ALATARIEL

By Meirarien

Disclaimer: Do I really have to write it again??

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LP: I will update, that's what I'm doing ya know

Moonbeam-S: I already told ya on the other chappie...ya, she's a bitch...not her fault she can't say no....well, actually it is.

The rest of u: This is a ROMANTIC chappie...notice the "romance" word on the secondary genre...yes, there is a VERY romantic part...it's NOT in detail...which is why this fic isn't rated R. If you wanna skip it....that's ok because it's not crucial to the story. HOWEVER, the rest of the chappie is important, soo read that.

Chapter Three-Evenstar Fears

Aragorn rushed down the winding passages of Rivendell, his face hot. Arwen, he thought, I'm going to see Arwen. Another part of him said, Who is Arwen? He reached her room and pulled open the door. "Undomiel! Help me. I do not remember you, or at least, I do not remember you enough."
"Wait here, Estel, try to remember everything you can...I must speak with my father." Arwen's soft voice echoed through his system, bringing back memories that might have been forgotten.
"Arwen, Alatariel is a guest in our house!" Elrond insisted.
"Father, Aragorn just spoke with her, remember? And now he can't even remember who I am. His eyes, father, his eyes! They're silver!"
"I will think about dispelling her, go and speak with Aragorn if you're that worried."
"Yes, father." Arwen dejectedly walked away. As she wandered aimlessly, she thought about the conversation. I am not worried, she thought, I fear! Somehow, she had found her way to her own room. Estel sat on her bed, his head in his hands. She saw something leaking from his hair. The color! "Estel," she said softly, "Come with me."
"Undomiel? Are you Undomiel?"
"Follow me, Estel. Come. Say farewell to her. Listen."
"Undomiel! It is you!"
"Yes, now hurry."
She led him to the balcony leading from her room. She sat him down on a chair and began speaking to him, trying to get him to remember. Trying to stop him from forgetting. Then, a star found it's way outside. Midnight touched the corners of Middle-Earth. "Estel! Do you not remember the stars we saw in daylight this morning? Do you not remember?" There was no reply. The Evenstar turned to look at Estel. He looked back. She caught his lips with her own and he kissed her back. Framed in silent starlight, the couple seduced each other until they needed to come up for air. Undomiel fiddled with the clasps on Aragorn's nightshirt. He helped her get it off. She kissed him again and giggled softly. "Remember?"
"Yes, Undomiel, I believe I do remember the star we saw."
She threw her arms around him and kissed him again. They fell asleep together in Arwen's room.

Alatariel's Room
"Filthy stars. Filthy balcony." She cursed under her breath. The malice had etched it's way into her voice. "So, it'll take me longer than expected. The Evenstar will disrupt my plans. I shall just have to get rid of her first. Then there will be nothing blocking my way to him. Then I will have a King." Alatariel fell asleep muttering things to herself.

Arwen's Room-Next Morning

"Estel? Did you sleep well?"
"Of course, Arwen, stop worrying."
"Don't visit Alatariel. The silver has already faded from your eyes. I hate to think what I'd have to do to get out even more silver." They laughed together. "Aragorn. I fear she will try to get rid of me. To clear the path to you. Don't make me go where I don't want to! Let me make my own choices." "Undomiel, I've never forced you to do anything."
"I know, but please...don't start now."
"Undomiel. I must visit Alatariel. She is calling me."
"I will come with you. Do not fear."
"Thank you Evenstar." The two walked hand-in-hand to Alatariel's room. Aragorn kissed Arwen's hand and let it fall to its rightful owner. Aragorn opened the door...and felt a headache. He fell onto the floor, in considerable pain. Alatariel emerged onto the threshold, holding her hands out in front of her. "Evenstar!" Only malice could be heard now. "How beautiful...darkest brown hair, brown eyes. My nemesis. My opposite! How I have desired to meet you. To control you. But you, you who I desired to meet, stood in the way. You did not let me take my pride. In the jungle, whoever wins gets the prize. Would you like to fight for Estel?"
"You take the words right out of my mouth, Fiondra." Undomiel used her old name.
"Who is Fiondra? I am Alatariel! Great and powerful." Alatariel felt herself weaken, hearing her past name.
"Fiondra, come back to the light. Do you not remember? Or were you from the other planet. You were. Remember your times. Your mother, your father. Remember. Come back to the light."
Alatariel swore, "Damn you! But I shall win next time. And your father will not banish me! I have complete control over him. You just cannot see it. For he is your father. Your second love. After the ranger." She stepped on Estel as she disappeared into her room once more. As Arwen rushed to Aragorn's side, she heard the thunder...again.

A/N: I was updating pretty fast...as u can tell...but...i might not always...so....don't get used to it...REVIEW.....little button below....click it...yes. Did u like the chappie?? i think it's the best yet