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Rating- PG

Disclaimer- I don't own anything. Tolkien owns all the characters from the books and the layout belongs to Peter Jackson and his team. All I own is Cirelondiel and the weird things she thinks of. That's it. And if you sue me, you won't get much.

(Elves, Hobbits, Men, Dwarves, and Wizards were not harmed in the making of this insanity)

Did I do something to anger him? If I did, what was it? Was he leaving to protect me in some way? We decided that I would travel with him for a week more, at the least…

Many other thoughts flew through my head as I ran across the little town. I ran as though my life depended on it, an perhaps it did…

It didn't take me long to reach where he was standing. After all, I am in a town built for people half my size…

When I got there, all I wanted to do was yell at him for even thinking of leaving me. But one look in his eyes said that he wasn't up for it. Darn, I so felt like yelling too…

"Gandalf?"

"Mîr, my dear…I must go. And I must go without you by my side."

"Why, Gandalf?"

I then tried to lighten the mood. I hate tear-filled moments, they're just so…heart-wrenching…

"Is it because of my pranks? You did say"

"It is not because of your pranks, Mîr. I was about to tell you to prepare to leave…then Galadriel spoke to me."
Well, my plan failed, didn't it?

"Galadriel? Why would she speak to you, Gandalf? We're so far from her borders."

"It's time for you to go home, my child."

Home? Now? I am not to return for a week! And I'm not altogether thrilled about seeing my sister and father again. We didn't exactly part on the highest of terms…

"I know what you are thinking, my dear." The old man said quietly, "But I cannot go against the Lady's wishes. You, of all creatures, should know this. She requests that you become a member of the Guard."

"Gandalf…" I said slowly, trying to contain my anger, "You know that I like to spend as little time there as possible, I cannot stand being in one spot for an extended"

"CIRELONDIEL! I WILL ARGUE WITH YOU NO FURTHER!"

Oooh, boy. Yup, I was in serious trouble. I haven't heard him say my real name in years, since the last time he was seriously angry with me. That was bad and this was bad…

He sighed deeply as tears formed in my eyes.

"Mîr, I have no power over the past. I know that certain faces haunt your dreams, both in waking and in sleep." He said, holding my hand tightly, looking at me with his grandfather-like eyes. "However, everything happens for a reason. Your future lies in The Golden Wood, not with me. If it will heal your hurts, know that that I tried to keep you with me. If only a short while longer"

"Very well, I will go home. My father should be pleased" my voice dripped with sarcasm as they were spoken.

I hated the idea. Ever since my mother left for the Undying Lands, my father has never been the same. He became distant and duty consumed him. He then began to think of me as inferior to my sister, Náriel.

This, in turn, inspired me to travel. But, I must do what Gandalf and the Lady requests. Or I'll never hear the end of it. Sigh

It has been over a week since I have last seen Gandalf. I miss him so…His stories, the way he laughed when I did something stupid, the way he jumped when I come out of nowhere…Valar, I'm pathetic…Urg.

But, no time for that. I am approaching the Golden Wood. My heart quickens with each step I take. I will be seeing those I have not seen for many a year. I'll be seeing the only one who truly understood my plight, though. So, perhaps it won't be entirely painful.

FLASHBACK

I sat in the flet with the two brothers, Orophin and Rumil. We were laughing over the last prank we played on Haldir, who had been my best friend for as long as I could remember.

Dumping tree sap all over arrows is quite fun by the way. (Evil Grin)

Today, we thought about our next victim. My sister. She was going to pay a visit to her beloved Rumil, whom she was engaged to, but they're marriage was put on hold for awhile because happiness was a bad thing to my father at the time.

Sadly, dear Rumil would not take part in said activities. So, Orophin and I recruited Haldir to help us put honey in my loving sister's shampoo. Evil Grin This would be good!

Let's make a longs story short, shall we? Well: she became a gooey mess; she told Father; Father became angry; and finally, Father yelled and stated that I was a useless elf that would never contribute to society like Náriel.

So yeah, I left.

END FLASHBACK

My thoughts came to a crashing halt when I felt arrows digging in to my back and then more arrows magically appearing in my FACE!

I like arrows so much more when I am controlling them.

AAAAANNNNNDDDDD…..Cue the cheesy Heroic Theme.

Here comes Haldir. Still as stiff as he was when I left. It's good to know some things don't change. Yeah, uh-huh, right.

Once he realizes that I'm the childhood friend, things get mushy. Oooooh, yay. Joy all around. Well, if he wasn't so proud, anyway. I had to settle for a VERY tight bear hug and a kiss on the forehead. Gee, did he MISS ME!

Yeah, Rumil hasn't really forgiven me yet. (Surprise, Surprise) Orophin looked happy to see me again, however. I'm so glad too, I mean, two out of three brothers is pretty good, right?

Orophin and Haldir update me on everything that has happened for the last 50 years:

I found that Orophin is attracted to a very pretty she-elf. I'm impressed! Not only is it not a one night thing, she's actually quite pleasant! AND intelligent.

Haldir hasn't really changed much. He's still a workaholic, which is fine with me. Change is good and all, but too much makes me insane. He smiles at me more though, which is intriguing.

Well, the good mood had to end sooner or later. It's time to visit my "family".

Makes unladylike gutteral noises

I'll be alright. Haldir is going with me to offer moral support.

So, off I go.

Author's note: OK! What did you think? Is it better than the previous version on this chapter? Please tell me! If it is, I will actually write a new chapter and not change one that was up!

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