Author's note: Sorry about the misspelling, SilverRavenStar. I really slaughtered Thranduil's name, and thank you for correcting me. *Tries pushing a plate of cookies through the computer screen as an apology*
Chapter two
As the trio walked along, Dunathion and Suradulinion would point out various plants and tell the group their names. Sometimes the elves would list the medical properties of the plants. All in all it was a nice stroll through the woods. Jessica and Liz seemed to forget that they were 'city girls not used to the rigors of the outdoors', and Adam was enjoying the educational experience of learning about the various plants. In fact, Adam was even taking notes.
"What's an Elvin feast like?" Liz suddenly asked.
"Since our guests are from Mirkwood, the feast will take place on one of the terraces under the stars. There will be wine, food, dancing, and music." Dunathion answered.
"Sound like fun." Liz said dreamily.
"I want to hear the music." Jessica commented and Adam nodded in agreement.
"Ha, ha, well there will be plenty of music for you to hear." Suradulinion happily replied.
After this, conversation ceased and everyone enjoyed the warmth and feel of the woods. It was amazing how much more alive a forest felt when you were walking through it with elves. Each member of the trio saw the forest in a new light, and none of them grew weary.
It wasn't long before they were at the bridge that crossed the river. The two elves lead the way across the bridge, and Liz and Adam followed, but Jessica stood just before the bridge and stared at it.
"Um…is there another way across? I don't like to cross bridges." Jessica said with a bit of nervousness in her voice.
"The bridge will not break." Suradulinion comfortingly assured her.
"That's not the problem." Liz informed them. "She's terrified of bridges. Something about her older brother trying to push her off when she was little, and she hasn't crossed a bridge since."
Dunathion nodded understandingly and walked back across the bridge to Jessica, "Here." He said extending hid hand to her. "Close your eyes and I'll guide you across."
"Alright." Jessica said extending a shaking hand to him. Dunathion took her hand and slowly guided her across the bridge.
Once everyone had crossed the bridge, it didn't take long to reach Rivendell. "Come, we'll take you to Lord Elrond. He would be very interested in your Magic of Camera." Dunathion said and lead them up to a terrace where there were two elves sitting in discussion.
"My lords." Suradulinion politely said to get their attention. "Dunathion and I happened upon these three while taking a walk in the forest. We brought them here to enjoy the feast with us, and to show you their magic."
"They call it 'Camera' and it's a lot of fun." Dunathion put in.
"I would like to see this magic." One of the elves said looking at the trio. The other elf nodded, clearly interested in the magic.
"Okay, if you would please stand over there." Jessica requested and pointed to a spot next to a plant on the terrace. The two elves, who the trio guessed were Elrond and Thranduil, complied and Dunathion and Suradulinion went to join them.
Click!
Once the picture had been taken, Dunathion and Suradulinion ushered the other two over to see the photos. Jessica and Liz were reduced to laughter and Adam was rolling his eyes. In this picture each of the elves had a rose and were standing in various poses. Dunathion had his arms folded and was holding his rose to his nose, Suradulinion had his arm draped over his head and was holding the rose in the hand that was draped over his head, the elf they guessed to be Elrond had his hands folded, his eyes closed, and was smelling his rose, and the one they guessed to be Thranduil was holding his rose over his heart.
"I am Elrond, and I would be glad to have you at the feast tonight. I like this magic and would like to ask you to use it tonight." The elf the trio had guessed to be Elrond said.
"I am Thranduil, and I too would ask that you use this magic tonight. I would like my son to see this; he would enjoy it very much." The other elf said.
"Thank you for inviting us." Adam accepted the invitation.
"We'll defiantly be there." Liz assured them.
"And, we'll bring the cameras." Jessica accepted.
"Father?" A beautiful voice said from behind the group.
"Ah, Arwen, what is it?" Elrond asked of the elf maid who had spoken.
"Jessica." Adam whispered while Elrond and his daughter spoke to each other. "Take a picture of Arwen for me."
"Why? I don't want a picture of her. In the movies she stole Glorfindel's part." Jessica retorted.
"Please, pretty please with sugar." Adam pleaded with tears in his eyes.
"Oh alright." Jessica gave in and stepped forward. "Forgive me for interrupting, but could I…" She said while holding up her camera.
"Oh, Arwen stand over her with us. You have to see this magic." Elrond interrupted. All of the elves who had gathered on the terrace stood by the plant again and waited for their picture to be taken.
Click!
Just as the shutter went, Arwen screamed and disappeared. Everyone waited as the picture developed from Liz's camera. When the picture came out every one stared in disbelief at the photo.
"No, it can't be!" Adam about sobbed. "It's not fair."
"Well, that's interesting." The others said in unison.