Otaku: Konnichiwa minna-san! I'm back! Gomen for the long wait, I know I promised I would update regularly, but I had so many projects and assignments! Not to mention I had spent a whole day studying! I'm mean the whole day! I'm not exaggerating! And I come home from school late, so-

Yamiko: Shut up and get on with the story!!!!

Otaku: Okay. Sorry about that. I don't own anything!

Sakura: Pops up What about me?!?!?!? Am I just a speck of dust?

Otaku: Well, technically…

Sakura: --; that was just a rhetorical question, baka! Mou! How stupid can you get?

Otaku: Hey! I resent that!

Bakura: Pops in Do you even know what that means? And when are you going to finish our story?

Otaku: Ignores everyone on with my story!!!

AN: IMPORTANT: Should Sakura fall in love and should she stay in Lothlorien? I changed my mind about the Fellowship thing. Sorry!

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"Why do you change you wish to go with me, my daughter?" Celebrian inquired Sakura and Vanima a few minutes later. They looked up at her innocently.

"I just want to visit Galadriel-sama and Celeborn-sama, Okaa-san," replied Sakura making Celebrian sigh in slight annoyance.

"Sakura. How many times have I told you not to add those suffixes to my mother and father? Anyway, I will allow you to come," said the elleth as she smiled down at her daughter and friend. The girls jumped up and down in excitement and Celebrian smiled as Sakura cheered and Vanima smile in 'excitement.' The days flew by and soon, on the third day, everyone knew of Sakura's plans and they were all curious, sad, and a bit suspicious.

"Sakura! Why must you go?" Arwen asked as she Sakura were walking along the gardens. "I would go with you, however, I need some time with Aragorn." Sakura nodded in understanding, but did not answer her question.

"I want to visit Galadriel-sama and Lothlorien, but most of all, I just need some time to myself. I need to think about the whole situation with Vanima and everyone else. I am sorry Nee-chan," answered Sakura after a long moment of silence. Arwen nodded, but still didn't look too convinced. "I will miss you and everyone else so very much!"

" I understand why you must go, yet, I will miss you too. Come back safely, alright?" Arwen stated and they heard a bell go off signaling it is time for supper. Sakura excused herself to the restroom and sighed when she saw the small outdoor room appear before her. She went in with a jug of water and came out a short while later looking a bit more relaxed. She jumped when she heard someone call her name and smiled to see Elladan being chased by an urple and foam covered Glorfindel and Elrohir. She shook her head when Elladan ducked behind her, trying to hide behind her, but it was unsuccessful since he was much taller than her. She laughed at their antics and played along for a while.

"We must go in now or else Otou-san and Okaa-san will worry," lightly commented Sakura and Elladan nodded, but Elrohir and Glorfindel absolutely refused. "Fine. I'll have a maid bring up your suppers." Elrohir and Glorfindel agreed and they parted their ways. Sakura and Elladan going to the dining hall and Elrohir and Glorfindel going to their rooms. I know Vanima told me that they only want my powers, but I will have at least a little fun with them before I leave. She thought as they walked and she quickly went to her seat next to Arwen as Elladan went to sit across from Arwen.

"Where are Elrohir and Glorfindel?" Elrond questioned when everyone had started to eat.

"They are in their rooms," answered Sakura, hiding a smile behind her hand.

"Yes, but why?" This time it was Celebrian who questioned them.

"Excuse me. I will send a maid up to bring them their food," Sakura said as she stood up and left leaving Elladan to glare at her as she left. She only flashed him a playful smirk before she left. Elrond and Celebrian nodded before they turned to Elladan.

"Well?"

"Eh…" he took a deep breath before continuing. "IplayedanotherprankonGlorfindelandElrohirandasaresulttheyendedupurpleandfoamcovered." The two elves looked at each other, then to Elladan, then Arwen who smiled at Elladan who sent her a pleading look.

"He means that he played a prank on Glorfindel and Elrohir and as a result, they ended up urple and foam covered," Arwen translated.

"Thank you Arwen, but what is urple?" Elrond asked. Elladan shrugged.

"It is a word Pen-dithen called it. It is a mix of bright pink and purple," explained Elladan and Elrond nodded in understanding. The next few days flew by in a flurry of pranks and lies from Vanima. She was uncannily like Grima Wormtongue…that certainly makes you think. Anyway, finally, the day of leaving came and everyone was filled with sorrow at the prospect of Sakura leaving them. She smiled sadly at all her friends, but when she wasn't looking, Vanima smiled in triumph. The only people who saw were Arwen and Elrohir and the said elves merely gave her strange looks before deciding to deal with it later.

Now, back to Sakura. Sakura, as she stared sadly at the ones she have come to love, she thought I know I'm suppose to hate them, but I just can't believe that they would use me…wait a minute! Why would they use me? They have nothing to do with the rest of Middle Earth, so why…? Sakura was deep in thought by then and she snapped out of it before they were to leave. She smiled once more at everyone and gave her family and friends one last hug until she came back…(Otaku: shifts eyes mysteriously Yamiko: Is this suppose to be some type of foreshadowing? Otaku: Maybe… Yamiko: Well, you're not doing a good job of it. Otaku: Pouts)

She got on her horse and she and her company left for Lothlorien after one last wave "Sweet water and joyous laughter 'till next we meet," she whispered as they continued on. The ones left behind looked very sorrowful indeed, for they had a bad feeling at letting Celebrian and Sakura go. After a few minutes of just mourning their leaving, curiosity finally over took Arwen and Elrohir and they took off to find Vanima. They found her after a few minutes in one of the gardens sitting on the edge of a stone fountain of a beautiful elleth looking like wind was blowing her hair and extravagant dress back while she was carrying a water basin with crystal clear water spilling from it, and she had a joyful look on her face. As they walked up, Vanima turned around and smiled at them peacefully and a slightly crazed look in her eyes.

"Is there anything you need Lord Elrohir? Lady Arwen?" Vanima questioned innocently while tilting her head to the side creating the picture of innocence, yet for some reason, it just didn't look right on her. At least, to Elrohir and Arwen it didn't, but it would probably be okay to some other elves.

"Yes. We need to ask you why you had smiled in what appeared to be triumph when Sakura had left," Arwen said as she and Elrohir went to sit next to Vanima, but they stopped at the sight of Vanima's smile.

Oh, well, that wasn't triumph. It was happiness for her. She had said that she needed some time away and she finally got her wish, but I do feel sorrow at her leaving," answered Vanima. They both nodded in understanding, after all, the explanation sounded logical to them. They were about to leave when another thought occurred to Arwen and she stopped Elrohir from leaving as well making him send her a puzzled look.

"Eh…Vanima? Tell me how you feel about Pen-dithen, please?" Arwen requested getting surprised expressions from both Elrohir and Vanima.

"O-okay, but would you tell me why you want me to?" Vanima challenged. Feeling suspicious from Arwen's sudden request.

"I'm just curious," she replied innocently with a smile on her face making it impossible for Vanima, or anyone for that matter, to refuse the request of the beauty that is Arwen Undomiel.

"Alright. I honestly feel…" Vanima paused, trying to decide if she should deny the beauty of Lady Arwen the truth. Normally, she would just lie, but she couldn't in the glow of Arwen's presence. "Milady, I cannot lie to you, or to Lord Elrohir I honestly feel strong contempt for the Lady Sakura. Please forgive me and do no punish me so harshly." Vanima looked at them pleadingly, but they only looked at her with indifference for they now understood that what Elladan had been saying was the truth.

"I do not know if I can do that, Vanima. It is all up to my father, however, I will beg of him to be merciful with you," replied Arwen with a small frown on her face, yet it did nothing to her beauty.

"Do you know the reason why Sakura had suddenly wanted to leave to Lothlorien?" Elrohir questioned after a long moment of silence. Vanima looked at them and slowly nodded her with a great reluctance.

"Yes. It is because I had told her lies that you wanted to use her…I deeply apologize. Will you please forgive me, milord?" Vanima answered slowly as she bowed in front of him. He looked undecided before he sighed and nodded slightly.

"I forgive you, however, I cannot assure you that everyone else will," he cautioned and she nodded understandingly before sitting back down and staring into the water. Arwen and Elrohir continued to interrogate her and then left her to her own thoughts.

###With Sakura###

"It is very cold, here, Okaa-sama! Why must we come this way?" Sakura shivered as she looked up at her mother and her mother smiled down at her before taking off her clock and draping it on Sakura.

"Is that better, iell?" Celebrian questioned and Sakura looked up at her with adoring eyes.

"Hai! Arigato Okaa-sama, demo, will you not be cold?"

"Ah…remember! We elves do not feel the cold," she reminded her daughter and the elves around them laughed when Sakura blushed.

"Saa…that's right! I forgot! Ano…How long until we reach Lothlorien, naneth?" Sakura inquired and Celebrian sighed a little.

"Just a little more," she replied and Sakura nodded while looking around at the scenery. She soon fell asleep after a while. Many of their days went like this and it was now the 5th day of traveling and they were now finally getting off the mountain.

"Yay! No more cold!" Sakura cheered in Common and only those who understood the Westron language laughed, but soon everyone was laughing because their Westron speaking comrades translated it to them.

"Now, please calm down, my child," ordered Celebrian softly in Westron and Sakura looked at her in embarrassment.

"I apologize, Okaa-sama," murmured Sakura and Celebrian looked at her curiously.

"Iell, why do you alternate between Sindarin and Japanese?" Celebrian asked her daughter.

"I do not know, naneth. It is probably because of habit," replied Sakura as she looked ahead to the approaching trees. Celebrian nodded and stared at the woods with her daughter.

"I see," was the only response from Celebrian before it was silent. It was always silent after conversations about anything that's even distantly related to Sakura's past. Even if she had forgotten most of the things and people from her past, she still had many habits that remained. Sakura shifted uncomfortably in her seat and Celebrian smiled when she remembered why.

"Stop fidgeting, Iell. It will only bring more discomfort," scolded Celebrian and Sakura looked down at her hands a blushed.

"Naneth," Sakura said in an exasperated tone and Celebrian giggled. Sakura turned to and elf riding beside them and twirled her index finger around her ear and the elf laughed.

"Now, now, Sakura. That is not a nice thing to do," reprimanded Celebrian, but you could see that she was amused by the laughter dancing in her eyes. Sakura just laughed and soon enough they were reaching the edge of the forest. As they got closer, it became quieter and Sakura, not wanting to break the calmness, quieted. I'm sooooo bored! There is nothing to do! WAHHHHHHH!!!! This is not fair! Sakura mind pouts and crosses her arms. Man, I wish I had something to write with and my notebook, but alas! It is in the saddlebag of Elf Number 5…I really have got to learn their names…I can't wait to go to Lothlorien! I wonder how everyone in Imladris is doing…I'm BORED! I need some manga or something! …I have never noticed how quiet it is in my mind…creepy! Lalalalalaaaaaaa…Ah, good ol' InuYasha. How I miss thee. I wonder what everyone on Earth is doing…I wonder what they looked like. Were those people really my family? Who knows! I'm sooooo bored! I knew I should have brought something entertaining! You know, it would be cool to be crazy! Like those people on ! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Oh well, buh-bai insanity! Don't want to be shunned here, now do I?

Suddenly, some one dropped down in front of her and she looked at that person in surprise, but smiled at the elf. She lapsed into those moments where she was acting her age, except it was how she would act if she were in America as a 12-year-old. "Konnichiwa Elf-san!" He looked at her strangely, but bowed to Celebrian and stood back up, ignoring her, which made her pout and cross her arms. The elf that she had sent the 'crazy gesture,' to chuckled and she stuck her tongue out before she shook her head and went back to her normal self.

"Suilannad Master Elf. My sincere apologies…I was just a bit tired," said Sakura and she bowed. The elf with silver-blond hair (Otaku: Is that even possible? Yamiko: Apparently, yes. Otaku: Oh, okay.) and light blue eyes and pale skin simply nodded at her before he looked up to Celebrian.

"Welcome Lady Celebrian. The Lady is awaiting you," the elf said stiffly and he walked off with the others following.

"Thank you, Haldir," replied Celebrian lightly and Sakura froze a bit before shaking it off. Must be something Onii-san on Earth told me. I'll think more on it later… As they walked, Sakura could hear heavenly voices singing from the beautiful mallyrn trees and she couldn't help but look around in amazement. While, Imladris was beautiful and comforting, Lothlorien had a mystical and safe feeling around it, not that Imladris didn't have the same feeling. It was just more comforting and healing than mystical. Lothlorien was also very beautiful. She could not put it to words. I was utterly astonishing and it was hard to speak.

"Wai! Kirei! Okaa-sama! It is so beautiful," whispered Sakura as she looked around in awe and Celebrian smiled as Haldir, who was in hearing distance, smirked in pride.

"Yes. It is very beautiful, but does that mean you want to live here instead of Imladris?" Celebrian questioned softly while tilting her head making her silver hair shift and flow down her right shoulder.

"Iie! Nope! I wouldn't do that. Besides, I could always visit instead of living here if I missed the beauty of Lothlorien," Sakura answered her mother almost reverently while shaking her head furiously. Celebrian laughed and it sounded like bells in the distance.

"I know, Iell. I was just curious as to what you would answer," responded Celebrian and Sakura made an, 'o' shape with her mouth. Sakura didn't answer and there was a long silence afterwards. It wasn't uncomfortable, but it was more like everyone had retreated to their own thoughts.

Meanwhile, in Imladris (aka Rivendell), Vanima was called to Elrond's study and she slowly walked to his study while wringing her hands. Before she even got to knock she heard a deep, melodic, baritone voice say, "Come in, Vanima." She opened the doors and stepped onto the plush, dark red carpet and looked around the spacious study. It was huge. On the right, there were a few mahogany book shelves filled from top to bottom with books and the book shelves covered up the whole right wall. Looking left, she saw various, vivid and detailed paintings hanging on the wall. One was of the whole family and the other was of Celebrian and the twins when they were around 700 and the other was of the twins and Arwen. There were others that portrayed some wars Arda has gone through. Looking straight ahead, she saw a mahogany desk with Elrond sitting on a plush chair, two chairs in front of the desk and behind the desk was a huge window from ceiling to floor with dark red curtains.

She gulped as she looked into Elrond's stern gray eyes before sitting down in a seat after Elrond gestured her to. "Suilannad Lord Elrond. What is it that you require of me?" Vanima asked once she got her composure and she made sure her voice was indifferent. She now sat prim and proper and was the epitome of coldness, in human standards. In Elven standards, she was just merely indifferent and had no coldness about her, but that was all she was reaching for. After the question that Vanima had asked, Elrond's eyes hardened a bit and her inner self was cowering n fear.

"Is it true that you had lied to Sakura about us and you had deceived her and betrayed her?"

"Yes milord and I give my most sincere apologies. I had not meant to hurt someone so innocent and young. I was told false information about the child. It was not my fault! Please accept my apologies," Vanima pleaded, but Elrond's face was completely emotionless and unreadable, so Vanima had to wait in anticipation of what was to come. Whether is be good or bad she would have to wait for the answers to her pleads and see if Elrond will be merciful to her. The elleth doubted that Elrond would not give her second chance, though, because of his character. She knew enough of him to know that he would not let someone not have a second chance to prove themselves, except for enemies.

"I see…

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Otaku: MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! My first cliffy! I'm so happy!

Yamiko: Yep, but that's still not enough to be evil.

Otaku: pouts well, boo on you!

Yamiko: 'Boo on you?' raises eyebrow where did you learn that?

Otaku: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH breathe AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! The EVIL Eyebrow Of DOOM!!! Thunder booms

Yamiko: O-kay then. Well, remember to read and review people! Bye! See you next chapter!

Otaku: Buh-bai!