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Chapter Five: Unsuspected Events

Elrohir was about to answer when he heard a noise of something walking in the woods. He stood up, causing Kevaline to fall backwards. He looked down at her, "Kevaline, there is something out there, I can hear it. . ."

Kevaline froze, listening intently. She too heard something. More like some things. She heard two sets of voices, each had a tone of panic. "They aren't orcs, it sounds like two humans. . ." She listened more closely. He face then drained of color, "No, it can't be. . ."

"What?" Elrohir asked, helping her off the ground.

She ran over to Clitus, beckoning for Elrohir to mount Alaquis, "We have to find those two!" She then listened again, "Those two stupid. . ."

Elrohir didn't ask as he mounted Alaquis and followed Kevaline. After five minutes of riding, she stopped. Elrohir shook his head, "Kev. . ."

Kevaline put her finger to her mouth, dismounting, "Shh, here they come."

As she said this two figures walked out of the brush. Both looking around like they couldn't believe where they were. One of them spotted Elrohir, "Andrew, look!"

The other smiled, "Good, now we can figure out where we are. . ."

"No! Look at his ears! They are pointed! He is an elf, Andrew!" The first one stated.

Elrohir shook his head, "How did you two get past the border patrols? No one is allowed into Rivendell lands unless. . ."

"What did you just say?" the one called Andrew yelled. He turned to the first one, "Adam, this guy says we are in Rivendell. . . I don't believe him. . ."

"You should!" Kevaline yelled, walking around to stand beside Alaquis, "Andrew, Adam, you two stupid idiots!"

"Do we know you?" Andrew asked, looking intently at Kevaline.

"Oh my god! It's Kev!" Adam yelled, not believing his eyes. He ran over to her and gave her a huge hug. He drew back from her as she screamed in pain, "What happened to you?"

"I got attacked by orcs earlier today, that's what!" Kevaline growled, fighting the urge to hit him.

Andrew smiled, "Kev, it is good to see you! We came to your house to see of you were all right because no one was answering the phone, and we found no one. We then thought that you would be in the woods cause you always like the woods, but then we couldn't tell where we were in the forest. It was odd, we have played in that same forest while we were kids, the three of us. Then we ended up here!"

Adam nodded, "What he said."

As both came closer to Kevaline, Elrohir growled. Kevaline looked shocked at his action. She ignored it, "Guys, I would like you to meet. . ." She paused and smiled, "Lord Elrohir."

"Ah, so now you're with royalty. . ." Adam started. He paused then continued, "Wait, his father is Elrond!"

Kevaline laughed, "We should get back. . . Elrond has to heal me, and Clitus wants to rest." She then looked at Elrohir, "Elrohir, why don't you let Adam and Andrew ride Alaquis while you can ride with me." She shook her head at his look of distaste, "Clitus will try and kill one of them. Alaquis isn't going to kill one of them, she is a sweet horse." She started to plead, "Please. . ."

"I don't know, Kevaline, what if Alaquis gets out of control. . ." He stopped as she smiled, "No, don't say it. . ."

"Please, Elrohir. . .Hun. . . please." Kevaline pleaded.

Elrohir sighed, dismounting, "Alright, but I am not being held responsible if anything happens."

Adam and Andrew's faces were shocked. Both stated at the same time, "Hun?"

Kevaline mounted Clitus, smiling as Elrohir mounted behind her. He wrapped his arms around her to hold the reigns, and she leaned back into his chest for support. She sighed, "A lot has happened since school on Friday. I've spent three weeks and three days here. It has been fun let me tell you." She smiled, "I've learned how to use a sword, I go on guard duty and border patrol, I get into trouble deep, and I have found my real father!"

Elrohir urged Clitus into a trot, "Lets go. Father is probably wondering where we are." Alaquis trotted alongside Clitus, whinnying softly.

Adam looked at Kevaline, "Where is your mom?"

Kevaline looked away, fixing her gaze on Clitus's ear instead, "She was attacked by orcs. I was up in a tree and she was down below. They killed her. Lucky for me Elrohir was on border patrol with his men. They saved me and took me to Rivendell." She felt a hand go around her waist, and looked up to see Elrohir looking down at her, his gaze full of worry. She smiled, "Elrohir has taught me a lot since then." She thought about what Adam and Andrew would do if Elrohir kissed her right there.

Elrohir could see what Kevaline was thinking. It showed in her eyes. He smiled, "Kevaline. . ."

"Hmm. . ." Kevaline murmured.

Elrohir bent his head down and kissed her. It was a kiss full of passion and longing. After he had ended it, he looked over to see Adam and Andrew white with fright. Both mouthed, "You're gonna get it now!"

Elrohir smiled at the two of them, "Do you feel any better?"

Kevaline smiled, leaning back on his chest once again, "Oh yes, definitely!"

"But, you, I thought. . ." Adam stuttered.

Kevaline sighed, content with herself, "Like I said, Elrohir has taught me a lot."

"Well, it seems he put a lot of work in!" Andrew stated, shocked beyond control. "If he put that much work into you, then from my point of view, he can have you!"

Adam nodded, "Yeah, we could barely get you to hug us!"

Elrohir smiled, "Actually, it didn't take as much work as I thought it would. She surprised me."

On entering the stables, everyone dismounted. The stable hands took Clitus and Alaquis, but they watched Adam and Andrew very intently until Kevaline yelled at them, "Bug off!" She yelled to the head stable hand, "Korien, tell you assistants to stop looking at the two we brought back like they have sprouted another head!"

Korien nodded, "Back to work! Do as Kevaline said!"

Elrohir chuckled as he put an arm around Kevaline's waist, "You know, they acted like that when I brought you here as well." He then nodded, "lets go, we still have to show these two to father."

Kevaline sighed, "Yes, and I know exactly what Glorfindel is going to say. . . 'Why did you bring them back here? They shouldn't be aloud to be here Kevaline! They are a threat!'"

Elrohir laughed, "I hope you know that you do a perfect impression of him. . ."

"Yeah, well when he makes it his business to stroll in on you every day while you're out in the gardens trying to relax cause it the only time you have to, then you will as well." Kevaline growled. She then lightened up, "Estel should be happy, he'll have new friends, ones that have his limitations!"

"Yes, and Elladan will just laugh at you more, you know that," Elrohir stated, sympathetically. On reaching the halls, Elrohir moaned as he saw Elladan walking towards them, "Not now!"

"Kevaline, so, is that wound of yours feeling better from our little outbreak at lunch?" Elladan laughed.

Kevaline smiled, "Yes, it does." She then nodded, "I can't chat now, I have to go talk to your father."

All four of them walked past Elladan and up the steps to Elrond's study. Elrohir turned to Adam and Andrew, "Address my father as Lord Elrond, and only speak when he tells you too." Both nodded, still following them up the steps.

Kevaline put her hand over Elrohir's mouth, "Just relax and let me do all the talking."

When they reached the study, Kevaline walked right in, too many times had she done this for Elrond to be shocked. He smiled at her from his desk, "Kevaline, have you come for a book?"

Kevaline shook her head, smiling, "Thank you for asking, but I wanted to talk to you." She nodded to the door, and Elrohir walked in, Adam and Andrew right behind him, "We found these two out in the woods while we went for a ride. . . I know them, they are my two friends that I had told you about. . ."

Elrond nodded, not worried about the two, "What were you doing taking a ride with that injury of yours?"

Kevaline blushed, "I needed to clear my head, and I thought that a ride would do me some good. Clitus was very gentle."

Elrond nodded, "About your two friends. . . It seems that they know of this place, they are not freaking out like you did. . ."

"They are the ones who told me of what little I knew about this place, but now I know more than they will ever learn, thanks to your books and Elrohir." She motioned to Adam, "This is Adam. . . and," She then motioned to Andrew, "This is Andrew. Both are exceptionally good with a bow and are fast learners, so they can learn how to wield a weapon if need be."

Right at that moment, Glorfindel and Haldir walked in on them. Kevaline moaned as Glorfindel looked at Adam and Andrew. Haldir smiled at Kevaline, "So Kevaline, are you alright?"

Adam's face of joy was priceless, "Its Haldir!"

Haldir looked from Kevaline to Adam. Kevaline sighed, "I already explained everything to Elrond, father. . ."

"No way!" Andrew laughed, "Your father is Haldir!"

Kevaline sighed and walked over to Elrohir who was waiting at the door, "I leave them in your care Elrond. You decide what they do. . ." She then glared at Glorfindel, "But if you kick them out of Rivendell or hurt them, I will personally see to it that you pay!"

Glorfindel raised an eyebrow, "Is that so?" Kevaline glared at him, and he chuckled, "I guess you are serious after all. Don't worry, we wouldn't dare of making you angry."

Haldir smiled, "After I am done with matters here, I wish to talk to you."

Elrohir smiled, "You will be able to find us in the back garden Haldir." He laughed at Haldir's expression, "Don't worry. . ."

"All I was going to say was make sure you take care of my daughter Elrohir." Haldir stated. He nodded, "I would like to talk to both of you, actually."

Kevaline smiled and pulled Elrohir out of the room, heading to the gardens. Adam watched them go and then turned back to Elrond, "Has she been like that since she came here? Ordering people around?"

Elrond nodded, "Yes, but that is what we love about her. It all started when we brought her here and she woke up. We said she could wear a dress, and. . ."

"Let me guess, she yelled, screamed, and threw stuff and told you to get her pants and a shirt." Andrew laughed.

"Yes, it seems you do know her well. . ." Elrond smiled.

"We should, we've grown up with her. We've had to deal with that attitude ever since we were old enough to have adventures." Adam laughed.

"She does have your attitude, Haldir, she seems to definitely be your daughter." Glorfindel smiled. He then laughed, "I can't believe it!"

"Yes, and Lady Galadriel wishes to see Kevaline with her own eyes. She wants me to bring her to Lothlorien. She thinks Kevaline will help us in the future." Haldir smiled, he then turned to Adam and Andrew, "She also wishes to speak with you two. . ."

"Whoa! Freaky! How could she know we are here when she is way over in Lothlorien and we are in Rivendell?" Andrew stated, his eyes wide.

"She sees what will come in the mirror I am told. She told me she saw you two and that she wishes to speak with you." Haldir nodded.

"I don't know if Elrohir will be happy about this, you saw how he was. . ." Elrond started.

"That is why I wish to speak with both of them. I am willing to take Elrohir with me. Then Kevaline won't be totally alone, and Elrohir won't be angry with me." Haldir bowed his head.

"Very perspective Haldir," Elrond chuckled. He nodded to Adam and Andrew, "I will put one of you under Estel's care, and the other under Elladan's care. That way Kevaline knows that you will be taken care of."

Adam smiled, "Well, who am I going to be put under?"

Estel entered the study at this moment, "Father I. . ." He stopped and looked at Adam and Andrew, "I am sorry father, I didn't realize. . ."

"Ah, Estel, just the person I need. . ." Glorfindel laughed, "Estel, I am putting Kevaline's friend Adam under your care for the time being. . . Is that alright?"

Estel smiled at Adam who smiled back, "Yes, that is fine. Any friend of Kevaline's is a friend of mine!"

Estel led Adam out of the room, talking and laughing about Kevaline and how she acts. Andrew watched them go, "I guess that means Elladan is going to be watching over me."

Elrond nodded, "Yes. . ." He smiled as Elladan poked his head in the room.

"Kevaline and Elrohir saw me while they were going to the gardens. Kevaline said I was needed up here. . ." He smiled, walking into the study.

"Nothing gets past her!" Elrond laughed. He nodded to his son, "Yes, Elladan, you are to watch over Kevaline's friend Andrew. Kevaline wishes that they be taken care of, is that alright with you?"

Elladan laughed, coming closer to Andrew, "Why would you ask me father? If it is the wish of Kevaline, then we better follow it or she'll kill us!" He nodded to Andrew, "I am Elladan. . ."

"My name is Andrew. It is gracious of you to watch over me lord Elladan. . ." Andrew smiled as he bowed slightly.

Elladan stopped him, "Just call me Elladan, except when we are in front of my troops, they might think I've gone soft on them."

Andrew laughed, "I think this is going to be a great time!"

Haldir watched as the two left, talking about Rivendell. He smiled at Elrond, "Well it seems that all is taken care of."

Elrond nodded, "Yes, and now I wonder what my other son is doing with Kevaline. . ."

Andrew and Elladan snuck into the gardens, smiling at each other as they looked around for Kevaline and Elrohir. Elladan put a finger to his mouth, "Shh, they should be out here, and if my brother catches us, then we are going to be in big trouble!"

Andrew nodded, "I understand. . . Do you always do this?" Elladan nodded, and Andrew almost lost control of himself and almost started laughing, "What have you caught them doing?"

Elladan peered through a bush, chuckling as he saw them, "About everything! It's so great, and then I tease them about it. Kevaline gets so angry. . ."

"I can imagine!" Andrew smiled bigger as he looked at the two as well.

Kevaline and Elrohir stopped kissing and looked at the bushes. Kevaline's face flushed as she saw Elladan and Andrew standing there, looking at the two of them. Elrohir kissed her cheek and then glared at his brother, "Elladan. . ."

Elladan fell to the ground, laughing, and started to roll around. Andrew's face went red, embarrassed that he was caught. Elladan got control of his laughter, "Elrohir! You never seem to. . ."

Andrew looked into Kevaline's eyes, feeling laughter coming to him. As he started to laugh, he shook his head, "Man Kev, I never thought that you could actually kiss!"

Kevaline's ear tips turned red, and she shrunk away from them, "Elrohir. . ."

Elrohir nodded, "Alright Kev, lets go." He helped her stand, and both walked off, towards the back garden.

Kevaline sighed, "I'm sorry Elrohir, I didn't want that to happen. I didn't think Andrew would end up with Elladan, I thought it would be Adam. If it was him, I would have been fine, he doesn't do stuff like that. He would have just smiled and said 'way to go Kev'."

Elrohir chuckled, "It is alright." He looked ahead of him to see Haldir waiting for them, "It was time for us to meet Haldir anyway."

Haldir turned as he heard his name. On spotting Kevaline and Elrohir, he bowed slightly, "You have finally come." He then nodded, "I have to tell you Kevaline, that you have to accompany me back to Lothlorien. . ."

"But!" Elrohir stated desperately.

Haldir put his hand up, "Lord Elrohir, I have also to tell you that you are to accompany us as well. I noticed that my daughter can't function very well without you, and I wish for another set of trained eyes on this journey."

Kevaline smiled, pleased with what she was hearing. She hugged Haldir, "Thank you father!"

Haldir laughed and untangled himself from Kevaline, "Yes, well. . . We will leave in two day's time. Just make sure you are ready by then to leave." He then bowed to the two of them and left, laughing and shaking his head, "I better watch it, or she might. . ."

Elrohir yelled to Haldir, "My friend, don't fret! I will make sure she doesn't try that too quickly on me!"

Haldir burst out laughing as he continued to walk away. Kevaline looked at Elrohir, "What did he say?"

Elrohir shook his head, "Never mind, Kev, you don't need to know. . ."

Kevaline pleaded with him, "Please tell me!" She saw he wasn't going to tell her, "Oh, so it was that!"

Elrohir looked at her, "What? You have figured it out?"

Kevaline walked over to Elrohir and looked into his eyes seductively, "I wouldn't try it without your approval. You have my word, hun."

"What makes you think I wouldn't approve?" Elrohir smirked as Kevaline stood on her toes to kiss him. He laughed as she stopped and gasped, "What did you think I was going to say?"

"Definitely not that!" Kevaline stated, wide eyed. She shook her head, "Forget about it, I just want to think about right now. We still have to finish something that we were so rudely interrupted."

Elrohir pulled Kevaline closer to him, smiling, "Well, I think you are right." He ran his fingers through Kevaline's hair, "You are like no other. You really are Haldir's daughter."

Kevaline closed her eyes, relaxing in his grip, "Yes, Elrohir, whatever you say. . ." She sighed, "Will you please stop that? You are going to make me fall asleep. . ."

Elrohir regarded her, "Oh, it will, will it?" He stopped running his fingers through her hair, and tilted her chin up to look at her face, "Maybe I'll use it on you when you won't go to sleep then. . ."

Kevaline opened her eyes, "Damn!" She stuck her tongue out at Elrohir who was laughing, "It isn't funny!"

Elrohir opened his mouth to answer, but Kevaline smiled and kissed him, the kiss full of passion. Both pulled out of the kiss as they heard Estel's voice, "This is the gardens. The best place to find lovers on starry nights."

"I'm going to have to come out here then!" Adam's voice laughed.

Kevaline put her face into Elrohir's chest, "Will we ever get a moment alone? If it's not Elladan or Estel it's one of your troops running in on us or your father or Glorfindel. . ."

Estel and Adam rounded the corner and stopped. Estel nodded his head, "Elrohir, brother, are we intruding on anything?"

Elrohir smiled lightly, "Well, not anymore. . ."

"Kevaline! I guess we caught you. . ." Adam smiled. He then laughed, "Way to go! It's about time you have a relationship!"

"I can see you are not like your friend Andrew. He made fun of Kev. . ." Elrohir sighed.

Adam continued to laugh, "I am not like him. I actually think it is right that Kev should have someone. He just doesn't like it because Kevaline is like a little sister to him sometimes. Other times he wants to go out with her." He then bowed to the two of them, "Well, we will leave you two so you can continue if you want."

Estel smiled, "I'll see you at dinner Elrohir."

Elrohir sighed as they walked around the corner, "They are gone Kev."

Kevaline looked up at him, "So much for finishing what we started. . ." She put her hand on Elrohir's cheek, "Why don't we go to the archery range? I could use some practice, and I find it a way to relieve my stress."

Kevaline walked into her room with Elrohir right behind her. She giggled as she saw how much of a mess her room was, "I guess I need to clean up my room. . ."

Elrohir walked over to the bed and picked up the clothes distributed on it, "I think you do. It is messier than Elladan's."

Kevaline closed the door, "Well, we could clean it up now." She picked up a bunch of books left on her floor, "I didn't think I was so into history until I came here." She looked at Elrohir to see him folding her clothes, "You don't have to fold them. . ."

"I might as well because I know you won't, and you won't let anyone in your room to clean it up." Elrohir smiled.

Kevaline stacked the books on her desk, "Hey! That wasn't nice to say!" She then paused and continued, "But it's true!" She then set to picking up her pillows that she had thrown at people and refused to pick them up, "Look at how many people have walked in on me! It's a disgrace. . ."

Elrohir didn't look up from his folding, "Half of those were me in the mornings. . ."

Kevaline burst out laughing, "Yeah, you're right! And not once did you see what you wanted to see, well, except for when you brought me here, you saw me in my undergarments!" She threw the pillows back on the bed, all of them hitting Elrohir, "I finally hit you!"

Elrohir laughed, picking up a pillow, "Well, now the tables have turned!" He threw it at Kevaline, hitting her face.

Kevaline looked shocked, "Wow!" She quickly ran to the window, "I really hadn't realized that my window is right across from yours. . ."

"I noticed that the first day I was here. . ." Elrohir smiled.

Kevaline wheeled on her heel and looked at him, "You've been watching me through your window, haven't you?" Elrohir lowered his head, hiding his smile. Kevaline ran over to him and pushed him down on the bed, "I can't believe you! You were spying on me, and I didn't even know!" She then pinned him to the bed, "I like it!"

He was surprised at what she had said, "You like it?" She nodded, and he smiled, "Did you notice that you can climb from the tree at my room's window over to the tree at your room's window?"

Kevaline got a devious look on her face, "We'll have to try it sometime!" She then let Elrohir sit up, "Hey hun, what are we going to do when we have to go to Lothlorien?"

Elrohir sighed, lying back on her bed, "I don't know. Your father seems all right with the two of us, but I just don't know."

Kevaline laid back with him, turning to watch him, "I bet we'll figure something out, we have to." She smiled as he turned to face her, "I think we have to worry about Andrew and Elladan, but Estel and Adam won't do anything."

Elrohir nodded, "I agree." He then closed his eyes, "I think we should just relax here for a while, it might just seem just as effective as archery."

Kevaline scooted closer to him, playing with his hair, "Alright, we'll do that." She breathed in and closed her eyes, "You know that you smell so good?"

He responded by smiling and pulling her even closer to him, "Shh, lets savor the quiet moment." Kevaline sighed and quieted down, listening to the quietness around them.

Elrond and Glorfindel walked down the hallway, toward Kevaline's room. Elrond nodded, "I am sure Glorfindel. That must be the reason Galadriel wants to see her."

Glorfindel smiled, "I don't know Elrond, she seems to be a little rough around the edges."

Elrond stopped in front of Kevaline's door, "Glorfindel, my friend, just trust me on this one, please." Glorfindel sighed as Elrond knocked on Kevaline's door. "Kevaline. . ."

The two waited for five minutes, but there was no answer. Glorfindel rolled his eyes and opened the door. He burst out laughing at the sight before him. Both Kevaline and Elrohir were lying on the bed, asleep. Elrohir had his hands around Kevaline, keeping her close to him. Kevaline's face was in his chest, her arms around Elrohir.

Glorfindel continued to laugh, "Elrond. . ."

Elrond faintly smiled, trying not to destroy the scene, "Let's let them be." He put a hand on Glorfindel's shoulder, "Let us go to dinner. If those two wake up later, they can go to the kitchens and get food. I will make sure the cooks save food for them."

"How are we to explain their absence?" Glorfindel asked, walking out with Elrond.

"No one will question, I have a feeling." Elrond smiled, closing the door. They both then proceeded to the dining hall.

When they entered, Haldir looked at Elrond, "Where is my daughter? I saw her going to her room with Elrohir, is that where they are?" Elrond simply nodded, not saying a thing. Haldir nodded, "Kevaline was probably tired. Now that I think about it, they both looked like they were going to fall asleep on there feet." He smiled at Elrond, "I think those two are starting to get serious."

Elrond smiled back, "Yes, I think so as well. It seems destiny has worked its magic." He chuckled, "And it seems destiny has worked fast on this one. I am glad Elrohir is the one to find her instead of Elladan, it seems those two wouldn't last two minutes with each other in a room alone."

Kevaline moaned and swatted away Elrohir's hand that was shaking her shoulder, "Not now, I was having a good dream about Elrohir. . ."

Elrohir laughed as he continued to shake her, "Oh you were having a good dream about me, were you?" He then got serious, "Kevaline, wake up, it has turned dark. . ."

Kevaline slowly opened her eyes to see Elrohir's staring back at her, "Elrohir, can't we just go back to sleep then?"

He shook his head, "No, remember, we were supposed to meet Elladan and Estel out in the stables tonight. I bet father told the cooks to save food for us. Let's go to the kitchens."

Kevaline whined as she sat up, blinking, "I want to go back to my dream!"

Elrohir smiled at her and grabbed a comb, "Let me brush your hair for you, you seem too tired to do anything." Kevaline nodded and then let him brush her hair. He laughed, "Kevaline, you need to wake up quicker."

After the two of them were up, they went to the kitchens. No one was around, but there was a loaf of bread and cheese with a note. Elrohir quickly read the note as Kevaline grabbed the food and the two of them headed to the stables, "Elrohir and Kevaline. . . It seems you two have had a hard day. I have told the cooks to keep some food out for you. It won't be what we had at dinner, but it is something. Tomorrow morning I wish to talk to the two of you in my study. I have already told Elladan to take your watch instead. You are to report there tomorrow. I will be waiting. I hope you two had a peaceful sleep." Elrohir looked up from the note, "It seems father saw us sleeping."

Kevaline broke the loaf of bread in half, "Your father has known about us from the beginning, you knew that." She took a bite out of the bread that she had and handed the other half to Elrohir, "I think he wants us to be more than we already are."

Elrohir smiled, "It seems we are getting closer to that, but we can't rush it. . ."

"Yes, I agree. I think we should wait a while." Kevaline giggled as Elrohir kissed her cheek, "At least until after we get back from Lothlorien, then we can announce it."

Elrohir smiled, "I'm glad you kept your bow with Clitus. Now we don't have to go get it."

Kevaline gasped, "That's right! Tonight is the night we go hunt in the woods!" She jumped up and down, "Yes! I love hunting with you guys!" She put a hand on the hilt of her sword at her side, "This is going to be fun!"

On reaching the stables, Kevaline almost moaned. Adam and Andrew were standing waiting with Elladan and Estel. She regarded Estel, "I thought it was just going to be us. . ."

Elladan smiled, "I invited Andrew because he is good with a bow."

Estel nodded, "I invited Adam for the same reason."

Elladan smirked at Elrohir, "Where were you two at dinner? I missed my opportunity to wrestle Kevaline in front of everyone again."

Kevaline rushed past them, opening the doors to the stables. She walked past the stalls, stopping at Clitus's, "That is none of your business." She opened the door and walked into his stall, "Clitus, you can help me beat Elladan up." Clitus snorted as Kevaline led him out of his stall.

Elrohir led Alaquis out of her stall and smiled at Kevaline, "Relax Kevaline, I don't think they want you angry with them, they won't try anything else."

Kevaline watched as Adam and Andrew led two horses out of their stalls, "When did you two get a horse?"

"Oh, after dinner we were brought down here to get a horse. We had to pick one from up here because Clitus wouldn't let anyone down near the stalls at the other end. . ." Adam shrugged.

Elladan smiled, "That is because Clitus thinks he owns that half of the stables. . ."

"Yeah, well, Kirkelan thinks he owns that half of the stables!" Kevaline stated, leading Clitus up to Alaquis.

Elladan smirked, "Maybe he does. I can tell you that Clitus doesn't own that end of the stables. He is just full of. . ."

Kevaline smiled and let go of Clitus's reigns, "Go for it Clitus!" Clitus's nostrils flared and he pawed the ground. Elladan looked fearfully at his horse that was led out of its stall.

Elladan grabbed his horse's reigns, "Kevaline, don't! Clitus would try and kill Kirkelan!"

Kevaline grabbed Clitus's reigns as he started for Kirkelan, "Relax Elladan, I wouldn't dream of killing Kirkelan, he is too sweet of a horse. He definitely does not have a bad ass attitude!" She whispered into Clitus's ear, soothing her stallion.

Elrohir smiled at her, "Come now, we must go before it gets too late. Elladan and Andrew have watch tomorrow." He mounted Alaquis, "Kevaline. . ."

Kevaline mounted Clitus, patting his neck, "I am ready to go. . ." She nodded to Elladan and Estel, "We'll meet you back here at dawn. Let's see who gets the best game this time! It's going to be harder, a lot of the game is asleep!" She then eyed them both, "Don't loose Adam and Andrew! Make sure they stay with you!" She then urged Clitus into a trot and followed Alaquis.

When they were away from the rest, Elrohir smiled, "Kevaline, where to now?"

Kevaline winked, "Of course, to our secret grove. You know how the deer come to graze there at night. . ." She stopped and thought, "No, wait, we won't harm them. We'll snag some pheasants and a couple wild boars there."

Elrohir chuckled, "It seems you like the deer. You haven't harmed them ever since we started our competitions. You always seem to care for them."

"I don't know, but there is a connection between us. I can't stand to see them hurt. . . Oh no!" Kevaline stated.

Elrohir frowned, "We forgot to tell Adam and Andrew that the deer were off limits!"

Kevaline frowned as well, "Lets hope that Estel and Elladan tell them."

On entering the secret grove, Kevaline whistled. A group of about thirty deer looked up from eating grass, all eyes poised at Kevaline. Kevaline quickly counted them, making sure all of them were there, "Good, so all of you made it here on time." An eighteen-point buck snorted, and Kevaline dismounted. She walked over to him and put her hand on his forehead, "Caldin, you silly buck! I am worried for you!" The buck's eyes were silver, and they seemed to sparkle as they looked at Kevaline.

Elrohir smiled, "Kevaline, we have to find those pheasants and wild boars. . ."

The buck Caldin snorted again, and Kevaline kissed his forehead, taking her hand from it, "Thank you Caldin. I'll be sure to look."

She then walked back over to Clitus, mounting him with ease. He pranced around, ready for the hunt. Elrohir looked into her eyes, "Well?"

"There are four wild boars ahead of us if we continue going straight. Past them are three pheasants sleeping in a hollowed out fallen tree." Kevaline smiled, nodding to Caldin. The buck bowed its head and then looked back up.

Elrohir nodded, "I am glad you understand them, we would be out on a limb if you couldn't. By the way. . . How can you understand them?"

Kevaline urged Clitus forward, "I don't know, I just can. It is like we share a part of the same heart. I really can't explain it." Clitus snorted his content, "It's almost like with Clitus, but it is another part of the heart." She looked into Elrohir's eyes, "I can just understand certain animals. Deer and horses two of them."

As dawn approached, Kevaline and Elrohir loaded their catch, three of the four boars and the three pheasants, onto their horses and headed back to the grove. On reaching the grove, Kevaline said thank you to Caldin, and then they headed back to the stables. Reaching the stables, they dismounted and unloaded their catch, smiling as Elladan and Andrew appeared.

"We had a good catch!" Elladan stated, showing them two boars and a pheasant.

Andrew smiled, "Yes, we did!"

Estel and Adam came back with the same thing as Elladan and Andrew. Kevaline looked at them all, "Well at least you didn't kill any deer. . ."

Elladan laughed, "Andrew almost did until I shouted at the deer to run to you. It dashed off just as quick as I had started to yell. I then remembered to tell him that we were banned from killing the deer by you."

Elrohir laughed, "It looks like we still beat you!" He nodded to Kevaline, "We had no trouble in getting this many. We could have gotten another boar, but Kevaline didn't want to shoot it. Her excuse was that it was still young."

Kevaline crossed her arms, "It was!" She then nodded to everyone, "Alright, reigns. . . I'll take the horses back to their stalls considering no one else can handle Clitus from attacking anyone." Everyone did as they were told and watched as Kevaline took the horses back inside the stables.

Elladan looked at his brother, "How did you get so many? Tell me while Kevaline isn't here!"

Elrohir smiled, "Simple, we went out and found them. We then shot them and brought them back here." He smiled as Kevaline came back to the group, "If you would excuse us, father wishes to see us." He took Kevaline's hand and the two of them headed back to the halls.

Elladan chuckled, "There is more to it. . ." He then shrugged, "Oh well, lets get all this into the halls and down to the kitchens. The cooks will definitely have something to cook for lunch."

Elrohir squeezed Kevaline's hand as they walked into Elrond's study, "Don't worry, he just wants to talk with us."

Kevaline nodded, "I guess so."

Elrond looked up from a map set in front of him on his desk, "Good morning. . ." He paused as he saw how dirty their clothes were, "Was tonight another hunting competition?" Elrohir smiled and nodded, and Elrond continued, "Then this isn't a good morning for you, it is more like an evening."

Kevaline shifted her weight, uncertain of where this was heading, "Elrond, what are you getting at?"

Elrond chuckled, "Well Kevaline, it seems that you two always win. You always get the good load. I want to know how you two do it?" Kevaline opened her mouth to say something, but Elrond held his hand up, "And don't tell me that you just find the places and shoot. I know it isn't like that." He paused then continued, "I saw how you acted when Estel and Elladan brought back that deer. You locked yourself up in your room for the whole day, not even allowing Elrohir in."

Elrohir nodded to Kevaline. She sighed, "I can understand the deer, and they can understand me. It is the same with horses. I can do it with other animals as well." She looked out his window, seeing the sky pink from the sun rising, "Its like we share a part of the same heart."

Elrond put his chin in his hand, closing his eyes, "It is just as I thought. You are. . ." He stopped as he realized Kevaline was still standing there.

Kevaline looked at him, curiosity etched her face, "I'm am what?"

He shook his hand, "Nothing. You may leave now."

Kevaline put her hands on her hips, "What am I?"

Elrond looked into her eyes, his voice full of command, "You may leave now."

Kevaline knew not to push at this point, "Yes Elrond. . ." She turned and started to walk out of the room.

She stopped as Elrond called to her, "Kevaline, don't tell anyone of your power. Keep that between you, Elrohir and me." Kevaline nodded and walked out, Elrohir right behind her.

Out in the hall Kevaline leaned against the wall, sighing, "All I really want to do is sleep. . ."

Elrohir smiled, "My room is the closest. We could sleep there until we wake up." He answered her look of disbelief, "No one will walk in on us, and it's not like we will be doing anything."

Kevaline let out a yawn, and quickly nodded, "Lets go, I want to sleep now." Elrohir then led Kevaline to his room. Kevaline walked in and smiled as she ran to the bed, "It's huge!"

Elrohir laughed, "Yes, that is because I am the son of Elrond. . ."

Kevaline fell onto the bed, shrugging, "Well you could be the tailor's son and I would still love you. It doesn't matter about your rank. . ."

Elrohir chuckled lightly, "That is what I love about you, you see past my rank. . ." A noise out in the hallway caused him to stop and go white.

Kevaline sat up, "What is wrong?" She listened and heard giggling from girls, "What the. . ."

"Elrohir ran over to the bed, "Oh no, they are back!"

"Who is?" Kevaline asked as Elrohir put his hand over her mouth.

Elrohir whispered in her ear, "The ladies of the halls of Rivendell. They went on a trip and now are back!" He swore to himself, "Damn! This is not good!"

"What's wrong with them?" It was muffled, but Elrohir could understand it.

"They won't leave Elladan or me alone. Their sole mission is to wed one of us. . . They won't try for Estel, because he is only human." Elrohir stated shakily.

Kevaline pulled out of Elrohir's grip, "Well, you are already taken!" She smiled as she walked over to the door, the giggling getting louder, "They don't even know about me then!" Elrohir nodded as she put her hand on the doorknob, "This should be fun. . ."

As she opened the door, she was face to face with a group of beautiful elves. The one in the front sneered, "Where is my lord Elrohir?"

Kevaline crossed her arms, "He is not available right now! He is too busy to deal with the likes of you!"

The front elf pushed her out of the way, "Move it! I know he is in here!"

Elrohir's face was one of shock. Kevaline's ear tips went red in anger. As the elves walked into the room, she stomped over in front of them. She growled, "Get Out! As I said beforehand, he is busy!"

The elves ignored her, and the front one bowed to Elrohir, "My lord, the company you keep is horrible!"

Before Kevaline could answer, Elrohir stood up and walked over behind Kevaline. He wrapped his arms around her, "Kirwine, you will not talk about Kevaline that way!"

The elf glared at Kevaline, "My lord, I am only saying this to help you. You should not deal with any human. . ."

"I am not human!" Kevaline yelled.

Elrohir smiled and let his chin rest on Kevaline's head, a sign of love, "She is not human, she is half elf. And she has been here for a while now. My father has a soft spot for her, and he will be very cross if he finds out what you are saying to her."

"My lord, why would you spend time with a female half elf that dresses as a male? She isn't a proper. . ." Kirwine smirked.

Kevaline pulled at Elrohir's grip, trying to get to Kirwine, "I am going to kill you!" Elrohir smiled to himself and let Kevaline go. He watched as she trudged over to Kirwine and clenched her fist, "You know, I am tired of everyone saying I am not a proper girl!" She brought back her fist and punched Kirwine squarely on the nose, "Take that!"

Elrohir quickly grabbed Kevaline to keep her from doing any more damage. He whispered in her ear, "Kevaline, relax, I think they get the point." She settled down, but continued to glare at the group of female elves.

Kirwine held her nose, "So I guess this is your new toy my lord? Did you pick her because she has a fiery attitude and would be a challenge?"

Elrohir put a hand over Kevaline's mouth as she started to yell a string of swearing. Elrohir glared at them, "Get out! I do not want to see your faces again!" He watched as they ran out, doing the wish. He let Kevaline go and turned her to face him, "Kevaline. . ."

She buried her face in his chest, crying, "Elrohir. . ."

He wrapped his arms around her, "Don't listen to them, they are only jealous. I would never do anything with any of them." He smelled her hair, "Kevaline, you are the only one I will ever love." He pulled her out to arm's length, "Why don't you take a bath? Maybe you'll fell better. . ."

Kevaline dried her tears, "I don't know. . ."

Elrohir smiled, "Then afterwards I can give you a massage."

Kevaline smirked, "Great!" She walked over to the bathing room and ran in, "You better not peak. . ."

"Remember, this is my room. I can go anywhere I want to." Elrohir smirked. He opened the bathing room door and laughed, "When am I ever going to see you?"

"After we tell everyone," Kevaline winked as she relaxed in the tub, "No sooner." She motioned with her head to a bottle, "Could you hand me that shampoo?"

Elrohir grabbed the bottle of shampoo and gave it to Kevaline, "You know that they are going to spread rumors around. . ."

Kevaline took the bottle, "Nothing new, it is just like Laken and her group spreading rumors at school." She sighed, "I don't care any more. All that matters is that I love you, and. . ."

"That I love you back." Elrohir nodded. He turned and started to walk into his room, "I will be waiting for you in my room."

Kevaline washed her hair, "I'll be done soon."

Kevaline walked out of the bathroom, a towel around her. She was carrying her clothes. She smiled at Elrohir, "Hey hun, can I borrow a tunic and leggings?" He simply nodded, and Kevaline rummaged through his drawers. She grabbed a tunic and leggings and returned to the bathing room.

Elrohir waited for her to come back out, "Kevaline, you know, my sister wants to spend some time with you. She wants to talk to you."

Kevaline came back out, smiling, "I know, but I really don't want to." She changed the subject, "I want to spar against Elladan again. I want to actually beat him so I can fight against you. It should be fun!"

Elrohir sighed, "Kevaline, I don't know how to tell you, but Elladan was just joking around the first time you fought him. He wasn't putting his strength behind any of it."

Kevaline sighed, "I sorta figured that." She then nodded, "Come on, I want to find Glorfindel and bug him." She smiled, walking to the door, "Lets go!" She pulled Elrohir out with her, yawning.

They walked down the staircase, looking around to see if they could find Glorfindel. On walking down a hallway, they ran into Estel. Estel looked a little saddened. Elrohir noticed this, "What is wrong Estel?"

Estel sighed, "After we return from Lothlorien, I must go to Mirkwood. I am needed. I will take Adam with me."

Kevaline's smile disappeared, "Oh, but that means that I won't get to fight against you." He lowered his head and Kevaline sighed, "Do not worry, we will see each other afterwards. Plus we have all that time in Lothlorien together." She watched as Estel walked away, "Elrohir, is he always like that?"

Elrohir nodded, "Yes, when he has to go away." He then smiled, "Lets continue and try and find Glorfindel."

Kevaline nodded, and they proceeded on. Kevaline finally spotted him as they walked into the gardens. She walked with Elrohir over to him, "Glorfindel. . ."

He turned to face them, his eyes becoming soft at the sight of the two of them. "Kevaline, Elrohir. . ." He smiled, "What brings you two out into the gardens at this time? You two are usually at the archery range, on border patrol, or on guard duty."

Kevaline shook her head, "Elrond had to talk to us this morning, so we got today off. . .Thank god!" She then smiled, "Guess what?"

Glorfindel sighed, used to the games Kevaline played, "What Kevaline?"

Kevaline's smiled broadened, "I just met the ladies of Rivendell, and let me tell you that they are stuck up!" She then remembered, "Oh yeah! I also punched the one called Kirwine in the nose!"

Glorfindel burst out laughing, "So there is some jealousy among the ladies now." He turned to Elrohir, "You better watch out, they might try and kill you in the process of fighting over you!"

Kevaline snorted, "Like it would be a fair fight! She is too much of a lady to even know how to clench her fist!"

Glorfindel shrugged, "I guess you are right." He then turned away from them, "Now please leave me in peace."

Kevaline heard a hint of authority in his voice and didn't respond, she just nodded. She turned and grabbed Elrohir's arm. Both walked away, Kevaline trying to think. After they were out of earshot of Glorfindel, Kevaline smiled, "Lets go find father, I am sure he will want to talk to us." She winked, "Plus it would be a good opportunity to tell him about our future."

Elrohir smiled, "I guess we could, lets just hope he doesn't do anything that I'll regret when he finds out."

Kevaline kissed his cheek, "I will protect you if he tries anything, that is if you are that frightened."

Haldir sat on a bench in one of the courtyards, thinking about his newfound daughter. He was brought out of his thoughts as Elrohir and Kevaline walked into the courtyard. He smiled, "Kevaline, it is good to see you this morning."

Kevaline rushed over to her father and hugged him, "Yes, you as well father." She then indicated to Elrohir, "Don't be afraid, get over here!"

Haldir laughed as Elrohir listened and came over to them. He bowed his head, "Good morning Haldir. What brings you out here?"

Haldir regarded Elrohir with a stern gaze, not one of anger or hatred but of one full of wisdom, "I was thinking about my daughter. I was wondering how she was and what she was doing. I can see now that she has been safe."

Elrohir looked at Kevaline who sighed. Kevaline grabbed Elrohir's hand, "Father, we wanted to tell you. . ." The words drowned out in her throat. The look on her father's face stopped her dead in her tracks.

Haldir smiled, "I have already guess that you two at some point would come to me and try to say that you two wish to get married. Elrond told me he knew it would happen. He said that destiny was going to move fast between you two, and it has."

Kevaline blushed, "I didn't think you would know. . ." She then put her hands on her hips, "Elrond hasn't said a thing to us!"

Elrohir let out a sigh of relief, "Well at least I know that I won't have to have you protect me Kevaline." He then grabbed Kevaline from behind, "Today is turning out to be a good one after all."

Kevaline giggled, "Elrohir. . ."

Haldir smiled, "Well it seems you two would like to be alone. . ." He stood and walked back inside, shaking his head and mumbling something about how love was blind.

Elrohir kissed Kevaline's neck, causing her to giggle even more. She couldn't stop giggling, "Elrohir, maybe we should go to your room or mine. Then nobody will walk in on us. . ."

Elrohir paused kissing her neck, causing her to moan in protest, "I don't care any more. I hope someone does walk in on us." He smiled as Kevaline sighed, "I don't see you trying to go anywhere."

Kevaline let him hold her, not caring if anyone walked in on them. She closed her eyes, trying to savor the moment, "Elrohir, we better start to get our stuff ready for tomorrow's journey." The moment was over as she heard screams of anger from female voices. She opened her eyes to see Kirwine and her group of elves. She gave them a smug look as Elrohir tightened his grip around her waist, "What's the matter?"

Elrohir thought she was talking to him. He started to kiss her neck again, "Nothing, I was just seeing who came to see us."

Kevaline laughed, "I really wasn't talking to you hun, I was talking to these 'ladies'." She felt him laughing as he continued to kiss her neck.

Kirwine gave Kevaline a death glare, her nose swollen and disfigured. Kevaline smiled back with a look that said 'He is mine and you better remember it'. Kirwine continued to glare at Kevaline, "You will regret this!"

Kevaline stopped Elrohir from continuing and took a step towards Kirwine, "Will I?" She watched as Kirwine nodded. She then smirked, "Well then, I guess now would be a bad time to tell you the good news. . ."

Elrohir whined, "Kevaline, I don't think we should tell them."

Kevaline turned her head to Elrohir and winked, "Now is the perfect time to tell them. We don't know when we will see them again. You know we leave to go to Lothlorien tomorrow."

Elrohir then understood what Kevaline was trying to do for him. He smirked as well, "Oh yes, you are right. We should tell them the news." He walked up beside Kevaline and put his arm around her waist, "We are going to get married. . ."

"WHAT?!" the elves yelled, not believing their ears.

Kevaline put her hand up to mask her laughter, "Yes, didn't you figure that out when you walked in on us this morning?" She leaned her head on Elrohir's shoulder and sighed, "Lets go Elrohir, we have to get ready for tomorrow."

Both walked out, smiling. As soon as they were inside, both burst out laughing. Kevaline fell onto the ground from laughing so hard. Their laughter died down as they heard Elrond. Both saw him walking towards them.

Kevaline sat up, not really wanting to stand, "Good to see you again Elrond. . ." Future father-in-law. She thought as he smiled down at her.

"Haldir has just come and told me the news. I had figured you two would end up like this." Elrond stated, looking down at Kevaline. He smiled even bigger as Kevaline blushed.

"Why didn't you ever tell us?" Kevaline asked, not sure if she wanted to go into this subject.

"Would you have ever thought about it then?" Elrond chuckled, "When you first came here you didn't want anything to do with men, just be accepted by them as another one."

Elrohir helped Kevaline to her feet, "And look where that got her." Kevaline blushed an even deeper red.

"Oh, like it was any different for you!" Kevaline smirked at Elrohir. He just shrugged. Kevaline sighed, "Fine, fine! You got me!" She kissed his cheek, "Your eyes seem to get to me!"

Elrond cleared his throat, "Well, lunch should be ready soon. We should head to the dinning room." He smiled as his son held his arm out for Kevaline and she took it, both walking with him to the dinning room, looking like they were already married. He whispered to the two of them as they walked into the dinning room, "When are you going to tell everyone?"

"After we come back from Lothlorien father," Elrohir smiled as they walked to their seats, "Then we'll have some peace before we leave."

Kevaline sat down and looked at their food, "I'm proud to say that I helped catch the food for today's lunch." She looked up as Elrohir grabbed her hand and gave it a squeeze. She smiled to him, "I'm just glad it isn't deer."

Elrohir nodded, "I am glad as well. I really don't want you locking yourself in your room today. . ."

"What is so special about today that you two show love in here unchecked?"

Kevaline looked over to see Glorfindel smiling at them, "Glorfindel, Elrond can explain it to you."

Kevaline looked at the door when she heard Adam's voice. She saw both Estel and Adam talking about the Mirkwood elves. Estel smiled at her and gave her a look that said 'Adam knows a lot about this stuff.'

Elrohir nodded, "It seems those two will get together fine." He looked at Kevaline's stern gaze, "What?"

"This is Estel we are talking about! He gets into danger all the time, and now we have the combined efforts of Adam. All hell is going to break loose! I'm afraid that after this trip when they leave, I might not see Adam again!" Kevaline stated in a rush. She then sighed, "I don't even want to think about Andrew and Elladan."

Elrond chuckled, "Do not worry, Kevaline, there was a time when we didn't want to think about you and Elrohir, but that time is over." He then seemed to remember something, "Will you two take a message to Elladan for me after lunch?"

Elrohir nodded, "Of course father. It will give us some time by ourselves while we go to the border patrol." He smiled at Kevaline, "We better hurry then. . ."

Kevaline stood up, "I'm ready!"

Elladan took the note from Elrohir, "Thank you brother." He sped through the note, taking it all in. He smiled as he looked up at the two of them, "So, father says that you two are going to get. . ."

Kevaline put her hand over his mouth as all of Elladan's troops stared at them, "Be quiet! We aren't telling anyone until we get back from Lothlorien."

Elladan handed the note to Andrew who took it and quickly read it. He started laughing, "Oh, this just gets better and better!"

Elrohir chuckled, "At least I won't have the ladies after me anymore." He nodded to Kevaline, "Lets go. We delivered the note as father wanted, now we can go pack for tomorrow's journey."

Kevaline let Elladan go and walked back over to Clitus, "Well, when you guys are done on border patrol, come and find us." She nodded to Elrohir who mounted Alaquis, "Lets go."

Both rode out, not caring about the comments from Andrew and Elladan echoing behind them. Clitus snorted and changed his course, heading for the secret grove. Elrohir smiled, "It seems that we have no choice but to follow them."

Kevaline felt an emotion rise in her heart, "I know why he is heading there. . ." Elrohir looked at her, and she smiled, "It seems that Kirin and his pack have stumbled onto our secret grove. I think he wants me to tell him that we won't be here for a while."

Elrohir nodded, "Yes, that would be a smart thing. Then they won't get into trouble until you get back here." He sighed, "I don't want to come back and have father tell me that a pack of wolves have been causing problems."

Elrohir dismounted from Alaquis as the reached their secret grove, "Kevaline, where are they?"

Kevaline dismounted, "They are here, I can feel them. . ." She stopped as she heard a howl. Before she could do anything, a pure white wolf cub pounced on her. The wolf cub had areas of black on its coat, but only when the sun was directly on it. Kevaline laughed as the cub licked her face, "Yami, please stop!"

Another wolf thudded from behind a bush, barking playfully. This one was pure black. It had a couple patches of white on it. One on its chest in the shape of a rearing horse, one on its forehead the shape of a sword, and one on its tail.

Kevaline picked up the cub and set it down on the grass, "Kirin, it is good to see you again." The wolf panted, symbolizing that it was happy, "You silly Alpha male! Why is it you turn into a cub just like your Yami when you see me?"

"It is just the impression you leave on them." Elrohir smiled, "They become harmless."

Kevaline smiled at him, "Ok, now that I know that, down to business. . ." She turned back to Kirin, "Kirin, I want you and your pack to not cause trouble until I get back from Lothlorien. . ."

Kirin's emerald eyes bore into Kevaline's. She shook her head, and Elrohir asked her, "What did he say?"

"He wants to come with me. He says that he'll leave someone else in charge while we are gone." Kevaline sighed. Kirin walked over to her and sat down beside her. She absentmindedly patted his head, "He says that a danger is looming around. He wants to make sure we get there with no problems."

Elrohir smirked, "That would be great." Kevaline looked shocked, and he continued, "Lets take him back to the halls. I'm sure your father will want to know that he is coming with us, and it will teach him that he has to be gentle. It will be a learning experience for him. Then we can leave tomorrow, and we won't have to come and get him."

Kirin barked and about twenty more wolves walked out of the bushes. Yami ran over to a white wolf and ran around its legs. Kevaline sighed, "Alright, he can come with us!" Kirin howled and then thudded over to Clitus who lowered his head to sniff Kirin. Kevaline turned to the other wolves, "Cleo, since you are Kirin's mate, I am putting you in charge until we return." The white wolf nodded its head, a sign on understanding.

Kevaline smiled and mounted Clitus. Elrohir mounted Alaquis , and both of them urged the horses to gallop out. Kirin howled a farewell to the rest of his pack and followed the horses.

On entering the stables, Kevaline dismounted and looked at Kirin, "Now you can't cause trouble!" Kirin gave her a look that clearly stated 'Why would I cause trouble?' She laughed as she put Clitus back into his stall. She then waited for Elrohir to put Alaquis away.

Walking to the halls, Kevaline held Elrohir's hand while Kirin walked between the two, watching for danger that might harm the two. Elrohir smiled as they walked into the halls, no one was about. He nodded to Kevaline, "We should go tell father about Kirin, or he might get the wrong idea."

Kevaline nodded, and both headed to Elrond's study. On entering his study, Kevaline smiled. Elrond was sitting with Glorfindel and Haldir, talking about the journey planned for tomorrow. Kevaline cleared her throat, and all three looked up at them. Glorfindel frowned, "Yes. . ." He stopped as he saw Kirin sitting by Kevaline's foot, "What is that wolf doing in here?"

Kevaline put her hands on her hips, "His name is Kirin!"

Haldir looked skeptically at his daughter, "What is Kirin doing here then?"

Kevaline smiled a huge smile, "Well. . ." She looked at Elrond, "He wants to accompany us tomorrow. He is going to be staying in my room tonight so that we don't have to go get him tomorrow."

Elrohir nodded to his father's fearful face, "Do not worry father, he is as harmless as a pup." To show he was right, he put his hand on Kirin's head. Kirin's ears stood up, and his eyes closed. Elrohir laughed, "Kevaline can talk to him and he can understand her."

"So her power is more than I thought it would be. She is able to talk to wolves as well." Elrond stated, going into thought.

Kevaline put her head to one side, showing her puzzlement, "What are you talking about?"

Elrond shook his head, "Do not worry about it Kevaline. . ." He then smiled, "As long as he doesn't cause trouble, then he can stay here."

Kevaline did something that amazed everyone, including Elrohir. She jumped two feet in the air and ran over to Elrond, giving him a hug, "Oh thank you, I promise that he will stay out of trouble!" She then turned to Kirin, "Now you heard them, you have to stay out of trouble."

Elrond got over his shock and laughed, "Well, I wasn't expecting that!"

Haldir chuckled, "I wonder of she meant to do that?"

"Nonetheless, she is acting like you are her father already Elrond." Glorfindel stated, shaking his head.

Elrohir smiled and led Kevaline out of the study, Kirin following them, "Kevaline, I can't believe you just hugged father!"

Kevaline shrugged, "It was the only way at the moment I could thank him. Anyway, he will be my father soon." Elrohir chuckled at this, making Kevaline giggle. Kirin looked at the two of them, trying to understand what they were laughing at. A scent caught his nose, and he began to wander away from the two, heading towards the kitchens. After another minute of giggling, Kevaline looked down, "Kirin, are you read. . .y. . ." She gasped, "Oh my god! Where did he go?"

Elrohir put a hand on her shoulder, "Just relax and think. . . Where would a wolf go in a place like this?"

Kevaline thought for a minute, and then a scent hit her nose. She smiled, "The kitchens!" With that, the two of them ran to find Kirin.

They found Kirin sneaking towards the kitchen doors. Kevaline tapped her foot and cleared her throat. Kirin froze where he was and turned to see Elrohir and Kevaline. He gave a wolfish smile and barked. Elrohir laughed, "He knows he is in trouble. He is trying to make you feel sorry for him. . ."

Kevaline smiled, "Why didn't you tell me you were hungry Kirin? I'll get you food when we go to dinner." She sighed, "I don't want to have to put you on a leash!" Kirin's eyes bore into hers, and she backed up, "What?"

Elrohir looked at Kevaline, "What is wrong?"

Kevaline shook lightly, "Kirin says that they are cooking deer for dinner!"

"I don't think it was from Caldin's herd. . ." Elrohir tried to reassure her.

Kevaline shook her head, "It doesn't matter!" Kirin whimpered from his spot. Kevaline turned on her heel, "I'll be in my room. . ."

Elrohir stopped her from going, "Kevaline, please!" Kevaline started to cry, and Elrohir brought her into a hug, "I'll come with you, we'll start packing for tomorrow." He signaled with his head, "Lets go Kirin." Kirin followed them as they headed to Kevaline's room.

They passed Haldir in the halls, and he stopped them, "What is wrong?"

Elrohir patted Kevaline's back, "The cooks are cooking deer for dinner. . ."

Haldir looked at his daughter, "Oh Kevaline. . ."

"I can't believe this! I can't kill something that I can talk to!" Kevaline cried. She turned her head to Haldir, "You aren't going to eat it are you?"

Haldir looked at his daughter sympathetically, "No, dear, I won't eat it." He smiled, "I'll go talk to Elrond."

Elrohir nodded to him, "Thank you Haldir. I'll try and settle her down."

Haldir nodded, walking away, "You better."

Kirin whimpered at Kevaline's feet. Kevaline looked down at him, "Kirin, you didn't want to eat that, did you?" The wolf seemed to shake his head, and Kevaline nodded, "So you were heading to see who was cooking the deer so you could stop them for me." She smiled for a moment, "Thank you."

Elrohir smiled at Kevaline, "Maybe we should keep him here for you, so he can tell you what the cooks are cooking for lunch and dinner." He nodded as they reached her door, "Here we are Kevaline, your room." He opened the door and walked in with Kevaline and Kirin.

Kirin yawned and curled up by the door. Kevaline giggled, "I guess he is tired. . ." She then looked into Elrohir's eyes, "I am sorry Elrohir."

Elrohir shook his hands, "Don't be." He put her chin in his hand, "Kevaline, I will do anything for you. You never have to be sorry to me." He then kissed her. He stopped as he heard Kirin growling, "I will not harm her Kirin, it is just me."

Kirin immediately stopped growling and sniffed the air. He then barked and closed his eyes again. Kevaline smiled, "Now where were we?"

Elrohir pulled her close to her, "We were. . ."

Both heard a nock at the door, and Elrohir growled. He walked over and answered the door. Kevaline laughed, "Thwarted again Elrohir!" She walked over to him, "Relax, it is only Hiliar."

Hiliar bowed, "I am sorry my lord. . ." He nodded to Kevaline, "and my lady."

Kevaline stared at him, "What are you talking about?"

"Word is that you are marrying my lord," Hiliar stated.

Kevaline's jaw dropped, "But how did you find this out?"

"I heard it from Celeorn who heard it from that new guy named Andrew." Hiliar smiled, "Is it true my lord?"

Elrohir chuckled and closed Kevaline's jaw, "Yes, but no one was supposed to know about it until we returned from Lothlorien." He smiled at Hiliar, "Is that why you came to see us?"

Hiliar nodded, "Yes my lord, I just wanted to make sure it was the truth."

Kevaline sighed, "So much for keeping it a secret, everyone is going to know about it at dinner."

Elrohir grabbed Kevaline and kissed her, causing Hiliar to looked shocked. He smiled as he ended, "Relax Kevaline, they were going to find out sooner or later." He nodded to her, "Lets go talk to father, I bet he'll know what to do."

Elrond nodded to Haldir, "Yes Haldir, I will see what I can do. I know that it is hard on her."

Haldir smiled, "Thank you Elrond, she looked terrified when I saw her."

Elrond smiled as Elrohir walked into the room with Kevaline following him, her face a little pale, "There you two are. . ."

Elrohir nodded, "Father, everyone has seemed to figure out that we are getting married. . ."

"That is not the only reason you have come to talk to me, is it?" Elrond asked.

Kevaline looked down to the floor, shuffling her feet, "Well, I found out from a reliable source that the cooks are cooking deer for dinner." She then looked up at Elrond, her eyes on the verge of tears, "You know that I can't eat something that I understand! Especially deer!"

Elrond approached her, "Please Kevaline, try and settle down. I am going to see to that problem. You have my word. Your father has already told me about the problem. . ."

Father. . ." Kevaline turned to see Elladan and Andrew in the doorway.

Kevaline flushed a deep red as she laid eyes on Andrew, "You!"

Elladan brushed this off, "Father, I just went to the kitchens and was told that we are to have deer for dinner." He looked at Kevaline, "I told them that we couldn't have that and that they should fix something else." He smiled at her, "They didn't like it, but they are going to fix something else."

Elrond nodded to Elladan, "Thank you, I was just going to talk to them, but it seems that you have fixed the problem."

Elladan smiled at Elrohir, "So, I figure that everyone has heard about your marriage, brother. . ."

"So it was you!" Kevaline stated.

Elladan shrugged, "I told Andrew to tell Celeorn about it. I thought my second in command should know. . ."

Kevaline pointed her finger at him, "That's it! You and me, in the practice courts! We're going to fight this out!"

Elladan stretched when they got out to the practice courts, "Are you sure you want to do this? I mean you are soon going to be married, and I don't want to make you regret it!"

Kevaline stretched as well, looking around at all the elves that had gathered to watch them fight. She laughed, "I've practiced since the first time we fought, and this time I hope you put all your strength behind it." She winked at Elrohir, "And this time I want to fight against you after I am done with him." Elrohir smiled, indicating that she had to defeat Elladan first.

Elladan nodded, "Well, are you ready?"

Kevaline smiled, "Ready as I'll ever be."

Elrond sighed, "Just don't kill each other. . . You may begin."

Kevaline watched as Elladan rushed at her, his fist clenched. She thought to herself. ~I have to measure him, I have to try and find his weakness. Then I can attack, but until then, I have to keep on the defensive.~ Elladan slammed his fist into her stomach, causing her to loose her breath for a second. Just as she got her breath back, Elladan punched her left eye. Kevaline bit her lip to keep from attacking him, her anger trying to get the better of her.

She lunged out of the way as Elladan tried to kick her. He swore silently to himself for missing her. She grabbed his fist as he tried to punch her again. She smiled, "Elladan, I would watch out now!"

"And why is that?" Elladan yelled, pulling his fist out of her grasp.

She quickly kicked him in the stomach, "Cause I have caught onto your strategy!" He stumbled back a couple steps before regaining his posture. She smirked, "I told you I have practiced!"

Elladan spared no time as he lunged at her, causing her to stumble backwards. He smirked as he kicked her hard in the stomach, "Oh, Kev, just to tell you, I'm not giving any mercy anymore!" He threw her across the practice court that they were on, smiling as she slammed into the ground. He spared no time as he ran over to her and got ready to kick her.

Kevaline rolled out of the way as Elladan's foot came crashing down where her stomach would have been. She quickly pushed herself off the ground and sighed. ~I think I have over done it this time.~ She put her hands up in a defensive stance, crossed and up to shield her face. She then slanted her stance so that she was lower to the ground. Elladan ran at her, his fist raised above his head, ready to hit her with it. She smiled and ducked as Elladan threw a punch aimed for her head. She then quickly punched him hard in the stomach. After doing so, she slammed to the ground, Elladan's other fist had slammed on top of her head. She blinked to clear her vision of all the black dots. After her vision had cleared, she saw Elladan standing over her with a look of triumph. Kevaline's ear tips turned red, showing her anger.

She spun on the ground and pushed up at him with her feet, connecting with his chin. He backed off, grabbing his chin. Kevaline stumbled to her feet, the world around her spinning. She turned to Elladan and raised her fists. Before she could do anything else, her legs gave out from under her. Elladan ran to her and caught her before she fell.

She blinked, not really knowing what was happening. "Kevaline!" Elladan yelled, trying to bring her back to reality, "Kevaline, are you alright?"

"Stay still Elladan, quit spinning!" Kevaline yelled.

Elrohir ran over to her, "Kevaline!"

"Would you two please stop spinning?" Kevaline asked, trying shake her head clear. The world stopped spinning around her, and she tried to smile, "Well, at least I gave you a run for your money. . ."

"What ever you say Kevaline," Elladan said, fear in his eyes, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have gone full force. . ."

"I wanted to. You showed me how stupid I can be," Kevaline coughed. She smiled, "Stop looking afraid, it's not like I'm dead!"

Elrohir kissed her forehead, "Kevaline, no one has been able to stand up to Elladan like that except for me and Glorfindel." He helped her stand, "Glorfindel wants to talk to you."

Glorfindel walked over to them, "Kevaline, I watched the fight. . ." Kevaline moaned, and he shook his head, "You did good. You didn't relent until your body wouldn't let you go anymore."

"All I really want is to soak in a bath. . ." Kevaline winced.

Elrond and Haldir walked over to them. Haldir smiled, "That's my daughter. You stood up a male and almost defeated him. . ."

"What are you talking about? I didn't almost beat him. . ." Kevaline argued.

Elrond smiled, "Elladan was having a difficulty standing as well. If you could have lasted a little longer, than you might have won."

Elrohir took Kevaline from Elladan, "I'll take you to your room so you can have that bath you want so badly."

"Thank you Elrohir." Kevaline sighed as they started for her room. When they were back inside, Kevaline collapsed, causing Elrohir to carry her.

Elrohir smiled down at her, "Well, you are making a name for yourself before we get married. . ."

Kevaline closed her eyes, "I might as well start now. Now people will know what to expect from me when we are wed." She sighed, "I don't want anyone to think that I am just a weak lady."

Elrohir laughed as they came to Kevaline's door, "I don't think anyone is going to think that, especially Elladan." He opened her door and walked in. He laid Kevaline down on her bed and smiled, "Just wait a while, I'll have someone draw up your bath for you." Kevaline simply nodded, not wanting to argue with him. Kirin looked up at her, his eyes looking a little worried.

She smiled at him, "Relax, I just got done fighting Elladan." He growled and went back to sleep. She closed her eyes, "I'll just rest my eyes until I can have my bath."

Five minutes later Elrohir came back to her room with a maid, "Just fill up her bath and then you can go back to your own business."

"Yes my lord," The maid bowed and ran into the room quietly. She quickly ran into the bathing room and readied the water for Kevaline who had fallen asleep on her bed.

Elrohir nodded to the maid as she ran back out, "Thank you. . ."

"No need to thank me my lord, I am here for you to tell me what to do." The maid called from the hallway.

Elrohir smiled and picked up Kevaline. He chuckled as she didn't wake. He took her into the bathing room and silently undressed her. He then sat her down in the bath, smiling even bigger as she shook her head. She opened her eyes, "But I thought I was in my bed. . ."

"You were until I brought you in here," Elrohir chuckled. He sat down on the edge of the huge tub in the floor.

Kevaline sighed and swam over to him, "Elrohir, can I ask you to do something for me?"

Elrohir smiled, "Anything."

"Please wash my hair for me, I can't seem to move my arms to do so," Kevaline pleaded.

Elrohir laughed, "For you of course." He started to wash her hair for her, smiling as she relaxed and sighed under his touch. His smile got even bigger as she closed her eyes, "Kevaline, will you be alright for tomorrow?"

Kevaline mumbled as she fell asleep, "I'll be fine, I just need to get to my bed."

Elrohir laughed, "Kevaline, you wish for me to take you to your bed?" When she didn't answer, he sighed and pulled her out of the tub. He wrapped her in a towel and carried her back into her room. He laid her down on the bed and searched through her drawers to find her a nightgown. He finally found one, and turned back to the bed with it.

Kevaline laid where he had put her, fast asleep. He quickly dressed her in the nightgown and put her properly in her bed. She mumbled as he turned to leave, "Don't leave, please. . ."

He turned back to her and smiled as he laid down beside her. He pulled her close to him and watched her smile, "Are you sure you are asleep?" She scooted even closer to him, and he sighed, "Well, even if you aren't, I like this." He then kissed her forehead, "Father will come and get us for lunch or dinner, one of the two." Closing his eyes, he fell asleep.

Kevaline awoke to a warmness beside her. She snuggled even closer to it, sighing. It tightened its grip around, and she gasped slightly, not realizing what was going on. She heard a chuckle, and then smiled, "Elrohir!"

He kissed her forehead, "Yes, love?"

She yawned, "What time is it?" She looked out the window and saw it still light.

"It is about time for dinner. We should get up and get ready for it." Elrohir stated, sitting up.

Kevaline sat up as well, noticing that she was wearing a nightgown, "How did I get this on?"

"You fell asleep in the bath so I had to take you out and dress you," Elrohir winked at her, "Your clothes were dirty."

Kevaline stood up and grabbed a tunic from a chair. She then ran to the other side of the room and grabbed a pair of leggings. She pulled the leggings on and pulled the nightgown off without even thinking Elrohir was in the room. When he chuckled at her forgetfulness, she whipped around and smiled. As she put the tunic on, she continued to smile at him, "You know, you shouldn't be chuckling, I'll start doing it to you when you are in this sort of situation."

He shrugged, "Then I'll know that you are just doing it to get back at me." She walked back over to him and shook her head. He looked puzzled, "What?"

She quickly ran her fingers through his hair, "Your hair is a mess. . ." As she pulled her hands back from him, she winced. She then remembered her fight with Elladan. She shuddered at the thought.

Elrohir ran his hands through her hair, worry in his eyes, "Kevaline, are you alright?" She looked up into his eyes, "We can have father look at you if you want. . ."

Kevaline smiled at him, all thoughts of the fight disappeared, "I am fine, just a little sore. I'll heal in due time." She then walked to the door, "Come, dinner is probably ready."

Elladan looked at his food, not very hungry. Elrond saw this, "Elladan, what is bothering you?"

"Kevaline," was his reply. He sighed, "I hope I didn't hurt her too badly. . ."

"You couldn't do that in a million years!"

Elladan looked up to see Kevaline enter the dining room with Elrohir. She sat down and winked at him, "So you gave me a couple of bruises, so what!"

Elrohir smiled, "She is fine Elladan, she just needed some rest and a nice bath."

Kevaline nodded, "Yes, and now I am ready to go at it again!" She then winced, "No, wait, I'm not ready."

Everybody laughed at this. Haldir looked at his daughter, "Remember, we leave tomorrow. . ."

"How could I forget father?" She asked, grabbing Elrohir's hand in her own. She gave it a squeeze to regain control of her pain, "It is all that Elrohir and I have been talking about."

Adam and Estel smiled at her, "We watched the fight, that was a fight that will never leave my mind!"

Kevaline looked at everyone else in the dining room, finally spotting Kirwine and her group of elves. She gave them a death glare and smiled as they bowed their heads. "They are afraid to do anything to you now that you are going to marry me," Elrohir whispered in her ear.

Kevaline turned to him and just wanted to kiss him right there. She squeezed his hand again and leaned over to him, "Elrohir, you know how I always tell you that you can't kiss me in front of everyone?" He nodded, and she continued, "Well forget about it!"

Elrohir chuckled and kissed Kevaline. "I'm glad you have finally gotten over the fear of being seen by anyone. . ."

"It doesn't matter anymore, people are going to try and catch us now that they know we are going to be together." Kevaline giggled.

~**~

Well, there ya go! Chapter 5! The story is sorta taking on a mind of its own, but I think it is quite good.

Weird words of advice for this chapter. . . Est Solarus Oth Mithus. It means My Honor Is My Life! I actually think it is pretty cool, I mean it's not elvish or anything, but it fascinates me.

If anyone has any weird words of advice, or weird sayings, then please tell me, I am running out of things to say. (Hehe, it is my pet peeve to do things like this.)

Today's words were brought to you by Light Dragon. Tomorrow's. . . We just don't know. Until the next update (which I hope is soon if you review) I am signing out!