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AN: Yes! I'm back! Woo-hoo! I know you missed me, or rather my stories. I'm sorry it took so long but was grounded again. I promise I will be good from now on. Do you have an idea how hard it is for an internet addict to be deprived of the computer for 3 weeks? Huh do you? Well if you don't, let me tell you it's hard. Well I love you all, enjoy this chapter and please review so I know if it's good. P.s. Telepriel is kind of a bitch in this chapter just so you know. She's not normally like this it's just that she is standing up for her friend! Sorry but I have to justify my characters actions.

Chapter 16 Preparing for the ball

"Never go up against an elf in anything." Arwen said. Eowyn took a step back from the sword tip.

"What exactly do you mean by that?" Eowyn asked anger raging in her eyes.

"You know what I mean."

"No I'm afraid that I don't. Are you saying that elven maidens are better than women?"

"Quite possibly."

"Well! There you have it! Elves are as conceited as they are made out to be! Thinking they are better than everyone else. Or maybe it is just his spoiled princess we have here, who can barley handle a blade."

"Barely? I beat you didn't I?" Arwen asked sheathing her sword and straightening her gown.

"I never said I was an amazing shield maiden. You know it really seems like you need to win at things to make yourself feel good do you not?"

"I don't need to listen to this. I'm going back up to the dorm." Arwen said turning.

"So just like that, you're going to give up?"

"No, I've won the battle. Now I'm going home to rest before the next one, which I'll win as well." And with the swish of her dress, Arwen walked out the door.

The Next Day

"What perfume should I use on my hair, Lavender or Magnolia?" Telepriel asked.

"Use Magnolia because I am using Lavender." Arwen said. The six women were all in the dorm preparing for the ball that night.

"Oh alright then." Telepriel replied. She then started to walk over to her cabinet to get her perfume. Eowyn was headed towards her to get to her bed Telepriel deliberately walked into her.

"Oops." She said all too sarcastically.

"Telepriel, I have done nothing to you and yet you continue to badger me. Can we at least be civil since we are going to have to be roommates for the rest of the year?"

Telepriel looked as if she was considering this. "Mmmmm….no. Sorry." Telepriel said and continued on her way to her cabinet. Arwen walked over to where she was and whispered to her.

"Telepriel you should lay off a little bit. I mean she isn't all that bad really."

"Arwen, she was completely rude to you and most likely is going to be trying to steal Estel form you!" She said.

"Well she hasn't yet so I think you should be a little nicer to her." Arwen said.

"Me? You had you sword at her throat just the other day. Honestly woman you don't really feel this way you're just in this great mood because of Aragorn. But trust me. You have to scare her off now before she does anything more." Telepriel said. Arwen merely stared at her with an eyebrow raised.

"Scare her off?" She asked.

"Arwen you know I'm doing all this for you as a friend. I'm standing up for you. You don't even appreciate it."

"Oh Telep! I know you are and I love you for it." Arwen said throwing her arms around her friend and embracing her with a hug. "But I'm just telling you," she said putting her hand on her friends shoulder, "that I can handle this. Okay?"

Telepriel smiled and nodded. "So which dress are you wearing?" she asked Arwen.

"It's a surprise." She said. She went behind her changing curtain and put her dress on. When she came out Telepriel gasped.

"You look amazing."  She said. Arwen was wearing a light blue dress. The arms were cuffed and on them was a flowery design that was beaded with sparkling white beads. The belt around her slender waist was the same. She wore silver slippers. "Yes, Aragorn will definitely like that dress. Especially how low cut it is." Telepriel said with a smirk.

"Is it really to low?" Arwen asked.

"I think it looks nice, though I doubt your father will feel the same." She said. Arwen rolled her eyes.

"Yes well his little princess is growing up, actually she grew up a few centuries ago, and he still hasn't noticed." She said sighing.

"Are you sure I look alright?" Aragorn asked his friend Halabarad.

"Yes you look fine. Stop asking me for goodness sake!" he replied combing his hair.

"But, Arwen is the most beautiful maiden in all of Middle-Earth and I am going with her. I have to look at least somewhat decent for her." He said.

"True, only no one knows you two are going together."

"That's not our fault! If anyone did outside of our closest friends most likely I would be killed!" he said. "Either by Glorfindel or her father or who knows who else?"

"Yeah, yeah stops complain at least you guys are going together. At least you have a date!" Halabarad said. Aragorn laughed at his friend. He knew he was joking.

"Are you two ready yet?" Legolas asked.

"What two? I've been ready, its Estel here that is holding us up." Halabarad said.

"Alright I'm ready! Goodness!" Aragorn said. He stood up. He was clad in green and gray. The only ornament he wore was the ring of Barahir on his finger. He looked very distinguished.

"Good lets go then." Boromir said coming in. He wore his crown. Aragorn contained himself from rolling his eyes. "What a show off!" Aragorn though to himself.

"Come on Eomer!" Aragorn yelled into the other room. Eomer and he had become fast friends. They were very much alike. And Boromir annoyed them both.

They all walked out of the dorm and down the stairs. The ball was being held outside in a great field. The walked outside and around the large building to the field. A large tent, about half the size of the castle had been set up. People were already inside dancing to the music and elven band played. Aragorn noticed that people were waiting outside of the tent. As they neared closer Aragorn could see who.

 Telepriel was there with Quessefin, an Eowyn was there, Elenya with a man he didn't know, Lothiriel, and Arwen sat on the ground on a cloak. Glorfindel was next to her with his arm around her. She was laughing at something he had said. Aragorn could feel him self grow angry and jealous. Suddenly he didn't care if he was killed for being in love with Arwen.

 As they grew nearer, Eomer asked Legolas something.

"Should I do it?"

"I think you should. Do not be afraid." Legolas replied. Eomer sped up and walked faster. When they reached the group Eomer walked up to Lothiriel with his arm out.

"Would you care to dance with me Lothiriel?" He asked her. She blushed, but nodded. The two headed inside.

"Oh good you are all here, now we can go dance." Elenya said, and she and her partner went inside as did Telepriel and Quessefin. Arwen noticed Aragorn and she quickly stood so that Glorfindel didn't have his arm around her anymore. She walked up to him.

"Hello Lord Aragorn." She said. He was still jealous, he didn't reply, he only gave her a questioning look. She knew what it was about; she mouthed 'I'm sorry'. He sighed. God he just wanted to hold her right here, but he couldn't, to many people. It frustrated him that they had to hide this from so many. She looked at him and saw the pain evident on his face and knew what she had to do.

"Excuse me for a moment my lord." She said to Aragorn. She turned to walk away towards Glorfindel. Behind her she heard Eowyn ask him if he would dance with her. She clenched her fists at her side but forced herself to keep walking even after he said yes.

"Glorfindel can I please speak to you a moment?" she asked him. He nodded and, after everyone had gone in they sat down.

"What is it?" he asked her.

"Glorfindel… I don't think that this is working out."

"What isn't?" he asked.

"These…Us she said gesturing with her hand. "I-I can't see you anymore." Glorfindel was silent

"Why? A little over a month ago you didn't feel this way! What has changed?" he asked her.

"My heart." She said.

"Is there someone else?" he asked. She merely shrugged.

"There is. Don't you think I have a right to know who he is?"

"If there is someone, I don't think you have a right to know. It is my life." She said, then got up and left. She went into the tent where she spotted Aragorn dancing with Eowyn. Slow dancing. "Oh Valar, help me through this night…"

AN: I know not my best chapter. Sorry. But I haven't written in forever and I wanted to get this out to you as quickly as possible. R&R! Love ya much!