GAH! Over 100 reviews! *dies in shock* Honestly I never thought I'd get so many reviews for my story, heh. THANK YOU to everyone who has reviewed so far and a future thank you to future reviewers for reviewing lol. And thanks to everyone who have been patient while my muse leaves for periods of time heh... But he/she's back now so I shall write since he/she is bugging the crap out of me. Lol. Anywho, enjoy this chappy! ^_^

Disclaimer: I do not own anything in the chapter besides myself and the little bell anklet that I got from Claire's one day many moons ago lol.

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Oddities And Interesting Situations

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            "Where are we going exactly? It is not another mall, is it?"

I looked over my shoulder to see Legolas standing in my doorway, watching me as I laid out an outfit on my bed. I smirked, "You'll see, Master Elf. And I promise you will enjoy it. Let's just say that the two of you will blend in a lot easier where we are going." I couldn't help but remember him in that awful shirt so I tried to hold in my laughter. Luckily I succeeded and shooed him out of my room, closing the door. I turned back towards my bed, staring at the outfit laid out. Oh, this was definitely going to be fun.

Haldir currently leaned against the kitchen doorway, stopping Legolas in his tracks with one arm, "Very evasive, is she not?"

Legolas smirked, nudging the March Warden in the shoulder with his elbow, "Aye, but you do love a girl with spirit, do you not?"

Haldir smirked slightly, choosing to fold his arms over his chest. He replied somewhat nonchalantly, "Those elleths were beginning to bore me to the extent of insanity. This woman, this mortal seems to have bewitched me. She carries more vitality in her entire being than anyone I have ever met. I am fascinated by her, intrigued by her love of life and many other things around her. Most Edain do not carry such love or hope so close to their hearts. Yet she does." He nodded towards my room and Legolas grinned.

His eyes narrowed mischievously, "I would say from what you describe of her that she is more to you than you wish to acknowledge, my dear friend." Legolas looked up innocently towards the cathedral style ceiling, "One might even think you desire her, March Warden." He gave Haldir a small wink and Haldir shook his head in amusement, refusing to comment any further.

Just then I walked out of my room wearing the outfit I had laid out. Both Legolas and Haldir's jaws dropped at the transformation I apparently went through. I smirked and turned slightly so they could see the back of the outfit and I could have sworn their jaws dropped even more towards the floor. My hair was up in a sort of twist, a hair stick poking through, holding it up, while a cascade of loosely curled strands fell from the top of the up-do, framing and slightly covering the area. They were still currently speechless and I giggled slightly, knowing they've probably seen nothing like it.

Haldir finally found the ability to speak and nearly stuttered, "What ARE you wearing?"

I smirked, "It's called a Tribal Belly-Dancing outfit." I shook my hips a little and the silver coin belt I was wearing jingled to life. The full hunter green cotton skirt swished lightly from side to side and my wine colored fringe scarf moved lightly as well, swaying with every movement. I currently had a sort of duster-length vest on to slightly cover my ensemble from prying eyes, and my eyes were heavily lined with black Kohl eyeliner in the design of a Gypsy/Egyptian. I then smiled again and shoved their Elven clothing into their arms, shooing them into separate rooms to change. I grabbed my CDs, ushered them into my car, put in my Gypsy/Celtic mix and sped off towards our destination.

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            "The Gig Harbor Ren... Renai..."

"The Gig Harbor Renaissance Faire, Haldir."

"The Gig Harbor Renaissance Faire? And why, pray tell, are we here?" Haldir asked as we stood in line to get into said faire.

I smirked and sighed fondly, almost in a state of bliss as I answered, "Because it's my home away from home, so to speak. I love it here. You'll see why." As I paid for our admission, I couldn't help but notice quite a few people staring at my companions and I smirked to myself, knowing the people would just pass them off as extreme look-alikes and nothing more. Not even their ears would give them away, ears that the two Elves were currently showing since I gave them the okay to braid their hair back. My bare feet glided across the dirt and grass of the faire setting; a sort of grassy field with a creek running through the middle and slightly surrounded by trees... the farmers were kind enough to host the Faire on their land. I smiled as I saw both familiar and unfamiliar faces, Haldir looping my arm through his in a Gentle-Elvely manner, Legolas merely walking on my right, staying as close as possible without touching. I smirked at the slight look of curiosity on both Elves' faces, and watched in amusement as Haldir's spine stiffened slightly in arrogance and superiority. We were currently walking through the booth areas when I heard a shout to my left, "Niffers, dahling!!" I turned and nearly squealed in excitement, letting go of Haldir's arm, "Charles!" and ran towards said person.

Charles laughed and hugged me, swooping me up into his embrace and twirling me around happily, his short chocolate curls swirling outwards slightly. He held me against him, smiling brilliantly, "And how is my favorite sexy gypsy?" He looked towards the two Elves in slight interest, raising an eyebrow, "Up to no good, I see." I laughed and he set me down, still smiling. If I had looked in Haldir's direction I would have seen a calm Elf, except for his eyes, which burned like flames at how openly Charles touched me. I grinned, "You know me, babe. Always the mischievous one." I grabbed Charles' hand and dragged the tall teddy bear with great effort over towards the two Elves. I then stopped, still holding onto Charles' hand, "Charles, I would like for you to meet Legolas and Haldir. They are visiting for a while and I brought them with me." Charles looked both of them up and down with a slight smirk on his face, particularly smiling at Legolas. I smirked and continued, "Legolas, Haldir, I want you to meet a VERY good friend of mine, Charles."

He held out his hands and both Elves shook one, "Charmed, dahlings. VERY charmed." He winked at Legolas and Legolas smiled somewhat nervously back. Then Charles looked down at me, "Are you going to perform today?" I smiled shyly and Charles nudged me slightly, "We do need an extra dancer and you move your hips sooooo well." I laughed and Haldir scowled slightly. I finally nodded and Charles picked me up again, "Great! I will see you later!" And he took off to join his little troupe of dancers. I shook my head in amusement and turned to look at a slightly peeved Haldir.

My brow furrowed in confusion, "What?"

Haldir raised an eyebrow, "Is he a lover of yours?"

My eyes widened and I burst out laughing, shaking my head furiously, "No! No, he's not my lover, Haldir..." I smiled, "He doesn't even bat for my team..."

Haldir's brow wrinkled, "What?"

I smiled, "I mean, he likes men. He's gay."

Haldir's eyes widened and Legolas paled slightly, "Oh."

I laughed, "Don't worry. He won't jump you or anything. You're perfectly fine." I laughed as they relaxed somewhat and the three of us went off to explore the area.

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Don't worry! The belly-dancing scene will come up in the next chapter, promise! Let's just say things will steam up later on that day heh. Don't forget to review, and I hope this chapter was better than the last! ^_^

-Niffers