, Clitus not moving an inch as she mounted. She situated herself on his bareback and then smiled, "Lets go!" She patted Clitus's neck, "Lets go my friend, head out!"
Clitus spared no time as he galloped out of the stables and down the road. Elrohir's horse followed suit, catching up to Clitus quickly. Elrohir looked over at Kevaline's face, seeing it full of joy and freedom, "Kev, where do you want to go?"
"Anywhere that is secluded and has no one to bother us!" Kevaline stated, "I want to be alone, away from the teasing and the talk!"
Clitus snorted and turned off the path, Elrohir's horse right beside him. After about a half an hour, Clitus slowed to a walk, coming into a clearing. Kevaline gasped as she saw the beauty of it. There was a small waterfall that fell into a small pool of water. A fallen log was right at the edge of the pool. Kevaline dismounted and walked over to the pool's edge, smiling as she saw her reflection.
She was too occupied to notice the hands wrapping around her waist. Elrohir kissed her neck and hugged her tighter. Kevaline closed her eyes and her smile got bigger. She now realized that this is what her life was missing all those years, someone to love her.
"Kevaline. . ." Elrohir's voice brought her back to reality. She simply nodded her head, acknowledging that she had heard him. "You seemed stressed, are you alright?"
Kevaline mumbled her response, too content to ruin the moment, "I finally found what I was missing all these years. I shouldn't have been ignoring love, but I did."
Elrohir laughed, causing Kevaline to lean her head back against his chest. He whispered in her ear, "I told you I would teach you of love. . ."
She opened her eyes as she heard Clitus neigh in warning. She then laughed, realizing that he was neighing because Elrohir was hugging her, "Relax Clitus, he is not going to hurt me, its actually the very opposite, he wants me to be safe."
Clitus started to walk over to the two of them, but Elrohir's horse put itself between Clitus and Elrohir and Kevaline. It snorted in response to Clitus pawing the ground.
Elrohir laughed at the action of his horse, "It seems Alaquis is watching out for me." He let Kevaline go, laughing as she moaned, "I am just going to settle Alaquis down, I'll be back." He walked over to his horse, whispering to it in elvish.
Kevaline sighed and sat down, waiting for Elrohir to return. As she looked out at the waterfall, two hands went over her eyes. She put her hands up and pulled the hands down, "Elrohir. . ."
"Kevaline," Elrohir stated, sitting down behind her, "what is on your mind."
Kevaline laid her head back against him, sighing as he brought his arms around her waist, "I'm just thinking about what your father and Glorfindel were talking about. My father might be in Lorien as they said. . . I don't even know where that is. . . and Glorfindel really didn't want your father to help me. . ."
Elrohir kissed the back of Kevaline's head, "Do not worry, I will help you find your father." He smiled to himself as Kevaline closed her eyes, falling into a light sleep. He kissed her one more time on the back of her head, and then gently laid her down on the soft grass, "Sleep well."
"Why should I sleep well?" Kevaline mumbled as she opened her eyes. She smiled at Elrohir's shocked expression, "Sorry to scare you, I just closed my eyes."
Elrohir laughed lightly as Kevaline sat up, "Well, I guess there goes the idea of going for a swim. . ."
"Why? Are you afraid that you'll be seen by me?" Kevaline stated, kissing Elrohir's cheek. She smiled, "Why don't we just sit here, that would make me happy." She then shook a finger at him, "Just don't let me fall asleep, or I'll sick Clitus on you."
Elrohir laughed, "Alright, if you just want to sit and talk that's fine with me." Kevaline smiled and laid her head back on Elrohir's chest. She looked up into his face and couldn't resist to kiss him. He smiled as she ended, "What was that for?"
Kevaline wiped the hair out of his face, "I had a sudden urge to see what you would do."
Elrohir smirked and bent his head down and kissed her back. Ending, he smiled as she seemed to melt in his grip, "Are you happy?" She simply nodded, smiling. He hugged her tighter, "We should come here more often, but maybe we should bring a book or something to keep us occupied. . ."
Kevaline sat bolt upright, "Ya know, that is a good idea." She then turned to face Elrohir. They were nose to nose, "Elrohir. . ."
"Yes?" Elrohir smiled, his bluish gray eyes looking Kevaline up and down.
She blushed, "Maybe we should head back. . .It's getting dark, and I'm starting to get hungry. . ."
Elrohir nodded, "As you wish." He stood up and walked over to Alaquis, mounting her. Kevaline followed his lead, mounting Clitus. Both then headed back to Rivendell.
On returning to the stables, both met up with Estel. He nodded to Elrohir, "Where were you two? Father sent out elves in search for you two. He said he heard you yelling, and when he came out of his study you were gone. He searched for you and saw that Alaquis was gone, along with her was Clitus."
Kevaline looked away, but Elrohir smiled, "We went for a ride, that was all. No need to worry, I'll go talk to father." He dismounted and let someone take Alaquis to her stall.
Kevaline dismounted Clitus and patted his nose, "You be nice and let them take you back to your stall!" The same person took Clitus, very wary about him.
Elrohir nodded to her, and both walked up to the halls, Kevaline not looking at Elrohir. He grasped her hand in his, "What is wrong?"
"I am sorry, I have probably gotten you in trouble. . ." Kevaline sighed.
"No, it wasn't your fault. It all started when father was talking to Glorfindel in the study with the door open." Elrohir stated, walking up the staircase that led to Elrond's study. When they reached the door, Elrohir knocked.
He then entered. Elrond looked up from his desk, smiling as he saw it was Elrohir, "I'm glad you are alright. . ."
Kevaline lowered her head, and Elrohir nodded, "Yes father, we just went for a ride. . ." He then smiled, "Father, is it alright if I put Kalhir on guard duty tomorrow morning instead of me? We were going to go hunting tomorrow." He squeezed Kevaline's hand for reassurance.
She looked up at him and smiled. Elrond nodded, "Yes, it is fine." He then eyed Kevaline, "Did she take Clitus for a ride?"
"Yes father, he was as tame as any horse here," Elrohir stated. He smiled at Kevaline, "and she handles him pretty well."
Elrond nodded his head as he saw Elrohir holding Kevaline's hand, "I see that you two have been talking together. . ."
Kevaline blushed as Elrohir smiled, "Yes, we have been talking father."
"Is it too much to think that you two are. . ." Elrond started, Elrohir laughed as Kevaline blushed a deeper red. Elrond nodded, "Dinner is almost ready, you should go tell your brother that you are back, he was starting to worry." He turned to Kevaline, "Glorfindel wishes to speak with you Kevaline. You can find him in one of the gardens."
Elrohir nodded, "Thank you father." He turned and walked out of the study, Kevaline following him. He turned to her, "Looks like I got the easy job, all I have to do is talk to my brother, you have to talk with Glorfindel." He then guided her to the gardens and kissed her quickly, "I'll be in the dining hall waiting for you." He then left her to find Glorfindel.
Kevaline sighed as she walked through the gardens, trying to find Glorfindel. She closed her eyes for a second, continuing her walking, and ran into someone. When she opened her eyes to apologize, it died in her throat. She was staring at Glorfindel. "You wanted to talk to me?"
Glorfindel smiled at her, "Yes, I did." He indicated to a bench, "Sit down." She listened to him, and he continued, "Elrond believes he can help you, but some things come with that." He answered her look, "You have to learn how to use weapons so you can defend Rivendell from any intruders. You will be put on guard duty and any other things that are needed. You will be put under Elrohir's watch."
Kevaline nodded, "I understand. Is that all?" When Glorfindel nodded, she smiled, "Good, now can you please take me to the dining hall, Elrohir is waiting for me. . ."
Glorfindel raised an eyebrow, "What?"
Kevaline shook her head, "Lets go get some food, I'm hungry." She then smiled as her stomach growled, "See. . ."
Kevaline walked into the dining hall, rubbing her stomach as it gave another growl. She then sniffed the air, smelling something really good. She ran to her seat, forgetting about anyone else. She quickly sat down, smiled at Elrohir, and looked down at her food, "Food! I'm so hungry!"
Elrohir couldn't help but laugh at her, "You are that hungry?"
Kevaline looked up at him, whispering, "Nope, I just wanted to see you!" She then added more loudly, "I can't believe I'm being put under your watch! This is going to be so fun! I get to learn how to use weapons, even though I like to use my bow, but hey, I should learn how to use something else. . ."
Elladan shook her head, "Brother, are you sure we can take her hunting tomorrow? She doesn't seem like the type to. . ."
Kevaline glared at him, "Hey! You haven't seen me shoot! I bet I'm better than you!" She then smiled at Elrohir, "Isn't that right, Elrohir?"
Elrohir was at a loss for words. He just blinked at Kevaline like she had grown a second head. When she elbowed him, he snapped out of his trance, "Yes, I guess so."
"I just hope she doesn't scare any of the game away," Estel stated, eying Elrohir with concern, "Are you alright brother?"
Elrohir nodded, not looking Estel in the eye, "Yes, I am fine." He then looked at Kevaline, smiling, "So, you are being put under my watch. . ."
"You're lucky you weren't put under mine, Elrohir isn't as commanding as me!" Elladan laughed.
Kevaline stuck her tongue out at him, causing him to look shocked, "You're just jealous that I wasn't put under yours! You shouldn't tease, it comes back to haunt you, especially if you were teasing me!" She nodded at Elrond, "I will take my eave now, I wish to take a walk before I get some sleep." Then, standing, she started to walk out of the hall.
She stood at the door, smiling as Elrohir walked out a few seconds later. He turned to her and grabbed her in a loving hug, "That took guts to say in there Kev, you had Elladan at a loss for words. Estel was teasing him after you left. I think he'll think twice before he tries something like that again while you're within ear shot."
Kevaline didn't care if anyone saw them, she kissed him right there. Ending, she sighed, "I just did what I thought was right." She looked into his eyes, pleading, "Elrohir, I want to ask you a favor. . ." He nodded, telling her to continue, which she did, "Will you please teach me how to use a sword. I want to have some experience with it before someone tries to teach me about it."
He laughed, and pulled her along with him down the halls, "I will definitely teach you, especially because I will be your teacher, its great that you want to start early." He led her to a courtyard where no one was in, "Well, this seems a good of place to practice. . ." He unsheathed his sword and handed it to Kevaline, "The first thing to learn is how to hold it. . ."
After three hours of learning and practicing, a sweaty Kevaline handed Elrohir his sword back. Kevaline let him push her down on a nearby bench, too tired to argue. He kissed her forehead, "You learn fast, and it helps when you are a natural. . ."
"Well, my father is an elf. . ." Kevaline sighed. She wiped some of the sweat off her forehead, "I thought it would be harder than that. . . I thought that the sword would be heavier."
"Elven blades are light," Elrohir laughed, sitting down by her, "Soon enough, you'll be able to have your own sword to carry around like we do."
"I hope I won't have to wear it in my sleep. . . Oh, wait, it might be a good idea so that I can kill the next person who barges in my room!" Kevaline stated. She laid her head against his shoulder, "I guess I'm in your troop. I hope I won't cause problems. . ."
"Definitely not!" Elrohir laughed, "I fought Elladan for you to be in my troop! He wanted you from what he heard about your shooting capabilities! I stated that I had found you first, and that he wouldn't be able to handle your attitude, that made him give up."
Kevaline nodded, "Help me stand, I'm too tired." Elrohir helped her stand, smiling at her.
"Am I going to have to carry you back to your room?" He asked. Kevaline only mumbled, closing her eyes. Elrohir shook his head and started to half drag her to her room.
On reaching her room, he opened the door and walked in, dragging Kevaline. He laid her down on her bed and kissed her. Ending, he smiled as she rolled on her side, "Pleasant dreams, I will come to get you in the morning. Hope I don't walk in on you this time."
Kevaline mumbled as she fell asleep, "You do, and I'll. . ." He shook his head and walked out, closing the door after him.
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There is chapter 3! Hope you enjoyed it! I tell ya, please review so I think that I am loved. I don't care if you write 'hi' for the review, just as long as you press that button below. If you have issues and you want to get them out of your system, tell me, I enjoy listening to other pep's problems. That could be your review, I don't care, just as long as you send something!
I've got chapter 4 and 5 waiting, so when you send me reviews, I'll put them up!
Until that time, here are some weird words of advice. . . If you can't have first place, take everyone out with you. . .(My little brother got me hooked on Jet Moto, seeing as I'm going to be driving! He loves it when I can't get in first and then I just try and kill everyone so that they don't beat me!)
Some more weird words of advice. . . Always surprise the person you want to scare, don't forget the video camera so you can catch them in the moment, they will usually scream like little girls! (He He, I've tried it out, it works on everyone, even tough strong men)
::Shrugs:: Oh, well, I'll have to try it out on Legolas and Elrohir. ::Smiles deviously:: Great! Well, until the next time I update. . .
::Holds video recorder up and shows a tape of some poor unsuspecting person that was in the wrong place at the wrong time:: Look at him scream! Haha! Oh, wait, that was my best friend. . .(Change in tactics) Look at him run! YEAH!