Disclaimer: see chapter 1
(A/N)* First I would like to say how sorry I am for writing this so late. I just moved into my very first apartment only to lose my job so I am in a between place right now and I hope you can forgive me. I am going to try and make this a decent size chapter although I am very tired so hang in there. Also I reread my last chapter and oh my god that this has so many errors. I just wish I had the time to go and fix it but its either write a new chapter or fix the old. Anyway on with the story. And please review…..
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Chapter #4
A New Path.
Tilting his head at her strange request he stared into her eyes , something in her eyes said he could trust her so he unclasped his cloak and placed it on the branch. Taking a few steps back he turned and waited he began to wonder if she was going to come down at all until he felt a gentle tap on his shoulder effectively making him jump.
Noticing this and the fact that his hand was on the hilt of his sword she bit her lip and gave him a sheepish glance. Gathering the cloak around her tighter. She mumbled an apology. A few moments passed and he still did not move or speak, getting rather annoyed she looked up again to see him staring at her. Taking this opportunity she looked him over. He was handsome to be sure, blue eyes as bright as the sky on a clear day and fare skin stretched over a strong muscular form and clothing that was of beautiful browns a grays that would not hinder his movements. She knew she must seem so odd to him with her long white hair the hung in small waves passed her knees, copper eyes, and tanned skin.
Glorenfindel just stood there staring at the sight before him. Never in all his memory had he seen such a beautiful creature, she was different than any elf he had ever seen but it was in those differences that made her beauty stand out. Her stance showed confidence and her eyes like leaves in autumn held power and grace. Next he noticed her ears they were the shell shape of humans and not the leaf shape of elves. He expected such a beautiful creature to be an elf. Noticing her cheeks turn a nice shade of red under his scrutinizing gaze he straitened up and cleared his throat.
"I'm sorry my lady I thought you an elf."
"A what?"
"An elf."
"Is that what you are?"
He smiled and let out a soft laugh. "Yes malady, that I am."
"Tannari."
"I'm sorry …What?"
"Tannari is my name."
Realizing he had neglected to mention his name his cheeks turned a nice shade of pink. "And I am Glorenfindel captain of the guard of Imladris or in the language I am speaking to you now, known as the common tongue… Rivendell my lady. I apologize for not stating it sooner."
"Nice to meet you Glor-ren findel." It was a strange name but was fun to roll it off the tongue. "May I ask what this Imladrisss is?"
Happy that she wanted to learn about his home he opened his mouth to tell her but stopped short, with his mouth hanging open he look at her again and realized why it was she had asked for his cloak. The poor thing had no clothing on underneath.
"Malady your clothing.. Wha.."
She brought him up short with her hand. "It's a long story but I must thank you for the cloak it was getting a bit chilly."
Remembering the gifts the elf leaders had given him he gave a short whistle for his horse who came running to him with swift graceful strides. Finding the bundle on his saddle he began untying the strings reaching in he pulled out a beautiful gray dress accompanied by a matching cloak that seem useful for travel.
"Perhaps this will be more comfortable than my cloak."
Taking the dress she stared at it in aw but soon her expression was replaced by confusion. Dropping the dress and in one fluid motion one to quick even for the elf she lunged for his sword , twisting fast she tripped him then pinned him to the ground with his own sword now firmly pressed to his neck.
In complete shock he just stared back and blinked a few times.
"Who sent you.." Pressing the blade further into his neck seem to finally wake him. Looking at his own sword pressed to his neck then back at her.
"I'll ask one more time… who …sent …you ? You were obviously expecting me..NOW WHO SENT YOU?"
Understanding now that the dress had raised a warning signal in her mind he spoke quickly to put her mind at ease. "I was sent by my Lord Gilgalad king of Lindon and Elrond Lord of Rivendell as well as Lord Celeborn and his wife The Lady of light. Those who are power sensitive sensed a great surge of power ,my guess is that it was you. These are gifts to show our good faith. Please malady we mean no harm. I was sent because we are in the middle of a war and we did not want any harm to come to you from that enemy."
Sliding off him she sat back rubbing her temples and sighed. Not here too, will I never know peace? Looking up she saw the elf sit up as well while rubbing his neck.
"It is rare that anyone can surprise an elf, you are a wonder malady." smiling he stood and held out his hand for her to take. Happy that he held no grudge she gladly accepted. "Will you come to Rivendell then?"
Taking the dress once again she ducked behind a bush.
"Yes elf I will, I too want to meet these elf lords."
When she was finished getting dressed she came out from behind the bush to meet a grinning elf hold her cloak, grabbed the cloak she gave him a smirk.
"And what is it elf that you find so amusing?"
"Just imagining all the faces of Rivendell when they meet you, your beauty alone will stun them into silence but you skill and speed…" He let out a sigh and smiled wider.
"Especially when I tell them how I was able to surprise their captain."
This effectively wiped the grin off his face, now it was her turn to grin. Clearing his throat he mounted his horse and held out a hand to her, shaking her head as she smiled she took his hand and sat behind him.
The two rode off into the forest as the sun just began to rise over the mountains.
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(A/N) Sorry I know I said this one would be longer but it's late and I have a job application to fill out. So please forgive and review. Reviews make me want to write more.J
