Luineraugwen: Thank you to all the people who reviewed.
Nerwen: Well there's going to be a hint at the end of the chapter…I say too much through. All I can say is it'll probably surprise you in the end. Happy reading.
Angela: I'm glad you like it. I'm a sucker for these kinds of stories.
Freak Goddess of the Crypt: You changed your name! I like it! You not a freak of nature just…umm what's that word…unique. I have a tendency to make my characters depend on men more than they should. Keep this to yourself but I am planning a sequel and Alexis is going to do some major butt kicking in that one. Happy reading.
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Elladan didn't sleep very much for the next few days after witnessing Alexis's memory/dream because what he saw plagued both his waking and sleeping hours. Black rings circled his eyes and fatigue hung above him like a black cloud. He had stayed mainly in his chambers and in Alexis's watching her sleep. Elladan even had Alexis moved to the adjoining room next to his so he could keep a constant eye on her. He had become somewhat more protective of the young woman in the past few days and everyone on Rivendell was beginning to worry because of his long absence from the dinning table.
"Elladan, my son, what troubles you besides Alexis's condition?" Celebrian asked coming through the door to Alexis's room. She had been worried about her son every since Candace's death. He had withdrawn himself from society and kept an almost constant watch over the young woman lying in the bed.
"Ada (father) has decided to hold the trial in a few days and there's no way that we could get through to Alexis in time, well at least that's what I believe. The more we try to get her to respond, the more she sinks back into her mind. Without her testimony, Alexis will be executed anyway and I can't think of any more ways to make her tell us what happened. I just don't know what to do now" Elladan confessed.
Celebrian knew of the love her son had for Alexis, even if he didn't realise it, and for once she could not give him one word of advice. Neither her husband nor Glorfindel told her what had happened the day of Alexis's nightmare. They told her that it wasn't something she needed to worry herself about but if it concerned Elladan then she had a right to know.
"Elladan, I'm only saying this in your best interest but I think you should go and get some rest, then clean up so you can sit at the dinning table tonight. I know your better than this Elladan. Although you want to, don't fight Alexis's demons for her she must do this alone" Celebrian said pulling up a seat next to her son.
"But naneth (mother) I can't sleep I keep having nightmares, terrible nightmares. Besides, I want to stay by Alexis's side. I've seen what she's been through and I know that her demons will be very difficult to fight. She cannot possibly win by herself, mother, and with almost everyone in Rivendell hating her, I'm one of the few sympathetic spirit's she likes. Ada (father) cannot spend time with her, neither can you or Arwen and Elrohir won't have anything to do with her. Damnit, he believes that she killed Candace" Elladan argued.
"I know, dear but all you can do is stand by her. You want to help her fight and win but you can't do it right down. I think she'd want you looking you best. I'll watch over her for you while you get some rest. Now go" Celebrian said gently pushing her son towards the door. Elladan knew she was right so he didn't bother to object. He kissed his mother's cheek before wandering back to his room and collapsing on the bed.
Hours passed and Celebrian sat silently watching Alexis's still body while her ears listened to her sleeping son in the next room. She could tell he was having troubling dreams because he tossed and turned regularly. Elves rarely dreamed and when they did, it was either because they were experiencing a premonition or they had something every important on their minds. Celebrian knew that with her son, it could be either one.
It was well into the afternoon when Elladan woke from his fitful slumber. He ignored his dishevelled appearance and went to the adjoining door but stopped short of opening it. He didn't need to be worried. His mother always kept her work and she would probably still be watching Alexis. Elladan turned around and walked towards the bathroom, disrobing as he went. The water was streaming hot as it ran through the taps and it wasn't long before the room was full of steam. Taking the last piece of clothing off, Elladan climbed into the bath, ignoring the searing hot water. He let his head rest on the marble while his mind thought about what he was going to say to his father. It wasn't about the upcoming trial, there was nothing he could say to convince his father to wait but there had been something to do with medicine that Alexis had told him about months earlier.
There was a disease or illness that she had learnt about that could kill someone who was confined to a bed for a prolonged period of time. Elladan had a feeling that Alexis wouldn't be waking up any time soon but they couldn't have her dying before she got to tell her side of the story although there was the risk that she would be convicted within a few days of the trial beginning. He hoped to somehow, when the time came, ask the court to wait a while so he could have one last chance to bring her back before she was executed. Elladan let the thought go and closed his eyes as he washed himself, then sunk lower into the water.
It was another hour before Elladan pulled himself out of the bath. The water had been cool for sometime but he had needed the time. His mind had become bored with what he'd been thinking about so it drifted back to Alexis. Elladan knew that he liked her and her appearance would never change that. It had been quite some time since he had been intimate with a woman and he knew his body missed the contact. Somewhere along the way he began to think naughty things about Alexis. It was a while before he could drag himself out of his thoughts.
Elladan wrapped a towel around his waist and wandered back to his chambers. His clothes had been picked up and the fire had been lit. He chose a pair of white breeches, a matching shirt and a beautiful red tunic out of the wardrobe. He dresses in front of the fire and ran a brush quickly through his hair before putting on a pair of red boots that matched his tunic. After completing the finishing touches, Elladan poked his head through the door to Alexis's room and saw her lying comfortably on the bed, Harliel sitting by her side.
"Has mother gone to prepare for dinner, Harliel?" he asked approaching her from behind.
"Actually she left some time ago. She said that she needed to talk to Lord Elrond about something. Lady Celebrian called me to take over and continue watching over Lady Alexis. I hope you do not mind" Harliel replied turning around to face him.
"No I don't mind ut who will be taking over after you? Surely you cannot keep watch all night" Elladan answered.
"I don't know milord but I'll keep watch all night if I have to" Harliel replied. "Now you'd better get on your way or you'll be late" she added. Elladan nodded and walked towards the door, looking over his shoulder one last time to look at Alexis. She had barely moved since the last time he'd checked on her. He sighed. Elladan was beginning to loose faith and hope that Alexis would wake up. He knew he shouldn't but he couldn't help it. He could feel her life fading. She was giving in to her grief over Candace's death. Alexis didn't know how he felt towards her and how much he would miss her. Perhaps if he told her, Alexis might come back. It was an idea that might work, if she felt the same emotions towards him, and Elladan decided to tell her as soon as he finished talking to his father.
Everyone was already seated by the time Elladan arrived in the dining hall but they hadn't been serves yet. They were all talking to one another but when he started to walk towards the high table, elves abandoned their conversations to watch him. Elladan kept his chin high and his eyes set on his father's face as he walked calmly, ignoring the looks he was receiving.
"It is good to see that you have once again joined us for dinner, Elladan. I hope you will join us more often" Elrond said when his son had reached the table.
"I apologise father. I will join you all for meals more frequently than I have in the last few days" Elladan said taking his seat next to his twin brother and Arwen. Elrohir and he hadn't been speaking lately and Elladan knew that was because of what they both thought of Alexis and her involvement in Candace's death.
Pleasant conversation once again drifted from table to table, as they were serves. The main topic was about Alexis's trail and what people thought would happen. Elladan could hear the woman gossiping. He blocked out their voices because he knew what they'd be saying. Rumours had spread around Rivendell about Alexis and absolutely none of them were true.
Elrond watched his son out of the corner of his eye. Elladan's jaw was set like stone and his attention was focused entirely on his meal. The wiser elf could tell that his son was trying to act like nothing bothered him but a parent could always feel what their child felt or thought. Elrond could not only see but also feel the anger radiating out of his son's eyes. They had turned a dark, very dark, shade of blue, definitely not a good sign. A gentle hand on the elf lord's arm made his head turn towards his wife.
"Leave him be till after the meal is over. This is a test of faith, a test only Elladan can pass. He must stand firm and strong in his belief that Alexis is innocent or Alexis will surely fade. There is nothing we can do to hinder his decision. If Elladan thinks Alexis is innocent then let him" Celebrian whispered into his ear. Elrond hated to admit it but she was right, this was his son's test, not his.
"Alexis is guilty until proven innocent and it will remain that way until the jury reach a verdict. Elladan is free to believe what he wishes during now and that time" Elrond replied.
"Actually, it's innocent until proven guilty, husband" Celebrian said using a tone, which she rarely used, let alone to him. He turned to look at her again and he was sure he could almost see the lightning flash in her eyes. She then stood up, presented her back to him and walked down the table so she could speak with her children. Elrond sighed. There was nothing worse than a woman's scorn. He'd learned that the hard way.
A few tables away sat Daniela, daughter of one of Lord Elrond's most trusted guards and love of Elladan's eyes, or so she wanted to believe. She's lusted after Elladan for as long as she could remember but at heart she didn't love him, Daniela only wanted his power. She was mean, selfish, greedy and thought only of herself. Elrond had expressed an interest in arranging a marriage between them and no matter what the younger elf said to his father, the elf lord refused to change his mind. The only way Elladan was able to get out of it was with the help of his mother. For that he was eternally grateful.
As the dinner came to a close, Elladan finished his meal and stood up. A few of the other elves had also begun to leave, so they could prepare for bed. Elladan's long sleep had left him refreshed and besides, he needed to speak to his father as soon as possible. Unknown to him as he walked down the aisle towards the doors, Daniela had risen to her feet and was fast approaching Elladan from his left.
"Elladan, oh Lord Elladan" she called once they'd entered the hallway. Elladan inwardly groaned. Daniela was the nosiest and most annoying person he'd ever met. Her voice was annoying, the way she walked, the way she flicked her hair around. Everything about her irritated him.
"Good evening Lady Daniela. It is good to see you again" Elladan said lying through his teeth. If she's actually been paying attention she would have noticed the signs but Daniela was too busy smoothing her dress and smiling at him in an airheaded sort of way.
"Yes, well I'd be happy to see myself too. So where have you been for the last few weeks? On some dangerous mission for your father, no doubt" Daniela said latching onto his arm and pulling him toward the gardens. Elladan struggled not to laugh. The whole of Rivendell would have been told he was going on a mission, if that was the case. Despite her age, Daniela continued to be naive like a child.
"Actually Lady Daniela, I've been in Rivendell the whole time, I've just had more pressing matters to attend to. The upcoming trial is at the top of my list" he replied keeping his face neutral.
"Ah yes, the trial" she said pushing Elladan down onto one of the benches before wandering around to his back so se could massage his shoulders." It must be very tiring doing…er whatever it is. I personally believe that human is guilty. It must be such an embarrassment having been associated with such filth. Ignore what other people say and we'll get through it together" the she-elf whispered in his ear.
"Personally Daniela, I think Alexis is innocent and I don't particularly care what you are anyone else thinks, As for an embarrassment, no. I am proud to say I know her. She cared and loved for Candace with her life. I don't believe what anyone says. I'll stand by her side through all of this" Elladan said harshly. He stood up, gave her a final glance and strode out of the garden, leaving Daniela wondering just what had happened.
Elladan was quite impressed with himself as he walked towards his father's study. Daniela was one of the most beautiful she-elves in all of Rivendell and he had turned her down. Although he knew he wasn't he first. His brother, as well as a few others, had also turned her down. They could see Daniela for the selfish and power hungry woman that she was.
Elladan arrived at his destination at the same time as his father.
"Ada (father) may I have a word with you?" he asked walking towards his father.
"Of course, my son. Although we must make it short for I have much to do for the upcoming trial" Elrond replied leading his son into the large room and standing before the fire. "Now what was it you wanted to speak of?"
"Well Ada (father) , you know that it is not healthy for a person on remain in bed for a prolonged period of time. I was wondering if I could take Alexis outside. It might help her somehow" Elladan pleased and Elrond looked deep into the flames of the raging fire.
"As a healer I'd have to agree with you but Rivendell as a whole, may not. Unfortunately for Alexis, many elves see her as a murderer and think she is guilty. She could be attacked. Many elves fell in love with Candace's kind- hearted nature and they haven't taken her death lightly. Now since some of them agree with you and believe that Alexis wouldn't be capable of hurting Candace but others think that she did. There's no telling what could happen of you were to take Alexis out of her room. It could be Hell and the last thing I want to do is divide Rivendell. I'll think about it tonight and announce my decision in the morning" Elrond said and turned back to his son.
'Thank you, Ada (father) " Elladan whispered and turned to leave but his father stopped him.
"Elladan, what are you real feelings for Alexis?"
This question took Elladan by surprise. He'd never really confessed to anyone about his feelings for Alexis so he used the excuse of he hadn't really thought about it and Elrond accepted it before letting his son go on his way.
Elladan thought about going to Alexis's chambers and dismissing Harliel for the night so he could watch over Alexis's sleeping form but quickly changed his mind, his mother's words ringing in his ears. Elladan changed his direction and headed towards his mother's private garden. He loved to walk the paves of the garden that his mother had made. There he liked to sort of his thoughts and clear his head.
The halls were dark and silent as Elladan walked through them. Most of Rivendell's residents were already sleeping soundly in their beds, although a few couples were still engaging in the private affairs that came from marriage. Elladan passed through the halls like a shadow, pausing every so often to make sure he didn't wake anyone. He passes outside Daniela's chambers and registered the presence of two people. One, was Daniela, the other was not. Daniela was also known for entertaining men in her chambers. Another reason why Elladan refused to even consider marrying her. There was no proof that she would stay faithful. Adultery was not looked upon lightly.
The elf approached the iron gates that marked the entrance to the garden. The gates were never locked but there was a spell placed on them. Only certain people were allowed inside the garden. The gates wouldn't open unless you had clearance to go inside. Elladan touched the cold metal with his fingertips and whispered his name. He watched the large, heavy gates swing open noiselessly. He walked down one of the paves, his eyes closed and senses open to the plants around him. Trees, plants, animals, all of them could talk but human's minds were closed to such things. The moon was hidden behind a cloud but Elladan's natural glow illuminated the areas around him. His ears picked up the sound of the waterfall he'd visited numerous times before. It fell into a crystal clear pond that had a single large rock placed in the middle. It was the ideal place for mediation, only that he ended up getting soaking wet from both the sprays of water and the swim he took to get to the rock.
Once he reached the waters edge, Elladan stripped of his shirt, tunic and boots. He breathed in deeply, tasting the sweetness of the air around him and dived into the water. The liquid caressed him like a lover's touch as he swam towards the rock. The water was neither cold, nor hot; it was a pleasant feeling. He resurfaced a few feet away from the rock and waded over to it. Elladan hefted his muscular body out of the water and into a cross-legged position. From here he could feel the spray of the waterfall, The fine droplets of water, carried by the gentle breeze, landed on his bare torso. Some of the heavier droplets slid down his skin, causing the elf to chuckle. Despite being the hardened warrior that he was, Elladan was still ticklish. A remaining weakness from the days as an elfling.
Elladan relaxed his body and calmed his mind. The peaceful sounds of the waterfall, whispering of the trees and the gentle hiss of the breeze all helped the elf to reach his meditative state. Here he could see things other could not. He could think things over carefully and make decisions that weren't hindered by the angry voices of the elves around him. Here, he was at peace.
At the current moment, Elladan pondered on the question his father had asked him. Just what were his feelings towards Alexis? He'd never really given very much thought to it. He knew that over the past year their relationship had deepened into something more than friendship. They'd kissed on several occasions but he'd never admitted his feelings. Despite his age, Elladan hadn't had much experience with the opposite sex. Elladan was confused about his feelings. It could be a mere infatuation or curiosity and that he didn't have any real feelings for Alexis? Or it could be the other way around and that he felt true love for with her. He guessed what was what it felt like to be caught between a rock and a hard place, although that was probably not the correct way to say his problem. Elladan didn't care. His mind was spinning with all the words that described his feelings for Alexis but the one word that stood out the most was the one that he was most reluctant to use. Love. Was that what he felt for her or was it just some hormonal driven thing that wanted him to believe that he loved her just so he could sleep with her? Oh he was so confused! Was this what it meant to be in love? Lost and confused? Elladan groaned. The only thing he was getting from this trail of thought was one huge headache.
Elladan calmed his mind again and listened to his surroundings. The grass whipped in the wind and the water the continued to fall gently and almost silently onto the crystal like surface of the pond. All in all, everything was normal so he extended his senses. The elvish couples had finished their merrymaking and were asleep along with the rest of the population of Rivendell, except of course for his father and strangely enough, Daniela. Elladan opened one of his eyes and looked at the now present full moon. He could understand why his father would still be awake. Not only did he have work to do but the younger elf had noticed his mother's somewhat harsh nature after speaking with his father at dinner and he had no doubt that she had probably locked her husband out of the bed chambers. An amusing thought but Elladan couldn't understand was why Daniela would still be awake. Her companion had left and she was all alone. He could hear the flickering and spluttering of many candles as well as Daniela's soft breathing. It wasn't slow and steady like one would hear when someone was sleeping. No it was soft and came at unsteady interval. Perhaps she was trying to mediate? If so she wasn't doing a good job of it. That and she needed more practice.
Elladan thought there was something strangely odd about Daniela. Her bothering him was normal but sitting alone in her room, surrounded by candles. Something about what she was doing seemed eerily unnerving. Perhaps he was just paranoid. He'd been like that for the past few days, or more precisely, Candace's murder.
He shook his head. He had no right to pry into Daniela's private life and truthfully, Elladan really didn't care. He relaxed again and spiralled deeper into his consciousness. Here he could speak with his grandparents or occasionally peer into the future and have a premonition. He couldn't do it whenever he wanted, they just came. Elladan just hoped that he didn't have one tonight. He had enough things on his mind without having to weight of a premonition.
Unfortunately for Elladan, not many of his hopes came true. As soon as he thought about it, it happened.
Stars swirled around the night sky. Several of them became brighter and larger. Fire spitted from around their edges and Elladan realised they were large rocks hurtling towards Rivendell. They crashed into the towers, ground and walls. The terrified screams of women and children reached his ears but he could do nothing.
Cruel laughter sounded from the shadows as ice blue flames raced through Celebrian's garden, evaporating the water and killing everything it touched in seconds.
'Shot straight ye bastards. Don't make a mess of it" echoed through his mind. The voice seemed strangely familiar but it was etched with such sadness and defeat that it's owner's identity still stayed a mystery. Elladan then heard the distinct 'twang' of an elven bow.
"But she didn't do it" came a sweet and innocent little voice. A picture of a girl around three or four flashed before him. She wore a beautiful white dress with a pink sash tied around her waist. Her eyes were sea blue and her dark brown hair was tied back with a white ribbon. She was the symbol of innocence. Elladan didn't recognise her.
The painful screams of a woman and the order of the midwives around her echoed around him. The picture cleared and Elladan saw Harliel laying on a bed, obviously in labour. A gold wedding band was on her finger. She screamed in agony again and the picture faded.
More cruel laughter sounded through his ears and the ghostly image of a young boy the same age as the girl appeared. Only this time, he saw no innocence. The boy had brown hair and blue eyes, perhaps a relative of the young girl's. His eyes changed from blue to an evil, fiery red before the image faded slightly and a newborn baby boy appeared behind him. The evil child faded away even further then disappeared completely. The newborn opened its eyelids to reveal two jade green eyes. The baby smiled warmly then its eyes glowed red for a second.
"The monster must be destroyed!" a man's voice yelled.
"But he's my son!" two women screamed in protest.
Elladan's body rocked with such force as his conscious mind returned to his body that he lost his balance and toppled back into the pond. He resurfaced and spat out the water he'd taken in after his surprise.
"Elladan, I think it's time you came out of there" his mother's voice called from the land. He turned to see her beckoning to him, a towel and a fresh pair of breeches in her arms. Elladan smiled gratefully and swam towards her.
"How did you know I was here, naneth (mother) ?" he asked after he climbed out of the pond. He was sure she'd been asleep.
"Well your father came to our room and begged me to let him back in so I did and then I noticed that the gate to the garden was open so I came down to investigate. I had a feeling it might have been you" she replied handing him the things she carried. "Did you have another premonition?" he nodded before going behind a rock to change. "Really? What was this one about?" she asked. Celebrian normally wouldn't pry but the way Elladan had been acting lately had led her to be a bit more curious than usual. She was his mother and she had a divine sort of right to know, if it involved something to do with Alexis, that was.
'I don't mean to be rude or keep you in the dark but I'd rather not talk about it right now. Let's just say that this one left me a bit rattled. I don't want to say anything about it just yet in case I have it wrong" Elladan replied. He had no idea what that premonition was about. Could it mean the destruction of Rivendell? A natural disaster? One of Gandalf's fireworks gone wrong? Celebrian would most certainly break the wizard's staff if that were in deed the case. He had no idea what they meant. Although his gut told him that it wasn't a good premonition, or even that what he'd seen was related. It wouldn't be the first time he'd had a premonition about several different things.
"Well, that's okay then, Elladan but I worry about you these days. Something has happened to you Elladan and neither your father nor you are telling me what it is. I just wish you would tell me what's wrong. You never know, I might be able to help" Celebrian said quietly then hugged her son.
"I know that naneth (mother) and your love means the world to me, it always had. Ask ada father to tell you in the morning and if he doesn't, I will, I promise but just don't tell him" Elladan promised and kissed his mother's cheek after he was dressed.
"One day Elladan you will make a woman very lucky and proud. I also think that she will love you just as much as I do, if not more."
"Yes I know that and I feel that I will be a very happy man despite the fact that I don't know who I'm going to marry" Elladan answered. He wrapped an arm around his mother's waist and began to escort her back to her chambers.
"Maybe you don't I but have an inkling of who it would be judging by the way you two act together" Celebrian teased as she leaned her head on his strong shoulder.
"Who? And please don't say Daniela. I feel nothing for her naneth (mother) " Elladan pleaded.
"Heavens no! Daniela is a tramp and a stupid one at that. She's not who I mean" Celebrian replied and her son gave a sigh of relief. "Unlike your father, I can see right through her facade. She plans to take everything from you and leave you with nothing".
Elladan spent the remainder of their walk back to his parent's chambers guessing the names of she-elves his mother was thinking of but not once did Alexis's name come up. They wished each other good night before Elladan continued in his way to Alexis's chambers. The guards had changed shifts and Daniela's father was one of the ones present tonight. He greeted the younger elf warmly before letting him through. Elladan dismissed a tired and very bored Harliel and gave the permission to have the following day off. Something in him said that was the right thing to do. Not only had see been assigned to looking after Alexis 24/7 but the bond he and his brother had reopened slightly and the only thing Elladan could feel was Elrohir's wanting to impress Harliel and if was really getting on his nerves.
Elladan grabbed Harliel's chair and placed it by Alexis's bedside. He studies her features and what he saw made his heart heavy with sadness. Her skin was as white as death and black sunken circles hung under her eyes. Her lips were pale and almost nearing a blue hue. Alexis's beautiful dark hair was out and it splayed around her head. The blankets were pooled around her ankles and her nightdress had come up around her thighs, showing off her beautiful long legs. Elladan could see the muscles in her upper and lower legs, a reminder of her days in that barbaric clan of assassins. His hand grabbed and began to pull it up. He on purposely let his thumb drag over the skin of her leg. He traced his thumb over her lower leg, passed her knee and her thigh, stopping where her nightdress ended. Elladan then looked at her face as he completely covered her with the blanket. Despite how she looked now, he still thought she was beautiful and he would always believe that. He finally understood what his mother had said just before he came here.
Alexis was the woman he wanted to marry. To exchange vowels and live the rest of his life with. Damn his gift of immortality. He'd give it all up if he had to.
Elladan smiled to himself. So this was what it felt like to be in love. Then he realised something, always believing that a partner was beautiful no matter what they looked like wasn't the only thing. He had to be willing to die for her, which in a way, he was. Giving up his immortality ultimately meant death for him. But his heart told him there was more to it than that. There was something missing, something he needed to hear from Alexis. Two things actually. One, did she return his feelings and two, he needed to know about her past. Everything. Her life as a paid assassin, all her secrets, everything. Truth was one of the other major things he needed. That and trust. If Alexis didn't trust him, then how could she tell him the truth.
"Alexis, please I'm begging you, come out of this hole you've made for yourself and face everyone. Tell them what happened. Tell them you didn't do it. You can do it. You can be proven innocent, but only if you tell us what happened. After that we can do whatever you want and I promise to never leave your side. Nothing no one could ever say will change my beliefs. Alexis, please. I love you" he whispered. He brought his face away from hers to see that she had opened her eyes. Alexis lifted one of her hands and brushed away one of his tears and smiled softly. Elladan couldn't hold it any longer. He swooped down and kissed her passionately. Everything he felt went into that kiss but Alexis still didn't respond.
Suddenly she turned her head and he saw fear register in her eyes. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a silhouette of someone small disappear. Elladan sprang over to the curtains and reefed them open, searching for the culprit. There was no one. He returned to Alexis's side to find that the fear hadn't disappeared. He kissed her forehead and turned to go to his chambers but Alexis grabbed his wrist with both of her hands. She needed him so, for the second time that night, Elladan kicked off his boots and stripped off his shirt and tunic. He blew out the candles and climbed into the bed next to Alexis. She snuggled against her bare chest and his arms wrapped around her waist in a protective manner. Within seconds she was asleep, with Elladan not far behind her. And when they did get to sleep, it was the most pleasant, peaceful and comfortable sleep both of them had had in days.
After watching and making sure they were asleep, the ghostly figure of a boy, the same boy in Elladan's premonition, stepped out of the shadows. He's almost been discovered. He'd have to be more careful now. The boy's eyes glowed red before he slunk back into the shadows of Alexis's room. There was much to be done before she paid for what she'd done. And pay she would.
Luineraugwen: Finally, I got this chapter up. I hope you all like it. I don't know when the next chapter will be up but it'll probably be after the next school holidays, Also, done expect an update during the school holidays because I won't have access to a computer to type, although I should have another chapter written up and ready to type.
The next chapter is going to be the trial. I don't know how long it'll be though.
Question 1: Did people like my new character Daniela?
Question2: Do I need to continue putting the tranlations next to the elvish words or does everyone practically know them by now?
Till next time.
Luineraugwen